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Liam Boyce went off injured during Hearts' Premiership win at Kilmarnock and will be assessed next week. Pic: SNS

Hearts explain injuries to Boyce and Vargas after win at Killlie

Lawrence Shankland scored Hearts' winning goal against Kilmarnock at Rugby Park in what was a very tight game. Pic: SNS

Hearts report and ratings v Killie: Two men score 8/10 - Jambos go 3rd

Edinburgh Airport is Scotland's busiest airport. Photo by Andrew Milligan/ PA.

Airport to be put up for sale say sources

Johnnie Walker Princes Street's experience manager Anastasia Neagu, centre, with the award for the World’s Leading Spirit Experience at the World Travel Awards.

City tourist attraction named best in the world

Christmas Dinner for 500 on menu for Hibernian Community Foundation

Stephen Kingsley is keen for Hearts to build momentum over the coming weeks. Pic: SNS

Stephen Kingsley admits one issue is gnawing away at Hearts

Makenzie Kirk has scored 23 goals for Hearts B team this season so far and is a natural goalscorer. Pic: SNS

When will 23-goal Kirk play for Hearts? Naismith explains the issue

Ryan Harding, right, is hoping their match at Ainslie Park is on [Pic: Dode Allen]

Sub zero temperatures threaten East of Scotland card

Several Edinburgh landmarks can be seen in Irn Bru's Christmas advert. Photo: AG Barr

IRN-BRU Christmas advert featuring iconic Edinburgh locations is back

Parent Power 2024: The Times releases its list of Best UK schools & league table

The Sunday Times releases Parent Power 2024 UK guide

CAMRA says: Built c.1780, the Thomas Purves Marwick interior dates from 1899 and was subject to a very costly renovation by Alloa Brewery in 1966 using the architects Covell Matthews. One of Edinburgh’s four impressive ‘single-room with island-bar’ pubs.

15 historic and culturally significant Edinburgh pubs

We’ve taken a look at the best performing private schools in Scotland, according to the Sunday Times Parent Power Schools Guide 2024.

Scotland's Top 10 private schools for Higher results

Hearts fans will again travel in their numbers to Rugby Park this weekend. Pic: SNS

Hearts' chance to seize third thanks to one of Scotland's best records

An Edinburgh state school has been named amongst the very best in Scotland, while one of the city’s top private schools is celebrating after achieving the best Higher results in the country.

The Edinburgh schools listed amongst best in Scotland

To celebrate St Andrew’s Day, Edinburgh Castle was lit up with a call to rally Edinburgh’s kind and generous spirit and support #MAKESOMEONESDAY

In pictures: St Andrew's Day in Edinburgh over the years

Lewis Neilson is due to return to Hearts from Partick Thistle at the end of the season. Pic: SNS

Lewis Neilson is set a challenge for his return to Hearts from Partick
Coaching staff are eager to see the improvement in the young defender

Hearts head coach Steven Naismith (right), with assistant Frankie McAvoy (left) and coach Gordon Forrest. Pic: SNS

Changing Hearts tactics and preparations for busy winter at Riccarton

The number of rough sleepers is on the rise (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA)

Depressing historic first for our city - Ian Murray

Bread Street Kitchen and Bar staff at St Andrew's Square celebrate the launch of the festive fundraiser. Pictured are Meath Trainor, Lawrence Cowan, Spiney, Agata Lubera and manager Eirini Dima.

Gordon Ramsay's festive fundraiser returns

Hearts are well served with goalkeepers (left to right) Harry Stone, Craig Gordon, Zander Clark and Liam McFarlane. Pics: SNS

Future of Hearts goalkeeping laid out - 10 to 15-year succession plan

The EIS survey of 875 schools showed 82.7% of them report violent or aggressive incidents each week with 72% of them saying there had been an increase in such incidents over the last four years

Disturbing increase in violence against teachers - Steve Cardownie

According to Cancer Research UK 20,000 cancer deaths each year could be avoided if there was more investment in research and innovation

Early diagnosis is a crucial factor in surviving cancer - Steve Cardownie

Cammy Day, leader of City of Edinburgh Council

We must keep to our Net Zero by 2030 ambitions - Cammy Day

Hibs manager Nick Montgomery after the 2-2 draw with Ross County. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

'Great example' - Nick Montgomery hails Hibs player after what he did

Research suggests Edinburgh Christmas market sells the best hot chocolate in Europe and is the most 'Instagrammable' Christmas event in Scotland

Christmas market has the best hot chocolate in Europe TripAdvisor data reveals

Rangers manager Philippe Clement is aiming for back-to-back wins in Scottish Premiership. (Getty Images)

Rangers agree deal as Celtic delivered transfer blow

The best Italian restaurants and takeaways across Scotland were honoured at the 10th annual Scottish Italian Awards.

The Edinburgh and Lothians winners at Scottish Italian Awards
The best Italian restaurants across Scotland have been honoured an annual awards ceremony

Spartans are due to meet Hearts in the Scottish Cup in January at Ainslie Park. Pic: SNS

Call for common sense over moving Spartans v Hearts Scottish Cup tie

Edinburgh's estimated number of deaths among homeless people has soared from 22 in 2017 to 58 in 2022. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Capital has worst homeless death rate in Scotland

Met Office issues yellow warning of snow and ice

Liam Boyce is back in the Hearts starting line-up and contributing. Pic: SNS

Liam Boyce to be handed an important role in Hearts' future

Professor Jim Skea

World-changing potential in Scotland - Angus Robertson

Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, Lorna Slater

We must transform how we heat our homes - Lorna Slater

Angus Robertson celebrating St Andrews Day in Beijing with staff from the Scottish Government, Visit Scotland and the Scotch Whisky Association

Despite the challenges important that cooperation with China continues - Angus R...

Castle of Light will run every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, until January 3, 2024, excluding November 26 and December 24 and 31.

Castle of Light opening weekend success: in pictures

Hearts midfielder Jorge Grant refused to give up in his fight for a place in the team. Pic: SNS

Exclusive: Jorge Grant opens up on the fight to save his Hearts career

Migrants crossing the Channel in small boats will be made a big issue at the election - but they account for a tiny proportion of the immigration total. Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

Record figures show how essential migrants are to UK

Lawrence Shankland and the Hearts players following Saturday's 1-0 win over St Johnstone. Pic: SNS

Hearts crowd frustrated with slow play but management in a good place

Liam Boyce's shot deflected off Lawrence Shankland for Hearts' winning goal on Saturday. Pic: SNS

Boyce copying Shearer, bond with Shanks and how football works

Violence and aggression by pupils towards teachers has increased since the pandemic and is now a daily occurrence in many schools, the EIS survey found. Picture: David Jones

Teachers face violence and aggression on daily basis

Steven Naismith oversaw Hearts' 1-0 win against Craig Levein's St Johnstone. Pic: SNS

Naismith reveals biggest gripe and makes pen claim after Saints win

Liam Boyce struck the shot but Lawrence Shankland was awarded the only goal of the game as Hearts beat St Johnstone at Tynecastle. Pic: SNS

Hearts report and player ratings v St Johnstone as one man scores 8/10

Tynecastle is ready to host Hearts v St Johnstone. Pic: SNS

Hearts team v St Johnstone confirmed with one change

Hearts forward Kyosuke Tagawa is now fit and ready to play after a stop-start beginning to his career in Scotland. Pic: SNS

Hearts latest on Tagawa and the decision facing Naismith

Odel Offiah is back at Brighton and unlikely to return to Hearts. Pic: SNS

Offiah's time at Hearts is over - Lowry explains change from Rangers

The trust's figures show 1,779 of this summer's food parcels in Midlothian were for children.

Record number of food parcels handed out in Midlothian this summer

Several witty Edinburgh and Lothian business owners are competing for the title of the UK's 'punniest' shop name. Photo: Google Street View

Search launched for UK’s best shop name puns

The average Midlothian house price in September was £241,645.

Midlothian house prices increased in September

Jeremy Hunt gives the Autumn Statement. Credit: Getty/Adobe/Mark Hall

Grangemouth closure is bad news for Scotland - Sue Webber

Tranent full-back Dean Brett is relishing this weekend's visit of Forfar. Picture: Joe Gilhooley LRPS

Tranent's Brett has eye on more cup glory

Ewan Aitken, CEO Cyrenians Scotland

There's more to homelessness than no home - Ewan Aitken

The decaying Ross Bandstand in Edinburgh still hosts big concerts every year, despite many redevelopment plans over the years failing to come to fruition. The venue in Princes Street Gardens has a seating capacity of 2,500 and a maximum capacity of up to 10,000 for events such as the Hogmanay party and concerts by the likes of Travis, pictured above, with the bowl used for standing customers.

How the size of proposed arena compares to other venues in city

Hearts striker Lawrence Shankland enjoyed a productive international break with Scotland. Pic: SNS

Narrative changes on Shankland

Hearts players training on the outdoor pitches at their Riccarton complex. Pic: SNS

Hearts finalise their winter break plans

Giovanni’s, a family-run business on Northfield Broadway in Edinburgh, triumphed at the Good Food Awards.

Family-run Edinburgh chippy named amongst UK's best