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The 15 most beautiful places in Edinburgh

Miranda Dickson painted her door off-white but has received more complaints. Photo: Miranda Dickson/SWNS

Pink door saga continues as resident receives more complaints

The incredible view from the garden of this North Queensferry property, with UNESCO World Heritage Site the Forth Rail Bridge overlooking the area.

Family home with stunning views of Forth Rail Bridge for sale

Miranda Dickson was threatened with a £20,000 fine (Picture: Courtesy of Miranda Dickson/SWNS)

Pink door critic was probably puce with rage, very much in keeping with New Town

Celebrating our rich history on World Heritage Day - James Dalgleish

The gold aureus celebrating the conquest in AD 43 was uncovered among the ruins of a suburb five kilometres north of the archaeological site in southern Italy’s Campania region.

Roman coin plucked from ashes of Pompeii sells for thousands

World Book Day 2023 is coming - everything you need to know

Edinburgh's Old Town, with the New Town, is a Unesco World Heritage Site (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA)

Scotland has pioneered the world's first Unesco trail – Angus Robertson MSP

Adult Learning Week to Improve academic skills

Heriot Row, New Town.

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Kintail is an area of mountains in the Wester Ross biosphere. Picture: Liam Anderstrem

Scotland launches new national trail to showcase world-class sites

The plans for George Street do not feature a substantial amount of greenery

We get Spaces for People, but not for trees - Kevin Buckle

Edinburgh was named last year as a hotspot for overtourism in 2019. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Former culture chief blames heritage status for Edinburgh becoming ‘overwhelmed’

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George Square Gardens has reopened as a festival venue for the summer.

Would Edinburgh's reputation be damaged if it allowed festivals to decline?

The annual event was created by UNESCO in 1995 (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is how to claim and use your £1 World Book Day voucher
World Book Day 2021 has arrived, allowing book lovers around the UK the chance to celebrate their favourite stories, characters and authors

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When is World Book Day in 2021?

Ironbridge Gorge was designated a UNESCO world heritage site in 1986. (Picture: Shutterstock)

You could buy a world heritage site bungalow for just £1 - but there's a catch

One of Playfair's plans for Edinburgh's Third New Town which was submitted in 1819.

The plans for Edinburgh's Third New Town and why it was never built

Former policeman and Stockbridge dog shop owner Stuart Johnstone with Holly the dog

Stuart's debut crime thriller won't leave him out in the cold

Around 85,000 visitors a year could climb to the top of the Forth Bridge

More parking for new Forth Bridge attraction

International Day of Friendship is an annual event which celebrates human solidarity through friendship (Photo: Shutterstock)

International friendship day 2020: when is the annual event and its history

'Edinburgh has been the Scottish capital since the 15th century. It has two distinct areas: the Old Town, dominated by a medieval fortress; and the neoclassical New Town, whose development from the 18th century onwards had a far-reaching influence on European urban planning. The harmonious juxtaposition of these two contrasting historic areas, each with many important buildings, is what gives the city its unique character,' according to the UNESCO website

Edinburgh World Heritage job worth up to £50,000 is available

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Elise Perron cleans the door handles at the Piecebox cafe in Polworth (Picture: Neil Hanna)

Edinburgh may miss its tourists if coronavirus gets worse – Ian Johnston

Every child is entitled to a free voucher for World Book Day - here's how to cla...