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Sir Richard Branson and piper Louise Marshall mark the opening of the new Virgin Hotels Edinburgh development in the Old Town. Picture: Euan Cherry/PA Wire

Richard Branson urges Edinburgh to build more hotels to keep city centre ‘alive’ Brian Ferguson

Here we take a look at 10 places in Portobello that have helped make it one of the best places to live in Scotland.

10 things we love about Edinburgh's Portobello district Gary Flockhart

Ukrainian group Kalush Orchestra delivered an energetic performance of its song Stefania to win the Eurovision Song Contest in 2022.

Eurovision to be shown live in Edinburgh cinemas Gary Flockhart

Portobello, Edinburgh's seaside suburb, has a free-spirited atmosphere that's a refreshing contrast to the stuffier corners of the Scottish capital., according to the Sunday Times.

Portobello named as one of Scotland's 'best places to live' Gary Flockhart

West End star Gareth Snook steps into the shows of Willy Wonka when Charlie and the Chocolate Factory visits Edinburgh. Photo: Johan Persson

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory comes to town Gary Flockhart

Finlay Wilson, the Kilted Yogi

Yoga Scotland: top teachers share their favourite poses and practice tips Gaby Soutar

The Gin Spa's Edinburgh Gin treatment room

The best spas in Scotland, from Gleneagles to Fletcher's Cottage Spa Gaby Soutar

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TV chef Julie Lin is coming to Edinburgh to open a quirky pop-up restaurant with a twist – everything on the menu is made from tinned food.

News TV chef Julie Lin to open pop-up restaurant with a twist Gary Flockhart

Courteeners headlined the Main Stage at TRNSMT in 2021. Photo by Lisa Ferguson.

Courteeners set for O2 Academy show Kevin Quinn

These pictures of AirThrill in East Kilbride give an idea of what to expect when the Edinburgh venue opens.

Edinburgh to get new family-friendly Inflatable Park Gary Flockhart

The UK’s first major live Fortnite tournament is set to be staged Edinburgh this summer.

Edinburgh to host major Fortnite tournament Gary Flockhart

The new Jigsaw store has a retail area of 1,500 square feet and has a boutique feel, with soft lighting and featuring bold mid-century furniture throughout.

Jigsaw opens its new Edinburgh boutique Gary Flockhart

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Sweet Surprise at Jarnac Court in Dalkeith is due to open on Monday.

New dessert diner set to open on Monday Kevin Quinn

Evening News deputy editor Ginny Sanderson chose this popular attraction at the top of the High Street. She said: "Camera Obscura is one of Edinburgh's best known tourist attractions and it really is worth a visit. They pack in so many optical illusions in that tower that it makes you feel like a big kid exploring the place and trying things out. I am not ashamed to admit I have spent hours there. Besides the Camera Obscura itself, the highlights are the vortex tunnel which makes you feel like you've had about 10 pints, the mirror maze, and the voyeuristic little camera bit where you can zoom in on the people wandering around the Castle Esplanade."

Our favourite tourist attractions - in pictures Kevin Quinn

Woodland Creatures on Leith Walk has been put up for sale.

Popular Leith bar goes up for sale Gary Flockhart

Edinburgh's St James Quarter will host a huge three-day vintage and pre-loved clothing market this weekend.

St James Quarter hosting vintage clothing market Gary Flockhart

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Take a look through our photo gallery to see 12 traditional pubs in Leith we’d recommend for a pint.

News 12 ‘proper’ traditional pubs in Leith Gary Flockhart

Take a look through our photo gallery to discover the 15 best pubs in Edinburgh right now, according to Conde Nast Traveller.

15 best Edinburgh pubs according to Conde Nast Gary Flockhart

Where: 139 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1JS. Situated in the heart of Edinburgh's Cowgate, which was once known as “Little Ireland”, The Three Sisters has five levels of fun, along with a huge courtyard for sunny days. It's also the location of the Capital's largest St Patrick's Day festival, with live bands, drag queens and 'craic'aoke' and competitions.

The best Irish bars to celebrate St Patrick's Day Gary Flockhart

An Alice in Wonderland-themed bar is coming to the Biscuit Factory in Leith this summer.

Alice in Wonderland bar coming to Edinburgh Gary Flockhart

The Cocktail Club wants to change the use of the building which sits at 102 George Street, transforming it into a trendy bar.

Swish new cocktail bar set for George Street Gary Flockhart

More Edinburgh What’s On

So much has Edinburgh changed in the 30 years since the publication of Irvine Welsh's cult novel Trainspotting.

Trainspotting locations which changed beyond recognition Gary Flockhart

Take a look through our photo gallery to see 16 lost Edinburgh cinemas which many of you may fondly recall.

Edinburgh cinemas we have loved and lost Gary Flockhart

Riley Keough as Daisy Jones and Sam Claflin as Billy Dunne in Daisy Jones & The Six, singing into a shared microphone (Credit: Lacey Terrell/Prime Video)

Is Daisy Jones and The Six based on a true story? Beth Franklin

Riley Keough as Daisy Jones in Daisy Jones & The Six, performing in a style reminiscent of Stevie Nicks (Credit: Lacey Terrell/Prime Video)

Daisy Jones and The Six: will there be a season 2? Beth Franklin

Clockwise from left: The late Remo Mancini, who used to run Remo's cafe in Stockbridge, Edinburgh sweet shop owner and confectioner Jimmy Casey in February 1988, and a group of happy kids get to choose to sweets.

Edinburgh's lost sweet shops remembered Gary Flockhart

Samuel L Jackson was just one of the stars that hung out in these film production trailers, which were parked at Almond Valley Heritage Centre in Livingston, West Lothian, over the weekend. (Photo credit: Almond Valley Heritage Centre)

Major Hollywood star films 'secret project' in West Lothian Anna Bryan

Proposals for the delivery of an exciting mixed-use development at 20 Haymarket Yards have been given the green light by City of Edinburgh Council.

Plans for new Edinburgh hotel get the green light Gary Flockhart

An artist's impression of the former Royal High School on Edinburgh's Calton Hill transformed into a new 'world-class centre for music education and public performance' (Image: Richard Murphy Architects)

Ex-Royal High should make a music school and concert hall worthy of the ancients Susan Dalgety