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The new multi-level track and electric karts at Xtreme Karting Newbridge.

I tried new multi-level electric go-karting race track and loved it!

Have a look through our photo gallery to see 19 nostalgic images of Edinburgh at Christmas in the 1950s.

19 photos of Edinburgh celebrating Christmas in the 1950s

Look through our photo gallery to see 23 of Edinburgh's last-standing ‘proper’ pubs.

23 photos of Edinburgh's last-standing ‘proper’ pubs

Gary Barlow announces The Songbook 2025 UK tour

Ad Feature Gary Barlow's The Songbook UK Tour 2025 is heading this way

Floating Candles bring Hogwarts-like magic to Christmas at the Botanics 2024

Ad Feature FIRST LOOK: Christmas At The Botanics sparkles with Hogwarts magic

17 incredible photos transporting you back to Edinburgh in 1982

These 15 Edinburgh pubs are sure to impress

These pubs will impress out-of-towners with their stunning interiors

Take a look through our gallery to see 13 things we reckon most Edinburgh locals will have done.

You're not really from Edinburgh if you haven't...

Floating Candles will evoke the magic of Hogwarts’ Great Hall. Designed by French creative studio Pitaya.

Ad Feature LISTEN: Christmas At The Botanics 2024 magical details revealed

We’ve trawled through the picture archives to bring you 12 memories of Bonfire Night in Edinburgh down the decades.

12 old photos show Bonfire Night fun and fireworks

Ad Feature Edinburgh’s Christmas: First ice bar, rink and fabulous Swamplesque

The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars and The Dark Knight - epic film music weekend coming to Edinburgh’s Usher Hall!

Ad Feature Epic film music weekend coming to Edinburgh’s Usher Hall!

The Scottish-Rwandan actor has gone from starring in the hit Netflix series Sex Education to being the BBC’s latest Time Lord

10 famous faces who went to Boroughmuir High School

Floating Candles will evoke the magic of Hogwarts’ Great Hall. Designed by French creative studio Pitaya.

Ad Feature Make magical family memories at Christmas at the Botanics 2024

I spent a lovely autumnal day at one of the city's top pumpkin patches
Craigie’s Farm and Deli has long been a favourite summer and autumn destination for those looking to keep the kids entertained in the great outdoors.
Callum McCormack

Have a look through our picture gallery to see 16 of the best Italian restaurants in Edinburgh. Photo: Pixabay

16 'buzzy' Italian restaurants to visit for World Pasta Day

Take a look through our photo gallery to see Edinburgh’s Top 10 rainy day activities for families, according to TripAdvisor reviews. Photo: Pixabay

10 fun rainy day activities for families and kids

Scroll through our picture gallery to see 19 of Edinburgh's last remaining working class 'old-man' pubs.

19 photos of Edinburgh's best 'old-man' pubs

Review: Here's why Itihaas wins so many awards

Scroll through our gallery to see 29 'incredible' Edinburgh restaurants to visit according to Conde Nast Traveller.

29 'incredible' Edinburgh restaurants to visit

Scroll through our gallery to see 12 of the best restaurants in Edinburgh for a curry. Photo: Pixabay.

12 Indian restaurants to visit during National Curry Week 2024

Scroll through our gallery to see all 10 Edinburgh spots named in the city’s “most peaceful” list. Photo: Dr Neil's Garden

Edinburgh's 10 ‘most peaceful’ beauty spots

Take a look through our gallery to see 12 old Edinburgh pubs which are steeped in history. Photo: Sheep Heid Inn

In pictures: 12 amazing old pubs in Edinburgh

Find out the 11 new Edinburgh and Lothians entries in CAMRA's Good Beer Guide by scrolling through our picture gallery. Photo: Pixabay

Good Beer Guide: The 11 new pub entries for 2025

Scroll through our gallery to see the 25 pubs in Edinburgh which were championed in CAMRA's Good Beer Guide 2025. Photo: Pixabay

Good Beer Guide 2025: The 25 best pubs in Edinburgh

Volunteer members of the West Lothian 50+ Network setting up this year's thrift shop in Bathgate

Pop-up thrift shop to raise funds for older people's charity
A West Lothian charity which supports older people is holding its pop-up fundraiser thrift shop in Bathgate this week.
Susan Bedford-Visser

We’ve rounded up the 13 Edinburgh venues where famous faces have been spotted enjoying themselves.

13 Edinburgh bars and restaurants loved by celebrities

The Water of Leith is the perfect spot to head if you're looking to take in an autumn walk. With it's greenery turning fiery autumn colours and the water of Leith running nearby.

Bucket List: 8 things to do in the city this autumn

The picturesque Dean village is a stunning oasis in the heart of the city just minutes away from Princes Street. Iconic building Well Court dates back to 1880s and once was home to workers at the old water mills. Following the Water of Leith you can see Dean Bridge and St Bernard's Well as well as old mill stones and plaques.

15 of the best things to do in the city which you have to try once

Browse our gallery to see 11 of Edinburgh’s best spots for cheap eats.

11 'cheap and cheerful' places for students to eat

Have a look through our gallery to see 15 chippies in Edinburgh where you can get fish and chips for an affordable price. Photo: Pixabay

The 15 cheapest fish and chip shops in Edinburgh

Scroll through our photo gallery to see 17 amazing Edinburgh beer gardens – as chosen by Evening News readers.

17 local beer gardens to visit this weekend

12 pubs in Leith everyone should visit on a pub crawl

Vivian and Mark McCafferty with Midlothian Walking Rugby.

Popular annual Midlothian walking event returns this month

Floating Candles will evoke the magic of Hogwarts’ Great Hall. Designed by French creative studio Pitaya.

Ad Feature Christmas at the Botanics 2024 to sparkle with Hogwarts style magic

Team members are poised and ready to help local people enjoy the festival’s outdoor activities.

Bookings open for annual outdoor festival

These are some of the best pub crawls for real ale fans in Edinburgh, according to CAMRA. Photo: Pixabay

9 amazing real ale pub crawls in Edinburgh

Scroll through our picture gallery to see 12 pubs frequented by Hibs fans before and after home games at Easter Road.

12 great Edinburgh pubs frequented by Hibs fans

Take a look through our picture gallery to see 19 Edinburgh pubs and restaurants offering the best burgers, according to our readers.

19 of the best places for burgers across Edinburgh

Take a look through our gallery to see the 30 pubs and bars longlisted at the Edinburgh Bar Awards 2024.

The 30 pubs and bars longlisted at Edinburgh Bar Awards

Two local restaurants - one in Edinburgh and one in Midlothian - are in the running to be named as the ‘Best in Scotland’.

Two local restaurants up for 'best in Scotland' award

Cabo, Edinburgh's first Pacific-fusion restaurant and bar, officially opened its doors on Monday, August 19.

First look inside stunning new restaurant and bar

Here we take a look at 12 of the oldest pubs in Edinburgh and the Lothians, and discover one or two things you might not have known.

12 of Edinburgh and the Lothians oldest pubs

Stockbridge Market has a bit of something for everyone. From street food to handmade crafts, the market has it all. Stockbridge Market is open every Sunday, 10am-4pm, at Saunders Street, Edinburgh.

8 things you must do if visiting Stockbridge in Edinburgh

Located in the heart of Portobello High Street, Mamacita’s opened its doors for the first time on Thursday, August 15.

Edinburgh couple open Cuban-American sandwich shop

Ciara McGovern

Employment Rights Bill could mean changes to your business

Condé Nast Traveller has put together a list of the best neighbourhoods to visit in Edinburgh.

The 6 best Edinburgh neighbourhoods to visit

Afternoon Tea Week

How to celebrate National Afternoon Tea Week in Edinburgh

Shoppers at a previous Little Children's Market event

Little Children's Market unveils Edinburgh date

The front cover of the Lauriston Castle Visual Guide created by Edge Group Scotland Ltd

Edge Group Scotland Ltd helping make history accessible

One week until Dram Good Whisky Festival returns to Edinburgh

One week until Dram Good Whisky Festival returns to Edinburgh

Loganlea in summer

Volunteers needed for kids try fishing initiative

Alan Partridge actor Steve Coogan, left, and Robin Williams, right, are just two of the famous names who got their big break at the Edinburgh Fringe.

10 stars who got their break at the Edinburgh Fringe

Here are 10 mouth-watering food and drink pop-ups to try at this year's Edinburgh Food Festival.

10 delicious pop-ups to try at Edinburgh Food Festival