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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
Edinburgh and the Lothians are home to some of Scotland’s oldest boozers – each of them steeped in history.
Gary Flockhart

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
The Edinburgh Food Festival kicks off in the Capital this weekend – and it looks like being another must-visit event for foodies.
Gary Flockhart

Here we take a look at 17 spots in Portobello that have helped make it one of the best places to live in Edinburgh.

17 reasons why Portobello is one of the best areas to live

Scroll through our picture gallery to see 18 amazing Edinburgh beer gardens – all of them chosen by Evening News readers. Photo: Pixabay

The 17 best sun-trap beer gardens across Edinburgh

Take a look through out gallery to see 10 famous faces who went to Edinburgh's Boroughmuir High School.

10 famous faces who went to Boroughmuir High School

Take a look through our picture gallery to see 21 photos from this year's TRNSMT festival.

21 photos from this year's TRNSMT music festival

Take a look through our photo gallery to see 12 of the most beautiful bars in Edinburgh, according to locals.

12 of the most beautiful pubs in Edinburgh

First look inside new Scoop Shop on Castle Street

Inflatable Insanity partnership with Cash For Kids

Floors Castle supports Cash For Kids with launch of UK's largest obstacle inflat...

Review: Here's why Itihaas wins so many awards

Scroll through our photo gallery to see the best UK cities for food and drink, according to Which? Photo: Pixabay

Which? names '8 best UK cities for food and drink'

13 photos bring back fond memories of Edinburgh in early 2000s

Take a look through our photo gallery for a sneak peek at what you can expect from 'The Chippie' menu, available until August 11 at Six By Nico Edinburgh West.

New city restaurant offers posh take on 'chippy menu'

Scroll through our gallery to see 9 of the best child-friendly restaurants and cafes in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh's 9 best 'child friendly' restaurants to visit

Tale a look through our gallery to see what SquareMeal considers to be 11 of the best vegetarian restaurants in Edinburgh.

11 of the best vegetarian restaurants in Edinburgh

Rebus: A Game Called Malice by Ian Rankin (right) will have its Scottish Premiere at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre, with Gray O’Brien (left) in the title role.

Ian Rankin’s Rebus play set to premiere in Edinburgh

Take a look through our photo gallery to see 16 of the best Italian restaurants in Edinburgh, according to Squaremeal.

16 of the best Italian restaurants in Edinburgh

Look through our photo gallery to see every restaurant from Edinburgh and the Lothians to feature in the Michelin Guide 2024. Photo: Pixabay

The 34 local restaurants included in Michelin Guide 2024

Take a look through our photo gallery for a nostalgic trip back to 1995, when the Scotland's first ever Pride march was held in Edinburgh.

10 photos of the first Edinburgh Pride in 1995

Luis Letelier-Lobos accepts the 'Hidden Gem' award on behalf on Midlothian curry house The Radhuni from event host Katy Johnston.

Local curry house crowned ‘best hidden gem restaurant’

Frankie Atkinson from Cumbria with his junior champion British Blonde cow at the Royal Highland Show in 2023. PA Photo. Photo: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Royal Highland Show 2024 - all you need to know

Pizza Geeks has recently launched their Kyber Mondays deal, which allows diners to eat pizza all day long for £15 per person.

Review: 'I tried Pizza Geeks all-you-can-eat deal'

Take a look through our photo gallery to see 20 Edinburgh pubs to visit on Beer Day Britain. Photo: Pixabay

20 buzzing bars to say cheers to 'Beer Day Britain 2024

Christmas Cathedral

Ad Feature Christmas At The Botanics 2024 new dazzling trail - tickets on sale

A talented group of P5 and P6 violinists at Musselburgh’s Burgh Primary School have learned to play Taylor Swift song Blank Space.

Watch: School pupils perform amazing cover of Taylor Swift hit

Scroll through our photo gallery to see 18 amazing Edinburgh beer gardens – all of them chosen by Evening News readers.

18 amazing pub beer gardens to visit in Edinburgh

Takea look through our photo gallery to see 12 great pubs near Murrayfield Stadium for drinks before or after Taylor Swift's Edinburgh gigs.

Best pubs to hit before Taylor Swift gigs

The food festival will take place on June 15 and 16.

Best of British produce to be showcased at food festival

The African Elephant and its calf is one of the largest models in the exhibition - requiring five builders to work 1,600 hours to complete. It is made from 149,071 bricks

In pictures: Spectacular Lego exhibition opens at Edinburgh Zoo

Vicky McClure's 'daytime nightclub' Day Fever comes to Edinburgh for the first time on Sunday. Photo: Matt Crossick/PA Wire

Line of Duty's Vicky McClure excited for Edinburgh Day Fever disco