Around 6.15pm on January 19, police swooped on the east end of Cowgate with the area cordoned off by officers. The exact nature of the incident is unknown at this time.

Edinburgh was today named as one of just seven UK cities outside the south-east of England where workers are paid above average wages.

Edinburgh head coach Sean Everitt told BBC Scotland: "Pleased that we got the job done. Frustrated playing 13 men for 10 minutes, that's where the game turned a little sour. "The guys stuck to task. They were always going to be a difficult opposition to play against, they've run other teams close in this competition.

SCOTLAND’S pothole capital has been revealed as ‘crumbling’ roads are hit by 400,000 complaints More than half a million cavities have been reported to Scotland’s local

The picture was taken at Bagshot Park this month by photographer Christina Ebenezer, who was recommended by the duchess for her "creative style" of work.

Voters in Scotland and Wales could soon apply online for postal votes in Holyrood and Senedd elections - thanks to Edinburgh North & Leith Labour MP Tracy Gilbert.

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Edinburgh, the charming capital of Scotland, has served as the filming location for several TV shows and blockbusters like Avengers: Infinity War, F9 and One Day. Here's the ultimate guide for the entertainment-obsessed.

The Musical. The brand-new stage version of the classic Scottish film will kick off a three-month summer programme of theatre, music and film.

Now Carlo Carozzi, the new owner of The Bonnington in Leith, has opened the doors to another food and drink offering. After exchanging surfing on a Peruvian beach for Scotland, the Leith Street Edinburgh Street Food regular is now serving at The Bonnington.

Follow live text updates from Edinburgh's Challenge Cup meeting with Black Lion and listen to radio commentary of Bayonne v Gloucester.

Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg has been sentenced to a community payback order after admitting to abusing his estranged wife over a five-year period.