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Edinburgh

Kinghorn will roll past your window on a Waverley departure pulled by the 60163 Tornado

Ad Feature Spring Travel: On track for a great day out

Kevin McKidd and Vinette Robinson in ITVX's Six Four. Pic:ITV Plc
Kevin McKidd and Vinette Robinson in ITVX's Six Four. Pic:ITV Plc

When Six Four's Kevin McKidd found himself solo in a gym with Christopher Walken

Picture: Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images
Picture: Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images

Books about trans issues among those subject to complaints in libraries

Edinburgh's Blair Kinghorn takes a high ball in the Heineken Champions Cup tie at Leicester Tigers. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
Edinburgh's Blair Kinghorn takes a high ball in the Heineken Champions Cup tie at Leicester Tigers. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Leicester-Edinburgh reaction: Blair on aerial battle as Wigglesworth has a dig

Hibs' Jake Doyle-Hayes made his return to action against Celtic.
Hibs' Jake Doyle-Hayes made his return to action against Celtic.

Doyle-Hayes opens up on how Hibs manager Johnson injured him

Leicester Tigers' stand-off Handre Pollard eyes up a tackle on Edinburgh's Emiliano Boffelli as the Scottish outfit crashed out of the Heineken Cup.
Leicester Tigers' stand-off Handre Pollard eyes up a tackle on Edinburgh's Emiliano Boffelli as the Scottish outfit crashed out of the Heineken Cup.

Edinburgh's season is damp squib as Wiese's inspired try gives Leicester victory

Radisson Blu pool Pic: Will Pryce
Radisson Blu pool Pic: Will Pryce

Review: Sleeping Beauty, Radisson Blu, Edinburgh

In celebration of the 52nd birthday of Ewan McGregor here are 13 of the Scottish actor's greatest hits over his movie career.
In celebration of the 52nd birthday of Ewan McGregor here are 13 of the Scottish actor's greatest hits over his movie career.

Top 13 Ewan McGregor movies in celebration of the Scottish actor's 52nd birthday

The Spark at Oran Mor PIC: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan
The Spark at Oran Mor PIC: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan

Theatre reviews: The Spark | Walden

Craig Letton, CEO at MRM, and Euan Baxter, investor at BGF. Picture: Peter Lawson
Craig Letton, CEO at MRM, and Euan Baxter, investor at BGF. Picture: Peter Lawson

Edinburgh marketing tech specialist nets £2m to fuel US growth ambitions

Kevin Dorren, CEO at Parsley Box: 'The NHS is at crisis point, and we need to take a joined-up approach when considering how to free up hospital beds and get people safely back to the comfort of their own homes.' Picture: John Need
Kevin Dorren, CEO at Parsley Box: 'The NHS is at crisis point, and we need to take a joined-up approach when considering how to free up hospital beds and get people safely back to the comfort of their own homes.' Picture: John Need

Meal delivery firm Parsley Box hopes 'wellness packs' will cut bed-blocking

Maxim Emelyanychev PIC: Christopher Bowen
Maxim Emelyanychev PIC: Christopher Bowen

Music review: SCO & Maxim Emelyanychev, Queen's Hall, Edinburgh

Brian Ó hEadhra
Brian Ó hEadhra

North Atlantic Song Convention to unite traditions from Norway to Newfoundland

Alternate versions of the capital city of Scotland (Edinburgh) can be found all over the globe from Canada to the most remote regions of the South Atlantic.
Alternate versions of the capital city of Scotland (Edinburgh) can be found all over the globe from Canada to the most remote regions of the South Atlantic.

Edinburgh around the Globe: 12 Places named after the Scottish capital Edinburgh

Pupils rehearsing Castle Rock by renowned composer David Horne
Pupils rehearsing Castle Rock by renowned composer David Horne

Ad Feature Edinburgh’s Seven Hills inspire poems and musical compositions

Pierre Schoeman is back in the Edinburgh team. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)
Pierre Schoeman is back in the Edinburgh team. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Time for Edinburgh to front up as Blair picks 15 caps for Leicester

“We want to support entrepreneurship and the use of data to develop new solutions and technologies to support change for the better within society and business."
“We want to support entrepreneurship and the use of data to develop new solutions and technologies to support change for the better within society and business."

Ad Feature Kickstarting Scotland's entrepreneurial talent

State-of-the-art techniques and equipment could change the way failing eyesight is treated
State-of-the-art techniques and equipment could change the way failing eyesight is treated

Ad Feature Edinburgh clinic has ‘life changing’ cataract appointments

Scientists are on the case to help Scots suffering from nerve hearing loss
Scientists are on the case to help Scots suffering from nerve hearing loss

Ad Feature Nerve hearing loss: Edinburgh expert studies latest scientific research

New First Minister Humza Yousaf seems only mildly committed to reform of his party (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
New First Minister Humza Yousaf seems only mildly committed to reform of his party (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

SNP could be heading for a major general election setback – Joyce McMillan

Glasgow City Chambers in George Square in central Glasgow. Photo by Lewis McKenzie/PA Wire.
Glasgow City Chambers in George Square in central Glasgow. Photo by Lewis McKenzie/PA Wire.

Council provides 'one of the worst Freedom of Information responses in history'

Steve Diamond is working with Edinburgh as 'lead rugby analyst'. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)
Steve Diamond is working with Edinburgh as 'lead rugby analyst'. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Diamond hopes fight in training means Edinburgh can shed 'too nice' tag

Steve Diamond, right, chats to WP Nel during an Edinburgh training session. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)
Steve Diamond, right, chats to WP Nel during an Edinburgh training session. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Diamond on why he's sick of hearing about Edinburgh's Saracens win

Greenloaning, West Linton
Greenloaning, West Linton

Prestige property: Lodge an interest in wooden wonder

'It’s heartening to see such positivity among our membership and wider industry,' says Scotland Food & Drink boss Iain Baxter. Picture: contributed.
'It’s heartening to see such positivity among our membership and wider industry,' says Scotland Food & Drink boss Iain Baxter. Picture: contributed.

Nearly all Scots food and drink firms optimistic over £15bn sector's outlook

The Scotsman Investment Conference, Scotsman Hotel, Edinburgh. Scott Louden
The Scotsman Investment Conference, Scotsman Hotel, Edinburgh. Scott Louden

In full: Annual Scotsman Investment Conference report

Parking illegally is set to get a lot more expensive. Picture: Ian Georgeson
Parking illegally is set to get a lot more expensive. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Edinburgh parking charges to soar by 20% under city council decision

Laura Mathieson of Savills. Image: Scott Louden
Laura Mathieson of Savills. Image: Scott Louden

Investment Conference: Seeking alternatives

The Scotsman Editor Neil McIntosh with former Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling. Image: Scott Louden
The Scotsman Editor Neil McIntosh with former Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling. Image: Scott Louden

Investment Conference: Scotland's attitude must change

Former Chencellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling. Image: Scott Louden
Former Chencellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling. Image: Scott Louden

Investment Conference: New focus vital in planning

Air Canada’s Edinburgh-Toronto service will resume this summer and then extend into the winter months for the first time.
Air Canada’s Edinburgh-Toronto service will resume this summer and then extend into the winter months for the first time.

Air Canada to resume and extend non-stop service between Edinburgh and Toronto

The date of Easter changes yearly. In 2023, the celebration will fall on Sunday, April 9.
The date of Easter changes yearly. In 2023, the celebration will fall on Sunday, April 9.

When is Easter 2023 Scotland? When are the bank holidays?

Stuart McInally believes a lot of Edinburgh's problems have been self-inflicted. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)
Stuart McInally believes a lot of Edinburgh's problems have been self-inflicted. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Big four return to boost Edinburgh Rugby’s Euro bid

Take a look through our photo gallery to see 19 amazing images of Edinburgh's North Bridge down the decades.
Take a look through our photo gallery to see 19 amazing images of Edinburgh's North Bridge down the decades.

In pictures: North Bridge down the decades

A visualisation of the Barnton development. The homes are due to launch for sale in summer 2023 and the first phase of completion is expected in early 2024.
A visualisation of the Barnton development. The homes are due to launch for sale in summer 2023 and the first phase of completion is expected in early 2024.

Affluent Edinburgh suburb set for dozens of 'age exclusive' luxury homes

Artisanal Spirits Company owns the Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), which was established in 1983, and has grown to encompass thousands of members worldwide.
Artisanal Spirits Company owns the Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), which was established in 1983, and has grown to encompass thousands of members worldwide.

Scotch Malt Whisky Society owner on track for £30m goal after strong results

Russell Sharp was a man with a true passion for life (Picture: Julie Bull)
Russell Sharp was a man with a true passion for life (Picture: Julie Bull)

Scotsman Obituaries: Dr Russell Sharp - man who rescued Caledonian brewery

CodeClan boss Loral Quinn says: 'Sponsoring a student through [our] Youth Academy is a perfect opportunity for entrepreneurs, or businesses, to 'pay it forward'.' Picture: Stewart Attwood.
CodeClan boss Loral Quinn says: 'Sponsoring a student through [our] Youth Academy is a perfect opportunity for entrepreneurs, or businesses, to 'pay it forward'.' Picture: Stewart Attwood.

CodeClan calls for sponsors to help foster next generation of tech talent

Grant Gilchrist was sent off for Scotland against France in Paris.
Grant Gilchrist was sent off for Scotland against France in Paris.

Gilchrist opens up on Scotland red card - 'I just got the timing wrong'

Timberyard in Edinburgh. The Michelin Guide says: The Scandic-influenced menu offers ‘bites’, ‘small’ and ‘large’ sizes, with some home-smoked ingredients and an emphasis on distinct, punchy flavours
Timberyard in Edinburgh. The Michelin Guide says: The Scandic-influenced menu offers ‘bites’, ‘small’ and ‘large’ sizes, with some home-smoked ingredients and an emphasis on distinct, punchy flavours

Two Edinburgh restaurants win first Michelin Stars

Sam Bennett, operations director, The Translation People; and Olivia Andrew, project manager; Abbie Walters, project manager; Rhys Stevenson, senior project manager, Sure Languages.
Sam Bennett, operations director, The Translation People; and Olivia Andrew, project manager; Abbie Walters, project manager; Rhys Stevenson, senior project manager, Sure Languages.

Translation and language services firm expands with Edinburgh acquisition

Inma from Red Point Tattoo, London. Pic: Bart Masiukiewicz aka Pictures in Blood.
Inma from Red Point Tattoo, London. Pic: Bart Masiukiewicz aka Pictures in Blood.

We visit the Scottish Tattoo Convention 2023

Cameron Henderson was part of Scotland's squad for the recent Six Nations.
Cameron Henderson was part of Scotland's squad for the recent Six Nations.

Henderson excited to be part of Tigers 'special future' as lock signs new deal

Jupiter, Venus, the Moon, and Mars were all expected to be easily visible but Uranus and Mercury a bit harder to spot
Jupiter, Venus, the Moon, and Mars were all expected to be easily visible but Uranus and Mercury a bit harder to spot

Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Uranus, Mars, and the Moon align in planetary parade

Scotland's Stuart Hogg, who has announced he will be retiring from rugby after this year's World Cup.
Scotland's Stuart Hogg, who has announced he will be retiring from rugby after this year's World Cup.

Hogg 'is once-in-a-generation talent' as Blair leads tributes

Edinburgh's festivals celebrated their 75th anniversary last year. (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Edinburgh's festivals celebrated their 75th anniversary last year. (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Edinburgh Festival Fringe reaches “crisis point” as new financial plea is issued

Newly appointed leader of the SNP, Humza Yousaf
Newly appointed leader of the SNP, Humza Yousaf

Humza Yousaf elected new leader of the SNP after bitter contest

John Lewis has always been staff-owned but that brilliant model is now under threat (Picture: Sean Dempsey/PA)
John Lewis has always been staff-owned but that brilliant model is now under threat (Picture: Sean Dempsey/PA)

A department store with a soul? John Lewis must never close – Aidan Smith

Protesters gathered outside the boarded-up Filmhouse earlier this month to call for the boarded-cinema to be saved. Picture: Annabelle Gauntlett.
Protesters gathered outside the boarded-up Filmhouse earlier this month to call for the boarded-cinema to be saved. Picture: Annabelle Gauntlett.

National 'protest for the arts' to be staged in Edinburgh beside Filmhouse

While some domestic breeds have seen their popularity soar over lockdown, others are heading towards extinction in the UK.
While some domestic breeds have seen their popularity soar over lockdown, others are heading towards extinction in the UK.

The 10 native breeds of dog most at risk of extinction in the UK

Jack Lowden, at Leith Theatre, Edinburgh, 2020. Pic: Andy O'Brien
Jack Lowden, at Leith Theatre, Edinburgh, 2020. Pic: Andy O'Brien

Interview: When Jack Lowden sat down with The Scotsman's Janet Christie

Auticon UK says its focus is 'recruiting and retaining talent based on identifying and playing to the strengths of the individual' - and good for businesses. Picture: Kent Smith/Hand Cranked Films Inc.
Auticon UK says its focus is 'recruiting and retaining talent based on identifying and playing to the strengths of the individual' - and good for businesses. Picture: Kent Smith/Hand Cranked Films Inc.

Autistic people 'face catalogue of barriers preventing entry to workforce'

Blair Kinghorn's dejected look sums it up for Edinburgh.
Blair Kinghorn's dejected look sums it up for Edinburgh.

Blair: Edinburgh will throw everything they can at Leicester Tigers

Edinburgh's WP Nel and Boan Venter look dejected after the game in Connacht.
Edinburgh's WP Nel and Boan Venter look dejected after the game in Connacht.

Edinburgh left to lament familiar failings as season now rests on Europe

Kieran Tierney, manager Steve Clarke and assistant John Carver during a Scotland training session at Lesser Hampden on Friday. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Kieran Tierney, manager Steve Clarke and assistant John Carver during a Scotland training session at Lesser Hampden on Friday. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Steve Clarke addresses John Carver's Oriam rant and goalkeeper question

Duhan van der Merwe scored three of the best tries of the Six Nations but was also accountable for three tries conceded by Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Duhan van der Merwe scored three of the best tries of the Six Nations but was also accountable for three tries conceded by Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Six Nations: Scotland were sublime in attack but Ireland showed defence wins

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Humza Yousaf speaking at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, after it was announced that he is the new Scottish National Party leader, and would become the next First Minister of Scotland. Picture date: Monday March 27, 2023.
Humza Yousaf speaking at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, after it was announced that he is the new Scottish National Party leader, and would become the next First Minister of Scotland. Picture date: Monday March 27, 2023.

SNP set to lose 18 seats to Labour at next election in worrying poll for Yousaf

Brace yourselves, the next two years could make or break the political careers of both Humza Yousaf and Anas Sarwar.
Brace yourselves, the next two years could make or break the political careers of both Humza Yousaf and Anas Sarwar.

Squeaky bum time already for Humza Yousaf as poll demonstrates challenge ahead

An AI-generated image of a steel statue of Nicola Sturgeon, former first minister of Scotland
An AI-generated image of a steel statue of Nicola Sturgeon, former first minister of Scotland

SNP planning to honour Nicola Sturgeon with statue in Scottish Parliament