Letter from Scotland

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Scotland at midsummer is the most beautiful place on Earth.  I can testify to that having just been on a hill-walking trip to Loch...

Driver who deliberately targeted pedestrian jailed for more than six-years

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A 31-year-old man has been sentenced to more than six years for attempted murder and other offences at the High Court in Edinburgh.  Lewis Burns...

Highland Show kicks off in Edinburgh

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THE ROYAL Highland Show has kicked off in Ingliston, Edinburgh, with farmers, tourists and locals flocking to the showground to enjoy the showcase of...

Edinburgh Napier teams up with Sony giving students latest camera tech

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Edinburgh Napier University has teamed up with Sony to give their students hands-on access to the latest in digital camera technology. The deal offers...

Edinburgh Indian community “living in fear” after spate of burglaries

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Indian families in Edinburgh are "living in fear" after the community was hit with a series of "targeted" burglaries this June. Burglars are reported to...

Edinburgh Central MSP urges “proper enforcement” of motorbike gangs after collision

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Lorna Slater has urged for "proper enforcement" of motorbikes being driven dangerously in the city after a pedestrian was hospitalised following a collision with...

Birthday card appeal for Mary’s 105th birthday

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A care home is calling on the people of Edinburgh and beyond to send birthday cards to a resident to make her milestone day extra special. The...

Man 38 convicted of multiple rapes and serious assaults

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A 38-year-old man has been found guilty of a series of sexual and violent offences committed in East Lothian and Elgin between 2010 and...

Dogs Trust seeking a home for two former greyhounds

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The Dogs Trust West Calder team is seeking a new home for two long-legged friends to stay together. The devoted doggie duo, Linguine and Lasagne Longlegs, otherwise known...

Concern growing for missing 37-year-old man last seen in North Berwick

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Police are seeking the public’s assistance in trying to locate a 37-year-old man missing from the Leith area of Edinburgh.  Christopher Tatton is just over 6ft tall, with a...

Police hunt two e-scooter riders who left scene of crash that...

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Police are appealing for information to help trace two riders of e-scooters who collided with a female pedestrian in Edinburgh yesterday, Tuesday 16 June 2026.  The incident...

New Fringe Central is now open

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The new Fringe Central is now open on Infirmary Street This is an addition to the existing premises on the High Street which will become...

Huge power surge in Leith overnight as people watch World Cup...

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The largest early morning electricity surge ever reported was in Leith and in Easterhouse in Glasgow as people stayed up to watch the World...

Edinburgh legal firm welcome ASA ruling

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An Edinburgh legal firm who referred a competing estate agent to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) over claims that adverts were misleading, have won...

CCTV image released of man following incident on Edinburgh to Cowdenbeath...

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British Transport Police (BTP) has released a CCTV image of a person they believe may be able to assist with their ongoing enquires into...

Lawyers warned over fraudsters

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Scottish solicitors are being warned they are the "first line of defence" in the war against scammers trying to hijack property deals and steal...

Edinburgh is Our Home – Evans Eghan

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Evans Eghan takes his role as president of the Edinburgh Napier Students Association seriously. He has extended his stay in the capital to be...

First Minister travelling to Kentucky to talk about whisky tariffs

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During his visit to the US, the First Minister will travel to Kentucky on Monday to build on the announcement earlier in the year...

Fire in West Pilton – woman injured

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A fire on Saturday night in West Pilton Avenue has resulted in one woman being taken to hospital. A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson...

The government create a World Cup Fund to inspire a “generation...

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The First Minister said that the World Cup and Scotland's men's team taking part for the first time in almost three decades is an...

Welcome to the World Cup Fan Zone at the Gyle

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All the World Cup games which Scotland is playing in will be shown on the big screen in the fan zone at the Gyle...

Cala delivers first affordable homes in Blackford for decades

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The first affordable homes to be built in the Blackford area of Edinburgh for more than 60 years have been completed and handed over. Cala...

East Lothian dog handler recognised by His Majesty the King in...

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An East Lothian police officer has been recognised by His Majesty the King in his Birthday Honours for their distinguished service to policing.  Sergeant Rhona Meikle has...

Best wishes sent to the Scotland National team

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Scotland are limbering up to play their first game in the group stage of the FIFA World Cup against Haiti. The First Minister has...

First Minister congratulates people who are recognised in the Honours List

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First Minister, John Swinney, paid tribute to the recipients in The King’s Birthday Honours list who live in Scotland. The 2026 awards laud people who...

Latest roadworks and road closures in the capital

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The council's travel team has issued its latest list of streets in the capital where roadworks and closures are planned. Every area of the city...

This week’s planning applications in Edinburgh

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Planning applications lodged with the council’s planning department this week are detailed in the list below. Applications which are of interest this week include: Change of...

CCTV image released of man following serious assault on Lower Granton...

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A CCTV image of a man who detectives believe may be able to assist them with their enquires into a serious assault on Lower...

Help offered for football fans having travel issues to the FIFA...

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The Scottish Secretary, says the UK Government is "working tirelessly" to resolve US travel issues for Scotland football fans. There are some fans who have...

Edinburgh universities publish significant cardiovascular study

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Two Edinburgh universities have published a study which links a drop in the risk of cardiovascular diseases with allowing patients to measure and record...

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