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During a visit to a mother and toddler group in Portobello, Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville has confirmed that The Scottish Government will "effectively"...

A 24-year-old man has been jailed for the serious sexual assault of a teenage girl in Edinburgh. Valentin Tica was sentenced at the High Court...

The Floral Clock in Princes Street Gardens is all spruced up and looking lovely now that the council's parks department have created the 2025...

The Royal Highland Show signs new deal This is show week in Scotland with many farmers and people involved in food and drink production from...

At the Scotland 2050 conference on Tuesday First Minister, John Swinney, will outline his vision for an independent Scotland. Addressing a mixed audience of public,...

The Secretary of State for Scotland, the Rt Hon Ian Murray, went back to Wester Hailes to visit The Big Noise, the pioneering music...

Sarah Boyack MSP said she will step down at next year's Scottish parliamentary election. Lothians MSP Sarah Boyack who was first elected to The Scottish...

Leith Central Community Council Click this link for a detailed agendas for the Leith Central Community Council (LCCC) AGM, immediately followed by the ordinary monthly meeting to be held at Nelson...

A woman was rescued from Cramond Island on Sunday after falling down on the rocks. She was in an inaccessible location so a helicopter was...

More than 8,300 youngsters to learn vital water safety skills this June. It's not just about front crawl and backstrokes, Learn to Swim lessons in...

Thousands of justice sector workers are being quizzed over the impact of The Scottish Government’s prisoner early release scheme. Police officers, prison and probation staff,...

Detectives investigating the ongoing violent gang war incidents in the East and West of the country have made further arrests, bringing the total to...

Foysol Choudhury MBE, MSP, is someone who knew Professor Sir Geoff Palmer for a long time and he has written his own thoughts on...

Scots who have contributed to their communities and country are celebrated in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours List 2025 which has just been...

Sir Geoff Palmer a distinguished scientist, academic and human rights activist has died aged 85. He was an adopted son of Edinburgh, originally coming to...

Police Scotland update 14 June: We can confirm that Toni McNelis, 29, who was reported missing from Dalkeith has been traced. Thank you to everyone...

Square Cinema The cinema in St Andrew Square is on this weekend. Set in the picturesque surroundings of St Andrew Square Garden, the three-day...

There are two new cars at the City Chambers for use by the Lord Provost, the Depute Lord Provost and also by visiting royalty. The...

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace Shaun Flynn who has been reported missing from the Cumbernauld area. The 16-year-old was seen in...

Over the past 12 days, special constables from the North East Support Team have worked closely with Leith community officers. Significant foot patrols have...

Actor Glen Powell was filming on Wednesday night in Candlemaker Row for JJ Abrams upcoming sci-fi film Ghostwriter. Powell is American and recently played...

Cabinet reshuffle First Minister John Swinney conducted a small-scale reshuffle on Wednesday appointing Màiri McAllan as Cabinet Secretary for Housing upon her return to government...

The full moon in every month of the year has an American nickname. In November it’s called the Beaver Moon, in March the Worm Moon,...

Officers carrying out enquiries into recent violent incidents in the East and West of the country have recovered a firearm in the Roseburn Path...

Many volunteers have helped to prepare the newest - and the biggest Hidden Door site over recent weeks. The bars are built all ready to...

The body of the UK's oldest polar bear has been donated to the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh for scientific research. Polar bear Victoria...

Sheriffhall - once again Lothians MSP Miles Briggs led a debate in parliament on Tuesday evening about the inaction on the Sheriffhall roundabout. Plans...

The City of Edinburgh Council will next week discuss a report by former Information Commissioner, Kevin Dunion, which he has presented to them after...

The UK Government pressed the pause button on the supercomputer promised for the Scottish capital when it was first elected in 2024, but there...

Police are appealing for the help of the public to trace a 29-year-old woman reported missing from Dalkeith. Toni McNelis was last seen in the...