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The draft 2025-26 Scottish Budget includes provision for funding to replace the Eye Pavilion, deliver school buildings and restore facilities at the Royal Botanic...

Police Scotland Update: "We can confirm that Safdar Hanif, 14, who was reported missing in Edinburgh, has been traced safe and well. "Thank you to...

Shocking numbers of prisoners are dying "needlessly" in Scotland’s crisis-hit jails, it has been claimed, after more than 50 died behind bars in 2024. Data...

Police Scotland Update: We can confirm that Marius Thuemmler, 33, who was reported missing from Leith, Edinburgh has been traced safe and well. Thank you...

A flight from Edinburgh to Tenerife was diverted to Gran Canaria on Thursday after a broken-down executive jet at Reina Sofía airport led to 20...

Police are continuing to appeal for information following a now fatal crash in Edinburgh. The incident happened around 5.45pm on Monday, 30 December, and...

Scottish public sector and voluntary organisations raise concerns about the increase to employer National Insurance contributions on their finances. A letter to the UK...

Car owners using "old school" security devices have helped drive down the number of vehicles stolen in Scotland by almost a fifth Police Scotland says...

Unpaid trial shifts are a shocking exploitation of workers, says Scottish Green Co-leader Lorna Slater MSP, who has called for the unfair practice to...

It cost the council almost £80,000 to hold a by-election in November, and will cost a similar amount to hold a second by-election next...

There are calls for The Scottish Government to introduce a robust licensing system for vapes as part of its plans to regulate the damaging...

Despite the chilly temperatures the Loony Dook in Portobello went ahead as planned. Some very brave people challenged themselves to dive into the waves...

Sprogmanay is really for children - but appeals to all ages from the scenes in the National Museum of Scotland today. Presented in partnership...

Looking south to the Pentlands it looked as though there was a dusting of snow, but from these photos it is clear that there...

Each month The Old Edinburgh Club provides us with the notable dates from history. This month is full of important facts - including one...

The SNP's soft approach to justice is fuelling Scotland's shoplifting epidemic as teenagers regard it as a low risk/high reward activity. Police Scotland Assistant Chief...

What does the astronomical sky over Edinburgh and Lothian look like in 2025? Edinburgh will experience one partial solar eclipse on 29 March lasting justunder...

The Scottish Greens share their hopes for change for people and planet in the next year. The party is no longer in government but...

We wish all of our readers a Happy New Year. Sadly in Edinburgh the Midnight Moment and the fireworks which usually mark it have been...

Outdoor events in Edinburgh were cancelled on 30 December. Many people have travelled to the capital just to see a fireworks display that will...

The Rt Hon Lord Provost, Robert Aldridge, reflects on 2024 and looks ahead to the new year. "As we approach 2025 and reflect on the...

Police Scotland has released an image of a man who may be able to assist with their enquiries into an incident which occurred in...

The leaders of political parties in Scotland have issued their traditional messages this New Year. Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay said: “2025 must be the...

Jardine urges residents to take care with any Hogmanay fireworks. Christine Jardine MP has asked residents should help "minimise the distress caused" to communities and...

John Swinney became First Minister in 2024, and mentions this important event for him in his message this Hogmanay. The First Minister said: "Hogmanay and...

The founder of education charity Daydream Believers, Helena Good, has received an MBE in the New Year Honour's list. Ms Good, who has lived in...

In this year's New Year Honours, painter and printmaker, Barbara Rae, CBE, RA, receives a damehood, and others involved in the fields of sport,...

The organisers of Edinburgh's Hogmanay, UniqueAssembly, have taken the decision to cancel all outdoor events today and tomorrow - but any indoor events will...

More than 50,000 revellers from around the world are expected to arrive in Edinburgh on New Year's Eve for the city's Hogmanay celebrations. Around 40,000...

Five rare golf balls dating to the 1840s, found at Dundas Castle have sold for £31,620 at auction. The "featherie" balls were found stored together...