Letter from Scotland

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We are treading gently into the New Year. Scotland finds itself at peace, free from floods and famine, and enjoying the comforts of one...

Torchlight Procession cancelled but the Vikings still “invaded” the city

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Vikings from Shetland’s South Mainland Up Helly Aa’ Jarl Squad, were a fabulous sight on the city streets marking the start of the city’s...

Lighting the menorah in St Andrew Square

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On Sunday evening in St Andrew Square the Scottish National Chanukah Celebration took place. Angus Robertson, Minister for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture,...

Brexit means higher costs and more paperwork

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The European Movement in Scotland claims that Brexit has led to higher costs and more paperwork for British people visiting EU countries. In 2025...

Fire breaks out in shop in Tollcross

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A fire broke out in a shop in Tollcross opposite the Barclay Church at around 6.30pm on Saturday evening. A substantial response from emergency services...

Hostels income on the increase in Scotland

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The income earned by Scotland's youth hostels increased by almost 20% to more than £10 million last year, amid rising popularity among budget conscious...

Police officers searching for missing woman find body in water near...

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Police officers searching for missing woman Santra Saju have found a body in the water near to Newbridge.  The 22-year-old, from South Gyle, was last...

Latest list of roadworks and road closures

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This is the most up to date list of roadworks, road closure and events leading to road closures or diversions for traffic in Edinburgh...

Weather “unsettled” but “perfect” for the Torchlight Procession

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The Met Office is warning of high pressure over the UK which has led to largely overcast weather conditions, low cloud and fog and...

Car belonging to missing man from Troon spotted near South Queensferry...

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Police in Ayrshire are appealing for the help of the public to trace a 58-year-old man reported missing from Troon. Colin McKenna was last seen...

Three arrests in connection with pyrotechnics offences ahead of Edinburgh derby

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Three people have been arrested in connection with pyrotechnics offences following incidents in Edinburgh on Boxing Day. A 17-year-old and a 28-year-old man have been...

Rocco Roy and Bear are looking for new homes

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The Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home have three dogs which are ready to be rehomed immediately. The home hopes that the trio will have...

Accessing health services this winter

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The First Minister, John Swinney, chaired a meeting on NHS winter preparedness on Boxing Day, and afterwards he urged everyone to familiarise themselves with...

Christmas message from The Church of Scotland

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The Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotla sends his Christmas message to everyone today. We...

Simon Community says rough sleeping has doubled in last three months

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The number of people sleeping on Edinburgh streets is now back to what it was before the pandemic five years ago. Simon Community Scotland...

Christmas messages from Scottish politicians

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Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay urges people to reach out to anyone who may be alone. He said: “In my first festive message to you...

Christmas message from the Prime Minister

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The Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, is celebrating Christmas for the first time since taking office in July. He has issued this Christmas message:...

Running round in circles for festive tradition

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Two city runners devised a route to create a Christmas bauble on the map based app Strava. Gill Menzies and Lorraine Twyford put on their...

Family of missing woman Santra Saju are ‘worried sick’

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One week on from Police Scotland's initial appeal, officers in are continuing their enquiries to trace Santra Saju, who is missing from the South...

Early Christmas present for North Edinburgh Arts

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The UK Government has awarded £1.7 million in funding from the Community Ownership Fund to North Edinburgh Arts (NEA) capital programme. NEA has almost completed...

New Chief Officer appointed to Edinburgh Integration Joint Board

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The Edinburgh Integration Joint Board (EIJB) has confirmed that Christine Laverty has been appointed as the new permanent Chief Officer. The appointment to the...

Teenager in hospital after being stabbed on Stenhouse Avenue West

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Police are appealing for information following the serious assault of a teenager in Edinburgh. Around 9pm on Sunday, 22 December, 2024, officers received a report...

New park opens in Granton

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The council's project to refurbish the Granton Gasometer is a central part to the regeneration of the area and the new play park inside...

Scottish Cup winner’s medal sold

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A Scottish Cup winner's medal awarded to Edinburgh-born Rangers and Scotland legend, Willie Woodburn - the last footballer in Britain to receive a life...

Knitted angels bring joy this Christmas

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The Knit and Natter group at Northesk Church are placing handmade crocheted angels on the railings outside the church every Sunday and are inviting...

Granton Gas Holder now a permanent illumination in Edinburgh

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From Friday night Gas Holder 1 in Granton will be permanently lit up as the centrepiece to the regeneration of the area. First constructed...

Police keen to speak to man following Bonfire night incident on...

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Police have released an image of a male they believe might be able to assist with inquiries into an incident on Tuesday, 5 November,...

Peerages announced for politicians today

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Number 10 has announced that political peerages will be conferred by The King on those people listed below. The Scots who will be honoured...

Letter from Scotland

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I’ve been looking back through my diary of this year and three recurring stories leap out of its pages – wars, climate change and...

Police issue CCTV images of three men in connection with assault...

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Police have released an image of three men who may be able to assist their enquiries into an assault and robbery which took place...

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