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Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland and one of its 32 council areas. The city is located in southeast Scotland and is bounded to the north by the Firth of Forth and to the south by the Pentland Hills. Edinburgh had a population of 506,520 in 2020, making it the second-most populous city in Scotland and the seventh-most populous in the United Kingdom. The wider metropolitan area had a population of 912,490 in the same year.

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Bong! It’s 2025 Thousands of people braved the cold weather in London to help mark the New Year. The chimes of Big Ben and a spectacular fireworks display at the London Eye went ahead, despite concerns about adverse.. Credit: ODN Duration: 05:02Published 3 weeks ago

Govts share desire to end child poverty Scotland's First Minister John Swinney and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden held a press conference during the British-Irish Council (BIC) summit in Edinburgh, where Pat McFadden.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:53Published on December 6, 2024

PM attends the BIC plenary meeting Scotland's Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes, Scotland's First Minister John Swinney, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and the Taoiseach Simon Harris, sit down with leaders from the Council's eight.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:56Published on December 6, 2024

British-Irish Council family photograph Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer poses for a family photograph alongside the Taoiseach Simon Harris, Northern Ireland's First Minister Michelle O'Neill, Scotland's First Minister John Swinney and Welsh.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:04Published on December 6, 2024

Tributes paid to Alex Salmond at memorial in Edinburgh Tributes have been paid to former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond at a memorial service in Edinburgh's St Giles' Cathedral, following his death from a suspected heart attack in October. Report by.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:53Published on November 30, 2024

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Glasgow retain 1872 Cup after tight Edinburgh win Fourteen-man Edinburgh win a ferocious second leg of the 1872 Cup with a late try from Pierre Schoeman, but Glasgow retain the trophy after their first-leg victory BBC Sport - Published on December 28, 2024
Edinburgh motivation to defy odds remains as Glasgow visit A win is likely for Glasgow; for Edinburgh, the motivation to prove people wrong remains the same as it did last time, writes Tom English. BBC Sport - Published on December 27, 2024

'World-class' Schoeman signs long-term Edinburgh deal Scotland prop Pierre Schoeman signs a new long-term contract with Edinburgh until 2028. BBC Sport - Published on December 26, 2024
Watch the best of Glasgow's derby victory over Edinburgh Watch the best of the action from Hampden Park as Glasgow Warriors convincingly beat Edinburgh 33-14 in the first leg of the 1872 Cup to consolidate second place in the United Rugby Championship. BBC Sport - Published on December 22, 2024
Rampant Glasgow outclass Edinburgh in 1872 Cup first leg Rampant Glasgow win the first leg of the 1872 Cup in a five-tries-to-two canter against outclassed Edinburgh at Hampden Park. BBC Sport - Published on December 22, 2024
Hampden, sibling rivalry & the mental battle BBC Scotland's Tom English goes through the key issues as Glasgow Warriors welcome Edinburgh in the first of this season's 1872 Cup games. BBC Sport - Published on December 21, 2024

Search for missing woman who vanished almost two weeks ago Police are searching for a missing Edinburgh woman who disappeared almost two weeks ago. Sky News - Published on December 19, 2024
Three centuries help Allen seal Scottish Open semi spot Mark Allen compiles three centuries to beat Noppon Saengkham 5-2 and advance to the semi-finals of the Scottish Open in Edinburgh. BBC Sport - Published on December 13, 2024
Eight-try Edinburgh secure win over Bayonne A superb second-half display secures Edinburgh a comfortable bonus-point win over Bayonne in the Challenge Cup. BBC Sport - Published on December 13, 2024	Allen beats Lisowski to reach Scottish Open last eight Mark Allen edges out Jack Lisowski 4-3 to reach the quarter-finals of the Scottish Open in Edinburgh. BBC Sport - Published on December 12, 2024
Allen compiles three tons to advance in Scottish Open Northern Ireland's Mark Allen defeats Ryan Day 4-2 to advance to the last 16 of the Scottish Open in Edinburgh. BBC Sport - Published on December 11, 2024	Scotland wing Van der Merwe extends Edinburgh stay Scotland winger Duhan van der Merwe has signed a two-year contract extension with Edinburgh. BBC Sport - Published on December 11, 2024
Gloucester edge Edinburgh in stormy conditions Gloucester get their European Challenge Cup campaign off to a winning start with a dogged 15-7 victory against Edinburgh. BBC Sport - Published on December 6, 2024	'Heartbroken' family pay tribute to 'beloved son' fatally hit by car A "heartbroken" family has paid tribute to a young man who died after being hit by a car in Edinburgh. Sky News - Published on December 4, 2024