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Edinburgh: Capital of Scotland
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 estuary and to the south by the Pentland Hills. Edinburgh had a population of 506,520 in mid-2020, making it the second-most populous city in Scotland and the seventh-most populous in the United Kingdom. The wider metropolitan area has a population of 912,490.

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Swinney welcomes improved relationship with Prime Minister [Video]

Swinney welcomes improved relationship with Prime Minister

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has welcomed the improved relationship with Prime Minister Keir Starmer following a meeting in Edinburgh. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at..

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Keir Starmer celebrates Scottish Labour success [Video]

Keir Starmer celebrates Scottish Labour success

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer meets Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar in Edinburgh, celebrating the party's victory in the nation. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at..

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Ed Davey shows off circus skills [Video]

Ed Davey shows off circus skills

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has shown off his circus skills during an election campaign visit in Edinburgh, Scotland. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn..

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PM insists only the Tories can ā€˜stand upā€™ to the SNP [Video]

PM insists only the Tories can ā€˜stand upā€™ to the SNP

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak insists only the Conservatives have the "courage to stand up to the nationalists" as he launches the Scottish Tory manifesto in Edinburgh. Report by Blairm. Like us on..

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Taylor Swift Fans Make the Ground Shake, Seismic Activity Detected During Edinburgh Concerts | THR News Video [Video]

Taylor Swift Fans Make the Ground Shake, Seismic Activity Detected During Edinburgh Concerts | THR News Video

Taylor Swift fans danced so hard at her recent concerts in Edinburgh that seismic activity was recorded! The superstar singer performed three shows in the city last weekend on her record-breaking Eras..

Credit: The Hollywood Reporter     Duration: 01:16Published
Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh attend D-Day memorial event [Video]

Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh attend D-Day memorial event

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh attended the Royal British Legionā€™s official UK memorial event at the National Arboretum in Staffordshire. The Royals joined veterans and their families at the event..

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The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh have become members of Scotland's greatest order of chivalry along with leading figures of the nation's life.
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The King has begun his official stay in Scotland by receiving the keys to the city of Edinburgh - which is celebrating its 900th anniversary.
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The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have released a new portrait to mark their 25th wedding anniversary.
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Taylor Swift Fans Cause Another 'Eras' Tour Earthquake in Edinburgh

Taylor Swift fans caused yet another earthquake in the U.K. ... a regular occurrence these days. The British Geological Survey released a new report Thursday ... confirming earthquake readings were..
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Taylor Swift Wipes Away Snot on 'Eras' Tour Outfit During Freezing Concert

Taylor Swift was freezing her ass off during her "Eras" tour stop in Edinburgh ... and the evidence of this is pretty gross, as she appeared to be bogged down in snot. The singer recently took the..
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Family 'shocked and saddened' over man's death

The family of a man who died in Edinburgh have said they are "shocked and saddened".
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'It's all gone a little crazy': How the 'Taylor Swift effect' left its mark on Edinburgh

Edinburgh is feeling the full "Taylor Swift effect" after the superstar's weekend of sell-out shows in the city.
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Suspect in court charged with murder after man's death

A suspect has appeared in court charged with murder and attempting to defeat the ends of justice following the death of a man in Edinburgh.
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Man charged with 'voyeurism' at Taylor Swift's Edinburgh show

A 64-year-old man has been charged with alleged voyeurism during one of Taylor Swift's shows in Edinburgh.
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Beaten Edinburgh miss out on URC play-offs

Edinburgh's United Rugby Championship play-off hopes were brought to a shuddering halt as they were blown away by Benetton in Treviso.
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Taylor Swift Not to Blame for Unhoused Being Relocated in Scotland, Homeless Org Says

Homeless people have been shuttled out of Edinburgh, Scotland ahead of Taylor Swift's "Eras" tour stops ... but a nonprofit fighting the injustice isn't laying the blame at her feet. Shelter Scotland..
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Demand for Taylor Swift concerts could push homeless out of city

A number of homeless people face being sent outside of Edinburgh to make way for tourists ahead of Taylor Swift performing in the city.
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Man charged over death of woman and attempted murder of two others

A man has been charged over the death of a 78-year-old woman and the attempted murder of two others in Edinburgh.
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Police believe missing man from England may be camping in Scotland

Police have launched a search for an 18-year-old man who may be camping in the Edinburgh area.
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Man arrested following death of woman in 'house disturbance'

A man has been arrested following the death of a 78-year-old woman in Edinburgh.
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My brother is just what Edinburgh need - Tuipulotu

Sione Tuipulotu says ā€œpeople will be very surprisedā€ by his brother Mosese and believes he is just what Edinburgh need.
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Hibs 'lost in the dark' as another manager search begins

With Nick Montgomery the fourth manager to be sacked by Hibernian since December 2021, "major surgery" is required at all levels of the ailing Edinburgh club, writes Tom English.
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I took playing for Scotland for granted - Bradbury

Magnus Bradbury wants to get back into Scotland contention when he returns to Edinburgh - and admits he took his Test status for granted.
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Duchess of Edinburgh becomes first member of Royal Family to visit Ukraine since Russia's invasion

The Duchess of Edinburgh has become the first member of the Royal Family to visit Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion began in February 2022.
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Edinburgh overwhelm Scarlets to go eighth in URC

A strong second half helps Edinburgh run out winners over Scarlets and boosts hopes of a top-eight United Rugby Championship finish.
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URC: Edinburgh v Scarlets - live text updates

Follow live text updates as Edinburgh take on Scarlets in the United Rugby Championship.
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Inquiry to be held into death of pedestrian hit by tram at crossing

A fatal accident inquiry is to be held into the death of a pedestrian who was hit by an Edinburgh tram on his way home from work.
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South African Sharks dump Edinburgh out of Europe

Edinburgh's revenge mission to South Africa ends in defeat as the Sharks dump the Scots out of the European Challenge Cup at the quarter-final stage.
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Ill-disciplined Edinburgh dumped out of Europe by Sharks

Edinburgh's revenge mission to South Africa ends in defeat as the Sharks dump the Scots out of the European Challenge Cup at the quarter-final stage.
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Challenge Cup: Sharks v Edinburgh - live text updates

Follow live text updates as Edinburgh take on Edinburgh in the European Challenge Cup.
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Women's Six Nations: Scotland v England - watch & text

Watch live coverage and follow text updates as Scotland seek to shock defending champions England at a sold-out Hive Stadium in Edinburgh.
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England plan to 'ruin' Scottish record crowd party

Scotland will host England in front of a record home crowd in Edinburgh but the visitors are preparing to "ruin" the party in the Women's Six Nations.
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Full-back Rollie starts for Scotland against England

Experienced Scotland full-back Chloe Rollie will make her first start of the 2024 Six Nations against England in Edinburgh on Saturday.
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Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh step in for King on Entente Cordiale anniversary

The King was absent as French troops joined UK soldiers at Buckingham Palace to mark the 120th anniversary of the Entente Cordiale.
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Five-try Edinburgh ease past Bayonne into quarters

Edinburgh run in five tries to see off Bayonne and reach the European Challenge Cup quarter-finals.
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