Consultation finds public backing for West Princes Street Gardens redevelopment plan
Plans to re-imagine Edinburgh's West Princes Street Gardens are being backed by city residents, according to the results of a public consultation.
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Alasdair Forsyth studied with a future PM and travelled the world… so why did this quiet, intelligent man meet such a brutal end?
He was a university friend of Gordon Brown, spending time with the future Prime Minister during their days as students in Edinburgh.
Man in court accused of murdering mother Louise Tiffney
A man has appeared in court charged with murdering his mother who was last seen 17 years ago.
Restaurant of the Week: Indigo Yard, 7 Charlotte Lane, Edinburgh
Indigo Yard has an impressive draught beer selection, including a rotational Beer of the Month, so bring along your beer buddies.
Adventurer becomes youngest woman to ski solo to the South Pole
A 29-year-old adventurer has battled through snowstorms and temperatures of minus 45C to become the youngest woman to ski solo to the South Pole.
Son cleared of murdering mother faces retrial
Prosecutors have been granted permission to retry a man acquitted of murdering his mother.
New licensing schemes for Airbnb-style lets in Scotland announced
Airbnb-style short-term lets could be subject to new licensing schemes from spring next year, the Scottish Government has announced.
Atlantic rowing trio issue charity challenge from high seas
Three brothers aiming to become the fastest trio to row the Atlantic have issued a challenge to January gym-goers from the ocean.
Big-hearted Edinburgh boy refuses birthday gifts to donate £2,000
A thoughtful schoolboy has raised thousands of pounds for charity by refusing presents for his past four birthdays.
Hogmanay celebrations as Edinburgh welcomes start of 2020
Fireworks lit up the Edinburgh sky as tens of thousands welcomed the start of a new decade at Hogmanay celebrations.
Edinburgh gets set for Hogmanay celebrations
Edinburgh is set to welcome tens of thousands of people to celebrate Hogmanay, amid criticism of how the UK’s biggest new year street party has been organised.