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Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and one of its 32 council areas. Historically part of the county of Midlothian, it is located in Lothian on the Firth of Forth's southern shore.

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Coronavirus: Pharmacies in Edinburgh sell out of face masks as patients tested for deadly illness

'People keep coming in, mainly Chinese students, asking for face masks but we have completely run out, across the whole city'
Independent - Published 3 days ago

The Scots girl adopted by singing cowboy Roy Rogers

How a girl from an Edinburgh children's home was adopted by a pair of Hollywood film stars.
BBC News - Published on December 24, 2019

▶ Videos for Edinburgh

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. Auld Lang Syne rang out to begin the year 2020, sung by revellers packing the..

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:40Published on January 1, 2020

Edinburgh Fireworks Display on New Year's Eve

Celebrations are already underway in Edinburgh, as the Scottish city prepares to see in the new year with a spectacular display of fireworks over its imposing skyline. Report by Chinnianl. Like us on..

Credit: ODN Duration: 01:45Published on December 31, 2019

Nicola Sturgeon calls for transfer of powers for 'IndyRef2'

Nicola Sturgeon has called on the UK government to negotiate a transfer of powers to Edinburgh to allow another independence referendum in a document containing her arguments and draft legislation that..

Credit: ODN Duration: 01:11Published on December 19, 2019

Nicola Sturgeon sets out SNP's post-election plans

Scottish First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, speaks in Edinburgh of a "watershed moment" in politics. She sheds light on how she plans to secure a second independence referendum. Report by Woodsli. Like..

Credit: ODN Duration: 02:00Published on December 13, 2019

Jo Swinson gets in festive spirit with Christmas sing-along

Jo Swinson joined the residents of Manor Grange Care Home in Edinburgh for a Christmas sing-along on Thursday. The Lib Dem leader met and talked with residents and carers over a cup of tea as they..

Credit: ODN Duration: 00:59Published on December 5, 2019

World's Big Sleep Out: Thousands support homelessness charities

Events in cities including London, Edinburgh and New York aim to raise £38m to help rough sleepers.
BBC News - Published on December 8, 2019

European Challenge Cup: Edinburgh 31-20 Wasps

Edinburgh keep their European Challenge Cup campaign on track with a bonus-point win over Wasps at Murrayfield.
BBC News - Published on December 6, 2019

Hickey nets late Edinburgh derby winner for Hearts

Seventeen-year-old Aaron Hickey's deflected late strike earns Hearts a dramatic Edinburgh derby win, and eased the pressure on manager Craig Levein.
BBC News - Published on September 22, 2019

JK Rowling donates £15.3m to Edinburgh MS research centre

The gift will create new facilities at the clinic which is named after the author's mother.
BBC News - Published on September 11, 2019

Paradise Lost? Edinburgh on edge as Brexit divides festival audiences

For many home-grown performers at the world's largest arts festival, Britain's looming departure from the European Union presents a unique artistic challenge.
Reuters - Published on August 19, 2019

Boris Johnson: Majority of Scots back independence in shock poll days after PM's Scotland trip

Protesters booed and jeered the new PM last week when he met Nicola Sturgeon in Edinburgh
Independent - Published on August 5, 2019

UK PM Johnson booed by some people as he meets Scotland's Sturgeon

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was booed by some members of the public as he arrived to meet Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon in Edinburgh on Monday.
Reuters - Published on July 29, 2019