The super cool and 'relaxed' cafe and deli that's opened in leafy Edinburgh locale

This is an exciting addition to the neighbourhood

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Edinburgh care home residents enjoy the fun of the Fringe from their armchairs

For the last four years, a growing number of care home residents in Edinburgh have enjoyed the sights, sounds and energy of the Festival Fringe without having to leave their armchairs.

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Labour MSP has whip removed over links to Scottish sex offender

Pam Duncan-Glancy has been criticised for her friendship with ex-Moray councillor Sean Morton

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'Extraordinary' altars from Roman temple in Scotland to go on show for first time

Remarkable find will form part of major new National Museum of Scotland exhibition

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Fringe Society poised to announce major sponsors in new cross-venue commercial model

The Fringe has launched ticket sales of its first shows for this year

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CalMac crew rescue man from Moroccan waters as ferry makes long way home

Crew on the vessel made the rescue after coming across the man in stormy conditions in Moroccan waters

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Scotland's only dry hotel for sale as owner admits 'negative' impact of alcohol ban

Well-known hotel on market for guide price of £1.25 million

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Scotland gains two new Michelin star restaurants in 2026 ceremony for UK and Ireland

The latest Michelin Stars for 2026 have been unveiled in a ceremony in Dublin.

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Cabinet rallies around Sir Keir Starmer as Anas Sarwar says he should quit as PM

The Scottish Labour leader said in a hastily arranged press conference in Glasgow that Sir Keir should step down - but prime minister tells MPs at Westminster he will not ‘walk away’

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More male teachers 'could help reduce suicide rates among Scots boys'

The head of Robert Gordon’s College believes boys must have male role models in the classroom

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Sarwar's gamble risks ending his leadership and throwing Labour's campaign into chaos

The biggest political move of Anas Sarwar’s career could have ended his already-slim hopes of becoming the next first minister of Scotland

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Live: Anas Sarwar set to call for Keir Starmer to quit as Prime Minister

Anas Sarwar is due to hold an unscheduled press conference in Glasgow this afternoon as speculation mounts over Sir Keir Starmer's political future.

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Samaritans say 'not a shift goes by' without men performing lewd acts on phone

One volunteer said she ‘didn’t think a shift went by’ where she didn’t receive a phone call from a man while they performed a solo sexual act.

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Pierre Schoeman and Duhan van der Merwe on their latest Hirundine whisky release

The South African Scottish rugby stars are friends and business partners off the rugby pitch, with a passion for our national drink, finds Rosalind Erskine.

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Blocking Andy Burnham makes Keir Starmer look 'weak and insecure', says Scots MP

Brian Leishman said Labour’s National Executive Committee (NEC) should meet again and reverse the decision to prevent the Greater Manchester Mayor from making the Gorton and Denton by-election shortli...

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I was at the Six Nations launch in Edinburgh - the big takeaways with a roll and sausage vibe

Rugby’s media circus comes to Edinburgh

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Reform wants a real policy platform - but risk cementing pie in the sky reputation

Malcolm Offord has set out a thirst for Reform UK to embrace Scottish devolution, despite painting a bleak picture of its success

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Future of River City studio at risk as owner mulls late cash bid

River City’s 23-year run at Dumbarton Studios is to come to an end in April

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Aberdeen facing coal mining-style collapse, new report warns

Donald Trump is right about ‘drill, baby, drill’, says trade union chief

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Grieving father's demand for driving licence change after son's death

He made the plea after the death of his son Lewis last year

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Unique snow shelter removed from rail line just before biggest snowfall in years

Network Rail defends decision on safety grounds because of structure’s poor condition

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How are the likes of Worthing, Barnsley and Doncaster managing to outstrip Scotland’s major cities?

In an election year, this research should give much food for thought.

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What 'profoundly moving' The Traitors finale taught us about loyalty

I’ve long felt like loyalty has rapidly been going out of fashion

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Kate Forbes: My husband and father were hardest to persuade about standing down from Holyrood

Ms Forbes, once tipped as a future leader of the SNP, announced her decision publicly last August

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'Incalculable' pain of families as inquiry into fatal Carmont rail crash due to open

Replacements for ageing trains involved won’t be in service until mid-2027

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Scotland's stars line up to celebrate Burns Night

From Ae Fond Kiss to Coming Through the Rye, Burns songs are as powerful as ever for a new generation of performers on the BBC’s Burns Night celebration

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