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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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Prince William joins kickabout at Edinburgh community centre Prince William joins kickabout at Edinburgh community centre Prince William laced up his boots in Edinburgh on Wednesday, joining a kickabout during a visit to Leith Community Centre with Street.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 3 weeks ago

King and Queen host Garden Party at the Palace King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted the first garden party at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday.The event marked the beginning of the royal garden party season, with several more set to take place.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:25Published on May 7, 2025

First Minister sets out resilience plans ahead of US tariffs First Minister of Scotland John Swinney said he will publish his Government’s legislative programme earlier than usual to help tackle tariff challenges. Speaking at a press conference at Bute House.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:06Published on April 14, 2025

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Powerful new supercomputer to be built in Scotland in government U-turn A powerful new supercomputer will be built in Edinburgh after all, the chancellor has announced. Sky News - Published 19 hours ago
Man appears in court charged with rape of 15-year-old girl in city centre A man has appeared in court charged with the rape of a 15-year-old girl in Edinburgh. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
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Woman, 72, and boy, 12, in hospital after home invasion 'linked to ongoing gang feud' A 72-year-old woman and a 12-year-old boy were seriously assaulted by masked assailants during a home invasion believed to be linked to an ongoing gang feud that has spread from Edinburgh to Glasgow. Sky News - Published on April 14, 2025
Two men in court as four arrested amid major police probe into gang feud Two men have appeared in court amid a major police investigation into a feud between crime gangs in Edinburgh. Sky News - Published on April 3, 2025
Major investigation into ongoing gang feud which has seen properties firebombed and shots fired in city streets A major investigation has been launched into an ongoing feud between crime gangs in Edinburgh which has seen properties firebombed and shots fired in the capital's streets. Sky News - Published on March 24, 2025

'This is his childhood': Mum says 12-year-old son's mental health 'severely impacted' after pornography shared between pupils at school The mother of a 12-year-old boy has told of how her son's mental health has been "severely impacted" due to pornography being shared between pupils at an Edinburgh school. Sky News - Published on March 4, 2025
Edinburgh upset by Zebre to dent play-off hopes Edinburgh lose to second-bottom side Zebre at home for the first time since 2016 in a result that hugely damages the hosts' United Rugby Championship play-off hopes. BBC Sport - Published on February 14, 2025
'Keep going, darling': Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh hold hands during trip to Nepal The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were pictured holding hands and lovingly poking at each other during their trip to Nepal. Sky News - Published on February 6, 2025
Cherry and McDowall start for Scotland against Italy Edinburgh hooker Dave Cherry is given a surprise start as Stafford McDowall replaces injured captain Sione Tuipulotu at inside centre for Scotland's opening Six Nations match against Italy on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on January 30, 2025

Five-try Edinburgh sweep aside Black Lion Edinburgh run in five tries to ease past Georgian side Black Lion and secure a home tie in the last 16 of the European Challenge Cup BBC Sport - Published on January 19, 2025
New photo of smiling Duchess of Edinburgh shared ahead of her 60th birthday A photograph of the Duchess of Edinburgh smiling has been released by Buckingham Palace to celebrate her upcoming 60th birthday. Sky News - Published on January 19, 2025
Edinburgh win in Vannes to boost Challenge Cup last-16 hopes Edinburgh take a big step towards the knockout stages of the Challenge Cup with a bonus-point victory in France over Vannes. BBC Sport - Published on January 11, 2025	Chef on customer expectations needing to change, the best sirloin steak dupe and her cheap weeknight recipe Every Thursday, our Money blog team interviews chefs from around the UK, hearing about their cheap food hacks and more. This week we chat to Emily Cuddeford from the Twelve Triangles bakery in.. Sky News - Published on January 9, 2025
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