The 166 year-old Himalayan cedar was planted in Edinburgh during a visit by Queen Victoria's son, Albert.

STATISTICS shared by ChargePlace Scotland show that Edinburgh is one of the lowest ranking areas for uptime on electric car charging.

Scotland’s record try scorer Duhan van der Merwe is back in full training in a boost ahead of the country’s opening Six Nations Championship clash against Italy at Murrayfield on Saturday.

An 84-year-old woman was rushed to an Edinburgh hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a car in Bo'ness.

It all kicks off on Friday night in Paris where France are looking to begin a fresh title challenge at home to Wales who seem destined for a wooden spoon battle. Scotland host Italy and, like the French, need a statement victory to kick things off if they are going to present themselves as credible candidates to win the whole thing.

That is likely to mean a third runway at the UK’s only hub airport, where passengers connect between flights, could bring as many disadvantages as advantages to the likes of Edinburgh and Glasgow airports, which handle most air travellers north of the Border.

Adventure doesn’t stop after dark in Scotland, from twilight kayaking along the River Tay to pitch-black bungee jumps in the Highlands.

The castles may battle it out for Edinburgh’s most iconic attractions but Arthur’s Seat is not to be missed. Not only is it free (thanks, Mother Nature) but you also get the best views from the city. If you have watched (or read) One Day, we challenge you not to get emotional once you reach the top.

Visitors to Edinburgh will be charged a tourist tax designed to raise £50m annually, after city councillors voted in favour of the move. The charge, which mimics those already used in Germany, Spain and Italy,

Edinburgh is to introduce Scotland’s first ever visitor levy, adding a 5% tax to overnight hotel stays. The fee, agreed by councillors in a virtual meeting, is expected to raise up to £50m a year to reinvest in the city. Businesses will need to apply the levy to any advance bookings made from 1 October 2025 for stays on or after 24 July 2026.

Scotland's opening fixture of the U20 Six Nations sees Italy travel to Edinburgh for a curtain-raiser at Hive Stadium. Here, you'll find the thoughts of head coach Kenny Murray, get to know prop Ollie Blyth-Lafferty, read the team line-ups and some useful matchday information.

In news that will delight Alice Cooper fans living in Scotland and Wales, the shock rock pioneer has announced a pair of UK headline shows in Cardiff and Edinburgh.