Edinburgh councillors have agreed to look into improving bus services to the Edinburgh International Climbing Arena and the newly opened Lost Shore surf resort.

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.

The RSM study came as KPMG’s latest Venture Pulse report showed that the value of venture capital (VC) investment in Scottish start-ups had risen by 14 per cent in the final three months of 2024. A total of £92.3 million was raised by the country’s start-ups from October to December, up from the £80.9m raised in the third quarter of last year.

The volume of transactions increased from 21 to 25, with Edinburgh-based deals continuing to make up the majority

Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine has criticised the UK Government’s latest plans for growth, urging Ministers to focus on growing sectors in Edinburgh.

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.

Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine is concerned about the impact on jobs and the local economy of the planned Bank of Scotland branch closure in Corstorphine.

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.

One rail route north of the border remains closed following damage caused by the severe conditions last Friday.

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,

Glasgow Warriors centre Stafford McDowall will start at inside centre for Scotland against Italy on Saturday in the

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