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Edinburgh Castle closes to public following the death of Queen Elizabeth II

The Edinburgh landmark will be closed on Friday, September 9, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away at Balmoral at the age of 96 on Thursday.

Edinburgh Live

Queen Elizabeth II: Edinburgh Council close major roads as monarch to arrive in capital

The City of Edinburgh Council have warned locals to expect 'significant disruption' in the coming days, as the body of Queen Elizabeth II is moved to the capital following her death on Thursday.

Edinburgh Live

Operation Unicorn is unfolding after the Queen's death in Scotland. Here's what happens next

The Queen's body will be carried in procession through Edinburgh's medieval heart before a slow train journey past huge crowds of mourners on the way to London. Here's how Scotland's Operation Unicorn is unfolding.

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Body of Queen to be moved from Balmoral to Edinburgh as part of Operation Unicorn

The body of the Queen is to be moved from Balmoral to Edinburgh as part of Operation Unicorn as Her Majesty peacefully passed away this afternoon in Scotland.

Edinburgh Live

How Queen’s death in Scotland has activated Operation Unicorn

A procession along the Royal Mile in Edinburgh and a service in St Giles’ Cathedral are now expected to form part of the plans in the aftermath.

The Independent UK

Edinburgh Council told that Lothian Buses £6m annual dividend not likely to return

The local authority is unlikely to receive any cash from Lothian Buses for the next five years as the council-owned company continues to recover from the pandemic.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh property: Inside the 6 bedroom 'private haven' for sale for £1.2 million

A "private haven' in Edinburgh has just gone on the market, and includes "spectacular views from almost every angle" in a "peaceful setting with nature abounding"

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Rise in Edinburgh Council staff sickness as stress causing most absences

Officials said a shortage in the workforce is causing exhaustion amongst staff required to work overtime.

Edinburgh Live

Robert Galbraith: Why JK Rowling chose her pen name

The Harry Potter author chose to go undercover to release her crime series, the Cormoran Strike novels

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh armed police lock down busy street near supermarket in ongoing incident

A huge emergency service presence was spotted the busy street, outside Scotmid supermarket, as armed officers are currently dealing with an ongoing incident

Edinburgh Live

What will happen when The Queen dies at Balmoral - 10 day plan for UK

Palace officials have confirmed that Her Majesty is under medical supervision in her beloved Balmoral Estate in Aberdeenshire as her close family are rushing to her side.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh teens wreck community garden with 'exploding aerosol cans'

The Craigentinny Community Garden, on Loganlea Drive, has suffered multiple incidents of vandalism and apparent wilful fire-raising since the start of the summer - with play equipment and seating being broken as well as plants being destroyed

Edinburgh Live

National mourning plans for Scotland when the Queen dies as royals head to Balmoral

There are well-established protocols in place around things like mourning and funeral planning in the event of the Queen's death with the Royal Family at the forefront.

Edinburgh Live

Fascinating Edinburgh Super 8 cine footage gives glimpse of city in 1982

A tourist visited Edinburgh back in the summer of 1982 and recorded what they saw using a Super 8 film camera - the results offer a fascinating glimpse of the capital as it was 40 years ago.

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Edinburgh brewer celebrates International Sour Beer Day with launch of new drink

Today marks International Sour Beer Day - which apparently more people are turning to as an 'easy drinking' option and the Portobello-based brewery are celebrating with a new release.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh's top-rated coffee spot a 'little gem' with the 'best ever bagels'

There's an excellent coffee scene in Edinburgh, but according to Trip Advisor reviews, this place is the best on account of its beautiful coffees, breakfasts and brunches.

Edinburgh Live

Stark images show huge Edinburgh reservoir completely drained after dry summer

One of the main reservoirs within the Pentlands has had its water levels lowered considerably to benefit other nearby sources, with the dry summer also playing a huge role

Insider UK

Developer wins appeal over Edinburgh student accommodation

Demolition will start next month, with the 64 studio apartments planned for completion by this time in 2024

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Edinburgh trains cancelled as flooding causes chaos between Haymarket and Waverley

In an urgent message, the travel operator announced on social media that heavy flooding in the capital has closed two of the four lines between Edinburgh Waverley and Haymarket.

Edinburgh Live

Energy bills for Edinburgh households to be capped at £2,500 as rates soar

Prime Minister Liz Truss announced a new price cap limit will be set in a bid to help lower household bills following rising gas prices. The new £2,500 price cap will come into force next month.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh businessman on FBI's Most Wanted list jailed over £480k supercar scam

Afzal Khan, 40 and originally from Edinburgh, fled the US after being accused of conning a string of customers and financial firms at a motor dealership he ran in New Jersey.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh tourists duped by viral comic Troy Hawke in side-splitting stunt

Stood outside the National Galleries of Scotland, Troy welcomed dozens of bamboozled locals into the historic building by portraying an upbeat member of staff and dishing out compliments to every visitor

Daily Record

Fire crews battle Edinburgh flat blaze as smoke billows into sky

Emergency crews scrambled to Grove Street in Fountainbridge after the alarm was raised shortly before 9am on Thursday September 8.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh weather: City to be battered by heavy rain as flood alert in place

Edinburgh has been issued a flood alert after heavy rain is expected to batter the city again. The Met Office has shared the exact time locals can expect the heaviest downpours over the next two days.

Daily Record

Scots-born businessman on FBI's Most Wanted list jailed in US over £480,000 luxury car scam

Afzal Khan, originally from Edinburgh, was on the run for five years after being accused of conning a string of customers and financial firms at a motor dealership he ran in New Jersey.

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