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

Detectives are appealing for a man to come forward to assist with their enquiries into a housebreaking in Edinburgh.

A pensioner has been rushed to hospital after a horror crash in Edinburgh this afternoon.

A car has been found in the search for missing Edinburgh man Guy Bargery. The 60-year-old was last seen around 9.15am on Monday, January 27, in the Dundas Street area of Edinburgh. Enquiries have been ongoing to trace him and his grey Volvo was traced in the Chapelhill near St Madoes in Perth around 2.30pm on Tuesday, January 28.

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

Scotland kicks off its Six Nations campaign this weekend – and road closures will be in place before and after the match.

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,

There will now be a nine-month transition, with bookings paid for in part or in full after October being liable

Local politicians in Edinburgh have approved a tourist tax for visitors staying overnight the Scottish capital, introducing the first charge of its kind in the United Kingdom.

Scotland’s injury concerns have eased with the news that Duhan van der Merwe, Jonny Gray and Grant Gilchrist have all trained ahead of the Guinness Six Nations opener against Italy. All three were absent from their clubs’ recent matches but look to be progressing well ahead of the match at Murrayfield on Saturday.

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.