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Protests erupt as Trump visits Scotland Demonstrations have broken out across Scotland as US President Donald Trump begins his private five-day visit. Hundreds of protesters gathered in Edinburgh to voice opposition to his presence in the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:47Published 4 days ago

Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh depart 7/7 memorial service The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were seen departing St Paul's Cathedral following a memorial service for the 7/7 terror attacks. Also seen departing the cathedral was Sir Keir Starmer, London Mayor.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:40Published 3 weeks ago

King and Queen unveil memorial stone for late Queen King Charles and Queen Camilla unveiled a memorial stone in memory of the late Queen Elizabet hII at St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh as part of their visit to Scotland for Royal Week. Their Majesties.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:44Published on July 2, 2025

Queen Camilla officially opens new library in Edinburgh Queen Camilla officially opened the newly refurbished Ratho Library as part of her visit to Scotland alongside the King for Royal Week. Her Majesty praised the work of the staff in a speech, saying:.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:47Published on July 1, 2025

King takes part in Ceremony of the Keys in Edinburgh The King took part in the Ceremony of the Keys in Edinburgh on Tuesday morning to celebrate the beginning of Royal Week in Scotland. The ceremony is the first of several engagements His Majesty is set.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:46Published on July 1, 2025

Badenoch arrives to address Scottish Conservative Party Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch arrives before addressing the Scottish Conservative Party conference in Edinburgh. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:46Published on June 13, 2025

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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

Allen beats Lisowski to reach Scottish Open last eight Mark Allen edges out Jack Lisowski 4-3 to reach the quarter-finals of the Scottish Open in Edinburgh. BBC Sport - Published on December 12, 2024
Allen compiles three tons to advance in Scottish Open Northern Ireland's Mark Allen defeats Ryan Day 4-2 to advance to the last 16 of the Scottish Open in Edinburgh. BBC Sport - Published on December 11, 2024
Scotland wing Van der Merwe extends Edinburgh stay Scotland winger Duhan van der Merwe has signed a two-year contract extension with Edinburgh. BBC Sport - Published on December 11, 2024

Gloucester edge Edinburgh in stormy conditions Gloucester get their European Challenge Cup campaign off to a winning start with a dogged 15-7 victory against Edinburgh. BBC Sport - Published on December 6, 2024
'Heartbroken' family pay tribute to 'beloved son' fatally hit by car A "heartbroken" family has paid tribute to a young man who died after being hit by a car in Edinburgh. Sky News - Published on December 4, 2024
Edinburgh survive major scare to beat Benetton Edinburgh survive a major second-half scare to claim a bonus-point win over Benetton and move up to seventh in the United Rugby Championship table BBC Sport - Published on November 30, 2024
The Proclaimers perform tribute to 'political genius' Alex Salmond at memorial service Alex Salmond has been described as an "inspiration", "political genius" and a "giant of a man" at a memorial service held for the former Scottish first minister in Edinburgh. Sky News - Published on November 30, 2024

Janey Godley's coffin to have 'final tour' ahead of funeral The coffin of comedian Janey Godley will take a two-day "final tour" of Edinburgh and Glasgow ahead of her funeral on Saturday. Sky News - Published on November 29, 2024
Legal challenge to oil field approvals gets under way A legal challenge over the decision to give consent to the UK's largest untapped oil field has begun in Edinburgh. Sky News - Published on November 12, 2024
Killer hit-and-run driver who sent pedestrian more than 10m in the air jailed A speeding driver has been jailed for four-and-a-half years over a hit-and-run that killed a pedestrian in Edinburgh. Sky News - Published on November 11, 2024	Man who died after being hit by bus in Cowgate, Edinburgh, named A man who died after being hit by a bus in Edinburgh has been named. Sky News - Published on November 7, 2024
Bonfire Night disorder across Edinburgh - youths hurl fireworks at police Large groups of youths have been throwing fireworks, bricks and bottles at police in Edinburgh, during a night of disorder across the city. Sky News - Published on November 6, 2024	Edinburgh derby in Women's Scottish Cup Hearts will host Edinburgh rivals Hibernian in the third round of the Women's Scottish Cup while holders Rangers take on Westdyke. BBC Sport - Published on November 4, 2024
'These cars kill Valencians': Tyres deflated in Edinburgh as eco campaigners target SUVs Large 4x4 vehicles "killed Valencians", a group of climate campaigners has claimed. Sky News - Published on November 4, 2024	Police close roads after incident in Edinburgh A number of roads have been closed in part of central Edinburgh following what police have described as a "road traffic accident". Sky News - Published on November 2, 2024
Edinburgh fall to second URC defeat against stubborn Bulls Well-placed kicking from Ross Thompson was not enough to stop Edinburgh from falling to their second defeat of the season as a battling Bulls side took an attritional victory in Pretoria. BBC Sport - Published on September 28, 2024	Edinburgh beaten by Bulls for second URC defeat Well-placed kicking from Ross Thompson was not enough to stop Edinburgh from falling to their second defeat of the season as a battling Bulls side took an attritional victory in Pretoria. BBC Sport - Published on September 28, 2024
Ruthless Leinster overcome injuries to beat Edinburgh Edinburgh begin their URC season with a disappointing defeat at home to an understrength, but more ruthless, Leinster. BBC Sport - Published on September 20, 2024	Glasgow out to defend title as Edinburgh try harder Glasgow Warriors aim to defend the title while Edinburgh target more tries as the United Rugby Championship returns. BBC Sport - Published on September 19, 2024
Scottish independence admission would have sent chills down the spines of SNP's hardcore campaigners Ten years on from the referendum, this appearance from John Swinney in Edinburgh was the most candid from any SNP leader in the past decade. Sky News - Published on September 18, 2024	Texas set to bring in the bells with Edinburgh's Hogmanay headline slot Scottish band Texas have been unveiled as this year's headliner for Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations. Sky News - Published on September 16, 2024
Scotland build for WXV2 with six-try win over Wales Scotland complete back-to-back wins over Wales in 2024 with a dominant six-try victory in Edinburgh. BBC Sport - Published on September 6, 2024	Australia's Inglis smashes century against Scotland - best shots Watch the best shots as Australia's Josh Inglis scores a brilliant century against Scotland during their T20 international in Edinburgh. BBC Sport - Published on September 6, 2024
Bevan leads Wales in WXV warm-up against Scotland Keira Bevan will captain Wales for the first time in their WXV warm-up game against Scotland at the Hive in Edinburgh on Friday. BBC Sport - Published on September 4, 2024

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Janey Godley's coffin to have 'final tour' ahead of funeral

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Killer hit-and-run driver who sent pedestrian more than 10m in the air jailed

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