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Prince Harry in Edinburgh: Some of the world's most beautiful destinations face destruction from overtourism

Prince Harry told a tourism summit in Edinburgh that some of the world’s most beautiful destinations risk being “destroyed” and their communities “overwhelmed” by surging visitor numbers.

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VisitScotland is expected to promote Edinburgh more to solo travellers in future in response to overtourism concerns.

Scottish tourism chiefs admit pursuing more visitors in 'an age of overtourism' is unsustainable

A reboot of how Scotland is promoted around the world will see a new focus on eco-friendly holidays and solo travellers as part of shift away from constantly pursuing more visitors.

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The city council had been talks with property developer Norman Springford about trying to overhaul West Princes Street Gardens for five years.

Edinburgh councillors to press ahead with £25m overhaul of Princes Street Gardens

Council chiefs in Edinburgh have vowed to press ahead with a controversial £25 million revamp of Princes Street Gardens after the departure of its figurehead – insisting the city will only be able to afford “patchwork” improvements to the park in future without the help of private finance.

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Huge crowds turned out to greet Prince Harry when he visited Edinburgh Castle with Meghan Markle in February 2018.

Prince Harry to host eco-tourism summit in Edinburgh on his return to the UK

Prince Harry is to host a summit on sustainable and ethical tourism in Edinburgh - after flying into the UK from Canada to begin his last series of official royal engagements.

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The impact of Edinburgh's Christmas market on Princes Street Gardens is highlighted in the new short film created by Steven Reynolds.

Watch: New film exposes impact of Edinburgh's Christmas market on Princes Street Gardens

A new short film highlighting the impact of Edinburgh’s controversial Christmas market on East Princes Street Gardens - and lampooning city council leader Adam McVey has been unveiled.

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Norman Springford has been pursuing a redevelopment of West Princes Street Gardens for the last five years with the city council.

Developer Norman Springford quits as figurehead of controversial Princes Street Gardens revamp

The developer behind a controversial £25 million redevelopment of Edinburgh’s West Princes St Gardens is to step aside from the project in the wake of growing concerns about its impact on the park.

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A mini-maker fayre at the Edinburgh International Science Festival. Picture: Chris Scott

More than 90 per cent of Edinburgh's schools are now involved with the city's festivals, research reveals

More than 90 per cent of Edinburgh’s schools are now involved with the city’s festivals in some way, new research has revealed.

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Reinstatement work in Charlotte Square Garden is said to have been 'impossible' since October.

Edinburgh book festival admits 'negative' environmental impact on historic garden 'cannot continue indefinitely'

The future of the Edinburgh International Book Festival is under increasing threat due to the “negative” environmental impact of the event on one of the city’s most historic gardens, it has emerged.

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Charlotte Square is now looking worse than ever in festival's wake. Picture: Neil Hanna

Edinburgh book festival turning Charlotte Square into ‘quaking bog’

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Eleanor Conway brings her You May Recognise Me from Tinder show to Scotland

Comedian Eleanor Conway gets to grips with Tinder in her new stand up show

Appy dating, or what happens when you're hooked on hookups?

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Edinburgh councillors kept in dark over Princes St Gardens 'debenture scheme'

Financial backers have been promised invitations to VIP performances by high-profile celebrities, among other things

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The 25 million Quaich Project will see a new concert and events arena created in Princes Street Gardens.

Council leaders admit they were kept in the dark over Princes Street Gardens 'debenture scheme'

Council leaders have admitted they were kept in the dark over plans for a controversial ‘debenture scheme’ to help pay for a new-look Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh. C

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One of Europe's biggest coastal parks is envisaged as part of the new cultural quarter in Granton.

New waterfront festival lined up in Edinburgh under £1.3 billion vision for Granton coastline

Edinburgh is set to get a new waterfront festival as part of a drive to revitalise the city’s coastline and ensure a better spread of visitors around the city.

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The giant ferris wheel in Princes Street Gardens has become a fixture of the city's summer and winter festivals.

Future of Edinburgh's festival ferris wheel thrown into doubt over fears for trees

The future of one of Edinburgh’s best-known festival attractions has been thrown into doubt - over its potential impact on trees.

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Controversy has surrounded the expansion of Edinburgh's Christmas market in Princes Street Gardens.

Underbelly may be replaced as Edinburgh's winter festivals organiser under new drive to protect Princes Street Gardens

New organisers could be brought in to stage Edinburgh’s winter festivals in the wake of widespread controversy over their impact on Princes Street Gardens.

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Huge crowds throng the Royal Mile in August for free street entertainment during the Fringe.

Edinburgh's festivals admit action needed on crowd congestion as they distance themselves from 'growth for growth's sake'

The head of the body charged with promoting Edinburgh’s festivals to the rest of the world has admitted there is a growing need to tackle the huge volume of crowds flocking into the city centre for major events - as she signalled a major shift away from constantly trying to grow their audiences.

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The Quaich Project is aimed at transforming West Princes Street Gardens with a new amphitheatre for year-round events.

Prince Harry in Edinburgh: Some of the world's most beautiful destinations face destruction from overtourism

Scottish tourism chiefs admit pursuing more visitors in 'an age of overtourism' is unsustainable

Edinburgh councillors to press ahead with £25m overhaul of Princes Street Gardens

Prince Harry to host eco-tourism summit in Edinburgh on his return to the UK

Watch: New film exposes impact of Edinburgh's Christmas market on Princes Street Gardens

Developer Norman Springford quits as figurehead of controversial Princes Street Gardens revamp

More than 90 per cent of Edinburgh's schools are now involved with the city's festivals, research reveals

Edinburgh book festival admits 'negative' environmental impact on historic garden 'cannot continue indefinitely'

Edinburgh book festival turning Charlotte Square into ‘quaking bog’

Comedian Eleanor Conway gets to grips with Tinder in her new stand up show

Edinburgh councillors kept in dark over Princes St Gardens 'debenture scheme'

Council leaders admit they were kept in the dark over Princes Street Gardens 'debenture scheme'

New waterfront festival lined up in Edinburgh under £1.3 billion vision for Granton coastline

Future of Edinburgh's festival ferris wheel thrown into doubt over fears for trees

Underbelly may be replaced as Edinburgh's winter festivals organiser under new drive to protect Princes Street Gardens

Edinburgh's festivals admit action needed on crowd congestion as they distance themselves from 'growth for growth's sake'

'Naming rights' for new-look Princes Street Gardens set to go up for grabs

How to ensure Edinburgh remains a world-leading festival city – Julia Amour

Edinburgh-born artist who created the Emerald City for 'The Wizard of Oz' to be honoured at last

Edinburgh International Festival puts diversity centre stage in partnership with Leith Academy

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