Cardinal hails 'Pope effect' on tourism

THE city is set to experience a major tourism boom from the Pope's visit this month, according to political and religious leaders.

More than 100,000 spectators are expected to line Princes Street for the parade on September 16.

Cardinal Keith O'Brien has said the Pope's journey through the city could be one of the most iconic in Edinburgh's history and said it was an opportunity to "sell the city".

Culture minister Fiona Hyslop added: "The images will be seen around the world and hopefully inspire people to visit."