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The group, which uses non-violent direct-action to raise awareness of the climate emergency, unfurled a banner which read: “CLIMATE ASSEMBLY, BE BOLD.”

Extinction Rebellion activist arrested for scaling roof of Scottish Parliament
Crime

After Covid, will cars remain king in Scotland? – Alastair Dalton
Columnists

Tattoo chief accuses heritage body of wanting city to be 'medieval theme park'
What's On

Budget 2021: 'I wish they would at least acknowledge that a lot of people have f...
Consumer

Budget 2021: 'It has just felt like we’ve been continually ignored'
Consumer

Retail body reiterates call for additional support for shops ahead of reopening
Consumer

Business leaders want empty Edinburgh shops to become temporary Fringe venues
What's On

Post-war origins of Edinburgh Festival should inspire recovery – Brian Ferguson
Columnists

New neighbourhood restaurant and bakery planned for Edinburgh's West End
Food and Drink

Fears grow for future of the Fringe as venue bosses plead for help over comeback
What's On

Edinburgh Zoo breeding programme to save endangered giraffes
People

Scottish garden designer is petitioning for Minister of Horticulture
Consumer

Tattoo organisers want to bring capacity crowds back this summer
What's On

New film to explore how artist's work has documented impact of climate change
What's On

Alarm as autonomous buses permitted to use M8 hard shoulder
Transport

'I wish I could turn back the clock and hold mum one last time” - Cicero
People

New stage musical to honour anti-slavery activist's campaign in Scotland
What's On

Alex Salmond denies threatening to resign from SNP over airport allegations
Politics

Lockdown is denying us some surprising best-ever moments – Alastair Dalton
Columnists

Limbo: The acclaimed refugee drama-comedy shot entirely in the Outer Hebrides
What's On

Fringe organisers ask the people of Edinburgh to help decide its future
What's On

ScotRail could woo passengers with tickets that cost less the more you travel
Transport

Working from home triggers ten-year high in Scottish pupils walking to school
Transport

Drivers pay out £5m a year for illegally driving in Scottish bus lanes
Transport

ScotRail reveal new perspective on daunting heights of Forth Bridge
People

Oscar’s Gelato ice cream business lands new site in Portobello
Food and Drink

New retirement complex planned for Edinburgh
Homes and Gardens

Edinburgh stages public poll on whether to axe future winter festival events
What's On

Travel restrictions ‘likely to remain for some time yet’ – Sturgeon
Transport

Scottish cinemas, theatres and concert venues set to remain shut until May
What's On

Covid outbreak forces closure of LNER caterer Rail Gourmet's Edinburgh base
Transport

New Scottish film could give Trainspotting a run for its money – Brian Ferguson
What's On

Trainspotting at 25: How it shook up Edinburgh and transformed the film industry
What's On

The technical triumphs that made Trainspotting a trendsetter
What's On

‘Adaptive retail’ space innovation business Sook is coming to Edinburgh
Consumer

The Edinburgh brewery delivering foraged brews by bike
Food and Drink

Heroic police officer who saved a toddler who fell in Water of Leith honoured
People

New Bellfield Brewery beer launched for International Women's Day 2021
Food and Drink

Edinburgh's LGBT Pride parade cancelled for second year running
People

New campaign launched to support Scottish food and drink
Food and Drink

Edinburgh festivals seek ‘joint effort' for comeback amid global status fears
What's On

Demands grow for removal of Brexit barriers facing Scots artists and performers
What's On

28-year-old man arrested in Fife after being found carrying a weapon
Crime

Fleabag star Phoebe Waller-Bridge appointed global champion for the Fringe
What's On

Where have all the shags gone?
Environment

Draconian restrictions ‘could drive aviation out of airports’ – Loganair
Transport

Will recovery confirm aviation as a ‘nasty, rotten business’? - Alastair Dalton
Columnists

Fringe by the Sea: Janey Godley and Candi Staton to headline revamped festival
What's On

Scottish cultural venues will need to look after Scottish talent more
What's On

War of words escalates between Scottish actors and their union
What's On

Pocket garden design competition launched for Scottish pupils
Outdoors

New Leonardo Incubator announces 5G O2 partnership
Business

Hope Omurisu: Edinburgh's latest Japanese restaurant arrives in Newington
Food and Drink

Stay away from seals, Scottish wild swimmers warned
Outdoors

Leading Scottish theatres accused of shunning Scottish actors in new partnership
What's On

Incredibly rare phenomenon known as a 'Snownado' caught on film above Edinburgh
People

First passengers land at Edinburgh to begin isolation in quarantine hotel
Coronavirus

Loophole concerns as only young family forced into quarantine hotels
Politics

Kookies & Co hopes to raise spirits with sweet treats for Edinburgh locals
Food and Drink

Concerned Edinburgh Zoo webcam viewer mistakes rock... for injured penguin
People

Taste Test: We try a semla
Food and Drink

Scotland’s hilarious gritter fleet triggers naming contests in US and Russia
Transport

Scottish body reports less than 1% Covid infection rate among hospitality staff
Consumer

Cannonball fired at church during 16th century siege uncovered below tram route
What's On

'Pop-up' electric chargers planned for B&Bs to encourage greener tourism
Transport

These are the best Oriental markets in Edinburgh and Glasgow for Lunar New Year
Food and Drink

Scottish Tories face 'cronyism' accusations after donor gains endorsement
Politics

Watch: Outlander star Sam Heughan takes on hijack terrorists in SAS: Red Notice
What's On

World Heritage Site charity launches drive to revive Edinburgh neighbourhoods
What's On

Scottish event organisers and freelances to get new £17.5m rescue package
What's On

Edinburgh superclub Eros Elite 'was on another level', says former resident DJ
Heritage

Nightclubbing: The death of the Scottish superclub
Heritage

Why 20mph speed limits look set to be coming to your town soon – Alastair Dalton
Columnists

Historic Edinburgh theatre is reborn for Saturday night lockdown concerts
What's On

The bizarre things Edinburgh locals have used to enjoy the snow on Arthur's Seat
People

Council urged to fix security failings after Lauriston Castle arson attack
Retro

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