Edinburgh Castle

Frontman Ricky Wilson and Kaiser Chiefs (Picture: Oli Scarff/AFP via Getty)

Kaiser Chiefs, Edinburgh review: 'Employment doesn't want for hits'

The time ball is dropped down a pole at the top of Nelson Monument in Edinburgh at 1pm.

Time ball to drop again from top Edinburgh monument

St Monans

The most serene hidden gems to visit in Scotland this summer

Orchardton House in Dumfries and Galloway has re-opened to the public. PIC: HES.

'Unique' 600-year-old house reopens after five year closure

The moon sets behind Edinburgh Castle (Picture: Jane Barlow)

Tourists vote with wallets that Edinburgh is best city in W Europe Scotsman comment

The Royal Airforce Red Arrows fly past over St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh. Picture: Scott Heppell - WPA Pool/Getty Images

New push to ban Red Arrows flypast over Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Edinburgh

From the Royal Mile to Arthur’s Seat: Exploring Edinburgh’s Icons

Subway Surfers has travelled to Edinburgh for Easter.

Subway Surfers travels to Edinburgh for Easter

Princes Street at night

I feel Princes Street is less of a zombie thoroughfare now Gaby Soutar

Glenfinnan Monument at the head of Loch Shiel, where clansmen gathered to pledge allegiance to Bonnie Prince Charlie ahead of the 1745 Jacobite rising, is among attractions which enjoyed a rise in visitors last year.

The heritage sites across Scotland where visitor numbers are booming

One of a pair of unicorn sculptures in Edinburgh that will have their missing horns restored to their former glory

Unicorn sculptures on Royal Mile to have missing horns restored

Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh

New spa escape brings evening tranquillity to Edinburgh

Joe Madden arrives at Edinburgh Sheriff Court to be sentenced after admitting damaging the Stone of Destiny display cabinet in the crown jewels room at Edinburgh Castle

Activist sentenced for damaging Stone of Destiny cabinet

Video grab of the double proposal between Sally Morton and Leanne Stewart.

Watch: Couple propose to each other at the same time

Friends from Germany who flew to Scotland for Hogmanay gathered outside Edinburgh Castle after the city's main Hogmanay events were cancelled.

Visitors drown sorrows after Hogmanay party is beaten by bad weather

A major investment is planned for Edinburgh Castle.

Edinburgh Castle to be transformed as visitor enjoyment drops

Pouring money into an Edinburgh Castle masterplan will come at a cost Scotsman leader comment

The Singleton of Glen Ord

Ad Feature The perfect must-visit whisky experiences in Scotland

Revellers pack into Edinburgh city centre for the Hogmanay Street Party in 2009.

Edinburgh's Hogmanay 2024/25: All the events and ticket prices

Tourists at Urquhart Castle on the banks of Loch Ness. PIC: Getty/Andy Buchanan.

Scotland's third most popular castle under pressure from tourists

While it's not a perfect recreation of Edinburgh, those who have visited the city before will know exactly what they're looking at

Take a look around new Counter-Strike 2 map based in Edinburgh

To kick things off, one Scotsman reader suggested that the "Welcome to Scotland" sign which sits on the border between Scotland and England should be considered its own tourist attraction.

Scotland's best tourist attractions according to Scotsman readers

Castle of Light 2024

Edinburgh Castle counts down to spectacular light show to help mark the capital'...

Two new gardens will be created on either side of Edinburgh's former Royal High School under plans to turn it into a National Centre for Music.

Exclusive Edinburgh city centre to get first major public gardens for 200 years

Floodlit Edinburgh Castle will fall into darkness this week as repairs get underway. PIC: photoeverywhere/CC

Edinburgh Castle to fall dark for first time in five years

Edinburgh street

I've been house hunting in Edinburgh and I'm ready to give up Gaby Soutar

Edinburgh's Hogmanay festival has been running since 1993. Picture: Chris Watt

Edinburgh's Hogmanay festival expansion revealed with 45k street party

The plans have floated an overhaul of Princes Street and the Waverley Valley. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Inside Princes St vision as Waverley Valley footbridge plan revealed

Riverside Museum

New list reveals most ‘fun’ educational visitor attractions in Scotland

The Royal Airforce Red Arrows fly past over St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh. Picture: Scott Heppell - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo flypast times and route map

A 'Highland Rave' sequence is one of the highlights of this year's Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

Watch as 'Highland Rave' staged at the Edinburgh Tattoo for the first time

The Edinburgh International Festival's opening event Where to Begin is being staged in the grounds of George Heriot's School from Friday-Sunday. Picture: Jess Shurte

First look inside spectacular Edinburgh International Festival curtain raiser

Miles Craig, the director of Green Field Marquees, says: 'One thing I have learnt over the last 20 years is how important our work can be to our customers.' Picture: contributed.

How weddings and Edinburgh festivals are behind the success of Borders firm

BBC ALBA to broadcast Skipinnish anniversary concert

BBC ALBA celebrates 25 years of Skipinnish with a special broadcast of Edinburgh...

The hotel is set to open on the former Debenhams department store site

Former Edinburgh department store to be transformed into luxury hotel

Manic Street Preachers and Suede, Edinburgh Castle: Britpop outsiders shine

Suede's Brett Anderson comes to see the fans.

Suede and Manic Street Preachers Edinburgh Castle photos and setlists

JLS, Edinburgh Castle, review: Five star crowd work with a Scottish twist

Suede's Brett Anderson and Nicky Wire from Manic Street Preachers.

Suede and Manic Street Preachers Edinburgh Castle confirmed set times

The National’s Matt Berninger.

The National Edinburgh Castle stage times, support, setlist, tickets

Suggs. Picture: Getty

Madness, Edinburgh Castle, review: Suggs and Co feel the love

Edinburgh's iconic time ball on Calton Hill to be removed under revamp Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Edinburgh's iconic time ball on Calton Hill to be removed under revamp

Inside Uniqlo on Princes Street, Edinburgh on opening day.

Explainer Everything you need to know about Uniqlo Edinburgh

Alan Lane is the new creative director of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

Theatre director to lead Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo into new era

Exclusive Suella Braverman speech to be manipulated for Edinburgh Art Festival show

Fireworks explode over Edinburgh Castle and the Balmoral Clock during the street party for Hogmanay New Year celebrations in Edinburgh. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Edinburgh Castle gun told to fire quieter amid health and safety row

First look at Stone of Destiny in new home at Perth Museum

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

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Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

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