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Mortonhall's winning team in the Edinburgh Ladies Inter Club tournament received the trophy from host club Liberton's lady captain Sue Hay.

Mortonhall retain Edinburgh ladies' title as Dunbar men land Lothians crown

Scottish Greens co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater are ministers in the Scottish Government after striking a deal with the SNP (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

How much damage will Green chancers do before they’re called out? – Brian Wilson

The new National Robotarium building sits on the Heriot-Watt University campus site.

Heriot-Watt seeks partner to create hub that could generate 10,000 jobs

Anglers who attended the latest West Lothian fly tying event at Mid Calder. Picture by Nigel Duncan

Match Angler of the Year on a break until the start of local coarse events

Scotland has seen a rapid increase of £1m plus property sales, with 504 properties sold for over £1m in the last year.

Scotland hits new record for £1m+ home sales

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Food banks for NHS staff in Lothians receiving 'steady use' amid costs crisis

Virgin StartUp says it has found that the first Friday in January is a peak time for new entrepreneurs to begin their start-up journey. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto.

Quarter of Scots thinking of launching own business in 2023

CleanTEC managing director John Ross.

Edinburgh cleaning specialist eyes franchise push after expanding into Borders

A second weather warning has been issued for Scotland

Second weather warning issued as temperatures set to plummet to -10

Long-time Musselburgh member John Wood served as both secretary and president of the Lothians Golf Association.

Tributes paid to well-known Lothians duo Wood and Ballantyne

The Crisis homelessness charity said it was being contacted by a growing number of families seeking help. Picture: John Devlin

Why families seeking help from Crisis is no longer rare - Fiona Smith

The Crisis homelessness charity said it was being contacted by a growing number of families seeking help. Picture: John Devlin

Homelessness charity warns of worrying spike in people sleeping in cars

The ceremony was cancelled due to bad weather.

Edinburgh Armistice service cancelled

Stephen Gallacher is among five Scots competing in the DP World Tour Qualifying School at the highly-acclaimed Infinitum resort in Tarragona. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.

Gallacher hoping to continus 'trend' of success at DP World Tour Q-School

A weather warning has been issued from the Met Office

Weather warning issued for Edinburgh

James Sutherland, 39, a recovering drug addict from Edinburgh

Addicts are made to 'jump through hoops' before accessing rehab

Castle Park's Connor Wilson in action during the 2021 Scottish Amateur at Murcar Links, where he reached the final. Picture: Scottish Golf

Wilson tops Scottish Order of Merit despite 'rough start' to his year

Jack Mann lines up a putt in the Junior Tour Scotland Order of Merit Final on the Jubilee Course at St Andrews: Picture: Junior Tour Scotland

Ongoing growth of Junior Tour Scotland delights Paul Gibson

Gullane's Sam Mukherkee shows off the trophy after winning The Race to The Machie boys' event.

Rasmus Hojgaard helps Sam Mukherjee recover from horror hole at The Machrie

Grant Forrest in action durng the opening round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Grant Forrest has 'no issues' playing with LIV Golf rebel in BMW PGA

The IFS has said a declining population could be a benefit to Scotland's budget if it remains within the UK

Lower population means more funding for Scotland if it stays within the UK

Bernard Gallacher has just ended a stint as PGA captain and has now received Honorary Life Membership. Picture: The PGA

Bernard Gallacher joins select group as PGA Life Member

NHS Lothian has temporarily closed its Hospital Sterilisation and Decontamination Unit (HSDU) at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh due to a small water leak.

Surgeries cancelled across Lothians after water leak

Learning a musical instrument can lead to improved thinking skills in old age, according to new research

Playing music in childhood linked to sharper mind in later life

Mike Fitzgerald is chairman at Coulters, a leading independently-owned estate agency and solicitors across Edinburgh and the Lothians.

Experienced solicitor essential to guide you through the first time buyer experi...

The strutter as it appears today.

Lothians volunteers build working replica of First World War plane

Down The Hatch shared images on social media.

Ewan McGregor delights fans during visit to South Queensferry

The Kinetic Physio Clinic has been established at Mortonhall Golf Club by Neil Aitken, left, and Pete Mitchell.

Tour level training facility opens at Capital club

Businesses which use water are being asked to plan accordingly, such as irrigating at night if possible.

Water shortage alert issued for the east of Scotland

Dr Keith Dawson has been involved in farming in Eastern Europe since 1984.

Ukraine's farmers remain uncowed as they face challenging harvest

The warning covers much of the central belt.

Edinburgh Weather warning: Lothians and Borders hit with thunderstorm alert

Great Britain curling Gold medalists Eve Muirhead (L) has received an OBE while team-mates Vicky Wright, Jennifer Dodds, Hailey Duff and Mili Smith were all recognised with an MBE
Pic: Steve Welsh

In full: All the Edinburgh recipients on the Queen's Birthday Honours List

A cat drops in during a video-conference call (Picture: Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)

How to avoid sounding 20 per cent more boring in video conferences – Gavin Brown

John Ross has set up Scotland's first window cleaning franchise

A sparkling idea: Edinburgh entrepreneur launches window cleaning franchise

ESPC Property Information Centre.

House Price Report: Average selling price continues to rise but number of sales ...

Jean & David Short, whose Bellsmanins home is set to feature in Scotland's Home of the Year.
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Edinburgh and Lothian homes on show for BBC's Scotland's Home of the Year show

Lothians landed the title in last year's Scottish Area Team Championship in Inverness, where it was played over a long weekend.

Shocks back on cards in Scottish Area Team event, claims Matt Clark

Adenovirus (highly contagious virus), responsible for: Colds, pharyngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, gastroenteritis, conjunctivitis and keratitis.
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Hepatitis outbreak: Is lockdown to blame for sick kids?

Paul Hilton, CEO of ESPC.

How house prices have changed this year across the Lothians

Edinburgh Central MSP Angus Robertson undergoes an eye test at the new £3 million Optical Express clinic in Edinburgh.

Optical Express invests over £3m in new Edinburgh eye clinic

The team at Project Scotland received training in mental health first aid thanks to NSL Parking – part of the Marston Holdings group.

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Paul and Justine Rutasikwa of Matugga Distillers. Picture: Stewart Attwood

Rum distillery co-founder criticises 'huge barriers' faced by black women

Top 10 most viewed properties on espc.com during February.

The top 10 most viewed homes for sale on ESPC website during February

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Kirsty McLuckie: Property prices continue to rise as demand outstrips supply

Francesca Hill is senior property valuer at Coulters, a leading independently-owned estate agency and solicitors across Edinburgh and the Lothians.

Cafe culture with a dash of oat milk points the way to areas that are on the up ...

ESPC House Price Report - February 2022. Pic: Hamish Campbell.

Average property selling price continues to rise but volume of sales drops sharp...

Edinburgh Boiler Company MD Mark Glasgow 'wanted to give something back', prompting the launch of the Fuel Poverty Prevention Scheme.

Edinburgh Boiler Company's free scheme hopes to help tackle fuel poverty

A number of property types across Edinburgh and the Lothians have seen large increases in selling price over the last year.

Certain property types in these areas of Edinburgh and the Lothians increased in...

Edinburgh weather: Edinburgh Castle among attractions to close as high winds hit east coast. (Jane Barlow/PA)

Edinburgh Castle among attractions to close as high winds hit east coast

ESPC House Price Report Nov 21-Jan 22. Pic: Hamish Campbell.

House prices continue to rise, but number of sales and properties coming to mark...

These are some of the most romantic places to stay in Scotland.

10 of the most romantic hotels in Scotland according to online reviews

James Dawson is "making the most" of the time he has left.

Financial aid helps man with terminal cancer enjoy time with his family

There is something to please everyone heading out on February 14, whether you have been together for 60 years or six months.

Valentine’s Day date ideas for couples in Edinburgh

The ESPC review reveals how the housing market performed across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders in 2021.

Property market 2021 review - a year of huge demand, sharp rise in sales, and a ...

NHS Lothian discovered 242 women who should have been invited fro screening may not have been.

Hundreds at risk of breast cancer missed screening after health board error

John Gallagher in action during the 2018 SSE Scottish Hydro Challenge at Macdonald Spey Valley Golf in Aviemore. Picture: Tony Marshall/Getty Images.

Cack-handed golfers can still get a grip despite unconventional method

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Teenage Students In Uniform Sitting Examination In School Hall

Scottish towns 'underperform' in new school league tables

Secondary schools ranked by percentage of pupils passing five or more Highers or equivalent qualifications in the 2021/22 academic year

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Renowned for its academic excellence, Jordanhill School is Glasgow's only entry in this list, coming top of the pile. An impressive 89 per cent of pupils leave with at least five Highers.

The 18 best performing secondary schools in Scotland