As the 2019 general election grows ever closer, we are taking a look at constituencies in and around Edinburgh.
Several seats are ahead of the poll on Thursday, December 12.
The city itself is divided into five constituencies for the House of Commons, with other seats in each of the three Lothians.
Below, we discuss the candidates running in Edinburgh West and the issues facing the area.
Who are the candidates?
Graham Hutchison, Conservative
Craig Bolton, Labour
Christine Jardine, Liberal Democrat
Sarah Masson, Scottish National Party
Elaine Gunn, Green
What were the results last time?
Christine Jardine, Liberal Democrats - 18,108
Toni Giugliano, Scottish National Party - 15,120
Sandy Batho, Conservatives - 11,559
Did not vote - 18,634
Past winners
2017 - Christine Jardine, Liberal Democrats
2015 - Michelle Thomson, Scottish National Party
2010 - Mike Crockart, Liberal Democrats
2005 - John Barrett, Liberal Democrats
Analysis
This constituency will see a tightly-fought battle between the Liberal Democrats and the SNP.
Christine Jardine won the seat for the Lib Dems in 2017. She has a majority of around 3000 votes meaning it's a fairly close race by UK standards. A swing of just under 3% would be enough for the SNP's Sarah Masson to win.
The Conservatives did reasonably well in Edinburgh West at the last election, but would need a swing of over 6% to win this time. Scottish Labour trailed with just under 15% of the vote.
Many Scottish seats saw MPs elected on smaller majorities in 2017, which some have attributed to tactical voting.
Edinburgh West includes parts of the city such as Cramond, Corstorphine and South Queensferry.
Issues
Like many parts of Edinburgh, the west of the city voted strongly to remain in the EU during the Brexit referendum.
It voted 65% No in the 2014 referendum on Scottish independence, indicating strong support for the union.
Proposals to change the flight paths around Edinburgh Airport have caused some concern in the area.
The Queensferry Crossing opened in 2017, providing a new link over the Forth.
Incomes in Edinburgh West are slightly higher than the UK average and unemployment is slightly lower.
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