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The origins of Beltane and why Scotland celebrated the start of summer on May 1

Going back hundreds of years, May 1 marked Beltane in Scotland—an ancient Gaelic festival where the start of summer was celebrated with bonfires and other rituals.

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University chief pledges 'action' against activists who blocked film screening

EDINBURGH University has pledged to take action against student and staff protesters who caused the cancellation of a gender-critical documentary…

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A1 East Lothian incident: Emergency services rush to car engulfed in flames

Two fire appliances and the ambulance service rushed to a car that burst into flames on the A1 westbound Bankton junction between Cockenzie and Tranent on Monday afternoon

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Edinburgh workers discover 'ghost sign' for lost shop with a curious past

The building was once rented out by a single mother who was a confectioner, and her three children. When the mother died, her daughter, Margaret Tait Smith, took over the lease

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The lost Edinburgh nightclub where mad U18s nights became stuff of legend

City centre night spot Walker's became a mecca for those looking to party from early in the afternoon till the wee hours of the morning. We look back on the legendary lost West End club.

Edinburgh Live

Bid to reopen 'ghost' East Lothian railway station that closed over 70 years ago

The train station was closed in 1949 and in 1968, the line was discontinued which was part of the infamous Beeching Cuts of the 1960's. Now, the group are looking to open up a old train station.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh's cheapest petrol stations for May as Tesco enters top five

The price of petrol and diesel across Edinburgh remains high as the cost of living crisis continues - so where can you find the cheapest fuel in the capital in the month of May?

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Much-loved Edinburgh wine bar to shut as team share 'heartbreaking news'

The team at Good Brothers Wine Bar on Dean Street confirmed that after seven years in Stockbridge, they won't be renewing their lease and confirmed the day they would be closing

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh shop gutted as well-loved Sooty ornament has nose ripped off

Leyna Grzybowski has issued a plea to local trades people to help in repairing a charity collection teddy that has been outside the Corstorphine Pram Centre for the last 40 years.

Edinburgh Live

The lost secret tunnel near Edinburgh that locals discovered 'by accident'

Thought to have been constructed by monks in the 14th century, the accidental discovery of the Park Farm tunnels by a local farmer left archaeologists positively stunned.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh weather: City to be hotter than Latvia this week as temperatures soar

Temperatures in Edinburgh are set to rise at the weekend, as the country of Latvia will be chillier than the capital - as the cloud and rain will disappear from the sky by Monday.

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Three rushed to Edinburgh hospital, including baby, after collision on busy road

Three people, including a one-year-old girl, were rushed to hospital after a car crash on the A68, as it was confirmed that one driver involved in the incident remains in a serious condition.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh getting stuffed cookie eatery Chulo's - that people travel an hour to try

Since Chulo's launched in the Finnieston area of Glasgow it's had people travelling for hours to come try their stuffed cookies and now they are coming to Edinburgh for the first time.

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Trainee West Lothian nursery worker pushed child's head back with her fingers

Following a hearing with the Scottish Social Services Council, Cornea was given a 12-month warning on her registration after placing her fingers on the child's head and pushing them back

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West Lothian crooks break into home and steal four figure sum of cash and jewellery

The incident took place on Wednesday, April 26, in Eliburn in Livingston, West Lothian - and a quantity of cash and jewellery worth a four-figure sum was stolen.

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Iconic Edinburgh hotel 'being primed' for eye-watering £100million sale

The Sheraton Grand hotel on Festival Square is being "primed for sale" for the eye watering amount of money of more than £100m.

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Edinburgh named as UK UFO capital as it tops poll of 'supernatural' sightings

EDINBURGH is the most common city in the UK for residents believing they have spotted a UFO, according to new data...

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Edinburgh Princes Street Gardens locked down due to emergency incident

Police Scotland confirms the area is the scene of an ongoing investigation due to an incident involving a 20-year-old woman.

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Daily Record

SNP MP Joanna Cherry slams Edinburgh comedy club for 'no-platforming' her in trans row

Cherry had been due to speak at a Fringe festival event in August at a club co-founded by fellow SNP MP Tommy Sheppard.

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Edinburgh man infected by hepatitis C says government should pay compensation

Bruce Norval says that he fears the British government are dragging their feet with paying out compensation to

Daily Mirror

Hundreds of Ryanair, BA and easyJet flights cancelled as week of strikes begins

Ryanair, British Airways and easyJet have had to cancel flights this week with services from London Stansted, Bristol, Manchester and Edinburgh impacted due to French air traffic controller strikes

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh dad spots herd of deer on woodland path during weekend walk

The man was surprised to see around eight or nine deer as they headed on a Sunday morning stroll. The deer allowed the walker to get relatively close before the scampered off.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh named as UK UFO capital with residents topping poll for close encounters

Around 20 per cent of Edinburgh residents believe that they have witnessed a UFO in the skies above the capital. This tops a poll that was part of a recent study by National Geographic.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh double killer dies in hospital after battle with dementia

Andrew Fisher murdered his wife in 1990 and spent 11 years of a life sentence behind bars before being released in 2001. He was again detained following the killing of another murderer in an Edinburgh flat in 2013.

Daily Record

Edinburgh named UK top spot for close UFO encounters

The study found that 18 per cent of residents in Edinburgh are convinced they've had a legitimate UFO sighting.

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