The Latest Breaking News from Edinburgh

The British Isles have a plethora of child-friendly spots. Natalie Paris picks 10 of the best

Some parents are concerned that children taking part in a group bike ride to school are "being used as part of a highly-politicised campaign," according to Tory MSP and former Edinburgh city councillor Sue Webber.

The author of the insanely popular Outlander fantasy series, Diana Gabaldon, will be in attendance at Edinburgh's International Book Festival to give a talk on her books and television series.

Worried mum Valerie Traynor, 34, noticed that Kayden's symptoms were similar to those of her 80-year-old uncle George who had been diagnosed with dementia a few years earlier.

Mick Kendrick could not believe his luck in capturing a snap of Queen Elizabeth II as she arrived at Waverley station in the heart of Scotland's capital before she made her way to Holyrood.

There will be a presentation of the key for Edinburgh Castle and honours will be handed out at an investiture ceremony later in the afternoon.

The 96-year-old, who has cut back on public engagements due to mobility issues, travelled to Edinburgh for the Ceremony of the Keys – the traditional opener to Holyrood week

The plans to install two tennis courts covered by an air supported dome near the Grange Cricket grounds are recommended to go ahead by the council after their planning review

Thomas Dobbin will walk from Edinburgh to Glasgow alongside his children Stephen and Julie.