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In pictures: Fans return for colourful Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has welcomed back fans for the first time since 2019. The Tattoo, which was last held at Edinburgh Castle before the pandemic, will see nearly 1,000 performers entertain visitors throughout August. Performers from ...

05 Aug 2022 at 12:23

Edinburgh Tattoo back with a bang as it returns after Covid cancellations

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is back with a bang as it welcomes back fans for the first time in three years. The Tattoo, which was last held in the grounds of Edinburgh Castle in 2019 before the Covid-19 pandemic saw the event cancelled, ...

05 Aug 2022 at 03:45

Beacon lit at Edinburgh Castle for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

A beacon has been lit at Edinburgh Castle as part of celebrations for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. It is one of more than 2,022 lit on Thursday June 2 as part of the official programme announced by Buckingham Palace for the Jubilee weekend. ...

02 Jun 2022 at 23:33

Historic Stone of Destiny to be moved to London for new King’s coronation

The Stone of Destiny will be moved from Edinburgh Castle to London for the coronation of the new King, it has been confirmed. When Elizabeth II was crowned in 1953 at Westminster Abbey, her throne sat above the stone. But with the historic ...

11 Sept 2022 at 13:09

Solar panels installed on Scottish National War Memorial at Edinburgh Castle

Solar panels have been installed on the roof of the Scottish National War Memorial at Edinburgh Castle as part of moves to cut carbon emissions. They have been placed on the building as part of Historic Environment Scotland’s (HES) ...

28 Apr 2022 at 13:25

Scotland

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

Tourist hotspots in the Scottish capital are being forced to close for safety reasons as more gale-force winds sweep across the country. A yellow weather alert for wind is in place until 3pm on Wednesday for the Lothians and ...

23 Feb 2022 at 13:25

Coronation brings Stone of Destiny to England for the first time since 1996

The Stone of Destiny will return to England for the first time in more than a quarter of a century to play a key part in the coronation ceremony. On its first outing south of the border since it was officially returned to ...

27 Apr 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

Yousaf should have ordered police to stop Stone of Destiny move, says Salmond

First Minister Humza Yousaf should have ordered police to have a “standoff” at Edinburgh Castle to stop the Stone of Destiny being taken to Westminster, Alex Salmond has said. The stone was taken to London last week to ...

02 May 2023 at 17:31

Scotland

Tourist sites see visitor numbers soar but remain below pre-pandemic levels

Some of Scotland’s top tourist attractions have seen visitor numbers soar but they remain below pre-pandemic levels, figures show. The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (Alva) said on Friday there were 16.2 ...

17 Mar 2023 at 15:49

Music

Boy George and Culture Club to support Sir Rod Stewart’s UK summer tour

Boy George and Culture Club have been announced as the support act for Sir Rod Stewart’s UK summer tour. It will kick off at Home Park Stadium in Plymouth on June 24 before heading to Northampton’s cinch Stadium ...

23 Mar 2023 at 11:52

Gun salutes at Edinburgh and Stirling castles mark King’s coronation

Gun salutes at Edinburgh and Stirling castles marked the moment the King was crowned. The ceremonies among events taking place around Scotland to mark the coronation, at the same time as anti-monarchy protests. ...

06 May 2023 at 16:24

Poetic prelude to coronation light show heralds ‘a new phase, new chapter’

A poem debuted at the coronation concert told of a new phase as city skies were lit up across the nation “like a smile”. James Nesbitt performed a spoken word piece entitled We’re Lighting Up The Nation, ...

07 May 2023 at 23:52

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