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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 be used in the coronation of ...

02 May 2023 at 17:31

Forces chief will not speculate on ‘political ambition’ of Scottish independence

The head of the UK’s armed forces has said he will not speculate on the “political ambition” of the SNP’s drive for Scottish independence. Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, the chief of the defence staff, said the armed forces were “really strong” in ...

15 Jun 2022 at 17:56

Pet Shop Boys to headline Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations

The Pet Shop Boys will headline Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Concert in the Gardens. The pop duo will welcome the arrival of 2023 with their Dreamworld greatest hits show, nine years after they played in Scotland’s capital on New Year’s Eve 2013. ...

25 Oct 2022 at 14:02

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, written especially for the ...

07 May 2023 at 23:52

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 ...

28 Apr 2022 at 13:25

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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 and the ...

23 Mar 2023 at 11:52

In Pictures: Dazzling displays help to spread the Christmas spirit

Nothing quite says Christmas like the twinkling of sparkly lights, and people are feeling festive across the land by switching them on in celebration. Here are some of the biggest and brightest displays celebrating ...

24 Dec 2023 at 08:31

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 ...

11 Sept 2022 at 13:09

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 ...

05 Aug 2022 at 12:23

Lone piper plays at Edinburgh Castle to mark 80th anniversary of VJ Day

A lone piper has played on the battlements of Edinburgh Castle to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, which marked the end of the Second World War. Senior Pipe Major Peter Grant was one of six ...

15 Aug 2025 at 19:14

Scotland

Edinburgh marks start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with special events

Events to mark the start of Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine are set to begin on Saturday ahead of the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion which has claimed the lives of tens of thousands and ...

13 Feb 2023 at 16:15

Scotland

Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo guests ‘to journey on cultural adventure’

This year’s Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo will transport guests on a nautical-themed “cultural adventure”, organisers have said. More than 800 performers from the United States, India, ...

27 Mar 2024 at 14:01

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