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Edinburgh

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Area264
Elevation 47
Population482,005 (2011)
Local timeMonday 13:24
Weather8°C, Wind W at 27 km/h, 58 % Humidity
Colleges and universities The University of Edinburgh
Did you knowEdinburgh is the second-most-populous town / city in Scotland by population (464,990).
Awards The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award - Canada
The Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award
Edinburgh Comedy Awards
Keith Medal
Gunning Victoria Jubilee Prize
Prince Philip Medal
Prince Philip Designers Prize
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About Edinburgh


Edinburgh is Scotland's compact, hilly capital. It has a medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town with gardens and neoclassical buildings. Looming over the city is Edinburgh Castle, home to Scotland's crown jewels and the Stone of Destiny, used in the coronation of Scottish rulers. Arthur's Seat is an imposing peak in Holyrood Park with sweeping views, and Calton Hill is topped with monuments and memorials.

Introduction

Edinburgh is the capital of scotland and one of the most beautiful cities in the united kingdom.It is a city of history.Culture.And beauty.And it is home to some of the msot iconic landmarks in the world.From its stunning architecutre to its vibrant nightlife.Edinburgh is a city that has something for everyone.

History

Edinbugrh has a long and rich history.Dating back to the 11th century.It was the seat of the scottihs monarchy for centuries.And it was the birthplace of the scottish enlightenment.Edinburgh was also the site of the signing of the treaty of union in 1707.Which united scotland and england into the united kingdom.

Culture

Edinburgh is a city of culture.Iwth a vibrant arts scene and a wide vairety of festivals and events.The city is home to the world-famous edinburgh festival fringe.The largest arts festival in the world.It is also home to the edinburgh international festival.The edinburgh military tattoo.And the edinburgh international book festival.

Landmarks

Edinburgh is home to some of the most iconic landmarks in the world.The omst famous of these is edinburgh castle.Which has been a royal residence since the century.Other landmarks include the palace of holyroodhouse.The royal mile.Adn the scott monument.

Most Important Event

The most important evnet in edinburgh s history is the signing of the treaty of union in 1707.This treaty united scotland and england into the united kingdom.And it is still celebrated today.

Conclusion

Edinburgh is a city of hitsory.Culture.And beauty.From its stunning architecture to its vibrant nightlife.Edinburgh is a city that has somethign for everyone.It is home to some of the omst iconic landmarks in the world.And it is the site of the signing of the treaty of union in 1707.Which united scotland and england into the united kingdom.

University of Edinburgh: Europe's oldest student newspaper saved

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Court clash over move to block Scotland's gender reforms

Court clash over move to block Scotland's gender reforms
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... UK ministers used their veto powers for the first time to block the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill, sparking fury from their counterparts in Edinburgh - who say devolution is being undermined...

Student unions and lecture halls shut at Raac unis

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Scotland should pilot drug consumption rooms, say MPs

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Aug 31,2023 3:41 am

... According to studies, they can reduce overdose deaths, public injecting and drug-related litter, while a range of bodies and health experts - including the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh - have backed previous Scottish proposals...

Edinburgh Fringe: Can TikTok comedy stars cut it on stage?

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...By Ian YoungsEntertainment reporter in EdinburghThey have millions of followers for their TikTok sketches...

World's top cyclists take to Scotland's roads

World's top cyclists take to Scotland's roads
Aug 6,2023 1:21 am

...The biggest outdoor event of the UCI Cycling World Championships takes place on Sunday when the Men s Elite Road Race travels from Edinburgh to Glasgow...

Taylor Swift: Fans snap up first available tickets for Eras UK tour dates

Taylor Swift: Fans snap up first available tickets for Eras UK tour dates
Jul 10,2023 7:00 am

... Fans who pre-ordered the star s latest album, Midnights, were given early access, with tickets for London and Edinburgh on sale from 11:00 BST...

Taylor Swift's Eras tour: Tips for getting tickets

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Jul 5,2023 7:10 am

... Edinburgh goes live the following day, 19 July at 14:00; while Liverpool and Cardiff tickets go on sale on Thursday, 20 July at 14:00...

The Papers: Businesses 'cut ties' with Prince Andrew

Jun 20,2023 1:11 pm

As The Fallout from Prince Andrew's Newsnight interview continues, That the revelations are taking their toll on The Queen , adding to what it calls her "annus horribilis 2".

It says the monarch is "struggling" without The Duke of Edinburgh - who is "living quietly" on the Sandringham Estate - and Prince Charles, who is on a tour of New Zealand .

The Paper says the Royal Family is "driving off a cliff with No One at The Wheel ", and urges The Queen to "get a grip" before The Family is damaged irreparably.

That a US judge is due to rule on whether to release new legal documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein , which will mention The Duke by name.

Meanwhile, charges will be brought as early as This Week against two prison guards who were on duty on The Night the US billionaire was found hanged in his cell. A preliminary investigation found "irregularities" with the logs, which indicated Epstein had been checked on regularly.

Striking scenes in Hong Kong

Dramatic images of the Hong Kong university siege catch The Eye : staging what it calls a "desperate escape" from the Polytechnic University campus by abseiling off a motorway footbridge, to be picked up by motorcycles waiting Below .

a group of armed riot police wearing helmets and gas masks, cloaked in clouds of tear gas as they detain a young activist.

Its reporter at The Scene , Richard Lloyd Parry, describes how a group of demonstrators tried to flee through a narrow side entrance, but were forced back by "volleys of tear gas and water cannon".

One 16-year-old boy trapped inside The Building tells The Paper his father is among The Police officers waiting to arrest him.

The incoming police chief in Hong Kong , Chris Tang , That The Territory 's citizens have "turned a blind eye" to the violence of the protests, which he condemns as "close to terrorism". He accuses people of encouraging the activists with their "silence and tolerance" and denies That his officers have used Excessive Force in their response.

'Corbynquisition'

Several sketch writers are scathing about the efforts of Prime Minister Boris Johnson , Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and Liberal Democrats leader Jo Swinson to woo employers at the CBI conference.

Quentin Letts in The Times "tickled little gaiety from the suits", while the Labour leader "went down even worse".

The Guardian 's: "Corbyn was greeted with mere indifference. Which is to say he went down a storm compared with Johnson".

Michael Deacon, "all three were practically buried beneath an avalanche of tumbleweed" and Notes That both "the corporate Fat Cat and The Man in The Street " appear to be "utterly bored out of their brains" with the election so far.

Bad News then as Mr Corbyn and Mr Johnson approach their first televised leadership debate, which is. Under the headline "Corbynquisition", it sets out four questions That Mr Johnson has demanded his opponent answer on Tuesday night, challenging him to make his position clear on Brexit and Immigration .

for each man, on a range of subjects from Climate Change to Scottish independence.

Elsewhere in politics, to register to vote, after discovering That 9. 5 million eligible adults are missing from the electoral roll. It says That figure includes a third of teenagers. It says "everyone's voice should be heard" in an election which, it points out, will "decide the fate of Brexit and the Country ".

That Labour will make a manifesto pledge to investigate the legacies of British colonialism. The review, it says, will examine Human Rights abuses committed under "British imperial rule".

Attenborough on plastic Sir David is currently on our screens with the Seven Worlds, One Planet Series

on his efforts to educate The World on the perils of plastic pollution, after being awarded the Chatham House prize for the "galvanizing impact" of his Blue Planet Two Series .

"The funny thing is, I have been talking about plastic pollution in The Sea for years," he tells The Paper .

"Nobody took the slightest bit of notice. "

He suggests The Change in attitudes may be down to frustration with politicians' preoccupation with other issues, such as Brexit.

Emoji studies

Once the province of teenaged texters, the emoji is now such a factor of modern communication That it is reportedly being studied at several UK universities.

A linguistics lecturer quoted in and describes the icons as a "serious area of study" That can be compared to hieroglyphs.

Courses on their use are being included in degrees in language, marketing, psychology and even politics, as parties increasingly use the symbols to appeal to voters.

Million dollar question

A: The Bundles of cash That have been found dotted around a former mining village in County Durham .

Residents of Blackhall Colliery have handed in 12 bundles of £20 Notes , containing £2,000 each, which were left on pavements and roadsides.

Police have been unable to trace where The Money came from, but have praised the "incredible community spirit" of those who resisted the temptation to keep it.



Source of news: bbc.com

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