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Taylor Swift fever grips Edinburgh, as fans descend on Murrayfield ahead of the weekend… And this, is just the merch queue!

🎥: Actor Brian Cox, FM John Swinney and the Scottish Greens co-leaders Ross Greer and Gillian Mackay are leading thousands of people on an independence march in Edinburgh this afternoon. They’ll head to Calton Hill for a rally and speeches 👇

A convicted rapist sentenced to 270 hrs unpaid work, is appealing his conviction. A jury at Glasgow HC found Sean Hogg (now 22) guilty of raping a 13 yr old girl when he was 17. Following a hearing in Edinburgh - the Appeal Court is considering whether that should be overturned.

🚲 An Edinburgh cyclist is urging drivers to be more careful when passing bikes. 🚳 The man - who doesn’t want to be named - wears a body camera every day and posts videos of near misses from cars.

A pre-season friendly between Broxburn Athletic &amp; Edinburgh City was abandoned due to crowd trouble. 🎥: Edinburgh City ultras set off flares before kick-off on Wednesday. Police were called to Albyn Park, Broxburn at half-time and dispersed supporters. No arrests were made.

Intense scenes in Gracemount tonight as riot police stand off against groups throwing missiles and fireworks.

🚨 ARTHUR’S SEAT 🚨 🔥: People are being urged to stay away from Arthur’s Seat this evening as Firefighters tackle a huge blaze 👇 Credit: Mike

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A 22-year-old man has been jailed for four years after racially abusing a commuter and attacking them with an axe at Edinburgh Waverley. British Transport Police have released CCTV from the attack on 5 September and his arrest on 1 October.

John Swinney says the Scottish Government will consider legislation to ban pitch invasions following the scenes at Celtic Park on Saturday The First Minister says there’s also a clear contrast in how Edinburgh and Glasgow prepared for the outcome of the title decider

BREAKING: 22 year old Sean Hogg’s rape conviction has been overturned by the Appeal Court in Edinburgh. Lady Dorian said that due to an ”insufficiency of evidence”, the appeal “must succeed”.

Ryanair flight makes landing at Edinburgh Airport in strong crosswinds, after aborting the first attempt. #StormÉowyn 📹Vid: AviateJack

Major police incident in Edinburgh’s Cowgate this evening. Police say they’re responding to a road traffic incident, and much of the surrounding area is still in lockdown.

“History will show that major opportunities were squandered by Nicola Sturgeon and Ian Blackford” Joanna Cherry turns her fire on the SNP’s former leaders, as she loses her Edinburgh seat to Labour’s Scott Arthur - overturning a near 12 thousand majority. #GeneralElection2024

Onlookers at Alex Salmond’s memorial in Edinburgh are heard booing and shouting “traitor to Scotland” as First Minister John Swinney arrives at St Giles Cathedral.

The queue for security at Edinburgh Airport stretches outside! #itoutage

“The party lost its way for a period, it fought amongst itself when it should have been fighting a common enemy” Tommy Sheppard reflects on a “very bad night” for the SNP, after seeing his 10.4 thousand majority overturned by Labour in Edinburgh East. #GeneralElection2024

🔥 Scotland and Hearts goalkeeper Craig Gordon kicks off Edinburgh’s Torchlight Procession! 🎇 Around 15,000 torchbearers took part - marking the start of the capital’s 4-day Hogmanay festival.

“Salmond is the pivotal figure of the last 30 years” Charlie Reid of the Proclaimers speaks following their performance at Alex Salmond’s memorial in Edinburgh.

“It’s absolutely devastating for anyone with a concern about justice responses to rape” Sandy Brindley from @rapecrisisscot says Sean Hogg’s acquittal - after being convicted of raping a 13 year old girl - sends a worrying message to young women thinking about reporting rape.

Scottish Gas Murrayfield prepares to welcome Taylor Swift to Edinburgh, with a performance of her hit 'Love Story' on the bagpipes by the Reel Time Pipe Band.

John Swinney says his party is ready to win big in the Holyrood election this May. The First Minister believes an SNP majority would pave the way for a second independence vote, promising a fresh start for Scotland if they succeed.

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations are underway! 🔥

“The UK and other countries recognising the Palestinian state, frankly, is not going to put food into the mouths of those starving individuals” Humza Yousaf is calling on the UK Govt to back its declaration by ending arms sales to Israel and imposing economic sanctions

“There wouldn’t be a Hibs without him” Crowds of fans flocked to Easter Road today, to pay their final respects to Sir Tom Farmer - the man who “saved” Hibs.

An official apology to Scotland's Gypsy Traveller community - for historic discrimination - would begin a "healing process" and "bring closure". Dr Lynne Tammi-Connelly🦬🦬🦬🦬 reaches the end of 100 mile walk from Montrose to the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh today.

🎥: “The dropout is starting much earlier now… We have to try to remove those barriers.” 🎾 Judy Murray’s calling for urgent action to keep girls in sport - with millions quitting once they leave primary school. 🏓 She’s telling us about her new Learn to Lead initiative 👇

🎥 Staff and pupils at Castlebrae High are set to tackle the Edinburgh Marathon and other races this weekend. 🗣 Their doing it to raise money to support S4 pupil Kieran Smart who has been receiving treatment for a rare cancer.

A pre-season friendly between Broxburn Athletic & Edinburgh City was abandoned due to crowd trouble. 🎥: Edinburgh City ultras set off flares before kick-off on Wednesday. Police were called to Albyn Park, Broxburn at half-time and dispersed supporters. No arrests were made.