“The cathedral has always given space to modern art in its grounds. Some you will like, some you won’t. All are temporary. It doesn’t interfere with your visit, you can take photos without it in view.” Another said: “It’s good to see a work of art inspiring debate.”

Stories BBC Sport is promoting ahead of Bob MacIntyre's home victory at the Scottish Open: -Scotland's deterioration and problems from weeks ago -Nine euros and six Wimbledon -Irish and NZ rugby union -An unrelated golf story from Thursday at the Renaissance Club.

Fascinating as it is to read about golfers practicing the week before a tournament, I would rather the BBC's golf correspondent had been at the Scottish Open to cover Bob MacIntyre's home victory. bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/art…

Seeing Oasis in Edinburgh next year? Hotels are around £500/ night, but why not stay in a flat in Pilton for just £2,500! booking.com/hotel/gb/108-c…

The Paris games are drawing to a close. See you all for the Wintry Olympics and Paralympics at Riyadh 2026!

BBC reporting on independence still as accurate as ever: "almost one in four (39%) of 16 to 24-year-old respondents said they would back Yes" Plus ça change. bbc.com/news/articles/…

Harry Potter was not written here. #Leith

How about this AI-rtist's impression of a coo taking tea with the late Queen in front of what appears to be her own funeral cortege? Tastefully positioned above another with curlers in taking a pat in a human toilet. Which perhaps sums it up aptly

What better society to live in as a *liberal* *democrat* than Dubai?

Lib Dems announce two local candidates for second Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election

With Ed Davey going for Xmas no. 1, brief Colinton/Fairmilehead Lib Dem councillor Louise Spence could do the same with all her free time. But which song should she cover? Artists: The Cheeky Girl Bay City Pollers Barefaced L(ad)ies D.E.M.

Gardener's Cottage and Lookout restaurants have permanently closed. Website thanks patrons for 'all your support over the years'. Tough times: customers with less disposable income; increased ingredient prices; fuel-intensive kitchens with increased energy costs. Where's next?

Roseburn to Union Canal is officially open! Cllr Stephen Jenkinson was joined by Fiona Hyslop and SustransCymru alongside local schoolchildren and representatives of the Dalry community at the launch today🚲🚶🧑‍🦽 Find out more on our website: edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/1…

The Highland Clearances, are well documented sadly the same cannot be said of the the Lowland Clearances The activities in the Lowlands from 1760 to 1820 is a vital part of Scottish History that must be told. Lanarkshire for example parish records show that the rural population

'The Herald is taking on the capital' Meet The Herald's new Edinburgh correspondent Donald Turvill

"Journalists" risking people's safety getting home at night by tweeting an article from last year, and keeping it up for clicks after being informed

This is plain nonsense. The Tories have absolutely no chance in the new Central boundary (or in any other Edinburgh seat). Scottish Greens have a genuine chance in Edinburgh Central and are favourites to take it in this Ballot Box Scotland projection.

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