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Your Local Guide to Edinburgh
Welcome to our new guide to the city of Edinburgh in Scotland. Edinburgh Search is a city portal, visitor guide and local search engine all rolled into one. Packed with all the latest Edinburgh information and resources, our site caters for locals, visitors and tourists alike.
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Eating Out
Browse our eating out directory which includes restaurants, takaways, coffee shops and more, together with links to Edinburgh restaurants that provide online booking.
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Nightlife
Looking for ideas on where to go out tonight? Browse our Edinburgh pubs, bars and nightclub listings and find links to latest offers, promotions and nightlife events.
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What's On
Find out what's happening where and when in Edinburgh. Our events guide holds latest events listings in many categories, so there is something for eveyone.
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Attractions & Tours
Browse our Edinburgh attractions & tours section for ideas on sightseeing, day trips and excursions. Also find links to local & national tours that you can book online.
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Car Hire
Find local car hire and vehicle hire services in Edinburgh. Also provides the latest rental deals together with links to all the major car and van hire companies.
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Accommodation
Book Edinburgh hotels online and browse our local directory for hotels, guest houses, hostels, camping & caravan sites, holiday parks & self-catering accommodation.
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Guides, Maps & Books
Find Edinburgh visitor guides, maps, books, dvds and other Edinburgh related items. Use our online map to find your way about the city , together with directions.
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Photo Gallery
Browse our selection of popular images of Edinburgh and find links to a number of quality picture resources including local photography groups and photo-galleries.
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Property
The latest properties for sale & for rent within the area, updated by local agents, owners & private landlords. Includes our Edinburgh property services directory.
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Jobs & Employment Services
Browse our jobs section for the latest job vacancies and employment services in Edinburgh. Our job listings are updated by UK job agents and local employers.
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Classified Ads
Browse our classified ads section and pick up a bargain. Our Edinburgh adverts are updated by individual sellers local to the area. It's also completely free to add a listing.
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Business Directory
Within our local business directory you will find a good number of categories which represent all types of businesses, organisations and groups within Edinburgh.
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Offers & Promotions
Browse our offers and promotions section for all the latest deals in Edinburgh. Updated by a wide range of businesses, to promote their latest deals on goods & services.
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Chat Forum
Sign-up to our discussion forum and have your say. Our community chat and visitor forum gives you the chance to get interactive and share your Edinburgh interests.
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Local News & Sport
Keep up to date with the latest news and sport in Edinburgh and surrounding areas. We have also listed links to local newspaper websites and news resources.
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Local Links
Our Edinburgh web links directory hold more quality resources with thumbnail previews. All websites listed within have been reviewed and are updated regularly.
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Tests show Portobello beach pollution not due to sewage
Sampling shows human, dog and gull waste is the most common source of pollution at the Edinburgh beach.
Man charged over hit-and-run that killed pedestrian aged 81
William Brown died in hospital after he was hit by a motorbike as he crossed a road in Blackburn, West Lothian.
National music centre plans for historic school approved
The Old Royal High School has been at the centre of a long-running planning battle.
Your pictures of Scotland: 19-26 July
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.
Women match men in business start-ups for first time
Women accounted for around half of all entrepreneurs in Scotland last year.
Cricket match abandoned over 'abuse from football fans'
Police are investigating the incident said to have taken place ahead of a Rangers and Manchester United friendly.
Chimps share humans' 'snappy' conversational style
Wild chimpanzees, like humans, take fast-paced turns in conversation, and often interrupt each other.
Unions reject deal to avert waste worker strikes
More than half of Scotland's councils are set to be affected by action if no agreement can be reached.
Unions in call to save Harland and Wolff's Scottish yards
The firm says it needs £200m to re-finance but has been turned down for a government loan guarantee.
Death by dangerous driving charge after pedestrian dies
A 70-year-old woman died after being knocked down in Stevenson Drive in Edinburgh last year.