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History
16:03, 2 JUL 2024
Wild Edinburgh urban myths including razor blades in the Commie Pool flumes
History
It was once suggested razor blades were hidden inside the flumes which would cause damage to anyone sliding down them at speed. It was just one of many fabricated Edinburgh urban myths
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Medal of Edinburgh war hero shot eight times in act of valour at auction for £260k
History
A prized medal that was awarded to Captain Henry Peel Ritchie is set to fetch around £260,000 at auction, after it was given to the Edinburgh man for his "gallant command" in 1914.
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The notorious Edinburgh landlady who fired a gun and waved a sword at last orders
History
In the 1960s, the fearless publican, whose family had owned the famous seaside howff for generations, carved a lasting impression on drinkers that is still talked about to this day
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Incredible Edinburgh University images show '70s graduates with locals loving retro fashion
History
Images shared by the University of Edinburgh show a group of graduates celebrating way back in 1975, as they're joined by friends and family in the city centre.
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Edinburgh's 'underground' gay nightclub that a notorious cop shut down
LGBTQ+
An Edinburgh nightclub known as a meeting place for men in the city was shut down by a "decorated" policeman, after he launched what was described as a "war on homosexuality" back in the '30s.
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Historic Environment Scotland slammed over objection to Edinburgh heat pump plan
The City of Edinburgh Council
The public body was accused of "patronising" residents by telling them to hang "thick curtains" instead of adapting properties with more energy-efficient heating systems.
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The royal Edinburgh love triangle that ended in a grisly murder
History
The second husband of Mary Queen of Scots, Henry Stuart, arrived in Edinburgh in 1556. The two were wed only four months later, but historians have suggested it wasn't long before they were both having an affair with her private secretary.
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Edinburgh locals amazed as Celine Dion boards Lothian Bus in resurfaced music video
History
Edinburgh is often complimented on it's architecture and general charming nature, which is likely why Celine Dion chose it as a filming location for an '80s music video - though residents are confused over the prominence of Lothian Buses.
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Edinburgh memorial to honour those lost in 'worst rail disaster' in British history
History
A memorial is to be held in Edinburgh on Saturday, May 25, honouring those who lost their lives in the Gretna rail disaster - often considering the 'worst rail disaster' in British history.
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Fascinating Edinburgh clip shows bustling city centre back in 1946
History
Footage showing a busy Edinburgh city centre in the '40s has resurfaced online, giving a glimpse into life at the time - with locals suggesting the capital has since "lost its soul".
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Incredible Edinburgh time warp clip takes us back to the city centre in the '50s
History
A throwback clip showing Edinburgh's city centre as it was back in the 1950s has resurfaced online, showing life as it was at the time on Princes Street, the Royal Mile and other central spots.
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Incredible Edinburgh footage shows city centre in its 1970s glory
History
An incredible clip showing Edinburgh's city centre way back in 1977 has resurfaced online, showing the capital from Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle over to the Royal Mile.
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Remembering when Edinburgh hosted a chaotic Eurovision Song Contest in the '70s
Eurovision Song Contest
The theatrics of the 2020 Eurovision might not be all that outlandish, as we look back on the chaos of the contest when it was hosted in Edinburgh back in 1972.
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Edinburgh locals on groundbreaking 1988 Pride event just days after Section 28
LGBTQ+
Those involved in a groundbreaking Edinburgh event back in 1988 looked back on Lark in the Park - the biggest organised gay rights event to have taken place at the time in Scotland.
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The creepy Edinburgh lodge with a dark and tragic secret unknown to many
History
The building, number 144, is said to have attracted several "puzzled" looking people carrying paperwork every so often, according to a former resident - who revealed the building's dark secret
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The once vital Edinburgh lighthouse which now lies abandoned and falling to pieces
History
Once vital to Leith before the introduction of new technology and shipping patterns, the lighthouse remains on its own surrounded by a metal fence at one of the city's most north easterly points.
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Inside abandoned West Lothian shopping centre that was once a designer hub
West Lothian
The Freeport Shopping Village was only open for eight years before it was completely abandoned and left to the elements, with urban explorers now making their way round the former designer hub.
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Classic Edinburgh bus transformed into dream home on idyllic Australian island
Property
A woman living in Whitsundays, Australia, is living in an old fashioned Lothian Bus from 1996 - that's managed to travel across the world and has been completely renovated.
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The horror Edinburgh story of five miners who were 'buried alive' for 12 hours
History
What started as a normal day at work descended into chaos after the five men became trapped underneath a fallen roof and spent over half a day fighting their way out
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Edinburgh's lost cinema 'frozen in time' with rows of empty seats and throwback foyer
YouTube
The Odeon cinema on Clerk Street has lain empty for over two decades, with owners announcing plans to renovate the building back in 2022 - understood to be reopening as a cinema and nightclub.
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Edinburgh drone captures image of mysterious 'hidden face' in popular city park
History
Drone footage has shown an ancient face sculpture in an Edinburgh park, understood to depict a "hermit" resident who lived within the land when it was a quarry.
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We tried Edinburgh's new Outlander tour and learned secrets about our own city
Outlander
Fans of the hit TV series Outlander can learn more about the real history behind some of the show's most iconic scenes with a new walking experience.
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History of iconic Outlander set location just 30 minutes from Edinburgh
History
One of the iconic set locations used in the popular series Outlander is often visited by fans of the show, and it sits only a 30 minute drive from Edinburgh's city centre.
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Viral TikTok explains history of Edinburgh architecture to confused tourist
TikTok
The viral TikTok, which has received over 100,000 likes, helpfully explains why the famous South Bridge in Scotland's capital was built in a way that may seem confusing to visitors to the city
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