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Queen Elizabeth told Duchess of Edinburgh ‘just go’ during Balmoral dinner

The Duchess of Edinburgh has recalled the moment Queen Elizabeth II told her to leave the table during a dinner at Balmoral.

The Independent UK · Aug 20

Are Edinburgh's flash floods the 'new normal' with climate change? Experts weigh in

Edinburgh city centre streets were turned into 'rivers' following intense flash flooding on Wednesday

The National (Scotland) · Aug 20

‘I painted myself blue – but got skin problems’: how four Edinburgh stars created their weird characters

From a cake-baking Elton John to possibly the most horrible man in the world, comedians reveal how they get in character – and how far they can push things

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20

Duchess Sophie Recalls What Made Her Escape the Balmoral Dinner Table—And Why Prince Philip Laughed at Her Reaction

The Duchess of Edinburgh shared a rare inside story from the Scottish castle in a new BBC Radio interview.

Marie Claire · Aug 19

Reform politicians are such a joke, they deserve a slot on the Edinburgh fringe

Nige’s gift, Dicky’s love of global heating and so much more – what fun it is watching the party implode

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19

Crowds dispersed onto street as major Edinburgh Fringe venue forced to evacuate

PARTS of the Pleasance Courtyard, one of Edinburgh's largest Fringe venues, had to be evacuated on Wednesday afternoon.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 19

‘I’m not Mr Saturday Night’: the highbrow brilliance of Ahir Shah, past winner of comedy’s top prize

Three years ago, he won the Edinburgh comedy award with a work in progress. Now he’s back with a show inspired by Gerard Manley Hopkins and Friedrich Nietzsche. Isn’t this all a bit grownup?

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19

Larry Dean: Hellbent review – SNL UK star’s cheery riffs on romance and royalty

Emotionally open and a little weirder than usual, the Glaswegian comic updates us on his recent marriage

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19

Man dies following major emergency response in Scottish city centre

A MAJOR emergency services response is under way in Edinburgh city centre, with shops evacuated and roads cordoned off.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 19

John Swinney hails 'vital work' of charity in visit to homelessness village

First Minister John Swinney has visited residents at Social Bite’s Edinburgh village as the homelessness charity has called for the model to be…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 19