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Referring to Edinburgh's decision, Graeme Kirkpatrick, the union's depute president, said: A £36,000 degree is both staggering and ridiculous.

Edinburgh University to charge £36,000 a degree 2011

On top of Calton Hill stands a half-built copy of the Parthenon in Athens, conceived as a monument to those who died in the Napoleonic wars, abandoned in 1826 and known as "Edinburgh's disgrace".

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One of Edinburgh's best-kept secrets ... the Mushroom Garden.

Edinburgh festival: 10 of the best relaxing escapes between shows 2011

Where there are sailors, there are prostitutes; and it also became Edinburgh's red-light district — there was actually an official "tolerance zone" until 2001.

From Ships to Michelin Stars Paul Levy 2010

One of Edinburgh's best-kept secrets, this 17th-century-inspired walled garden is packed with herbs and flowers – but very few humans.

Edinburgh festival: 10 of the best relaxing escapes between shows 2011

The Spurtle asks: "Is this a new magnet in Edinburgh's east end, or a new nail in the coffin of Broughton's distinctive, small independents?"

Edinburgh today: Starbucks targets Leith, and Glasvegas at record store day 2011

It is not Edinburgh's fault that Hogmanay rolls around at the coldest part of the year in one of the chilliest parts of Britain; it certainly is Madame Tussauds' fault that it charges nearly £30 for an adult ticket to view what amount to novelty candles, making the attraction one of the few places where a slow-burning fire would be welcome.

Where not to spend your bank holiday: a guide to Britain's worst days out 2011

For something different, look to Edinburgh's Traverse Theatre, where Pandas, a romantic comedy about three couples, also premieres.

This week's new theatre 2011

He had worked hard at school and been on the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme.

A bewildering tale of everyday English justice | Nick Cohen 2011

There are reviews of Edinburgh's science festival events on The 21st Floor.

Edinburgh today: Starbucks targets Leith, and Glasvegas at record store day 2011