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A car trapped due to heavy flooding in Granton, Edinburgh. Picture: John Devlin

Amber weather warning extended across parts of Scotland

A ScotRail train waiting at the platform at Edinburgh's Waverley Station. ScotRail's new timetable, which will see almost 700 fewer train services a day across Scotland, begins today whilst the deadlock over driver pay continues. Picture date: Monday May 23, 2022.

Travel chaos as signal fault leaves Edinburgh ScotRail trains stuck in depot

King Charles III greets members of the public as he arrives at an official council meeting at the City Chambers in Dunfermline

First pictures of King Charles in Dunfermline ahead of city status ceremony

The State Hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II up the Long Walk

23 pictures as Queen's coffin arrives at Windsor Castle for Committal Service

The State Gun Carriage carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign's orb and sceptre, in the Ceremonial Procession following her State Funeral at Westminster Abbey, London. Picture date: Monday September 19, 2022.

35 pictures of the Queen's coffin procession to Wellington Arch

King Charles III and other members of the royal family hold a vigil at St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh, in honour of Queen Elizabeth II. Picture date: Monday September 12, 2022.

RECAP: Queue to view the Queen’s coffin at St Giles’ Cathedral closed

Members of the public stand outside waiting to pay their respects.

12 pictures as thousands queue overnight in Edinburgh to pay respects to Queen

The procession of the Queen’s coffin from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles’ Cathedral has begun.

Queen’s children led by Charles walk behind late monarch’s coffin

King Charles III and members of the royal family join the procession of Queen Elizabeth's coffin from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh.Picture date: Monday September 12, 2022.

In pictures: King and royal family follow Queen's coffin along Royal Mile

Pallbearers carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped with the Royal Standard of Scotland, as it arrives at Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh where it will lie in rest for a day. Picture date: Sunday September 11, 2022.

An emotional day as Queen’s coffin arrives in Edinburgh

The Queen’s coffin has left Balmoral to begin its journey to Edinburgh.

Footage shows Queen's coffin leaving Balmoral

The Queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral after doctors became concerned for her health, Buckingham Palace said.

Queen Elizabeth II under medical supervision at Balmoral

Rab Wardell and Katie Archibald cycling together. Taken from Rob Wardell Instagram

Rab Wardell cycling film to be shown at festival

Mountain biker Rab Wardell has died just days after winning the Scottish Championship.

Katie Archibald tried in vain to resuscitate partner Rab Wardell before he died

Bins and litter along Waverley Bridge in Edinburgh city centre as cleansing workers from the City of Edinburgh Council are on the fourth day of eleven days of strike action. Workers at waste and recycling depots across the city have rejected a formal pay offer of 3.5 percent from councils body Cosla. Picture date: Monday August 22, 2022.

In pictures: Strikes under way across Scotland as rubbish mounts in Edinburgh

Maintenance and repairs staff blocked a road which is used for access for tankers getting in and out of the site

Grangemouth oil refinery workers walk out amid pay dispute

The timetable is set to revert back to pre-strike levels.

ScotRail timetable to revert back to pre-strike service - here's when

There were chaotic scenes at Edinburgh Airport yesterday.

Chaos at Edinburgh Airport as passengers wait hours to collect bags

Undated handout photo issued by Taste Communications of a portion of cod and chips from East Coast Fish & Chips. Carlo Crolla,

Two Scottish fish and chips shop named in top 3 best chippies in UK

Pictured in 2015, Val McDermid with former manager Ray McKinnon at the unveiling of a Raith Rovers new strip. Picture: SNS

Val McDermid ends lifelong support of Raith Rovers

Police are appealing for information

OAP killed after being struck by van in Linlithgow Bridge

Undated handout file photos issued by Police Scotland of John Yuill and Lamara Bell, who died after lying in a crashed car for three days after the incident was first reported to police.

Fatal accident inquiry to take place over M9 crash

A trial diversion of traffic from the Queensferry Crossing onto the adjacent Forth Road Bridge is set for December.

Drivers are set to use Forth Road Bridge once more - here's why

Google maps image of The Black Bitch pub

Historic pub to change its name over 'racist connotations'