Edinburgh Castle hits back after tourist brands attraction 'appalling' and 'atrocious'

Taylor Swift, it's even sweeter when served up as the subject of one of her many smash hits. Over the weekend news broke that Taylor's longest relationship to date, with British actor Joe Alwyn, has ended after six years.

Kate Bush‘s ‘Wuthering Heights’, has died.The news of the 69-year-old’s death was announced on social media by his wife Leila on Saturday (April 8).Sharing a photo of the pair, she wrote on Instagram: “It is with deep sadness and regret that I let you know that my loving husband Ian Bairnson has passed away on Friday 7th April.“Ian was the sweetest, kindest, loving husband I could ever have wished for and I take comfort that he is resting now up there in his very own piece of ‘Blue Blue Sky’.”Revealing that her husband suffered a long battle with dementia, Leila continued: “Although Ian has left us, his musical legacy stays with us and will continue to delight and brighten our lives, as it did his, forever.“I would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Frimley Park Hospital, the managers and carers at Lynwood Care Home and our families and close friends for the love and support they have provided us during these challenging years of Ian’s long battle with dementia.”A post shared by Leila Bairnson (@leila_bairnson)Born on the Shetland Islands of Scotland, Bairnson moved to London in the early 1970s and was invited to join Cockney Rebel by Steve Harley, though instead opting to join the band Pilot from his homeland.The Scottish musician was a renowned session player, featuring as part of the Alan Parsons Project and working with the likes of Paul McCartney, Sting and Mick Fleetwood.His most iconic turn though came when he played the solo on Kate Bush’s huge 1978 single ‘Wuthering Heights’.Bairnson retired from performing live in 2018 and was battling dementia in his final years.

A campaign has been launched against a new 5G mast in Edinburgh over fears that the 65ft structure will block views of the castle. Telecoms company CK Hutchison Networks have proposed building the structure on Johnston Terrace which is located near the iconic tourist attraction.

Scotland's biggest electronic music festival, Terminal V, is back with another vast indoor and outdoor festival across Easter weekend.

A dog walker was shocked after discovering a rubbery pile of worm-like creatures on a beach. Katie Tootell was out with her dog on a in Anglesey, Wales, when she noticed the peculiar organisms.

Guillermo del Toro has been pictured in Edinburgh reportedly scouting locations for his new film.

Stunning Culzean Castle has been named among "the most beautiful" in Europe by a top travel outlet. The grand location in Carrick featured among a must-see list of medieval buildings published by Brazilian travel guide Vegas Pelo Mundo.

This is the moment a cyclist was sent flying over his handlebars after he struck a huge pothole on a Renfrewshire road.

Mrs Hinch fought back tears as she explained some of the "life stumbles" she's encountered recently after a number of cryptic social media posts.The 33 year old cleaning sensation, whose real name is Sophie Hinchcliffe, opened up to her 4.7million Instagram followers in a candid video that she uploaded to her Instagram stories. Sophie, who is mum to Ronnie, three, and two year old Lennie, looked beautiful in the video, with her makeup perfectly-applied and her long blonde hair worn down with a headband pulling it back from her face.

A hidden World War 2 bunker has resurfaced after a storm caused shifting sands on an Aberdeenshire beach.

Fans have been left delighted as Ken Bruce made his way back onto the radio waves weeks after he signed off from his BBC Radio 2 show for the last time last month after more than 40 years at the organisation.

A Scots mum has booked a magical cruise for her family after selling an old Harry Potter book for £20k.

Tilda Swinton is the latest high-profile industry figure to throw their support behind a campaign to save Edinburgh’s Filmhouse Cinema as reports suggest the popular rep house is close to being bought by a hospitality business.

Devastated staff at a Scots bar which Paul O'Grady regularly dropped into have paid tribute to the "iconic legend" following his death on Tuesday.

Former Love Island star Laura Anderson has slammed online trolls who have set out to attack her on social media, as she thanks the "normal" loyal fleet of fans for keeping her sane.

Edinburgh locals were treated to a surprise appearance from entrepreneur Richard Branson who was in town for the grand opening of Virgin Hotels' new Victoria Street location.

Those passing by St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh tomorrow afternoon will no doubt notice a six-foot red box in front of the historic building.

A photographer has shared stunning photos of a Scottish castle that has featured in the likes of James Bond and Highlander.

A police investigation has been launched after a man was found seriously injured in Edinburgh. The 30-year-old was found unconscious in Calder Road underpass at around 12.05am on Sunday.

A small town in the Scottish Borders is home to one of two statues in the country commemorating a Syrian brown bear who served in World War II.