Plans for a visitor levy in Edinburgh took another significant step forward on Thursday as councillors agreed key details of the draft scheme.

The levy will see visitors staying in accommodation be required to pay a fixed fee per night of 5 per cent of the accommodation cost, capped at seven consecutive nights.

It will apply to paid accommodation including hotels, short-term lets, hostels and bed and breakfasts.

The so called "tourist tax" is predicted to raise £45-50 million a year by 2028/29.

Police are investigating claims that football fans shouted abuse at cricket players during a match in Edinburgh that was later abandoned.

Murrayfield DAFS Cricket Club said players were subjected to "a combination of sexist, homophobic and racist abuse" during the match against Stewart's Melville Cricket Club at Roseburn Park on Saturday.

The club said this happened while Rangers and Manchester United fans were walking to a nearby friendly. It also claimed two cricket players were assaulted and that police did not intervene.

The force said it was investigating claims of abuse but it had not received any complaints about police inaction.

Putting litter into bins could soon win people in Edinburgh prizes of £100.

The city council has signed up to a lottery scheme which awards cash prizes every month for helping to keep the streets tidy. LitterLotto is a free-to-enter prize draw, with regular spot prizes and jackpots, supported by brands who want a cleaner environment.

People are invited to download an app, then take pictures of themselves putting rubbish into a litter bin and upload the images, which are then automatically entered in the monthly draw. Each month there will be a £100 Edinburgh prize and a £1,000 Scotland-wide prize.

How fucking great was that??

If you're going tomorrow night, you're in for a treat, what a set!

Great news this, was such a shame to see the Filmhouse closed. So glad it's not been turned into a chain pub or something.

Exascale is the next frontier in computing power, where systems are built to carry out extremely complex functions with increased speed and precision. This in turn enables researchers to accelerate their work into some of the most pressing challenges we face, including the development of new drugs, and advances in nuclear fusion to produce potentially limitless clean low-carbon energy.

The exascale system hosted at the University of Edinburgh will be able to carry out these complicated workloads while also supporting critical research into AI safety and development, as the UK seeks to safely harness its potential to improve lives across the country.

I see news from April that it is decided to not have fireworks at the end of the festival this year. Is there any update to that? Aren't we really gonna have it?

What was it for, anyone know? Tried to see it on radar apps but nothing

I want to rehome a cat, any advice or offers are appreciated. I am a tenant but I took permission from my landlord. I live with my wife, no kids. It is a flat without a garden. We are looking for an adult with calm personality, since we do not want the furniture to get damaged. Thank you

TLDR. Some level of closure on:

• High Street
• St Giles Street
• Parliament Square(s)
• Cockburn St
• Blair St
• Lawnmarket (Castlehill to George IV bridge)
• Johnston Terrace

Only just discovered it was Rebus from the signs on the sides, crazy how much space they had

This guy is just the gift that keeps on giving.

'Thursday, Rossi said he is not able to raise his arms above his head because he is so unwell. But in court on Wednesday, Rossi raised his hand on two occasions'

Is Inquiry-ception upon us?

Speirs Bruce Way opens in Granton today.

Anyone else from Edinburgh found their way over to feddit.uk? There may be just 1 total, but just in case, here's a place to chat about the Scottish capital.

Please say hello and introduce yourselves, if you're here