Edinburgh Evening News Morning Update 27 May, 2024

Your daily update from the Edinburgh Evening News on Monday, May 27 2024.

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00:00 This is your morning update for Monday the 27th of May, 2024.

00:05 Brought to you by the Edinburgh Evening News.

00:08 Watch. Thousands brave the pouring rain to run the Edinburgh Marathon.

00:14 Mass crowds arrived in Bristol Square to support the runners, with the heavy rainfall doing little to dampen spirits.

00:20 16 pictures of the Edinburgh Marathon, 2024.

00:25 Can you spot yourself in any of these photos?

00:28 Kicking off at 10am in the city centre, runners made their way through the city,

00:32 passing by famous Edinburgh landmarks before travelling along the East Lothian coastline.

00:37 Hearts and Hibs at 2024/25 Scottish Premiership opponents confirmed.

00:44 Hearts finished this past season in third position behind Celtic and Rangers,

00:48 while Edinburgh rivals Hibs will hope to improve on a bottom six finish.

00:54 Edinburgh Playhouse to open a new theatre restaurant and bar this summer.

00:58 The Edinburgh Playhouse has unveiled plans to open a new bar and restaurant later in the year,

01:03 with the three floor venue serving coffee and small plates by day, and cocktails and light food options by night.

01:09 Ross County make final manager decision as former Hearts man Don Cowie secures safety.

01:16 Former Hearts midfielder Don Cowie is expected to remain as Ross County boss,

01:21 and lead the Staggies into next season after securing their Scottish Premiership status.

01:26 For more news go to edinburghnews.scotsman.com

01:31 And for more videos check out shotsTV.com

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