Three generations of a Midlothian family have raised over £35,000 for charity by knitting 6,500 chocolate ‘hats’.

Edinburgh-based property software company SME Professional has completed a major UK expansion following the conclusion of a nationwide roll-out with letting and estate agents Belvoir and Northwood.

A series of special guests will open the show at each venue on the UK tour, drawn from an exciting list that includes Heather Findlay and more.

Edinburgh residents were told to ‘stay indoors’ following reports of a 'potentially suspicious item' on Tuesday morning.