In 1886, some Edinburgh residents and members of the Bellahouston Private Baths Club, Glasgow, decided to build a swimming club in Edinburgh.

A referendum of Edinburgh residents in February 2005 rejected a proposal to introduce congestion charging in the city.

Another well-known Edinburgh resident was Greyfriars Bobby.

Two public surveys in March 2002 had shown opposition to a charging scheme from 75% of suburban Edinburgh residents and 64% across the whole city.

It was a popular holiday resort in the 19th Century for wealthy Edinburgh residents, yet by the 1950s much of the village's population had left for modern houses in Bonnyrigg.

Edinburgh residents like to call it their own tiny mountain, and vigorous visitors will love the hike up the side.

A shocked Western world mourned him, and his funeral procession was among the largest in the memory of Edinburgh residents.

Edinburgh residents Ian Rankin and Alexander McCall Smith are said to have estates worth millions of pounds.

A postal referendum of Edinburgh residents was held between 7-21 February 2005, with 74.4% of those voting no, announced on 22 February 2005.

Burials have been taking place since the late 16th century, and a number of notable Edinburgh residents are interred at Greyfriars.