Blinding Lights by The Weeknd has not left the chart since its release, 144 weeks ago
Sweater Weather by The Neighbourhood is second, while Levitating by Dua Lipa is third
Three songs by Olivia Rodrigo are in the list, all from her first album ‘Sour’
“Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd is the song that has spent the most consecutive days in Spotify’s chart of the top 200 most popular songs, a new study reveals.
The study, conducted by online expert VPN Overview, analysed the most recent Spotify Chart of the 200 songs most played on the platform and ranked the titles by ‘Streak’, to see how many days in a row each song has been in the list.
“Blinding Lights”, the 2019 hit by The Weeknd, the first single of his album of the same name, has been in the chart for 1,008 days, or 144 weeks, the longest uninterrupted time on the list. This adds up to two years and nine months, meaning that the song has roughly been in the chart since it came out on November 29, 2019.
Second is “Sweater Weather” by The Neighbourhood, in the chart for 719 consecutive days. The song was originally released on March 28, 2012, as part of the band’s debut studio album “I Love You” (2013), meaning it began its current streak in the top 200 in the middle of September 2020 – more than eight years after first being released. This remains nine years later their most popular song, and one of the most loved songs of the genre.
“Levitating” by Dua Lipa featuring DaBaby is third, with 700 days in a row in the chart. The British singer not only has the third longest streak on the chart, but also seems to be on an ever-growing popularity streak, becoming in just a few years one of the most popular and loved artists of her generation.
Further down, Bad Bunny makes his first appearance in the list – as the top 15 features two songs by the Puerto Rican artist – with “DÁKITI”, featuring Jhay Cortez, on a streak of 672 days. Bad Bunny has recently dropped a new album, ‘Un verano sin ti’, whose songs are already trending in the higher positions of the chart.
The top five closes with “Heat Wave” by Glass Animals, as the song has been in the chart for 615 days in a row. Part of their third studio album “Dreamland”, “Heat Wave” was released in June 2020, and it quickly became a TikTok sensation.
Olivia Rodrigo features three times in the list, in seventh place with “drivers licence”, 10th place with “good 4 u”, and 11th place with “traitor”. All songs are from her first album ‘Sour’ and have been in the list respectively for 602, 475 and 469 days in a row.
Top 15 songs with the longest streak on Spotify 200 Chart
Rank
Song
Artist
Streak (days)
Streams
1
Blinding Lights
The Weeknd
1008
1,671,604
2
Sweater Weather
The Neighbourhood
719
1,845,229
3
Levitating
Dua Lipa feat. DaBaby
700
1,103,271
4
DÁKITI
Bad Bunny
672
915,634
5
Heat Waves
Glass Animals
615
2,725,338
6
Sunflower
Post Malone
615
914,339
7
drivers license
Olivia Rodrigo
602
1,136,726
8
Kiss Me More
Doja Cat feat. SZA
511
950,173
9
Save Your Tears
The Weeknd with Ariana Grande
497
1,025,524
10
good 4 u
Olivia Rodrigo
476
1,136,953
11
traitor
Olivia Rodrigo
469
1,282,927
12
Yonaguni
Bad Bunny
455
1,049,507
13
Bad Habits
Ed Sheeran
434
1,242,508
14
STAY
The Kid LAROI with Justin Bieber
420
2,279,271
15
Pepas
Farruko
417
1,145,128
A spokesperson for VPN Overview commented on the findings: “It is really interesting to see the variety of genres songs’ release dates on the list.
“For songs that have been out for the longest it is obviously easier to have a longer streak, however Blinding Lights’ performance is particularly impressive. It became one of the most popular songs in the world as soon as it was released, and has remarkably stayed that way for nearly three years
“At the same time, this is a testament of how much people love certain songs and artists and keep listening to them regardless of time and temporary popularity.”
The study was conducted by VPN Overview, cybersecurity experts dedicated to helping internet users feel safer and protected online.
AFTER weeks of growing pressure, the Government has finally announced it will step in to help households and businesses from soaring energy prices.
Under new plans announced by Liz Truss, a freeze will protect tens of millions from bills hitting unmanageable levels.
But the policy, the first major move of Ms Truss’ premiership, comes at a cost. Not just will the Government have to find an estimated £150bn to fund the scheme. There are also fears that many energy providers could look to ration fuel if households don’t reduce their usage over the Winter.
Over the last few weeks, we’ve been bombarded with advice on how to save money on our bills.
Here energy saving expert Jonathan Rolande, from House Buy Fast, condenses them into a brilliant a-z guide which could help households to save thousands of pounds a year.
Jonathan said: “The reality is the full impact of the cost of living crisis is yet to kick in and the full impact of the squeeze will probably be most acutely felt in the next few weeks.
“But there are steps you can take to save money which, if you introduce now into your daily lives, can also help you save money for the rest of your life.”
Here’s Jonathan’s A-Z guide on saving money:
Avoid tumble dryers. They use a shocking amount of energy, and can cost upwards of £300 a year to run based on usage twice a week. You can easily work out how much it costs to run a tumble dryer yourself based on your specific model if you know the kWh. As a more cost-effective alternative consider drying clothes outside on a washing line or even investing in a heated clothes airer which usually costs around 6p an hour to run.
Bleed your radiators. Not only will it release pressure on your finances, trapped air can make your radiators less efficient, so they’ll be slower to heat up.
Draw the curtains. It sounds simple but failing to do so means you can lose a lot of heat at night in every room.
Dusty condensing coils behind your fridge and freezer, which are used to cool and condense, can trap air and create blockages. This is not what you want. Keep them clean and they’ll stay cool and use less energy.
Exhaust fans around the home cost a fortune. Turn off kitchen or bath exhaust fans as soon as possible after you’ve used them.
Fill it up. Don’t worry I’m not referring to the petrol tank. Fill up the washing machine and dishwasher. Research by Thames Water and Gov.uk recently found that 68 per cent of households are only putting the dishwasher and washing machine on when they are completely full in a bid to save energy. It is a savvy move to wait until a washing machine or dishwasher is full as the appliances will use the same amount of energy to clean fewer items. So it’s smarter to wait to do fewer washes with more items, than waste energy on more half full washes.
Going away on holiday or a business trip? Make sure to turn off your water heater while you are gone. Otherwise it will keep heating the water in a “standby mode” costing you money in the process.
Hive is, in my opinion, the best energy saving app on the market right now. Use the app to keep track of what’s happening at home and set schedules or switch any home electrical device on or off rather than leaving them on standby.
Insulate your loft. I know it’s probably a job you’ve had on the to-do list for a long-time but now is the perfect moment. You can save hundreds of pounds a year by creating better insulation up there.
Things may be tight, but consider treating yourself to a jacket – for your boiler… The best come with a recommended thickness of 75mm and help keep your water hotter for longer and reduce your energy bills. A new one is easy to fit – the materials will only cost you about £25 and it could save upwards of £100-£150 a year.
The kitchen is a great place to cook up money saving methods. Consider using slow cookers and pressure cookers during the spending squeeze. They are more economical and you can batch cook dishes like stews, curries and soups that will last for days.
Loft hatches are the forgotten item when it comes to energy saving plans. Attach insulation to the top of it and create a seal with draught proofing around the perimeter. So many people spend a huge amount insulating their lofts, but neglect the loft hatch completely meaning lots of heat escapes up through the hatch. If you are looking for a really simple way to save energy in the home, then ensuring the loft hatch is adequately insulated and draught proofed is a great way to get started.
My Earth App is one of my favourite go-to apps at the moment. Originally created by researchers and students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Human Ecology, the app is designed to help you keep track of your personal energy usage, your savings and your total impact. The app contains five main categories: electricity, recycling, travel, food and usage. It includes day-to-day activities to measure how environmentally friendly your actions are. These activities can range from small measures like recycling your glass bottles to larger tasks like switching your appliances with energy-efficient replacements. It also includes a diary for users to check off their activities and lets you visualise how small steps can add up to a bigger impact environmentally.
Nighttime rates are a must during this ongoing credit crunch. A few energy providers charge less for using electricity at certain times of day or night). These off-peak hours tend to be quieter periods when power demand is at its lowest, for example between 8pm and 8am. The name for this type of charging approach is time of use tariffs. The amount you pay depends on the time of day you use electricity. Ask your provider.
Nothing makes life better than a brew. But don’t overfill the kettle. Boiling more water than necessary each time could save you £36 year, based on calculations from the Energy Saving Trust.
Kettles will vary in the amount of energy they use, but you can easily work out how much it costs to boil a kettle by checking the wattage and price you pay for energy per pence/kWH.
Print on both sides of paper. A friend of mine suggested this to me last year and within a few months I’d saved a packet on my printer ink costs. So many of us now work from home and most schoolchildren need to print off work. By switching your printer settings to double-side you can save money double quick.
Flick on the quickwash settingon a dishwasher. The longer washers soak plates at a lower temperature so are cheaper
Radiators are generally set too high in most homes. turn the thermostat down in unused rooms. If you lower the temperature of your radiator down by just one degree you can save £55 a year.
Showers….Look, I’m not going to force you to get in and out in four minutes. If you can, great. One minute less in the shower could save you up to £80 annually.
But there are other things you could do too – like fitting a water-efficient shower head.
The Energy Saving Trust predicts that a water-efficient shower head could save a household up to £195 a year. One minute less in the shower could save you up to £80 annually.
Modern shower heads use current-limiting technology to save up to 40 per cent water usage, while showering under normal water pressure. This will cost you around £20-£40, but will save you in the long run.
Install tap aerators. These ‘inject’ air into the water as it comes out the tap, so while it looks like there is no impact on the flow rate, a fraction of the water is used. These are especially useful if you are on a water meter.
USwitch, Compare the Market and other comparison sites are a must at the moment. Look at them regularly – once a fortnight if you can – as they will help you check to make sure you’re on the correct tariff
The vehicles we own are increasingly being powered by electricity. Aim to charge your car overnight when you could benefit from a cheaper night-time rate for your power.
Wasting power is a no-no in the current climate and leaving appliances on standby is like pouring money down the drain. It’s widely reported that the average household could be wasting as many as 7,374 hours of electricity every year when a device is left on standby.
It’s easy to do. For example, many of us disconnect our phones but leave the charger plugged in. And some devices, such as TVs, don’t have an easily accessible on-off switch.
But leaving devices on standby uses up power – sometimes known as ‘vampire energy’ – and over the course of a year it can really add up.
These are some indicative annual savings, found particularly among older devices:
· Turning off the light in an unused room – £25
· Television – £16-24
· Set-top box – £20-23
· Games devices – £16
· Smart speakers – £3.45 per speaker
· Microwave – £16
And if you’re working from home, don’t forget about office equipment:
· Printers (particularly those with LED displays) – £3-4 a year
· Laptops – £5 (but make sure you shut down and switch off rather than simply closing the lid)
X4 – that’s the amount more you pay for electric heating compared to gas. If you don’t have a choice opt for infrared or if funds allow, try and push for a heat pump – these two types of electric heating are by far the most efficient.
Yellow light bulbs and other LED saving options are just a great way of saving cash. You can save £2-3 per year for every traditional halogen bulb you switch to a similarly bright LED bulb. If the average UK household replaced all of their bulbs with LEDs, it would cost about £100 and save about £40 a year on bills.
Replacing a 50W halogen with an LED equivalent could cut your energy costs by £75 over the lifetime of the bulb – not including the price all the replacement halogen bulbs you no longer need to buy; of a typical LED costs between £2.50-12.
Zap-map is a brilliant new app. It lists and regularly updates electric charging points for cars. You can download it for free and find available charge points locally by searching the most comprehensive database of charging points, plan journeys, share updates and pay for charging on participating networks.It allows you to locate the 33,000 publicly available charging points in the UK when you are out and about, taking the stress out of electric vehicle driving.
“These are the second worst data on record. Too many patients are waiting too long. We know long waits contribute to patient harm. In August over 29,000 patients waited over 12 hours after a decision to admit was made, with some patients waiting up to three days for a bed.
“We think the consequence of this is shown in the ONS data as 500 excess deaths a week. We must not accept these long stays as normal. We need to see leadership and meaningful action that gets to grips with this crisis.
“We urge the new Prime Minister, Liz Truss, and incoming Health and Social Care Secretary, Therese Coffey (above), to make tackling the crisis in Emergency Care a priority.
The scale of patient harm occurring is shocking. The Emergency Care system is failing to its core functions; it is vital that we mitigate the impact of this crisis ahead of winter and do all we can to keep patients safe and reduce these dangerous waiting times.
“The Prime Minister and Health Secretary must urgently bolster the social care workforce. Thousands of beds are occupied by patients who are medically fit to be discharged, but the lack of social care service means that getting patients home is a slow and complex process.
“This means that hospitals have difficulty in discharging patients in a timely way, leading to exit block, poor flow throughout the hospital and subsequent problems in Emergency Departments and ambulance waits. The need for investment in social care couldn’t be clearer.
“Staff are exhausted, overwhelmed and in the midst of the worst crisis the NHS has ever faced. Widespread shortfalls of staff across all grades and departments mean health care workers are spread increasingly thinly and more prone to burnout – there are currently around 130,000 vacancies in the NHS almost 10% of its workforce.
“The Prime Minister must deliver the fully funded long-term NHS workforce plan that the government pledged to deliver in 2019. Emergency Care is in crisis and there is a shortfall of 2,000-2,500 Emergency Medicine consultants and widespread shortages of vital nursing staff, trainees, SAS doctors and junior and supporting staff are contributing to the challenges.”
There were 1,304,378 attendances at major Emergency Departments
There were 1,988,779 total attendances at all Emergency Care facilities
28,756 patients were delayed for 12 hours or more from decision to admit to admission
This is the second highest number of 12-hour waits on record, just 561 short of the previous record in July 2022
There have now been 178,770 12-hour waits (from decision to admit to admission) so far this year
Four-hour performance at major Emergency Departments was 58.0%, this is the second worst four-hour performance on record, the lowest was recorded the previous month, July 2022
More than 2 in 5 patients were delayed by four-hours or more
Type 1 admissions stood at 350,618 (a daily average of 11,310)
130,528patients spent more than four hours in an Emergency Department from decision to admit to admission (also referred to as ‘trolley waits’)
Bed occupancy stood at 92.8% (far higher than the recommended 85%)
James Owen Thomas’ art exhibition with the Image Collective Gallery at Ocean Terminal, Leith continues until 30th September so there’s only a short time left to see this inspirational artwork created from recycled single use products such as used scratch cards!
James will also be featured on BBC2 Gardeners’ World next Friday (16th September) at 8 pm, where he is interviewed by JJ Chalmers (above).
While the new Sovereign succeeds to the throne as soon as his or her predecessor dies, they are formally proclaimed at the Accession Council.
His Majesty The King was formally proclaimed at the Accession Council, held at St James’s Palace, yesterday.
(Left-right) The Prince of Wales, the Queen, Lord President of the Council Penny Mordaunt and Prime Minister Liz Truss during the Accession Council ceremony at St James’s Palace, London, where King Charles III is formally proclaimed monarch. Charles automatically became King on the death of his mother, but the Accession Council, attended by Privy Councillors, confirms his role. Picture date: Saturday September 10, 2022.
This historic ceremony, which was filmed for the first time, started with a meeting held by the Privy Council. The Queen Consort and Prince of Wales were present.
In the meeting, the Privy Council officially proclaimed His Majesty as King Charles III.
The King was present for the second part of the ceremony where he held his first Privy Council meeting.
His Majesty made a personal declaration and read and signed an oath to uphold the security of the Church in Scotland: “I shall strive to follow the inspiring example I have been set in upholding constitutional government and to seek the peace, harmony and prosperity of the peoples of these Islands and of the Commonwealth Realms and Territories throughout the world.”
After the Accession Council, the Principal Proclamation was made from the balcony overlooking Friary Court at St James’s Palace.
The Proclamation was read by Garter King of Arms, accompanied by the Earl Marshal, other Officers of Arms and the Serjeants at Arms.
The charity René Cassin – ‘the Jewish voice for human rights’ – is calling on MPs to vote against the government’s proposed Bill of Rights, which was due to receive its second reading in the House of Commons on Monday 12 September.
In its briefing for MPs, René Cassin concludes that the Bill:
reduces rights instead of enhancing them
weakens the ability of ordinary people to challenge decisions made by public authorities
undermines a legacy that needs to be upheld
The briefing goes on to recommend that MPs vote against the Bill of Rights.
Explaining this recommendation, Mia Hasenson-Gross, René Cassin’s Executive Director says: “The so-called Bill of Rights actually reduces people’s rights. In particular, it reduces the rights of those who need them most.
“It results in marginalisation, threatens the right to freedom of religion, and prevents human rights law keeping up to date with current social mores. All these aspects have a resonance for the Jewish community, particularly through the lived experience and history of past persecution and genocide.
“We urge MPs to vote against this regressive Bill.”
Monday 19 September, the date of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral, will be a national bank holiday.
Monday 19 September will be a bank holiday to coincide with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral
bank holiday to mark the last day of the period of national mourning
Monday 19 September, the date of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral, will be a national bank holiday.
This will allow individuals, businesses and other organisations to pay their respects to Her Majesty and commemorate Her reign, while marking the final day of the period of national mourning.
This bank holiday will operate in the same way as other bank holidays, and there is no statutory entitlement to time off. Employers may include bank holidays as part of a worker’s leave entitlement.
The bank holiday will take place across the United Kingdom.
The bank holiday will be a unique national moment, and the UK Government would encourage employers to respond sensitively to requests from workers who wish to take time off.
Does this bank holiday mean individuals can have the day off work?
This is a matter for discussion between individuals and their employer. There is no statutory entitlement to time off for bank holidays, but employers may include bank holidays as part of a worker’s leave entitlement.
The government cannot interfere in existing contractual arrangements between employers and workers. However, we would expect that many workers will be able to take the day off on the bank holiday. We also expect employers to respond sensitively to requests from workers who wish to take the day of the funeral off work.
Some employment contracts ask individuals to work some Saturdays/bank holidays. Can these individuals take this bank holiday off work?
This is a matter for discussion between individuals and their employer.
If an individual will have to work on the day of the funeral – can they take an additional day’s holiday another day?
This is a matter for discussion between you and your employer.
If an individual will have work on the day of the funeral – will they be paid extra?
This is a matter for discussion between you and your employer. There are no statutory rules regarding extra pay on bank holidays.
If an individual has annual leave booked for the day of the funeral – will they be able to reclaim this leave?
This is a matter for discussion between you and your employer.
Will this bank holiday apply everywhere in the UK?
Yes, this bank holiday will apply in all parts of the UK.
Is this an official bank holiday, or does it have a special status?
This bank holiday is official and applies in the same way as all others.
Was King George VI’s funeral a National Holiday?
No, King George VI’s funeral was not a bank holiday, but the government wants to help give as many people as possible the opportunity on the day of the State Funeral to mark Her Majesty’s passing and commemorate Her reign.
Will there be a bank holiday for the Coronation?
No decision has yet been made. A decision will be made nearer the time.
Will the bank holiday to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral be an annual holiday?
There are currently no plans for an annual holiday.
Will schools be closed on the day of the bank holiday?
Yes, schools will be closed, we are not asking them to remain open on the day of the bank holiday.
Granton’s very own hand carved 9-meter-long Iron Age logboat, Dobhran, will sail again today!
Today’s re-launch is at Granton Harbour between 12.30 – 1pm. All welcome to watch, cheer and clap.
‘Dobhran’ got severely damaged as Storm Arwen washed into Granton Harbour way back in ancient times; November 2021!
Volunteers from both The School of Ancient Crafts and Granton:Hub have worked hard … only teaditional Iron Age skills & techniques have been used in the fixing of ‘Dobhran’ logboat, and, no seals were harmed in the sealant process!
Her Majesty The Queen’s journey to Edinburgh will begin tomorrow, Sunday 11 September, with an official cortege from Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire to the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Her Majesty’s coffin will leave Balmoral at 10am to be brought by road to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, where it will remain before Lying at Rest on Monday at St Giles’ Cathedral.
The Princess Royal Princess Anne wil accompany her mother on the journey.
To minimise disruption as the convoy makes the journey from Balmoral to Edinburgh and to allow those who wish to pay their respects to do so safely, there will be designated viewing locations along the route. These will be at Ballater, Aberdeen, Dundee and Edinburgh (further details below).
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: “Her Majesty’s death at Balmoral Castle means Scotland has lost one of its most dedicated and beloved servants. The grief we have seen across the world has been profound and deeply touching. It will be especially poignant to see Her Majesty’s coffin begin its journey from her Aberdeenshire home to the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.
“This is a chance for people to gather together publicly and begin to mark our country’s shared loss. We anticipate many, many people will be keen to pay their respects and we ask them to observe public safety messaging to ensure the safety of all.”
There will be temporary closures of laybys and access roads along the route the convoy will travel. Transport networks are likely to be busy and delays are expected along the route. Regular traffic reports will be provided via Traffic Scotland and travel bulletins on TV and radio.
For safety reasons, those wishing to leave floral tributes are asked to do so at designated areas along the route and mourners have been requested not to throw flowers at the convoy as it passes.
Edinburgh event
All the pavements along the route in Edinburgh will be lined with barriers to allow the public to view from there. The Edinburgh route will stretch from north of the city to the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Public Proclamations will be made in Edinburgh today (Sunday 11 September) to announce the Accession of The King.
The King’s Body Guard for Scotland (Royal Company of Archers) and the Guard of Honour will march from the Castle Esplanade to the Mercat Cross.
The main procession will make its way from Parliament House to the Mercat Cross. The party will consist of:
His Majesty’s State Trumpeters
Moderator and Office Bearers of the Society of High Constables of Edinburgh
City Officer
Macer to the Court of the Lord Lyon
Heralds and Pursuivants of Scotland
Lord Lyon King of Arms
City Mace and City Sword
The Lord Lyon King of Arms will then read the Proclamation to the people of Scotland. This will be followed by a 21 gun salute from Edinburgh Castle.
The procession will then make its way to Edinburgh Castle where The Lord Lyon will read the second Proclamation.
Very large crowds will be expected to gather along the Royal Mile to witness the Proclamations and there will be limited space. Those wishing to attend are advised to allow plenty of time. Access may be restricted for safety reasons if numbers exceed capacity.
Events, which are due to start after 11am, will also be televised.
Thousands expected to pay their respects to HM The Queen in Edinburgh
The Queen’s cortege will leave Balmoral this morning (Sunday) and arrive at the Palace of Holyroodhouse at 4pm.
The King and members of the Royal Family will arrive on Monday for the Ceremony of the Keys, followed by a historic procession up the Royal Mile and a service at St Giles’ Cathedral, where the Queen will lie at rest before leaving for London late afternoon on Tuesday.
Her Majesty’s coffin will be guarded by Vigils from The Royal Company of Archers, to allow the people of Scotland to pay their respects.
Members of the public who wish to do so will be able to view the coffin at rest from 5pm on Monday.
Lord Lieutenant Robert Aldridge said: “The news of Her Majesty The Queen’s passing has been met with great sadness around the world and has been greeted with an outpouring of emotion that reflects how highly regarded she was at home and abroad.
“I’m preparing to warmly welcome King Charles and Royal family members and of course to express deepest sympathy on behalf of the city.
“The next few days will be truly historic for Edinburgh, with tens of thousands of people descending to pay their respects and millions more across the world tuning into the broadcast coverage.
“I believe Scotland can take real pride that Her Majesty cherished her time here and now the eyes of the world will be upon the Capital as we unite in national mourning and herald our new King.
“This is a time for our communities to stand together and for people to reflect on our shared history. The outpouring of grief from citizens and visitors is touching and demonstrates the special relationship the city shared with the Queen.
“Edinburgh’s Books of Condolence have been opened online, at Central Library and across the city for citizens and visitors to pay their respects.”
What to expect in Edinburgh
With the city centre already filling up with crowds of mourners, we’re urging people to plan ahead and avoid any non-essential travel on Sunday along the line of the cortege route as people pay their respects to Her Majesty The Queen.
Thousands are expected to gather along the route and anyone wishing to come along is being urged to do so safely, plan ahead and allow extra time, taking account of local and city centre road closures, weather conditions and the likelihood of spending many hours at the roadside. The city council will continue to update their dedicated webpages with the latest advice and road closures.
Council Leader Cammy Day said: “These are sad and difficult times for us all as we mourn Her Majesty’s passing. I’m proud, however, that Edinburgh will play such a significant part in the ceremonial events taking place in the coming days and have no doubt that our beautiful Capital city will provide the perfect backdrop.
“I want to warn residents that we’re anticipating significant delays along the route as the Queen’s cortege arrives in our city tomorrow but we’re making every effort to minimise disruption. The city centre will be very busy so please plan ahead and follow the latest travel advice on the Council’s website.
“We’re also urging people to please use public transport where possible. If you absolutely have to travel by car, consider using park and rides, allow extra time for your journey and only park within designated areas, respecting the needs of local residents and businesses.
“Please be aware that you may have to sit or stand for a number of hours and with limited facilities, so please prepare accordingly.”
As per mourning guidance shared by the Royal Household, floral tributes are encouraged to be left at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
The @edintravel traffic information team will be carefully monitoring the city’s roads, sharing the latest information on disruption and diversions on Twitter.
