Inquiry launched over 'transphobic' incident at Edinburgh pub

Aug 23, 2021

Ginny Sanderson

Engagement reporter

Good morning,

Welcome to Monday and your daily news update from The Scotsman. We hope you had a great weekend.

In the news today, an inquiry has been launched over allegations of transphobia at an Edinburgh pub. Staff who felt threatened by a group of women called police when they refused to leave.

Meanwhile, concerning high case numbers of Covid-19 could put the school return at risk in Scotland, an expert has warned. Our health correspondent Elsa Maishman has the full story.

And in homes, we take a look at a former coaching inn turned seven bedroom house which is on the market in the beautiful Scottish Borders.

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