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Kris Gourlay

Edinburgh Council leader hints at city's bid to host Eurovision 2023

The leader of Edinburgh Council has hinted at a possible bid to host Eurovision 2023 after it was announced that the competition would officially take place in the UK following the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Naturally, having won the competition in 2022, Ukraine were due to hold next year's contest in Kyiv. However, risks surrounding the war with Russia and security measures have meant that it is no longer feasible.

Since the announcement, cities across the UK have been quick to throw their name into the hat, with Glasgow and Aberdeen officially making clear their plans going forward, but what about Scotland's capital?

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