The capital's SNP and Green councillors have begun formal negotiations as they look to enter a minority administration to run The City of Edinburgh Council for the next five years.
It is the first breakthrough since talks between parties commenced at the City Chambers following the election almost two weeks ago.
After another SNP -Labour coalition in Edinburgh was officially ruled out last week, closing down the only remaining possibility of a two-party majority taking control of the council, discussions between the two pro-independence groups intensified in an attempt to find a way forward for the city.
