Twenty-first Century
2002: A major fire destroys part of the Cowgate and buildings on the South Bridge
2004: The Scottish Parliament Building opens
2008: Work begins on a new tramway
2009: City hosts the biggest international clan gathering as part of Homecoming Scotland
2010: Pope Benedict XVI received by Queen Elizabeth at Holyrood Palace at the start of his state visit to Great Britain.
2010-13: Waverley Station roof renovated
2011: The Scottish National Portrait Gallery opens after two years long renovation; the city hosts Armed Forces Day; two giant pandas, Yang Guang and Tian Tian, arrive at Edinburgh Zoo
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