The size of Edinburgh’s new cycle hire scheme has been revealed two days ahead of its public launch.

Users will be able to cycle from Powderhall to the Commonwealth Pool and Holyrood to Haymarket in the 8km2 coverage area, on bikes provided by Swedish firm Voi .

But the zone also sees Bruntsfield cut in half, and it juts inland from the Water of Leith to cut out Dean Village before returning to its course.

The coverage area is wider than was expected, with initial suggestions being that it would be limited to the City Centre council ward.

From Wednesday, riders using the Voi app will be able to access 50 dockless electric bikes which will be deployed across the capital.

Fares are set at £0.11 per minute of use, or £6.60 per hour – though the firm has also made discount bundles and

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