Terry Levinthal, director of heritage watchdog Cockburn Association, told BBC Scotland News he was cautious ... A spokesman for Unique Assembly said: "The Edinburgh big wheel has become a key feature ...

Hoisted high atop Edinburgh, as if monitoring the city below, Edinburgh Castle is not only one of Scotland's most recognized landmarks, but one of the country's most-visited attractions.

He said: "When it was approved for a three year period for the winter festival ... Assembly said: "The Edinburgh Big Wheel has become a key feature of the Edinburgh skyline during Edinburgh ...

Key Events: Edinburgh experiences a brief autumn when it comes to temperatures; by the end of October, you'll need a winter jacket ... and February are generally Scotland's coldest months.