47 h. ago Scottish city named 'happiest place to live' and it isn't Edinburgh or Glasgow

The city was praised for its green spaces and yummy food offerings.

Politics

4 d. ago Edinburgh City Council to buy 17 properties at risk from concrete

Officials have found 72 current and former council flats used RAAC roof panels

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4 d. ago Edinburgh City Council to buy 17 properties at risk from Raac concrete

Officials have found 72 current and former council flats used RAAC roof panels

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6 d. ago Edinburgh is most expensive city break destination in western Europe

Deep pockets are required for the Scottish capital.

Politics

7 d. ago Edinburgh named most expensive city break destination in western Europe

The report looked at prices in 38 cities across the whole of the continent

Politics

7 d. ago UK city ranked most expensive in western Europe for city break – and it isn’t London

It’s beaten by only the most expensive Scandinavian destinations, new research shows

Politics

8 d. ago Cops rush to incident in Edinburgh as city centre road cordoned off

Police have cordoned off Shandwick Place near Princes Street with a pub and shops behind place tape.

Politics

9 d. ago Celebrating 40 years of The List: Festival Awards return to honour Edinburgh’s creative spirit

As the beating heart of the world’s arts calendar, Edinburgh is no stranger to acclaim. But in August 2025, the city will play host once more to an accolade with a distinctly Scottish voice: The List Festival Awards are set to return, shining a spotlight on the artists, ideas and innovation that define the Edinburgh Festivals.

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1 week ago Busy Edinburgh city centre street reopens after major blaze as Police Scotland issue update

Police Scotland said the Cowgate had now reopened following the fire on Monday.

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1 week ago Blaze breaks out on Edinburgh's Cowgate as city centre is locked down

Emergency services are battling a major blaze on Edinburgh’s Cowgate after a pub caught fire, forcing the closure of the city’s busiest nightlife strip.

Politics

1 week ago Firefighters battle major blaze on busy Edinburgh city centre street as road shut

Four Scottish Fire and Rescue vehicles, as well as a height appliance, have been sent to the scene of the blaze on the Cowgate.

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1 week ago Firefighters battle major blaze on busy Edinburgh city centre street as roads shut

Four Scottish Fire and Rescue vehicles, as well as a height appliance, have been sent to the scene of the blaze on the Cowgate.

Events

2 w. ago The blanket ban on mobile phones introduced by two Scottish city schools

Edinburgh City Council hopes the move to ban mobile phones during class time will increase the focus on learning.

Politics

3 w. ago From the Royal Mile to Arthur’s Seat: Exploring Edinburgh’s Icons

If you’re taking a short city break to Edinburgh, there’s a lot you can do in just a few days.

Politics

3 w. ago Wealthy Edinburgh residents to be asked to spend more money on city projects by council

A fundraising team will be formed by Edinburgh City Council to approach wealthy residents about contributing more.

Economics

4 w. ago Murderer who escaped Scots jail found in Edinburgh after manhunt

A murderer who escaped from a Scots prison has been found in Edinburgh city centre three days later.

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