4 h. ago Should Edinburgh get extra funds to deal with the festivals and royal visits?

Miles Briggs MSP says the capital needs more support to deal with large gatherings.

Economics

28 h. ago Edinburgh Festival Fringe to generate £6.5m a year towards Edinburgh's visitor levy

The visitor levy comes into force in July

Economics

5 d. ago Eat the Rich: Hit Edinburgh Festival Fringe show in talks for Netflix TV series helmed by Adolescence director

A comedy play that was awarded a four-star review from The Scotsman could be heading to Netflix

Culture

7 d. ago Edinburgh Book Festival asks publishers to pay for accommodation costs due to tourist tax

The festival director said the organisation was “actively lobbying” Edinburgh City Council over the city’s new visitor levy.

Economics

8 d. ago Push The Boat Out Festival 2025, Edinburgh review: 'buzzing'

While the organisers of Push the Boat Out are obviously keen to move poetry into experimental new areas, there also seems to be a commitment not to leave traditional on-the-page poets behind, writes Susan Mansfield

Politics

1 week ago TV festival 'did not contact' Edinburgh council ahead of plans to open relocation bids

The Edinburgh TV Festival said earlier this week it would open bids from other cities to host the event

Culture

1 week ago Edinburgh grabs hotel top spot thanks to summer festivals, gigs and Six Nations

“The demand for hotel accommodation has been very high and supply remains relatively constrained” – Euan Kelly, Knight Frank

Politics

1 week ago Wagner Moura in Edinburgh Tickets: Here's how to see the Oscar

The Edinburgh International Festival have announced that a huge star will be coming to town next year - and tickets are on sale soon.

Politics

1 week ago Edinburgh TV Festival considering relocation after 50 years in Scottish capital

‘Major shifts’ have been cited for consideration of moving the Edinburgh TV Festival

Culture

2 w. ago Edinburgh International Festival joins forces with two European festivals to mark ambitions for 80th year

The three festivals were all formed in 1947

Politics

2 w. ago The Peak District town that’s one of the UK’s most Christmassy destinations

A new study has found the most festive locations in the country, including York and Edinburgh

Politics

2 w. ago Why Edinburgh's Push the Boat Out poetry festival is going big on punk

Emma Collins, director of Edinburgh’s international poetry festival Push the Boat Out, explains why this year’s event will be infused with punk spirit

Politics

3 w. ago Christmas market in Scotland's 'town of the year' rivals Edinburgh's festive charm

The Highlands may be known for their rugged beauty and remote landscapes, but in Oban you'll find a Christmas market to rival Edinburgh, and it's not just for locals

Politics

3 w. ago Expansion of Edinburgh's Christmas festival rejected as Santa experience moved to Princes Street Gardens

An extension to Edinburgh's Christmas festival has been denied planning permission over concerns about the impact it may have on the setting of Princes Street Gardens

Politics