18 m. ago Armed cops lockdown Edinburgh road and arrest man amid 'gangland crackdown'

Officers stopped a vehicle on Salamander Street in Leith at around 3.30pm on May 7 in front of stunned eyewitnesses.

Events

82 m. ago The latest opportunity from Edinburgh property specialists Compass Estates

It is the perfect opportunity: one of the most lavishly-appointed homes in one of the most attractive areas in one of the most desirable cities in the UK in which to live, and all at a remarkably reasonable price.

Politics

88 m. ago In Pictures: Nation gives thanks to veterans on the 80th anniversary of VE Day

On May 8 1945, the nation celebrated Victory in Europe, with church bells ringing out to mark the end of the Second World War.

Politics

97 m. ago House of Oz returns to Edinburgh Fringe with a dazzling line

Australian excellence is once again set to take centre stage at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, as House of Oz makes a triumphant return with a vibrant 2025 season showcasing eight dynamic, genre-defying productions. This award-winning philanthropic powerhouse is back to celebrate the ingenuity, humour and boldness of Australian performance, bringing both returning favourites and fresh new voices to the world’s largest arts festival.

Politics

3 h. ago Ministers accused of ‘still breaking the law’ over fishing licences

Charity Open Seas made the allegation more than a year after a decision in its favour at the Court of Session in Edinburgh.

Politics

4 h. ago Edinburgh crime: Man sentenced to eight years in prison for serious sexual offences

Kyle Kernachan, 28, committed the crimes between 2015 and 2017.

Events

8 h. ago What is the weather going to be like in Scotland today? Thursday's forecast as more sunshine predicted in Edinburgh and Glasgow

We’re almost at the end of the weekend, and the weather is only going to get hotter and hotter.

Politics

8 h. ago Gin, Rum & Vodka Festival 2025: £9 tickets now available across 29 UK cities

Sip your way through the UK’s top spirit-tasting festival with tickets now just £9 — from Manchester to Edinburgh, this gin-fuelled day out is shaking things up

Economics

9 h. ago Edinburgh Airport launches 'most ambitious' expansion as traffic soars

Record busiest day expected to be surpassed ten times this summer

Politics

10 h. ago £25 million boost for space and tech firms at Edinburgh Royal Observatory’s Higgs Centre

“Scotland has a rich history in innovation and technology and the Higgs Centre for Innovation in Edinburgh exemplifies this success” – Kirsty McNeill

Economics

14 h. ago Director Wes Anderson reveals Gene Hackman’s verdict on The Royal Tenenbaums

Bill Murray previously said Hackman was ‘really rough’ on the director during the making of the 2001 film

Politics

16 h. ago Desperate search for Edinburgh woman missing for two weeks as concern grows

Michaela Sharp has been missing since April 26.

Events

21 h. ago Duchess Sophie stuns in florals at Buckingham Palace garden party

The Duchess of Edinburgh exuded elegance as she stepped out for the first Buckingham Palace garden party of the year.

Politics

24 h. ago Tattoo boss admits flypasts over Edinburgh Castle 'at the mercy of' council as ban demands grow

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has spoken about opposition to flypasts over Edinburgh Castle.

Politics

25 h. ago Here & Now showcase aims to 'push boundaries' at Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Whether theatre, dance or art installation, the work in this year’s Here & Now showcase aims to surprise as well as to entertain, writes Mark Fisher

Culture

26 h. ago Farage may not be in office but he is very much in power, says Swinney

The First Minister was speaking in Edinburgh at a gathering of SNP candidates for next year’s Holyrood election.

Politics

26 h. ago Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Nearly 1,600 new shows announced as total tally surges past 2024 line

Almost 1,600 new shows have been unveiled for this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme

Culture

26 h. ago Duchess of Edinburgh's designer wedding day perfume is now £30 thanks to Amazon half

The Duchess of Edinburgh is said to have worn this designer scent on her wedding day– and Amazon is now offering it at a discount in its beauty sale

Economics

27 h. ago West Lothian doctor responsible for creating successful group of nursing homes dies during family visit to India

Dr Nawal Kishore Bagaria reopened the former Elsie Inglis Memorial Maternity Hospital in Edinburgh

Society

27 h. ago A Midsummer Night’s Dream on acid: Celtic tradition comes to life at Edinburgh’s Beltane Fire Festival

Fire dancers, drummers and painted pagan gods bring ancient Celtic traditions blazing back to life in Edinburgh as Lucie Grace joins the crowds at Beltane Fire Festival – and promptly gets lost in the magic

Events