7 h. ago New Fountainbridge brings 253 new homes to Edinburgh city centre

Developer Vastint UK has launched its first Build to Rent scheme in Scotland, with the launch of 253 new homes in Edinburgh city centre. The development features high-spec finishes, sleek modern furnishings and a prime waterside setting.

Politics

29 h. ago Scotland food: Where Edinburgh and Glasgow rank as UK's 10 best cities for foodies are named

Edinburgh has been named the UK’s 5th best city for food lovers.

Events

4 d. ago Police probe hate crime after footballer 'subjected to homophobic abuse' in match

Police Scotland have confirmed they are treating an incident of homophobic abuse against Edinburgh City goalkeeper Mark Weir as a hate crime after a supporter was ejected from Elgin City's Borough Briggs stadium

Events

5 d. ago Edinburgh council to launch probe after man found dead in City Chambers toilet

Sean Stephen lay undiscovered for days in locked toilet at Edinburgh City Chambers.

Events

5 d. ago Frustrated Hamilton Accies boss 'in the dark' as he's forced to pull young players from his team

John Rankin had to tell Michael Stone and Jamie Herd that they couldn't play in the KDM Evolution Trophy against Edinburgh City

Sport

5 d. ago Edinburgh crime: City road closed as man, 55, arrested after 'disturbance' at property

Police are urging people to avoid the area while an investigation is underway

Events

5 d. ago Edinburgh's myths and legends come alive under Royal Mile as city's past unveiled in new tour

The tours are limited to just 20 guests meaning an intimate, atmospheric way to experience Edinburgh’s past

Society

9 d. ago Scottish football: Elgin City launches probe after 'homophobic abuse' during match against Edinburgh City

The incident is now being investigated by Elgin City Football Club.

Sport

1 week ago Sam Heughan in Edinburgh: Outlander Jamie Fraser star Sam Heughan poses for photos at Edinburgh Tattoo

Heughan is in the city for the Edinburgh International Book Festival.

Culture

1 week ago The art of the city: a walking tour of Edinburgh’s best landscape sculptures

Start with Andy Goldsworthy’s earthy installations at the Royal Scottish Academy, then head outdoors to discover more of his work, alongside pieces by Barbara Hepworth, Antony Gormley and Charles JencksA distinct farmyard smell lingers near the muddy Sheep Paintings. People walk slowly between two dense hedges of windfallen oak branches, or stand silently in a fragile cage of bulrush stems with light seeping through the mossy skylight overhead. I’m visiting the largest ever indoor exhibition of work by Andy Goldsworthy, one of Britain’s most influential nature artists. His recent installations have a visceral sense of rural landscape: hare’s blood on paper, sheep shit on canvas, rusty barbed wire, stained wool, cracked clay.The show is a sensory celebration of earth – its textures and temperatures, colours, character. The seasons cycle through an ongoing multidecade series of photos featuring the same fallen elm. There are leaf patterns and delicate woven branches, crusts of snow, l...

Politics

1 week ago Edinburgh city centre horror as man plunges to his death from scaffold

Police said they were alerted to reports that a man had fallen in Edinburgh city centre - he was pronounced dead at the scene by members of the emergency services

Events

1 week ago Police descend on Edinburgh's Dublin Street as incident sees road closed and forensics tent put up

A city centre street in Edinburgh has been closed by police due to an ongoing incident which has seen a forensics tent erected on the pavement.

Events

2 w. ago I visited one of the 'best cities in the world' — one thing will live in my mind forever

A traveller enjoyed a two-day trip to Edinburgh where they visited one of the city's most appealing and highly-rated hotels and had one or two 'spiritual' awakenings.

Science

2 w. ago Scotland's 'best place to live' is city area and it's not in Glasgow or Edinburgh

It has been praised for its food scene and parks.

Politics

2 w. ago ‘Incredible’ $200,000 gift allows US actor to stage twin Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows

“It’s an astonishing act of generosity that made the dream of sharing my work on a global stage in a magical city like Edinburgh a reality” – Jason Woods

Culture

3 w. ago Readers' letters: Upgrade Edinburgh City Bypass before building a second tram line

A reader says an upgrade to the Edinburgh City Bypass should be prioritised ahead of a second tram line for the capital

Politics

3 w. ago Arthur's Seat fire: 10 pictures show flames rip through Edinburgh city centre landmark

Plumes of smoke have been seen billowing from the attraction for miles.

Events

3 w. ago Liam Gallagher 'waiting on apology' from Edinburgh City Council in second mid

The singer took yet another foul-mouthed swipe at Edinburgh City council during night 2 of their Murrayfield gigs.

Politics

3 w. ago Liam Gallagher calls Edinburgh council ‘bunch of snakes’ over fan remarks

City of Edinburgh council have come under fire after predicting fans at the band’s shows would be old, raucous and overweight

Politics

3 w. ago Oasis blast Edinburgh Council chiefs at Murrayfield after 'fat drunk' fan jibes

Liam Gallagher launched an attack on Edinburgh City Council after documents were leaked with derogatory comments about the band's fans.

Politics