17 h. ago Two teens charged after ‘machete brandished’ in busy Scots city centre

TWO teenagers have been charged for allegedly brandishing a huge machete in a busy city centre. The alleged incident took place on Rose Street in Edinburgh yesterday afternoon. Firearms officers were scrambled to the scene of the alleged incident. Two teens have now been arrested and charged over the alleged weapon scare. A 17-year-old boy...

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20 h. ago Teens charged after youths seen wielding machetes in Edinburgh city centre

Two males, aged 17 and 15, have been charged after two youths were spotted with machetes in Edinburgh city centre.

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32 h. ago Teenage thug wields huge machete on busy Scots street as two arrested

A TEENAGE thug has been spotted wielding a huge machete in Edinburgh city centre, as cops make two arrests. Emergency crews raced to Rose Street this afternoon after reports of people brandishing weapons. A yob was pictured holding a huge blade on the busy street. Onlookers can be seen in shock at the concerning scene....

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36 h. ago Youth with huge machete seen walking through Edinburgh city centre

The male was spotted on Rose Street at around 4pm on Friday as shocked passers-by looked on.

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68 h. ago Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2026: Tattoo bosses reveal show inspired by historic city statue

Audiences can expect more pipes and drums, as well as “banjos and bluegrass”, as organisers give an insight into this year’s extravaganza.

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3 d. ago The Scottish city postcode named 'coolest' for 2026 and it's not in Edinburgh or Glasgow

It was singled out for its trendy shops and annual music festival.

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3 d. ago Bizarre moment referee shows fan red card as Stirling Albion boss has a laugh at viral post

The moment from Stirling Albion's win over Edinburgh City has surpassed 2.5 million view on X

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5 d. ago City named Scotland's 'best' winter destination — not Edinburgh or Glasgow

The city is 'perfect for nature lovers' looking for a January getaway.

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8 d. ago Cops lock down busy Edinburgh city centre street as public warned 'avoid the area'

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

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9 d. ago Edinburgh Airport: Flights to major US city known as 'Birthplace of America' extended

Scotland's only direct route to US city Philadelphia will be extended into the winter season this year as American Airlines continues to grow its presence at Edinburgh Airport.

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9 d. ago Historic Scots swimming pool to be transformed into modern £7.5million leisure complex

A HISTORIC swimming pool is set to be transformed into a multi-million-pound leisure centre. The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a contractor to to refurbish Portobello Swim Centre - at a cost of £7.5m. The iconic facility first opened in 1898 and contains Edinburgh’s only publicly available Victorian Turkish bath. According to Public Contracts...

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1 week ago Popular Asian restaurant shuts venue in Scots city centre suddenly

A POPULAR Asian restaurant chain has closed down a branch in Edinburgh. YO! Sushi on Princes Street in the capital's city centre appears to have shut for good. The Japanese-style eatery has a sign reading 'we're closed' on the front door. Some parts of the interior also appear to have been removed. And the Princes...

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1 week ago How to spend a weekend in Glasgow: Where to eat, drink, shop and explore

While many pick Edinburgh as their favourite Scottish city, a weekend away full of food, great cocktails and a relaxing spa break left Meg Honigmann almost speechless

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2 w. ago 'Be nice to Glasgow': 11 New Year's Resolutions for the City of Edinburgh

Stephen Jardine proposes Edinburgh should resolve to create a scaffolding museum, allow no more new restaurants and introduce a ban on anyone with a social media account using Circus Lane

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2 w. ago Major road closed in Edinburgh city centre after car collides with scaffolding

A car has collided with a scaffolding in Edinburgh city centre this afternoon.

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2 w. ago Thousands of New Year revellers wrap up to party in the streets of Edinburgh despite cold and soggy conditions

THOUSANDS of revellers celebrated the New Year with street celebrations, ceilidhs and house parties. Edinburgh city centre was packed with around 55,000 excited locals and tourists soaking up the famous Hogmanay extravaganza with fireworks from the iconic castle. The Street Party was axed last year after torrential rain and gale force winds battered the country...

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2 w. ago Fireworks light up the sky from Australia to Aberdeen as world welcomes new year

Thousands have already gathered in Edinburgh to mark the city’s official Hogmanay celebrations.

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3 w. ago Edinburgh 'collision' sparks huge emergency response as crews scrambled to city centre

Police and medics have been in attendance since around 4.30pm in response the incident which has caused buses to be diverted from the area.

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3 w. ago Edinburgh 2025: What can be done reinvigorate our great city?

The Cockburn Association has kept alive the message that with beauty comes a duty of stewardship for citizens in this special city

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3 w. ago Scots teen busker donates bagpipe earnings to feed homeless at Christmas

Cailean Acamovic,, 13, busked with his bagpipe on the cold streets of Edinburgh to raise money for the city's homeless community.

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