Gold medalist revisits scene of Commonwealth glory
A swimmer who won Gold in the 100m butterfly at the 1Xth Commonwealth Games, held in Edinburgh in 1970, has revisited her victory pool...
Best of Bonhams on show now
The Best of Bonhams is on show at 22 Queen Street. The annual exhibition, staged to celebrate this year’s Edinburgh International Festival, showcases highlights...
Two in court following robbery on private hire driver
A man and a woman were due to appear in Livingston Sheriff Court today (Monday, August 12) in connection with the abduction, assault and...
Police make several drugs seizures during first week of festival
Police Scotland’s Project Servator officers have made several drugs seizures during the first week of the Edinburgh festivals. The specially trained team have been working...
Edinburgh Council Leader to take paternity leave
Council Leader Adam McVey continues to break all sorts of traditions at the City Chambers, and the next one (after his reluctance to wear...
Brexit court action given permission to proceed at Court of Session
A legal petition to stop the Prime Minister forcing through a no-deal Brexit by suspending Parliament has been granted permission to proceed.
Given the urgency...
Opinion – Cliff Hague on short term lets
The Scottish Government and our city council here in Edinburgh are trying to play catch-up as they chase the tails of the booming short-term...
First Minister takes the salute at the Tattoo
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon headed for the Castle Esplanade this evening to take the salute at The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
She was greeted by...
Edinburgh charity announces financial support
The Eric Liddell Centre, a registered care charity and major Edinburgh community hub announced support of £25,000 towards the services it offers to support...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019 – Pink House
Pink House is a women’s take on belonging. Inspired by the playwright’s family history and migration to America, the play tells the story of...
Community in bid to buy Stead’s Place
COMMUNITY campaigners in Leith have launched a bid to rescue a threatened building if it is put up for sale.
The Save Leith Walk...
Celebrating Scotland as a nation loving hydration
Fringe-goers are being given the perfect way to enjoy a show hailing everything good about Scotland – by receiving the gift of the country’s...
Bipolar chef cooks herself happy
Catriona MacDougall was diagnosed with bipolar after years of suffering with severe depression, acute anxiety and a complete lack of self-esteem.
This is when the...
Thirsty work for Edinburgh volunteer at British Beer Festival
Colin Valentine (pictured) was pulling pints – hundreds of them - at the Great British Beer Festival this week at London’s Olympia and it...
Police advice following Yellow Weather warning
Following Met Office Yellow Warnings (Be Aware) relating to heavy and persistent rain, Police Scotland want to remind drivers about the dangers of driving...
Witness appeal following serious collision near Kirkliston
Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious road collision near Kirknewton which took place around 1.15pm on Thursday the 8th August on the...
New market opened by the Lord Provost at Ocean Terminal
Ocean Terminal, which will soon change its name to PORTA, opens Edinburgh’s newest market, showcasing the best of local artisan arts, crafts and confectionery...
Letter from Scotland
Just as we were enjoying a
street-café summer, the storm clouds rolled in on Wednesday and sent the
Festival goers scurrying for cover. Torrential
rain, thunder and...
Man charged following fatal collision at Maybury Roundabout
A man has been charged following a fatal road collision at the Maybury Roundabout which took place during the early hours of Friday 25th...
£7m fraudulent transactions prevented by Banking Protocol
More than £7 million worth of fraudulent transactions have
been prevented in Scotland in the last financial year (April 2018 – March 2019)
as a result...
PORTA launch Waterfront Market from tomorrow
From Friday the new PORTA Waterfront Market will be open to the public.
There will be a range of artisan arts, crafts and confectionery...
UN International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
Indigenous Contemporary Scene performers at the Edinburgh International Festival, Edinburgh Fringe and Edinburgh Book Festival mark UN International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples...
Man extradited from Germany following sex attack on teenager
A man has been charged following an indecent assault, which took place in the South of Edinburgh.
At around 2.50am on Sunday 2nd October 2016,...
Thousands respond to council’s transport consultations
More than 8,000 responses have been shared on the major changes that the council proposes for Edinburgh.
Their plans for Edinburgh City Centre Transformation, Meadows...
Man in boiler suit attempts to lure 8-year-old girl into his...
A police investigation is ongoing after a man wearing a boiler suit tried to lure an eight-year-old girl into his car on Saw Mill...
Man attacked by group of men in formal dress
Police are appealing for information after a 22 year old man was seriously assaulted at Mall Avenue, near Tesco Extra in Musselburgh.
The incident occurred...
Recycle your crisp packets and turn them into a rescue helicopter
If you hand your crisp packets into a local pub the money raised from recycling will help fund a second charity air ambulance for...
Edinburgh student wins prestigious Colin Donald Environmental Law Award
Gemma Hayes, a student on the LLM in Global Environment and Climate Change Law at Edinburgh Law School, has won the 2019 Colin Donald...
Edinburgh College holding a post-exam results clearing day on Thursday
Edinburgh College is putting on a Course Clearing Event this Thursday offering support and guidance to young people following SQA exam results day tomorrow.
The...
Wizz Air will take you to romantic Romania
Wizz arrive in Edinburgh. Four new routes added as Wizz Air fly in to Edinburgh Airport.
Wizz Air will begin operations from Edinburgh this December,...
