Letter from Scotland

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There’s much talk among the political parties of “re-industrialisation”. But I’m still trying to figure out what they mean. Is it a dream of...

ScotRail warns of new wave of rail disruption in Fife

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ScotRail has warned passengers to again expect widespread disruption as the next phase of major electrification engineering works begins in Fife. Network Rail engineers are scheduled to carry out...

Anger and uncertainty at Summerhall “partial demolition” plans

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Artists and locals have reacted with anger to proposals to redevelop and demolish parts of the Summerhall arts complex in Edinburgh, with fears that...

Edinburgh Libraries aims to help charities and voluntary groups

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As funding continues to be a constant challenge for charities and community groups, the city's library service has stepped in with an offer of...

Leith Chooses – applications close soon

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The participatory budgeting scheme in Leith - which is a model for spending part of the Visitor Levy funding - closes for applications on...

Council election 2027 – councillors who are standing down from the...

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The group of Edinburgh Green councillors have announced that some of their colleagues will not be seeking re-election at next year's elections in May. Cllr...

Artists will “likely have to leave Edinburgh” because of studio hub...

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Artists, charities, and community groups have been left out in the cold after the impending sale of their “thriving” studio hub was announced last...

Leith’s giant yellow “Eiffel Towers” inspire art project

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The famous yellow towers have loomed over Leith like an alien armada for months now, inspiring horror, hope, awe, and art in equal measure. Bound...

Edinburgh University boss Peter Mathieson to step down after a decade

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Edinburgh University boss Peter Mathieson will step down after a decade marked by financial upheaval and bitter labour disputes. The Principal and Vice-Chancellor told members of the University Court on...

National Gallery forced to close after gift shop fire

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The National Gallery of Scotland was forced to evacuate on Sunday afternoon because of a small electrical fire in the gift shop. Two fire appliances were dispatched to the...

Scots doctor found guilty of sexually assaulting colleagues

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A doctor has been found guilty of historic indecent and sexual assaults on three colleagues at a hospital and on social nights out. Dr Michael...

National Emergency Briefing to be shown at City Chambers

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Edinburgh councillors from the Greens and Liberal Democrat groups are jointly hosting a screening and discussion of the National Emergency Briefing. The film will...

Edinburgh Bicycle Coop sold to former management

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The administrators and Joint Managers, Alistair McAlinden and James Dewar of Interpath, have completed the sale of Edinburgh Bicycle Co-operative in a deal that...

Edinburgh Bicycle Coop – third store to close but Bruntsfield shop...

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The Canonmills branch of The Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative closed last month. Alan Nestor, the Managing Director, has now issued a statement to update customers...

Teenager jailed for violent attack on Bonfire Night

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A teenager who was part of a masked mob who attacked police and members of the public on Bonfire Night in Edinburgh has been...

The Edinburgh Reporter October issue

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The latest issue of our monthly print newspaper is out now. Please consider subscribing to have your own copy delivered to your front door. Our front...

Latest roadworks and road closures in the capital

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The council's travel team has published a list of the latest roadworks and street closures in Edinburgh during the next week. Every area of the...

Mother campaigning for tighter knife sales security named community champion

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A mother who campaigned for tighter restrictions on the sale of knives following the death of her son has been named a community champion. Lisa...

East Lothian named best in UK for cleanest recycling waste

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East Lothian has been named as having the cleanest recycling waste in the UK with six times less contamination than Edinburgh. The local authority recorded...

Alpine village and curling rink to open in Kinross-shire this Christmas

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A KINROSS-SHIRE farm shop and café is set to transform its grounds into an Alpine village complete with an inflatable curling rink for the festive season. Loch...

More By The Shore – campaign to inject cash into Leith

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After the Princes Street fire in July, The Scottish Government agreed to make £5 million available to help Edinburgh recover from the economic interruption...

Affordable homes completed at Murrayburn Gate

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Tenants will be moving into new affordable homes at Murrayburn Gate in the next couple of weeks. The homes, which Robertson Partnership Homes have ...

Calls for new West Lothian phone booths are cut off

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Calls to reintroduce phone booths on the streets of Broxburn and Bathgate have been cut off. Whilst the updated designs also carry defibrillators, councillors criticised...

Bosses at trams and buses delighted by National Transport Awards for...

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Both city public transport companies, Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams, won top honours at the National Transport Awards in London on Thursday evening, And Chief...

Livingston decorator leading free makeover projects for children’s bedrooms  

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A Scottish decorator is leading a project to provide free makeovers for children's bedrooms. Mikey McKinnon, the owner of McKinnon Decorators in Livingston, West Lothian,...

Opening the doors at The Palm Houses

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The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) – the Botanics – is a place which is very special to everyone in the capital. This autumn...

Edinburgh bags hat-trick of awards at National Transport Awards

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Edinburgh transport operators have secured a hat-trick of major accolades at the 23rd National Transport Awards in London. Lothian Buses was named Bus Operator of the Year, while Edinburgh Trams secured Tram...

Letter from Scotland

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As you sail into Stromness you cannot miss the stack of red rock that stands like an old man staggering on the edge of...

Child among three hospitalised after Edinburgh newsagent ceiling collapse

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Three people, including a child, have been hospitalised after the ceiling of a newsagent's in Edinburgh collapsed. At around 7pm last night, emergency services were...

Gig worker “physical hub” to be introduced in Edinburgh

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EDINBURGH is set to become the first area in Scotland to introduce “physical hubs” for gig workers and delivery riders in a push to improve working...

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