Joanna Cherry talks about her forthcoming memoir

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Joanna Cherry, KC, has revealed she is working on a political memoir that will shed new light on the SNP from divisions within to...

Last chance to count butterflies

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People in Edinburgh and the Lothians have until Sunday to take part in the world's largest annual butterfly survey, after the colourful insects crashed...

Putting on the style at Musselburgh’s Ladies Day fashion extravaganza

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More than 8,000 glamorous racegoers enjoyed a sun-kissed start to the weekend at Scotland’s most stylish race day. Musselburgh Ladies Day, in  partnership with Champagne...

Latest roadworks and road closures in Edinburgh

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This is the most up to date list of roadworks, road closure and events leading to road closures or diversions for traffic in Edinburgh...

Oasis fans ready for the first concert

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Oasis will be on stage later today at Scottish Gas Murrayfield. Doors open at 5pm and later all eyes will look north to the...

Police who discovered fire on Loganlea Terrace were responding to firearms...

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Police officers who discovered a large fire on Loganlea Terrace yesterday afternoon were responding to a report of men seen in possession of firearms. Following...

Covid-era traffic safety and calming measures decision delayed

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A decision on making Covid-era traffic safety and calming measures in the east of Edinburgh permanent has been delayed. Councillors on Thursday said they were...

Five things you need to know today

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What did we see Along with many other journalists we went to hear what Deputy First Minister, Kate Forbes had to say at a political...

Letter from Scotland

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The Edinburgh Festivals had a windy start this week. Several events had to cancelled, including the Military Tattoo, the Ceilidh in the Park and...

Emergency services at scene of fire at block of flats on...

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Emergency services are at the scene of a fire at a block of flats on Loganlea Terrace, Edinburgh. Police officers are assisting Scottish Fire...

Major police operation ongoing in west of Edinburgh

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A major police operation is ongoing in the west of Edinburgh. Emergency services attended the property in Broomhall Terrace just before noon today.  A black police...

Two teenagers charged amid reports of items being thrown from roof...

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Police have charges two teenage boys following an incident which resulted in the closure Princes Street yesterday afternoon.  Around 5.45pm on Wednesday, August 6, officers...

Survey proves the need for bus service to Ratho adventure centre

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More than 1,000 people took part in a survey conducted by the Ratho Bus Working Group who say the conclusion is that there is...

Secretary of State to announce new Brand Scotland partnership in Edinburgh

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The Secretary of State for Scotland, Ian Murray, will announce a new Brand Scotland partnership in a speech at Filmhouse later on Thursday with...

Five things you need to know today

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What we have seen The streets are now full of Fringe artists vying for attention - perhaps none quite so flexibly as this one who...

Section of Princes Street closed after report of youths throwing items...

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A section of Princes Street at South St Andrews Street has been closed off due to a report of youths throwing items from a...

Concerns growing for missing Borders woman who may have travelled to...

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Police are seeking help to trace a 52-year-old woman reported missing from Hawick in the Scottish Borders who may have travelled to Edinburgh or...

Detectives release CCTV image of man following Guthrie Street assault

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Police in Edinburgh have released a CCTV image of man they believe may be able to assist with their ongoing enquiries into a serious...

Three men arrested after cocaine and cash seized in Newington area

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Police have arrested three men, two aged 25 and one aged 26, following the recovery of drugs and cash in the Newington area of...

Council gives retrospective consent for The Famous Spiegeltent

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The planning application for the Famous Spiegeltent already constructed in St Andrew Square was heard by the council's planning department on Wednesday morning and...

Five things you need to know today

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Pink Wednesday Today is Pink Wednesday when you can buy £5 tickets for some of the shows at Gilded Balloon (as long as you...

Developer asks for more time to agree infrastructure contributions

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The developer of an Edinburgh hotel has requested more time to agree the financial contributions they will have to pay for the trams and...

Planning application submitted for brownfield site in Penicuik

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A planning application has been submitted to Midlothian Council for the redevelopment of the former Pomathorn Mill site in Penicuik, a brownfield site identified...

Five things you need to know today

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Well done to all exam students in Edinburgh - now for the results The results of Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) exams will be announced today...

Teenager jailed for involvement in significant disorder on Bonfire Night 2024

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A teenager involved in the significant disorder within the South West of Edinburgh during Bonfire Night 2024 has been given a prison sentence. At Edinburgh...

Why is this busy bus stop closed in August?

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Questions are being asked as to why The City of Edinburgh Council has closed a bus stop outside The Cameo this month for the...

Storm Floris results in closure of Edinburgh venues

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The sixth named storm of the year, Storm Floris, is described as an "unseasonably disruptive system" which will bring with it "strong winds and...

Kate Forbes to stand down as an MSP

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Kate Forbes MSP has announced she is to stand down as an MSP at the next election in 2026. Ms Forbes is the Depute...

Five things you need to know today

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What we have seen At the Pleasance preview show on Saturday we saw Tape Face celebrating two decades since his launch at the Fringe, (without...

Amber warning for high winds across much of country tomorrow

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The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for high winds across much of Scotland for #StormFloris on Monday. Areas affected are: • Highlands &...

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