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A man has died in unexplained circumstances at Edinburgh City Chambers. Police Scotland said emergency services responded on Monday to a report of an unresponsive...

Queen Margaret University awarded honorary degrees to acclaimed Scottish actress, Ashley Jensen, a food innovator and the former Edinburgh Fringe Society boss at its...

Edinburgh Central Library will host a new exhibition opening on Friday to celebrate 300 years of libraries in Scotland. The display materials will take visitors...

Scone Palace in Perthshire is offering free tickets for children until 15 August. The palace is a treasure trove of history, nature and fun...

Police in East Lothian are appealing for witnesses after a quantity of high and low voltage copper cable was stolen from Crystal Rig Wind...

Sustrans call for zebra crossings on side roads to be legalised A Sustrans report "Transforming Mobility" published on Tuesday will call for changes to transport...

A Sustrans report "Transforming Mobility" published on Tuesday will call for changes to transport so that disabled people are not "further excluded in society"....

New public toilets in the Meadows have been vandalised before having a chance to be opened to the public. The building hosting the toilets, off...

A teenager has died in hospital and two men have been arrested following a disturbance in West Lothian. Around 1.15am on Friday, 4 July, 2025,...

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

Edinburgh Airport is lifting the 100ml limit on liquids passing through in hand luggage for the first time since the rule was imposed in...

Big Noise Wester Hailes Two Edinburgh councillors have visited Sistema Scotland's Big Noise project in Wester Hailes. The Culture and Communities Convener, Margaret Graham...

Edinburgh “burger king” Alexander Galpin’s hopes of a high-flying legal career are in tatters after one of the world’s top law firms confirmed his...

Almost 8,000 people may have been spiked by drink or drugs on nights out in Scotland over the last five years. Police Scotland data shows...

Scotland's crime-busting "digi dogs" have helped collar scores of criminals after sniffing out more than 500 concealed devices packed with damning material. Police Scotland’s six-strong...

Marti Pellow gave the crowd exactly what they wanted - and more on Saturday evening at Edinburgh Castle. His voice remains strong and his...

Detectives have made a further two arrests in connection with Operation Portaledge, the investigation into violent incidents in the East and West of the...

West Lothian Leisure took a new approach to mark Drowning Prevention Week this summer, by expanding its efforts beyond the pool. The local authority...

Three abandoned lynx which were quarantined in Edinburgh after they were rescued in the Highlands have been named Caledonia, Cardrona and Bluebell. The...

His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh welcomed 600 young people to the Palace of Holyroodhouse on Friday morning to celebrate their Gold Duke...

The UK Government has today published a new onshore wind strategy for England but with an estimate of direct and indirect jobs in the...

Proactive action by Police Scotland saw officers safeguard a number of vulnerable people who are exploited by drug dealers, during a national County Lines...

Firefighter Ewan Williamson who died in service while fighting a fire in The Balmoral Bar on Dalry Road has been named as one of...

Labour in government and at the council Yes it was only a year ago today that the UK election was held when Edinburgh voters dismissed...

Hibs have announced that the East Stand will be renamed as the new Pat Stanton Stand, honouring the legend’s iconic career. Ahead of the Club’s...

Scottish author and broadcaster Val McDermid was awarded an honorary degree from University of Edinburgh today, as part of its summer graduation celebrations.   Val McDermid,...

Delays in the bus lane The City of Edinburgh Council have been planning to trial a 7-7-7 bus lane on the number 44 route since...

Police in West Lothian are appealing for the public’s help as part of our efforts to trace Melissa Boulton reported missing from Kirknewton. Melissa Boulton...

UK Government Welfare reform On Tuesday night in the House of Commons the government's welfare reform bill was passed by a majority of 75 votes....

After a 21 gun salute from Edinburgh Castle, the Rt Hon Lord Provost handed the keys of the city to His Majesty The King...