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Police are following a 'positive line of enquiry' after reports of a man with a knife at a property in Pennywell Gardens yesterday, Monday...

The Edinburgh Council Finance and Resources Committee meets today At this morning's meeting the council will agree to lease the former VisitScotland office next to...

Edinburgh “burger king” Alexander Galpin has pleaded guilty to domestic abuse, repeatedly engaging in aggressive behaviour and making offensive remarks to his ex-partner. Galpin, 24,...

Harley Heaven - exclusive clearance auction at Edinburgh store managed by Wilsons Auctions Wilsons Auctions has announced an exclusive Harley-Davidson Clearance Auction on Saturday 28...

Edinburgh Zoo's tallest residents were enjoying the high life as the attraction celebrated World Giraffe Day at the weekend. The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland...

A ceremony at the City Chambers on Monday was held to present the Armed Forces Day flag. A small party of piper LSgt Mark...

Chimpanzees kept cool in the sunshine at Edinburgh Zoo over the weekend with the help of tasty ice treats. Keepers prepared frozen grapes and orange...

There are only three days to go until the Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart by-election, the council is urging people living in the ward to return their postal...

A grant of $1 million has been awarded to the new concert hall to be constructed behind The Royal Bank of Scotland building at...

Police Scotland conducted more than 40,000 street searches in a year, recovering contraband or leading to arrest in only a quarter of that number...

When Charlie Duffin scored from a free kick early in the second half to add to a first half brace from Cammy Lochhead it...

A by-election will be held this week to fill the vacant council seat in Edinburgh following the sudden death of Labour councillor, Val Walker...

A 38-year-old woman and baby were taken to hospital following an incident on St Leonard's Street yesterday Saturday 21 June 2025.  Armed police officers were...

Edinburgh has a profusion of community projects injecting energy and optimism into abandoned and underused spots in the city. Key to these is a desire...

Police are appealing for the help of the public to trace a 25-year-old man reported missing in Edinburgh. Kieran Maloney was last seen around 0.10am...

At The Royal Highland Show at Ingliston on Saturday, prize-winning cattle, sheep, goats and Heavy Horses took centre stage. The sellout crowds gathered in...

Pride Edinburgh took place on Saturday with a parade from Holyrood to Bristo Square and the Festival Village hosted by the Edinburgh University Students...

Holy Cross Academicals Cricket Club is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. This 'small, friendly cricket club' based in north Edinburgh puts out two...

Fergus Ewing MSP has announced that he will stand as an independent candidate for Holyrood next year. The MSP explained his reasons in a...

HRH The Princess Royal visited the Royal Highland Show on Friday and was accompanied by RHASS Chairman, James Logan, and Chief Executive, Alex Paterson...

Senior Edinburgh councillors have backed giving themselves a pay hike, with only one member speaking out in opposition. In February, Edinburgh Council agreed to freeze...

The Police Scotland-chaired Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime (SPARC) has launched its 2025-2028 strategy. This third iteration continues the work the multi-agency partnership has been...

After Thursday's meeting of the full council, councillors have agreed to consider moving to a four day week to improve the wellbeing of employees....

Emergency services, including police, the ambulance service and at least 25 firefighters were called to a fire at a block of flats on Gunnet...

Last night Thursday 19 June 2025 firefighters were called to Morrison Street in Edinburgh after being made aware of an electrical fire under the...

The City of Edinburgh Council has been awarded Excellence in Transport Design at the Scottish Transport Awards 2025 for the Roseburn to Union Canal Active Travel Route...

For my 75th birthday this week I treated myself to a solo expedition into the hills. I wanted to re-capture the spirit of adventure...

MANY MANY activities and events this weekend This list only scrapes the surface of the many events and activities on in Edinburgh on what...

More than £900 million will be spent on major sporting events and grassroots sport in the UK which the UK Government says is part...

The biggest agricultural show is taking place on our doorstep this weekend. The Royal Highland Show will welcome around 200,000 people through the gates...