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Property factor complaints soar

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Complaints about property factors have more than doubled in six years, fuelling calls for a crackdown on rogue operators. Figures show a sharp increase in...

Tenants in Breadalbane Street flats advised to move out of flats following “expert advice”

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Tenants and residents in the Bond Building in Breadalbane Street have been advised to move out two years after a major fire, and in...
The front of the car was entirely caved in, with staff eventually forced to remove the front bumper and doors © Alan Simpson

Two hospitalised in Edinburgh after car crash involving pedestrian

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Two people have been taken to hospital in Edinburgh after a car crash on Monday evening. Police confirmed that the Barnton Avenue collision involved a...

Powderhall active travel plans for former railway line gain momentum after SNP pledge

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The City of Edinburgh Council is locked in negotiations with Network Rail over the purchase of the former Meadowbank-Powderhall railway line, as the government pledge support for the project. Campaigners...
Universal language founder Pete Burt (left) and Christie Aitchison (left) outside their pop-up shop © Universal Language

Expansion on the horizon for Edinburgh football clothing brand

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An Edinburgh football fashion brand has reshaped its strategy heading into its busiest trading period since launching after Business Gateway support. Universal Language, founded by...

West Lothian Council demand an update from the government on school funding

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West Lothian Council has demanded clarity from The Scottish Government over £15m in promised funding for St Kentigern's Academy, after months of silence, despite...

Jacob saves SIX match points for fifth challenger title

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Jacob Fearnley gave himself an early birthday present - 25 on Wednesday - and made challenger tennis history as he came roaring back to...
George Street has become a vital artery for buses following the fire © 2026 Martin McAdam

EBUG demands the council opens up more bus lanes

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Following the closure of Princes Street to all forms of traffic between Frederick Street and Castle Street, Edinburgh Bus Users Group say that the...

Garbage at Edinburgh Castle – this could be the last time?

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Shirley Manson announced that she was excited about her band's gig at Edinburgh Castle, but she may have hoped for a more pleasant evening...

Council’s Visitor Levy team supporting businesses

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Edinburgh Council's Visitor Levy team is already in place to support businesses ahead of the tourist tax's launch in a couple of weeks. The levy...

Review – Moana ⭐️⭐️

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There is nothing wrong with your film criticism column, do not attempt to adjust the picture - this is not a mirage.  Moana really is back...

Glenn Campbell receives honorary doctorate from Edinburgh Napier

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Journalist, Glenn Campbell who is political editor with the BBC, has been awarded an honorary doctorate from Edinburgh Napier, even though he did not...

Review – Evil Dead Burn ⭐️⭐️

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The Evil Dead series continues with this, its sixth instalment. Based on Spider-Man director Sam Raimi’s original trilogy starring Bruce Campbell as the chainsaw-toting Ash, which wrapped...

Dundee based artist wins the Spirit of Spark to design Princes Street Gardens...

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An artist from Dundee University has been chosen to design a memorial for writer Muriel Spark in Princes Street Gardens. Dr Jacqueline Donachie, based at...

Burnham encouraged to “move the UK closer to the EU”

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Former senior Labour MEP, David Martin, said that closer EU links are "critical to our economy and security and to protection our way of...

Princes Street fire – update on Friday lunchtime

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Police and fire services are conducting an investigation into the fire at the former Debenhams store on Princes Street, where the street remains closed...

Big baby safely delivered at Modern One

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Giant baby sculpture makes a second appearance in Edinburgh as Modern One announces its major new displays. A giant sculpture of a newborn baby by...

Emerging Edinburgh College of Art textile designer’s work is to be shown in Chelsea...

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A student textile designer from Edinburgh College of Art has been recognised by her selection for the TEX+ showcase. Poppy Morgan's work was selected by...

Local reaction to Leith’s Town of Culture bid

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Leith has been named as one of fifteen towns in the UK which will be awarded £60,000 to progress to the next stage of...

Princes Street fire – heritage body calls for fabric of the building to be...

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A spokesperson for Edinburgh World Heritage said the news about a fire on Princes Street was "deeply saddening and concerning", and have called for...

Princes Street – Debenhams fire – aerial shots show extent of the damage

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After the fire at a part of the former Debenhams store at 109 Princes Street, it is difficult to comprehend the extent of the...

Leith is shortlisted for UK Town of Culture title

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Leith has been included on the shortlist for the title of the first UK Town of Culture, as one of three Scottish "towns". Leith, Lerwick...

Princes Street fire – Heritage society call for oversight of next stages

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The Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland has written to the Chief Planning Officer of The City of Edinburgh Council, David Givan, after the fire...
It will be weeks before Princes Street can fully reopen © 2026 Martin McAdam

Princes Street fire – fire service union says the latest blaze shows the need...

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The Fire Brigade Union says there is a need for proper resourcing of the emergency service to continue to provide a professional response to...

Scott Arthur named Scottish MP of the Year

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Dr Scott Arthur, MP for Edinburgh South West, has been named as the Scottish MP of the year. The prize is voted for by...

Princes Street fire – street and businesses remain closed

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A fire took hold in an empty disused building at 109 Princes Street on Thursday morning in the early hours, and some eight hours...

Huge queues at Sephora opening

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Sephora opens its first Scottish store at St James Quarter in Edinburgh. Sephora has officially arrived in Scotland, opening its first-ever Scottish store at St...

The Blackbird spreads its wings with a makeover

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The Edinburgh cocktail bar and garden has announced a £100,000 glow-up in time for Festival  One of Edinburgh’s neighbourhood cocktail bars is shaking things up...
An image of the first The Broons annual.

Celebrating ninety years of The Broons and Our Wullie

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There will be celebrations to mark 90 years of Oor Wullie and The Broons this month as the National Library of Scotland teams up...

Edinburgh lawyers announce key promotions

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Scottish law firm Gibson Kerr, with offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow, has announced that some of its staff have been promoted while others have...

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