OUR NEWS BY EMAIL
Subscribe below to receive our news by email
Tag: Edinburgh
Scots eye win double over India under-21 in Edinburgh
Scotland women continue their build-up for the FIH Hockey World Cup in Belgium and The Netherlands later this summer with a second joust against...
Block of flats in Bonnington stormed by protesters over rent
Tenants and protesters stormed a recently built apartment block in Leith on Friday (JUL 3) over an alleged rent increase of almost 25%.
The protest,...
Fringe 2026 – Black Blues Brothers
Fringe favourites the Black Blues Brothers are back with a jaw-dropping show, after wowing over 65,000 Fringe spectators.
A train station fills with breathtaking...
New police unit funded by visitor levy unveiled at City Chambers
A new city centre policing unit fully funded by Edinburgh’s incoming visitor levy was wheeled out at the City Chambers on Thursday.
After the announcement...
Liam Rudden’s Must See Theatre for July
Ahead of the Fringe Robert Burns, Zog the Dragon and Elaine C Smith grace the stages of the capital in July as well as...
Edinburgh shed nominated for Shed of the Year title
An Edinburgh shed is among three Scottish entries shortlisted for the national Shed of the Year title.
"Tom's Shed", owned by Thomas Chisholm in Edinburgh,...
Residents dismayed after student block approved in Gillespie Crescent
Bruntsfield residents have expressed their concern after planning permission was granted on appeal for a previously denied 124-bed student flats development.
A planning...
Largest increase in rail passenger numbers in the UK on Edinburgh to London service
Train operator Lumo, which runs services from London to Edinburgh , has been recognised for the biggest increase in passenger numbers for a UK...
All the details of Pride Edinburgh 2026
Pride Edinburgh celebrations are due to take place on Saturday, with singer Cher Lloyd headlining the event.
Present in numerous cities across the world, pride...
“Zero-commission” tickets announced for Edinburgh Festival Fringe
A new "zero-commission" ticket initiative has been announced for this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe to help artist retain more income from ticket sales.
Love The...
Pleasance announces national theatre partnership with new Fringe productions
The Pleasance has announced five productions selected for its 2026 Edinburgh National Partnerships Programme, partnering with theatres across the United Kingdom.
Taking part in August during the Edinburgh Festival...
Edinburgh Indian community “living in fear” after spate of burglaries
Indian families in Edinburgh are "living in fear" after the community was hit with a series of "targeted" burglaries this June.
Burglars are reported to...
Edinburgh Central MSP urges “proper enforcement” of motorbike gangs after collision
Lorna Slater has urged for "proper enforcement" of motorbikes being driven dangerously in the city after a pedestrian was hospitalised following a collision with...
Real-life siblings to star in new Fringe show
Two real-life siblings will star in a show about an unlikely friendship between a pensioner and a new friend five decades younger than her...
This week’s Edinburgh planning applications
Planning applications lodged with the council’s planning department this week are detailed in the list below.
Applications which are of interest this week include:
An application...
Skipper search launched by canal trip bosses
Re-Union Canal Boats provide hundreds of people with a trip from the heart of Edinburgh up the canal towards Wester Hailes and beyond, mainly...
List of winners for Saroj Lal Awards announced
The winners of the fourth annual Saroj Lal Awards were announced at an awards ceremony on Thursday at the Edinburgh International Festival Hub.
Primary and...
Cala delivers first affordable homes in Blackford for decades
The first affordable homes to be built in the Blackford area of Edinburgh for more than 60 years have been completed and handed over.
Cala...
This week’s planning applications in Edinburgh
Planning applications lodged with the council’s planning department this week are detailed in the list below.
Applications which are of interest this week include:
Change of...
Help offered for football fans having travel issues to the FIFA World Cup
The Scottish Secretary, says the UK Government is "working tirelessly" to resolve US travel issues for Scotland football fans.
There are some fans who have...
Council’s factoring role comes in for criticism
Residents of a block of flats in Craigleith in Edinburgh have been advised of huge sums for common repairs, some of which have only...
Edinburgh audiences invited to Scotland’s inclusive music festival
Organisers of an inclusive music festival in Falkirk are calling on people from Edinburgh to come along and be part of a growing national...
Edinburgh MP told animal welfare will be protected in EU trade deal
Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine has "secured assurances" from the UK Government that animal welfare protections will be guaranteed in any trade agreement with the...
Council to stop factoring some city blocks
Edinburgh Council will no longer act as the factor of certain blocks of flats in the city following agreement at Monday's housing committee.
Councillors voted...
Liam Rudden’s Must See Theatre – June
Mr Miyaki, Bluey and The Bard, along with a Pulitzer Prize-winning play and a whole playground of theatrical entertainment for kids is just waiting...
Pedal on Parliament makes demands of new government
On Saturday the fourteenth Pedal on Parliament took place since the ride began in 2012. More than a thousand cyclists from all over Scotland...
The Edinburgh International Children’s Festival begins this weekend
The 36th Edinburgh International Children’s Festival begins this weekend with a programme of circus, dance, storytelling and theatre for young people and families.
During the week, the Festival programme...
Police agree “outline plan” for Edinburgh Taxi Outing
Police have agreed an "outline plan" with the organisers of the Edinburgh Taxi Outing to run the event along its planned route after discussions...
Edinburgh human towers group looking for new members – rehearsal on Tuesday
The Edinburgh-based human towers group, Colla Castellera d'Edinburgh, is preparing for what could become one of the largest human tower performances ever attempted in...
SUPPORT LOCAL NEWS
DIGITAL & PRINT EDITION
