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The Edinburgh music shop open since 1906 celebrating Record Store Day this weekend

Underground Solu'shn, situated at 9 Cockburn Street is one of Edinburgh's longest running independent record shops since 1996 with the store dating back to 1906.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 21, 2023

Long standing Edinburgh takeaway announces closure 'with a heavy heart'

The Baked Potato Shop on Cockburn Street, which has been serving the city for over 30 years, announced on Sunday that they'd be closing their doors for good on April 23.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 17, 2023

The lost Edinburgh shop that raised many an eyebrow over the years

Cult establishment Whiplash Trash on Cockburn Street was practically a rites of passage for the capital's alternative types in the noughties. Edinburgh hasn't seen its likes before or since.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 28, 2023

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Edinburgh firefighters race to Old Town as 'smoke' seen coming from building

Firefighters were called to a property on Cockburn Street on Thursday morning after smoke to seen coming from the building. A number of appliances were on the scene.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 23, 2023

Loved Edinburgh record store that was at forefront of city's punk scene in late 1970s

If you were a young Edinburgh punk fan at a loose end on a Saturday in the late 1970s, there was really only one place to be: Hot Licks on Cockburn Street. We take a look back the legendary lost record store.

Edinburgh Live · Nov 10, 2022

Edinburgh restaurants fume after outdoor terraces banned for the Fringe

A decision by the City of Edinburgh Council to remove the outdoor seating areas on sites such as Cockburn Street has seen venues hit out over fears of job losses.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 9, 2022

Edinburgh locals claim eatery has 'restaurant menu' despite having cafe licence

Scran opened its North Bridge bistro last year, building on the success of its eatery on the Cockburn Street side of the North Bridge Arcade, which opened in 2018.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 7, 2022

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Edinburgh city centre resident raging at truck drivers blocking famous Old Town street

An anonymous resident that runs a Twitter page tackling dangerous driving and road practices on Cockburn Street has hit out at both the council and the various responsible businesses for endangering pedestrians.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 16, 2022

Edinburgh Council to clamp down on pavement parking chaos in Old Town

Delivery trucks are regularly seen driving along and parking on the pavement on Cockburn Street, despite the road being a pedestrian priority zone.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 17, 2022

Edinburgh city centre local fuming as life 'blighted' by rubbish-strewn street

Picturesque city centre lane is swamped with piling rubbish as a resident pleads for help to save what they describe as "once one of the most beautiful" streets.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 26, 2022

Beloved Edinburgh city centre Mexican restaurant returns to market after failing to sell

The owners of Cockburn Street eatery Viva Mexico opted to retire from running the business in 2019, but three years on, the restaurant is yet to find a buyer and is now offered for a reduced price

Edinburgh Live · Jan 19, 2022

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