The Latest Breaking News from Cowgate

Edinburgh's Cowgate closed in both directions as public told to avoid

THE public are being urged to avoid the Cowgate as it is closed in both directions

The National (Scotland) · Jun 15, 2025

We tried Edinburgh's hidden restaurant and felt like we had been whisked away to Italy

As soon as you step into the basement eatery, you are whisked away from the bustling city centre usually packed with punters and students at the nearby nightlife hot spot Cowgate.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 19, 2023

Edinburgh's 'Little Ireland' that was known for huge Irish community and 'slum' conditions

The Cowgate in Edinburgh didn't always offer the abundance of bars and nightlife it does now. When Scotland saw an influx of Irish immigrants settle, the historic street saw families cram into the slums.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 16, 2023

Edinburgh city centre building closed off by emergency services in chemical scare

Several emergency service vehicles raced to the Cowgate in Edinburgh after Police Scotland received reports of a chemical odour at a building on the busy Old Town street.

Edinburgh Live · Oct 18, 2022

First look inside Edinburgh’s plush new all-day dining and entertainment venue

A first look inside the new Cowgate venue known as Eve has revealed unique floor to ceiling murals with atmospheric colours to dazzle guests as they order stunning upscale food and carefully concocted cocktails.

Edinburgh Live · Oct 7, 2022

Underbelly at the Edinburgh Fringe 2022: Where are the venues and who is performing?

The largest venue of the arts festival will put on more than 200 shows for audiences across Edinburgh

Edinburgh Live · Aug 1, 2022

Edinburgh city centre residents tell of monster rats running amok on scheme

Residents says that those staying in the Cowgate address are demanding action from Places for People and Edinburgh City Council to tackle the infestation of rodents.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 12, 2022

Edinburgh 21-year-old rushed to hospital after 'disturbance' outside city centre pub

Officers were seen speaking to witnesses in the Cowgate at around 11.10pm near Pilgrim bar following the incident, which saw a man taken to hospital on Wednesday.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 2, 2022

Edinburgh partygoers brave the rain to stand in huge city centre queue

The long line in the Cowgate was captured on social media on Tuesday night, into the early hours of Wednesday morning, as crowds waited to get into the popular night club.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 6, 2022

Edinburgh man dies after tragic fall from George IV Bridge as family informed

Emergency services in Edinburgh closed off the area surrounding George IV Bridge on Thursday after the man fell from a height onto the Cowgate area of the city.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 18, 2022