The Latest Breaking News from Edinburgh

6 of the best New Year’s Eve breaks in Scotland for a happy Hogmanay

Welcome the new year in style with these Hogmanay holidays

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023

State-of-the-art storage facility for Scotland’s art collection gets go ahead

PLANS for a state of the art community space, research hub and art storage facility have been granted permission to go ahead by City of Edinburgh…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 25, 2023

New tourist tax under scrutiny as Edinburgh’s festivals seek exemption

A PLANNED new visitor levy in Scotland has been under scrutiny as Edinburgh’s festivals seek an exemption.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2023

‘Every parent’s worst nightmare’: Paedophile dressed as woman to abduct girl before sexually abusing her

Butcher Andrew Miller was dressed as a woman as he committed ‘uniquely appalling’ abuse over 27 hours, Edinburgh High Court heard

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023

Scot part of first team to kayak treacherous Arctic route

AN adventurer from Edinburgh has helped set two world records by kayaking the Arctic Ocean’s treacherous Northwest Passage.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 17, 2023

Scot sets world record as part of team which kayaked the Northwest Passage

Mark Agnew, from Edinburgh, has told of his adventures which included tackling dangerous seas and facing a polar bear.

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023

Anxious wait for Poles in Scotland who fear election votes may not be counted

THE tension in the air is almost palpable at the Scottish Polish Cultural Association in Edinburgh.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 16, 2023

Inside our capital’s Gàidhlig community

ON a dreich Sunday in October, I attended the Seirbhis Gàidhlig at Greyfriars Kirk.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 16, 2023

Kathy & Stella Solve a Murder! review – podcast sleuths are cracking fun

The hit Edinburgh fringe musical about two friends on the trail of a killer has been awkwardly expanded but is still a delight

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2023

Tens of thousands march in UK as situation worsens in Gaza

Marchers filled the streets of central London as thousands also gathered in Manchester, Liverpool, Edinburgh and other parts of the UK.

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023