The Latest Breaking News from Edinburgh

The fascinating reason Edinburgh's tenements come in a variety of different colours

Edinburgh's iconic stone tenements are typically coloured pale yellow and grey - but there are a good few redheads dotted around the capital, and the reason behind this is quite fascinating.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 25, 2023

Eerie abandoned Edinburgh office block finally set to be turned into apartments

After plans were granted permission in June 2022, the applicant had to agree to several payments and the provision of affordable housing, but councillors will once again cast their vote on Wednesday.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 25, 2023

Gang of three young Edinburgh men leave victim in wheelchair after street attack

Kieran Maule ,24, Dylan Patrick ,22, and Aaron Henderson ,20, were captured on camera launching the brutal attack on John Foster at Hunter Square, in Edinburgh, just off the city's Royal Mile.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 25, 2023

Hearts and Hibs split fixtures in full including final Edinburgh derby date in battle for Europe

The capital rivals have both reached the top six after the Hibees went right down to the wire with both now eyeing up European football in Edinburgh next season

Edinburgh Live · Apr 25, 2023

New Edinburgh mini business park with car showroom planned for Fort Kinnaird

An application was previously submitted to the council which would see the site, on Oversman Road, developed into three industry units including a new car showroom

Edinburgh Live · Apr 25, 2023

Row boat hire returning to Edinburgh’s union canal for just £10

The Edinburgh Union Canal Society is bringing back ‘traditional’ row boat hire, priced at just £10 for a 50 minute session - with enough space for you and four friends.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 25, 2023

Edinburgh council trolled by locals as huge pothole opens up outside headquarters

The local government offices are located just off the Royal Mile on East Market Street with the crater appearing right outside the building where hundreds of officials are based.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 25, 2023

TikToker discovers Edinburgh's 'hidden cocktail bar' with knock entry and no menu

His video, posted under his moniker @topscottishscran, has amassed over 340,000 views and 18,000 likes.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 25, 2023

University of Edinburgh in bid to pay 'reparations' after links to slavery discovered

Academics are working with a team of researchers to trawl historical archives to build a picture of the university’s involvement in Atlantic slavery and colonialism

Daily Mirror · Apr 25, 2023

Edinburgh housing plan dropped over fears it could block access to historic railway

Campaigners hoping to see Portobello railway station reopened had objected to the proposal to build new homes on land close to the old station site.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 25, 2023