The Latest Breaking News from Edinburgh

Edinburgh firefighters race to blaze as it tears through flat on Leith Walk

Buses were diverted for a few hours as Leith Walk was closed off to allow the Scottish Fire Service space to work. There were no casualties and the blaze was extinguished late on Tuesday night.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 5, 2023

Edinburgh parking spaces could be turned into mini parks for public to enjoy

The concept has already proved a success in other Uk cities and a study is currently being carried out on whether it could work in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 5, 2023

Police raid SNP head office in Edinburgh amid probe into party finances

A large number of police officers were seen entering Gordon Lamb House in Edinburgh this morning.

Daily Record · Apr 5, 2023

Edinburgh opening date for fried chicken specialists Buck's Bar new venture announced

The top chicken restaurant chain, which already has three restaurants in Glasgow, has revealed where in Edinburgh it will be - and confirmed what date it will open in the capital.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 4, 2023

Accused ‘arm-in-arm’ with pregnant wife shortly before her death, trial told

Kashif Anwar is accused of murdering Fawziyah Javed in September 2021 by pushing her from Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh.

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2023

Remembering when you could take your car from Edinburgh to Fife by ferry

The Queensferry Passage transported commuters and their vehicles from South Queensferry to North Queensferry using four different ferries - until the Forth Road Bridge rendered it obsolete.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 4, 2023

Edinburgh private school's 'poor quality' sports hall refused planning permission

Planners said as well as blighting the rural landscape the construction could disturb archaeological remains dating back to the middle ages.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 4, 2023

Edinburgh locals baffled as their local road turns into 'inconvenient green space'

Last month residents of the area were left baffled after the red paint markings appeared at the end of the street with the plant pots soon appearing afterwards. It was also hoped that it would cut cars from travelling through residential streets.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 4, 2023

Edinburgh urban explorers gain access to derelict school in new video

YouTube youngsters post urban exploration video of visit to abandoned community high school in Craigmillar that's been the subject of repeated vandalism incidents since its closure.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 4, 2023

Edinburgh dog and cat home sees surge of donations in honour of Paul O'Grady

The charity has revealed they had received over £1,000 in donations from supporters in memory of the late entertainer Paul O'Grady who was known for his love of animals and work with pet charities.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 4, 2023