The Latest Breaking News from Edinburgh

Abandoned Edinburgh car factory dating back to 1898 explored in new footage

The Madelvic car factory, which dates back to 1898, is the oldest purpose built factory in the UK - and urban explorers made their way in for a recently uploaded YouTube video.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 4, 2023

ScotRail issue warning to Edinburgh passengers after trains cancelled during rush hour

ScotRail have warned passengers to expect disruption after a fault on the line was found during rush hour on Tuesday morning between Edinburgh Park and Linlithgow.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 4, 2023

Hero police officers saved man during gas leak at Edinburgh house

After responding to reports of a gas leak in a residential area of Edinburgh, the officers did not hesitate by putting themselves in the front line and protecting other first responders.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 4, 2023

Unique footage of pilot whale expelling placenta captured off Shetland

Drone operator Nick McCaffrey had no idea how rare the footage was until he shared it with Emily Hague, a marine mammal researcher at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh

Daily Record · Apr 4, 2023

Young Scottish woman tragically dies while undergoing gastric band surgery in Turkey

Shannon Bowe, 28, from Denny, near Falkirk, tragically passed away during the procedure on Saturday, March 31.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 3, 2023

Accused did not show ‘much reaction’ on being told wife was dead, court hears

Kashif Anwar, 29, is accused of murdering Fawziyah Javed, 31, in September 2021 by pushing her from Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh. He denies the charge.

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023

Psychic granted power of attorney over woman claiming to be Madeleine McCann after DNA test

Dr Johansson, who is known as the Persian Medium and is an advisor to public figures, has been granted power of attorney over Julia Wendell - who believes she could be the missing child.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 3, 2023

Beautiful Edinburgh footage captures capital life in the 1950s

The footage which has been shared by the Huntley Archives shows various sites in Edinburgh during the 1950s. Residents of the city, especially its children, can be seen enjoying life.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 3, 2023

Edinburgh locals have their say on major new plans for historic Princes Street

A planning application has now been submitted to Edinburgh Council detailing plans to build the boutique hotel with a rooftop bar on Princes Street, offering sublime views of the castle.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 3, 2023

Scottish mum goes on cruise with kids after 'tatty' Harry Potter book goes for £20k

Scottish mum Holly Hodgart, 34, was speechless when her tatty first-edition copy of the Philosopher's Stone went for thousands of pounds when it went under the hammer.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 3, 2023