The Latest Breaking News from Edinburgh

Tributes paid to ‘irreplaceable’ teenager who died playing football at school

A funeral has been held for Andrew MacKinnon, 15, in Edinburgh.

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2023

Murder accused was ‘really keen’ to visit Arthur’s Seat, trial told

Kashif Anwar, 29, denies killing Fawziyah Javed, 31, in Edinburgh on September 2, 2021.

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2023

Iconic Edinburgh pub launches boozy brunch days with drag, drinks and dishes

Edinburgh’s Three Sisters pub is launching monthly boozy brunch events, with a different theme every time - priced at £25 per person and including a brunch dish, cocktail and entertainment.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 31, 2023

Schools to close early to allow pupils to pay tribute at Edinburgh teen's funeral

Andrew MacKinnon, 15, died on March 14, while playing football at Forrester High School.

Daily Record · Mar 31, 2023

UK passengers set to pay a third more to travel by train than by plane, study finds

Some flights create up to 275 per cent more CO2 emissions than an equivalent rail journey

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2023

Edinburgh schools will close early as hundreds to attend schoolboy's funeral

Hundreds are expected to attend the funeral of Edinburgh schoolboy Andrew MacKinnon The funeral will be held St David's Broomhouse Parish Church at 1pm and the family have requested football strips and bright colours are worn.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 30, 2023

Northern Lights could be visible in Edinburgh starting tonight - how to see auroras

The aurora borealis was highly visible at the end of February and beginning of March and forecasters say it may appear over Edinburgh once more from Thursday night.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 30, 2023

Concerned Edinburgh residents spot 'oil slick' in Water of Leith as investigation launched

Environmental experts have launched an investigation after concerned residents raised the alarm after spotting an 'oil leak' in the water of Leith on Thursday.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 30, 2023

'Surprised’ Edinburgh residents spot rare steam train in plush neighbourhood

The British Railways Locomotive was seen being filled up with water in Morningside on Thursday morning at the area’s disused station, as residents were taken by surprise.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 30, 2023

East Lothian driver gobsmacked by 'cheeky note' left on back of parking ticket

A driver in East Lothian was left gobsmacked after finding a cheeky note on the back of a parking fine. This comes as parking fines in East Lothian rise to £100 from £60 from April. The fine will be halved to £50 if paid within 14 days.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 30, 2023