The Latest Breaking News from Edinburgh

Duchess Sophie Proves Maximalism is the Most Wearable Trend for Spring 2026

The bolder, the better.

Marie Claire · Feb 26

Edinburgh uni lecturers voting on further industrial action in ongoing cuts row

The dispute began in February last year when the university announced plans to slash its budget by £140 million.

Evening Standard · Feb 26

Duchess Sophie Visits Victims of Sexual Violence in Somalia Amid Brother-in-Law Andrew's Scandal

The Duchess of Edinburgh is continuing her work fighting for women's rights.

Marie Claire · Feb 25

Tories would end dual role of Lord Advocate, says Badenoch amid Murrell memo row

The Conservative leader made the vow while addressing the Scottish Tory conference in Edinburgh on Friday.

Evening Standard · Feb 20

Mick Duncan obituary

Other lives: Architect who helped shape the design of the Scottish parliament building

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16

One Day has been a bestselling novel, a forgettable film, a beloved TV series – now can it be a musical?

David Nicholls’s romantic saga is heading to stage, in the very city where its characters first felt the sparks fly. But how to cram 20 years of romance into two tune-filled hours? By focusing on the little moments, say its creators

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16

Scotland v England live: Flying Scots claim dominant Calcutta Cup win in Six Nations

Scotland 31-20 England: Steve Borthwick’s side see their 12-match winning run come to a crashing halt as pressure eased on Gregor Townsend by scintillating Scottish win

The Independent UK · Feb 14

History hangs heavy over Calcutta Cup but England’s young side can turn tartan tide

Scotland have lost only two of the last eight clashes with England but Borthwick’s squad are unscarred by failure

The Guardian - UK · Feb 13

Greg James' Comic Relief challenge: When, why and what is the route?

The Radio 1 DJ is riding from Weymouth to Edinburgh to raise funds for Comic Relief

Evening Standard · Feb 13

Davey joins beach clean as he demands improved sewage spill monitoring

The Lib Dem leader will join campaigners at Portobello Beach on Friday.

Evening Standard · Feb 13