The Latest Breaking News from Edinburgh

We tried Edinburgh's hidden restaurant and felt like we had been whisked away to Italy

As soon as you step into the basement eatery, you are whisked away from the bustling city centre usually packed with punters and students at the nearby nightlife hot spot Cowgate.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 19, 2023

Edinburgh mum dies six days after MND diagnosis as daughter plans to climb Ben Nevis

Connie Passmore died three weeks before her 60th birthday in 2018, with her daughter Holly planning to raise funds for MND Scotland in her memory.

Daily Record · Mar 19, 2023

Man found dead in Scottish home as police probe 'unexplained' death

Emergency services were called to the address on Winifred Crescent in Kirkcaldy, where a 40-year-old man was tragically pronounced dead.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 19, 2023

Escape Edinburgh with a trip to town with a distillery named 'most picturesque'

The recent cold spell has put a halt to traditional spring activities like picnics and garden visits, but that shouldn't stop you from heading out and enjoying the beauty that lies close to the capital for a day trip.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 19, 2023

Heartbreak as Scottish mum dies of rare cancer that nurses had never heard of

Husband Rob said the couple "knew pretty quickly that it was serious" - but that Lesley's response to the situation was to smile and say "I'm still here".

Edinburgh Live · Mar 19, 2023

Edinburgh prisoner who watched inmate being dragged to his death vows to help with new probe

A new police investigation has been launched into the death of Allan Marshall at HMP Edinburgh where the prisoner watched the scandal unfold.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 19, 2023

The Cauldron Edinburgh conjures up spellbinding new potions experience

The capital’s popular wizarding world-inspired immersive experience and cocktail bar has launched ‘Potion Making 2.0’ – the "next phase of its magical journey".

Edinburgh Live · Mar 19, 2023

The tiny island 45 mins from Edinburgh that's owned by spoon-bending psychic Uri Geller

The uninhabited Lamb Island, which lies just off the coast of North Berwick, was bought by the famous TV psychic nearly 15 years ago, apparently as a way to make amends for Gary McAllister's penalty miss in Euro 96 – yes really.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 19, 2023

West Lothian woman finds new lease of life as Paralympian after horror RAF accident

Shona had to have a below the knee amputation following an RAF training exercise injury but she has since taken to sitskiing like a duck to water and has competed at the Beijing Paralympics 2022.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 19, 2023

Edinburgh best mates out to revolutionise capital's music scene with new business

The three best mates have travelled around the world together taking in some of the best events that the music scene has to offer. Now they want to bring some of that magic back to Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 19, 2023