The Latest Breaking News from Edinburgh

UK and Scottish ministers must do ‘much more’ to work together, says Jones

Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister was speaking to Scotland’s Global Investment Summit in Edinburgh on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2025

Pro-Palestine protesters to defy Starmer’s call to halt October 7 marches

University students from several institutions are expected to gather at events in London, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Leeds on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2025

Qatar Airways accused of killing ‘strict vegetarian’ passenger with meat-based meal

Exclusive: Asoka Jayaweera, a strict vegetarian, died after choking on a piece of food while attempting to ‘eat around’ the meat in the meal he was served instead of the meatless one he had requested, according to his family

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025

Man, 81, dies days after being hit by bus on Edinburgh street

An 81-year-old man has died after he was struck by a bus in Edinburgh just over a week ago, police have said ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 6, 2025

Scottish Power opens new Edinburgh office in record £10bn investment

Scottish Power have opened a new Edinburgh office with a record £10 billion investment in Scotland as it embarks on a major electricity grid…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 6, 2025

Stephen McGowan: Anything feels possible for Hearts as Celtic & Rangers struggle

In the post-match euphoria of the Edinburgh derby, the 40th anniversary of a Hearts landmark passed without comment.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 6, 2025

Poetry festival booked up with range of talent and 'radical perspectives'

SOME of the most exciting voices from Scotland and around the world can be heard at this year’s Edinburgh’s International Poetry Festival,

The National (Scotland) · Oct 4, 2025

The 'American-style' ghost town hidden in the heart of this Scottish city

The "strange ghost town" continues to impress despite being a "dilapidated and worn-out facade".

The National (Scotland) · Oct 4, 2025

Inmates are having Mounjaro delivered to their cells using drones, says prison governor

At HMP Edinburgh flying delivery machines are regularly used to smuggle weapons, drugs and mobile phones into jails and now even weight loss jabs and tooth whitening strips

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2025

Bid to fight erosion at popular Scottish city landmark launched

EXTRA efforts to fight erosion on Calton Hill in Edinburgh have been called for by councillors over fears "managed decline" is harming the…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2025