The Latest Breaking News from Edinburgh

Edinburgh's Princes Street in lockdown amid suspicious package

EDINBURGH'S Princes Street is closed while emergency services examine a "suspicious package"

The National (Scotland) · Sep 6, 2025

Police Scotland issues statement ahead of Palestine protest in Edinburgh

POLICING plans are in place today for planned protests, Police Scotland has said in a statement

The National (Scotland) · Sep 6, 2025

Hundreds of people set to defy arrest warnings in support of Palestine Action

Demonstrators are set to take action in London, Belfast and Edinburgh, holding signs saying: ‘I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action’.

Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2025

Four major protests to take place across Edinburgh this weekend

Scotland's capital is set to see four major protests across the city this Saturday, with several road closures announced

The National (Scotland) · Sep 3, 2025

Defend Our Juries to use new tactics at weekend protests after 'police raids'

Campaigners from Defend Our Juries (DOJ) are set to use new tactics to resist arrest at a number of protests this weekend ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 3, 2025

Palestine Action ban protesters plan to ‘go floppy’ and refuse street bail

Several hundred protesters are set to take action in London, Belfast and Edinburgh this weekend.

Evening Standard · Sep 3, 2025

15-year-old girl sexually assaulted on train as passengers 'intervene'

A 15-YEAR-OLD girl was sexually assaulted on a train travelling from Edinburgh to Aberdeen, police have said ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 3, 2025

Leading Scottish space firm lands major European rocket deal

A leading Edinburgh-based space tech firm has landed a major European deal contributing to the creation of the “holy grail” of rocket propulsion…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 3, 2025

Teenager arrested after man found dead on Edinburgh street in middle of night

A TEENAGER has been arrested after a man was found dead on an Edinburgh street in the middle of the night ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 3, 2025

Councillors can’t challenge toilet changes in Scottish city schools

Edinburgh councillors have been told they have “no option” to challenge or refuse the removal of several gender neutral toilets in city schools…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 3, 2025