The Latest Breaking News from Edinburgh

Edinburgh florist defends herself against calls to close for Queen’s funeral

Nikki Boyd, 42, says that several people have contacted her to request that she close as a mark of respect for the Queen's funeral but she is unshaken in her resolve to deliver for those that rely on her.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 17, 2022

Man dies in Edinburgh hospital after 'attempted murder' as probe rages on

Police Scotland have announced that a 62-year-old man who was discovered with life threatening injuries at a property in West Lothian has died in an Edinburgh hospital.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 17, 2022

Edinburgh locals react to securing affordable housing development

Residents of Clermiston and Drum Brae have reacted to the news that a 100 per cent affordable housing development will be created in the heart of their community.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 17, 2022

We tried Edinburgh's latest tasting menu to see if it was worth the whopping price tag

Located on South Bridge, the usually Italian inspired restaurant has combined their love for Italian food, and mixed it with some of Scotland's finest ingredients, and it is quite the pairing.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 17, 2022

Edinburgh property: Inside the stunning £1.3 million five bedroom property with home gym

Covering 3200 square feet, the modern villa includes a large private driveway with electric gates as well as a double garage.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 17, 2022

The forgotten suburban Edinburgh train line that some locals want to reopen

Back in the day, around 750,000 people travelled through the city annually on the South Suburban railway - before it closed to passengers in September 1962.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 17, 2022

Meet the Edinburgh chef serving breakfast to city's most vulnerable from a police box

A newly registered local charity is on the front lines of serving Edinburgh's most vulnerable communities. Services like The Breakfast Bothy will be more in demand than ever this winter during the cost of living crisis.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 17, 2022

The one rule that stopped Edinburgh’s plan to build a ‘crystal palace’

First suggested in the 1890s, the Winter Gardens would've sat in West Princes Street Gardens - though plans were scrapped after a local authority found a regulation from the 18th century.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 17, 2022

Guest at upmarket Edinburgh hotel leaves one-star review after 'row over biscuit'

This customer at the city centre hotel was not happy that one biscuit in their packet was missing upon checking in, with staff unable to track it down and consequently apologising for the inconvenience

Edinburgh Live · Sep 17, 2022

20 bits of Edinburgh slang that'll help you get by in Scotland's capital

Unless you're born and bred in the capital, some of the everyday words and phrases heard in Edinburgh will likely fly right over your head. What you really need, in that case, is this helpful guide.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 17, 2022