The Latest Breaking News from Edinburgh

Edinburgh locals reject student flat plans for abandoned high school

Planners received 233 letters of objection about the proposed development

Insider UK · Sep 15, 2022

Scottish recruits drive Dubai estate agency growth

Edinburgh-born entrepreneur set up his own firm last January and now has Scots making up half the staff

Insider UK · Sep 15, 2022

Renting in Edinburgh: costs, best areas, and a rent freeze in the Scottish capital

The city is an Airbnb hotspot, which makes it harder for long term renters to find a home

Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2022

Edinburgh property: Inside the Stockbridge townhouse on the market for £2.4 million

An "exceptional" six-bedroom Georgian townhouse in Stockbridge has gone on the market for £2.4 million, and it includes original features and "detailed contemporary upgrades"

Edinburgh Live · Sep 14, 2022

Edinburgh emergency services rush to busy city centre area after rush hour smash

Police and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) rushed to The Meadows in Edinburgh city centre after a collision caused tailbacks on Wednesday evening during rush hour.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 14, 2022

Edinburgh commuters facing delays after collision on M8 causes huge tailbacks

The westbound lane between Junction 3 and 3A is currently restricted due to the crash, with queues starting to build all the way back to Livingston from just outside Bathgate

Edinburgh Live · Sep 14, 2022

In mourning, we may appear to be one United Kingdom – but don’t fall for the tale of togetherness

Collective grief for the Queen has shown us what the nation could look like. If only Westminster politicians cared, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2022

Hundreds of fuming Edinburgh locals reject student flat plans for abandoned high school

Since the plans came to light for the abandoned school over a year ago, local residents have hit out at the proposals and joined councillors in fighting for social housing instead of student flats

Edinburgh Live · Sep 14, 2022

Anti-monarchy protesters arrested – an expert on what the law says

For many, the week following the death of the Queen has been a time of mourning. It has also been one of tension around the question of free speech and protest. There have been several instances of police arresting or questioning protesters expressing anti-monarchy sentiment in London, Oxford and Edinburgh.

The Conversation · Sep 14, 2022

Edinburgh BT 'Street Hub' to replace vandalised Commonwealth Pool pay-phones

Applications for an additional 17 Street Hubs to replace phone boxes across the city are under review by the Scottish Government after Edinburgh City Council staunchly opposed the proposals.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 14, 2022