The Latest Breaking News from Edinburgh

Beautiful Scots island on sale for less than the price of a four-bedroom house in Edinburgh

The island of Pladda comes with its own lighthouse and helipad, and is just off the coast of Arran.

Daily Record · Aug 1, 2022

Edinburgh getting first ever 'wine cafe' with all day booze and organic produce

Edinburgh's first wine cafe located at The Shore in Leith is getting ready to open a new venue in the capital's lively Meadows area.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 1, 2022

Scottish pilot in miraculous escape as plane crashes into field next to village

Emergency services were called out to reports of a light aircraft crashing in a field near Kinglassie in Fife. No injuries have been reported as a result of the incident.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 1, 2022

Edinburgh weather as 'clammy' temperatures to hit Scotland this week

The warm weather is set to continue for the start of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this week, with highs of 23 degrees on Tuesday before a suncream-fuelled weekend

Edinburgh Live · Aug 1, 2022

Edinburgh residents say their homes were 'shaking' after loud bangs heard in Leith

Locals in Leith have taken to social media after multiple people reported hearing a large "boom" that shook buildings as people claim to hear sirens in the area.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 1, 2022

Edinburgh Zoo hits back as visitor makes complaint about penguins during trip

The unhappy customer felt "ripped off" after visiting the popular capital attraction and took to TripAdvisor to express their frustration - prompting a response from zoo bosses.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 1, 2022

Edinburgh launches clampdown on short term lets after 'too many homes lost to holiday market'

The rise of online services like Airbnb has caused a spike in the number of Capital properties being let to tourists on a short-term basis.

Daily Record · Aug 1, 2022

Premium Bond £1million jackpot winners this August - two Scottish winners bag £100k prizes

August's Premium Bond draw has seen two millionaires made in Dorset and Buckinghamshire. Two Scottish winners have also bagged £100,000 each in Edinburgh and Central Scotland. Here's how to check your Premium Bonds.

Daily Record · Aug 1, 2022

Meet the local Edinburgh tiler competing at the Commonwealth games

26-year-old Matthew McHale has been training for this years Commonwealth Games while still working full time at Trades Training School, who have gone on to sponsor his career.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 1, 2022

Edinburgh introduces strict new rules on Airbnb-style lets in Scottish first

AIRBNB-STYLE short-term lets in Scotland’s capital will require special planning permission in a Scottish first.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 1, 2022