The Latest Breaking News from Edinburgh

Hiking route one hour from Edinburgh named one of the world's best by CNN

A famous long-distance hiking trail from Manchester to the Scottish Borders has been ranked number one in a CNN Travel series.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 26, 2022

Edinburgh Fringe weather as capital set for thunder and lightning

Edinburgh is to expect a thunderstorm next month during the first week of August - the turn in weather events follows a heatwave which saw the capital soar to highs of 30C.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 26, 2022

Edinburgh Airport: Lufthansa staff strike sparks flight cancellations to holiday hotspots

Flights to and from Edinburgh Airport could be impacted by industrial action across major German Airports as 20,000 employees from Lufthansa are walking out following a dispute over pay.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 26, 2022

Edinburgh boxer avoided being robbed in NYC pretending to be undercover drugs cop

A former boxer turned hip hop star from Edinburgh, Stevie Creed, has opened up about how he used his Scottish dialect and background to survive the streets of New York.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 26, 2022

Edinburgh health expert Devi Sridhar on who should be worried about monkeypox

The virologist specialist has backed the move by the World Health Organization and has said that those most at risk from the virus - men having sex with men - should be offered vaccines.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 26, 2022

Scottish law firm boosts leadership team

Three legal directors become partners, while four associates move to legal director

Insider UK · Jul 26, 2022

Edinburgh Fringe's future on a 'knife edge' amidst slow ticket sales

SLOW ticket sales for the Edinburgh Fringe mean the festival’s recovery could be at risk as promoters warn that its future is on a “knife…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 26, 2022

Edinburgh LNER passengers face major disruption until end of the day due to fault

LNER have advised passengers to avoid travelling between London and Edinburgh due to the issue on the line between Peterborough and Stevenage, which they say is expected to cause major disruption until the end of the day

Edinburgh Live · Jul 26, 2022

Edinburgh Council leader hints at city's bid to host Eurovision 2023

Naturally, having won the competition in 2022, Ukraine were due to hold next year's contest in Kyiv. However, risks surrounding the war with Russia and security measures have meant that it is no longer feasible

Edinburgh Live · Jul 26, 2022

Edinburgh welcomes 'world's longest' inflatable assault course this summer

The Tartan Titan has similar features to that of famous TV assault courses such as Total Wipeout and Ninja Warrior UK with sections such as Corkscrew, Wipe Out, Ninja Run, Ladder Challenge, Tidal Wave and Everest Slide.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 26, 2022