The Latest Breaking News from Edinburgh

Edinburgh scrapyard could be demolished for 148 student flats fronting Union Canal

The site will see all existing buildings and structures demolished to make way for the development with publicly accessible routes to the Union Canal, one of which would require a stair-bike ramp.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 25, 2022

Edinburgh pub community buys defibrillator after co-owner dies of heart attack

Alan Laidlaw was a larger than life character who brought the local pub community together with his loving personality. Those that knew him raised over £2,000 for the defibrillator.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 24, 2022

Edinburgh resident hits out at parents parking over double yellow lines at park

Issues with parents parking their cars over double yellows and on the grass kerbs at the Gyle Park is understood to have been an ongoing issue for a number of years.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 24, 2022

Heart-stopping footage shows Edinburgh driver going wrong way on roundabout

A video has surfaced on TikTok that appears to show a driver coming around the wrong way on a roundabout at Edinburgh Airport before sheepishly taking a turn towards Glasgow.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 24, 2022

Little known Edinburgh hack to charge your phone on Princes Street

Vital night time economy charity, Street Assist, have shared a handy little phone charging hack that should ensure those on a night out are never without their phone.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 24, 2022

Faithful terrier Greyfriars Bobby may have been a different breed, book claims

Dog who stood by master’s Edinburgh grave for 14 years was no skye terrier but a dandie dinmont, say authors

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2022

Rare Edinburgh cottage with huge garden next to Arthur's Seat hits the market

A rare opportunity has come up to acquire a stunning family home, surrounded by lush private gardens and off-street parking while still being close to the city centre

Edinburgh Live · Jul 24, 2022

Unfortunate man starts throwing up when he finds used plaster in his Chinese takeaway

Przemek, 19, from Leigh, in Edinburgh, decided to order a takeaway as they were tired and didn't have much food at home, but claims he had a nasty surprise as he started to eat

Daily Mirror · Jul 24, 2022

Midsummer up Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh: ‘The world is as it ever was, but everything has changed’

On 2 July we sent six writers and photographers to capture a typical British summer’s day. Chitra Ramaswamy clambered up to look down at Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2022

Hidden courtyard in Edinburgh named one of the 'best in UK' by the Times

Serving their beers brewed on site and award winning pizzas, the Edinburgh favourite is perfect for a summer afternoon in the city with the best views of the castle

Edinburgh Live · Jul 24, 2022