The Latest Breaking News from Edinburgh

Hero Edinburgh firefighters battle fierce Arthur's Seat blaze as smoke fills sky

Hero firefighters were alerted to the blaze late on Monday night and raced to the scene where flames engulfed the hill and thick smoke billowed across the city centre

Edinburgh Live · Jul 12, 2022

Scottish mum finds mealworm in Hello Fresh chicken after eating two meals from box

A nurse was left disgusted when she discovered a mealworm while preparing dinner from a Hello Fresh meal kit and believes the company have not taken the complaint seriously.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 12, 2022

Adventurous pair of Edinburgh dogs bag 90 munros in just one year

The Edinburgh pet lover first climbed Ben Nevis last year and has since done 90 munros with her adorable cocker spaniel companions who even have their own sleeping bags

Edinburgh Live · Jul 12, 2022

Edinburgh emergency services scramble to ongoing incident in city centre

Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance service were both scrambled to St Andrew Square on Monday evening (July 11) after reports of an ongoing incident in the city centre.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 11, 2022

We tried the Edinburgh Mary King's Close spooky gin tasting tour and loved every second

Surviving for hundreds of years, the spooky tours take you down through the city's past, but now the attraction have launched a new take on the experience, and it's mixed with gin.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 11, 2022

Edinburgh to see incredible new city centre market with vintage clothes and cocktails

Running from Saturday, July 16, to August 28, the eclectic mix of traders will include local and independent businesses from around the capital as they set up in the indoor market.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 11, 2022

Edinburgh train passengers facing major delays after electrical outage on main line

Major disruptions have been reported to LNER services and issues are expected until the end of the day on the East coast mainline between Berwick-upon-Tweed and Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 11, 2022

Edinburgh woman 'seriously injured' after thieves push her down stairs in city centre

Describing the incident as a robbery and assault, detectives have shared that the young woman was pushed from behind down the set of stairs, with her bag then stolen.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 11, 2022

Edinburgh pancake house to host huge Christmas party - in the middle of summer

Located on Rose Street in Edinburgh's city centre, the restaurant will be transformed into a grotto full of lights, garlands and tinsel while the rest of the city enjoys some of the hottest days of the year.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 11, 2022

Edinburgh heatwave: Mum shares 'sprinkler on a budget' hack amid soaring temperatures

With temperatures continuing to soar, and with no end to the heatwave in sight, one woman has shared a "homemade sprinkler" hack and others have called it "brilliant".

Edinburgh Live · Jul 11, 2022