The Latest Breaking News from Edinburgh

Edinburgh football fans in desperate bid to rescue Ukraine orphans from war zone

Dnipro Kids founder Stevie Carr admits the organisation is desperate to bring dozens of young people to Scotland from a “life or death situation” in the country following the invasion by Kremlin forces.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 2, 2022

New Edinburgh bar to open with 'Italian wines and cocktails' in site of former local pub

The former site of the Steel Coulson Tap has been taken over by new bar Bittersweet, who will be transforming the space into a cocktail bar where you can enjoy an aperitivo.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 2, 2022

All the Edinburgh secondary schools set to be oversubscribed in 2022

A report to Edinburgh Council's Education, Children and Families Committee found that several secondary schools in the city are already over the notional capacity, with some expected to increase further

Edinburgh Live · Mar 2, 2022

Edinburgh Six by Nico launch 'throwback menu' with unusual ancient Rome dishes

It turned out the meals of people in ancient Rome were far from dull - or even simplistic - and Six by Nico's new six-course tasting menu proves that with dishes adapted from unearthed antique recipes.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 2, 2022

Edinburgh St Patrick's Day festival returns with drag queens and tribute acts

It has been announced this week that the traditional party will be returning to the Cowgate boozer after having to stop in the past two years due to the coronavirus pandemic

Edinburgh Live · Mar 2, 2022

Edinburgh bungalow could be demolished to make way for huge super lodge overlooking city

The five-bedroom Edinburgh property would see a new futuristic build begin on the top of Braid Hills Approach, beginning with the current bungalow on the site being demolished.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 2, 2022

Self-catering businesses urge government to reject Edinburgh short-term let plans

Letter to ministers expresses warns that proposals will hurt tourism industry and may cause jobs to be lost

Insider UK · Mar 2, 2022

Edinburgh Wester Hailes to see 100 new flats and offices near shopping centre

The City of Edinburgh Council received the application from the developers to build the apartment blocks at the site of the old health centre and social work offices

Edinburgh Live · Mar 2, 2022

Russian woman burns her passport at vigil in show of solidarity with Ukraine

The woman from Moscow said she took the decision to burn her travel document ‘as a gesture against the Russian government’

Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2022

Two men convicted of attempted murder after 'violent' Edinburgh attack

Paul O'Docherty, aged 30, and Jake O'Docherty, 27, were found guilty at the High Court in Glasgow on Tuesday, March 1.

Daily Record · Mar 2, 2022