The Latest Breaking News from Edinburgh

Edinburgh's 'spooky' 700-year-old medieval castle pictured in stunning new images

Craigmillar Castle is one of the three in the city and is perhaps the lesser known among Edinburgh residents but striking new images released may just change that.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 25, 2022

Edinburgh's imposing Second World War gun islands built to protect city from Nazis

The Forth of Firth has twelve small islands scattered around the coast but it might be surprising for some to learn that they were turned into defence fortifications during the world wars.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 25, 2022

Edinburgh's new Covid hotspots as Nicola Sturgeon confirms easing of rules from March

Over the last week, Scotland has reported some 43,440 positive cases of coronavirus across the country, with a seven-day positivity rate of 794.7 per 100,000 of the population.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 25, 2022

Major Edinburgh A720 City Bypass works will close road and cause delays to journeys

The operation will renew the road surface and Transport Scotland say this will give road users a safer and smoother journey along the busy roads once works are completed

Edinburgh Live · Feb 25, 2022

Scots from Ukrainian families react with horror to Russian invasion

Demands have been made for quick and severe sanctions against Putin to support the people of Ukraine

Daily Record · Feb 25, 2022

Scots unite with Ukraine in protest outside Russian consulate against military invasion

Activists gathered in Edinburgh on Thursday night outside of the Russian consulate after Kremlin forces launched a military assault on Ukraine.

Daily Record · Feb 24, 2022

Edinburgh building lit up in solidarity with Ukraine amid Russian invasion

The Scottish Government has joined other countries to light up their special landmarks and buildings in a bid to show their support with Ukraine. It comes as the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin and Russian troops, launched their anticipated attack on Ukraine today.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 24, 2022

Covid Scotland: The three Edinburgh areas with much lower cases than anywhere else

Coronavirus case rates are still high for the majority of Edinburgh, with most areas reporting over 800 cases per 100,000 of population, however there are three areas with very different numbers.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 24, 2022

Edinburgh widow slams NHS award after health board 'hid facts' on husband's death

Louise Slorance lost her husband, Andrew, in 2020 after he had contracted a potentially deadly fungus while receiving treatment for cancer and coronavirus at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 24, 2022

Edinburgh's council tax and parking costs to increase this year

The council's 2022/23 budget included spending plans of more than £1 billion, with investment in roads, parks and pavements, but there are also price hikes for parking and allotment hire.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 24, 2022