The Latest Breaking News from Edinburgh

Historic Edinburgh street has become a 'lawless no-go area' since lockdown

The Royal Mile is one of the most historic streets in Edinburgh, but persistent violence and drug abuse is making businesses increasingly wary of the bleak situation they are faced with.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 22, 2022

Abandoned Edinburgh shop in upmarket neighbourhood could be converted into off-licence

The City of Edinburgh Council received the application recently from the developers who hope to convert the old building into a new off-licence across the ground and basement levels

Edinburgh Live · Feb 22, 2022

Edinburgh mum says theatre bosses chucked her out for tapping her legs to music

Melanie Sharp was flung out of the Bat Out of Hell show for moving her feet along to the music at the show at Edinburgh's Playhouse but theatre bosses say this is against the rules

Edinburgh Live · Feb 22, 2022

Edinburgh Gleneagles announce award winning chef will run all-day restaurant

The plush hotel located inside a former bank building in the heart of the capital will include a 120-cover eatery, rooftop bar with sweeping views over the city and 'members club' in the old vault

Edinburgh Live · Feb 21, 2022

Edinburgh getting huge new music festival at Ingliston this summer

The Connect Music Festival will feature a line up of bands, DJs and performers when it arrives at the capital's Royal Highland Centre this summer after TRSNMT is held in Glasgow

Edinburgh Live · Feb 21, 2022

Connect Music Festival set to be relaunched after 14-year hiatus

The Connect Music Festival will be held at the Royal Highland Centre, on the outskirts of Edinburgh, promoters have announced.

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2022

Edinburgh Council to increase city's refugee intake despite housing shortage

More than 200 Afghan refugees have been welcomed to Edinburgh since September, but all are yet to be permanently resettled.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 21, 2022

Edinburgh Playhouse 'threw out' couple during performance for 'toe-tapping'

The couple had been escorted out of the Edinburgh theatre after asking to speak to a manager over the treatment they received from ushers during 'A Bat Out of Hell' last week.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 21, 2022

Edinburgh five day weather forecast as capital set for heavy rain and snow

After the impact of both Storm Dudley and Eunice, it seems things are calming down a bit - however the capital, according to weather forecasters, is still set for rain and more snow.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 21, 2022

Jason Manford battles through Scottish snowstorm like 'The Truman Show'

The stand up comedian shared the footage on Facebook, exclaiming that travelling through Scotland was like 'The Truman Show'.

Daily Record · Feb 21, 2022