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Masked Edinburgh thieves filmed stealing motorbike as couple sleeps in home

Cameron Blyth, 29, and his partner were sleeping in their home in the Gilmerton area of Edinburgh when a group of men with balaclavas targeted his bike on Thursday night.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 1, 2023

Edinburgh man devastated after rare heirloom Honda motorbike stolen

Jack says that he is desperate for the bike to be returned as he was given by a neighbour who sadly lost their life recently. The bike was taken from outside of his parents home in Gilmerton.

Edinburgh Live · May 16, 2023

Edinburgh pensioner rushed to hospital following two-car crash on major road

Emergency services rushed to Gilmerton Station Road following reports of a two-car-crash on Sunday afternoon. The road was closed for five hours and police and the ambulance service attended the scene.

Edinburgh Live · May 15, 2023

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Fire tears through Edinburgh home as hero crews race to the scene

Drum Street, Gilmerton, has recently reopened after firefighters extinguished the blaze which is understood to have started within a home. Police and ambulance crews have also been spotted at the scene

Edinburgh Live · Apr 25, 2023

The Edinburgh cottage door next to a bookies leading to 300-year-old tunnel network

Hidden away 15 feet below an assuming cottage next to a bookies lies one of Edinburgh's best-kept secrets. We take a look at the mystery-shrouded network of chambers and tunnels knowns as Gilmerton Cove.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 20, 2023

Edinburgh armed police lock down busy local street in ongoing incident

Several police 4x4s and armed officers were pictured on Drum Street, Gilmerton. The street was locked down with no access for vehicles or pedestrians. Concerned residents can be seen watching the incident unfold.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 17, 2023

Edinburgh property: Cosy one-bed flat hits market as ideal first home at £125k

Nestled in the historic village of Gilmerton, a one-bed apartment has hit the market that would make an idea starter home for first time buyers and is ready to move in.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 28, 2023

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Edinburgh property: Home in nice area hits market for £100K - but it needs a lot of work

A property is up for sale on the outskirts of Edinburgh, in the Gilmerton area close to the Danderhall roundabout, and is up grabs for offers over £100,000 but it needs a little bit of TLC.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 13, 2023

Man rushed to hospital after 'stabbing' in Edinburgh as cops launch probe

Officers were alerted to the incident at around 2:20am this morning, January 23, in the Ferniehill Drive area of Gilmerton in the city.

Daily Record · Jan 23, 2023

Inside the mega fun Edinburgh play bus packed with children's activities

Coming to the Gilmerton Community Centre this Wednesday, December 21, the PlayTalkRead Bus is filled with free fun, low-cost ideas for Edinburgh parents with little ones.

Edinburgh Live · Dec 20, 2022

Creepy masked Edinburgh man filmed trying to get into homes as families slept

A suspicious man was filmed creeping around a driveway in the Gilmerton area of Edinburgh in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Police Scotland have issued advice on how to keep your house safe.

Edinburgh Live · Dec 14, 2022

Body found in search of Edinburgh man Jamie Stenhouse

Police have confirmed a body has been found in the search for Jamie Stenhouse, 34, who went missing from Gilmerton, Edinburgh, at around 11am on Saturday December 10.

Edinburgh Live · Dec 12, 2022

Edinburgh mum and toddler left stranded in flat with bathroom ripped out

The mum from Gilmerton is now struggling with stress and fears her son's health condition is deteriorating following the unfinished work in their new build home.

Edinburgh Live · Nov 9, 2022

Edinburgh road taped off as police race to smash involving 'car and motorbike'

Taking place at around 5pm, the road surrounding Gilmerton Dykes Street and Hyvot Mill Drive had been cordoned off as police were pictured redirecting traffic.

Edinburgh Live · Nov 1, 2022

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Edinburgh Live · Oct 17, 2022

'Overzealous' Edinburgh security guard at Southside Lidl broke shoplifter's leg

Leandro Da Silva from Gilmerton caught the thief in the act and 'piled' a second shoplifter on top of him during incident at the Edinburgh shop, a court heard.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 24, 2022

Edinburgh cyclist thrown off bike at busy junction as police race to scene

Emergency services attend the busy junction in Gilmerton this afternoon after a cyclist was thrown from his bike - police were at the scene until after 2pm

Daily Record · Sep 20, 2022

Residents in Scots apartment block 'living in fear' after multiple fires started in stairwell

Emergency services scrambled to Hyvot Park in Gilmerton, Edinburgh, after incidents happened on both Saturday and Sunday night.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 20, 2022

Elderly Edinburgh woman's door torched as locals 'live in fear' of fire attacks

Multiple people living in the Hyvot Park area of Gilmerton have taken to social media in recent days to share images of burnt out communal areas and have said that youths are making them scared for their lives.

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Edinburgh Live · Jul 22, 2022

Huge new Edinburgh development gets go ahead for 134 plush new family homes

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland have confirmed they have been granted planning permission from the City of Edinburgh Council for the project located in Gilmerton.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 21, 2022

Edinburgh residents left shaken after believing pest control shooting was gang warfare

Locals in Gilmerton frantically got in touch with police on Sunday after many heard shots fired on multiple occasions, with armed officers racing to the scene.

Daily Record · Jul 21, 2022

Residents of crime-stricken Edinburgh suburb spooked by early morning pest shoot

One worried local in Gilmerton said they thought there was another gang war breaking out.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 16, 2022

Edinburgh bypass to receive emergency overnight resurfacing work after vehicle fire

BEAR Scotland confirmed that the westbound section between the Sheriffhall roundabout and Gilmerton junction will undergo emergency resurfacing works on the night of Friday, July 22, from 20:30 until 06:00 on Saturday

Edinburgh Live · May 13, 2022

Edinburgh could see 130 new homes built next to city bypass in huge development

This week, developers Taylor Wimpey announced they had acquired the empty land that runs alongside the A720 with the hope of creating a new community in Gilmerton.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 12, 2022

Edinburgh bypass delays as broken down vehicle blocks lane and causes tailbacks

The A720 between Gilmerton and Sheriffhall has been restricted by a broken down vehicle this afternoon, April 12, as long queues start to build during the rainy weather on the busy bypass

Edinburgh Live · Apr 6, 2022

Edinburgh bypass congestion as queues build on A720 East bound and West bound

Drivers face congestion on the Edinburgh bypass this morning as queues build on the A720 East bound between Hermiston Gait and Baberton and West bound between GIlmerton and Dreghorn.

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