The Latest Breaking News from Nicolson Street

Busy Edinburgh southside Farmfoods store set to be replaced by Specsavers

A planning application has been lodged which would see the Nicolson Street branch be replaced by the eye specialists, although Farmfoods could be set to relocated

Edinburgh Live · Jun 29, 2023

The peculiar Edinburgh museum that fans of true crime should know about

The Surgeon's Hall Museum is housed within a spectacular building on Nicolson Street and is home to a range of incredible exhibits including a small book with a cover made from the skin of a famous Edinburgh killer.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 23, 2023

Heart-stopping moment Edinburgh cyclist has near miss with a bus on busy street

The close call between the cyclist and the No.3 bus happened on Nicolson Street in the Southside of the city on Monday, March 13, during the early evening rush hour.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 14, 2023

Edinburgh city centre electrical repair shop could be converted into hot food takeaway

The building, at 55 Nicolson Street, could be changed from a repair centre, specialising in electrical equipment, to a fast food takeaway business, although the exact type has not been expressed in the initial planning application

Edinburgh Live · Jun 29, 2022

Edinburgh cyclist who was hit by taxi wears camera to protect from motorists

One cyclist said that it was important for them to attend after being a victim of road violence late last year when he was struck by a taxi on Nicolson Street.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 24, 2022

Edinburgh Tesco to be partly demolished to make way for modern block of flats

Plans have been put forward to the City of Edinburgh Council that would see 32 new modern flats built on Davie Street, which would incorporate part of the Tesco Metro on Nicolson Street

Edinburgh Live · Apr 5, 2022

The lost Edinburgh nightclub that went up in flames after Western-themed party blunder

The popular nightclub and bar on Nicolson Street was remembered by many, but mostly for the tragic fire that gutted the place in 1982 after a Western-themed night went horribly wrong.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 1, 2022

Edinburgh police 'chase' blocks busy city centre street as shoppers watch on

Multiple police vehicles were spotted dealing with the incident on Nicolson Street at 4pm this afternoon, where one witness said it involved a police chase and a taxi driver blocking a car from fleeing the scene

Edinburgh Live · Feb 16, 2022