The Latest Breaking News from Robert Aldridge

‘Magnificent’ annual floral clock unveiled to benefit gardening charity

The Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh marked the completion of the display on Thursday.

The Independent UK · Jul 30

King attends Ceremony of the Keys as Royal Week gets under way in Scotland

Charles met senior military figures and received a royal salute during the ceremony in the gardens of the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Evening Standard · Jun 30

Landmark Scottish cafe announces plan to open second site – in China

THE Edinburgh cafe known as the “birthplace of Harry Potter” is opening a second site – in China ...

The National (Scotland) · May 29

National anthem of Ukraine rings out from Edinburgh Castle to mark year of war

People across Scotland fell silent to show solidarity with the people of Ukraine.

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023

Scotland's first black professor wins prestigious Edinburgh award

A HUMAN rights campaigner and Scots professor emeritus has won a prestigious award for his dedication to Scotland’s capital city.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 14, 2022

Sturgeon condemns ‘sickening’ destruction of Remembrance wreaths

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has hit out at those behind the attack at Edinburgh’s Stone of Remembrance.

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022

Edinburgh war memorial torched in 'disgusting' act of vandalism

A WAR memorial in Edinburgh has been torched by vandals in a move described as “utterly beyond comprehension”.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 14, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon leads 'particularly poignant' Remembrance Sunday service in Edinburgh

Hundreds of people gathered in the capital to honour the nation's war dead including the Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh Robert Aldridge.

Daily Record · Nov 13, 2022

Edinburgh Armistice Day service moved due to high winds

The event took place at the Poppyscotland factory instead.

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2022

Edinburgh makes formal apology over city's historical slavery links

EDINBURGH City Council has issued a formal apology on behalf of the city for its historical role in slavery and colonialism.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 27, 2022