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Edinburgh city bypass brought to standstill after vehicle engulfed in flames 

THE Edinburgh city bypass was brought to a standstill earlier this morning after a vehicle was engulfed in flames.  At around 6:50am this morning, reports were...

LNER route to and from Scotland and Newcastle to divert along Durham Coast, extending journey times by up to 80 minutes 

TRAIN company LNER has announced that its services to and from Scotland and Newcastle will be diverted along the Durham coast for six consecutive weekends.  Starting...

Edinburgh Airport hikes up pick-up/drop-off charge, in attempt to promote use of public transport 

EDINBURGH Airport has introduced changes to the price of picking up and dropping off passengers, raising the cost from £5 to £6.  The move is in...

Edinburgh set to introduce tourist tax with move the first of its kind in Scotland 

THE City of Edinburgh Council has announced plans to declare a visitor levy on the city, which will be the very first in Scotland.  The tax,...

Bishop of Edinburgh set to retire following more than 12 years in the role 

THE BISHOP of Edinburgh has announced that he will retire this year, after being in the role for over 12 years.  Rt Revd Dr John Armes...

Edinburgh Bus Users Group lash out against council’s plans to create active travel route in Leith 

A CAMPAIGN group dedicated to protecting and improving Edinburgh’s bus network has criticised the council’s plans for an active travel route in Leith.  The Edinburgh Bus...

Ratho Golf Course left completely frozen over following flurry of snow and ice 

RATHO Park Golf Club has been forced to close its course after it became completely frozen following cold weather.  The club shared pictures of its icy...

Roseburn to Union Canal bridge defaced with graffiti less than a month after opening – but locals are divided 

THE newly built bridge connecting Roseburn and the Union Canal has been defaced with graffiti, less than one month after opening.  The bridge, which was declared...

Countdown is on as iconic Edinburgh Filmhouse cinema reveals timeline for long-awaited reopening 

ICONIC Edinburgh cinema the Filmhouse has revealed its timeline for reopening and fans won’t have to wait long.  The independent cinema was forced to close in...

New distillery set to open on site of former Edinburgh nightclub 

A NEW distillery is set to open in the heart of Edinburgh, in the site of a former nightclub.  Rose Street pub The Black Cat, which...

Edinburgh rail staff join protests against Avanti West Coast rest-day policies outside Waverley 

EDINBURGH rail staff have joined union members across the country in protesting against policies on rest-day working as outlined by Avanti West Coast.  The RMT Union...

Useful map shows Edinburgh cafes offering “ride-up” facilities for cyclists looking for lunch on the go 

A USEFUL map shows a selection of Edinburgh cafes offering “ride-up” facilities for cyclists looking for food and drink on the go.  Edi.bike, who offer a...

East Lothian high school offering students new beekeeping course, with chance to make and sell honey 

AN East Lothian high school is now offering its students a new beekeeping course, with the chance to make and sell their own honey.  Musselburgh Grammar...

Well-loved Edinburgh sushi restaurant announces sudden closure, leaving customers devastated 

A POPULAR sushi restaurant in Edinburgh has announced that it has closed its doors.  Umai Sushi and Ramen Kitchen revealed the sad news on New Year’s...

Diary of American WW2 soldier found in bible donated to Portobello charity shop is returned to family over 4,600 miles away 

THE DIARY of an American WW2 soldier has incredibly been found at a charity shop in Portobello, hidden in a seemingly inconspicuous bible.  The bible was...

2024 New Year’s showing marks 100th anniversary of BBC Scotland Hogmanay broadcasting, despite no live celebrations in Edinburgh 

THE latest New Year’s Eve showing marked the 100th anniversary of BBC Scotland’s Hogmanay broadcast, an annual tradition that celebrates Scottish culture and music.  The first...

All the Edinburgh locals who received New Years Honours for 2025 

AS a new year rolls in, so too does a fresh list of honours bestowed on thousands of inspiring individuals across Britain.  The New Year Honours...

Musselburgh Loony Dook cancelled for fourth year in a row amid water quality fears 

MUSSELBURGH’S annual Loony Dook celebrations were cancelled yet again due to poor water quality and high levels of bacteria.  This is the fourth year in a...

National Galleries of Scotland swaps 30 Turner paintings with Dublin in never-before-seen exhibition  

THE NATIONAL Galleries of Scotland are kicking off the new year with a never-before-seen exhibition in collaboration with their Irish counterpart.  To commemorate his 250th birthday,...

Edinburgh mum sets up petition to push for safer roads after son, 8, was hit by van on way to school 

PARENTS at a school in Morningside are calling on the City of Edinburgh Council to make urgent road safety improvements in the area.  Nadia Cunden is...

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