Edinburgh

Edinburgh could be first UK city to introduce tourist levy

President Catherine Connolly pictured with Lauren de Gras of Barr na gCnoc at Gaelcholáiste Mhic Shuibhne in Knocknaheeny, Cork, where she visited the Barr na gCnoc project, an initiative in association with University College Cork focused on educational and social enhancement using Irish-language education as an enabler

Lauren Grace inspires with Irish-language music

Manager David Gray applauds the Hibernian fans

David Gray hails ‘deserved’ win as Hibernian bounce back from European exit

Castle Street market in Edinburgh

Edinburgh market traders hope for ‘bumper’ business as Princes Street reopens

View of a fire-damaged building on Princes Street

‘Business as usual’ in Edinburgh as Princes Street reopens after major fire

Protesters holding up placards with comments including 'real men care for their children' and 'invest in families, invest in the future'

First ‘parent strike’ sees protests held in call for more support

A work packs goods into trays in a warehouse

Charity marks ‘huge milestone’ with 5m items given to Scots in hardship

Bags of drugs in evidence bags on a table

Scottish couple refused bail by Sydney court over ketamine seizure

Firefighters pouring water onto building in Princes Street

Princes Street to reopen on Saturday after July blaze

Actress Hannah Richards next to some posters

Dolly Parton would want our tribute show to go on, says Fringe performer

Officials laying wreaths in Edinburgh

Ukrainians remember those lost in ‘cruel’ war at Independence Day event

CrossCountry train service power cut cancellations

CrossCountry expects return to ‘full service’ after power cut cancellations

CrossCountry train service power cut cancellations

CrossCountry cancels ‘almost all’ train services after power cut

Hibs boss David Gray

David Gray savours ‘massive performance’ after Hibernian draw in Belgium

Social Bite’s Edinburgh Village

Swinney visits Social Bite village as homelessness charity calls to expand model

A man walking through a large data centre

Ministers have made ‘real departure’ with changes on data centre policy

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh sit in the stands to watch the England v Wales match at the National Hockey Centre during the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. P

Late Queen could not bear pressure of watching Olympic hockey penalty shootout
The Duchess of Edinburgh has told how Elizabeth II had to leave the room when Team GB’s women’s hockey squad won Gold at Rio in 2016.
Laura Elston, Press Association Court Correspondent

A person holding up a Fringe programme, who is then reflected in several mirrors

Fringe Festival in ‘jeopardy’, organisers warn as they criticise council funding

Hannah Mary Goodlad in a Holyrood corridor

Scottish Government refuses calls for pause on the building of data centres

Mairi McAllan

Book festival with ‘curiosity and open-mindedness at its heart’ gets under way

Refurbished Glasgow Queen Railway Station

Comedian to bring ‘wee taste’ of the Fringe to travellers at Glasgow station

Hearts’ Tomas Magnusson (left) celebrates with Jordi Altena

Hearts hold Benfica in spirited display but drop out of Europa League

Partial solar eclipse

Eastern areas of Scotland most likely to have clear skies during partial eclipse

Roisin Stack in the show which she also wrote.

Róisín hitting the highways of Ireland with No Woman is an Island

Handout mugshot of Abdul Nabizada

Former translator for Army in Afghanistan jailed for raping taxi passenger

Royal visit to Armed Forces Para-Snowsport Team

Duchess of Edinburgh hits the slopes at snow centre to mark new forces patronage

Jess Phillips at a gathering

Jess Phillips: Government minister role felt like being in a ‘straitjacket’

Performers during a preview of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh festivals ‘send clear message Scotland is a welcoming country’
Scottish performers will also be able to showcase their talent on the global stage, Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth said.
Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland Political Reporter

Handout photo of Meredith Kercher

We’re not afraid of controversy, says Fringe boss ahead of Amanda Knox comedy

Jenny Gilruth in a hard hat and hi-vis on Princes Street

Council on track to meet ‘optimistic’ Princes Street deadline as £5m announced

Handout mugshot of Osarenkhoe Atutie

Man who tried to murder ex-partner on street in front of child jailed

View of Athens

Woman found in suitcase remembered for ‘unstoppable passion’ in helping the poor

The King's Theatre

King’s Theatre in Edinburgh reopens after £41m restoration

JK Rowling set up Beira's Place in 2022

JK Rowling centre says Amnesty apology does not solve ‘reputational damage’

A view of North Bridge in Edinburgh

North Bridge open to traffic as eight-year project restores ‘former glory’

Fire crews at the site of the blaze on Princes Street

Gilruth to meet Edinburgh council leader to discuss Princes Street fire support

Amy Hunt, right

Amy Hunt takes silver as England wait for Commonwealth women’s 100m win goes on

Mary Davidson Smith with her special card from the King

Centenarian marks 105th birthday in style with 105 cards from around the world

Wouter Vrancken shouts instructions

Deja vu for Wouter Vrancken as Hearts fade in defeat to Sturm Graz

Vikki Soloman

Family speak of ‘bitter blow’ after woman’s alleged killer dies in jail

Aaron Strachan fleeing security guards

CCTV shows moment convicted rapist runs off while being led from court

An exterior view of the High Court in Edinburgh

Man jailed for ‘bestial’ rape of 15-year-old girl in Edinburgh

A building damaged by fire on Princes Street

Painstaking and complex work ongoing to secure fire-hit building – council chief

Newbuild houses on a Scottish estate

Residents at newbuild estate to be moved out following discovery of mineworks

Jet fuel shortage

Drop-off costs at UK’s key airports rise by a third compared to summer 2025 – RA...

Iain Robertson outside the High Court in Glasgow

Former River City star Iain Robertson jailed for nine years for rape and assault

Jane Meagher with two street cleaners

High costs in Edinburgh ‘little to do’ with new visitor levy, says council

Iain Robertson outside the High Court in Glasgow

River City actor Iain Robertson to be sentenced after being convicted of rape

Mayor John Moran, presents a scroll to John Cronin, president Ballingarry Football Club, on behalf of the late Canon Edward Joseph Hannan, founder of Hibernian Football Club, and Kit Gordon, of the Edinburgh side. They were present at a reception for the Scottish Premiership club and Canon Hannan by the council. Also in the photo are Martin McDermott, head of the Scottish government office in Ireland, and Sharon McMeel, cultural secretary Scottish government in Ireland and members of Hibernian Women’s Football Team | PICTURE: Marie Keating

Posthumous honour for Limerick priest who co-founded Scottish club

A dancer performing in front of Edinburgh Castle

Scottish Ballet warns touring to Edinburgh is ‘fast becoming unsustainable’

Robert Burns portrait being put on wall

Once-lost Burns portrait goes on display at his former Ayrshire home

Arthur's Seat fire

Fire crews leave Arthur’s Seat after blaze extinguished

Close up image of a Police Scotland officer

Two charged as man in critical condition in hospital

Arthur's Seat fire

Crews expected at Arthur’s Seat blaze for ‘couple of days’, says fire chief

A person's hands using a laptop keyboard

Health tech firm Craneware says customer and staff data stolen in cyber attack

View of a building showing signs of severe fire damage

Part of Princes Street to remain closed for foreseeable future after fire

Pro-Palestinian protesters outside a factory

We are on right side of history, say protesters in defence factory blockade

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