Culture Convener: Enjoy Edinburgh's global outlook and warm welcome
Culture and Communities Convener Councillor Margaret Graham looks forward to an 'unforgettable' festival season.
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Edinburgh community groups invited to join the 2026 People’s Procession
Community groups and organisations from across the city are being invited to register by Saturday 15 August to take part in the 2026 Edinburgh People’s Procession.
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Scotland’s supreme traditional fiddler Aly Bain gets set for Edinburgh Award
Aly Bain has been getting ready to receive the prestigious Edinburgh Award.
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Council Leader welcomes announcement of Scottish Government support for Princes Street response
The Scottish Government has announced a fund of up to £5m to support the city’s ongoing response and recovery to the Princes Street fire, following talks with the Council Leader this morning.
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Edinburgh celebrates 180 years of Scott Monument
One of Edinburgh’s most recognisable landmarks is celebrating a major milestone this summer, with visitors invited to join in the celebrations.
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Writers’ Museum celebrates the stories, memories, and journeys of Edinburgh women
Colours of the Past: A Creative Writing Exhibition showcases the personal stories of women from Edinburgh’s Black and Asian communities at the Writers’ Museum until Sunday 29 November.Â
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Edinburgh learners receive exam results with improvement in almost all key measures
Levels of attainment for learners across the city have improved from last year across almost all key measures.
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Candidates confirmed for September by-elections
The candidates standing in the upcoming Southside/Newington (Ward 15) and Portobello/Craigmillar (Ward 17) by-elections have been announced today (31 July).
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North Bridge to fully reopen today
North Bridge will fully reopen by 7pm today (Friday 31 July), with final completion of the project expected later this year.
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Lord Provost officially opens Edinburgh’s iconic Floral Clock for 2026
The Lord Provost today (Thursday 30 July) officially unveiled Edinburgh’s Floral Clock in West Princes Street Gardens, revealing a striking new design celebrating the 20th anniversary of Trellis.