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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Update on works as historic features survive the Princes Street fire
Work is expected to continue on site for at least three weeks, during which time this section of Princes Street will remain closed.
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Edinburgh Visitor Levy comes into effect
The UK鈥檚 first city-wide visitor levy scheme will officially apply to paid overnight stays in Edinburgh starting from Friday 24 July 2026.
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The Visitor Levy brings city golden opportunities
Writing in today's Edinburgh Evening News, Council Leader Jane Meagher looks ahead to the introduction of the Visitor Levy.
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Rare first edition of Burns鈥� Kilmarnock Edition goes on display at the Writers鈥� Museum
The works will be on display from Monday 20 July until Friday 31 August 2026 to mark the 240th anniversary of publication.
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Princes Street closure progress update
Multi-agency efforts to minimise city centre disruption and make the former Debenhams building safe continue, following a major fire on 9 July.
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New exhibition explores the past, present and future of Edinburgh鈥檚 North Bridge
As part of the City Art Centre鈥檚 free Summer Exhibition programme, we tell the story of the iconic North Bridge through film, historic artworks and objects uncovered during its recent restoration.
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Update on Princes Street closure
Princes Street is expected to remain closed into August following a major fire at the former Debenhams store in the early hours of 9 July.
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Countdown begins for September by-elections
The formal Notice of Election for by-elections in the Southside/Newington and Portobello/Craigmillar wards has been issued today (15 July).
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More than 58,000 fake football strips seized during FIFA World Cup 2026 in record breaking operation
麻豆映画鈥檚 Trading Standards Team has seized an estimated 58,000 counterfeit football jerseys and kits intended for distribution during the FIFA World Cup 2026.
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New exhibition shines a light on young voices in kinship care
Opening on 10 July and running until 4 October, the exhibition titled 鈥業n our Nature: the world through the eyes of young people in kinship care鈥� showcases the work of five young creatives.