www.edinburgh.gov.uk /news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:55:25 +0000 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:55:25 +0000 Edinburgh community groups invited to join the 2026 People’s Procession /news/article/14463/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. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:44:00 +0100 Culture Convener: Enjoy Edinburgh's global outlook and warm welcome /news/article/14462/culture-convener-enjoy-edinburgh-s-global-outlook-and-warm-welcome Culture and Communities Convener Councillor Margaret Graham looks forward to an 'unforgettable' festival season. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:37:00 +0100 Scotland’s supreme traditional fiddler Aly Bain gets set for Edinburgh Award /news/article/14461/scotland-s-supreme-traditional-fiddler-aly-bain-gets-set-for-edinburgh-award Aly Bain has been getting ready to receive the prestigious Edinburgh Award. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:29:00 +0100 Council Leader welcomes announcement of Scottish Government support for Princes Street response /news/article/14460/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. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:24:00 +0100 Edinburgh celebrates 180 years of Scott Monument /news/article/14459/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. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:04:00 +0100 Writers’ Museum celebrates the stories, memories, and journeys of Edinburgh women /news/article/14458/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.  Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:10:00 +0100 Edinburgh learners receive exam results with improvement in almost all key measures /news/article/14457/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. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:14:00 +0100 Candidates confirmed for September by-elections /news/article/14456/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). Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:57:00 +0100 North Bridge to fully reopen today /news/article/14455/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. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0100 Lord Provost officially opens Edinburgh’s iconic Floral Clock for 2026 /news/article/14454/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. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:35:00 +0100 Update on works as historic features survive the Princes Street fire /news/article/14453/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. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:10:00 +0100 Edinburgh Visitor Levy comes into effect /news/article/14452/edinburgh-visitor-levy-comes-into-effect The UK’s first city-wide visitor levy scheme will officially apply to paid overnight stays in Edinburgh starting from Friday 24 July 2026. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0100 The Visitor Levy brings city golden opportunities /news/article/14451/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. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:20:00 +0100 Rare first edition of Burns’ Kilmarnock Edition goes on display at the Writers’ Museum /news/article/14450/rare-first-edition-of-burns-kilmarnock-edition-goes-on-display-at-the-writers-museum The works will be on display from Monday 20 July until Friday 31 August 2026 to mark the 240th anniversary of publication. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:55:00 +0100 Princes Street closure progress update /news/article/14449/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. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:44:00 +0100 New exhibition explores the past, present and future of Edinburgh’s North Bridge /news/article/14448/new-exhibition-explores-the-past-present-and-future-of-edinburgh-s-north-bridge As part of the City Art Centre’s free Summer Exhibition programme, we tell the story of the iconic North Bridge through film, historic artworks and objects uncovered during its recent restoration. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:53:00 +0100 Update on Princes Street closure /news/article/14447/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. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:43:00 +0100 Countdown begins for September by-elections /news/article/14446/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). Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:25:00 +0100 More than 58,000 fake football strips seized during FIFA World Cup 2026 in record breaking operation /news/article/14445/more-than-58-000-fake-football-strips-seized-during-fifa-world-cup-2026-in-record-breaking-operation Âé¶¹Ó³»­â€™s Trading Standards Team has seized an estimated 58,000 counterfeit football jerseys and kits intended for distribution during the FIFA World Cup 2026. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:08:00 +0100 New exhibition shines a light on young voices in kinship care /news/article/14444/new-exhibition-shines-a-light-on-young-voices-in-kinship-care Opening on 10 July and running until 4 October, the exhibition titled ‘In our Nature: the world through the eyes of young people in kinship care’ showcases the work of five young creatives. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:25:00 +0100