City living

Edinburgh offers an impressive and growing number of activities and events for citizens and visitors and The City of Edinburgh Council provides many services that contribute to the City's vibrant civic life.

What's new

Building our Economy - Co-ordinated by the City of Edinburgh Council, Edinburgh organisations are working together within the Economic Action Resilience Network (EARN) to support businesses and individuals through the downturn

Edinburgh has been selected to represent Scotland in the large city category of the national ‘Britain In Bloom’ competition for 2009.  Find out how you can support the Edinburgh in Bloom campaign.

Key areas

Living in Edinburgh

Births, civil partnerships, marriages, deaths, ,moving here, studying here, Interpretation and Translation Service, equalities, consumer advice

Your local community

Find your local Councillor, Community Councils, Neighbourhood partnerships, Community safety, Public toilets

Events

Festivals and annual events, Events Edinburgh, the Edinburgh Lectures, the Edinburgh Award

At a glance

Public holidays, consulates,  facts and figures, twin and partner cities