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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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’ 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.
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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.
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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
The City of Edinburgh Council’s 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 ‘In our Nature: the world through the eyes of young people in kinship care’ showcases the work of five young creatives.
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Two weeks to go: preparations ongoing ahead of Edinburgh Visitor Levy launch
As Edinburgh prepares for the introduction of the Visitor Levy on Friday 24 July, the Council is providing ongoing support to businesses in the visitor economy.
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Temporary Blackhall Library opens at Davidson’s Mains Primary School
Blackhall Library has reopened in a new temporary facility next to Davidson’s Mains Primary School.