https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:23:06 +0000 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:23:06 +0000 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14465/students-watch-solar-eclipse-thanks-to-donation-of-glasses First year students at Portobello High had an extra surprise waiting for their very first day at high school – solar eclipse glasses. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:10:00 +0100 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14464/3-x-2-double-trouble-at-sciennes-primary Teachers at Sciennes Primary School would be forgiven for seeing double as it welcomes three sets of twins to primary one.  Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:39:00 +0100 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/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 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/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 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/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 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/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 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/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 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/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 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/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 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/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 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/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 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/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 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/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 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/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 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/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 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/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 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/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 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/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 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/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 https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/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