Writers’ Museum celebrates the stories, memories, and journeys of Edinburgh women
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Writers’ Museum celebrates the stories, memories, and journeys of Edinburgh women
6th August 2026Colours 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. Organised in partnership with Networking Key Services (NKS), Mwamba and Sikh Sanjog, the exhibition is the culmination of a series of creative…
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Lord Provost officially opens Edinburgh’s iconic Floral Clock for 2026
4th August 2026The Lord Provost officially unveiled Edinburgh’s world-famous Floral Clock in West Princes Street Gardens, revealing a striking new design celebrating the 20th anniversary of Trellis. Joined by representatives from the charity, the Lord Provost marked the completion of the display, which took a team of three gardeners six weeks to…
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Candidates confirmed for September by-elections
4th August 2026The candidates standing in the upcoming Southside/Newington (Ward 15) and Portobello/Craigmillar (Ward 17) by-elections have been announced today (31 July). 23 candidates will stand in these by-elections, which will elect one new councillor per ward, on Thursday 3 September 2026. The candidates standing for election in the Southside/Newington ward are:…
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Update on works as historic features survive the Princes Street fire
30th July 2026Work is expected to continue on site for at least three weeks, during which time this section of Princes Street will remain closed. Securing the front façade of the building is one of the key tasks being undertaken. Structural engineers have concluded that the building’s fragile state means vehicles, including…
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Edinburgh Visitor Levy comes into effect
24th July 2026The UK’s first city-wide visitor levy scheme will officially apply to paid overnight stays in Edinburgh starting from Friday 24 July 2026. The levy is projected to raise up to £50 million a year to invest in sustaining, supporting and enhancing Edinburgh’s worldwide appeal as a place to visit and…
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Rare first edition of Burns’ Kilmarnock Edition goes on display at the Writers’ Museum
21st July 2026The works will be on display from Monday 20 July until Friday 31 August 2026 to mark the 240th anniversary of publication. Printed in Kilmarnock by John Wilson during the summer of 1786 and published on 21 July 1786, the Kilmarnock Burns is regarded by many as one of Scotland’s most important books.…
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Countdown begins for September by-elections
16th July 2026The formal Notice of Election for by-elections in the Southside/Newington and Portobello/Craigmillar wards has been issued today (15 July). The full text of the Notice along with the Election Timetable and Nomination Papers are available on the Council website. Nomination papers can be submitted to the Depute Returning Officer in…
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Edinburgh residents asked to share views on Community Payback Orders
7th July 2026A consultation is now open inviting Edinburgh residents to share their views on Community Payback Orders (CPO) and the unpaid work carried out in their area. Last year alone, just under 50,000 hours of unpaid work was completed in Edinburgh – equivalent to over 6,000 working days. Projects supported over the last…
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Girls Cycling Programme at Portobello High School gets the green light
2nd July 2026Portobello High School has launched its new Girls Cycling Programme, bringing together more than 70 young women from across the school community to embark on a journey of adventure, empowerment, friendship and discovery through cycling. The programme draws inspiration from a remarkable chapter in the school’s history. In 1952, Portobello…
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Burnham’s Long-Term Plan Must Work for Business
29th June 2026Responding to today’s speech by Labour leadership candidate Andy Burnham, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Firms need consistency, clarity and stability from policymakers, if business confidence is to be improved. “Businesses will judge Andy Burnham’s plans on whether they deliver the boost to investment, productivity and trade desperately needed to unlock growth. As our recent report outlined, government must always ask whether policy passes a ‘growth delivery test’ to encourage firms to invest and grow. “It’s crucial that…
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