Local politicians in Edinburgh have approved a tourist tax for visitors staying overnight the Scottish capital, introducing the first charge of its kind in the United Kingdom.

New Zealander Maire Clifford met Edinburgh resident Andy Bain on the train from London to the Scottish capital in the year 2000. Maire and Andy became fast friends and stayed in touch, and then ...

The Duchess of Edinburgh has spoken passionately of her campaign to highlight the plight of victims of sexual violence in conflict, saying: 'We must do better.' Sophie, 60, who has spoken out on ...

JetBlue launched its new flight from Boston to Edinburgh, Scotland. The overnight flight is best experienced in the airline's cozy Mint business class, which offers lie-flat seats, Tuft & Needle ...

Edinburgh fire crews rushed to Cables Wynd House in Leith on Friday evening after a blaze ripped through a section of the building.

The ‘tap on, tap off’ system going live on Edinburgh’s trams will work in conjunction with Lothian Buses ...

Pupils at two high schools in Edinburgh will have to keep their mobiles in lockable pouches during the day under a new phone-free policy. Students at Portobello High School and Queensferry High ...

Visitors to Edinburgh will be charged a tourist tax designed to raise £50m annually, after city councillors voted in favour of the move. The charge, which mimics those already used in Germany ...

One of the world’s biggest entertainment companies plans to open the doors of Edinburgh’s long-awaited new indoor concert at the start of 2028.

Discover the best of Edinburgh's restaurant scene with our top foodie picks in the Scottish capital, from Michelin-starred meals to the best pizzas and burgers ...

Hoisted high atop Edinburgh, as if monitoring the city below, Edinburgh Castle is not only one of Scotland's most recognized landmarks, but one of the country's most-visited attractions. The ...

Edinburgh's best primary schools named in new league table - see full list The top ranked primary schools in Edinburgh have been revealed, based on data submitted by teacher assessment.