City Council

Craigentinny/Duddingston Councillor Iain Whyte

Tourist tax is not all it’s cracked up to be - Iain Whyte

Many businesses depend on the strength and success of our higher education sector, says Jackie Leiper

How higher education can help community

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Dozens of private school pupils move to Edinburgh's state schools

Harpist Esther Swift at the former Royal High School on Calton Hill in Edinburgh.

Work on new £69m Edinburgh music centre to begin within months

The Burns & Beyond festival was launched in 2019.

Burns celebrations fall flat after festival is hit by funding woes

The Christmas market at Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh after all outdoor events including the street party and fireworks display planned for the city's Hogmanay celebrations were cancelled due to bad weather.

Hogmanay revellers told to avoid Edinburgh city centre

Bin collections have been going wrong in Edinburgh over the past week

Explainer When my bin will get collected over the festive period

Edinburgh Council leader Jane Meagher

Edinburgh Council leader appointed despite being 5,000 miles away

An artist's impression of the Crosswinds development

Plans approved for major urban village with 3,000 homes

All pupils from P6 to S6 will continue to have their own iPad for educational use. Pic: Contributed

Exclusive School iPad porn alert issued to parents of 35,000 Scottish children

A homeless man begs for small change on the streets. Photo: Getty Images

Swinney urged to step in amid unlawful homelessness response row

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar speaks to the media. Picture: PA

Sarwar says claims about Edinburgh council leader 'deeply distressing'

Edinburgh City Council leader Cammy Day

Labour suspends council leader over 'sexually explicit messages' claim

Edinburgh’s former Royal High School building on Calton Hill is earmarked for a new National Centre for Music. Picture: Stewart Attwood

Inside the £68m project set to transform an iconic Edinburgh landmark

Edinburgh arts centre and Fringe venue Summerhall was put up for sale in May.

Exclusive Fringe venue Summerhall was pursued for years over unpaid tax bills

School pupils in Scotland. Picture: John Devlin

Exclusive Inside the VAT 'panic' at Scottish councils and private schools

The People's Story Museum on the Royal Mile

Closed museum to reopen next month in major U-turn

Two new gardens will be created on either side of Edinburgh's former Royal High School under plans to turn it into a National Centre for Music.

Exclusive Edinburgh city centre to get first major public gardens for 200 years

The People's Story Museum, on the Royal Mile, is currently closed to the public.

Edinburgh culture chief reveals departure amid museum closure row

Irvine Welsh PIC: Lisa Ferguson / The Scotsman

Irvine Welsh accuses council chiefs of 'lunacy' over museum closure

Exclusive Cost of King's Theatre revamp hits £40m as reopening delayed till 2026

Donald Anderson and Steven Purcell said Edinburgh and Glasgow should have elected regional mayors

Exclusive Northern Powerhouse plan from former leaders of Edinburgh and Glasgow

These are the 4 areas of Edinburgh next in line for parking charges

Nine reasons why smartphones should be banned in schools Paul Wilson

Crosswind Developments chief executive John Watson and project director David Kelman with the former Edinburgh Airport runway occupied by valet parking to the right behind them. (Photo by Lisa Ferguson/The Scotsman)

Runway where Spitfires landed earmarked for homes minutes from airport

Why council will vote on banning dogs from all Edinburgh cemeteries

Learning knife skills opens the door to skilled kitchen work (Picture: Adobe)

Eatery and homeless charity pool skill set - Sophie Bell

Edinburgh Council introduced the LEZ banning non-compliant vehicles from the city centre on 1 June (Picture: Greg Macvean)

Readers' Letters: Moving cars from cities isn't the solution to pollution

Jenny Niven is in her first year as director of the Edinburgh International Book Festival. Picture: Ian Georgeson

SNP ministers urged to plug book festival funding gap amid warning over future

The low emission zone comes into force in Edinburgh on Saturday, June 1

Why did I receive a text message alert about Edinburgh's LEZ?

Everything you need to know ahead of rollout of LEZ fines

Scotland is about to learn how much of an economic impact Taylor Swift can have Alexandra Colalillo

The homeless and social support charity Right There runs three accommodation units, paid for via an Edinburgh City Council contract

More than 40 people in danger of homelessness over charity council row

Exclusive Taxpayers left with huge bill for Edinburgh's 900th birthday after lottery snub

Youngsters from outside Edinburgh will no longer be able to access funded places at private and independent nurseries in the city.

Education chief 'sorry' for handling of 'hot potato' private nurseries decision

Andrew Kerr is to leave his role as Edinburgh City Council chief executive later this year. He ranks inside the top ten of the highest paid local authority executives in Scotland. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Scotland's council rich list: The highest paid local authority employees

Road users in Scotland could be charged to use certain routes. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Greens warned Scots will have to be charged to use roads

How the former car rental office at 10 Picardy Place in Edinburgh city centre would look converted into a hotel.

Edinburgh in line for another luxury hotel as former car rental site hits market

Edinburgh’s Christmas festival in 2022 collapsed, resulting in an emergency contract award to deliver it last year

Edinburgh council could face legal action over Christmas festival allegations

File photo of a child playing. Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Edinburgh commuters face 'major' childcare impact under city council plans

UK Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove was yesterday's big name at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry held in Edinburgh (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: UK Covid Inquiry is asking the wrong questions

Portobello Swim Centre was one of the facilities that had previously been identified for potential closure under 'worst-case scenario' planning. Picture: Edinburgh Leisure

Council finds extra £3.2m to avoid closures of Edinburgh Leisure centres
Portobello Swim Centre and pitches at Meggetland Sports Complex were among Edinburgh Leisure venues included on a ‘closure list’ of potential venues that may ha...

An parking machine in Edinburgh. City council leader Cammy Day has said parking fees could go up to bridge a budget gap. Picture: Scott Louden

Increasing parking charges among options considered by Edinburgh council

City chief executive Andrew Kerr. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Edinburgh City Council chief executive Andrew Kerr to retire in June

Residents in Edinburgh face £100 fines for parking on pavements. Photo: Lisa Ferguson

Thousands receive warning letters over fines for parking on pavements

Innes Smith is the chief executive of Scottish housebuilder Springfield Properties.

Collaboration key to navigating housing crisis - Innes Smith

The King's Theatre is undergoing a £35m refurbishment.

Funding boost of £2m for Edinburgh’s King's Theatre refurbishment project

Allan Leal is a Partner, DLA Piper

Hotels could benefit from restictions on short-term lets - Allan Leal

The scene at Baberton Mains Avenue in Edinburgh after a suspected gas explosion in which an 84-year-old man died. Picture: National World/SWNS

Man dies and two rescued after Edinburgh house explosion

Keylocks are a familiar sight across Edinburgh, which critics say has been blighted by Airbnb short-term lets

Parts of short-term lets crackdown in Edinburgh ruled unlawful for second time

It is hoped Edinburgh's Filmhouse cinema will be able to reopen by the summer.

Edinburgh Filmhouse: Council agrees crucial funding to help cinema reopen

Real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield has published a new report imagining what Edinburgh could look like in 2040.

Radical Princes Street revamp predicted under ‘imagined’ 2040 Edinburgh vision

A view overlooking the Christmas Market in Edinburgh. Photo by Stephen Bridger/ Getty.

Hospitality groups lash out at plans to reduce Edinburgh Christmas trading

Exclusive Tourist tax risks creating ‘negative and unwelcoming’ image of Scotland

Exclusive Edinburgh Council warns council tax freeze could cost city £20m

Exclusive Edinburgh’s festivals seek tourist tax exemption for performers and crews

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries