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A weekend of free film screenings will be staged in St Andrew Square in Edinburgh later this month.

Edinburgh to revive free outdoor cinema screenings ahead

Ukrainian and Czech circus artists performed at the McEwan Hall during last year's Fringe. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Edinburgh Festival Fringe acts may be staying in schools, ships and empty shops

Edinburgh's St Andrew Square looking festive

Christmas and New Year festivals are crucial for Edinburgh city centre - Roddy S...

Roddy Smith, CEO, Essential Edinburgh

Stance on business rates taken by UK Chancellor must be matched or bettered

Make Christmas full of festive cheer with a visit to Edinburgh

Ad Feature Get set for Edinburgh’s Christmas market and programme of events

clean team in action on Rose Street.

More support for business is needed on top of energy aid - Roddy Smith

Cast and crew from The Ladyboys of Bangkok have been clearing rubbish up outside their venue on Lothian Road. Picture: Duncan McGlynn

Festivalgoers urged to take their rubbish home during Edinburgh bin strike

Shopping for visitors to UK destinations such as Edinburgh’s Royal Mile is now 20 per cent more expensive than in every other EU country

Why tourists are taking their money elsewhere - Roddy Smith

Roddy Smith, CEO Essential Edinburgh

Edinburghh city centre's got a Spring in its step again - Roddy Smith

Ooutdoor seating areas are an important part of generating the atmosphere in the city centre

Edinburgh’s lining up a summer to savour - Roddy Smith

The Thai Express Kitchen recently opened at the St James Quarter in Edinburgh. Picture: Ian Georgeson Photography

Edinburgh launches new campaign to revive city centre work gatherings

Some Edinburgh business-owners would like to see some Christmas market activity in the Grassmarket, citing its many food outlets and independent shops, for example (file image). Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images.

Is Edinburgh's Christmas market a gift - or a curse - for local firms?

This year's Hogmanay street party could be the last large-scale new year celebration staged in Edinburgh city centre. Picture: Wullie Marr

Business leaders urge Edinburgh to save Hogmanay street party and make winter fe...

Edinburgh's Christmas festival will be expanding onto George Street this year.

Edinburgh to get 'Lidl on Ice' attraction on George Street for Christmas

The new attraction is seen as 'a terrific, positive signal that Edinburgh is very much open for business'. Picture: Diageo.

How will Edinburgh's new Johnnie Walker attraction reshape the city's West End?

Roddy Smith, CEO Essential Edinburgh

Office workers are the missing link in city centre recovery - Roddy Smith

The first phase of the new St James Quarter.

Fast forward to a fantastic future - Roddy Smith

A sign in the former Next store directs customers to the St James Quarter Picture: Lisa Ferguson

What's the future for Princes Street?

It was announced in January that Debenhams in Edinburgh would close for good, but regeneration plans could see it turned into a hospitality hub

Edinburgh's Debenhams could become £50million hotel and hospitality ‘hub’

Edinburgh Festival Fringe entertainers perform on the Royal Mile on August 5, 2019. Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

This year's festivals could be smaller, but no less vibrant - Roddy Smith

Council plan should lead to more al fresco dining

Council to waive permit fees for outdoor bars in Edinburgh

Roddy Smith, CEO Essential Edinburgh

Outdoor space essential if hospitality to re-open in Edinburgh - Roddy Smith

George Street seating area

Council unveils ‘European boulevard feel’ for Edinburgh's George Street

St James Quarter development. Picture: LISA FERGUSON

‘Adaptive retail’ space innovation business Sook is coming to Edinburgh

Jenners has been an iconic presence on Princes Street for as long as anyone can remember

Confusion over Jenners future

Roddy Smith, CEO Essential Edinburgh

Roddy Smith: Capital economy needs real help after Covid crisis

Historic features of the B-listed building would be preserved

Plans submitted to redevelop Debenhams store

Roddy Smith, CEO Essential Edinburgh

It’s more vital than ever before that we get behind our great city centres

The rides and market stalls that lit up the city centre last Christmas will be absent this year but businesses still hope to create a festive environment

There are still good reasons to visit Princes Street this Christmas time - Roddy...

Edinburgh's Christmas festival is said to have been worth more than £110 million to the city's economy in recent years. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Edinburgh to stage 'digital Christmas market' a year on from Princes Street Gard...

The Piper Bar in Glasgow is among the hundreds of pubs in Glasgow which have been forced to close during the ongoing coronavirus restrictions. Picture: John Devlin

Scottish hospitality businesses and workers to mount 'save our jobs' campaign

Colin Munro, managing director of Miconex, at a Perth business.

13 Scottish high streets set for boost with website that encourages local spend

The traditional markets along Princes Street Gardens. Picture: Ian Georgeson

New lights for Edinburgh to 'save Christmas' after festival cancellation

Roddy Smith, CEO Essential Edinburgh

Promoting our historic city centre is vital for Edinburgh’s recovery – Roddy Smi...

Roddy Smith, CEO Essential Edinburgh

Ending tax-free shopping will harm tourism sector – Roddy Smith

Streets that would usually be packed with Festival-goers are eerily quiet (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

We’ll come back strong from this eerie August – Cammy Day

Roddy Smith, CEO Essential Edinburgh.

If Edinburgh city centre suffers, all of Scotland will suffer – Roddy Smith

Tourism and business leaders believe cultural events could still help Edinburgh's recovery from the coronavirus pandemic this summer. Picture: David Monteith-Hodge

Tourism leaders want Edinburgh festivals reboot if lockdown is lifted

Edinburgh named UK’s ‘most walkable’ city

George Street traffic ban for Edinburgh Festival

George Street businesses hit out at one-way plans

Late-night shopping mooted for city centre

£1m to lure shoppers to tramworks-hit Edinburgh

Letters: More parking spaces won’t drive future success of city

Parking charge fears for Edinburgh businesses

Outdoor Portrait Gallery set for George Street

George Street could be ‘cultural corridor’ of Fringe

Transport chiefs may cut 40mph speeds limit to 30mph

Occupy campaigners warned weekend rally must not turn into new camp

Spiegeltent paves way for al-fresco makeover in Edinburgh

Luxury spa to replace tartan tat store in run-up to Christmas

£2.2m plan for tram-plagued city centre

Edinburgh will be ‘relaunched’ after trams are completed

I want trams to go down Leith Walk, says Harvey Nichols boss

Over 100 shops in city centre to open late during Festival

Campaign to extend opening hours of shops and cafes during Edinburgh Fringe fest...

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