Princes Street summit outlines progress and next steps
The Council Leader has met with business representatives, heritage organisations, community groups and Councillors to provide an update on efforts to reopen Princes Street.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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Lord Provost officially opens Edinburgh鈥檚 iconic Floral Clock for 2026
The Lord Provost today (Thursday 30 July) officially unveiled Edinburgh鈥檚 Floral Clock in West Princes Street Gardens, revealing a striking new design celebrating the 20th anniversary of Trellis.
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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.
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Edinburgh Visitor Levy comes into effect
The UK鈥檚 first city-wide visitor levy scheme will officially apply to paid overnight stays in Edinburgh starting from Friday 24 July 2026.
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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.
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Rare first edition of Burns鈥� Kilmarnock Edition goes on display at the Writers鈥� Museum
The works will be on display from Monday 20 July until Friday 31 August 2026 to mark the 240th anniversary of publication.
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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.
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New exhibition explores the past, present and future of Edinburgh鈥檚 North Bridge
As part of the City Art Centre鈥檚 free Summer Exhibition programme, we tell the story of the iconic North Bridge through film, historic artworks and objects uncovered during its recent restoration.