The Edinburgh Minute ⏰ Tuesday 12 May 2026
Illness outbreak linked to local farm, hundreds of Quartermile flats owned abroad, two local winners at British Book Awards + help to spring-clean the Foot of the Walk tonight
Illness outbreak linked to local farm, hundreds of Quartermile flats owned abroad, two local winners at British Book Awards + help to spring-clean the Foot of the Walk tonight
Safe school routes protest tomorrow, New Town hotel privacy fears, new life for bikes abandoned at Waverley + Trainspotting The Musical is coming
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Election results: how they affect Edinburgh + what happens next
Fringe venue defends controversial show, animals return to Gorgie Community Farm, Port O’Leith changing hands + swim in the ponds at Jupiter Artland
Hunt for Stockbridge hit & run van driver, Granton Beach pollution concerns, Summerhall to host Fringe Sauna Theatre + farewell to Easter Road eco shop
Edinburgh’s new people-powered community noticeboard is here. By popular demand, your events are now organised chronologically on citywide hyperlocal calendars and maps!
Uni staff claim they're 'locked out' from work, free bikes on election day next week, Neighbourgood Market returns to Stockbridge today + Porty Festival weekend
20C today and a high pollen warning, new rooftop bar & hotel for Rose Street, cannabis worth £895,000 seized + locals in culture 'power list' top-50
Ditch the doom on Mayday, Book Festival stars announced, see Mànran at Porty Festival this weekend + Strictly Come Dancing professionals in town
£15.5m to tackle homelessness, victory for campaign against Shore holiday flats, Tollcross clock to return, Water of Leith camera warning + local mum wins lunch with George Clooney
Uni marking boycott on Friday, five arrested over Easter Road disorder, Marchmont church for sale + Cher Lloyd headlining Pride