The Edinburgh Minute ⏰ Thursday 16 July 2026
Buses could be diverted off George Street for parade, Leith firms want more buses to fill tram gap, Comely Bank Road closure + free adult cycle lessons in Porty
Revised route for Sunday's Princes Street carnival parade, discounts for Gilded Balloon's local postcode pals, Stewart Lee and Michael Flatley at the Playhouse, Mardi Gras in the Grassmarket + win a writing residency in Japan
Princes Street closed 'into August', 21 classroom attacks per day, £5m of fake football kits seized + swimmer Archie Goodburn grades up for the Games
50 bus routes will remain diverted. No tram services between Princes Street, Leith & Newhaven 'until further notice'
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Doubts over George Street pedestrianisation after fire, locals' discount for the festivals, art students plan degree show protest + learn to lift weights with a local UK champion
Princes Street closure continues, council's millions on contractors in the spotlight, West End cathedral bells will ring again + help shape the future of Leith Theatre
Transport disruption after fire, good news for Leith 'Town of Culture' bid, 25C today ahead of a humid & dreich weekend + Castle Concerts in your weekend guide
Major fire overnight on Princes Street, work on new concert arena has stalled, Cameron Toll confusion after dodgy paint job + can you help a local charity find a new home?
Summer festivals begin with Castle Concerts, Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival, a festival taster in George Square gardens + designer chosen for Muriel Spark monument
Hotel plan for former Scottish Widows HQ, Leith Theatre saved from 'at risk' register, new traffic lights for dangerous Easter Road junction + job listings for local bars and restaurants
City centre streets to be pedestrianised for 50 days, Napier plans to quit Merchiston, QMU staff on strike + art auction for Wester Hailes community centre
Council to employ welcome committee for tourists, anger over 24% rent hike, police still failing to catch Telford Path teens + Shanty Night sing-alongs head to the Spylaw
Uni students' graduation ceremony protests, tourist tax funds new police unit, new bike lanes for St Andrew Square + free coffees at new cafe today
Surprise appearance from Prince William amid protests, complaints about cones on statues, get fit with your dog + Tom Kelly's monthly Water of Leith wildlife video
Ewan McGregor at the Film Festival, tributes to local comedy legend, Maccabees & Hamish Hawk at the Corn Exchange, Joe Lycett at Playhouse + Fringe expert Kerry's festival guide returns
Protest and pageantry at Royal Week events, Cameron Toll roundabout closure, Gorgie Community Farm seeks volunteers + support the makers at Porty Town Hall market