Edinburgh Culture Minute 🪩 15 - 21 July 2026

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

The Edinburgh Minute ⏰ Wednesday 15 July 2026

Princes Street closed 'into August', 21 classroom attacks per day, £5m of fake football kits seized + swimmer Archie Goodburn grades up for the Games

Breaking news: Princes Street closed 'into August'

50 bus routes will remain diverted. No tram services between Princes Street, Leith & Newhaven 'until further notice'

The Edinburgh Minute ⏰ Tuesday 14 July 2026

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

The Edinburgh Minute ⏰ Monday 13 July 2026

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

The Edinburgh Minute ⏰ Weekend edition: 10 - 12 July 2026

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

The Edinburgh Minute ⏰ Thursday 9 July 2026

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?

Edinburgh Culture Minute 🪩 8 - 14 July 2026

Summer festivals begin with Castle Concerts, Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival, a festival taster in George Square gardens + designer chosen for Muriel Spark monument

The Edinburgh Minute ⏰ Wednesday 8 July 2026

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

The Edinburgh Minute ⏰ Tuesday 7 July 2026

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

The Edinburgh Minute ⏰ Monday 6 July 2026

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

The Edinburgh Minute ⏰ Weekend edition: 3 - 5 July 2026

Uni students' graduation ceremony protests, tourist tax funds new police unit, new bike lanes for St Andrew Square + free coffees at new cafe today