The Edinburgh Minute ⏰ Weekend edition: 30 January - 1 February 2026
South suburban railway tram plan, funding blow for Community Task Force Volunteers, Teviot Row House reopening + your weekend guide
South suburban railway tram plan, funding blow for Community Task Force Volunteers, Teviot Row House reopening + your weekend guide
Fettes College 'failed to protect' abused children for four decades, Napier staff planning ten days of strikes, Meadows residents plea for bins to be moved + a controversial map of Edinburgh
Locals in China for 'diplomatic mission', new dome venues at George Heriot’s school for Fringe, National Centre for Music delayed to 2028, rave revival at Summerhall & Pitt Market + Cowgate Block Party on Saturday
Gales shut gardens, bid to boost city centre phone signal, impatient drivers make DIY lane at Sheriffhall, community paper celebrates 50 years + a rare winter opening at Hopetoun House
Weather warning for rain and snow, thousands raised for fire-hit charity, memorial planned for American hero + Edinburgh Leisure invites you to join Victorian Pool Crawl
Kids' charity hit by fire, roads 'too congested' as bus delays rise, bid to save Argyle House from demolition + Pedal on Parliament returns
Vote on school phone ban, £44k up for grabs as Leith Decides voting opens, lost Burns portrait found after 220 years + Porty Food Market this weekend
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McCall Smith brings theatre to 17 local living rooms, Stereolab at Psych Fest, One Day musical at The Lyceum, cash boost for Pianodrome + intro to vibe-coding for creatives
Council’s tourist tax income shopping list, George Street & Porty Prom revamps, Abbeymount community swap event + Morningside girls' tiny trophy triumph
Rockstar North office 'explosion', more details on Gorgie Road closure, short-notice North Bridge closure, six new restaurants to try + the Hearts dilemma for Hibees
Gorgie Road to shut for six months, community groups hit by £3m cuts, mosque graffiti, a creative future for Granton Lighthouse + hunt for hidden history on Calton Hill