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
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
Armed robber gets laughed out of Gorgie shop, rain for the annual Holyrood Garden Party + up close with Leith's yellow giants