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UNCOVERED: 44 | History Defined

Edinburgh's lost amusement park that stood for more than 100 years

Portobello's Fun City stood for over 100 years and was renowned as the second oldest funfair in Britain until it closed in 1998 and the site stripped away to make way for new flats.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 5, 2023

Angel McDaid: Edinburgh schoolgirl goes missing as police admit whereabouts 'unknown'

Edinburgh police are urging the public to get in touch if they have any information or have seen Angel McDaid who was last seen in the Drylaw area of the city.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 5, 2023

Edinburgh husband surprises wife by applying for Bargain Hunt in secret

Luke surprised his wife by applying for the show without her knowledge. The couple said it was an amazing experience and one that they would recommend to others.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 5, 2023

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Edinburgh weather: City to be hit with three day heatwave ahead of thunderstorms

Edinburgh is set to enjoy a three-day heatwave before the weather turns. While the sun has brought tourists and locals to the city centre, forecasters predict temperatures will rise to 21C

Edinburgh Live · Jun 5, 2023

Polyamorous documentary star who dated Edinburgh student found guilty of rape

Morgan Prior was locked up on Monday after a jury found him guilty of raping one woman and carrying out a serious sex attack on another over a decade ago.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 5, 2023

Edinburgh's forgotten plan to scrap the Forth Road Bridge for a massive dam

In the 'Big Dam' era of the 1930s, an ambitious plan was cooked up to transform the Forth estuary by constructing a huge dam that would have been one of the longest in the world in its day.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 5, 2023

Hearts given warning in Marti Cifuentes pursuit as Steven Naismith makes Scotland decision

The Spanish coach is one of the contenders for the vacancy at Tynecastle, but his current club Hammarby IF have warned the Jambos that Cifuentes won't be cheap.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 5, 2023

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This Morning viewers say Holly Willoughby 'ripped off' Phil Schofield speech from TV show

Some This Morning viewers pointed out the statement had similarities with a speech given by Jennifer Aniston's character Alex Levy in the opening episode of the hit AppleTV+ series The Morning Show.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 5, 2023

East Lothian riverside restaurant gets go ahead despite flood concern

Plans to convert the former antiques shop into a cafe or restaurant have been approved three times already over the last eight years but to date nothing has happened.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 5, 2023

Edinburgh woman says she is being targeted by bike thieves after spate of crime

The image shows a motorbike that has been burned beyond repair in Pilton Park in north Edinburgh. The local who shared it says bike thefts are getting out of control in the capital.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 5, 2023

The Edinburgh restaurant run by an actor that's the best place in city to get Greek delicacy

Recently opened on Howe Street in the New Town, Kuzina is fast making a name for itself as the place to go for Authentic Greek cuisine in the capital with one dish in particular winning over foodies.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 5, 2023

Susan Boyle's life now following secret stroke, boyfriend and huge £22m fortune

Susan Boyle appeared on Britain's Got Talent finale on Sunday night but she admitted it nearly didn't happen after she suffered a stroke in April.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 5, 2023

Edinburgh's Victorian 'Alton Towers' that was uncovered during new building works

It’s not every day you hear of the remains of a great sea serpent being excavated in a city car park, but that’s precisely what was found in the heart of Edinburgh’s New Town.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 5, 2023

The doomed Edinburgh light sculpture that rarely worked and left locals cringing

Installed in 1973, the helix-shaped kinetic sculpture was a piece of public art that stood for a far shorter period than intended at Picardy Place.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 5, 2023

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Edinburgh Live · Jun 5, 2023

Midlothian couple rescued from top floor window as own dog attacks them in home

Police, the fire service and paramedics were all tasked with the incident in Dalkeith after a woman was attacked by one of her dogs and was rescued from her top floor window by the emergency services

Edinburgh Live · Jun 5, 2023

East Lothian cyclist spots 'venomous snake' while out on a weekend ride

The cyclist said he had always hoped to come face to face with the UK's only venomous snake as he had heard multiple stories of people spotting them in the East Lothian area.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 5, 2023

Midlothian motorcyclist 'stable' in hospital after horror crash with VW

Police are keen to find out more about the collision involving a Volkswagen Passat, the owner of which was treated for injuries by ambulance staff at the scene.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 5, 2023

ITV This Morning's Holly Willoughby tearfully issues Phillip Schofield statement

Holly Willoughby was joined by Josie Gibson as her co-host on Monday's programme Holly issued a statement as she returned to the award-winning show without Phillip.

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Edinburgh Live · Jun 5, 2023

Rich American YouTube family arrive in Edinburgh to start new life in middle of nowhere

The Bennett family recently arrived at Edinburgh Airport after ditching their lavish US lifestyle to move to the Scottish countryside for a year with four of their young children

Edinburgh Live · Jun 5, 2023

We tried Edinburgh's first authentic alcohol free Turkish restaurant

We were absolute bowled over not only by the traditional Turkish menu but also by the service and the delicious non-alcoholic beverages. The venue is perfect for all diners, from couples to large families.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 5, 2023

Edinburgh emergency services rush to west end hotel as guests get 'trapped'

Emergency services were called to reports of eight people trapped in a lift between the fourth and fifth floor of the hotel on Monday morning as the fire services and ambulances were seen outside

Edinburgh Live · Jun 5, 2023

Hearts star Craig Gordon labels John Souttar 'complete' centre-half as he reacts to Scotland recall

The former Jambos defender - now at Rangers - has returned to full fitness and been a key part of Michael Beale's end of season run-in as he bids to put a marker down ahead of next season.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 5, 2023

Elderly couple at risk of homelessness after 'banking error' linked to Scottish home

Bernard and his wife Lea say they have lost tens of thousands of pounds from the sale of a property due to 'mismanagement' from RBS. They claim they have been left financially 'ruined'

Edinburgh Live · Jun 5, 2023

West Lothian singer Susan Boyle feared she could no longer perform after suffering stroke

The health scare came as recently as last April, with the 62-year-old admitting it was 'crazy' to be back on stage so soon. The Britain's Got Talent prodigy found fame after her spine-tingling audition in 2009

Edinburgh Live · Jun 5, 2023

Edinburgh helicopter deployed in search mission at beauty spot during early hours

Locals were awoken by the sound of the unknown aircraft around 12.30am on Monday, June 5, and took to social media after the helicopter seemingly circled the beauty spot for half an hour

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