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Edinburgh festivals ‘send clear message Scotland is a welcoming country’

Scottish performers will also be able to showcase their talent on the global stage, Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth said.

Evening Standard

Eleven must-see comedy shows at the Edinburgh Fringe

It’s febrile Fringe season again: a time of frantic lists and spreadsheets, and that panicked sense you might not be able to catch all the essential shows.

The Conversation

Edinburgh-based Rockstar North announces 'extended look' ahead of GTA 6 release

THE Scottish gaming studio behind the Grand Theft Auto franchise has announced it plans to run an "extended look" at the sixth iteration…

The National (Scotland)

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There's lots of noise around Edinburgh's tourist tax. This is how it actually works

AS the Edinburgh Fringe begins, negativity has begun to creep in around the new tourist tax in Scotland’s capital, but a tour company MD has said…

The National (Scotland)

Services out of four cities impacted as ScotRail suffers train fault disruption

TRAIN services serving Aberdeen from Glasgow and Edinburgh are facing disruption.

The National (Scotland)

‘Not afraid of controversy’: Edinburgh fringe rejects calls to cancel Amanda Knox comedy

Festival organisers defend show after criticism from sister of Meredith Kercher, Knox’s murdered former flatmate

The Guardian - UK

Get access to all our Edinburgh festivals coverage for just £1

EDINBURGH festival season is well underway, and The National's coverage will keep you well up-to-speed on best shows to check out this month.

The National (Scotland)

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Campaigners call on Edinburgh International Festival to drop Baillie Gifford

CAMPAIGNERS have called on the Edinburgh International Festival to end its partnership with investment firm Baillie Gifford, accusing the…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish football needs Edinburgh to stand up and last season proved it

Hearts ran Celtic close in 2025/26. Capital interest is good for the game.

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Voices: ‘Tax the day trippers too’, say readers as UK tourist tax sparks debate

YOUR VIEWS: Travel Insider readers say the system has a fundamental flaw: overnight visitors pay while day trippers, who can cause just as much strain on a city, get off scot-free

The Independent UK

Edinburgh Tattoo returns with ‘powerful’ celebration of culture and connection

More than 800 performers from across the globe will gather at Edinburgh Castle Esplanade for the 2026 show.

Evening Standard

Catherine Opie: To Be Seen – who gets to be visible, belong and be remembered?

This summer, as Edinburgh comes alive with the Festival, one of the most significant figures in contemporary photography comes to Scotland for the first time.

The Conversation

‘We were ahead of our time!’: Charly Clive and Ellen Robertson AKA sketch duo Britney on their new TV fame and word-of-mouth hits

With TV shows Rooster and Vladimir under their belts, the sketch stars and best friends since school have withstood tumours, nerdy perfectionism and US success. So why are they so eager to get back to the fringe? Explore the rest of our Edinburgh festival 2026 coverage

The Guardian - UK

Top restaurants drop Scottish salmon over sustainability concerns

A number of leading Edinburgh restaurants have dropped Scottish salmon from their menus amid growing environmental and welfare concerns

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Edinburgh festival: how the city’s residents could benefit after the crowds leave

Edinburgh Festival Fringe includes more than 3,600 shows this year. The world’s largest arts festival, once again transforming Scotland’s capital into a global stage. But this year, something else opened first.

Evening Standard

Man who tried to murder ex-partner on street in front of child jailed

Osarenkhoe Atutie, 26, launched his attack in the Leith area of Edinburgh last November.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government unveils funding package to support Princes Street recovery

THE Scottish Government will provide a £5 million support package to the City of Edinburgh Council after a fire on Princes Street caused widespread…

The National (Scotland)

Is there still a prospect for a Scottish high-speed rail network?

Scotland's history with high speed rail has seen various projects floated before falling flat, and wider connections to the UK's network…

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Woman found in suitcase remembered for ‘unstoppable passion’ in helping the poor

Elisabeth-Jane Ross was remembered fondly by both the Edinburgh churches of which she was a member.

The Conversation

Exiled Russian comic Sasha Nezlobin brings laugh therapy to Edinburgh Fringe

I was recently party to the world premiere of Russian stand-up comedian Sasha Nezlobin’s show I’m Фine (spelt with a Cyrillic “ф”, pronounced “f”), previewing ahead of a month-long run at the Edinburgh Fringe. The expectant crowd had gathered to support Russia’s answer to Michael McIntyre in Nezlobin’s first full-hour…

Woman & Home

Duchess Sophie's denim midi skirt is an elevated alternative to jeans that will become a staple in your summer-to-autumn wardrobe

A denim skirt is a breezy choice for hot weather and looks fabulous with knee-high boots too - as the Duchess has already proved

The National (Scotland)

Has the Princes Street blaze revealed the true value of Edinburgh's trams?

Edinburgh's trams have had a troubled history, but a recent disruption has shone a light on their true value

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government rules environmental report needed for Edinburgh AI data centre

THE Scottish Government has ruled a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is required for an AI data centre on the outskirts of Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK

‘Am I 68? 69?’ Irvine Welsh on growing old, getting clean, bashing out his new novel – and flirting with guns

Three decades after he channelled his heroin addiction into the cult classic Trainspotting, the Scottish author has discovered the joys of yoga, breathwork and standing desks. But is he quite as ‘Zen’ as he claims?

The Guardian - UK

‘Trumpeters? We think we’re the kings of the orchestra’: Wynton Marsalis prepares to blow the Edinburgh festival away

It has 12 movements, 200 musicians and aims to unite America. The great US trumpeter and composer talks about his All Rise symphony, his jazz great mentors – and learning humility from his wife

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