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Scottish Labour MP mocked for bizarre 'no one alive remembers' claim about Edinburgh

A SCOTTISH Labour MP has sparked confusion with a bizarre statement about Edinburgh’s city centre ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 2

Edinburgh's North Bridge finally opens after 8 years – but work is not complete

NORTH Bridge in Edinburgh has fully reopened for traffic and pedestrians after an eight-year project to restore the A-listed historic structure to…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 31

Edinburgh's North Bridge set to reopen this week after 8 years

EDINBURGH’S North Bridge will reopen this week, after eight years of work on the structure.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 28

Cost of Edinburgh's North Bridge repair soars to £86 million

Closing the bridge completely during the work would have saved the city millions, it has emerged, as officials rejected claims it would have been cheaper to build a new bridge.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 7, 2023

Edinburgh to slash roads repair budget as North Bridge costs rise by £24m

The city's transport leader admitted the budget cut would "increase the rate of decline" on the city's roads.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 2, 2023

Warning Edinburgh's North Bridge repair costs set to rise 'significantly'

The project is already five years behind schedule and has seen it's budget more than double to £62 million - and now councillors have been warned that cost is going to increase again.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 26, 2023

Plush Edinburgh city centre hotel could get huge makeover with new rooms and bar

The four-star Carlton Highland Hotel, on North Bridge, could see several other changes made including the removal of their swimming pool and having the bar area relocated if the plans are granted.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 10, 2023

Edinburgh student 'considering moving to Leith' because flat searching in city is so hard

Some social media users slammed the video and said that students think Edinburgh stops at The Meadows and North Bridge, two central areas heavily populated by students.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 28, 2022

Historic Edinburgh hotel warns cafe may be forced to shut due to roadworks

The hotel was part of a deputation to the council outlining the impact of delayed works on the bridge, which may now continue until 2025.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 25, 2022

SNP raise concerns over delays to works on Edinburgh's iconic North Bridge

SNP councillors are calling for increased scrutiny as delays were announced to major works on Edinburgh’s historic North Bridge.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 22, 2022