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High costs in Edinburgh ‘little to do’ with new visitor levy, says council

The UK’s first visitor levy is set to come into force on Friday as performers speak out against rising costs.

Evening Standard · Jul 23

AC/DC smashed "permitted noise level" during Edinburgh show

AC/DC performed at Murrayfield Stadium in the Scottish capital in the summer and – surprise, surprise – they were very loud

Metal Hammer · Oct 2, 2025

Historic Scottish graveyards forced to close due to late-night 'cave raves'

TWO historic graveyards in Edinburgh have been forced to close in the evenings due to so-called “cave raves” ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 31, 2025

Cammy Day hosting Ukrainian refugee despite sexual messages investigation

THE ex-leader of Edinburgh City Council is hosting a Ukrainian in one of his properties despite being suspended from Labour for allegedly sending…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 20, 2025

Business leaders warn capital councillors over visitor levy timing

The Federation of Small Businesses warned of ‘significant disruption’ under the current deadlines for Edinburgh City Council’s planned new charge.

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025

Labour cling onto power in Edinburgh despite scandal over ex-leader

LABOUR have hung on as the administration of Edinburgh City Council despite a scandal which saw their leader resign.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2024

'Keep quiet': Internal spat breaks out between Edinburgh councillor and Labour MP

A LABOUR councillor and Labour MP have got into a public spat over the future leadership of Edinburgh City Council.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 15, 2024

'Undemocratic' Labour control of Edinburgh under threat amid sex message row

LABOUR’s leadership of Edinburgh City Council has been branded “undemocratic” with the party now making up less than a sixth of the chamber ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 10, 2024

Allegations against Edinburgh City Council leader ‘very serious’, says John Swinney

ALLEGATIONS against Edinburgh City Council leader Cammy Day are “very serious”, John Swinney has said as calls for his resignation grow.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 9, 2024

Homeless people sent outside Edinburgh as Taylor Swift ramps up hotel demand

Housing charity Shelter has said homeless people have been sent in taxis to nearby cities

The Independent UK · May 30, 2024