Flight, train and road travel chaos as snow wreaks havoc across UK In the UK, the Great Western Railway, the Elizabeth line and routes in far north Scotland are experiencing severe disruption The Independent UK · Jan 6
How the Mobile Entertainment Economy is Reshaping Global Digital Consumption I was on a train from London to Edinburgh last month when I noticed something peculiar. inkl · Jan 6
How to spend a weekend in Glasgow: Where to eat, drink, shop and explore While many pick Edinburgh as their favourite Scottish city, a weekend away full of food, great cocktails and a relaxing spa break left Meg Honigmann almost speechless Evening Standard · Jan 5
Duchess Sophie proved warm winter outfits can still be elegant with shearling jacket and wide-leg trousers This outerwear style makes a relaxed yet chic alternative to the tailored coats the royals usually wear Woman & Home · Jan 4
Scotland forecast to benefit from ‘coolcations’ as Med becomes too hot Visitors are also expected to seek quieter alternatives to sites such as the Fairy Pools on Skye, which are becoming ‘victims of their own virality’. Evening Standard · Jan 3
Thousands gather as Edinburgh welcomes new year with spectacular fireworks The display marked the culmination of an evening of festivities in the Scottish capital, which included the sold-out Hogmanay Street Party. Evening Standard · Jan 1
Zoo’s penguin parade axed due to bird flu fears Edinburgh Zoo bosses made the decision to cancel the Wee Waddle in the interest of protecting the animals. The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025
Grassmarket businesses warn of possible power outages on Hogmanay A number of power cuts have affected the area in recent days. Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2025
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay could be part-funded by visitor levy – council leader The so-called tourist tax will add 5% to accommodation bills in the Scottish capital from July. Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2025
Thousands to celebrate Edinburgh Hogmanay after last year’s cancellation Scotland’s capital will welcome tens of thousands of people to celebrate the new year. Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2025
Head of Botanic Garden says knighthood is an ‘immense honour’ For the past 12 years Simon Milne has had the title of Regius Keeper at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2025
Edinburgh ready to enjoy Hogmanay after ‘disappointment’ of last year Last year’s events to welcome the New Year had to be cancelled because of a storm. The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2025
Earliest coin minted in Scotland saved for nation after metal detectorist find The medieval David I silver coin was discovered in a wooded area near Penicuik, Midlothian, in 2023. Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2025
In Pictures: Royal and presidential visits make it year to remember in Scotland The royals and US President Donald Trump all made memorable visits to the country in 2025. Evening Standard · Dec 28, 2025
The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2025 The transport disruption to expect as Met Office issues weather warning Dozens more KLM flights to and from Amsterdam have been cancelled, while the West Coast Main Line is closed in multiple locations
The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2025 Ryanair plane evacuated on Scottish runway after fuel truck crash The Boeing 737-8 ‘came in contact’ with the cab of a ground vehicle on Monday
The Guardian - UK · Dec 23, 2025 ‘Scotland is an exciting place to do business’ – meet the whisky makers shaking up a traditional industry Two lifelong friends and whisky fanatics have brought innovation to Scotland’s thriving food and drink scene with the UK’s first vertical distillery
Evening Standard · Dec 23, 2025 Scotland has its first curator of archaeological human remains The collection is based in Edinburgh.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2025 Scotland officials weigh up smoking ban exception for supervised crack use Move follows increase in drug users switching from injecting heroin to smoking crack in Glasgow and Edinburgh
The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2025 Budget train company launches London to Scotland service with £33 tickets The Glasgow route will be linked with Falkirk, Edinburgh and London King’s Cross
Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2025 University lecturers suspend strike action after compulsory job cuts ruled out University of Edinburgh staff have already walked out for nine days in 2025 in a dispute over the institution’s plans to make £140 million of cuts.
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025 Scottish government confirms cost bringing Tour de France to Edinburgh Scotland secured the Grand Départ of the 2027 men’s Tour de France nine months ago
Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025 Hitman to serve at least 26 years in jail for Hogmanay shooting Grant Hunter grinned and gave a thumbs-up to the public gallery as he was taken down from the dock after sentencing.
Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025 Paid assassin to be sentenced for Hogmanay murder of suspected gangster Marc Webley, 38, died after he was shot by Grant Hunter outside a pub in Edinburgh on December 31, 2023.
Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2025 Bob Geldof ‘delighted’ Live Aid musical will tour UK and Ireland Just For One Day – The Live Aid Musical will visit cities including Cardiff, Manchester and Edinburgh in 2027.