Edinburgh city centre, it's fair to say, has witnessed its fair share of change in the name of progress down the decades. Not everyone likes change, or agrees with it, but despite there being lots of it, Auld Reekie remains one of the most beautiful cities anywhere in the world. From trams and parades to shopping centres and department stores, take a look through our picture gallery to see how much Edinburgh city centre has changed down the years. And let us know your thoughts in the comments...
Bonnington Place, from Bancon Homes, it’s a stylish development of 33 luxury homes, with two, three and four bedroom layouts available. Here, just four miles from the city bypass, it creates the perfect blend of accessible location and tranquil haven; It’s hard to believe Scotland’s busiest airport is just a few miles up the road, and the nightlife of Edinburgh is on your doorstep, while your home feels like a little slice of a semi-rural idyll. The brand new Bancon Homes development is at...
New analysis suggests Aberdeen is the least expensive city in Britain to get on the property ladder – but it’s a different story entirely for those looking to buy their first home in Edinburgh. Rightmove found that the average asking price for a first-time buyer-type property with two bedrooms or fewer in Aberdeen is £102,601. Assuming a 20% deposit, a typical first-time buyer in Aberdeen could pay around £406 per month in mortgage costs, Rightmove calculated. The research looked at more than 50...
With everyday lives seemingly getting busier and busier, research shows Brits are craving some much-needed me-time – even prioritising it over catching up on sleep. However, new research has revealed that Edinburgh has ranked in the cities that receive the least me-time, with nearly a quarter (24%) saying they get less than 5 minutes a day, while 18% never get any! The research has been conducted by mallow confectioner, Mallow & Marsh, as part of its Pauseworthy Pleasure campaign, which...
Drivers on the Edinburgh City Bypass are facing delays of over an hour following a crash. The incident is affecting traffic in both directions between Baberton and Dreghorn. Traffic Scotland said: “The A720 is restricted eastbound between Baberton and Dreghorn due to a road traffic incident. Motorists are advised to approach with caution and should allow for longer than normal journey times.” At 9am, Traffic Scotlnd posted on X: “All lanes have reopened following an earlier collision...
The world-renowned Fleurs de Villes is bringing a major new floral exhibition to Edinburgh next month. Set within the magnificent grounds of the Royal Botanic Garden, between May 31 and June 9, Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE will be a truly spectacular event celebrating Scotland’s remarkable art and some much-loved artists. Taking a starring role will be The Monarch of the Glen, Robert Burns, Alexander McQueen, John Byrne, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Frances MacDonald MacNair, Annie Lennox, and more....
Italian artist Caravaggio, one of the greatest of the 17th century, produced some of his most famous paintings in Naples. Deirdre Fernand travels to the city to explore his legacy.
Located in the Newhaven area, it ranked 8th overall for slowest in whole of the UK in a study from Broadband Genie With their online connections down to a snail’s pace, it would take the residents of Hawthornvale over 15 hours to download ‘Avengers: Endgame’. Despite their sluggish Wi-Fi, residents in all of Edinburgh’s slowest streets could upgrade to superfast broadband of at least 30MB. Broadband Genie is calling on households to check their internet and contact their provider if they aren’t...
The manner of Manchester City’s demolition of Brighton sounds an ominous note for anyone wishing to wrestle away their crown, writes Phil McNulty.
There’s nothing better than Edinburgh in the sun, and today many have taken to the city’s green spaces to enjoy the weather and climbing temperatures. The Met Office predicted sunny spells and warmer weather in Edinburgh today and that appears to be the case, with temperatures of 17 degrees expected this afternoon. Locals ate their lunch on the grass in Princes Street Gardens as they basked in the sun. And for those who are at school and work, the good news is the warmer temperatures are set to...
Two men have been charged in connection with a “serious assault” on a busy Edinburgh street. An investigation was launched by the police after a 49-year-old man was allegedly attacked on Charlotte Square on Sunday 7 April at around 4.50pm. Officers said at the time the alleged victim was rushed to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh to be treated for injuries. Police said a 26-year-old and a 32-year-old have now been arrested and charged in connection with the incident. They are due to appear at...
Father of missing 10-year-old talks about his range of emotions at the discovery of his daughter's remains nearly 24 years after she went missing.