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'Trainspotting' producer new chair of Edinburgh Film Festival

'Trainspotting' producer Andrew Macdonald has been announced as the new Chair of the Edinburgh International Film Festival.

Experiences

World’s most famous steam locomotive returns home after 100 years

The Flying Scotsman made a historic journey to celebrate its 100 year anniversary.

United Kingdom

Charles III greeted by protesters and fans at Edinburgh ceremony

Anti-monarchy activists and royal enthusiasts stood unhappily side-by-side at the king's Scottish coronation celebration

Travel News

Summer ‘travel chaos’ warning as Edinburgh airport staff back strikes

Scotland’s busiest airport could be hit by walkouts during the busy summer season due to a row over pay.

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Green News

'This is not a joke’: UK cuts flight taxes despite soaring emissions

The UK has halved its passenger tax on domestic flights. Here's how it compares to other European countries.

Destinations

Six of Europe’s best cities for flea markets and vintage shopping

Visiting a flea market also gives an insight into local life and culture.

Culture news

Edinburgh Fringe Festival gets cash injection

Edinburgh Fringe Festival gets cash injection. But will it save UK fringe theatre?

Experiences

Ukraine needs vehicles: These British volunteers are delivering them

'In many ways life continues as normal, but reminders of the war are ever present. '

Experiences

A train lover’s dream: How it feels to ride the Caledonian Sleeper

The sleeper train is an efficient, fun and sustainable way to travel between Edinburgh and London. Could it be getting cheaper too?

Stays

Europe’s most luxurious hotel openings of 2022, revealed

The World's Best New Luxury Hotels 2022 have been unveiled by The experts at Luxury Travel Intelligence.

Destinations

These six European cities have the best Christmas markets in 2022

Christmas markets are great places for finding unique stocking fillers.

Conscious Travel

Sustainable travel: These are Europe’s most walkable cities

The historic sights are best admired on foot in these five cities.

United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin arrives at Buckingham Palace

The late sovereign's casket arrived in London on a flight from Edinburgh earlier on Tuesday, marking the Queen's final trip from her beloved Scotland.

Culture news

Do these Fringe jokes make you laugh?

The Funniest Joke of the Fringe prize has been given to comedian Masai Graham - will it make you laugh?

Culture news

Is the Edinburgh Fringe pushing out smaller acts?

The Edinburgh Fringe has returned this year, but as accommodation prices sky-rocket, is it still a viable way for new comedians to make their mark?

United Kingdom

Edinburgh festival celebrates its 75th year with over 3,000 shows

Thousands of performers from across the world are in Scotland for the world's largest arts gathering.

United Kingdom

Ukrainians join Czech company to perform at Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Despite the turmoil at home, a group of young Ukrainian circus performers will be performing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival together with a troupe from the Czech Republic.

Culture news

Going to Edinburgh Fringe? Here's some advice from veteran performers

The biggest arts festival in the world is back. Here's what you need to know for your first time...

Culture news

How a Michelin star bartender brought his skills to the comedy circuit

Chris Davis was a top-shelf bartender when a realisation hit him about his roots.

Destinations

Here are the top 5 most romantic places in Europe to propose

Having analysed numerous fine restaurants, spas and hotels in Europe, this company has come up with a formula for romantic success.