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Firefighters battle large gorse fire on Edinburgh hillside

The fire broke out on Arthur's Seat, a large extinct volcano whose sweeping views over Edinburgh make it one of the city's most popular landmarks.

11/08/2025

Europe News

Scottish man's body found in council toilet six days after death

48-year-old Julie Stephen said she believed her husband Sean's body had been lying in the toilet at Edinburgh City Chambers for almost a week.

17/07/2025

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Prince William joins kickabout at Edinburgh community centre

Prince William laced up his boots in Edinburgh on Wednesday, joining a kickabout during a visit to Leith Community Centre with Street Soccer Scotland.

22/05/2025

Travel News

Edinburgh tourist tax set at 5% of accommodation costs

The fee will be capped at seven consecutive days and is scheduled to come into force in 2026.

09/01/2025

Climate

How deaf educators put tricky climate change terms into sign language

British Sign Language is expanding so a new generation can discuss climate change and environmental issues.

06/01/2025

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Meet Haggis, an adorable newborn pygmy hippo at Edinburgh's zoo

Haggis was born on 30 October to parents Otto and Gloria.

05/11/2024

Destinations

Why Edinburgh’s New Year party should be on your travel bucket list

Edinburgh’s Street Party is now considered a ‘bucket list’ New Year celebration.

01/11/2024

Culture news

Shona McCarthy steps down as Edinburgh Fringe CEO

Having seen the festival through the pandemic, McCarthy leaves as Edinburgh Fringe CEO. What is next for the festival?

09/10/2024

Culture news

Edinburgh Fringe highlights: Euronews Culture's five alt show picks

We've been at the Edinburgh Fringe trawling through the shows so you don't have to. Here are Euronews Culture's five highlights from the dance, circus, and other experiences on offer this year.

22/08/2024

Culture news

Edinburgh Fringe highlights: Euronews Culture's five comedy picks

We've been at the Edinburgh Fringe trawling through the shows so you don't have to. Here are Euronews Culture's five highlights from the comedy on offer this year.

21/08/2024

Culture news

Fringe scandal: Should US comedian be cancelled over antisemitism?

Reginald D Hunter's show at the Fringe Festival is at the centre of a "hate incident" investigation. Should he be cancelled? Euronews Culture's Jonny Walfisz saw his show and he's not sure.

19/08/2024

Culture news

Funniest joke of Edinburgh Fringe 2024 revealed

This year's winner has not one but two jokes in this year's funniest jokes of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival ranking.

19/08/2024

Culture news

Edinburgh Fringe highlights: Euronews Culture's five theatre picks

We've been at the Edinburgh Fringe trawling through the shows so you don't have to. Here are Euronews Culture's five highlights from the theatre on offer this year.

17/08/2024

Culture news

American comedian embroiled in 'hate incident' at Fringe Festival

Police are investigating a report of a "hate incident" at Hunter’s "Fluffy Fluffy Beavers" show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Two Israeli audience members were reportedly booed as they exited the show, following a joke comparing Israel to an abusive partner.

16/08/2024

Culture news

In Pictures: The street delights of the Edinburgh Fringe

Check out the best pics that Euronews Culture captured while taking in this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

16/08/2024

Culture news

Cheap vs Expensive: How to enjoy the Edinburgh Fringe on any budget

Whether you’re on a shoestring budget or flush with cash, there’s something for everyone at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

15/08/2024