Part of Princes Street remains closed after a fire badly damaged the former Debenhams building in Edinburgh, with tram services cut back and dozens of bus routes diverted.
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Edinburgh’s 5% visitor levy on overnight accommodation starts July 24, 2026, with early funding supporting a new city centre policing unit.
Two men have been charged after a 42-year-old man was seriously assaulted on Ardshiel Avenue in Edinburgh. Police say enquiries are still ongoing, but no other suspects are being sought.
Hotel, Destinations, Travel Planning
Coolcations for Summer: Helsinki, Edinburgh, Reykjavík, San Francisco and more
A new roundup of nine coolcation destinations leans into a simple idea: summer travel does not have to mean sweating through sightseeing. From Helsinki and Reykjavík to Buenos Aires and San Francisco, the focus is on milder weather, waterfront air, and hotels positioned near the places travelers actually want to see.
New Scottish crime figures show sexual offences at their highest level since 1971, alongside rises in domestic abuse, violence and dishonesty crimes.