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We provide over 700 services to Scotland’s capital city. Follow for news and information on life in Edinburgh. If you have a service question, please contact us: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/contact

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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Continuous pavements are now on Dalry Road. They gives pedestrians an uninterrupted route for crossing, where they have priority over vehicles. It also encourages vehicles to give way and reinforces the Highway Code. Please take care and look out for others as you get used to the new road layout.
Cyclist wearing a pink helmet rides beside a yellow car while an adult holds a child's hand walking on the sidewalk, showing pedestrians and a cyclist sharing a street.
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Join today’s meeting of Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work Committee from 10am. Cllrs will discuss, among other items Visitor Levy: Visitor Economy Sector Worker Definition and Allocations Policy Review Update. View the full agenda and tune in here: democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
We will start work on Balgreen Road between Pansy Walk and Gorgie Road from 5 October. This will include resurfacing, improving pedestrian crossings, traffic signals and drainage. Find out more at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/balgreenroad
Banner reading "Road improvements" showing a red car and a helmeted cyclist sharing a curved roadway with dashed lane markings and tree-lined verge, illustrating safer road design for drivers and bicyclists.
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
We will start work on Minto Street, Mayfield Gardens and Craigmillar Park from 5 October. This will include road resurfacing and improvements to pedestrian crossings, traffic signals and drainage.
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The latest results from the @cyclingscotland.bsky.social traffic survey, shows the continuing success of building high-quality cycle lanes in encouraging more people to cycle in #Edinburgh Find out more at cycling.scot/news/scotlan...
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Tune into today’s meeting of Finance and Resources Committee at 10am. On the agenda: - Budget Strategy and Medium-Term Financial Plan progress update - Edinburgh Living – Operating Arrangements - Career Break Policy View the full agenda and join here: democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The latest results from Cycling Scotland traffic surveys, shows the continuing success of building high-quality cycle lanes in encouraging more people to cycle.
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Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
🚲 NEWS: More bikes than cars on Leith Walk in morning rush hour; record cycle counts and record cycling modal share on multiple routes in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Delve into the latest data from Cycling Scotland traffic surveys and cycle counter analysis: buff.ly/IoWdSMB
People smile and chat to one another as they cycle together on a protected cycle lane in Edinburgh.
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Tune into today’s meeting of Full Council from 10am. Items on the agenda include: - Third Party Cultural Grant Funding 2027-28 - Edinburgh Visitor Levy: New Projects - Draft Guidance for Schools: Employer Visits View the full agenda and join here: democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
We're relaying the historic setts on St Mary's Street, alongside improving pedestrian safety, and wider infrastructure upgrades ⚒️ The project will begin on 21 September, and is expected to take around six months to complete.
Roadworks stock image (Getty).
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Councillors have approved the Strategic Business Case to expand Edinburgh's tram network, with the immediate priority being the southern section of the route. The next step will be to position the plans within the wider regional SEStran study, which is expected next autumn.
Tram at the west end of Princes Street in Edinburgh (Getty Images).
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Tune into today’s meeting of the Planning Committee at 2pm. On the agenda: ▶️Short term lets – Planning and Licensing ▶️Princes Street and Waverley Valley Strategy Update View the full agenda and watch the webcast here: democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Ruth Elliot (Scottish Labour Party) and Lorenzo Martinico (Scottish Greens) have been duly elected to serve in the City of Edinburgh Council for Southside/Newington (Ward 15) and Portobello/Craigmillar (Ward 17) respectively 🗳️
Left: Ruth Elliot (Scottish Labour Party) Right: Lorenzo Martinico (Scottish Greens)
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
The count is underway at Waverley Court for the Southside/Newington (Ward 15) and Portobello/Craigmillar (Ward 17) by-elections 🗳️ Results are expected in the early hours of Friday morning.
A ballot box being emptied onto a table.
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Polling places in Southside/Newington (Ward 15) and Portobello/Craigmillar (Ward 17) are open until 10pm, so there’s still time to cast your vote for your new councillors! Bringing your poll card with you will help us and speed things along, but this isn't mandatory 🗳️
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Edinburgh Trams @edinburghtrams.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Due to a technical issue trams are only running between Airport to Picardy place.
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Polls are open in the Southside/Newington (Ward 15) and Portobello/Craigmillar (Ward 17) by-elections. Bringing your poll card with you to vote will help us and speed things along, but this isn't mandatory. The count will begin immediately after polls close at 10pm 🗳️
Exterior of Nelson Hall, a polling place in the Southside/Newington Ward in Edinburgh.
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Join today’s meeting of Education, Children and Families Committee from 10am. Agenda items include: - Learning estate update - Safe Walking Routes to School - Wider Achievement & Lifelong Learning annual update View the full agenda and tune in here: democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
By-elections in Southside/Newington (Ward 15) and Portobello/Craigmillar (Ward 17) take place this Thursday (3 September). We’re urging residents in these wards to remember their polling cards, check their polling places, and to cast their votes 🗳️
Stock image of a poll card and rosettes (Getty Images).
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Princes Street has now fully reopened following a major fire at the former Debenhams building in July. Council Leader Jane Meagher has thanked those who made it possible and helped to keep the city running 👉 www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article... @edinburghtrams.bsky.social @lothianbuses.bsky.social
Photograph looking eastwards along Princes Street showing a tram and bus in the foreground
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
To help more people walk, wheel and cycle, we've partnered with CoMoUK to install a mobility hub on St Andrew Place, Leith. Come along to the Dr Bike session on Thur 3 Sep, 2pm to 4pm. You can find out more about the hub at www.como.org.uk/pop-up/edinburgh-leith
An image of buildings and cycle parking.
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Heading to Murrayfield for Bon Jovi tonight? Or to Summer Sessions for The Prodigy tomorrow? 🎶 The city is very busy, so please plan ahead and allow plenty of time for your journey. Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams are both putting on extra services.
Stock image of a crowd at an outdoor concert (Getty Images).
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Tune into today's special meeting of the Culture and Communities Committee at 10am. Items on the agenda are: - Third Party Cultural Grant Funding 2027-28 - Firework Control Zone Implementation View the full agenda and tune in here: democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Princes Street is set to fully reopen on Saturday (29 August), following a major fire at the former Debenham’s building last month. Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams are working to resume services, with pedestrian access also being restored.
Buses and a tram travelling down Princes Street in Edinburgh (Getty Images)Aerial view of the Princes Street fire site in Edinburgh.Exterior of the Princes Street fire site in Edinburgh, with structural steel supports visible.
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Tune into today’s meeting of Full Council from 10am. Cllrs will discuss, among other items, Strengthening Edinburgh's Transport and City Resilience Following the Princes Street Fire. View the agenda and join here: democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
We continue to make good progress on making the building safe, with the outer steel work to secure the front façade now complete. Subject to the weather, we remain hopeful of reopening Princes Street to buses, trams and pedestrians by the end of the month.
Exterior of the Princes Street fire site in Edinburgh, with structural steel supports visible.
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Heading to Summer Sessions over the next week at the Royal Highland Showgrounds? Or to Murrayfield to see Bon Jovi? The city is very busy, so please plan ahead and allow plenty of time for your journey. Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams are both putting on extra services.
Stock image of a crowd at an outdoor concert (Getty Images).
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
If you live in Ward 15 (Southside/Newington) or Ward 17 (Craigmillar/Portobello) and want to have your say in next month’s by-elections you need to register to vote by midnight tomorrow (Tuesday 18 August) 🗳️ For new postal vote applications the deadline is 5pm on Wednesday (August 19).
Exterior of a polling place in Edinburgh (Getty Images).
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Headed to Easter Road for Hibs vs Partick Thistle or Tynecastle for Hearts vs Inverness Caledonian Thistle this Sunday? The city will be very busy with these fixtures and the ongoing summer festivals, so please plan ahead and allow plenty of time for your journey.
Aerial view of Easter Road (Getty Images).Tynecastle Stadium in Edinburgh (Getty Images).
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
The Council Leader has chaired a meeting with key city partners and stakeholders to provide an update on the ongoing response to the Princes Street fire. Progress continues on site, with the front façade being stabilised and several tonnes of stonework and debris removed.
An operative working at the Princes Street fire site. Photo: Lisa Ferguson/The Scotsman.Damage at the site of the Princes Street fire.Work to make the building safe at the site of the Princes Street fire. Interior of the site of the Princes Street fire.
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Tune into today's meeting of the Culture and Communities Committee from 10am. On the agenda today: - Visitor Levy - New Project Update - Public Art Update - Third Party Cultural Grant Funding View the full agenda and watch the webcast here: democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
This is always a busy time of year in Edinburgh. Plan ahead for any journeys and give yourself more time. We've got lots of advice on getting around www.edinburgh.gov.uk/gettingaroundthecity
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
"This is a significant step in our city’s recovery from the Princes Street fire, and I wholeheartedly welcome the Scottish Government's announcement today." Council Leader Jane Meagher. A £5m fund to support the city's response has been confirmed.
Council Leader Jane Meagher and Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth at the site of the Princes Street fire. Image: Lisa Ferguson / The Scotsman.The site of the Princes Street fire. Image: Lisa Ferguson / The Scotsman.Council Leader Jane Meagher and Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth at the site of the Princes Street fire. Image: Lisa Ferguson / The Scotsman.Operatives working at the site of the Princes Street fire. Image: Lisa Ferguson / The Scotsman.
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
The festivals start on Friday! We've been changing Old Town roads to make sure the streets are safer for the thousands of people who flock to the city centre for shows and attractions. Plan ahead and give yourself more time to get around town. www.edinburgh.gov.uk/summertimestreets
Man working in orange hi visibility clothing next to yellow flat bed truck loaded with barriers. The side of the truck says Traffic Management
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Colours of the Past: A Creative Writing Exhibition showcases the personal stories of women from Edinburgh’s Black and Asian communities at the Writers’ Museum until Sunday 29 November. Admission is free.
Exterior of the Writers Museum in Edinburgh.
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
The candidates standing in the upcoming Southside/Newington (Ward 15) and Portobello/Craigmillar (Ward 17) by-elections have been announced. 23 candidates will stand in these by-elections, which will elect one new councillor per ward, on Thurs 3 Sep. www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
North Bridge is fully reopening today in time for our summer festival season! 🎉 Both pavements and traffic lanes will be back in use. The Category A listed structure has undergone a complete restoration over the eight year project with contractor Balfour Beatty ⚒️
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Highly complex work to reinforce the building's façade is expected to continue on Princes Street for at least three weeks. We're doing everything we can to keep the city moving but please plan ahead and allow plenty of time for your journeys.
Aftermath of the fire at the former Debenhams store in Edinburgh.The original Victorian staircase and stained-glass windows memorial to former Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli.
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
If you’re heading to see Luke Combs at Murrayfield this weekend, please plan your journey. The city centre is much busier than usual, with bus & tram disruption following the fire on Princes Street. Visit our website for travel advice and information: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/planyourjourney
Sport stadium showing in the background with a white tram travelling towards it. Edinburgh Trams is written on the side of the tram which is sitting alongside a platform with overhead lines.
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Following the Princes Street fire, highly complex remedial work continues. This includes securing the front façade, with pieces of stonework being removed individually by hand due to the building's delicate condition. We appreciate your patience during this time.
Image of the damage following the fire on Princes Street in July 2026.
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
If you’re heading to see Luke Combs at Murrayfield this weekend, please plan your journey. The city centre is much busier than usual, with bus & tram disruption following the fire on Princes Street. Visit our website for travel advice and information: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/planyourjourney
Sport stadium showing in the background with a white tram travelling towards it. Edinburgh Trams is written on the side of the tram which is sitting alongside a platform with overhead lines.
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Two stage right turns for cyclists have been introduced on Summerhall. This will make it safer and easier for cyclists to turn right onto Hope Park Terrace and from the opposite direction on Summerhall, right onto Melville Drive.
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Edinburgh's Visitor Levy officially comes into effect tomorrow! The UK's first city-wide levy is projected to raise up to £50 million a year to invest back into our city - improving the services we all depend on, while better managing the effects of tourism and major events.
Council Leader Jane Meagher alongside waste colleagues at the Visitor Levy launch outside the City Chambers in Edinburgh. Waste colleagues working on the High Street in Edinburgh.
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
The Edinburgh Carnival parade is on today from 1pm – 2.30pm and will travel down the Mound and the east end of Princes Street. Diversions and road closures will be in place. Plan your journey www.edinburgh.gov.uk/princesstreetupdates
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
A section of west Princes Street is still closed to vehicles following last week’s fire, which is causing transport disruption. Buses are diverted and trams are not running between Princes Street, Leith and Newhaven. Trains are running as normal and stopping at Waverley and Haymarket. Plan ahead
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Remember Shandwick Place is closed today from 11am – 7pm to allow people going to the rugby at Murrayfield to safely get on and off trams. Buses and bikes are diverted along Atholl Crecent and Coates Crecent. Plan ahead www.edinburgh.gov.uk/planyourjourney
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
We will be making road safety improvements outside Craigmount High School and resurfacing parts of Craigs Road from 22 July 2026 for six weeks. The work will include widening the pavements outside of the school and a new zebra crossing.
Headline "Safety improvements" above a simplified construction illustration: a cement mixer truck on the left, a worker in orange safety gear using a jackhammer in the center, and a striped safety barrier with a wheelbarrow of rocks on the right.
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
The Edinburgh Carnival parade is taking place on Sunday from 1pm – 2.30pm and will travel down the Mound and the east end of Princes Street. Diversions and road closures will be in place www.edinburgh.gov.uk/princesstreetupdates
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Fiji v Scotland. Plan ahead. Significant transport disruption after Princes Street fire. Shandwick Place closed 11am-7pm on Sat so people going to the rugby can safely get on and off trams to the stadium. Buses & bikes diverted along Coates and Atholl Crescents. www.edinburgh.gov.uk/planyourjourney
Large metal framed sports stadium with BT Murrayfield sign with grassy park area in front.
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Despite last week's fire on Princes Street, most of the city centre remains open, however there are some road closures, diversions and changes to public transport. Visit our website for the latest updates: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/princesstree...
Photo of the former Debenham's building on Princes Street after the fire.
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