Protest being held in Queen Street on Wednesday morning…

These are “trial holes”. Work to begin on 22 July. No. I don’t know either.

Swimming champion Goodburn graduates with first class degree Swimming champion Archie Goodburn has graduated from the University of Edinburgh, weeks before taking part in the Commonwealth… https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/07/swimming-champion-goodburn-graduates-with-first-class-degree/

Princes Street to remain closed until next month The Council has announced that Princes Street is expected to be closed until August after last week's fire.... https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/07/princes-street-to-remain-closed-until-next-month/

Edinburgh’s Rachel Robertson at Luffield Corner Silverstone on Sunday morning. She competes in F1 Academy for Hitech and finished in 6th place - ahead of her teammate today @f1tv.bsky.social

Out at Lost Shore speaking to World champion bodyboarders today…

King Charles visited The Scottish Parliament for the official opening of Parliament on Saturday. He was met by The Rt Hon Lord Provost

Pride Edinburgh 2026. Were you there? A day of solidarity visibility and joy. Love is love. ❤️🏳️‍🌈 More photos on our Facebook page

People congregating for Pride Edinburgh. Beautiful sunny day in the capital

Summer dining at Scotts Port Edgar with indoor and outdoor options from breakfast to dinner 9am to 9pm Perfect for a sunny day…into evening

Edinburgh Airport has reopened this morning after closing on Friday night amid reports of a suspicious package

The Taittinger Terrace at the Sheraton GRAND Hotel & Spa on Festival Square is now open….

The Royal Highland Show is underway at Ingliston in its 242nd year bringing together people from all over the country who are involved in agriculture

Various bus diversions this morning after a crash on West Granton Road in the early hours. @lothianbuses.bsky.social

And another view of the taxis from just outside @edinburghzoo.bsky.social where the day out began for children their parents and carers video ©️Alan Simpson

Today’s the day the taxi drivers in Edinburgh take the day off to ferry lots of children to East Lothian in decorated taxis - and equip them with water pistols… or it seems garden hoses!

Music food activities and community run entertainment meadowsfestival.co.uk

Harbingers Drum Crew getting into the beat and entertaining the crowds at Meadows Festival

Arthur’s Seat is on fire this evening…Photos Craig Duncan

Peter Murrell the former CEO of the SNP is in the High Court today in Edinburgh where he has pleaded guilty to embezzlement charges. He has been remanded in custody…

The First Minister explains his new cabinet which he says will have “a particular emphasis on ensuring that we grow and strengthen the economy, that we achieve our objectives in child poverty, that we are able to take forward the improvements in our public services”

John Swinney was elected First Minister on Tuesday afternoon and arrived back at Bute House with his wife Elizabeth ahead of the official swearing in on Wednesday

Hearts fans - right behind the team here in Gorgie this morning

Today in North Edinburgh it is all about the Community Festival - free to attend with loads to see and do

Nigel Duncan will be reporting on the big @thejamtarts.bsky.social match this evening from Tynecastle. This was the scene just before kick off

The count has finally begun in Edinburgh after traffic related delays

The election count will begin at 9.15 due to a delay in count workers getting to Ingliston. Traffic problems!

The Presiding Officer Allan Johnstone is part of a Scottish Parliament delegation to New York to take part in the parade on Saturday

The Rt Hon Lord Provost of Edinburgh Robert Aldridge is in New York for the Tartan Parade on Saturday. He says he is here for one reason only…

And the winner at Musselburgh Racecourse in The Corgi Derby is Islay….and owner Carolyn was armed with a secret weapon…