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EdinburghMinute.com@edinburghminute· 28d

Wish I had better news to share 🙈

EdinburghMinute.com@edinburghminute· Jul 13

🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Monday’s headlines: Princes Street closure continues, council's millions on contractors in the spotlight, West End cathedral bells will ring again + help shape the future of Leith Theatre ⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg... #edinburgh

A firefighter lifting police tape to walk under it, with the debris from the aftermath of a fire behind. Text over reads: The Edinburgh Minute - Monday 13 July 2026: Princes Street closure continues, council's millions on contractors in the spotlight, West End cathedral bells will ring again + help shape the future of Leith Theatre

EdinburghMinute.com@edinburghminute· Jul 10

☀️ Good morning Edinburgh. Friday’s headlines: Transport disruption after fire, good news for Leith 'Town of Culture' bid, 25C today ahead of a humid & dreich weekend + Castle Concerts in your weekend guide ⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...

Police tape across a road, with a castle in the background. Text over reads: The Edinburgh Minute - Weekend edition: 10 - 12 July 2026: Transport disruption after fire, good news for Leith 'Town of Culture' bid, 25C today ahead of a humid & dreich weekend + Castle Concerts in your weekend guide

EdinburghMinute.com@edinburghminute· Jul 9

🚒 The scene tonight as firefighters continue to hose down the fire-wrecked former Debenhams store on Princes Street. The blaze began shortly before 3am and there’s still a strong smell of smoke in the air tonight. ⏰ Updates in Friday’s 7am newsletter.

EdinburghMinute.com@edinburghminute· Jul 9

☀️ Good morning Edinburgh. Thursday’s headlines: Major fire overnight on Princes Street, work on new concert arena has stalled, Cameron Toll confusion after dodgy paint job + can you help a local charity find a new home? ⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...

A fire at a building on a street. Text over reads: The Edinburgh Minute - Thursday 9 July 2026: Major fire overnight on Princes Street, work on new concert arena has stalled, Cameron Toll confusion after dodgy paint job + can you help a local charity find a new home?

EdinburghMinute.com@edinburghminute· Jul 8

🪩 In this week’s Edinburgh Culture Minute newsletter: Summer festivals begin with Castle Concerts, Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival, a festival taster in George Square gardens + designer chosen for Muriel Spark monument 👀 Get ready to go out-out! www.edinburghminute.com/edinburgh-cu... #edinburgh

People in a city park containing trees and temporary large tent venues and benches. Text over reads: Edinburgh Culture Minute - 8 - 14 July 2026: Summer festivals begin with Castle Concerts, Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival, a festival taster in George Square gardens + designer chosen for Muriel Spark monument

EdinburghMinute.com@edinburghminute· Jul 8

🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Today’s headlines: Hotel plan for former Scottish Widows HQ, Leith Theatre saved from 'at risk' register, new lights for dangerous Easter Road junction + job listings for local bars and restaurants ⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...

A glass fronted building with water in the foreground. Text over reads: The Edinburgh Minute - Wednesday 8 July 2026: Hotel plan for former Scottish Widows HQ, Leith Theatre saved from 'at risk' register, new traffic lights for dangerous Easter Road junction + job listings for local bars and restaurants

EdinburghMinute.com@edinburghminute· Jul 7

🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Tuesday’s headlines: City centre streets to be pedestrianised for 50 days, Napier plans to quit Merchiston, QMU staff on strike + art auction for Wester Hailes community centre ⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg... #edinburgh

People walking across a city street. Text over reads: The Edinburgh Minute - Tuesday 7 July 2026: City centre streets to be pedestrianised for 50 days, Napier plans to quit Merchiston, QMU staff on strike + art auction for Wester Hailes community centre

EdinburghMinute.com@edinburghminute· Jul 6

Totally. But sadly spotted GI + MM sitting next to each other at the Scotland-Brazil game and it wasn't the first time. (Context, I used to work on a paper in Alloa 20 years ago and have remained amazed at MM's 'rise' ever since)

EdinburghMinute.com@edinburghminute· Jul 6

🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Monday’s headlines: Council to hire welcome committee, anger over 24% rent hike, police fail to catch antisocial teens + Shanty Night sing-alongs at the Spylaw ⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg... Photo: @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social

A statue with street cones places atop it. Text over reads: The Edinburgh Minute ⏰ Monday 6 July 2026 Council to employ welcome committee for tourists, anger over 24% rent hike, police still failing to catch Telford Path teens + Shanty Night sing-alongs head to the Spylaw

EdinburghMinute.com@edinburghminute· Jul 3

🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Friday’s headlines: Uni students' graduation ceremony protests, tourist tax funds new police unit, new bike lanes for St Andrew Square + free coffees at new cafe ⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg... Photo: @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social

Stormy clouds above a city street. Text over reads: The Edinburgh Minute - Weekend edition: 3 - 5 July 2026: Uni students' graduation ceremony protests, tourist tax funds new police unit, new bike lanes for St Andrew Square + free coffees at new cafe today

EdinburghMinute.com@edinburghminute· Jul 2

🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Today’s headlines: Surprise appearance from Prince William amid protests, complaints about cones on statues, get fit with your dog + Tom Kelly's monthly Water of Leith wildlife video ⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...

People holding signs on a city street. Text over reads: The Edinburgh Minute - Thursday 2 July 2026: Surprise appearance from Prince William amid protests, complaints about cones on statues, get fit with your dog + Tom Kelly's monthly Water of Leith wildlife video

EdinburghMinute.com@edinburghminute· Jul 1

🪩 Big news in this week’s Edinburgh Culture Minute newsletter: Ewan McGregor at the Film Festival, tributes to local comedy legend, Maccabees & Hamish Hawk at the Corn Exchange, Joe Lycett at Playhouse + Fringe expert Kerry's festival guide returns 👀 www.edinburghminute.com/edinburgh-cu...

A montage showing an image of actor Ewan McGregor on a green background. Text over reads: Edinburgh Culture Minute: 1 - 7 July 2026 - Ewan McGregor at the Film Festival, tributes to local comedy legend, Maccabees & Hamish Hawk at the Corn Exchange, Joe Lycett at Playhouse + Fringe expert Kerry's festival guide returns

EdinburghMinute.com@edinburghminute· Jul 1

🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Today’s headlines: Protest and pageantry at Royal Week events, Cameron Toll roundabout closure, Gorgie Community Farm seeks volunteers + support the makers at Porty Town Hall market ⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...

A yellow banner on a hill above a city park. Text over reads: The Edinburgh Minute - Wednesday 1 July 2026: Protest and pageantry at Royal Week events, Cameron Toll roundabout closure, Gorgie Community Farm seeks volunteers + support the makers at Porty Town Hall market

EdinburghMinute.com@edinburghminute· Jun 30

☔️ Good morning Edinburgh. Tuesday’s headlines: Armed robber gets laughed out of Gorgie shop, rain for royals’ Holyrood Garden Party, new buses for the 36 route + up close with Leith yellow giants ⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg... Photo by: Colin Cohen

A boat in the foreground, large yellow towers in the background. Text over reads: The Edinburgh Minute - Tuesday 30 June 2026: Armed robber gets laughed out of Gorgie shop, rain for the annual Holyrood Garden Party, New electric buses for the 36 route + up close with Leith's yellow giants

EdinburghMinute.com@edinburghminute· Jun 26

🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Friday’s headlines: Thunderstorm warning continues today, anti-racist protest in Leith, first look at £162m concert hall + Climate Festival in the Meadows ⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg... Photo: @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social

Lightning over a residential street flanked by flats. Text over reads: The Edinburgh Minute - Weekend edition: 26 - 28 June: 2026 Thunderstorm warning continues today, anti-racist protest in Leith on Saturday, first look at £162m concert hall + Climate Festival in the Meadows this weekend

EdinburghMinute.com@edinburghminute· Jun 25

🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Thursday's headlines: Council staff seek World Cup compensation, uni cuts continue, new community filmmaking hub in Slateford + free school-uniform exchange ⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg... Photo: @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social

A tram on a city centre street at night. Text on the tram reads: ‘Scotland: every goal’. Text over reads: The Edinburgh Minute - Thursday 25 June 2026: Council staff seek World Cup compensation, university cuts continue with £73m saved so far, new community filmmaking hub opens in Slateford + free school-uniform exchange in Leith

EdinburghMinute.com@edinburghminute· Jun 23

☀️ Good morning #Edinburgh. Tuesday’s headlines: Fire station saved for now, First Minister meets attack victims, protest against AI data centres + new Rebus being filmed in New Town ⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg... Photo: @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social

A sunrise over a city skyline. Text over reads: Fire station saved for now, First Minister meets attack victims, protest against AI data centres at Parliament tomorrow, North Bridge to fully reopen 'by end of July' + new Rebus being filmed in New Town

EdinburghMinute.com@edinburghminute· Jun 22

Oh dear.

EdinburghMinute.com@edinburghminute· Jun 22

🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Monday’s headlines: Five injured in 'anti-Muslim' attacks, 'Pride teaches us that hate will never win', airport back to normal after 'bomb' scare + orcas spotted in the Forth ⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg... #edinburgh #scotland

A group of people standing in a street holding banners. Text over reads: The Edinburgh Minute - Monday 22 June 2026: Five injured in 'anti-Muslim' attacks, 'Pride teaches us that hate will never win', airport back to normal after 'bomb' scare + orcas spotted in the Forth

EdinburghMinute.com@edinburghminute· Jun 19

🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Today’s headlines: Fire station could be saved, 12,000 Tartan Army reinforcements fly out + get inside the Botanics' renovated Palm Houses this weekend ⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg... Photo: @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social

A city skyline at sunset, with a park in the foreground. Text over reads: The Edinburgh Minute ⏰ Weekend edition: 19 - 21 June 2026 Fire station could be saved from closure, 12,000 Tartan Army reinforcements fly out, council removes Saltire flags, Harrison Park's Scott McTominay postbox + go inside the Botanics' renovated Palm Houses this weekend

EdinburghMinute.com@edinburghminute· Jun 17

🌦️ Good morning Edinburgh. Wednesday’s headlines: E-bikes linked to Dalry Road shop fire, Southside scooter hit & run, council plans to fight dodgy landlords + dive in to the history of the flumes (RIP) ⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg... #edinburgh #scotland

A city skyline seen from the top a set of outdoor stairs. Text over reads: The Edinburgh Minute - Wednesday 17 June 2026: E-bikes linked to Dalry Road shop fire, Southside scooter hit & run, council plans to fight dodgy landlords + dive in to the history of the flumes (RIP)

EdinburghMinute.com@edinburghminute· Jun 16

🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Tuesday’s headlines: Airport strike called-off, council computer systems blackout, debate on data centre ban + a look inside new Fringe HQ ⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg... Photo: @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social #edinburgh #scotland

A night-time view of a row of city brick buildings. Text over reads: The Edinburgh Minute - Tuesday 16 June 2026: Edinburgh Airport strike called-off, council computer systems blackout, debate on data centre ban + a look inside new Fringe HQ

EdinburghMinute.com@edinburghminute· Jun 15

🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Monday’s headlines: Porty beach dirty water warning, boost for Powderhall campaign, Twelve Triangles bakery co-founder leaves + a busy Community Noticeboard ⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg... Photo: @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social

A city beach at sunset. Text over reads: The Edinburgh Minute - Monday 15 June 2026: Portobello beach dirty water warning, boost for Powderhall railway line campaign, Twelve Triangles bakery co-founder leaves + busy Community Noticeboard to start the week

EdinburghMinute.com@edinburghminute· Jun 13

We’ll be coming down the stairs! Who’s trying to stay up? Where you watching from? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⚽️🇭🇹

EdinburghMinute.com@edinburghminute· Jun 12

🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Friday’s headlines: Update on bid to ban new data centres, 'Leith Legends' walk 3,000 miles, new Irvine Welsh documentary + your weekend guide ⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg... Photo: @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social #edinburgh

A rainbow over a city skyline, with a castle prominently on the horizon. Text over reads: The Edinburgh Minute - Weekend edition: 12 - 14 June 2026: Update on bid to ban new data centres, 'Leith Legends' walk 3,000 miles, new Irvine Welsh documentary + your weekend guide

EdinburghMinute.com@edinburghminute· Jun 11

🪩 In this week’s Edinburgh Culture Minute newsletter: Kate Adie at Fringe by the Sea, free St Andrew Sq cinema this weekend, Leith Festival + a big summer for local mums' podcast 📬 Landing in paying subscribers' inboxes now and available online here: www.edinburghminute.com/edinburgh-cu...

Rows of people sitting in deck chairs watching a large screen in a city park. Text over reads: Edinburgh Culture Minute: 10 - 16 June 2026. Kate Adie at Fringe by the Sea, free St Andrew Square garden cinema this weekend, Roger Taylor at the Usher Hall, Leith Festival + a big summer for The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers

EdinburghMinute.com@edinburghminute· Jun 11

🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Today’s headlines: Racist protesters 'have no place in Scotland', tram 'fantasy project' claim, hopes for Lochend to Powderhall line + Lyceum at Home plays hit the stage ⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg... #edinburgh

A group of people sitting inside a living room watching a theatre performance. Text over reads: The Edinburgh Minute - Thursday 11 June 2026: Racist protesters 'have no place in Scotland', tram 'fantasy project' claim, hopes for Lochend to Powderhall line + Lyceum at Home plays hit the stage

EdinburghMinute.com@edinburghminute· Jun 10

🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Today’s headlines: Public rejects both new tram line options, phones banned in all schools, fire in Restalrig flats + 14 new foodie spots around the city ⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg... Photo: Alex Baillie

A firefighter on a cherry-picker spraying water into the smoking roof of a block of flats. Text over reads: The Edinburgh Minute - Wednesday 10 June 2026: Public rejects both new tram line options, phones banned in all schools, fire in Restalrig flats + 14 new foodie spots around the city

EdinburghMinute.com@edinburghminute· Jun 9

@edinburghlive.co.uk said we'd get thunder between 2pm and 4pm 🙃