Traffic and Travel

Edinburgh Airport is Scotland's busiest airport. Photo by Andrew Milligan/ PA.

Airport to be put up for sale say sources

Both Edinburgh Trams and Lothian Buses are investigating the 'full circumstances' of the collision.

Investigations as tram and bus collide

The Mega Meet event has been advertised on Facebook and 655 people have responded.

Police step up patrols amid concerns over car rally

A decision on whether the Sheriffhall plans should go ahead in their current form is due to be announced 'in due course'

Sheriffhall roundabout decision ready

Numerous police cars, an ambulance and a police dog unit are in currently in attendance on Craigentinny Road.

Ongoing incident as Edinburgh police swoop on flats

Councillors quizzed the council's chief executive this week about the delivery of the tram system in Edinburgh.

Tram project wouldn't have gone ahead without 'lies' to councillors

Edinburgh police caught a motorist driving “in the middle of the road” with frozen windows. Photo: Police Scotland

Motorist caught ‘in middle of road’ with frozen window

Signs are now in place to warn Edinburgh residents about the Low Emission Zone that goes live in June 2024. On Wednesday, November 29, councillor Scott Arthur met with contractors at Hope Park Terrace near the Meadows.

LEZ signs roll-out across the city - six months ahead of live launch

Met Office issues yellow warning of snow and ice

Edinburgh crane collapses and smashes into building

Edinburgh trams advised trams will only operate between Edinburgh Airport and Haymarket yards following a ‘non tram related incident’ this morning

Trams will only run between Airport and Haymarket after Police close Leith Walk

Stock photo by PA of a Volvo car being charged using a Ubitricity lampost EV charging point.

Large rise in electric vehicle charging points in city

Historic Environment Scotland (HES), which manages Holyrood Park, is asking the public their views on the future of the 650-acre park in the centre of Edinburgh. The survey asks people how they currently use the park and what they think of HES's strategic plans. One of the key issues is a proposed ban on through traffic to make it safer for walking and cycling. HES says a car ban would improve people's experience of the park, but others claim it would mean congestion and increased pollution elsewhere.
Deadline: Tuesday, December 19.

10 issues to have your say on from Holyrood Park to new arena

Young people are said to be using their free bus passes to come to Edinburgh from other parts in Scotland to engage in anti-social behaviour. Picture: Scott Louden.

'Teens using free bus passes to come to city and cause trouble'

Community councils together on trams say there are thousands of defects on the Trams to Newhaven route

Tram extension 'isn’t finished' community councils say

Edinburgh trams between Ocean Terminal and Newhaven will not run today after engineers detected a fault in the overhead line. Tram tickets will be accepted on some Lothian Bus services

Trams suspended due to 'potential fault’ on overhead line equipment
Edinburgh Trams say they are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible

The incident caused delays on the City Bypass this morning and the wider road network including the M8. Stock photo of the bypass by Jon Savage.

Multi-vehicle crash leads to widespread rush hour delays

A schoolboy has been hit by a bus during rush hour in Edinburgh, sparking a major emergency services response.

Boy, 8, hit by a bus during rush hour in Edinburgh

The three-way junction between Telford Road, Hillhouse Road and Strachan Road has been condemned as a "deathtrap" by Sight Scotland.

Busy junction condemned as 'deathtrap'

Drivers in Edinburgh are facing delays after a lorry became stuck at Cameron Toll

Lorry 'stuck' at Cameron Toll roundabout causing delays

The Manse Road bus gate is one of the most controversial features of the Corstorphine low traffic neighbourhood.

Bid to scrap bus gate is thrown out

Edinburgh Trams works on Princes Street - the years-late, over-budget project damaged the city's reputation. Picture: Neil Hanna.

‘Public trust in council yet to recover after trams fiasco’

Under council plans, motorists who drive in bus lanes will face fines of £100, up from the current £60.

Bus lane penalties row: 'If you double the fines, double the signs'

Climate activist group Tyre Extinguishers claim to have deflated the tyres of another 32 SUVs in Edinburgh.

Eco warriors deflate tyres on 32 SUVs in Edinburgh

Loganair chief executive Jonathan Hinkles said the UK was out of step with other countries over VAT on pilot training. (Photo by Loganair)

Loganair: Future flight cuts unless urgent moves over looming pilot shortage

Frustrated resident Grant Lidster was explaining the parking problems in Gorgie to Edinburgh's transport committee.

Parking problems in Gorgie ‘like Gaza Strip’

Lib Dem Leith Walk councillor Jack Caldwell argued taking away the No 13 bus from Broughton, Leith Walk and Lochend would be 'detrimental' for locals.

Bus change halted over 'unfair' impact on poor areas
Proposals to serve Dumbiedykes would have taken bus away from Broughton, Leith Walk and Lochend

Under a Workplace Parking Levy, employers are charged for parking spaces they provide for staff - it's up to the employers to decide whether to pass the charge on to the employees. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Residents asked for views on Workplace Parking Levy

Residents in Ratho say they are disappointed at the latest proposals on a bus service to the city centre.

Residents 'disappointed' with latest plans for new bus routes

Calder Road is closed in both directions from Longstone Road to Sighthill Roundabout. Police are in attendance

Major road closed in both directions due to ongoing police incident

Tram works in progress in St Andrew Square in 2012 - the project is back on the agenda at the City Chambers this week. Picture: Neil Hanna.

Tram failings should not be swept under carpet

Bus lane fines raked in more than £2 million for the council in 2022/23 - now the fines are set to increase from £60 to £100. Picture Ian Rutherford

Bus lane fines set to increase

A complete ban on parking on pavements will come into force in Edinburgh in January. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Tough new ban on pavement parking from January

Trams works on Princes Street -- the project was millions over budget, years late and made the city the butt of many jokes. Picture: Neil Hanna

Senior official criticised by tram inquiry escapes sanction

Residents of Dumbiedykes protesting at the withdrawal of the No6 bus which has left them cut off. Picture: Alistair Linford.

New subsidised bus services for cut-off communities

Police closed both lanes of the northbound M90 as a result of the crash, which saw four children taken to hospital.

Police appeal after 4 children taken to hospital following M90 crash

Lime are in talks with the City of Edinburgh Council this week to discuss a new shared e-bike hire scheme. Councillors were in talks with bike hire firm, Dott, earlier in the week.Transport and environment convener, Scott Arthur said he plans to bring a detailed report to council early next year

Council in talks about reintroducing e-bike hire scheme to city

Pictured left to right are: Broomieknowe Gardens resident Diane Smith, Midlothian Council’s Cabinet Member with responsibility for roads, Cllr Dianne Alexander, JCB Pothole Pro driver Stuart Dunlop and roads crew members Dougie Hall and Sam McLean.

Council's 'Tarminator' pot hole killer repairs almost 2,000 holes in six months

A major road on the outskirts of Edinburgh has had both lanes closed following a three-vehicle collision this afternoon, with motorists warned to avoid the busy route out of the Capital ahead of rush hour.

Both lanes closed on busy road ahead of rush hour

Motorists in Corstorphine queue in Station Road to turn onto St John's Road - residents say the low traffic neighbourhood has just shifted traffic from one road to another.

Low traffic neighbourhood ‘just making quiet roads busy’

East Lothian taxi drivers say they need the same 20 per cent rise as has been agreed in Edinburgh and Midlothian

20 per cent taxi fare rise is 'matter of survival'

With beautiful beaches, countryside, and a commutable distance to Edinburgh, it’s understandable why Musselburgh in the county of East Lothian is first place on the list, with a score of 6.12 out of 10. Musselburgh, which has the cheapest annual season ticket for Edinburgh's commuter towns at just £772 a year, also scores favourably on the Selecta list for the number of wellbeing facilities in the area, for which it receives the second highest score, and for its Instagrammable location. There are 123,000 Instagram posts featuring Musselburgh, which is the second highest number after Dunbar.

Top 10 local commuter towns

A flight from Edinburgh to Southampton has been forced to perform an emergency landing.

Edinburgh flight forced to perform U-turn

Disruption to train services continues at Edinburgh Waverley today after a major power cut last night. Photo: tr_nt, flickr

Disruption at Waverley continues as services halted due to major power cut

Commuters have been stranded at Edinburgh's Waverley Station after a power cut at around 4.30pm. Picture: Jane Barlow.

Commuters stranded on way home by rail power cut

Edinburgh trams works on Princes Street: the project was years late and millions over budget when it was finally completed in 2014. Picture: Neil Hanna.

'Ministers won't accept any blame over trams fiasco'

Thousands of Hearts and Hibs fans are expected to descend on Hampden at the weekend for the League Cup semi-finals.

Rail travel advice issued to Hearts and Hibs fans

Trains from Edinburgh to Inverness and Aberdeen are running as normal again following disruption at the weekend caused by heavy rain. Photos by PA and Getty.

Trains services return to normal after heavy rain

The police found tyres on the vehicle were well below the legal limit.

Vehicle banned from road over worn tyres

Photo: Jolene Campbell

Leith to lose morning and evening tram services for two weeks starting today

Photo: Stuart McCandless, Creative Commons

Bridge to close over weekend for major reconstruction work

ScotRail has suspended services from Edinburgh as heavy rain is set to batter the country. (Photo by Jane Barlow/PA)

Train services suspended as heavy rain set to batter country

Campaign groups have safety concerns over the Elm Row bus stop design. Alex Robb from Spokes said floating bus stop designs are ‘international best practice but we need to design them well and I think that opportunity hasn’t been taken here'

Confusion over new bus stop which forces pedestrians to cross cycle lane

A woman was rushed to hospital after being hit by a van on Niddrie Mains Road in Edinburgh. Photo Google Street View

Woman hit by van on busy city street

The works will commence at 7pm on Friday, October 27, and run until 7am on Sunday November 12. Photo graphic: City of Edinburgh Council

Evening and early morning trams to discontinue to allow for essential works