George IV Bridge

Emergency services have responded to an ongoing incident on George IV Bridge in Edinburgh's Old Town.

Emergency services race to incident in Old Town

A march in support of Scottish independence will be taking place through Edinburgh's Old Town today (September 5).

Full list of road closures as Scottish independence march takes place

Greyfriars Place has been closed to traffic northbound while emergency works get underway to combat flooding at a property on Forrest Road following yesterday's sudden downpour.

Busy city centre route closed to traffic following torrential downpour

A number of road closures will be in place in Edinburgh this summer for the busy festival period

City centre road closures confirmed ahead of busy festival season

Museum Built Context on George IV Bridge, with the "mechandise" spelling error clearly visible at the top of the shopfront.

Glaring typo spotted on storefront of new Edinburgh Harry Potter shop

Forrest Road, at its junction with George IV Bridge, will be closed for around two weeks

‘Extremely busy’ road closed for weeks for urgent repair

Forrest Road in Edinburgh city centre is expected to be closed for two weeks from Monday, March 2.

Major Old Town road to close for two weeks for urgent repairs

North Bridge is due to reopen fully in 2026 after eight years of work to repair and restore the vital link between Edinburgh's Old and New Towns. The project has taken much longer and cost a lot more than originally estimated. The final bill is expected to be around £86 million.
The current traffic management measures are expected to be lifted sometime in the spring, allowing all four lanes and both pavements to be used once again. Some scaffolding will remain in place until the final full reopening in the summer.

Diversions as major city centre road closed for emergency repairs

Café dubbed the ‘birthplace of Harry Potter’ reopens after 4 years

Bobby Davro

Comedy legend Bobby Davro returns to The Fringe following last year's sell-out s...

B. McCall Barbour, a Christian bookshop located on George IV Bridge in Edinburgh (red door), will close on March 14.

Historic bookshop announces sad closure with heartfelt message

Scaffolding in city centre to be removed after five years

National Librarian Amina Shah

Book a visit to our national library - Angus Robertson

Ondine restaurant on George IV Bridge is closing its doors

Top-rated restaurant to close after Hogmanay

Edinburgh's Cowgate

Total Cowgate traffic ban is overreaction - John McLellan

Police have been investigating an assault on George IV Bridge in September

Man charged in connection with city centre assault
A man has been charged in connection with an assault in Edinburgh almost two months ago.
Rhoda Morrison

CCTV image of man released after city centre assault

Council demands action over hotel shrouded in scaffolding for years

Adrian Palmer

Adrian Palmer Brings Robert Louis Stevenson Home To Edinburgh For The Fringe

The Roseburn cycle path is one of the options for the route of the new north-south tramline.

Public meeting will hear both sides of debate on Roseburn Path v Orchard Brae

Permanent city centre road closures move step closer

Busy street closes for 2 weeks for emergency sewer repairs

Central Library in Edinburgh opened in 1890, and was the first public library building in the city

Make sure to have your say on the future of our libraries - Steve Cardownie

Vittoria on the Walk, a much-loved Edinburgh institution for over 50 years, will be closed until April – and big changes are promised when it returns.

Edinburgh's longest-serving Italian restaurant closes

Several Edinburgh roads closures will be in place as the capital prepares for this year’s festive events

Here is a full list of road closures ahead of Hogmanay celebrations

The Elephant House cafe on George IV Bridge in Edinburgh, pictured before the fire in August 2021.

Harry Potter cafe set to re-open in spring/summer

Canadian actress and stand-up comedian Caroline Rhea

Caroline Rhea’s comedy show will bewitch you - Karen Koren
The second week of the Festival is coming to an end and I don’t think I have seen so many people out and about in Edinburgh since the 2019 Fringe.
Karen Koren

Guillermo del Toro posed at the foot of Milne's Court steps in Edinburgh to recreate a classic shot from The Exorcist

Famous director recreates horror movie shot in city

Traffic restrictions have been in force on North Bridge since November 2021.

North Bridge re-opening date pushed back to 2025

The Elephant House was seriously damaged by the fire, which blazed through several local businesses on the George IV Bridge.

Elephant House in 'nightmare' situation after blaze

Traffic restrictions have been in force on North Bridge since November 2021.

North Bridge to stay one-way for longer

JK Rowling's first Harry Potter book was rejected by several publishers (Picture: Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images)

JK Rowling’s perseverance on Harry Potter still inspires 25 years on

The Tattoo could generate even bigger audiences at Murrayfield

Readers' letters: It's time to move the Tattoo to Murrayfield

The Edinburgh Women’s Mural which is now on display at the Central Library.

Central Library unveils new mural celebrating 100 'trail-blazing' women

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SNP-Green council coalition talks - your views online

Struan Robertson, father of Angus, has died at the age of 84

My late father, Struan Robertson, knew how to live life well – Angus Robertson

Candidate need to make voters aware of their views on issues

Readers letters: Getting to know your election candidates

The new look Dropkick Murphy's pub has already been a big hit with regulars and newcomers

Edinburgh pub reopens following fire

The new ice rink in the west end of George Street. PIC: Contributed.

The festive cheer keeps coming thanks to Underbelly - Steve Cardownie

Vittoria: Iconic Edinburgh restaurant pays tribute to founder, Alberto Crolla Snr, who has passed away

Founder of iconic Edinburgh restaurants, Alberto Crolla Snr, has passed away

The road will be closed.

North Bridge to close for maintenance confirms Edinburgh City Council

Edinburgh Council coalition leaders Cammy Day, left, of Labour, and the SNP's Adam McVey

Here's why SNP-led council administration is so pathetic – Iain Whyte

George IV Bridge fire: Iconic cafe gutted by fire saves table where JK Rowling wrote Harry Potter

Iconic cafe gutted by fire saves table where JK Rowling wrote Harry Potter

Some 'not-so-magic' wands mark out a temporary cycle lane (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Self-righteous council failing to listen over Spaces for People – John McLellan

George IV Bridge: Main Edinburgh road reopens after fire in Old Town though some disruption still expected

George IV Bridge reopens after devastating fire though disruption still expected

Images from the area early last Tuesday showed smoke pouring from a branch of Patisserie Valerie, next door to the Elephant House cafe.

Repairs begin on fire-hit building in Old Town

George IV Bridge and Candlemaker Row are still closed to vehicles today as workers continue their efforts to make the area safe after Tuesday’s fire.

George IV Bridge remains closed to traffic on Friday

George IV Bridge fire: Edinburgh city centre road to remain closed as police stay on scene after Old Town fire

Edinburgh city centre road to remain closed after fire

More than 100 firefighters have been involved in battling the large fire on George IV Bridge. Pic: Matt Donlan

‘Well over’ 100 firefighters battle George IV Bridge blaze

Images from the area on Tuesday morning showed smoke pouring from a branch of Patisserie Valerie, next door to the Elephant House cafe

Firefighter hospitalised tackling Edinburgh blaze

George IV Bridge: All the businesses still closed on George IV Bridge and Candlemaker Row after Edinburgh fire (Image credit: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

All the Edinburgh businesses still closed following the George IV Bridge blaze

The Elephant House cafe was among the businesses affected by the fire, which broke out within a building on George IV Bridge. Pic: Matt Donlan

Video shows fire-ravaged Elephant House cafe as owner praises ‘hero’ cleaner

Tuesday August 24 2021 : A huge fire in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town brought the city centre to a standstill. Dozens of Fire Fighters were in attendance at the popular site on George the IV Bridge.

Roads to remain closed ' for the foreseeable' after major fire in Edinburgh

Fire crews have been working tirelessly to extinguish the blaze at George IV Bridge.

'Historical value of the area around George IV Bridge fire is incalculable'

Fire crews tackle the blaze near Edinburgh's Elephant House cafe, where JK Rowling is said to have penned her first Harry Potter novel (Getty Images/Facebook/Matt Dolan)

Here's how Edinburgh's Elephant House cafe is linked to Harry Potter

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