Old Town

Take a look through our gallery to see the Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood's new storytelling cocktail menu, Tales of the Old Town.

Edinburgh venue unveils ‘Tales of the Old Town’ cocktail menu

Campaign to save museum from seven-month closure

Eventbrite has a wide variety of events to celebrate Black History Month

What’s happening in Edinburgh during Black History Month this October

Makars Gourmet Mash Bar, located in Edinburgh's Old Town, was named as the best casual dining restaurant in the whole of the UK.

‘Local institution’ is crowned 'UK's best casual dining restaurant'

Mother India Cafe in Edinburgh was named as Scotland's 'Street Food Restaurant of the Year'.

Indian eatery named Scotland's 'Street Food Restaurant Of The Year'

Take a look through our gallery to see 15 pictures of Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein filiming in Edinburgh.

15 photos show Frankenstein filming in Edinburgh

Hollywood director Guillermo del Toro took a break from filming Frankenstein in Edinburgh to visit a city bookshop.

Frankenstein director Guillermo del Toro praises 'magical' city shop

6,580 reusable cups have been used by Fringer go-ers

Surgeons Quarter sets the pace at 2024 Fringe

A favourite among Instagrammers and amateur photographers, the beautiful Circus Lane in Edinburgh's New Town is drenched in history.

10 beautiful Edinburgh locations which transport you back in time

The infinity pool outside my room at Mayia Exclusive Resort and Spa.

I never saw point of all-inclusive holidays but this place seduced me

New plans for historic building at top of Royal Mile

Overflowing bins on Edinburgh's Royal Mile during the final week of the Festival Fringe in 2022. Picture: Katielee Arrowsmith/SWNS

With just three weeks to go you still have time to leave town - Vladimir McTavis...

New mural tells story of King David and the stag

All city centre road closures during summer events

British Airways is now flying twice-weekly from Edinburgh to San Sebastian, the jewel of Spain’s stunning Basque Country.

New flights from Edinburgh to European city famed for golden beaches

The LEZ covers a 1.2 square mile area of the city centre.

Countdown to LEZ: Which areas are affected? Ian Swanson

The Lawnmarket will be closed this afternoon

Several Edinburgh Old Town streets to close due to parade

The flat is located within a former school building making it perfect for any fans of quirky architecture.

Quirky mezzanine flat in old schoolhouse up for sale

Keylocks are a familiar sight across Edinburgh, which critics say has been blighted by Airbnb short-term lets

Edinburgh's holiday let 'super-landlords' unmasked after investigation

Police raced to a disturbance outside a city nightclub

Man arrested after 'disturbance' outside Edinburgh Old Town nightclub

Here are Edinburgh's new parking charges

Have a look through our photo gallery to see 13 dramatic images of Edinburgh fires throughout history.

13 photos of devastating fires that changed Edinburgh forever

The Jazz Bar, on Chambers Street in Edinburgh, has announced its sudden closure after nearly two decades. Photo: The Jazz Bar

Legendary bar and music venue announces sudden closure

Calum Ferguson of Bobby's tours and his pup Rowie, who looks just like the world-famous Greyfriars Bobby dog

Guide launches free tours with 'ancestor' of Greyfriars Bobby

Ramsay Lane in the Old Town

I climbed Edinburgh's steepest street and it's not for the faint of heart

The most beautiful places in Scotland have been named by Time Out – and Edinburgh’s Old Town has taken the top spot. Photo: Pixabay

Local spot crowned Scotland's 'most beautiful' place

Emma Stillings and the Edinburgh Tour Guides Association warn against 'drastic' proposals to help pay for repairs Greyfriars Kirkyard

Greyfriars tour groups crackdown could cause 'worse damage'
Smaller tour guides fear they could be forced out, leading to more tourists going in without a guide.
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A city which can face the future with confidence - Donald Anderson

Street ad boards on the Royal Mile. Photo by X user 'Fountainbridge'

Royal Mile businesses investigated after street-ad breach

Mickey Mouse strategy is creating a tartan Disneyland - Sue Webber

Romantic ideas for Valentine's Day.

The Best Valentine’s Day ideas in Edinburgh for 2024

The grand North British & Mercantile Insurance building fell in 1966 despite significant opposition from heritage campaigners.

17 iconic Edinburgh buildings lost to the history books

Vita Student’s New Waverley site on Sibbald Walk will comprise of 207 studio apartments and 60 cluster rooms and include a state-of-the-gym along with social and study spaces

No straw left unclutched - John McLellan

The exterior of 4 Campbell’s Close, Edinburgh. Image: Iain Robinson

Property: One-time brewery offers quiet two-bed Canongate bolthole

Edinburgh Mexican restaurant Viva Mexico has announced its closure after almost 40 years in business.

City restaurant announces sad closure after 40 years

Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, Lorna Slater

The pavement parking ban will mean safer streets - Lorna Slater

Vikings from the Shetland South Mainland Up Helly Aa Jarl Squad lead the torchlight procession through Edinburgh city centre, the opening event for the Hogmanay celebrations., on December 29.

12 dazzling pictures capturing torchlight procession through city centre

17 photos of much missed Edinburgh buildings

On the evening of December 8, 2002, an uncontrollable fire ravaged through the Cowgate area of the city, causing severe damage to a number of historic buildings within the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fire is regarded Edinburgh's most destructive of the 21st century so far.

13 devastating fires that changed Edinburgh forever

The Santa Run in Princes Street Gardens in December, 2003.

Princes Street Gardens over the years - in pictures

The Noise Committee's Judyta Tulodzieck, EventScotland’s Rebecca Edser, UniqueAssembly’s Penny Dougherty, Social Bite’s Josh Littlejohn MBE and Circus Alba's James Armandy. Photo by Duncan McGlynn.

New route announced for Torchlight Procession

Destruction of the historic sign outraged local people - photos shared online showed the old signage cut up and left beside a bin.

‘No action’ against shop which destroyed historic sign

A new episode of The Simpsons sees the beloved family visit Edinburgh. Titled 'AE Bonny Romance’ the Simpson family visit several Edinburgh landmarks including Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh Castle and Calton Hill. Picture: SOCIALisBETTER, flicker

The Simpsons visit Edinburgh in a brand new episode

The Stand has staged Fringe shows at the New Town Theatre on George Street since 2017.

The Stand pulls plug on biggest Fringe venue after acts and crowds stay away

View the Old Town from Gediminas Hill

Vilnius city guide: What to do in Lithuania’s quaint capital

In early 1978, a huge blaze broke out at Lawson Donaldson Seeds Ltd, situated between Constitution Street and Wellington Place in Leith. The army had to step in to put the fire out because of the ongoing fireman's strike.

Fires that changed Edinburgh forever

The Grade A listed property acquired by Safestay is located on the Cowgate in the heart of Edinburgh.

Edinburgh to gain 225-bed Old Town hostel by next summer after £4.3 million deal

David Musk has unveiled terrifying and mysterious spots in city

Balmoral concierge reveals city's 'most haunted' ghost tours

Tarmac is flowering in Picardy Place - Susan Morrison

Photo by Andrew Brough

Resident hits out at airbnb 'eating up entire blocks' in city centre

The venue is being dismantled

Festival Village bar being dismantled after owners threatened with fine

Quinn's Cafe, in Edinburgh's historic Old Town, has been named as the best spot in the city for brunch. Photos: Quinn's Cafe

Old Town cafe named as Edinburgh's best brunch spot

Starbank Park in Trinity is a stunning walled garden, a ‘Victorian Park’ which has been restored to its former glory by the active Friends of Starbank Park group, with some pollinator-friendly planting along the way. Central to the park's design and history is Stabank House, once the home of the Victorian Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone’s aunt and uncle. The house was bought in 1891 by Leith Town Council and was a museum from 1920 to 1931, but is now a private house again. The Friends - who celebrate their 10th anniversary this year - use the side building where the history of the park is on display. It won ‘Best Neighbourhood Park UK’ in 2018 and in 2021 Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, visited the park with Fields in Trust and planted an apple tree. Doors Open weekend will see a harvest display and guided tours, children’s crafts, chalk drawing and a planting demonstration as well as a history display and talk. Open: Saturday, September 23, and Sunday, September 24, 10am - 4pm

17 more venues to visit on Doors Open Days

Attractively panelled and herringbone floored living space

Edinburgh property: one-bed Grassmarket get to heart of the matter

Photo: Brindley Associates

Heritage chiefs blast 'characterless' plans for more student accommodation