Old Town

Edinburgh's festivals celebrated their 75th anniversary last year. (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Edinburgh Festival Fringe reaches “crisis point” as new financial plea is issued Brian Ferguson

The history of Princes Street - one of the most iconic streets in the world

The history of Princes Street - one of the most iconic streets in the world Rachel Mackie

Even newer additions to Edinburgh's skyline seem pretty as a picture when you've been away for a while (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

How I became a tourist in my own city and marvelled at its splendour Vladimir McTavish

The Great Fire of Edinburgh.

Looking back on the Great Fire of Edinburgh Rachel Mackie

Edinburgh Festival Fringe is just five months away (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Looking forward to the Fringe already? Are you sure? – Vladimir McTavish Vladimir McTavish

Looking down Leith Street in Edinburgh towards Picardy Place in 1958. Picture shows (left hand side) the Top Deck restaurant, John Collier menswear and Timpson's shoe shop. All these shops were demolished to make way for St James Centre and King James Hotel in 1969.

In pictures: 17 incredible buildings we lost Gary Flockhart

Ramsay Lane in the Old Town

News Climbing the steepest street in the city Jolene Campbell

Mountain rescue team used a ski tow to rescue hillwalker
Photo: Tweed Valley Mountain Rescue

Mountain rescue team 'bunny hop' on ski tow to rescue injured hill walker Jolene Campbell

Fire crews were sent to Cockburn Street in Edinburgh's Old Town after reports of smoke coming from a property.

Fire crews attend incident after 'smoke' seen coming from building Anna Bryan

Photo: Edinburgh Courts Press

Nine fire engines on scene after blaze breaks out at building on Royal Mile Jolene Campbell

Ukrainian and Czech circus artists performed at the McEwan Hall during last year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Government and Edinburgh Council must resolve baffling festival flats row Brian Ferguson

Edinburgh’s award-winning restaurant and wine bar Divino Enoteca will play host to dedicated regional wine tasting nights two Sundays of each month. Images: Divino Enoteca

Divino Enoteca to host dedicated wine tasting nights Gary Flockhart

We take a look at some devastating fires that changed the face of Edinburgh forever.

In pictures: 13 fires that changed Edinburgh Gary Flockhart

The signature Tuk Tuk orange is a focus on the biggest of three hand-painted murals across the walls. Bollywood film stars are cut out across the venue with a neon sign designed by Solas Neon in the window to welcome diners.

First look inside Tuk Tuk on Drummond Street Gary Flockhart

Edinburgh's historic charm is evident all across the city.

11 Edinburgh locations that evoke another era Gary Flockhart

Firefighters tackle the blaze in Edinburgh's Cowgate Pic: Tony Marsh

Retro Remembering the devastating Cowgate blaze 20 years on Liam Rudden

For Sale in Edinburgh: Pristine 2-bed flat with views of Edinburgh Castle on the market for £285,000

For Sale in Edinburgh: 2-bed flat with views of Edinburgh castle Will Millar

Stuart Hunter, Cameron Taylor and Murray Ainslie outside The Black Grape on Edinburgh’s Canongate

New bar and restaurant opening on the Canongate Gary Flockhart

The best independent restaurants in Edinburgh, chosen by our readers (Photo: Keith Cooks for Mariachi Restaurant)

The 16 best independent restaurants in Edinburgh Ginny Sanderson

Music from a 400-year-old manuscript will be performed in a series of shows at St Cecilia's Hall in Edinburgh, Scotland’s oldest purpose-built concert venue, after the volume was secured for the nation.

Music from 400-year-old volume set to be played at nation’s oldest concert hall Brian Ferguson

A archive recording of folk singer Jeannie Robertson will be featuring in the new immersive film installation ‘I Ken Whaur I’m Gaun,' which is premiering in Edinburgh later this month.

Treasures from Scottish film and folk archives brought together Brian Ferguson

Medical pioneer Elsie Inglis will beccome the first woman to be honoured with a statue on Edinburgh's Royal Mile.

Royal Family’s official sculptor to create Elsie Inglis tribute for Royal Mile Brian Ferguson

Quinn's on the West Port in Edinburgh

Local cafe named in top ten per cent in world Jolene Campbell

J.K. Rowling has denied claims that a Harry Potter location was inspired by the iconic Victoria Street in Edinburgh.

J.K. Rowling denies Edinburgh locations inspired Harry Potter books Anna Bryan

Original features make for a grand bar space on the lobby level floor. Pic: Contributed

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh - a labyrinth of luxury - Scotland on Sunday Travel Janet Christie

In 1955 two spectacular fires took places in Edinburgh within 24 hours of each other. First a fire at C W Carr warehouse and James Aitman show factory in Jeffrey Street.
Fire engine and extended ladder pictured at the scene.

Devastating fires that changed Edinburgh forever Gary Flockhart

Edinburgh's festivals are about to return for their 75th anniversary season (Picture: David Monteith-Hodge)

Edinburgh’s festivals have all to play for as they prepare for big comeback Brian Ferguson

The Real Mary King's Close and Edinburgh Gin are teaming up to offer a new ‘Stories and Wonders’ gin tasting tour.

Best In The Real Mary King's Close launch Edinburgh Gin tasting tours Anna Bryan

Front of building.

This striking 3-bedroom flat is bright and airy and enjoys a great location as p... Gordon Holmes

Virgin Hotels new bar and restaurant has opened to the public in Edinburgh.

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh opens new 'luxury' restaurant and bar Anna Bryan

The Tattoo could generate even bigger audiences at Murrayfield

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

Adele Cliff will be among the female comedy performers at the Tron

Old Town venue launches all-female Festival Fringe comedy line-up Russell Jackson

Graffiti on Princes Street is a growing problem

Let’s make sure the writing’s not on the wall for retail just yet - Kevin Buckle Kevin Buckle

Commons Club Bar

Virgin Hotels opens in Edinburgh's Old Town on June 1 - we take a tour Gaby Soutar

Plans for a replacement for the Ross Bandstand in Princes Street Gardens could be revived after the election if the SNP are returned to power.

SNP to pursue new indoor arena and Ross Bandstand revamp in Edinburgh Brian Ferguson

Edinburgh's tram lines would be extended with two new routes, according to the SNP council election manifesto (Picture: Danny Lawson/PA)

Multi-billion-pound capital deficit? No problem, says SNP, we want more trams John McLellan

George Square is one of the most popular venues for shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Picture: William-Burdett-Coutts

All the signs are pointing to a full-scale return of the Fringe Brian Ferguson

Front of building, top floor flat.

Edinburgh property: This gorgeous 2-bedroom flat looks lifted straight from the ... Gordon Holmes

The best Indian restaurants in Edinburgh, according to online reviews (Getty Images)

The 15 best Indian restaurants in Edinburgh Ginny Sanderson

A rendering of the Virgin Hotel, which will open in the Capital this Spring.

First look inside stylish new Virgin Hotel opening soon in Edinburgh Anna Bryan

A rendering of the Virgin Hotel, which will open in the Capital this Spring.

First look inside stylish new Virgin Hotel opening soon in Edinburgh Anna Bryan

Short-term lets have had a big impact on the city centre.

Capital asks for whole city to be Airbnb control zone Ian Swanson

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

Edinburgh pub reopens following fire James Trimble