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Beloved city festival announces hiatus as costs rise

Handout photo courtesy of Alexa Manganiello of a group of about 15 women who attended the Go&Glow run club last Wednesday, when a man, who was also running in the park, swore at women in the group three times.

Women’s club felt ‘intimidated and unsafe’ after abuse on second run

Hole-in-the-wall cafe The Hatch has opened at The Scholar Hotel in Pollock Estate has opened on time for autumnal walks through Edinburgh

Brand new coffee spot opens just minutes from Holyrood Park

The funfair rides proved very popular with youngsters, with waltzers, a ghost train and dodgems among those set up in the park.

Everything you need to know about the Meadows Festival 2026

The 31 affordable homes were handed over by The JR Group

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Works to improve pavements, roads and cycle lanes near The Meadows in Edinburgh are now under way

Everything you need to know about active travel changes at The Meadows

A section of George Square has been taped off by police after debris fell from a building.

City square taped off by police after debris falls from building

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Readers react as Edinburgh named third happiest place to live

There's only one way to end a walk in the Meadows during autumn and that's a "Proper Hot Chocolate" from Uplands Roast

The perfect Autumn walk - plus a must-visit hot chocolate stop

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Writing itself to The Fringe...

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society has cut its carbon footprint by over a quarter since 2017

We can host the world and protect the planet - Lorna Slater

The new toilets in The Meadows have been vandalised

Vladimir McTavish: Hot summer days bring thoughts of al fresco dining – and toil...

This property is an immaculate and spacious second-floor flat in the landmark Quartermile development, with views across The Meadows and an allocated parking space in the secure underground garage.

Immaculate and spacious two-bedroom flat in landmark development

One woman. One brawl. One city that refuses to look away

Alright Sunshine: Isla Cowan’s taut new monologue simmers with rage, heat and Ed...

The final obstacle before the finish line saw racers slide down into a muddy pit below.

All you need to know ahead of Edinburgh's Pretty Muddy event

Hundreds of Kate Bush fans gathered in The Meadows for The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever

Watch as hundreds of Kate Bush fans reenact famous music video
Hundreds of Kate Bush fans flocked to The Meadows to pay tribute to the singer and her 1978 debut single Wuthering Heights.
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The sun is expected to shine on the festival this Saturday.

Everything you need to know about the Meadows Festival 2025

Seamus's Pub near Edinburgh neat the Meadows will open at 4pm on Friday, May 16

New pub with live music opens near beauty spot today

The Meadows is a popular area in the city for people to gathering and enjoy themselves alongside friends or family for picnics, sunbathing or just general socialising (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Help keep The Meadows a fun space for everyone - Brian Manchester

Police consider using drones to catch suspects on off-road bikes

Hundreds were spotted enjoying the sun in The Meadows on Tuesday.

Hundreds bask in the sun as mini heatwave hits city - in pictures

When the sun is shining in Edinburgh, The Meadows fills up with locals who flock there to have picnics, play sports, or just enjoy a few tins of beer while catching some rays.

City to bask in sunshine and high temperatures in first week of April

Police patrol ‘hot spot areas’ after quad bikers damage local parks

Bikers wreak havoc amid 'worrying rise' in antisocial behaviour

Thousands of people will once again march through the Old Town for this year's spectacular Torchlight Procession.

Popular Torchlight Procession cancelled due to high winds

Dozens of Edinburgh locals descended on The Meadows on Saturday and took part in a huge snowball fight.

Watch as epic snowball fight involving dozens of locals breaks out

Hundreds of tributes left for singer Liam Payne after vigil
Hundreds of tributes have been left in The Meadows for singer Liam Payne who died last week aged just 31.
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Where to go for the Edinburgh perfect night out

Festival-goers basked in the sun as many enjoyed picnics, drinks and the live music.

Hundreds flock to Meadows Festival and Portobello beach - in pictures

The floor to ceiling windows give stunning views of The Meadows and beyond.

Two bedroom flat with stunning views overlooking The Meadows for sale

Royal Company of Archers walk down Jawbone Walk to take part in a shot in the East Meadows

16 incredible old photos of The Meadows

Karen Kirkness at Meadowlark

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Three new public toilets 'by start of summer holidays'

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

King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended a National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication at St Giles Cathedral on July 5 to mark their coronation The First Minister, a BBC weather presenter, an imam, a rabbi, an Olympic rower, leading musicians and a senior judge all took part in the hour-long service, which was modelled on a similar service held 70 years earlier to mark the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The Honours of Scotland - the Scottish crown jewels - were presented to the new King. And unlike the 1953 service, the Stone of Destiny, on which ancient Scottish kings were crowned, was present in the cathedral.

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Property: marvelous family home in much-sought-after Marchmont

The Sick Kids Hospital near The Meadows is still providing excellent care

Angus Robertson: A health scare for baby Saoirse sees Sick Kids Hospital at its ...

AUOB have organised several large-scale marches in favour of independence. Picture: Neil Hanna

Counter Scottish Independence marchers want to gatecrash Edinburgh All Under One...

Picture: John Linton/PA Wire

Judy Murray hits out at Edinburgh Council over tennis court charges

This open air event gives you and your kids the chance to catch some great films you might have missed at the cinema (Photo: Shutterstock)

Edinburgh Meadows kids’ cinema screening: full list of films, dates and times

Picture: Luna Kids Cinema

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Louis Harris and Sandy Buchan at the festival. Picture: TSPL

Lifeline thrown to Meadows Festival after price hike fears

The Meadows Festival is under threat, warn volunteers. Picture: Phil Wilkinson

Crippling fees could shut down Edinburgh’s Meadows Festival for good, warn volun...

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Future of Edinburgh Meadows Festival on the brink

City of Edinburgh Council is planning a cycle pathway to link up the Meadows with the Union Canal. Picture: Neil Hanna

Meadows to Union Canal safer cycling plan will cut out ‘daunting junction’

Jason Wallace of Wallace Land Investment, which wants to build 3,600 homes on greenbelt land

Edinburgh greenbelt is important but so are houses – Steve Cardownie

The Writer's Museum at Makars' Court in Edinburgh. Pic: Ian Georgeson

Claims Edinburgh’s services could be provided from ‘tents in the Meadows’ under ...

The Summerhall venue

Summerhall late licence application withdrawn after claims venue would be ‘turne...

A man has been charged in connection with the incident. Pic: Shutterstock

Man, 25, charged following early morning Meadows crash

The crash at Gilmerton. Pic: Traffic Scotland Twitter

Edinburgh motorists face extra delays after two crashes on City Bypass

Police are still carrying out inquiries into the incident.

Two who left The Meadows crash scene have been traced

Police are asking drivers to avoid the area.

Four injured after car overturns in The Meadows

Corstorphine Hill will be included among the city's precious monuments and landmarks earmarked for protection. Picture: Jon Savage

Edinburgh '˜common good' list will protect city's prized assets

Radio presenter Jenni Falconer takes part in the HSBC UK Lets Ride event in the capital. Picture: SWpix.com

Mass cycle takes over Edinburgh city centre

Police officers patrol at the Meadows Festival.

Police called after man carrying toy mistaken for having '˜a machete' at Meadows...

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