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City centre traders hope for bumper weekend as Princes Street reopens

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After a troubled start, trams are now part of the lifeblood of Leith - Donald An...

Plates4Less says it first noticed a significant increase in business-related enquiries during 2022

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North Berwick traders' 'cry for help' over new parking fees dismissed

The Ross Bandstand is set to host Neighbourgood Gardens, a new market from the organisers of Stockbridge's Neighbourgood Market and Cold Town Brewery.

Beloved Stockbridge market announces Princes Street Gardens takeover

BiGDUG’s modular van racking system helps tradespeople turn a cluttered van into an organised mobile workspace with dedicated storage for tools, fittings and equipment.

BiGDUG slashes van racking prices in trader clearance sale

Business owners say short-term lets plans will 'spell disaster'

Legendary Edinburgh shop Ali's Cave closed its doors in August, after first arriving on Lothian Road in 1988. Anwar Ulhaq, who founded the business with his brothers, said: “It is with a sad heart that we’re having to close the doors. Life changes and you've got to move on, but I will miss the conversations with the customers."

15 Edinburgh businesses that closed their doors in 2025

Royal Mile Silver has opened its first physical shop

Street trader set for first physical store after more than 30 years

Ad Feature Your guide to the 2025 Edinburgh’s Christmas Market traders

Staying organised on the go feels easier with a business phone built for long days, just like the Google Pixel 9a on Vodafone Business.

Google Pixel 9a on Vodafone Business for less

Managing communication with clients, logging receipts and expenses and filing tax returns took up the most time.

The typical self-employed worker spends 17 hours a month on admin

The tool is designed to equip traders with smarter and faster insights

Ad Feature New AI research tool launches for retail traders

It comes at a time when the Bank of England has recently lowered interest rates by 0.25% to 4%

Ad Feature Tradu offers 4.5 % interest on cash balances - more than BOE

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Soaring price of Bitcoin hits £90k – the truth behind the surge

Gregor Poynton MP with Davy Dewar of Dewar Family Butcher's discussing their expansion plans.

Gregor Poynton MP backs West Lothian businesses this Independent Traders Day
Livingston MP Gregor Poynton has marked Independent Traders Day 2025 by visiting one of West Lothian’s best-loved local businesses – Dewar’s Family Butchers in West Calder.
John Erskine

Albert Street Butchers in Edinburgh has suddenly closed. A note informing customers of the sad news was posted on the shopfront.

Butchers with award-winning pies closes, leaving locals gutted

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UK pensions at risk as Trump tariffs spark fears of 'Black Monday 2'

Fly tipping on a footpath in Prestonpans, East Lothian

East Lothian Council targets fly tipping

Comedian Kate-Lois Elliott was resigned to renting for life

A lifelong renter became an estate agent to buy her first home

Every August, when the Fringe and Tattoo are in full swing, Edinburgh's streets are literally teaming with tourists, and locals can often be heard complaining about how they can't get moving for them, especially in the Old Town around the Royal Mile.

Crackdown on illegal street traders being considered

The Pitt is set to reopen in Granton by the end of September

Street food market The Pitt announces opening date

The Pitt launches campaign to support local initiatives

First look at highly anticipated street food venue

Council faces fresh questions over alleged contract failures Edinburgh's Christmas

Exclusive Edinburgh's Christmas 'at risk' as council could face legal action

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

Royal Mile businesses investigated after street-ad breach

Who invented Christmas Crackers and where did the tradition begin?
Who invented Christmas Crackers? Where did the tradition of pulling Christmas Cracker begin?
Graham Falk

UK is facing a record high deficit in skilled tradespeople

Calling all Del Boy wannabes, a car believed to have featured in Only Fools and Horses is up for auction.

Only Fools and Horses: Del Boy’s iconic three-wheeler up for auction

A tree fell on top of a market stall and crushed it. Picture: Roddy Scott

Market trader's lucky escape after tree crushes stall during set up

Traders in Roseburn say business has dropped by up to 80 per cent because of the difficulty of people getting to their shops.

Businesses "on verge of closure" demand decision on compensation

Councillor Scott Douglas with Eva Papadaki and George Rendall

No compensation for traders hit by roadworks

Businesses say the area where there is no work going on could be used for parking and provide a vital lifeline to the shops.

‘Take away these barriers to our trade’

The number of empty shops on Princes Street speaks for itself

DEATH OF PRINCES STREET, EDINBURGH

Edinburgh Council always wins in a game of consequences - Kevin Buckle

The Foodies Festival was due to take place from Friday 6 August - Sunday 8 August in Edinburgh.

Traders' anger at being left thousands of pounds out of pocket after Edinburgh F...

Gary Cennerazzo from Bellissimo Vino, has expressed his anger at the Edinburgh Foodies Festival being cancelled at such short notice.

Traders left out of pocket after Edinburgh Foodies Festival is cancelled

In an open letter from traders they described the Royal Mile as ‘undoubtedly the jewel in the crown of Scottish tourism’ but added that it is now a shadow of its former self and that urgent assistance is required to save the livelihoods of thousands of people whose jobs are imminently at risk.

Royal Mile retailers make urgent plea to Scottish Government and council

Football Index are the shirt sponsors of QPR (Getty Images)

Why has Football Index entered administration

Chancellor Rishi Sunak will outline the UK government's budget in The House of Commons on 3 March (Picture: Getty Images)

Will there be a fifth self employment grant? This is everything we know

Businesses on Leith Walk have been struggling under the constraints of coronavirus and ongoing tram works.

Pictures show Leith Walk businesses under strain from tram works and Covid

Neighbourgood is the latest addition to Stockbridge

Neighbourgood Market gives new lease of life

If you lost money on Flybe flights you can try these finance tricks to get it ba...

The BID plan fell short of a majority in the ballot by just eight votes

Edinburgh Old Town traders still want a collective voice

Fat Bob has stood outside Findlays butcher shop in Portobello for 30 years. Picture: TSPL

Edinburgh traders call for citywide a-board ban to be 'revised' and permit schem...

Around 12,000 people are estimated to have packed into the Royal Mile for the launch of Edinburgh's Christmas festivities. Picture: Ryan Buchanan.

Royal Mile traders slam 'shambolic' launch of Edinburgh's Christmas festival

Street traders have lost their stances outside 329 High Street for the former council building to be turned into holiday accommodation

Edinburgh street traders given hope to continue on High Street after plea to cou...

Artist's impression of a tram on Elm Row

Edinburgh councillors back controversial tram extension plans despite ‘public sa...

The setts on the road in Brighton Place, just off Portobello High Street, are staying. Picture: Jon Savage

Critics told to accept setts on Portobello's only cobbled street

Toys Galore on Morningside Road. Picture: Google Street View

Toys Galore owner: Local politics is killing my business

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Crab sandwiches off the menu as shortage of crustaceans bites

Market Trader Stalls on the Royal Mile. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Traders face pitch battle to remain on High Street

The Tron Kirk market on the Royal Mile

Traders' shock at sudden closure of Tron Kirk indoor market

The works are expected to be completed by early summer 2018. Picture: Submitted

Haymarket sewer upgrade to create 9 months of road disruption

Cyclists in a show of support of a cycle path in Roseburn in August. Picture: Greg Macvean

Final route for new Edinburgh cycle path given go-ahead

Traders have slammed the redevelopment. Picture; Jon Savage

Traders slate Leith Walk plans

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