Traders

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?

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
Traders’ pleas for a compensation scheme to help their businesses survive disruptive roadworks have been turned down by councillors.
Ian Swanson

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
Hopes of co-operation despite rejection of BID proposals
Ian Swanson

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

Roseburn shop owners had posters in their window. Picture; contributed

Council visit Roseburn over cycle track redesign

The Foodies Festival

Wind cancels Edinburgh Foodies Festival

Rose Street has been affected by vermin and birds. Picture: Scott Taylor

Seagulls and rats ‘time raids’ on Rose Street bins

RBS has placed six staff into a disciplinary process, with three suspended. Picture: Getty

RBS among banks fined £2 billion

Royal Mile improvement plan is backed

Nostalgia: Fresh this morning

Bank snub forces shops to take foreign currency

Morrisons plan for tram-hit West End ‘fantastic’

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Leaders: ‘It seems the east is now the place to be’

Horsemeat scandal: Butchers enjoy sales surge

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Site being set up to find reliable tradesmen

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‘Time will tell whether it is  a wise move’

St Stephen Street traders accorded client service award

Grassmarket traders to pay levy to upgrade area

Future looks dark as power cuts hit businesses

Traders ‘left in dark’ over plans to restore Leith Walk