West End

The sweet-toothed will find plenty of treats at the Edinburgh Christmas Market

The ups and downs of our crowded Christmas Market - Kevin Buckle

Artists impression of Encore set to open in December

Lavish Moulin Rouge-style speakeasy cocktail bar to open in city centre

Cucina LC cafe in Edinburgh's Haymaket Terrace was found to have a deep fat fryer which went beyond what had been granted planning permission.

Cafe ordered to remove deep fat fryer after 'odour nuisance' complaints

Situated in the heart of the cosmopolitan West-End, the property at Eglinton Crescent is an elegant and spacious apartment and just minutes from the Water of Leith and city-centre attractions

West End flat just minutes from Water of Leith for sale

The West End tram stop, near the scene of the crash in Atholl Crescent - tram services were disrupted as emergency services responded.

Tram services disrupted by West End crash

The Only Fools and Horses musical will come to Edinburgh in the Trotters' famous three-wheel van next September.

Only Fools and Horses musical UK tour coming to Edinburgh

The works will commence at 7pm on Friday, October 27, and run until 7am on Sunday November 12. Photo graphic: City of Edinburgh Council

Evening and early morning trams to discontinue to allow for essential works

Original features of the b-listed townhouse have been restored

Boutique hotel to open in 'squint' former offices in West End

A 347-bedroom Ruby Hotel has recently been given the go-ahead for the site at 104-108 Princes Street, which has been vacant since Next, Zara and Russell & Bromley relocated to the St James Quarter. There will still be retail space on the ground floor. The £100 million development, due to open in 2026, is the largest single investment on Princes Street since the Johnnie Walker Experience opened in 2021.

What’s going on behind the changing face of Princes Street

Lynedoch Place Lane is situated in the very heart of Edinburgh, located in the desirable West End area. It enjoys unrivalled access to the city’s fantastic array of shopping and entertainment amenities, and historic and cultural attractions. It is also convenient for accessing the Water of Leith, various Art Galleries, the Royal Botanic Gardens and Princes Street Gardens. The area is well-serviced by transport links, offering connections across the city and further afield. Lynedoch Place Lane is ideally situated for access to the city’s two main train stations Haymarket and Waverley, as well as Edinburgh Trams.

B-listed stone-built city centre cottage up for sale

Just Stop Oil protesters rushed the stage of the Sondheim Theatre in London while a performance of Les Miserable was ongoing. (Credit: Just Stop Oil/PA Wire)

Just Stop Oil protesters disrupt Les Miserables West End performance

The bright and airy lounge with custom-built window seating, beautiful cornicing, an Edinburgh press cupboard and a feature gas fireplace,

Charming two-bedroom West End flat for sale

What better way to enjoy the Rugby World Cup in Edinburgh than with free pizza? Book now

Ad Feature Rugby and free pizza in Edinburgh

Strictly Come Dancing 2023: Meet West End’s Layton Williams

A display of flowers at Rankin's shop, 80 Princes Street, 1960.

14 photos of legendary grocer chain Rankins

Work is already well under way to narrow the road at the junction of Magdala Crescent with Haymarket Terrace, even though the Traffic Regulation Order to make the road entry-only is still open for objections.

'Exit ban on cars will mean more traffic, pollution and noise'
Plans for exit ban on cars in West End street under attack

Layton Williams at the BAFTAs

Layton Williams to make history in huge Strictly shake up

Frankenstein, the popular themed bar on George IV Bridge, which advertises itself as "the original horror pub", was originally built in 1859 as Martyrs' Reformed Presbyterian Church.
Much later, the gothic building was home to Edinburgh's Elim Pentecostal Church, which later moved to Morningside.
The building was converted to a pub in 1999.

13 former church buildings now familiar in new roles

Some of the large advertising hoardings on pavements around the city

More like a bin strike than an arts festival - Kevin Buckle

In October 1962, Queen Elizabeth II and King Olav of Norway make their way up Lothian Road in the Royal Coach during the state visit to Scotland.

17 photos of Lothian Road from yesteryear

Kyloe head chef Ian Boyd-Thorpe is looking forward to the return of the West End restaurant's film club in July.

Restaurant's film club experience set to return next month

Kids can go free to some of West End’s top shows this summer

Bonnie Langford is set to reprise her role as Mel Bush in Doctor Who

Former Doctor Who favourite to return for new series

Olivier Award-winning ‘Come From Away’ announces UK tour including Edinburgh Playhouse - how to get tickets

‘Come From Away’ to visit Edinburgh as part of UK tour - ticket info

Come From Away announces UK tour - how to get tickets

It's often the most disadvantaged and vulnerable in society who rely most on buses

Lothian Buses needs to realise its owned by the council – Kevin Lang

Offers Over £2,100,000 are sought for the heritable interest in the property subject to the existing lease, the trade fixtures, fittings and furnishings and equipment. The sale will be regarded as a the transfer of a going concern investment. The property comprises 109 beds across 10 bedrooms, two shared shower rooms, a communal kitchen, a commercial kitchen, a laundry room, bar and bistro and a garden to the rear.

West End Hotel up for sale at offers over £2.1 million
Edinburgh’s West End Hotel up for sale

Michael J Fox shuts down idea of a Back to the Future reboot

Zoe Ball has a successful TV and radio career

Zoe Ball announces break from hosting Radio 2 and replacement

Composer denies he was Meghan Markle in disguise at coronation

The former Amplifon shop in Shandwick Place is set to become a takeaway, but the new operator is not yet known

Go-ahead for new city centre takeaway after being refused last year

CAMRA's members have suggested some great Edinburgh pub crawls for real ale members.

9 real ale pub crawls in Edinburgh

Craig Revel Horwood . (Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images)

Craig Revel Horwood replaces Paul O’Grady in Annie musical

Transport convener Scott Arthur says many junctions were designed to maximise vehicle movement but now there are other priorities too.

Capital's most dangerous junctions named

From left: Linda Leaworthy and Lesley Stewart of George + Co, and Opulus boss Matthew Garstang. Picture: contributed.

Edinburgh accountants George + Co snapped up by expanding business services firm

2:22 Ghost Story announces exciting new cast line-up - full details

Paul Mescal won best actor at the 2023 Olivier Awards

Olivier Awards 2023: Full list of winners

How to watch Olivier Awards 2023 & who’s hosting

Parking charges in some city-centre streets will go up by £1.10 per hour. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Parking charges across city to increase by 20 per cent

King Charles coronation is on May 6

West End shows cancelled due to Coronation of King Charles III

Full cast for Grease in the West End announced

Luke Newton has repordely split from his girlfriend

Bridgerton’s Luke Newton ‘splits’ from West End star girlfriend

West End star Gareth Snook steps into the shows of Willy Wonka when Charlie and the Chocolate Factory visits Edinburgh. Photo: Johan Persson

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory comes to town

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie UK Tour - how to get tickets

The Wicked UK national tour is set to begin later this year.

When does Big Night Of Musicals 2023 air on BBC?

West End star Ruthie Henshall to appear in Coronation Street

Comedian Dawn French

The health scare leading to Dawn French’s 7.5 stone weight loss

The gang return for Season 4 - with many viewers saying it is the best season yet.

Stranger Things set to hit the West End with new stage spinoff

Olivier Awards nominations 2023: My Neighbour Totoro, Paul Mescal and Jodie Comer shine - see full list

Olivier Awards nominations 2023 - see full list of nominees

The Festival Theatre in Edinburgh will be playing host to the hip hop musical Hamilton next year. Picture: Danny Kaan

Hip-hop musical sensation Hamilton is heading for Edinburgh

West End show Jesus Christ Superstar coming to Edinburgh on UK tour

The new Edinburgh Fopp store will open on Shandwick Place on Friday, February 17.

Take a first look inside Edinburgh's new record store

Pretty Woman: The musical. Photo by Marc Brenner

Pretty Woman musical announces UK tour - how to get tickets

The Roseate Edinburgh is spread over two newly-refurbished Victorian townhouses, previously known as the Dunstane Houses.

First look at Capital’s newest luxury hotel

Here’s what past winners of Love Island are up to now