Edinburgh, Fife and Lothians

Edinburgh Airport check in

What Edinburgh could learn from the best-rated airports elsewhere
Key elements of well-performing terminal explained by experts

Edinburgh Airport: 'Role to challenge where standards not good enough' Peter Barnes

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has announced two festive shows for Scotland in 2027.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor announces two Scottish shows - how to get tickets

Edinburgh Airport expansion 'like changing engine while flying plane'

Edinburgh Airport 'must invest to stay Scotland's flagship gateway'

A plane takes off from Edinburgh Airport. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Fresh condemnation of Edinburgh Airport must lead to real change Scotsman comment

Sandy Begbie has been chief executive of SFE since October 2020. Picture: Chris Watt Photography

'In airport’s interests to work urgently to address clear problems' Sandy Begbie CBE

Edinburgh Airport

'Flying home to Edinburgh Airport is a deeply depressing experience' Henry McLeish

Edinburgh Airport arrivals experience is an 'insult to nation'

The Scotsman series launches on Tuesday

Fit To Fly? New Scotsman series examines Edinburgh Airport

Bin-bound bread gets umami after life as cocktail base

Organised displays are the safest way to enjoy fireworks.

Fife Public Fireworks Displays 2026: 10 Bonfire Night events

Looking down onto the sales floor from the top balcony at Jenners in August 1962.

Jenners in its Heyday: 32 pics of the store in the 50s and 60s

Fort William has been named among the worst towns in the UK, according to tourists.

The 9 best and worst places to visit in Scotland, ranked by tourists

Paul Heaton has a big date with Edinburgh.

Paul Heaton Edinburgh Castle Ticket Presales and Prices: Bag a ticket

Environmentalists stage Halloween demonstration

Police appeal after six-year-old boy slapped on train

In Pictures: The Jenners Building, Edinburgh

The iconic Jenners Building is undergoing a transformation

Restored Jenners building is set to be Edinburgh's crowning jewel Stephen Jardine

Roberta Hall-McCarron, chef-owner of Ardfern, with the limited-edition Rooster sandwich

Scots bakery teams up with top chef on sandwich 'worth travelling for'

Michael Haughian, Hoseason Gardens, Clermiston Edinburgh, dressed up in cardboard boxes as a Dalek to go guising.

Halloween Heritage Scotland: 21 photos of Scots celebrating Halloween

How to get tickets for The Mousetrap on tour in Scotland in 2027

The RBS headquarters and conference complex at Gogarburn, Edinburgh, which forms part of NatWest Group. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Taxing banks will hit growth, Scottish finance chief warns

The legendary record shop first opened in 1983

Legendary Edinburgh record store to close after more than 40 years

Explainer Storms in Scotland: More weather warnings issued for the country

Storm Boelo in pictures: 10 images as Scotland is hit by high winds

Storm Boelo in Scotland RECAP: Man killed by falling tree

'Cliff edge' threat to lifeline minibus services after licence change

Police on Gilmerton Road

Gun fired at Edinburgh pub window in 'targeted' incident

Cars pass under a gantry warning sign on the M8.

Storm Boelo in Scotland RECAP: Amber weather warning issued

From Scotland on Sunday to hosting greatest cycling event in Edinburgh

Storm Austen in Scotland RECAP:: Amber warning issued

The Tour de France is coming to Edinburgh as the Capital becomes the first ever Scottish location to host the Grand Départ of the historic race.

Explainer Tour de France 2027 in Scotland: Everything you need to know

Explainer Storm Boelo in Scotland: Here is everything you need to know

Scotland set for Tour de France as full 2027 route announced

Ringbearer whisky at The Lost Close

Scottish attraction exclusive home of Lord of the Rings whisky

Start of the Tour de France through Edinburgh city centre revealed

With a name meaning food from the roots, RadiCibus is an independent modern Italian eatery in Deanhaugh Street. The restaurant says it uses the best Scottish and Italian ingredients - including handmade pasta, artisan meats and wine. They score 4.8 out of 112 reviews.

‘Acclaimed’ Scottish Italian restaurant appoints liquidators

Sam Fender will play Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium in 2027.

Sam Fender confirms Edinburgh gig - how to get tickets and presale

The Wiggles will bring their Sparkle! BIG SHOW to Edinburgh and Glasgow next year.

The Wiggles UK Tour 2027: How to get tickets and presale for Scotland

Sam Fender has teased an UK and Ireland stadium tour - including Edinburgh. Here's what we know so far.

What we know about Sam Fender's 2027 tour, including Edinburgh gig

Yarrow Cookery School exterior

Inside the sell-out success of Yarrow Cookery School

The Scotsman’s Transport Correspondent Alastair Dalton on Clarence Drive in the Hyndland area of Glasgow where the main carriageways but not cycle lanes have been resurfaced

Appalling state of cycle lanes is roads apartheid Alastair Dalton

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Exclusive Cause of major Scottish air traffic control disruption fault revealed

Joseph Bell was a renowned surgeon and lecturer, but remains best known for inspiring his student, Arthur Conan Doyle. Picture: Heritage Art/Heritage Images via Getty Images

Exclusive A light shone on Edinburgh's 'real' Sherlock Holmes

William Shatner will be at Comic Con Scotland 2026, alongside stars from shows such as Stranger Things, Supernatural, and Cobra Kai.

Comic Con Scotland 2026: 25 of the biggest stars coming to Edinburgh

Tickets go on sale for Spiritualized, Rebecca Black, The Wombats, Kula Shaker and Blue Planet III Live in Concert in Scotland on October 16.

5 Scottish gigs to get tickets for this week - including The Wombats

Beverley Knight and the cast of Sylvia perform onstage. Picture: Tristram Kenton

I hate musicals but hip-hop suffragette story Sylvia is amazing Janet Christie

A group of former Rockstar employees are claiming unfair dismissal from the video games developer (Jane Barlow/PA)

I did not keep tabs on union membership, Rockstar chief tells tribunal

Winter flights to European capitals unveiled by Ryanair from Edinburgh

Dirty Dancing is on at King’s Theatre in Glasgow, Edinburgh Playhouse and His Majesty’s Theatre in Aberdeen.

Dirty Dancing Theatre Tickets: How to see hit stage show in Scotland

Voyage of Buck in Edinburgh is 10 years old

Scottish bar and restaurant marks 10th anniversary with new head chef

M8 morning commuters hit by 40 minutes delay after crash

The idea of 7-7-7 bus lanes is to stop buses being held up by traffic congestion. Picture: Greg Macvean

Edinburgh's controversial new 7-7-7 bus lanes come into force

Aircraft distress signal after runway incident at Edinburgh Airport

secret bar best in world panda and sons cocktail menu

Scottish speakeasy bar wins best cocktail menu in global awards

Exclusive Rail chief saved from paralysis in climbing fall by 'absolute miracle'

Irn Bru fish and chips in the Bruntsfield Hotel

The Edinburgh chef giving haggis and Irn-Bru a Polish makeover

Michelin-starred chef battles Edinburgh council over £35,000 decking

Stunning drone footage captures revamped glass houses in Edinburgh

The Palm Houses at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh are re-opening from today

The one problem with welcome return of Edinburgh's amazing Palm Houses Scotsman comment

The Murrayfield Bar has closed for refurbishment

‘Fantastic’ Scottish pub shuts for £300k revamp

Ad Feature The unusual Edinburgh jewellery shop -a hidden gem to discover

Ottolenghi Edinburgh is on George Street

A look inside Ottolenghi Edinburgh ahead of opening

The restaurant has been designed by Ottolenghi’s long-time collaborator, Alex Meitlis, who has designed all the restaurants & delis for over twenty years.

Watch: Yotam Ottolenghi show us inside Ottolenghi Edinburgh

A modest hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey, managed to win Joe Goldblatt over, even though his room wasn't ready when he arrived in the morning (Picture: Kena Betancur)

Get it yourself!? Some in Scottish 'hospitality' need to learn from US Joe Goldblatt

Debbie McGee will play Miss Lynch in Grease the Musical when it tours the UK in 2027.

How to get tickets for Grease in Scotland as Debbie McGee joins cast

Rao's in St Andrews

I tried ‘iconic’ New York Italian restaurant that’s opened in Scotland

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

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Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

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