The largest arts festival on the planet is back. Every August, thousands of performers from around the world descend on Edinburgh’s cobbled streets. Pubs, libraries and even occasionally buses turn

A schoolboy allegedly pinched an Edinburgh Airport van and took it for a joyride, it has emerged. Police were called to the busy airport on June 25 at around 11.30am following reports of a theft. The maintenance van is understood to be 'fully kitted out' and has 'two way radios with air traffic control and security access'.

The film festival director is more confident than ever in Edinburgh's mission to spotlight emerging voices - but it helps getting Ewan McGregor, Gregg Araki, and Kenneth Branagh up to the Scottish capital,

They've had a busy 24 hours!

Significant damage has been inflicted on the building in the heart of Edinburgh

The South Eastern Trust’s Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Award Manager, Mandy Morrison, was honoured to represent the Trust at a special Gold Award Celebration held in the gardens of The Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.

BBC Director General Matt Brittin will make his first major industry appearance at the final Edinburgh Television Festival in August.

Astronaut and oceanographer Dr Kathy Sullivan has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Edinburgh for her pioneering achievements.