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Edinburgh Evening News Morning Update 20 May, 2024
Your morning update from the Edinburgh Evening News on Monday, May 20, 2024.
Hearts' celebrations at Tynecastle
Players and staff say farewell to Peter Haring and thank fans for their support this season after the 3-3 draw with Rangers.
Hundreds queue outside Edinburgh Airport due to 'technical issue'
Hundreds of holidaymakers departing from Edinburgh Airport this morning faced ‘insane’ queues for security this morning.
Edinburgh Airport said a technical issue saw one of the security lanes temporarily close, leading to longer than usual waiting times. They added that the issue was resolved quickly and current waiting times have returned to normal.
Scott Arthur discusses Workplace Parking Levy
Transport convener Scott Arthur talks about the pros and cons of a Workplace Parking Levy for Edinburgh.
All you need to know about Edinburgh's Low Emission Zone
Ahead of Edinburgh's Low Emission Zone coming into force on June 1, 2024, here is all you need to now about how it will work.
Thousands of people speak out after Edinburgh’s Summerhall venue goes up for sale
Thousands of people have voiced their dismay following news that Edinburgh’s Summerhall buildings have gone up for sale.
The news comes 13 years after the building was transformed from a vet school into a vibrant arts building and leading festival venue.
Owners announced the news on Tuesday afternoon but insisted that all programmed events, including this year’s fringe festival, will go ahead. Property consultants looking after the sale advertised that the beloved venue has the potential to become a boutique hotel or student housing - sparking outrage from members of the public.
Music: ‘Brahe’ by Punch Deck
Edinburgh Headlines 15 May: Driver charged with traffic offences after motorcyclist injured on Melville Dykes Road
Edinburgh Headlines 15 May: Driver charged with traffic offences after motorcyclist injured on Melville Dykes Road
Iconic spire of St Michael's Church, Linlithgow, restored
Iconic spire of St Michael's Church, Linlithgow, has been restored and is gleaming gold again
Lothian MSP Sarah Boyack on 25 years of the Scottish Parliament
Lothian MSP Sarah Boyack - the only current MSP who was a member of the first Cabinet - talks about 25 years of devolution, the achievements and disappointments of the Scottish Parliament. 14-05-24.
Hundreds visit Calton Hill in hope of seeing Northern Lights
Hundreds of people made their way to Calton Hill in Edinburgh at the weekend, hoping to see the Northern Lights.
Although aurora borealis never showed up - a considerable amount of Edinurgh residents certainly did.
Edinburgh Headlines 9 May: East Lothian missing person: Body of woman found in search for Helen Bunney
Edinburgh Headlines 9 May: East Lothian missing person: Body of woman found in search for Helen Bunney
Activists block entrance to Leonardo building in Edinburgh
There was a large police presence outside the Leonardo building in Edinburgh this morning after activists demonstrated outside the premises
Video by Hassan Ghani
Edinburgh’s Beltane Fire Festival 2024
Edinburgh’s popular Beltane Fire Festival returned to Calton Hill last night - a celebratory event that attracts thousands each year.
The ancient event, that goes back 3,000 years, celebrates new life and purity and marks the end of the darker seasons and the arrival of summer on May Day. The tradition was revived for modern times in Edinburgh in 1988 and is now one the largest celebrations of its kind in the world.
Around 8,500 people attended the event where they followed the procession around the historic site, captivated by fire spinners, dancing, acrobatics and pulsating drumming as they made their way around the capital landmark.
Inside Edinburgh's new coffee shop Origin Coffee
A look inside Edinburgh's newest coffee shop, Origin Coffee, which opens on May 1. Origin Coffee has taken on the former Brew Lab coffee shop premises on South College Street, the coffee chain’s first Scottish store and its first outside Cornwall and London.
Edinburgh Headlines April 30: Police appeal for information after 20-year-old man dies in West Lothian car crash
Edinburgh Headlines April 30: Police appeal for information after 20-year-old man dies in West Lothian car crash
Edinburgh reacts to Humza Yousaf's resignation
Humza Yousaf resigned as Scotland's First Minister during a press conference at Bute House on Monday, April 29. We asked Edinburgh locals their opinions.
Edinburgh Headlines 29 April: Drivers face delays of over an hour on the city bypass following crash
Edinburgh Headlines 29 April: Drivers face delays of over an hour on the city bypass following crash
Baby Craig Millar memorial returns to community
A memorial stone commemorating the short life of an Edinburgh baby found on a Craigmillar pathway 23 years ago was reinstalled on Friday (April 26) - returning to the community after five years.
The infant, who was named by locals as Craig Millar, was discovered by a dog walker on the morning of March 11, 2001 between Harewood Road and Harewood Drive. The baby’s identity, and information about his parents, remains unknown.
The case shocked the Craigmillar community to its core - but the tragic incident also saw hundreds come together to raise money for the baby’s funeral service and headstone.
Step inside 12 Westmill Haugh
Quietly situated at the end of a cul-de-sac in a small exclusive development, alongside the River North Esk and in the popular village of Lasswade, is this stunning and immaculately presented, five bed detached family home.
Step inside 60/4 Bath Street next to Portobello Beach
This impressive, beautifully presented second floor flat forms part of a handsome B-Listed traditional tenement in the fashionable Portobello district of the city, a stone's throw from the promenade with excellent views of Portobello beach.