Council members are advocating to make the Leith Connections low traffic neighborhood permanent after positive reviews. Edinburgh Councillors Push for Low Traffic Zone Extension in Leith Three local council members want something permanent: the low traffic neighborhood in Leith. The councilors sent a request to a committee. For over a year, roads closed in Leith…
Gerard McTaggart, 49, jailed for organized crime involvement, died in HMP Edinburgh. He delivered money to crime figures. Man Who Delivered Wages to Gangsters Dies in Edinburgh Prison A man named Gerard McTaggart died in prison. He was 49 years old and at HMP Edinburgh. The Scottish Prison Service confirmed his death on February 4.…
Aberdeen considers a 7% tourist tax on overnight stays. The tax, planned for 2027, faces opposition due to potential economic damage. Aberdeen Debates 7 Percent Tourist Tax, Higher Than Other UK Cities Aberdeen might soon add a tourist tax. It could start in April 2027, and locals were surprised by the plan. Aberdeen considers a…
Charlene, placed in temporary housing in Edinburgh, feels unsafe and is scared to walk her dog due to threats. Edinburgh Mum Living in Temporary Housing Scared to Walk Her Dog A mom in Edinburgh may live in temporary housing for years. Charlene, 36, became homeless last October. She stayed in a hotel with her dog…
Planners rejected a Midlothian “glamping” site at Braidlaw Farm. The pods, resembling horse sheds, were deemed too visible. Midlothian Glamping Retreat for Horse Lovers Rejected by Planners Someone wanted to build a glamping site in Midlothian. This site would focus on horses. The plan involved placing five pods at Braidlaw Farm, resembling horse sheds. They…
Edinburgh Council considers leaving X due to concerns about content, exploring alternative ways to engage with the public. Edinburgh Council Reconsiders Its Social Media Presence over X Concerns Edinburgh Council is thinking about leaving X. X used to be called Twitter. Council members voted to explore leaving. Some UK councils already left X. Leaving could…
Scotland invests £20M to improve transport between islands. Tunnels, ferries, and flights are options. Island Tunnel Plan 20m Boost for Remote UK Connections Scotland is giving Orkney and Shetland £20 million to improve transport between islands. Ferries, flights, and tunnels are options being considered. Shona Robison announced the funding, emphasizing its potential to help island…