r/Edinburgh • u/GingerSnapBiscuit • 14h ago
r/Edinburgh • u/Cockjuggling • Aug 23 '26
Tourism Sticky: please post all tourism questions here
r/Edinburgh receives numerous tourist questions, so please post them in this
Answers to your question(s) may already exist. Check the Wiki first, or search the previous tourism thread here:
- https://redd.it/1mubldb - Aug 2025 → Feb 2026
- https://redd.it/1rda83w - Feb 2026 → Aug 2026
Or search the r/Scotland weekly tourism thread.
Tourism threads on the main sub will be closed and removed to keep sub uncluttered.
r/Edinburgh • u/mathamhatham • 17m ago
Transport Heads up for any poor soul who has to get the 48
Bus was wildly diverted today so anyone looking to get on/off towards musselburgh between shawfair and the hospital, every route in between those two was diverted due to the traffic lights at the bottom of the wisp on old dalkeith road.
r/Edinburgh • u/Biqh4 • 13h ago
Other Roseburn Path - Council appreciation
I was really impressed on Monday. On my way to work there were three sizable trees down across the Roseburn Path after the storms we had at the weekend. By the time I rode home in the evening, all three had been cleared away.
I assume it was the council anyway.
r/Edinburgh • u/Relevant_Law_132 • 16h ago
Event Loon Fung re opening
Great news ! Past today and there busy with signage and painting ! Hope they will bring back the banquets and lazy Susans .
r/Edinburgh • u/sapphire-coast • 18h ago
News Edinburgh teen who permanently scarred police officer in Halloween riots avoids jail
300 hours of unpaid work and a £1,000 for permanently scaring someone - it hardly sends a message to deter others committing a similar act. And the Scot Gov wonder why many people have no faith in the justice system in this country?!
https://archive.ph/X69Ld (paywall free link)
Masked teen who launched brick through police window during Halloween disorder handed community payback order
A teenager who left a police officer with a serious head injury after throwing a brick at a van she was travelling in has been ordered to pay the constable compensation.
Kieran Sutherland launched the missile at the police vehicle carrying PC Joanne Hiroz during a Halloween night riot in Niddrie, Edinburgh in 2024.
Sutherland, 19, was a member of masked gang who attacked police officers with fireworks and bricks during the night of disorder that broke out in several areas of the Capital in October 2024.
PC Hiroz has been left permanently scarred and suffering from psychological issues following the brutal attack by the teen.
Sutherland was later identified following a large scale police investigation and he pleaded guilty to a charge of culpable and reckless conduct during a hearing at the city’s sheriff court earlier this year.
CCTV of the incident released by the Crown captured the moment Sutherland launched the brick through the window of the marked police vehicle and struck the officer in the face.
Sutherland, of Niddrie, Edinburgh, returned to the dock for sentencing on Tuesday where Sheriff Julius Komorowski sentenced him to a community payback order as an alternative to custody.
Sutherland will have to carry out 300 hours of unpaid work and was placed on a 20 month supervision order.
The sheriff also imposed a compensation order of £1000.
Following the court hearing, Faith Currie, Procurator Fiscal for Edinburgh, Lothian and Borders, said: “This was a serious assault on a female police officer which was deeply distressing and left her with lasting physical injuries.
“She had been responding to criminal behaviour that was causing concern within the community when she was subjected to this violence.
“This case highlights the significant risks police officers face as they perform challenging and important roles to protect and support their communities.
“They are entitled to carry out those duties in safety, free from violence, intimidation and fear.”
Co-accused Sean McGovern and Nathan Anderson, both from Edinburgh, were sentenced earlier this year for their part in the Halloween Night disorder.
McGovern, 18, admitted smashing a police van windscreen with a firework in an attack described by Sheriff Komorowski as “deeply disturbing and concerning”.
He was sentenced to a 300 hour unpaid work order and a restriction of movement curfew where he must stay within his home between 10pm and 6am for six months.
Anderson, 21, pleaded guilty to igniting and aiming fireworks at police officers and throwing bricks at vehicles and members of the public.
He also incited other members of the mob to join in with the violent attacks and was sentenced to carry out 300 hours of unpaid work in the community.
The three accused, all from Edinburgh, pleaded guilty to offences said to be aggravated by use of a firework in relation to an emergency worker.
Previously the court was shown CCTV footage of the rioting where a mob of masked youths were seen making their way along Niddrie Mains Road on October 31, 2024.
The video clips captured the group launching fireworks and missiles at police officers and vehicles deployed to the area in a bid to halt the violence.
Fiscal depute Emma Laing told the court PC Hiroz suffered a serious injury to her head after being struck by the brick thrown by Sutherland and has been left permanently scarred.
The prosecutor also described an incident where two officers were forced to retreat back into their vehicle after a large group of yobs targeted them at around 9pm.
The police van was subsequently bombarded with fireworks and an explosive thrown by McGovern caused the windscreen to crack.
The court was told Sutherland, McGovern and Anderson had all been identified after being caught on CCTV footage and were later arrested and charged.
r/Edinburgh • u/Red_Brummy • 22h ago
News Driver who left cyclist with brain injury following road rage incident to be sentenced
r/Edinburgh • u/AlephMartian • 13h ago
Photo What are these posters?
I keep seeing posters like these on street furniture around the city. Does anyone know what they are? I like them!
r/Edinburgh • u/ScottishPryo • 19h ago
Photo He’s having a bad day
Was on the bus to the shops and now going home and this happened, he wasn’t there when I was going up that road but now going back that’s happened so must of been quite recent.
r/Edinburgh • u/Flaky-Walrus7244 • 19h ago
Property Planning application for new hotel by the Shore. What do you think?
r/Edinburgh • u/Longjumping_Middle12 • 8h ago
Question Suit Hire?
Hiya, I am going to a wedding next week, I was wondering if anyone could recommend a place in Edinburgh that does suit hire.
Nothing too fancy, and I am not interested in buying a set of suit as a working class person😂
Thanks in advance 🙏🙏
r/Edinburgh • u/ellamatthe • 14h ago
Question halloween costume shops?
are there any dedicated shops for costumes in central edinburgh/leith, the only thing i've been able to find googling is a closed party zone
r/Edinburgh • u/JamJamPro • 11h ago
Question Odd one, need a builder or someone who can do this
Lovely wind has knocked off my external vents on my first floor flat. I need them replaced, all bloody 3 of them and the boiler flume cover.
For the life of me I don't know who should I speak to?
r/Edinburgh • u/maaaattheeew • 18h ago
Photo looking for skin safe retroflective paint for tomorrow
hi guys, i have an important short film shoot tomorrow and we're looking for a skin-safe retroflective paint, like one on the photo. our order got delayed, so any leads as where to buy/get would be highly appreciated! maybe someone has one of those, which we would be happy to buy off you, even if it's used.


r/Edinburgh • u/PurchaseDry9350 • 1d ago
News Edinburgh's Christmas ice rink axed after 30 years
r/Edinburgh • u/herbivoreheart • 12h ago
Question Halloween (non-drinking) Events?
Looking for something to do on Halloween for a single adult. Halloween plans have fallen through and now I have nothing to do Saturday, I'm not a drinker so clubbing/party type events are not for me. I'm not looking to dress up, but maybe an activity or meet up of some sort? Bonus points if there is anything queer specific.
r/Edinburgh • u/Double_Double7407 • 16h ago
Question Looking for a tailor New Town / West End
CAn anyone recommend a tailor in the New Town / West End who could adjust a vintage men's suit?
r/Edinburgh • u/Low_Spare_9264 • 13h ago
Property Council tax help?
I was previously a student and only became liable for council tax from May onwards. My outstanding balance today was around £750, but I’ve now received a Summary Warrant demanding the full amount immediately.
I’m just wondering if this is normal, especially as it’s only October and the council tax year doesn’t end until March?
Has anyone else experienced this?
r/Edinburgh • u/sharp_blade_457 • 19h ago
Question What are the best pc stores to buy a used pc for video editing?
r/Edinburgh • u/A12_Archangel • 1d ago
Humour Gotta love the Edinburgh College humor
Taken at the Edinburgh College Residences in Granton.
r/Edinburgh • u/WeakGarbage8325 • 1d ago
Property How to claim insurance if roof is communally owned in Scotland?
HI There!
We recently had some roof damage from the storm boleo. We went to insurance with building and contents cover but they rejected it on the grounds that the roof was communal owned so they couldn't cover that and that the contents of my flat weren't damaged. The contents part make enough sense but I'm confused about the roof being communal aspect. Does insurance not cover your share of the roof repairs or does it not deal with roofs at all in Scotland?
r/Edinburgh • u/RedChilliRunner • 1d ago
Property 70% rent increase for my Edinburgh flat - how to challenge?
My bawbag landlord has sent me a letter informing me of a massive increase in my rent. It's clear they want me out (tenancy is just me) and according to my tenancy agreement they can do this with one month's notice. It's not the greatest time of year to be trying to find somewhere else and moving itself isn't cheap. I'm going to contact Living Rent & Shelter, but wondered if anyone had any advice to share?
EDITED TO ADD: it's a short assured tenancy agreement which states one month.
r/Edinburgh • u/Kaffrogato • 22h ago
Question Any social events tonight?
I feel like going out and doing something social tonight, but can't find anything on. Anything like dance classes, pub quiz groups, craft groups, whatever? Only thing I've found is running groups and Im not that desperate in this weather.
r/Edinburgh • u/Particular-One2650 • 1d ago
Discussion Police Scotland could cut officer numbers to lowest level in 20 years
I'm sure this will not lead to even more problems. Good thing the taxes have been rising year on year to support anything but public services
r/Edinburgh • u/cloud__19 • 1d ago
Discussion Legendary Edinburgh record store Vinyl Villains announces sad closure after four decades
Another legendary shop goes...

