Edinburgh

The Potions Cauldron Ltd, parent company of wizard-themed attractions including The Hole In Wand crazy golf chain, entered administration on April 10, 2026, but was immediately rescued in a pre-pack deal.

Adam Peaty made his first major long-course appearance since the Paris Olympics at the Edinburgh International Swim Meet on Saturday, clocking 1:00.74 in the 100 metres breaststroke. The swimmer's return comes as he navigates personal challenges and family disputes while aiming for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

The board of Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust has urged shareholders to back an urgent exit plan, saying it has exhausted all other options to prevent US activist investor Saba Capital from seizing control. The trust revealed plans to offer shareholders the chance to realise almost all of their stake to stop Saba from forcing a governance shake-up at its next AGM.

Staff at the University of Edinburgh are striking this week, claiming management breached a December agreement, while disputes over pay and job cuts have triggered walkouts at multiple Scottish universities.

Actor Brian Cox will headline a Scottish independence rally in Edinburgh on March 28, as multiple protests occurred outside the Scottish Parliament. Arrests have resumed at London demonstrations opposing the proscription of Palestine Action.

The Ospreys defeated Ulster 21-10 in the United Rugby Championship, keeping their playoff hopes alive and sending a message to the Welsh Rugby Union amid uncertainty over the region's future.

Hearts secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Aberdeen at Tynecastle to stay top of the Scottish Premiership, with Claudio Braga's first-half goal proving decisive in a match watched by Sir Alex Ferguson. The win keeps Hearts ahead of Rangers and Celtic in a title race where just three points separate the top three teams with eight matches remaining.

Vestas is planning a major offshore wind factory in Scotland with a £199 million investment that would create 500 jobs, pending further orders. The move follows a successful UK government auction that secured offshore wind capacity, including projects off Scotland's coast.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is a suspect in the investigation into firefighter Barry Martin's death, the Crown Office confirmed. Martin died in 2023 after being injured fighting a blaze at Edinburgh's former Jenners store.

A rugby kicking exercise was held at Edinburgh's Hive Stadium, organized as part of a partnership between The Famous Grouse and Scottish Rugby. The event featured coaching from Scottish rugby legend Chris Paterson and commentary from actor Martin Compston.

New York-based Fortress Investment Group has purchased Edinburgh's Ocean Terminal shopping centre for just over £15 million, a key step in a £250 million redevelopment project.

C&C Group, owner of Tennent's, has acquired the Innis & Gunn brand for £4.5 million, rescuing the Edinburgh brewery from administration. The purchase will close all taprooms and the Perth brewhouse.

The leader of Reform UK in Scotland has connected a knife attack in Edinburgh to immigration and defended his remarks while announcing his parliamentary candidacy, sparking political controversy amid unclear suspect details.

The Terminal V electronic music festival will hold its final edition in Edinburgh in April 2026, organizers have announced. The festival is moving due to operational challenges and high costs.

Queen Elizabeth II's private rooms at her official Scottish residence will be opened to the public for the first time to mark the centenary of her birth, according to reports. The public will be able to tour Elizabeth II's Dressing Room, Sitting Room, and Royal Breakfast Room at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.

Legendary folk musician Dick Gaughan will appear in conversation at this year's Edinburgh Tradfest. The event comes as the artist, who is legally blind and unable to play guitar following a stroke, reflects on a decades-long career.

The Edinburgh International Festival will showcase its largest presentation of American artists in history, centered on the theme 'All Rise' marking the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.

Shona Robison used her final Scottish Government Budget debate to call for a more ambitious fiscal settlement with Westminster, as the Budget passed with 66 votes to 29.

The Scottish Government has announced a £1 million social impact programme to create a lasting legacy from hosting the start of the 2027 Tour de France, with the men's Grand Depart set to begin in Edinburgh.

Members of Scotland's Iranian community gathered outside the US consulate in Edinburgh to express gratitude for American and Israeli airstrikes against the Iranian regime. The rally occurred as protests both supporting and opposing the military action unfolded across European capitals.