The recent report from the UK Covid Inquiry starkly illustrates the failures of Nicola Sturgeon’s centralised government ...

This is our review of The Edinburgh Grand hotel, newly part of Marriott's Luxury Collection after it moved from the Cheval ...

I took an overnight sleeper train to Edinburgh for a magical three-day city break full of history and beautiful views.

MSPs have raised the forthcoming closure of Larkhall’s last remaining bank at Holyrood as politicians from all parties outlined their opposition to the loss of local branches across the country.

More than 40 of Scotland’s treasured historic buildings in the care of Historic Environment Scotland are either closed or partly sealed off ...

The First Minister and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar will address a conference in Edinburgh on Wednesday. The First Minister will speak on Wednesday (Jane Barlow/PA) First Minister John Swinney ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Holyrood Park is one of Edinburgh’s greatest treasures, yet too often it falls short of its potential. Years of heavy traffic, erosion, neglect and under resourced management have left parts of the ...

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A PERSON has died after being found unwell in an Edinburgh car park. Mercy crews rushed to the Viewcraig Gardens area of the capital this morning. Police received a report around 7.15am regarding a ...

Award-winning actor Brian Cox has pledged his support to a national anti-poverty campaign, calling on the UK and Scottish governments to deliver on “their promises to reduce poverty”. As part of the ...

An Edinburgh road has been reopened following the Arthur's Seat wildfire. The High Road had been closed to pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles for 10 weeks since the large blaze started on 10 August, ...