East Lothian Council approved a 10% Council Tax hike, exceeding inflation and setting a new precedent in Scotland. East Lothian Council First in Scotland to Approve 10% Tax Increase A Scottish council decided to raise Council Tax. East Lothian voted for a ten percent increase. This is higher than current inflation rates. The council, led…
Urban explorers tour the abandoned Edenhall Hospital in Musselburgh, showcasing its derelict state in a TikTok video. Exploring East Lothian’s Abandoned WWII Hospital: A Creepy Tour Some people explored an old hospital and made a TikTok video. It shows Edenhall Hospital in Musselburgh, which used to be Pinkieburn House, where the Lindsay family lived back…
Investigation into the death of an East Lothian couple in France has stalled and been transferred to a larger division. East Lothian Couple Death Probe in France Stalled and Transferred Now Hey, something weird happened in France. Remember that couple from East Lothian? Andrew and Dawn Searle both died. They found them at their house.…
A restaurant in Musselburgh, Scotland, is asking for help after a high number of Valentine’s Day no-shows harmed business. Scots Restaurant Pleads After Valentine’s Day ‘No-Show’ Surge A Scottish restaurant asked for help from its patrons. Parrilla Argentinian Grill had many Valentine’s Day no-shows. The restaurant is in Musselburgh, East Lothian. They posted on social…
East Lothian receives increased grants but remains near the bottom for per-person funding compared to other Scottish councils. East Lothian Funding Lags Despite Grant Increase in Scotland East Lothian will get less funding per person compared to most Scottish councils next year, although they will receive extra grants. The SPICe report indicated councils receive more…
The Repair Shop journeyed to East Lothian to restore a historic 19th-century carriage for the Musselburgh Festival. Repair Shop on the Road Visits East Lothian; Local Resident Amazed East Lothian was on “The Repair Shop.” The BBC show visited the area recently and featured a special project in Musselburgh. The town asked them to fix…
Council tax increases across Scotland spark concerns as residents grapple with rising living costs. Scottish Council Tax Hikes Squeeze Residents Amid Cost of Living Crisis Scottish councils plan to raise taxes after years of under-funding. Some people think taxes are already too high, but the SNP says councils got a fair deal and are happier…
East Lothian faces almost five-year waits for council houses, ranking among the highest in the UK, highlighting housing challenges. East Lothian Council House Waits Among UK’s Longest at Five Years East Lothian has long social housing waits. A report says it takes almost five years. Edinburgh’s wait time is 3.8 years. West Lothian’s is only…
Ten Edinburgh and East Lothian properties topped views in January 2025, revealing buyer trends and budget ranges in Scotland. Edinburgh Lothian Most Popular Homes on Market January 2025 Revealed ESPC revealed January 2025’s ten most popular properties. These houses are in Edinburgh and the Lothians. People viewed these ten properties over 48,000 times. Edinburgh had…
A flat owner near North Berwick beach was denied a rental permit due to the area’s residential character. East Lothian Home Rental Rejected Due to Residential Street Claim A beach flat owner lost a rental fight. Her property sat near North Berwick beach. Julie Nulty rented to families and golfers, saying the area had many…