Edinburgh locals waited in long lines for a new fish and chip shop opening at Ocean Terminal. Locals were offered special discounts. Huge Queues for New Edinburgh Restaurant at Ocean Terminal A new fish and chip shop opened in Edinburgh. It’s at the Ocean Terminal shopping center. Many locals lined up before the opening, and…
Six Scottish areas already declared council tax changes, with increases ranging from 7.5 to 10 percent. Scottish Councils Announce Council Tax Rises This Week Across Country Last week, some Scottish areas raised council tax. Six places in Scotland declared changes. Some increases were pretty big. Three councils increased taxes by ten percent. One rose by…
High winds in Edinburgh caused bricks to fall from a building, destroying a parked car and prompting safety measures. Car Destroyed Bricks Fall From Edinburgh Building During High Winds Edinburgh dealt with high winds last Sunday. The strong winds caused damage across the city. In Bruntsfield, bricks fell and wrecked a parked car. The car…
Six councils confirmed tax increases amid cost of living concerns. Some may face rises up to 10% as decisions loom. Scottish Council Tax Set to Rise Across Edinburgh and Lothians Six Scottish councils will raise council tax. This might hurt people because of the cost of living issues. Three councils will likely increase taxes by…
Steven MacGowan, an Edinburgh resident, is remembered for his courage battling pancreatic cancer. He surpassed doctors initial prognosis. Edinburgh Dad Remembered After Beating Diagnosis By Many Months People are remembering Steven MacGowan. He bravely fought pancreatic cancer. Steven lived in Clermiston his whole life. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and uncle. Steven…
Remember the Penny Black? This popular pub opened early for postal workers and partiers. Edinburghs Penny Black Awaits Drinkers After Dark And Before Dawn People in Edinburgh remember the Penny Black bar well. It was known for karaoke early in the morning. Most folks were eating breakfast then, not singing. The pub opened early for…
High winds cause damage to buildings in Edinburgh, prompting responses from fire crews in Bruntsfield and West Coates areas. Edinburgh Fire Crews Respond to Building Damage Amid High Winds On Sunday, Edinburgh folks saw fire trucks in Bruntsfield. Strong winds likely caused issues there. A chimney fell from a Bruntsfield Place building around 1 pm.…
Explore the forgotten village of Sharpdale, replaced by Edinburghs Cameron Toll Shopping Centre and roundabout. Edinburghs Lost Village Replaced By Shopping Centre and Roundabout Everyone in Edinburgh knows Cameron Toll. However, nobody remembers its original tollhouse. It gave the shopping center its name. Before “Savacentre,” this area was a toll collection point. The tollhouse was…
A year after a fire displaced over 100 Edinburgh residents, many cannot return home due to ongoing repairs and safety concerns. Edinburgh Residents Still Homeless After Flat Fire One Year Later A fire happened on March 14, 2024, in Edinburgh. The fire was on Breadalbane Street, in the Bonnington area. Over 100 people had to…
Residents remain displaced nearly a year after a fire on Breadalbane Street forced evacuations and caused extensive damage. Edinburgh Residents Still Homeless Almost a Year After Flat Fire A flat fire in Edinburgh deeply impacted residents. The fire happened on Breadalbane Street on March 14, 2024. Over 100 people had to evacuate in the night.…