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Celebrating Edinburgh’s diversity

Our new city-wide campaign celebrates the many benefits immigration brings to our city while promoting understanding, acceptance and interest in our many cultures and communities.

Tour de France route revealed as Edinburgh prepares for historic Grand Départ

Edinburgh will host the start of the 2027 Tour de France on Friday 2 July next year, with the route for the historic opening stage from the Scottish capital to Carlisle officially unveiled in Paris.

More by the Shore campaign launches

Campaign launches to support Leith, The Shore and Newhaven businesses following disruption caused by the Princes Street fire.

Fair Work Convener: Paying the real Living Wage benefits everyone

Councillor Tim Pogson, Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work Convener and Co-Chair of the Edinburgh Fair Work Action Group, writes in the Edinburgh Evening News on the importance of a fair wage.

Council Leader: Team effort helps keep Bonfire Night peace

Council Leader Jane Meagher writes in the Evening News on the partnership working and planning to make sure that celebrations were remembered for all the right reasons.
Response to bomb hoax threat to schools

An update following threatening messages sent to schools in Edinburgh.
Aly Bain receives the Edinburgh Award 2026

Since 2007, the Edinburgh Award has celebrated individuals who have made a truly unique contribution to the city.

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Celebrating Edinburgh’s diversity

Tour de France route revealed as Edinburgh prepares for historic Grand Départ

More by the Shore campaign launches

Featured news

Fair Work Convener: Paying the real Living Wage benefits everyone

Council Leader: Team effort helps keep Bonfire Night peace

Response to bomb hoax threat to schools

Aly Bain receives the Edinburgh Award 2026

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