The Edinburgh Inquirer

01/08/2025

This week we did the maths on the costs for Fringe performers- the results were pretty terrifying. We also spoke with Fringe performers who've been bankrupted by the Fringe, shopped around dozens of Fringe venues trying to make some money, and even started their own comedy clubs. Here's their list of the venues which are giving comedians a better chance: https://www.edinburghinquirer.co.uk/p/the-fringe-venues-putting-more-money
Monkey Barrel Comedy, Hoots Comedy, The Stand Comedy Club, Edinburgh, Shedinburgh Fringe Festival, Friends of PBH's Free Fringe, The Free Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Just the Tonic Comedy Edinburgh, Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Prefer your laughs from performers who aren't risking bankruptcy? Try these Festival spots

24/07/2025

Nobody would say it’s been a smooth ride for the Labour government’s first year. But how do our own Edinburgh MPs fit into this political picture? We've had a wee look at what Tracy Gilbert MP, Dr Scott Arthur MP, Chris Murray MP, Ian Murray and Christine Jardine have been up to in the year since the General Election:

What the Capital's representatives at Westminster have been up to since the General Election

07/07/2025

How do you like to spend the summer solstice? There's a couple of guys in Cramond who have an idea for you...
https://www.edinburghinquirer.co.uk/p/bikes-breakfast-beer-midnight-chips
Ride to the Sun - Scotland

The incredible 100-mile, all-night ride to watch the sunrise at Cramond

30/06/2025

Did you know that, for the first time on record, Edinburgh's economy has out performed London's? Take a look at our weekly round-up for an explanation of how Auld Reekie overtook the Big Smoke, and what it means for the average Edinburgher:

Plus: Alcohol restrictions scrapped; thousands back Doddie Weir stadium campaign; and anyone for an Oasis tote bag?

25/06/2025

1 in 7 women in Scotland will be affected by breast cancer. Thanks to Lisa Fleming and her incredible team, those women will now have a safe haven in Edinburgh:
https://www.edinburghinquirer.co.uk/p/how-one-womans-battle-for-hope-can The House of Hope Scotland

Scotland’s only breast cancer support centre opens in Edinburgh

18/06/2025

Cammy Day could be making a return to the council - looking to make sense of the issues surrounding his suspension and reinstatement to the Labour party? Last week, Euan McGrory dug into the facts, revealing a wider context of problematic behaviour:

Inquiry uncovers unease over boozy parties and mishandling of abuse allegation

13/06/2025

Hidden Door Festival 2025 is OPEN! 🥳 🏭

We've thrown open the doors to The Paper Factory, a huge new arts venue transformed from an abandoned industrial site.

We're only here until Sunday, don't miss it!

Line-up and tickets: https://hiddendoorarts.org/whats-on/

09/06/2025

Music, art, murals, poetry, all in a beautifully repurposed paper factory... Hidden Door really has it all. Unsure where to start in their enormous programme? We've got you covered:

How to get the most out of Edinburgh's upstart celebration of grassroots arts

04/06/2025

Want to know who owns the Royal Mile? Read on...

Street's biggest business owner defends his retail empire as he seals £1m-plus deal

29/05/2025

A ward for long stay mental health ward at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital is to be closed and the patients moved out to supported living in the community despite the concerns of staff.

Some of those who will be moved out have been in hospital for more than 10 years and have effectively become institutionalised.

Closing the ward will save £500,000 a year on under-pressure health and social care budgets, but there are fears many of the patients will struggle to live semi-independently.

Ultimately, critics including Miles Briggs MSP fear the move will end up costing the public purse more in the long run, as extra pressure is put on GPs and A&E departments.

Exclusive: £1.4m-a-year Royal Edinburgh Hospital ward to close amid fears for long-term mental health patients

24/05/2025

Part history lesson, part love letter to an unintended wonderland of urban nature. Kick back and enjoy your weekend long read from Sarah McArthur.

The unintended wildlife haven and its uncertain future

21/05/2025

Exclusive: Community mental health services face being “dismantled” in the Capital under plans to plug a £2.2m hole in its health and social care budget.

Exclusive: Charity leaders plan mass protest against "callous" cuts which "put lives at risk"