Edinburgh news today

Here are some of the top news stories from Edinburgh, Scotland today:

Local News

  1. Edinburgh's Royal Mile to get £1.5m makeover: The City of Edinburgh Council has announced plans to revamp the historic Royal Mile, including new street furniture, lighting, and paving. (Source: The Scotsman)
  2. New tram line proposed for Edinburgh: A new tram line connecting the city centre to the airport and the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh has been proposed by the council. (Source: Edinburgh Evening News)
  3. Edinburgh's Christmas market to return: The city's popular Christmas market will return to Princes Street Gardens this year, with over 200 stalls selling festive goods and food. (Source: Edinburgh Live)

National News

  1. Scotland's economy grows at fastest rate in 15 years: Scotland's economy grew by 0.9% in the second quarter of the year, the fastest rate in 15 years. (Source: BBC News)
  2. UK government announces new funding for Scottish universities: The UK government has announced a new funding package for Scottish universities, including £10m for research and development. (Source: The Herald)
  3. Scottish independence referendum 'not ruled out': Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said that a second independence referendum is "not ruled out" if the UK government refuses to grant Scotland a second Brexit referendum. (Source: The Guardian)

Sport

  1. Edinburgh Rugby to face Leinster in Pro14 semi-final: Edinburgh Rugby has been drawn against Leinster in the Pro14 semi-finals, with the match to be played on May 18th. (Source: The Scotsman)
  2. Hibernian FC to face Aberdeen in Scottish Cup semi-final: Hibernian FC has been drawn against Aberdeen in the Scottish Cup semi-finals, with the match to be played on April 13th. (Source: Edinburgh Evening News)

These are just a few of the top news stories from Edinburgh today. I hope you find them interesting!