Edinburgh Old Town Community Council

14/06/2025

10/06/2025

We’re taking a short break.

We’re having a little refresh—but don’t worry, we’ll be back very soon with a new website, email addresses and much more.

10/06/2025

21/05/2025

UPDATE: TALKS DELAYED UNTIL THURSDAY 22 MAY

Join us at Greyfriars Kirkyard tomorrow for a free (!) 10-minute talk!

11:00, 12:00 and 15:30 – Chris Cooper, Founding Member of the Friends of Greyfriars Kirkyard
13:30 – Nic Boyes, Stone Conservator

No tickets needed – just turn up if you want a hit of heritage 🪦

20/05/2025

“The Spanish government has called for the removal of the listings of nearly 66,000 properties on rental platform Airbnb on the grounds that they breach regulations for tourist accommodation.”

The Spanish government calls for the removal of almost 66,000 property listings saying they breach tourism rules.

20/05/2025

“Scots are always astonished at the massive size of their councils compared to every other country in Europe, but don’t realise what we are missing. Put simply it is the chance to actively fix our own communities instead of watching them wither whilst being governed from afar.”

The Paradox of Portobello: community action soars, community council collapses by Justin Kenrick and Eva Schonveld. Community action is infectious: Membership of Action Porty has trebled to over 1,…

17/05/2025

Edinburgh has been placed THIRD in a list of the world's best cities for culture by Time Out 🎭🎸🎨 This not only recognises our world-famous festivals and arts scene but also celebrates the range of community and pop-up events taking place year round 🎉 https://www.timeout.com/travel/worlds-best-cities-for-culture

17/05/2025

Edinburgh named most expensive city break destination in western Europe https://www.scotsman.com/travel/edinburgh-named-most-expensive-city-break-destination-in-western-europe-5132797

12/05/2025

“In numbers: This year’s Fringe is set to beat last year when 2.6 million tickets were sold, with 3,317 shows in the final festival brochure, featuring 51,446 performances across 262 venues. The last Fringe before the pandemic saw a record 3 million ticket sales, with 59,600 performances of 3,841 shows across 323 venues.”

Plus: Tributes to Sir Tom Farmer and his "profound impact on his beloved Leith"

09/05/2025

“Julie’s first task will be to establish the Edinburgh Visitor Levy Forum … with the first meeting taking place before 24 July 2025. The forum’s purpose is to discuss and advise the Council on matters to do with the levy …”

🗳 Edinburgh Council has confirmed the appointment of Julie Ashworth as Chair of the new Visitor Levy Forum.

A seasoned executive with a strong background in stakeholder engagement and leadership, Julie will guide the forum as it helps shape how the city’s tourism levy is delivered and invested.

👉https://edinburghmagazine.com/julie-ashworth-appointed-to-lead-edinburghs-new-visitor-levy-forum/

08/05/2025

Residents invited to public engagement meeting at The Business Centre, City Chambers on Wednesday 14th May at 6pm.

Update from Facil Productions on filming, from Sunday 8th to Friday 13th June.

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