The latest positive local news from Old Town: food and drink, nightlife, people, arts, sport and business stories from La Vida Edinburgh.
Ash Bairstow's Whirlybird has given a 250-year-old Victoria Street building a new life as an all-day spot for coffee, Scottish bistro cooking, cocktails and nightcaps.
Howie Nicholsby of 21st Century Kilts, on the Royal Mile since 1996, has appealed for UNESCO protection for the craft of hand-sewn kilt making after dressing Sam Heughan in New York.
Dozens of pets and their owners gathered at Greyfriars Kirk for an interfaith blessing on World Animal Day, followed by a procession to the grave of Greyfriars Bobby.
Led by four women from Edinburgh's jewellery scene, Alchemy: Goldsmiths Scotland will bring 50 leading jewellers and silversmiths to the City Art Centre from 15 to 18 April 2027.
Monkey Barrel Comedy, Scotland's top-rated comedy club, is nearing its tenth year with a Fringe line-up of Edinburgh Comedy Award names and shows (nearly) every night of the year.
A free exhibition at the Museum of Edinburgh brings together recent additions to the city's collection, from a Roman gold coin found at Cramond to prints by Eduardo Paolozzi.
Around 300 riders and almost 600 people in the People's Procession took part in this year's Edinburgh Riding of the Marches, with 646 people setting a Strip the Willow record.
Edinburgh's international poetry festival, Push the Boat Out, returns from 12 to 15 November with 75 events, new commissions and its first programme for children and families.
University of Edinburgh athletes won 10 medals at Glasgow 2026, the institution's best Commonwealth Games, and the university has launched Edinburgh Wildcats to bring its 70 sports together.