Category: city centre

Three women arrested for city centre thefts

Police have arrested and charged two women for pickpocketing in the city centre and a third for theft of a handbag within a licensed premises.

On Thursday (12th December), officers observed two women acting suspiciously on Upper Bow. They were subsequently arrested for attempt theft and are due to appear before Edinburgh Sheriff Court for pickpocketing offences.

In the early hours of yesterday morning, a third woman was arrested after staff at a licensed premises in the Cowgate identified her from CCTV stealing from a customer’s bag.

Inspector Trish Robertson from the West End Police Station said: “We are committed to ensuring that Edinburgh is a safe place to be, particularly at this time of year with the Christmas Market in full swing and people out shopping and celebrating.

“We have officers on patrol in uniform and in plain clothes, and one of our main focuses is acquisitive crime such as pickpocketing and thefts. Thankfully, due to the vigilance of the officers and staff involved in these incidents, three people have been arrested and charged.

“I’d like to remind everyone shopping or visiting the city centre to look after your belongings. Keep all of your bags and valuables safe and with you at all times. If you see anyone acting suspiciously, please report it. Keep your purses and wallets in a zipped inside pocket wherever possible and make sure any bags are closed and are in sight at all times.

“Anyone with information regarding such offences are asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

Details revealed for Edinburgh’s Hogmanay opening event

Underbelly has revealed details of the Torchlight Procession

The Torchlight Procession
On 30th December, the historic streets at the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town will flow with a flaming river of light as thousands gather for the magical Torchlight Procession in partnership with VisitScotland, providing a spectacular start to Edinburgh’s Hogmanay. 

Continue reading Details revealed for Edinburgh’s Hogmanay opening event

Joshua Bell: Sunday Classics at the Usher Hall

Academy of St Martin in the Fields with Joshua Bell

Sunday Classics at the Usher Hall

19 January 2020, 3.00pm

Passion, precision, spellbinding virtuosity: international violin soloist Joshua Bell is quite simply one of the world’s most accomplished, revered musicians. Continue reading Joshua Bell: Sunday Classics at the Usher Hall

Local Traders are the heart of Edinburgh’s Christmas Market

As the annual celebration of small businesses in the UK comes around this coming weekend, we celebrate Small Business Saturday with a look at the small local traders who are taking part in Edinburgh’s Christmas Market. Continue reading Local Traders are the heart of Edinburgh’s Christmas Market

Black tie ball raises £8k for local charities

DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre recently hosted The Lumos Ball, a spellbinding evening in aid of two Edinburgh charities.

Local charities Sands Lothian and The Yard were beneficiaries of the magical themed evening and representatives from each recently visited the hotel to receive a cheque for their share of the £8,000 raised. Continue reading Black tie ball raises £8k for local charities

Edinburgh Sleep Walk for Shelter Scotland

Shelter Scotland invites you to join our very first Sleep Walk in Edinburgh, an informal, moderate walk through the city to raise awareness of homelessness, bad housing and the housing emergency in Edinburgh and across Scotland. Continue reading Edinburgh Sleep Walk for Shelter Scotland