The Latest Breaking News from Royal Mile

Locals and tourists flocked to the historic street at the crack of dawn on Monday, with some arriving as early as 6:30am. With King Charles III arriving in the capital in the last hour, the crowds are reportedly at breaking point

Tens of thousands are expected to make their way to the Old Town today to pay their final respects to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as she lies at rest in St Giles' Cathedral.

Footage of the dangerous stunt was posted to social media, showing the yob racing along the busy city centre street. This comes as similar incidents are becoming increasingly common across the capital.

Thousands of tourists are set to descend on Edinburgh over August as the 75th Edinburgh Festival Fringe kicks off on Friday. Crowds will be marching up the Royal Mile and will be hoping it will be dry.

Local police are appealing for information regarding the welfare of a 43-year-old white man with grey hair who was last seen over a week ago on the Royal Mile.

Coming with class three consent, the Old Town premises is sitting ready to be taken on again as a cafe or food and drink venue, with a working central kitchen and seating area.

The video, which was captured by a city centre pub, shows the couple being led down the Royal Mile in their wedding attire by a piper in full traditional dress.

The choppers were snapped at Edinburgh Airport and have since been spotted flying low across the city centre close to Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile.

Customers are encouraged to come and try the delicious creamy home made ice cream and Turkish Lokma - small fried doughnuts filled with chocolate and drizzled with toppings.