Travel

THE SCOTTISH Greens made a call to scrap first-class fares at a debate in Parliament today over the future of Scotland’s trains.  The party’s investigation last year revealed that only...

TRAVELLERS going between Edinburgh and Newcastle will find the popular rail line closed for select dates in September due to upgrade work.  Trains will not be able to travel between...

THE decision to introduce parking charges at a popular beauty spot and hillwalking destination has now been delayed.  The Pentlands Hils Regional Park, a poplar recreational destination which is surrounded...

A HOSTEL in Edinburgh’s go-to night out destination, Cowgate, has revealed plans to ditch its beer garden and build new guest accommodation.  Kick Ass Hostels has run the beer garden...

A TRESPASSER on the tracks at Edinburgh Waverley train station triggered an operation by the British Transport Police (BTP).  At 3pm yesterday, Network Rail received a report from a train...

SCOTTISH Water has carried out repairs on a leaky manhole cover which was creating a hazard for motorists in the Morningside area.  Workers were, however, unable to complete the works...

FOLLOWING a pledge to spend over £50m on a transition to low and zero emissions vehicles for their fleet, the City of Edinburgh Council may spend even more on electric...

COACH provider Flixbus has launched a new bus service between Glasgow and Edinburgh that will run every half an hour.  The multi-stop service will go through Princes Street, past Edinburgh...

AN electric cycle hire scheme is set to be introduced in Edinburgh after councillors supported a two-year pilot for the project. Following workshops earlier this year, the plans will now...

PERTH and Kinross Council, and Angus Council have received an electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure fund grant. The grant will enhance the charging network for electric vehicles, and £1.925m will be...