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Council officers wrongly claimed that documents could be withheld under Section 33 of the FOI (Scotland) Act 2002.

Council admits FOI error over gift shops' rates arrears — but will not release emails

The Herald appealed a decision to block the release of correspondence between the council, Criterion Capital and tenants at the Princes Street fire site.

Police and fire crews attend incident at industrial estate amid 'avoid area' warning

Princes Street was closed for seven weeks as a result of the fire.

Princes Street was closed for seven weeks as a result of the fire.

Council vowed to block hotel construction over unauthorised Princes Street gift shops

Police say that the fire is ongoing and have warned the public to avoid the area.

Police say that the fire is ongoing and have warned the public to avoid the area.

Car fire in underground garage closes Glasgow road

Heavy smoke still lingers at the scene

Heavy smoke still lingers at the scene

Firefighters spend second night tackling Glasgow scrapyard blaze

72 vehicles were torched during the 2025/26 financial year.

72 vehicles were torched during the 2025/26 financial year.

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Edinburgh fire crews called to more than 1,100 deliberate blazes in a year

Joe Lazell from Loud & Clear, Anna Lagerqvist Christopherson from Victoria Bar, Klara Dixon from the Royal Yacht Britannia & Fingal Hotel, Cat Gordon from Leith Makers, Jamie Thornton from Loud & Clear and Cora Lynchehaun, Leith Resident.

Joe Lazell from Loud & Clear, Anna Lagerqvist Christopherson from Victoria Bar, Klara Dixon from the Royal Yacht Britannia & Fingal Hotel, Cat Gordon from Leith Makers, Jamie Thornton from Loud & Clear and Cora Lynchehaun, Leith Resident.

Edinburgh Trams

Leith and Newhaven campaign launched to boost businesses after Princes Street fire

An investigation into the fire is ongoing.

An investigation into the fire is ongoing.

HSE blocks release of Princes Street fire safety report amid 'ongoing investigation'

The council refused to provide documents outlining how it attempted to recover non-domestic rates from the building's tenants.

The council refused to provide documents outlining how it attempted to recover non-domestic rates from the building's tenants.

Fire site gift shops excluded from FOI response over harm to 'commercial interests'

Princes Street was closed for seven weeks this summer due to the July blaze.

Princes Street was closed for seven weeks this summer due to the July blaze.

Overdue accounts for London-based firm behind Princes Street fire gift shops

Firefighters were sent to the scene in Stonyhurst Street in the Possilpark area of the city when the alarm was raised at about 4.50pm on Sunday September 6.

Firefighters were sent to the scene in Stonyhurst Street in the Possilpark area of the city when the alarm was raised at about 4.50pm on Sunday September 6.

Man appears in court after blaze at derelict Glasgow tenement earmarked for housing

Part of the Scottish Government's £5m grant could go toward legal costs.

Part of the Scottish Government's £5m grant could go toward legal costs.

Part of £5m Edinburgh fire fund earmarked for 'likelihood' of legal challenge

The row of shops were not paying non-domestic rates, according to City of Edinburgh Council.

The row of shops were not paying non-domestic rates, according to City of Edinburgh Council.

Calls for council chiefs to compile secret dossier on work to take down tax offenders

The Princes Street fire has exposed the bad blood between Labour and the SNP.

The Princes Street fire has exposed the bad blood between Labour and the SNP.

City of Edinburgh Council

Personal attacks and angry words: Edinburgh councillors spar over fire response

The row of gift shops as pictured in August last year.

The row of gift shops as pictured in August last year.

Gift shops at Princes Street fire site liable for £300k in non-domestic rates

Much of 109-112 Princes Street was gutted by the blaze.

Much of 109-112 Princes Street was gutted by the blaze.

Why owners of Princes Street fire building may be forced to sell site to city council

The fire broke out overnight on July 9. Work continues to make the building safe.

The fire broke out overnight on July 9. Work continues to make the building safe.

Princes Street 'on schedule' to reopen early next week, council leader confirms

The Usher Hall is one of the main venues used for the Edinburgh International Festiva

The Usher Hall is one of the main venues used for the Edinburgh International Festiva

Edinburgh International Festival

Concerns raised after false alarm prompts evacuation of Edinburgh's Usher Hall

Handout photo issued by West Midlands Fire Service of smoke from a fire in the Stourbridge area. Residents across the West Midlands are being urged to stay indoors amid two major fires in the region. Issue date: Thursday August 13, 2026. PA Photo. Photo

Handout photo issued by West Midlands Fire Service of smoke from a fire in the Stourbridge area. Residents across the West Midlands are being urged to stay indoors amid two major fires in the region. Issue date: Thursday August 13, 2026. PA Photo. Photo

Emergency services

'Apocalyptic scenes' as huge fires hit West Midlands on hottest UK day

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene

Police appeal for information after flat 'wilfully' set alight in daylight

Land near Ryvoan Bothy in the Cairngorms, the recent wildfire is thought to have started about 400m away from the bothy. Picture date: Wednesday July 29, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Danyel VanReenen/PA Wire

Land near Ryvoan Bothy in the Cairngorms, the recent wildfire is thought to have started about 400m away from the bothy. Picture date: Wednesday July 29, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Danyel VanReenen/PA Wire

RSPB speaks out amid criticism during Cairngorms wildfire response

An investigation into the cause is ongoing. The site has been closed off for a month.

An investigation into the cause is ongoing. The site has been closed off for a month.

Edinburgh Trams

Festival bosses and business leaders invited to emergency Princes Street summit

Why are all of Edinburgh's trams stored in the same place?

Why are all of Edinburgh's trams stored in the same place?

Edinburgh Trams

Edinburgh councillors demand review of tram storage facilities amid fire disruption

Ms Gilruth on Princes Street at the site of the fire.

Ms Gilruth on Princes Street at the site of the fire.

City of Edinburgh Council

Jenny Gilruth defends Scottish Government's response to Princes Street fire

Will the Scottish Government take the opportunity to change the narrative on Wednesday?

Will the Scottish Government take the opportunity to change the narrative on Wednesday?

City of Edinburgh Council

The government can correct its failures on Edinburgh fire funding this week. Will it?

Mr Crolla made the comments as trams continue to be unable to serve stops in the north and east of the city.

Mr Crolla made the comments as trams continue to be unable to serve stops in the north and east of the city.

City of Edinburgh Council

'Sorry won't cut it': Restaurateur's message as Crolla family deals with trams chaos

The Rev Rosie outside the fire-damaged Church last year.

The Rev Rosie outside the fire-damaged Church last year.

Church Clousure

Cumbernauld church to rebuild one year after devastating St Mungo's fire

Fire crews are making “significant progress” in tackling the blaze that broke out over two weeks ago

Fire crews are making “significant progress” in tackling the blaze that broke out over two weeks ago

Wildfire cordon around Glenmore to be eased as smoke warning issued for Aviemore

A firefighting helicopter drops water over a smoke-filled forest during a wildfire near Porto Germeno, northwest of Athens, Greece, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Varaklas)

A firefighting helicopter drops water over a smoke-filled forest during a wildfire near Porto Germeno, northwest of Athens, Greece, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Varaklas)

Two firefighting helicopters collide while tackling Greek wildfire

It is estimated that the fire has affected an area of around 25 square kilometres, following an aerial assessment.

It is estimated that the fire has affected an area of around 25 square kilometres, following an aerial assessment.

Major wildfire forces 17 local firms in Cairngorms 'exclusion zone' to close

Firefighters at the scene of a blaze at a building on Princes Street in Edinburgh

Firefighters at the scene of a blaze at a building on Princes Street in Edinburgh

Boots reopens Edinburgh Princes Street store after temporary closure due to fire

The blaze broke out overnight three weeks ago.

The blaze broke out overnight three weeks ago.

City of Edinburgh Council

SNP calls for council emergency summit as Deputy FM to visit Princes Street fire site

Princes Street has been shut for three weeks because of the blaze.

Princes Street has been shut for three weeks because of the blaze.

Gas cylinders removed from Princes Street construction site before blaze

Princes Street is expected to remain closed for another three more weeks.

Princes Street is expected to remain closed for another three more weeks.

City of Edinburgh Council

SNP councillor hits out at 'desperate' attempts to spin gov's Edinburgh fire response

When will the trams resume?

When will the trams resume?

City of Edinburgh Council

Fire damage, lorries, and the army: Can Edinburgh get its trams back on track?

Firefighters at the scene of a blaze at a building on Princes Street in Edinburgh.

Firefighters at the scene of a blaze at a building on Princes Street in Edinburgh.

Owner of Princes Street fire site will not commit to paying for council safety works

Fire crews are making “significant progress” in tackling the blaze that broke out two weeks ago

Fire crews are making “significant progress” in tackling the blaze that broke out two weeks ago

New images reveal charred aftermath of Cairngorms wildfire two weeks into blaze

Award-winning chef Dean Banks

Award-winning chef Dean Banks

City of Edinburgh Council

'Revenue at my Leith restaurant is down sixty per cent since Princes Street blaze'

First Minister John Swinney speaks to a firefighter at the scene of the Union Street fire in March.

First Minister John Swinney speaks to a firefighter at the scene of the Union Street fire in March.

Scottish Government criticised over response to Princes Street tram disruption

Emergency services were called to the blaze at the old Debenhams building in the city centre at 2.52am on Thursday.

Emergency services were called to the blaze at the old Debenhams building in the city centre at 2.52am on Thursday.

City of Edinburgh Council

Scottish Government refuse to commit to emergency funding for capital following blaze

The shops at the site of the blaze did not apply for building warrants until a year after they opened.

The shops at the site of the blaze did not apply for building warrants until a year after they opened.

Tax-evading shops at site of Princes Street fire operated without building warrants

The national park authority said that fire crews, partners, gamekeepers, farmers, volunteers, local contractors, drone and helicopter pilots and others have been out in grim conditions, working day and night to bring this fire under control.

The national park authority said that fire crews, partners, gamekeepers, farmers, volunteers, local contractors, drone and helicopter pilots and others have been out in grim conditions, working day and night to bring this fire under control.

'Apocalyptic' Cairngorms wildfire scorches 25 sq km as 70 firefighters still on scene

The firm's Edinburgh expansion is in doubt following the blaze.

The firm's Edinburgh expansion is in doubt following the blaze.

Fast food giant declines to confirm Princes Street restaurant plans after fire

The Ibis London Wembley.

The Ibis London Wembley.

Firm linked to billionaire Asif Aziz ordered to replace 'fire risk' cladding at hotel

Buses are prevented from travelling down part of Princes Street due to a recent fire.

Buses are prevented from travelling down part of Princes Street due to a recent fire.

Pleas for extra bus stops on diversionary routes following Princes Street fire

The row of shops were not paying non-domestic rates, according to City of Edinburgh Council.

The row of shops were not paying non-domestic rates, according to City of Edinburgh Council.

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

The web of secrecy behind the tax-evading tat shops tangled up in Princes Street fire

The blaze burned through the night on Sunday.

The blaze burned through the night on Sunday.

Experts warn of 'growing' urban wildfire risk after Arthur's Seat blaze

The blaze ripped through the B-listed building in the early hours of the morning.

The blaze ripped through the B-listed building in the early hours of the morning.

Fire service defends lack of safety checks at Princes Street site prior to blaze

The Shore in Leith

The Shore in Leith

'The Shore is open': Call to support Leith businesses amid trams disruption

Campaigners claim a byelaw banning unauthorised fires on the Cairngorms 'isn't working'

Campaigners claim a byelaw banning unauthorised fires on the Cairngorms 'isn't working'

The Cairngorms introduced a wildfire byelaw banning disposable BBQs - is it working?

The fire resulted in Princes Street being shut to traffic.

The fire resulted in Princes Street being shut to traffic.

City of Edinburgh Council

Shops at site of Princes Street fire raided over unpaid business rates prior to blaze

Two blocks of Princes Street have been closed.

Two blocks of Princes Street have been closed.

Princes St Fire

City of Edinburgh Council

What does the weeks-long closure of Princes Street really mean for Edinburgh?

Part of Princes Street has been closed off.

Part of Princes Street has been closed off.

City of Edinburgh Council

Key capital thoroughfare to remain closed 'for weeks to come' following serious blaze

Gabriel Brown, 35, was found guilty of murder and attempt to defeat the ends of justice

Gabriel Brown, 35, was found guilty of murder and attempt to defeat the ends of justice

Dumfries and Galloway

Man 'possessed by spirit' convicted of cannibalistic murder