Festival square in Edinburgh has always been noticeably redundant.But new plans have been announced to build a cinema complex in a 121 ft building.This week Conor Matchett is joined by Edinburgh Evening news reporter Caitlin Dewar and The Scots

Why the Forth Bridge is so iconic

Mar 6th, 2020 27m 20s

It's a symbol of Scottish innovation, but one that we often take for granted as we travel across it on the train.This week, host Conor Matchett quizzes Edinburgh Evening News reporter Elsa Maishman about her "favourite topic", the Forth Bridge.

Does Edinburgh have too many hotels?

Feb 21st, 2020 24m 32s

You won't be short for a place to stay in Edinburgh with hotels and Airbnbs on the rise. A report from the council estimated there were 61 new hotels in the construction pipeline, representing 6,338 rooms. But what does this mean for the city a

Edinburgh's Christmas Market scandal unwrapped

Feb 14th, 2020 30m 5s

What went on between events company Underbelly and Edinburgh City Council in the run-up to the Christmas market and Hogmanay fiasco?After breaking the story of heated exchanges between Underbelly and the council in a tranche of emails released

A continental vision for Princes Street

Feb 7th, 2020 23m

Have you wondered how and why Princes Street is changing, and what the future holds for the famous thoroughfare?Host Conor Matchett is joined by Edinburgh Evening News reporter Elsa Maishman to talk about the changing face of Princes Street.Els

The battle to keep Edinburgh building

Jan 31st, 2020 35m 51s

Do you want to influence how Edinburgh might look in 10 years? That's the subject of this week's show.Conor is joined in the studio by Neil Gardiner, planning convenor and SNP councillor, and Jo Mowat, Conservative councillor and planning spoke

The future of transport in Edinburgh - with Lesley Macinnes

Jan 17th, 2020 28m 23s

Edinburgh City Council has just published its 10 year vision for mobility and transport in the capital, with headline-grabbing proposals like extending the tram network, improving public transport and pedestrianising George Street.But without a

Is Edinburgh's Hogmanay a victim of its own success?

Jan 10th, 2020 30m 54s

Underbelly, the company that operates Edinburgh's Hogmanay festivities (as well as the Christmas Market and multiple Fringe venues), has been subject to a barrage of criticism this year, with some claiming that the NYE party has become too larg

A look back at Edinburgh's biggest stories in 2019

Jan 3rd, 2020 29m 4s

Happy New Year to all of our listeners! To kick off 2020 we take a look back at 2019 and the Edinburgh stories that stood out over the past 12 months.Host Conor Matchett chats to Euan McGrory, editor of the Edinburgh Evening News, and digital e

Boxing Day special: the future of Scottish politics

Dec 26th, 2019 32m 36s

This boxing day we have a great panel of guests, as Conor is joined by Labour MSP Daniel Johnson, Conservative councillor John McLellan and former SNP leader in the House of Commons Angus Robertson.They discuss the future for Scotland, Boris Jo

The Election Reflection

Dec 18th, 2019 21m 49s

The dust has settled on one of the most unpredictable elections in living memory. But what does it mean from an Edinburgh and Scottish perspective?Conor Matchett is joined by Ian Swanson, political editor of the Edinburgh Evening News, and The

Dec 11th, 2019 27m 30s

There's an election imminent, in case you hadn't noticed. But is it worth staying up late for? Is it going to change anything? And what's the situation in Edinburgh and the Lothians?The Edinburgh Briefing team talk you through the candidates an

Is Edinburgh finally getting the music arena it deserves?

Dec 6th, 2019 38m 22s

This week, host Conor Matchett is joined by Brian Ferguson, arts correspondent for The Scotsman, Edinburgh Evening News whats-on reporter Caitlyn Dewar and editor Euan McGrory.They discuss the proposal for the 8,000 capacity arena at Straiton a

What next for Jenners and Princes Street?

Nov 29th, 2019 27m 40s

In the first episode of the Edinburgh Briefing, host Conor Matchett chats to Edinburgh Evening News editor Euan McGrory about how they broke the story of Jenners quitting Princes Street.They also ponder what the proposed move could mean for the

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The Edinburgh Briefing - Trailer

Nov 14th, 2019 2m 33s

Get the insider’s account of Edinburgh's news beat from Conor Matchett and the team at the Edinburgh Evening News. Every week we will delve into the issues that you've been talking about, whether it’s a controversial council decision or a major

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