City living

Edinburgh offers an impressive and growing number of activities and events for citizens and visitors and The City of Edinburgh Council provides many services that contribute to the City’s vibrant civic life.

What's new

Light night: enjoy a spectacular fireworks show to herald the opening of Edinburgh’s Christmas

St Andrew’s Day: What will you be doing on 30 November?

Key areas

Living in Edinburgh

Births, civil partnerships, marriages, deaths, ,moving here, studying here, Interpretation and Translation Service, equalities, consumer advice

Your local community

Find your local Councillor, Community Councils, Neighbourhood partnerships, Community safety, Public toilets

Events

Festivals and annual events, Events Edinburgh, the Edinburgh Lectures, the Edinburgh Award

At a glance

Public holidays, consulates,  facts and figures, twin and partner cities