Independent 1. Capital of Scotland; seat of the Scottish Parliament. Second largest authority in Scotland. Hit trouble with a massively expensive tram project approved in 2007.
Colinton/Fairmilehead has a byelection for two seats on 23 January (held by the Liberal Democrats and the Scottish National Party).
Next local elections
2027
Election cycle
Full
Local authority type
Scotland
Address
City Chambers, High Street EH1 1YJ
Phone
0131 200 2000
Website
http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/
Council Tax (Band D)
£1447.69