What’s Happening in Edinburgh Today? (Apr 6)

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Good morning from Edinburgh!
Here’s your daily 3-minute rundown of what’s happening around the city today — events, news, hidden spots, and more.

 🌤️ Weather Today – April 6

High: 14°C | Low: 7°C
Forecast: Partly sunny with a light breeze — perfect for a walk or catching an outdoor event. 🌸 Sunrise: 6:31 AM | Sunset: 7:56 PM. UV Index: Moderate – SPF recommended!

📰 Edinburgh Headlines

• 🏗️ Princes Street Gardens Upgrade Approved
  City council announces £1.5M investment for landscaping, lighting & new seating by summer.

• ♻️ Lothian Buses Launching 2 Electric Routes
  Starting Monday, Routes 23 & 45 will go electric — smoother, quieter, greener rides.

• 🎓 University of Edinburgh Launches Free Spring Workshops
  Open to the public – digital skills, art classes, and history tours (limited spots!).

• 🧹 Bin Collection Ramped Up Ahead of Summer
  The council plans more frequent pickups starting next week in city centre zones.

• 🎬 Cameo Cinema Reopens After Refurbishment
  Beloved indie cinema is back with fresh seats and classic films all week long!

 🎭 What’s On Today

• Leith Market | 10am–4pm
  Local produce, world food stalls, and handmade crafts.

• Edinburgh Science Festival | All day @ City Art Centre
  Kids, families & curious minds welcome!

• Live Jazz @ The Voodoo Rooms | 8pm – FREE
  Great music, cool crowd, no cover. Smooth way to end your Sunday.

• Film Pick: “Past Lives” at Cameo Cinema | 6:30pm
  Award-winning drama on love, fate & time. 🎞️

 📍 Hidden Gem: Dean Village

Take a breather in one of Edinburgh’s most serene corners. Just minutes from Princes Street, this riverside spot feels like a fairytale — peaceful walks, charming views, and perfect Instagram moments.

👉 Want to explore more?
Check out our full blog post:
Things to Do in Dean Village

💡 Local Tip

🚧 Waverley Station Delays: Ongoing track maintenance = longer wait times today. Plan ahead or use Haymarket as an alternative.

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 Have a brilliant day out there,

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