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.
The Liberal Democrats gained a seat from Labour in Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart at a byelection on 26 June.
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)
£1563.51