Summertime Streets: What You Need to Know | Edinburgh News

City’s “Summertime Streets” initiative is rolling out this summer, shutting down major downtown roads like High Street and St Giles’ for pedestrian-only zones during peak hours—weekdays till midnight, weekends till 9 PM—so crowds can safely enjoy festivals and events. The Lawnmarket becomes fully pedestrian from Castlehill to George IV Bridge, and cyclists must walk their bikes during the Tattoo. North Bridge’s full reopening is a highlight, and £360k from the new visitor levy funds this first phase. Expect detours and plan ahead as the city gears up for summer’s cultural buzz. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2afa50a304edf599