Caledonian Mercury
Edinburgh, Lothian, ScotlandEnglishTracing its origins back to 1720, this publication holds the distinction of being one of the oldest newspapers in the English-speaking world. It transitioned from a historic printed journal into a contemporary online platform that provides in-depth news, analysis, and commentary focused on Scottish politics, culture, and society.
MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN EDINBURGH
Print media in the Scottish capital is anchored by a historic national newspaper and its regional sister publications, reflecting a highly consolidated press market. Publishing group National World owns the primary trio of titles, which consists of the 1817-founded national daily The Scotsman, its weekend counterpart Scotland on Sunday, and the locally focused Edinburgh Evening News. The market also supports independent collegiate journalism like The Student, a university paper established in 1887 by Robert Louis Stevenson. Paperboy lists 13 newspapers in Edinburgh.
MORE FROM EDINBURGH →