The Student
Edinburgh, Lothian, ScotlandEnglishFounded in 1887 by Robert Louis Stevenson, this publication stands as one of the oldest student newspapers in the United Kingdom. It provides comprehensive news, cultural commentary, and investigative journalism tailored to the diverse community of the University of Edinburgh and the wider Scottish student population.
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.
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