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This winter, you can explore some of Edinburgh and the Lothians' most iconic heritage sites, including Edinburgh Castle, Tantallon Castle, Craigmillar Castle, and Linlithgow Palace, with complimentary admission for visitors. Edinburgh and Lothian residents are invited...
On August 25th, a joyous reception took place at the City Chambers, commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the One City Trust (OCT). The event, hosted by the Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh and President of...

On the UNESCO International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, Edinburgh acknowledges its history while also casting its gaze...

A civic reception to recognise the UNESCO International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition (August 23) and to officially...

Reviving Ancient Echoes: The Resurrection of Gaelic Heroic Lays

On Saturday 23 September, the heroic laoidhean which formed a central part of traditional Gaelic culture in the later Middle Ages will be brought back to...

Exploring Edinburgh’s LGBTQ+ Heritage: Unveiling Our Rainbow Past

Museums & Galleries Edinburgh has just concluded a collaborative initiative aimed at conveying the distinctive narratives of LGBTQ+ history in Edinburgh to both online...

Recreating History: Gas Engineers Commemorate Granton Gasholder Luncheon

On the 9th of August at Granton Waterfront, a group of gas engineers assembled to recreate a significant luncheon event that occurred before the...

Speirs Bruce Way: Honouring an Explorer’s Legacy in Edinburgh’s Upgraded Path

The recently upgraded pedestrian, cycling, and wheelchair-accessible path in the northern region of Edinburgh has received an official name in honour of a renowned...

A Transformative Journey: Reflections on Edinburgh Arts ’73 and Its Lasting Impact

In 1973 I arrived in Edinburgh as a young art student participating in renowned Scottish artist, gallerist and impresario Richard Demarco's Edinburgh Arts '73. It...

New Tram Route to Newhaven: Passenger Services Set to Begin on June 7th

Passenger services on the new tram route to Newhaven are scheduled to start on 7 June, it was announced on Thursday, 25th of May. The...

Lord Provost Robert Aldridge Launches Edinburgh Local Heritage Network to Strengthen Community Connections

Lord Provost Robert Aldridge has initiated the establishment of the Edinburgh Local Heritage Network (ELHN), an interconnected system designed to assist, nurture, and raise...

Rare Victorian Era Tram Wheels Discovered in Edinburgh’s Leith District

The historic boundary between Leith and Edinburgh has yielded a significant find: a substantial set of tram cable wheels from the Victorian era that...

North Bridge reopening to two-way traffic

Edinburgh’s North Bridge will soon reopen to two-way traffic after the completion of essential work on its concrete deck, last replaced in the 1930s. The...

Protecting Edinburgh’s Built Heritage: Residents’ Views Sought on Challenges of Adapting Properties to Combat Climate Change

People who own listed buildings or properties in conservation areas are being asked by the City of Edinburgh Council to give their views on...

Edinburgh Magazine: The Fascinating Legacy of Blackwood’s Edinburgh Magazine

Edinburgh Magazine was launched by Firefly Magazines in January 2020, right before the outbreak of COVID-19. As the fifth local magazine under Firefly, it...

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