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A weathered stone griffin statue with intricate wing details stands on a pedestal, with a modern brick building and a gray sky in the background.History · 27 October19th-Century Griffins Restored to Their Former Glory at Granton WaterfrontRead the story →
A large group of cyclists in colorful jerseys rides down a cobblestone street lined with historic stone buildings and spectators.Sport · 23 OctoberEdinburgh Landmarks Selected for Historic 2027 Tour de France Opening RouteThree people wearing hard hats, one man and two women, stand in front of a glass building with green text that reads "Dynamic Earth," and the woman in the center holds a blue sign that says "A' Mhaoin-Dualchais Heritage Fund."Arts & Culture · 18 OctoberDynamic Earth Celebrates £250,000 Funding Milestone for Arthur’s Seat GalleryThe Windows That Built EdinburghHistory · 21 JulyThe Windows That Built EdinburghCity Art Centre Exhibition Explores Story of Edinburgh’s North BridgeArts & Culture · 20 JulyCity Art Centre Exhibition Explores Story of Edinburgh’s North BridgeGranton Primary Pupils Create Exhibition To Celebrate Edinburgh World Heritage AnniversaryArts & Culture · 26 JuneGranton Primary Pupils Create Exhibition To Celebrate Edinburgh World Heritage AnniversaryHistoric Photographs and Personal Memories Feature in Queensferry WWII ExhibitionArts & Culture · 19 JuneHistoric Photographs and Personal Memories Feature in Queensferry WWII ExhibitionNew Interactive Edinburgh Walking Tour Turns City Streets into Mystery AdventureArts & Culture · 30 MayNew Interactive Edinburgh Walking Tour Turns City Streets into Mystery AdventureLorne Primary School Celebrates 150 Years at the Heart of the Leith CommunityHistory · 16 MayLorne Primary School Celebrates 150 Years at the Heart of the Leith CommunityReviving the Trinity Stones Exhibition Opens in EdinburghArts & Culture · 13 MayReviving the Trinity Stones Exhibition Opens in EdinburghHeritage Charity Urges Rethink Over Capsule Hostel Plan in Edinburgh’s New TownArts & Culture · 26 MarchHeritage Charity Urges Rethink Over Capsule Hostel Plan in Edinburgh’s New TownCampaign Launched to Save Historic Valleyfield House for Community UseArts & Culture · 24 MarchCampaign Launched to Save Historic Valleyfield House for Community UseEdinburgh-Based Artist Mona Yoo Explores City Art Centre History in RE:SET ExhibitionArts & Culture · 17 MarchEdinburgh-Based Artist Mona Yoo Explores City Art Centre History in RE:SET ExhibitionDynamic Earth Launches £80,000 Appeal for New Arthur’s Seat GalleryArts & Culture · 15 MarchDynamic Earth Launches £80,000 Appeal for New Arthur’s Seat GalleryLauriston Castle Marks 100 Years with Roaring 1920s-Themed Celebration ProgrammeHistory · 19 FebruaryLauriston Castle Marks 100 Years with Roaring 1920s-Themed Celebration ProgrammeFuture of Edinburgh’s Landmarks Under Discussion as HES Strategy Consultation Enters Final DaysHistory · 11 JanuaryFuture of Edinburgh’s Landmarks Under Discussion as HES Strategy Consultation Enters Final DaysRoyal Style and Splendour Revealed in New Edwardian Exhibition in EdinburghArts & Culture · 8 JanuaryRoyal Style and Splendour Revealed in New Edwardian Exhibition in EdinburghCampaigning for Edinburgh: The Book That Tells the City’s Story Through Its DefendersArts & Culture · 8 December 2025Campaigning for Edinburgh: The Book That Tells the City’s Story Through Its DefendersEdinburgh’s Granton Waterfront Awarded Millions to Revive Historic BuildingsHistory · 26 November 2025Edinburgh’s Granton Waterfront Awarded Millions to Revive Historic BuildingsIron Ladies Brings to Life the Working-Class Women Who Changed British ActivismArts & Culture · 27 October 2025Iron Ladies Brings to Life the Working-Class Women Who Changed British ActivismScots Encouraged to Share Views on How Historic Places Should Be Protected for Future GenerationsHistory · 8 October 2025Scots Encouraged to Share Views on How Historic Places Should Be Protected for Future GenerationsEdinburgh’s North Bridge Project Marks Legacy with New Time CapsuleHistory · 30 September 2025Edinburgh’s North Bridge Project Marks Legacy with New Time CapsulePortobello’s 157-Year-Old Clock Set for Long-Awaited ComebackHistory · 19 September 2025Portobello’s 157-Year-Old Clock Set for Long-Awaited ComebackThe Maroon Mile: A Living History of Gorgie, Dalry and Heart of MidlothianHistory · 4 September 2025The Maroon Mile: A Living History of Gorgie, Dalry and Heart of Midlothian

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