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Edinburgh Magazine History: the latest stories, openings and ideas from across Edinburgh Magazine. Read the most recent history reporting, opinion and analysis from Edinburgh Magazine, updated daily.
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Edinburgh 900: Step Into the Lives of the City’s First Inhabitants
The Day Scotland Banned Football: A Medieval Power Play
The Bold Story Behind Scotland’s Parliamentary Transformation : The Scottish Parliament Building
Experience Edinburgh’s History & Culture with Lauriston Castle’s 2025 Events
Discovering Traquair House: Scotland’s Oldest Inhabited Royal Residence
Edinburgh 900 Invites Communities to Share Stories of the City’s Rich Past
Nelson Monument to Temporarily Close for Historic Timeball Restoration
Edinburgh Set to Approve Landmark Visitor Levy to Boost City Funding
Museum of Edinburgh Showcases Diverse Faith Stories in Captivating Exhibition
Scotland’s Largest Regeneration Project Begins: Granton Waterfront to Deliver 847 Net-Zero Homes
Wojtek, the Soldier Bear: Edinburgh’s Beloved Hero in Bronze
Braveheart: Celebrating 29 Years of an Iconic Film
Edinburgh Celebrates Bicentenary of Fire Service with New Museum Exhibitions
Enhancing Heritage: £2.1m Investment to Beautify Melville Crescent
Bridging History: Unearthing the Untold Stories of Forth Bridge Workers
A Heartwarming Tribute: Edinburgh Poppy Cabs Provide Free Rides for Veterans on Remembrance Day
Unveiling History: The Wedding Gown that Linked Edinburgh to the Oppenheimer
Reviving Pride: Sustrans Grant Breathes New Life into Leith’s Rainbow Bridge
Edinburgh’s Transformation: From Ancient City to Smart City
Historic Sundays: Explore Edinburgh and Lothians’ Iconic Heritage Sites for Free this Winter
Celebrating 20 Years of Empowering Communities: The One City Trust’s Milestone Anniversary
On the UNESCO International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, Edinburgh acknowledges its history while also casting its gaze towards the future
Reviving Ancient Echoes: The Resurrection of Gaelic Heroic Lays
Exploring Edinburgh’s LGBTQ+ Heritage: Unveiling Our Rainbow PastMore sections
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