Edinburgh History

This year marks the 150th anniversary of Lorne Primary School, and to celebrate the occasion pupils, families and members of the local community are being invited to take part in a series of special events honouring...
A free exhibition exploring the history of Trinity Collegiate Church has officially opened at the Museum of Edinburgh. Reviving the Trinity Stones marks the culmination of a two-year project led by Jill Harrison, founder of the Trinity...

Heritage Charity Urges Rethink Over Capsule Hostel Plan in Edinburgh’s New Town

The chair of a leading charity committed to protecting Scotland’s historic buildings has urged Edinburgh World Heritage (EWH) to reconsider its stance on controversial...

Campaign Launched to Save Historic Valleyfield House for Community Use

Valleyfield House is one of Penicuik’s most significant historic buildings, but locals are warning it is now at risk of being lost to private...

Edinburgh-Based Artist Mona Yoo Explores City Art Centre History in RE:SET Exhibition

RE:SET is the outcome of a year-long project in which Edinburgh-based artist Mona Yoo worked closely with the City Art Centre’s archives, collections and...

Dynamic Earth Launches £80,000 Appeal for New Arthur’s Seat Gallery

Dynamic Earth has launched a public fundraising appeal to raise ÂŁ80,000 in match funding needed to deliver a new permanent gallery dedicated to one...

Newtongrange park set to celebrate centenary

100 years after Viscount Chelmsford officially opened Newtongrange Welfare Park, residents of the Midlothian village are being asked for their suggestions on how to...

Lauriston Castle Marks 100 Years with Roaring 1920s-Themed Celebration Programme

To mark 100 years since the Castle was gifted to the nation by the Reid family, this year’s programme embraces a vibrant 1920s theme. The...

Jim celebrates centenary with royal surprise!

Proud veteran James (Jim) Melrose recently celebrated a remarkable milestone birthday surrounded by generations of his loving family, followed by a very special day...

Future of Edinburgh’s Landmarks Under Discussion as HES Strategy Consultation Enters Final Days

Final call for public input on long-term management of cultural heritage in state care across Edinburgh and the Lothians Historic Environment Scotland’s (HES) Properties and...

Royal Style and Splendour Revealed in New Edwardian Exhibition in Edinburgh

A glamorous portrait of Queen Mary, never previously exhibited, alongside a miniature sleigh crafted from silver and rock crystal, will be among the standout...

Campaigning for Edinburgh: The Book That Tells the City’s Story Through Its Defenders

With the festive season fast approaching, The Cockburn Association is delighted to share Campaigning for Edinburgh: The Cockburn Association 1875–2049. A compelling new publication...

Edinburgh’s Granton Waterfront Awarded Millions to Revive Historic Buildings

External funding of almost ÂŁ3m to protect the built heritage of Granton Waterfront in the north of the Capital has been announced by the...

Iron Ladies Brings to Life the Working-Class Women Who Changed British Activism

The new documentary Iron Ladies tells the powerful story of working-class women who, during the 1984–85 Miners’ Strike, found themselves leading the fight against...

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