Invisible Cities Walking Tour: Discover Edinburgh Through Unique Stories

Friday, May 16

Explore Edinburgh with Invisible Cities tours led by guides who have experienced homelessness, sharing unique stories and hidden city gems

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Alumni In Conversation: Slavery and the Scottish Enlightenment

Wed, 23 Apr 2025

How was the Scottish Enlightenment entwined with slavery and the slave trade?

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Unintended Consequences: Building Wealth in 19th Century Edinburgh

Wednesday, March 26

Learn about the commercial and domestic development of our city which resulted in the familiar urban landscape of today

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Stories from Hospitals Back Home during the First World War (hybrid)

Tuesday, April 29

How volunteers supporting nurses back home during the First World War

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Edinburgh 900: Unburying the History in Greyfriars Kirkyard

Sunday, May 4

An inspired tour of one of Edinburgh’s most iconic yet misunderstood places.

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Oral History Training

Wed, 26 Mar 2025

Recording and processing oral histories

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Power from the Glens

Mon, 14 Apr 2025

Explore the evolving architecture of hydroelectricity

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Tartan Day – history and future

Thu, 10 Apr 2025

Join us for Tartan Day to learn all about the history and future of this famous Scottish celebration!

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On the Road to Nowhere? Edinburgh’s Streetscape and Heritage Places

POSTED ON March 12, 2025 BY James Garry

Join us to hear from the Association and other organisations on the challenges of streetscape and civic space management.

Join us to hear from the Association and other organisations on the challenges of streetscape and civic space management.

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On the Road to Nowhere? Edinburgh’s Streetscape and Heritage Places

Thursday, April 3

Join us to hear from the Association and other organisations on the challenges of streetscape and civic space management.

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The Gaelic Place-Names of Edinburgh

Sat, 22 Mar 2025

Learn how Gaelic has influenced the names of Edinburgh’s streets, landscape, and buildings.

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