An exploration of explore Edinburgh’s engagement with film from the emergence of cinemas as popular entertainment, the buildings used to show moving pictures and how the city has been depicted on the silver screen.
Join acclaimed historian Hakim Adi who will speak about lessons drawn from his new book ‘African and Caribbean People in Britain: A History’
Join Kate Phillips author of Bought & Sold: Scotland, Jamaica and Slavery at Edinburgh Central Library ————————————————————————–
A simple social gathering with facilitators where we can talk about our thoughts and feelings about the climate emergency.
A talk which dissects the background to colony housing, their owners and occupants with Richard Rodger
A talk about the development of Tyninghame House and gardens with Judy Riley
A talk exploring the new towns of Scotland with Dr Alistair Fair
Explore the amazing variety of fossils found in Scotland with our expert panel of palaeontologists
Join us at the Eric Liddell Centre to discuss the future of the Astley Ainslie Hospital and hear from interesting speakers.
Come and hear the story of Edinburgh’s Royal Observatory at our public astronomy evenings!
