Heritage as Infrastructure

POSTED ON August 14, 2026 BY James Garry

Historic buildings are civic infrastructure, repaying thoughtful investment many times over.

Historic buildings are civic infrastructure, repaying thoughtful investment many times over.

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Looking Up: The Story of the Scott Monument

POSTED ON August 7, 2026 BY James Garry

Growth and inheritance need not come at each other’s expense

Growth and inheritance need not come at each other’s expense

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Arthur’s Seat: Why Edinburgh’s Mountain Still Matters

POSTED ON July 31, 2026 BY James Garry

Arthur’s Seat reminds us that Edinburgh’s landscape shaped the city first

Arthur’s Seat reminds us that Edinburgh’s landscape shaped the city first

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What Makes a Good Planning Application?

POSTED ON July 24, 2026 BY James Garry

Good planning decisions begin with good evidence, thoughtful design and transparency

Good planning decisions begin with good evidence, thoughtful design and transparency

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Consultation Fatigue: Why Your Voice Still Matters

POSTED ON July 17, 2026 BY James Garry

Be selective, stay engaged — your voice still makes a difference

Be selective, stay engaged — your voice still makes a difference

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Festival Streets: Can Edinburgh Work for Everyone This Summer

POSTED ON July 9, 2026 BY James Garry

Edinburgh’s Festival streets should remain inclusive, accessible and liveable for everyone

Edinburgh’s Festival streets should remain inclusive, accessible and liveable for everyone

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How Should Edinburgh Look in 2040? Why Your Voice Matters Now

POSTED ON July 3, 2026 BY James Garry

Help shape Edinburgh’s future: your ideas today will influence the city’s 2040 vision

Help shape Edinburgh’s future: your ideas today will influence the city’s 2040 vision

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From 1976 to Today: Edinburgh’s Heatwaves and the Need to Adapt

POSTED ON June 25, 2026 BY James Garry

Greener streets, cooler buildings, stronger communities for a warmer Edinburgh

Greener streets, cooler buildings, stronger communities for a warmer Edinburgh

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Data Centres, Green Claims and Edinburgh’s Western Edge

POSTED ON June 19, 2026 BY James Garry

Data centres are coming. The planning questions cannot wait.

Data centres are coming. The planning questions cannot wait.

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Open Doors, Open Stories: Might you be able to help unlock Scotland this September?

POSTED ON June 17, 2026 BY James Garry

Discover hidden places, shared stories and new perspectives this September

Discover hidden places, shared stories and new perspectives this September

Doors Open Day 2026

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