Opening Doors, Opening Conversations: Heritage at Risk

POSTED ON September 4, 2026 BY James Garry

Opening doors to explore, understand and reimagine our shared heritage

Opening doors to explore, understand and reimagine our shared heritage

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After August: What Can Edinburgh Learn from Another Festival Season?

POSTED ON August 27, 2026 BY James Garry

Edinburgh’s greatest Festival asset is Edinburgh itself. Caring for it

Edinburgh’s greatest Festival asset is Edinburgh itself. Caring for it

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What Are We Making Room For? Public Art and the Pause in Princes Street Gardens

POSTED ON August 21, 2026 BY James Garry

Public art should tell Edinburgh’s stories across the whole city

Public art should tell Edinburgh’s stories across the whole city

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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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