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Pictorial black and white representations of 2. The printing devices of Walter Chepman and Andrew Myllar
Edinburgh: The Birthplace of Printing in Scotland
30th January
Scotland’s first printing press was set up in the Cowgate in 1508. This illustrated talk will introduce the main players involved in its establishment – a king, an archbishop, a…
A stylised tree with roots and New Year Ceilidh and the host's details written around it
New Year Ceilidh
31st January
Join MCFB to celebrate Burns Night and Lunar New Year! The practice of coming together in the cold and dark months to celebrate with music and dance promotes wellbeing and…
Six people standing in a narrow room with blue walls, desks and chairs, smiling at the camera.
Edinburgh Local Heritage Network Fair
7th February
Edinburgh is fortunate to have a variety of local groups that focus on the promotion and preservation of heritage. Alongside this, these groups also offer a range of activities and…
A list of the names of the adventurers in the bank of Scotland dates 04 February 1697
Adventures in Banking: The Scandals and Stories behind the Bank of Scotland’s First Investors.
13th February
If you see banking as boring, think again! Join us for an exploration of the names on the list that changed the finances of a nation.
A painting of songbirds on a branch with berries beneath and musical notes above them
Music for a while – songs of love and resilience
15th February
Join us in celebration of Edinburgh 900 years of history! Our “Roots for routes” programme centres on honouring heritage and culture, helping us, as individuals and communities, grow towards the…
Four people sit on a stage, three with acoustic guitars, one holding a piece of paper. The backdrop is a photo of someone doing crafts and the Roots for Routes tree logo
MCFBards Showcase: Where Voices Rise and Stories Resonate
21st February
Join Multi Cultural Family Base (MCFB) for an evening of raw, heartfelt artistry, where voices rise and stories resonate, connecting us all through shared humanity. This is a powerful celebration…
A rainbow curtain behind a vase of dried flowers. The vase sits on white wooden bookcase which is filled with books. Cards and posters sit on the bookcase and are attached to the wall, as is a white tshirt
Desire Paths: Reading Queer Edinburgh with Lavender Menace Archive
19th February - 25th February
Desire Paths: Reading Queer Edinburgh explores our city’s histories through a queer lens. Drawing on books from our collection and Edinburgh’s rich LGBT+ history, this exhibition maps Edinburgh through queer…
A shot of Glenogle pool, with bunting across, showing staff on the poolside and the mezzanine behind the balcony above
Edinburgh Leisure Celebrating Edinburgh 900: Your Health is for Life – Great Lengths
9th January - 27th February
Dive into history as Glenogle Swim Centre hosts ‘Your Health is for Life – Great Lengths’ exhibition. Focusing on one of the ten themes of Edinburgh 900 celebrations, ‘the City…
A composite image of the National Covenant with a group of covenanters
So, you think you know your National Covenant?
28th February
In this talk, Nico Tyack will attempt to unlock the secrets hidden in the Scottish National Covenant.
A group of women Roperie workers from 1954
Our Working City
3rd January - 28th February
This reminiscence and oral history project will focus on work, industry and commerce in the city and the experiences of people working in industries such as brewing, distilling, and printing…
Parliament House building tours
7th October 2024 - 10th March 2025
Part of the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town for almost 400 years, Parliament House has played a key part in the city’s story. Join us for a guided building history…
A BSL interpreter beside a photograph of the Museum of Edinburgh sign. Subtitles run along the bottom of the image, mentioning that the Museum is housed in the 16th century building Huntly House
BSL Interpreted tour of the Museum of Edinburgh
20th March
Join us for a tour of iconic objects at the Museum of Edinburgh which will have a BSL interpreter present. Once described as the ‘treasure box’ of the city, the Museum…
ESMS Choral and Orchestral Concert
23rd March
Part of the Royal Company of Merchants involvement in the Edinburgh 900 celebrations is a choral and orchestral concert by pupils at ESMS, one of the Merchant Company schools, in…
A photograph of the Edinburgh Renaissance band with their mediaeval-style wood and metal musical instruments, with Praetorius woodcuts of musical instruments as seen in the appendix to the second volume of his Syntagma Musicum in 1620 at either side.
The Thryssill, the Rois, and Flour-de-lys
23rd March
The title of the concert comes from an old volume of a sample-book of state poems and love-songs showing the affinities between Scotland, England and France in the 16th and…
The frieze above the Corinthian columns at the entrance to Merchants Hall, showing carvings of unicorns, a galleon, the Saltire and thistles
City of Money
24th March
Edinburgh has a well-earned reputation as a city of money. From the late 17th Century onwards. Edinburgh witnessed innovation in all areas of financial services. Its banks, assurance offices and…
The frieze above the Corinthian columns at the entrance to Merchants Hall, showing carvings of unicorns, a galleon, the Saltire and thistles
The Incorporated Trades of Edinburgh and the Merchants’ Guild
25th March
Early Edinburgh was governed by its Burgesses who had exclusive rights under the crown to trade and conduct business. They dominated and chose the town council and how the town…
The frieze above the Corinthian columns at the entrance to Merchants Hall, showing carvings of unicorns, a galleon, the Saltire and thistles
Unintended Consequences: Building Wealth in 19th Century Edinburgh
26th March
In the late 18th and early nineteenth century it was essential for Edinburgh to develop beyond the confines of the cramped and insanitary Old Town. James Craig’s development of the…
The frieze above the Corinthian columns at the entrance to Merchants Hall, showing carvings of unicorns, a galleon, the Saltire and thistles
From Veere to Gdansk: Scottish Trading Communities in Northern Europe
27th March
In 1558 George Gordon the Lord Conservator for the Scottish Community in Veere in the Netherlands described the arrival of 17 Scottish ships in one trading fleet from Scotland. By…
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