Edinburgh 900 Events

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A crowd looking down on two racing cars, each with driver and passenger. Bagpipers stand to the left, more crowds to the right
Edinburgh in the 1930s
3rd October
This complementary lecture will illustrate archive material which documents aspects of 1930s Edinburgh.
An external shot of the central library in Edinburgh Scotland
Edinburgh: Our Storied Town with Donald Smith and Stewart Conn
3rd October
Edinburgh is officially 900 years old, but only 20 years have passed since it was recognised as the world’s first UNESCO City of Literature. To mark these events Donald Smith,…
A reconstruction by Lucrezia Rodella of a female St Giles Cathedral skeleton
Edinburgh 900 Archaeology Conference
12th October
This conference is organised jointly by the City of Edinburgh Council Archaeology Service and the University of Edinburgh Department of Archaeology as part of the official celebrations for Edinburgh’s 900th…
Andy Arthur standing at a lectern, wearing a Fair Isle-type jumper and pointing to a screen behind him
Tunnel vision: how the railways dug their way into the Victorian City
16th October
We may not think of our city as one of underground railways, you have to pass through them if you want to arrive in it by train.  When Victorian engineers…
The Trinity Altarpiece, a triptych of paintings. When open, the wings show a devout King James III with his elder son and his queen Margaret of Denmark, accompanied by Saint Andrew and Saint George. The lion rampant on the king’s coat of arms is reversed in deference to the holy figures on the missing central panel. The closed wings feature a vision of the Holy Trinity appearing to the kneeling Edward Bonkil.
Edward Bonkil and the Trinity Altarpiece: Art and Ambition in a fifteenth Century Edinburgh merchant family
17th October
This talk looks at the status of merchants in Edinburgh, how Bonkil’s family connections enabled him to commission the work and the importance of the altarpiece to Edinburgh, then and now.
A group of smiling people standing behind a large circular garland of roses
Black History Month Gala
18th October
Passion4Fusion, In partnership with Hearts Football Club, will hold a grand gala which promises to be a resounding celebration of the invaluable contributions made by the Black community to the…
A group of children watching a young boy in safety goggles strike a coin on a log with metal implements
Family Learning Festival
15th October - 19th October
Come and see us throughout the October half term break for medieval themed self- guided activities in Museum on the Mound.
St Anthony's Chapel Holyrood Park
Early Edinburgh Churches from about 800-1650
24th October
This talk will introduce several church buildings in Edinburgh and show how they fit together and fit with the development of the Edinburgh area.
The interior of St Cuthbert's Church from the aisle, with pews on either side and artworks displayed on boards at the front
900 Artworks Exhibition
19th October - 25th October
The Ukrainian St Margaret’s Saturday School is organising a 900 Artworks Exhibition at St Cuthbert’s Parish Church (Edinburgh EH1 2EP) from 18th October to 25th October. 2024; exhibits include paintings,…
Bank of Scotland Head Office in the 1860s
From Burgh to Bank Walking Tour
2nd October - 30th October
Join Gillian from Museum on the Mound for a look back through the economic history of Edinburgh.
A woman carrying a lantern walks down the steps of a dark, candle-lit close
Historical Lantern-Led Tours in Underground Streets
11th October - 31st October
Step beneath the Royal Mile and shine a light on the past by joining an atmospheric lantern-led guided tour in Edinburgh in October. Descend the historic steps leading down from…
A young female tour guide dressed in black, standing in Mary King's Close
True Crime Tours
10th October - 31st October
Join The Real Mary King’s Close’s True Crime Tours to discover the darkest side of Edinburgh’s history.The closes of the Old Town have been shrouded in shocking tales of crime…
King James IV wearing a heavy brown coat and an orange and gold tunic, with a black necklace and a black and gold cap
The Edinburgh of James IV
7th November
No other Scottish monarch has left such a mark on Edinburgh as James IV. It was during his reign that work started on Holyrood Palace, the Great Hall of Edinburgh…
A group of people - and a border collie - armed with tools at the Tool Library
The Edinburgh Tool Library turns 10: Celebrating a Decade of Community and Creativity
4th October - 7th November
Edinburgh Tool Library celebrates turning 10 this year, and we want to celebrate in true ETL style by bringing people together through events, workshops and social gatherings to reflect on…
A black and white photograph of a group of women lumber jills in trousers, jumpers and hats, from 1942
Remembering the Vital Role of Women in World War 2
12th November
Our annual keynote lecture to mark Armistice Day. During WW2 women were conscripted into the armed forces for the first time whilst others took on a diverse range of roles…
Aaron Sheridan headshot. He wears black rimmed glasses, a pink tshirt, an orange baseball cap, and has a camera strap around his neck
Castles in the Sky: Identity, Social and Home Life in Wester Hailes, 1967 – 1990
13th November
In the post-war period, the social environment in south-western Edinburgh was completely transformed by council housebuilding. Responding to a growing waiting list and criticism of its former housing policy, under…
Artwork of Swanston Cottage
Robert Louis Stevenson’s Road to the Pentlands
13th November
Join Mike Lewis to learn about Stevenson's connection with the village and to hear more about the history of this beautiful area.
Three women, one with a baby on her lap, sitting smiling at the entrance to the chapel
Meet the Margarets
16th November
Service to celebrate St Margaret held by members of St Margaret’s Chapel Guild. The Guild look after the fixtures and fittings at the St Margaret’s Chapel at the Castle, and…