Edinburgh 900 Events

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A hand-drawn image of the Old Tolbooth in Edinburgh.
City of David – A medieval burgh [Online exhibition]
9th October 2024 - 31st October 2025
The “City of David” theme of Edinburgh 900 celebrates Edinburgh’s journey as a self-governing community, focusing on the historical burghs of Edinburgh, its royal connections, the evolution of municipal government,…
Painting of medieval Edinburgh, with St Giles' Cathedral in background.
City of David: a growing city [Online exhibition]
11th October 2024 - 31st October 2025
The “City of David” Edinburgh 900 theme celebrates Edinburgh’s journey as a self-governing community, focusing on the historical burghs of Edinburgh, its royal connections, the evolution of municipal government, and…
A long range view of Edinburgh from the west showing the Parliament, Nelson Monument, Scott Monument, the Balmoral clock etc
City of David – a modern metropolis [Online exhibition]
25th November 2024 - 31st October 2025
The “City of David” Edinburgh 900 theme celebrates Edinburgh’s journey as a self-governing community, focusing on the historical burghs of Edinburgh, its royal connections, the evolution of municipal government, and…
Old Town and Bank of Scotland, c1875 by George Washington Wilson,
City of Finance [Online exhibition]
1st November 2024 - 31st October 2025
As well as making Edinburgh a royal burgh, King David I created Scotland’s first coins in the 12th century kickstarting the country’s economy. Read our City of Finance story and…