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David I Exhibition

2024 marks the 900th anniversary of David I taking the throne. His reign saw widespread change across Scotland, from religious reform to the founding of royal burghs, Scotland would never be the same again.

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Holyrood Abbey with Salisbury Crags in background
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27th September 2024 - 30th November 2024
Free
Venue is physically accessible

2024 marks the 900th anniversary of David I taking the throne. His reign saw widespread change across Scotland, from religious reform to the founding of royal burghs, Scotland would never be the same again.

The charter with mediaeval writing and a seal at the bottom
An external shot of the central library in Edinburgh Scotland
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Historic Environment Scotland

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Historic Environment Scotland is the lead public body set up to investigate, care for and promote Scotland’s historic environment.

The City of Edinburgh Council: Edinburgh 900 Programme

Edinburgh 900 is the celebration of Edinburgh receiving royal burgh status.

Edinburgh has selected 2024 to mark the start of the 900th anniversary of our city, and to tell the story of Edinburgh’s journey through the centuries from the 12th century City of David right up to the 21st century, the City of Diversity.

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