Edinburgh 900 Events

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A black and white photograph of Davidson's Mains showing turkeys being herded from the station. There are a row of shops in the background
Davidson’s Mains Now and Then
20th November
How much change has there been in the appearance of Davidson’s Mains in the last century? Come and enjoy present-day photos transitioning into older ones during this entertaining talk.
An external shot of the central library in Edinburgh Scotland
Alan Taylor and Alistair Moffat in conversation with Rosemary Goring
21st November
Join us for this special event in Central Library’s beautiful Reference Library. We are honoured to welcome Alan Taylor and Alistair Moffat for a discussion chaired by Rosemary Goring.
Exterior of the Botanic Cottage
MCFB Bright Choices x ELREC wellbeing programme: Art therapy
21st November
Join us in celebration of Edinburgh 900 years of history! Our “Roots for Routes” programme centres on celebrating and honoring heritage and culture, helping us, as individuals and communities, grow…
A photograph of the remains of the Trinity Stones lying in Calton Hill, with buildings and the Crags in the background
Reviving the Trinity Stones: A Puzzle and a Treasure Hunt
22nd November
In 1848 the iconic Trinity Collegiate Church was demolished to make way for what is now Platform 2 of Waverley Station. The stones were left on Calton Hill for over…
Pictorial map of Edinburgh and Leith from 1934
Edinburgh: A history in twenty maps
28th November
This fully illustrated talk will examine the history of the city through 20 selected maps of Edinburgh, dating from the 1530s through to the present day. At one level, these…
Holyrood Abbey with Salisbury Crags in background
David I Exhibition
27th September - 30th November
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…
Against a backdrop of a snowy mountain five performers are in a line in the front of the stage with a sixth on the left, dressed in leopardskin, pointing at them
Edinburgh Multicultural Festival: Stepping out of the Shadows
1st July - 30th November
An animated living statue project that sheds light on historic figures whose lives were affected by slavery and the abolitionist movement in Scotland. Based on research undertaken by Lisa Williams…
An external shot of the central library in Edinburgh Scotland
Edinburgh 900
1st October - 30th November
Explore the ten themes of Edinburgh’s 900 celebrations through the city’s library collection, on display throughout October and November 2024 on the Mezzanine area at Central Library.
Donald Smith in a checked shirt and trousers talking animatedly to a group of women in a bar
Edinburgh: Our storied town
29th September - 1st December
The Scottish International Storytelling Festival explores nine centuries of Edinburgh life through the lens of literature and storytelling. It will celebrate the anniversary themes in resonant locations across Edinburgh, and…
The entrance to Bridgend Farmhouse, with the sign on an old stone wall on the left, and trees beyond the stone wall on the left and beyond. Ahead up the path can be seen a white buildikng surrounded by railings and with outdoor seating to the front
900 Christmases at Bridgend Farmhouse
1st December
Bridgend has always been a working farm, supplying Edinburgh with food right up to the year 2000. Now, the 18th century farmhouse is a community centre where we stage a…
The entrance to Bridgend Farmhouse, with the sign on an old stone wall on the left, and trees beyond the stone wall on the left and beyond. Ahead up the path can be seen a white buildikng surrounded by railings and with outdoor seating to the front
Farmhouse Ceilidh
1st December
We will celebrate Bridgend Farmhouse’s proud heritage as a city farm with a traditional Christmas ceilidh – music, dancing, food, good cheer.
A sepia photo of an Edinburgh cityscape from the east, showing the castle, Scott Monument, and St Giles among other buildings in the Old Town
Celebrating 900 years of Edinburgh and its businesses
4th December
As part of the Edinburgh 900 celebrations, join us for a fascinating exploration into the rich history of Edinburgh’s business archives and their role in shaping the city’s economic and…
Front-facing image of a pale yellow painted 2 story house, with 2 chimneys and grey tiled roof, set in a paved garden.
MCFB Bright Choices: Well-being, stress, and looking after yourself
5th December
Join us in celebration of Edinburgh 900 years of history! Our “Roots for Routes” programme centres on celebrating and honouring heritage and culture, helping us, as individuals and communities, grow…
St Giles
St Giles and the larger burgh churches in Scotland; 900 years of development
5th December
St Giles is well known and also celebrates 900 years of existence. It is one of several large churches that developed in, or close to, the centres of Royal Burghs,…
A montage of head and shoulders shots of Pat Jones, Alison Moodie, and Rosslyn MacPhail
Old Edinburgh Club Members’ Evening
11th December
To join as a member, please see our website for details: www.oldedinburghclub.com  We will be coming together with our members to host three ‘mini’ talks with the following speakers:…
Grant Stott, Jordan Young and Allan Stewart in their Cinderella costumes
Panto 2024: Cinderella
23rd November - 31st December
You shall go to the ball next Christmas with the spectacular family pantomime Cinderella.Join returning panto favourites Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young with a new magical pantomime for…
Edinburgh Castle lit up with crowds in the foreground
Castle of Light
22nd November 2024 - 4th January 2025
Enjoy the Defender of the Nation illuminated in a spectacular light and projection show, as Castle of Light returns for its fifth year at Edinburgh Castle!
A plaque on the wall of the Museum of Edinburgh which reads in gold Latin script 'UT TU LINGUAE TUAE SIC EGO ME AR AURIU DOMINUS SUM', which means 'As thou art (master) of my tongue, so I am master of my ears'.
”Maister Cunyeours’ – the 16th century Acheson Goldsmiths of the Burgh of Canongate
17th January 2025
Come along and hear about a fascinating aspect of Edinburgh’s history.