A reminder that the OEC will be at Central Library for the Edinburgh Local Heritage Network Fair on Thursday 17th August 10.00 a.m. till 4.00 p.m. Come along and say hello to us and we'll tell you all about our club and what we get up to! #edinburghlocalhistory #oldedinburgh #historyevents.

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Save the Date. We will be participating in the Edinburgh Local Heritage Network drop-in Fair in Central Library on Thursday 17th Sept, 10am – 4pm. 16 local heritage groups will be there to share what we all do and what we have to offer. #heritage #edinburghhistory #localevents #joinus

A couple of events from the Corstorphine Trust on the 19th September, if you are interested in the history of old Corstorphine and the Corstorphine Astoria Centre.

The 1st of September is now here, and it's the start of our membership year. Check us out to see what the club has to offer. Join online, or renew your membership online too. #joinourclub #edinburghhistoryclub #walksandtalks #historyevents #historybooks #edinburghhistoryresurces buff.ly/FRKMlH7

Want to know the history of your home and who might have lived there? We've just published an extensive guide to help you with your research, with hints, tips and sources of info, including access to Edinburgh's planning and building records pre -1824, hosted on the OEC website. buff.ly/bmz0Odb

Research your Edinburgh home - The Old Edinburgh Club

This is a guide to researching your Edinburgh home, intended to meet interest generated by David Olusoga's BBC series, A House Through Time.

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Announcing a free exhibition by Morningside Heritage Association at Morningside Library. The exhibition showcases their research into the stonemasons of Morningside, funded by an OEC Jean Guild Grant. You can read more about their project on our website buff.ly/Oby0TUm

Looking for a free exhibition with a difference? The Festival of Bookbinding is on at the NLS. Learn about the excitement and variety of contemporary bookbinding in this pop-up display as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, presented by Designer Bookbinders UK. buff.ly/8FnymjT

If you are interested in knowing more about one of the soldiers on the Lincoln Monument, in Calton Cemetery, Sgt Major John McEwan, watch this video to learn about his widow's quest for a pension after she was left destitute. #illinoisinfantry #cameronhighlanders #uscivilwar buff.ly/x4G6zsY

The Carnegie Letter

The BBC Scotland radio program 'Digging Up Your Roots' featured the story of my great-great grandmother, Margaret McEwan and a letter that was written to her by Andrew Carnegie awarding her a pension…

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On this day, 21st August 1893, the Lincoln Monument in Old Calton Cemetery was unveiled to memorialise six Scottish soldiers who had fought in the Union Army during the American Civil War and to celebrate Abraham Lincoln's emancipation of slaves. #edinburghmonuments #usacivilwar buff.ly/9ySTgwg

Edinburgh's Lincoln Monument - The Old Edinburgh Club

Edinburgh's Lincoln Monument and its background story, a post published to mark the 160th anniversary of the end of the American Civil War

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If last night's programme piqued your interest about your own house in Edinburgh, why not delve into the records of Edinburgh’s Dean of Guild Court, 1700 to 1824? oldedinburghclub.org.uk/.../building... The planning and building control records of their day

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My latest article, on the new series of A House Through Time, staring tomorrow on BBC Two at 9m. Set in the amazing, beautiful, gothic city of Edinburgh.

Set your TV reminders or watch on iPlayer: BBC 2 A House Through Time Thursday 13th August at 9.00 p.m www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...

BBC Two - A House Through Time, Series 6: Edinburgh, Episode 1, The secret life of an eighteenth century house in Edinburgh

David delves into the archives to tell the personal histories of one Edinburgh house.

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Save the Date. We will be participating in the Edinburgh Local Heritage Network drop-in Fair in Central Library on Thursday 17th Sept, 10am – 4pm. 16 local heritage groups will be there to share what we all do and what we have to offer. #heritage #edinburghhistory #localevents #joinus

An event at the Physicians’ Gallery with speakers – Simon Buck, Roger Jeffery (OEC member), and Theeba Krishnamoorthy will present on aspects of Edinburgh, medicine and colonial legacies. Tickets via Eventbrite. #edinburghmedicalschool #colonialmedicine #medicaltraining buff.ly/YKQERH3

Medical Edinburgh and Empire

A lecture exploring Edinburgh's medical communities and colonial legacies.

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On this day (28 July) in 1825, the foundation stone for Edinburgh’s new Royal High School was laid on Calton Hill. Read the blog on our website by our President, @StevenRobb.#onthisday #localhistory #edinburghhistory #edinburghschools

Royal High School, Calton Hill Bicentenary - The Old Edinburgh Club

The Royal High School buildings on Calton Hill have their bicentenary in July 2025. This post provides the history.

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Just announced 60 exciting events, including talks, guided walks, re-enactments, exhibitions and workshops. 29th August to 13th September. The Ladies of Lennoxlove guided tour sounds interesting... #eastlothian #archaeology #heritage #womenshistory

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A lovely day for a walk along the historic Union Canal. A reminder that a new walking guide is available to download from our website. #unioncanal #edinburghwalks #porthopetoun #lochrin #tollcross #fountainbridge #edinburghsindustrialpast #canalwalks

Canal's End: a walking guide - The Old Edinburgh Club

The 'Canal's End' guide leads you around the lost eastern terminus of the Union Canal between Edinburgh and Falkirk and what remains today.

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Open day this Sunday, the Mansfield Traquair Centre is a former church designed by Sir Robert Rowand Anderson. However, the outstanding feature is the scheme of mural decorations by Phoebe Anna Traquair. Worth a visit. #artsandcraftsmovement #edinburghchurchhistories

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Open Days We usually open the second Sunday afternoon of each month throughout the year and our trained guides offer […]

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How was the American Revolution viewed from Scotland? Our latest blog by Florence Petroff explores the deep divisions found in the heart of Edinburgh at Greyfriars Kirk: was it a struggle for liberty or a crisis of empire, loyalty and constitutional order? #americanrevolution buff.ly/XuZpQCA

Lots going on around Scotland for the Jacobite Festival in August, especially talks and tours at Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh. Check out the website for further details. #jacobitesinedinburgh #edinburghhistory buff.ly/9EB3PSH

On this, #NationalCameraDay read our short story on Our Town Stories and discover Edinburgh’s place in the history of photography zurl.co/lUxop

The latest update for 2026 adds 328 new entries of source material on Edinburgh History. Take a look at ‘additions 2026’ in the menu on the website – you might be surprised by what you come across! #edinburghhistorysources #historybooks #freebibliography #oldedinburgh #scottishhistory

OEC Bibliography of Edinburgh History - The Old Edinburgh Club

Explore the OEC Bibliography of Edinburgh History, covering social, cultural, economic and architectural heritage in books, articles and dissertations

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Barclay Viewforth Church has a free exhibition running from 15th to 19th June, featuring photography by Anneleen Lindsay and excerpts from oral history interviews with the Tollcross community. This exhibition celebrates Tollcross, and the Kings Theatre.

The Grand Old Lady and Her Neighbours – Capital Theatres

Box Office 0131 529 6000 Mon to Sat, 11am to 3pm Groups (8+ tickets) 0131 529 6005 Mon to Fri, 11am to 3pm Stage door, Admin and Lost property 0131 662 1112 Mon to Sat, 10am to 6pm (voicemail…

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A Giant Reawakens. Free event at St Stephens Theatre in Stockbridge, 20th June at 3 p.m. A chance to hear and appreciate this historic instrument, played by 5 organists.

Open doors. Share stories. Welcome new audiences. Applications are now open for Edinburgh & East Lothian Doors Open Days 2026 (26–27 September). Could your venue take part? tinyurl.com/5ber844e #DoorsOpenDays #Heritage #Edinburgh #EastLothian

Open Doors, Open Stories: Might you be able to help unlock Scotland this September? - The Cockburn Association

Discover hidden places, shared stories and new perspectives this September

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Today, 4 June 1694, the Merchant Maiden Hospital, later known as The Mary Erskine School was founded in the Cowgate. Read more about the early school and Mary Erskine. #famousedinburghschools #maryerskine #companyofmerchantsofedinburgh #girlsschools #edinburghtrades

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Today, 2 June 1581, James Douglas, Earl of Morton, was executed on the Maiden, a form of guillotine which he himself had imported from France. A great blog by OEC member Jo Chapman. #onthisday #localhistory #edinburghhistory #scottishhistory #edinburghtolbooth

The Maiden: Edinburgh's First Lady of Executions - The Old Edinburgh Club

The story of the Maiden, a guillotine-like device introduced to Edinburgh in the 16th century as a form of public punishment.

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This free exhibition runs until the 28th June, showcasing Jill’s meticulous work in tracing lost stones from the former Trinity Collegiate Church, which once stood just below Calton Hill. #lostedinburghchurches #medievaledinburgh #royalmile #citymuseums #chalmersclose

Reviving the Trinity Stones: Exhibition Announcement for 2026 - The Old Edinburgh Club

Jill Harrison announces her Reviving the Trinity Stones Exhibition at the Edinburgh Museum and Outreach programme for 2026

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Jill tells us of her research into two sons of the Slater family from Lerwick, their masonry work in Morningside, and the reconstruction of the Mercat Cross in 1885. #morningsidehouses #morningsidebuildders #edinburghmercatcross #springvalleygardens #robertrowandanderson.

Morningside Masons and Medieval Stones: Update April 2026 - The Old Edinburgh Club

19th century Morningside Masons, Medieval Stones and the Slater Family: an April 2026 project update from Jill Powlett-Brown

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2/2 If you want to know more about the search for the unknown sailor (now identified as William Adamson from @Leith) at Mystic River, here's the local history group's article "A Grave That Kept Its Secret for two Centuries: by Grace Cleere bit.ly/49clMKt Please share

1/2 Can you help us? A history group in New England is trying to find descendants of William Adamson, a Royal Navy sailor (HMS Terror) from Leith who died at Mystic River in 1814. He had a wife, Christian, & 2 daughters. Please share. #leithsailors #napoleonicwars #gravesecrets #hmsterror

This looks like an interesting event, with talks including OEC member Ray Perman FRSE.

Celebrating James Hutton’s lasting impact

A series of daytime talks and Q&As exploring the legacy of James Hutton, a founding Fellow of the RSE.

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