The Life & Times of Mary Queen of Scots
Like many royals, Mary Queen of Scots lived a tumultuous life. Plenty rested on her shoulders....
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What are Edinburgh's Blair Street Underground Vaults?
Descend into the secrets of the city’s past on an Edinburgh history tour of the Blair Street...
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What is a Mercat Cross? | Edinburgh History
As you walk up the Royal Mile towards St Giles’ Cathedral, you encounter a curious monument....
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Of all the statues on Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile, David Hume, the great philosopher, is...
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When you visit Edinburgh, Scotland, you might not realise that most of the streets you walk are...
Read StoryThe Crime of Witchcraft & King James VI | Edinburgh History
We often think of witch trials as long-ago paranoia, belonging to a different world or relegated to...
Read StoryIllustrating Edinburgh’s Past: The Art of Storytelling
20th March is one of our favourite days of the year. To some, this day is known as Ostara—the...
Read StoryWhat was Edinburgh’s ‘Little Ireland’?
You might be familiar with New York City’s Little Italy. Once upon a time, Scotland’s...
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