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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Edinburgh Enlightenment & David Hume: The Great Infidel
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...
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We often think of witch trials as long-ago paranoia, belonging to a different world or relegated to...
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20th March is one of our favourite days of the year. To some, this day is known as Ostara—the...
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You might be familiar with New York City’s Little Italy. Once upon a time, Scotland’s...
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Explore the secrets of the city’s past on an Edinburgh history tour and hear the stories of...
Read StoryThe Tragedies of Mary, Queen of Scots
Historically, February was not a good month for Mary, Queen of Scots. Through the years, February...
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