The 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...
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Illustrating 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...
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What 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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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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Explore the real history of Outlander on an Edinburgh Outlander Experience tour. Outlander...
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Descend into the secrets of the city’s past on an Edinburgh history tour of the Blair Street...
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Learn more about Sir William Wallace, Braveheart and other rebels on a personalised history tour....
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