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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Beyond Chloroform: James Young Simpson & the Women Who Changed Medicine
Explore the secrets of the city’s past on an Edinburgh history tour and hear the stories of...
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The 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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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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How are fish, candles and recycling connected? It might seem unlikely, but they all relate to...
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Celebrate International Women’s Day by exploring the lives of 3 women who influenced Scottish...
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Imagine, at the beginning of the First World War, offering your not insubstantial (and much-needed)...
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