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Scottish witches, religion & education: International Women's Day 2024
Celebrate International Women’s Day by exploring the lives of 3 women who influenced Scottish...
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Things to do in Edinburgh: Spring 2024
Hear spirits echo through old city streets. Join us on our brand new Ghostly Tales of...
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Local family business, Mercat Tours, closes a record year with a clutch of industry-leading awards....
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Explore the secrets of the city’s past on an Edinburgh history tour and hear the stories of...
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Imagine, at the beginning of the First World War, offering your not insubstantial (and much-needed)...
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We're pleased to be supporting the work of local and national like-minded organisations. Here...
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When we think of the Scottish Witch Trials, most of us probably think of Early Modern Europe: a time...
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