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The history of Edinburgh's Royal Botanic Garden
By Charles, Mercat Storyteller The Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh has always been a place of...
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Things to do in Edinburgh in May 2023
Edinburgh is a spectacular place to be in May. Not only does it mark whisky month, but...
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Things to do in Edinburgh in April 2023
There are plenty of things to do in Edinburgh all year long, especially from Spring to...
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LGBTQ+ History: James Barry
Today marks Transgender Day of Visibility. LGBTQ+ figures aren't often included in the history...
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Five things to do in Edinburgh in March
By Simon Bendle, Mercat Storyteller Spring is a great time to visit Edinburgh. The city...
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Lady Mary Shepherd: Scotland’s great forgotten philosopher
By Simon Bendle, Mercat Storyteller You’ll hear plenty of great stories about interesting...
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Five things to do in Edinburgh in February
By Simon Bendle, Mercat Storyteller February is the month of love. Edinburgh is one of the...
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Who was Robert Burns?
By Simon Bendle, Mercat Storyteller Burns Night is a highlight of the Scots calendar, an annual...