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History And Heritage in Edinburgh

Edinburgh's chock-full of historical interest, with a wealth of heritage. Join a local group to discover just what went on in its deep and distant past.

Calton Hill

Calton Hill , Edinburgh New Town EH7 5AA

Calton Hill is a hill in central Edinburgh, just to the east of the New Town and is included in the city's UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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House of the Binns

House Of The Binns Binns View, Linlithgow EH49 7NA

Set in beautifully landscaped parkland overlooking the River Forth, this fascinating laird’s house near Linlithgow has been the home of the Dalyells for over 400 years.

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Linlithgow Museum

Linlithgow Partnership Centre 93 High Street , Linlithgow EH49 7EZ

A free museum, perfect for locals and visitors alike. Find out about our Royal connections, the trades of the town, the ordinary - and extra-ordinary! - people.

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Museum of Childhood Edinburgh

42 High Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1TG

The Museum of Childhood has a place in the hearts of millions. The first museum in the world dedicated to the history of childhood, it displays toys and...

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National Museum of Scotland

National Museum of Scotland Chambers Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1JF

Connecting Scotland to the world and the world to Scotland.

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Newhailes House and Gardens

Newhailes House and Gardens Newhailes Road , Musselburgh EH21 6RY

Discover 300 years of Scottish history through the magnificent and carefully conserved neo-Palladian villa that is Newhailes House and Gardens!

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Traquair House

Traquair House , Innerleithen EH44 6PW

Traquair is a unique piece of living history welcoming visitors from all over the world. Enjoy the house, extensive grounds, maze, craft workshops, Garden Cafe and the famous Brewery!

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Trinity House

99 Kirkgate, Leith EH6 6BJ

Trinity House was once the base of the Incorporation of Mariners and Shipmasters and this elegant Georgian house now holds an outstanding collection of maritime treasures.

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Walk The Old Town

, Edinburgh Old Town

Welcome to Edinburgh! Let us, at Walk the Old Town, be your entrusted guides in one of Scotland’s most beloved cities!

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History And Heritage in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of History And Heritage you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

East Renfrewshire U3A

Fairweather Hall Barrhead Road, Newton Mearns G77 6BB

East Renfrewshire U3A was launched in 2008 and now has around 400 members. Membership is open to people living in East Renfrewshire and the surrounding areas.

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National Trust Eastwood and District Members Centre

Clarkston Halls Clarkston Road, Clarkston G76 8NE

The Eastwood and District Members' Centre of the National Trust for Scotland draws its membership mainly from the southern suburbs of Glasgow and parts...

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Mearns History Group

Fairweather Hall Barrhead Road, Newton Mearns G77 6BB

Mearns History Group was founded in 1999 for people interested in Newton Mearns, its history and heritage. We meet monthly when guest speakers give illustrated...

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History And Heritage in Fife

Here's a selection of History And Heritage you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum

Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum Moodie Street, Dunfermline KY12 7PL

Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum boasts state of the art interactive displays, weaving demonstrations,temporary exhibitions, children's activities, a delightful cafe & garden and a museum shop!

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St Andrews Castle

St Andrews Castle The Scores , St Andrews KY16 9AR

St Andrews Castle was a bishop’s palace, a fortress and a state prison during its 450-year history.

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Museum Of Communication

131 High Street , Burntisland KY3 9AA

One of Scotland's only museums of communication, with a regular programme of exhibitions and events.

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History And Heritage in Glasgow

Here's a selection of History And Heritage you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Glasgow Archaeological Society

, Various Locations Glasgow

For over 155 years, the Glasgow Archaeological Society has been fostering public awareness of the importance of archaeology in increasing our understanding...

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History And Heritage in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of History And Heritage you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Lanarkshire Family History Society

Merry Street, Motherwell ML1 1RU

Lanarkshire Family History Society is a charitable organization which encourages the research of genealogy and general interests of Lanarkshire.

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History And Heritage in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of History And Heritage you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Renfrewshire Family History Society

Paisley Museum Renfrewshire Family History Society, Paisley PA1

Renfrewshire Family History Society was founded in 1999. It exists to promote the study of Family History in the old County of Renfrewshire.

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The Urban Historian

The Urban Historian , Various Locations Renfrewshire

The Urban Historian provides professional Heritage Walks in Paisley and Renfrewshire all year round on a regular basis.

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History And Heritage in Stirling and Falkirk

Here's a selection of History And Heritage you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

The National Wallace Monument

Abbey Craig Hillfoots Road, Causewayhead FK9 5LF

The Wallace Monument stands tall and proud outside the city of Stirling, overlooking the scene of Scotland’s victory at The Battle of Stirling Bridge.

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The Battle of Bannockburn Visitor Centre

Bannockburn Glasgow Road, Whins of Milton, Stirling FK7 0LJ

Stand shoulder to shoulder with Robert the Bruce on the site of his greatest victory.

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Friends of the Stirling Smith

Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum Dumbarton Road, Stirling FK8 2RQ

The Friends exist in order to help and support the Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum, which stands in Dumbarton Road, Stirling beneath the historic castle.

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History And Heritage in Other Areas

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Popular Events

Edinburgh’s Christmas: The Polar Ice Bar
Take some time to ‘chill’ at the Polar Ice Bar, the coolest bar in the city, where your table, chairs and glasses are sculpted entirely from ice.
Christmas at the Botanics
Explore the sights and sounds of Christmas in this magical after dark experience when it returns to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh!
Castle Of Light
Enjoy the Defender of the Nation illuminated in a spectacular after-dark trail when Castle of Light returns with an all-new show for its fifth year at Edinburgh Castle!
Cinderella
Join returning panto favourites Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young with a new magical pantomime for all the family at the Festival Theatre!
Edinburgh’s Christmas: Christmas Tree Maze
St Andrew Square holds one of the UK’s largest illuminated Christmas Tree trails so come along and get lost in the magic!

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