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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Explore the secrets of the city’s past on an Edinburgh history tour and hear the stories of...
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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From hauntings to heritage, let’s take a look at some of the literature inspired by our...
Read StoryDid people live in the Edinburgh underground vaults?
Descend into the secrets of the city’s past on an Edinburgh history tour of the Blair Street...
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