Beyond Chloroform: James Young Simpson & the Women Who Changed Medicine
The name James Young Simpson appears in many places around Edinburgh, from a plaque inside St...
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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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5 Famous Outlander Locations in Edinburgh
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?
Explore the history and archaeology of Edinburgh’s Blair Street Underground Vaults at an...
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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...
Read StoryIs There Really An Underground City in Edinburgh?
Paris has its catacombs. Turkey has its underground citadels. Edinburgh has its vaults. Descend...
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