Join us in Sept for 'Mary of Guelders and the Story of the Trinity Collegiate Church: Queenship and female power in 15th Century Edinburgh' A free lecture to celebrate #Edinburgh900: City of David. #Edinburgh #ForeverEdinburgh Book here: edinburghmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/mary-…

I have been wandering around this area this morning looking for traces of the old Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, demolished in 1884, and finding none.

Ninety four years ago today, we remember the last thirty six St Kildans who, no longer able to sustain their island life, agreed to leave on the HMS Harebell, and venture forth to start new lives on the mainland National Trust for Scotland St Kilda Club #stkilda

Exciting times in Holyrood Park! The HES & EUAD partnership is uncovering surprising finds—another roundhouse? Structural remains are emerging across all trenches, giving students hands-on experience in archaeology. Plus, we're inspiring the next generation with school visits!

🎉 Today’s the day! Join us at National Museums Scotland for the launch of Scottish Archaeology Month 2024! 🏛️ Can’t make it in person? Stay tuned to our Facebook page from 12:30 for live streams from Tessa, our SAM coordinator! 🎥 Don’t miss out on the fun! #ScotArchMonth #HESsupported

Another date for the diaries folks. We'll have a stall at the Augustine Church on 28th September 10.00 till 4.00. Come along and see us and we'll tell you all about the Old Edinburgh Club and what we do. #oldedinburghhistory #memberships #grantfunding doorsopendays.org.uk/regions/edinbu…

The Highland War, sometimes known as the First Jacobite Rising. Webinar by #DrGraemeMillen on 16th Sept.mail.historyscotland.com/cr/AQjbmRQQpsx… You can also read his blog on the siege of Edinburgh castle oldedinburghclub.org.uk/edinburgh-cast…

#FlaxFest2024 starting this month in Fife. We'll be bringing you an update soon on the research by Jean Guild Grant Awardee Jenny Bruce. Her research has taken her to France as she explores the Linen Weavers of Picardy who set up in #PicardyPlace #linen ourlinenstories.com/news/flax-futu…

A reminder that our AGM is on the 18th Sept. Our membership year has just started so here's how to join our Club to receive the benefits of Edinburgh's local history society. #edinburghhistory #edinburgh900 #clubsandsocieties oldedinburghclub.org.uk

#ArchiveBridge Edinburgh's Stockbridge, from the Scots 'stock brig' meaning timber or foot bridge, straddles the Water of Leith between the communities of Dean & Canonmills. Today's bridge was built in 1786, near a ford & its wooden predecessor. 📸 1957 ow.ly/LGli50T2fKM

Whitson Crescent, Edin (1931-2). Centrepiece of the Saughton Golf Course development - 486 houses by City Archt. EJ MacRae. Crescent's job architects JM Aitken and J Sheehan, layout GC Robb. Said to have been modelled on Atholl Cres - with existing avenue of trees retained.

The Battle of Flodden took place #OnThisDay in 1513. It left Margaret Tudor a widow at the age of 23. To secure the future of the Scottish crown, she moved her son to the safety of @StirlingCastle, where he would be crowned King James V... ow.ly/k6oX50Tauvt

✨Happy Wednesday!✨ Thinking about this weekend already? We have a fantastic event lined up for you in #Leith this Saturday with another Open Day of our excavations at Halymre St. A great opportunity to explore some industrial #Archaeology - more details below! 🤠

The Remarkable Tale of Margaret Dickson: The Woman Who Survived the Hangman’s Noose. Or you may know her as Half Hangit Maggie. A scary tale of 19th century Edinburgh. #edinburghhistory #grassmarkethangings #maggiedicksonspub oldedinburghclub.org.uk/margaret-dicks…

News update from Jean Guild Grant awardee Jenny Bruce on her research into the Scottish Linen Trade & the Picardy Weavers who settled in 18th century Edinburgh. You might know their village now as Picardy Place. #linenweavers #picardyplace #flaxfest2024 oldedinburghclub.org.uk/the-scottish-l…

Thanks to Marianne Aichele for finding this. Is this the child of Half Hangit Maggie, our story by Jo Chapman on our website? #margaretdickson #maggiedicksonspub #grassmarkethangings #halfhangitmaggie oldedinburghclub.org.uk/margaret-dicks…

Join us on Saturday 28 September for @‌DoorsOpenDays and see inside General Register House during its 250th year. - Visit the stunning Adam Dome - Exhibition on General Register House, 1774-2024 - Family history taster sessions Find out more 👇 bit.ly/DoDNRS24

Still looking to find out the fate of Thomas Fraser - who 'might' be a distant ancestor.....

1/2 We would just like to thank everyone who came along to our AGM last, especially our speakers Robert Sproul-Cran @oldedinburghreborn, Jill Harrison @trinitynetwork Donna MacIver @jamesgillespieshigh and Charlie Ellis @edinburghtt. #edinburghhistory

2/ Also thank you to 🌹Lezley Marion Cameron DL 🌹💙🌈, Deputy Lord Provost for hosting our AGM at the City Chambers and for her encouraging and welcoming speech to everyone attending. OEC will definitely be participating in the #Edinburgh900 celebrations during the next 12 mths. #edinburghhistory