Edinburgh, renowned as UNESCO’s "City of Literature," is a treasure trove of literary history. Its historic sites and neighborhoods serving as the muse for J K Rowling's Harry Potter series. It has ...

1780- Bowed Joseph died. Bowed Joseph born in the cowgate was a famous Edinburgh agitator and took part in riots. 1790- Leith dockers strike 1864- Annuity tax riot. 1865-Midlothian farmworkers' union ...

Edinburgh's Radical Road is set to be partially reopened next year - almost seven years after it was closed by a rockfall. The 200-year-old path is set high along cliffs at Salisbury Crags and named ...

A walking trail celebrating some of the Capital’s best-loved and most historic churches has been launched with the blessing of Scotland’s three largest Christian denominations. Did you know with a ...

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The mystery has inspired debate and speculation for years. At different times during its history, the settlement on Johnson County’s southern edge has been known both as Edinburg and Edinburgh. The “h ...

One of Edinburgh’s most iconic attractions is making its own history by launching digital sign language tours for the first time. The Real Mary King’s Close will offer tours in British Sign Language ...

Plans to transform a historic Edinburgh factory into 28 townhouses are set to be approved by Edinburgh councillors. The production block on the Madelvic House estate in Granton has stood for almost ...

A bid to turn the building into a hotel is set to be rejected after a report deemed it would "harm" the site's "special architectural and historic interest" ...