Our lectures, walks and visits
We organise a programme of talks each year between October and March, with walks and visits to sites of historical interest in the summer.
Our lectures are held in the Augustine United Church, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EL, with live streaming for anyone who cannot be there in person. All talks start at 7pm.
We also make video recordings of talks available exclusively for members.
Non-members may attend or view each talk for £8. Please contact membership@oldedinburghclub.org.uk.
Our 2025-26 lectures
15 October 2025 – Magic and Illusion in Edinburgh by Richard Wiseman IN PERSON ONLY – NOW FULLY BOOKED!
19 November 2025 – Chrystal Macmillan: Equal Rights for Women in Edinburgh and Beyond by Helen Kay and Rose Pipes
17 December 2025 – Members Evening, with he Beast Beneath the Cobbles: the Edinburgh Mob by Joanne Chapman and The Scott Monument and its Character-Statuettes by John Amoore
21 January 2026 – Heriots at 400 by Hector McQueen
18 February 2026 – Edinburgh: Stonily Grey and Strange of Aspect by Roger Emerson
18 March 2026 – James Hutton, Geologist by Ray Perman
15 April 2026 – Jean Guild Showcase (featuring the work of our recent grant awardees)
Richard Wiseman’s talk in October is in-person only as for copyright reasons we cannot provide a live-stream and recording.
See our programmes from past years here.
2025 walks and visits
Our walks and visits in 2025 featured:
- Canongate Kirk and Kirkyard, led by Eric Drake
- Printing History of the Eastern New Town, led by Helen Williams
- Calton Hill, led by Hetty Lancaster
- Darwin in Edinburgh, led by Rosemary Mann
- Greyfriars Kirkyard by Friends of Greyfriars Kirkyard
- Ashfield, the HQ of the Incorporated Trades of Edinburgh by the Incorporated Trades of Edinburgh
