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Popular Portobello Pierrots
Pierrots were troupes who entertained residents, day-trippers and holidaymakers in Portobello and other seaside resorts between the 1890s and 1930s. They offered a hugely popular
Unexpected consequences when kings hunt
Two legends in the Coats of Arms of the Canongate and Edinburgh Unexpected consequences when kings hunt is the theme of two legends represented in
Canongate Kirk & Kirkyard: OEC Members visit, May 2025
Canongate Kirk & Kirkyard visit Eric Drake (volunteer guide and resident of Canongate) showed us round the graveyard and the kirk. Eric began the visit
Edinburgh’s Lincoln Monument
A post to mark the 160th anniversary of the end of the Civil War, 26 May 1865 Commemorating Scottish veterans and Abraham Lincoln The Lincoln
Finding the Trinity Stones: No Stones Unturned
Progress on ‘Reviving the Trinity Stones’ (Jean Guild Grant project) Enthusiastic stone spotters, Alison Macdonald, Hetty Lancaster, Jill Harrison, Jill Powlett-Brown and Matthew Nicholas from
The Maiden: Edinburgh’s First Lady of Executions
The story of The Maiden The Maiden, a guillotine-like device introduced to Edinburgh in the 16th century, remains a grim symbol of Scotland’s history of
Improving access to the Book of the Old Edinburgh Club
New digital access to articles in the Book of the Old Edinburgh Club We have made it easier to find content in the Book of
Jean Guild Grant awards 2025
Jean Guild Grants, Round 2 announcement The Old Edinburgh Club announced the latest Jean Guild Grants at the lecture by Roger Jeffery on 19 March.
Latest issue of the Book, Volume 20
Announcing Volume 20 of the Book of the Old Edinburgh Club The latest issue of The Book of the Old Edinburgh Club, The Journal for
The Story of Port Hopetoun
The year 2022 saw a double commemoration in the history of canals in Edinburgh. It marked the bicentenary of the opening of the Edinburgh and
Jean Butchart Project: City Library Update
Collaborative Project with Edinburgh City Libraries The collaborative project with the Old Edinburgh Club and Edinburgh City Libraries to catalogue the manuscripts held by the
Gaelic in Edinburgh: A Success Story
Eachdraidh Na Gàidhlig ann an Dùn Èideann: The History of Gaelic in Edinburgh James Gillespie’s High School are delighted to share that their “Eachdraidh Na