Projects
A look inside the City Observatory
A major conservation project to save the City Observatory on Calton Hill is nearing completion. Edinburgh World Heritage contributed over…
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ABOUT US
We connect people to their heritage.
Edinburgh World Heritage is an independent charity that aims to ensure the city’s World Heritage status benefits everyone. We want to connect people to their heritage in everything we do – through the conservation of historic buildings, delivering improvements to public places, or engaging people directly through education.
See the city
Explore Edinburgh
Learn about the Old & New Towns of Edinburgh, see highlights of the World Heritage Site, and explore its iconic buildings, monuments and streets.
ENHANCING EDINBURGH & BEYOND
Projects
See what we do – you’ll find some of our completed projects here, both local and international.
WE ARE HERE TO HELP
Funding & Advice
Do you live in a historic building? Apply for a grant from our Conservation Funding Programme, or get advice on looking after your historic property, and how to make it more energy efficient.
Classroom resources & practical skills
Learning
Get online resources for classroom lessons on Edinburgh’s fascinating history, and discover how you can learn traditional building skills through training and apprenticeships.
Support our work
Get Involved
Join our membership programme and enjoy exclusive events around Edinburgh’s World Heritage Site, make a donation, become a volunteer, sign up to our newsletter and more.
NEWS
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Events
Join us for a stroll through the gardens
Discover Eden-burgh This summer, we invite you to join our special guided tours of the enchanting gardens of the Old…
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24-05-2018
Events
Leaving no stone unturned at our next training session
Join us for the next session in our series of CPD (continuing professional development) training offered by Edinburgh World Heritage.…
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