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Princes Street Gardens in spring
Princes Street Gardens sit quietly between the cliff of the Old and hill of the New Town, divided into eastern and…
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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.
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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.
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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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16-05-2018
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15-05-2018
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£2.6 million grant awarded to Edinburgh World Heritage
Historic Environment Scotland announced today that Edinburgh World Heritage, the charity responsible for the conservation and promotion of the Old…
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10-05-2018
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Director’s Notes – May 2018
It has been a busy time since our last newsletter. The most noticeable change has been updating our website to…
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