Events
Join us for a lecture on Edinburgh’s links to the slave trade
Join us on Thursday 25 October for a groundbreaking new lecture to celebrate Black History Month. Human rights activist 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.
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.
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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
The Latest From The Blog
21-09-2018
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20-09-2018
Our Heritage
Celebrating continental connections on Heritage Awareness Day
Scotland has a long and proud history of political and cultural links across Europe. The ‘Auld Alliance’ with France dates…
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13-09-2018
International
Welcoming our Turkish colleagues to haary Edinburgh
I’d like to start by introducing myself. My name is Neil and I’ve joined Edinburgh World Heritage as International Project…
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