2019 marks the bicentenary of the birth of Scottish Astronomer Royal and polymath, Charles Piazzi Smyth. This special exhibition presents the story of this extraordinary man, whose pioneering work at Calton Hill changed the practice of astronomy across the world.
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During the Easter holidays, the City Art Centre is packed full of Edinburgh Science Festival workshops, activities and adventures for children aged 3+.
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Past Lives of Leith: Archaeological Work for Edinburgh Trams
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Creative links between Scotland and Italy have existed for hundreds of years. In the 18th and 19th centuries Scottish artists journeyed to Rome and Florence to advance their professional training and career prospects.
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It’s 1913 on an August summer’s day, and the Sunday morning after a party thrown by Gerald Oliver, the owner of The Laurels, to celebrate the birthday of his sister-in-law.
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The Edinburgh Horror Festival have been passed the torch for Lauriston Castle’s hugely popular Spooky Lauriston and they have created an all new interactive morning adventure for families. Featuring a large-scale Terror Trail through the grounds of the castle where you have to find gruesome hidd