Join us on the anniversary of the famous Porteous Riot trial, one of the most remarkable stories in Edinburgh's history. In our collection we have an engraving depicting the riot. 'The Porteous Mob, 1736' by Edward Burton (after James Drummond).
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10.30am - 3.30pm
Join us for a creative session exploring painting layered landscapes.
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10.30am - 3.30pm
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It is often said that Edinburgh has more statues of animals than it does of women, but did you know that there are many memorials to inspiring women around the city - although you need to know where to find them! Join us on an illustrated trail of women’s history in the city centre.
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At the beginning of the nineteenth century Edinburgh’s Medical School was one of the most prestigious in Europe. Students flocked to study there, and private anatomy schools flourished around the city. The quest for knowledge and understanding of the body came with a price.
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Edinburgh was one of the first towns in Europe to set up a civic city police force. The origins of the City Guard are lost in the 17th century civil wars but by the 1700s, they were a central part of life in the Old Town.