History of Leith, Edinburgh

Archive for October, 2009

Timber fronted house,High Street, Edinburgh-19th century

Friday, October 30th, 2009

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Lady Stairs Close-Edinburgh,19th century

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Deacon Brodie-Edinburgh,18th century

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Lord Semple’s House,Castle Hill-Edinburgh 18th century

Friday, October 30th, 2009

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The Lawnmarket-19th century

Friday, October 30th, 2009

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New Web Site Sweeps Through 5000 Years of Scottish History

Friday, October 30th, 2009

A new scottish history web site developed for pupils, teachers and the general public is now up and running. Beginning with the earliest known inhabitants, Scotland’s History Online covers a range of subjects over a period of 5,000 years from post Ice Age up to the present day challenges of climate change. for more click here

Gladstones Land,High Street,Edinburgh,19th century

Friday, October 30th, 2009

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Oak door from the Palace of Maria de Guise

Friday, October 30th, 2009

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Thomas Guthrie D.D.

Friday, October 30th, 2009

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1st Leith Boys’ Brigade Company

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Do you know any former members of the 1st Leith Boys’ Brigade Company? A new book on the history of the company is due to be launched in February and the author, Ian Ross, from the ex-Members Association is hoping as many former Boys will be able to make it along. for more click here

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