Forthcoming Events

Who's been living in my house?
Ever wondered who lived in your house before you? Perhaps you’ve wondered when it was built or why it has an odd design?

From 23 November, Edinburgh City Libraries and Edinburgh World Heritage will be helping you research the history of your house. 

Podcasts
Hear the folk stories behind some of Edinburgh’s historic buildings.

Queensberry House – Lord Drumlanrig's dark secret... (mp3 1.23MB)
Morocco Land - the pirate and the Lord Provost’s daughter... (mp3 1.25MB)

Hear from people who have discovered the fascinating history of their own homes.

Judith McColl talks about Heriot Row… (mp3 3.34MB)
Priscilla Heaton-Armstrong talks about Coinye House Close… (mp3 1.92MB)

A series of talks, displays and surgeries will be on offer, with experts on hand to help guide you through their extensive archive. For more details visit www.edinburgh.gov.uk/libraries

History of My House – Question Time
Thursday 26 November, 6.00pm – 7.00pm
George Washington Browne Room, Central Library, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh
Ever wanted to know more about your historic house? Bring along a photo of your house and pose your question to our expert panel -  Ian Gow, Curator for the National Trust for Scotland; Bob Heath, conservation architect; James Simpson, conservation architect and Fiona MacDonald, EWH conservation architect.