NewsScotsman Steps - August 2008
EWH and the City of Edinburgh Council are funding a survey of the Scotsman Steps.
Calton Hill Research Project - July 2008
A new research project will uncover the cultural significance of Calton Hill.
Uncovering the secrets of Riddle's Court - July 2008
EWH is funding research into the history of Riddle's Court, a sixteenth century building in the Old Town.
World Heritage Site Monitoring Report - June 2008
A report on the state of conservation of the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heirtage Site for 2006/07.
Greek joins the team to conserve Edinburgh's Parthenon - June 2008
A project to repair the National Monument on Calton Hill will get underway in September 2008.
Energy Heritage Project - May 2008
A ground breaking new study, funded by Edinburgh World Heritage, has demonstrated how simple energy saving measures can have a dramatic effect in making historic homes more energy efficient.
Twelve Monuments Project Update - April 2008
The conservation works to the Black Watch Memorial on the Mound and the Buccleuch Memorial in Parliament Square are now complete.
World Heritage Day - April 2008
The World Heritage Day seminar looked at the public value of the World Heritage Site, with speakers including Adam Wilkinson, director of Edinburgh World Heritage, and Jenny Dawe, the leader of the City of Edinburgh Council.
Step up to Calton Hill - April 2008
The EWH funded interpretation and signage project is now complete, and work continues on improving access for the hill.
Gilmour’s Close Project - April 2008
The EWH funded restoration work on 9 & 11 Gilmour’s Close in the Grassmarket is now finished, and the project will provide much needed affordable homes in the city centre.
The Old Town Festival 2008 - Monday 16th - Sunday 29th June
The Old Town Festival, supported by Edinburgh World Heritage, will include a wide range of events for all ages, which celebrate the unique heritage, culture, community and stories of Edinburgh’s Old Town.
Living in a World Heritage Site Guide - April 2008
Edinburgh World Heritage has produced a handy guide for property owners in the World Heritage Site.
Buccleuch Memorial to be Restored - March 2008
The memorial to the 5th Duke of Buccleuch in Parliament Square is set to be restored.
Conservation Funding Programme Update – February 2008
New grants announced at Cambridge Street and Elm Row.
Well Court Update – February 2008
A progress report on the EWH funded restoration programme.
Charlotte Square Gardens – February 2008
EWH has appointed a team to research the history and condition of Charlotte Square Gardens.
New Director for Edinburgh World Heritage – January 2008
Adam Wilkinson will join EWH as its new Director in April.
Capital Collections Goes Live - January 2008
Rare archives from the Edinburgh Room are available on-line for the first time on the EWH funded Capital Collections website.
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