World Heritage Conversations
What makes Edinburgh distinctive and how does it compare with other World Heritage cities?
These were the issues addressed by Professor Herb Stovel, one of the world’s leading authorities on conservation matters, in discussion with the EWH Chairman Professor Charles McKean.
In 1995 Professor Stovel completed an evaluation of the city which led to the inscription of the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh on the UNESCO World Heritage List. In Edinburgh for a brief visit, he was persuaded to spend some time sharing his experience of Edinburgh and placing it in a world wide context.
Download Podcast Part 1 (mp3 | 7.3MB)
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Listen to the folk stories behind some of Edinburgh’s historic buildings, and hear from people who have discovered the fascinating history of their own homes...
A short film produced by local independent filmmakers Ewen and Alistair Meldrum to celebrate World Heritage Day 2007.
We have joined forces with Edinburgh City of Literature Trust to create a series of free podcasts celebrating the literary and built heritage of Scotland’s capital city.
