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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Help us uncover hidden structures and forgotten burial vaults in this hands-on survey of one of Scotland's most famous burial sites. Instead of shovels, we will be using ground penetrating radar to explore the secrets hidden beneath our feet. Book for free EventBrite: gpr-greyfriars.eventbrite.com

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Looking Below the Surface: Ground Penetrating Radar in Greyfriars Kirkyard

Help us uncover hidden structures and forgotten burial vaults in this hands-on survey of one of Scotland's most famous burial sites

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Don’t miss out on our Conservation Funding Programme! Only one week left to get your application in by 30th September. Check out this link to apply and learn more: ewh.org.uk/the-unesco-w...

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

📢By introducing Article 4 Directions, street scape interventions such as this would be brought into the planning system, allowing communities to voice concerns about what happens in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Have your say: consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/cityplan...

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City Plan 2040: Call for Ideas - City of Edinburgh Council - Citizen Space

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Why do we need a different approach to interventions in Edinburgh’s #UNESCO World Heritage Site🌍? In 2025, a ramp was quietly installed in Charlotte Square, the most architecturally significant example of a neoclassical square in the UK. (Part 3/3)

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The City of Edinburgh Council is asking citizens for five ideas to influence the City Plan which will shape Edinburgh’s future. Don’t miss out in having your say, submit with this link: consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/cityplan... Follow along to learn more about City Plan 2040, (Part 2/3).

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City Plan 2040: Call for Ideas - City of Edinburgh Council - Citizen Space

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

What’s our first priority for City Plan 2040? Our Director explains the importance of having a new World Heritage Site Conservation Area. Providing an additional protection to the current conservation areas within the UNESCO World Heritage Site to enable better management of Edinburgh.

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Last Week, Gary and Yann of our Climate Emergency team travelled to Tomaszowice, outside Krakow in Poland, for the FuturHist European Summer School on the Refurbishment of Historic Buildings. Learn more here: lnkd.in/p/eHSx9g5A

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Terry Levinthal, Director of Edinburgh World Heritage, shares why having a say matters. Follow along as we explore ideas for the City Plan 2040, and Edinburgh's future.🌇 Part 1/3 Have your say! Submit your ideas with this link: consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/cityplan...

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City Plan 2040: Call for Ideas - City of Edinburgh Council - Citizen Space

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

City Plan 2040 will shape how Edinburgh develops, including its buildings, public spaces, streets and heritage. The City of Edinburgh Council is asking citizens for five ideas to help shape the plan. What does Edinburgh World Heritage think should be on the list?🧐

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Help us document the effects of climate change on the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site. Comment your materials below! Evidence like this will help us better understand the nature and extent of climate change impacts in and on the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Blue bubble letters at the top reads: Caught in the Downpour? White simple font at bottom reads: send us your photos, videos, and comments on how you were affected by the flash flood in Edinburgh on Wednesday.

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

This will help improve thermal comfort, indoor air quality and address condensation issues whilst reducing energy consumption and preserving the flat historic character and features.

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

This Demo Case will test bespoke energy retrofitting solutions for original timber sash and case windows combined with holistic ventilation strategies that favour passive ventilation systems, occupant behaviour and low energy consumption.

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Phase 1 began last week for the #FuturHist UK Lister Demo Case on a B-listed tenement flat in Edinburgh Scotland.

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

DON'T RIP OUT your sash and case windows! REPAIR them instead! Learn how with this practical course from the Scottish Lime Centre Trust, offered on August 18th and November 25th, 2026. Find out more with this link: www.scotlime.org/.../sash-and...

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Don't forget to come along this evening!

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Heritage Fund, thanks to National Lottery players. With grant support from Historic Environment Scotland, it is a partnership between Edinburgh World Heritage and the City of Edinburgh Council’s Bereavement Services. Hope to see you there! Please contact Susanb@ewht.org.uk for more details 3/3

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

at 6:00pm on Wednesday 8 July at EWH Office, 5 Bakehouse Close (just opposite Canongate Kirk). Absolutely no experience is required—just enthusiasm and all are welcome! This project is part of Legacies in Stone: Connecting communities with historic graveyards, funded by the National Lottery .. 2/3

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

COME AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS! We are establishing a brand-new "Friends of" the Calton Burial Grounds group to support, care for, and revitalise this pair of striking historic graveyards. If you want to get involved, meet like-minded enthusiasts and make a real difference, come to our first meeting 1/3

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

organised by Historic Environment Scotland and visit EWH's Canongate Housing energy retrofit and conservation project. She also reflected, through a practical exercise, on potential measures to decarbonise EWH office, Acheson House, using EWH's whole house retrofit principles. (4/4)

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

During her time with us, she had the opportunity to shadow the Climate Emergency team and join a #FuturHist project meeting on the development of an innovative self-healing lime render with European partners, visit the building where it will be tested, attend an Energy Efficiency & Retrofit CPD(3/4)

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

She had a keen interest in EWH's experience in retrofitting historic buildings and taking the best path to net-zero - based on her own experience through her role as head of the school Utilities Team looking to increase energy efficiency of her school's listed buildings. (2/4)

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Last week, we were delighted to welcome Annie, a S5 pupil at George Heriot's School Edinburgh, in our office as part of her school's work experience week. Annie was really keen to learn about EWH's Climate Emergency Strategy and approach to lowering emissions in the historic environment. (1/4)

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Greyfriars Kirkyard: New Perspectives on George Heriot and John Bayne's tombs Thursday 25 June 18:00 - 20:00 Augustine (United) Church George IV Bridge Mark Hatton & Chris Cooper will present new perspectives on 2 tombs in Greyfriars Kirkyard. edinburghworldheritage4.beaconforms.com/form/533cc5d9

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

From project updates to future planning, Linköping was a key step forward in our work with #FuturHist

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Great to connect in person with #FuturHist partners—exchanging ideas & strengthening collaboration on climate action. Our 6th #FuturHist meeting took place at the Diocese Office, one of our demo cases—bringing discussions to life. 2/3

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Yann & Gary from the Climate Emergency team joined #FuturHist partners in Linköping for our 6th project meeting In Linköping, we shared progress, planned next steps & geared up for the #FuturHist Summer Academy in Kraków this September 1/3

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Anne Rutherford is buried in the east side of St John's Episcopal church. See Edinburgh Past and Present's Facebook post from yesterday - from James Molloy.

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

They embarked on this project as the stone had fallen over and become illegible, so very few people realised that the Scott family plot was here. Walter Scott was an Elder at Greyfriars Kirk and the whole family (including Sir Walter Scott) were members of the congregation here for many years. 2/2

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Congratulations to the Friends of Greyfriars Kirkyard for today's wonderful stone repair. They are delighted to report that the memorial for Walter Scott (Father of Sir Walter Scott) and several members of the same family has been restored and remounted in the Kirkyard today. 1/2

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Legacies in Stone: Online Conference Celebrating Graveyard Friends - Sunday 24 May 12.30 - 3.30 pm Join us for a FREE half-day online conference as we celebrate the incredible work of Scotland’s graveyard volunteers. Delivered via Zoom. Book; legacies-in-stone-graveyard-conference.eventbrite.com

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Webinar: ‘Introduction to Tenement Maintenance’, presented by Under One Roof with Edinburgh World Heritage and Mill Architects To join: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/90b9cd...

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

We were lucky to have Jim Mackay of the Kirkmichael Trust as well as Friends of Greyfriars Kirkyard Liz Lockhart and Mark Hatton, presenting to the National Lottery team. Thanks to everyone who came along, and to National Lottery players!

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

The National Lottery are funding Legacies in Stone, a new community heritage project focused on strengthening community stewardship of three graveyards within Edinburgh’s World Heritage Site, and in graveyards and historic burial sites across Scotland.

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Yesterday we welcomed the National Lottery Heritage Fund’s Scotland Team for a tour of Greyfriars Kirkyard – including a peak into the Covenanter’s Prison!

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

This visit is reputedly credited with re-popularising tartan as Scotland’s national dress.

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

The bridge’s namesake, King George IV, visited Scotland in 1822, the first visit by a reigning British monarch in over 170 years. He was invited personally by Sir Walter Scott and was flanked by artists including Turner and Wilkie who came to document the moment.

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

They sit on George IV Bridge, built between 1827 and 1836 as part of the Edinburgh Improvement Act. Designed by Thomas Hamilton, the structure connects the South Side, Old and New Towns, but the build came at the cost of demolishing two of the Old Town’s historic streets.

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Project complete! Fire-damaged Elephant House cafe and neighbouring shop have been freshly restored with the support of EWH’s Shopfront Repair Grant. Works to both shopfronts included woodwork, glazing, paintwork, awnings and signage - all completed using traditional materials.

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Image: Bakehouse Close by Kenny Lam (c) Visit Scotland

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

You have until tomorrow to apply to be our new Head of Operations and Business Support! Head to Goodmoves to find out more: goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP...

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined for Richard Rodger's excellent talk on Edinburgh and @thecockburn.bsky.social at Riddle's Court last night. More info coming soon about our next event in March, a deep-dive into Georgian furniture 🛋️

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

JOB ALERT: You have just over a week to apply to be our new Head of Operations and Business Support! It is a chance to be an important part of our small, dedicated team at Edinburgh World Heritage. Deadline: 20 February ewh.org.uk/head-of-oper...

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Last chance to buy tickets for this Thursday's event "Campaigning for Edinburgh: The Cockburn Association 1875-2049" @thecockburn.bsky.social ewh.org.uk/cockburn-tal...

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Campaigning for Edinburgh: The Cockburn Association 1875-2049 - Edinburgh World Heritage

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

2/ World Heritage Site Management Plan and Action Plan. A huge thank you to the students who attended and for their thoughtful contributions throughout the day!

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

1/ We were glad to host students from Durham University's MA in International Cultural Heritage Management 🏛️ Our Head of Conservation Silke spoke to the students about our grant programmes, our partnership with @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social and Historic Environment Scotland, and our work on the...

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Read the full report, titled Connecting People and Place: Valuing the Felt Experiences of Historic Places here: eprints.gla.ac.uk/376324/

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Connecting People and Place: Valuing the Felt Experiences of Historic Places

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

New research from Historic England and @glasgow.ac.uk finds that 70% of young adults report being in or around historic buildings positively impacts their wellbeing 🏛️🌞 Image: Visit Scotland (c) Kenny Lam

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

We are looking for a new Head of Operations and Business Support. Closing date: Friday 20 February 2026 Find out more here: ewh.org.uk/head-of-oper...

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