Edinburgh World Heritage

12/10/2026

👋 Meet Michelle, Our Head of Operations and Business Support! She helps support the team behind the scenes to ensure that Edinburgh World Heritage can thrive. It’s a varied role, but that’s why Michelle finds it so enjoyable!

10/10/2026

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 - digging deeper into Greyfriars Kirkyard’s history without disturbing the ground or damaging archaeological remains.

Join us on Sunday, 18 October, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. This is a free event – no prior experience needed! Book now via EventBrite:

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

07/10/2026

🏠 Acheson House has been the offices of Edinburgh World Heritage since 2011.

Dating from 1633, the house was built by Sir Archibald Acheson, although he only got to enjoy his newly completed home for one year before his death. It’s a historic building that continues to serve new purposes within a city that is constantly changing…

But you might recognize it from some recent film shoots 😉 🧟

05/10/2026

👋Meet our Head of Conservation (Buildings), Silke, who explains what’s involved in our Building Repair Programme - from assessing funding applications to supporting and overseeing the projects we fund.

📆Missed the latest funding call? Don’t worry, it opens again in February!

02/10/2026

Professor Frank Cogliano, scholar of American History at the University of Edinburgh and host of Cuppa History, explains the significance of commemorating Frederick Douglass at 29 Waterloo Place.

Now home to Howies Restaurants, this is the site where Douglass gave an impassioned speech calling for the abolition of slavery. A new commemorative plaque will mark this important moment in Edinburgh’s history and honour Douglass’s enduring legacy.

Our sincere thanks to everyone who helped make this possible, including our generous donors from around the world, former MSP Angus Robertson, and the White House Historical Association. The design was supplied by Gordon Muir and manufactured by Powderhall Bronze.

30/09/2026

Did you know we’re hosting a Photography Competition? Amateurs, professionals, residents and visitors are invited to capture what makes Edinburgh so special. Any camera or device is welcome, get snapping today!

Entries are open until Friday 23 October 2026. Click this link to submit: https://ewh.org.uk/photography-competition/

28/09/2026

Meet Nina! Our Grants and Training Manager talks about her role at Edinburgh World Heritage and our Conservation Funding Programme. The current round of CFP grants closes this Wednesday, 30 September 2026. Be sure to get yours in today!

Click this link to learn more about CFP grants: https://ewh.org.uk/the-unesco-world-heritage-site/grants/

25/09/2026

Our Head of Advocacy and Communications, Dr Chelsea Sambells, introduces what Edinburgh World Heritage is all about. Here at EWH, we are focused on the Outstanding Universal Value of the World Heritage Site. We believe in balancing the liveability of the modern city while championing the historic environment of Edinburgh.

Stay tuned as we start a new series where you’ll hear from our staff on how we believe the World Heritage Site brings value to Edinburgh’s communities.