Edinburgh's local history society
The Old Edinburgh Club is the city’s local history society, concerned with all aspects of the capital’s history and development.
For more than one hundred years we have encouraged interest through lectures, visits and projects. Join us and take advantage of these and our other activities, exploring Edinburgh through history.
Our Publications
We publish the Book of the Old Edinburgh Club, renowned as an authoritative source for residents, researchers alike or, indeed, anyone who shares our delight in the city’s rich heritage. The latest edition – Volume 19, is now available and has been sent to our members.
Earlier editions from 1908 are available to download, and we recently added volumes covering 1995 to 2008.
Please browse our Bibliography of Edinburgh History too – it’s an essential starting point for exploring your interests.
Lectures & Visits
We hold our events in the Augustine United Church, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EL, with live streaming for anyone who cannot be there in person.
All talks start at 7pm. Non-members may attend or view each event on request. Please contact events@oldedinburghclub.org.uk.
Details of summer walks and visits will be announced in coming weeks.
Books and Borrowing, Edinburgh 1750-1830
The University of Edinburgh in the Eighteenth Century
Trinity Church – Medieval Edinburgh
Members’ Evening 2023
News & Views
What’s new in the world of the Old Edinburgh Club: events, publications, projects and our blog.
Access the new Books and Borrowing Database The Books and Borrowing Database, containing borrowing records covering eighteen different Scottish libraries active in the period between
By: Jo Chapman
National debate for schools The Historical Association recently announced the winner of the Great Debate 2024: Emma Crow from Broxburn Academy, Broxburn, West Lothian. The Old Edinburgh Club was asked
By: Jill Harrison, Jean Guild Grant awardee
Last week Jill Harrison was out and about in Edinburgh looking for more pieces of her Trinity Stones jigsaw puzzle and gives us her
Explore our website
We hope our website will help you to explore the fascinating past of Scotland’s capital.
For more on Edinburgh’s rich history, explore our detailed resource of useful websites, as well as links to local history and heritage organisations.
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