Edinburgh’s post-war listed buildings
SOME 70 post-war buildings in Edinburgh have been awarded a historic listing. As of August 22, when the data was last compiled by listings managers…
Category: Heritage
The Tron long-term future closer to being secured
ONE of Edinburgh’s most historic landmarks – The Tron, on the High Street – is to open as a temporary ‘artists and makers’ retail space,…
Restorations remove entries from register
OF the 16 Edinburgh city centre buildings deemed ten years ago to be of architectural and historic significance but also ‘at risk’, just two remain…
A touch of history returns to light up New Town street
THE decoration of Edinburgh’s New Town district – with replica Georgian street lighting, in keeping with the area’s architecture – has taken its next step,…
Historic Leith bridge to be repaired
A GRADE A-listed bridge in the Leith area of Edinburgh is to be repaired, following permission received from the city’s council. Say owners, Forth Ports…
Views sought on possible extension of Edinburgh conservation area
VIEWS are being sought as to whether the boundary of a ‘conservation area’ of Edinburgh should be extended. Says an announcement about the Leith area…
Views sought on the way grants are awarded for historic projects
VIEWS are being sought on the way grants are awarded for historic projects. Says Scottish Government agency, Historic Environment Scotland, it’s been more than five…
Shared challenges facing World Heritage Sites being showcased in exhibition
A CONCERN about Edinburgh city centre’s built heritage previews an online exhibition showcasing how five European locations are responding to several shared challenges, including climate…
Is the language of ‘salvation’ helping heritage?
Might the language of ‘saving’ our heritage be ultimately doing it a disservice? Ailsa Macfarlane, from Built Environment Forum Scotland, fears it might… READ any…