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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 1d

4/ The bridge’s namesake, George IV, had visited Scotland a few years earlier in 1822, the first visit by a reigning British monarch in over 170 years.

Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 1d

3/ Elephant House sits on the George IV Bridge, which was built between 1827 and 1836 as part of the Edinburgh Improvement Act. Designed by Thomas Hamilton, the structure connects the South Side, Old Town and New Town – though the build came at the cost of demolishing two historic streets.

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 1d

2/ Nearby, we’ve supported Poundsavers and the Milkman with Shopfront Grants, and we’re excited to begin a project with another iconic Old Town business.

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 1d

A satisfying before and after of our interpretation panels at New Calton Burial Ground 🪦

Thank you to the fantastic Bereavement Services team at @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social for the clean-up! 🧼

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 2d

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 2d

Happy World Architecture Day! Edinburgh's centre was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site almost 30 years ago, for its authentically preserved examples of town planning in the Medieval Old Town and the Georgian New Town. Here's some of our favourite buildings in the site, what's yours?

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 5d

Storm Amy arrives in Edinburgh today – here’s some guidance on what to watch out for around historic buildings.

More guidance is available from @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social

www.edinburgh.gov.uk/shared-repai...

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 7d

For the month of October, our Conservation Funding Programme is open to applications.

Don’t miss this opportunity to restore your historic home or business. Find out more at ewh.org.uk/the-unesco-w...

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 14d

Read the full agenda, or tune in at 10am here tomorrow: democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 14d

We welcome @leftwing66.bsky.social's motion for tomorrow’s full @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social meeting, where she spotlights the newly developed World Heritage Site Management Plan, and recommends the development of a more expansive Heritage Strategy. We hope it will generate positive support! 🏛️

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 20d

Thank you @gmacdonaldsnp.bsky.social for shouting out Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival in Parliament yesterday!

Read the full motion here:

www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-...

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · Aug 29

Fascinating article on Ebenezer James MacRae, a City Architect responsible for shaping the Edinburgh we know today.

blog.historicenvironment.scot/2025/07/eben...

Ebenezer James MacRae: the man who transformed Edinburgh - Historic Environment Scotland Blog

Ebenezer MacRae’s was appointed as Edinburgh’s City Architect 100 years ago. So who was the man who transformed Edinburgh?

blog.historicenvironment.scot

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · Aug 15

3/ Thursday 21 August
The Building & Finishing of Walls talk by Dr James Simpson
A Building Geology Tour with Dr Paul Everett

Book your place here: ewh.org.uk/edinburgh-tr...

Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival 2025 - Edinburgh World Heritage

19 - 21 August 2025

ewh.org.uk

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · Aug 15

2/ Tuesday 19 August
Roof Leadwork demo by Edinburgh Leadcraft
Building Repair Projects and their Challenges talk by EWH’s Silke Schneider

Wednesday 20 August
Painting & Decorating demo by Mark Nevin

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · Aug 15

🧵 1/ Next week we open our doors for the Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival!

It is completely *free* to attend, and we still have a few tickets left for the following events:

Tuesday 19 August
Roof Slating demo by Compass Roofing

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · Aug 4

4/ We are also embarking on becoming more inclusive, diverse, equitable and accessible as a charity. We look forward to sharing this journey, ensuring that more stories are reflected in Edinburgh's unique world heritage.

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · Aug 4

3/ Edinburgh World Heritage is proud of its work collaborating with diverse communities to interpret our history through schools, events, and public realm projects, but we know we need to do more.

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · Aug 4

2/ We are committed to addressing the impacts of Edinburgh’s slavery and colonial heritage, working alongside partners in the city, including the Edinburgh Slavery and Colonialism Legacy Review Implementation Group.

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · Aug 4

🧵 1/ We commend the @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social for confronting its legacy with race and slavery.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Edinburgh University had major role in racist theories - review finds

A review has also found that the university raised the equivalent of £30m in gifts which were linked to the slave trade and colonialism.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · Jul 23

August is approaching, which means the return of the everyone’s favourite festival: the Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival 🛠️

Explore the full free line-up here: ewh.org.uk/edinburgh-tr...

Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival 2025 - Edinburgh World Heritage

19 - 21 August 2025

ewh.org.uk

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · Jul 21

4/ Read our full statement here: ewh.org.uk/edinburgh-wo...

Edinburgh World Heritage appoints Terry Levinthal as new Director - Edinburgh World Heritage

Today Edinburgh World Heritage (EWH) announced Terry Levinthal has been appointed as the charity’s permanent Director. He takes over from Megan Veronesi, who has held the post in an interim capacity s...

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · Jul 21

3/ He has spent the past eight years as Director of the Cockburn Association, Scotland’s oldest amenity and conservation charity, where he has led strategic innovations in communications, fundraising and policy outputs.

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · Jul 21

2/ Terry is a dedicated heritage professional who will join EWH with over 25 years of experience in public and charity organisations in senior Director and leadership roles.

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · Jul 21

🧵 1/ We have some exciting news: Terry Levinthal has been appointed as Director of Edinburgh World Heritage!

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Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · Jul 4

You have just over a week to apply to be the new member of our innovative Climate Change team!

Edinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · Jun 18

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⏰ Deadline: midday on Monday 14th July 2025
💸 Salary: £35,020
📑 Contract: Fixed Term until 31 March 2026 (with the possibility of permanent contract afterwards)

Read the full job description here: ewh.org.uk/energy-retro...

Energy Retrofit and Adaptation Specialist - Edinburgh World Heritage

This is an exceptional opportunity to play a key role in the conservation of the city’s rich heritage through developing sensitive and practical solutions to support the transition of historic buildin...

ewh.org.uk