Original Edinburgh is a collaborative business improvement project which supports the Old Town as the very best of Edinburgh’s heritage and creativity
Original Edinburgh is a collaborative business improvement project which empowers business to take a leading role in the success of Edinburgh’s iconic Old Town. Bringing together the very best of Edinburgh’s rich history and heritage with its creativity and longevity, the Old Town is the heart of Scotland's capital city and a bridge between its enlightened past and dynamic future. An Improvement D
07/02/2020
Thank you for your time and support over the past two years. After narrowly missing the ballot criteria to establish a BID to represent the Old Town businesses in December 2019, our project will formally cease operation on 28th February 2020. Full statement below.
Ballots are being posted to all eligible voters today! Please look out for your ballot papers and Vote Yes to Original Edinburgh to make a transformative impact to the community, and jointly invest in a bright future for the Old Town. Voting closes at 5pm on 28th November!
Exciting news! We’ve launched Original Edinburgh, our new initiative to secure Business Improvement District status for the Old Town. Check out our promo film and find out more about us at www.originaledinburgh.co.uk
04/09/2018
Volunteer - Edinburgh World Heritage As you may be aware, Edinburgh World Heritage has just opened a new exhibition at the Tron, on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, which showcases the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh as well as Scotland’s five other World Heritage Sites. The exhibition, housed within the atmospheric 17th century former kirk,...
04/09/2018
Green Spaces & Old Town Gardens - Full Study Day From the historical gardens of the Old Town to the contemporary allotment movement, via Patrick Geddes’ open spaces survey, this unique all day event, which includes an afternoon guided walk, explores the green heritage of the Old Town. In the 1590s Bailie McMorran’s House (present day Riddle’...
03/09/2018
29/08/2018
Holyrood Apple Day Celebrate 10 years of a Fruitful Scotland Come and enjoy the Scottish National collection of apples, and other garden produce from across Scotland. Our apple day, now in its 10th year, brings together fruitful schools, community groups, and enthusiasts working to create a Fruitful Scotland grown app...
27/08/2018
Help Vicars and Tartans make a difference We're raising money for the GRASSMARKET COMMUNITY PROJECT because we believe in community and we believe everyone should feel valued, that they belong and should have the opportunity to contribute. This charity supports many of Edinburgh and Lothians most vulnerable. People with disabilities, people...
22/08/2018
Good news for visitors and a welcome addition to the Royal Mile.
VisitScotland to create flagship tourism centre to capitalise on Royal Mile Part of Edinburgh’s historic City Chambers is to become Scotland’s flagship tourism information centre to capitalise on the number of visitors flooding into the Royal Mile.
13/08/2018
Begbie was a very early photographer showing an extraordinary record of Victorian Edinburgh. It is really interesting to compare his images with today's Edinburgh. We have some of these photographs in our current Exhibition 'In Focus: Scottish Photography' which runs until May 2019.
View of the Old Town from East Princes Street Gardens
Thomas Vernon Begbie
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06/08/2018
Festivalgoers urged to do acts of kindness They are encouraged to share photos of good deeds such as picking up litter or buying a sandwich for a stranger.
31/07/2018
Consultation is open on outdoor advertising until 14th September and will help inform new planning guidance.
Planning Guidance on Outdoor Advertising - City of Edinburgh Council - Citizen Space Find and participate in consultations run by City of Edinburgh Council