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Built in 1691, Panmure House is the final remaining home of economist and philosopher Adam Smith, who occupied the House from 1778 until his death there in 1790. During his tenancy, Smith completed the final editions of his magnum opus The Wealth of Nations, and regularly hosted key figures of the Scottish Enlightenment. Rescued and restored by Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University, it is now a new centre for global economic and social debate, not normally accessible to the public.

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Edinburgh

Ashfield, Edinburgh Trades Fund

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26 September 2026

27 September 2026

Ashfield, the Edinburgh Trades Fund building, houses a collection of artfeacts pertaining to the ancient Incorporated Trades of Edinburgh. There were the artisan classes invovled in the governance of the city and it's development over centuries. This was initially centered within the Old Town, but then they were highly influential in the development of the Edinburgh New Town.

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Edinburgh

Barnton Bunker - WWII Operations Complex, Barnton Bunker Preservation Society

26 September 2026

27 September 2026

Through our restoration efforts and volunteer-led creative projects and initiatives- we gradually fix the once severely damaged areas of the site and create spaces and events to inspire and teach - about the value of communication, collaboration, imagination, and history education. By welcoming unique creative voices, cultural celebrations, community events, and international volunteers into a place built from fear of other countries and designed for war operations, we actively resist exclusion, champion communication and teamwork over aggression, and are building something full of hope and curiosity in each other, and our shared future together!

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Edinburgh

Bridgend Farmhouse

26 September 2026

Bridgend Farmhouse is a traditional 18/19th century farm steading and only ceased to be a family farm in the year 2000. It is now an independent community centre providing skills training in kitchen and café work, gardening, arts and crafts, woodwork and bike maintenance. We host many local groups and have a busy programme of community events.

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Edinburgh

Broughton St Mary’s Parish Church

26 September 2026

Opened for worship in 1824, as part of Edinburgh’s Georgian New Town, Broughton St Mary’s is a distinctive landmark on the city skyline. Among the church’s most striking features are the stained glass windows, the attractive panelling around the front of the gallery, and the pulpit, said to be one of the highest in Scotland. The fine Lewis organ dates from 1882. Recently refurbished, the church celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2024.

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Edinburgh

Burns Monument - Edinburgh & District Burns Clubs Association (EDBCA)

26 September 2026

27 September 2026

This prominent monument on the slopes of Calton Hill commemorates poet Robert Burns. Monuments in this style were built in ancient Athens to celebrate the poetic arts, and was designed by Thomas Hamilton to house a statue of the bard by sculptor John Flaxman. Burns' poetry and song will be performed by members and friends of Edinburgh and District Burns Clubs. The Burns Poetry garden around the monument contains flowers mentioned in his poetry.

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Edinburgh

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

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26 September 2026

27 September 2026

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions is Edinburgh’s oldest purpose-built visitor attraction. Situated at the top of the Royal Mile it offers 5 floors of interactive exhibits, rooftop terrace and is home to the Victorian Camera Obscura, once owned by Patrick Geddes. Open all year round, early until late and activities for all ages to enjoy

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Edinburgh

Cancelled - Newington (Echo Bank) Cemetery

26 September 2026

Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled. One of Edinburgh’s oldest cemeteries, opened 1846, with many notable burials including 156 individual war graves and a memorial

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Edinburgh

Cancelled - The Scottish National Merchant Navy Memorial

26 September 2026

Located at the old inner harbour of Leith, the port of Edinburgh for over 700 years. The memorial commemorates the sacrifice of Scottish Merchant Navy personnel in the two world wars, other previous and subsequent conflict, and in peacetime service along the trading routes of the world. Throughout the year the Memorial is visited by many people from around the world, a testament to the bravery and sacrifices made by Scotland’s merchant seafarers.

Edinburgh

Cancelled - Thomas Peck Hunter, VC, RM / RM 43 Commando Memorial Cairn.

27 September 2026

A stone cairn Memorial on a corner site of two roads, Whisky Quay & Ocean Drive. Facing Prince of Wales Dock. Erected in June 2002 by Members & Friends of Royal Marines Association - Edinburgh Branch.