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A History Of Edinburgh

A History Of Edinburgh

By: Ruth Gray
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Micro histories from Scotland's capital. Join me for a walk through time, in a particular neighbourhood or location in beautiful, historic Edinburgh.

I'm avoiding all the history you already know - the castle, Greyfriars Bobby, Burke and Hare... this is a podcast about the real city and how its past has influenced and shaped the present day Edinburgh.

If you're a resident, you'll love these little walking tours that take no more than 25 minutes.

Created by Ruth Gray and produced by David O'Reilly.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes
  • EP2 Powderhall and St Marks

    EP2 Powderhall and St Marks
    May 26 2026

    Another micro-history of the Powderhall and St Marks area in Edinburgh. We stop for a chat with a local business owner with a very interesting property, and we learn about the origins of the name Powderhall. It's an area with a lot of industrial heritage so we'll learn about a few of the more interesting local endeavours too.


    Recorded out and about so expect a little background noise here and there!


    Created by Ruth Gray

    Produced by David O'Reilly

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    20 mins
  • EP1 Warriston Cemetery

    EP1 Warriston Cemetery
    May 7 2026

    Take a walk with me around one of Edinburgh's true hidden gems - Warriston Cemetery.


    The city's largest cemetery opened in the 1840s and is a fine example of a Victorian 'garden cemetery'. But its so much more than an old graveyard...


    We'll meet some of its residents, both dead and alive, and learn about some of its notable moments in its 180 year history.


    Created by Ruth Gray

    Produced by David O'Reilly

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    23 mins
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