Edinburgh, renowned as UNESCO’s "City of Literature," is a treasure trove of literary history. Its historic sites and neighborhoods serving as the muse for J K Rowling's Harry Potter series. It has ...

1780- Bowed Joseph died. Bowed Joseph born in the cowgate was a famous Edinburgh agitator and took part in riots. 1790- Leith dockers strike 1864- Annuity tax riot. 1865-Midlothian farmworkers' union ...

Edinburgh’s historic districts will get new signs soon. A partnership between Indiana Landmarks and the Conover Foundation led to the Toner and South Walnut streets being listed on the National ...

Seventy-five years ago, Britain was still recovering from the Second World War. Many goods were still rationed, but Clement Attlee's Labour government had introduced long-lasting changes to British ...

Edinburgh residents should take great pride in what’s been achieved. The efforts of ordinary residents working in the council, banks and finance companies, academics and all those who have built year ...

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Genteel Edinburgh would never want to boast — but its tea, scones and palatial history is every bit as enthralling as London's — and can be had for a fraction of the price and at a much more leisurely ...

A historic coffee house and tavern in Edinburgh has reopened after 200 years. Around two centuries since its closure, John’s Coffee House and Tavern on the Scottish Capital's iconic Royal Mile will ...

Suzy Pope is writer who regularly reviews restaurants for The List magazine (an Edinburgh publication). So while you can rely on her for inside knowledge of Edinburgh's top attractions, you shouldn't ...