While the area around modern-day Edinburgh has been inhabited for thousands of years, [1] the history of Edinburgh as a definite settlement can be traced to the early Middle Ages when a …

The Old Town (Scots: Auld Toun) is the name popularly given to the oldest part of Scotland's capital city of Edinburgh. The area has preserved much of its medieval street plan and many …

Jan 29, 2025 · Edinburgh - Capital, Castle, Medieval: For the first settlers of Scotland, arriving at the onset of the postglacial period (as early as 7000 bc), the best access to the interior was …

Sep 17, 2024 · Edinburgh’s closes and wynds: Stories of people and places. As you explore these historic places, you’ll uncover fascinating stories of the past which stretch from medieval times, …

Why and how did Edinburgh become the major centre for royal government in late medieval Scotland? The talk traces the development of Edinburgh as a royal administrative and …

Edinburgh Castle is one of the oldest fortified places in Europe. With a long rich history as a royal residence, military garrison, prison and fortress, it is alive with many exciting tales. When you …

Mar 14, 2021 · Medieval Edinburgh was famous for making wool cloth. Nearby was the settlement of Leith which acted as Edinburgh’s port. The main export was hides. Cattle and sheep were …

3 days ago · The Royal Mile bears several street names that are medieval in origin—Castle Hill, Lawnmarket (or “land market,” where the produce of the countryside was sold), High Street, …

Scotland in the Middle Ages concerns the history of Scotland from the departure of the Romans to the adoption of major aspects of the Renaissance in the early sixteenth century. From the fifth …

A very brief outline of the history of Edinburgh. With reference to the Celts and Romans, United Scotland, Medieval Edinburgh, Georgian, and present day. With a map.