The Edinburgh 900 – Edinburgh Local Heritage Network Fair

FRIDAY 7th FEBRUARY from 12 – 4pm at OCEAN TERMINAL

Did you know that you probably have a local heritage group offering a range of activities and opportunities on your doorstep?

Our city is fortunate to have an abundance of local groups and societies that focus on the promotion and preservation of local heritage.

These groups offer a range of activities and opportunities including (but not limited to) walks, talks, tours, exhibitions, performances, memberships, volunteering, and workshops. There are many ways to get involved with your local heritage group and to engage with your local heritage.

The Edinburgh Local Heritage Network Fair is the perfect opportunity to come along, meet with local heritage groups, and learn more about what they have to offer.

The groups that will be available to chat with during this fair include:

Citadel Arts, Portobello Heritage Trust, Edinburgh Printmakers, Living Memory Association, Art & Seat, Heart of Midlothian Football Club, Greater Liberton History Group, Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society, Old Edinburgh Club, Cramond Heritage Trust, Edinburgh Lothian and Border Police Historical Society, Scottish Churches Trust – Edinburgh activities, History of Education Centre (Victorian Schoolroom), Hibernian FC Historical Trust, Southside Heritage Group and Newhaven Heritage.

There will also be plenty of information available at the fair about the other heritage groups and societies within the city.

All of the groups represented at this fair are members of the growing Edinburgh Local Heritage Network. There will be information available about this network at the fair too.

The Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh and ELHN Honorary President, Robert Aldridge said: “Edinburgh is a city of rich history, vibrant culture and captivating stories. We’re committed to sharing these as part of our Edinburgh 900 programme and the ELHN has a key role in our celebrations.

“I would encourage everyone to visit the fair and learn more about the various local heritage groups the city boasts, what they can offer and how you can get involved.”

The fair will take place on Friday 7th February from 12pm – 4pm in the Ocean Terminal Market Place, 74 Ocean Drive, Edinburgh, EH6 6JJ.

There’s no need to book, it’s informal and drop-in. We look forward to seeing you there!