Calling all Edinburgh storytellers & history lovers!
The William Anderson Award for Local History Projects is back 
We’re inviting Edinburgh residents aged 18 years and over to submit an original essay (1,500–2,000 words) exploring the city’s rich past, inspired by the themes of Edinburgh 900 — from royal connections and faith to innovation, Enlightenment, and beyond.
The list of themes can be found at www.edinburgh.org/900/themes
Entries open: 1 October 2025
Deadline: 31 December 2025
A financial prize of £200 will be awarded to the winning project, supported by the descendants of William Anderson’s family in Canada. A printed copy of the winning entry will be placed in the Edinburgh and Scottish Collection at Central Library for reference.
Submissions to be sent to localhistory@edinburgh.gov.uk
Help us celebrate Edinburgh’s story and shape its legacy! 