Museums and galleries news
Masked balls and murder as Edinburgh celebrates Festival of Museums 2012
Published on Wednesday 16 May 2012
An Edwardian murder mystery, a Venetian Masked Ball, an 18th century extravaganza and an Enchanted Garden - Edinburgh Museums & Galleries are marking Festival of Museums 2012 in style this weekend.
Drawing in the crowds at the City Art Centre
Monday 30 April 2012
A major new free exhibition showcasing some of the UK’s most exciting contemporary artists is about to open at Edinburgh's City Art Centre, before embarking on an international tour.
Scottish Colourist to take limelight at City Art Centre this summer
Friday 20 April 2012
The largest survey exhibition of work by George Leslie Hunter to be held in Scotland for almost 50 years will take centre stage at the City Art Centre this summer.
Exhibition sheds light on the campaign for Scottish democracy
Friday 10 February 2012
An exhibition designed to bring the campaign for the Scottish Parliament to life, opened today at the Museum of Edinburgh.
Extraordinary feats, extraordinary people - launch of The Edinburgh Lectures 2012 Series
Tuesday 17 January 2012
The Edinburgh Lectures 2012 series has announced one of its best ever line-ups to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of this long running lecture programme.
Final chapter in book sculpture mystery revealed
Friday 25 November 2011
The Writers' Museum today (25 November) revealed the eighth instalment in the book sculpture mystery that has puzzled Edinburgh for months.
Historic Acheson House welcomes Edinburgh World Heritage
Wednesday 23 November 2011
One of the Old Town's most historically important buildings has entered a brand new chapter with the arrival of its new occupants, Edinburgh World Heritage.
Getting crafty at the City Art Centre as Reflection exhibition is installed
Wednesday 16 November 2011
The third and fourth floors of the City Art Centre are a hive of activity as artists and craft makers assemble and install their work ahead of Saturday's exhibition opening.
Literary monument welcomes James Boswell on the anniversary of his birthday
Wednesday 26 October 2011
It's already a firm fixture on the Royal Mile tourist trail, with 35 of Scotland's most illustrious authors, poets and playwrights commemorated in stone for posterity.
Museums project brings history alive
Wednesday 5 October 2011
A new venture is set to enrich the lives of the city’s older people as Edinburgh Museums & Galleries bring their collections to those across the Capital.
Original plans for Edinburgh New Town back on display following conservation
Wednesday 20 July 2011
Original plans for Edinburgh's New Town are going back on display at the Museum of Edinburgh in the Canongate having been painstakingly conserved by a specialist paper conservator.
Sir David Lyndsay commemorated at Scottish literary walk of fame
Thursday 14 July 2011
It has been described as Scotland's literary answer to Hollywood's Walk of Fame, with the words of more than thirty of the country's finest writers preserved in stone for posterity.
New era beckons for historic Royal Mile house
Wednesday 1 June 2011
An A-listed house in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town is set to enter a new era if plans for it to become home to Edinburgh World Heritage later this year are approved by councillors.
Hats spectacular as Edinburgh celebrates Festival of Museums
Friday 6 May 2011
Outrageous headgear modelled for charity, a fashion show featuring Renaissance haute couture and a Mad Hatter's Tea Party - Edinburgh has a splendid line-up of events for the Festival of Museums.
Life and work of David Hume in the spotlight
Tuesday 26 April 2011
The 300th anniversary of the birth of the revered Scottish philosopher and historian David Hume is being marked by a fascinating new exhibition at the Writers' Museum featuring rare archive materials.
Easy Easter fun in Edinburgh
Friday 1 April 2011
As the holidays approach, parents and carers will be looking for fun and inexpensive ways to entertain the kids - and the City's museums, attractions, libraries and sports camps are just the ticket!
Painting once used as famous railway poster gifted to Edinburgh
Friday 25 March 2011
An atmospheric oil painting of the Palace of Holyroodhouse which was once used as the subject of a British Rail poster has been donated to the City of Edinburgh's nationally recognised art collection.
Mark international anniversary at Museum of Edinburgh today
Tuesday 8 March 2011
As International Women's Day celebrates its 100th birthday, a popular exhibition charting the struggle to win the vote for women is entering its final weeks at the historic Canongate museum.
Treasures of the past hidden in new Museums website
Thursday 18 November 2010
A 1980s cardboard doll kit celebrating Charles and Diana's wedding is among the classic toys being displayed today to mark the launch of the Council's new museums website.
Dogs dinner prize for photo competition winner
Friday 10 September 2010
Dog-loving amateur photographers can fetch an exciting prize by entering a competition to find the best photographs of people's canine companions.
- Forward this page
- Print this page
- Comment on this page
