History Archives - 2edinburgh https://2edinburgh.com/tag/history/ a blog about visiting Edinburgh - things to do around the city Tue, 02 Apr 2024 11:31:54 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/2edinburgh.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/cropped-Edin365-23.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 History Archives - 2edinburgh https://2edinburgh.com/tag/history/ 32 32 89887462 Genealogical Research, Warriston Cemetery and "Mr Kite" https://2edinburgh.com/genealogical-research-warriston-cemetery-and-mr-kite/ https://2edinburgh.com/genealogical-research-warriston-cemetery-and-mr-kite/#respond Sun, 16 Feb 2020 16:00:29 +0000 http://2edinburgh.com/?p=792 Genealogical research can lead one in so many different directions, and is a hobby which has been growing over the years with programmes such as “Who do you Think You Are” demonstrating the incredible stories which make a family history.

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]]> https://2edinburgh.com/genealogical-research-warriston-cemetery-and-mr-kite/feed/ 0 792 Searching for Scottish Ancestors – a personal journey https://2edinburgh.com/searching-for-your-scottish-ancestors-a-personal-journey/ https://2edinburgh.com/searching-for-your-scottish-ancestors-a-personal-journey/#comments Sun, 16 Feb 2020 15:43:18 +0000 http://2edinburgh.com/?p=777 Edinburgh in November – a great time for visitors who are Searching for  Scottish Ancestors.  The city is a little quieter before we gear up for the Christmas and New Year celebrations. Therefore making it an ideal time for visitors

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]]> https://2edinburgh.com/searching-for-your-scottish-ancestors-a-personal-journey/feed/ 1 777 More Historic Maps re history of Nether Craigwell https://2edinburgh.com/more-historic-maps-re-history-of-nether-craigwell/ https://2edinburgh.com/more-historic-maps-re-history-of-nether-craigwell/#respond Thu, 11 Oct 2007 21:53:00 +0000 http://2edinburgh.com/?p=40 I’ve found a link to a photograph of a representation of Edinburgh in 1460, in which you can clearly see the river running through the Waverley Valley – which later becomes Calton Road. The link to Edinburgh Photography website is:

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