Edinburgh In The Attic
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An Edinburgh family photograph taken in 1894. Three generations- the oldest born 1837 at Kirkgate, Leith and the youngest born 1894 at St. Patrick Square, Newington. #Edinburgh
February 18, 2026 at 1:31 PM
An Edinburgh family photograph taken in 1894. Three generations- the oldest born 1837 at Kirkgate, Leith and the youngest born 1894 at St. Patrick Square, Newington. #Edinburgh
A set of Ned Holt postcards. Thankfully I read the Threadinburgh story and recognized the art. Likely purchased 1920’s Nothing written on them. Nostalgic for an #Edinburgh of his younger years.
February 15, 2026 at 2:27 PM
A set of Ned Holt postcards. Thankfully I read the Threadinburgh story and recognized the art. Likely purchased 1920’s Nothing written on them. Nostalgic for an #Edinburgh of his younger years.
A signed pledge to the Edinburgh Total Abstinence Society 1883.
The artwork is full of symbolism and in the distant background what appears to be the city of #Edinburgh.
The artwork is full of symbolism and in the distant background what appears to be the city of #Edinburgh.
February 13, 2026 at 1:02 PM
A signed pledge to the Edinburgh Total Abstinence Society 1883.
The artwork is full of symbolism and in the distant background what appears to be the city of #Edinburgh.
The artwork is full of symbolism and in the distant background what appears to be the city of #Edinburgh.
Elizabeth Ritchie 1831-1921. Her father, Thomas Ritchie was a sculptor whose studio was on Lothian Rd. Thomas Ritchie’s most notable work was the gravestone for Rev. John McKenzie- a victim of the Pegasus shipwreck that left from Leith 1843.
Caledonian Mercury Sept. 25,1843
#Edinburgh
Caledonian Mercury Sept. 25,1843
#Edinburgh
February 7, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Elizabeth Ritchie 1831-1921. Her father, Thomas Ritchie was a sculptor whose studio was on Lothian Rd. Thomas Ritchie’s most notable work was the gravestone for Rev. John McKenzie- a victim of the Pegasus shipwreck that left from Leith 1843.
Caledonian Mercury Sept. 25,1843
#Edinburgh
Caledonian Mercury Sept. 25,1843
#Edinburgh
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Canongate Burgh School was built with parish funds in 1836 and funded locally, but with contributions from the Edinburgh Town Council. It was never taken over by the School Board due to the religious element of its teaching and closed in 1893, becoming a Sunday School for the next-door Kirk.
A former student recorded a childhood memory of the Canongate Burgh school on this old Canongate Tolbooth postcard.
He most likely attended the school in the 1870’s. #Edinburgh
He most likely attended the school in the 1870’s. #Edinburgh
January 30, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Canongate Burgh School was built with parish funds in 1836 and funded locally, but with contributions from the Edinburgh Town Council. It was never taken over by the School Board due to the religious element of its teaching and closed in 1893, becoming a Sunday School for the next-door Kirk.
A former student recorded a childhood memory of the Canongate Burgh school on this old Canongate Tolbooth postcard.
He most likely attended the school in the 1870’s. #Edinburgh
He most likely attended the school in the 1870’s. #Edinburgh
January 30, 2026 at 1:41 PM
A former student recorded a childhood memory of the Canongate Burgh school on this old Canongate Tolbooth postcard.
He most likely attended the school in the 1870’s. #Edinburgh
He most likely attended the school in the 1870’s. #Edinburgh
William Lindsay- born 1877 at Thistle Place #Edinburgh. Information suggests he served with the 16th Lancers Regiment.
January 22, 2026 at 1:19 PM
William Lindsay- born 1877 at Thistle Place #Edinburgh. Information suggests he served with the 16th Lancers Regiment.
A postcard of Prime Minister Gladstone. He visited #Edinburgh September 1884. His arrival is recorded at the bottom margin.
January 14, 2026 at 1:23 PM
A postcard of Prime Minister Gladstone. He visited #Edinburgh September 1884. His arrival is recorded at the bottom margin.
Edinburgh Evening News July 11, 1879. Catherine Yorkston and grandson John “Wee Jock” - photo 1864ish. Dog’s name is noted on the letter. #Edinburgh
December 27, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Edinburgh Evening News July 11, 1879. Catherine Yorkston and grandson John “Wee Jock” - photo 1864ish. Dog’s name is noted on the letter. #Edinburgh
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We recently had an overseas request from to locate a gravestone. It took two visits to find it as it it was completely hidden inside years of ivy growth & was subsumed into a tree. Two hours of cutting back thick ivy strands eventually revealed the stone. #Edinburgh #Gravestones #Cemeteries
November 18, 2025 at 9:37 AM
We recently had an overseas request from to locate a gravestone. It took two visits to find it as it it was completely hidden inside years of ivy growth & was subsumed into a tree. Two hours of cutting back thick ivy strands eventually revealed the stone. #Edinburgh #Gravestones #Cemeteries
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I spotted this in a kirkyard just now. Can anyone explain it? I’m guessing it indicates some kind of reservation securing the space? Grateful for the answer if you have it.
September 15, 2025 at 6:42 PM
I spotted this in a kirkyard just now. Can anyone explain it? I’m guessing it indicates some kind of reservation securing the space? Grateful for the answer if you have it.
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I just spotted this 1727 headstone which seems to feature a couple of spectacle wearers! Has anyone ever seen similar? @secretedinburgh.bsky.social
September 19, 2025 at 10:40 AM
I just spotted this 1727 headstone which seems to feature a couple of spectacle wearers! Has anyone ever seen similar? @secretedinburgh.bsky.social
