To learn what is planned for the Edinburgh 900 celebrations Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh visited the City Chambers on Monday evening.
There they were met with banners bearing the new Edinburgh 900 logo just reported to the council last week. (Read the report below)
In the main Council Chamber tables were set up representing the ten themes of Edinburgh 900 and Their Royal Highnesses were given a short overview of each project. They were in the chamber for more than an hour chatting with people who hope to run events within each theme.
The programme aims to improve community pride by involving local people celebrating local heritage.
The council approved £500,000 for the programme as part of its budget set in February. A bid to National Lottery Heritage Fund for funding of £250,000 was unsuccessful.
The ten themes are:
City of David
- Burghs of Edinburgh
- Royal connections
- Municipal government
- Capital city
City of Faith
- Different faiths within the city
- Religious buildings
- Congregations
City of Commerce
- Merchants
- Baltic Sea Trade
- Global Connections
City of Industry
- Incorporations of trade
- Industrial revolution
- Modern industries
City of Conflict
- Military connections
- Reformation
- Marian Civil War
- Civil protests
- Riots
City of Finance
- Coinage
- Royal Mint
- Banks
- Colonialism
City of Ideas
- Enlightenment
- New Town
- Innovation
- Discoveries
City of Leisure
- Tourism
- Parks
- Sports
- Railways
- Hotels
City of Celebration
- Festival
- Fringe
- Other annual events
City of Diversity
- Immigration past and present
- Edinburgh residents today
- 2050 City Vision
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