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This information relates to the 2024 festival which has now ended. The 2025 festival programme will go live in August 2025.

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Edinburgh Trades Fund

28 September 2024 (10:00 - 16:00)

29 September 2024 (10:00 - 16:00)

Edinburgh

In Person
2024 Theme

The Edinburgh Trades Fund Ìýhouses a collection of artefacts pertaining to the ancient Incorporated Trades of Edinburgh. ÌýThe collection provides a unique insight into the establishment, organisation and importance of the Incorporated Trades in the economic and social life of Edinburgh. ÌýThis is especially true of the period when the trades had a major role in the governance of the city from the 15th to the early 19th centuries. ÌýThere are several unique historical treasures intimately concerned with the history of the city, the most important being the Blue Blanket.

Take the opportunity to walk through our building learning about our collection from the volunteer guides and display boards.

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2024 Theme - Heritage of Routes, Networks and Connections

Although the Edinburgh Trades Fund relates to an ancient organisation the Trades remain relevant in todays society. ÌýThe charitable arm of the Edinburgh Trades Fund provides grants for the benefit of young people in Edinburgh.

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Facilities
Additional Access Information

There are steps up to the front door and a high doorstep. ÌýThere is no lift nor ramp. ÌýOnce inside the rooms are on one level and mostly accessible by wheelchair. ÌýThe toilet doors and layout are not wheelchair friendly.

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Key Information

No Booking Required.

Where to find us

Address
  • Edinburgh Trades Fund
  • 61 Melville Street
  • Edinburgh
  • EH3 7HL
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Programmes this building took part in:

2024