Edinburgh On This Day

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Edinburgh On This Day is written by Ian Colquhoun and published by Pitch Publishing Limited. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1909626996 (ISBN 10) and 9781909626997 (ISBN 13).

This book revisits all the most magical and memorable moments from Edinburgh's fascinating history, mixing in a maelstrom of quirky anecdotes and legendary characters to produce an irresistibly dippable Edinburgh diary—with an entry for every day of the year. From the important decisions that have molded the city's very appearance, to the "white elephants" that promised much but faded into obscurity; from famous events and sporting triumphs to near-farcical court cases—here are the people, crimes, pollution, crises, murders, battles, strikes, pubs, tragedies, scandals, newspapers, bands, soccer players, politicians, and royals that have shaped this incredible city's history. Edinburgh is a city of culture, music, and innovation, a city of sport and new beginnings, a city of education and spirituality. Read Edinburgh On This Day, and you'll discover hundreds of things you never knew you needed to know about Scotland's historical, mysterious, and inspirational capital.