Edinburgh World Heritage

Edinburgh World Heritage was created in 1999 and is funded by Historic Scotland and the City of Edinburgh Council.

It aims to:

* Champion and represent the World Heritage Site and to monitor its state of conservation as required by UNESCO.
* Co-ordinate action to protect and enhance the outstanding universal values of the World Heritage Site and to promote its harmonious adaptation to the needs of contemporary life.
* Conserve and enhance the historic fabric and historic environment of the World Heritage Site through a programme of financial assistance.

Heritage Podcast
Why not discover the stories behind the public spaces of the Old and New Towns by downloading the Heritage Trail and listening to the podcast for each location. Click here for more information.

New!! Discover Edinburgh's House Histories for the fascinating layers of history that lie hidden behind the stone façades of Edinburgh’s historic buildings.

For more information visit the Edinburgh World Heritage website.