The Incorporation of Candlemakers of Edinburgh. History of the Candlemakers 1517-1884. Once we have achieved these steps we then hope to be in a position to carry out local appropriate charitable work. Of the Incorporated Trades of Edinburgh Website under review.

Promoting, Educating, Protecting. The Incorporation of Goldsmiths of the City of Edinburgh is a non-profit organisation set up by Royal Charter in 1687. Today it is the oldest consumer protection group in Scotland and it is believed to be the oldest continuously existing business of any kind in the country. And administers the Edinburgh Assay Office.

The Society monitors and comments on planning, transport and environmental issues affecting the area. We have good contacts with local political representatives and Council officiers which ensures we get our voice heard on issues of concern. The affairs of the Society are run by the Executive Committee. Of between 6 and 8 members who are elected at the AGM. If you wish to get in touch with the Society please contact any member of the Committee or send an email to This email addr.

Leith is located on the Firth of Forth in south east Scotland. In 1833 it became a separate burgh with its own Town Council. It became part of the City of Edinburgh in 1920. The history of Leith has something to offer both to people interested in Leith itself and those who are interested in social, maritime, industrial and transport history. Explore historic Leith with our guidebook. See the index of subjects.

In 2014 we published A Scots-Polish Lexicon. Many visitors to Scotland - and many who come to stay - are surprised by the linguistic variety of the country when they discover Scots and Gaelic are spoken as well as English. This book offers a wide selection of Scots words for members of the Polish community. It includes Scots words and their Polish equivalents, as well as short articles about aspects of Scotland, and some traditional Scottish recipes.

War Memorial and war graves. William McTaggart, RSA, VPRSW. It was opened in 1846 by the Metropolitan Cemetery Association as a profit-making concern on farmland bought from the Dick family of Prestonfield, and designed by David Cousin.