28 September 2025 (10:00 - 11:00)
Scotland’s Printing Heritage promotes interest in the history of the printing industry, which is one of Scotland’s oldest and works with institutions across Scotland to ensure that printing archives and artefacts are not lost. It is the public face of the Scottish Printing Archival Trust (SC: 021320), formed in 1988 to conserve ‘knowledge and examples of Scotland’s printing heritage’.
A walk exploring the printing industry connections of Edinburgh’s New Town, and highlighting the traces of famous businesses that can still be seen.
Sunday 28 September, meet at 10am outside the Assembly Rooms on George Street, for a guided walk lasting approximately 1 hour.
Booking required - please order your free tickets via Eventbrite
2025 Theme - Architectural Heritage: Windows to the Past, Doors to the Future
The library is in the West End on the fringes of the New Town World Heritage site. The building was originally an exercise and meeting hall and has been transformed into a library.

Address
Please Meet Outside, Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2LR