The Lost Close: OEC Members visit, 5th March 2026 - The Old Edinburgh Club An OEC members visit to the Lost Close, below 1a Parliament Square, Edinburgh, once the city's Police Station and now a Hotel.

Read about our members' visit to the historic 'Lost Close', below 1a Parliament Square. Few had heard of this discovery and were treated to a great experience by Katie Scott, Head of Events at the @CoDEHotel #lostedinburgh #historiccloses #thegreatfireof1824 #highstreetcloses

Popular Portobello Pierrots - The Old Edinburgh Club Pierrots were popular troupes who entertained locals, day-trippers and holidaymakers in Portobello, from 1890s to 1930s. Here is some history.

Do you know any history of pierrots in Portobello, popular seaside entertainers from Edwardian times to WWII? We've published some of what we know and would love to find out more. #LostEdinburgh #EdinburghPastandPresent #EdinburghLiveNostalgia #EdinburghHistory #Ed900

A historical black-and-white engraving depicting Nor Loch in Edinburgh before it was drained. The scene features a vast body of water stretching beneath a stone bridge, with Calton Hill and its monuments visible in the background. In the foreground, people are engaged in daily activities—washing clothes, tending to livestock, and transporting goods with horse-drawn carts. The image captures the bustling, yet rough and industrial, life of Edinburgh in earlier centuries.

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A historic black-and-white photograph, tinted green, showing a narrow alleyway in old Edinburgh. A young boy leans against a weathered stone wall, dressed in vintage clothing and wearing a cap, while a man stands further down the alley. Clothes hang from lines above, adding to the atmosphere of a bygone era.

Glimpse into the past of historic Edinburgh

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A historical black-and-white photograph of John Knox House and the surrounding area. People dressed in late Victorian or early Edwardian attire walk along the cobbled streets, while children gather near a cart vendor selling fish and chips for 2 pence. The storefronts display old signage, capturing a glimpse of daily life from a bygone era.

John Knox House and the surrounding streets are frozen in time. No known author or exact year—any guesses based on the fashion?

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