Tickets are now available for our Edinburgh 900 events. Please fill in the form that can be found via the link in the title and we aim to confirm your ticket within two working days.
From Burgh to Bank Walking Tour
Join Gillian from Museum on the Mound for a look back through the economic history of Edinburgh. When King David I brought the Royal Burgh system to Scotland in 1124 it was to change the landscape of Edinburgh forever, bringing new advancements, people, and prosperity to the land. Learn about the early merchants of the burgh, chart the changes that led to the foundation of Scotland first bank, Bank of Scotland in 1695, and discover some of the hidden stories waiting to be retold in celebration of the 900th anniversary of our city.
The tour is an outdoor walking tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town and lasts approx. 1.5 hours. There will be steps and uneven surfaces-please contact us in advance if you would like to attend but have mobility issues and we will make as many adjustments as possible.
The tour will meet at the reception area/gift shop at Museum on the Mound and will be leave at 2pm prompt. Please be at the meeting point 10-15 mins before the tour is due to depart.
Adventures in Banking: the turbulent tales of the original Bank of Scotland Investors
When Bank of Scotland was founded in 1695, 172 of the richest members of society pledged their money into the fledging organisation. The stories of the investors, or adventurers as they were known, are filled with intrigue, conflict, and scandal, and many have been left untold for decades. Join us as we unpack the tales behind the names on the list, and the impact-for better or worse-that they left behind them.
The talk will be hosted on Microsoft Teams and will last approximately 45 min-1 hour.
This talk is part of the Edinburgh 900 – the celebration of 900 years of Edinburgh as a Royal Burgh. Museum on the Mound will be taking part in various events in October for Economy Month, visit our website to find out more.