Taking a look round a grave matter in Edinburgh

Across the centuries, countless notable (and less so) Scottish figures have been laid to rest in the capital.

Golledge, a local historian, explores the individual history of sites such as St Cuthbert’s, Greyfriars Kirkyard and Old Calton Burial Ground, revealing both how losses were mourned and lives celebrated.

An interesting insight into the connection between social status, progress and the rituals of death.

The Graveyards and Cemeteries of Edinburgh, Charlotte Golledge, published by Amberley Publishing, ÂŁ14.99.

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