University of Edinburgh

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The University of Edinburgh was founded in 1582. Many of its buildings are located in the historic Old Town of Edinburgh. It played an important role in Edinburgh's role as a chief intellectual centre during the Age of Enlightenment, and helped give the city the nickname of the "Athens of the North".

Simon Fanshawe was appointed Rector in 2024.

BLOGS logo, c. 2014

LGBT societies

BLOGS is Edinburgh University’s LGBT+ Society.

Members of BLOGS were involved in the discussions that led to the first Pride Scotia.

Alumni

• James Barry
• Ian Charleson
• Bruce Chatwin
• Joanna Cherry
• Kezia Dugdale
• Neil MacGregor
• Derek Ogg
• C K Scott Moncrieff

External links

http://www.blogs.org.uk/

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