Archaeology and the historic trams of Edinburgh

Early Edinburgh tram © Reproduced with acknowledgement to Alex James, grandson of TP Lugton

Transport for the masses: the Historic Trams of Edinburgh​

Archaeology does not always deal with the distant past. Buried remains from the last century can provide exciting information about the development of our society in a way that is very relevant to modern populations. Over the last couple of years, Rubicon Heritage Services has undertaken a number of archaeological investigations on behalf of Edinburgh City Council which have provided tantalising evidence for the historic trams of Edinburgh and their supporting infrastructure. The 19th century tram system in Edinburgh was a pivotal element of the fabric of the city and demonstrated an advanced system of public transport which is now being replicated in many modern European cities including Edinburgh.

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