Economics has a rich and intertwined history with the city dating back over 200 years since Economics was first taught at the University. Below we have identified some iconic Edinburgh monuments and areas with links to Economics, the University and key figures of their time - whether visiting the city, considering studying with us or one of our current students, take some time to explore the city and visit these landmarks to learn more about the subject, University and history! The route was curated by former University of Edinburgh Economics lecturer, Donald Rutherford, author of The Routledge Dictionary of Economics and In the Shadow of Adam Smith and will explore the lives and works of many prominent Scottish economists and philosophers such as Adam Smith, David Hume and Dugald Stewart. This is currently under development - What we needWe are looking for volunteers to photograph and write a summary for each destination on the tour which will be featured on the website. Volunteers will receive named credit for their content! If you would be interested in contributing to this, please contact Riddles Court, Lawnmarket - Residence of David Hume Content needed. Image City Chambers - Adam Smith Statue & Royal Exchange Content needed. Canongate Kirkyard - Graves of Adam Smith & Dugald Stewart Content needed. Calton Hill - Dugald Stewart Monument Content needed. Panmure House - Residence of Adam Smith Content needed. Old College - First Professors of Economics, WB Hodgson & J Shield Nicholson Content needed. Heriot Row - Residence of Fleeming Jenkin Content needed. Church of St Cuthbert - Grave of Thomas De Quincey Content needed. New College - Thomas Chalmers Content needed. Greyfriars Kirk - Robert Wallace Content needed. Buccleuch Place - foundation of the Edinburgh Review and home of the School of Economics Content needed. Image This article was published on 2025-04-18
