Edinburgh Proud City digital exhibition to launch online in time for LGBT History Month

Proud City, was originally planned as a spring 2020 exhibition in Queensferry Museum, but due to the impact of the pandemic, staff and LGBT Youth Scotland have worked together to move the exhibition online in time for LGBT history month.

It will feature objects and stories gathered from local people relating to identity, activism and the community including photographs, postcards, and clothing.

Councillor Donald Wilson, Edinburgh’s culture and communities convener, said: “Unfortunately visitors have not been able to access the physical exhibition in Queensferry Museum, but I’m delighted that the team have been able make the exhibition digitally available.

“It’s a great opportunity to revisit the artefacts in the city’s extensive collection and the catalogue of history relating to LGBTQIA+ communities."

Councillor Amy McNeese-Mechan, culture and communities vice convener, added: “This exhibition celebrates pride in and for the city’s LGBTQIA+ community. It not only gives us the chance to learn about our own local history and how far society and laws have progressed, but it supports and promotes the work of LGBT Youth.”

Socks Rolland, youth and community development officer for LGBT Youth Scotland, said: “It’s so exciting to be part of the Proud City project, and to be working with young people to curate the exhibition for an online launch during LGBT History Month.

“With our world increasingly screen based, it’s more important than ever to move the Proud City exhibition to an online platform, allowing it to be celebrated and accessible for all.”

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