Edinburgh 900 Civic Projections

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The City of Edinburgh is proud to announce the forthcoming celebration of its 900th anniversary as a royal burgh. As part of a wider events programme (‘Edinburgh 900'), the City of Edinburgh Council is seeking to commemorate this milestone through the Edinburgh 900 Civic Projections. These night-time outdoor public projection mappings, running sometime between September 2024 to March 2025, are designed as free art installations to enhance civic pride, engage with our rich cultural history, and support our vibrant creative sector. This initiative aligns with our Citywide Cultural Strategy and celebrates our heritage and community spirit. Lot 1: The Council invites tenders from contractors who can manage end-to-end project requirements including content creation, projection mapping, and logistical execution. This one-off project will take place at one or more of the iconic sites within the city. Service Requirements: The projection mappings are envisioned as free, un-ticketed installations that tell Edinburgh’s history and story at night. The aims for the projection mappings are to: Gain resident and media interest as a tentpole activity of the Edinburgh 900 programme, explaining its themes and scope. Showcase the City Collections held by Edinburgh City Archives, Edinburgh Libraries and Museums and Galleries Edinburgh in a creative and engaging fashion and tell the story of the city. Promote the Edinburgh 900 events website and encourage attendance at other programme events.