Copyright and Terms and Conditions
Content disclaimer
The City of Edinburgh Council makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the content on this website but will not be held responsible for any loss, damage, or inconvenience arising from the use of this website. Content may be changed or updated without notice.
If you identify errors or have queries relating to the website please contact us.
Historical content
Our online collections contain objects, images and information that some people may find offensive or disturbing.
Material often reflects the period in which it was created and can include offensive or contentious terms and imagery describing race, gender, class, sexual orientation, disability and mental health.
The material is representative of the time and context in which the objects and images were created. It is, therefore, an essential part of the historic record.
However, we recognise that there is more work we can do to place our online collections into context and make our records more accessible and inclusive for everyone. We are working to diversify the online collections to better reflect Edinburgh’s communities past and present.
We have added a ‘Responses’ area within item records where we can record the responses to material of individuals and groups participating in outreach activities and events related to our collections. If you would like a response to be added to the information about an item please contact us. All responses will be moderated before publication and content may not be made public on the site.
If you see any content on the site which causes concern, please contact us.
External links disclaimer
Listing of websites and links to them should not be taken as an endorsement. The City of Edinburgh Council does not accept responsibility for the contents or reliability of the linked websites nor do we accept any liability for their accuracy or content. If you come across any weblinks that do not work, please contact us.
Copyright statement
All rights, including copyright and database rights, in this website (www.capitalcollections.org.uk) and its contents, rest with The City of Edinburgh Council except for material that has been explicitly marked as being the copyright of another person. All material including without limitation text, logos, icons and images published on this website can be used for personal or educational purposes. No part of the site may be copied or adapted without the written permission of The City of Edinburgh Council.
The rights in the original material that has been digitised reside with various copyright holders.
Every care has been taken to identify copyright owners of the original material and every effort has been made to ensure copyright information is accurate. If you identify errors or have queries relating to the website please contact us.
Viewing and using images
You can view images and download single images and short sections of text to your desktop or device or print one copy of an image for your own personal or educational use without charge. The image may not be duplicated in any medium for another person or institution.
If you use images or text in presentations for educational purposes you must include with each image or text a copyright notice (City of Edinburgh Council – Edinburgh Libraries) and acknowledgement to Capital Collections with linked website address (www.capitalcollections.org.uk).
Reproduction of images for any other use without permission will infringe regulations and may make an individual liable to civil penalties.
Other use of images
You can purchase larger digital image files for personal, educational or commercial use. Find out how to buy images online.
If you wish to use an image for any other reason than educational or personal use in digital or any other format you must contact us to obtain permission and a license fee will usually be charged.