Private company

Edinburgh Savings Bank

Scottish bank

Formed in 1836, the Edinburgh Savings Bank was successor to the Edinburgh Bank for Savings, which dated back to 1814. Although formed after the Ruthwell Savings Bank, the Edinburgh provided the model for future savings banks.² Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1836Founded¹

HeadquartersEdinburgh¹

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Lloyds TSB building, Hanover Street - geograph.org.uk - 2638799 — Photo: kim traynor, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons³

Formed in 1836, the Edinburgh Savings Bank was successor to the Edinburgh Bank for Savings, which dated back to 1814. Although formed after the Ruthwell Savings Bank, the Edinburgh provided the model for future savings banks.²

Timeline

1836Founded Founded¹

Links

WikipediaEdinburgh Savings Bank
WikidataQ108102599

Sources

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WikidataEdinburgh Savings Bank on Wikidata
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WikipediaEdinburgh Savings Bank on Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsEdinburgh Savings Bank photo by kim traynor, CC BY-SA 2.0