Tours
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Beyond Edinburgh: Day Tours
The Great Tapestry of Scotland, Galashiels + choice of Abbotsford House or Melrose
The Great Tapestry of Scotland, Galashiels + choice of Abbotsford House or Melrose. A whole day experience with door-to-door private transport. A day out without a long journey! The Borders area is noted for its undulating countryside, a plethora of stunning country houses open to the public, the festivals of the riding of the marches, […]
Beyond the City Centre: Edinburgh’s Neighbourhoods
Half day Edinburgh ‘Old Town’ historical walking tour
The road less travelled with a local: Beyond the Royal Mile This unique tour route is ideal for those who: You will visit: You will have fun on this tour learning about:
Old and New Towns of Edinburgh
Simply the Best: Half day ‘Highlights of Edinburgh’ walking tour This fascinating and friendly tour is a great introduction to Edinburgh. It gives lots of ideas of places to explore in your own time and fun things to do afterwards. There are plenty of photo opportunities. We visit: You see: You learn about what makes […]
Food Tasting
Neighbourhood Nibbles
Delicious Scottish tastings from independent shops in the lovely neighbourhoods of Bruntsfield and Morningside This food tasting gives you the opportunity to explore two local neighbourhoods of Edinburgh and escape the often crowded and congested central area. Together we shall visit, and in many cases meet the owners of: Your Scottish food tastings will include: […]
From Cullen Skink to Cranachan: A Taste of Edinburgh
A food tasting walking tour. Come dine with me and I shall introduce you to the Local produce and baking of Scotland.
Multi Day Tours
Embrace the Kaleidoscope
SOMETHING SPECIAL A tailor-made multi-day experience of panoramic Edinburgh Edinburgh has much to offer. This is a unique opportunity to have awe-inspiring experiences and create your dream adventure! From 2 days to a week, you can choose exactly what you would like to see and do in and around Edinburgh with your own personal guide […]
New Town
Half day: Edinburgh’s Georgian New Town
History, Culture and Shopping in ‘the Athens of the North’ This walking tour is a wonderful introduction to Calton Hill and the New Town of Edinburgh. The tour introduces you to: Your route will include: Among the highlights will be the exteriors (unless otherwise stated) of:
Old Town
Dean Village, Water of Leith and Stockbridge Tour – a photographer’s dream
Discover the picturesque setting of a village a stone’s throw from the city centre. Formerly a hive of industrial activity and the centre of milling for around 800 years, Dean Village, with proximity to greenery and water, is now a fashionable place to live. Our walk continues along the Water of Leith to the neighbourhood […]
Top to Toe: Half day history tour Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Palace, introduction to the Royal Mile
Introduction to the Royal Mile This is a great walking tour introduction for the first-time visitor to the locations and exteriors of the main sights of the Old Town of Edinburgh. Main sights:
Half Day Edinburgh medical tour, Witchcraft, herbalism and medicine - a matter of life and death!
Join me to discover ‘the good, the bad and the ugly’ of Edinburgh’s medical past in ‘Auld Reekie’. You will learn about the horrendous living conditions in ‘Auld Reekie’ where disease and death spread rapidly, the founding of the medical school at Edinburgh University, the increasing need for bodies for anatomy lessons and how such […]
Edinburgh for Families
Tailor made experience for children, teenagers and the ‘young at heart’ A ‘pick and mix’ walking tour catering for the ages and interests of the family group. There will be plenty of photo opportunities. 2 hours or 3 hours depending on how much or how little you wish to see and do, the stamina/attention span […]
One hour graveyard tour: A final resting place in the dead centre of Edinburgh!
Dig down into the history, architecture and stories of Greyfriars Churchyard A fascinating and varied ‘green space’ walk. Graveyards are known to enhance health and well being and Greyfriars is no exception. It is one of the oldest in Edinburgh and has an exceptional collection of monuments. Main sights On this walking tour you will […]
Auld ReekieAuld Reekie: Edinburgh’s historic old town
A tale of two towns Discover the old town of Edinburgh from the earliest times down through the centuries to the present day and get two towns for the price of one! You will see the major sites of the old town and learn about famous and infamous Edinburgh characters. You will visit: Main […]
Old Town and New Town
Discover the Unknown
‘Hidden Gems and Secret Treasures’ Discover places you would not find yourself or know about. Together we shall ‘discover’ in the: Join me as we visit: Instead of the usual big sites you will have a unique opportunity to explore the lesser well-known places. Something to tell your friends and family when you return home.
Shopping
Simply Sensational
Cocoon yourself in luxury at Johnstons of Elgin This exclusive tour introduces you to the world of high-quality superlative Scottish knitwear and accessories. Jumpers, gloves, hats, scarves and socks are all made in Scotland in the Eastfield mill at Hawick in the borders. You will be escorted from your city centre hotel to the Johnston’s […]
Make a lasting impression!
An ‘Edinburgh new town’ Scottish textile walking tour. Discover three unique shops which introduce you to ‘forever’ garments. You will love what you buy and want to keep for ever and indeed they will last for ever, such is the quality of the products. As we stroll between shops, I shall tell you about the […]
A Class Act
Scottish Textiles shopping tour Indulge yourself on a unique bespoke high quality shopping spree in the Old Town of Edinburgh. You will visit a variety of shops and have the option to make your own Harris Tweed handbag. You will learn about: We shall visit: As we walk to the different shops on the Royal […]
Wellness
Duddingston Village- escape to a quiet part of Edinburgh!
A scenic walk in Holyrood Park, the perfect ingredient for health and wellbeing. In the shadow of a volcano, we take a short walk through the Royal Park to Edinburgh’s largest natural loch and Duddingston village. The village is a little hidden gem which, despite changes over the centuries, has managed to retain a quiet […]