Hello, my name is Brian and I've been guiding in Edinburgh, Scotland and London for 15 years and very much enjoy showing this fabulous city of Edinburgh to the world. I spent 11 years working at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Queens Official Residence in Scotland, before studying in London for a year to gain a Special Diploma in Tour Guiding. Today, my focus is on Edinburgh and Scotland and I love learning more about this beautiful city and country.
Hello to you all. My name is Brian and I welcome you to Edinburgh. I would like to introduce and show you the History of Edinburgh's Old Town. Above all else this is a history tour for adults. The big companies will show you the normal subjects. Castle, Church, Palace. What I plan to tell you about is some of the crazy stories Edinburgh has in its past.
What is in this walking tour?
The tour ends on the Royal Mile, minutes from attractions such as Edinburgh Castle, St. Giles Cathedral, and King Charles Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Come to Edinburgh, and enjoy the big sites but after this tour walk away with enjoyment and knowledge of much more that will make you want to come back again and enjoy this city.
I will be outside the Cafe Nero coffee shop next to St Giles Church in the centre of the Royal Mile looking forward to meeting you for our tour.
This is our meeting place. It is on The Royal Mile, right in the centre of Edinburgh. The actual meeting area is next to St Giles Church outside a Cafe Nero coffee shop. I'll be in jeans, green Dr Marten boots and with a black umbrella.
In Lady Stair's Close, a small street off Edinburgh's Royal Mile we'll all about a man called Deacon or William Brodie. A respected man by day, a criminal by night.
The story of Maggie Dickson and how she rightly escaped an unjust punishment in 18th century Scotland.
The story of two wild Irishmen and how their questionable morals helped modern science.
Discover about Edinburgh's 18th century banker and how he seems to help populate Edinburgh.
Here about the tragic love story from 18th century Edinburgh that took place in nearby Morningside. Today a genteel part of Edinburgh.
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).