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Edinburgh Storytelling Walk Makars Court to Scott Monument
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
$33.70
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Overview
Join us - sometimes with one of our Golden Retriever tour guides - for a story-filled walk from Makars’ Court to the Scott Monument.
We begin with Scotland’s literary legends, then head to the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade for tales of sieges, battles, kings, queens, and mysteries. Descend Castlehill into stories of witches and wizards, then take in Victoria Street and the Grassmarket.
At Greyfriars Bobby’s statue, we separate fact from fiction, but Bobby’s story will stay with you. From there we cross George IV Bridge back to the Royal Mile, uncovering the thinkers and larger‑than‑life characters who shaped Edinburgh (plus the details most people walk straight past). We continue to St Giles’ Cathedral and Tron Kirk for saints and sinners, power and punishment, and hidden histories along - and beneath - the street.
Finally, wander down Cockburn Street and cross from Old Town to New Town. Finish near the Scott Monument with fresh eyes on Edinburgh’s city centre.
We begin with Scotland’s literary legends, then head to the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade for tales of sieges, battles, kings, queens, and mysteries. Descend Castlehill into stories of witches and wizards, then take in Victoria Street and the Grassmarket.
At Greyfriars Bobby’s statue, we separate fact from fiction, but Bobby’s story will stay with you. From there we cross George IV Bridge back to the Royal Mile, uncovering the thinkers and larger‑than‑life characters who shaped Edinburgh (plus the details most people walk straight past). We continue to St Giles’ Cathedral and Tron Kirk for saints and sinners, power and punishment, and hidden histories along - and beneath - the street.
Finally, wander down Cockburn Street and cross from Old Town to New Town. Finish near the Scott Monument with fresh eyes on Edinburgh’s city centre.
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Edinburgh Storytelling Walk Makars Court to Scott Monument
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
- Guided walking commentary
Meeting point
We meet at Makars' Court - just off the Royal Mile next to the Writers' Museum. Look for your guide, Sami, who will either have a Golden Retriever tour guide with him or be holding a light green umbrella with pictures of Golden Retrievers on it.
Return details
- Your tour guide, Sami, will meet you in Makars' Court next to the Writers' Museum. The tour begins by discussing some Scottish literary legends. (pass by)
- Along your walking tour you will pass by the historic Gladstone's Land. (pass by)
- Along your walking tour, you will pass by Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. (pass by)
- We stop for a bit near Edinburgh Castle where you hear stories of sieges and battles, kings and queens, as well as some mysteries. (pass by)
- Along your walking tour we pass the Scotch Whisky Experience. (pass by)
- We walk along the picturesque Victoria Street. (pass by)
- We stop and talk about historic locals that once experienced the drama at the Grassmarket. (pass by)
- We stop in the iconic Greyfriars Kirkyard where we separate the fiction and falsehoods from the facts, but we promise that you will be moved as Bobby's story will imprint on your heart and soul! (pass by)
- We pass by the renowned National Museum of Scotland. (pass by)
- We walk by the distinguished National Library of Scotland. (pass by)
- At St Giles' Cathedral, you’ll hear fascinating tales of saints and sinners, power and punishment, and the strange ways reputations are made (and unmade) in Edinburgh. (pass by)
- Hear about some of Edinburgh's hidden history. (pass by)
- We discuss some of the fascinating history connected to Tron Kirk. (pass by)
- Hear more about some of Edinburgh's hidden history. (pass by)
- We cross over from the Old Town to the New Town. (pass by)
- By the time we finish near the Scott Monument, you’ll have walked through centuries of Edinburgh history in one go, and you’ll see the city’s centre with fresh eyes. (pass by)
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Edinburgh Storytelling Walk Makars Court to Scott Monument
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
$33.70
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!