If you’d like to go deep into the Royal Mile’s rich history, this self-guided audio tour is a fabulous way to do it – showing you where history was made, and taking you back in your imagination to the moments that echo through Edinburgh’s story! We begin outside St Giles’ Cathedral, where we’ll lay the foundations, discussing old Scotland’s Law, Church and State – with many a quirky anecdote thrown in! Here we’ll meet James VI, Oliver Cromwell and John Knox, and we’ll hear about a very unusual marriage tradition! As we continue, you’ll hear much more about the rises and falls of the Stuart dynasty, culminating in Bonnie Prince Charlie’s final campaign in 1745. Then we’re off to discover the ‘closes’ (alleyways) of the Royal Mile and the characters that adorn their history – from Sir Walter Scott and Rabbie Burns to Jenny Geddes and Edinburgh’s greatest society beauty, Susannah Kennedy. If you like to go a little deeper with your history, you’ll love this fascinating audio tour!

Additional Information

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Social distancing enforced throughout experience
• Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
• This product is an MP3 track to use with your personal smartphone and headphones.The tour is entirely outdoors. We recommend checking Covid-19 guidance before your tour, at https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/ Please note that the Royal Mile has some cobbled surfaces and uneven street kerbs.

Logistics Instructions

Start location : This Audio Walk starts at the west side of Parliament Square, facing the main doors of St. Giles' Cathedral.

End location : The walk ends at The Tron Kirk, Hunter Square, on the Royal Mile

Tickets

*Mobile or paper ticket accepted
*One per booking

Prices

* Per Person

Adult : from 18 to 110 : from 0 to 1 Persons

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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