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Photos: Pretzelles, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 marsupium photography, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0 Unknown, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
The story of Edinburgh in one live hour
Your local guide
Fiona MacLeod
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Highlights
- Key moments of the city, on camera
- Edinburgh Castle seen from Grassmarket below
- The Royal Mile from the Castle down
- Buildings that carry the story best
- Time for your questions at the end
About this tour
This hour gives a fast walk through Edinburgh's story, from the Castle on its rock above Grassmarket to the Royal Mile running down towards Holyroodhouse. You see the skyline that explains why the city sits where it does, then the street where most of that history happened. It moves quickly, picking out the buildings that carry the clearest stories rather than trying to cover everything.
The call opens with a short sound check before a brisk walk from the Castle view down the Mile, with the guide keeping each stop tight given the hour. There is time for questions near the end, and a short list of what was covered is sent afterwards.
This suits anyone who wants the shape of Edinburgh's history in a single sitting rather than a long walk. It also works well as a first look before a longer, more detailed session on the Old Town.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Edinburgh before heading out.
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Edinburgh Castle and the skyline 21 min
The camera looks up at Edinburgh Castle from Grassmarket, the fortress sitting on its extinct volcanic rock above the Old Town rooftops, while the guide sets out the shape of the city's history in a few lines.
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The Royal Mile 21 min
The walk follows the Royal Mile downhill towards Holyroodhouse, the guide pausing at the narrow closes that run off it to point out which buildings hold the oldest stories.
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Your questions 9 min
Time to ask anything about Edinburgh: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 4 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Scotch whisky and Old Town, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in London time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 12 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Edinburgh, showing you New Town and Scott Monument live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need to know the history already?
No background needed. The guide explains everything as it comes up.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- I stream on Zoom from a phone gimbal, so the picture stays steady. Ask questions out loud or in the chat.
Times shown in London time (GMT)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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