Photos: Patche99z, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Richard Webb , Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0 Clarkson Frederick Stanfield, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
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Photos: Patche99z, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Richard Webb , Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0 Clarkson Frederick Stanfield, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
Cramond, the island you reach on foot at low tide
Your local guide
Graham Baxter
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Highlights
- A village of white harbour cottages
- A causeway that only clears at low tide
- Wartime structures on the island
- An anti-submarine boom in the water
- A walk timed by the sea itself
About this tour
This session walks from Cramond village across the tidal causeway to Cramond Island, timed so the crossing is actually possible. You see white harbour cottages, the causeway stretching out over the mud, and wartime structures still standing on the island itself. Graham explains the tides that govern the whole route and the island's use during two world wars.
After a sound check in the village, the walk follows the tide out to the island in stages, with time for questions at each stop. Graham answers as you go and sends the tide times afterwards for anyone planning their own crossing.
It suits anyone who enjoys a proper walk with a genuine sense of adventure, and works well for those interested in wartime history. It also appeals to families with older children.
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 7 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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Cramond village 21 min
The camera moves through a small village of white harbour cottages at the mouth of the River Almond. Graham points out the old grain mills that once lined the riverbank.
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The causeway 21 min
A concrete causeway stretches out across the mud toward Cramond Island, only clear of water at low tide. Graham explains the tide times that make the crossing possible.
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Cramond Island 21 min
On the island itself, the camera takes in old wartime structures built to guard the Forth. Graham points out the anti-submarine boom still visible running out into the water.
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Your questions 14 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 6 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Shortbread 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 8 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 Cramond village and The causeway 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.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk Edinburgh live with my phone. I walk the causeway timed to the tide.
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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