Photos: Richard Webb , Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0 Clarkson Frederick Stanfield, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain Patche99z, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Photos: Richard Webb , Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0 Clarkson Frederick Stanfield, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain Patche99z, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Duddingston Loch beneath Arthur's Seat
Your local guide
Eilidh Sinclair
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Highlights
- A village beneath Arthur's Seat
- One of Edinburgh's oldest kirks
- Still water and reeds at the loch
- A protected bird sanctuary
- The hill seen from below for once
About this tour
This session moves through Duddingston village to the loch itself, sitting quietly at the foot of Arthur's Seat. You see stone cottages, an old kirk still in regular use, and the still water of the loch with the hill rising directly behind it. Eilidh explains why this small area is protected as a bird sanctuary.
After a short sound check in the village, the session settles by the loch for a longer, quieter stretch, with time for questions throughout. Eilidh answers as you go and sends a short note afterwards on the birds most commonly seen there.
It suits anyone who wants a genuinely quiet session away from the busier parts of the city, and works well for birdwatchers. It also appeals to those who enjoy Arthur's Seat from below rather than climbing it.
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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Duddingston village 15 min
The camera moves through a small village of stone cottages, one of the quietest corners of the city. Eilidh points out the old kirk, one of the oldest still in regular use in Edinburgh.
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The loch 15 min
The camera settles on the still water of Duddingston Loch, reeds along its edge and Arthur's Seat rising directly behind. Eilidh explains why the loch is protected as a bird sanctuary.
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Your questions 7 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 3 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Haggis, neeps and tatties and Leith, 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 Duddingston village and The loch 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 hold steady by the water.
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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