Photos: Berthold Werner, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 AlasdairW, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Rembrandt, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
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Photos: Berthold Werner, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 AlasdairW, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Rembrandt, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
National Museum of Scotland, seen from its Grand Gallery doors
Your local guide
Graham Baxter
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Highlights
- A Venetian-style sandstone facade
- Carved stonework above the entrance
- The Grand Gallery through the doors
- Free entry, open to everyone
- A preview before your own visit
About this tour
This session stays at the entrance to the National Museum of Scotland, looking at the building's sandstone facade and the Grand Gallery visible through its doors. You see the carved stonework above the entrance and the vaulted hall beyond the glass. Graham explains what the museum holds and how the building itself has changed over time.
After a short sound check outside, the session spends time studying the facade before moving to the doors for a longer look inside, with questions throughout. Graham answers as you go and sends a short note afterwards on which galleries are worth the most time.
It suits anyone planning a visit who wants a preview first, and works well for those who prefer architecture to collections. It also appeals to families deciding whether to visit.
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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The museum's sandstone facade 15 min
The camera holds on the museum's Venetian-style sandstone front, free to enter and open to the street. Graham points out the carved detail above the main entrance.
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The Grand Gallery doors 15 min
Through the glass of the main doors, the vaulted Grand Gallery is visible beyond. Graham explains what the museum's collections cover, from Scottish history to natural science.
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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: Cullen skink and New 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 10 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 The museum's sandstone facade and The Grand Gallery doors 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 any background in art?
No. The guide explains what matters as you go, whatever you already know or do not.
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 stand at the museum entrance.
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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