The Crime of Witchcraft & King James VI | Edinburgh History
We often think of witch trials as long-ago paranoia, belonging to a different world or relegated to...
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Illustrating Edinburgh’s Past: The Art of Storytelling
20th March is one of our favourite days of the year. To some, this day is known as Ostara—the...
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What was Edinburgh’s ‘Little Ireland’?
You might be familiar with New York City’s Little Italy. Once upon a time, Scotland’s...
Read StoryBeyond Chloroform: James Young Simpson & the Women Who Changed Medicine
The name James Young Simpson appears in many places around Edinburgh, from a plaque inside St...
Read StoryThe Tragedies of Mary, Queen of Scots
Historically, February was not a good month for Mary, Queen of Scots. Through the years, February...
Read StoryAn Edinburgh Valentine's Day Itinerary That Doesn't Require a Romantic Partner
Calling all singletons, friends and... oh alright, partners too! Valentine’s Day...
Read StoryA Story 40 Years in the Telling
Edinburgh, 30th January 2025 — Mercat Tours has launched its 40th-anniversary celebrations...
Read StoryStorytelling as a Human Connection
As we begin recruiting new team members, we’re thinking about the power of storytelling and...
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