Are There Catacombs in Edinburgh?
By Scott, Mercat Storyteller Descend into the secrets of the city’s past on an Edinburgh...
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The Oldest Buildings on Edinburgh's Royal Mile
The Oldest Buildings on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile By Mark Clement, Mercat...
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Five must-see historic locations in Edinburgh
By Scott Booth, Mercat Storyteller Edinburgh has a lot of history. If you were to join us for any...
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Uncover the dark secrets of Edinburgh's past and the Blair Street Underground Vaults on an...
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By Charles, Mercat Storyteller The Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh has always been a place of...
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By Simon Bendle, Mercat Storyteller You’ll hear plenty of great stories about interesting...
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By Simon Bendle, Mercat Storyteller Burns Night is a highlight of the Scots calendar, an annual...
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By Simon Bendle, Mercat Storyteller Hogmanay is as important to Scots as Christmas Day –...
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