Dr. David Livingstone, I Presume? The Life of David Livingstone.
By Simon Bendle, Mercat Storyteller There are so many must-see statues in Edinburgh it’s...
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Five Things to See at Edinburgh Castle
Five Things to See at Edinburgh Castle 1. The One o’ Clock Gun – In a tradition...
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James Craig & The Creation of Edinburgh's New Town
A saunter through Edinburgh’s magnificent New Town By Simon Bendle, Mercat...
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By Simon Bendle, Mercat Storyteller Descend into the secrets of the city’s past on an...
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Visitors often ask us "where is the Edinburgh Vaults entrance"? In this short video our...
Read StoryThe History of Scotch Whisky and Edinburgh's Vaults
There’s an old saying: today’s rain is tomorrow’s whisky. At time of writing,...
Read StoryThe Crime of Witchcraft & King James VI | Edinburgh History
Written by Mercat Tours Storyteller Simon Bendle Keep the dates in mind when you hear grisly...
Read StoryPutting Victims of Scotland's Witchcraft Trials on The Map
Written by Mercat Tours Storyteller Simon Bendle You don’t have to join an underground...
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