7 Facts You Might Not Know About Scottish Whisky
Scotch whisky is loved the world over, and here in Scotland we’re clearly very proud of our...
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George Drummond And The Birth Of Edinburgh's New Town
Written by Mercat Tours Storyteller Simon Bendle Edinburgh’s New Town is arguably the...
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4 Edinburgh Authors You Should Know
Many great authors have hailed from Edinburgh, in both the past and present. It’s no wonder...
Read StoryThe Life & Times of Mary Queen of Scots
Like many royals, Mary Queen of Scots lived a tumultuous life. Plenty rested on her shoulders....
Read StoryDiscovering Edinburgh's Mercat Cross
The Mercat Cross is important to us for two big reasons: firstly, it’s the meeting point for...
Read StoryEdinburgh's First Police Force
Have you ever stood at St.Giles’ Cathedral, on ceremonial Sundays, and wondered who all these...
Read Story5 Historic Edinburgh Pubs You Need To Visit
Edinburgh is a city well known for its rich history whether that be through its architecture, the...
Read StoryEdinburgh's Alternative Fathers
Father’s Day is on the 16th June and to celebrate we decided to look at the alternative Dads...
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