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...
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Christmas is nearly here and the New Year is just around the corner and what a year it has been! But...
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Experience Edinburgh's Old Town streets and Blair Street Underground Vaults on an Edinburgh...
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