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Edinburgh Castle
The rich history of Edinburgh, which dates back to the Middle Ages,
can be explored on guided walks organized and offered by Mercat
Tours. The company showcases many aspects of the city’s culture on
excursions such as the Royal Edinburgh Experience, the Evening Ghost
Tour, and Secrets of the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.
The route of royals, from the 12th century to the present, is the focus
of Royal Edinburgh Experience. The expert guide details the history of
this ancient seat of power and takes groups on a tour of the Palace of
Holyrood House, as well as the surrounding Canongate area, which is
home to some of Edinburgh’s oldest buildings.
As part of the ghost tour, a cloaked guide leads visitors along
cobblestone streets and down narrow alleyways through the heart of
the old town. Notorious tales from the city’s past are shared during
the two-hour walk, which also includes visits to dimly lit caverns and
underground vaults.
The Secrets of the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle tour goes to a
number of sites that represent the culture, crime, politics and people of
Scotland’s capital. The walk concludes with a visit to Edinburgh Castle,
where groups hear stories from across the centuries about the famous
landmark.
To learn more, contact Martina Majerova of Visit Scotland at martina.
[email protected], or go to visitscotlandtraveltrade.com.
TOP EDUCATIONAL ATTRACTIONS
The National Museum of Scotland, Palace of Holyrood House,
Edinburgh Castle
TOP RECREATIONAL ATTRACTIONS
Go Ape in Glentrees, Nae Limits
TOP LOCAL FESTIVAL
Edinburgh Fringe Festival (Aug. 5–29)
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