The Christmas Market
The turning on of the Christmas lights in Edinburgh always marks the beginning of a magical...
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Escaping the City Centre
The days may be shorter, and the weather may be colder, but this does not mean that there is nothing...
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The Creepy Countdown Begins!
Halloween at Mercat Tours is not just a day. It is a four day long extravanganza which is a monster...
Read StoryThe A-Z of Edinburgh pt VII
Next up on our alphabetical tour of Edinburgh is Q-S: Q for Queen Margaret’s Chapel For...
Read StoryThe Top 7 Places for Autumn in Edinburgh
On September 23 we celebrate the September Equinox, officially the first day of Autumn. It got us...
Read StoryEvil Baby Farmer or Victim of Her Time?
As we plan for our Halloween tours, our thoughts turn to some of Edinburgh's more gruesome...
Read Story5 places to escape in Edinburgh (especially during the festival)
If you've joined us on our history walks or ghost tours of Edinburgh, you may have noticed...
Read StoryThe A-Z of Edinburgh pt VI
We continue on our mission of charting the beautiful city of Edinburgh in A-Z, including lots of...
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