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Edinburgh Walks News & Articles of Interest
Welcome to Edinburgh Walks based in the historic and beautiful capital city of Scotland. We offer unique private guided walks through parts of this UNESCO World Heritage city for individual groups of up to eight people.

Hidden from sight in Leith Police Station
Leith Police Station is within the old Leith Town Hall which was built in 1827/28 as the Leith Sheriff and…

Where we go when the storms are coming……
We have just experienced Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis here in Edinburgh over the last week or so. Added to…

Some views around The City Observatory on Calton Hill
We have now reached the end of October in Edinburgh and the temperatures are starting to fall fast. I wrapped…

It’s a Shore thing – some things you maybe didn’t know about Leith’s Shore.
With a wealth of history, Shore - as it is officially called Shore and not The Shore - in Leith…

It’s not all about Edinburgh & Leith
Although I write about my walking experiences in Edinburgh & Leith (see www.edinburghwalks.com) I do stretch my legs a bit…

Edinburgh Walks contribute to TV travel show- In Search Of Mary Of Guelders
Edinburgh Walks were delighted to be invited as the only city guides and consultants for the television film crew from…

Skybar
I was fortunate to be invited by the marketing manager Silvia Mogas to experience the Skybar above the Doubletree by…

Winner: Walking Tour Company of the Year in Scotland
Edinburgh Walks are delighted to announce we have been awarded Walking Tour Company of the Year in Scotland. Thank you…

Edinburgh’s interesting connection to Michael Palin’s new book Erebus
Very recently the great traveller, writer and 'Python' Michael Palin has published a book called Erebus, about the great ship…

The Leith Boys
Today is the anniversary of the Quintinshill Rail Disaster which occurred on 22nd May 1915, the worst train accident in…
Walks for Concierge & Reception Staff
Well the 'beast from the east' has struck Edinburgh in late February and early March, with most public transport at…

Outlander film locations in Edinburgh
We have been asked to add some pictures of a couple of locations from the TV serial Outlander. We've chosen…