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Sunny Leith is a journey from central Edinburgh to the north side of the city and the port of Leith, ending up at the Royal Yacht Britannia.

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.

  • A painting housed in Leith Area of Edinburgh

    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…

  • A view across the rooftops, Chania, Crete.

    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…

  • City Observatory, Playfair Monument and Nelson Monument from the Viewing terrace of The City Observatory.

    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…

  • Leith Shore from Sandport Dry Dock

    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…

  • St. Bridget's Kirk

    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 guide Gerry Dorrian on Netherlands TV documentary on Mary of Guelders, Queen to King James II

    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…

  • Double Tree By Hilton Edinburgh City Centre

    Skybar

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

  • Travel & Hospitality Awards Walking Tour Company of the Year Award. Walking Tour Company 2019/20

    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…

  • The new Michael Palin book Erebus

    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 Dalmeny Street Drill Hall where the troops had left Leith

    The Leith Boys

    Today is the anniversary of the Quintinshill Rail Disaster which occurred on 22nd May 1915, the worst train accident in…

  • Edinburgh Walks Logo

    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…

  • Entrance to Tweeddale Court, Royal Mile, Edinburgh

    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…