3 Reasons why I give Walking Tours...

Edinburgh is a city jam-packed with history and it has so much more to offer than stories of its notorious characters and its dramatic historical events. With over 900 years of history, it is, and always has been, a living, breathing city full of ordinary people going about their everyday lives. My tours look at Edinburgh’s social history and cultural identity as well as its urban development and industrial heritage to help you discover the history of the city itself - how both it and the lives of its people have changed and developed over the years.
Buildings and people go together so exploring Edinburgh’s streets, with their diverse range of architecture, is one of the most accessible ways to engage with the city’s history. Unlike most historical artefacts which are buried in museums, galleries and private collections, the built environment is freely accessible to anyone at any time. As the physical manifestation of a society’s past you can tell a lot from its remaining built environment. Once you know a bit about what you're looking at, you can see a place with a whole new light and understanding.
I really enjoy researching and studying Edinburgh’s social and urban development and sharing my discoveries with others. Not just Edinburgh’s many visitors but also new and long-term local residents. I also appreciate it when tour guests share their experiences, ideas and thoughts about Edinburgh in return. History is neither static nor singular, it changes over time and it's always interesting to hear other perspectives - the learning never stops!