Edinburgh Storytelling Walk Makars Court to Scott Monument

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About this activity

Skip the rushed crowds and join former history professor Sami - and occasionally our friendly Golden Retriever co-guide - for an unhurried, wider-ranging journey from the Old Town into the elegant New Town.

Rather than a generic checklist, this small-group walk traces centuries of history. We begin with the writers at Makars’ Court, step onto the Castle Esplanade, and descend through Victoria Street into the atmospheric Grassmarket. At Greyfriars Bobby’s statue, we separate fact from fiction, sharing a moving story that will stay with you long after the walk ends.

Rejoining the Royal Mile past St Giles’ Cathedral and Tron Kirk, we uncover hidden histories - clues in the stonework and street lines that most people walk straight past. Finally, we wander down iconic Cockburn Street, crossing into the New Town to finish near the magnificent Scott Monument with a completely fresh perspective on Edinburgh's city centre.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Wee Walking Tours

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–5 years) · Youth (6–16 years) · Adults (17–64 years) · Seniors (65–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Guided walking commentary

Itinerary

Writers' Museum

Passing by

Your tour guide, Sami, will meet you in Makars' Court next to the Writers' Museum. The tour begins by discussing some Scottish literary legends.
Gladstone's Land

Passing by

Along your walking tour you will pass by the historic Gladstone's Land.
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

Passing by

Along your walking tour, you will pass by Camera Obscura and World of Illusions.
Edinburgh Castle

Passing by

We stop for a bit near Edinburgh Castle where you hear stories of sieges and battles, kings and queens, as well as some mysteries.
The Scotch Whisky Experience

Passing by

Along your walking tour we pass the Scotch Whisky Experience.
Victoria Street

Passing by

We walk along the picturesque Victoria Street.
Grassmarket

Passing by

We stop and talk about historic locals that once experienced the drama at the Grassmarket.
Greyfriars

Passing by

We stop in the iconic Greyfriars Kirkyard where we separate the fiction and falsehoods from the facts, but we promise that you will be moved as Bobby's story will imprint on your heart and soul!
National Museum of Scotland

Passing by

We pass by the renowned National Museum of Scotland.
National Library of Scotland

Passing by

We walk by the distinguished National Library of Scotland.
St Giles' Cathedral

Passing by

At St Giles' Cathedral, you’ll hear fascinating tales of saints and sinners, power and punishment, and the strange ways reputations are made (and unmade) in Edinburgh.
The Real Mary King's Close

Passing by

Hear about some of Edinburgh's hidden history.
Tron Kirk Market

Passing by

We discuss some of the fascinating history connected to Tron Kirk.
The Edinburgh Dungeon

Passing by

Hear more about some of Edinburgh's hidden history.
Waverley Bridge-Edinburgh

Passing by

We cross over from the Old Town to the New Town.
Scott Monument

Passing by

By the time we finish near the Scott Monument, you’ll have walked through centuries of Edinburgh history in one go, and you’ll see the city’s centre with fresh eyes.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We meet at Makars' Court - just off the Royal Mile next to the Writers' Museum. Look for your guide, Sami, who will either have a Golden Retriever tour guide with him or be holding a light green umbrella with pictures of Golden Retrievers on it.