Overview
Greenyonder Tours show you 'Edinburgh in a green light', with an easy mix of social history, gardens, plants, and how today's residents are greening the city.
Hidden Gardens of the Royal Mile: See a little-known side of Edinburgh's Old Town in this easy walking tour of approximately 1 hour 40 minutes. Behind the historic buildings discover the surprising number of gardens and green 'nooks and crannies', all with a story to tell.
Meet outside John Knox's House, 43 High Street, Edinburgh.
"So enjoyable discovering hidden gardens behind the Old Town facade which we never knew existed in spite of living in Edinburgh for so many years."
Check our website for other occasional walking tours, including -
Healing Herbs in the City Join medical herbalist Julia Cook for a short stroll around the city centre, and learn about free, health-giving food on our doorstep.
Green Shoots A tour about finding green space - past and present - in unexpected places in Edinburgh's Old Town. Rediscover inspiring children's gardens created over a century ago in the Old Town slums by supporters of Patrick Geddes.
OPENING TIMES
May - October 2012 (06.05.2012 - 19.10.2012)
11.00 on Friday mornings, and 2.30 pm on Sunday afternoons. Note there are more tours and different starting times in August - please check our website for details.