Royal Scottish Academy and National Gallery of Scotland

© Fraser Paterson

The Mound, Edinburgh

New Town - The Great Inventors

Experience the wealth of the New Town and it’s glorious architecture. Learn how Princes Street Gardens began and hear the story of an orphaned bear. Learn which Edinburgh New Town citizens gave us innovations that provide us so much comfort today.

Experience the wealth of the New Town and it’s glorious architecture.

Learn how Princes Street Gardens began and hear the story of an orphaned bear. Learn which Edinburgh New Town citizens gave us innovations that provide us so much convenience and comfort today.

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All enquiries welcome. Please call me on +44 7950 003 885 or e mail me; fraser@edinburghtoursandhistory.com

Price on Request


Departure days

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday

January — December

Contact details

Edinburgh Tours and History

8/2 Portland Gardens
Edinburgh
Lothian
Scotland
EH6 6NJ

Tour information

Length

Bespoke

Transport

  • Walking

Type

  • Bespoke
  • Private
  • Small Group (1-16)

Languages

  • English

Themes

  • Architecture
  • City
  • History
  • Walking

Tour Stops

Edinburgh Tours and History

Tour company information

Edinburgh Tours and History

Hello! My name is Fraser Paterson. I work on a freelance basis as an experienced professional tour guide and writer. I offer private walking tours. Choose whatever you wish from the following areas of Edinburgh in which I have expert knowledge. The world famous Greyfriars cemetery, Old Town, Great Inventors of Edinburgh fame, Edinburgh Castle and even a Ghosts and Horrors tour! Tours are by pre-booking and payment only.

Opening times

9am-8pm Monday-Saturday
10am to 8pm Saturday
11am to 8pm Sunday

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