New Town - The Great Inventors

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Royal Scottish Academy and National Gallery of Scotland
The Mound, Edinburgh © Fraser Paterson

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Departure days

January — December

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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.

I have a large number of five star reviews in respect of freelance tours I have taken for other companies. Please enquire for further information.

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

COVID-19 information

In recognition that this business has confirmed that they have followed government and industry COVID-19 guidelines, ensuring processes are in place to maintain cleanliness and aid social/physical distancing.

Contact details

44 (07950) 003885 View tour details fraser@edinburghtoursandhistory.com

Edinburgh Tours and History
8/2 Portland Gardens
Edinburgh
Lothian
Scotland
EH6 6NJ

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Length

Bespoke

Transport

Walking

Type

Bespoke Private Small Group (1-16)

Languages

English

Themes

Architecture City History Walking

COVID-19 facilities

COVID-19 measures in place
COVID-19 risk assessment completed
COVID-19 staff training completed
Capacity limit
Face mask essential (not provided)
Face masks required for staff in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to visitors & staff
Staff required to regularly wash hands

Attractions

Tour gallery

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.