Auld Toun Walking Tours

Edinburgh's hidden river.

Looking for a present for a history or true crime buff? Gift vouchers are now available!

Happy St Andrew's Day! The Patron Saint of Scotland...and Russia, Greece, Barbados and the Amalfi Coast!

Photos taken in Edinburgh's Old Town, New Town and beyond.

The Auld Toun Blog explores Edinburgh’s stories and gives updates about our latest news. Edinburgh's Royal Mile has over 80 Closes and Wynds, or small laneways, each with a story to tell. A Close is usually private while Wynds all lead off the Royal Mile to the North and South. Brodie's Close This Close is named after its infamous occupant, Deacon Brodie. [ 152 more words ] http://auldtounwalkingtours.com/2018/11/2 8/closes-and-wynds/

The only way to enjoy Steve's storytelling is to come along on a tour before the winter break. Book now! auldtounwalkingtours.com

Steve explains the basis of the supply and demand of the cadaver trade.

Who's your favourite Scottish author? There are some wonderful events on all week around Scotland, find out more: http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/book-wee k-scotland

Photos taken in Edinburgh's Old Town, New Town and beyond.

The Auld Toun Blog explores Edinburgh’s stories and gives updates about our latest news.

'Bodysnatchers' and 'gravediggers' are two words that come to mind when we think of Burke and Hare. But there's much more to the story than that. Book now to find out: https://auldtounwalkingtours.com/

It's Robert Louis Stevenson day! In this article Steve Porter, founder of Auld Toun Walking Tours, explores the places that make up Stevenson's Edinburgh.

Discover the people behind Edinburgh's stories. We offer historical walking tours of Edinburgh’s UNESCO Heritage Listed Old Town (Auld Toun in Scots). 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Our latest tour, Evil Deeds: Burke and Hare explores Edinburgh’s social history and the fascinating story of serial killers Burke and Hare – murder, greed and deception.
To find out more and book: www.auldtounwalkingtours.com

This is a great tour to learn the history and truth behind the famous story of Burke n Hare and also to visit and learn about Edinburgh's old town. Great locations as well!

Steve is a wonderful storyteller... and it is clear that so much thought, careful

planning and appreciation for Edinburgh and its past has gone into this tour!

Interesting stories and information, great guide!

Great tour , Steve really knows his stuff , great to hear such well researched history on a really interesting tour . Highly recommended .�

This is a great tour to learn the history and truth behind the famous story of Burke n Hare and also to visit and learn about Edinburgh's old town. Great locations as well!

Steve is a wonderful storyteller... and it is clear that so much thought, careful

planning and appreciation for Edinburgh and its past has gone into this tour!

Interesting stories and information, great guide!

Great tour , Steve really knows his stuff , great to hear such well researched history on a really interesting tour . Highly recommended .�