We want to make more of our local history but don't know where to start. Can you help?

Of course we can! A member of staff will visit you and find out what you have in mind. Then they will come back with a range of suggestions for you to choose from. You can mix these or adapt these suggestions as your needs and budget allow.

Do we have to select characters from ones that Mercat Tours has done before or can we ask for different ones?

Of course you can ask for different ones. It makes the character more personal for you. There is a charge for researching, scripting and rehearsing the character.

We are some distance from Edinburgh where you are based. Are you prepared to travel?

Yes we are prepared to travel. Travel costs are built into the quotation we give you. In some circumstances - for example wanting a living history appearance over a weekend - there may be accommodation costs involved as well.

Whose job is it to source costumes?

Mercat Tours has a collection of historical costumes that are included in the price. However, if a specific costume or prop is needed we will arrange hire and pass on the costs.