News & stories from Edinburgh's award-winning walking tour company

Who Was Jack O Lantern

30 October 2021

By Stefanie Turpe, Mercat Storyteller T’is the season to be spooky, and scary pumpkin faces...

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Scotland’s Most Spooktacular Halloween Traditions

14 October 2021

By Simon Bendle, Mercat Storyteller Halloween has been a highlight of the calendar at Mercat for...

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The History & Celtic Origins of Halloween

7 October 2021

By Simon Bendle, Mercat Storyteller It’s the most spine-tingling time of the year. The...

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Looking for Things to do in Edinburgh this Halloween?

29 October 2020

  When it comes to spooky Hallowe’en plans, Edinburgh is the perfect place to be. With...

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My Very Scottish Halloween

9 October 2017

We caught up with our guide, Stephanie, to hear of the best things about Halloween,...

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5 things you may not know about Burke and Hare

30 September 2016

Uncover the dark secrets of Edinburgh's past and the Blair Street Underground Vaults on an...

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