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

An Edinburgh Birthday: Premiering 'The Spirit of the Mile'

20 November 2025

On Thursday 13 November 2025 we marked a very special moment in Mercat’s history. To...

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Tough times, simple choices

19 November 2025

Though simple doesn't mean easy. When so much is based on margins - budgets, profits, growth...

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Musings 1 Year on from a Silver Thistle Award

14 November 2025

A bit slow, but I got there…! Thing is, receiving the VisitScotland Silver Thistle...

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No 'buts'

10 November 2025

Raising the national minimum wage for 18-20yr olds above the inflation rate is NOT a threat. It...

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We’ve Teamed Up With Restless Natives

12 June 2025

To mark shared 40th anniversaries, Mercat Tours has joined forces with Restless Natives: The Musical...

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The Vaults Revealed: Edinburgh’s Underground Opens to All

15 May 2025

Mercat Tours launches new accessible experience inviting everyone to witness Edinburgh’s...

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