Christmas and New Year Opening Times
It's *that* time of year already and as you prepare to spend time eating mince pies and making...
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100 years of turning back time
It’s that time again: the point in the year when the clocks go back and the dark nights (and...
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We’re going on a unicorn hunt
Have you ever noticed the unicorns dotted all over the Royal Mile? We love unicorns here in Scotland...
Read StoryThe Mercat Review of 2015
The turn of the year can be an oddly reflective time. Whilst January is filled with exciting plans...
Read StoryThe Creepiest Characters of Old Edinburgh
As Halloween approaches, it seems only fitting to look back at some of most sinister figures of...
Read StoryCome on a Mer’cake’ Tour - Macmillan Coffee Morning!
Can I tell you a little secret about Mercat Tours? For reasons unknown, we have a disproportionate...
Read StoryWE'RE 30! - 1st July Birthday Celebrations
We're so excited about turning 30 that we've decided to share the birthday cheer with all...
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5.... Grave Matters: Graveyards are strange places at the best of times, but our guides love...
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