5 Things to Do in Edinburgh this Winter
Spring might be on the horizon, but we’re still in the grips of midwinter. Beat the...
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Mercat Tours Impact Report 2025
Our Impact Report 2025 shows a remarkable, record year in every way that matters. Whether new...
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In Celebration of Burns Night
On 25th January, we celebrate Burns Night in Scotland. It marks the birthday of Scotland's...
Read StoryScottish Ghost Stories for Christmas Eve
Our new YouTube video is the perfect background for a cosy (but spooky) winter night of storytelling...
Read StoryThe good we do...already!
Tourism pals, we preserve heritage, celebrate stories and nurture people every day. We're...
Read Story4 Gift Ideas for Ghost-Lovers | Gift Guide
What do you get the person who loves all things ghosts, hauntings and spooky? Ghost-lovers can be...
Read Story8 Books Set in Edinburgh (Or Inspired by Its History)
With its long and often dark history, Edinburgh has been providing authors with inspiration for...
Read StoryAn Edinburgh Birthday: Premiering 'The Spirit of the Mile'
On Thursday 13 November 2025 we marked a very special moment in Mercat’s history. To...
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