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

The good we do...already!

9 December 2025

Tourism pals, we preserve heritage, celebrate stories and nurture people every day. We're...

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4 Gift Ideas for Ghost-Lovers | Gift Guide

4 December 2025

What do you get the person who loves all things ghosts, hauntings and spooky? Ghost-lovers can be...

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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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Unique Christmas Party & Team Building Tours in Edinburgh

13 November 2025

The festive season is fast approaching and if you’re still searching for a memorable office...

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