Samhuinn: The Spirit of Halloween’s Past
Halloween. Love it or hate it, it’s very hard to avoid during October. Every year the one day...
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Legends of Eerie Edinburgh
To visit Edinburgh is to be surrounded by history. Our old town is entrenched in the past, with...
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Extraordinary characters of Edinburgh’s past
For our guides here at Mercat the process of reading and researching never stops. There’s...
Read StoryA glimpse behind Edinburgh’s doors
With the Festival now a dimming memory and the autumn chill beginning to settle, a strange sense 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 StoryFive 'Must See' Introductions to Edinburgh
It’s hard to imagine, but another August is almost over. For the moment, Edinburgh is still...
Read StoryEdinburgh’s Hidden Parklife
Have you noticed the mysterious glowing ball in the sky? It seems that summer has finally hit...
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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