Elsie Inglis: Who Would Not Go Home and Sit Still
I then tell a little of her story (I could not possibly tell all of it, as it would take up the...
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Martyrs Monument and Stirling Castle Graveyard
The Monument was paid for by William Drummond a very prosperous Stirling farmer, landowner and...
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Thirsty After Your Tour?
Straight across the road from the Mercat Tours office, you’ll see the City...
Read StoryGlencoe; The Valley of Sadness and Mystery
In Glencoe there was a local witch called Corrag. She warned everyone when the Redcoats arrived in...
Read StoryEdinburgh - Volcano to Village, Brambles to Botanics
Those of us lucky enough to live in Edinburgh know we are blessed with green spaces and walking...
Read StoryScottish International Storytelling Festival - Giving History a Damn Good Telling
After explaining the grisly punishments meted out to ‘criminals’ at the Mercat...
Read Story*Warning* - Hallowe'en Chic is Coming...
You’ve probably seen them already in the supermarkets. Rows upon rows of orange sweeties,...
Read StoryOur 91% Record Achievement
We are delighted to announce our family business has been awarded 91% by VisitScotland in...
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