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In summary

  • Explore Scottish history through ten objects with your Master Storyteller 

  • Discover the story of Scotland through our National Museum  

  • We’ll take you straight to the most striking objects and share their secrets 

  • You will learn the places where history happened and follow Scotland’s story through iconic exhibitions 

  • Uncover a world of plots, feuds and ancient symbols 

  • Mercat exclusive TourTalk audio devices: be immersed and get lost in the stories 

  • Mercat is here for good — for our team, community and planet

About this tour

History of Scotland Museum Tour

Uncover 800 years of Scottish history at the National Museum of Scotland, led by a Master Storyteller. 

What happened at the Battle of Culloden? What role did Scotland play in the Industrial Revolution? We will answer all your questions and share the intriguing stories behind ten objects from Scottish history.  

Discover the story of Scotland through our capital city and our National Museum. You will see the places where history happened and follow our story through iconic exhibitions. 

You’ll meet your Master Storyteller in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town at the Mercat Cross, the site of executions and proclamations. Together you will explore key locations and stories hidden around the Royal Mile as you make your way to the National Museum of Scotland.  

See a city of the past, which goes unnoticed for many. A city where commoners, Queens and criminals once walked.  

Iconic Scottish objects mixed with streets soaked in history

Follow your Master Storyteller to the National Museum of Scotland where our nation’s treasures are stored. Once inside, we will introduce the Scottish collections. You’ll step through Scotland’s history, using rare objects, and hear how they all have shaped our past, present and future. 

Working exclusively with the National Museum of Scotland, we’ve created a museum tour of their extensive Scotland collections. 

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Dates & times

Fridays, 2pm, April – June

 

 

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Can't make this tour on the scheduled date? Consider a private tour! Reconnect with friends and family on a tour just for you.  We're happy to help on email groups@mercattours.com

  • If you are a returning visitor and booked directly through Mercat Tours, you’re eligible for our Returner’s Reward

Duration

  • 1 hours 30 minutes

Tour location

  • Start point: Mercat Cross, High Street
  • End point: National Museum of Scotland

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