Whips: Women Hidden in Plain Sight

Whips: Women Hidden in Plain Sight Uncover stories of incredible women with our self-guided and in-person tours.

Edinburgh’s history is full of women who built businesses, commissioned buildings, and shaped this city’s social, econom...
28/04/2026

Edinburgh’s history is full of women who built businesses, commissioned buildings, and shaped this city’s social, economic and cultural life. And yet most of their names have been forgotten.

That’s what Unearthed: The Women of Edinburgh is about.

A two-part experience that begins underground with and continues above ground through the streets of the Old Town, where I’ll introduce you to some of the women who have been hiding in plain sight all along.

Swipe through to meet just a few of them. Then head to the link in bio to book.

They were always here. Now it’s time to find them. 🔍

Weekends throughout May. Limited availability.

19/04/2026

History is full of stories… but not all of them were told.

This May, we’re proud to introduce Unearthed: The Women of Edinburgh Tour, led by our own storyteller Anna Dowling-Clarke, founder of Women Hidden in Plain Sight (WHIPS).

This unique two-part experience begins underground at The Real Mary King’s Close, before continuing above ground on a guided walking tour through Edinburgh’s Old Town.

Together, you’ll uncover the lives of the women who owned, built, resisted, created and shaped this city, yet were so often overlooked.

📅 Running weekends throughout May
⏳ Approx. 2.5–3 hours
🎟️ Spaces are limited, advance booking recommended

Join us and discover a different side of Edinburgh’s past.

https://www.realmarykingsclose.com/whats-on/unearthed-the-women-of-edinburgh-tour/

Photographic evidence that I have a lot of feelings about women’s history. Come see for yourself this Saturday on the ne...
09/04/2026

Photographic evidence that I have a lot of feelings about women’s history. Come see for yourself this Saturday on the next in-person walking tour about the women of Edinburgh’s Old Town.

Photos are from the ‘In Their Footsteps’ walking tour in collaboration with The Cockburn Association, focusing on the women behind Edinburgh’s built heritage. Photo credit: Patricia Cuni-Chaves

It’s almost Women’s History Month! To celebrate, I am proud to say that I have partnered with The Cockburn Association t...
27/02/2026

It’s almost Women’s History Month! To celebrate, I am proud to say that I have partnered with The Cockburn Association to deliver a series of ⭐️ free ⭐️ walking tours throughout the month of March to celebrate the women who built, funded, inhabited and fought for some of the Old Town’s most prized historic sites.

Tour Dates:
Sunday 8 March, 10am
Sunday 15 March, 10am
Sunday 22 March, 10am

Spaces are limited so get your tickets now! Link in the bio

Christmas Gift Idea!WHIPS tours are now available as Christmas gift vouchers, a perfect present for anyone who loves Edi...
26/11/2025

Christmas Gift Idea!

WHIPS tours are now available as Christmas gift vouchers, a perfect present for anyone who loves Edinburgh, women’s history, or unique experiences.

Choose between:
- A Guided WHIPS Walking Tour
- A Self-Guided Audio Tour (via VoiceMap)

Every voucher includes:
- A beautifully designed digital PDF
- A unique voucher code
- Easy redemption instructions
- Sent within 24 hours

Buy your gift voucher → whipstours.com

21/10/2025

Instagram rather rudely deleted this reel a few months ago, so I’m reposting it in celebration of a recent announcement!

These two women will soon be joined by a statue of Dr Elsie Inglis — the first statue of a woman on the Royal Mile. Despite some controversy around its design, the choice of sculptor and history regarding the Inglis family, the fact that another woman is being recognised in a city where there are more statues of dogs than women seems something to celebrate.

Apologies for the ugly TikTok watermark on the video but downloading from my TikTok was the only way to salvage the video.

Furthermore, although there are other sculptural renderings depicting other women in Edinburgh, there are only two standalone statues depicting recognised historical women.

EH postcode residents — enjoy 15% off!Step into the hidden stories of remarkable women who shaped Edinburgh with WHIPS: ...
09/09/2025

EH postcode residents — enjoy 15% off!

Step into the hidden stories of remarkable women who shaped Edinburgh with WHIPS: The Women of Edinburgh’s Old Town — a self-guided audio tour through the Old Town.

👣 2.5km | ⏱ ~90 mins | 🎧 Hidden heroines revealed

📩 Book by emailing [email protected] and quote Resident Rewards.

✅ Proof of EH postcode (ID or utility bill) may be requested when booking.

Explore your city’s past with your exclusive local discount. 💜

03/01/2025

Welcome to WHIPS: Women Hidden in Plain Sight, a platform dedicated to uncovering and celebrating the incredible achievements of women whose legacies have been forgotten—or deliberately erased—from history. Last year, we partnered with VoiceMap, a self-guided tour company, to create a walking tour through Edinburgh's Old Town, highlighting the remarkable women who helped shape the city. We’re currently working on a similar tour for Stirling!

Follow our page for updates on upcoming tours and access to exclusive materials!

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