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A Day in Edinburgh Bespoke and Private tours of Scotland’s Capital City.

17/09/2026

You can also have a look round very soon. are holding an Open Day on the 27th of this month between 11am and 3pm.

David Hume wrote a large chuck of his ‘History of England’ when living at Riddle’s Court.

As for the MacMorran story. The student who shot him, got off completely scot free. William Sinclair (who was only 13 year old when the shot was fired) was part of a wealthy and powerful family. Certainly wealthy and powerful enough to skip any consequences.

15/09/2026

There was a significant push in the early 20th Century to develop the monument, including the proposed memorial to Queen Victoria. Another suggestion was that ‘The Folly’ could house some of the National Gallery’s collection.

More controversially in 1907, the idea of commemorating the 200 year anniversary of the Act of Union was floated. Something I’m not sure would get through the council these days!

I sense that ‘Scotland’s Disgrace’ will forever be an unfinished anomaly on our sky like.

11/09/2026

is a spot! Thank you to Ali for showing me around this community focus ‘hive of activity’, even on a drizzly day.

Can’t wait to get down for a b**r soon.

Also watch this space - Earth and Common are bringing their allotment expertise and ethos to Victoria Park.

08/09/2026

The two Moderns are beautiful and even on crisp days like this one of the easiest ways to engage with some spectacular public art

05/09/2026

Episode 23 - Perfect Edinburgh Pubs -

Pint - **r - Session Ale 🍺

I’ve known the Vinnie for longer than I care to admit. Back when Theakstons Dark was on draft - it remains a real favourite.

03/09/2026

Thank you to for doing the hard yards, so we don’t have to.

I brilliantly local guide to this amazing city. So many of my favourites are in there, with more than enough to now try.

01/09/2026

A surprisingly significant bollard on Waterloo Place.

Built between 1861 and 1865 the Edinburgh General Post Office (GPO) was a hugely important building. It has since become offices, but the bollard out front still carries some of that postal history.

27/08/2026

A treasure chest of vintage bits - with a particularly Scottish slant.

Armstrongs is awesome.

25/08/2026

Whether it’s a standout feature or a place to chuck your sports kits in, the Edinburgh Press is always a fun find.

In bigger spaces, a ‘door to nowhere’ might be used to give a room proper symmetry but in most flats it’s was utilised as a through road for construction workers.

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