Edinburgh Women Throughout History Tour

On this self-guided tour, you will get to explore Edinburgh like a local- while learning the stories of incredible women of Edinburgh throughout time. In taking this tour, you are encouraged to connect with this city through the stories you'll hear, the places you will see, and the people you will meet along the way. Examples of moments you will experience today are;

• Learning about the life of Mary Queen of Scots by Edinburgh Castle

• Visiting the home of the woman who lived 300 years ahead of her time

• Gawk at the medical findings at Surgeon's Hall while learning about the Edinburgh Seven

The Edinburgh Women Throughout History Tour Bucket List:

• Explore Victoria Street

• Listen to the story of Mary Queen of Scots by Edinburgh Castle

• Get to know Bessie Watson by the Vennel Steps

• Visit Mary King's Close and learn about the woman who lived 300 years ahead of her time

• Learn about James (Miranda) Barry's struggle for her career by the Old College

• Meet the The Edinburgh Seven by Surgeon's Hall

• Meet artist Anne Redpath by the National Gallery of Scotland

• Explore Waverly Bridge

No matter what memories you bring home with you at the end of the day, you will have learned more about Scottish history, gotten a sense of what living in Edinburgh has been like throughout time, and found your very own hidden gems throughout the city.

Let’s get exploring!

NB: This tour is composed of a 45-minute audio tour which is divided into 8 separate audio recordings. One printable PDF-guide is also included with complementary instructions for how to use the audio recordings as well as directions. The tour is packaged in a zip folder which is made available for download upon purchase.