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Origins of Scottish Design: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Edinburgh Old Town

Hear Edinburgh’s history through the lens of its most influential architects, on a 90-minute walk

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eligible with a VisitBritain Gift Card

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Digital guide

Receive an instant confirmation and download the Digital guide directly on your mobile

Highlights

  • Explore the fascinating historical buildings that give the area its character.
  • Admire award-winning contemporary architecture like the famous Scottish Parliament.
  • See the easy-to-miss details on the buildings, as well as old maps and drawings as you walk Edinburgh’s famous Royal Mile.

What's included

  • 90 minutes self-guided audio tour
  • Expert commentary by an architectural designer
  • Entry to attractions and sites

Prepare for the experience

  • Once you have completed your order you will receive email instructions to download the free app VoiceMap directly on your smartphone.
  • We recommend downloading the tour on a fully charged smartphone. The audio will be available offline along with an offline map.
  • The tour is location aware, so you will hear directions and stories as you move along.

Accessibility information:

  • The tour route includes areas with steps and uneven surfaces.
  • Please contact our team should you require further accessibility information.

The Edinburgh’s Old Town Highlights Self-Guided Tour - The Origin of Scottish Design has indefinite validity and can be taken at any time.

Please be aware that opening hours for specific locations may affect your tour.

Departure point

  • The Royal Scottish Academy, The Mound, Edinburgh EH2 2EL
  • The tour terminates at the Scottish Parliament Building, Edinburgh EH99 1SP

Supplier information

This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and supplied by Cobble Tales.

Please note: you can select any date, this is a self-guided audio tour and you can use it whenever you like.

Once you have completed your booking, you will receive an instant order confirmation via email from VisitBritain. A link to download your mobile guide will be then emailed to you within 72 hours.