Edinburgh has so much to offer it may be daunting for first time visitors. It’s many famous museums, art galleries, theaters, churches and countless other historic and architectural landmarks, you are sure to have some time to explore this city properly. So why not join us to get to know in detail the Old Town of Edinburgh, the oldest district of Scotland's capital. We will take you for a time travel through its preserved medieval street plan and give you insight over this protected UNESCO World Heritage Site.
You will see: Royal Mile Parliament House Magdalen Chapel Augustine United Church Greyfriars Bobby's Statue Greyfriars Church Grassmarket Princes Street Gardens Views of Edinburgh Castle You will learn about: Earliest human evidence of 8500 BC Early Middle Ages and the origin of the name of the city History of the dominican and augustinian friars The struggle with the English Royal Capital of Scotland Struggle with overpopulation Building of the wall Unification with England Expansion of Edinburgh’s New Town City of intellectuals Arrival of modernity Opening of the Scottish Parliament in 1999
You will make your own way to the meeting points