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Innocent Railway

September 10, 2018October 13, 2018 auldtounwalkingtoursLeave a comment

Finished in 1831, it was Edinburgh's first railway line.

Posted in Auld Toun Walking Tours, HistoryTagged Edinburgh, Innocent Railway, Railway, Trains

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Evil Deeds: Burke and Hare

Friday 16 November, 5pm
Saturday 17 November, 3.30pm
Sunday 25 November, 3.30pm
Saturday 1 December, 5.15pm
Sunday 9 December, 4pm
Thursday 13 December, 6pm
Saturday 15 December, 5.15pm

Evil Deeds: Burke and Hare

The press called them ‘the bodysnatchers.’ Find out the truth about Burke and Hare: the men behind the crimes, their victims and why Edinburgh was a centre for the cadaver trade.

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It’s Robert Louis Stevenson Day! In this article, Steve Porter, founder of Auld Toun Walking Tours, explores the places that make up Stevenson’s Edinburgh. Find out more: https://bit.ly/2CeVZ7e #auldtoun #Edinburgh #walkingtour #history #tourguide #storytelling #scotland #robertlouisstevenson #visitedinburgh #blog

Steve on a private tour in one of Edinburgh’s most atmospheric cemeteries. See that big tomb behind him? Home to the MacKenzie Poltergeist. Let’s hope nothing followed them home... #auldtoun #Edinburgh #walkingtour #history #tourguide #storytelling #scotland #burkeandhare #truecrime #visitedinburgh #ghoststories #haunted #poltergeist

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‘Up the close and down the stair Up and down with Burke and Hare Burke’s the butcher, Hare’s the thief Knox the man who buys the beef.’ #auldtoun #Edinburgh #walkingtour #history #tourguide #storytelling #scotland #burkeandhare #truecrime #visitedinburgh

Another gem of the Old Town. Sadly it’s not usually open to the public. You might have to complete a degree to get in! #auldtoun #Edinburgh #walkingtour #history #tourguide #storytelling #scotland #visitedinburgh #universityofedinburgh

Missed our Halloween tour but are still in the mood for a scary story? Then join our tours on the Day of the Dead. #auldtoun #Edinburgh #walkingtour #history #tourguide #storytelling #scotland #burkeandhare #truecrime #visitedinburgh #dayofthedead #diadelosmuertos

The lights are on but nobody’s home... #auldtoun #Edinburgh #walkingtour #history #tourguide #storytelling #scotland #truecrime #visitedinburgh #halloween #samhain

Steve getting into the #halloween spirit in the Edinburgh Evening News. #auldtoun #Edinburgh #walkingtour #history #tourguide #storytelling #scotland #burkeandhare #truecrime #visitedinburgh

Fancy a bit of history this Halloween? The story of Burke, Hare, their victims and life in Edinburgh in 1828, is scary and fascinating. #auldtoun #Edinburgh #walkingtour #history #tourguide #storytelling #scotland #burkeandhare #truecrime #visitedinburgh #halloween

Book now for Evil Deeds #burkeandhare including ‘Pay what you want’ on the first Friday of the month. #auldtoun #Edinburgh #walkingtour #history #tourguide #storytelling #scotland #truecrime #visitedinburgh

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