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Radar: Mercat Tours turns 40 and celebrates with 1985 tickets

June 27, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Edinburgh’s award-winning Mercat Tours is turning 40, and they’re running special tours for £19.85 to celebrate.

Review: Whisky Tasting at The Scotch Malt Whisky Society

January 10, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s whisky tasting provides a top-notch hospitality experience where knowledgeable hosts guide you through a curated selection of exceptional whiskies, making it a must-do for both enthusiasts and those simply curious about the world of fine spirits

Review: Port of Leith Distillery tour

January 5, 2024 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

A tour and whisky-tasting experience in the world’s tallest vertical Distillery is another reason to come to Leith. The Port of Leith Distillery is history in the making and the tour is interesting, tasty and a chance to be part of the story.

A review of the Fright Bus Service, Fringe 2014

August 5, 2014 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

This was a good idea. The Ghost Bus (it’s not ‘the ghostbusters’ it is The Ghost Bus Tours) does not just run during the Festival Fringe but the savvy company is doing something special for the event. The result? Tickets can be bought from the EdFringe.com website. Whoever made that happen deserves a pat on […]

Edinburgh open top bus tour review

June 12, 2013 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Visiting friends frequently ask, “Are the bus tours any good?”, “There are loads of different Edinburgh bus tours – which is best?” and often, more directly, “Do you recommend the bus tours?” I don’t think I’ve ever been asked, “Have you ever been on an Edinburgh bus tour?” I wonder how many locals go on […]

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