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Join us for a free walking tour along the Royal Mile – the heart of Edinburgh's historic Old Town, and also into the New Town.
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15/07/2024

Where are we based? We have had new fliers printed with our precise location within the City Chambers Courtyard identified
It is ///harp.wacky.risks
That may not mean anything to you, and it only makes sense in relation to the What3Words app, but it will take you to EXACTLY the correct place if you either use the map on a PC or download and use the app.
I have only recently discovered this and it is quite extraordinary, try it out here, remember to use three slashes before the words and separate each with a dot as above.
It can get very crowded around our base and we hope this will help people to find us.

Every 3 metre square has a unique 3 word address.

03/07/2024

Each year, Tripadvisor recognises travellers' favourite businesses around the world, based on reviews and ratings collected over 12 months. We again scored a spot at the top thanks to our customers' reviews.
Many thanks to all who contributed to this award.

14/04/2024

07/04/2024

The Edinburgh Festival Voluntary Guides (EFVGA) has collaborated with Museums & Galleries Edinburgh to provide some of their Lectures in Lauriston Castle. These are
The Porteous Riot: An Illustrated Talk (https://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/porteous-riot-illustrated-talk) on July 12.
John Kay: Recording the Golden Age in Edinburgh (https://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/john-kay-recording-golden-age-edinburgh) on 20th August.
Both of these will be delivered by our Secretary Eric Melvin, an extremely knowledgeable and entertaining speaker.
The full range of talks can be seen at https://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/lectures

23/02/2024

Edinburgh Festival Voluntary Guides now live in the Fringe Brochure 2024. Book early to avoid disappointment:
Come and join us for the original free walking tour of Edinburgh’s historic Old Town and enjoy the stories of the many colourful characters who lived here. Since Edinburgh’s first festival in 1947, our trained local guides, all volunteers who love their city, have shared their knowledge with visitors from all over the world.
From Sunday 4th to Sunday 25th August inclusive our tours will leave from the City Chambers on the High Street at 10.30am and 2.00pm and last about 90 minutes. Step with us into Scotland’s rich history. Tripadvisor awarded us the Travellers' Choice award in 2020, 2022 and 2023.

Official website of Edinburgh Festival Fringe, one of the greatest celebrations of arts and culture in the world. Find everything you need, whether you want to take part or book tickets.

07/02/2024

Greyfriars Kirkyard is one of Edinburgh’s most iconic spaces. However, its multiple roles as a burial site, tourist destination, heritage site, green space, and more, mean that its management is becoming increasingly complex. Recognising the need for a new strategy Edinburgh World Heritage and the City of Edinburgh Council have commissioned Kirkyard Consulting to develop a new graveyard Conservation Management Plan.
To have your say about your experiences of Greyfriars, and how you would like to see it managed in the future, please complete the following short survey.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/R/GREYFRIARS-CMP

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Our expert guides will take you to the hidden corners of this fascinating district: the closes and courtyards, the neuks and crannies – places that you might never discover on your own. We'll tell you about its history and especially about the characters and historical figures who have made Edinburgh what it is.

All our guides are local people who love our city and are only too pleased to share their knowledge and enthusiasm with you.