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Edinburgh Music Tours, Edinburgh (2024)

22/08/2024

At the Fringe and only two tours to go. Walk'n'roll with us this Friday and Saturday. Led by the Scotsman's rock and pop critic, Fiona Shepherd.
5 🌟 on Trip Advisor:
Tix http://shorturl.at/dmSW2
The tours are based on our book 'Edinburgh's Greatest Hits' published by Birlinn Books
"This tour is amazing, full of good history & great stories. If you love your music...then this tour is for you!...Definitely recommend!"
"Really enjoyed this walking tour and learned plenty. Strong on pop, folk and rock with solid jazz and classical detours. Do it!"
"...a superb tour of the Edinburgh music scene.We were able to see areas of the town we have not experienced before and discovered some hidden gems that we will return to. I would recommend this tour to anyone as well as the tours in Glasgow."
What's On Edinburgh

08/07/2024

Our music tour is back at the Fringe
Tix http://shorturl.at/dmSW2
5 🌟 on Trip Advisor:
"This tour is amazing, full of good history & great stories. If you love your music...then this tour is for you!...Definitely recommend!"
"Really enjoyed this walking tour and learned plenty. Strong on pop, folk and rock with solid jazz and classical detours. Do it!"
"...a superb tour of the Edinburgh music scene.We were able to see areas of the town we have not experienced before and discovered some hidden gems that we will return to. I would recommend this tour to anyone as well as the tours in Glasgow."

03/06/2024

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Arts hub described as heart of city’s fringe advertised for redevelopment after benefactor outvoted on family trust

14/05/2024

Our Edinburgh’s Greatest Hits Music Walking Tour is back for the Fringe 2024. Led by The Scotsman’s lead rock and pop reviewer Fiona Shepherd, these 90 minute walking tours take an irreverent look at the capital’s music scenes from the folk revival of the 1950s to hot current acts such as Young Fathers.
Along the way, guests on the tours will hear tales which range from David Bowie’s pantomime near miss to Nirvana’s secret gig in the capital. The tour covers most musical genres from folk to funk, pop to punk and well... you get the idea. Name checking most of the existing music venues in Edinburgh and a good few which are no longer with us, the content is based around stories and tall tales of the performers who have stayed, played and made music in the city.
Describing the tours, Fiona said, ‘They are detailed enough to appeal to hardcore music fans but also broad enough to appeal to visitors to the city. The tour is all about the stories but it also offers an alternative way to see the city, get off the tourist trail and get under the skin of the music scene here.’
The tours have led to a book - 'Edinburgh’s Greatest Hits, A Celebration of the Capital's Music History' – published by Birlinn. These tours have attracted five star reviews on TripAdvisor. The team behind the music tour have been running hugely popular weekly tours in Glasgow since 2015 but, this August, the spotlight is on the capital’s musicians and the performances which cemented their reputations. For better and sometimes for worse.
Tix:

Walk on the wild side and go off the beaten track with a witty guided tour packed full of stories from Edinburgh's past and present music scenes. From Bowie to the Bay City Rollers via Nirvana and Shirley Manson's Garbage, these 90-minute tours uncover the capital's musical secrets. Irreverent and e...

23/08/2023

Our final Edinburgh's Greatest Hits Walking Tour runs 25th & 26th August. Tickets will be available from Half Price Hut https://tickets.edfringe.com/box-office/half-price-hut Please note: these tickets will be on sale from 2pm for performances before 2pm the following day. Performances starting after 2pm will be sold from 10am on the day of the performance.
These tickets are available exclusively through counter sales at the Fringe Box Office at 180 High Street. Half Price Hut shows will be listed on this site: https://tickets.edfringe.com/box-office/half-price-hut with signage around the Box Office with QR codes linking to that information and further details on how to take advantage of the ticket offer to customers.

21/08/2023

Last chance to book our Edinburgh's Greatest Hits Tours on 25th/26th August. Led by The Scotsman’s lead rock and pop reviewer Fiona Shepherd, these 90 minute tours take an irreverent look at the capital’s music scene. 5 🌟 reviews. Book here https://bit.ly/45n9wTX

08/08/2023

Our Edinburgh’s Greatest Hits Music Walking Tour is back for the Fringe. Led by The Scotsman’s lead rock and pop reviewer Fiona Shepherd, these 90 minute walking tours take an irreverent look at the capital’s music scenes from the folk revival of the 1950s to hot current acts such as Young Fathers.
Along the way, guests on the tours will hear tales which range from David Bowie’s pantomime near miss to Nirvana’s secret gig in the capital. The tour covers most musical genres from folk to funk, pop to punk and well... you get the idea. Name checking most of the existing music venues in Edinburgh and a good few which are no longer with us, the content is based around stories and tall tales of the performers who have stayed, played and made music in the city.
Describing the tours, Fiona said, ‘They are detailed enough to appeal to hardcore music fans but also broad enough to appeal to visitors to the city. The tour is all about the stories but it also offers an alternative way to see the city, get off the tourist trail and get under the skin of the music scene here.’
The tours have led to a book - Edinburgh’s Greatest Hits, A Celebration of the Capital's Music History – published by Birlinn and, outside the Fringe, the tours have attracted five star reviews on TripAdvisor. The team behind the music tour have been running hugely popular weekly tours in Glasgow since 2015 but, this August, the spotlight is on the capital’s musicians and the performances which cemented their reputations. For better and sometimes for worse.
Tix: bit.ly/45n9wTX
Tours start at 11am on Aug 10-11, 18-19, 25-26. Duration 90 minutes.

07/08/2023

Our Edinburgh’s Greatest Hits Music Walking Tour is back for the Fringe. Led by The Scotsman’s lead rock and pop reviewer Fiona Shepherd, these 90 minute walking tours take an irreverent look at the capital’s music scenes from the folk revival of the 1950s to hot current acts such as Young Fathers.
Along the way, guests on the tours will hear tales which range from David Bowie’s pantomime near miss to Nirvana’s secret gig in the capital. The tour covers most musical genres from folk to funk, pop to punk and well... you get the idea. Name checking most of the existing music venues in Edinburgh and a good few which are no longer with us, the content is based around stories and tall tales of the performers who have stayed, played and made music in the city.
Describing the tours, Fiona said, ‘They are detailed enough to appeal to hardcore music fans but also broad enough to appeal to visitors to the city. The tour is all about the stories but it also offers an alternative way to see the city, get off the tourist trail and get under the skin of the music scene here.’
The tours have led to a book - Edinburgh’s Greatest Hits, A Celebration of the Capital's Music History – published by Birlinn and, outside the Fringe, the tours have attracted five star reviews on TripAdvisor. The team behind the music tour have been running hugely popular weekly tours in Glasgow since 2015 but, this August, the spotlight is on the capital’s musicians and the performances which cemented their reputations. For better and sometimes for worse.
Tix: bit.ly/45n9wTX
Tours start at 11am on Aug 4-5, 7, 10-11, 18-19, 25-26. Duration 90 minutes.

02/08/2023

Our music tours for the Fringe are back. 5 star reviews on Trip Advisor: "Fiona knows what she is talking about and does that in a great way. She encouraged the participants to share their views and stories and created a dialogue and not just the usual monologue. It was like hanging around with some friends talking and discussing music for the whole tour. Highly recommended!" Book tix here: https://bit.ly/45n9wTX

31/07/2023

Our music tours for the Fringe are back. 5 star reviews on Trip Advisor: "Fiona knows what she is talking about and does that in a great way. She encouraged the participants to share their views and stories and created a dialogue and not just the usual monologue. It was like hanging around with some friends talking and discussing music for the whole tour. Highly recommended!" Book tix here: https://bit.ly/45n9wTX

25/07/2023

Our Edinburgh’s Greatest Hits Music Walking Tour is back for the Fringe. Led by The Scotsman’s lead rock and pop reviewer Fiona Shepherd, these 90 minute walking tours take an irreverent look at the capital’s music scenes from the folk revival of the 1950s to hot current acts such as Young Fathers.
Along the way, guests on the tours will hear tales which range from David Bowie’s pantomime near miss to Nirvana’s secret gig in the capital. The tour covers most musical genres from folk to funk, pop to punk and well... you get the idea. Name checking most of the existing music venues in Edinburgh and a good few which are no longer with us, the content is based around stories and tall tales of the performers who have stayed, played and made music in the city.
Describing the tours, Fiona said, ‘They are detailed enough to appeal to hardcore music fans but also broad enough to appeal to visitors to the city. The tour is all about the stories but it also offers an alternative way to see the city, get off the tourist trail and get under the skin of the music scene here.’
The tours have led to a book - Edinburgh’s Greatest Hits, A Celebration of the Capital's Music History – published by Birlinn and, outside the Fringe, the tours have attracted five star reviews on TripAdvisor. The team behind the music tour have been running hugely popular weekly tours in Glasgow since 2015 but, this August, the spotlight is on the capital’s musicians and the performances which cemented their reputations. For better and sometimes for worse.
Tix: bit.ly/45n9wTX
Tours start at 11am on Aug 4-5, 7, 10-11, 18-19, 25-26. Duration 90 minutes.

12/07/2023

Our tours are back for the Fringe. 5 🌟 reviews on Trip Advisor:
"It was like hanging around with some friends talking and discussing music for the whole tour. Highly recommended!"
Book tix here: https://bit.ly/45n9wTX

29/06/2023

Our Edinburgh Music Tours for the Fringe are back. 5 star reviews on Trip Advisor. We loved this review...
"Although we are local, we learned a fair amount about our own city and the part it has played in the music scene. I would thoroughly recommend this tour whether you are a native or visitor!" You can book tix here: https://bit.ly/45n9wTX

20/06/2023

Our tours are back for the Fringe. 5 star reviews on Trip Advisor
"Gem-filled tour. Highly recommended
Really enjoyed this 90 minute walking tour and learned plenty. Strong on pop, folk and rock with solid jazz and classical detours. Do it!"
"An excellent tour. We were able to see areas of the town we have not experienced before and discovered some hidden gems that we will return to." Book here:
bit.ly/45n9wTX

19/06/2023

Our Edinburgh tours will be running during this year's Fringe in August. Tix are already shifting, c'mon out & hear about those Reekie Blinders.Get off the tourist trail for Edinburgh's Greatest Hits Tix: https://bit.ly/45n9wTX 5 stars on Trip Advisor

13/06/2023

Our 5 star Edinburgh tours will be running during this year's Fringe in August...
"Really enjoyed this 90 minute walking tour and learned plenty. Strong on pop, folk and rock with solid jazz and classical detours. Do it!"
"This tour is amazing, full of good history and great stories. If you love your music and want to more about what has happened in Edinburgh then this tour is for you!"
Tix are already shifting, c'mon out & hear about those Reekie Blinders.Get off the tourist trail for Edinburgh's Greatest Hits Tix: https://bit.ly/45n9wTX

08/06/2023

Our Edinburgh tours will be running during this year's Fringe in August. Tix are already shifting, c'mon out & hear about those Reekie Blinders.Get off the tourist trail for Edinburgh's Greatest Hits Tix: https://bit.ly/45n9wTX

25/05/2023

If you can't make our tours at the Fringe, or even if you can, don't forget our handy pocket guide, Edinburgh's Greatest Hits. From folk to funk, pop to punk, this compilation of bite-sized stories shines a light on the key people, venues and gigs that have shaped the city’s music scene. From Bowie to the Bay City Rollers, Edinburgh’s Greatest Hits touches on the big names as well as revealing some lesser-known legends and tall tales. With an intro from Ian Rankin it's a fun read. Bruce Findlay, Simple Minds Manager and owner of the legendary Bruce's Record Shop describes is as "a fascinating and witty look at Edinburgh's music scene."

A celebration of the city and its enduring love affair with music and musicians, venues and shops, one which will spark the remembrance of unique, high-octane experiences for all of us

24/05/2023

If you're interested in our tours during the fringe, Tix: https://bit.ly/45n9wTX you might like our handy pocket-sized book, Edinburgh's Greatest Hits. This compilation of bite-sized stories shines a light on the key people, venues and gigs that have shaped the city’s music scene with a splendid intro from Ian Rankin. Available from all good bookshops and online:
" A fascinating and witty look at Edinburgh's music history. An excellent read" Bruce Findlay
https://birlinn.co.uk/product/edinburghs-greatest-hits/

30/03/2023

Ooooh look! We're doing some tours again. At the Fringe. All the tall tales and bizarro stories from Edinburgh's music scene through the ages. Tix here: https://bit.ly/45n9wTX

31/10/2022

Over on our blog we've news of a brilliant event in Edinburgh at The Mother Superior Bar this Friday featuring our super-talented guide Christine Kammerer Music Christine is performing Whisky and Witches: the dark side of whisky — a chilling night of whisky, music and folklore. 5 otherworldly, special whiskies, 5 chilling tales, 10 songs. Read more here:
https://glasgowmusiccitytours.com/blog/whisky-witches-the-dark-side-of-whisky-a-chilling-night-of-whisky-music-folklore-performed-by-christine-kammerer/

09/08/2022

We're really chuffed to be launching our book, Edinburgh's Greatest Hits, on Monday 22nd at Fruitmarket. Co-authors Fiona Shepherd (The Scotsman/ Glasgow Music City Tours) & Jim Byers (Edinburgh Music Lovers) will be in conversation with Born To Be Wide founder, Olaf Furniss, and will be signing copies on the night. They will highlight some of the featured stories, how the book was conceived and how the music scene can continue to thrive. Members of the audience will also be encouraged to share their own recollections and perspectives.
Following the conversation, guest DJs (TBC) including individuals featured in the book and pillars of today’s music community, will play their favourite records by Edinburgh acts, no doubt there'll be some Reekie Blinders. Tickets 👉 https://wide.ink/BTBW2022

13/03/2022

Thanks to The Scotsman for coverage of Edinburgh's Greatest Hits, our soon-to-be-published book from Birlinn Books :
https://www.scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/new-book-seeks-to-reclaim-edinburgh-as-scotlands-original-music-city-3608338

You can pre-order here:
https://birlinn.co.uk/product/edinburghs-greatest-hits/

Explore Edinburgh's hidden music heritage, plus a few of its more tuneful tall tales, with this eye-opening guide of the city's music milestones, famous gigs, infamous incidents and colourful characters. From folk to funk, pop to punk and past to present, this collection of bite-sized stories traces...

03/03/2022

We've been busy working on this compilation of bite-sized stories which shines a light on the key people, venues and gigs that have shaped the city’s music scene. Due out on April 7th from Birlinn Books with a splendid intro from Ian Rankin. Available from all good bookshops and online:
" A fascinating and witty look at Edinburgh's music history. An excellent read" Bruce Findlay
https://birlinn.co.uk/product/edinburghs-greatest-hits/

Explore Edinburgh's hidden music heritage, plus a few of its more tuneful tall tales, with this eye-opening guide of the city's music milestones, famous gigs, infamous incidents and colourful characters. From folk to funk, pop to punk and past to present, this collection of bite-sized stories traces...