Hidden Gardens of the Royal Mile
Take a short, easy walking tour and see a little-known side of Edinburgh's Old Town: behind the historic buildings discover the surprising number of gardens and green 'nooks and crannies', all with a story to tell. You'll see modern community gardens created by today's residents; see herbs and vegetables growing ; and take a breather in a beautiful space laid out and planted as a 17th century Scots town garden.
Several new gardens have been planted out over winter 2009 - 10, ensuring something new for everyone in this ever popular tour.
"Thanks again for the best event of our 2009 Edinburgh Festival visit." Thomas and Margaret (The 'Canadian Glaswegians')
"Seeing all these gardens we never knew existed has been a revelation! My wife and I have been coming to the Edinburgh Fringe for ten years and have done plenty of Royal Mile tours, but yours has been by far the best at capturing how people live (and garden!) in the Old Town today, and you also gave us a better sense of how people lived here in the past. We'll definitely be recommending this tour to our friends." Mark, Cardiff
Tour Details
When: |
2010 tours resume on Easter Sunday 4 April 2010 Sunday 4 April - Sunday 1 August (inclusive) afternoon tour every Sunday 2.30 pm morning tour every Friday 11.00 am Friday 6 August - Monday 30 August (Edinburgh Fringe) afternoon tour every Sunday 2.30 pm morning tours Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 10.30 am (note earlier start time) Tuesday 31 August - Friday 10 September (inclusive) No tours - Greenyonder goes on holiday! Sunday 12 September - Friday 22 October (inclusive) afternoon tour every Sunday 2.30 pm morning tour every Friday 11.00 am Last public tour: Friday 22 October, 11.00 am Group bookings are welcome at any time of year. |
Where: |
Meet outside John Knox House (Scottish Storytelling Centre), 43 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1SR. see map |
Details: |
Tour lasts just over 90 minutes, and covers up to one mile of easy pavement walking; some cobbled surfaces. We finish at the Scottish Parliament. |
Cost: |
Cost: £8 'turn up and go' April special promotion: all tours £5 |
Group tours: |
If you'd like to book a group tour at a time to suit you, please phone 0131 444 1725 or email jean@greenyondertours.com Ask us about our special rates for groups of 10 or more. |
last updated 19 January 2010