Experience this self-guided audio tour that delves into the dark and significant history of Edinburgh's Royal Mile. The journey begins at the gates of Holyrood Palace, leading you uphill through the Old Town's labyrinthine alleyways and closes. As you pass by the parliament and end in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle, you'll uncover centuries of fear and injustice.
The tour reveals how thousands of innocent women were accused, tortured, and executed during Scotland's witchcraft panics. It provides an insight into what daily life was like for those ensnared in these events. This is history told with authenticity, placing real women at the heart of every story. The distinction between folklore and fact is always clarified, with events firmly rooted in their historical context, from the reign of King James VI to the twentieth century.
The tour utilises GPS technology to automatically trigger commentary as you explore. It operates fully offline, allowing you to navigate the closes and alleyways without concern for signal strength. Traverse one of the world's most atmospheric cities at your own pace, immersed in stories as haunting as the streets themselves.
Audio-guided tour
Individual headset
