Tag: Mercat Tours
Tourism chiefs hail virtual pilot to boost visitor numbers
An inaugural virtual event pilot run by VisitScotland to link Scottish tourism businesses with global tour operators and travel agents has been hailed a success by those who took part.Scotland Reconnect 2020 saw a...
The famous Blair Street Underground Vaults reopen for history and ghost tours
Mercat Tours has relaunched its 5-star history and ghost tours which include exclusive access to the Blair Street Underground Vaults in Edinburgh’s Old Town. The company has taken time to ensure it’s safe to...
Leading Edinburgh business signs up to the LGBT Charter and puts equality firmly at...
One of Edinburgh’s leading tourism businesses is putting equality firmly at the heart of living history during Pride Month, as it declares LGBT Youth Scotland its 2019 Charity of the Year and signs up...
Mercat win responsible business award
At the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce on Thursday night, the team at Mercat Tours won the Responsible Business Award. Being a responsible business is something they take great pride in.
Kat Brogan, Managing Director of...
Leading tourism business awarded ‘exceptional’ five star rating
Edinburgh’s award-winning storytellers Mercat Tours were awarded an exceptional 91% Quality Assurance 5* Tour award from VisitScotland for the 11th year running.
The family business revealed the news as they celebrated their 33rd birthday with free tours of...
Explore hidden spots to celebrate Mercat Tours Birthday
See Your City, Hear Your Stories: Mercat Tours to thank local community with exclusive free tours of hidden Edinburgh for one day only
On 1 July 2018 Edinburgh’s award-winning storytellers, Mercat Tours, are offering residents...
Award winning Edinburgh storytellers launch exclusive tours
Edinburgh’s original five-star history and ghost tour company is launching five exclusive new tours of the city this Easter.
Mercat Tours, a family business led by an award-winning team of professional storytellers, specialises in walking tours that show...
Secrets of the Royal Mile: Mercat Tours is 30!
'We didn't have indoor toilets in Edinburgh; we didn't have outdoor toilets either. We had buckets in which people did their 'nastiness' and threw the contents out of the nearest aperture. When thrown from...
The Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2014 – Mercat Tours
Think only modern architects make mistakes? Fondly imagine that if your house had been built in the 18th century you wouldn't have that mouldy bathroom? Well think again! On Friday, as part of the Scottish International...
Release your inner Bard in Edinburgh!
Burns Night is celebrated annually in Scotland around the end of January, the Bard's birthday. There is a feast of entertainment commemorating the life and work of Robert Burns in the capital this year.
Burns was born...
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