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Private tour in Edinburgh Gwen K
Duddingston Village - escape to a quiet part of Edinburgh!
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My passions are my native city of Edinburgh and meeting the needs of people of all nationalities and ages. An avid traveller, I have experienced the 'kindness of strangers' and want to reciprocate the same hospitality in Edinburgh. Born in Glasgow, I have lived in Edinburgh since the age of 6. I went to school, university and work in Edinburgh and have watched the city evolve. I love history and culture and stories about Edinburgh characters. As I have a broad range of interests including the arts, reading, walking, food and shopping, I provide a wide selection of bespoke small group walking tours. I enjoy taking solo travellers on walking tours. I provide bespoke Edinburgh tours for cruise passengers with luxury transport collection from port and return to port. As well as history and culture, my tours include walks in parks and up to the best places for city views, nature and gardens, food tasting tours, shopping expeditions and experiences more suitable for children, teenagers and the 'young at heart'. I enjoy meeting special needs. When my guests are staying on in Edinburgh, I always provide a pack with maps, leaflets about what to see and do and my own typed sheets which include cafes and restaurants, characterful pubs, art, gardens and history, famous Edinburgh writers, past and present and bookshops and attractions for children. I provide multi-day trips. Visitors can either choose a selection of my tours or I can create a personalised package. Free wheelchair use is available. Edinburgh is a very 'walkable' city with most attractions relatively close to each other. For an additional cost, public transport or a private car and driver can be used for some tours. I like to keep up to date with changes in Edinburgh. I am always learning and discovering new places and experiences. Above all, I want you to enjoy Edinburgh as much as I do and have a five-star experience on my customised walking tours to the main sights, neighbourhood areas, hidden gems and secret treasures. What makes me special is my sense of place. Edinburgh is my special place and my place is to make it special for you too. Edinburgh University: MA Honours History and post graduate qualifications in secondary education and in guidance. I am a qualified secondary school teacher of History and Modern Studies and taught and managed schools for many years. First aider I do not have any restrictions in regard to my guiding, I can offer a full range of experiences”
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A scenic walk in Holyrood Park, the perfect ingredient for health and wellbeing.
Overview of your Edinburgh tour
In the shadow of a volcano, we take a short walk through the Royal Park to Edinburgh’s largest natural loch and Duddingston village. The village is a little hidden gem which, despite changes over the centuries, has managed to retain a quiet rural setting. Our meander will include the village itself, a peaceful churchyard and a picturesque garden before returning along the tracks of the former Innocent railway. This half day walking tour introduces you to the history and culture of the village, including the pastimes of curling and skating.
Your Edinburgh tour itinerary
The attractions you will see include: • Arthur’s Seat • Holyrood Park • Prestonfield House • Duddingston Loch • Duddingston Kirk, 12th century church reputedly one of the oldest still in use in Scotland • Duddingston church graveyard with some surprising items! • Thomson’s Tower • Dr Neil’s Garden • The Sheep Heid Inn • Bonnie Prince Charlie House Further optional attractions. • Lunch at the Sheep Heid Inn, which claims to be the oldest surviving pub in Scotland. The late Queen Elizabeth II had dinner here, though she made no use of the skittle alley, one of Scotland’s few remaining pub skittle alleys • Stillness Service at Duddingston Kirk on Wednesday mornings from 10.00am to 10.30am. The service includes music, a reading and prayer and an opportunity to sit in peaceful silence. Tea/coffee available in the Garden Room afterwards
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Type: Walking
Bus to meeting point. The first part of the walk is uphill and then down steps to Duddingston Village. The remainder of the walking tour is largely on the flat.
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21 Dalkeith Road, Scotland, Scotland, EH16 5BB, United Kingdom
Meeting point: Lothian bus stop outside the Royal Commonwealth Pool. Lothian buses 2, 14, 30, 33 Alternatively, I can meet you at a city centre location (e.g. hotel). This will add to the tour duration and cost. Bus fares are not included in the price End point: The Royal Commonwealth Pool where you can complete your ‘wellness journey’ by enjoying a swim or gym session. Please remember to bring your swimming gear/appropriate clothing. or Palace of Holyroodhouse if you wish a longer walk.
- You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
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