Women's History tour - heart of Edinburgh Old Town (1 hour)
Date & Time
📅 Sat, Feb 28, 2026
🕐 2:00 PM
Ends: Sat, Feb 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Location
📍 Moubray House
61 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SR, United Kingdom, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH1 1SR
🏙️ Edinburgh
About This Event
A walking tour of the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, highlighting women from history and the work they did.
Starting at the old well outside Moubray House/John Knox House, Ruth will take you up along the high street, weaving in and out of closes and alleyways, to finish outside St Giles Cathedral, explaining not just the history of Edinburgh but also highlighting women from the past, from the well-known to what life was like for those who left no record in history.
T he tour will take one hour in total, and will be outside with no shelter so please wrap up according to the weather conditions! There will be no toilet stops or seats along the way.
FAQs
Where and when do we meet?
Please meet at the old well (show in the photo of the event) outside John Knox House/Moubray House clothing shop15 minutes before the tour is due to start.
Where will we finish?
We will finish near St Giles Cathedral.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
Phone ticket is fine
Safety issues
Please be aware that there are no seats available along the route, so the hour will be on your feet, walking and standing. You are responsible for your own safety. Taking part in the tour means you are participating at your own risk. If you have pre-existing conditions that may be relevant or feel unwell during the tour, please let your guide know. You are also responsible for looking after your own belongings.
Data protection
Your privacy will be maintained at all times. We will never share or sell the information contained in our database to any third parties. Your details will be kept by Ruth Boreham in the run up to the event, and for the purposes of sending you an email after the event with details of people and books mentioned during the tour. Your phone number is in case of any issues on the day.
Booking queries
Refunds are available up to 1 day before the event. Tickets are not transferable. Unfortunately we cannot take cash payment during the tour at the moment due to licensing requirements.
How do you want to get there?
Moubray House
61 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SR, United Kingdom, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH1 1SR
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GBP 7.47
Good to Know
Duration
1 hour
Refund Policy
Refunds up to 1 day before event
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