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This self-guided audio tour uncovers Edinburgh's darkest history, narrated by a former Detective Sergeant with 27 years of policing experience. Starting where Cockburn Street meets the Royal Mile, you'll trace centuries of crime and punishment through the Old Town. You'll walk past the feared Calton Jail and Greyfriars Kirkyard, once stalked by grave robbers who supplied Burke and Hare's victims to the city's anatomy schools. In the Grassmarket, where public executions once drew crowds, you'll hear how Half-Hangit Maggie survived her own hanging, and the true story of Deacon Brodie, the respectable tradesman turned burglar who inspired Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. You'll also learn how the 1977 World's End Murders were solved decades later by DNA evidence, before ending on the Castle Esplanade, once used for witch burnings. This tour is perfect for true crime fans and history buffs. After booking, install the VoiceMap app and enter your ticket code to download and start touring.

Step into the world of Outlander on this exclusive 10-hour private tour departing from Edinburgh. Tailored for fans of the series and lovers of Scottish history alike, this immersive journey takes you through the stunning landscapes and historic sites that inspired the world of Claire and Jamie Fraser. With a private driver-guide fluent in English, enjoy a seamless and enriching experience as you visit iconic filming locations that bring the beloved series to life. Travel in comfort and at your own pace, with personalized commentary and time to explore each site. From ancient castles to charming villages, this tour combines cinematic magic with real Scottish heritage. Whether you’re reliving key scenes or discovering the beauty of Scotland for the first time, this tour promises an unforgettable day steeped in legend, romance, and history.

On Christmas Eve 1828, a jury was locked into an Edinburgh courtroom and not released until it decided who would hang. Tonight, that jury is you. Sworn in beneath the floodlit castle, you carry the name of a real victim through the dark side of the Old Town as your storyteller unravels the West Port murders. Stand where Burke and Hare's lodging house stood. Climb the Vennel to the old city wall for the best night view of the castle. Follow the money to the anatomy schools that paid cash for bodies and asked no questions, and pass the building where William Burke's skeleton stands in a case tonight. On a silent street the ghost tours never find, hear the roll of the Sixteen called through the gates of Old Surgeons' Square. Then take your place where the real trial ran all night and cast your verdict on the man the law let walk free. A ghost tour told straight: real hauntings, real history, no costumes leaping from closes. Every stop is in the open air, and somehow that makes it worse.