Mercat Tours
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Walking you through Edinburgh’s history. True stories, dark tales and voices of the city since 1985.
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The process vs the shot 🎥
Behind the scenes of Frankenstein (2025) filming in Edinburgh last September. #Frankenstein #Edinburgh
Behind the scenes of Frankenstein (2025) filming in Edinburgh last September. #Frankenstein #Edinburgh
November 25, 2025 at 10:18 AM
The process vs the shot 🎥
Behind the scenes of Frankenstein (2025) filming in Edinburgh last September. #Frankenstein #Edinburgh
Behind the scenes of Frankenstein (2025) filming in Edinburgh last September. #Frankenstein #Edinburgh
Is it too early for Christmas? 🎅❄️
This weekend marks the opening of the Edinburgh Christmas Market in Princes Street Gardens. Soon, winter lights will be dotted all around the city, like these snowflakes on Victoria Street.
This weekend marks the opening of the Edinburgh Christmas Market in Princes Street Gardens. Soon, winter lights will be dotted all around the city, like these snowflakes on Victoria Street.
November 12, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Is it too early for Christmas? 🎅❄️
This weekend marks the opening of the Edinburgh Christmas Market in Princes Street Gardens. Soon, winter lights will be dotted all around the city, like these snowflakes on Victoria Street.
This weekend marks the opening of the Edinburgh Christmas Market in Princes Street Gardens. Soon, winter lights will be dotted all around the city, like these snowflakes on Victoria Street.
Edinburgh + autumn + rain = the best combination
There's no such things as bad weather in such a beautiful city 🍂
There's no such things as bad weather in such a beautiful city 🍂
November 10, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Edinburgh + autumn + rain = the best combination
There's no such things as bad weather in such a beautiful city 🍂
There's no such things as bad weather in such a beautiful city 🍂
According to Scottish Samhuinn tradition, Halloween is the time when the veil between the worlds of the living and the dead is thinnest.
Would you dare explore the haunted Canongate Kirkyard during this time?
Would you dare explore the haunted Canongate Kirkyard during this time?
October 27, 2025 at 2:40 PM
According to Scottish Samhuinn tradition, Halloween is the time when the veil between the worlds of the living and the dead is thinnest.
Would you dare explore the haunted Canongate Kirkyard during this time?
Would you dare explore the haunted Canongate Kirkyard during this time?
Edinburgh's graveyards are beautiful year-round, but there's something special about autumn.
📍 #Edinburgh, Scotland
📍 #Edinburgh, Scotland
October 24, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Edinburgh's graveyards are beautiful year-round, but there's something special about autumn.
📍 #Edinburgh, Scotland
📍 #Edinburgh, Scotland
Likely inspired by the European witch trials, James VI believed that witches had caused the storms.
And so began the North Berwick Witch Trials.
And so began the North Berwick Witch Trials.
October 22, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Likely inspired by the European witch trials, James VI believed that witches had caused the storms.
And so began the North Berwick Witch Trials.
And so began the North Berwick Witch Trials.
During the journey back to Scotland, they encountered terrible storms which delayed them for weeks.
October 22, 2025 at 10:05 AM
During the journey back to Scotland, they encountered terrible storms which delayed them for weeks.
Much of Edinburgh’s history (especially the dark history) is right out in the open, if you know where to look for it.
What should you look out for on a tour about the Scottish Witch Trials? #Edinburgh
What should you look out for on a tour about the Scottish Witch Trials? #Edinburgh
October 17, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Much of Edinburgh’s history (especially the dark history) is right out in the open, if you know where to look for it.
What should you look out for on a tour about the Scottish Witch Trials? #Edinburgh
What should you look out for on a tour about the Scottish Witch Trials? #Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s most beautiful building?
One of the most stunning Gothic buildings along the Royal Mile in Edinburgh is St Giles.
Though it is often referred to as a cathedral, it is actually a High Kirk, meaning it’s a parish church of the Church of Scotland.
One of the most stunning Gothic buildings along the Royal Mile in Edinburgh is St Giles.
Though it is often referred to as a cathedral, it is actually a High Kirk, meaning it’s a parish church of the Church of Scotland.
October 6, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Edinburgh’s most beautiful building?
One of the most stunning Gothic buildings along the Royal Mile in Edinburgh is St Giles.
Though it is often referred to as a cathedral, it is actually a High Kirk, meaning it’s a parish church of the Church of Scotland.
One of the most stunning Gothic buildings along the Royal Mile in Edinburgh is St Giles.
Though it is often referred to as a cathedral, it is actually a High Kirk, meaning it’s a parish church of the Church of Scotland.
When we talk about witches today, you might picture a tall pointy hat, a broomstick, even green skin. 🧙
But these fantastical depictions of ‘witches’ are far from the historical truth. #ScottishWitchTrials #WitchTrials
But these fantastical depictions of ‘witches’ are far from the historical truth. #ScottishWitchTrials #WitchTrials
October 3, 2025 at 9:52 AM
When we talk about witches today, you might picture a tall pointy hat, a broomstick, even green skin. 🧙
But these fantastical depictions of ‘witches’ are far from the historical truth. #ScottishWitchTrials #WitchTrials
But these fantastical depictions of ‘witches’ are far from the historical truth. #ScottishWitchTrials #WitchTrials
👻 Visit the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults
These are the most haunted Edinburgh vaults, steeped in centuries of history. You can visit them on either a history or ghost tour, depending on your interests
These are the most haunted Edinburgh vaults, steeped in centuries of history. You can visit them on either a history or ghost tour, depending on your interests
September 1, 2025 at 10:21 AM
👻 Visit the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults
These are the most haunted Edinburgh vaults, steeped in centuries of history. You can visit them on either a history or ghost tour, depending on your interests
These are the most haunted Edinburgh vaults, steeped in centuries of history. You can visit them on either a history or ghost tour, depending on your interests
🏰 Take in the history of the city before searching for ghosts at Edinburgh Castle
Do a Secrets of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile tour and then spend the afternoon walking the ancient castle ground. You never know what you might find
Do a Secrets of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile tour and then spend the afternoon walking the ancient castle ground. You never know what you might find
September 1, 2025 at 10:21 AM
🏰 Take in the history of the city before searching for ghosts at Edinburgh Castle
Do a Secrets of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile tour and then spend the afternoon walking the ancient castle ground. You never know what you might find
Do a Secrets of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile tour and then spend the afternoon walking the ancient castle ground. You never know what you might find
🪦 Visit a haunted graveyard
Our favourite is Canongate Kirkyard, but Greyfriars Kirkyard is a close second. Learn about their dark stories (ehem...body snatchers) on a ghost tour
Our favourite is Canongate Kirkyard, but Greyfriars Kirkyard is a close second. Learn about their dark stories (ehem...body snatchers) on a ghost tour
September 1, 2025 at 10:21 AM
🪦 Visit a haunted graveyard
Our favourite is Canongate Kirkyard, but Greyfriars Kirkyard is a close second. Learn about their dark stories (ehem...body snatchers) on a ghost tour
Our favourite is Canongate Kirkyard, but Greyfriars Kirkyard is a close second. Learn about their dark stories (ehem...body snatchers) on a ghost tour
Soon, Edinburgh will look like this again 🍂
📍Canongate Kirkyard, Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh Castle
📍Canongate Kirkyard, Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh Castle
September 1, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Soon, Edinburgh will look like this again 🍂
📍Canongate Kirkyard, Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh Castle
📍Canongate Kirkyard, Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh Castle
The Witches' Well is a memorial to those accused during the Scottish Witch Trials, found just before the entrance to Edinburgh Castle. 🏰
August 22, 2025 at 12:46 PM
The Witches' Well is a memorial to those accused during the Scottish Witch Trials, found just before the entrance to Edinburgh Castle. 🏰
Ever wondered what Edinburgh’s landmarks looked and sounded like 150 years ago?
In honour of Sir Walter Scott’s birthday, we’re recreating this 1880s photograph of the Scott Monument and comparing it to today. #Edinburgh
In honour of Sir Walter Scott’s birthday, we’re recreating this 1880s photograph of the Scott Monument and comparing it to today. #Edinburgh
August 14, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Ever wondered what Edinburgh’s landmarks looked and sounded like 150 years ago?
In honour of Sir Walter Scott’s birthday, we’re recreating this 1880s photograph of the Scott Monument and comparing it to today. #Edinburgh
In honour of Sir Walter Scott’s birthday, we’re recreating this 1880s photograph of the Scott Monument and comparing it to today. #Edinburgh
Like Paris, Edinburgh has an underground system of tunnels beneath its streets.
Unlike Paris, they aren't catacombs but vaults.
Unlike Paris, they aren't catacombs but vaults.
August 7, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Like Paris, Edinburgh has an underground system of tunnels beneath its streets.
Unlike Paris, they aren't catacombs but vaults.
Unlike Paris, they aren't catacombs but vaults.
Sometimes, it’s like Edinburgh hasn’t changed at all over the centuries.
Stand at Edinburgh Castle and you can picture the centuries of sieges, conquests and royals.
Stand at Edinburgh Castle and you can picture the centuries of sieges, conquests and royals.
July 23, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Sometimes, it’s like Edinburgh hasn’t changed at all over the centuries.
Stand at Edinburgh Castle and you can picture the centuries of sieges, conquests and royals.
Stand at Edinburgh Castle and you can picture the centuries of sieges, conquests and royals.
📍St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh
Fun fact: despite its name, St Giles' is not a cathedral but rather a parish church of the Church of Scotland. It's also known as the High Kirk. It did serve as a cathedral at various points in its 900-year history.
Fun fact: despite its name, St Giles' is not a cathedral but rather a parish church of the Church of Scotland. It's also known as the High Kirk. It did serve as a cathedral at various points in its 900-year history.
July 15, 2025 at 9:46 AM
📍St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh
Fun fact: despite its name, St Giles' is not a cathedral but rather a parish church of the Church of Scotland. It's also known as the High Kirk. It did serve as a cathedral at various points in its 900-year history.
Fun fact: despite its name, St Giles' is not a cathedral but rather a parish church of the Church of Scotland. It's also known as the High Kirk. It did serve as a cathedral at various points in its 900-year history.
The Blair Street Underground Vaults have a long history, hidden away beneath the streets of the city centre.
After they were built in the 1780s, they were swiftly abandoned by the legitimate businesses of the area and taken over by everyone from criminals to the city’s poor.
After they were built in the 1780s, they were swiftly abandoned by the legitimate businesses of the area and taken over by everyone from criminals to the city’s poor.
July 11, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The Blair Street Underground Vaults have a long history, hidden away beneath the streets of the city centre.
After they were built in the 1780s, they were swiftly abandoned by the legitimate businesses of the area and taken over by everyone from criminals to the city’s poor.
After they were built in the 1780s, they were swiftly abandoned by the legitimate businesses of the area and taken over by everyone from criminals to the city’s poor.
The Cowgate area of Edinburgh used to be known as 'Little Ireland.'
In the 19th century, it was home to a large number of Irish immigrants, where it got its name.
At one point, some of the poorest citizens even lived in the Blair Street Underground Vaults, which you can still visit today.
In the 19th century, it was home to a large number of Irish immigrants, where it got its name.
At one point, some of the poorest citizens even lived in the Blair Street Underground Vaults, which you can still visit today.
July 10, 2025 at 11:20 AM
The Cowgate area of Edinburgh used to be known as 'Little Ireland.'
In the 19th century, it was home to a large number of Irish immigrants, where it got its name.
At one point, some of the poorest citizens even lived in the Blair Street Underground Vaults, which you can still visit today.
In the 19th century, it was home to a large number of Irish immigrants, where it got its name.
At one point, some of the poorest citizens even lived in the Blair Street Underground Vaults, which you can still visit today.
In honour of this week’s new graduates, these are the first women to graduate from Edinburgh Uni. 🎉
Women first enrolled in 1869, but the university did not award women degrees until 1893!! 😤
Women first enrolled in 1869, but the university did not award women degrees until 1893!! 😤
July 4, 2025 at 1:24 PM
In honour of this week’s new graduates, these are the first women to graduate from Edinburgh Uni. 🎉
Women first enrolled in 1869, but the university did not award women degrees until 1893!! 😤
Women first enrolled in 1869, but the university did not award women degrees until 1893!! 😤
There's nothing quite like a genuine, overly dramatic y2k advert 💀
July 2, 2025 at 11:37 AM
There's nothing quite like a genuine, overly dramatic y2k advert 💀