Walking Tour
20 mins
1mi
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About the Tour
About the Tour
Old Sam's not like the usual tour guides. For one thing, he died over a century ago. Follow a trail down the hallowed cobbles of the Royal Mile and learn Sam's darkest secret on this fictional audio drama.
*Please note that this is a location-aware audio drama, not a tour.*
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Tour Producer
Tour Producer
A Scottish Podcast
Creators of 'A Scottish Podcast' - an Audio Drama about a washed up radio DJ who reinvents himself as a paranormal investigation podcaster.
Map
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Major Landmarks
Major Landmarks
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Edinburgh Castle
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St Giles Cathedral Edinburgh
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Directions to Starting Point
Directions to Starting Point
In front of Edinburgh Castle, right at the top of the Royal Mile, looking down the hill with the castle to your back.
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Tips
Tips
Places to stop along the way
Deacon Brodies, The Tron Square, The World's End Pub and Boyd's Entry.
Best time of day
Evening or night.
Precautions
Part of the route is pedestrianised, but not all. Be mindful of traffic.
This adventure is a work of fiction with a mature narrative.
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Mostly directions. Not really much of a story. Tells you about a ‘to do’ in places but then says ‘that’s for later’ but doesn’t say anything later!
Very little content.