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Black History Walking Tour of Edinburgh

Come along on a Black History Walking Tour of Edinburgh and uncover the little-known stories of Edinburgh's diverse African, African American, and Caribbean heritage dating back to the 16th century!

Black History Walking Tour of Edinburgh

About Black History Walking Tour of Edinburgh

15th February 2025
22nd February 2025
28th February 2025
plus 1 more date(s), see below for more info
Normally 11am but check for changes
Various Locations Edinburgh
£20 (discounts available)
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Explore the city's statues and buildings through a new lens as we share Edinburgh's role in the Transatlantic Slave System, the pan African movement and the World Wars. There are centuries of stories of musicians, servants, soldiers, sailors, students, professors and much more....

The gentle route includes rest stops, toilets stops and visits to beautiful buildings making it an accessible and comfortable experience and a chance to make new friends. Suitable for walking aids and wheelchairs with minor adjustments.

These tours are suitable for 13 plus, but we have special family friendly and school tours available too!

The tour leader is Lisa Williams - the founder of the Edinburgh Caribbean Association who runs education programmes and arts events to promote awareness of Black Scottish history. She is an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Edinburgh.

Meeting point: St Andrew Square, Edinburgh

Additional Dates: 22 February 2025, 28 February 2025, 01 March 2025

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