The Meadows Tour

Returning after a short Spring special, this highly popular 1-hour walking tour of Edinburgh's Meadows is a unique little experience.

About The Meadows Tour

	7th June 2025 14th June 2025 21st June 2025 plus 14 more date(s), see below for more info
	10am - 11am
	The Meadows The Meadows Melville Drive, Edinburgh South EH9 1ND
	Pay What You Think It's Worth
	Event organiser/part of Edinburgh Street Historians
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Listed Under Tour Events / Family and Kids Events / Nature Events / Outdoor Events

Your expert guide Fraser Horn, founder of the Edinburgh Street Historians, will take you on a walk in the park and tell you about the surprising history of the place.

You'll hear how the Meadows has had a role to play in making the shape of modern Edinburgh. It's more than just a place to have a kick around and catch the sun.

This event is outside so wear appropriate clothing. It is accessible to those in wheelchairs as the ground is largely flat. The meeting place is in the clearing outside Uplands Roast, bookings are encouraged so we can have an idea of the numbers.

Additional Dates: 14 June 2025, 21 June 2025, 28 June 2025, 05 July 2025, 12 July 2025, 19 July 2025, 26 July 2025, 02 August 2025, 09 August 2025, 16 August 2025, 23 August 2025, 30 August 2025, 06 September 2025, 13 September 2025, 20 September 2025, 27 September 2025

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