Edinburgh Free Walking Tour: History and the Scottish Nation
I am Scottish, grew up near Glasgow, and have lived in Scotland for most of my life. But I'm also a keen international traveller. I've visited over 50 countries and have lived abroad for over three years. I've always been interested in other countries, their history, society, culture and people. Now it's time to explain to visitors to Edinburgh about my own country, and help them have an enjoyable and interesting stay.
Pickup
I will be beside the statue of Charles II, in Old Parliament Square, next to St Giles Cathedral.
Description
Welcome to Edinburgh!
Scotland's history, from Mary Queen of Scots, through to the Jacobites, is one of religious strife and national revolution: the reformation and witch trials, civil wars and a king's execution, attempts at a union with England, European wars and colonial adventures, and the introduction of democracy into Scotland and England. During our walk around St Giles Cathedral, Old Parliament Square, The Royal Mile, the Scottish Parliament and Holyrood Palace, I will explain all these historical events.
And I will talk about Scotland in the United Kingdom today. What happened during the independence referendum in 2014? What about Brexit? Why do 50% of Scottish voters want to remain in the UK? Why do 50% want to leave? And what about the future?