Stop 1 - Greyfriars Bobby - an amazing
story…but not the only tale in town!
Stop 2 - Memento Mori. Fashionable
memorials and trendy tombs.
Stop 3 - George Buchanan - the man with
more than one ‘last resting place’.
Stop 4 - George Heriot (Senior). In with the
in-crowd!
Stop 5 - The Martyr’s Memorial - the most
significant memorial in the Kirkyard?
PRIVATE GREYFRIARS
KIRKYARD TOUR
Discover the stories of some of Old Edinburgh’s people, only inches away from where their mortal remains lie buried today.
“Robert definitely knows to catch the attention of
the audience. My teenage son that usually looses
interest for anything historical quite quickly was
following from start to finish with pleasure and
was really looking to the next tour - he told us he
thought that barely 30 min were spent into
Greyfriars (tour is 1.5h !). Quite an achievement”
Marc Deryke - Tripadvisor
YOUR GREYFRIARS KIRKYARD TOUR
COME WITH US AND MEET THE DEAD OF OLD EDINBURGH
WHY EXPLORE A BURIAL GROUND?
“Our tour with Robert was excellent, and we
would highly recommend this informative
and diverse tour. I thought I knew quite a
bit of Scottish history, well now I know much
more. The tour was fun, respectful, and very
engaging, you should make time for this
one.”
ShannonB- TripAdvisor review of the Greyfriars Kirkyard
tour - May 2019
“So much history,
so well told”
TRIPADVISOR REVIEW OF THE GREYFRIARS KIRKYARD TOUR
WHAT HAVE OUR GUESTS SAID?
This Greyfriars Kirkyard tour is an exploration of the lives
of some of Edinburgh’s most fascinating people. Their
stories are the stories of Edinburgh. You’ll learn about
these characters as you stand only inches away from
where their bodies lie buried!
Hear the stories behind martyred Covenanters, an
amusing artist, an infamous ghost, grave robbers, the Irish
murderers Burke and Hare, a tortured spy and, of course,
the devoted Skye Terrier, Greyfriars Bobby.
The burial ground at Greyfriars has some photogenic
memorials which we will look at, but we focus more on the
stories of some of the people who lie in rest here.
Are you ready to ‘meet’ the ‘Dead of Old Edinburgh’?
COVID-19 AND YOUR SAFETY
We have achieved the “Good to Go” standard for the COVID-
19 procedures we’ve put in place to give you a safe tour.
You can find out more about our COVID-19 policy here.
WE SHARE FIVE THINGS WE LOVE ABOUT THIS TOUR!
Call us +44 (0)7590 026 077
TRIPADVISOR REVIEWS = 100% WERE 5 STAR REVIEWS
THE SECRETS WE SHARE
THE SITES WE TAKE YOU TO
CONTACT US
robert@historicedinburghtours.co.uk
+44 (0)7590 026 077
28/2 BRIDGE ROAD
EDINBURGH
EH13 0LQ
Registered in Scotland - SC454482
ONLINE EXPERIENCES
© Historic Edinburgh Tours Ltd 2020
OUR ASSURANCES TO YOU
WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE US?
QUIBBLE-FREE REFUND
We offer a full refund if
you cancel your tour more
than 12 hours before your
tour is due to start.
A PICTURE TELLS A
THOUSAND WORDS
Your guide will carry an A3
folder packed with ‘then and
now’ images to help you
imagine Edinburgh as it once
was.
FRIENDLY GUIDE - IN A KILT!
Robert was born in
Edinburgh and has lived here
all his life. He researched all
our tours and has an
extensive knowledge of
Edinburgh and her history.
ACCESSIBILITY OPTIONS
If you have someone with
mobility issues, please
contact us in advance so
that we can offer some
appropriate changes to the
route.
PERFECT FOR CHILDREN
Your guide is a qualified
primary school teacher and
knows how to engage your
children.
CONVENIENCE
Your tour is private. You can
choose when it starts and we
can make some alterations to
the route if needed. You've
got the freedom to ask all the
questions you want!
Stop 6 - Near the site of the Friary.
Powerful people and gruesome endings.
Stop 7 - Caricaturist in the Kirkyard - we
‘meet’ a man responsible for showing us
the lively side of Edinburgh’s Old Town
population.
Stop 8 - The Porteous Riots!
Stop 9 - The Ovir Yard. Your tortured tour
guide, imprisoned rebels and a group of
long-living sisters!
Stop 10 - Your Greyfriars Kirkyard tour
finishes with three cracking stories -
ghosts, bodysnatchers…and some rude
possibilities!
FIVE REASONS WHY WE THINK
YOU’LL LOVE THIS TOUR!
WHY EXPLORE A BURIAL GROUND?
This Greyfriars Kirkyard tour is an exploration of the
lives of some of Edinburgh’s most fascinating people.
Their stories are the stories of Edinburgh. You’ll learn
about these characters as you stand only inches away
from where their bodies lie buried!
Hear the stories behind martyred Covenanters, an
amusing artist, an infamous ghost, grave robbers, the
Irish murderers Burke and Hare, a tortured spy and, of
course, the devoted Skye Terrier, Greyfriars Bobby.
The burial ground at Greyfriars has some photogenic
memorials which we will look at, but we focus more on
the stories of some of the people who lie in rest here.
Are you ready to ‘meet’ the ‘Dead of Old Edinburgh’?
“The past is brought vividly to life through a
combination of Robert's experienced story telling,
with visual aides which tell the remarkable story
of the buildings, people and events of his beloved
city. The best spent two hours of a packed
weekend for these two first-time visitors.”
Pennyslad - Tripadvisor
“If this is your first time in Edinburgh (actually even
if it’s not), Robert’s talk is a brilliant way to start. He
is a fantastic speaker, storyteller and personality. He
delves back and forth in time, using great
illustrations and photographs from his folder, and
really makes the city come alive.
One of the best walking tours I’ve ever taken; a really
unforgettable experience.”
Alcabe - TripAdvisor review of The Old Edinburgh Walking Tour -
September, 2018
“Don’t miss this!”
COVID-19 AND YOUR SAFETY
We have achieved the “Good to Go” standard for the COVID-
19 procedures we’ve put in place to give you a safe tour.
You can find out more about our COVID-19 policy here.
© Historic Edinburgh Tours Ltd 2020
Text/Call us :
+44 (0)7590 026 077
ONLINE EXPERIENCES
AVERAGE TRIPADVISOR RATING FOR THIS TOUR =
QUIBBLE-FREE REFUND
We offer a full refund if you cancel your tour more
than 12 hours before your tour is due to start.
FRIENDLY GUIDE - IN A KILT!
Robert is your local guide. He was born in Edinburgh
and has lived here all his life. He researched all our
tours and has an excellent knowledge of Edinburgh’s
history.
ACCESSIBILITY OPTIONS
If you have someone with mobility issues, please
contact us in advance so that we can offer route
changes.
PERFECT FOR CHILDREN
Robert, your guide, is a qualified primary school
teacher and will help keep your children engaged.
CONVENIENCE
Your tour is private - you can choose when it starts.
You can ask all the questions you want to!
OUR ASSURANCES TO YOU
WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE US?
A PICTURE TELLS A THOUSAND WORDS
Your guide will carry an A3 folder packed with ‘then and
now’ images to help you imagine Edinburgh as it once was.
PRIVATE GREYFRIARS
KIRKYARD TOUR
Discover the stories of some of Old Edinburgh’s people, only inches away from where their mortal remains lie buried today.
Stop 1 - Greyfriars Bobby - an amazing
story…but not the only tale in town!
Stop 2 - Memento Mori. Fashionable
memorials and trendy tombs.
Stop 3 - George Buchanan - the man with
more than one ‘last resting place’.
Stop 4 - George Heriot (Senior). In with the
in-crowd!
Stop 5 - The Martyr’s Memorial - the most
significant memorial in the Kirkyard?
THE SECRETS WE SHARE
THE SITES WE TAKE YOU TO
Stop 6 - Near the site of the Friary. Powerful
people and gruesome endings.
Stop 7 - Caricaturist in the Kirkyard - we
‘meet’ a man responsible for showing us the
lively side of Edinburgh’s Old Town
population.
Stop 8 - The Porteous Riots!
Stop 9 - The Ovir Yard. Your tortured tour
guide, imprisoned rebels and a group of
long-living sisters!
Stop 10 - Your Greyfriars Kirkyard tour
finishes with three cracking stories - ghosts,
bodysnatchers…and some rude possibilities!
YOUR GREYFRIARS KIRKYARD TOUR
MEET THE DEAD OF OLD EDINBURGH
