by Fraser Paterson | Feb 15, 2020 | Blog, Canongate Tour, Edinburgh Film Locations, Old Town Tour, Outlander, Tours
Fans of Outlander will know that many of the best scenes and film locations were captured in and around Edinburgh. Scotland plays such a starring role in this popular TV series which spans history, stunning fim locations, genealogy and Scottish heritage that has a... by Fraser Paterson | Feb 5, 2020 | Blog, Old Town Tour, Tours
The Six Nations Rugby Championship This one of the biggest dates in the rugby union calendar with Murrayfield at the heart of it. Edinburgh has some of the best bars and restaurants in the UK to match this world class rugby tournament. England, Wales, Ireland, France,... by Fraser Paterson | Jan 17, 2020 | Blog, Canongate Tour, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Castle Tour, Edinburgh History, Old Town, Scottish History, Tours
There are so many great things to do in Edinburgh that providing you with my top five recommendations has taken much thought. Royalty, world class views and amazing history all feature. Royal Yacht Britannia Where: Ocean Drive, Edinburgh EH6 6JJ When: January to March... by Fraser Paterson | Jan 17, 2020 | Art, Blog
Joseph Mallord William Turner, the son of a barber and wig-maker born in London, became renowbed as one of the best artists of all time. The Scottish National Gallery hosts an exhibition of his work throughout January each year. His works were originally meant to be... by Fraser Paterson | Apr 22, 2016 | Blog, Edinburgh History, Ghost Tours, Murders on the Royal Mile, Scottish History, Tours
LORD PRESIDENT SIR GEORGE LOCKHART Knighted by King Charles II of Great Britain in 1663. Sir George Lockhart’s legal skills were one of the finest in the country. He was a charming man, whose oratory skill rarely failed to draw admiration in all. In 1672 he became a... by Fraser Paterson | Apr 11, 2016 | Blog, Edinburgh History, George Meikle Kemp, Scottish History
In his early life George assisted his father tending sheep. He also constructed mill-wheels. Subsequently he became an apprentice carpenter in the Scottish Borders. On a journey to Galashiels Walter Scott gave him a lift in his carriage. Afterwards, whilst sketching... 
