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Discover 5 million years of Scottish history in 90 fast-paced minutes on this unique walking tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town. Scotland has reinvented its identity over the centuries and this tour brings each reinvention to life in extraordinary detail. Book now to experience Edinburgh in a brand-new light. Written and led by renowned tour guide and award-winning comedy writer (Musical Theatre Matter Awards, 2011 and Spirit Of The Fringe Award, 2008) Gerry Kielty, Some Kind of Tours have been delivering remarkable tours in all weathers since 2022 to rave Tripadvisor reviews.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 5 Million Years of Scottish History in 90 Minutes is by Some Kind of Tours, listed under Events in the Fringe programme. It is at The Tree of the Dead, Next to St Giles Cathedral, Royal Mile, EH1 1RE, 16 August to 30 August.
The show is suitable for ages 12+. Tickets are £16. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes, Audience moves around during the show and Standing throughout.