Audio tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town

-What you can expect-
Walk one of Europe's most ancient streets at your own pace.

The Royal Mile cuts through the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, stretching a full Scots mile from Castlehill to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. This audio tour covers all four sections of that historic route across 14 carefully researched stories.

The commentary was curated by a Senior Teaching Fellow at two of Scotland's leading universities. The narration is delivered by professional radio actor James Bryce, whose Scottish voice brings an authenticity no outside narrator could replicate.

You will hear about witch burnings near Edinburgh Castle, the double life of Deacon Brodie, and the revolution led by John Knox. The tour also covers royal tragedy, medieval punishment, and the story of a boy pulled from the rubble of the Paisley Close disaster.

GPS technology moves you automatically from story to story as you walk. No map, no guesswork. The tour works offline too, so connectivity will not affect your experience once downloaded.

You set your own pace. Stop when something interests you, linger at St Giles Cathedral, or pause at the Mercat Cross. No group, no schedule, no one to keep up with.

The full walk takes around 60 minutes and covers landmarks including Netherbow Port, the Heart of Midlothian mosaic, and the former home of the man who inspired Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.