"Better than the best" Brian Pendreigh's Edinburgh Old Town - smaller groups, officially rated Excellent

Explore Edinburgh Old Town and see Edinburgh Castle with one of the city,'s highest rated guides - Brian Prndreugh, born and bred in Edinburgh. 

"I just wanted to let you know that the feedback from the Chisholms is that you were fantastic! They actually said any other guide they had for their trip was a let down because they were comparing to you!' Kristin Nelson, Travel agent USA, private tour June 2026

"Brian made our time in Edinburgh absolutely unforgettable. His knowledge of the city’s history and hidden spots is unmatched, and his passion and humor bring every story to life. Beyond the tour, he gave us fantastic recommendations for local pubs and places we never would have discovered on our own. Friendly, welcoming, and a brilliant storyteller. If you’re in Edinburgh, Brian is the guy to see!" An, from the Netherlands, pay,-what-you want tour July 2026

Join me for a stroll through history from one end of Edinburgh Old Town to the other.

But it is not just history… Learn about the city’s link with Marvel superheroes and the role Edinburgh played in the creation of the Harry Potter stories.

Visit the parade ground of Edinburgh Castle and learn how a meeting I had 30 years ago with a tourist from Tennessee changed my life and may change the course of Scottish history.

Hear about the world’s first skyscrapers and learn how people managed without toilets or bathrooms.

Learn about the struggles for the crowns of Scotland and England, how the throne yo-yoed between Catholics and Protestants and why Britain ended up with a German king.

Hear how the kilt became Scotland’s national costume and why it was once banned.

"Brian was better than the best" Ravati Sukumar, August 2024