Come learn about literary icons Robert Burns and Robert Louis Stevenson amidst the inspiring backdrop of Edinburgh’s old city!

Robert Burns is known as one of the world’s foremost poets, and for a while he lived in Edinburgh. Witness the dynamic story of Burns in the city with A Royal Mile Burns Walk.

Experienced tour guide and actor Peter Berry will take you on an entertaining and educational journey in the Royal Mile, which served as the backdrop for Burns’ inspiration. Did you know that Edinburgh was once home to some of history’s most notable writers?

In the delightful surroundings of the historic Royal Mile, experience this engaging walk that starts at the Canongate Church and ends at the Writers Museum. Join actors Peter Berry and John Shedden in the spirit of Burns and Stevenson as they perform and illuminate, with humorous interplay, many of the famous works of two of Scotland’s greatest writers.