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Robert Louis Stevenson's Edinburgh Years - 4 hour private electric vehicle tour
4 h
About this activity
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: New Town, Edinburgh Scotland
We'll see the houses where RLS was born and raised, as well as his New Town schools.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, 20 Inverleith Row, Edinburgh EH3 5LR Scotland
We'll follow RLS' infant journeys with his nanny to his favourite pond in the lovely Royal Botanic Gardens.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Scotland
We'll see Old College, where RLS studied Law, and debated at the Speculative Society (no access to interiors) - nearby we'll see one of his favourite 'Howffs' (pubs)
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Colinton Inn, Edinburgh, 12 Bridge Road Colinton Village, Edinburgh EH13 0LQ Scotland
We'll visit tranquil Colinton Village, where RLS spent happy times with his maternal Grandfather, who was the parish minister.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Pentland Hills, Just south of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH10 6JF Scotland
On the slopes of the Pentland Hills, we'll see the Stevenson family's summer house at Swanston, let by the family when RLS was still a boy.
Duration: 30 minutes
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: New Town, Edinburgh Scotland
We'll see the houses where RLS was born and raised, as well as his New Town schools.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, 20 Inverleith Row, Edinburgh EH3 5LR Scotland
We'll follow RLS' infant journeys with his nanny to his favourite pond in the lovely Royal Botanic Gardens.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Scotland
We'll see Old College, where RLS studied Law, and debated at the Speculative Society (no access to interiors) - nearby we'll see one of his favourite 'Howffs' (pubs)
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Colinton Inn, Edinburgh, 12 Bridge Road Colinton Village, Edinburgh EH13 0LQ Scotland
We'll visit tranquil Colinton Village, where RLS spent happy times with his maternal Grandfather, who was the parish minister.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Pentland Hills, Just south of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH10 6JF Scotland
On the slopes of the Pentland Hills, we'll see the Stevenson family's summer house at Swanston, let by the family when RLS was still a boy.
Duration: 30 minutes
Included
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Snacks - Complimentary tea/coffee, scones, cream and jam
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
80%
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