Dive into the youthful chapters of a celebrated writer with this self-guided audio tour of Edinburgh, designed for literature enthusiasts and curious explorers alike. Retrace the steps of Robert Louis Stevenson during his university years in the city that sparked his literary genius. A voice from the past will accompany you, narrating tales and uncovering secrets once whispered through the cobblestoned alleys of Edinburgh's historic heart.
The adventure starts at the Royal Mile, where you'll stand at Advocate's Close and take in views that once inspired a future storyteller. Your route will lead you to significant sights such as St Giles' Cathedral, the intriguing dualities of Deacon Brodie, and the intellectual realms of Edinburgh University's 'Old Quad'. Concluding at Canongate Kirk, this tour weaves through the very fabric of Stevenson's formative environment, from cozy pubs to grand libraries, and the poignant grave of poet Robert Fergusson.
Expect to encounter Edinburgh's rich history manifested in plaques, pubs, and the silent majesty of Greyfriars Kirkyard. As you follow this path, you'll experience the city through the eyes of Stevenson, feeling the wind he once felt and gazing upon the same storied buildings and rolling hills that shaped his vivid imagination and storied works.