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Edinburgh Old Town Icons Photography Small Group Walking Tour

By Shutter Scotland
Free cancellation available
Price is S$98 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Step into Edinburgh’s Old Town — a UNESCO World Heritage Site bursting with history, colour, and character. On this 2-hour guided photography walk, you’ll learn how to capture it all, whether you’re using a smartphone or a professional camera.
From Gothic spires to winding medieval closes, from Castlehill to colourful Victoria Street, we’ll guide you to the most photogenic spots and share simple tips that make a big difference. Expect iconic views, hidden corners, and plenty of chances to experiment with composition, light, and perspective.
Small groups (max 8) mean there’s time for individual guidance. You’ll leave with stronger photography skills — and a memory card full of Edinburgh’s best angles.

Start time:
Until Saturday, May 9th: 11:00 AM
Sunday Mornings (from May 17th): 9:00 AM
We’ve moved our flagship walk to Sunday at 9:00 AM to capture Edinburgh at its most atmospheric—before the crowds arrive.

Activity location

  • Writers' Museum
    • Lady Stairs House Lady Stair's Close Lawnmarket, Royal Mile
    • EH1 2PA, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • The Writers' Museum
    • Lawnmarket
    • EH1 2PA, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Edinburgh Old Town Icons Photography Small Group Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
S$98.12 x 1 AdultS$98.12
Total
Price is S$98.12
Until Sat, 23 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Printed tour handout with route map and photography tips.

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Partially wheelchair accessible. All stops with the exception of the Vennel Viewpoint are wheelchair accessible.

Activity itinerary

Writers' Museum

  • 15m
Kick off inside the quiet courtyard of The Writers’ Museum, tucked away in Lady Stair’s Close just off the Lawnmarket. Here you’ll learn about choosing a subject in a busy scene which will result in your images feeling a little less chaotic.

Gladstone's Land

  • 15m
Step into this 17th-century merchant house located on the historic Lawnmarket, and peek down an Old Town 'close'. Observe the street and shopfronts while experimenting with light and shadow, using light to create a stage.

Victoria street

  • 15m
Wander along this curving, colourful street lined with historic shopfronts and cafés. Capture vibrant colours, street life, and reflections in windows. Practice leading lines, and how they help guide the viewer’s eye through an image.

Grassmarket

  • 15m
Explore the lively Grassmarket square, rich in history as a former livestock market and site of public executions. Here we will look at 'Street Photography' - capturing life as it happens. People moving through the scene, small moments, and everyday stories. Keep an eye on the dramatic Castle view at the far end.

The Vennel Viewpoint Edinburgh Castle

  • 15m
Step up to this iconic elevated viewpoint for a panoramic glimpse of the Old Town rooftops and narrow closes below. Our objective here is to use physical objects as a frame. There will also be time to capture that classic 'Insta' photo.

Greyfriars Kirk

  • 15m
Step inside Greyfriars Kirkyard, where centuries-old gravestones, mausoleums and creeping plant life create striking visual contrasts. Here you’ll learn how photographers use texture and contrast to highlight the meeting point between nature and carved stone. As a bonus topic, we will also look at depth of field and how it helps isolate your subject from the surrounding scene.

Writers' Museum

  • 15m
Conclude the walk back at The Writer's Museum. Reflect on the day’s compositions and storytelling techniques.

Location

Activity location

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    Writers' Museum
    • Lady Stairs House Lady Stair's Close Lawnmarket, Royal Mile
    • EH1 2PA, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    The Writers' Museum
    • Lawnmarket
    • EH1 2PA, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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