5 Million Years of Scottish History in 90 Minutes

5 Million Years of Scottish History in 90 Minutes is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at The Tree of the Dead. It has 2 performances listed, running from Sun 16 Aug, 11:00 to Sun 30 Aug, 11:00. 2 performances are currently on sale through the Fringe box office.

About this show

Discover 5 million years of Scottish history in 90 fast-paced minutes on this unique walking tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town. Scotland has reinvented its identity over the centuries and this tour brings each reinvention to life in extraordinary detail. Book now to experience Edinburgh in a brand-new light. Written and led by renowned tour guide and award-winning comedy writer (Musical Theatre Matter Awards, 2011 and Spirit Of The Fringe Award, 2008) Gerry Kielty, Some Kind of Tours have been delivering remarkable tours in all weathers since 2022 to rave Tripadvisor reviews.

Details

  • Venue: The Tree of the Dead
  • Genre: EVENTS, Historical, Walk
  • Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
  • Running time: 90 minutes
  • Performances listed: 2, of which 2 currently on sale

Accessibility

  • Venue notes: Accessible entry: Walking route is not level, contains rough ground and up a flight of stairs. Stairs: 20+ Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

Performance dates and ticket availability

  • Sun 16 Aug, 11:00 — On sale
  • Sun 30 Aug, 11:00 — On sale

Book on the official Fringe site

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