Elgin: The Royal West End Walking Tour
ID: GYG640600-1063574
Catégorie:
Pays: Allemagne
Durée du projet:
02:00 horaires
Description
Discover the history of Elgin on a guided walking tour. Learn about the involvement of King MacBeth in Elgin's history, see the site of Elgin Castle, and visit the one of Elgin's execution sites
Discover the history of Elgin on a guided walking tour. Visit the site of Elgin Castle, see the monument dedicated to the Duke of Gordon, and learn about the city's history from your guide.
See the well where holy water was collected for Elgin Cathedral and the Chapel of our Lady Mary. Hear about the involvement of King MacBeth in Elgin's history and the truth about King Duncan and King MacBeth.
View the site of one of Elgin's execution scaffolds where criminals were executed and hear about one hangman's lucky escape after the crowd turned on him. See the street where author Jessie Kesson lived as a child and hear about alcohol smuggling in Elgin during prohibition.
See some of the 'rescued' stonework from buildings that no longer exist. Visit the statue of The Wolf of Badenoch and hear what he did after a feud with the Bishop of Moray. See the old signage from shops from the 1600s and the Royal Hunting Lodge that was used as the castle after the castle was destroyed in the 1300s.
Faits saillants
- Explore the history of Elgin on a guided walking tour of the west end
- Visit the site of Elgin Castle and learn about its destruction
- See the well where holy water was collected for Elgin Cathedral
- Hear about the involvement of King MacBeth in Elgin's history
- View one of Elgin's execution sites, where criminals were executed
Langues
INFORMATION IMPORTANTE
Wear comfortable walking shoes as there will be a significant amount of walking.
Check the weather forecast and dress appropriately.
Bring a camera to capture the historical sites and beautiful architecture.
There are some benches and a very old dry fountain on a graveled area at the bottom of the old driveway for the hospital
INCLUS
- Visit to the well where holy water was collected for Elgin Cathedral
- History of King MacBeth and King Duncan
- View of the site of Elgin Castle
- Visit to one of Elgin's Execution Sites
- Stories of alcohol smuggling during prohibition
- View of 'rescued' stonework from historical buildings
- Monument dedicated to the Duke of Gordon
- Statue of The Wolf of Badenoch
- Old shop signage from the 1600s
- Visit to the Royal Hunting Lodge
NON INCLUS
- Entrance fees to any attractions not mentioned
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
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Annulations
Cette excursion peut être annulée sans frais jusqu'à : heures d'annulation avant le début du voyage. Si vous l'annulez après les heures d'annulation ou si vous ne vous présentez pas à l'excursion, le prix total de l'activité vous sera toujours facturé. Tout retard à la prise en charge ou au départ sera considéré comme un retard.
