Explore Scotland’s groundbreaking innovations on a historical walking tour in Edinburgh, uncovering stories of inventors and the rare Crossley Otto Silent engine.
Explore Scotland’s groundbreaking innovations on a historical walking tour in Edinburgh, uncovering stories of inventors and the rare Crossley Otto Silent engine.
- The Lost Close - Events & Experiences - Unique underground venue in the heart of the Old Town
- Old Town - The Old Town of Edinburgh - a rich collection of historical buildings
- The Lost Close - Events & Experiences - Unique underground venue in the heart of the Old Town
- Old Town - The Old Town of Edinburgh - a rich collection of historical buildings

- Local Guide
- Local Guide
Do you know just how much Scotland has brought to the world?
Colour Photography, the rings of Saturn, the electromagnetic spectrum - and this was all just from one person! From television to anaesthetics, bicycles to toasters, come join us on an exploration of Scotland’s great innovators and inventors; we’ll take you for a walk around the Old Town of…
Do you know just how much Scotland has brought to the world?
Colour Photography, the rings of Saturn, the electromagnetic spectrum - and this was all just from one person! From television to anaesthetics, bicycles to toasters, come join us on an exploration of Scotland’s great innovators and inventors; we’ll take you for a walk around the Old Town of Edinburgh to tell you all our favourite stories.
After stories from around the Old Town, we’ll take you into our underground space to continue the adventure, and to show you the Crossley Otto Silent engine which was discovered during renovation work to the old police chambers in January 2025 - this is the second oldest surviving example in the world, and was the prototype for the car engine!
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.