Edinburgh through the eyes of Liz Lister of Scottish Blethers
ZOOM Virtual Tour
Thurdsday, February 25, 2021
12:00 pm PT | 3:00 pm ET | 8:00 pm GMT (Scotland)
Duration: ~ 60 mins
Presented by Liz Lister of Scottish Blethers
Liz Lister, one of the Scottish Blethers trio and local Edinburgh guide shows us around her home town, described as “The most beautiful of all the capitals of Europe” by Sir John Betjemen, Poet Laureate of the UK 1972-84
Liz , a Scottish Tourist Guide Association qualified and local Edinburgh guide, leads on this virtual tour of Scotland’s capital city. From the closes and wynds of the medieval Old Town, to the magnificent Georgian architecture of the New, Edinburgh is a city of contrasts.
We will explore the origins of the city in fire and ice, experience life in the city as it grew from prosperous market town to squalid, over-crowded “medieval Manhattan,” to reincarnation as Athens of the North. Learn about some of its famous residents from rogue to Royalty and the stories told in its taverns, oyster bars and fashionable salons.
Through a series of photographic images and live narrative you will be transported to Edinburgh.
“The Scots think of it as their capital; they’re too possessive, Edinburgh belongs to the world.” Richard Demarco, Edinburgh artist.
BOOKING INFO
• Presented via Zoom on Thursday, February 25, 2021
• 12 noon PT | 3pm ET | 8pm GMT (Scotland)
• Email scottishbletherspodcast@gmail.com for details and booking
• £15 per device
• Payment via Paypal to www.paypal.me/scottishblethers
• This is a virtual tour by PowerPoint with live commentary.
QUESTIONS AND REQUESTS
For more details or to submit questions you would like to hear answered during the live stream, email liz@jaggy-thistle.com or via Facebook messenger
Liz Lister spanned a 30-year career in every sector of education in Scotland, culminating as Director of Recruitment and Admissions at the University of Edinburgh. In 2010, Liz embarked on a new chapter in her life, combining a pride and fascination in her native country, a love of travel and diverse cultures, and the ambition to deliver customer service that exceeds all expectations. Today, Liz balances the role of Blue Badge tour guide with planning bespoke private tours for discerning travellers for her company Jaggy Thistle Tours, writing a travel blog called Stravaiging with Liz, and co-hosting the Scottish Blethers podcast. Find more from Liz on Facebook and Instagram.
Susan Brown is a native Scot living in one of the most picturesque regions, Perthshire. She works with corporate guests, family groups and tour groups to create and deliver engaging, delicious and fun tours of Scotland- on a coach or in a 6 seater vehicle. You can follow Susan on Instagram and Facebook as well as her web-site www.yourscotlandguide.co.uk. Susan is also one of the co-hosts at the incredible Scottish Blethers podcast.
Helen lives in Fife in Scotland but grew up in Stirling at the very heart of the storyof Scotland. Helen would be delighted to take you to the places that you have read about and bring your imagination to life. She would ensure that your eyes were really opened to the interesting and unique culture that is Scotland. Join Helen in her Faceboock account or at Scottish Blethers podcast.