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Kate Foster's Scandalous Women of Old Edinburgh: A History Walking Tour
Kate Foster's Scandalous Women of Old Edinburgh: A History Walking Tour took place on Sat, 26 Sept 2026 at 11:00 (GMT+1) at National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
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Author Kate Foster leads an intimate walking tour through Edinburgh's Old Town. Visitors hear stories of historic women portrayed as murderesses, witches, and mistresses while viewing locations linked to their scandals. The guide shares readings from books and historical accounts during the journey.
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Join author Kate Foster on an intimate walking tour to hear about Edinburgh's notorious women of the past. Join Kate Foster's Scandalous Women of Edinburgh: A Walking Tour. Come on a walking tour of the Old Town and learn about the real women who became notorious as murderesses, pleasure ladies, witches and mistresses of Edinburgh's past. I am the author of feminist novels inspired by historic scandals. In this intimate tour I will discuss my inspiration with some familiar stories and some new. We will look at how women were portrayed in the aftermath of significant events, with readings from books and historical accounts in locations associated with them. MEETING POINT: National Museum of Scotland, Chamber Street (just outside the newer Tower Entrance with the orange sign. Photo below) it will be busy but I'll be holding my pink SCANDALOUS WOMEN flag! Can't make this date? All dates at this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/kate-foster-author-121441216259 I am the author of four novels, The Maiden, The King's Witches, The Mourning Necklace and The Repentants. I write books about scandalous women of the past, which are feminist fictional retellings of their stories. Reviews: "Highly enjoyable and fascinating. Would highly recommend." "Amazing way to spend a Sunday morning." "Great walking tour. Can recommend."
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Details
- When
- Sat, 26 Sept 2026 · 11:00 (GMT+1)
- Where
- National Museum of Scotland
- Address
- Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF
- Price
- £22.38 +
- Genre
- Fundraisers & Tours
- Weather
- 14°C · OvercastForecast at 11:00 (GMT+1)
Questions
- When was Kate Foster's Scandalous Women of Old Edinburgh: A History Walking Tour?
- Sat, 26 Sept 2026 at 11:00 GMT+1.
- Where was Kate Foster's Scandalous Women of Old Edinburgh: A History Walking Tour?
- National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
