Intimate Lives: The History of Sex and Desire in Edinburgh's Old Town (16+)

Schedule

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Wed, 11 Nov, 2026 at 05:00 pm

UTC+01:00
Location

Gladstone's Land | Edinburgh, SC

Copulation, contraception and controversy
About this Event

Not for the easily embarrassed, this in-depth tour of Gladstone's Land looks at the history of sex in Edinburgh, covering topics including privacy, masturbation, sex work and LGBT+ relationships. Includes some very crude (but historically correct) language.

Recommended 16+. The tour lasts approximately 1 hour.

Where is it happening?

Gladstone's Land, 477B Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Tickets

GBP 12.50 to GBP 14.00

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