Robert Louis Stevenson's Road to the Pentlands
Schedule
Wed Nov 13 2024 at 11:30 am to 01:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
2a Cramond Road South, Davidson's Mains, EH4 5QD Edinburgh, United Kingdom | Edinburgh, SC
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Robert Louis Stevenson's Road to the PentlandsHappy birthday to Robert Louis Stevenson and happy RLS Day.
Swanston is one of the most enduringly beautiful areas of Edinburgh, set in the Pentland Hills and much-loved Edinburgh writer Robert Louis Stevenson had a close connection with the area. The title of this talk is inspired by a footpath of that name, that leads to the old village of Swanston where the Stevensons rented a summer holiday cottage. Join Mike Lewis to learn about Stevenson's connection with the village and to hear more about the history of this beautiful area. Mike Lewis is a retired journalist. During his career, he wrote for the Scotsman, the Guardian and the Independent, as well as for a number of American publications. Since moving to Edinburgh from his native London some 40 years ago, he has developed a keen interest in Scottish and Edinburgh history, and now gives talks on those subjects to local clubs and societies. He is also a volunteer Royal Mile guide with the EFVGA.
This is one of a series of talks being delivered jointly by Museums & Galleries Edinburgh and the Edinburgh Festival Voluntary Guides (EFVGA). This is a new venture. The EFVGA has been offering free Royal Mile Festival walks since 1947. More information about the EFVGA can be found on their web site - edinburghfestivalguides.org
All our lecture mornings cost £8 and include a friendly lecture where you can meet our guest lecturer, have coffee and a sweet treat and get a special castle tour. Why not make a day of it at Lauriston and have some lunch at Mimi’s café on-site after your lecture experience?
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In person - At Lauriston Castle – (Go through Courtyard by Mimi’s Café and ring the bell on the green door) Monday - Sunday 10am - 4pm
Image 'Swanston Cottage, Edinburgh', Robert Hope, Museums & Galleries Edinburgh
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2a Cramond Road South, Davidson's Mains, EH4 5QD Edinburgh, United Kingdom, Lauriston Castle, 2A Cramond Road South, Edinburgh, EH4 6, United Kingdom,Edinburgh, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
