Kate Foster's Scandalous Women of Old Edinburgh: A History Walking Tour
Sun 18 Oct · 10:15
National Museum of Scotland
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Kate Foster's 'Scandalous Women of Old Edinburgh: A History Walking Tour' is set for 18 October 2026, starting at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. Participants will hear about the city's notorious women from the past during this intimate walking tour. Tickets are priced at £22.38.
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!
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.
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Kate Foster's Scandalous Women of Old Edinburgh: A History Walking Tour takes place on Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 10:15.
Kate Foster's Scandalous Women of Old Edinburgh: A History Walking Tour is held at National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh (Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF).
Tickets for Kate Foster's Scandalous Women of Old Edinburgh: A History Walking Tour are priced at £22.38. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of National Museum of Scotland can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Kate Foster's Scandalous Women of Old Edinburgh: A History Walking Tour can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Kate Foster's Scandalous Women of Old Edinburgh: A History Walking Tour
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Kate Foster's 'Scandalous Women of Old Edinburgh: A History Walking Tour' is set for 18 October 2026, starting at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. Participants will hear about the city's notorious women from the past during this intimate walking tour. Tickets are priced at £22.38.
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Organiser’s full description
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!
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.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Kate Foster's Scandalous Women of Old Edinburgh: A History Walking Tour?
Kate Foster's Scandalous Women of Old Edinburgh: A History Walking Tour takes place on Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 10:15.
Where is Kate Foster's Scandalous Women of Old Edinburgh: A History Walking Tour taking place?
Kate Foster's Scandalous Women of Old Edinburgh: A History Walking Tour is held at National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh (Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF).
How much are tickets for Kate Foster's Scandalous Women of Old Edinburgh: A History Walking Tour?
Tickets for Kate Foster's Scandalous Women of Old Edinburgh: A History Walking Tour are priced at £22.38. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Is there anywhere to stay near Kate Foster's Scandalous Women of Old Edinburgh: A History Walking Tour?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of National Museum of Scotland can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Kate Foster's Scandalous Women of Old Edinburgh: A History Walking Tour?
Tickets for Kate Foster's Scandalous Women of Old Edinburgh: A History Walking Tour can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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