free COA MURAL & LOCAL HISTORY WALKING TOURS

Interested in our street art and the Abbeyhill Colonies history? Then look no further!

We are delighted to welcome back local historian, Hetty Lancaster who will be offering FREE short walking tours of six of the COA Murally People's Abbeyhill murals on both Saturday and Sunday. The tours are a chance to discover the history behind some of the areas many bright and colourful murals as well as a brief history of the Abbeyhill Colonies.

Tour Times - 11.00am; 12.30pm; 2.00pm; 3.30pm and 5.00pm

Tour Length - Each tour should last for under an hour.

Tour Numbers - Places will be limited to a maximum of six on each tour.

Registration - You can register for a specific tour at the RAFFLE table at the Hive at any point during the day. Walk-ups are welcome but not guaranteed a space.

Start Point - The start point for the tour is at the 'Electrical Colonies' mural beside the Hive (Venue 45 on our map). Please arrive 10 minutes before your registered start time – if you do not arrive five mins before the tour starts your place will be given away.

"I attended one of Hetty's tours as a part of the Abbeyhill Colony of Artists Festival and I can only commend Hetty's knowledgeability and wit. I am seeing my neighbourhood with completely new eyes. Thanks so much, Hetty for giving your time and expertise to the festival, definitely hoping to be on another tour of yours soon!"  Jessica McClure, 19 Sept 22