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Overview

Edinburgh is where I got the idea for photoshoot tours, so this tour will be far from being the first offered in Edinburgh, but what makes it Original is the scale of tours on offer and the premium product.

This Photoshoot Tour is ideal for models looking to add to their portfolio, or tourists wanting to have a lasting memory of their trip to our wonderful capital city.

PLEASE NOTE - THIS IS A WALKING TOUR, TRANSPORT CANNOT BE PROVIDED. A BASIC LEVEL OF PHYSICAL FITNESS WILL BE REQUIRED. THE DISTANCE OF THE TOUR FROM START TO FINISH IS 6 MILES AND THE FULL PHOTOSHOOT TOUR WILL TAKE APPROXIMATELY 4 HOURS.

The Tour includes: A Photoshoot around Edinburgh at up to 14 locations
Guide to the tour and look book
High and low-res digital files from a minimum of 50 images delivered via WeTransfer within 48 hours of the tour
Photo album featuring the best shots from the shoot
A half-way coffee stop
A post-tour meal in an Edinburgh outlet

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee After we have reached the Grassmarket there will be an opportunity to get a coffee in one of the many cafe's, this is included in the price of the tour
  • Lunch Post tour meal in a bar/cafe or restaurant on Cockburn Street, the Royal Mile or nearby street. The price of this is included in the Tour rate (up to a maximum of £25pp)

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Waverley Steps
    Edinburgh, UK

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    Cockburn Street
    Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    The tour will conclude on Cockburn Street after the final shot prior to the included lunch

    What To Expect

    The Balmoral

    The Balmoral Hotel is Edinburgh's iconic city-centre hotel, originally called the North British Hotel when it opened in 1902. The hotel took 6 years to construct, and was part of the British Railway Hotels group before Gleneagles Hotel purchased it in 1983. Gleneagles sold the hotel to Forte Hotels in 1997. The exterior of the hotel offers a few photoshoot opportunities, but arguably the best is crossing Leith Street, this gives us the chance to create a documentary style shot of you in amongst tourists crossing the road on their way to Calton Hill.​​​​​​​
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Calton Hill

    Calton Hill overlooks the whole of Edinburgh with views directly down Prince's Street, across to Arthur's Seat and Holyrood, and across to Leith and the Firth of Forth. Calton Hill is the location of several monuments and buildings: the National Monument, the Nelson Monument, the Dougray Stewart Monument the old Royal High School the Robert Burns Monument the Political Martyrs Monument, and the City Observatory. Calton Hill offers a myriad of possibilities for shoots, including tight head shots and creative poses around the landmarks and with iconic Edinburgh Skyline backgrounds.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Jacob's Ladder

    Edinburgh’s Jacob’s Ladder is a steep pedestrian pathway and steps, carved into the volcanic rock of Calton Hill. The route first appears on a map in 1784, though it probably existed long before then. This path links Calton Road with Regent Road, the location of St Andrew’s House, Calton Hill, and the Old Royal High School. The route is a perfect shortcut for residents, workers and tourists, and the path offers some unique views of Waverley Station and Old Town. The length of the path offers a unique series of shots in any photoshoot, potentially the model showing their vulnerability when shot from above on the steps, and when the photographer is shooting from below the model on the steps, the model can look dominant and confident. And, for a city-centre backdrop for a simple posed shot, it doesn't get much better than this. All participants are urged to use caution when walking down Jacob's Ladder due to its steep gradient and narrow steps.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Cannongate Tolbooth

    Jacob's Ladder takes us down Calton Hill on to Calton Road, from here we walk through 'Waverley Square' and onto the Canongate - the south end of the Royal Mile. The Royal Mile is Edinburgh's iconic medieval street which runs from Edinburgh Castle, down to the Palace of Holyrood House, and the Scottish Parliament Building. The Tolbooth Tavern is part of the original Canongate Tolbooth which was built in 1591. This medieval building was used to collect tolls from travellers entering the burgh at the Canongate. The ground floor became The Tolbooth Tavern in 1820. The building was used to collect tolls from travellers entering the burgh but has also served as a Council Chamber, Police Court and Prison. Tolbooth Tavern acts as another iconic backdrop to our photoshoot, with a myriad of potential poses in this area, either across the road or close to the Tavern itself.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Holyrood Park

    Holyrood is located at the bottom of the Royal Mile and is home to the Scottish Parliament, the Palace of Holyroodhouse and Holyrood Park, all in the shadow of the Salisbury Crags and Arthurs Seat. The area originally took its name from Holyrood Abbey, which has been in ruins since the 18th century. The Palace of Holyroodhouse is the official residence of King Charles in Scotland, and was the resting place of the Queen on her final journey whilst she was in Edinburgh in September. Across the road from the Palace is the Scottish Parliament building, which opened in 2004. This quirky building offers a unique backdrop for a shoot, with the Canongate Wall giving us the chance to shoot with the Royal Mile in the background too. The reflection pools outside the Parliament Building also offer a wide range of shoot possibilities.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Royal Mile

    From Holyrood we head back up the Royal Mile in the direction of Edinburgh Castle, and this iconic medieval street offers a variety of additional photoshoot opportunities.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Grassmarket

    The Grassmarket is one of Edinburgh's historic market places and was used for the sale of horses and cattle, and it was also used as a place for public executions!The Grassmarket is situated below the Royal Mile and it has a truly tremendous view of the Castle, which will offer a splendid backdrop to a photoshoot. We can take advantage of the benches and seats in the Grassmarket for seated shots of the model.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    The Vennel Viewpoint Edinburgh Castle

    The Vennel viewpoint is perhaps the most instagrammed spot in Edinburgh in recent years, and I am sure the residents of the houses either side of the stairs must be past annoyed by now! But nevertheless it is an absolute must for any photoshoot tour of our wonderful capital city. There are opportunities for a wide range of shots here, all with the castle either fully or partially in the background of the image. The model could be stood, half-turned towards the photographer, or leaning against the hand rail, or sat or walking up the stairs.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Dean Village

    Another popular instagram spot is the Dean Village, but you just cannot have a photoshoot tour of Edinburgh without going there, it is wondrous. Dean Village (from dene, meaning 'deep valley') is a former village immediately northwest of the city centre of Edinburgh. It is bounded by Belford Road to the south and west, Belgrave Crescent Gardens to the north and below the Dean Bridge to the east. It was formerly known as the "Water of Leith Village" and was a successful grain milling area for more than 800 years. At one time there were no fewer than eleven working mills there, driven by water from the Water of Leith.There are two primary shoot opportunities in the Dean Village. Firstly as we enter the village and we see the Water of Leith (as shown left) and then down by the water with the village in the background
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Water of Leith Walkway

    The Water of Leith is the main river flowing near central Edinburgh, and flows into the port of Leith where it flows into the sea via the Firth of Forth. Both the walkway, which runs past St Bernard's Well, and the Water itself, (shown in. adjacent images) offer great photoshoot opportunities.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Princes Street Gardens

    Princes Street Gardens and the Scott Monument provide numerous opportunities for a great photoshoot, especially with the castle in the background
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Edinburgh Waverley Station

    Waverley Bridge offers a superb vantage point to get a shot with the Old Town in the background
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Warriston's Close

    These iconic steps offer numerous opportunities for memorable shots to be captured in the heart of Old Town
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Cockburn Street

    The final stop of the tour is the remarkable curved street of Cockburn Street
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Original Edinburgh Photoshoot Private Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).
    Apr 2025
    Q: What's included in the price?
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    The following is included:
    • Tea and coffee. After we have reached the Grassmarket there will be an opportunity to get a coffee in one of the many cafe's, this is included in the price of the tour.
    • Lunch. Post tour meal in a bar/cafe or restaurant on Cockburn Street, the Royal Mile or nearby street. The price of this is included in the Tour rate (up to a maximum of £25pp).
    Apr 2025
    Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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    This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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    There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

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    If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

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    Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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    Accessibility information for the The Original Edinburgh Photoshoot Private Tour is as follows:

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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    Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Original Edinburgh Photoshoot Private Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

     

     

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