Blood and Guts: The Twists and Turns of Edinburgh’s Medical History

Join the Surgeons Hall Museums on their new walking tour through Edinburgh’s old town and hear tales of old Edinburgh, disease, dissection and curious methods of treatment.

About Blood and Guts: The Twists and Turns of Edinburgh’s Medical History

	22nd June 2018 23rd June 2018 29th June 2018 plus 7 more date(s), see below for more info
	7pm - 9pm
	Various Locations Edinburgh
	£9 - £12
	Event organiser/part of Surgeons Hall
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Join Surgeons Hall Museums on their new walking tour through Edinburgh’s old town.

We will take you through the highs and lows of Edinburgh’s world renowned medical history. Discover the intrigues, rivalries and dedication to the cause as our guide leads you through the sites where anatomists, surgeons and physicians worked, operated and squabbled in the quest for medical advancement.

Drawn from the archives at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh you will hear little known accounts of iconic writers, chloroform tea parties, pioneering women, grave robbing and of course Britain’s first serial killers the infamous Burke and Hare.

Hear tales of old Edinburgh, disease, dissection and curious methods of treatment.

Friday evening tours will last approximately 70mins and include exclusive private evening access to Surgeons Hall Museums following the tour until 9pm.

Age restrictions: 10+

Tickets must be booked in advance.

Additional Dates: 23 June 2018, 29 June 2018, 30 June 2018, 06 July 2018, 07 July 2018, 13 July 2018, 14 July 2018, 20 July 2018, 21 July 2018

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Blood and Guts: The Twists and Turns of Edinburgh’s Medical History

22nd June 2018
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Join the Surgeons Hall Museums on their new walking tour through Edinburgh’s old town and hear tales of old Edinburgh, disease, dissection and curious methods of treatment.