Blood and Guts: The Twists and Turns of Edinburgh’s Medical History
Join the Surgeons Hall Museums on their 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
|
25th January 2020 26th January 2020 1st February 2020 plus 9 more date(s), see below for more info |
|
| 2pm | |
| Various Locations Edinburgh | |
| £9.50 - £13.50 | |
| Event organiser/part of Surgeons Hall Museums | |
| Call 01315271711 | |
| Visit the event website here | |
| Follow surgeonshall on Twitter | |
| Facebook information can be found here | |
Join Surgeons Hall Museums on their 5* 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.
Tours will last approximately 70mins and include free museum access from 10am-5pm on the day of your tour.
Meeting Point: Please arrive in good time for you tour. Your guide will meet you at the entrance to Surgeons Hall Museums (in front of the hand sculpture)
Age 10+
Additional Dates: 26 January 2020, 01 February 2020, 02 February 2020, 08 February 2020, 09 February 2020, 15 February 2020, 16 February 2020, 22 February 2020, 23 February 2020, 29 February 2020, 01 March 2020
While we take every opportunity to ensure the details for Blood and Guts: The Twists and Turns of Edinburgh’s Medical History are accurate, we always advise that you contact the event organiser before setting out for the event to avoid disapointment.
Other Events at Various Venues or Surgeons Hall Museums
The Puzzle of Blackening Lungs in Victorian Britain
Museum Detectives
Close Encounters with Cool Creatures
Edinburgh’s Medical Detectives- The Return of Sherlock Holmes
Tour Events you might like...
Burns Night with Wedgwood the Restaurant and The Real May King’s Close
Wedgwood the Restaurant, Edinburgh Old Town After the sell-out success of the event last year, Wedgwood the Restaurant is once again teaming up with The Real Mary King's Close for a Burns Supper like no other!
Blood and Guts: The Twists and Turns of Edinburgh’s Medical History
NA, Various Locations Edinburgh Join the Surgeons Hall Museums on their walking tour through Edinburgh’s old town and hear tales of old Edinburgh, disease, dissection and curious methods of treatment.
Johnnie Walker Whisky Tasting
NA, Edinburgh New Town Johnnie Walker is inviting guests to raise a glass to Robert Burns in a series of exclusive whisky tastings at the Burns&Beyond festival on Saturday 25 January.
Find Tour events in Edinburgh
Family and Kids Events you might like...
Afternoon Tea: And admission is free
Almond Valley Heritage Centre, Livingston Enjoy a very special afternoon tea at Almond Valley, ideal for mums, dads and younger children, and when you book a high tea, you are admitted to Almond Valley absolutely FREE!
Stagecoach 2 Week Trial
NA, Various Locations Edinburgh Stagecoach Edinburgh North are delighted to offer spaces on our 2 week trials running over the next 2 weekends. Why not sign up and come along to try it?
Tyrannosaurs
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh Old Town The most comprehensive exhibition ever mounted on tyrannosaurs is coming to the National Museum of Scotland, bringing the latest palaeontological discoveries to life.
Find Family and Kids events in Edinburgh
History Events you might like...
The Road to Bannockburn
Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Old Town Meet one of Robert the Bruce’s men who served under the command of Thomas Randolph during the capture of Edinburgh Castle in 1314.
The Puzzle of Blackening Lungs in Victorian Britain
Surgeons Hall Museums, Edinburgh South Join us at Surgeons' Hall Museums on 21st January as our Senior Research Fellow, Professor Ken Donaldson, discusses the mystery of the Victorian lung!
The Road to Bannockburn
Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Old Town Meet one of Robert the Bruce’s men who served under the command of Thomas Randolph during the capture of Edinburgh Castle in 1314.
Find History events in Edinburgh
Find other events in Edinburgh
Sponsored Links
Popular Events
Burns Ceilidh
Come celebrate Scotland's greatest poet in true Scottish style with a Burns Ceilidh at The Three Sisters!Afternoon Tea: And admission is free
Enjoy a very special afternoon tea at Almond Valley, ideal for mums, dads and younger children, and when you book a high tea, you are admitted to Almond Valley absolutely FREE!Disney’s The Lion King
The story of THE LION KING is miraculously brought to life using masks, puppets and striking costumes to tell the story of young Simba's epic adventures.Burns Night Ceilidhs at The Counting House
Annasach Ceilidh Band invites you to our informal celebration of The Bard's birthday in the hidden gem of Edinburgh’s Old Town, The Counting House.Burns Night at The Hub
Join us at The Hub, in the heart of Edinburgh, to celebrate the life of Robert Burns at our shared Burns Supper and Ceilidh party night.Advertise With Us
Looking to reach new customers? We offer a variety of advertising options with prices starting from just £30 per month!
