Medical and Surgical History of Edinburgh - Private Walking Tour

We'll begin the tour walking down Edinburgh's oldest street, finding out about the origins of Edinburgh Medicine and Surgery, and seeing the alleyway where our College of Physicians began.

our first teaching hospital, before exploring the complex of its successor, the first Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

Here in the cafe at the Surgical profession's historic home, we'll have our refreshment break, as well as hearing about the years-long battle for women to be admitted to the Medical School. (no museum visit)

Here at the Medical School's former home, we'll hear much more about Edinburgh's developing importance as a medical centre, as well as about the drudgery and compensations of medical student life!

to the imposing 1880's Medical School and graduation hall.

ary, where we'll hear stories of some of the great doctors and surgeons which graced the institution.