Tag: International Women’s Day

Herstory Tour relaunches for International Women’s Day

The Real Mary King’s Close is celebrating International Women’s Day with a specially curated Herstory Tour. The underground experience invites visitors to journey underneath The Royal Mile and learn all about the incredible lives of the women who once lived and worked on the now hidden streets of Edinburgh. 

The one-hour tour will include fascinating revelations about some of the most famous women in Scottish history. The tour is guided by a former resident of The Close, including Janet Chesney, a member of the last family to leave the historic street behind.

Guests will even get to meet Mary King herself and find out how she obtained voting rights nearly 300 years ahead of her time. They will also hear how revolutionary thinkers like Sophia-Jex Blake and the other medical students who formed the Edinburgh Seven pioneered gender equality.  

The Herstory Tour shares stories of the women who faced suppression and persecution over the centuries but also of how Auld Reekie’s most influential women shaped the city’s history and impacted our lives today.  

Mary King’s Close is known for having been “a haven for independent women” with 45% of properties having a female head of the household.

The Close is the perfect place to celebrate International Women’s Day, learning about the achievements of the women of the Close.

Paul Nixon, General Manager at The Real Mary King’s Close, said: “Telling stories of the past, shining a light on Edinburgh’s history and those who came before us are things we are extremely passionate about.

“We are delighted to be sharing the less popular stories of some of the remarkable women who once occupied the Close.

“We can’t wait to welcome everyone on the Herstory Tour and explore a hidden world together.”

Tours will run on Sunday March 8th at 1400 and 1600.

Prices are £30 per adult / £24 per child (5 to 15yo – no under 5 allowed). 

For more information and bookings please visit: www.realmarykingsclose.com

Championing Women In The Water At Lost Shore

Celebrate International Women’s Day with all women’s surf sessions and film screenings

This International Women’s Day, Scotland’s pioneering inland surf destination Lost Shore Surf Resort,  is championing women in and out of the water with all-women surf lessons and sessions as well as two film screenings. 

First up on Friday 6th March, Lost Shore is hosting a mini-film premiere and Q&A; ‘In Conversation with Amy Swims’. The evening starts with the premiere of Loch Ness Swim Challenge documentary film, before a Q&A session with the world record ultramarathon swimmer herself, Amy Ennion aka Amy Swims. 

Tickets cost £15 with all profits going to Lost Shore’s affiliated charities; The Wave Project and Inclusive Surfing Scotland, that deliver surf therapy sessions for young people and adaptive surf sessions at Lost Shore, improving lives through surfing.

Then on Sunday 8th March, Lost Shore, recently named the world’s best surf park, is running dedicated all-women lessons for beginners and improvers, plus sessions on the Cruiser and Turns settings. Tickets are priced from £65 which also includes a hot buffet dinner at Lost Kitchen and an evening film screening focused on women in surfing.

Lee Wood, Lost Shore Surf Resort’s MD, said: “From the outset, we’ve wanted Lost Shore to feel welcoming to everyone.

“Creating dedicated space for women to surf together is part of that, whether it’s about feeling more relaxed trying something new or progressing without feeling self-conscious. Time and time again we see the experience is a joyful one!”

For more information and to book a visit or stay, head to www.lostshore.com.