Library of Mistakes Walking Tour of Edinburgh
Money Talks, Money Walks
Edinburgh's Finance Story
How did Edinburgh become the city of money over 300 years, only to fall from grace in the financial crash of 2008?
Join the Keeper of Edinburgh’s Library of Mistakes, Russell Napier, author of The Rise And Fall Of The City Of Money, Ray Perman and comedian and historian Susan Morrison for a walking tour of the city’s financial past. We learn about Scotland’s highly innovative early financial institutions as well as some astonishing frauds and failures.
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Supported by wealth managers RBC Brewin Dolphin and brought to you by the Library of Mistakes. Money Talks, Money Walks is an audio-guided walk through the history of the Scottish capital's relationship with money.
19 stops
- Introduction: Canongate Kirk
- Canongate Kirkyard
- Canongate to Tweeddale Court
- Tweeddale Court
- Up the High Street to the Tron
- Tron Kirk (Church)
- From the Tron to the Adam Smith Statue
- Adam Smith Statue
- From the City Chambers to the David Hume Statue
- Corner of George IV Bridge and Bank Street
- Bank of Scotland, The Mound
- National Gallery of Scotland
- Corner of Hanover Street and George Street
- St Andrew's Square
- St Andrew's Square to Hanover Street
- Heading west on George Street
- North Castle Street and George Street
- The west end of George Street
- Charlotte Square
Kindly supported by
The Library of Mistakes Course
Advanced Valuation in Financial Markets
The online version of our renowned course, is available for both finance professionals and nonprofessionals.
As featured in the Financial Times
In conjunction with Heriot-Watt University
The Library of Mistakes Course
Our Collection
We hold a selection of quirky curiosities and fine collection of books — all related to the ups and downs of financial markets and businesses throughout the years.
You can view a sample of the books (and more) by clicking the button below.
