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My name is John Melvin and I am part of the Real History Talks team.  We are an Edinburgh-based family-run business that wants to help people get more out of their visit to our amazing city through a downloadable audio tour of Edinburgh's most famous street, the Royal Mile.  Steeped in history, and filled with fascinating characters, the Royal Mile has so much to offer, and our 14-stop tour helps listeners develop a deeper understanding, and have a more satisfying visit.

The tour was written by my Dad, Eric, who is a published local historian and experienced Festival guide.  He has also written several books on Edinburgh and Scottish history and is a walking encyclopedia of information!  As an experienced guide, he knows what visitors are interested in.  Dad asked my cousin Richard (another Melvin!) to produce the tour.  Richard used to work as a producer for BBC Radio Scotla... Read more