Top Edinburgh Classes & Workshops

Don’t limit yourself to just the Royal Mile; the Extended Photo tours take in both the Street Tour and the Night Tour so you can cover more ground and come away with more spectacular images. Let a professional photographer guide you through your setting as they whisk you to their favourite spots to capture the best images in the Capital. We will lead you to superb photographic opportunities for all kinds of subjects, from landmarks and people watching to hidden secrets and great views over the city, all the while offering practical tips and helping you to develop your own creative vision. Each tour is crafted to the skills and needs of the participants. Apart from taking photos, you can also expect to learn: Creative composition, using lines, repetition, camera angles Training your eye: composition, subjects, lighting Taking control of your camera: ƒ-stop, shutter speed, ISO and focusing Night photography basics Long exposure light streaking - cars, boats Reviewing your photography

Small beer tasting session in an secret underground close, where you'll learn more about the history of Edinburgh through beer. What's not to like?!

If you need to let off some steam or are looking to develop a new skill, this small-group experience can teach you how to throw axes. Get tips and the tools you need to land that magical first axe into the target. Then, if you're feeling confident, try out some advanced throws before pitting your new skills in a competition with your fellow travelers.

Your Guide, Bella McRae is a professional Photographer with almost 20 years years experience. An Australian born Scot, Bella moved to Edinburgh 2 years ago to further develop her photographic art. Bella has achieved international recognition for her portrait work and prior to her move to Scotland was a judge for local camera clubs. Tours are limited to a maximum of 6 people but will run with just one booking. With keeping our numbers limited, we ensure that you get personal one on one attention from Bella, with advice, tailored to your needs. This makes our tours suitable for photographers of all levels.

Enjoy some of the season's tastiest ingredients, with each course introduced by the chefs who'll share the story of the suppliers and the journey of the ingredients to your plate. • Dine on a 4-course menu cooked by chef Steve Brown which will include a mixture of produce from land and sea • Guests are welcome to BYOB (although a small drinks list is also available) and each evening will also start with a welcome drink using artisan Gin and a seasonal mixer • Takes place in the laid-back environment of the Edinburgh Larder, with an open kitchen where you can watch the chefs cook • Communal dining for up to 16 people • Steve is Head of Education for Edinburgh Food Social and has taught cooking around the world for over 10 years

The best camera is the one you have on you and for most people that's their smartphones. Your guide used to shoot covers and content for guidebooks such as Lonely Planet and Time Out as well as covering news events around the world but was an early adopter of smartphone photography for work and now loves to share the secrets of great photos and on this tour it's all about the smartphone and the amazing photos you can get if you just know a few tips.

This is a unique tour in that we shall combine a cycle tour and brewery tour in one! Work up a thirst to enjoy that well earned craft beer. Bellfield Brewery also brew gluten free beer!

All tours are private. As a photographer and film maker I have a unique take on the city I call home, the Castle is visible from a few great spots and are an absolute must when you come to visit, Make sure you get the photos you want with a local guide!

Our luxurious flagship store in the heart of historic St Andrews is the perfect setting to learn about Scotland’s history of watchmaking and our place in it. Using our One of One design service enables the visitor to custom build a bespoke watch by selecting the desired components, finishing with a personal engraved message. With the finest Scottish food and drink on hand, and the range of Scottish material used in our straps, visitors are sure to enjoy a uniquely Scottish afternoon they will long remember not least the customised wrist watch they’ll take home.