We visit Mike's art exhibition at the Scottish Storytelling Centre. The film includes a short chat with Mike on his art background followed by an interpretation of the individual works.
Watch TourVirtual Walking Tours
The Covid-19 pandemic may have postponed your trip to Scotland, so until everything's back to normal, Mike and I will give you a glimpse into what our wonderful country has to offer via Facebook Live direct to the comfort of your home. Settle in and enjoy!
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DonationsFacebook LiveThe Eric Liddell Community
We visit the The Eric Liddell Community to learn more about the life and legacy of the famous Scottish runner nicknamed “The Flying Scotsman”.
Watch TourScottish Storytelling Centre
We are joined by storytellers Barbara Maclean and David Campbell on this informal visit to the Scottish Storytelling Centre, High Street, Edinburgh
Watch TourMacIntosh at the Willow
Join this fascinating interpretation of Charles Rennie MacIntosh and Margaret MacDonald’s masterpiece of MacIntosh at the Willow, Sauchiehall Street.
Watch Tour21st Century Kilts, Royal Mile
Joe and Mike visit Howie Nicholsby of 21st Century Kilts who speaks about his modern take on the traditional Scottish garment.
Watch TourThe Kelpies & Falkirk Wheel
Mike and Joe focus on the amazing piece of public art by Andy Scott, The Kelpies and then move to the boat lift linking two canals, The Falkirk Wheel.
Watch TourMrs Doubtfire (BBC's The One Show)
Joe caught up with actor Gabriel Vick who plays Mrs Doubtfire in the new stage production to help explain the character's Edinburgh roots.
Watch SegmentThe Scottish Parliament
Join Joe and Mike as they present this guided walk around the Scottish Parliament Building and the inscribed Canongate Wall.
Watch TourThe War Poets, Napier University
Joe and Mike give an insight into the rehabilitation of World War 1 officers through poetry at the former Craiglockhart War Hospital.
Watch TourEdinburgh Old Town Closes
Joe and Mike go for a wander around the back areas of Edinburgh’s Old Town from Lady Stair’s Close through the Lawnmarket and finishing at Edinburgh Castle Esplanade.
Watch TourRosslyn Chapel
Join us on this special tour of the 15th Century Rosslyn Chapel as we explore it's location in Dan Brown’s 'Da Vinci Code' and it's associations with the Knights Templar.
Watch TourDunblane, Stirlingshire
Hear about some famous characters connected with the town who have influenced Scottish History including Bonnie Prince Charlie and The Duke of Cumberland.
Watch TourNewhaven Part 2
Joe and Mike continue their walk through the historic fishing village of Newhaven, Edinburgh terminating at the lighthouse at the end of the pier.
Watch TourNewhaven Part 1
A tour of the historic fishing village of Newhaven. Hear about the massive 16th century warship, The “Great Michael” as well as a visit to the oldest school.
Watch TourDean Bridge, Edinburgh
A guided walk from Edinburgh’s New Town across the famous Dean Bridge which spans the deep gorge of the water of Leith.
Watch TourGlasgow University
Joe and Mike join with local Glasgow based Blue Badge Guide, Bruce to present this recorded version of a live broadcast from the campus of Glasgow University.
Watch TourRutland Square, Edinburgh
Joe and Mike take another gentle guided stroll around one of Edinburgh’s less visited areas as they walk from the west end of Princes Street to Rutland Square.
Watch TourKelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Joe and Mike join local guide, Bruce on this very special tour around the collection of the amazing Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow.
Watch TourPrinces Street West End
Join Joe and Mike on this gentle guided walk along one of Edinburgh’s main shopping streets. As they move along they share some fond memories and personal insights.
Watch TourThe Leighton Library, Dunblane
Joe and Mike pay a special visit to another ‘hidden gem’. This time the subject is the 17th century Leighton Library, Scotland's oldest purpose built Library.
Watch TourEdinburgh's Christmas Market
Joe and Mike take a leisurely stroll through East Princes Street Gardens and view the Christmas attractions at the start of Edinburgh’s Winter Festival.
Watch TourSt Giles Area Part 2
The tour continues as Joe and Mike stroll around some of the significant monuments and statues of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.
Watch TourSt Giles Area Part 1
Join Joe and Mike as they take a gentle walk around the architecture and statues in the vicinity of St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh.
Watch TourSwanston Village
Join Joe and Mike on this gentle autumnal wander through Swanston Village, where Robert Louis Stevenson used to spend his summers as a young man.
Watch TourThe Fair City of Perth
This walk takes Joe and Mike from the interior of the Perth Repertory Theatre then passing down the High Street to the beautiful River Tay.
Watch TourEdinburgh Southside and Meadows
This tour around the Meadows area of Edinburgh includes the site of a disused brewery as well as the supposed burial place of a local criminal legend Deacon Brodie.
Watch TourThe Scottish Textile Showcase
Joe and Mike visit an artisan craft outlet on St Mary’s Street, Edinburgh and learn about all things related to Scottish textiles including Harris Tweed and Cashmere.
Watch TourInnerpeffray Library, Perthshire
Join Joe and Mike on this very special tour of Scotland’s oldest lending library where the curator Lara shows some of the great gems in the collection.
Watch TourGlamis Castle, Angus
Joe and Mike give a brief history of Glamis Castle and its royal connections as the childhood home of Queen Elizabeth and the Queen Mother.
Watch TourQueen Street to Castle Street
A guided tour from Queen Street to Castle Street, discussing the strong literary connections ranging from Sir Walter Scott and Kenneth Grahame to Ian Rankin.
Watch TourThe Leatherworker, St Mary's Street
Joe and Mike pay a visit to MacKenzie Leather where they talk to Simon the owner and Andrew about the artisan craft of leather working.
Watch TourCramond Area of Edinburgh
This guided tour of Cramond, Edinburgh starts at the historic Cramond Kirk then through the Roman Fort and finishing at the shore.
Watch TourThe Kiltmaker
Join Joe and Mike as they visit Gordon Nicolson who runs a kiltmaking business in St Mary’s Street, Edinburgh who answers questions posed by our online audience.
Watch TourGlasgow Cathedral Area & Necropolis
Joe and Mike travel to Glasgow to guide the Cathedral area and Necropolis of the East end of the city and also meet with local Glasgow guides.
Watch TourSpecial Anniversary Tour
Award Winning Joe And Mike’s Virtual Tours of Scotland celebrate their one year anniversary with a special presentation to the Lung Ha Theatre Company.
Watch TourDundee
A tour of Dundee’s Waterfront including the Victoria and Albert Museum. Learn about some of the local characters from fact and fiction from the “City of Discovery”.
Watch TourBirnam, Perthshire
Join this informative and entertaining walk through the picturesque Perthshire town of Birnam from the Beatrix Potter Garden down to the banks of the River Tay.
Watch TourEdinburgh’s West End
Joe and Mike lead this tour around some of the less visited areas of Scotland’s Capital city. This time through the beautiful streets of Edinburgh’s West End.
Watch TourEast End of Princes Street
An entertaining and informative guided walk through the east end of Princes Street, including the stunning Princes Street Gardens with the Scott Monument.
Watch TourDunkeld, Perthshire
Located in what is know as “Big Tree Country” Joe and Mike follow a route from the Square to the ancient 13th century Cathedral.
Watch TourSt Bernards Crescent to Danube Street
A guided walk around the Georgian Streets of Stockbridge with mention of local historical characters including Henry Raeburn, Christopher North and Dora Noyce.
Watch TourSt Andrews, Fife
A guided walk from the west sands to St Salvators. Hear about golf, university and the strong historic religious connections of this beautiful coastal town.
Watch TourThe Royal Burgh of Stirling
This entertaining and informative walk leads you from Broad Street, known as the ‘Top of the Town’ to the historic and much visited Stirling Castle.
Watch TourAncient Town of Linlithgow
A guided walk from the the outer gateway of Linlithgow Palace to St Michael’s Well. On the way hear about James V and Mary Queen of Scots.
Watch TourHistorical Village of Duddingston
A picturesque walk through the amazing 12th century Duddingston Village. Hear about some famous characters including Allan Pinkerton and Bonnie Prince Charlie.
Watch TourCoastal Village of Culross
This tour visits the historic coastal village of Culross and its old pier, palace, town hall and the back streets leading to the Mercat Cross.
Watch TourThe Dunmore Pineapple
Come along on this short tour of what has been described as Scotland’s most bizarre building, The Dunmore Pineapple.
Watch TourPort of Leith
Hear about the port of Leith and its connections with monarchy, trade and the social history including some remarkable characters and events.
Watch TourGalleries of Modern Art
Take a tour around the outdoor artworks of MOMA 1 and MOMA 2 featuring works by artists such as Charles Jenks, Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth.
Watch TourTown of South Queensferry
This time take a guided wander through the 17th century streets of South Queensferry and hear about tales of smugglers, witches and even famous pop stars.
Watch TourRobert Burns
Join Award Winning Joe and Mike’s Virtual Tours of Scotland on the anniversary of the birth of Scotland’s National poet, Robert Burns.
Watch TourThe Forth Bridges
Learn about the three bridges spanning the River Forth with a description of the engineering which went into the building of the 19th century Forth Railway Bridge.
Watch TourSouthside
Joe presents a guided walk through one of the finest open green spaces on the southside of the city mentioning the author of “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie”.
Watch TourWest Port, Grassmarket
Joe gives an insight into the lives of some influential characters both factual and fictional and explains the significance of the 16th century Flodden Wall.
Watch TourGrassmarket and Cowgate
Become closer to Edinburgh with this tour of the Grassmarket and Cowgate areas and learn about some of the darker events in Edinburgh’s history.
Watch TourCraigmillar Castle
Explore this ancient 15th century Scots Tower House which is steeped in history including a connection with Mary Queen of Scots, royal conspiracies and murders.
Watch TourStockbridge to Edinburgh Academy
Joe leads you from the Stockbridge Colonies to the historic Edinburgh Academy giving a glimpse into the lifestyle and history of residents past and present.
Watch TourSilvermills to Stockbridge
This time Mike is guiding the fashionable Stockbridge area of Edinburgh where painters, sculptors, writers and musicians mix with bankers and lawyers.
Watch TourEdinburgh University Part 2
Joe leads you through the history of The University and takes a route from the Old Medical School to George Square on this entertaining and informative walk.
Watch TourEdinburgh University Part 1
Mike leads you through the University area and mentions Sandy Bell’s Music Pub, the Old Medical School, Teviot House Student’s Union and much more.
Watch TourAlbany Street to York Place
This time Joe and Mike guide some of the lesser visited locations and characters during their walk from Albany Street to York Place.
Watch TourRose Street
Join Mike for a short wander down Edinburgh’s Rose Street. Unlock some of the stories from this iconic street with mention of, poets, princes, bars and biscuits.
Watch TourDean Village: Dean Court to Well Court
Become closer to Edinburgh in the company of guide, Joe. Join this entertaining and informative tour of the beautiful, secluded Dean Village.
Watch TourCharlotte Square
This time follow Joe as he leads you around the beautiful Georgian architecture of Charlotte Square mentioning some of the great personalities of Edinburgh’s past.
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