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Prince William Launches Invisible Cities in Aberdeen, Empowering People with Lived Experience of Homelessness

Today, His Royal Highness Prince William officially launched Invisible Cities Aberdeen, a ground-breaking social enterprise that trains people who have experienced homelessness to become walking tour guides. With the support of The Royal Foundation and Homewards, the initiative aims to challenge stereotypes, provide employment opportunities, and offer visitors a unique way to explore Aberdeen. The […]

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Free Tours for People Caring for Others

Everyone at Invisible Cities is very excited to start offering unpaid carers free walking tours in Edinburgh and Glasgow, as part of our Community Tour Offering. We are proud to be partnering with RESPITALITY, a simple, yet powerful, initiative which offers unpaid carers in Scotland a much-needed break, through meaningful connections with local hospitality, tourism and […]

A cityscape at dusk reveals the illuminated Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel, its name gleaming brightly near adjacent fountains under a cloudy sky. This iconic sight, part of the Invisible Cities Manchester tour, showcases an exclusive partner in urban elegance.

Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel Becomes Exclusive Partner with Invisible Cities Manchester

We are very excited to announce a significant partnership with with the Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel! As the only hotel in the region to form this exclusive sponsorship with Invisible Cities, the Mercure Manchester Piccadilly will provide complimentary accommodation for our team members during their visits. This support helps reduce overhead costs, allowing us to […]

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Our Training Ethos and Approach

A huge part of our social enterprise is dedicated to training. Whether that’s for new guides, existing guides or our wider team.  And we get some incredible support from businesses to deliver training on public speaking, confidence building, storytelling, as well as wider life skills such as budgeting or computer skills. Our philosophy has always […]

Edinburgh Castle is a must-see attraction in Edinburgh. Its fascinating history and picturesque location make it a popular destination for both locals and tourists alike. With its stunning architecture and stunning views of the

Invisible Cities partners with Marriott Hotel Holyrood to capture the spirit of the city with their new Cocktail Menu

The Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood unveiled a new storytelling cocktail menu, Tales of the Old Town, Inspired by the rich history of Scotland’s capital, the menu takes guests on a captivating journey through the tales, legends, and landmarks of Edinburgh’s Old Town. ‘Tales of the Old Town’ features eight signature cocktails that pay tribute to the […]

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Invisible Cities Launches New Podcast: Invisible Cities Talks

We are incredibly excited to be launching a brand new project: our very own Podcast. After years of being guests on incredible podcasts from around the world and discussing topics such as homelessness, business, travel and sustainability, we thought it was high time we launched our own. Invisible Cities Talks will dive into the world […]