This blog post was written by Craig, who joined the Invisible Cities team in May 2022! Hello my name is Craig and I am the administrative coordinator here at Invisible Cities (Edinburgh). I have recently taken up the role, having had a few years out of work. This was due to an eye injury that […]
The Royal Mile is a microcosm of Edinburgh; its buzzing atmosphere, music, and history show some of the best things Edinburgh has to offer in just a 1.81km stretch. It’s hard not to get swept away by the enchanting atmosphere of The Royal Mile, each nook and cranny is rich in stories of tales long […]
Following on the success of our Card Game: Women of the UK last year, we have decided to launch a brand new item: our very first jigsaw puzzle! Over the last two years and the periods of lock-down we all experienced, jigsaws have become more and more popular. After all, jigsaw puzzles are great to focus the […]
It’s not difficult to see how the ancient walled city of York brings in 8.4 million visitors each year. York boasts world-class museums, a shopper’s paradise and a history dating back to the Romans and Vikings. There’s something for everyone in this incredible city. Check out our list of where to go on a rainy […]
Glasgow is a city rich in history and culture. In fact, Glasgow is actually a UNESCO Creative City of Music! Glasgow has also won “The World’s Friendliest City” not once but twice, which supports the city’s slogan of “People Make Glasgow”. It’s suggested that Glasgow’s name comes from the Celtic “Cleschi” which means “Dear Green Place”. […]
With around one million visitors each year, Manchester knows how to entertain its guests. As one of the UK’s most vibrant cities, Manchester offers activities for all-comers, whether you’re travelling as part of a group or flying solo, no matter your age or interests. Join us today as we run through some of the fun […]
We are so excited to announce that Invisible Cities and JCI Edinburgh are partnering in 2022, as we become their official community partner this year. JCI (Junior Chamber International) is a global network of active young people from across the globe. They provide its members with training and leadership opportunities, networking, social events and projects […]
International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Every year, organisations and individuals come together to celebrate women while pledging to accelerate women’s equality. At Invisible Cities, we use our walking tours to talk about women representation in our cities but also highlight the women […]
In Scotland, we are so excited to start working (virtually) with friends in Ireland to offer you unique tours on the connections between our two countries. Virtually Irish promotes collaboration between tour guides, operators and organisations in Ireland and have been supporting some of our own guides with their virtual guiding skills. Together, we will […]
New year, new opportunities! Invisible (Manchester) is currently recruiting a new person to join or wonderful team and provide support to our guides and trainees. The new Guide Support Officer will be responsible for recruiting and managing guides and trainees in Manchester, organise one to one sessions with everyone and build up relationships with the […]