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Hi,

Just a few photos to remind us of a most interesting, informative and fun Rebus Tour. From 7 Canadians in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, we enjoyed every step of the Tour. Thanks to Colin for a great way to see and appreciate Edinburgh.

From devoted Ian Rankin fans!

Monique Taylor,
Lower Coverdale,
New Brunswick,
Canada

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There are now world exclusive readings from Ian Rankin’s latest Rebus book “Standing in Another Man’s Grave” on the Rebus Tours walking talks.  This book was published in November 2012.

Rebus is back and as stubborn and anarchic as ever.  Come on one of our tours and hear some extracts from this book.

Please be aware that the Secret Edinburgh tour which used to take place between 3 and 5p.m. every Saturday, is now only available to groups of 10 or more people and will be conducted at a date and time of their convenience. The other 12 – 2p.m. Hidden Edinburgh tour is still available, as advertised. Thank you. Colin Brown, Rebustours.

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£10 per person.

The Walking with Scientists tour is available for group bookings of 10 or more people.

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McGONAGALL’S FEAT

Minute McGonagall:- Participants are encouraged to produce their own poem, in the style of Mr. McGonagall, lasting no longer than one minute, which they will be asked to read.

This tour is available for groups of 10 or more people and can be conducted at a time and date of their convenience. £10 per person.

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2012 marked the 25th anniversary of the writing of the first Rebus novel Knots and Crosses. The latest novel STANDING IN ANOTHER MAN’S GRAVE was published in November.

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Travel by bus. It is a cheap, clean and efficient means of getting around the City. The bus service is well used by the locals, and you will discover the meaning of the Scots word “dour”.

Frequent the bars and restaurants. They are convivial places of entertainment and the locals are always delighted to provide you with advice and opinions, if you approach them in a suitably friendly manner.

Queue. Scotland is one of the few countries in the world that still respect people when they are waiting in line. Please have reverence for this ancient tradition.

Don’t feed “wee broon dugs” or they’ll follow you all day.

Feel free to discuss and condemn the weather on a regular basis; this is an honourable diversion.

If you feel cold, stand closer to India.

Enjoy your stay.

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As part of the Rebus Tours 10th Anniversary Celebrations, Colin Brown conducted a Special Charity Tour in June 2010. This special one-off tour finished in the downstairs lounge of the Royal Oak pub, where the guests met Ian Rankin. He chatted and answered questions for an hour and a half. We all felt that we could have gone on for days, talking about Rebus, writing and Edinburgh. The event raised over £900 for the charity Kindred.

2013 marks the 10th anniversary of Colin Brown’s involvement with Rebustours. He was invited to join his good friend John Skinner, who had started Rebustours in 2000.

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