Alice

The Friendly Storyteller

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  • I live in Edinburgh
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Alice

Edinburgh is my home, but I'm originally from the East of England, close to Cambridge. I've travelled far in Europe and Asia and I've lived in many places, Haarlem in the Netherlands, Newcastle in the north of England and London. I discovered storytelling in 2010 through my career as an actress in the theatre and it soon became my passion and my profession. I'm a strong believer in the power stories have to shape our perceptions, allowing us a safe space to explore the human experience.

In 2015 I finally realised my dream to live and work in Scotland. I moved to Edinburgh where a warm community of storytellers and artists welcomed me. Here I perform, run workshops, coach storytellers, and use storytelling in teaching and of course tour guiding. When I arrived I quickly learned the stories of the city's history. Edinburgh is a treasure trove of tales waiting to be told. Every street corner has a story, some dark and mysterious, others mythical and magical. Scotland as a whole is an inspiring place to live as a storyteller. The land and the waters echo the songs and myths of the ancient Celts, and the towns and cities tell the stories of more recent times; the murderers and scoundrels, the poets and preachers, the kings and the queens.

  • I live in Edinburgh
  • I speak English
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 5 hours

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Chris
14 September 2025
Alice is a remarkable storyteller with a deep knowledge of all things related to Edinburgh Castle. Her insights go beyond what you would typically learn on a basic tour. My wife and I strongly suggest booking a tour with Alice.Fantastic day with Alice
Robyn
13 September 2025
If you’re lucky enough to book with Alice, you’re in for a huge treat. She’s warm, charming, and an absolutely exceptional storyteller. She took us into graveyards, around the streets of old town, and down shadowy closes, sharing tales of historical figures, local scoundrels, and spirits from the past. She has a magical way of drawing you into stories so that you feel like you’re witnessing them. Despite the chilly night it felt like the tour went by in a flash. Highly recommend booking after dark for extra atmosphere! Brilliantly creepy!
Brian
12 September 2025
Lovely informative experience
Stefanie
11 September 2025
We learned a lot about Edinburgh through very interesting, funny, and thrilling stories. We enjoyed our tour with Alice very much and recommend her as a tourguide! It was easy to understand her (we are from Germany), because she speaks very clearly. Thank you so much Alice for a wonderful day and birthday!Book Alice, you won't regret it!
Katherine
10 September 2025
Alice is a wonderful storyteller. She captivated us with her animated tellings of some of Edinburgh's lore. She artfully wove history, legend, myth and place together into a highly compelling tapestry. We were entranced the entire time! I highly recommend this tour.HIghly captivating!
Evan
3 September 2025
Alice knows Edinburgh like the back of her hand in terms of geography, geology, people, and history. But what sets Alice apart is her unbelievably charming way of telling stories about it all, often taking on multiple roles. And she is flexible and has a lovely sense of humor. She's the best!Storytelling Maestra
Matt
2 September 2025
We had a wonderful tour with Alice! She told us some amazing stories of Scotland which kept us entertained as we walked thru the old town seeing the sights. If you like a guide that keeps things interesting instead of sounding like a history book, pick Alice - you will have a great time!Wonderful Tour!
Melanda
30 August 2025
It was a great tour. Especially the storytelling part made the city come alive! Alice, you gave us a tour beyond expectation. Perfect tour!
Inga
29 August 2025
Alice did a fantastic job in showing us around, telling some stories and insiders and giving us a feeling of Edinburgh! We can fully recommend this tour and Alice as a tour guide created very enjoyable 4 hours Thank you!Fantastic insightful tour
Suzanne
23 August 2025
Wonderful Edinburgh city tour with Alice. She is extremely knowledgeable and funny and told some stories with great drama and enthusiasm. Totally recommend. Thank you so much, Alice.Excellent

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