Russell

The Passionate Patriot

  • I live in Edinburgh
  • I speak English
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 11 hours

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Russell

I am a fun, friendly and passionate Scot lucky to be born and bred in Edinburgh. I love the history of the city and sharing it with visitors from near and far. I am a huge sports fan and love to explore cities on foot or using pedal power. Edinburgh is immersed in history and culture with traditional food and drink places to experience that I love to visit while mixing it up with an exciting urban cafe and pub scene.

  • I live in Edinburgh
  • I speak English
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 11 hours

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Reviews

Avtar
12 July 2025
Booked this for my parents. They had a great time and a good chat with Russell. Definitely would recommend him for others. This tour was the perfect time length too. Russell was lovely
Ivana
1 July 2025
An afternoon spent with Russell gave us more insight and experience than two full days exploring the city on our own. His personal stories and childhood memories truly brought the places to life, adding a whole new layer of meaning to the streets of Edinburgh. We discovered charming hidden alleys and iconic landmarks we would have completely missed if Russell hadn’t pointed them out. I really appreciated that he reached out to us beforehand and tailored the tour to match our interests — everything was thoughtfully planned. His deep knowledge of Edinburgh’s history added incredible context and made every stop along the way even more engaging. He was well-prepared, kind, and an absolutely delightful person to explore the city with. It felt like walking around with a local friend who knows all the secrets. Couldn’t recommend this tour more — a must-do in Edinburgh! :)An Unforgettable Afternoon with Russell!
Jessica
22 May 2025
Great introduction to Edinburgh,
Dot
15 May 2025
Had a fantastic afternoon with Russell. Took us to the main sights but lots of nooks and grannies too. Great knowledge of the city and those who have made it what it is today. Three hours flew by!Great Day
Kasper
12 May 2025
We had a very pleasant walking tour through Edinburgh and The Royal Mile with Russell. He knows a lot about the city and its history, and he is a very interesting and good guide. We recommend you to try it:-)Very nice walking tour!
Ron
1 May 2025
Thanks, Russell, for sharing Old Town Edinburgh with us! The tour gave us a better sense of Edinburgh's history, spanning must-see sites like the castle to quirky gems that we would never have discovered on our own. What truly set this experience apart was the personal touch: Russell tailored the tour to our interests, made great recommendations for the rest of our stay, and even shared some favorite local spots that weren’t in any guidebook. We left not only with a deeper appreciation for Edinburgh, but also with a stronger sense of connection to the place and its people.Old Town Edinburgh with a personal touch
Theodore
23 April 2025
Russell is very accommodating and a wealth of information about history of Edinburgh! He is enthusiastic and very personable. We learned so much and were fascinated with historic information he was able to provide us! It was our first exposure to Edinburgh and we are excited to explore on our own with some of the suggestions he provided us. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to any who wish to learn from someone who is passionate about his hometown! Minnesota to Edinburgh
Filip
21 April 2025
Thank you Russel ! For all the historic story’s , the funny conversations , the tour and your time . For the great tips for good pubs , restaurants and for teaching us some Scottish phrases . Ay , Slainte mhath ! And hope you have fun when you come to Brugge Thank you so much
Melanie
11 February 2025
Wonderful experience! Russell was absolutely fantastic! His knowledge of Edunburgh, and overall Scottish, history was exactly what we were looking for. He also pointed out important architectural landmarks and had a deep knowledge of them and their eras. Plus he was an overall pleasant person. Thank you Russell for enhancing our trip!Withlocals has yet to disappoint.
Jessica
4 February 2025
My family and I (6 adults) booked this tour for our first day in Edinburgh to get our bearings and to get ideas for the rest of our trip. Our tour guide, Russell, was fantastic! He was super knowledgeable and funny. He took us to all the major sites while giving us the history and answering any questions we had. His humor kept us engaged, which was necessary as we were all tired from our travels. Following the tour, he gave us recommendations for places to visit both in Edinburgh and outside of town as well as recommendations of where to eat traditional Scottish food. I would absolutely recommend booking this tour!A Fantastic Introduction to Edinburgh

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