Edinburgh Comedy Tour

Deadly serious: Edinburgh Comedy Tour revisited

Streets are busy with people but we have nowhere to go. Walking the old route of the first Edinburgh Comedy Tour, Fay Young wonders what kind of city will emerge from lockdown. […]

Tell the truth, shame Henry Dundas

‘So, why is there a big statue to him?’ Harry asks at the foot of the towering monument to Henry Dundas. The answer from ‘ Professor’ Jamie is deadpan but spot on the money: ‘He was a political powerhouse, Harry… and I think he may have paid for it himself.’ […]

Lucky for some: #LoveComedy Fringe draw

Best laid plans…and all that. Our first week’s Fringe competition has not been without incident thanks to hackers and high winds. But, hey, that’s show biz and we’re delighted to say that despite such hazards six talented people have won tickets to The Stand Comedy Club in the first six days. […]

Stirring tweedy tales from the Underbelly

“It would get vicious hot in there, vicious hot…” The sight of Vic Galloway in a three piece tweed suit at The SAY Award in the Barrowland brought to mind a good Bruce Morton story from our Edinburgh Comedy Tour. […]

Transylvanian Nights

Inspired by some of the best improv acts at the Edinburgh Fringe, and featuring a troupe made up of seven of the best actors, comedians, musicians and improvisers Scotland has to offer, "Transylvanian Nights" by  [...]

Putting Edinburgh Comedy Tour to the accessibility test

“The forecast is for rain, I will bring my brolly.  See you tomorrow at 11am at the Fringe shop!”  That’s Matthew Wheatley emailing to confirm he is up for road-testing Edinburgh Comedy Tour. And for a very special reason.   […]

Susan Morrison’s gift to the Olympic Games

Susan Morrison has a wicked idea for the Olympic Games which we have been saving for the right moment and we reckon that is just about now. […]

Why Jamie and Harry tore up Edinburgh Comedy Tour brief

Thud. A big fat package drops through the letterbox with a bit of a wallop. The Edinburgh Fringe programme has arrived and it is bigger than ever. But are we in it? A moment of anxiety in the Walking Heads office turns to relief. Yes, here it is on page 72, Edinburgh Comedy Tour, nestling happily between Spank and Phil Jupitus. […]

Blogging the miles on the Great British Walking Challenge

“My personal chart says I’ve burned 4.3 muffins and lapped Wembley Stadium 14.9 times (not bad since I haven’t eaten a muffin for weeks!).” Walking Heads blogger Fay Young charts her progress on the first week of the Great British Walking Challenge.  […]

From John o’ Groats to Land’s End (sort of)

Walking shoes on, headphones ready and pedometer in pocket, Walking Heads researcher and writer Fay Young explains why she is taking the Great British Walking Challenge. […]

Become a star in the National Portrait Gallery

Who knows what’s behind the closed door?  That deceptively posh exterior in Edinburgh’s York Place contains many surprises. Just before the Scottish National Portrait Gallery closed for renovation two years ago they gave their grand hall over to graffiti artists. […]

Unearthing secrets of the city

Quick questions:  Where will you find Glasgow’s ‘killer jukebox’? Which silent movie star made his debut at the Panopticon? Why was ‘Wanton Lizzie’ exiled from Edinburgh – and where was she exiled to? […]