Leisure

Mercat Presents - a promise to engage, enthral and entertain. Mercat Presents will provide dynamic, tailored entertainment services to captivate your guests in your venue of choice, promising a unique and memorable experience. Whether a meeting, incentive or conference, we'll ensure your guests leave knowing, and wanting more of what makes Scotland so unforgettable. more details…

Our specialist tastings team, which includes Keepers and Masters of The Quaich, are experts at hosting Scotch whisky tastings, at our multi-award-winning venue at the top of The Royal Mile next to Edinburgh Castle, or wherever you would like to entertain and surprise guests. more details…

As well as stocking one of the city’s largest selections of single malt, grain and blended Scotch whiskies and Scotch whisky liqueurs, we have a delicious selection of Scottish jams, chocolates & shortbread biscuits. Don’t forget to check out our amazingly cute cuddly highland cows, made from 100% recycled water bottles! more details…

Tweed and tailoring specialists offering fine ladies and gentlemen's clothing in the heart of Edinburgh. We use natural fibres such as lambswool, linen and cotton to create traditional clothing with a modern edge. To complement our clothing range, we offer a selection of fine gifts and accessories. more details…

Looking for team building or corporate entertainment with a difference?  With one of our Private Hire packages your group can enjoy exclusive access to the world (in) famous Real Mary King’s Close. Hiring Mary King’s Close gives you a unique location to both entertain guests and to give them a true taste of Edinburgh’s history. more details…

Where seeing is not believing! Find your way out of the magical Mirror Maze, shrink yourself like Alice in Wonderland in the amazing Ames Room, try and stay on your feet in the Vortex Tunnel, or even walk on water. Spy on passers-by in the street, pick them up in your hand and squash them! Don’t miss this Aladdin’s cave filled with illusions, tricks, puzzles and hands-on experiences. more details…

Don’t miss the ultimate underground journey through Edinburgh’s darkest history. With live actors shows and thrilling rides, we bring the city’s horrible past to life, minus the boring bits! more details…

"History is a damn good story, what it needs is a damn food telling!" Explore the world-famous Old Town of Edinburgh with award-winning guides who have passion, humour and flair for history! Mercat guides will reveal the secrets of our incredible past in the closes, courtyards, Castle and Underground Vaults of the historic Capital. more details…

Now berthed in Edinburgh, The Royal Yacht Britannia, is the Best UK Attraction (Which magazine readers). Follow in the footsteps of Royalty to discover the heart and soul of this most special of Royal residences. more details…