Mercat Tours have launched a new storytelling experience ‘Coorie in for Winter Tales’, ideal for families and communities to gather virtually and create new memories this Christmas. The collection of videos features Mercat’s award-winning storytellers at stunning historic locations around Edinburgh Old Town.
STORIES INCLUDE
Who Was Johnny One-Arm? by Mark Clement
Marriage, Infidelity & Romance in 1800’s Edinburgh – by Lauren Mulvihill
Des Brogan’s Tale of the Blinking Corpse – by Des Brogan
Tales Hidden in Edinburgh’s Graveyards; from Burn’s true love to the original Ebenezer Scrooge – by Frank McGrail
Families can access the five stories for £15 via subscription on Mercat Tours’ website, and 50% of the ticket sales will be donated to Mercat’s local community partner, Grassmarket Community Project.
Mercat has a longstanding friendship with the project, which has been providing homeless people with access to various aid and helpful services since 1982.
Kat Brogan, Managing Director of Mercat Tours said, “We wanted to keep making connections with our team, locals and visitors and we’ve trialled virtual storytelling in recent months.
“Our favourite tales are told by our award-winning storytellers and we hope that families, virtual gatherings and communities can enjoy these winter tales, together safely.
“We’re inviting everyone to ‘courie in’ with blankets, mince pie, dimmed lights, candles and a mulled wine, if you’re inclined. It means a lot that we can be thoughtful about others at this time of year, especially those who need our support such as our friends at GCP.”
Jonny Kinross, CEO of Grassmarket Community Project said, “We are delighted that Mercat Tours has chosen us, as the local Edinburgh charity and this financial support is needed now more than ever.
“We have supported over 250 of our most vulnerable this year through the pandemic and lockdowns. This has included people who are homeless, rough sleeping, the elderly, people with a disability or experiencing mental or physical health issues. Many of our members are the most isolated and excluded and COVID-19 has hit them worse than any other group in the city.
“Christmas is a particularly difficult time for those we support – when people face a deep sense of loneliness and loss of hope. Thanks to Mercat and its customers’ support, we will be able to reach out to people, offer practical support, kindness and hope at this most challenging time.”
To book your virtual “Coorie in’ for Winter Tales”, please visit the website.
