Mercat Cross — Attraction in City of Edinburgh

A monument in Parliament Square, located just to the east of St. Giles Cathedral. The current version dates to 1885 but the location has been used for centuries - going back at least to 1365.

The Cross was the location for public announcements, proclamations, and executions.

The monument is located Old Town, facing the Edinburgh City Chambers. Free of...

Mercat also means market. It signifies the right to hold a regular market or fair trade. In top of the cross is a unicorn. Scotland’s national animal is the unicorn. Perhaps they drank too much whisky. The reason for this is because the unicorn is the only who can beat the lion which is in the English insignia. The constant competition with...

Thought I already did this, but I wanted to make sure since this tour was amazing! Marie was an amazing storyteller! We loved this tour and wished it was longer. The stories were great. The spots we visited we amazing! Especially the Blair Street Underground Vaults. My only suggestion is to dim a couple of the bright lights in the...