Innovators and Inventors of Edinburgh

This engaging experience takes you through the heart of Edinburgh’s spirit of invention, beginning in the lively university district where ideas and breakthroughs helped shape the modern world. As you wander through historic streets, the tour shines a warm light on remarkable doctors, innovators, and campaigners whose creativity and determination sparked change far beyond the city’s borders. From scientific milestones that transformed medicine to social movements that shifted the way society thinks, each stop reveals another layer of Edinburgh’s forward thinking character.

Along the journey, you also explore places where innovation thrives today and hear inspiring stories that connect past brilliance with present progress. Created as part of the Edinburgh celebrations, this tour blends discovery with heartfelt purpose, guided by storytellers who bring both knowledge and lived experience to every moment. Invisible Cities continues its mission to uplift individuals affected by homelessness, offering meaningful opportunities and celebrating the potential within every person.