Edinburgh In-App Audio Tour: Following the History of Crime

Take a walk around Edinburgh the home to the forensic science of Scotland where history and mystery blend into a city of stories and investigations. Begin at the plaque marking the birthplace of Arthur Conan Doyle the creator of Sherlock Holmes whose fictional deductions still echo through the streets. Continue toward Governor House where tales of Robert Louis Stevenson connect real events to the inspiration behind the strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. The atmosphere of the city invites curiosity as every corner suggests a clue and every building feels like part of a larger investigation into crime literature and justice.

Discover Old Surgeons Hall of the University of Edinburgh where medical history reveals darker chapters of the city past and scientific advancement. Move to Grassmarket a lively street that once witnessed public executions yet now feels peaceful under the gaze of surrounding architecture. Look up at the High Court of Justiciary where major cases shaped Scottish law and justice echo through its imposing presence. Reflect at the Heart of Midlothian Mosaic a symbolic reminder of punishment and memory at the heart of the old town. End at the New Calton Burial Ground where silence and stone preserve the names of those tied to Edinburgh layered history leaving you with a sense of how closely crime justice and memory are woven into the city identity.