Top Edinburgh Classes & Workshops

Your Guide, Bella McRae is a professional Photographer with almost 20 years years experience. An Australian born Scot, Bella moved to Edinburgh 2 years ago to further develop her photographic art. Bella has achieved international recognition for her portrait work and prior to her move to Scotland was a judge for local camera clubs. Tours are limited to a maximum of 6 people but will run with just one booking. With keeping our numbers limited, we ensure that you get personal one on one attention from Bella, with advice, tailored to your needs. This makes our tours suitable for photographers of all levels.

The best camera is the one you have on you and for most people that's their smartphones. Your guide used to shoot covers and content for guidebooks such as Lonely Planet and Time Out as well as covering news events around the world but was an early adopter of smartphone photography for work and now loves to share the secrets of great photos and on this tour it's all about the smartphone and the amazing photos you can get if you just know a few tips.

Don’t limit yourself to just the Royal Mile; the Extended Photo tours take in both the Street Tour and the Night Tour so you can cover more ground and come away with more spectacular images. Let a professional photographer guide you through your setting as they whisk you to their favourite spots to capture the best images in the Capital. We will lead you to superb photographic opportunities for all kinds of subjects, from landmarks and people watching to hidden secrets and great views over the city, all the while offering practical tips and helping you to develop your own creative vision. Each tour is crafted to the skills and needs of the participants. Apart from taking photos, you can also expect to learn: Creative composition, using lines, repetition, camera angles Training your eye: composition, subjects, lighting Taking control of your camera: ƒ-stop, shutter speed, ISO and focusing Night photography basics Long exposure light streaking - cars, boats Reviewing your photography

Hi, I'm Gareth, I'm a professional axe thrower and the founder of Black Axe Throwing Co. Along with my co-hosts Lizzie, Barry, Tom and Hal, we'll provide expert advice from your very first throw, giving you all the tools you need to land that magical first axe into the target. We'll cover safety and the basics, some advanced throws that you're probably not expecting and then finally... it's COMPETITION TIME. Test your new skills in our Golden Axe championship. Never held an axe before? Don't worry, we've got you. Just ask the 73-year-old grandma we taught to throw two axes at once! She nailed it.

Small beer tasting session in an secret underground close, where you'll learn more about the history of Edinburgh through beer. What's not to like?!

Hi, my name is Mags and I'm professional chef with years of experience across award winning restaurants in Edinburgh. Cooking and sharing knowledge with other people is my hobby and passion, it's my lifestyle. I cooked my first meal when I was 7 years old :) I will teach you step by step, from scratch how to cook delicious food and along the way will show you few useful cooking tricks in my own, private, open kitchen!

Enjoy some of the season's tastiest ingredients, with each course introduced by the chefs who'll share the story of the suppliers and the journey of the ingredients to your plate. • Dine on a 4-course menu cooked by chef Steve Brown which will include a mixture of produce from land and sea • Guests are welcome to BYOB (although a small drinks list is also available) and each evening will also start with a welcome drink using artisan Gin and a seasonal mixer • Takes place in the laid-back environment of the Edinburgh Larder, with an open kitchen where you can watch the chefs cook • Communal dining for up to 16 people • Steve is Head of Education for Edinburgh Food Social and has taught cooking around the world for over 10 years

Hi, my name is Mags and I'm professional chef with years of experience across award winning restaurants in Edinburgh. Cooking and sharing knowledge with other people is my hobby and passion, it's my lifestyle. I cooked my first meal when I was 7 years old :) I will teach you step by step, from scratch how to cook delicious food and along the way will show you few useful cooking tricks in my own, private, open kitchen!

All tours are private. As a photographer and film maker I have a unique take on the city I call home, the Castle is visible from a few great spots and are an absolute must when you come to visit, Make sure you get the photos you want with a local guide!

This is a unique tour in that we shall combine a cycle tour and brewery tour in one! Work up a thirst to enjoy that well earned craft beer. Bellfield Brewery also brew gluten free beer!

Satisfy your sweet tooth during a dessert cooking and tasting experience with a professional chef in Edinburgh. In an intimate group limited to only six other food lovers, you’ll master the art of several traditional Scottish desserts, and enjoy access to equipment and ingredients that you may not have at home.

On arrival you will be seated in the bar, given a welcome drink (local beer, wine or soft drink) and will have a chat to meet and chat with the other guests. We will then sit at large communal tables where the host will give an introduction to the world of Scotch Malt Whisky - a brief history, the regional differences and a brief explanation of the differences between whiskies. We will then taste 6 Single Malts, each from well known, prestigious distilleries - from each of the whisky regions of Scotland. Guests will be given a tasting card and asked to choose from different flavours they might find in each whisky. Don't be intimidated, it's just for fun and is easier than you may think - one recent guest scored 17 out of 18 having never tasted whisky before ! You will also try and identify which region the whiskies come from and then we will finish with a blind nose test. The guest with the best score will win a certificate. You will then use your new found malt whisky knowledge to make your own blend from our whisky lab, a 50ml bottle with a personalised label is included - you will be able to buy more of your blend should you wish. We will finish the experience with tea or coffee and guests will be able to buy extra miniature or full size bottles of their blend as souvenirs or gifts.