Women Hidden in Plain Sight offer

Uncover the untold stories of remarkable women who shaped Edinburgh’s history with Women Hidden in Plain Sight (WHIPS).

Through an audio tour or guided walk, WHIPS reveals and highlights the contributions of women to the spaces they inhabited and shaped. Taking an average of 90 to 120 minutes to complete, this 2.5km walking tour includes some fascinating stories about extraordinary women, from medieval queens and affluent heiresses to rulebreakers.

Exclusive offer

Residents with an EH postcode receive 20% resident discount on the Women Hidden in Plain Sight self-guided audio tour and in-person guided walk.

Bookings can be made by emailing info@whipstours.com and quoting Resident Rewards. Upon confirmation of payment, those who have purchased the audio tour will receive a voucher code allowing them to download the tour on the VoiceMap app. Those who have purchased an in-person guided walk will be sent instructions for the meeting point and further tour details.

Terms and conditions

• This reward is only valid for residents with an EH postcode. Contact and address details will be required when booking and on arrival (photo ID or utility bill with an EH postcode).
• Residents with an EH postcode receive 20% resident discount on the Women Hidden in Plain Sight self-guided audio tour and in-person guided walk.
• Bookings can be made by emailing info@whipstours.com and quoting Resident Rewards. Upon confirmation of payment, those who have purchased the audio tour will receive a voucher code allowing them to download the tour on the VoiceMap app. Those who have purchased an in-person guided walk will be sent instructions for the meeting point and further tour details.
• To ensure voucher codes are paid for and sent in a timely manner, please email at least 24 hours before the desired tour date.
• This reward is valid until 30 December 2026.
• All bookings are subject to availability.
• This reward cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
• Advance booking is required.

To find out more about tour see Women Hidden in Plain Sight.

This project is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund