The Journey of Edinburgh's George Square: Society & Education
Thursday, June 17, 2021 · 6:00 p.m. · London
About This Webinar
As part of our GWC Ladies' College 150 year anniversary celebrations, this webinar will cover the establishment of George Square and its changing face and place in society and education.
Fergus Halliday is an independent tourist guide based in West Lothian. Leaving George Watson’s College in 2009, he went on to study degrees in Archaeology and Heritage Management at St Andrews and Edinburgh Napier. After a brief career performing traditional music across the country, Fergus settled in Orkney to guide visitors around Skara Brae and the Heart of Neolithic Orkney UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Back in the Central Belt, Fergus has designed excursions for the luxury cruise market and is currently completing his Blue Badge guiding accreditation while offering bespoke tours and experiences across the country
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