Specialist guided tour of Gladstone's Land on the Royal Mile about the history of sex and desire in Edinburgh's Old Town.
Intimate Lives is back at Gladstone's Land on Wednesday 11 November, starting at 16:00. It's one of the house's specialist tours, written and researched by experts in the field to give a detailed look at specific corners of Scottish social history, and this one focuses on the history of sex and desire in Edinburgh's Old Town.
It's an in-depth walk through the subject, covering privacy, contraception, masturbation, sex work and LGBT+ relationships. It doesn't shy away from crude language when it's historically correct, so it's a talk for adults rather than a general visit. The whole thing lasts around an hour, and it's recommended for ages 16 and over.
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One thing to keep in mind is that it runs outside the house's general opening hours and is classed as an event rather than a standard visit, so National Trust for Scotland members don't get free admission here. Tickets are between £12.50 and £14.00, and it kicks off at 16:00 on the 11th.
