Rebus – Body Politic
This two hours walk to stand and falls with the weather and the friendly personality of tour guide and local community historian Colin Brown. It includes five readings from Ian Rankin’s works; from an early biographic excerpt to a world premiere reading from the next, yet unnamed and last ever Rebus book to be published in September. Along the way, the small group is also treated to amusing general anecdotes whilst numerous explanations about other general tourist sightseeing points apart from the city mortuary, Dumbiedykes housing estate and Fleshmarket Close are provided. Disappointingly, there is a lack of exclusive information on the main topic, substituted by general literary information. Maybe the Rebus tours should not be split into two inner-city centre walks.
The Royal Oak, 4- 27 Aug, 3 pm (5 pm), £ 10.00 ( £ 9.00)
rating 3/5