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Special Offers from the Web

Offer J02/001  From 10.30am until 10.30pm, Mercat Tours Ltd. runs an exciting range of historical walking tours, both above and below the streets of Edinburgh!mercat toursOur Secrets of the Royal Mile tour explores hidden gems amongst the closes and wynds of the Old Town, whereas the  Hidden Underground Vaults  looks at an alternative side to 18th Century life! We also have the exclusive contract to run tours to the famous Mary King's Close - a street now locked beneath the City Chambers. Scotland's original ghost walk - the Ghost & Ghouls, as well as its sister tour the Ghost Hunter Trail both delve into the darker side of the city's history. Our Corporate Events Department is also able to offer unique, tailor-made experiences! Click to book a tourOffer J02/005 Mother's Day at the Crowne Plaza  Edinburgh
Carrubber's restaurant at the Crowne Plaza is offering a Mother's Day treat that's not to be missed. Dine in the heart of the historic Royal Mile and enjoy a three course Carvery lunch in sumptuous surroundings with all the trimmings for just £14.95 per person. Book now for Sunday 30th March by calling 0131 473 6510.carrubbers restaurant
Easter breaks in the Heart of the City 
Relax and take it easy this Easter here at the Crowne Plaza Edinburgh. Try our Easter package from the 18th to 20th April and take the hassle out of Easter. 2 Nights accommodation with Full Scottish Breakfast + 3 Course Table d'hôte dinner for two on your first night + A surprise Easter gift + 2 tickets to see Beauty & the Beast at Edinburgh's Playhouse Theatre All this for just £155.00 per person for two nights! Stay with us on Sunday 20th April, Easter night and take Easter lunch in Carrubber's restaurant for just an additional £60.00 per person. Call our reservations department directly on 0131 473 6590 to make a booking or for any further information.  Click to make a reservation Offer valid until Easter 2003

Offer J02/002  The Edinburgh History Shop 24 St Mary's Street EH1 1SU. Books and individual and unique gifts (pottery candle-snuffers, horn spoons, images of Edinburgh on CD, Portsoy marble...) on the  history of Edinburgh and Scotland.Ideal gifts and keepsakes for locals and visitors alike. SPECIAL OFFER15% off gifts and 10% off books on purchases over £10.00 on production of this "voucher". (We regret this offer is available to personal shoppers only). Tel: 0131 477 35 22 Monday to Saturday 11am to 5pm.  Click to receive information about other offershistory shop OFFER ENDS 11 August 2002

Offer J02/004 Family Crests
Special Birthday / Anniversary / Wedding Gift.
A  Coat of Arms  for the Family Name/s exquisitely hand sewn in gold and sterling silver thread with French silk thread on a black felt background. This would make an ideal gift to display in your own home to show an historical link with your surname. For the month of July the following special prices will available if you use the Reference number 02J/004.family crestsSingle embroidery No. 8 (22.8 x 31.7cm) £90.00 Single embroidery No. 9 (28 x 35.5cm) £125.00 Single embroidery No. 10 (35.5 x 45.7cm) £170.00 Double embroidery No. 12 (35.5 x 45.7cm) £180.00 Double embroidery No. 13 (45.6 x 60.9cm) £255.00 Double embroidery No. 14 (50.7 x 76.2cm) £350.00 (all sizes include mount/matt and are approximate) (All prices plus VAT where appropriate) Click to make an order