Robert Louis Stevenson's Road to the Pentlands

Happy birthday to Robert Louis Stevenson and happy RLS Day. Swanston is one of the most enduringly beautiful areas of Edinburgh, set in the Pentland Hills and much-loved Edinburgh writer Robert Louis Stevenson had a close connection with the area. The title of this talk is inspired by a footpath of that name, that leads to the old village of Swanston where the Stevensons rented a summer holiday cottage. Join Mike Lewis to learn about Stevenson's connection with the village and to hear more about the history of this beautiful area.

Mike Lewis is a retired journalist. During his career, he wrote for the Scotsman, the Guardian and the Independent, as well as for a number of American publications. Since moving to Edinburgh from his native London some 40 years ago, he has developed a keen interest in Scottish and Edinburgh history, and now gives talks on those subjects to local clubs and societies. He is also a volunteer Royal Mile guide with the EFVGA.

This is one of a series of talks being delivered jointly by Museums & Galleries Edinburgh and the Edinburgh Festival Voluntary Guides (EFVGA). This is a new venture. The EFVGA has been offering free Royal Mile Festival walks since 1947. More information about the EFVGA can be found on their web site - edinburghfestivalguides.org