This VIRTUAL adventure brings you to Edinburgh, Scotland!

Learn at home about Edinburgh Castle, theater and more! [Road Scholar]( Adventures Online: A Look at Ancient & Modern Edinburgh Experience the history and culture of Scotland’s capital city during this five-day online learning adventure, live from Edinburgh! Join our experts on Zoom as they take you on virtual field trips to explore Edinburgh Castle and other historic sites. Along the way, get to know your fellow Road Scholars as you get a behind-the-scenes look into the world-famous Edinburgh Festival, chat with theater critic and journalist Joyce McMillan, enjoy a look into the craftsmanship of kilts, bagpipes, whisky and more. [Learn More]( Here’s why you’ll love this five-day online event … - Discover the best of Edinburgh during [virtual walking field trips]( along the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and Greyfriar’s Cemetery. - Go behind the scenes of the world-renowned [Edinburgh Festival]( with theater expert Giles Ramsay. - Trace the history of Edinburgh from Roman times to present day during insightful lectures and [presentations on the Enlightenment]( Mary Queen of Scotts, as well as modern day politics and the city’s cutting-edge arts scene. 5 Reasons to Try Road Scholar’s Adventures Online - Unlike most other online learning experiences, ours are live and not pre-recorded - With discussion and social time, it’s a great way to connect with others who share your interests - The Zoom video technology is very easy to use and includes closed captioning, so you won’t miss a word. - Compared to other online learning opportunities, ours are a great value - You don’t have to pack your bags! Featured Online Instructor Kirsty McAlister Kirsty McAlister has a Ph.D. in Scottish history and a background in higher education, historical research and cultural heritage. She worked as a researcher and lecturer at various Scottish universities, including St. Andrews, Glasgow and Stirling, before transferring from academia to become Cultural Heritage Officer for the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB). She has coordinated and overseen numerous community history and archaeology projects while continuing to explore and discover more about Scotland’s landscapes and wildlife. [Located in: ]Online Adventures Online: A Look at Ancient & Modern Edinburgh [Learn More]( Never tried an online class? This is the ideal way to start. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. We’ll provide a how-to session to make sure you’ll have a hassle-free experience. Thousands of Road Scholar participants have joined us for online learning, and you can too! [See more online programs]( → Our Virtual Program Reading List Browse the Road Scholar bookshop to find non-fiction books that make the perfect pairings with our virtual programs! [Take me there →]( These Programs are Made Possible by Donors Like You Thank you to all of our donors for supporting not-for-profit Road Scholar’s mission of lifelong learning. Support the development of new virtual programs like these by [making a donation.]( [View online]( © 2021 Elderhostel Road Scholar educational adventures are created by Elderhostel, the not-for-profit world leader in educational travel since 1975. [Unsubscribe]( • [Update Your Preferences]( • [Privacy Policy]( [Facebook]( [Youtube]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( 1-800-454-5768 11 Avenue de Lafayette Boston, MA 02111