Guestbook | Leith Walks

Nick wrote on February 9, 2013 at 8:12 pm:

My wife Kerri and I had the good fortune to discover that Tim was giving walking tours in Leith just before our trip to Scotland in 2006. I\'m a huge fan of Irvine Welsh\'s books and the Trainspotting film and booked a tour immediately. I had no idea at the time, however, how exceptional the experience would be. In the end - I got to see a unique real-life corner of the world that would have otherwise been completely unreachable for a random guy from New York City... and see it in explicit detail. It\'s always captivating to witness an expert at work and Tim is an expert among experts. If you have any interest at all - book a tour without a second thought. P.S. don\'t forget your camera like we did. >_< doh! At least I\'ve got the memories and the 6 pages of notes in the back of my copy of Trainspotting that I just had to put down hours later thanks to the jetlag.

James wrote on February 9, 2013 at 7:39 pm:

The tour was brilliant and we got a whole new insight into the full canon of Irvine Welsh, not just Trainspotting.

Rien Stierman wrote on January 28, 2013 at 10:05 am:

Hi Tim, As your first Trainspotting tour customer of course I had to see the TV programm with Tom Barman yesterday. Good to see you in good health, you have not changed a bit, have you?I hope you finish the book soon, where can I pre-order 😉

Rebecca de Ridder wrote on December 11, 2012 at 5:00 pm:

A couple of weeks ago my friends and I went on the Trainspotting tour. I always imagined I knew a fair bit about the book, but I was wrong. There was so much still to learn and Tim Bell’s tour is THE way to get ‘enlightened’. Anyone who loves this book (or any other Welsh book set in Leith) will love this tour! Tim Bell is also a great reader and really brings the book to life!

Izabelle wrote on December 7, 2012 at 11:13 pm:

Hello! I was lucky enough to attend the trainspotting tour on November 14th. I had listened to the audio book (I had no chance of reading it because of the strong diolect) and watched the movie and was really excited for the tour. I was not disappointed. The tour was fantastic, I learned a lot about the origins of the book that made it more real and made me able to relate to the charactres in trainspotting more. It was also really amazing to see parts of Edinburgh that I had never seen before and learn about its history. Tim also read aloud from the book, and explained all of the slang that Irvine Welsh used. All in all it was an amazing tour, and I would love to learn more. Thanks a lot!

Shane Cahill wrote on November 27, 2012 at 11:19 pm:

I will be sending Tim a list of all the books I like so he can prepare tours on them for me. Great craic.

Arild Thorsberg wrote on November 7, 2012 at 3:34 pm:

If you\'re into Trainspotting, either the book, the film or both, this tour will be for you. I thought I knew both stories before I took this tour but I had no idea how many layers there are. The geographical, historical and political metaphors just blew me away:c) Don\'t miss out on this one:c)

marie storrar wrote on November 6, 2012 at 2:46 pm:

Hi Tim Just a quick note re: historyfest.co.uk/events/ - just a week to go! 13-30 November all around Edinburgh.

Joshua wrote on October 18, 2012 at 7:01 pm:

It was an incredibly insightful walking tour, offering a firsthand look at the Trainspotting world through the eyes of its characters, its city\'s history, its author, and as fans. It was truly one of the highlights of my trip. The tour is a must for any fan.

Emilio wrote on October 17, 2012 at 9:36 am:

The best tour I´ve done in the city! it was very interesting. If you like the film or the book you have to do this tour!! looking forward to reading your book Tim!! Thanks and as Alba said keep working in this fantastic project!!

Alba wrote on October 11, 2012 at 7:00 pm:

It has been the best tour I have done in all my trips abroad. Its accuracy and emotion make of the tour an unforgetable one. I could only say Thank you!!!And please keep working on this amazing project 😉 Alba

garythejambo wrote on October 10, 2012 at 3:32 pm:

i did the tour a couple of years ago, i never normally go to hibbee land, but this was interesting. You never let on you were a chaplin, big man!

louisemacD wrote on October 9, 2012 at 10:48 am:

A Trainspotting expert who is also a chaplain?! There can\'t be many of them!

gollyhead wrote on October 4, 2012 at 9:20 am:

Helen\'s right but we\'re missing somebody here. My granny had her wedding ring stolen by some wee toe-rag just like Spud. Just cos welsh doesn\'t show us the damage done by him, everybody loves him. Sick Boy and Begbie are professional bastards, but Spud causes just as much grief.

Helen W wrote on September 30, 2012 at 8:55 am:

Aye, but you\'re a man, Joshau. Would I rather be pimped out by Sick Boy or beaten up by Begbie? The answer is they\'re both bastards, only difference between them is one of them is going to end up in prison and the other isnae.

Joshua Gamon wrote on September 27, 2012 at 2:38 am:

Question: Sick Boy or Begbie: which one is nastier? Sick Boy, by far. Simon is a child negligent and a delusional sociopath. He is also an amoral drug-addict with no sense of honour, and a cold, calculating bastard. Begbie might be wrath, but he has a code of ethics.

Olivia Halliday wrote on September 1, 2012 at 8:54 pm:

I had a fabulous time on the tour! It illuminated so many parts of the book for me, and showed me Leith like I\'d never seen it before. Would definitely recommend!

Ed Carter wrote on August 31, 2012 at 12:57 pm:

I had the BEST time on my tour!

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