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How Mercat Tours Became an Edinburgh Icon with Kat and Des Brogan #118

How Mercat Tours Became an Edinburgh Icon with Kat and Des Brogan #118

Update: 2025-08-27
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The Brogan family are storytellers through and through; it’s only fitting that the story behind their own business is worth its weight in gold.

Father Des Brogan started Mercat Tours, and under Kat’s watchful eye it continues to breathe life into the heart of Edinburgh and beyond.

Join us for a heartfelt journey into a business started and grown with love, creativity and adventure at its core.

This episode covers:

  • How Mercat Tours pioneered a novel industry in Edinburgh, rooted in storytelling and history
  • The significance of legacy in the Brogan family, and in the tours they run
  • Navigating personal and professional transitions through loss, leadership and change
  • The enduring importance of authentic storytelling and human connection in both business and community

Kat Brogan

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-brogan/

Mercat Tours

https://www.mercattours.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/mercat-tours-ltd/

Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-willingham-09273a3/

Leila Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/leilawillingham/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leila-willingham-821530a1/

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How Mercat Tours Became an Edinburgh Icon with Kat and Des Brogan #118

How Mercat Tours Became an Edinburgh Icon with Kat and Des Brogan #118

Liz & Leila Willingham