Guidebook for Edinburgh
Essentials
Also the nearest cash point to the property.
It's not a large store but has a varied selection of food and sundries. There is a larger Tesco Metro on Nicolson Street which is a 10 minute walk away from the flat heading towards The Pleasance.
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Tesco Express
4-6 Leith WalkAlso the nearest cash point to the property.
It's not a large store but has a varied selection of food and sundries. There is a larger Tesco Metro on Nicolson Street which is a 10 minute walk away from the flat heading towards The Pleasance.
Tesco Metro
Colinton RoadLarger selection of goods
Closest pharmacy to the flat - please note the pharmacy shuts between 2.00 - 2.30 pm
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Boots
16-20 Earl Grey StClosest pharmacy to the flat - please note the pharmacy shuts between 2.00 - 2.30 pm
Royal Infirmary: Emergency Department
51 Little France CresThis is a 10 - 15 minute drive from the flat.
Depending on which route you tak, this is a 5 - 10 minute walk up from the flat.
St Leonards Medical Centre
145 PleasanceDepending on which route you tak, this is a 5 - 10 minute walk up from the flat.
Great for reasonably prices fresh produce, freshly made bread, pastries and many other essential items.
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Lidl
Dalry RoadGreat for reasonably prices fresh produce, freshly made bread, pastries and many other essential items.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great wines, craft beers and food - they mainly do burgers, but they do them well, especially for vegetarians. In winter they light the fire and it's super cosy with friendly, attentive service.
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The Holyrood 9A
9a Holyrood RdGreat wines, craft beers and food - they mainly do burgers, but they do them well, especially for vegetarians. In winter they light the fire and it's super cosy with friendly, attentive service.
It's actually a pub - a simple, classic Edinburgh drinking den, whose near-century of history has been respected under new ownership. An Edinburgh legend a stone's throw away.
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The Waverley Bar
3-5 St Mary's StIt's actually a pub - a simple, classic Edinburgh drinking den, whose near-century of history has been respected under new ownership. An Edinburgh legend a stone's throw away.
Food Scene
A firm Edinburgh favourite, frequented regularly by locals for excellent food at reasonable prices and a good wine menu. A perfect place to go for lunch, dinner or supper - make sure to book in advance as it's popular! Great views to Edinburgh Castle at the back - ask for the 'nook' if there it's free.
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The Outsider Restaurant
15-16 George IV BridgeA firm Edinburgh favourite, frequented regularly by locals for excellent food at reasonable prices and a good wine menu. A perfect place to go for lunch, dinner or supper - make sure to book in advance as it's popular! Great views to Edinburgh Castle at the back - ask for the 'nook' if there it's free.
It's a lively, authentic Turkish restaurant with live music and the occasional belly dancer on Saturday nights. It's cash only and bring your own, quirky layout and delicious food. A one off!
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Empires
24 St Mary's StIt's a lively, authentic Turkish restaurant with live music and the occasional belly dancer on Saturday nights. It's cash only and bring your own, quirky layout and delicious food. A one off!
If you fancy a walk, slightly further afield and across The Meadows you'll come to this terrific restaurant with a simple but sophisticated menu. Good bistro atmosphere and brilliant, high quality food. Excellent staff. The Rabbit Hole is a hidden gem in the bohemian Marchmont area - worth the 20 minute walk or the 5 minute taxi ride to get to. Make sure to book in advance!
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The Rabbit Hole
11 Roseneath StIf you fancy a walk, slightly further afield and across The Meadows you'll come to this terrific restaurant with a simple but sophisticated menu. Good bistro atmosphere and brilliant, high quality food. Excellent staff. The Rabbit Hole is a hidden gem in the bohemian Marchmont area - worth the 20 minute walk or the 5 minute taxi ride to get to. Make sure to book in advance!
This is a little gem just a stone's throw from Pleasance Court Yard. You will not be disappointed by the Japanese food that is freshly cooked and so reasonably priced. You can reach this restaurant by walking up to Viewcraig Gardens, then up the left hand path up on to The Pleasance and over the road to West Richmond Street.
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Bonsai Bar Bistro
46 W Richmond StThis is a little gem just a stone's throw from Pleasance Court Yard. You will not be disappointed by the Japanese food that is freshly cooked and so reasonably priced. You can reach this restaurant by walking up to Viewcraig Gardens, then up the left hand path up on to The Pleasance and over the road to West Richmond Street.
Quite simply, once of the best little coffee shops in town! Lovely original vintage shop frontage and high quality produce.
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The Milkman
7 Cockburn StQuite simply, once of the best little coffee shops in town! Lovely original vintage shop frontage and high quality produce.
Another great local cafe that does fantastic coffee and has great cakes. Also part of the Dovecot Gallery which is a homage to Scottish Textiles and creativity in it's own right.
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Dovecot Cafe
10 Infirmary StAnother great local cafe that does fantastic coffee and has great cakes. Also part of the Dovecot Gallery which is a homage to Scottish Textiles and creativity in it's own right.
Arguably one of the best cooked breakfasts in the local area for either veggies or carnivores. Great coffee too!
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Kilimanjaro Coffee
104 Nicolson StArguably one of the best cooked breakfasts in the local area for either veggies or carnivores. Great coffee too!
Basic, bustling, budget diner-takeaway with tandoori and shish kebab specialities. (No alcohol). Amazingly tasty, well priced. often busy but worth the wait. CASH ONLY
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Kebab Mahal
7 Nicolson SquareBasic, bustling, budget diner-takeaway with tandoori and shish kebab specialities. (No alcohol). Amazingly tasty, well priced. often busy but worth the wait. CASH ONLY
A good noodle place! Service is quick, and there is a nice selection of fresh vegetables to add to the meal. Sit in or takeaway (CASH ONLY - collection only, no deliveries)
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Red Box Noodle Bar
51 W Nicolson StA good noodle place! Service is quick, and there is a nice selection of fresh vegetables to add to the meal. Sit in or takeaway (CASH ONLY - collection only, no deliveries)
It's wholesome, warm with decent portions.
It's great having such an unpretentious, family friendly place nearby - the mixed Scottish/Italian hospitality knows no bounds. This place is recommended for anyone wanting a medium priced, simple and hearty meal.
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City Restaurant
35 Nicolson StIt's wholesome, warm with decent portions.
It's great having such an unpretentious, family friendly place nearby - the mixed Scottish/Italian hospitality knows no bounds. This place is recommended for anyone wanting a medium priced, simple and hearty meal.
Procaffeination
4 St Mary's Stgreat coffee, great bacon roll!
Sister-restaurant to Empires - owned by same Turkish family, great good, lovely breakfasts and outside seating area.
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Circus Cafe Bistro
8 Saint Mary's StreetSister-restaurant to Empires - owned by same Turkish family, great good, lovely breakfasts and outside seating area.
Best steaks in Edinburgh, great location with some lovely views and glimpses of the city - fantastic cocktails, service and extremely high quality food. 7 minute walk from the flat.
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Chop House
Arch 15 E Market StBest steaks in Edinburgh, great location with some lovely views and glimpses of the city - fantastic cocktails, service and extremely high quality food. 7 minute walk from the flat.
Based on the Irani Cafes of India. Amazing food and drinks - not far to walk, in the heart of the city - beautiful restaurant. The staffers are friendly, the prices are medium and the food is first-class. Quality with glamour but without the fuss.
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Dishoom Edinburgh
3a St Andrew SquareBased on the Irani Cafes of India. Amazing food and drinks - not far to walk, in the heart of the city - beautiful restaurant. The staffers are friendly, the prices are medium and the food is first-class. Quality with glamour but without the fuss.
Rocksalt Cafe
Jeffrey StreetGreat coffee, pastries, breakfasts - friendly and helpful staff
Parks & Nature
Arthurs Seat and Salisbury Crags are natural rock formations in Edinburgh's Holyrood Park. The park is probably the most astonishing urban park in the UK and not only because it is ideally suited for a wide range of activities but because it's one of the best vantage points in Edinburgh.
The views from Salisbury Crags and the top of Arthur's Seat are extraordinary. You get a sweeping view of Edinburgh's Old Town skyline -- the Hub, St Giles' cathedral, the Royal Bank of Scotland building, the Balmoral clock tower, Calton Hill and of course, Edinburgh Castle. Closer at hand you have a view of the new Scottish Parliament and also a view down Holyrood Palace and Abbey.
You can see the Pentland Hills to the South, the Bass Rock to the East and on a clear day, you can see all the way to Stirling and the Forth bridges -- Forth Road and Forth Rail bridge -- to the West.
The topography of Holyrood Parks gives visitors several ways to approach Arthur's Seat and Salisbury Crags. The most difficult way up on the Crags is along the obvious and steep pathway that starts from across the street from Holyrood Palace. It is so steep that sometimes it feels like climbing a wall and an increased level of fitness is therefore required.
An easier approach is to start from Holyrood Palace and walk along Queen's Drive, the road that surrounds the base of the park. A good 30 minutes are required to go around the park and get to the smooth paved slope up Salisbury Crags.
Of all possible paths in Holyrood Park, this is probably the most scenic. You walk along the dramatic sheer drops that are Salisbury Crags or even on top of them looking down. The views across to Edinburgh with its Castle and Old Town are truly impressive.
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Arthur's Seat
Arthurs Seat and Salisbury Crags are natural rock formations in Edinburgh's Holyrood Park. The park is probably the most astonishing urban park in the UK and not only because it is ideally suited for a wide range of activities but because it's one of the best vantage points in Edinburgh.
The views from Salisbury Crags and the top of Arthur's Seat are extraordinary. You get a sweeping view of Edinburgh's Old Town skyline -- the Hub, St Giles' cathedral, the Royal Bank of Scotland building, the Balmoral clock tower, Calton Hill and of course, Edinburgh Castle. Closer at hand you have a view of the new Scottish Parliament and also a view down Holyrood Palace and Abbey.
You can see the Pentland Hills to the South, the Bass Rock to the East and on a clear day, you can see all the way to Stirling and the Forth bridges -- Forth Road and Forth Rail bridge -- to the West.
The topography of Holyrood Parks gives visitors several ways to approach Arthur's Seat and Salisbury Crags. The most difficult way up on the Crags is along the obvious and steep pathway that starts from across the street from Holyrood Palace. It is so steep that sometimes it feels like climbing a wall and an increased level of fitness is therefore required.
An easier approach is to start from Holyrood Palace and walk along Queen's Drive, the road that surrounds the base of the park. A good 30 minutes are required to go around the park and get to the smooth paved slope up Salisbury Crags.
Of all possible paths in Holyrood Park, this is probably the most scenic. You walk along the dramatic sheer drops that are Salisbury Crags or even on top of them looking down. The views across to Edinburgh with its Castle and Old Town are truly impressive.
Arthurs Seat and Salisbury Crags are natural rock formations in Edinburgh's Holyrood Park. The park is probably the most astonishing urban park in the UK and not only because it is ideally suited for a wide range of activities but because it's one of the best vantage points in Edinburgh.
The views from Salisbury Crags and the top of Arthur's Seat are extraordinary. You get a sweeping view of Edinburgh's Old Town skyline -- the Hub, St Giles' cathedral, the Royal Bank of Scotland building, the Balmoral clock tower, Calton Hill and of course, Edinburgh Castle. Closer at hand you have a view of the new Scottish Parliament and also a view down Holyrood Palace and Abbey.
You can see the Pentland Hills to the South, the Bass Rock to the East and on a clear day, you can see all the way to Stirling and the Forth bridges -- Forth Road and Forth Rail bridge -- to the West.
The topography of Holyrood Parks gives visitors several ways to approach Arthur's Seat and Salisbury Crags. The most difficult way up on the Crags is along the obvious and steep pathway that starts from across the street from Holyrood Palace. It is so steep that sometimes it feels like climbing a wall and an increased level of fitness is therefore required.
An easier approach is to start from Holyrood Palace and walk along Queen's Drive, the road that surrounds the base of the park. A good 30 minutes are required to go around the park and get to the smooth paved slope up Salisbury Crags.
Of all possible paths in Holyrood Park, this is probably the most scenic. You walk along the dramatic sheer drops that are Salisbury Crags or even on top of them looking down. The views across to Edinburgh with its Castle and Old Town are truly impressive.
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Salisbury Crags
Arthurs Seat and Salisbury Crags are natural rock formations in Edinburgh's Holyrood Park. The park is probably the most astonishing urban park in the UK and not only because it is ideally suited for a wide range of activities but because it's one of the best vantage points in Edinburgh.
The views from Salisbury Crags and the top of Arthur's Seat are extraordinary. You get a sweeping view of Edinburgh's Old Town skyline -- the Hub, St Giles' cathedral, the Royal Bank of Scotland building, the Balmoral clock tower, Calton Hill and of course, Edinburgh Castle. Closer at hand you have a view of the new Scottish Parliament and also a view down Holyrood Palace and Abbey.
You can see the Pentland Hills to the South, the Bass Rock to the East and on a clear day, you can see all the way to Stirling and the Forth bridges -- Forth Road and Forth Rail bridge -- to the West.
The topography of Holyrood Parks gives visitors several ways to approach Arthur's Seat and Salisbury Crags. The most difficult way up on the Crags is along the obvious and steep pathway that starts from across the street from Holyrood Palace. It is so steep that sometimes it feels like climbing a wall and an increased level of fitness is therefore required.
An easier approach is to start from Holyrood Palace and walk along Queen's Drive, the road that surrounds the base of the park. A good 30 minutes are required to go around the park and get to the smooth paved slope up Salisbury Crags.
Of all possible paths in Holyrood Park, this is probably the most scenic. You walk along the dramatic sheer drops that are Salisbury Crags or even on top of them looking down. The views across to Edinburgh with its Castle and Old Town are truly impressive.
One of Edinburgh's most secret but treasured gems - not far from the Sheep's Heid Pub in Duddingston if you fancy a gentle walk through Holyrood Park taking the Queen's Drive route around the base of Arthur's Seat.
Holyrood Park is a favourite spot for walkers, and Dr Neil’s Garden makes an ideal stop-over on a hike around the park, taking in spectacular views of the City.
The garden is accessed from the Manse Gates in Duddingston Village. It's easy to overlook but is worth a visit at any time of year - there is also a small tearoom that has limited opening. It' s great for children of any age (although small kids need to be watched on the Loch side).
The garden is doesn't charge entry but is funded through donations - I'd suggest that overseas visitors may want to contribute too.
Great place for quiet contemplation away from the bustle of Edinburgh.
Find out more: http://www.drneilsgarden.co.uk/
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Dr Neil's Garden
5 Old Church LnOne of Edinburgh's most secret but treasured gems - not far from the Sheep's Heid Pub in Duddingston if you fancy a gentle walk through Holyrood Park taking the Queen's Drive route around the base of Arthur's Seat.
Holyrood Park is a favourite spot for walkers, and Dr Neil’s Garden makes an ideal stop-over on a hike around the park, taking in spectacular views of the City.
The garden is accessed from the Manse Gates in Duddingston Village. It's easy to overlook but is worth a visit at any time of year - there is also a small tearoom that has limited opening. It' s great for children of any age (although small kids need to be watched on the Loch side).
The garden is doesn't charge entry but is funded through donations - I'd suggest that overseas visitors may want to contribute too.
Great place for quiet contemplation away from the bustle of Edinburgh.
Find out more: http://www.drneilsgarden.co.uk/
Not so much a park as a beautiful walled garden, tucked away behing the Royal Mile. It feels like a retreat to step in to Dunbar’s Close Gardens, close to Canongate Kirk towards the bottom of the Royal Mile.
The gardens have been laid out as they might have looked in the 17th century when the area was one of the wealthiest parts of the city. Grab a coffee from one of the Royal Mile coffee shops and enjoy a few moments of peace and quiet.
Family friendly and a suntrap (when it's sunny!)
Find our more here:
https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/directory_record/164072/dunbars_close_garden
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Dunbars Close Garden
137 CanongateNot so much a park as a beautiful walled garden, tucked away behing the Royal Mile. It feels like a retreat to step in to Dunbar’s Close Gardens, close to Canongate Kirk towards the bottom of the Royal Mile.
The gardens have been laid out as they might have looked in the 17th century when the area was one of the wealthiest parts of the city. Grab a coffee from one of the Royal Mile coffee shops and enjoy a few moments of peace and quiet.
Family friendly and a suntrap (when it's sunny!)
Find our more here:
https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/directory_record/164072/dunbars_close_garden
The Meadows remain one of the most important open spaces in Edinburgh and one of the most popular. There's something for everyone with the biggest play area in the city, large grassed areas, tennis courts, cafe and toilets.
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The Meadows
Melville DriveThe Meadows remain one of the most important open spaces in Edinburgh and one of the most popular. There's something for everyone with the biggest play area in the city, large grassed areas, tennis courts, cafe and toilets.
This is essentially your back garden! With a mountain summit at its centre and management focused on enhancing the natural heritage of its wildflower grasslands, bogs, lochs and woodland it is a great place to ramble over and enjoy contact with nature.
Find our more: http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/directory_record/219433/holyrood_park
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Holyrood Park
Queen's DriveThis is essentially your back garden! With a mountain summit at its centre and management focused on enhancing the natural heritage of its wildflower grasslands, bogs, lochs and woodland it is a great place to ramble over and enjoy contact with nature.
Find our more: http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/directory_record/219433/holyrood_park
This lovely nature garden is handy, local, has great views and you pass on it on the way up if you're walking up to the Pleasance / Newington direction from the flat. It's a small but diverse garden with some interesting wildlife, a great view of the Crags and a few benches to sit and rest.
Find out more: http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/directory_record/490834/bauks_view
Briery Bauks
Briery BauksThis lovely nature garden is handy, local, has great views and you pass on it on the way up if you're walking up to the Pleasance / Newington direction from the flat. It's a small but diverse garden with some interesting wildlife, a great view of the Crags and a few benches to sit and rest.
Find out more: http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/directory_record/490834/bauks_view
Arts & Culture
It's simply amazing - a wonderful hybrid of Victorian Exhibition and modern architecture. A testimony to some fantastic curatorship. This museum is a great place to go, you don't have just art, you have interaction with the people, you have science, you have history, you have literally a little but of everything. It is amazing! You must reserve a few hours and get lost in this amazing museum. If you have children you need to go here as there are tons of activities for children all ages. Best of all, it's free! (On a good day, make sure to go to the roof garden for some spectacular 360 degree views of the city)
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National Museum of Scotland
It's simply amazing - a wonderful hybrid of Victorian Exhibition and modern architecture. A testimony to some fantastic curatorship. This museum is a great place to go, you don't have just art, you have interaction with the people, you have science, you have history, you have literally a little but of everything. It is amazing! You must reserve a few hours and get lost in this amazing museum. If you have children you need to go here as there are tons of activities for children all ages. Best of all, it's free! (On a good day, make sure to go to the roof garden for some spectacular 360 degree views of the city)
Scottish Storytelling Centre
43-45 High StScottish Poetry Library
5 Crichton's Clhttps://www.summerhall.co.uk/the-royal-dick/
SUMMERHALL, A VIBRANT CULTURAL VILLAGE IN THE HEART OF EDINBURGH.
THE ROYAL DICK
The Royal Dick was once the Small Animal Hospital of the Dick Vet School. Now creatively transformed into a completely unique destination bar/cafe. The décor is a quirky mix of art from all over the world, authentic Dick Vet School fittings and contemporary design.
With an on-site brewery and Gin distillery, it’s a bar like no other in Edinburgh, or indeed anywhere and a very special setting to gather in.
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Summerhall Place
Summerhall Place https://www.summerhall.co.uk/the-royal-dick/
SUMMERHALL, A VIBRANT CULTURAL VILLAGE IN THE HEART OF EDINBURGH.
THE ROYAL DICK
The Royal Dick was once the Small Animal Hospital of the Dick Vet School. Now creatively transformed into a completely unique destination bar/cafe. The décor is a quirky mix of art from all over the world, authentic Dick Vet School fittings and contemporary design.
With an on-site brewery and Gin distillery, it’s a bar like no other in Edinburgh, or indeed anywhere and a very special setting to gather in.
Entertainment & Activities
The Royal Commonwealth Pool is a category-A-listed building in Edinburgh that houses one of Scotland's main swimming pools. It is usually referred to simply as the Commonwealth Pool and known colloquially as the 'Commie'.
Range of sporting activities and classes undertaken here + one of the larger children's soft play centres 'Clambers' whichs is suitable for children of all ages.
Find out more: http://www.edinburghleisure.co.uk/venues/royal-commonwealth-pool
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Royal Commonwealth Pool
21 Dalkeith RdThe Royal Commonwealth Pool is a category-A-listed building in Edinburgh that houses one of Scotland's main swimming pools. It is usually referred to simply as the Commonwealth Pool and known colloquially as the 'Commie'.
Range of sporting activities and classes undertaken here + one of the larger children's soft play centres 'Clambers' whichs is suitable for children of all ages.
Find out more: http://www.edinburghleisure.co.uk/venues/royal-commonwealth-pool
Sightseeing
Scottish Parliament Building
In the ‘Royal Dick’ bar at the back of Summerhall is a tap which spouts pure gin, direct from the small batch micro distillery next door. Summerhall, now a thriving arts venue which hosts exhibitions and performances all year long, used to be the Royal School of Veterinary Studies, known as 'The Dick Vet’. Pickering’s Gin is housed in the old dog kennels, and they use the old animal cages to store their bottles.
They offer a fantastic gin tour with exceedingly generous samples of gins they have to offer. Well worth the £10. Make sure to eat first!
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Pickering's Gin Distillery
Summerhall DistilleryIn the ‘Royal Dick’ bar at the back of Summerhall is a tap which spouts pure gin, direct from the small batch micro distillery next door. Summerhall, now a thriving arts venue which hosts exhibitions and performances all year long, used to be the Royal School of Veterinary Studies, known as 'The Dick Vet’. Pickering’s Gin is housed in the old dog kennels, and they use the old animal cages to store their bottles.
They offer a fantastic gin tour with exceedingly generous samples of gins they have to offer. Well worth the £10. Make sure to eat first!
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This is Edinburgh:
The Story of Edinburgh in 101 objects
Visit 101 of Edinburgh's most treasured objects and step into our city's history, brought together to celebrate Scotland's Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology. #Edinburgh101
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Edinburgh
http://edinburgh.org/101#object101
This is Edinburgh:
The Story of Edinburgh in 101 objects
Visit 101 of Edinburgh's most treasured objects and step into our city's history, brought together to celebrate Scotland's Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology. #Edinburgh101
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