Travel Guide of Dean Village in United Kingdom by Influencers and Travelers
Dean Village is a former village immediately northwest of the city centre of Edinburgh, Scotland. It was known as the "Water of Leith Village" and was the centre of a successful grain milling area for more than 800 years.
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1 - Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and one of its 32 council areas. Historically part of the county of Midlothian, it is located in Lothian on the Firth of Forth's southern shore.
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2 - Princes Street Gardens
Princes Street Gardens are two adjacent public parks in the centre of Edinburgh, Scotland, lying in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle.
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3 - Tours & Sightseeing | Blair Street Underground Vaults
It's a side of Edinburgh few get to see, but under those bustling streets is a whole new, dark, eerie world! This guided tour sheds light on the Scottish capital's rather grizzly past. You'll start on the Royal Mile and pop on an audio headset to better your hear your guide, then it's time to wend your way past wynds and closes, learning a thing or two about the nature of the mysterious alleys that dot the city's most famous road. After learning the meaning of 'gardyloo' and hearing a tale or two about torture, your guide will pose a question... do you believe in ghosts? **Ghostly Tours** takes a supernatural twist as you head to your last destination, the Blair Street Underground Vaults. Step into the depths of the city's oldest vaults and explore cavernous rooms by candlelight. Your guide will weave tales of strange spectres that have been sighted and speculate on whether body snatchers hid their goods in the vaults before selling them on for medical research.
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4 - Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle is a historic fortress which dominates the skyline of Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, from its position on the Castle Rock.
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5 - Calton Hill
Calton Hill is a hill in central Edinburgh, Scotland, situated beyond the east end of Princes Street and included in the city's UNESCO World Heritage Site. Views of, and from, the hill are often used in photographs and paintings of the city.
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6 - Canyoning in Edinburgh
The Dollar Canyon is a unique adventure offering water-slides, fun abseils and more in The Dollar Glen, near Edinburgh. The Dollar Canyon is located only 45min away from Edinburgh and is a spectacular place to visit. It's easily accessible jumps, fun...
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7 - Princes Street
Princes Street is one of the major thoroughfares in central Edinburgh, Scotland and the main shopping street in the capital. It is the southernmost street of Edinburgh's New Town, stretching around 1.2 km from Lothian Road in the west, to Leith Street in the east.
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8 - Arthur's Seat
Arthur's Seat is an ancient volcano which is the main peak of the group of hills in Edinburgh, Scotland, which form most of Holyrood Park, described by Robert Louis Stevenson as "a hill for magnitude, a mountain in virtue of its bold design".
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9 - Tasting | Food Tours in Edinburgh
Get ready to raise a glass and say 'Slàinte Mhath' with this intoxicating whisky tasting experience at the famed Tipsy Midgie! Nestled in the pulsating heart of Edinburgh, this whisky bar serves as the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable foray into the world of Scotch whisky. The adventure begins at the doorstep of The Pear Tree, a historic pub that played midwife to the birth of the world's first blended whisky. From there, the path meanders towards the Tipsy Midgie. Here, over the next hour and a half, your senses will embark on a spirited journey, savoring a selection of three single malts and a tantalizing taste of new make spirit (that's unaged whisky for the uninitiated). Guided by a whisky connoisseur, you'll delve into the rich tales, traditions, and trade secrets behind these divine drams. Your palate will pirouette across whiskies sourced from a medley of distilleries and regions, revealing the subtle symphony of flavors that distinguish each one. So, come curious and leave enlightened, having discovered not just the unique narratives and craftsmanship associated with each whisky, but also your own whisky preferences! Book this ticket and let the spirit of Scotland truly come alive in each sip.
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10 - Holyrood Park
Holyrood Park is a royal park in central Edinburgh, Scotland about 1 mile to the east of Edinburgh Castle. It is open to the public.
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11 - Dugald Stewart Monument
The Dugald Stewart Monument is a memorial to the Scottish philosopher Dugald Stewart. It is situated on Calton Hill overlooking the city of Edinburgh and was designed by Scottish architect William Henry Playfair. It was completed in September 1831.
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12 - Coasteering in Edinburgh
Shell Bay is located only 1h10 min from Edinburgh city centre. Placed in a stunning area on the coast of Scotland so the views are breathtaking. Shell Bay has lots of wildlife to see and you'll be able to experience the inside of sea c...
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13 - Scottish Parliament Building
The Scottish Parliament Building is the home of the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood, within the UNESCO World Heritage Site in central Edinburgh.
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14 - National Museum of Scotland
The National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, Scotland, was formed in 2006 with the merger of the new Museum of Scotland, with collections relating to Scottish antiquities, culture and history, and the adjacent Royal Scottish Museum, with international collections covering science and technology, natural history, and world cultures.
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15 - Hiking in Edinburgh
As beautiful as Edinburgh is with its mediaeval turrets and cosy pubs, if you want to get to know Scotland, you need to visit the Highlands! Located in the rugged and remote north, the Scottish Highlands make up the largest land area in Scotland. The...
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16 - Forth Bridge (railway)
11 km away
The Forth Bridge is a cantilever railway bridge across the Firth of Forth in the east of Scotland, 9 miles west of central Edinburgh. Completed in 1890, it is considered as a symbol of Scotland, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was designed by English engineers Sir John Fowler and Sir Benjamin Baker. It is sometimes referred to as the Forth Rail Bridge, although this has never been its official name.
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17 - Forth Bridge
12 km away
The Forth Bridge is a cantilever railway bridge across the Firth of Forth in the east of Scotland, 9 miles west of central Edinburgh. It is considered as a symbol of Scotland, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was designed by the English engineers Sir John Fowler and Sir Benjamin Baker. It is sometimes referred to as the Forth Rail Bridge, although this has never been its official name.
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18 - Kirkcaldy
19 km away
Kirkcaldy is a town and former royal burgh in Fife, on the east coast of Scotland. It is about 11.6 miles north of Edinburgh and 27.6 miles south-southwest of Dundee.
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19 - Pentland Hills
24 km away
The Pentland Hills are a range of hills southwest of Edinburgh, Scotland. The range is around twenty miles in length, and runs southwest from Edinburgh towards Biggar and the upper Clydesdale.
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20 - Great Polish Map of Scotland
27 km away
The Great Polish Map of Scotland is a large three-dimensional, outdoor concrete scale model of Scotland, located in the grounds of the Barony Castle Hotel, outside the village of Eddleston near Peebles in the Scottish Borders.
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21 - Loch Leven
29 km away
Loch Leven is a fresh water loch located immediately to the east of the burgh of Kinross in Perth and Kinross council area, central Scotland. Roughly triangular, the loch is about 6 km at its longest.
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