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 - 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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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 - 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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8 - 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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9 - Hiking | Edinburgh

See the city from above on a hike up Edinburgh's highest hill with a qualified mountain guide. Avoid the crowds on the best trails. Experience the Scottish Highlands without leaving Edinburgh.

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10 - 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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11 - 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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12 - Sightseeing | Edinburgh

Discover the medieval Old Town and the New Town from above with Clémentine, a French guide from Edinburgh. Learn about the city's History, and its best stories. Get tailored recommendations.

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13 - 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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14 - Gladstone's Land

Gladstone's Land is a surviving 17th-century high-tenement house situated in the Old Town of the city of Edinburgh, Scotland. It has been restored and furnished by the National Trust for Scotland, and is operated as a popular tourist attraction.

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15 - 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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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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