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Nelson's Monument, where the Timing Ball drops every day at 1 PM, in view of Leith Harbour. In a...

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Founded by King David I of Scotland in 1128, legend has it that he was saved from the antlers of a stag on this spot.

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Elizabeth was hesitant to try Mary for Darnley's murder, especially since the accusers were the...

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The official royal residence in Scotland, constructed in its present form between 1671-1679 by...

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Mary I of Scotland, popularly known as Mary, Queen of Scots, lived here from approx. 1561-1567. Her...

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Having been damaged by raids in 1544 and 1688, the abbey was restored in 1758, but the...

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Due to the hurried construction, the surface of the bridge was not properly sealed, and within a few...

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Mnay less desirable elements of society cound be found in the vaults. The body-snatchers, most...

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This view of Calton Hill, from North Bridge, shows the Governers' House (with the two turrets) and...

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Another view of the Balmoral Hotel.

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A view of the Old Town, from North Bridge. The roof of Waverly Station is seen in the lower portion of this picture.

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In addition to the commercial buildings running the length of the bridge surface, the...

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Streching from Castle Hill down to Holyrood Palace, the Royal Mile is the busiest tourist thoroughfare in Edinburgh.

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Many people believe that the vaults are haunted, so the vaults remain a popular tourist attraction.

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The Royal Mile is actually made up of several different streets in succession. The distance from...

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South Bridge was completed in 1788, spanning Cowgate gorge between High Street (Royal MIle) and the...

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Now housing the Edinburgh City Council, it served as the Royal Exchange and Customs House when it opened in 1761.

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