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New Town TrailExplore the Georgian architecture of the New Town with this trail of 10 markers.
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Red 1 - The North Bridge


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The view beyond the brightly decorated bridge which links the Old and New Towns extends to the spectacular Salisbury Crags.

6 files, last one added on Jun 18, 2010

Red 2 - The view from Calton Hill


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From the summit of Calton Hill (328ft) you can see right out to the Pentland Hills as well as one of the best views of Princes Street.

21 files, last one added on Apr 16, 2010

Red 3 - George St., Frederick St. intersection


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Look down the sloping cobbled street out to the Firth of Forth and beyond to the Kingdom of Fife and the Lomond Hills.

1 files, last one added on Apr 11, 2010

Red 4 - The East End of Princes Street and the New Town


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Half way up the Mound you get a fine view across the railway station and Princes Street Gardens to North Bridge. The Scott Monument and Balmoral Hotel are also visible.

4 files, last one added on Jul 03, 2010

Red 5 - The Castle from St Cuthbert's Churchyard


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The view through the pleasant leafy churchyard up to the western end of the Castle is at its most impressive in the afternoon sunlight.

20 files, last one added on Jun 18, 2010

Red 6 - Charlotte Square


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Near to the south east corner of Charlotte Square you will have fine views of Georgian architecture and the length of George Street.

9 files, last one added on Apr 11, 2010

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Old Town TrailVisit the winding streets of the Old Town for great views of the Castle and the city.
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Blue 1 - The view up to the Castle


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The view up to the Castle from outside the tourist information office on top of Princes Mall.

6 files, last one added on Apr 16, 2010

Blue 2 - Views from the North Bridge


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Blue 2 is in fact two locations on either side of the road on North Bridge. An excellent spot for photographing Calton Hill and the Castle.

11 files, last one added on Apr 11, 2010

Blue 3 - Lady Stair's Close


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Through the narrow gap between these distinctive Old Town buildings, the view stretches out over the New Town to the Firth of Forth.

7 files, last one added on Jul 03, 2010

Blue 4 - Ramsay Garden from Ramsay Lane


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This 19th century development was the work of Sir Patrick Geddes a pioneer of conservation and town planning.

3 files, last one added on Apr 26, 2010

Blue 5 - Views from the Castle Esplanade


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To the south, see the Pentland Hills, Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh University and George Heriot's School. To the north there is a magnificent panorama over the city.

15 files, last one added on Apr 07, 2010

Blue 6 - Edinburgh Castle from the Grassmarket


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Beautiful views of the Castle from the 15th century market place where the gallows were only removed in 1784.

5 files, last one added on Apr 19, 2010

11 albums on 2 page(s) 1

Out of TownVenture out from Edinburgh's city centre to see some spectacular sights.
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Cramond Village


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Cramond, lying at the mouth of the River Almond, was once the site of a Roman Fort, today it is an attractive peaceful village.

22 files, last one added on May 22, 2010

South Queensferry


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A traditional east coast town situated at the south side of the world famous Forth Bridges.

8 files, last one added on May 01, 2010

Swanston Village



A classified conservation area, this hamlet of whitewashed cottages and stone houses is set in lush green surroundings on the lower slops of the Pentlands.

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Blackford Hill


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From 539ft you will have an excellent view over the whole of the city across to the hills of Fife. You can also visit the Royal Observatory.

20 files, last one added on Jun 13, 2010

4 albums on 1 page(s)

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