Fresh, seasonal produce awaits you at the award-winning Edinburgh Farmers’ Market. This all year round market is open from 9am-2pm each Saturday in the shadow of the castle ramparts in Castle Terrace. Now in its 19th year the market is a staple amongst locals to support small businesses and vendors. Where is the Pitt market …
William Henry Playfair (1790–1857) was the designer of many of Edinburgh’s neoclassical landmarks in the New Town. Two of his finest works are the National Gallery of Scotland and the Royal Scottish Academy, which are situated in the centre of Edinburgh. Who designed Edinburgh? James CraigThe competition to design the New Town was won by …
Glasgow’s subway system and Edinburgh’s tram route offer passengers additional public transport options in Scotland’s two biggest cities. Why does Edinburgh not have a subway? Cities or conurbations which have subways usually have populations of a million people or more; Edinburgh’s population is only 531,000. Even if it ultimately absorbs satellite towns like Loanhead and …
Venture back to 1477 when the Grassmarket was one of the most predominant marketplaces in Edinburgh. A large portion of its happenings entailed the buying and selling of cattle and horses. Apparently, the name ‘Grassmarket’ derives from the animals’ grass and pens, which were located at the western end. What is Grassmarket famous for? The …
The building dates range from 17th century to 21st century. The White Hart Inn dates from the early 18th Century and claims to be the oldest public house in Edinburgh and is said to have been visited by Robert Burns (1759–96), the Wordsworths (1803), William Burke and William Hare in the late 1820s. When was …
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Train stations near Edinburgh Bus Station Station Name Distance Edinburgh 10 min walk VIEW Is Edinburgh, Bus Station near Waverley Station? The distance between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station is 1288 feet. Are there two train stations in Edinburgh? There are two mainline Edinburgh train stations. Edinburgh Waverley in the city centre and …
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Edinburgh’s tenements are much older, dating from the 17th century onwards, and some were up to 15 storeys high when first built, which made them among the tallest houses in the world at that time. Who lived in Edinburgh tenements? Traditionally, many tenements were built in response to a major 19th-century Scottish housing crisis, offering …
Back in medieval times, Royal Mile was lined with individual plots of land with paths to gain access to the land behind. As each plot became built up over time, these paths or closes developed into narrow lanes connecting courtyards and streets behind the Royal Mile. How many closes are in Edinburgh? Twelve Closes | …
Victoria Street. Overview. Victoria Street in the Old Town has to be one of the most photographed locations in the city. Its gentle curve and colourful shopfronts make it a favourite spot for tourist photos, postcards and TV adverts. Where is the best view in Edinburgh? The 5 Most Scenic Places in Edinburgh Edinburgh Castle …
Edinburgh Castle is a historic castle in Edinburgh, Scotland. It stands on Castle Rock, which has been occupied by humans since at least the Iron Age, although the nature of the early settlement is unclear. Is Edinburgh Castle in the Centre of Edinburgh? The castle is in Edinburgh City Centre, reachable by bus, tram and …
