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Looking "down" (east) the high street towards the tower and spire of... (more)

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The Royal Mile is the busiest tourist street in the Old Town, rivalled only by... (more)

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St Giles Cathedral as seen from West Parliament Square, just off the Royal Mile,... (more)

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At the "upper" end of the Royal Mile. The road is even more crowded... (more)

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Peering over the northern shoulder of Salisbury Crags. From left to right: The... (more)

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Moubray House (left) and John Knox House (right) on Edinburgh’s High Street (the... (more)

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A view from Edinburgh Castle, looking over the rooftops of the old town, towards... (more)

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The Old Town grew upwards within its confined area until the bold plan in the... (more)

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Some of the earliest examples of high-rise buildings occur in Edinburgh's... (more)

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There are a number of outdoor stages set up on High Street. This one is set up... (more)

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Looking north, up from one of Edinburgh's Old Town cobbled streets, from... (more)

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Old Town Edinburgh just west of the Grassmarket.

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Old and new buildings in the shadow of the castle.

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An Old Town close between Infirmary Street and the Cowgate.

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An Old Town close on the steep bank up to the Royal Mile.

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Netherbow Wellhead is one of the old water tanks or cisterns which were the Old... (more)

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A passage between King's Stables Road and West Port in the Old Town.

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One of the spectacular flights of steps in the Old Town leading up from Cockburn... (more)

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The downhill curve of Victoria Street seen from Victoria Terrace. The street was... (more)

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A walk along the Cowgate shows how Edinburgh has evolved as a city on two... (more)

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Now moderately busy with Christmas just over a week away.

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A lane off St Mary's Street.

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Descending to Cowgate and the Grassmarket with seating for the tattoo set up... (more)

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Cardinal Beaton was James Beaton, Archbishop of Glasgow from 1509-1522; James V... (more)

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Part of the 16th century town wall built for protection after the Battle of... (more)

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The foot of Cockburn Street with the Bank of Scotland and its banking museum... (more)

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Opposite the Fruitmarket Gallery and next to the City Art Centre.

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The gallery includes this bookshop and a cafe. Entry is free.

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The lower half of the close which descends to Market Street.

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Fleshmarket Close connects Market Street with Cockburn Street and provides some... (more)

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The plaque reads: This plaque marks the renovation of the St Mary's... (more)

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The towers of New College (L) and part of the Bank of Scotland Head Office... (more)

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This historic graveyard comprises tombstones from simple slabs to ornate memorials.

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A closer look at NT2673 : Netherbow Wellhead. Netherbow Wellhead is one of the old water... (more)

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An airy view from the terrace to West Bow and its junction with the Grassmarket.... (more)

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Canongate near Holyrood Palace and the Scottish Parliament Building which could... (more)

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The lower part of the Royal Mile opposite the entrance to St John's Street.

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A steep curving ramp ascending from near Waverley Station in Market Street to... (more)

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One of several narrow steep lanes off the High Street, in this case descending... (more)

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One of the museum galleries with a fascinating display of historical instruments... (more)

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Although the Edinburgh Fringe Festival is dominated by comedy, there are many... (more)

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Looking from Dunbar's Close Garden to Canongate.

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Open to the public, this garden is a quiet spot in contrast to the teeming... (more)

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The narrow street up to the Canongate Tolbooth and its steeple, seen from the... (more)

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Owned by the University of Edinburgh, this former Freemasons' Hall houses a... (more)

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The Scottish Parliament building at Holyrood. Designed by Spanish architect... (more)

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Drizzle and a chilly east wind is no bar to the tour groups - here overlooking... (more)

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At the foot of Niddry Street by the Cowgate, St Cecilia's Hall is... (more)

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A little quieter now that the Festival has gone for another year.

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