18th Century Edinburgh Tales

History of Edinburgh's High Street in the mid 18th century

12/11/2022

It's that time of year again in auld reekie where the nights have drawn in around oor ancient toon.

07/10/2022

The Vennel, sandstone stairway that sits in the Old Town.

18/09/2022

St Giles at night.

06/09/2022

Edinburgh close.
The Royal Mile is littered with these alleyways called closes, that lead to individual properties.

22/08/2022

You never know who you'll bump into, down Barrie's Close..

15/07/2022

Parliament Square, Edinburgh High Street.

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Old Town
Edinburgh
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