A gruesome legend has it that the gates at the ends of mary king s close were locked. The wealthy city residents fled but the poor were left behind and the final death toll is estimated at between a fifth and a half of the city s population. Life in the close was tough and things got a lot tougher when the plague reached edinburgh in 1644.
Even after many years of living there it can still surprise you. Edinburgh is a city of layers of hidden nooks and crannies of unnoticed tunnels stairwells and stories. The south bridge built to span the cowgate gorge between high street and the growing university of edinburgh on the southside was first proposed in 1775 although work did not begin until august 1785.
Edinburgh was a growing community in the late 18th century and two bridges were built to facilitate the expansion north bridge and south bridge known locally as the bridges. A hidden city below see 17 170 traveller reviews 603 candid photos and great deals for edinburgh uk at tripadvisor. The real mary king s close.
This city attracts people from all over the world and takes them on a journey through its fascinating history labyrinth of cobbled streets and its jam. Edinburgh is a city that is as open to new ideas as it is traditional and it s not difficult to understand why so many visitors flock to the city from every corner of the globe. So whether you have a long stay in edinburgh or are visiting for the second or twelfth time we ll share some edinburgh attractions we think.
This guide is for those visitors who have already seen the highlights of edinburgh. There are so many fantastic edinburgh attractions and we keep discovering new ones as we delve deeper into this historical city. Guide to over 25 hidden gems in edinburgh.
When it comes to unique attractions and picture perfect beauty spots edinburgh has more than a few to share. Explore the secret spots attractions of edinburgh from stunning city views loved by locals to the japanese garden hidden inside a historic stately home. Our hidden gems reveal the array of stylish boutiques and independent retailers tucked away throughout the city.
Our hidden gems uncover the best things to do for a great day out in edinburgh.
Edinburgh hidden city. Step down into edinburgh s hidden history. Recorded before social distancing. Book plan find us. Step down and explore the rooms streets and spaces underneath the famous royal mile a unique glimpse into the city s past and edinburgh s only preserved 17th century street.
Hidden beneath the city is a tangle of streets tunnels and vaults. These were the original streets of edinburgh before structures were built on top burying vibrant streets and turning them into ghost towns. Our hidden gems for foodies of all tastes.
Our hidden gems for foodies of all tastes. These were the original streets of edinburgh before structures were built on top burying vibrant streets and turning them into ghost towns. Hidden beneath the city is a tangle of streets tunnels and vaults.
Step down and explore the rooms streets and spaces underneath the famous royal mile a unique glimpse into the city s past and edinburgh s only preserved 17th century street. Book plan find us. Recorded before social distancing.
Step down into edinburgh s hidden history.
