Things to do in Edinburgh in August 2023
August is exciting in the Scottish capital city! If you’re visiting Edinburgh this month, here...
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Fringe Festival FAQs
August is a wonderful, busy time in Edinburgh and to help make life a bit easier, we’ve...
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Top 4 Quieter Places in Edinburgh to Enjoy This August
Edinburgh Fringe and the festival season are nearly upon us! August in Edinburgh can be a rush of...
Read Story5 Hidden Gems on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile
From secluded gardens to interesting carvings above the eyeline, here are five of the Royal...
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Explore the secrets of the city’s past on an Edinburgh history tour and hear the stories of...
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James Barry: a figure with no statue When you walk through the streets of Edinburgh, it’s...
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Thomas Guthrie: a forgotten statue remembered Imagine you’re walking down Princes Street...
Read StoryOur Stories, Your City Celebrates 1st Birthday!
'Our Stories, Your City' is a project close to the heart of all at Mercat and Grassmarket...
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