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Edinburgh's Hidden Walks
People love walking the streets and every street tells a story. With 14 illustrated walks and over 400 full-colour photographs, Edinburgh's Hidden Walks is packed with interesting details about the Scottish capital's history. Edinburgh has the highest concentration of listed buildings anywhere in the UK and was the birthplace of the Scottish Enlightenment, inspiring its moniker as the 'Athens of the North'. Learn about the old breweries, discover the headstone that inspired Charles Dickens' character Ebeneezer Scrooge, find out where Nirvana played and where Robert Burns kissed his Nancy for the last time.
416 pages, Paperback
Published June 1, 2017
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July 6, 2019
This was a really useful book, well researched and with lots of detailed photos and maps. I live in Edinburgh and still found out things that I didn't know about. The author has a knack for pointing out hidden items that most people tend to miss, particularly things on the ground or at height, and giving a concise history of those items.
This is not a book to read cover to cover, but its handy pocket size makes it a good choice to take with you when exploring the city.
This is not a book to read cover to cover, but its handy pocket size makes it a good choice to take with you when exploring the city.
September 13, 2018
This was a small, compact book with a beautiful design.
It features 14 short walks, mostly based around the centre of the city and one walk near the docks in Leith.
Each walk contains points of interest to look out for on your way, including historical buildings, monuments and other hidden details. Some basic information about each item is given- not enough to write an essay or article, but enough to feel like you've learned something as you flick through it on your way in the street. I found a lot of items I had walked past many times and never noticed!
I recommend this for anyone travelling to the city, and perhaps even for residents themselves who want to learn some little bits and pieces they may not know.
It features 14 short walks, mostly based around the centre of the city and one walk near the docks in Leith.
Each walk contains points of interest to look out for on your way, including historical buildings, monuments and other hidden details. Some basic information about each item is given- not enough to write an essay or article, but enough to feel like you've learned something as you flick through it on your way in the street. I found a lot of items I had walked past many times and never noticed!
I recommend this for anyone travelling to the city, and perhaps even for residents themselves who want to learn some little bits and pieces they may not know.
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