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Places in Edinburgh that inspired the Harry Potter stories

Searching for Harry Potter in Edinburgh Famed for its history and enchanting architecture, Edinburgh was the inspiration for much of the popular Harry Potter stories. Years before Potter-mania struck, J.K. Rowling sat in cafes in the city centre penning a manuscript destined to change the world. Today, visitors to Edinburgh can join the Potter Trail […]

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3 Walking Tours of Edinburgh for the Traveller on a Budget

When it comes to discovering all that Edinburgh has to offer, cash poor does not need to mean culture poor. With free museums, wonderful monuments and architecture, not to mention free walking tours of Edinburgh daily, discovering Edinburgh on a budget has never been easier. So for the traveller on a budget, we thought we […]

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10 Great Green Outdoor Activities in Edinburgh

Love the great Edinburgh outdoors? Then we have just the ticket. Edinburgh has been named the UK’s greenest city. And with nearly half of Edinburgh classified as “green” space, you know there is sure to be a range of amazing outdoor activities in Edinburgh. So to help you discover the wonders of outdoor Edinburgh for […]

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