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Streets & neighbourhoods
Grassmarket
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Grassmarket, in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle, was a public execution site and a lively market in the 18th century. Its cobbled streets now host independent shops and historic pubs such as The Last Drop, named for its execution history.
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- Best time
- Evening
- Best months
- May–Sep
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