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The Oldest Buildings on Edinburgh's Royal Mile
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Five must-see historic locations in Edinburgh
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The Story of Burke and Hare
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The history of Edinburgh's Royal Botanic Garden
By Charles, Mercat Storyteller The Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh has always been a place of...
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Lady Mary Shepherd: Scotland’s great forgotten philosopher
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Who was Robert Burns?
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What is the tradition Hogmanay about?
By Simon Bendle, Mercat Storyteller Hogmanay is as important to Scots as Christmas Day –...
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James Smith: A founding father of Scottish architecture
By Simon Bendle, Mercat Storyteller Spare a thought for the Scots architect James Smith when...