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A labyrinth of cellars and passageways lay within South Bridge in Scotland's capital city. At least 120 vaults were built in South Bridge as storage for merc...
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Jun 13, 2017 · HIDDEN beneath Scotland's historic capital city lies a veritable warren of chambers and passageways, some of them well-known, others long-forgotten. We take a close look at eight of Edinburgh’s...
- A Hill of A City
- Mary King’s Close
- South Bridge Vaults
- Skeletons in The…Floor?
Like another famous city, Edinburgh is said to be situated on seven hills, but the one hill that figures into this topic is Castle Rock. This old volcanic plug towers majestically above the surrounding city with sheer sides on three of its four faces. In days of yore, it would have been the perfect spot to maintain a defensive position – hence, Edi...
Just past Roxburgh’s Close on the north side of the Royal Mile lies a subterranean network now dubbed The Real Mary King’s Close. I visited this tourist attraction in the summer of 2009 with my family, and the organizers have put together a compelling tour filled with informational bits and spooky stories all within dark, damp, and cramped surround...
The area directly to the south of the castle is the Grassmarket and Cowgate. This shallow valley separates the Old Town from Edinburgh’s Southside and has had some history as a slum. The South Bridge was eventually built to cross Cowgate and connect the two parts of Edinburgh. Today, the bridge appears to be a single arch over Cowgate, but, incredi...
The sordid history turned tourism cash cow is intriguing. I’m working to set up meetings with representatives from the tour companies so I can get a better understanding of these hidden places. I’m also on the trail of historical and paranormal sources to round out the truth and have a little fun with it, too. I know one company offers overnight vi...
Jun 28, 2023 · As the mysteries continue to whisper their secrets, one thing remains certain – the Secret Edinburgh Underground Tunnels will forever be an enigma waiting to be revealed, inviting daring souls to delve into their depths and uncover the hidden stories that lie beneath the surface.
Jul 31, 2024 · Follow a guide from the South Bridge in Edinburgh Old Town down below street level, where a series of ancient vaults lie. As you explore the dark passageways, learn why the vaults were built, hear of the poor souls who sought refuge in the depths and discover a hidden witchcraft temple.
- Zoë Smith
The Edinburgh Vaults or South Bridge Vaults are a series of chambers formed in the nineteen arches of the South Bridge in Edinburgh, Scotland. South Bridge was part of the South Bridge Act 1785 and was completed in 1788.
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Oct 3, 2022 · We look at Edinburgh’s underground history and how our obsession with digging and living deeper is getting stronger. From ancient catacombs and buried citadels to nuclear bunkers, our relationship with the underground runs deep.
