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Tag: Edinburgh History

Whisky and The Close

13th Oct, 2020

In this blog post we look at how the history of The Real Mary King’s Close is intertwined with that of the famous Scottish spirit, whisky.

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10 Things Edinburgh Gave The World

13th May, 2020

What does Dolly, the sheep, have in common with digestive biscuits and the inventor of penicillin? Read on to find out about ten great things Edinburgh contributed to the world.

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5 Powerful Women from Edinburgh’s History

27th Feb, 2020

We discover the powerful women who shaped Edinburgh’s history – from St Triduana in the 4th century to Dr Sophie Jex-Blake in the 19th century.

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Virtual Reality Prank – Meeting Edinburgh’s Plague Doctor in Real Life

31st Oct, 2019

A plague doctor can be a scary sight. Find out what happens when unsuspecting members of the public meet the physician face-to-face.

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