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Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh, boasts a long history and well-preserved historic architecture, making it a captivating and story-rich beautiful city. However, Edinburgh (especially in the Old Town) is also a world-renowned “city of ghosts,” with countless ghost stories: there’s an unmarked mass grave of soldiers underground, a former plague pit used to bury victims of epidemics, statues that reportedly come down at night to parade or stroll...
The author of Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling, is said to have written the story of the boy wizard in this city (Scotland, Edinburgh) pic.twitter.com/yUGC8W3xW4
— ????? (@yuy8376) February 3, 2021
▲“J.K. Rowling wrote the story of the boy wizard on this street (Scotland, Edinburgh).”
Japanese netizen yuuki (@yuy8376) shared a set of vintage photos taken by Scottish photographer Ian G Black. In the rain-soaked Old Town of Edinburgh, one ancient and elegant building follows another, creating an especially mysterious atmosphere. It’s said that J.K. Rowling completed the first Harry Potter book at The Elephant House, a magical café near St Giles’ Cathedral. For Harry Potter fans, simply stepping onto the streets of Edinburgh feels like entering a world of magic.
This side is lovely too, so check it out pic.twitter.com/EA8obtW1et
— ????? (@yuy8376) February 4, 2021
▲“This side is pretty too.”
Meanwhile, the classic Sherlock Holmes detective stories were also born in Edinburgh—author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was born (in 1869), studied, and lived here. The Conan Doyle Pub in the New Town was reconstructed from his former residence. Other must-visit spots include Calton Hill. From this small hill, visitors can enjoy stunning views of both the Old and New Towns, making it an ideal location where many iconic photos and paintings have been created.
▲Princes Street (Photo by iangblack @IG)
▲Waverley Bridge (Photo by iangblack @IG)
▲The ground floor of Tolbooth Tavern includesa prison.(Photo by iangblack @IG)
▲Victoria Street (Photo by iangblack @IG)
▲Edinburgh University New College (Photo by iangblack @IG)
▲Warriston's Close Stairs (Photo by iangblack @IG)
▲Dean Village (Photo by iangblack @IG)
▲Writer’s Museum (Photo by iangblack @IG)
▲AtCalton Hill, you can overlookEdinburgh Castle. (Photo by japanese_bond @Twitter)
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