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The Edinburgh Vaults

South Bridge, Edinburgh

A hidden warren of rooms beneath a bridge, lost for over a century.

When South Bridge was built in 1788, rooms were made inside its arches. At first they held workshops and taverns.

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When
From 1788
Where
55.9490, -3.1860
Group
Haunted places

Visiting

Guided tours run from the Royal Mile area.

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