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Edinburgh's Underground Vaults

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Contents

4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation

    Welcome to one of the most enigmatic archaeological features of the Scottish capital. We stand currently within a segment of the South Bridge Vaults, a series of nineteenth-century chambers that represent a fascinating, if…

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  2. 2The Architecture of the South Bridge

    To truly appreciate the space we are in, we must examine the architectural ambition of the late eighteenth century. The South Bridge was designed as a grand viaduct to connect the Old Town’s High Street with the burgeoning…

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  3. 3The Alchemy of Top-Shelf Whisky

    Now, let us turn our analytical gaze to the liquid gold in your glasses. The whiskies selected for this tasting are described as 'top shelf'—spirits that are often admired from afar due to their price point or rarity. …

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  4. 4Closing

    As our ninety-minute exploration draws to a close, I hope you carry with you a new appreciation for the hidden depths of Edinburgh. We have traversed the history of the South Bridge, touched the damp stones of the eighteenth…

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What is Edinburgh's Underground Vaults?

Edinburgh's Underground Vaults is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
TypeActivity
Story sections4
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates55.9485, -3.1874
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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