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CorstorphineEdinburgh Zoo is located in an area called Corstorphine. The name derives from Crois Thoirfinn, which means ‘Cross of Torfin.’ Torfin is an Old Norse name that dates back to the Viking Age. CraigentinnyThis area of Edinburgh is located near Portobello. The...
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[Full Day] Stirling for Stirling Castle If you can spare a day, Stirling is a wonderful day trip from the capital. The large castle is a 13 minute uphill walk from the railway station. Enjoy the National Wallace Monument in the distance. Depart: Edinburgh...
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The UnicornThe national animal of Scotland is the unicorn. The unicorn symbolises purity and innocence. The image below shows the royal coat of arms of the Kingdom of Scotland. You will see the unicorn across the city. The ThistleThe national flower of Scotland is the...
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Auld ReekieYou may hear locals refer to their capital city as ‘Auld Reekie,’ which is Scots for ‘Old Smoky.’ The name derives from the days when toxic clouds of coal smoke filled the sky and blocked the view of the Old Town from the countryside. In Walter...
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Edinburgh has a long history for the study and practice of medicine. Edinburgh University’s Medical School continues to be an important centre of teaching today. The first professional organisation in the city was the Guild of Surgeons and Barbers, established in...
