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J.K. Rowling’s Golden Handprints

Hidden finds!

"J.K. Rowling’s Golden Handprints" is one of the tons of Harry Potter-related sights in Edinburgh that most fans miss. Tourists wander right past it!

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Art & culture

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Sarah

Mackenzie

Nov 9, 2025

Nott Wine Bar

Charcuterie boards & artisan coffee

Edinburgh's Leith Walk is filling up fast with trendy new coffee shops, bakeries, and local maker stores - "Nott Wine Bar" is one of my favourites!

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Bars
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Coffee & tea
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Restaurants
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Snacks

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Sarah

Mackenzie

Nov 7, 2025

Newhaven Harbour

Fish and chips by the sea

Cute, quaint "Newhaven Harbour" is a hidden gem in Edinburg. Try walking around the area - it will take you about an hour...

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Coffee & tea
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Relaxing
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Restaurants

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Tamsin

Grainger

Oct 29, 2025

Lochend Park

Birdwatching bounty

"Lochend Park" in Edinburgh is for you if you want a peaceful stroll around a loch (small lake), a gander at a doocot, a dander under mature trees...

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Relaxing

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Tamsin

Grainger

Oct 29, 2025

Starbank Park

Gardens with a view

"Starbank Park" in Edinburgh offers cracking views over the Firth of Forth - it's such a peaceful, beautiful place to sit and sun yourself in the sea air!

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Relaxing

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Tamsin

Grainger

Oct 29, 2025

Water of Leith

River through the city

The "Water of Leith" is a river that runs from one side of Edinburgh to the other, and it runs through some of the city's most scenic & interesting sites...

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Relaxing

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Tamsin

Grainger

Oct 29, 2025

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