Only in Edinburgh: A Guide to Unique Locations, Hidden Corners and Unusual Objects ("Only In" Guides)

Only in Edinburgh: A Guide to Unique Locations, Hidden Corners and Unusual Objects ("Only In" Guides)

Duncan J. D. Smith
$22.95
Publication Date: October 24th, 2023
Publisher:
Only in Guides
ISBN:
9783950539202
Pages:
232
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Description

Explore Edinburgh's volcanic geography, ancient alleys and architectural modernism with this popular explorer’s guide.

The Innocent Railway, the Arthur’s Seat Coffins, Trainspotting in Leith, and the Skating Minister. The author’s offbeat explorations reveal more than a hundred unusual locations in the Scottish capital.

A practical guide and a handsome tribute to one of Europe’s most fascinating cities. Published by The Urban Explorer these city tales from new and unusual perspectives provide independent travelers with unforgettable memories. Ideal for those who want to escape the crowds and get beyond the well-known paths, as well as for those inhabitants who perhaps thought they already knew their city. Eccentric museums, secret gardens, iconic structures, idiosyncratic shops, colorful characters and unusual places of worship.

About the Author

Duncan J. D. Smith is a travel writer, historian and photographer. In his groundbreaking “Only In” guides he reveals cities from unique and hidden perspectives. He has traveled across four continents and described his experiences in books, magazines, and online. Born in Sheffield, England in 1960, he studied history and archaeology at university, and is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.

Praise for Only in Edinburgh: A Guide to Unique Locations, Hidden Corners and Unusual Objects ("Only In" Guides)

“The Only In Guides help passionate travellers uncover the hidden treasures of a city, sending them home with indelible memories.”