Ever wondered where some of your favourite Edinburgh sons and daughters were born?
Well, wonder no more! Here are six people from the Capital who changed the world, and the street they were born on.
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Here are the birthplaces of 6 famous people who were born in Edinburgh Photo: Google
. Muriel Spark
The brilliant Dame Muriel Spark - author of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie - was born in the Bruntsfield area of the Capital. Photo: Google
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Iconic Bond actor Sean Connery was born in Fountain Bridge - today, a plaque marks the spot. Photo: Sean Connery
6. Arthur Conan Doyle
Most famous for his detective, Sherlock Holmes, this legendary author was born on Picardy Place. A statue of Holmes usually marks the spot, though is temporarily in storage due to roadworks. Photo: Google
7. Alastair Sim
Actor Alastair Sim, famous for The Bells of St Trinian's and the Green Man, was born on Lothian Road, right next to where Filmhouse formally was. Photo: Google