Victorian

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Starbank Park in Trinity is a stunning walled garden, a ‘Victorian Park’ which has been restored to its former glory by the active Friends of Starbank Park group, with some pollinator-friendly planting along the way. Central to the park's design and history is Stabank House, once the home of the Victorian Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone’s aunt and uncle. The house was bought in 1891 by Leith Town Council and was a museum from 1920 to 1931, but is now a private house again. The Friends - who celebrate their 10th anniversary this year - use the side building where the history of the park is on display. It won ‘Best Neighbourhood Park UK’ in 2018 and in 2021 Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, visited the park with Fields in Trust and planted an apple tree. Doors Open weekend will see a harvest display and guided tours, children’s crafts, chalk drawing and a planting demonstration as well as a history display and talk. Open: Saturday, September 23, and Sunday, September 24, 10am - 4pm

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Victorian mansion renovated by Buckingham Palace architect hits market for £1.75m - in pictures

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This is the Stockbridge Market archway which was originally built in 1825 - it was marked for restoration in July 1979

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The open-plan living space is exceptionally spacious and flooded with light though the double height windows

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More than 35,000 sewage-related items were picked off Scottish shorelines during beach cleans last year, according to the Marine Conservation Society

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Peacefully set back from leafy St Alban's Road in the heart of Edinburgh's prestigious Grange Conservation Area, is this beautifully presented apartment. With the private gated front garden mainly laid to lawn.

Inside the stunning Victorian villa on the market for almost £1million

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Having given joy to generations, Portobello Bathing Pool and its gorgeous art deco surrounds met with the wrecking ball in 1988. The pool, which dated from 1936, closed for the final time in 1978.

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Scaffolding covers almost all of Edinburgh's North Bridge, including the North British (NB) hotel in January 1990.

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Timeless mansion built by Queen Victoria’s champion piper hits the market for £300,000

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This seven bed home has everything you could possibly need for living your dream life indoors and outdoors.

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Offers Over £2,100,000 are sought for the heritable interest in the property subject to the existing lease, the trade fixtures, fittings and furnishings and equipment. The sale will be regarded as a the transfer of a going concern investment. The property comprises 109 beds across 10 bedrooms, two shared shower rooms, a communal kitchen, a commercial kitchen, a laundry room, bar and bistro and a garden to the rear.

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Property on Scottish island with beaches compared to the Caribbean listed for £65,000 - but there’s a catch

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Racking up more than 18,000 views, this renovation project in the desirable Trinity area of Edinburgh took the top spot for April. The three-bedroom property is the most expensive on the list and although it needs modernising and upgrading, it has fantastic potential to be a spacious family home with its granny flat and extensive garden grounds.
This property is currently available for offers over £925,000.

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Seafront flat on remote Scottish island listed for bargain £10,000 but there’s a catch

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The former hotel/bar (ground floor) and 5 bedroom apartment (first and second floors) is positioned within a large plot surrounded by a stone wall, extending to approximately 0.29 acres.

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The Stone of Destiny in the Great Hall at Edinburgh Castle. Or is it? (Picture: PA)

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This high-end development offers secured video entry, an impressive communal hall and stairway, and residents-only private parking. Part of the Craigmillar Park Conservation area, there are approx. 14 acres of highly kept grounds including a large 'village green', and two tennis courts.

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The new Fringe HQ is earmarked for a Victorian primary school building used by venue operator Greenside in recent years.

Victorian school building and long-time venue lined up for new Fringe HQ
A Victorian-era primary school building has been lined up for the new multi-million pound headquarters for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Newly discovered cable hauling gear from Edinburgh's previous tram network is to be put on show next to the new line to Newhaven

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Council archaeologist, John Lawson said: "The wheels are a unique part of Leith’s and Edinburgh’s heritage and provide a fascinating link between the old and new tram systems”

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Property: Stunning one-bed ground-floor flat invites move to Morningside

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A Victorian vampire slaying kit containing a wooden stake and holy water is up for auction and set to sell for thousands of pounds. The kit which includes a number of tools useful to anyone should they encounter a bloodthirsty vampire originally belonged to a priest living in Wollas Hall, Worcestershire during the late 1800s.

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The Pilrig property has been used as a popular guesthouse for many years.

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The Roseate Edinburgh is spread over two newly-refurbished Victorian townhouses, previously known as the Dunstane Houses.

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The flat’s characterful living room boasts many traditional features

Property: Attractive two-bed Victorian flat could provide a Comely residence

The former school house at 341 Gorgie Road. On the market now at offers over £369,000.

Former Victorian schoolhouse transformed into family home

Wrapped up against the early morning cold these intrepid bargain hunters are first in the queue at Blyth's department store in Earl Grey Street, Edinburgh for the start of the January sale, 1950s.

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Junk food is now available by pressing a few buttons from your sofa (Picture: Cate Gillon/Getty Images)

Futuristic food delivery apps have reintroduced Dickensian working conditions

The spectacular fully decked roof terrace with panoramic views of Arthur‘s Seat, the Pentland Hills and the North Sea.

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Kay’s Bar in Edinburgh’s New Town has been awarded the local CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) Branch’s 2022 Real Ale Quality Award.

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The property boasts stunning period features throughout, including ornate ceiling cornicing and sash and casement windows with working shutters, and offers a lovely family home with plenty of character.

Victorian villa for sale

Things returned to near-normal over the festivities - so let's look on the bright side for 2023, writes Susan Morrison. PIC: Scott Louden.

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General view inside Warrender Park baths.

In pictures: Edinburgh's Victorian swimming pools

An Edinburgh venue has made it into the Top 10 of a prestigious list of the best beer pubs in Britain.

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After 12 to 48 hours the characteristic fine red rash of scarlet fever develops

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The flat's exterior

Property: An elegant one-bed flat with potential

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Travelodge releases thousands of rooms for under £35 to help cut costs this Christmas

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31 Edgehead Road, Pathhead.

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Actors wearing top hats and tailcoats will re-enact the events of the hall's opening ceremony in 1897
Picture: Chris Watt Photography

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The recently Installed Kitchen/Diner with integrated appliances.

Two storeys of versatile living space in Linlithgow town centre maisonette flat