Dean Village

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The Old Millers' Community of Dean Village

  • April 3, 2009
  • Rated 4 of 5 by NiceGinna from Evanston, Illinois
The Old Millers' Community of Dean Village

On a cold and gray morning we set out to visit Dean Village. Edinburgh is an interesting city, with small villages that have been incorporated into the city over the years. To get to Dean Village we walked up the hill to Queensferry Road, then across the Dean Bridge, looking down over the bridge to the stream and village far below. We followed the steep, cobbled lane of Bell's Brae down and felt like we were entering a time and place of centuries ago. The village was founded in the 12th century as a milling community; by 1700 there were 11 mills along the river. Now the hidden area is a residential place with one of the old mills converted into flats. We wandered along the river path about 1/4 mile to steep steps that took us back up to today!

From journal Three Busy Weeks or So in the United Kingdom

Walking and Strolling along the River

  • February 24, 2005
  • Rated 4 of 5 by johe from Haifa
We walked from our hotel down the valley and along the water of Leith. People said that it takes just few minutes, but it took us about 2 hours walking along the river, where old trees and some water mills, along with old buildings, were seen. We passed a series of footbridges. There is also the Scottish Gallery of Modern Art and Dean Gallery.

At the village, there are so many antiques shops. I wished that I had had more time for this place. (We stopped for awhile, shopping for some food in the center of the village and eating at a nice park nearby). It is beautiful place, with riverside walks, bridges, and nice people.

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