Duddingston
Duddingston is a district of Edinburgh, Scotland; comprising a neighbourhood, conservation area and the historic Duddingston Village.
The area is situated at the foot of Arthur’s Seat, within Holyrood Park and beside Duddingston Loch. First recorded in the 12th century, the area developed from an early medieval settlement into a centre for coal mining, salt production and weaving; today it is defined by its well-preserved historic core around Duddingston Kirk. Other landmarks include the Sheep Heid Inn, Dr Neil’s Garden and Jock Tamson’s Gairden, the latter for which Monty Don is a patron.
Getting around Duddingston the local way
- Get inNorth Sea ferries no longer sail to Rosyth, so sailing from the continent means travelling via Newcastle, Hull, Harwich or the Channel ports.
- Get inFerries from Northern Ireland dock at Cairnryan, near Stranraer on the west coast.
- Get aroundIt passes through New Town along Princes Street and Shandwick Place to Haymarket, then takes an off-road track through the western suburbs.
- Go nextHere are some highlights within a day trip.
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