AttractionEasyAbout 80 minutes
The Edinburgh Dungeon
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About
The Edinburgh Dungeon tells the city's grimmest stories with actors, sets and special effects, aiming for a laugh as much as a scare. It sits on Market Street by Waverley Bridge, a couple of minutes from the station.
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Highlights
- ✓Actor-led shows on Edinburgh's grim history
- ✓Sets and special effects
- ✓Central, by Waverley Bridge
- ✓A good wet-day option
Tips
- →It is at 31 Market Street, beside Waverley Bridge.
- →Some scenes are dark and loud; think about it with young children.
- →Check opening times before you go, as they vary through the year.
Best Season
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