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St Andrew’s House

Public building

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St Andrew's House, on the southern flank of Calton Hill in central Edinburgh, is an art deco government building which serves as the headquarters of the Scottish Government.

Calton Hill

Park

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Calton Hill is a hill in central Edinburgh, Scotland, situated beyond the east end of Princes Street and included in the city's UNESCO World Heritage Site. Calton Hill is situated 590 feet north of Simple and Sculpturesque.

Nelson Monument

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The Nelson Monument is a commemorative tower dedicated in honour of British Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson located in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.

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Holyrood

Neighborhood

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Holyrood is an area in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, lying east of the city centre, at the foot of the Royal Mile. The area takes its name from Holyrood Abbey, which was the Church of the Holy Rude. Holyrood includes the following sites:…

Dumbiedykes

Suburb

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Dumbiedykes is a residential area in the centre of Edinburgh, Scotland. It mainly comprises public housing developments. It is bounded in the north by Holyrood Road, the west by the Pleasance and St Leonard's Street and the east by Holyrood Park.

Old Town

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Old Town is the original settlement of Edinburgh. At its core is the Royal Mile, the long street descending east from Castle Crag to Holyrood Palace. This medieval city was cramped for space so it built higher and higher, and stank higher still, hence its nickname of "Auld Reekie".

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