The Royal Barbers

The Royal Barbers is a hairdresser in Edinburgh, Scotland which is located on South Bridge. The Royal Barbers is situated nearby to the place of worship Hubbard Academy of Personal Independence Scientology Edinburgh, as well as near the museum St Cecilia’s Hall.

Type: Hairdresser
Also known as: “Barberland”
Address: 28 South Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1LL
Wheelchair access: no

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include National Museum of Scotland and National Library of Scotland.

National Museum of Scotland

Museum

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The National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, Scotland, is a museum of Scottish history and culture. It was formed in 2006 with the merger of the new Museum of Scotland, with collections relating to Scottish antiquities, culture and history, and the adjacent Royal Scottish Museum, with international collections covering science and technology, natural history, and world cultures. National Museum of Scotland is situated 930 feet southwest of The Royal Barbers.

National Library of Scotland

Library

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The National Library of Scotland is one of Scotland's National Collections. It is one of the largest libraries in the United Kingdom. As well as a public programme of exhibitions, events, workshops, and tours, the National Library of Scotland has reading rooms where visitors can access the collections. National Library of Scotland is situated 1,000 feet west of The Royal Barbers.

St Cecilia’s Hall

Museum

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St Cecilia's Hall is a small concert hall and museum in the city of Edinburgh, Scotland, in the United Kingdom. It is on the corner of Niddry Street and the Cowgate, about 168 metres south of the Royal Mile.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Old Town and Dumbiedykes.

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".

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.