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May 3, 2023
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May 8, 2023
Hiking
May 8, 2023
Hiking
The stairway, constructed in 1899, was built alongside the Scotsman building, the newspaper’s former home. The 104 steps link the North Bridge to Market Street, letting pedestrians pass between the two levels with ease. Art exhibits popped up within the stone tower, giving walkers ample opportunities to pause as they traveled between the Old Town and New Town.
(atlasobscura.com/places/the-scotsman-steps)
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