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The Tron Kirk and the Royal Mile Market

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The Tron Kirk and the Royal Mile Market

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The Tron Kirk and the Royal Mile Market

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    Location: Old Town, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

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    3. Arthur's Seat – Royal Mile loop from Haymarket

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    June 28, 2023

    The Tron Kirk, like so many of the city's churches, has now been repurposed. There is a market hall here.

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      June 28, 2023

      There are magnificent houses on the corner of Cockburn Street.

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        May 8, 2023

        Built between 1636 and 1647, John Mylne’s design for the Tron was modelled on contemporary Dutch examples and boasts one of Scotland’s two surviving hammerbeam roofs. The kirk takes its name from the public weighing beam that stood outside of the building. This was an important gathering point, where goods were measured, and where minor criminals were punished. Beneath the Tron are archaeological remains of Marlin’s Wynd, the earliest paved street in Scotland.

        (ewh.org.uk/iconic-buildings-and-monuments/the-tron-kirk/)

          August 28, 2022

          The Tron Kirk, or Christ’s Kirk at the Tron, has stood in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town for almost 400 years. Its towering spire can be seen across the city, and for many years this was the landmark that brought the city’s population together at Hogmanay.

            October 26, 2022

            This is a very nice market. Be sure to step in and have a look.

              May 4, 2023

              The Tron Kirk, or Christ’s Kirk at the Tron, has stood in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town for almost 400 years. Its towering spire can be seen across the city, and for many years this was the landmark that brought the city’s population together at Hogmanay.

                May 9, 2023

                Built between 1636 and 1647, John Mylne’s design for the Tron was modelled on contemporary Dutch examples and boasts one of Scotland’s two surviving hammerbeam roofs. The kirk takes its name from the public weighing beam that stood outside of the building. This was an important gathering point, where goods were measured, and where minor criminals were punished. Beneath the Tron are archaeological remains of Marlin’s Wynd, the earliest paved street in Scotland.

                (ewh.org.uk/iconic-buildings-and-monuments/the-tron-kirk/)

                  August 9, 2022

                  A special place with a remarkable name.

                    May 29, 2023

                    Always full, but really nice, nice shops

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                      July 2, 2023

                      fully marketed

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                        July 12, 2023

                        As soon as you stand in line for ages, you're quickly past the crown

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                          January 2, 2024

                          two identical highlighty by the same user...

                            July 24, 2024

                            Great road to Rauf Castle. Unfortunately, a lot of souvenir shops and few great local products

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                              Location: Old Town, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

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