Dean Village
Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Dean Village

Type: historic district

Five minutes on foot from Princes Street, this former miller's settlement along the Water of Leith looks as though it belongs to an entirely different city. Stone bridges, 19th-century Tudor-style facades and a quiet riverside quay — from here, the walk towards the Stockbridge quarter takes another fifteen minutes or so and passes through one of Edinburgh's most beautiful areas.

Tickets

Entry: Free

Dean Village is a free historic quarter along the Water of Leith river, open for visits at any time of day. A walk along the Water of Leith Walkway is recommended for the most beautiful views.

⛰️ Heads up: Hilly approach — the uphill section may add about 25 percent to the walking time to the attraction.

Parking nearby

Q-Park Capital Square

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 9 min to the attraction (676m)

Address: West Approach Road, Edinburgh

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +44 113 238 4200

NCP Edinburgh Castle Terrace

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 10 min to the attraction (735m)

Address: Castle Terrace, Edinburgh

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +44 345 050 7080

Parking Edinburgh

garage/underground 🚶 10 min to the attraction (785m)

Address: 33 King's Stables Road, Edinburgh

Nearby restaurants

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Indigo Yard

Indigo Yard

Closed (opens at 10:00)
⭐ 4.20 2197 reviews 297m

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Address: 7 Charlotte Lane, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 131 220 5603

Opening hours: 10:00–01:00

Zizzi - Edinburgh Queensferry Street

Zizzi - Edinburgh Queensferry Street

Closed (opens at 11:30)
⭐ 4.40 1762 reviews 358m

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Address: 42 Queensferry Street, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 131 225 6937

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Monday: 11:30–22:00 Tuesday: 11:30–22:00 Wednesday: 11:30–22:00 Thursday: 11:30–22:00 Friday: 11:30–23:00 Saturday: 11:30–23:00 Sunday: 11:30–22:00
Ryans of Edinburgh

Ryans of Edinburgh

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⭐ 4.10 1779 reviews 386m

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Phone: +44 131 226 6669

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Monday: 09:00–00:00 Tuesday: 09:00–00:00 Wednesday: 09:00–00:00 Thursday: 09:00–01:00 Friday: 09:00–01:00 Saturday: 09:00–01:00 Sunday: 09:00–00:00
ASK Italian - Edinburgh

ASK Italian - Edinburgh

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⭐ 4.30 1964 reviews 424m

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Phone: +44 131 241 1048

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 11:30–22:00 Tuesday: 11:30–22:00 Wednesday: 11:30–22:00 Thursday: 11:30–22:00 Friday: 11:30–22:00 Saturday: 11:30–22:00 Sunday: 11:30–21:00
Ghillie Dhu

Ghillie Dhu

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⭐ 4.30 3228 reviews 448m

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Phone: +44 131 222 9930

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Monday: 12:00–23:00 Tuesday: 12:00–23:00 Wednesday: 12:00–23:00 Thursday: 12:00–23:00 Friday: 12:00–02:00 Saturday: 12:00–03:00 Sunday: 12:00–23:00
The Huxley

The Huxley

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⭐ 4.40 2365 reviews 448m

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Address: 1-3 Rutland Street, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 131 229 3402

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Monday: 08:00–23:00 Tuesday: 08:00–23:00 Wednesday: 08:00–23:00 Thursday: 08:00–23:00 Friday: 08:00–00:00 Saturday: 08:00–00:00 Sunday: 08:00–23:00
McDonald's

McDonald's

Open until 02:00
⭐ 3.70 6501 reviews 478m

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Phone: +44 131 226 3872

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Monday: 05:00–02:00 Tuesday: 05:00–02:00 Wednesday: 05:00–02:00 Thursday: 05:00–02:00 Friday: 05:00–03:00 Saturday: 05:00–03:00 Sunday: 05:00–02:00
Browns Edinburgh

Browns Edinburgh

Closed (opens at 09:00)
⭐ 4.30 2634 reviews 495m

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Address: 131-133 George Street, Edinburgh

Phone: +44 131 225 4442

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 09:00–23:00 Tuesday: 09:00–23:00 Wednesday: 09:00–23:00 Thursday: 09:00–23:00 Friday: 09:00–23:00 Saturday: 09:00–23:00 Sunday: 09:00–22:00