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Victoria White
"Bakehouse Close is a picturesque well-preserved passageway located at the eastern end of the Royal Mile and it’s one which also has many ties to the Old Town’s more sordid past. In the 1700s a document called the ‘Ranger’s Impartial List’ was created for gentlemen visiting the city wanting to procure a lady of the night. It listed different criteria for each woman and where to locate them, with one such place being ‘The Cock and Trumpet Pub’ which was located in this very close. You can still find the Cock and Trumpet emblem above the doorway of the courtyard at Archeson House, which is now the home of the Edinburgh World Heritage Organisation. "
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Hayley Phillips
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"For those who are fans of the show Outlander, a visit to Bakehouse Close is a must! Outlander is a great show that showcases the mystic splendor of Scotland, and it is a common occurrence to watch the show and fall in love with Scotland.
For guests who know the show and the books, Bakehouse Close is the real life location where the show filmed Jamie’s printshop. While visitors cannot actually go inside the building, they can walk and sit on the stairs that Claire did. This location is free to visit and will take no more than a few minutes to experience. "
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