The Edinburgh Dungeon

About

The Edinburgh Dungeon tells the city's grimmest stories with actors, sets and special effects, aiming for a laugh as much as a scare. It sits on Market Street by Waverley Bridge, a couple of minutes from the station.

Highlights

• ✓Actor-led shows on Edinburgh's grim history
• ✓Sets and special effects
• ✓Central, by Waverley Bridge
• ✓A good wet-day option

Tips

• →It is at 31 Market Street, beside Waverley Bridge.
• →Some scenes are dark and loud; think about it with young children.
• →Check opening times before you go, as they vary through the year.

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