Why Edinburgh is Split in Two
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Published 2024-07-31
00:00 Intro
01:19 The Geology
03:54 The Old Town
06:23 Ad Break
08:14 A Unique Town
11:24 How to Expand
14:31 The New Town
16:15 The Scottish Enlightenment
17:02 Becoming a Modern City
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All Comments (21)
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To be clear, the Jacobite uprising is not so much about whether or not to be part of Britain, but rather it was supporters of the old Stuart dynasty, who had been disinherited from the throne for being Catholics, attempting to retake the throne.
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It’s pronounced “Jack ‘O Bite”. But, that aside! You are right, it’s so lovely here, we are here for the Fringe and visited a lot of the places you mentioned
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Just a wee note that us Scots pronounce Holyrood as 'Hollyrood' like Hollywood. Other than that, great video very enjoyable !
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My streets so old it's on your map, always cool to see. Also, 18:15 - It's Princes Street btw, not Prince Street and definitely not Princess Street
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Worked a boring desk job about 2 years ago and spent so much time aimlessly wandering around Edinburgh on google earth lol. Awesome video!
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I suppose it's a testament to the video quality that they always end too soon. I want Daniel to keep talking and tell me all the things!
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Thank you for this video about my home city. I have not lived in the UK for over 10 years and I go back to Edinburgh once per year to see family. I am always struck, when I go back, by the beauty of the city and I love to walk around and look at everything I can.
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Alexander McCall Smith “This is a city of shifting light, of changing skies, of sudden vistas. A city so beautiful it breaks the heart again and again.”
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You should make a video on Mexico City. The modern city is built on the old Spanish city, and the old Spanish city was built on the old Aztec city, which was in the middle of a lake. A lake which no longer exists. There are some very cool maps in the national anthropology museum.
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One of my favorite cities to walk in, every time I end up back in Britain I go explore Edinburgh. A friend of mine lives in Corstorphine and always takes me around!
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Hey Daniel, I think a video about Brussels would be fascinating! The city's modern map is drastically different from what it was 200 years ago due to significant construction projects over the centuries. From the covering of the River Senne to the construction of the North-South Axis rail line and the burning down of the Coudenberg Palace, there's so much intriguing history to explore.
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I lived in Edinburgh for a few years a while back and it keeps calling to me. Its the most beautiful city in the uk and the people there are incredible.
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Great video. As a life long resident of Edinburgh, I knew much of the history but there was still some gems of information included that were new to me.
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Edinburgh is by far my favorite city! I love how the old and the new combines and creates a beautiful city
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Visited Edinburgh a while ago and can't recommend it enough. Beautiful city and the view from the hill was stunning! Nice one, Daniel!
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Interestingly the Nor Loch was actually artificial. James III had it damned and flooded in 1460. Good job on pronouncing Edinburgh and Cockburn st! Less good on Jacobite, Princes St, Holyrood, and a few other little things! Fascinating accent Chris has .. don't think it's an Edinburgh one!
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Prince’s Street Garden was a lake?? Wow I did not see that coming. Thanks for yet another great video, Daniel. Learning a lot thanks to you!
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I've waited alone in a queue for an ice cream multiple times. In Melbourne, London and Berlin. I know that exact "I am a middle-aged male waiting for ice cream, I hope no one is judging me" feeling exceptionally well. You should look at the layout of Glasgow - it was hugely influential on Australian cities and cities across North America. The Scots are probably one of the most influential people to have ever walked this planet. Melbourne often really feels like Glasgow or Manchester.
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That comment at the end. That's what travel is all about!
