Dean Village: Edinburgh's Hidden Fairytale Escape 🏡✨

Tucked beside the Water of Leith, just a 10-minute walk from Princes Street, Dean Village feels like stepping into a medieval storybook—yet most tourists miss it! This 12th-century milling hamlet boasts: 🏰 Why Visit? 800-year history as a flour-milling hub (spot old millstones & carved bread slabs!) 16th-century cottages draped in ivy, straight out of a painting 🎨 Zero cars—just cobbled lanes and the river’s gentle murmur 🚶♀️ How to Get There 📍 5-10 mins walk west from Princes Street → Down Bells Brae to the village. 🚌 Or bus to West End (but walking’s prettier!) ⏳ Ideal Visit Quick stop: 30 mins for photos by the stone bridge 📸 Deep dive: 2 hrs to wander riverside forest paths 🌳 Pro Tip: Pair with Ross Fountain or post-castle exploration! #HiddenEdinburgh #DeanVillage #UKTravel