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One Day in Edinburgh: Two Adaptations

A daylight route from the New Town to the Old Town, separating locations from the 2011 film and the 2024 series. Pub pauses from other productions are labelled separately.

8 placesAbout 70 min walkingWalking route5.3 km on foot
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Pub anchor Optional stop Screen waypoint Walking leg

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The story, in walking order

8 places

Pub anchors and filming locations are deliberately interleaved. Optional stops can be skipped without breaking the route.
  1. Route chapter

    2011 New Town

  2. 1
    Screen waypoint
    New Town

    Moray Place and Forres Street

    Moray Place / Forres Street, New Town

    Moray Place and Forres Street are official New Town locations for the 2011 film. View residential streets quietly.

    Access: Residential streets. View quietly from public pavements, avoid photographing into homes and do not treat private doors as attractions.

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    Walk to the next place0.68 km · 9 min

    Follow the checked pedestrian route to the next numbered place.

    Access: Central Edinburgh pavements include busy crossings, slopes and Old Town setts; use the live directions link for current diversions.

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  3. Route chapter

    Another screen story

  4. 2
    Pub anchorOptional
    New Town

    Oxford Bar

    8 Young Street

    The Oxford Bar is an optional Rebus screen-pub pause, not a One Day filming claim.

    Walk to the next place1.08 km · 14 min

    Follow the checked pedestrian route to the next numbered place.

    Access: Central Edinburgh pavements include busy crossings, slopes and Old Town setts; use the live directions link for current diversions.

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  5. 3
    Pub anchorOptional
    New Town

    Café Royal

    19 West Register Street, Edinburgh

    Café Royal is a Chariots of Fire pub anchor and a practical pause, not a One Day location.

    Walk to the next place0.65 km · 9 min

    Follow the checked pedestrian route to the next numbered place.

    Access: Central Edinburgh pavements include busy crossings, slopes and Old Town setts; use the live directions link for current diversions.

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  6. Route chapter

    2011 skyline

  7. 4
    Screen waypoint
    Calton Hill

    Calton Hill

    Calton Hill, Edinburgh

    Calton Hill appears in the 2011 film. Visit in daylight and suitable weather; monument access involves slopes and steps.

    Access: The Regent Road approach avoids the main staircase but remains sloped and surfaces vary. The monuments themselves may involve steps; take care in wind, rain and darkness.

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    Walk to the next place0.87 km · 12 min

    Follow the checked pedestrian route to the next numbered place.

    Access: Central Edinburgh pavements include busy crossings, slopes and Old Town setts; use the live directions link for current diversions.

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  8. Route chapter

    2011 Old Town

  9. 5
    Screen waypoint
    Old Town

    Warriston Close

    Warriston Close, High Street

    Warriston Close is an official 2011 location and a steep, narrow Old Town passage.

    Access: A narrow, steep Old Town close with steps and uneven surfaces. Keep the passage clear and respect homes and businesses.

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    Walk to the next place0.98 km · 13 min

    Follow the checked pedestrian route to the next numbered place.

    Access: Central Edinburgh pavements include busy crossings, slopes and Old Town setts; use the live directions link for current diversions.

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  10. Route chapter

    2024 Old Town

  11. 6
    Screen waypoint
    Grassmarket

    The Vennel

    The Vennel, Grassmarket

    The Vennel appears in the 2024 series and provides a steep stepped route toward the Grassmarket.

    Access: A long public stair with uneven surfaces and no step-free through-route. Pause without blocking residents or the stair; take care in rain and ice.

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    Walk to the next place0.19 km · 3 min

    Follow the checked pedestrian route to the next numbered place.

    Access: Central Edinburgh pavements include busy crossings, slopes and Old Town setts; use the live directions link for current diversions.

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  12. 7
    Pub anchorOptional
    Grassmarket / Old Town

    White Hart Inn

    32-34 Grassmarket

    White Hart is a screen-connected pub for Eurovision, not a One Day location.

    Walk to the next place0.81 km · 11 min

    Follow the checked pedestrian route to the next numbered place.

    Access: Central Edinburgh pavements include busy crossings, slopes and Old Town setts; use the live directions link for current diversions.

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  13. Route chapter

    2024 graduation

  14. 8
    Screen waypoint
    Old Town / Southside

    Old College quadrangle

    South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8 9YL

    Old College’s quadrangle supplied the graduation-ball setting for the 2024 series; public access varies around university business.

    Access: A working university campus. Public passage and event access vary; follow university signage and do not interrupt teaching, ceremonies or security operations.

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