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.












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8 places
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2011 New Town
- 1Screen waypointNew 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.
Verify the locationWalk to the next place0.68 km · 9 minFollow 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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Another screen story
- 2Pub anchorOptionalNew 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 minFollow 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.
Open live walking directions - 3Pub anchorOptionalNew 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 minFollow 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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2011 skyline
- 4Screen waypointCalton 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.
Verify the locationWalk to the next place0.87 km · 12 minFollow 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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2011 Old Town
- 5Screen waypointOld 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.
Verify the locationWalk to the next place0.98 km · 13 minFollow 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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2024 Old Town
- 6Screen waypointGrassmarket
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.
Verify the locationWalk to the next place0.19 km · 3 minFollow 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.
Open live walking directions - 7Pub anchorOptionalGrassmarket / 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 minFollow 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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2024 graduation
- 8Screen waypointOld 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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