Overview
South of the Old Town below the castle rock, Grassmarket was a cattle market from the 15th century and served as a public execution site from 1661 to 1688 — a dark chapter in its history. Curving uphill from the square, Victoria Street is a 200-meter strip of brightly painted shops believed to have inspired Diagon Alley, as J.K. Rowling frequently wrote at The Elephant House café nearby. Today it's packed with Harry Potter souvenir shops, vintage boutiques, whisky bars, and cocktail bars — a must for Potter fans and photographers. A Christmas market fills Grassmarket each December. Free to visit. 5-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle.
Travel Tips
Don't miss the Harry Potter shops Museum Context and Diagon House. The curve of Victoria Street photographs best from above.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Edinburgh, United Kingdom from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
Check visa rules for United Kingdom on the Korean MOFA travel advisory site before flying — visa-free, visa-on-arrival or e-visa rules change often. Keep at least 6 months of passport validity.
Flight from Incheon (ICN)
Compare direct and connecting flights from Incheon (ICN) to Edinburgh on Skyscanner or Google Flights. Early-morning departures from Korea are usually the cheapest option.
KRW ↔ Local Currency
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Korean Community · Korean Food
Many cities have an active Korean community in Edinburgh with Korean restaurants, mini-marts, and Korean-speaking guides. Search Naver Cafe or KakaoTalk open chats for "Edinburgh 한인" before you go.
Attractions near Grassmarket & Victoria Street
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Things to Do in Edinburgh
Edinburgh Fringe Festival (August)
The world's largest performing arts festival, running 3 weeks every August with 3,000+ shows. About GBP 8-30 per show
Highlands & Loch Ness Day Tour
Guided bus tour from Edinburgh to the Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness, and Glencoe. About GBP 65-85
Whisky Tasting Tour
Whisky tasting at the Scotch Whisky Experience on the Royal Mile across the 4 regions (Highland, Lowland, Speyside, Islay). About GBP 25-40