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Circus Lane

Arguably Edinburgh's most picturesque mews street, lined with charming flower-covered cottages and cobblestones.

Circus Lane

About Circus Lane

Heritage background, architectural provenance & visitor guide

Edinburgh's Most Photogenic Street

Circus Lane is a postcard-perfect cobblestone mews in Stockbridge. Originally built in the 18th century as stables and carriage houses for the wealthy residents of the Royal Circus, it is now celebrated for its curved cobblestones, overflowing floral window boxes, and St Stephen's Church bell tower.

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