Built in the 1880's as model housing for local workers, it adds to the picturesque charm of the area. A little short walk from the village is the Dean Gallery and the Gallery of Modern Art. Both impressive classical buildings in their own right, now converted to art galleries.The most striking building in the Dean Village is?Well Court, recently?restored?with support from the World Heritage.A short walk from the village is the Dean Gallery and the Gallery of Modern Art. Both impressive classical buildings in their own right, now converted to their use as art galleries.The most striking building in the Dean Village is Well Court, recently restored with the help of Edinburgh World Heritage. Built in the 1880s as model housing for local workers, it adds to the picturesque charm of the area.
The Dean Village is a tranquil green oasis on the Water of Leith, only five minutes walk from Princes Street.
In the past the village was the centre of the milling of water mills and the remnants of the industry can still be seen today. Look out for mill stones and carved stone plaques with bake...
Add a review