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Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh Live
World
Lee Dalgetty

Razor blades in Edinburgh's Commie flumes and other radge capital urban myths

Edinburgh is a legendary city in many ways, though sometimes it’s important to separate fact and fiction.

Throughout the centuries, some myths have been created that have fooled the locals and tourists alike. We decided it’s about time we set the record straight, and clarify how many of these so-called facts are fabricated.

Check out our list below to see if you've been fooled by some of the myths circulating through the city over the years.

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