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Edinburgh Live
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David McLean

The ruins of a fascinating Edinburgh building you walk past without realising

Nestled in the valley of the Water of Leith is the remains of a snuff mill that once served Bonnie Prince Charlie.

For well over a century, Watt's mill at Juniper Green, was one of the foremost manufacturers of snuff in the Edinburgh region.

Built in 1763, it was one of several mills that saw families flock to the tiny village on the banks of the Water of Leith for employment opportunities in the 18th century.

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