The Heart of Midlothian
A sweet symbol marks the place where torturous executions were once carried out.

📜 Heart-shaped mosaic outside St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh.
🔍 Marks the former entrance to the Old Tolbooth prison.

Why Go

🏛️ Historical site of a notorious prison and public executions
📚 Immortalized in Sir Walter Scott's novel, 'The Heart of Midlothian'
✨ Engage in local tradition of spitting on the heart for luck or disdain

Tips

🚶‍♀️ Watch your step on the Royal Mile due to local tradition.

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