George IV Bridge

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The National Library of Scotland is based on George IV Bridge in Edinburgh.

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National Library of Scotland chief executive Amina Shah in front of the building.

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It is rumoured that JJ Abrams is currently filming in Edinburgh.

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Dowie's Tavern, Libberton's Wynd by George Cattermole shows the Old Town street that disappeared and its most famous hostelry.

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The Elephant House cafe on George IV Bridge in Edinburgh, pictured before the fire in August 2021.

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The Elephant House was seriously damaged by the fire, which blazed through several local businesses on the George IV Bridge.

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JK Rowling's first Harry Potter book was rejected by several publishers (Picture: Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images)

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George IV Bridge fire: Iconic cafe gutted by fire saves table where JK Rowling wrote Harry Potter

Iconic cafe gutted by fire saves table where JK Rowling wrote Harry Potter

Images from the area early last Tuesday showed smoke pouring from a branch of Patisserie Valerie, next door to the Elephant House cafe.

Repairs begin on fire-hit building in Old Town

More than 100 firefighters have been involved in battling the large fire on George IV Bridge. Pic: Matt Donlan

‘Well over’ 100 firefighters battle George IV Bridge blaze

Images from the area on Tuesday morning showed smoke pouring from a branch of Patisserie Valerie, next door to the Elephant House cafe

Firefighter hospitalised tackling Edinburgh blaze

Fire crews have been working tirelessly to extinguish the blaze at George IV Bridge.

'Historical value of the area around George IV Bridge fire is incalculable'

Fire crews tackle the blaze near Edinburgh's Elephant House cafe, where JK Rowling is said to have penned her first Harry Potter novel (Getty Images/Facebook/Matt Dolan)

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A fire has broken out on George IV Bridge.

Images show extent of large blaze in Edinburgh's Old Town

George IV Bridge fire: Emergency services attend large fire in Capital city centre . Picture credit - James Gray.

One person taken to hospital as emergency services attend fire in Edinburgh

Wheelchair user has to cross cycle lane

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Scran is known far and wide for its tasty breakfast and brunch grub, as well as its range of sweet and savoury treats.

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Glasgow's iconic Hydro arena is relocated to Edinburgh for the new Netfix movie set at the Eurovision Song Contest. Picture: Andrew Milligan

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Edinburgh will close some streets as part of an action plan to improve active travel provision in the city.

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South Bridge is narrowed for greater pedestrian access. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

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South Bridge was closed off after the accident happened shortly before 3.30pm.

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Picture: Lisa Ferguson

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The scene at North Bridge. Pic: Bill Coles

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Patisserie Valerie has collapsed into administration. Pic: Stock image

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Edinburgh's Fringe Festival has kicked off in the Capital. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

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Man found dead after George IV Bridge fall

Radio presenter Jenni Falconer takes part in the HSBC UK Lets Ride event in the capital. Picture: SWpix.com

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Roy Brett with some of the Lobsters he serves. Picture: Toby Williams

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Harry Potter author Jk Rowling. Picture: Tom Hayward

JK Rowling refutes claims that Â£4m pub inspired Harry Potter

The Greyfriars Bobby statue at the junction of George IV Bridge and Candlemaker Row.

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Edinburgh cafe's claim to be true birthplace of Harry Potter

Picture: Greg Macvean

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Spokes wants segregated cycle lanes on "scary" Lothian Road. Picture: Chris Hill/Spokes

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More than 600,000 people have visited the National Museum of Scotland since its new galleries were unveiled in July.

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Ondine restaurant. Picture: Ondine website

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Merchant Street, where a man has been found dead. Picture: TSPL

Man found dead thought to have fallen from George IV Bridge

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Edinburgh’s Central Library hires security guards after anti-social behaviour

Picture: Edinburgh Light

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Police have sealed off Greyfriars Kirkyard. Picture: Kaye Nicolson

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Circus artists Josa Koelbel and Bellina Sorensson perform their trapeze stunt hanging from the George IV Bridge. Picture: Jane Barlow

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Circus artists Josa Koelbel and Bellina Sorensson, from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe show Dolls perform a trapeze stunt hanging from the George IV Bridge in Edinburgh.

Picture: Jane Barlow

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Slighhouse Cocktail Bar and Restaurant on George IV Bridge. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

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Man found unconscious on George IV Bridge

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