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What is Dunedin's nickname?
Common nicknames for Dunedin are "Edinburgh of the South" and "Dunners".
What was Edinbrughs old name?
The Gaelic name for Edinburgh is Dun Eideann - Dunedin in New Zealand is named after it. Edinburgh's nickname was Auld Reekie (Old Smokey).
What does reeky mean?
You may be thinking of the nickname for Edinburgh, 'Auld Reekie' meaning Old Smelly. If something is 'reeking' it is stinking or very smelly, pungent.
Is the castle Mons meg built on the volcano Auld reekie?
No.Edinburgh Castle is not called Mons Meg. Mons Meg is the name of a huge historic cannon at Edinburgh Castle.There is no old volcano in Edinburgh (there was igneous activity 350 million years ago, and there are several volcanic plugs), and Auld Reekie is a nickname for the city of Edinburgh itself.
Cardiff and Edinburgh?
Cardiff and Edinburgh what?!
What is Scotlands capital?
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland.
Why is Edinbrugh called Edinbrugh?
the reason why Edinburgh was called Edinburgh was because the Edinburgh castle was first made before Edinburgh was called Edinburgh
Which is further north Edinburgh castle or Glasgow cathedral?
Edinburgh Castle, and the city of Edinburgh, are further north than Glasgow.
Where is Edinburgh city of Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is located in southeast Scotland
Was Alexander Graham Bell born in Edinburgh?
edinburgh, Scotand. Died in Canada of diabetes
What is furthest west Liverpool Edinburgh Carlisle or Bristol?
Liverpool and Liverpool is a football team with Steven Gerard as Captain
What town or city is Edinburgh castle?
Edinburgh castle is located in Edinburgh.
