Walking Edinburgh's Lost Railways : City and Suburban Explorations

Hidden within Edinburgh’s modern landscape lies the ghost of a railway network that once fuelled the growth of Scotland’s capital. Walking Edinburgh’s Lost Railways uncovers this forgotten world, tracing the routes of long-abandoned railway lines that have been transformed into some of the city’s most attractive walking and cycling paths. Featuring 14 interconnected walks beginning at Waverley Station in the heart of Edinburgh, the book offers a fascinating journey through two centuries of railway development, urban growth and community transformation. Richly researched and engagingly written, Walking Edinburgh’s Lost Railways reveals how the legacy of the railway age continues to shape the capital today. In this book you can Discover Edinburgh’s hidden railway heritage Explore a network of interconnected routes Learn how disused railways were transformed into green corridors. Perfect for anyone interested in local history, industrial archaeology and uncovering secret corners of the city.