Dean Village - is a quiet village located on the banks of the Leith river, in Edinburgh, founded in the 12th century by the friars of the Abbey of Holyrood. When the inhabitants of Edinburgh realized that this quiet area near the city had great potential, rehabilitation work began which transformed it into one of the most requested residential areas of the city. But before, the area worsened to the point of becoming, around 1960 s , a poor and decadent place. Dean Village is very special and romantic place. It is pleasant to take a relaxing walking through Dean Village, just 15-20 minutes from the city center. The bridge over the river and the charming stone houses dating back to the 17th century create an extraordinary and fabulous atmosphere, surrounded by interesting places such as the Water of Leith, the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art or the Dean Cemetery. So, take your time, and slowly, walk through and enjoy the mood of this special place, listening to the voices of the history, art and nature .

Just a 15 minute walk from our hotel is this very picturesque village which I highly recommend making the effort to go and see if only to get some nice photos of the riverside houses. Outside of those there isn't a great deal more to do/see. In August when we went the walk along the river was cordoned off with large gates which was disappointing, but on a lovely summer day it was still worth the short walk.

Beautiful area in a secluded area close to the City Centre, we walked from the Haymarket area in about 15 minutes. Peaceful, calming and very clean. Worth a visit for some lovely scenery and beautiful memories also the lovely walk along the Water of Leith Walkway. Be aware it is a little steep to come out but don't let that put you off.

This is a beautiful part of Edinburgh, as many others have described below. We went first thing in the morning and admired the view off the bridge up and down the Waters of Leith, but there were lot of other tourists about. Someone living nearby walked through and muttered something about “Disney Land….” It’s always important to respect the rights and privacy of the people living in the areas we visit! I returned a few nights later. It was rather cold, so there was no one else about, and I had a chance to admire the view and listen to the stream in peace and quiet.

When I think about Dean Village, I think about a place that, although situated in Edinburgh, gives you the impression to be in a different place. That is because, it would seem unlikely to anyone that just few steps away from Edinburgh city center there is a village with a waterfall (human-made) and away from the crowd and the traffic. The place remains untouched by heavy human work and the houses of the few lucky residents are colorful, cute and cozy and look like they have just come out of a fairytale. If you think that in the middle of the village, there is a long river that arrives almost at the opposite site of the city, Dean Village is the perfect place to be for an afternoon stroll. Make sure you bring your camera, as you do not want to miss taking a picture of this beauty, from many different angles

Just a walk from the new town is this extremely picturesque village. It’s small so allow only 30 mins or so to wander round but it’s well worth the visit. The old buildings are amazing and there’s plenty of photo opportunities there. Stunning architecture.

What a charming little village built out of stone using the ancient Ashlar method of masonry. Seemingly built around the river, one can assume that the buildings which are now houses were once probably home to a water mill used to make flower from crops grown in nearby fields. A charming little village and well worth a walk around.

Having seen lots of photos of Dean Village I was keen to visit, and the view of the waterside cottages from the bridge is lovely. The village has the peaceful ambiance I'd hoped for and I was pleased to note that this is a genuine village, with ordinary folk living there, as opposed to just some tourist attraction. I particularly liked a couple of apartment complexes where the designers had incorporated poles and clothes lines in the courtyards. The river is very pleasant here and we enjoyed a very nice stroll to Stockbridge on our route back to the city centre. Highly recommended.

From Dean Bridge look down and see the statue in the small wood shaded river. Follow the river past the mineral spring tower to the village itself. The most impressive building was built as community housing by the then proprietor of the "Scotsman" back in the 1880s. Be prepared for steep slopes and steps.

This is a lovely "village within a city" by the Water of Leith just a short walk from central Edinburgh. Mainly comprises period looking buildings formerly mill type premises now residential & community buildings, all centred around & both sides of the river & walkway which makes for a very picturesque setting. A good vantage point is the main Dean Bridge which gives a good overview before you walk down the cobbled streets & lanes. Some of the routes up & down are quite steep. A section of the Water of Leith walkway appears to be currently closed (November 2021) & there is a fair bit of road/lane maintenance going on but doesn't spoil things too much & is well worth a visit or gentle stroll around if staying nearby