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Provost Skene's House

Guestrow (walk under passageway at St. Nicholas House on Broad Street and it's in the little plaza there). Scottish towns and cities have a "provost" instead of a mayor and this house used to belong to Provost George Skene. The large, picturesque house dates from 1545 (it's the oldest house left in the city).

Hours: Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun 11AM-4PM
Price: Admission free
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