Dean Village is a tranquil green oasis on the Water of Leith which runs through the city all the way from Balerno in the west right down to Leith itself, it’s only a five minute walk from Princes Street. The most striking building in Dean Village is Well Court, recently restored with the help of Edinburgh World Heritage. Built in the 1880s as model housing for local workers, it adds to the picturesque charm of the area.