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The castle fox

The castle fox

Animals are not normally permitted beyond the drawbridge of the castle. However, there seems to be an exception to the rule in the form of a mischievous fox who has made this prime Edinburgh location its home, despite numerous captures and rehoming attempts. The fox’s escapades have even led to a children’s book being created about its adventures.

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