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- Edinburgh New Town North | Streets | All About Edinburgh
Edinburgh New Town North has many streets as the New Town was popular place to live. Directly down from the original New Town access by Hanover Street and Frederick Street. Edinburgh New Town North West The New town was quickly occupied by the wealthy from the old town and Canongate and an extension to the New Town was required by adding streets to the west and east of queen street and on the northside of Queen Street Gardens. This Page covers York Place, Albyn Place, Ainslie Place, Randolph Crescent, Forres Street and Moray Place. Randolph Edinburgh New Town The streets named Randolph were after Thomas Randolph, Earl of Moray, nephew and lieutenant of Robert the Bruce. He made a night-time raid, scaling Edinburgh Castle rock or Cliff in 1313 and recapture the Castle from the English army who had been in occupation for 20 years. On the death of Robert 1st in 1329, Thomas Randolph became Regent of Scotland for the young King (David II). He was believed to have been murdered by poisoning on July 20, 1332, in Musselburgh 1 Randolph Cliff Edinburgh New Town Randolph Cliff built at the top of the Dean Gorge overlooking the Water of Leith and part of the Moray Estate was completed in 1831 designed by James Gillespie Graham. The houses were built on a number of underground arches to prevent the terrace and surrounding streets from collapsing and sliding into the Gorge. Famous resident at No.1 was Sir George Washington Browne a renowned architect and a former President of the Royal Scottish Academy. His work includes Holyrood Palace gates, Caledonian Hotel, Central Library 69 George Street (British Linen Bank) and many others some of which have been demolished. 9 Randolph Place A unique architectural landmark building designed in an Elizabethan half-timbered style with Art Nouveau details around 1900 by architect T. Duncan Rhind used as a retail space St Anne’s Oratory (Polish Chapel) from 1945 and was known as the "Tudor House". Now a French Restaurant 3 Randolph Place Sir John Robert Steell RSA. 3 Randolph Place originally known as Charlotte Place an upper-class Georgian tenement. Sir John Robert Steell, RSA (1804-1892) a Victorian sculptor lived here until 1854 when he moved to Greenhill Gardens where he resided till his death in 1891. He was the Royal Sculpture to the Queen in 1844. He carved the famous statue of Queen Victoria on the Royal Scottish Academy, Allan Ramsay statue in West Princes Street Gardens. He also completed 3 well known equestrian statues Duke of Wellington (1852) outside Register House Princes Street, Alexander the Great with his Horse Bucephalus (1884), High Street Upper North side. Prince Albert (1876): Queen Victoria's husband located in Charlotte Square. Lord Melville in Melville Crescent. Dr Thomas Chalmers in George Street. The White marble statue of Sir Walter Scott on the Scott Monument East Princes Street Gardens. In the early 1900’s the ground floor became a training centre for domestic servants. During WWI, was used as a collection centre for Navy League Comforts Fund, for sailors. 9 Randolph Cliff 9 Randolph Cliff is a five-storey sandstone building in a Terrace of Georgian Houses Completed in 1831, from Randolph Crescent to the Dean Bridge. Part of Edinburgh’s New Town development the Moray Estate, owned by Francis Stuart, the 10th Earl of Moray. In the garden of 9 Randolph Cliff is a statue of a man in torn clothes, no shoes in deep thought. Looking down the steep slope to the water of Leith below. Will I survive if I jump? He has been sitting there for over 180 years. Randolph Crescent Randolph Crescent Stevenson Sisters Edinburgh New Town Randolph Crescent the home of Flora Stevenson, Louisa Stevenson, and Elisa Stevenson in Edinburgh became one of the centres for women’s rights campaigning. They were founder members of the Ladies Educational Association. Flora Stevenson was elected onto the Governments School Board in 1873 and was so re-elected every year until her death in 1905. In her honour the Education board named a school after her which still is in use to this day. Louisa campaigned specifically for women to be allowed medical training and to qualify as doctors. She joined with Sophia Jex Blake to found the women’s medical college. Louisa later became a member of the executive committee of the National Union of Women’s suffrage society. Louisa Stevenson with Christian Guthrie Wright founded the Edinburgh School of Cookery in 1875 in Atholl Crescent Edinburgh. This school developed into The Queen Margaret University. Louisa Stevenson The other plaque reads; Louisa Stevenson 1835-1908 Christian Guthrie Wright 1844-1907 Campaigners for women’s education and founders of Queen Margaret University. Louisa Stevenson in 1859 moved with her family to Randolph Crescent where Louisa, Flora, Elisa Stevenson three sisters and Jane Stevenson also avid Suffragettes spent the rest of their lives. The plaque below left is at 5 Atholl Crescent and the the plaque on the right is at Randolph Crescent. Christian Guthrie Wright Christian Guthrie Wright was born 1844 in Glasgow as Louisa. Christian moved to Edinburgh circa 1862 with her father. She became a founder member of the Ladies’ Edinburgh Debating Society where she met Louisa Stevenson. She was also honorary treasurer of the Edinburgh Association for the University Education of Women. She died at her home in 2 Lansdowne Crescent, Edinburgh, on 24 February 1907. Louisa and Christian were able successful open cookery schools in Glasgow, Dundee, Newcastle, Manchester and London. Great Stuart Street Edinburgh William Henry Playfair William Playfair Born Benvie Dundee 1790 – 1857 He lived at 17 Great Stuart Street in Edinburgh from 1831 until his death in 1857. The Statue of William Playfair Stands outside the National Museum of Scotland in Chambers Street at the Playfair Library in the University of Edinburgh Building. William Playfair was a renowned architect and a leader of architectural methods. He designed the quadrangle in the University College 1815. Calton Hill, 1818 City Observatory, Donaldson's Hospital (1842), 1831 Dugald Stewart Monument, Calton Hill (Opened 1826) Royal Scottish Academy), Royal College of Surgeons (1830–32), National Monument Calton Hill, National Gallery of Scotland (1850–57) opened 1859. 1846 New College, Mound and others. Plus many of the New Town Streets; Royal Circus, Regent Terrace, Royal Terrace, Carlton Terrace and the Playfair Steps 1828 were named in his honour, Ainslie Place Edinburgh New Town Francis Cadell Francis Cadell Scottish Colourist from Edinburgh. Francis C B Cadell RSA was born at no 22 Ainslie Place Edinburgh and later lived at No. 6 where he also had his studio. Francis Cadell was a well-known Scottish artist, however was never deemed to be great and he died penniless. After his death in 1937, a painting was sold at auction in 2009 for a 6 figure amount. Moray Place and Forres Street Edinburgh New Town The Moray Estate was designed for the 10th Earl of Moray (1771-1848). He inherited the 13 acre site from his father, after it was acquired from the Heriot Trust in 1782, and decided to feu the property for development in 1822. James Gillespie Graham, designed 1822.The complicated plan, with the crescent, oval and polygon of Randolph Crescent, Ainslie Place and Moray Place respectively, conjoins the New Town with the Second New Town. Building was completed in 1830-31. Moray Place 1 Moray Place William Graham Edinburgh New Town William Graham was a pioneer for secondary education for girls and the principal founder of the Scottish Institution for the education of young Ladies. In 1847 the Educational Institute of Scotland (E.I.S) was set up. 37 Moray Place Baron David Hume Edinburgh New Town Baron David Hume nephew of David Hume philosopher lived at No.37 Moray Place. David Hume, Baron Hume of Ninewells (1757–1838) was a Scottish advocate and judge. In 1822, he became Baron of Exchequer. When he became Baron David Hume. He wrote many books on Scottish Law of which culminated in his ‘Commentaries on the Law of Scotland, Respecting Trial for Crimes (1797)’, which is still used as a reference in court cases to this day. David Hume of Ninewells, is buried in Old Calton Cemetery as is his sons and Uncle. 24 Moray Place Lord Francis Jeffrey Edinburgh New Town Lord Francis Jeffrey lived at No.24 Moray Place Lord Francis Jeffrey (1773 – 1850) was a literary critic and Scottish judge, Francis Jeffrey was also the editor of the Edinburgh Review a liberal critical periodical from 1803 -1829. He was appointed Lord Advocate, also as a member of the House of Commons he introduced the Scottish Reform Bill in 1831. On the naming of Edinburgh’s streets the connecting from the High Street to Waverley Station was named “Jeffrey Street” in his honour. No.3 Forres Street Thomas Chalmers Edinburgh New Town No. 3 Forres Street was the residence of Thomas Chalmers 17 March 1780 – 31 May 1847 His Statue is in George Street Edinburgh. Thomas Chalmers was a Scottish minister, professor of theology, political economist, and a leader of the Free Church of Scotland. He has been called, "Scotland's greatest nineteenth-century churchman". He was highly regarded during his lifetime as a natural theologian. Forres Street Catherine Sinclair Memorial Replica Scott Monument Edinburgh New Town Catherine Sinclair was born in Edinburgh on 17 April 1800. Her father was Sir John Sinclair, a well-known politician and the first organiser of the Statistical Account of Scotland’. Catherine Sinclair was home educated and published her first book in 1832 (‘Charlie Seymour, or, the good aunt and the bad aunt’). Catherine Sinclair most popular book was for children and was sold worldwide Holiday House published in 1839. She also established cooking depots and was instrumental in drinking fountains and park benches being installed around the Edinburgh streets. Albyn Place Edinburgh New Town Albyn Place was a later addition to building the Edinburgh New Town as when the new town was built there were no buildings on the northside of the street as it would obscure the view. Allan Campbell Swinton Allan Campbell Swinton was born in Edinburgh in 1863 at 9 Albyn Place. Allan Swinton was educated at Fettes College Edinburgh. Alan Archibald Campbell Swinton was an electrical engineer and specialised in radiology and wireless. He was first to use x-rays in England. He became the President of the Rontgen Society of London in 1911, and was President of the Wireless Society in 1913. Albyn Place James Clark Maxwell Museum
- Edinburgh | New Town West | All About Edinburgh
The extention of New town north was a success and the new town was also spreading east and West. with Haymarket rail station and the glasgow road many people set up home in the western area. This page concentrats on the attractions of the west of Edinburgh new town from the west end to Haymarket. Edinburgh New Town West Attractions West Coates West Coates Edinburgh New Town West Donaldson's (Hospital) School Donaldson's School was designed by William Playfair for James Donaldson in (1851), a wealth bookseller and printer that lived in Edinburgh in 1830. James Donaldson on his death left his fortune to build and maintain a building for the deaf and dumb of Edinburgh. The students in the school were both hearing and non hearing and this lead to the hearing students learning sign language and these students went on to teach sign language around the world. The School moved from Edinburgh to its present location in Linlithgow in 2007. Haymarket Haymarket Railway Station Haymarket the main Junction on the way out of Edinburgh to the west and Edinburgh International Airport. Under a mile from Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle. Haymarket Rail Station opened in 1842 as the main station to join Edinburgh and Glasgow. The rail line was then extended to join Canal Street Station now Waverley Station in 1846. The line went under ground before emerging at the side of the Edinburgh Castle Rock and what is now Princes Street Gardens Haymarket Edinburgh New Town West Heart of Midlothian Memorial Clock The clock is in honoured memory of the players and members of the Heart of Midlothian football Club who lost their lives in the world wars and it was first unveiled in 1922 to commemorate the men that fell in the first world war. On the front panel of the memorial; ERECTED BY THE HEART OF MIDLOTHIAN FOOTBALL CLUB TO THE MEMORY OF THEIR PLAYERS AND MEMBERS WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919 On the back panel of the memorial; IN HONOURED MEMORY OF THE PLAYERS AND MEMBERS OF THE HEART OF MIDLOTHIAN FOOTBALL CLUB WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR 1939-1945 Palmerston Place Edinburgh New Town West Attractions St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral The actual name is The Cathedral Church of St Mary in Edinburgh. St Mary’s is Scotland’s Largest Cathedral and has been since 1879. St Mary’s is easily spotted on Edinburgh’s skyline due to being the only church with three spires. The Cathedral is dedicated to St Mary the Virgin. The highest tower is 90 meters in height and the other 2 are both 60 meters high. The Cathedral is open every day to all who wish to visit. If you continue past St Mary’s Cathedral down the hill you will come to the Belford Bridge and an entrance to the water of Leith walkway, over the bridge and round the corner are the Modern Art Galleries One and Two Palmerston Place Old Coates House Old Coates House was built between circa 1613 by John Byres and was restored in 1830 by Sir Patrick Walker. When Mary Walker died in 1870 she gifted the property to the Scottish Episcopal Church of Scotland which enabled a Cathedral to be built. In 1874 the foundation stone for the New St Mary’s Cathedral was laid by the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry, and the Cathedral was consecrated on 30th October 1879. The Chapter House and western spires were added in 1890.The Old Coates House was the home of the Cathedral Choir School, which became St Mary’s Music School in 1971. The Music School moved in 1995. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre was formed to provide for the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of society and community needs in Edinburgh. This is a spiritual centre and you are able to get psychic and spiritual readings. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was a great believer of the afterlife and he wrote circa 20 books on the subject of spiritualism and the afterlife. For any believers in Spiritualism, psychic phenomena, paranormal research or ghosts take a read of Conan Doyle’s books as he truly believed. Take a break in the Arthur Conan Doyle tearoom at 25 Palmerston Place Edinburgh and feel the spirits. Chester Street Chester Street Edinburgh New Town West Walpole Hall The Right Reverend George Henry Somerset Walpole was elected Bishop of Edinburgh in 1910 and remained in his post till his death in 1929. The Walpole hall was built in 1932 in memory of George Walpole DD Bishop of Edinburgh and is attached to the Song school. George Walpole was the Bishop of Edinburgh. Melville Street Melville Street Edinburgh New Town West Attractions Sir Robert Lorimer Robert Lorimer lived at 21 Hill Street Edinburgh with his parents he was educated at Edinburgh Academy before going to the University of Edinburgh. In 1893 he formed his own Architectural practice. His family home was 54 Melville Street Edinburgh in the west new town of Edinburgh Robert Lorimer designed the new chapel for the Knights of the Thistle in St Giles Cathedral in 1911. The Scottish National War Memorial at Edinburgh Castle in 1919. He was knighted for his work in 1927 and died in 1929. Melville Crescent Edinburgh New Town West Attractions Robert Dundas 2nd Viscount Melville The Statue of Robert Viscount Melville 1771 -1851 was erected in 1857 in Melville Crescent Edinburgh. Robert Dundas 2nd Viscount Melville, son of Henry Dundas (1st Viscount Melville), was born in Edinburgh and educated at Gottingen University Germany and the University of Edinburgh. He was a Member of Parliament, 1st Lord of the Admiralty, and Governor of the Bank of Scotland as his father before him. Robert Dundas was awarded the Knight of the Thistle in 1821. His home was Melville Castle where he died in 1851. Pictured is the Dundas family crest above outside the door of Melville Castle below. Melville Crescent Joseph Bell M.D The Real Sherlock Holmes Joseph Bell pioneer in forensic science was born in Edinburgh in 1837, great-grandson of Benjamin Bell, a forensic surgeon and detective. Joseph became a surgeon and in 1859 and went on to become a lecturer at Edinburgh University one of his students being Arthur Conan Doyle. To be Doyle’s inspiration for the character Sherlock Holmes. He purchased 2 Melville Crescent in 1883 where he lived till his death in 1911. This is also the site of the Japanese Sherlock Holmes Club. Rothesay Terrace Edinburgh New Town West Sir John Ritchie Findlay Rothesay Terrace (No3) is a Building of architectural renown, was owned by Sir John Ritchie Findlay (1st Baronet) owner of the Scotsman Newspaper. The House from the rear overlooks Well House on the water of Leith in Dean Village, which he had built for his staff. Rothesay Terrace Rothesay House School Rothesay Terrace (No1) was a private school (Rothesay House School) that occupied the premises from 1985 - 1957 Rothesay Place Edinburgh Rothesay Place Edinburgh Dame Margaret Sinclair Rothesay Place Kinnear and Peddie, Terrace housing comprising unified façade of 3-storey and basement townhouses. At No. 16 Rothesay Place was where Dame Margaret Sinclair of Dunbeath lived. A true Jacobite lady of Scotland. Born in St John’s Street in the Canongate (a street of the wealthy) in 1794. Returning from a Ball her sedan chair bearers hats blew of and they chased after their hats leaving Margaret alone. Two gentlemen passing (The Duke of Argyll and Sir John Clerk of Penicuik) picked up the chair and took Margaret home. The days of chivalry long gone from Edinburgh. She married in 1821 to Sir John Sinclair of Barrock who became Sir John Sinclair Bart of Dunbeath (7th Baronet) in 1842 and lived with him in Caithness till his death in 1873, and then moved back to Edinburgh. When she died she was interned in the Chapel Royal at Holyrood in 1879. The last lady to be interned there. Walker Street Walker Street Edinburgh New Town West Attractions Elsie Maud Inglis Elsie Inglis Graduated from Edinburgh University in 1899 after Sophia Jex-Blake who she had an ongoing rivalry with, as Sophia Jex Blake had been the leader of the Edinburgh group to get entry for women to Edinburgh medical School. Elsie Inglis Had a medical practice in the High Street Edinburgh and at 8 Walker Street. She founded the second woman’s Hospital in Edinburgh. She help found the Scottish Women’s Hospitals for Foreign Services in 1914 and took part in aiding soldiers in Serbia and Russia. She was returning home from war in 1917 when she died of cancer which she had known she had before the start of the war. Gladstone Memorial Coates Crescent Gardens Edinburgh New Town West Attractions Gladstone's Memorial Gladstone's Memorial stands in Coates Crescent of Shandwick Place at the west end of Princes Street at the tram stop. The memorial shows William Gladstone surrounded by women. The monument was constructed in 1917 and originally stood in St Andrew Square and was moved to Coates Crescent Gardens in 1955. Gladstone was a very important public figure in Britain. Born in 1809 Gladstone served as Prime Minister for four terms, being appointed to the post on 1868, 1880, 1886, and 1892. Gladstone founded a church foundation to help women prostitutes. He was affectionately known as the 'Grand Old Man' by his many supporters and as 'God's Only Mistake' by his enemies, especially Benjamin Disraeli, the then leader of the Conservative Party. Atholl Crescent Atholl Crescent Edinburgh New Town West Edinburgh School of Cookery Louisa Stevenson with Christian Guthrie Wright founded the Edinburgh School of Cookery in 1875 in Atholl Crescent Edinburgh. This school developed into The Queen Margaret University. The plaque reads; The Edinburgh College of domestic science founded in 1875 as the Edinburgh school of cookery and domestic economy. Moved to No.3 Atholl crescent in 1891. By 1970, when the college moved to Clermiston it occupied Nos. 1-8. No. 12 Nos 15-17 and was known around the world as “Atholl Crescent”. Rutland Square and Gardens Lands of Kirkbraehead Rutland Square known as the “Lands of Kirkbraehead” owned by Stuart family. Rutland Square Edinburgh previously part of the “Lands of Kirkbraehead” owned by Stuart family, James Stuart of Binend & Dunearn died 1777 He was Lord Provost of Edinburgh 1764-65 and 1768-69. His wife Alison Spittal Stuart died age 93 at home in Kirkbraehead 1720 -1813.They had substantial house with a lodge fronting the intersection of Kings Stables and Queensferry Road with Princess Street. Rutland Square Mary Dunlop Street Entertainer Mary Dunlop A character of Edinburgh. A street entertainer over 3 decades 1940s, 50s, and 1960s Never to be missed her white pony named Smokey, pulling a cart with a mechanical barrel organ around the streets. Of the West End, Rutland Square with her capuchin monkey on the organ. Nicknamed by the Edinburgh children "Monkey Mary" She had special place she was always seen on a Saturday morning outside St Giles. Everyone new she was around due to her unique mechanical jingles. On her Death in 1966 the Organ was put on display in the Museum of Childhood. (Image: Living Memory Association) 15 Rutland Square Sir Robert Rowand Anderson He designed the New Medical School, Scottish National Portrait Gallery Queen Street Edinburgh, the Montrose Memorial within the High Kirk of St. Giles, Edinburgh, and Central Station Hotel, Glasgow. He was knighted in 1902 and he was the first President of the Scottish Institute of Architects. He also founded the School of Applied Art in 1892, one of the forerunner bodies of Edinburgh College of Art. In 1916 he became the president for the Institute of Scottish Architects until his death on 1st June 1921 15 Rutland Square was the town house of the architect Sir Robert Rowand Anderson. On his death in 1921 the house, which contained Anderson's library among other things, was bequeathed to the Institute of Scottish Architects (now the RIAS) which Anderson founded. Horse and Rider The Horse and Rider Sculpture ( Sculpture by E Bridge) stands on Rutland Court bridge in Edinburgh. Rutland Street Rutland Street Edinburgh New Town West Dr John Brown John Brown FRSE FRCPE born in Biggar in 1810 and he died at home in 1882 in Rutland Street Edinburgh. He was a renowned Scottish physician and essayist he was known for his essays and papers on art, medical history and biography. 11 Rutland Street Lord Joseph Lister Lord Lister lived with his father- in- law James Syme at No. 9 Charlotte Square for 7 years 1870-1877. Lord Lister also lived at 11 Rutland Street Edinburgh from 1856 -1860 Born in Upton Essex he introduced carbolic acid to sterilise surgical instruments. Carbolic Acid is now known as Phenol. Rutland Street St Thomas’s English Episcopal Church St Thomas’s Church in Rutland Street + Place Edinburgh opened on Christmas Eve 1843. The Episcopal Church in Scotland had little following almost disappearing after Culloden in 1746. Compared to the established Presbyterian Church. This was a Jacobite Church that followed the Stuart line in Royals, when Prince Charles Edward Stewart, (Bonnie Prince Charlie) died in Rome in 1788, being the last of the Jacobite line of Stewarts. The episcopal clergy had to acknowledge the Hanoverian dynasty as it was the only monarchy. Scottish Episcopal (Free) Church differed in many ways, they accepted the English liturgy, but they ordained their own clergy and appointed their own bishops and Canons without interference. Rutland Street Princes Street Station - Caledonian Hotel Princes Street Railway Station opened in 1870 with remodelling in 1893-4. The Caledonian Railway Hotel was built between 1899 and it opened in 1903. Princes Street Station closed in September 1965 and leaving no trace of the railway by 1970. The only remains of the station is in Rutland Street Shandwick Place Sir Walter Scott Sir Walter Scott's Last Main residence in Edinburgh was number 6 Shandwick Place the main house is by way of No.8 where he lived from 1828 -1830 prior to his moved to Abbotsford House in The Scottish Borders Lieutenant General Frances Dundas Francis Dundas died 15/1/1824 at 11 Shandwick Place Edinburgh George IV Bridge Edinburgh
- Charlotte Square Edinburgh | New Town | All About Edinburgh
Charlotte Square Edinburgh, Edinburgh New Town a square with georgian houses, architectural masterpeice. This is where the First Minister has residence and the georgian house is an attraction to see how therich lived in Edinburgh in the early 19th century. Charlotte Square Edinburgh New Town Attractions Charlotte Square Edinburgh Charlotte Square was part of the designs of the new town of 1759, originally called George Square after King George III and renamed Charlotte Square after his wife, as there was a George Square already in existence in Edinburgh. Also in Charlotte Square is Bute House, the First Minister’s residence, the Georgian House at 16 South Charlotte Street where Alexander Graham Bell lived, West Register House and the memorial in Charlotte Square Garden is of Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria. Charlotte Square New Town Housing A typical terrace of houses built in the new town in the early 1800s on the north side of Charlotte Square. The row of terraced houses in Charlotte Square was the city’s most affluent area, with boot scrappers and torch snuffers at the doors the must haves before electric and door mats. Albert Prince Consort Charlotte Square Gardens Edinburgh Albert Francis Charles Augustus Emmanuel of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha was born on 26 August 1819 in Bavaria. He married Queen Victoria in 1840. Albert and Victoria's were cousin. In 1857 he was given the title of Prince Consort. Albert was behind the great exibition of 1851. Albert and Victoria had 9 children and when Albert died in 1861 at the age of 42. His wife Queen Victoria went into morning on his death, which lasted until her death in 1901. The monument in the centre of Charlotte Square is a memorial to Albert Prince Consort. A bronze statue of Prince Albert on a horse. It was opened in 1876 by his late wife Queen Victoria. Earl Douglas Haig Charlotte Square Edinburgh Douglas Haig son of the Haig Whisky family and became a Field Marshal in the British Army in the First World War. He also served in India and in Africa in the Boer War. He led his forces in the Battle of the Somme and was nicknamed, The Butcher of the Somme due to his tactics. He died in London in 1928 and was buried in Dryburgh Abbey in the Borders. (No.24) Charlotte Square Edinburgh. Lord Joseph Listor Lord Lister lived with his father- in- law James Syme at No. 9 Charlotte Square for 7 years 1870-1877. Born in Upton Essex he introduced carbolic acid to sterilise surgical instruments. Carbolic Acid is now known as Phenol. Many famous people lived or were born in Charlotte Square. Sir William Fettes founder of Fettes College lived at No.14 and Field Marshal Earl Douglas Haig, World War I Officer, nicknamed, the butcher of the Somme was born at No.24. WEST REGISTER HOUSE CHARLOTTE SQUARE EDINBURGH West Register House West Register House was built as part of the new town plans, having a Square at each end of the plans with a church looking over a garden square. This did not go ahead in St Andrew Square as there was no land space available to build a Church to mirror the one in Charlotte Square. The church of St George was built in Charlotte Square between 1811 and finished in 1813 and opened in 1814 which was to hold up to 1500 worshipers with a dome said to replicate the dome of st Paul's in London. In 1964 St George's church united with St Andrew's Church in George Street and later that year the National registers took over the building and it became West Register House. Bute House The First Ministers Residence Charlotte Square Edinburgh No. 6 Charlotte Square has been the official residence of the First Minister of Scotland since 1999. The First Minister is the equivalent to the UK Prime Minister, if Scotland were to become independent. The house is similar to next door at No.7 and it is believed to be one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in Edinburgh. The Georgian House Charlotte Square Edinburgh Attraction No. 7 Charlotte Square Edinburgh. Find out how the wealthy of Edinburgh lived in the 18th-century in Edinburgh’s New Town. Charlotte Square was one of the most fashionable and desirable residential addresses in the New Town. The Georgian House is a fully restored house with furniture of the period and some even older. Take the tour and find out about all who lived in the house and their backgrounds. (The real Downton Abbey in Edinburgh). Georgian House Alexander Graham Bell Charlotte Square Edinburgh Alexander Graham Bell was a scientist, inventor, engineer and innovator. He was the inventor of the first practical telephone. He was born in Edinburgh on 3 March 1847 and his home was at 16 South Charlotte Street. The door is now 14 but above on the stone work 16 can still be seen. There is now a commemorative wall tablet beside the door marking where he was born. He was educated at University of Edinburgh and University College London. He died of diabetes on 2 August 1922 (aged 75) in Nova Scotia, Canada. Alexander Graham Bell was awarded the first US patent for the telephone in 1876. Bell considered his most famous invention an intrusion on his real work as a scientist and refused to have a telephone in his study. Lord Henry Cockburn Charlotte Square Edinburgh Lord Henry Cockburn Lived at 14 Charlotte Square Edinburgh from 1813 -1848 Henry Cockburn was a Scottish lawyer and a Judge. He also was a regular writer for the Edinburgh magazine the Edinburgh Review which was founded in 1802. Lord Henry Cockburn’s acquaintances were Lord Francis Jeffrey, Sir Walter Scott al members of the Speculative Society founded in 1764 and still meets at the Old College of Edinburgh University. Professor Sir Robert Philip Charlotte Square Edinburgh Professor Sir Robert Philip opened the world's first tuberculosis dispensary in Bank Street Edinburgh in 1887. Sir (Dr) (Professor) Robert Philip pioneered the management, prevention, detection and treatment of tuberculosis (TB). On the wall in Bank Street a blue Plaque reads “Near this place in 1887, Dr Robert Philip founded a tuberculosis dispensary, the first clinic in the world dedicated to fighting a disease of which he foretold Man’s eventual mastery. That vision has brought hope to many lands.” Tuberculosis (TB) was the biggest killer in the UK by the middle of the 19th century and due to Sir Robert Philip it has been almost eradicated. Sir Robert Philip died at home in 9 Palmerston Road, in the Grange area of Edinburgh, on the 25th January 1939. Catherine Sinclair Memorial Replica Scott Monument Catherine Sinclair was born in Edinburgh on 17 April 1800. Her father was Sir John Sinclair, a well known politician and the first organiser of the The Statistical Account of Scotland’. Catherine Sinclair was home educated and published her first book in 1832 (‘Charlie Seymour, or, The good aunt and the bad aunt’). Catherine Sinclair most popular book was for children and was sold worldwide Holiday House published in 1839. She also established cooking depots and was instrumental in drinking fountains and park benches being installed around the Edinburgh streets. Catherine Sinclair Next - Queen Street Edinburgh
- Stockbridge Edinburgh | New Town | All About Edinburgh
Stockbridge Edinburgh New Town With a park where Scotland played International Rugby and a walkway along the Water of Leith Shops, pubs, Hotels and restaurants. Stockbridge Area Edinburgh New Town North Attractions Stockbridge name derives from wooden foot bridge. Stockbridge was deemed the northern extension of Edinburgh's new town. The area was largely in part designed by Sir Henry Raeburn artist who was born in the area and also died at his house in Carlton Street in 1823. There were many notable people that lived in the area. James Young Simpson being the most eminent lived with his brother David who was a master baker at No.1 Raeburn place on the corner of Dean Street and opened his first practice at 2 Deanhaugh Street. Christopher North lived in 29 Anne Street before moving to No. 6 Gloucester Place. There were street name changes from when first erected Veitch's Square named after the baker there was Virgin's Square, India Place was Athole Street, Upper Dean Terrace was Mineral Street, North West Circus Place was Stockbridge Brae. Stockbridge Sunday Market While in Edinburgh visit the Stockbridge Sunday Market 200 yards from St Bernard’s Well and next to the Water of Leith. Stockbridge has many shops, bars and restaurants and is close to the city centre. You can see the entrance to the original Stockbridge Market in St Stephen Street. Fettes College Sir William Fettes Sir William Fettes was born on 25 June 1750. When he was eighteen he went into business as a grocer, trading in wine and tea from Smith’s Land at Bailie Fyfe’s Close in the High Street Edinburgh. He retired from trading Tea and Wine in 1800 to concentrate on his many other investments. He was also twice Lord Provost of Edinburgh. William Fettes lived at 13 Charlotte Square up to 1810 when he purchased the estate of Comely Bank not far from the school’s present location. In his will he made a bequest which was to lead to the foundation of Fettes College. The school itself opened in 1870, 34 years after Sir William’s death and is now one of the top private schools in Edinburgh. There have been many famous students attend Fettes College none more famous than British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Sir Henry Raeburn Sir Henry Raeburn was a portrait painter and painted many famous people. e was revered by all and became the president of the Society of Artists in Edinburgh in 1812 and a member of the Royal Scottish Academy. Henry Raeburn was knighted by George IV in 1822. He was born in Stockbridge Edinburgh and spent his life there before his death in St Bernard’s Crescent Stockbridge Edinburgh The house he lived in was demolished to make way for Carlton Street. Raeburn Place the main thoroughfare of Stockbridge is named after him. His Art Studio was in York Place named Raeburn House with an Artists pallet on the wall of the building. Anne Street Edinburgh New Town Sir Henry Raeburn designed Ann Street and named after his wife Ann in 1823 by architect James Milne. It was one of the first streets in the New Town to feature private front gardens. He married Ann Leslie (née Edgar), a wealthy widow who own land and property in and around the Water of Leith. No 29 Ann Street was the house of writer Christopher North (John Wilson Edinburgh Lord Provost). His statue is in East Princes Street Gardens. 17 Danube Street Edinburgh New Town The house at 17 Danube Street was once a high class Brothel owned by Dora Noyce, Scotland’s most famous Madam. She was in business circa 1945 until 1977. A well-known face in the Royal Mile making sure the men in the pubs new her address. She ran a reputable business with well looked after ladies and clients were given the best of attention. Her early days as a call girl she would dress in quality clothes and speak with a high class Edinburgh accent (This is possibly where the saying “Fur Coat and Na’ Knickers” came from. Comely Bank Edinburgh New Town Thomas Carlyle Thomas Carlyle started life as a teacher, but did not last as he gave this up to study law then he went into the ministry and finally became a writer. He married Jane Welsh of Haddington they stayed in a house in Comely Bank for a short time before moving to a farmhouse in the Scottish Borders. Thomas Carlyle became a published author of a number of books and was ask to become the rector of Edinburgh University in 1866 which he accepted. He is best remembered as a essayist and Scottish Historian. Comely Bank Gloucester Place Edinburgh New Town John Wilson AKA Christopher North John Wilson a writer, author, advocate and Professor of moral philosophy at the University of Edinburgh. He was most frequently identified by his pseudonym Christopher North. His family home was 29 Ann Street before having to move and live at his mother’s house No 6 Gloucester Place with his family due to almost bankruptcy caused by his uncle’s dishonest speculation with his money. Through hard work he recovered to move his family to their new home in Ann Street where he remained until his death in 1854. His statue stands in East Princes Street Gardens between the mound precinct and the Walter Scott monument. Gloucester Place silvermills Silvermills Edinburgh New Town Horse Rider Eagle The Horse Rider and Eagle bronze was sculpted by Eoghan Bridge who was born in Edinburgh in 1963. The sculptor was completed in 1997 and can be found at the corner of a new housing development in Silvermills, Stockbridge. There is also a further statue on the bridge at Festival Square Lothian Road. The Silvermills area was once a small hamlet where there were a number of mills that processed silver. The silver coming from the mines at Hilderslane Linlithgow. Henderson Row Edinburgh New Town Edinburgh Academy The Edinburgh Academy opened its doors to pupils on 1st October 1824. Robert Louis Stevenson and James Clark Maxwell were two former students. Sir Walter Scott, Lord Cockburn and Sir Robert Dundas were just a few that instituted the Academy in 1832. Henderson Row Doune Terrace Edinburgh New Town Robert Chambers Robert Chambers at an early age started a business selling old books his brother started a printers and after a while they started a new business together Robert Chambers the writer and William Chambers the printer. There first venture was a periodical The Kaleidoscope a magazine published every two weeks. Robert interested in history published a number of books Traditions of Edinburgh, Walks in Edinburgh, the Life of Walter Scott, and many more on Scottish History. Doune Terraace Duncansland Edinburgh New Town David Robert’s Birthplace Duncansland a house built from rubble from the houses knocked down in development of Edinburgh. This is where David Roberts was born on 24th October 1796 son of John Roberts who was shoemaker to trade. David Roberts started his career as a designer and painter and became a stage designer for a circus. His talents grew and he became a very successful stage designer and artist while in his free time he painted with oils and became a renowned artist of buildings and scenery which became a full time vocation by 1830. He travelled the world painting and travelled to Egypt and Syria which was the first time many had seen such scenery and Queen Victoria was so taken with his work purchased the collection. Inscription on plaques on Duncansland Stockbridge; David Roberts R.A. Landscape Painter was born here on 24th October 1796 | I FEAR GOD ONLYE 1605 Duncansland Royal Circus Royal Circus Edinburgh New Town Sir Henry Littlejohn Sir Henry Littlejohn was co-founder of the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh. He was Known as a forensic expert and was friends with Dr Bell and Henry Littlejohn taught Arthur Conan Doyle forensic medicine when he studied at the University of Edinburgh medical school. He was also one of the first people in the world to be appointed as the Police Surgeon for a city. He lived at Circus Place Edinburgh and a plaque is at the door in his honour. Inverleith Park Inverleith Public Park Edinburgh New Town Inverleith Public Park The park with its football, rugby and 5 seven-a-side pitches, a cricket square, Pétanque (boules) area, model boating pond and a children’s play area, a pond and the Sundial Garden with ornamental Sundial and a memorial fountain in a form of a granite obelisk dated 1899 erected in memory of John Charles Dunlop, Councillor. Kinloch Anderson Sundial Inverleith Park Edinburgh New Town North Attractions Kinloch Anderson Sundial Inverleith Park can be found near to the park entrance at the pond. Kinloch Anderson have a long history with Edinburgh and Tartan. Their main store and museum is in Commercial Street Leith. Sundial Inscriptions; On base of Sundial; PRESENTED BY | COUNCILLOR KINLOCH ANDERSON | 1890 On south face of dial; SO PASSES LIFE | ALAS! HOW SWIFT On north face; NUMBER NONE BUT SUNNY HOURS Inverleith Park Boating Pond Edinburgh New Town The Pond in Inverleith Park was originally for model yachts and ice skating in the winter. Inverleith Pond opened in May 1891 and is still used today for model boats, however the weather does not allow ice skating. Falshaw Bridge Edinburgh New Town Falshaw Bridge, built in 1877 by the engineer, David Proudfoot. The structure was renewed in 1956 with pre-stressed concrete beams. The Falshaw Bridge, named after Lord Provost Falshaw who opened the bridge in 1877, replaced an earlier wooden footbridge beside an ancient ford across the Water of Leith at the west end of Glenogle Road. St Bernard’s Bridge Edinburgh New Town Also known as Mackenzie Bridge possibly named after Samuel MacKenzie (portrait painter and pupil of Sir Henry Raeburn).The bridge was Built in 1824. The steps and added archways were built in 1887, with Edinburgh’s Coat of Arms above the western arch. The small arch was block off in 1890. The view over the Water of Leith east and west and the road from Mackenzie Place to Dean Terrace St Bernard's Well Stockbridge A natural mineral spring was discovered on the Water of Leith near to Stockbridge in 1760, some claimed that the water could cure everything. In 1789 a building was erected over the well a Doric Temple with a dome and statue inside of Hygeia the Greek goddess of health. It was called St Bernard's Well. Another well was also found a short distance west and this was called St George’s Well. This was also to have the same powers as St Bernard’s Well but was never used to the extent of St Bernard's Well The Dene Archway Stockbridge The Dene Archway Water of Leith Walkway. The Dene to Belford Bridge. The Dene meaning Deep Gorge was first mentioned in 1143 when David I granted one of his mills of Dene to the Abbey monks of Holyrood. The Dene steps take you to St Bernard’s Bridge built in 1824. St George's Well Stockbridge The Water of Leith and the source of the mineral water for St Bernard's Well and St George's Well William Nelson Memorial Stockbridge William Nelson was a publisher in Edinburgh and took it upon himself to renovate the St Bernard’s Well as it had become in a state of disrepair. He used his own funds to renovate and improve its aesthetic look. Edinburgh New Town North West
- Edinburgh Royal Mile | Attractions | City Tours | Golf
All About Edinburgh is the No.1 information site for visitors to Edinburgh. History, Tours, Taxis, Maps, Hotels, golf courses, Activities, Walking Tours. Airport Transfers and Group Transport. All a visitor / Tourist to Edinburgh needs. One stop shop. All About Edinburgh The Ultimate Information Guide to Historic place and Attractions in Edinburgh Visit Edinburgh Edinburgh's History and Attractions Free Information Guide Edinburgh Attractions Maps Mobile Friendly and Multilingual All About Edinburgh is a Search Engine guide to all the great things to see and do when you visit Edinburgh. Welcome to everything Edinburgh has to offer, both to the visitor and local resident, all in one convenient place. Whether you only wish to visit Edinburgh Castle or the Palace of Holyrood House, Walk the Royal Mile, or climb the ancient volcano Arthur Seat (Ard-Na-Said). Tour Scotland's Capital with Free Maps, Edinburgh Guide Books have it All See all the attractions or Tour Scotland from Edinburgh. Golf Transport Scotland Hotels near Golf Courses All Scotland's Golf Courses Edinburgh Walking Tours Visit Scotland Royal Mile Edinburgh Maps Link here Maps of the Castle to the Palace History and images of all The Closes 5 FREE MUSEUMS Free Walking Tour 11 Edinburgh Walking Tours 1 The Old City Wall + the history of the streets 2 Southside famous people + Places 3 Cowgate + Grassmarket + New Town 4 Castle Hill, Lawnmarket + Greyfriars and More 5 Tron Square, Calton Hill, High Street Attractions 6 The New Town and Gardens People + Places 7 Dean Village + New Town West .... 8 Canongate – Horse Wynd – Abbey Strand 9 Upper High Street - History + People... 10 New Town West famous people + places 11 Leith Shore attarctions, Royal Yacht, Distillery pictured below three of the top places to visit Dean Village West Bow Greyfriars Visit Edinburgh Attractions Monuments Plaques and Inscriptions There are over 100 plaques in Edinburgh and many inscription at door entrances. Edinburgh in the 18th and 19th century were great believers in leaving memorials in forms of monuments to the people they believed to be the great and good. This monument is to honour Sir Walter Scott who was born and lived in Edinburgh. There is also a museum on the first floor of the monument. Visit Edinburgh Attractions Statues Edinburgh has many Statues in the streets on buildings and in museums and galleries. The statues are of people of achievement from Kings and Queens, Poets and Writers, Lord Provosts and Prime Ministers. This Statue is of James Clark Maxwell one of the greatest scientists that ever lived. Even Einstein’s said that he was inspired by Maxwell. Enquiries | Contact Visit Edinburgh Attractions Edinburgh Golf Courses Golf History Tour Golf in Edinburgh is available to all, play free with your own clubs on the Oldest short course in the world Take a Golf History Tour, S ee the world's oldest golf course and first clubhouse. The first established Golf club, Where the first rules of golf were written. Where the first Golf competition was played to rules. From the west of Edinburgh to Musselburgh in East Lothian Over 40 golf courses near to Edinburgh it's a Golfers Dream All Golf Courses of Scotland Map Golf Transport Airport Transfers Luxury Minibus Hire Group Transport and Golf Transfers Looking for Golf Transport Airport Transfer Group Outing or Tours of the Highlands. See the Transport and Book Direct single passenger or large groups. Safe Friendly and Punctual high quality Transport at very competitive prices. Visit Edinburgh Attractions Shops Royal Mile tourist stores selling everything from cigars, whisky, tartan goods, haggis, shortbread and souvenirs. Edinburgh City Centre is the place to shop. With designer shops, Boutique fashion stores selling Bags, shoes and clothes. All the expected high street names and unique local stores Before you buy whisky check out the Supermarkets. 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- Castlehill | Royal Mile | All About Edinburgh
About Edinburgh and the Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh. A short road leading to Edinburgh Castle with many attractionsand places to visit. One of the oldest streets in Edinburgh dating befor the 14th century. All About Edinburgh has everything at your fingertips. Castlehill Attractions Royal Mile Edinburgh All About Edinburgh Castlehill Edinburgh is a short road that begins at the Castle Esplanade and ends at the Tolbooth Kirk. The gothic spire being the highest point in central Edinburgh constructed between 1842 and 1845, now the headquarters International Festival society. The other attractions in the street are the; Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, (One of the oldest tourist attractions in the city), Cannonball House, Its name derived from the cannonball embedded in the outside wall of the house. Witches Well, where over 300 witches were burned at the stake. The Scottish Whisky Experience, where you can see how whisky is made and try one of the many whiskies available. The Scottish Weaving Mill previously the reservoir for Edinburgh, now a retail outlet with the best selection of Scottish goods available, also see Tartan being made on the only working looms in the city. The All About Edinburgh books are available in store the best guide to the whole of Edinburgh. Castlehill Royal Mile Edinburgh Witches Well Castlehill Royal Mile Edinburgh The site of the Witches Well is situated at the top of Castlehill on the west wall of The Tartan Weaving Mill where an iron wall fountain commemorates the place where over three hundred women were burned at the stake, accused of being witches in the 16th Century. There were more Witch burnings carried out at Castlehill than anywhere else in Europe. Witches Well Plaque Castlehill Royal Mile Edinburgh This fountain, designed by John Duncan, R.S.A is near the site on which many witches were burned at the stake. The wicked head and serene head signify that some used their exceptional knowledge for evil purposes while others were misunderstood and wished their kind nothing but good. The serpent has the dual significance of evil and wisdom. The foxglove spray further emphasises the dual purpose of many common objects. The plaque was unveiled in 1894 Castle Wynd Royal Mile North Steps Castle Wynd North Royal Mile Castlehill Edinburgh is a set of steps with housing on the east side that begins at Castlehill next to the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade and ends in Johnston Terrace Edinburgh. The House at the top of Castle Wynd North is Cannonball House which has survived through 3 sieges of Edinburgh Castle in 1650 by Cromwell, in 1689 by William of Orange and by the rebel Jacobite Army in 1745, when General Preston shot Cannon from the Half moon battery at the rebels a cannonball lodge in the wall and remains there to this day. At the foot of the steps directly across the road (Johnston Terrace) is Castle Wynd South steps which ends at the Grassmarket a pedestrian precinct with bars, restaurants and shops. Edinburgh Reservoir Tartan Weaving Mill Castlehill Royal Mile Edinburgh This is an opportunity to see the full story of kilt making, from the wool on the sheep via the weaving of the tartan cloth to the making of the kilt. Try out the weaving loom for yourself, or dress up in ancient Scottish costume for a souvenir photograph. The picture on the left shows the Tartan Weaving Mill from Ramsay Garden, below a sword that would have been used at the time of William Wallace. See the armoury in the Tartan Weaving Mill. Tartan Weaving Mill Tartan Weaving Mill (On 5 floors) Scottish Goods / Café / Whisky Tasting Cannonball House Castlehill Royal Mile Edinburgh Can you spot the cannon ball embedded in the wall. The story is that the cannon ball was carefully placed here by engineers to mark the height above sea-level of the fresh springs which provided Edinburgh with its first piped supply of fresh water, in about 1621. The cannon ball can be seen embedded in the wall above the first-floor window in Castle Wynd North. On the opposite side where the Tartan Weaving Mill is now, was the site of a reservoir that served the well heads in the old town of Edinburgh. In 1991 the reservoir was no longer required and is now conserved as the Edinburgh Tartan Weaving Mill. The Cannonball The cannonball embedded in the wall can be seen from the steps that go down to Johnstone Terrace from Castlehill. Legend has it that in 1745 the castle garrison fired the cannon ball at Bonnie Prince Charlie’s encampment at Dunsapie Loch but missed and hit the house. Patrick Geddes Heritage Trail Castlehill Royal Mile Edinburgh Patrick Geddes (1854 – 1932) was an Educator, Conservationist, Town Planner, Philosopher, Sociologist, Biologist, Botanist and Ecologist. Born in Ballater, Royal Deeside. The Edinburgh Patrick Geddes Heritage Trail was produced by the Sir Patrick Geddes Memorial Trust in the year 2000. You can you can find out more from the Patrick Geddes Trust. Next - go to Ramsay Garden and Lane Castlehill Attractions Camera Obscura Castlehill Royal Mile Camera Obscura (Outlook Tower) World of Illusion. The Camera Obscura (Outlook Tower was one of the original tourist attractions in 1850s Edinburgh, the first attraction being the Walter Scott Monument. The Camera Obscura gives an amazing live panoramic view of the city of Edinburgh. See the people in Edinburgh walking about the streets below and pick them up in your hand. The telescopes let you view amazing rooftop views of the city. It was named the Outlook Tower in 1892. Take a walk around the outside walkway at the top of the Tower for more amazing views. The Scotch Whisky Experience Castlehill School Royal Mile Edinburgh Castle hill Primary School opened in 1889 and is now closed as a school. The front of the school can be seen from Johnston Terrace Edinburgh. The building now houses The Scottish Whisky Experience which is entered from the Castlehill across from Ramsay Lane. The Scottish Whisky Experience tells the story of the history of whisky making, from the stills in the hills to the world wide industry of today. See possibly the world’s largest collection of Scotch whisky and the chance to taste the nectar of Scotland. The whisky experts will help you find the ideal whiskies for your individual taste in the McIntyre whisky gallery. There is also a chance to shop for the whisky you love. No driving afterwards. Tasting over 18 years of age only). Scots Whisky Experience Skinner's Close Royal Mile Castlehill Edinburgh Skinner’s Close was the originally Built by the Incorporation of Skinner’s and Furriers and a William Brown Skinner had a house in the close. It was also the site of Fortunes tavern before moving Old Stamp Office Close then to Nicholson Square and finally to St Andrew’s Square. Fortune’s Tavern was a place for the well-heeled and gentlemen of Edinburgh. This close was demolished to make way for the present building the Camera Obscura circa 1850 Semple's Close Royal Mile Castlehill Edinburgh Semple’s Close was named after the owner Lords Semple of Castle Semple (SEMPILL). The mansion was originally built for Lady Semple in 1638. Lord Hugh Semple Purchase a property next door to increase the size of his present residence in 1743. A military officer, Major in the Cameronians, Commander of the Black Watch and Colonel of the Edinburgh Regiment and commanded the left wing of the Hanoverian Army at Culloden. Inscription above door of Semple’s Mansion PRAISED BE THE LORD, MY GOD, MY STRENTH & MY REDEEMER ANNO DOM 1638. Boswell's Court Royal Mile Castlehill Edinburgh Boswell Court Castlehill is the site of the famous Witchery Restaurant and Lodging. Named after Dr Boswell the owner circa 1690 and previously known as Lowthian’s Land , but it is said that the Earl of Boswell also resided here. What can be seen on a lintel over a door in the close is the inscription “O LORD IN THE IS AL MI TRAIST” Jollie's Close Royal Mile Castlehill Edinburgh Jollie’s Close named after the land and building in Castlehill owned by Patrick Jollie, and later by Alexander Jollie who was a writer in 1859. Now part of the Witchery hotel apartments which is based in Boswell’s Court Castlehill. Castlehill Royal Mile Palace and Chapel Mary of Guise The first building you will walk past on the Castehill is the site where Mary of Guise had her Palace (pictured). Mary of Guise was the daughter of Antoinette of Bourbon and Claud Count of Guise. Mary of Guise married King James V in 1538. They had a daughter born in Linlithgow Palace in 1542 and at a week old became the Queen of Scotland on her father’s death. Her name was Mary. (Mary Queen of Scots).The building was also used as the Scottish Parliament in 1990s. Marie de Guise died in June 1560. The English and French, agreed the Treaty of Edinburgh. The military forces of both withdrew from Scotland which allowed the Scottish people to govern themselves. A Scottish Parliament was formed in Edinburgh on 10 July 1560, attended by 14 Earls, 6 Bishops, 19 Lords, 21 Abbots, 22 Burgh Commissioners, and over 100 Lairds. On the 24 August the Scottish parliament passed a series of Acts that entirely destroyed the Roman Church in Scotland. The celebration of mass was made illegal and was punishable by many things including death. Palace and Chapel Mary of Guise Castlehill Royal Mile Highland Kirk The Hub The International Festival HQ stands at the foot of Castlehill and at the top of the Lawnmarket. The Hub’s spire is the highest point in central Edinburgh. The building was constructed around 1845 as the Victoria Hall to house the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. In 1929 the Church of Scotland ceased to use the building and it became a temporary home for a variety of congregations. It was named the Highland Tolbooth and then St John’s Church in 1956 and finally closed in the early part of the 1980s. In 1999 the building was transformed into The Hub, offices and a performance space for the Edinburgh International Festival. Sir Rudolf Bing founding Director of Edinburgh International Festival 1947 Blue Plaque at d0or. Next - Johnston Terrace Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Castle | Attractions | Historic Guide
Edinburgh Castle not to be missed when visiting Edinburgh. A fortress in the centre of Edinburgh over 1500 years inhabited. See its history, museums, Royal Palace, Great Hall an St Margaret's Chapel the oldest building in Edinburgh still in use for its original purpose. Edinburgh Castle Attractions All About Edinburgh Castle History Edinburgh Castle History Edinburgh Castle Rock was formed over 300 million years ago by volcanic eruptions. Probably, the first evidence of inhabitants on the rock was in the Bronze Age circa 900 BC. This was due to evidence of an Iron Age fort being unearthed dated circa 900 BC. Edinburgh Castle First Fortress The first writings probably were about a fortress on Edinburgh Castle Rock circa 600 AD in a poem Gododdin. This tells of Gododdin a race of warriors who lived in the south-east of Scotland and north-east England. Gododdin left the fortress of Din Eiden (Edinburgh) to battle with the Angles of Northumbria. Consequently, The Gododdin were wiped out and the Angles of Northumbria took control of the area. Scottish Borders King Malcolm II took over control of the area in 1016 at the Battle of Carham. He also changed the border of Scotland to the River Tweed as Northumbria once extended as far as the River Forth. Edinburgh Castle Occupation Edinburgh Castle was originally built of wood by Malcolm III circa 1070. It was then built of stone by King David I circa 1130. Also including the building of a small Chapel for his mother Margaret. (St Margaret’s Chapel) the oldest surviving building in Edinburgh Castle. The occupation of Edinburgh Castle in 1296 by Edward I of England lasted until early 1314. Consequently the Scots led by Thomas Randolph – First earl of Moray recaptured Edinburgh Castle for the Scots. Similarly in 1335 the English under Edward III also lost control in 1341 when William Douglas regained it for the Scots. In 1361 David II strengthened the fortifications of Edinburgh Castle and built a tower. David’s Tower probably over 80 foot high which unfortunately was destroyed in the Lang Siege 1573. Unfortunately there are only underground remnants still visible. David II died in Edinburgh Castle 1371. Last Royal Occupation Edinburgh Castle Finally, the last King to reside in Edinburgh Castle was Charles I in 1633 before his coronation. In 1650 Edinburgh Castle was once again under attack by the English led by Oliver Cromwell. After several months of siege, Edinburgh Castle was surrendered to Oliver Cromwell and the English forces. When Charles II was restored as King. He set up an army garrison in Edinburgh Castle that remained until the 1920’s. Edinburgh Castle became a tourist attraction and was open to visitors circa 1833. It is now one of the world’s most visited attractions in the UK. All the Attractions of Edinburgh Castle Edinburgh Castle Gates Originally there were two gates that protected Edinburgh Castle. Firstly the gate from the Esplanade over the drawbridge and then the inner barrier gate. Later a further gate was built, the Portcullis Gate. The Castle Gates plaque reads; For a period of at least 2000 years, this fortress was defended by the outer gate at the head of the esplanade. Edinburgh Castle Drawbridge Edinburgh Castle Gatehouse Gatehouse Plaque Sir William Kirkcaldy Edinburgh Castle Fortress Firstly look up high on the rock left before the Portcullis Gate. Where there is a memorial plaque to Sir William Kirkcaldy. The inscription reads: In memory of Sir William Kirkcaldy of Grange. Justly reputed to be one of the best soldiers and most accomplished cavaliers of his time. He held this castle for Queen Mary from May 1568 to May 1573. And after its honourable surrenders, suffered death for his devotion to Her cause on 3 August 1573. Sir William Kirkcaldy Tablet Thomas Randolph Earl of Moray Edinburgh Castle Fortress Further into the castle on the wall after the Portcullis Gate and the Lang Stairs a further plaque can be seen and reads; To commemorate Thomas Randolph Earl of Moray. A distinguished soldier and diplomatist. Who recovered this castle in 1313 after it had been for 20 years in the hands of the English. Thomas Randolph Earl of Murray Tablet Edinburgh Castle Argyle Tower Edinburgh Castle Fortress The Argyle Tower was built on to the top of the portcullis gate in 1867 and entrance is at the top of the Lang Stairs the original access to Edinburgh Castle. Named after the the 9th Earl of Argyle (Archibald Campbell) 1663-85. Imprisoned in the room above the Portcullis Gate before his execution June 1685. He was executed when found guilty of treason 19 Dec 1681. Because he lead a rebellion against the Roman Catholic Church and James VII of Scotland. Old Guardhouse Inner Barrier Edinburgh Castle Fortress The Old Guard house was built in 1853. Detention cells were added in 1866 and also later used as the Quartermaster stores. The present Guardhouse pictured above replaced the Old Guardhouse in 1887. The Inner Barrier posts where a large wooden gate would have hung, stand at each side of the road. Almost beside the door to the old guardhouse. Edinburgh Castle Old Guardhouse & Inner Barrier Edinburgh Castle Old Guardhouse & Inner Barrier Portcullis Gate Edinburgh Castle Fortress The first gateway after a short walk uphill gets you to the Portcullis Gate. Also Built after the Lang Siege in 1573 on the site of the Constable’s Tower. The large spikes of the Portcullis are only open for visitors and closed to stop any unwanted invasion. The upper section of the gates were added circa 1887. The Portcullis Gate plaque reads; 1574 -77 Built after the long siege of 1571-3. As the main gateway into the castle. It stands on the site of the medieval Constable’s Tower. The top storey was added in 1887. Edinburgh Castle Portcullis Gate Edinburgh Castle Portcullis Gate Edinburgh Castle Portcullis Gate Plaque Lang Stairs Edinburgh Castle Fortress First of all when through the portcullis gate on entering Edinburgh Castle to the left are the Lang Stairs. This is the most direct route to the highest point of the Castle Rock. The Lang Stairs was the main access to the summit of the castle rock in the middle ages.Furthermore on the right near the top of the Lang Stairs is the Argyle Tower. This was the original entrance under Constable’s Tower. Constables Tower was also destroyed in the Lang Siege of 1573. The easy way up is by the hill with setts creating a road that winds up the slope. Installed to make it easier to get the cannon to the battlements. The Water Tank Foog’s Gate Edinburgh Castle Fortress The circular building on the way to Foog’s Gate is an old iron water tank which stored the water for Edinburgh Castle. The water was supplied from St Margaret's well at the foot of the rock which in turn supplied the Fore Well. Foog’s Gate E dinburgh Castle Fortress Foog’s Gate built after the Lang Siege circa 1580 was a further gate to stop invaders. No one knows the background to the name. Maybe it is to do with fog or low cloud that often settles on Edinburgh Castle. Foog’s Gate gives entry to the Upper Ward, the highest part of Edinburgh Castle. The Gate is attached to the building that houses a great water tank made of iron (not in use) that was a store of water for Edinburgh Castle. Foog’s Gate plaque reads; The main entrance to the citadel by the 17th century. The perimeter wall looped for both cannon and musketry, was builtin King Charles II’s reign (1660- 85). Edinburgh Castle Mons Meg Cannon Mons Meg is a Belgian cannon given to James II as a gift in 1457. Named after where it was tested in Mons in Belgium. Mons Meg was a super gun that could shoot a cannonball up to 2 miles. Mons Meg was last used in battle circa 1554 and was last fired circa 1680, when the barrel burst. It spent many years in England. Mons Meg was finally returned to the Castle in 1829 and has been on the battlements ever since. One o’clock Gun Edinburgh Castle Fortress . A 105 mm field gun is fired from Mills Mount in Edinburgh Castle Monday – Saturday at 13.00 hours. Sundays it does not fire as no seamen work on the Sabbath. Good Friday and Christmas Day are also days it is not fired. A gun has been fired here since 1861 as an audio time signal to shipping in the Firth of Forth. The original signal was the Time Ball which was on the mast of Nelson Monument on Calton Hill. The Time Ball The Time Ball on the mast of Nelson’s monument was originally a visual aid for the sailors in the Leith port and the Firth of Forth to set their chronometers by. Due to the weather being overcast in Edinburgh often, an audio aid was introduced (The One O’clock Gun) in 1861, in addition to the Time Ball. David’s Tower Edinburgh Castle Fortress David’s Tower probably built by David II, circa 1368 once stood almost 80 feet (25 mtrs) high consequently giving a view of 360 degrees for an early warning of invaders by sea or land. The remains of the tower are below ground as the tower was bombarded by cannon during the Lang Siege of 1571 – 1573 and all but destroyed. As a result The Half Moon Battery was built to replace it after the Lang Siege in 1573. Most noteworthy In 1941 the Scottish crown jewels were taken from the crown room where they are on display today. They were buried below in the depths of David’s Tower. For the reason that if the Germans invaded they would not find the Honours of Scotland (Crown Jewels). Consequently the Germans did not invade they were brought back out from their hiding place and returned to the crown room. Half Moon Battery Edinburgh Castle Fortress . David II built David’s Tower circa 1361 and it was destroyed in the Lang Siege in May 1573. Rebuilding took place immediately with the Half Moon Battery where David’s Tower had stood. A Great Half Bastion Round built by Lord Chancellor of Scotland Regent Morton which you can see today. The Fore Well Edinburgh Castle Fortress The Fore Well, circa 115 feet (34 mtrs) deep, was the Castle’s main water supply mentioned when Robert the Bruce blocked it in 1314 attack as the Scots retained the Castle. The Water could also have been the source of Saint Margaret’s Well at the foot of the castle rock in West Princes Street Gardens. Circa 1080. Still in use circa 1840. Access to Saint Margaret’s Well is over the foot bridge at the rear of the Ross Bandstand in West Princes Street Gardens Forewall Battery Edinburgh Castle Fortress The Forewall Battery with 5 cannon pointing over what was the Nor Loch to the north the battery first built circa 1545 and rebuilt and extended 1573. The iron basket on the wall was light to warn the people of Edinburgh the expected invasion. Royal Scots Regiment of Scotland Museum Edinburgh Castle The Royal Scots museum tells the stories from over 350 years of campaigning, most noteworthy are the six Victoria Crosses on display and the stories of heroic deeds behind them. The Royal Scots were the oldest serving infantry regiment in the British Army. Founded in 1633 when Sir John Hepburn raised a body of men in Scotland for service in France in the Thirty Years’ War. Under a Royal Warrant granted by King Charles I known as ‘Pontius Pilate’s Bodyguard’. Also now known 1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, abbreviated to 1 SCOTS. Royal Scots Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Regimental Museum Edinburgh Castle The Regimental Museum tells the history of the Scottish regiments, their heroes and unique artefacts from battles. The most important artefact being the flag taken by Ensign Ewart from the French at the Battle of Waterloo. Royal Scots Dragoon Guards are the senior Scottish regiment in the British Army. In the museum can be seen the French Eagle and Standard captured at the Battle of Waterloo by Ensign Ewart. The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards are a light cavalry regiment famous for its iconic victory at the Battle of Waterloo 1815. Also were part of the charge of the Light brigade. Read the story of Ensign Ewart and how they adopted the Eagle as their emblem. Ensign Ewart’s memorial stone stands on the Castle Esplanade with his grave stone behind it. Read the hole story “Taking of the Flag” Dragoon Guards Dury’s Battery Edinburgh Castle Fortress The Dury Battery was named after Captain Theodore Dury who built the battery after the 1708 Jacobite rising. Captain Dury was the military engineer for Scotland. In 1757 the guns were removed and the battery was converted into an exercise yard for prisoners of war. Furthermore, the Military Prison and the War Prisoners Prison are also located in this yard. The Scottish National War Memorial Edinburgh Castle The Scottish National War Memorial Edinburgh Castle tells the story of Scotland at war with many items from the past that tell great stories of battles won and to many that were lost. The National war memorial commemorates all who have fallen in wars from 1914 to this day. A display of the rolls of honour, is of all in Scottish services and civilians who were casualties of wars. The Scottish National War Memorial is a building in Crown Square which is at the height of Edinburgh Castle rock on which Edinburgh Castle stands. The Building was opened in 1927. The Memorial is open to the public, free of charge on application to the Castle Ticket Office. Governor’s House Edinburgh Castle The Governor’s House was built as accommodation in 1742 for the Governor of Edinburgh Castle and are still used for the same purpose. Edinburgh Castle St Margaret’s Chapel St Margaret’s Chapel Edinburgh Castle was built by David I circa 1130 for his mother Queen Margaret. The Chapel was renamed in 1250 when Margaret was canonised, therefore St Margaret’s Chapel. The Oldest building n Edinburgh Castle is St Margaret’s Chapel Probably also in Edinburgh. Which is still in use today. Stone of Destiny Now in Perth Museum In 1292 John Balliol was most certainly the last king to use the Stone of Destiny. He became king in 1292 until 1296. In 1296 the Stone of Destiny was captured by Edward I of England and taken to Westminster Abbey in London. The Stone of Destiny was finally returned to Scotland on St Andrews Day 1996 the first time in 700 years. There are also many stories of the Stone of Destiny’s origins from Syria to Egypt, from Spain. Before arriving in Ireland and then Scotland. The Stone of destiny is beside the Scottish Crown Jewels (Honours of Scotland) in the Crown Room of Edinburgh Castle. I have to images of the Crown Jewels as they are in a special glass case restricting photographs. There is a monument of Robert the Bruce having himself crowned as King of Scotland at Scone in 1306. Edinburgh Castle The Scottish Crown Jewels (The Honours of Scotland) The Scottish Crown Jewels have been in continuous occupation of Edinburgh Castle since 1660. Most noteworthy the Honours of Scotland were forgotten about as they had been abolished in 1707 and locked away. Subsequently they were found locked in a chest in the crown room by Sir Walter Scott in 1818. As a result they have been on display in the Crown Room ever since. The Crown jewels consist of a crown, sceptre and sword of state. Firstly used in a group for the coronation of Mary Queen of Scots in 1543. The Sceptre is thought to have been a gift from the Pope Alexander VI in 1494. The Crown was a design for King James V in 1540 and the Sword gifted to King James IV in 1507 by Pope Julius II. The Scottish Crown Jewels (Honours of Scotland) are the oldest Crown Jewels in the British Isles. The images below are replicas in an outer room of the crown room. Edinburgh Castle Dog Cemetery Royal Palace Edinburgh Castle Royal Palace Edinburgh Castle was were Mary Queen of Scots gave birth to her son James in 1566. He was later to become James VI. Mary of Guise was French (Marie de Guise) born on 22 November 1515 was the wife of James V and Queen of Scots from 1538 to 1542. She gave birth to Mary later to be Mary Queen of Scots. Also served as Regent of Scotland in her daughter’s name from 1554 to 1560. Mary de Guise died in Edinburgh Castle in 1560. For security she had a Palace and Chapel built at the foot of Castlehill. Only the facade remains as the University of Edinburgh demolished it to build the New College in 1846. James VI returned To Edinburgh Castle in 1617 for the Jubilee celebrations. Finally the last royal to stay in Edinburgh Castle being Charles I in 1633. The Royal Palace Plaque reads; The residence of the Stewart Kings and Queens in the 15th & 16th centuries. The birthplace of King James VI in 1566 and the home of The Scottish Crown Jewels. Edinburgh Castle Birth Room James VI Antechamber Laich Hall The Laich (low) Hall is in the Royal Palace in Crown Square of Edinburgh Castle. This is where many Royal banquets and dances took place. Also can be found there is the antechamber and birth room. Where Mary Queen of Scots gave birth to her son James. Who was to become James the VI of Scotland and James the 1st of England. King James VI was the last King of Scotland and after the Union of the Crowns in 1603 also became King James I of England. The Great Hall Edinburgh Castle Great Hall, Edinburgh Castle, Crown Square. Built by King James IV circa 1480 and completed in circa 1510 and restored in 1888. This hall is a magnificent architectural sight, with its the original hammer-beam (wooden) ceiling. Certainly the best preserved in any of the Castles of Great Britain. Also the painting of Ensign Ewart is on the end wall with weapons and armour. Finally do not miss the key to Edinburgh Castle also in the Great Hall. Used now by the Royals for State and Royal functions. Edinburgh Castle Prisons Thomas III de Grey First Prisoner Edinburgh Castle The first prisoners of war known, date back to at least 1355. Maybe, the first being Thomas III de Grey an English knight captured in 1355. While captive he began to write the “Scalacronica” the history of England from 1272 – 1362 furthermore he used the Castle library for reference. Another was Brigadier William Mackintosh, Laird of Borlum Inverness (Mackintosh of Borlum) one of the leaders in the Jacobite uprising of 1715 who spent his last 20 plus years a prisoner in Edinburgh Castle. Foreign Prisoners French prisoners were held in Edinburgh Castle in 1757 from the 7 years war and soldiers of America, Italy, France, Spain, Netherlands and Poland were held prisoner here circa 1760. Many of the prisoners scratched their names into the doors and walls of the vaults. Finally in 18811 when 49 prisoners escaped from Edinburgh Castle Prison it was deemed unsuitable and no further prisoners were placed in Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh Castle Military Prison Edinburgh Castle Military Prison first of all opened 1842 and finally closed 1923. This small Victorian prison was built as a result of offending soldiers from the castle garrison and those of visiting regiments. Queen Anne Building Crown Square Edinburgh Castle The Queen Anne building was built circa 1710 after the Jacobite uprising of 1708. The main function was barracks for officers and Castle gunners. Also this site previously was where the royal gun house stood and furthermore the position where Mons Meg first stood. Field Marshal Earl Douglas Haig First of all, Douglas Haig was born a son of famous whisky distiller's in Edinburgh on 19th June 1861. He finally died in 1928 and was buried at Dryburgh Abbey. His grave stone stands beside the family grave of Sir Walter Scott. Finally he founded the Haig Fund (who make the Poppies) and the Royal British Legion. Douglas Haig Military Career Firstly, in his military career he was enrolled in the Royal Military College at Sandhurst in 1884. In June 1899 Haig went to South Africa to serve in the Boer War. Douglas Haig became major-general, certainly the youngest officer to hold the rank in the British Army. He also was responsible for training the Indian Cavalry. Furthermore in 1909 Haig was appointed as chief of staff in India. Most noteworthy In 1910, Douglas Haig took command of the 1st Army Corps of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) based in Aldershot. Consequently Haig and the (BEF) went to France in August 1914. He became commander in chief of the (BEF). Finally, General Haig after a long and bloody battle over several months (July –December) brought an end to the Somme Offensive. As a result in that time, it is estimated, the British army suffered over 400,000 casualties, the French 200,000 and Germans circa 500,000 casualties. Because of his actions Haig was nicknamed “The Butcher of the Somme”. He used human life with no regards to consequences. Douglas Haig Honours He was finally knighted (Knight of the Order of the Thistle) in July 1917 and consequently became Sir Douglas Haig. Furthermore, in 1919 he was made Earl Haig then finally in 1921 Baron Haig of Bemersyde. The statue of of Douglas Haig is in the square outside the Hospital in Edinburgh Castle. Plaque Finally the plaque on the statue in Edinburgh Castle reads; This statue was present to the City of Edinburgh by Sir Dhunjibhoy Bomanji of Bombay. In admiration of the service rendered to the British Empire by the Field Marshal. Also the engraved stone on the house in Charlotte Square Edinburgh reads; In this house Douglas Haig was born 19th June 1861. Douglas Haig’s grave stone in Dryburgh Abbey have the words; Douglas Haig born in Edinburgh June 19th 1861. Departed out of this world Sunday Jan 29th 1928. Edinburgh Castle Hospital The Edinburgh Castle hospital buildings in Hospital Square were built in 1753 as two ordnance storehouse for arms and military equipment. They were converted into the Garrison Hospital in 1897. Ordnance Storehouse National War Museum and Hospital The Ordnance store house was one of two warehouses for arms and military equipment. Built to a design by General William Skinner chief engineer in north Britain in 1753. He was also the creator of Fort George the Garrison fortress of the Scottish Highlands. This ordnance store house now houses the Military Museum. Previously was converted from a 60-bed hospital that cared for German Prisoners of war during the First World War. War Museum Edinburgh Castle Key to the Door The Edinburgh Castle Key with tags of the keeper of the key click to magnify and read the tags. Next - Castle Esplanade
- Edinburgh Attractions | Scotland | All About Edinburgh
Top Edinburgh attraction in Edinburgh. Edinburgh attractions Maps. Find all the attractions, Museums, Statues Art Galleries Gardens and Monuments. Golf courses and transport. Edinburgh Attractions All Edinburgh Attractions Edinburgh Attractions are easy to reach. There are many attractions both indoor and outdoor. Many of the city centre Edinburgh attraction have an entrance fee. However, there are many Edinburgh attractions have free entry. Museums, Art Galleries, Hills and Graveyards. The Royal mile has many Edinburgh attraction, just take a walk in and out the closes to see what's there. Below is a comprehensive list of Edinburgh attractions which are available and can be enjoyed by all ages. All Edinburgh Attractions Edinburgh Libraries Edinburgh Monuments Edinburgh Hills Parks Gardens Holyrood Abbey Holyrood Abbey Abbey Strand Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8DX Link - More Information Edinburgh Statues Edinburgh Art Galleries Tourist Attractions Map Camera Obscura World of illusion Camera Obscura World of Illusion Royal Mile Castlehill Edinburgh EH1 2ND Link - More Information Distillery + Brewery Tours Edinburgh Museums Lochs Waterways Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh Inverleith Row & Arboretum Place Edinburgh EH3 5 Link - More Information Nelson Monument & Time Ball Calton Hill Edinburgh EH7 5AA Link - More Information Edinburgh Zoo 134 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh EH12 6TS Link - More Information Edinburgh Castle Edinburgh Castle Castlehill Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 2NG Link - More Information Craigmillar Castle Craigmillar Castle Craigmillar Castle Hill Edinburgh EH16 4SY Link - More Information Dynamic Earth Experience Dynamic Earth Holyrood Gait Edinburgh EH8 8AS Link - More Information Royal Yacht Britannia Royal Yacht Britannia Ocean Terminal Edinburgh EH6 6JJ Link - More Information Royal Observatory of Scotland Blackford Hill Observatory Road Edinburgh EH9 3HJ Link - More Information National Library of Scotland National Library for Scotland George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EW Link - More Information Abraham Lincoln Statue Old Calton Burial Ground 29 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh EH1 3BQ Link - More Information Underground Vaults 15 Niddry Street Edinburgh EH1 1QR Link - More Information Edinburgh Dungeon Ghost Train 31 Market Street Edinburgh EH1 1DF Link - More Information Gilmerton Cove Underground House 16 Drum Street Edinburgh EH17 8QH Link - More Information Scotch Whisky Experience Scotch Whisky Experience Castlehill Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 2NE Link - More Information University of Edinburgh Old College University Of Edinburgh Old College South Bridge Edinburgh EH8 9YL Link - More Information Flodden Wall Old Town Wall Flodden Wall Heriot Place Edinburgh EH3 9EX Link - More Information Grassmarket Edinburgh Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2JR Link - More Information Johnnie Walker Experience 145 Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 4BL Link - More Information Edinburgh Golf History Tour Bruntsfield Links Wright's Houses Edinburgh EH10 4HR Link - More Information New Register House New Register House Scotland's People Centre 3 West Register Street Edinburgh EH1 3YT Link - More Information Dean Village & Ravelston Dean Village Bell's Brae Edinburgh EH4 3BJ Link - More Information Leith Shore Area Leith and Shore Tower Place Edinburgh EH6 6SD Link - More Information Scottish Parliament Building Scottish Parliament Building Horse Wynd Royal Mile Edinburgh EH99 1SP Link - More Information St Giles Cathedral Edinburgh St Giles Cathedral High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1RE Link - More Information Eden Mill Whisky Distillery Experience West End 1A, Rutland Place, Edinburgh EH1 2AD Link - More Information Canongate Kirk Edinburgh Canongate Kirk Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8BR Link - More Information Princes Street Edinburgh Princes Street Edinburgh City Centre Edinburgh EH2 4BJ Link - More Information Edinburgh Mercat Cross Parliament Square High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1RF Link - More Information Greyfriars Bobby Famous Dog Statue Greyfriars Place Edinburgh EH1 2QQ Link - More Information National Museum of Scotland Chambers Street Edinburgh EH1 1JF Link - More Information Dean Cemetery 63 Dean Path Edinburgh EH4 3AT Link - More Information Scottish Poetry Library Scottish Poetry Library Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8DT Link - More Information Cramond Village Roman Fort Cramond Village Roman Fort Cramond Glebe Road Edinburgh EH4 6NS Link - More Information Storytelling Centre John Knox House Storytelling Centre High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SR Link - More Information Union Canal Barge Centre Union Canal Boat Centre Lower Gilmore Bank Edinburgh EH3 9QP Link - More Information Stones of Scotland Stones of Scotland Regent Road Park Edinburgh EH8 8EJ Link - More Information Water of Leith Visitors Centre Water of Leith Visitor Centre 24 Lanark Road Edinburgh EH14 1TQ Link - More Information Contact Details South Queensferry Best Attractions Queensferry Museum Queensferry Museum 53 High Street, South Queensferry EH30 9HP Link - More Information Forth Bridges Queensferry Crossing Newhalls Road South Queensferry Edinburgh EH30 9TA Link - More Information Firth of Forth Island Boat Trips Newhalls Road South Queensferry Edinburgh EH30 9TA Link - More Information Hopetoun House Hopetoun House Estate Lime Avenue South Queensferry EH30 9SL Link - More Information Priory Church of St Mary's Priory Church of St Mary's Farquhar Terrace South Queensferry EH30 9RB Link - More Information The Tolbooth South Queensferry West Terrace High Street South Queensferry EH30 9LL Link - More Information Next - Edinburgh Museums
- Golf Courses Scotland | Golf Transfers | All About Edinburgh
Golf Courses Scotland, is a list of golf courses, from the Highlands to the Scottish Borders Local Group Transfers, Airport transfers. Take stress out of the travel and just play golf. We get you there and back. Golf Courses Scotland Golf in Scotland when you have booked the golf course(s) and your accommodation you will be ready to get the right transport for your group. For transfers Airport / rail station - Hotel / Accommodation return transfers to and from the golf course(s) High quality transport with Low prices. Golf Scotland is available to all. From the oldest course in the world and first ever clubhouse. The first established Golf club and the first open championship course. Where Willie Park lived. Where the first rules of golf were written and the first competition played to rules. Musselburgh in East Lothian where many Open Champions came from. Where the size of the Golf hole was decided and how it was first measured. Where Tom Morris Snr and his son Tommy won Open Championships. The first Grand Champion Thomas Chambers The First professional Golfer Allan Robertson On the East Coast There are over 20 golf courses in Edinburgh city and a further 20 + in the Lothian area Fife and St Andrews, Aberdeen area and Inverness area On the West Coast Turnberry - The Gailes See almost all Scotland's mainland courses here Edinburgh Golf Courses East Lothian Golf Courses Fife Golf Courses Dundee Golf Courses Central Scotland Golf Courses Ayrshire Golf Courses Aberdeenshire Golf Courses Inverness Golf Courses St Andrews Golf Courses Midlothian Golf Courses Perthshire Golf Courses West Lothian Golf Courses Falkirk Area Golf Courses Scottish Borders Golf Courses Glasgow Golf Courses Golf Course Travel Times Golf Transport Scotland's Golf Course Map Enquire Golf / Airport Transfers Enquiry /Contact Golf & Airport Transfers This is the perfect vehicle for up to 8 passengers with 8 sets of golf clubs and 8 cases all Forward Facing Seats
- Leith Shore | Edinburgh Suburb | All About Edinburgh
Leith was once a thriving sea port with many whisky bonds and a seperate town from Edinburgh. Leith since 1920 is part of Edinburgh. Many attractions date from the 15th to 19th centuries. withh shore side restaurants and cafes visit leith for a gret time. Leith Shore Edinburgh Attractions In 1827 Leith became a Burgh as Edinburgh was, this lasted for a short time as in 1920 Edinburgh took over. Leith was first mentioned in history in 1143 when King David I granted the monks lands at ‘Inverlet’ He also had a harbour built at the Shore for personal use. Leith has been a very important area due to its position on the forth and closeness to Edinburgh.The port of Leith has been attached by Spanish, French, English and American ships over the years and eventually taken by Edinburgh in 1920. Take a trip to the redeveloped area of the commercial quayside just over the bridge at the Shore, where you will find many types of open air restaurants and just a short stroll away from the Royal Yacht Britannia and the indoor shopping mall Ocean Terminal. On a Sunday there is an outdoor market. In 1813 a Mr William Crawford opened a small biscuit Shop on the Shore Leith eventually merging with McVities circa 1960. The King’s Wark Shore Leith The King’s Wark has history from circa 1430 when it was built by order of James I. In 1590 King James VI, his wife the Queen, Princess Anne of Denmark, resided there for five nights. In 1606 the King’s Wark and lands were gifted to Bernard Lindsay by James VI, The King’s Wark was known to be rebuilt and extended by Mr Bernard Lindsay in 1613 with a tennis court and four Taverns, one for the King and a cellar for the King’s wines. In 1649 it became a weigh House for hemp and iron. Circa 1690 a fire destroyed the King's Wark and replaced by the present building. The thoroughfare was known as Bernard’s Nook but in 1806 when improvements were being made the new thoroughfare was named Bernard Street after Bernard Lindsay. Bernard Bridge 1778 The old, arched stone bridge was demolished and replaced in 1898 by a drawbridge then in 1910 by a stone bridge. Ocean Mist The Ocean Mist was Built in Greenock in 1919 It was bought by a member of the Guinness family in 1920 who called it Ocean Rover, Requisitioned by the Royal Navy to act as a torpedo recovery and anti-mine calibration vessel during World War II. Sold in 1954 and renamed Ocean Mist, Moored in Leith since circa 1985. Its been a bar, a Restaurant and now Hotel. King’s Landing Shore Leith Edinburgh Attractions The King’s Landing is the historic occasion of George the IV becoming the first monarch to stand on Scottish shores since Charles II in 1651. It came about by an invitation from Sir Walter Scott on a suggestion by Henry Dundas, (a very powerful politician at the time). The King’s Landing was at the Shore of Leith a port just outside Edinburgh on Thursday 15th August 1822 The plaques can be seen on the Shore on where he set foot on the shore and the other on the wall opposite the plaque. The Wall Plaque reads; OPPOSITE THIS SPOT KING GEORGE IV LANDED | ON 15th AUGUST 1822. AN HISTORIC VISIT | ARRANGED MAINLY BY SIR WALTER SCOTT | FOR THE BICENTENARY OF WHOSE BIRTH | THIS PLAQUE WAS ERECTED | LEITH CIVIC TRUST August 1971 Kings Landing Shore Leith The Signal Tower Shore Leith Edinburgh Attractions The Signal Tower built in 1685 by Robert Mylne had sails of a windmill which were removed in 1805. The stone tower you can see today was originally higher by at least two further floors. The battlements were built during the Napoleonic war when the tower became the signal tower relaying flag messages to incoming ships. The Sailor’s Home Shore Leith The Sailors Home built in 1883 was accommodation for sailors whose ships were in port. Look for the angel above the door an emblem for the seaman’s mission, now a luxury hotel. The Memorial to merchant seamen can be seen in front of the building. Merchant Seamen’s Memorial Tower Shore Leith The Memorial takes the form of a 5.5 metre sandstone column featuring seafaring scenes in bronze relief. It is possible to see navigators with charts, a ship’s cook, stokers, engineers, and seamen hauling lines. The Shore was chosen as the location for this new Memorial because Leith was Scotland’s premier port for more than 300 years, and served as Edinburgh’s trading port for more than 700 years. In addition, the Memorial recognises the 132 years of service dedicated to the Merchant Navy by Leith Nautical College (1855-1987) and its training ship, “Dolphin” (1944- 1979). Four shelves on the the working seamen showing their different duties. Musician’s Memorial Spiral Sculpture Shore Leith This sculpture of grey slate is a memorial to three musicians and was designed by the sculptor James Parker from Galloway Scotland. Thomas (Tam) Bennett Sim White He was a Blues and Jazz singer, TV personality and film actor. He was In many TV dramas and soaps performed on Top of the Pops. He was born in Grassmarket Edinburgh he went to the same secondary school (Darrock Academy) as Sean (007) Connery Raymond (Boz) Burrell He was born in Holbeach England. He was a musician, singer-songwriter and Guitar player. He played with Ritchie Blackmore, King Crimson, Bad Company and Tam White. Derek “Dell Boy” Allen The Gates of Leith Shore Leith The Gates of Leith stand with two cannon from the 16th century once part of the artillery that protected the Leith Docks from invaders. In the centre a bust of Governor John Hunter, son of a Leith ship master and second in command aboard H.M.S. Sirius when they found the colony of New South Wales in 1788. Governor John Hunter Bust Shore Leith Vice Admiral |John Hunter R.N.| 1737-1821 Captain John Hunter was captain of the HMS Sirius and later became the 2nd Governor of New South Wales Australia from 1795 returning to Britain in 1800. New South Wales was the penal outpost of the British Empire. As a professional sailor John Hunter was involved in the American War of Independence and took part in Chesapeake and Sandy Hook He was appointed third lieutenant of his flagship HMS Victory and he received his first command in 1782. John Hunter ended his career as a Vice-Admiral and spent his final years in Leith in 6 Cassels Place (43 Leith Walk near the corner of Kirk Street) before returning to London where he died in 1821. The inscription on the plaque reads; Governor John Hunter | Governor of New South Wales 1795 – 1800 | Born Leith 29th August 1737 Died London 13th March 1821 | John Hunter, son of a Leith Ship Master, was Second in | command aboard H.M.S. Sirius to Governor Arthur Phillip | Who Founded the Colony in January 1788. He Returned to be | The Colony’s Second Governor and Conducted its Government | with Sense, Duty, And Humanity. | This bust was donated to the Scots Australian Council in | Edinburgh by its Sculptor, Victor Cusack, and the Scottish | Australian Heritage Council in Sydney and was unveiled on | 28th August 1994, by The Rt. Hon. Norman Irons, the | Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh, and his | Excellency, The Hon. Neal Blewett, High | Commissioner for Australia. HMS SIRIUS HMS Sirius built in Newhaven Leith Edinburgh, was the flagship of the First Fleet. The HMS Sirius set out from Portsmouth, England, in 1787 to establish the first European colony in New South Wales, Australia. Lighthouse Beacon Shore Leith The original position of the lighthouse beacon was in Burntisland, Fife (1876) and was moved to its present position in 1990. The roman numerals that can be seen on the front of the lighthouse show the date when it was first used. Sandy Irvine Robertson OBE Shore Leith Wine merchant, charity promoter and founder of the Scottish Business Achievements Awards Trust. After his premature death, his friends commissioned a bronze statue which sits on the waterfront at the estuary of the Water of Leith. Behind is a harpoon gun from Port Leith Whaling Station, and the Victoria Swing Bridge that was built in 1874. Christian Salvesen Harpoon Gun Shore Leith 1851 Christian Salvesen arrived in Leith and set up in business as a shipowner and broker, later the family started the whaling from Leith in 1906 and by 1911 Christian Salvesen & Co had become the largest whaling company in the world. Whale Oil was a very important commodity as it was used for the oil for lamps, machine lubrication, margarine, soap and glycerine for explosives. The gun came from one of the whale catchers run by the Salvesen Company which was registered in Leith Victoria Swing Bridge Shore Leith This bridge formerly carried a road, railway crossing and footpaths and was the largest swing bridge in Great Britain. The original Victoria Swing Bridge across the Inner Harbour linked the Albert Dock to the Victoria Dock and was built in 1874. The bridge is now static and is used as a footpath to cross the mouth of the Water of Leith. Fingal Luxury Hotel Fingal was built in 1963 by Blythswood Shipbuilding Company, Scotstoun Glasgow. As steam tender vessel for the Northern Lighthouse Board. The ship was registered in Leith and based for most of its life in Oban (30 years) and 6 years in Stromness, Orkney. The ship on its retirement was sold in 2000 and moored in Cornwall. In 2014 the Britannia trust purchased the vessel which had been renamed Windsor Castle and brought it back to Leith. The ship is 239.01 feet (72.85 m) in length. Its breadth: Beam to Beam is 40.35 feet (12.30 m) and Depth 8.50 feet (5.64 m). The Name has reverted back to Fingal and is now a Luxury five star hotel, moored at the Alexandra Dock in the Port of Leith. Ships Wheel Memorial In loving memory of Tony Chapman who died in the South China Sea in 1999. "Owheo" Stone "Owheo" is the original Māori name for the Water of Leith in Dunedin, New Zealand, meaning "The place of Wheo," named after a local Māori chief. This stone was places in 2001 at the side of the Water of Leith beside the new houses on the west shore. Rennie's Lock and Leith Docks History Rennie's Lock Rennie’s Lock was built in 1801 which allowed access to two enclosed docks the first wet docks to be constructed in Scotland. This allowed up to 150 vessels of typically 100 to 200 tons. Lock operation system chains and winches Victoria Quay The build started in 1993 of this Scottish Government building opened on 1st July 1996, by the previous Queen Elizabeth II. The building is the largest single government office, with circa 1,500 staff in a 35,000 square foot area of repurposed dockland. Royal Marines Memorial Memorial dedicated to Corporal Thomas Peck Hunter VC (1923–1945) (43 Commando Royal Marines) ), who received the Victoria Cross posthumously. He was the first Royal Marine to win the Victoria Cross in World War Port of Leith Distillery The Distillery opened in 2023. The first vertical whisky distillery in the United Kingdom. The Distillery has 9-floors and is in a 40-metre high tower. Grain milling and mashing happen at the very top, moving down to fermentation vats, and finally settling into the copper stills at the base. The building has a mezzanine bar and restaurant on the 8th floor with floor-to-ceiling windows for fantastic views of the Forth and into Fife. Royal Yacht Britannia Ocean Terminal Leith The Royal Yacht Britannia is the former Royal Yacht of the British monarch Queen Elizabeth II. The ship is now permanently moored at Ocean Terminal in Edinburgh. The Britannia is the 83rd vessel since the first Royal yacht owned by King Charles II in 1660. It is the second Royal yacht to bear the name Britannia, the first being the famous racing cutter built for the Prince of Wales in 1893. Have a day out and look around the famous Yacht. Now the rich and famous hire the ship for the evening for dinner parties. Royal Yacht Britannia Antony Gormley Statue Leith Jetty Antony Gormley is a renowned British sculptor with works that are displayed over the word from New Zealand Hong Kong and the U.S.A and all around the UK. The iconic Angel of the North to statues a man 6 of which are around Edinburgh. I have named this one for the birds. Commercial Quay Leith Shore Take a trip to the redeveloped area of the commercial quayside just over the bridge at the Shore, where you will find many types of open air restaurants and just a short stroll away from the Royal Yacht Britannia and the indoor shopping mall Ocean Terminal. Customs House Leith Shore The coat of arms over the entrance of the Customs House is that of King George III. The Leith Customs House was built 1812 to house and control the goods being brought into Leith by the many ships that traded around the world. All Captains had to declare there cargo and pay a duty. The customs Houses were at every port and have been in operation circa 1390. The customs house of Leith was previously at Trinity House where the maritime museum is now situated. The Cooperage Leith Originally constructed in the late circa 1790 as a stone warehouse and cooperage where barrels and casks were made or repaired. It was later used as whisky bond. It was the first building to be converted into residential apartments in 1985. Queens Landing Queen’s Landing Shore Leith Edinburgh Attractions This Plaque commemorates the landing in Leith of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots upon her return from France on 19th August 1561. Mary Stuart (Mary Queen of Scots) was born on 8 December 1542. She was the queen of Scotland from December 1542 until July 1567. An infant Queen due to her father King James V death 6 days after her birth. Her reign ended on a forced abdication by Scottish nobles in 1567 at Carberry. Mary’s cousin Queen Elizabeth I had her arrested and she spent the rest of her life as a prisoner until her execution in 1587. Lamb’s House Leith Lamb’s House was built in 1610, was one of the finest merchant’s houses in Scotland. It was built by a merchant called Andrew Lamb a member of the lamb family who lived in the Leith area for circa 200 years. As the date of May Queen of Scots landing was prior to this it is unlikely to be the same house. It is more likely to be the King’s Wark that she waited as this was for the upper class and royalty. Old Leith Bridge Leith North Leith and “St Leonard’s Lands” or what became South Leith were joined by a bridge that connected the two areas in 1493. This was the first Stone Bridge to be built over the inlet. Due to the shipbuilders operating upstream from the bridge and when the ships were ready to sail they would have to pass under the bridge, which stopped large ships from being built. The first bridge was replaced by a drawbridge which was built closer to the estuary. When shipbuilding stopped the bridge was replaced by what is in place today. St Ninian’s Chapel Shore Leith St Ninian’s Chapel was established in 1493 by Robert Ballantyne, Abbot of Holyrood. When the English were on the rampage burning and destroying churches and castles in Scotland 1560-1 St Ninian’s was not spared. In 1609 North Leith parish was a new parish and required a Church. The ruins of St Ninian’s became the possession of the people of north Leith who rebuilt the chapel which became the parish Church. The Church was extended in 1675. As Leith grew the church became to small for the congregation and a new church was built in Madeira Place in 1816. St Ninian's building was used by other church groups until 1825 when it changed and was used for commercial purposes. The congregation moved to The New North Leith Church on its completion in 1816 designed by William Burn. In 1941 it was hit by a bomb which caused major damage. The repairs were completed by 1950 with seating for a congregation of 1300. On the wall above the main entrance, stone inscriptions read: Blessed Are | They Yet Heir | Yevord of God | And keep It | Luke XI | 1600 More Leith Attractions S.S. Explorer Shore Leith Docks Edinburgh The SS Explorer is the last surviving steam trawler in the world. It was a purpose built fishery research ship. She is on the National Historic Ships. Launched on 21 June 1955. SS Explorer went out of service in 1984. The SS Explorer was a fishery research Ship which was to investigate fish breeding and feeding grounds which could establish fishing levels and types of fish that would suit the British markets. This would enable fishing boats to be more productive. The SS Explorer has been in Leith docks since 1996 being restored for historic purposes and would be a unique museum. She was one of the last ship of it kind registered to the port of Leith. Next - Newhaven Edinburgh
- Royal Mile | Edinburgh Attractions | All About Edinburgh
Royal Mile is the number one Edinburgh attraction with museums, historic buildings, cafes, restaurants, bars, tourist shops and at the top of the Royal Mile is Edinburgh Castle, with the Palace of Holyrood House at the foot. Everything is on the All About Edinburgh site. Royal Mile Edinburgh The Six Parts to Royal Mile Edinburgh From the Edinburgh Castle a short street Castlehill is the first part of the Royal Mile. Followed by the main sections of the Royal Mile Lawnmarket, which joins to the High Street Royal Mile, which is the largest of the streets of about 500 m. with shops restaurants, cafes, attractions, museums, pubs and places to stay its like a town on its own as it was in the 16th century with over 40,000 residents. Royal Mile Castlehill, Royal Mile Lawnmarket Royal Mile High Street, Royal Mile Canongate Royal Mile Abbey Strand, Royal Mile Horse Wynd, All About Edinburgh Royal Mile Royal Mile Edinburgh Edinburgh Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are the most famous place in the world with over 2 million visitors a year. The Royal Mile is the name for 6 streets that links Edinburgh Castle with the Palace Holyrood House. Edinburgh Castle is where it all began. Royal Mile Castlehill Edinburgh Royal Mile High Street Edinburgh Royal Mile Lawnmarket Edinburgh Royal Mile Canongate Edinburgh Royal Mile Abbey Strand Edinburgh Royal Mile Horse Wynd Edinburgh Arthur Seat and Queens Park Castlehill (Northside) Royal Mile Ramsay Lane Ramsay Garden Skinner's Close Semple's Close Jollie's Close Castlehill (Southside) Royal Mile Castle wynd North Cannonball House Close Boswell's Court Lawnmarket (Northside) Royal Mile Milne's Close Milne's Court Jame's Court (west entry) (Mid Entry) (East Entry) Lady Stair's Close Makars' Court Wardrop's Close Lawnmarket (Southside) Royal Mile Upper Bow Johnston's Close Riddle's Close Fisher's Close Brodie's Close Buchanan's Close High Street ( Upper Southside ) Royal Mile Edinburgh West Parliament Square Royal Mile Parliament Square Royal Mile Steil’s Close | Barrie’s Close Old Fishmarket Close Royal Mile Borthwick’s Close Royal Mile Old Assembly Close Royal Mile Covenant Close Royal Mile Burnet’s Close Royal Mile Bell’s Wynd Royal Mile New Assembly Close Royal Mile Stevenlaw’s Close Royal Mile Blair Street Royal Mile Hunter Square Royal Mile Marlin’s Wynd Royal Mile (Demolished) High Street ( Lower Southside ) Royal Mile Edinburgh Niddry Street Dickson’s Close Royal Mile Cant’s Close Royal Mile Melrose Close Royal Mile Blackfriars (Wynd) Street Toddrick’s Wynd Royal Mile South Gray’s Close Royal Mile Hyndford’s Close Royal Mile Fountain Close Royal Mile Tweeddale Court Royal Mile World’s End Close Royal Mile High Street ( Upper Northside ) Royal Mile Edinburgh Byer's Close Royal Mile Advocate’s Close Royal Mile Roxburgh Close Royal Mile Warriston’s Close Royal Mile Writer’s Court Royal Mile Mary King’s Close Royal Mile Allan’s Close Royal Mile Craig’s Close Royal Mile Anchor Close Royal Mile Geddes Entry Royal Mile North Foulis Close Royal Mile Old Stamp Office Close Royal Mile Lyon’s Close Royal Mile Jackson’s Close Royal Mile Fleshmarket Close Royal Mile High Street ( Lower Northside ) Royal Mile Edinburgh Carrubber’s Close Royal Mile Bishop’s Close Royal Mile North Gray’s Close Royal Mile Morrison’s Close Royal Mile Bailie Fyfe’s Close Royal Mile Paisley Close Royal Mile Chalmer’s Close Royal Mile Monteith’s Close Royal Mile Trunk’s Close Royal Mile Hope’s Court Royal Mile Baron Maule’s Close Royal Mile The Worlds End Edinburgh Beyond the High Street is the Edinburgh Royal Mile Canongate more shops restaurants, pubs and attractions, museums and the Canongate Kirk where the Queen goes to church when staying at the Palace of Holyrood House here main residence in Edinburgh. Abbey Strand and Horse Wynd are where the Palace of Holyrood House stands with the Scottish Parliament building in Horse Wynd and access to Arthur Seat you have walked the Royal Mile. Canongate (Southside) Royal Mile Edinburgh Gullan’s Close Royal Mile Gibb’s Close Royal Mile Pirrie’s Close Royal Mile Chessel’s Court Royal Mile Weir’s Close Royal Mile Old Playhouse Close Royal Mile St John’s Pend Canongate Royal Mile Sugarhouse Close Royal Mile Bakehouse Close Royal Mile Wilson’s Court Royal Mile Cooper’s Close Royal Mile Crichton’s Close Royal Mile Bull’s Close Royal Mile Reid’s Close Royal Mile Vallence’s Entry Royal Mile Canongate (Northside) Royal Mile Edinburgh Mid common Close Royal Mile Sibbald Walk Royal Mile Gladstone’s Court Royal Mile Old Tolbooth Wynd Royal Mile Dunbar’s Close Royal Mile Panmure Close Royal Mile Lochend Close Royal Mile Reid’s Court Royal Mile Campbell’s Close Royal Mile Brown’s Close Royal Mile Forsyth’s Close Royal Mile Galloway’s Entry Royal Mile White Horse Close Royal Mile Abbey Strand Royal Mile Edinburgh Holyrood House Palace Holyrood Abbey Queen Mary's Bath House Horse Wynd Royal Mile Edinburgh Scottish Parliament Queens Gallery Arthur Seat St Anthony's Chapel St Anthony's Well Dunsapie Loch St Margaret's Loch St Margaret's Well Muchret's Cairn Queen’s Park Edinburgh Next - Castlehill Edinburgh
- Royal Mile Map | Edinburgh Attractions | All About Edinburgh
Edinburgh's Famous Royal Mile from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Palace, Attractions, museums, historic buildings, ghosts, statues, monuments. A map of the Royal Mile pinpointing all attractions inside and outside. No need for a guide, go to the google map for everything Free. Royal Mile Maps Attractions - History- Close - Courts Looking for all the historic places in the Royal Mile and Castle area? LOOK NO FURTHER MAPS WITH ALL THE SITES ARE HERE Edinburgh Castle Castle Esplanade Castlehill Lawnmarket High Street West High Street East Canongate Abbey Strand Area Edinburgh Castle Attractions Lawnmarket Area Attractions High Street West Area Attractions High Street East Area Attractions Canongate Upper Area Attractions Canongate Lower Area Abbey Strand Horse Wynd Attractions
- Stenton Village | Village | All About Edinburgh
Stenton Attractions East Lothian Stenton Village East Lothian William Wallace rewarded Sir Robert de Lawedre with the lands of Stenton in 1297 after the Battle of Stirling Bridge. Stenton can be found south of the A1 at East Linton and south west of Dunbar. In mid 1800's this was a vibrant village with almost 1000 residents, shops and businesses. Stenton Horticulture East Lothian Walking around Stenton Village is peaceful and enjoyable with many things to see. One of the attractions of Stenton must be the Garden with the sculptured hedges. Man and Women, Elephant and more The Tron Stenton Village East Lothian The Tron was a public weigh post that was used to weigh goods for sale The Trn is a landmark for where the weekly market too place, which was the centre of the village. The Girl Guide association restored the Tron in 1970 to commemorate the golden jubilee of the Girl Guide association. Stenton Holy Rood Well East Lothian The Rood well or the 'Cardinal's Hat' has always been known a a lucky charm First built circa 1130 the well was built by the local monks to aid travelers their journey between Melrose and Newbattle where two of the main Abbeys stood. This extract was taken from William R Cox detailed description of the well in The Antiquary (Volume 26) (published 1892). "a conical roof of stone in five courses, finished with a flowered finial of fourteenth-century date on the top" Gothic Parish Church Stenton Village East Lothian The Stenton Parish Church was built in 1829. There are remains of the bell tower of the kirk built circa 1555 and many old graves from the time. The Tower now being used as a Do'cot as many old towers that survived the years have. The Old parish church in the village of Pitcox moved to use the newly built Kirk in Stenton in 561. Stenton Philadelphia U.S.A. Stenton descended through six generations of the Logan family, one of the most important in Philadelphia. In the 18th and early 19th centuries, the Logans were prominent Quakers and were actively involved in politics in the United States. Ruchlaw House East Lothian Ruchlaw House, was built in 1663 by Archibald Sydserff and the same family still occupies the house There is a walled garden with Sundials dating from the 17th century Beil House East Lothian Lord Belhaven and Stenton, of the County of Haddington, is a Lordship of Parliament in the Peerage of Scotland. It was created in 1647 for Sir John Hamilton, 2nd Baronet, with remainder to his heirs male. lived in Beil House. Pressmennan Lake and Wood Stenton East Lothian Pressmennan Lake formed in 1819 one of only three lakes in Scotland is set below Pressmennan Wood. The wood is full of wildlife and many mythical beasts deer, owls and bats, ‘Glingbobs’ and ‘Tootflits’. who have made their homes in the old trees. The Trail which goes through the wood in a circle was created by local sculptor Robin Wood. Lookout for the wildlife and if very lucky you might come across signs of the ‘Glingbobs’ and ‘Tootflits’ Pressmennan wood was originally full of Oak trees and and the wood from the was used in the building ships at Newhaven Harbour Leith Edinburgh. It is believed that the scottish navy's largest man'o'war the Great Michael and the Sirus which found New South Wales in Australia were both built of Pressmennan Oak circa 1500. Next - Tranent
- Whitekirk Village | East Lothian | All About Edinburgh
Whitekirk Attractions East Lothian Whitekirk is a small village with long history that stands between North Berwick and East Linton in East Lothian. The Village of Whitekirk has been mentioned since the 8th century by St Balbred. There has been pilgrimages to White chapel (Whitekirk), through the centuries and housing built to house the travelers (Pilgrims) circa 1100, all due to the powers of the Holy well some say St Baldred's Well. Kings were regular visitors and nobles and a Pope also visited. Whitekirk Church East Lothian Whitekirk Church was modernised in circa 1440 (from wood to stone) and has not changed from the exterior, inside was destroyed by fire in 1914, said to be by the suffragette movement. The interior was restore in the following years and still remains the same today. Whitekirk War Memorial A war memorial was erected in 1920 after the church was restored. The memorial stands in the churchyard of the outside the church. This war Memorial is dedicated to the memory of the 29 soldiers from the Whitekirk and Tyninghame parish who lost their lives in the Great War. Tithe Barn Whitekirk East Lothian The hostel built in mid 1500 for the pilgrims was converted to tower house, little of which remains but what is known as the Tithe Barn built from stone of pilgrims houses still remains. A tithe Barn was were farmers stored the tithes. Tithe was a tenth of a farm's produce which was given to the church. Next - Wittingehame
- Western Union Branches | Edinburgh | All About Edinburgh
Western Union Money transfers worldwide send money or receive money from any destination quick and easy. Short of Cash now credit card get cash sent to you or need to send cash to anywhere in the world use Western Union Money transfers. Edinburgh Western Union Branches Where you can send money to destinations around the world or receive money from worldwide destinations. Edinburgh Western Union Western Union AIT SOLUTIONS 77 Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9BZ 0131 667 3500 Western Union NO1 CURRENCY WAVERLEY 3 Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ 0131 557 5700 Western Union EUROCHANGE WAVERLEY MALL L19 Waverley Mall, Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ 0131 556 2725 Western Union JOHN LEWIS EDINBURGH BUREAU DE CHANGE 69 St James Centre, 5th Floor Edinburgh EH1 3SP 0131 556 9121 Western Union RYMAN 11 Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9BE 0131 668 1223 Edinburgh Western Union Western Union CRYSTAL INTERNATIONAL 18 Haddington Place Edinburgh EH7 4AF 0131 558 8888 Western Union INSPIRE EXPRESS 55 Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9BZ 0800 833 833 Western Union LEO MAX LIMITED 75 Elm Row Edinburgh EH7 4AQ 0131 558 9090 Western Union H AND T PAWNBROKERS (EDINBURGH) 78a Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9EW 0131 667 2022 Western Union H AND T PAWNBROKERS (EDINBURGH) 106 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9HX 0131 229 4448 Edinburgh Western Union Western Union DIGITALAXIS LIMITED 6 Earlston Place Edinburgh EH7 5SU 0800 833 833 Western Union RAMSDENS 44 Shandwick Place Edinburgh EH2 4RT 0131 220 1848 Western Union RYMAN EDINBURGH 81 Shandwick Place Edinburgh EH2 4SD 0131 228 6213 Western Union GILLESPIE CONVENIENCE STORE 4 Gillespie Place Edinburgh EH10 4HS 0131 622 7111 Enquiry / Contact
- Wedding Venues | Lothian | All About Edinburgh
Wedding Venues in the lothians from a castle or church in a balloon on the beach or stately home this comprehensive list of wedding venues contact details. Wedding Venues East Lothian | West Lothian | Midlothian West of Edinburgh City Weddings EAST LOTHIAN WEDDING VENUES Wedding Venues Ravelston House 182 North High Street Musselburgh EH21 6BH East Lothian Scotland 0131 665 2478 Wedding Venues Greywalls Hotel Muirfield Gullane EH31 2EG East Lothian Scotland 01620 842 144 Wedding Venues Colstoun House Colstoun Water Bolton Haddington EH41 4PA East Lothian Scotland 01620 822 922 Wedding Venues Lennoxlove House Haddington Lennox Love Estate Haddington EH41 4NZ East Lothian Scotland 01620 823 720 Wedding Venues Maitlandfield House Hotel Haddington 24 Sidegate Haddington EH41 4BZ East Lothian Scotland 01620 082 6513 Wedding Venues Mavis Hall Park B6368 Humbie EH36 5PL East Lothian Scotland 01875 833733 Wedding Venues Gosford House North Berwick Road A198 Longniddry EH32 0PY East Lothian Scotland 01875 870 808 Wedding Venues Musselburgh Racecourse Linkfield Road Musselburgh EH21 7RG East Lothian Scotland 0131 665 2859 Wedding Venues Inveresk Lodge Garden 24 Inveresk Village Musselburgh EH21 7TE East Lothian Scotland 0131 458 0200 Wedding Venues Brunton Musselburgh Ladywell Way Musselburgh EH21 6AA East Lothian Scotland 0131 665 2240 Wedding Venues Quay Complex Musselburgh 131 New Street Musselburgh EH21 6DH East Lothian Scotland 0131 665 1066 Wedding Venues Eskmills Venue Stuart House Station Road Musselburgh EH21 7PQ East Lothian Scotland 0131 273 5145 Wedding Venues Winton House Winton Estate Pencaitland EH34 5AT East Lothian Scotland 01875 340 222 Wedding Venues Seton Collegiate Church North Berwick Road A198 Port Seton EH32 0PG East Lothian Scotland 0131 668 8686 MIDLOTHIAN WEDDING VENUES Newbattle Abbey Dalkeith Newbattle Road Dalkeith EH22 3LL Mid lothian Scotland 0131 663 1921 County Hotel 152-156 High Street Dalkeith EH22 1AY Midlothian Scotland 0131 663 3495 Dalhousie Castle Bonnyrigg EH19 3JB Midlothian Scotland 01875 820153 Wedding Venues West of the City of Edinburgh Wedding Venues Carlowrie Castle Kirkliston Bridge Road Kirkliston EH29 9ES West Lothian Scotland 0131 335 3184 Wedding Venues Pride of the Union Canal Boat & Pride of Belhaven Canal Boat Bridge Inn Baird Road Ratho EH28 8RA Scotland 0131 333 1320 Wedding Venues Bridge Inn at Ratho 27 Baird Road Ratho EH28 8RA Scotland 0131 333 1320 Wedding Venues Dundas Castle B800 South Queensferry EH30 9SP Scotland 0131 319 2039 Wedding Venues Dakota Hotel Ferrymuir Retail Park South Queensferry EH30 9QZ Scotland 0131 319 3690 Wedding Venues Orocco Pier 17 High Street South Queensferry EH30 9PP Scotland 0870 118 1664 Wedding Venues Hopetoun House Hopetoun Estate South Queensferry EH30 9SL Scotland 0131 331 2451 WEST LOTHIAN WEDDING VENUES Wedding Venues Kirknewton House Stables Kirknewton Estate Kirknewton EH27 8DA West Lothian Scotland 01506 881235 Wedding Venues Linlithgow Palace Kirkgate High Street Linlithgow EH49 7AL West Lothian Scotland 0131 668 8686 Wedding Venues Linlithgow Burgh Halls The Cross Linlithgow EH49 7AH West Lothian Scotland 01506 282 720 Wedding Venues Deer Park Golf and Country Club Golf Course Road Livingston EH54 8AB West Lothian Scotland 01506 446 699 Wedding Venues National Mining Museum Lady Victoria Colliery Newtongrange EH22 4QN West Lothian Scotland 0131 663 7519 Wedding Venues Macdonald Houstoun House Dechmont Road Uphall EH52 6JS West Lothian Scotland 01506 853831 Wedding Venues Harburn House Harburn West Calder EH55 8RN West Lothian Scotland 01506 461 818 Wedding Venues Jupiter Artland Bonnington House Steading Wilkieston EH27 8BB West Lothian Scotland 01506 889 900 East Lothian Wedding Venues Wedding Venues Gilmerton House Athelstaneford Athelstaneford North Berwick EH39 5LQ East Lothian Scotland 01620 880342 Wedding Venues Madonald Marine Hotel Cromwell Road North Berwick EH39 4LZ East Lothian Scotland 01620 897 300 Wedding Venues Nether Abbey Hotel 20 Direlton Avenue North Berwick EH39 4BQ East Lothian Scotland 01620 895 298 Wedding Venues National Museum of Flight East Fortune Airfield North Berwick EH39 5LF East Lothian Scotland 0300 123 6789 Wedding Venues Fenton Tower Kingston North Berwick EH39 5JH East Lothian Scotland 01620 890 089 Wedding Venues Harvest Moon Holidays Lochhouses Farm (beach) Tyninghame EH42 1XP East Lothian Scotland 07960 782246 Wedding Venues Carberry Tower Musselburgh Wallyford EH21 8PY East Lothian Scotland 0131 341 3422
- Waverley Bridge | Edinburgh New Town | All About Edinburgh
Edinburgh New Town Waverley Bridge is where you can get Taxis, Buses Trains with the Main train station of Edinburgh and close to both old and new Edinburgh at the east end of Princes Street with Hotels, apartments. Waverley Bridge Edinburgh The Waverley Bridge is the main transport hub of Edinburgh. This is in fact the third Waverley Bridge the first time it was replace was in the 1869. The present bridge was built in 1896. You will be able to easily get a Taxi to any destination from the rail station The main rank is situated at the main entrance from the train platforms. This is also the location of the Waverley Rail Station with connections to the whole of the United Kingdom. The Gumley Drinking Fountain Waverley Bridge Edinburgh The Gumley Fountain can be found at the top of Waverley Bridge. It was presented to the City of Edinburgh by Lindsay D Gumley, Deacon and Convener of Trades unveiled in 1966. Black Taxi Rank The Booking Office Bar and Restaurant 17 Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ Edinburgh Transport Information Office Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ For more information on Travel, Bus trips, Taxi Hire CLICK HERE . Next - East Princes Street Gardens
- Cramond | Edinburgh attractions | All About Edinburgh
Cramond Edinburgh with many attractions. A Roman settlement from 140 A.D., Heritage museum, Almond River estuary, Cramond Island, Beach and wonderful views. History going back 8000 years. cafe restaurant and village. Cramond Village Attrctions Edinburgh Cramond Village CRAMOND VILLAGE 8400 B.C. This was the oldest known area of where there is evidence of human settlement in Scotland (8400 B.C.). The Romans used the area as a camp and evidence shows Cramond started to grow as a village in 142 A.D. Cramond was also the first area the residents were called commuters, as the new railway built in 1894 would take the residence of the area to Edinburgh City to work. There are many historic buildings and interesting things to see in Cramond Village a short Taxi ride from Edinburgh city centre. You can also see the Royal Burgess Golf Club the oldest established golf club in the World founded in 1735. The oldest recorded area of human habitation in Scotland is just outside Edinburgh at Howburn dated from (12000 B.C.). SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS Cramond Village Septimius Severus was the last Roman Emperor to try and conquer Scotland in 208 AD but died of illness in 210 AD. A previous emperor Antoninus Pius also tried to conquer the Scots but gave up after 30 years about in 140 AD. The Romans failed in their attempts to conquer Scotland and all they left were ruins, walls, roads and bridges which can still be seen today. Both emperors built forts in Cramond about a century apart. This area was inhabited by many hundreds of Romans and was more like a town than a Fort. Don’t miss the Cramond Lioness a sandstone sculpture found in 1997 in the river bed at Cramond. Depicting a Lioness devouring a human torso (600 B.C – 200 B.C.) now in the National Museum in Edinburgh. Cramond Roman Bath House Ruins Cramond Village Edinburgh The Bathhouse was found while the car park was being constructed in 1975. This is said to be the best preserved Roman Bathhouse in Scotland. Cramond Tower Cramond Village Edinburgh The Cramond Tower once the residence of the Bishop of Dunkeld. Originally built in the 11th century and left vacant for over 300 years it was renovated in the 1970s under strict guidance from historians. Stone Fish Sculpture Attraction Cramond Esplanade The Stone Fish Sculpture all of 8 tonnes (8000 Kgs) stands 7 feet high (2.2m) and 10 feet (30.5 m) in length can be found on the beach at Cramond. Cramond Kirk Attractions Cramond Village Edinburgh Cramond Kirk dates from the 15th century with additions in 1800s. The bell is from Holland as were most church bells in Scotland. The River Almond Estuary Attraction Cramond Village There is a walkway at the side of the River Almond access can be gained from the estuary at Cramond. The Almond river is 28 Miles long and winds its way through West Lothian from its source in the Cant Hills near Shotts in Lanarkshire. If you are interested in fishing the Almond it is a great place to start. There is an angling club at Cramond that started in 1963. The fish that occupy the Almond are salmon and sea trout. Contact the club and catch the big one secretary@fishalmond.co.uk . Cramond Island Attractions Cramond Island is accessible by a causeway dependent on tides, have a walk to the island and see the deserted buildings. An Ivy covered Farm house which once was occupied as early as the 1700s and possibly there would have been a Roman lookout tower when Cramond was a Roman strong hold in 200 A.D. Cramond Heritage Cramond Heritage Museum The Maltings Cramond Heritage Trust, The Maltings 6 Riverside Cramond is run by local volunteers. The area is believed to be the oldest continuously occupied settlement in Scotland dating back to 8500 b.c. The Maltings was originally part of the Royal Oak Inn a favourite meeting place for Robert Louis Stevenson and his friends. If interest in Cramond and its history and wish to find out more about Cramond Heritage Trust or arrange a visit Please use this contact email admin@cramondheritage.org.uk Lauriston Castle Attractions Lauriston Castle originally a Tower House built circa 1330 John Tennand, Almost totally destroyed by the English in 1540 the lands were sold to the Napier’s of Colinton circa 1590. The Law family purchased from the Napier’s Circa 1660 John Law the son was said to be the first ever millionaire. William Reid became the owner of Lauriston Castle in 1902 and modernised it with plumbing and electricity. He died leaving Lauriston Castle to his wife and on her death she left the castle and land to Scotland with one stipulation, the house and contents were to remain unaltered. Lauriston Castle is still decorated and furnished as it would have been in 1926. With furnishings dating back to the first owners. There is in Lauriston Castle's a Courtyard Café. Japanese garden and a woodland walk. Lauriston Castle Lauriston Castle Gardens Attractions Lauriston Castle and Gardens. Take a walk round the beautiful gardens. Also in the gardens are statues and memorials and the original well they would have got their drinking water. The pond has a Statue of Diane. Above the main entrance is the coat-of-arms of the Rutherfords "Per Mare per Terras", and what looks like a mermaid. Lauriston Castle Wall Tablet The inscription on the tablet reads; Lauriston Castle Attractions Japanese Garden The Japanese Garden at Lauriston Castle was gifted by Kyoto. Take a stroll and meditate in the Japanese garden. Lauriston Castle Attractions Garden and Grounds Next - South Queensferry
- North Castle Street | Edinburgh New Town | All About Edinburgh
North Castle Street Edinburgh New Town is on the north side of George Street and when built had a view to Ben Lomond the reason Sir Walter Scott purchased the first house for his family here. North Castle Street Edinburgh SIR WALTER SCOTT NORTH CASTLE STREET EDINBURGH The Scott Monument, an icon of Edinburgh, a Gothic spire built in 1844 to honour Sir Walter Scott can be found in East Princes Street Gardens of Princes Street Edinburgh. The above view shows the Monument from North Bank Street with South St David Street in the background. Walter Scott was born in College Wynd in the Old Town of Edinburgh on 15 August 1771. The house is no longer there but a plaque on the wall at the top of Guthrie Street denotes the position of the house where he was born. The family moved to 25 George Square which was outside the city walls (pictured below) and that is where Walter Scott grew up. When he married he moved to his marital home 39 North Castle Street in the new town (pictured below). Walter Scott was a Scottish historical novelist and poet. Walter Scott’s most famous titles include Ivanhoe, Rob Roy, The Lady of the Lake, Waverley, The Heart of Midlothian and The Bride of Lammermoor. This 200-foot-tall monument to Scottish Author Sir Walter Scott was funded mostly by a great admirer and author Catherine Sinclair. Climb the steps to the top for an exceptional view of Edinburgh city centre. WALTER SCOTT'S FAMILY HOME 39 NORTH CASTLE STREET EDINBURGH 8 SHANDWICK PLACE EDINBURGH SIR WALTER SCOTT'S LAST HOME IN EDINBURGH Sir Walter Scott purchased land and had a large house built (Abbotsford House), on his Abbotsford estate in Melrose in the Scottish Borders. His final main residence in Edinburgh where he lived for 2 years was No. 6 Shandwick Place from 1828 - 1830. Where he lived is now No. 8. Abbotsford House is a monument to Sir Walter Scott, a place that must be visited by all. The Border Train takes you to Tweedbank Station where it is a 15 minute walk or a short taxi ride. Next - Castle Street Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Tour Shop | Tour Scotland | All About Edinburgh
Tour Edinburgh Scotland. Go on tours of all the attractions of Scotland and Edinburgh. Tours by foot, Bus, Car, Helicopter, Boat, Bespoke Guided or self guide with a guide book and maps all booked from the Edinburgh Tour Shop 249 High Street Edinburgh Royal Mile. Edinburgh Tour Shop On the Royal Mile Tour Edinburgh & Scotland Edinburgh City Tours Tour Around Scotland, Tour Buses - Walk - Run - Cycle - Boat trips Looking to Tour Edinburgh or further there are many companies that will make your stay in Scotland special. Bus tours to the Highlands and Island. Look for Nessie from the shore or on a boat. Whisky tours around the many Whisky Distilleries. Loch Lomond, Inverness, Fort William, Glencoe, Cairngorms and Trossacks. Scotland has it all. ALL TOURS CAN BE BOOKED FROM ONE PLACE Why not stay in Edinburgh and get All About Edinburgh Books and get the stories and see thing for yourself. OR GET THE All About Edinburgh Brochure Guide of Edinburgh Streets Famous people Attraction and history Click on the picture to see more Tours from Edinburgh Bus Tours of Scotland Tour Scotland Tours Cycle Scotland Tours Private Bespoke Tours Book A Tour Edinburgh - Stirling Tour D.I.Y Tours Highland Tours Looking for a special tour from Edinburgh or one of the many package tours. If so tell us where you would like to go and when. Edinburgh Walking Tours Click on boxes and pictures link Enquiry / Contact Visit The Tour Shop 249 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh All kinds of tours available Including Self Guided Walking Tours Included is a Map with all the sites and History in a book. Exclusive Edinburgh Guided Tours Sales@allaboutedinburgh.co.uk Edinburgh EH32 9GL +44 (0)7539867587 D.I.Y. Edinburgh Tour Sales@allaboutedinburgh.co.uk Edinburgh EH32 9GL +44 (0)7539867587 Edinburgh Black Taxi Guided Tours 15 Bankhead Avenue Edinburgh EH11 4DW Scotland Glenkinchie Whisky Tour 1 Pencaitland Distillery Edinburgh EH34 5ET Scotland Helicopter Tours + Charters Northumbria Helicopters Newcastle Airport NE13 8BT 1 - 8 Passengers Depends on Weight Passengers + Luggage combined Scotland Edinburgh Walking Ghost Tour Black Hart Entertainment 20/20A Gardeners Crescent, Edinburgh EH3 8DE Scotland Edinburgh Walking Ghost Tours Auld Reekie Tours 45 Niddry Street Edinburgh EH1 1LG Scotland Viajar Por Escocia Tours 3 Old Fishmarket Close Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1RW Scotland Escocia Tours 60 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 6RR Scotland Edinburgh Tour Haunted History Bus Tour Suite 41, 2 Anderson Place, Edinburgh, EH6 5NP Scotland Tours of Scotland Highland Explorer Tours 60 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TB Scotland 0131 558 3738 Scotland Tours Macbackpackers 105 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SG Scotland Scotland Tours Scotline Tours 87 High Street Edinburgh EH1 1SG Scotland Tours of Scotland Scottish Routes 1 Parliament Square Edinburgh EH1 1RE Scotland Tour Scotland Highland Experience Tours 1 Parliament Square Edinburgh EH1 1RE Scotland Tour Edinburgh & Scotland Timberbush Tours 555 Castlehill Edinburgh EH1 2ND Scotland Go Scotland Tours 7 Harbour Place Edinburgh EH15 1TQ Scotland Tour Scotland Gray Line (Scotland) Ltd 81 Salamander Street Edinburgh EH6 7JZ Scotland Scotland Tours Loch Ness Bus Tour 28 St Andrews Square Edinburgh EH2 1AF Scotland Edinburgh Tour Red Bus Bistro Tour Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3BH Scotland Tours Scotland & Europe Rabbies Bus Tours 6 Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3EG Scotland Edinburgh Walking Tours Rosslyn Chapel Tour Chapel Loan Roslin EH25 9PU Midlothian Scotland Edinburgh & Scotland Cameron Executive Travel 11a Newbridge Industrial Estate, Newbridge, Edinburgh EH28 8PJ Scotland Scotland & Edinburgh Tours Wangping Travel Tours 57 Pentland View Edinburgh EH10 6PY Scotland Edinburgh Tours City Of Edinburgh Tours 124 High Street (Police Box) Edinburgh EH1 1QS Scotland Scotland Tours Haggis Adventures 60 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TB Scotland Edinburgh & Scotland Tours Executive Golf Tours 1-34 Mount Grange Edinburgh EH9 2QX Scotland Heart of Scotland Tours Suite 47 2 Anderson Place Edinburgh EH6 5NP Scotland Executive Tours and Transport GWM Executive Travel Cliftonhall Mains Newbridge EH28 8LQ Scotland Tours Heartland Travel 36 Buckstone Dell Edinburgh EH10 6PG Scotland Scottish Highland Tour The Hairy Coo Bus Tours Suite 41, 2 Anderson Place Edinburgh EH6 5NP Scotland






