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  • East Lothian | Towns Villages | All About Edinburgh

    East Lothian mainly situated on the coast of Scotland with many historic places to visit. Great beaches and for water sports. See all the places and where they are on the maps of East Lothian, Musselburgh, Prestonpaans Wallyford, Cockenzie, Tranent, Haddington, Inveresk, North Berwick and Dundar. East Lothian Attractions East Lothian has many towns and villages most with historic attractions. There are many famous people that were born in East Lothian. A number of Castles and Palace of William I. Churchmen, writers, inventors and famous Americans born here that are part of American history. Hoards of Roman Gold have been found. Robert Burns family lived here and are buried in East Lothian. The Great Patriot was born and lived in East Lothian. East Lothian was also the birthplace of the Scottish Flag - The Saltire. All the towns with Golf Courses can be found on this Link East Lothian Golf Gosford House See All Attractions Athelstaneford See All Attractions Bolton Village See All Attractions Drem Village See All Attractions East Fortune See All Attractions Fenton Barns Village See All Attractions Garvald Village See All Attractions Humbie Village See All Attractions Inveresk Village See All Attractions Pencaitland Village See All Attractions Stenton Village See All Attractions Traprain Village See All Attractions Wallyford - Carberry See All Attractions Tantallon Auldhame See All Attractions Tantallon Auldhame See All Attractions Cockenzie & Port Seton See All Attractions East Linton See All Attractions East Saltoun See All Attractions Gifford Village See All Attractions Colstoun Village See All Attractions Markle Village See All Attractions Ormiston Village See All Attractions Spott Village See All Attractions Tranent Town See All Attractions Whitekirk Village See All Attractions Whittingehame Village See All Attractions

  • Edinburgh Walking Tours | Guided | All About Edinburgh

    Edinburgh Walking Tours, Guided tours of Edinburgh streets. Royal Mile, Calton Hill, Old University Walking buildings Tour, Grassmarket and Cowgate Walking Tour, Old City Wall Walking Tour, , city centre walking tours, foreign language guided walking tours. If you like walking there is a tour for you. Edinburgh Walking Tours All About Edinburgh Walking Tours Guided Tours Guided tours are up to 3 1/2 hours Or Do it Yourself Tour FREE Contact for Guided Tours +44 7539 867 587 Edinburgh Walking Tours Edinburgh Walking Tours take you on a Self Guided Tour, or a Guided Tour if required. The Edinburgh Walking Tours cover different areas of Edinburgh. The Old Town famous iconic buildings, Edinburgh Castle Area and the Canongate Edinburgh Walking Tours covering: Old Edinburgh | Royal Mile | Old City Wall Calton Hill |New Town | Dean Village Southside | Leith Free Walking Tours EDI-TOURS Free Walking Tours A map and route with all the attractions and history We also offer Guided private tours on each of the Routes. Free Walking Tour Walking Tour No.6 Route - Southside Tour South Bridge, Infirmary Street High School Yards, Surgeons Square Drummond Street, Nicholson Street Nicholson Square, Potterrow Buccleuch Street Buccleuch Place, Windmill Street George Square, Bristo Square Teviot Place, Bristo Place, Lothian Street Chamber Street, Horse Wynd Steps Guthrie Street, Cowgate, Blair Street Walking Tour No.5 Route - Old / New Town Tour Marlin's Wynd, Cowgate, Grassmarket Vennel, King stables Road Grassmarket, West Bow, Victoria Street, Victoria Terrace George IV Bridge, Greyfriars, Chamber Street, South Bridge Walking Tour No.3 Route - New Town West Rutland Street, Rutland Square Atholl Crescent, Coates Crescent Gardens, Walker Street, Melville Crescent, Melville Street, Randolph Place, Charlotte Square, St Colme Street, Forres Street, Albyn Place, Queen Street, North Castle Street, Young Street, George Street, Castle Street, South Charlotte Street, Princes Street, West Princes Street Gardens Walking Tour No.4 Route - New Town South Charlotte Street, Charlotte Square, George Street, North Castle Street, Castle Street, George Street, Hanover Street George Street, St Andrews Square, Thistle Court St Andrews Square, East Princes Street Gardens, Mound Precinct, West Princes Street Gardens, St Cuthbert's Church, St John's Church Walking Tour No.1 Route - Dean Village Tour This Tour is available in detail click on link Link to dean-village-tour Randolph Cliff, Dean Bridge Queensferry Road, Belgrave Dean Path, Dean Village, Water of Leith Path, The Dene, Danube Street Anne Street, India Place, Doune Terrace Moray Place, Forres Street St Colme Street, Charlotte Square South Charlotte Street Walking Tour No.7 Route - Lawnmarket / Greyfriars Tour Castle Esplanade * , Castle Hill, Upper Bow, Lawnmarket North Bank Street, Bank Street St Giles Street, Lawnmarket, George IV Bridge, Victoria Terrace Greyfriars, Chamber Street, Guthrie Street, Old College, South Bridge * No access to Castle Esplanade during Tattoo Walking Tour No.10 Route - Canongate Tour St Mary's Street, Canongate South, Horse Wynd, Abbey Strand, Abbey Hill, Watergate, Canongate North, Cranston Street, Nether Bow. Walking Tour No.8 Route - Calton Hill Tour Tron, North Bridge, East End, Waterloo Place, Calton Hill, East Market Street, Cranston Street Canongate, High Street Lower Southside, Blackfriars Street, Cowgate, Blair Street. How can we help? * Full Name * Email * Phone * Date Required Transfers or Tours Airport Transfer Golf Transfer Walking Tour Bus Tour Whisky Tasting * Tell us what you need help with... Send St Andrews Day Tours Walking Tour No.9 Route - High Street West High Street, West Parliament Square, Parliament Square, Barrie's Close, Old Fishmarket Close, Borthwick's Close, Old Assembly Close, Covenant Close, Bell's Wynd, Wellhead, New Assembly Close, Stevenslaw Close, Tron Kirk (Black Turnpike), Cockburn Street, Fleshmarket Close, Jackson's Close, Lyon's Close, Old Stamp Office Close, North Foulis Close, Geddes Entry, Anchor Close, Craig's Close, Allan's Close, City Chambers, Warriston's Close, Real Mary King's Close, Writer's Court, Roxburgh's Close, Advocate's Close, Byre's Close, Lawnmarket East Walking Tour No.2 Route - Old City Wall Tour Johnston Terrace, King Stables Road, Grassmarket, Vennel, Heriot Place, Lauriston Place, Forrest Road, Forrest Hill, Bristo Place, Lothian Street, West College Street, University of Edinburgh, Drummond Street, Pleasance, St Mary Street, Cranston Street, High Street, South Bridge Walking Tour No.11 Route - Leith North / South / Shore Souvenir Historic Guide Three historical guides to Edinburgh Maps Pictures and History (In English only) Edinburgh's Historic sites Pictures, History and Map s. There are 176 pages over 500 images and stories. Maps pinpointing the attractions historic sites and Streets Royal Mile | Old and New Town | Suburbs

  • First Golf Rules | John Rattray | All About Edinburgh

    First golf rules written in Leith in 1744, Leith golf history, tourist attractions, activities. First rules of golf and first compitition played with rules, the silver club is oldest trophy in golf. First golf played in late 1300's John Rattray wrote the rules. See them here. Rules of Golf Edinburgh Golf, History of Golf, Oldest Golf Course, Best Scottish Golfer. Leith Links Edinburgh Where the Rules of Golf Were First Written The beginning of golf to rules was when John Rattray wrote the 13 rules in a book and signed them. Not discovered until 1937 when a member of the Company of Gentlemen Golfers at Edinburgh, on looking through old minutes of previous club meetings found rules written at the back of a book. The book contained now to be known as the original rules of golf signed by John Rattray the club captain at that time 7th March 1744. For more history of golf see (Old and New Edinburgh Volume 5 Chapter 3 ‘The District of The Burghmuir page 30 -31). Leith Links John Rattray Surgeon Sportsman & Jacobite John Rattray's Statue stands next to three stones with bronze plaques. The inscriptions on the plaques read; John Rattray (1707-1771) signed the original rules of golf drawn up in March 1744. Eleven golfers competed in this first “open’’ golf tournament played over Leith Links on 2nd April that year. Edinburgh Town Council enacted regulations dated 7th March, demanded written rules and commissioned 1 Silver Club as the prize. Rattray won and the Gentlemen Golfers 13 Rules Articles & Laws in Playing of Golf still form the basis of today’s global game. As winner Rattray became Captain of the golf for the year and first fixed a silver ball with his initials to the silver club. He won again in 1745. That Year however, Rattray’s life took a dramatic turn. As a surgeon and Jacobite he became surgeon general to Bonnie Prince Charlie was captured in Culloden and set to hang. Rescue came when his golfing companion Lord Duncan Forbes of Culloden gained his release. Rattray played and won in 1752. Leith is the birthplace of competitive golf, first home of the Gentlemen Golfers who wrote the original rules and witness to John Rattray’s inaugural silver club victory. The silver club remains the oldest golf trophy in the world, still played for today. The Gentlemen Golfers are now known as The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers. The competition was contested over Leith Links every year until 1828 when play moved to Musselburgh and in 1892, to Muirfield. Scotland's Golf Course Map Leith Links The Original Rules of Golf Articles & Laws in Playing of Golf 1 You must tee your Ball, within a Club’s length of the Hole. 2 Your tee must be upon the Ground. 3 You are not to change the Ball which you Strike off the tee. 4 You are not to remove, Stones, Banes or any Break Club, for the sake of playing your Ball, Except upon the fair Green and that only within a Club’s length of your Ball. 5 If your Ball comes amang Watter or any wattery filth, you are at liberty to take out your Ball and bringing it behind the hazard and teeing it, you may play it with any Club and allow your Adversary a Stroke for so getting out your Ball. 6 If your Balls be found anywhere touching one another, you are to lift the first Ball, till you play the last. 7 At Holling, you are to play your Ball honestly for the Hole, and not to play upon your Adversary a Ball, not lying in your way to the Hole. 8 If you should lose your Ball, by its being taken up, or any other way you are to go back to the Spot, where you struck last and drop another Ball, and allow your adversary a Stroke for the misfortune. 9 Na man at Holling his Ball, is to be allowed to mark his way to the Hole with his Club or anything else. 10 If a Ball be stopped by any person, Horse, Dog, or anything else, the Ball so stopped must be played where it lyes. 11 If you draw your Club, in order to Strike and proceed so far on the Stroke as to be bringing down your Club; If then, your Club shall break, in any way, it is to be Accounted a Stroke. 12 He whose Ball lies farthest from the Hole is obliged to play first. 13 Neither Trench, Ditch or Dyke, made for the preservation of the Links, nor the Scholars Hole or the Soldiers Lines, Shall be accounted a Hazard; But the Ball is to be taken out teed and played with any Iron Club. The First Golf Competition to Written Rules The first competition was played over five holes at Leith Links: The first hole was Sawmill (Braehead) 414 yards (379 m), North Mid Hole 461 yards (422 m), East Hole 426 yards (390 m), South Mid Hole 495 yards (453 m) and the last hole Thorntree Hole 435 yards (398 m) The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers On 7th March 1744 The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers (the called The Gentlemen Golfers) officially came into being here at Leith Links, when the City of Edinburgh presented the golfer with a silver club for annual competition. On the 7th March 1994, the actual 250th anniversary of the club, was celebrated by the planning of a white hawthorn tree near the finish of the 5th (Thorntree) hole, by The Lord Provost of Edinburgh, The Right Honourable Norman Irons and the Captain of The Honourable Company, Mr Douglas Foulis. On Friday, 18th March 1994, in celebration a 6-a-side two-ball foursome challenge match was played here by the High Constables of the Port of Leith versus The Honourable Company. The matches were started off by the Lord Provost, the players were dressed as i the 18th century. They played with wooden clubs of the time and with 'feathery' golf balls filled with goose feathers. Three holes were played, the 1st (sawmill), the 2nd (North Mid Hole), and the 5th (Thorntree). The Honourable Company won two matches to one. The Honourable Company moved to Musselburgh Old Course in 1836 and then to Muirfield in 1891. Leith Links Home to The Rules of Golf Inscription on the Home of Golf plaque; Historical home of The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers. The game was played over a five hole course, each hole being over 400 yards long. In 1744 the first official rules were drawn up for a tournament on Leith Links and these rules, 13 in all, formed the basis for the modern game of golf. The Forgotten Great British Golfer Thomas Dickson Armour THOMAS (Tommy) ARMOUR 1896 – 1968 Scotland’s most successful golfer was born at 18 Balcarres Street in Morningside and first played golf at the Braid Hills, a member of the Edinburgh Western Golf Club and Bruntsfield Links. Emigrated to the U.S.A as a teenager and became one of the great unremembered golfers. Winner of the British Open, US Open, U.S.P.GA. Championship, Canadian Open on four occasions and many other competitions. Next - Edinburgh Golf History back to Leith Edinburgh

  • 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 Visit Scotland The Ultimate Information Guide to Historic place and Attractions in Edinburgh Free Walking Tour Royal Mile Edinburgh Maps Link here Maps of the Castle to the Palace History and images of all The Closes 5 FREE MUSEUMS 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 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. 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 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 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. Link to Everything Golf Click on the Golf Ball 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. Tesco Asda Morrisons as they have great prices on all Whisky. Taste Malt Whisky 100's all in the Athletic Arms Outlander Locations in Scotland Edinburgh Attractions Visit Edinburgh Festivals Edinburgh has many festivals each year from April till 31st December. Most importantly, The Edinburgh Military Tattoo that is staged at Edinburgh Castle a must see (Bucket List inclusion) extravaganza for the whole family of all ages. Also Children's Festivals and Running Festivals Tours of Scotland Tours from Edinburgh Highlands and Islands + TV and Film Locations See Edinburgh from the Sky Helicopter Tours Bus Tours around Scotland Day Tours - Bespoke Tours Place we Visit 1 Loch Ness, Glencoe + The Highlands 2 Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe + Fort William 3 Kelpies Stirling Castle Loch Lomond + Trossachs 4 North Berwick, Alnwick Castle + Dunbar 5 Lochs & Castles of the West Highlands 6 East Lothian including Outlander locations 7 Kelpies Falkirk Wheel plus Distillery Tour 8 Falkland Palace St Andrews + photo stops 9 Dunfermline Culross Bannockburn Stirling 10 Perth Museum Scone Palace Dunkeld Pitlochry Email; traveltourscotland@gmail.com Call WhatsApp +44 7539 867 587

  • Golf History | Golf Scotland | All About Edinburgh

    The history of golf, its beginings in Scotland. With the oldest institued Golf Clubs and first ever Golf Clubhouse. Play the Oldest golf course for free. Be part of the History of golf, visit where the rules were first played to and the first open championship course. The history of the Claret Jug, Clubs and Balls. Golf History Ye Old Golf Tavern Established (1456) Edinburgh The first known Golf Club House in the world was at Wright’s Houses built circa 1376 next to Bruntsfield Links. In 1717 Golfhall was built where golfers met before and after golf on the Links. It m oved 2 doors down and change name to Ye Old Golf Tavern where it stands today. Bruntsfield Links adds 30 holes to the original 6 holes in 1890. There was mention of golf being played in Bruntsfield as early as 1380's. The Burghers (Royal Burgess) Wall Tablet shows golfers at Bruntsfield Links with Edinburgh Castle in the background. Enquiries Bookings Prices First Instituted Golf Clubs The Golf Clubs of note are; Burghers (Royal Burgess Golf Society) The Burghers were instituted in 1735 now known as Royal Burgess the Oldest Golf Society in the world. The Rhind Stone pictured below is of two Burghers golfers with their caddies on the Bruntsfield Links. When overcrowding of the golf course became a problem the Burghers (Burgess) moved to Musselburgh in 1874 and then made a final move to their present home in Barnton where they had a new golf course designed by Tom Morris which opened in May of 1895. It was 1929 when King George V by royal proclamation allowing the Burgess to change name to The Royal Burgess Golfing Society as it is today. The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers instituted prior 1744. The writers’ of the rules of golf. (2nd oldest club) Moved to its present location in 1891. Their first move was to Leith in 1744 where they wrote the rules of golf. Bruntsfield Links Golf Club Bruntsfield Links Institute 1761. Moved to its present location in 1898. (4th oldest). Other clubs that played and used the clubhouse were, Edinburgh Thistle Golf Club instituted 1870. Moved to Braid Hills 1890 and still play there. The Allied Golfing club instituted 1856. The St Leonards Instituted 1857, The Warrender Instituted 1858 Bruntsfield Links Golf Course Royal Burgess Plaque of golfers at Bruntsfield Links Silver Golf Club In 1744 the city gave a silver club to be played for on 1 April annually by the Edinburgh Company of golfers. The winner to be club Captain for a year and a gold or silver medal to be attached to the silver club bearing the winners name and date of winning. The Royal Burgess Golfing Society still play for a silver putter to this day. Home of Golf St Andrews is the 3rd oldest instituted golf club, which started in 1754 and has become the home of Golf. St Andrews is also home to the oldest club makers where the art of ball and club making can still be seen today at the St Andrews Golf Company which was established in 1881. No Bags in these days. Golf bags were thought of by Tom Morris Jnr when playing a round of golf against an archer. He thought the quill that carried the arrows could be adapted to carry golf clubs. However, when telling his father Tom Morris Snr the idea he said " it never catch on". Golfer's Land Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Brown’s Close previously Golfer’s Land is a tenement building purchased with winnings from a 4 ball golf match between Baillie John Paterson and The Duke of York (King James VII) and two English noblemen. Will James was in residence at Holyrood in 1680, two English noblemen attached to the court of the Duke of York (to be King James VII) were challenged by the Duke to a golf match on Leith Links. The Duke’s partner was shoemaker John Paterson a descendent from a long line of golfers. The English noblemen were beaten and the Duke rewarded Paterson with the stakes that had been played for, which enabled Paterson to build a tenement building which he called Golfer’s Land. The building is no longer on the site as it was demolished in 1960. In 1664 Charles I (The Duke’s father) bestowed on the Duke of York the American provinces previously controlled by the Dutch now renamed in his honour, New York. The Duke succeeded to the crown in 1685, and died in 1701. In 1688, his wife Queen Mary gave birth to a son who was later to be father to Bonnie Prince Charlie. Golf in the Beginning It is not known when golf was actually introduced into Scotland. However, in historic documents golf was mentioned in 1457 and 1471 under James III. In the accounts of the Lord high Treasurer under James IV the following entries are found one of which is 1503 “to play at the golf with the Errol of Bothwell”.. Golf Clubs and Balls During the reign of James VI (1566 – 1625) the business of club making had become one of some importance. On 4 April 1603 William Mayne, Burgess of Edinburgh is appointed maker of bows, arrows, spears and clubs to the King. Golf balls were originally stuffed with feathers and golf clubs were made from wood with a smooth brass head. When playing the game of golf, before every strike of the ball a shout of ‘Fore’ was shouted out as a warning to anyone that may be out walking. Clubs and Balls were most certainly made prior to Feb 4th 1503 as Clubbes and Ballis were in the accounts of the Lord High Treasurer of James IV. Musselburgh's Golf Champions 5 famous golfers from Musselburgh all champions. Willie Park Snr- Mungo Park - Willie Park Jnr - Bob Ferguson - David Brown. on the other plaque Willie Dunn Jnr First unofficial U.S Open Champion and Willie Campbell was runner-up He became the first Golf professional at Brookline County Club in Massachusetts USA Trivia Banning Of Golf King James II of Scotland banned the game in the Scottish Act of Parliament of 1457 The first documented reference to today's game. Golf was also banned by James III in 1471. James IV in 1491. The Golf Hole The size of a golf hole has remained the same size since 1893. Robert Gay made the first hole in 1829. Lofted Clubs The niblicks (wedge) and Mashie (7 iron) were the first iron headed golf clubs circa 1750. Traditional sets of irons were invented by Archibald Barrie and were in use circa 1900. Golf Bag Golf bags were thought of by Tom Morris Jnr when playing a round of golf against an archer. He thought the quill that carried the arrows could be adapted to carry golf clubs. However, when telling his father Tom Morris Snr the idea he said "it never catch on". Caddie The first named caddie was Andrew Dickson in 1681 when in a competition with the then Duke of York later (James VII) Golf Ball During the reign of James VI (1566 – 1625) the business of club making had become one of some importance. On 4 April 1603 William Mayne, Burgess of Edinburgh is appointed maker of bows, arrows, spears and clubs to the King. Golf balls were originally stuffed with feathers and golf clubs were made from wood with a brass head which was perfectly smooth. Bunkers. Definition of Bunker in Golf "small, deep sand pit in links land" First mentioned in 1812, but thought to have been on courses when quarrying at Bruntsfield links was a plight of the golfers. First Putter The Putting Cleek was made circa 1785 by Simon Cossar a golf club maker in Leith. The putter was made with an iron head attached to a wooden shaft. The Claret Jug First played for at St Andrews Old Course in 1872. The winner was Tom Kidd a Caddie from St Andrews Old Course.

  • Edinburgh Footgolf Activities | Football Golf | All About Edinburgh

    Edinburgh Footgolf activities cross between Football and Golf Kick the football around the golf course in the least amount of kicks lowest score wins. Rules are mstly similar to Golf see rule exceptions. Max 5 players tee off at one time trainers, must be worn no playing out bunkers or water. EDINBURGH FOOTGOLF A sport played for over 7 years with tournaments and a world cup the golf - football craze is footgolf. you can play as an individual or in a team with a size 5 football and play from the tee to green. The holes are made for the ball and the course is specialized for footgolf. Activities Footgolf Edinburgh Vogrie Country Park Gorebridge Midlothian EH23 4NU 07714 671495 Footgolf Swanston New Golf Course Swanston Road Edinburgh EH10 7DS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 445 2239 Footgolf Bridgend Golf Club Willowdean Bridgend Linlithgow West Lothian EH49 6NW 01506 834140 The rules of Footgolf are mostly the same as golf with some exceptions, GENERAL RULE OF FOOTGOLF Appropriate attire trainers only No help or advice to be given or requested. The ball must be kicked sharply with any part of the foot. You are not allowed to push, step on, drag, chip, and punch or hit the ball. Do not interfere with the movement of a ball Wait for the ball to come to a complete stop before the next kick. TEE OFF Play your tee shot from the dedicated teeing platform. The starting order of the first hole is defined by drawing lots. For the next hole, the player with lowest score kicks first, as in golf rules. HAZARDS If your ball is in a water hazard (yellow stakes), or a lateral water hazard (red stakes). You must remove the ball and play from the nearest point of relief whilst adding one stroke to your score for the hole. BUNKERS If your ball is in a bunker hazard you must remove the ball and play from the nearest point of relief whilst adding one stroke to your score for the hole. BALL LOST OR OUT OF BOUNDS Play another ball from where the last shot was played under penalty of 1 stroke.

  • Castlehill Shops | All About Edinburgh

    Royal Mile Castlehill Shops Edinburgh Scottish Weaving Mill this is a must visit for everything can be purchased here, Whisky Cashmere, Tartans, Kilts, coats of arms, tee shirts, hats, key rings, Pictures, scarfs, umbarellas, etc. Castlehill Shops Royal Mile Edinburgh Shops - Restaurants - Cafes - accommodation Castlehill is a short road that stretches from the Lawnmarket and Edinburgh Castle. There are a number of shops that sell everything for a visitor to Edinburgh. With restaurants cafes and accommodation there is everything in one short street. Castlehill History and Attractions Advertise Your Business Here Advertise Your Business Here Tartan Weaving Mill 555 Castlehill Royal Mile City of Edinburgh EH1 2NE Scotland 0131 220 2477 Amber Restaurant The Scotch Whisky Experience 354 Castlehill City of Edinburgh EH1 2NE Scotland 0131 477 8477 The Camera Obscura and World of Illusion 549 Castlehill Royal Mile City of Edinburgh EH1 2NE Scotland 0131 226 3709 The Hub Edinburgh International Festival HQ 348 Castlehill Royal Mile City of Edinburgh EH1 2NE Scotland 0131 473 2067 Canonball Restaurant and Bar Royal Mile 356 Castlehill City of Edinburgh EH1 2NE Scotland 0131 225 1550 The Scotch Whisky Experience Royal Mile 354 Castlehill City of Edinburgh EH1 2NE Scotland 0131 220 0441 Next - Lawnmarket Edinburgh

  • Golf Hotels | Golf Courses | East Coast Scotland

    Hotels in Edinburgh, St Andrews, Dundee and East Lothian that are close to golf course. See a selection of Hotels that are close to golf courses on the east coast of Scotland with addresses and contact numbers which can be booked direct. Hotels for Golfers St Andrews Dundee Crail East Lothian Scotland's Golf Coast stretches from Dunbar in the South to Rosehearty in the North. Two Popular areas St Andrews and East Lothian Both areas have golf courses that have staged the Open Championship on several occasions. This is a selection of hotels near the popular courses. Golf Courses Hotels East Lothian Bayswell Park Hotel 16 Bayswell Park Dunbar EH42 1AE East Lothian 01368 862225 Castle Hotel 163 High Street Dunbar EH42 1ES East Lothian 01368 862711 The Dolphin Inn 2 Queen's Road Dunbar EH42 1LB East Lothian 01368 868427 Linton Hotel & Steak House 3 Bridgend East Linton EH40 3AF East Lothian 01620 860202 Greywalls Hotel Muirfield Gullane EH31 2EG East Lothian 01620 842144 The Bonnie Badger Gullane Main Street Gullane EH31 2AB East Lothian 01620 621111 The Mallard Hotel East Links Road Gullane EH31 2AF East Lothian 01620 842299 Marine Hotel 18 Cromwell Road North Berwick EH39 4LZ East Lothian +44 344 879 9130 The Folly Hotel 1 Station Hill North Berwick EH39 4AN East Lothian 01620 895777 The Nether Abbey Hotel 20 Dirleton Avenue North Berwick EH39 4BQ East Lothian 01620 892802 The Open Arms Hotel Main Road Dirleton EH39 5EG East Lothian 01620 850241 Hotels Edinburgh Golf Transport Hotels St Andrews Greyfriars Inn 129 North Street St. Andrews KY16 9AG Scotland 01334 474906 The New Inn 21-23 St Mary Street St. Andrews KY16 8AZ Scotland 01334 475828 Haar Rooms 1 Golf Place St Andrews KY16 9JA Scotland Reservations: 01738718387 Hazelbank Hotel 28 The Scores St. Andrews KY16 9AS Scotland 01334 472466 Hotel Du Vin 40 The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AS Scotland 01334 845313 Kinnettles Hotel 127 North Street St Andrews KY16 9AG Scotland 01334 473387 Premier Inn Largo Road Saint Andrews KY16 8NH Scotland 0333 321 9423 Ardgowan Hotel North Street St Andrews KY16 9HX 01334 472970 Hotels St Andrews Fairmont St Andrews KY16 9AW St Andrews KY16 8PN Scotland +44 1334 837000 Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa Old Station Road St Andrews KY16 9SP Scotland 01334 474371 Pilmour Links Hotel St Andrews KY16 9JQ Scotland +44 (0) 1334 474321 Fairways of St Andrews 8A Golf Place St Andrews KY16 9JA Scotland 01334 479513 The Dunvegan Hotel 7 Pilmour Place St. Andrews KY16 9HZ Scotland 01334 473105 Albany Hotel 56 North Street St. Andrews KY16 9AH Scotland +44 (0)1334 477737 Rooms at the Saint 170 South Street St. Andrews KY16 9EG Scotland 01334 473186 Hotels Dundee Malmaison Dundee 44 Whitehall Crescent Dundee DD1 4AY Scotland 01382 339715 Hotel Indigo Lower Dens Mill Dundee DD4 6AD Scotland 01382 472110 Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa 1 West Victoria Dock Road Dundee DD1 3JP Scotland 01382 202404 Staybridge Suites Hotel Lower Dens Mill Dundee DD4 6AD Scotland 01382 472020 Sleeperz Hotel Dundee 2 South Union Street Dundee DD1 4BF Scotland 01382 725888 Premier Inn Dundee Centre Discovery Quay Riverside Drive Dundee DD1 4XA Scotland 0333 777 4656 Travelodge Dundee Central 152-158 West Marketgait Dundee DD1 1NJ Scotland 0871 984 6301 Holiday Inn Express 41 Dock Street Dundee DD1 3DR Scotland 01382 314330 Edinburgh Taxis

  • Bonaly Tower | All About Edinburgh

    Bonaly Tower was the country house of Lord Henry Cockburn. He lived in the New Town at 14 Charlotte Square. Bonaly has exquisite Stain Glass windows in the Tower and statues repatriated by him in the gardens of James Douglas, Robert the Bruce and Shakespeare. Bonaly Tower Lord Henry Cockburn Lord Henry Cockburn Lord Henry Cockburn (1779-1854) Henry Cockburn entered the Faculty of Advocates in 1800 at 21 years of age. Following in the footsteps of his father. He married in 1811 and lived in the new town of Edinburgh (14 Charlotte Square). He also had a country farmhouse in Bonaly at the foot of the Pentland Hills. He had 10 children. In 1834 he became a Judge in the Court of Session. And also became Solicitor General for Scotland and Lord Cockburn. A great conservationist protecting Edinburgh’s old buildings for the benefit of Edinburgh. He was happily married for over 40 years and died at Bonaly on 26 April 1854 and is buried in the Dean Cemetery. After his death in 1875 The Cockburn Association was founded and named in his honour. The first major campaign by the Association was to resist the removal of trees at Bruntsfield Links and the Cockburn has campaigned for the retention and improvement of Edinburgh's open and green spaces ever since. Bonaly Tower Edinburgh Bonaly Tower Edinburgh was the country residence of Lord Cockburn. This building was originally purchased as a farm house circa 1810. Lord Henry Cockburn a wealthy Advocate of Edinburgh (became a Lord in 1834) over time had the farmhouse extended with a peel tower added, designed by William Playfair in 1839, the west wing by David Bruce in 1870 and later a library was added in 1888, where the original farmhouse had stood. Bonaly Tower Edinburgh Stain Glass Window in Bonaly Tower “DARING AND VIGILANT” VIGILANS - ET – AUDAX (Shield with three cockerels) Cockburn crest on the stain glass window left side on the tower steps. Henry Cockburn, son of Archibald Cockburn Baron of the Exchequer. First owned the Farmhouse at Bonaly which was developed into Bonaly Tower circa 1839 De Ponte crest on the stain glass window right side on the tower steps. "OF THE OLD BRIDGE" DE – VELEI – PONTE (Shield with six diamonds) The Veteri Pontes held the lands of Carriden (Bo’ness) West Lothian, for many generations circa 1250, Nicholas de Veteri Ponte made a gift of Swaynyston (Swanston) near Colinton to the Hospital of Soltre (Sutra). Sir William de Ponte, fought alongside Robert the Bruce at Bannockburn. Due to his daughter being the sole survivor of his estate it was passed to the family of Cockburn as his daughter Mariota’s husband was Sir Alexander de Cockburn. The de Pontes were among the earliest known landowners in Fife. This surname is now almost extinct in Scotland. Bonaly Tower Garden Statues Edinburgh Lord Henry Cockburn was a conservationist and the statues in the garden Shakespeare, Robert the Bruce and The Black Douglas were saved by him when Edinburgh was going through building of the New Town and many later renovations. Lord Cockburn died in Bonaly in 1854. Bonaly Tower Garden Statues Edinburgh Shakespeare in Edinburgh There is also a statue of Shakespeare. This is the only known statue of Shakespeare in Edinburgh. One of the many things Lord Cockburn saved from destruction in 1860. The statue stood at Theatre Royal in Shakespeare Square in 1860. The Square was where The Post Office building stands at the foot of the North Bridge across from the Balmoral Hotel. More saves of Lord Cockburn are pieces of decorative stonework, including several urns, 2 decorative bird-baths and a plaque depicting Edinburgh Castle. James Douglas (“James the Good” or “Black Douglas”) James Douglas was a great friend of Robert the Bruce and fought with him on many occasions and was at his side at the Battle of Bannockburn 1314. James Douglas was charged with transporting the heart of Robert the Bruce to Palestine in redemption of his unfulfilled vow to go on crusade. On the journey in 1330 carrying a silver casket containing the embalmed heart of Robert the Bruce he was killed in a battle with the Moors in Spain. From that day the Douglas coat of arms have borne a human heart. The Knights that survived returned to Scotland where Sir James “Black Douglas” Douglas was buried in St Bride’s church in Douglas. The casket and Heart of Robert the Bruce was taken to Melrose Abbey where it remains. King Robert the Bruce The gardens have historic interest with statues of Robert the Bruce King of Scotland crowned 1306 born 1274 died 1329 and Sir James Douglas “Black Douglas” to the English and Sir James “the good” to the Scots Born circa 1286 died 1330. Inscriptions over recesses read “My King and Country Ever Claimed | Those Marshall Deeds for Which I’m Famed” and “I Scotland’s Glorey Made Returne | Victoriously at Bannockburn”. Next - Craiglockhart - Meggetland

  • Ocean Terminal | shops & Businesses | All About Edinburgh

    Ocean terminal is an indoor shopping centre with many high street shops and small bespoke independent shops. The upper floor ahs restaurants and a multiplex cinema and the Royal Yacht Britannia visitor attraction. There is a Softplay centre for the Kids and Gym for adults great on a wet day. 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  • East Saltoun Village | East Lothian | All About Edinburgh

    East Saltoun Attractions East Lothian Saltoun Hall East Saltoun East Lothian Saltoun Hall the De Morville family became owners of the lands of Saltoun circa 1140 with the original Saltoun Tower which over the centuries has been added to and changed hands from De Morville family to Abernathy family (1260) to Fletcher family circa (1640). Saltoun Hall was divided into apartments circa 1970. When the Fletcher family converted the Stable Court for their own use as a house. Fletcher Fountain East Saltoun East Lothian The Fletcher family became owners of the lands and Barony of Saltoun in 1643. Andrew Fletcher (Lord Milton) was a commissioner in the last Scottish Parliament (1707), he was also commissioner of Haddingtonshire in 1678-1707. Andrew was born in Saltoun in 1655. Andrew was a writer and author a a number of books but was chiefly a politician. Fletcher Clan Crest: A bloodhound on a Helmet , with Griffins on each side and a shield in the center. Fletcher Clan Motto: Dieu Pour nous (God for us). The Drinking fountain is a memorial to John Fletcher of Saltoun (1827-1903) erected in 1804. Saltoun Church East Saltoun East Lothian The first church in the area was dedicated to the Archangel St Michael circa 1240. This present Church building was built 1805. The Plaque outside the church reads: Andrew Fletcher Saltoun 1655 - 1716 The Stone Tablet in memory of Andrew Fletcher DEO O.M. ET SACRUM Lord Innerpeffer Andrew Fletcher Esq. The Patriot Lord Milton This Spire was erected by Gen Fletcher-Campbell As a monument to the virtue of his ancestors and an example For their posterity to imitate Saltoun 1805 East Saltoun Smithy East Saltoun East Lothian The East Saltoun Smithy (Blacksmiths) built circa 1790 on the site of a previous smithy. Fletcher the Patriot Andrew Fletcher born in Saltoun, 1653 was The Patriot, statesman, political writer. He believed Scotland should be a truly independent nation with power vested in Parliament not in a monarchy in London. Andrew Fletcher should be remembered for his struggle to retain independence for his country. About Andrew Fletcher, Sir Walter Scott said “one of the best patriots whom Scotland has produced in any age.” Andrew Fletcher died in London, 1716. He is buried in the crypt of East Saltoun Kirk. Next - Fenton Barns

  • King's Stables Road | Grassmarket | All About Edinburgh

    King's Stables Road where King James IV had stables and where Jousting tournaments took place between Knights of all countries. Access to Princes Street Gardens King’s Stables Road Grassmarket Edinburgh King’s Stables Road joins the Old town at the Grassmarket, with the New Town at Lothian Road, towering over King's Stables Road to the east is Edinburgh Castle and the Castle Rock. To the west is a car park where the Stables once stood and West Port Suburbs where Burke and Hare the murders once lived. The Kings Bridge which stretches over the King’s Stables Road is where the old town is joined to the New Town at Johnston Terrace and Castle Terrace. The street name originates from when the Stables of the King were on the west side of the street. You will also find the west gate entrance to West Princes Street Gardens in King’s Stables Road and the entrance to St Cuthbert’s Church. There is a Cottage that stands in King's Stables Road (King's Stables Cottage) to the east the only building in the street on that side. Royal Jousting Tournaments Chapel Wynd King's Stables Road Edinburgh Beneath the Castle walls the Royal Jousting Tournaments once took place. This was the ultimate test for Knights from many countries. Held by King James IV (last king to died in battle1513. During the reign of the Chivalrous and splendid James IV (who was crowned in Kelso) Edinburgh became celebrated throughout all Europe as the scene of Knightly feats. The favourite place for Royal tournaments was a spot of ground just below the Castle rock and near the King’s stables. There, James in particular, assembled the nobles by proclamation, for jousting, offering such meeds of honour as a golden-head lance, or similar favours. Presented by his own hand or that of some beautiful woman. Knights came from all countries to take part in these jousts. During the reign of James the IV Edinburgh became the resort of men high in every department of science and art circa 1500. The information has been taken from Volume 1 page 35 Old and New Edinburgh Commemoration of royal jousting tournaments during reign of James IV (1483 - 1513) King's Bridge King’s Stables Road Grassmarket Edinburgh King’s Bridge was built over 3 years by Thomas Hamilton, 1829-32 and opened in 1833 to give access from the old town by Johnston Terrace, the the west approach road, to the growing new town to the west. This bridge has four obelisk two on each side that dominates the central arch where the road goes through. The King's Stables Road from Lothian Road is one way and no access is available from the Grassmarket to Lothian Road by car. St Cuthbert's R.C. Church Edinburgh St Cuthbert's Church can be access from King's Stables Road. St Cuthbert is believed to have founded a church by the side of the Nor Loch at the foot of the Castle Rock. It is believed a church has stood on this site since 850 AD, making it Edinburgh’s oldest church building, history mentions St. Cuthbert’s church as far back as 1127. The Church steeple has been in place since 1789. The famous mathematician and inventor, John Napier is buried in the grave yard. In the graveyard are a number of famous people that help shape Edinburgh. Sir Henry Raeburn Painter, James Donaldson founder of Donaldson’s School, Catherine Sinclair author and Philanthropist main funder of the Scott Monument. Bum the Vagabond Dog King's Stables Road West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh Edinburgh and San Diego, California share a twinning link with a difference. Each city is home to a historic famous dog. Edinburgh has Greyfriars Bobby who died in 1872 at the age of 16 years and San Diego has Bum the vagabond dog who died in 1898 age 12 years. Bum can be found at the gate to West Princes Street Gardens of King Stable Road and Bobby stands in George IV Bridge at the top of Candlemaker’s Row, near the entrance to Greyfriars Kirk yard. Bum has now moved to the graveyard at St Cuthbert's Church King’s Stables Cottage King’s Stables Road Grassmarket Edinburgh The now called King's Stables Cottage was built circa 1835 as a school house to teach trades to the many poor of Edinburgh part of the St Cuthbert's church poorhouse system. It is now a cottage to let for visitors to Edinburgh. A unique place to stay next to Edinburgh Castle a Graveyard and Princes Street Gardens. Next - University of Edinburgh

  • Lothian Attractions | Activities | All About Edinburgh

    Edinburgh is the center of the Lothians. See the attractions around Scotland's Capital City with centuries of History. This is a destination for all the family. Golf, History, Attractions and Activities for all. Lothian Attractions East Lothian Midlothian West Lothian The Lothian area consists of East Lothian, Midlothian, West Lothian and the Edinburgh Area This section looks at the East, Mid and West Lothian towns and villages. East Lothian Towns and Villages East Lothian Tours East Lothian has a border with Edinburgh, Midlothian and Scottish Borders. There are many great place to visit. On the coast you have many historic places, battle sites, beaches, castles, estates and golf courses. Also there are many visitor attractions which include Glenkinchie Distillery, Belhaven Brewery, NB Gin Distillery, Forth Island Boat Trips, Gosford House, Archerfield Walled Garden, Prestonpans Battle site, Fox Lake Water Park, Willow Walk and Fairy Wood, Dirleton Castle and Gardens, National Flight Museum, The Scottish Seabird and Wild Life Centre New Hailes House and East Links Family Park Midlothian Attractions Midlothian has many great place to visit. Here are just a few, large historic houses, Dalkeith Country Park, Vogrie Park, Rosslyn Chapel and Castle, National Mining Museum, Pentland Hills National Park, Crichton Castle, Roslin Glen, Arniston House, Dalkeith Museum, Stewarts Brewery, Dalhousie Castle, Hillend Artificial Boarding and Ski Slop, Falconry Scotland and golf courses. West Lothian Attractions West Lothian is a place of many historic sites. Linlithgow Palace, birth place of Mary Queen of Scots, Blackness Castle a Castle stronghold where many Films have been made, The House of Binns a Mansion House built in 1624. St Michael's Church, Linlithgow Museum, Cairnpapple Hill Neolithic site, Torphichen Preceptory, Scottish Korean War Memorial, Midhope Castle, Hopetoun House and Museum of Scottish Shale Oil Industry. Tour Enquiries

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  • Thistle Street | Edinburgh New Town | All About Edinburgh

    New Town Edinburgh Thistle Street Edinburgh the first house was built in Edinburgh's New Towns at the north west edge of St Andrews Square named Rose Court, built in 1767. It is now Thistle Court and Still in use today. Thistle Street Edinburgh New Town Attractions Thistle Street was one of the streets in the design plans of the New Town of 1759. It was to run parallel with Princes Street, George Street, and Queen street. Between George Street and Queen Street named after the Scottish emblem the Thistle of Scotland. However, the two architects that completed the New Town requested streets to be named after them and it was decided to reduce the length of Thistle Street to enable Mr Hill and Mr Young a street each thereafter Thistle street becoming from the west end, Young Street, Hill Street, then the remainder remaining Thistle Street as it is today. THE FIRST HOUSES BUILT IN NEW TOWN 1767 The houses can be found in thistle court at the east end of the New Town. Thistle Court was originally called Rose Court. George Street - Hanover Street - Frederick Street

  • Super Cars | Speed Boats | All About Edinburgh

    Looking for the thrill of driving at over 100 mph or just driving the ultimate car off road from racing cars formula cars and the luxury fast car all available to drive on a road with no limits. Speed Boats Speed over the waves at high speed with the wind in your hair and the salt spray of the sea. Super Cars - Speed Boats Edinburgh Super Cars and Motor Racing Formula Cars, Ferrari, Lamborghini Aston Martin, Motor bikes and more Looking for the thrill of driving at over 100 mph or just driving the ultimate car off road from racing cars formula cars and the luxury fast car all available to drive on a road with no limits. Speed Boats Speed over the waves at high speed with the wind in your hair and the salt spray of the sea. Activities Super Car Hire Supercar Hire company Unit 51 Imex Business Centre Bilston Glen EH20 9LZ Midlothian Scotland 0131 448 0609 Formula Racing Graham Brunton Racing Knockhill Racing Circuit A823 Dunfermline KY12 9TF Fife Scotland 01383 720046 Racing Cars Knockhill Racing Circuit A823 Dunfermline KY12 9TF Fife Scotland 01383 723337 Edinburgh Speed Boats Seafari Adventures 1 Harbour South Queensferry EH30 4SS West Lothian Scotland 01620 890 202 Speedway Racing Armadale Stadium Bathgate Road Bathgate EH48 2PD West Lothian Scotland 01501 734404 Motorbike Racing East Fortune Airfield East Fortune North Berwick EH39 5LF East Lothian Scotland info@scottishmotorcycleracing.co.uk

  • Golf Central Scotland | Golf Courses | All About Edinburgh

    Golf Central Scotland in the towns of Falkirk, Tillicoutry, Dunblane, Alva, Alloa, Sauchie, Larbert, Bridge of Allan, Grangemouth, Kincardine, Golf Central Scotland Looking for Golf in Central Scotland. The Golf Courses can be found in the post code area of Falkirk Towns with FK Post Codes Polmont, Camelon, Larbert, Kincardine, Bonnybridge, Camus, Tillicoultry, Alva, Alloa, Sauchie, Killin, Dollar, Bridge of Allan, Dunblane and Stirling Towns with ML Post Codes Motherwell, Wishaw, Hamilton, Bellshill, Airdrie, Biggar, Carnwath, Carluke, Strathaven Scotland's Golf Course Map Grangemouth Golf Course Avondale Road Polmont Falkirk FK2 0YA +44 1324 711500 Falkirk Golf Club 136 Stirling Road Camelon Falkirk FK2 7YP +44 1324 611061 Bonnybridge Golf Course Larbert Road Bonnybridge FK4 1NY +44 1324 812323 Glenbervie Golf Club Glenbervie Golf Club Stirling Road Larbert FK5 4SJ +44 1324 562605 Tulliallan Golf Club Alloa Road Kincardine FK10 4BB +44 1259 730396 Braehead Golf Club Alloa Road Cambus FK10 2NT +44 1259 725766 Schawpark Golf Course 136 Main Street Sauchie FK10 3JZ +44 1259 722745 Stirling Golf Club Queen's Road Stirling FK8 3AA +44 1786 464098 Tillicoultry Golf Club Alva Road Tillicoultry FK13 6BL +44 1259 750124 Alva Golf Club Beauclerc Street Alva FK12 5LD +44 1259 760431 Dollar Golf Course 2 Back Road Dollar FK14 7EA +44 7787 130131 Muckhart Golf Club, Dollar Drumburn Road Dollar FK14 7JH +44 1259 781423 Bridge of Allan Golf Club 12 Pendreich Road Bridge of Allan FK9 4LY +44 1786 832332 Dunblane New Golf Club Perth Road Dunblane FK15 0LJ +44 1786 821520 Killin Golf Club The Golf House Killin FK21 8TX +44 1567 820312 Golf & Airport Transfers Dalziel Park Hotel & Golf Club 1 Hagen Drive Motherwell ML1 5RZ +44 1698 862862 Wishaw Golf Club 55 Cleland Road Wishaw ML2 7PH +44 1698 357480 Hamilton Golf Club Carlisle Road Ferniegair Hamilton ML3 7UE +44 1698 282872 Strathclyde Park Golf Club Mote Hill Hamilton ML3 6BY +44 1698 429350 Bellshill Golf Club Community Road Bellshill ML4 2RZ +44 1698 745124 Airdrie Golf Club Glenmavis Road Airdrie ML6 0PQ +44 1236 762195 Easter Moffat Golf Club Easter Moffatt Golf Course Plains Airdrie ML6 8NP +44 1236 843015 Carluke Golf Club Mauldslie Road Hallcraig Carluke ML8 5HG +44 1555 770574 Broadlees Golf Anderson Drive Strathaven ML10 6GH +44 1357 300478 Strathaven Golf Club Glasgow Road Strathaven ML10 6NL +44 1357 520421 Lanark Golf Club Whitelees Road Lanark ML11 7RX 01555 663219 Carnwath Golf Club 1 Main Street Carnwath Lanark ML11 8JX +44 1555 840251 Biggar Golf Club Broughton Road Biggar ML12 6HA +44 1899 220319

  • Garvald Village | East Lothian | All About Edinburgh

    Garvald Attractions East Lothian Garvald Village Garvald village is in a valley beside the Papana Water. This picture postcard village built almost entirely from red sandstone dates back to the early 12th century. Walk around the village and take in the scenery. The church and grounds are worth the visit. The School and school house built circa 1840 can be still seen in the village (now private residence). Garvald and Barra Parish Church Gavald Kirk was built early 12th century and the north-west corner of the church is original. There is a sundial date 1633 and the north aisle is circa 1670. The Kirk was renovated and extended in 1829 adding Gothic windows and a Belfry Stoneypath Tower East Lothian Stoneypath Tower built circa 1350 by the Lyles family prior to moving to Duchal Castle, stands over the Paple water on the outskirts of Garvald and Whittingehame. George Lyle occupant of Stoneypath circa 1460. Stoneypath was the ancient seat of the Lyle family circa 1460. The Tower passed from the Lyle family to the Douglas family, the most powerful family in Scotland. It was attacked on several occasions and also changed hands through many of the most prominent families in Scotland including the Hamilton’s and Seton family. The Tower has stood in ruin for over 200 years and after many years has been restored to its former glory. The plaque tells more of the history. Next - Gifford Village

  • Shopping Malls | Retail Parks | All About Edinburgh

    Looking to Shop in and around Edinburgh full details of City Shopping Centre malls, Retail Parks and Indoor Shopping Centre with all the high street names, tourist shops, cashmere and tartan. Whisky shops and distillers. Edinburgh has 7 large shopping retail centres all with good transport links Shopping Centres and Indoor Shopping Malls Edinburgh Edinburgh city centre has a vast array of shops from the large department store to private small businesses. There are many streets with shops and businesses for local residents and visitors. There are also 6 indoor Malls around the city and 5 retail parks on the outskirts of the city, where you will find retails shops cinemas, pubs and restaurants to make your days shopping a true day out. Advertise Your Business Here Advertise Your Business Here Advertise Your Business Here Visitor Attractions Edinburgh Maltrees Walk Shopping Precinct St Andrew Square Edinburgh EH1 3DQ Craigleith Retail Park Shopping Area South Groathill Ave Edinburgh EH4 2LN Newkirkgate Shopping Centre Shopping Area Leith Edinburgh EH6 6AD Fort Kinnaird Shopping Centre Shopping Area Kinnaird Park Edinburgh EH15 3RD Pentland Retail Park Shopping Area Straiton Mains Loanhead EH20 9QY Hermiston Gait Retail Park Shopping Area Cultins Road Edinburgh EH11 4DF Indoor Mall Gyle Shopping Centre Indoor Shopping Area South Gyle Broadway Edinburgh EH12 9JY Indoor Mall Waverley Mall Shopping Centre Indoor Shopping Area Princes Street Edinburgh EH1 1BQ Indoor Mall Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Indoor Shopping Area Ocean Drive Edinburgh EH6 6JJ Indoor Mall Cameron Toll Shopping Centre Indoor Shopping Area Lady Road Edinburgh EH16 5PB Indoor Mall Livingston Shopping Mall Almondvale Boulevard Livingston EH54 6HR 01506 432961 Indoor Mall Livingston Designer Outlet Almondvale Avenue Livingston EH54 6QX 01506 423600 Shops & Businesses Edinburgh

  • Lochs Ponds Waterways | Attractions | All About Edinburgh

    There are Lochs and Ponds all around Edinburgh Canals and Rivers all with lovely walks, cycleways and wildlife the three top are the water of leith, Braid Burn, Figgate Burn all have areas to walk along and enjoy the scenery and wildlife. Lochs Ponds Waterways On the Canals and Rivers of Edinburgh Public Places, Lochs, Duddingston Loch, Arthur Seat Edinburgh, EH15 3PY, Public Places, Lochs, St Margaret's Loch, Arthur Seat, Edinburgh, EH8 7AT Public Places, Lochs, Dunsapie Loch, Arthur Seat, Edinburgh, EH8 7AT Ponds Inverleith Pond East Fettes Avenue, Edinburgh EH3 5NZ Canals and Rivers, Union Canal, Fountainbridge Quay, Edinburgh, EH3 9RU Canals and Rivers, Water of Leith, Dean Village, Edinburgh, EH2 4PF Canals and Rivers River Almond Cramond Edinburgh EH4 6NS Canals and Rivers Braid Burn Braid Road Edinburgh EH10 6AS Canals and Rivers Figgate Pond, Hamilton Drive Edinburgh EH15 1NP Ponds Blackford Pond Charterhall Road Edinburgh EH9 3HR Canals and Rivers Canal Cammo House Cammo Road Edinburgh EH4 8AW Canals and Rivers Water of Leith Shore Edinburgh EH6 6QN Canals and Rivers, Portobello Beach Promenade Portobello Edinburgh EH15 2DX Canals and Rivers, Newhaven Harbour River Forth Pier Place Edinburgh EH6 4TG Ponds Happy Valley Pond Colinton Road Edinburgh EH14 1DD Canals and Rivers, Union Canal Harrison Road, Harrison Park Edinburgh, EH14 1TQ Canals and Rivers, Firth of Forth Newhalls Road South Queensferry EH30 9TA Canals and Rivers, Lochend Loch Lochend Park Restalrig Edinburgh Next - Bridges in Edinburgh

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