Edinburgh Suburbs or outer areas are packed with attractions. with many parts in the old town. Beaches, outdoor activities, Paintball and golf, Indoor Karting and Laser tag. Hills and parks and Edinburgh Zoo ABRAHAM LINCOLN. Dugald Stewart Memorial und Edinburgh Stadtzentrum von Edinburgh und Edinburgh Catl Calton Hill und der Time Ball Caiy Stane Edinburgh St. Giles Cathedral West Parliament Square. ABRAHAM LINCOLN. Dugald Stewart Memorial und Edinburgh Stadtzentrum von Edinburgh und Edinburgh Catl Calton Hill und der Time Ball Caiy Stane Edinburgh St. Giles Cathedral West Parliament Square. ABRAHAM LINCOLN. Dugald Stewart Memorial und Edinburgh Stadtzentrum von Edinburgh und Edinburgh Catl Calton Hill und der Time Ball Caiy Stane Edinburgh St. Giles Cathedral West Parliament Square. ABRAHAM LINCOLN. Dugald Stewart Memorial und Edinburgh Stadtzentrum von Edinburgh und Edinburgh Catl Calton Hill und der Time Ball Caiy Stane Edinburgh St. Giles Cathedral West Parliament Square. ABRAHAM LINCOLN. Dugald Stewart Memorial und Edinburgh Stadtzentrum von Edinburgh und Edinburgh Catl Calton Hill und der Time Ball Caiy Stane Edinburgh St. Giles Cathedral West Parliament Square. Edinburgh Suburbs Edinburgh Suburbs are made up of a number of areas that surround Edinburgh's city centre. The areas below that make up the Edinburgh Suburbs are all within few miles of Edinburgh City Centre and all can be reached by a short Taxi ride or the Edinburgh local buses. I have split them into four sections to make it easy to find . Each column has a continuous route Edinburgh Suburbs Leith Edinburgh Leith Shore Edinburgh Newhaven Edinburgh Granton and Silverknowes Cramond Edinburgh Barnton and Cammo South Queensferry Area Dean Village and Ravelston Dean Cemetery Corstorphine and Murrayfield Corstorphine Village Gorgie and Saughton Liberton and Gilmerton Duddingston Village Craigmillar Castle Niddrie and Newcraighall Portobello Edinburgh Restalrig and Craigentinny Bonaly Tower Edinburgh Colinton Area Craiglockhart Meggetland Morningside Braids Blackfords Grange and Marchmont Fountainbridge Area Next - Leith Edinburgh

Looking to fuel your car Petrol, Deisel, Gas, filling stations Edinburgh and Lothians. Where a filling station is open 24 hours and charging points for electric Petrol Filling Stations Edinburgh and Lothians Fuel Your Vehicle Don't Run Out. Petrol Filling Stations are not just to get your fuel but most have shops that sell food and soft drinks and many items required in an emergency. Always keep your fuel tank at a safe level. Fuel Your Vehicle Don't Run Out. Petrol Filling Stations BP - SHELL - TEXACO - TESCO - SAINSBURY - ASDA - MORRISONS - ESSO Travel & Transfers Transfers from the Airport, Rail Station or Hotel Luggage Delivery Luxury vehicles Tours Advance Enquiry & Bookings Enquiries Bookings Prices City of Edinburgh Petrol Filling Stations Petrol filling Station 14 Ashley Place Edinburgh EH6 5PX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 478 6021 24 hour petrol filling station 21 Barclay Place Edinburgh EH10 4HW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 4246 Petrol filling Station 117 Biggar Road Edinburgh EH10 7DU City of Edinburgh Scotland 01314455479 24 hour petrol filling station 382 Calder Road Edinburgh EH11 4AS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 458 5419 24 hour petrol filling station 23 Canonmills Edinburgh EH3 5HA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 0642 24 hour petrol filling station 1 Cliftonhall Road Edinburgh EH28 8PW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 333 3874 Tesco Petrol filling Station Edinburgh Colinton Mains Drive Edinburgh EH13 9AH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0345 6779249 24 hour petrol filling station 277 Comiston Road Edinburgh EH10 6AP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 452 6900 24 hour petrol filling station 277 Comiston Road Edinburgh EH10 6AP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 452 6900 Sainsbury's Petrol filling Station 185 Craigleith Road Edinburgh EH4 2EB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 0704 City of Edinburgh Petrol Filling Stations 24 hour petrol filling station 166 Glasgow Road Edinburgh EH12 8LS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 339 9900 24 hour petrol filling station 166 Glasgow Road Edinburgh EH12 8LS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 339 9900 Sainsbury's Petrol filling Station Longstone Inglis Green Road Edinburgh EH14 2EP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 465 5200 Sainsbury's Petrol filling Station Cameron Toll Lady Road Edinburgh EH16 5PB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 665 5200 24 hour petrol filling station 105 Liberton Gardens Edinburgh EH16 6ND City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 658 1390 Tesco Petrol filling Station Edinburgh Meadow Place Road Edinburgh EH12 7UQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0345 6779193 Asda Petrol filling Station 3 New Mart Road Edinburgh EH14 1RJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 442 6750 Morrisons Petrol filling station 4 Piersfield Terrace Edinburgh EH8 7BQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 661 5661 Morrisons Petrol filling station 102 Pilton Drive Edinburgh EH5 2HF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 315 4970 Petrol filling Station 109 Queensferry Road Edinburgh EH4 3HL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 315 3919 City of Edinburgh Petrol Filling Stations 24 hour petrol filling station 31 Ratcliffe Terrace Edinburgh EH9 1SS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 4090 24 hour petrol filling station 126 Restalrig Road Edinburgh EH7 6UW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 467 7141 Asda Petrol Filling Station 2 Sandpiper Drive Edinburgh EH6 6NX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 561 2300 24 hour petrol filling station 7 Seafield Road Edinburgh EH6 7LE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 553 0430 Petrol Filling Station 187 Slateford Road Edinburgh EH14 1PU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 443 3161 Morrisons Petrol filling station 47 South Gyle Broadway Edinburgh EH12 9JU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 317 1185 Petrol filling Station 1 Stenhouse Road Edinburgh EH11 3LW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 455 9900 Asda Petrol filling Station 100 The Jewel Edinburgh EH15 3AR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 669 9151 Morrisons Petrol filling station 3 Waterfront Broadway Edinburgh EH5 1SA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 551 2742 Sainsbury's Petrol filling Station 39 Westfield Road Edinburgh EH11 2QW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 347 8560 Sainsbury's Petrol filling Station Cameron Toll Lady Road Edinburgh EH16 5PB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 665 5200 Edinburgh Walking Tours

Edinburgh shooting clay pidgeon shooting rifle range shooting Laser tag and so much more great for groups hen and stag party weekends. SHOOTING EDINBURGH Shooting, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Rifle Range Shooting, Laser Combat Challenge, Paintball, Laser Tag, Archery Activities Shooting Clays Roxburghe Sporting Estate Roxburghe Hotel A698 Heiton TD5 8JZ Scottish Borders Scotland 01573 450 333 Shooting Clay Pigeon Winton House Clay Pigeon Shooting Winton House Estate B6355 Pencaitland EH34 5AT East Lothian Scotland 01875 340 222 Shooting Laser Tag Winton House Laser Tag Winton House Estate B6355 Pencaitland EH34 5AT East Lothian Scotland 01875 340 222 Shooting Clay Pigeon Braidwood Sporting Clays Clay Pigeon Shooting B6453 Braidwood Midlem TD7 4QD Scottish Borders Scotland 01835 870280 Shooting Laser Tag Laser tag Games Craigton Farm Craigton House Winchburgh EH52 6PY West Lothian Scotland 0844 247 3271 Shooting Laser Tag Edinburgh Combat Challenge Laser Lugton Bogs Gilmerton Road Edinburgh EH18 1AR City of Edinburgh Scotland 07732 231220 Shooting Rifle .22 Don Coyote Outdoor Centre Outdoor Centre Lamancha West Linton EH46 7BD Scottish Borders Scotland 01968 661 066 Shooting Clay Pigeon Don Coyote Centre Clay Pigeon Shooting Outdoor Centre Lamancha West Linton EH46 7BD Scottish Borders Scotland 01968 661 066 Shooting Clay, Rifle Morton Clay Targets Rifle Morton Clays Morton Road Mid Calder EH53 0JT West Lothian Scotland 01506 884 500 Shooting Clay Pigeon Hopetoun Clays Clay Pigeon Shooting Hopetoun Estate Pinetum Woods Newton Village EH52 6QD West Lothian Scotland 0131 331 9940

Constitution Street Leith from the foot of Leith Walk where Transpotting was made a famous church buitlt in 13th century, a Statue of Robert Burns, Pubs, Restaurants and shops and a short walk to the shore with many attractions and the Royal Yacht Britannia. Sit by the shore and have a coffe or meal Constitution Street Leith Shops Businesses in Constitution Street Leith Edinburgh. Bars, Restaurants, Businesses, Delis and Historic sites Leith History and Attractions Constitution Street Edinburgh Estate Agents 4 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 7BT 0131 202 5444 Post Office 6b Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 7BT 0131 554 1637 Stephen Dalton Scrap Metal 7 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 7BS 0131 554 1223 Leith Lets 10 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 7BT 0131 610 0510 1234 Property Management 14 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 7BT 0131 555 1234 Leith and Shore Cameron Stephen & Co. 14 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 7BT 0131 555 1234 Corn Exchange 29 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 7BS Bishop Newsagent 30 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 6RS 0131 554 6594 Shore Avocado Sandwich Takeaway 32 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 6RS Print Works Coffee Company 42 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 6RS 0131 555 7070 Nobles bar Restaurant 44a Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 6RS 0131 561 8219 William Nimmo Restaurant 46 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 6RS Fly Half Bar Kitchen 50 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 6RS Cascal Hairdressers 54 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 6RS 0131 555 2040 Ocean Hostel 55 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 7BG‎ 0131 553 3003 Port O Leith Bar 58 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 6RS 0131 554 3568 Campbell Stafford Estates 74 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 6RP 0131 467 7042 Chop House Steak Restaurant 102 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 6AW 0131 629 1919 Port of Leith Housing Association 108 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 6AZ 0131 554 0403 Pillars House Hotel 125 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 7AE 0131 555 1517 Alan Breck Lounge 159 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 7AD 0131 467 2581 Boneyard Tattoos 177 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 7AD Carolyn Designer Florist 179 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 7AA 0131 555 0406 Afreen Fashion & Beauty 181 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 7AD The Foot of the Walk 183 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 7AD 0131 553 0120 Next - Shore Leith Businesses

Find the Wedding Cake that not only looks good but will be remembered for its taste. Your wedding cake that will be talked about and enjoyed, designed to your specifications by professional confectioners with outstanding reputations. Edinburgh Designer Wedding Cakes Wedding Cake Makers Specialists in Designer Cakes City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, West Lothian, Midlothian and Scottish Borders City of Edinburgh Wedding cake Specialists Wedding Cakes Cake Decoration Specialists 67 Broomfield Crescent Edinburgh EH12 7LS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 334 0254 Wedding Cakes Blueberry Cakes 15 Buckstone Crescent Edinburgh EH10 6PH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 445 4048 Wedding Cakes Cakery Bakery 4 Bughtlin Drive Edinburgh EH12 8UX City of Edinburgh Scotland 07734 055541 Wedding Cakes kraftycakes 21 Bughtlin Park Edinburgh EH12 8UR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 339 8010 Wedding Cakes Liggy’s Cake Company 20 Deanhaugh Street Edinburgh EH4 1LY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 2223 Wedding Cakes Regal and Royal Cakes 20 Hainburn Park Edinburgh EH10 7HQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 445 3558 Wedding Cakes Good Food Unlimited 52 North Meggetland Edinburgh EH14 1XQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 443 4512 Wedding Cakes 3D Cakes 20 Roseburn Terrace Edinburgh EH12 6AW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 9990 Wedding Cakes The Finishing Touch 17 St Patrick Square Edinburgh EH8 9EZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 0914 Wedding Cakes Joyce’s Cake Shop 7 Rodney Street Edinburgh EH7 4EN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 0104 City of Edinburgh Wedding cake Specialists Wedding Cakes Lovecrumbs 155 West Port Edinburgh EH3 9DP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 0626 Wedding Cakes Liggy’s Cake Company 45 William Street Edinburgh EH3 7LW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 538 6395 Wedding Cakes The Cake & Chocolate Shop 12 Bruntsfield Place Edinburgh EH10 4HN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 4350 Wedding Cakes Wedding Cakes Direct 35 Buccleuch Street Edinburgh EH8 9LT City of Edinburgh Scotland 07826 231895 Wedding Cakes Cuckoo's Bakery 150 Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 5DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 6224 Wedding Cakes Edinburgh Cakes 13 Grigor Avenue Edinburgh EH4 2PQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 315 2050 Wedding Cakes Designer Cake Boutique 50 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5LA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 2851 Wedding Cakes Too Good To Eat 26 Morningside Road Edinburgh EH10 4DA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 447 9299 Wedding Cakes Sweet Unique 21 Newhaven Road Edinburgh EH6 5PU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 476 4805 Wedding Cakes Licks Cake Designs 8 Niddry Street South Edinburgh EH1 1NS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 9939 West Lothian Wedding cake Specialists Wedding Cakes Fays Cakes 45 Maryfield Park Mid Calder EH53 0SB West Lothian Scotland 01506 884622 West Lothian Wedding cake Specialists Wedding Cakes Fays Cakes 45 Maryfield Park Mid Calder EH53 0SB West Lothian Scotland 01506 884622 East Lothian Wedding cake Specialists Wedding Cakes Cakes by Carol Dalbuie, Hall Crecent Gullane East Lothian EH31 2HA 01620 843904 Wedding Cakes Bubbles Designer Cakes 86 Abbots View Haddington EH41 3QJ East Lothian Scotland 01620 824441 Wedding Cakes Caledonian Cup cakes 47 High Street Dunbar EH42 1EW East Lothian Scotland 01368 862531 Wedding Cakes Licks Cake Designs 10 Wolseley Crescent Edinburgh EH8 7AD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 9939 Wedding Cakes 3D Cakes 20 Roseburn Terrace Edinburgh EH12 6AW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 9990

West Bow in Grassmarket Edinburgh has been nicknamed Diagon Alley because of simillarites with the street in Harry Potter Witches and demons. The West Bow conects the Grassmarket to the Royal Mile and the New Town at Victoria Street with George IV Bridge Edinburgh. West Bow Attractions Edinburgh West Bow in Grassmarket Edinburgh has been nicknamed Diagon Alley because of similarities with the street in Harry Potter, with Witches, warlocks and demons, magic and intrigue. accommodation, shops, restaurants, bars, a street that joins the old town with the new and has secret steps that take you to Edinburgh Castlehill. West Bow Attractions Edinburgh The West Bow Edinburgh is a street with retail stores, pubs, night clubs and restaurants, starting from the east end of the Grassmarket and winding up to George IV Bridge. There are steps on the north side that connect to Castlehill and the Royal Mile. Victoria Street is a continuation of the West Bow which was created circa 1835 with demolition of many houses. The West Bow previously before George IV Bridge was built a Z shape narrow Wynd that connected the Grassmarket with Castlehill and the Lawnmarket. (More Harry Potter) Now the connection to Castlehill is steps that take you to the now named Upper Bow and Victoria Terrace a balcony walkway. The West Bow was extended by Victoria Street being a continuation of the West Bow to join George IV Bridge with the Grassmarket. West Bow Wellhead Grassmarket Edinburgh West Bow or Bowfoot Well was erected in 1674. The West Bow is a continuation of Victoria Street at the east end of the Grassmarket. This was the first well head built to supply water to the Grassmarket from the reservoir at Castle Hill. Until 1820 these square stone well heads were the only way in which the thousands of people of Edinburgh could access drinking water. The reservoir was filled by the springs from the Pentland hills. West Bow Wellhead Plate The inscription reads; The Bow Well stonework was restored in 2008 as part of the 12 monuments restoration project, a partnership between The City of Edinburgh Council and Edinburgh World Heritage. In 1674 Lord Provost Sir Andrew Ramsay instigated Edinburgh's firsts Piped Water supply. Robert Mylne, the king's master mason built the well, supervised by Sir William Bruce. The surveyor was George Sinclair and Peter Brauss a Dutch engineer, made the lead pipe work. The Old City Coat of Arms motto 'NISI DOMINUS FRUSTRA' means; Labour in vain without the lord'. On the other side 'VIRTUTE AQUISITUR HONOS' means, 'Honour is acquired by virtue'. West Bow Major Thomas Weir The West Bow had many well-known residents, one of which was a Major Thomas Weir born circa 1600 -1670 (Head of Edinburgh’s Town Guard) who everyone thought was a wizard and practices the Dark arts. He was burned at Greenside and many were convinced he haunted the West Bow. There were many claims of sightings which have been written about. His house was left vacant for many years and when an old soldier and his wife took up residence on the first night they awoke to the sight of a ghostly figure and left the property the next day, the house lay empty for circa 50 years before it was demolished. Major Weir’s Land were the houses on the east side of the West bow. West Bow Murder and Sorcery Lord Ruthven also was a resident of the West Bow, known as the man who was first to stab David Rizzio, Mary Queen of Scots secretary, before others joined in and Lord Darnley, Mary Queen of Scots husband dealt the final blow. This took place in the Palace of Holyrood House on the 9th of March 1566. More recently the West Bow has been linked with J K Rowling’s Harry Potter. With the old stories of the wizard the winding narrow road with high tenements the look of Daigon Alley with the Harry Potter shop and Witchery Tours. West Bow Old and New Map The West Bow was changed from a narrow winding road to a Street that connects the Old town of Edinburgh with the new Town street on the southside of the Royal Mile. From the Grassmarket the West Bow went up a steep hill turned right and then up and left ending at the foot of Castlehill. The New layout took the West Bow from the Grassmarket turning right and continuing up the new section which is Victoria Street and ends at George IV Bridge named in honour of King George IV when he visited Edinburgh and Scotland the first monarch since 1746 when the English defeated Bonny Prince Charlie and his army at Culloden. West Bow Old Doorway Old Door entrance to building with inscription that reads; God for all his gifts 1616. This is an old entrance to the corner bulding of the West Bow and Grassmarket. Now a Hotel. Look u at the windows to see more old parts of the building. Next - King's Stables Road

Looking for a sport to take part in or join a club or team? Edinburgh has all types of sports teams and are always welcoming new participant. Sportis a great way to meet people and keep healthy. you will find all sports clubs, sports associations, sports centres and contact details to join in. Edinburgh Sports Clubs & Teams Equestrian, Athletics, Basketball, Rugby, Cricket, Football, Tennis, Badminton, Table Tennis, Swimming, Bowling, Hockey, Rock Climbing, Wrestling, Golf, Skiing, Ice Skating, Curling, Ice Hockey, Martial Arts, Yachting, Sailing, Canoeing, Kayaking and more If there is a Sports club its listed on allaboutedinburgh.co.uk With details of where you can join in. If you can't find what you are looking for it will be listed under Activities Cricket Teams Golf Courses Racket Sports Activities Horse Racing Athletics Clubs Swim Centres Health and Fitness Rock Climbing Sports Centres Basketball Clubs Equestrian Hockey Clubs Rugby Clubs Volleyball Clubs Bowling Football Pitches Martial Arts Snow and Ice Sports Wrestling Sports Associations Contact Details Sports Scotland Anglers, Archery, Athletics, Auto-Cycle, Badminton, Basketball, Bowls, Boxing, Camanachd Canoeing, Croquet, Cricket, Curling, Cycling, Dance Disability Sports, Equestrian, Fencing, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Hockey, Ice Hockey, Judo, Ju-Jitsu, Karate, Lacrosse, Motor Sports, Mountaineering, Netball, Orienteering, Pentathlon, Pétanque, Racquetball, Racquetball, Ramblers, Rowing, Rugby Union, Rugby League, Snooker, Snow sports, Skateboarding, Squash, Sub-Aqua, Swimming, Surfing, Target Shooting, Tennis, Tenpin Bowls, Table Tennis, Triathlon, Tug-O-War, Volleyball, Wrestling, Yachting Sportscotland Caledonia House 1 Redheughs Rigg South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 317 7200 Sportscotland National Centre Glenmore Lodge Aviemore Inverness-shire PH22 1QU Scotland Tel 01479 861256 Fax 01479 861212 www.glenmorelodge.org.uk Scottish Anglers National Association National Game Angling Centre The Pier Loch Leven Kinross KY13 8UF Scottish Archery Association Caledonia House 1 Redheughs Rigg South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 317 7200 Scottish Athletics 1 Redheughs Rigg Caledonia House South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 539 7320 Badminton Scotland Cockburn Centre 40 Bogmoor Place Glasgow G51 4TQ Basketball Scotland Caledonia House 1 Redheughs Rigg South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 317 7200 Scottish Disability Sport Caledonia House 1 Redheughs Rigg South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 317 7200 Bowls Scotland National Centre For Bowling Hunters Avenue Ayr KA8 9AL Boxing Scotland 5 Nasmyth Court Houston Industrial Estate Livingston EH54 5EG Scottish Canoe Association Caledonia House 1 Redheughs Rigg South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 317 7200 The Mountaineering Council of Scotland The Old Granary West Mill Street Perth PH1 5QP 01738-493942 Cricket Scotland National Cricket Academy, Ravelston, Edinburgh, EH4 3NT Scottish Croquet Association Caledonia House 1 Redheughs Rigg South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 317 7200 The Royal Caledonian Curling Club 2A Ochil House Springkerse Business Park Stirling FK7 7XE Scottish Cycling Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome Emirates Arena 1000 London Road Glasgow G40 3HY Dance Sport Scotland 93 Hillfoot Drive Bearsden Glasgow G61 3QG Scottish Fencing Caledonia House 1 Redheughs Rigg South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 317 7200 The Scottish Football Association 6th Floor, Hampden Park Glasgow G42 9AY Scottish Golf The Duke’s, St Andrews, KY11 8NX Scottish Gymnastics Asociation Caledonia House 1 Redheughs Rigg South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 317 7200 Scottish Handball Association National Sport Centre Inverclyde Burnside Road Largs KA30 8RW Scottish Hockey Glasgow National Hockey Centre, 8 King’s Drive , Glasgow G40 1HB Horse Scotland Titwood Farm Kilmaurs Ayrshire KA3 2PN 01563 549802 Scottish Ice Hockey Ltd 19 Rutland Place Edinburgh EH1 2BB Judo Scotland EICA South Platt Hill, Ratho, Newbridge, Edinburgh, EH28 8AA Scottish Ju-Jitsu Association SJJA HQ 93 Douglas Street Dundee DD15AZ Scottish Karate Governing Body Ltd Netherlee Glasgow G44 3TJ Lacrosse Scotland Caledonia House 1 Redheughs Rigg South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 317 7200 Scottish Pentathlon Caledonia House 1 Redheughs Rigg South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 317 7200 Scottish Auto-Cycle Union 28 West Main Street Uphall Broxburn EH52 5DW Scottish Motor Sports 28 West Main Street Uphall West Lothian EH52 5DW 01506 858354 Netball Scotland Emirates Arena 1000 London Road Glasgow G40 3HY Scottish Orienteering Association National Orienteering Centre. Glenmore Lodge, Aviemore, PH22 1QU Scottish Petanque Association 16 Kyle Crescent Loans Troon KA10 7EZ Ramblers Scotland Caledonia House 1 Redheughs Rigg South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 317 7200 Scottish Rowing Scottish Rowing Centre 366 Hamilton Road Motherwell ML1 3ED Scotland Rugby League The Cranhill Beacon 200 Bellrock Street Cranhill GLASGOW G33 3LZ Scottish Rugby BT Murrayfield Edinburgh EH12 5PJ 0131 346 5000 Royal Yachting Association Scotland Caledonia House 1 Redheughs Rigg South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 317 7200 Camanachd Association Alton House, 4 Ballifeary Road, Inverness, IV3 5PJ Scottish Target Shooting Caledonia House 1 Redheughs Rigg South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 317 7200 Skateboard Scotland Scottish Snooker 99 Slateford Road EDINBURGH EH11 1QY Snow sport Scotland Caledonia House 1 Redheughs Rigg South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 317 7200 Scottish Squash and Racquetball Caledonia House 1 Redheughs Rigg South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 317 7200 Scottish Sub Aqua Club, Caledonia House 1 Redheughs Rigg South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 317 7200 Scottish Surfing Federation , 11 Leitch Court, Thurso, KW14 8NX Caithness Scotland Scottish Swimming National Swimming Academy University of Stirling STIRLING FK9 4LA Table Tennis Scotland Caledonia House 1 Redheughs Rigg South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 317 7200 Tennis Scotland 177 Colinton Road Edinburgh EH14 1BZ Scottish Tenpin Bowling Association Tollcross Glasgow G32 8DD Triathlon Scotland Gannochy Sports Centre University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA Scottish Tug of War Association 47 Finlay Avenue, East Calder West Lothian, EH53 0RP Scottish Volleyball Association 2nd Floor 48 The Pleasance Edinburgh EH8 9TJ Water-ski & Wakeboard Scotland Townhill Country Park Dunfermline KY12 0HT Scottish Wrestling Association www.scottishwrestling.com

David Ist built mills for the Augustinian canons of Holyrood, hence the origin of the place name Canonmills. The Water of Leith flows through the area which once had a loch. Canonmills New Town Edinburgh David I built mills for the Augustinian canons of Holyrood, hence the origin of the place name Canonmills. The area from Dundas Street to Canonmills was once a Loch fed by the Water of Leith river. In the mid 1700s the water in the loch receded and only covered the area where King George V Park stands with the surrounding area marsh land which was called Canon Mills Haugh.The water depth of Canonmills loch at that time was less than 6 foot and in cold winters the loch froze and curling and ice skating took place on the frozen loch. Near to where Robert Louis Stevenson was born he mentions the loch in his writings "Catriona". Etching of Canonmills Loch by John W Ewbank 1825 curtesy of capital collections Eyre Place Canonmills New Town Edinburgh King George V Park The Royal Gymnasium The Canonmills loch was drained in 1847 and years later a philanthropist called John Cox built the Royal Gymnasium. due to the lack of use it was closed and the ground was taken over by St Bernard's football club in 1878. St Bernard's were a successful team and won the Scottish Cup in 1895. Another memorable game was when 27000 spectators watch St Bernard's beating Hibernian 1 - 0. Canonmills New Town Edinburgh Robert Louis Stevenson First School The first school Robert Louis Stevenson attended was just a few yards over the Water of Leith, in the building which is now a Baptist Church. On the south facing wall can be found plaque that reads: 1850 -1894 In this hall Robert Louis Stevenson first went to school Circa 1857. Canonmills New Town Edinburgh Canonmills Bridge The Canonmills bridge walked over by Robert Louis Stevenson on his way to school. The bridge was built in 1840 to allow easy access across the river (Water of Leith). It was later widened to allow both pedestrians and traffic in 1896. Brandon Street Canonmills New Town Edinburgh Sir Darcy Thompson Sir Darcy Thompson was born in Brandon Street Canonmills in 1860. He was attended Edinburgh Academy from 1870 to 1877 1878 he entered the University of Edinburgh as a medical student, under the guidance of marine biologist Sir Wyville Thompson Trinity College, Cambridge, where he he graduated in the natural science He published many books on the sciences and was knighted in 1937. He was a lecturer at both Dundee and St Andrews Universities a true scholar and scientist Brandon Street Canonmills Edinburgh New Town Dundas House Dundas House was built in 1883 to house a printing works of Robert Clark the founder of the printing works R & R Clark Ltd Warriston Crescent Canonmills New Town Edinburgh Frédéric Chopin Frédéric François Chopin a Polish composer and pianist lived at 10 Warriston Crescent Canonmills in 1948 with his friend a Polish doctor, Adam Łyszczyński. Chopin was on a tour of Scotland as his music was a favourite of the high class and nobility of the time. When staying with his friend he composed a song to a poem by Stefan Witwicki titled ‘Spring’ for his good friends wife. Howard Place Canonmills Edinburgh New Town Robert Louis Stevenson Birthplace Robert Louis Stevenson was born on the 13 November 1850 at 8 Howard Place Edinburgh near to Canonmills and the Water of Leith. Robert Louis Stevenson (RLS) moved with his family at the age of 2 to 1 Inverleith Terrace (Now 9) in 1853 they then moved into the New Town. Next - Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh

Edinburgh City Wall first built in 1450 called the king's Wall then after a heavy defeat to the English Army the Fodden Wall was built fortifying the old wall and extending it to protect the expanded City of Edinburgh. Built in 1513 there are remaining parts of the wall stil standing. Grassmarket Edinburgh City Wall The Flodden Wall and Telfer Wall Old Town Edinburgh Flodden Wall Route The Flodden and Telfer Walls Where the Ports (Gates) of Edinburgh once stood. The Edinburgh City Wall, The Flodden and Telfer Wall, plus where the Ports or gateways into Edinburgh stood. The first Edinburgh city wall was erected circa 1450 (The King’s Wall) James III. A marsh in the hollow below the castle to the north was flooded in 1460 which with the wall completed the defence for the Castle and the Old Town of Edinburgh. It was fortified and extended in 1513 after the Battle of Flodden. A further extension to the Edinburgh city wall was built to include Heriot’s Hospital (school) circa 1630. There was also a wall that extended to the Palace of Holyrood to surround the Canongate area, but this was not considered as a protection as was out with the city wall. Edinburgh City Wall Route of Flodden Wall and Telfer Wall on Google map Red markers are the Ports (Gates) Black markers wall Towers (Blue Line Flodden Wall) (Brown Line Telfer Wall) Yellow markers place of interest which can be seen with history throughout the website. Edinburgh City Walls Route and Map Ports – Gates 8 ports West Port | New Port | Bristo Port | Kirk O Fields Port known later as Potterrow Port | St Mary’s Port Cowgate Port | Nether Bow Port | Leith (Lytht) Port. Edinburgh Castle (David’s Tower) Half-Moon Battery Johnstone Terrace (Granny Green Steps) (King’s Wall Plaque) Grassmarket (Walter Scott Poem) West Port (Vennel Steps) (Flodden Wall) (Flodden Tower) Heriot Place (Telfer Wall) Lauriston Place (Telfer Wall) Forrest Road (New Port) (Bristo Gate Plaque + Setts) Bristo Place (Bristo Port - (Telfer City Wall Carving) West College Street (Kirk O Fields Port) Later (Potterrow Port) Drummond Street (Flodden Wall) Pleasance (Flodden Wall and Plaque) (St Mary's Port) Cowgate (Cowgate Port) High Street (Nether Bow Port) (Brass Setts) Leith (Lytht) Wynd (Trinity Church) (Lytht Port) Jeffrey Street - View Calton Hill - Jail Wall - Wall End - Nor’ Loch Tweeddale Court (King’s Wall) (Outlander) Storytelling Centre (Nether Bow Plaque) (Nether Bow Bell) Edinurgh City wall Start David’s Tower | Half Moon Battery King David II, son of Robert the Bruce rebuilt Edinburgh Castle with stone and added a tower in the 1380’s. David’s Tower was used as the royal residence. Also a secure place for valuables and regalia. It was a lookout Tower of 100 ft (40 mtrs) plus in height with 360 degree views and canon for when under attack. A castle stronghold. It was destroyed by a bombardment by the English after the Lang Siege in 1573. A few years later the Half-Moon Battery was built in its place. The discovery of remnants of David’s Tower were uncovered in 1912 within the half-moon battery. Edinburgh City Wall House at top of Granny Green Steps on Johnston Terrace (First City Wall) and steps to the Grassmarket route of Flodden Wall. Inscription; Erected on a site near the extremity of the ancient town wall built in the reign of James II King of Scots A.D. 1450 for the protection of Edinburgh against invasion. Castle Wynd South Castle Wynd South is a path and steps that gives access to Johnston Terrace from the Grassmarket. Originally a medieval (1400’s) thoroughfare wide enough to allow livestock and carts to be moved from the castle down to the cattle and horse markets in the Grass Market. The arch is believed to be entrance to a cellar of an old store. The old wall at the back is believed to be the King’s Wall (1450) the first wall protecting Edinburgh. Inscription: W1 D No X11 6 FT 6 INS FROM WALL W1 D: Stands for War Department, No X11: identifying number pipe, or boundary point (11th in a series). 6 FT 6 INS FROM WALL: Provides the precise, measured distance from the stone to a structural ancient wall. Edinburgh City Wall - Flodden Wall The paving stones mark where the Flodden Wall stood across the Grassmarket from Granny Green Steps. The inscription on the slabs are a poem by Sir Walter Scott (Marmion) about the Flodden Battle in 1513. On September 9, 1513, a battle between Scotland and England took place on Flodden Field, Branxton Moor. The English army lead by The Earl of Surry (Thomas Howard) defeated The Scots and the death of King James IV of Scotland the last monarch to die in Battle. Edinburgh City Wall - Flodden Wall Walter Scott's Poem (Marmion) The Battle of Flodden 1513 From Flodden ridge, The Scots beheld the English host Leave Barmoor Wood, their evening post And headful watched them as they crossed The Till by Twizell Bridge. High sight it is, and haughty, while They dive into the deep defile; Beneath the cavern’d cliff they fall, Beneath the castle’s airy wall. By rock, by oak, by Hawthorn tree, Troop after troop are disappearing; Troop after troop their banners rearing Upon the eastern bank you see. Still pouring down the rocky glen, Where flows the sullen Till, And rising from the dim-wood glen, Standards on standards, men on men, In slow procession still, And sweeping o’er the Gothic arch, And pressing on in ceaseless march, To gain the opposing hill. Sir Walter Scott 1771 - 1832 The marker where the Flodden Wall stood across the Grassmarket The marker where the Flodden Wall and West Port Gate stood at the foot of the Vennel Steps The Salvation Army Women’s Hostel West Port The Salvation Army Women’s Hostel stands beside the Vennel and the site of the West Port Gate at the west end of the Grassmarket since 1911. The area on the right was known as Portsburgh evidence still remains with street signs. The Vennel Steps, now have been renamed Miss Jean Brodie Steps, that access to the Flodden Tower. The Paving Stone at the foot of the steps is where the West Port Gate would have stood. Edinburgh City Wall Flodden Tower The Flodden Wall this is the only remaining lookout tower of the Flodden wall. It is also where a wall to protect Heriot’s Hospital (school) joined the Flodden wall. Edinburgh City Wall Flodden Tower Window The window in the Flodden Tower. A double window was inserted in the wall by the town council in 1876, now blocked. The inscription reads; THIS WINDOW WAS MADE IN THE OLD CITY WALL WITH THE SANCTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL 1876 Edinburgh City - Wall Telfer Wall The Telfer Wall in Heriot Place with Edinburgh Castle in the background. This has become a favourite viewpoint of Edinburgh Castle for visitors to Edinburgh Edinburgh City - Wall Telfer Wall The Telfer Wall at the corner of Heriot Place and Lauriston Place Edinburgh City - Wall Telfer Wall The last part of the Telfer Wall still standing (Lauriston Place). Behind the wall was the Covenanter’s Prison. (Access in Greyfriars Graveyard) Edinburgh City Wall Flodden Wall Plaque New Port (Gate) Flodden Plaque and Setts (cobbles) show near to where a Port stood (See map above) before Forrest Road was built and the Port was part of Grayfriars. The Bristo Port was at Bristo Street now Place at side of the Museum. This was a contnuation of the Flodden wall from the Vennel Tower. A section of the Flodden wall pictured below that still stands in Grayfriars burial ground. The Telfer Wall continued along Teviot Place see sign above to Napiers where it rejoined the Flodden Wall. Edinburgh City Wall Flodden Wall Bristo Port (Gate) Bristo Place Edinburgh Bristo Place previously Bristo Street, which was linked to Potterrow one of the main thoroughfares. This road gave access to Edinburgh from the south, before the Southbridge and Forrest Road had been built. Bristo Street is where the Darien House was sited and the Edinburgh Asylum in an area triangle called Bedlam. The asylum closed in 1841 (one of the patients was Robert Fergusson the poet). The Triangle was demolished when Forest Road was built IN 1872 and Bristo Street became Bristo Place. Edinburgh City Wall Telfer Wall Wall Tablet above Napier's The Herbalist Bristo Place Edinburgh City Wall Kirk O Field Port The Kirk O Field Port was at West College Street where the yellow line begins then a left turn into South College Street continue down Drummond Street left turn into Pleasances see diagram the x are where the body of Lord Darnley was found under a tree in Blackfriars Monastery grounds. The origin Infirmary Gates that stood in High School Yards in Infirmary Street 1830. The Flodden Wall in Drummond Street turning into the Pleasance Edinburgh. Where there is an old bricked up gateway for entrance to Edinburgh. The final part of the Flodden Wall that still stands at the foot of St Mary's Street Edinburgh. The final part of the Flodden Wall that still stands at the foot of St Mary's Street Edinburgh. The Cowgate Port stood across the entrance to the Cowgate and St Mary's Port across the Pleasance two of eight Ports (Gates). Cowgate Port St Mary's Port Edinburgh City Wall Nether Bow Port The brass cobbles showing the outline of where the Nether Bow Port (Gate) stood. On the boundary of Edinburgh and outside the walls a baron area before the Burgh of the Canongate. The Nether Bow was the most important gateway as it stood at the foot of the High Street. The port (Gate) access to and from the Canongate, which was at that time a separate Burgh. Leith (Leytht) Port Leith Port is the last Port of the Flodden Wall. The wall stretched from the Nether Bow Port to the shore of the Nor' Loch beside The Trinity College Church. Edinburgh's Trinity Apse Church stood below the Calton Jail Wall and next to the Nor' Loch. The Church was moved when the Waverley Rail Station was built. It was dismantled brick by brick and rebuilt in Chalmer's Close in the High Street Royal Mile. Calton Hill from Jeffrey Street looking over where the end of the Flodden Wall stood and the shore of the Nor Loch beside the Trinity Church which is now in Chalmer's Close. Tweeddale Court The wall in Tweeddale Court may represent part of the original city wall as the city gates (Nether Bow Port) were originally higher up the High Street near Tweeddale Court before The Burning of Edinburgh in 1544 by an English army lead by Hertford. The gate was almost destroyed the gate was rebuilt in 1606. The other part of the king's Wall that still remains is in the Grassmarket. All that remains are parts of the wall, the gates (ports) were all removed in 1764. The clock that was a centre piece of the Nether Bow Port can now be seen on the Modern Art Gallery 2 (Dean Gallery) in Belford Road. The bell that hung on the Port from 1621 and a carved stone plaque from 1606 be seen at the Storytelling Centre where the old gate once stood. Tweeddale Court High Street king's Wall 1450 Nether Bow High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh City Gates. There were walls around the city of Edinburgh with gates known as Ports, 8 in all. In the 1700s the demolition of sections of the wall began. The Nether Bow was pulled down in 1764, and demolition of the wall continued into the 19th century. Today, a number of sections of the three successive walls survive, The New Port in Grayfriars is the only Port that remains. You can see and find out more about Edinburgh’s history in the Museum of Edinburgh in the Canongate. Nether Bow Plaque and Nether Bow Bell The Clock from The Nether Bow Port on the Dean Gallery Belford Road. Next - West Port Grassmarket

George IV Bridge Edinburgh and surrounding streets are full of history and many attractions, The New Town bridge that cuts through the old Town with famous names Greyfriars Bobby and JK Rowling(Harry Potter). George IV Bridge Area Forrest Road & Bristo Place The bridge that spanned the Cowgate was to be named after George IV. The bridge was completed in 1832 as part of the Improvement Act of 1827. George IV Bridge was built to connect the South Side district of Edinburgh to the New Town. The foundation stone was laid in August 1827 and the bridge finally opened to all in 1836. There are only two points visible showing the height of George IV Bridge over the Cowgate and at Merchant Street. It starts at the Royal Mile Lawnmarket and continues to Bristo Place and Forrest Road. Also Chamber Street where the National Museum of Scotland is and on the Bridge stands the National Library of Scotland. George IV Bridge Edinburgh Burns Tavern by George Cattermole Burns Tavern previously Dowie’s Tavern in Libberton's Wynd ran from the Lawnmarket to the Cowgate on the eastern side of the George IV Bridge. Libberton’s Wynd was knocked down with the building of George IV Bridge in 1834. Johnnie Dowie was the owner of Dowie’s Tavern until his death in 1817. The new owner changed the name to Burns Tavern a favourite Howff of Robert Burns when he lived across the road in 1786. Also many other notable gents of the time frequented the Tavern. They included Henry Raeburn, Robert Fergusson and Thomas Campbell, David Hume, Christopher North, David Herd and Archibald Younger all now famous names of Edinburgh. George IV Bridge was built to give access to Edinburgh’s southside and spans the gap that joins the Lawnmarket on the Royal Mile with Chamber Street in the south. The foundation stone was laid in August 1827 and the bridge finally opened to all in 1836. There are only two points visible showing the height of George IV Bridge over the Cowgate and at Merchant Street. The Bridge was named after King George the IV after his visit to Edinburgh in 1822. The visible bridge over Merchant Street and a view of Greyfriars Graveyard view down Cowgate towards Holyrood Palace and Arthur Seat County Building Midlothian County Council offices on George IV Bridge, was built in 1904. It became the Lothian Chambers in 1975. Following local government reorganization, it became the Lothian Regional Council Chambers. While the new Scottish Parliament building was under construction, the chambers were used for administration and meetings for parliament from 1999 -2004. It was then used as the Edinburgh Registrar’s Office As a venue for weddings and civil partnerships till 2018 when it became the French Consulate-General and the French Institute for Scotland. A great place for lunch and dinner in their Bistro / Brassiere. MELBOURNE PLACE George IV Bridge Edinburgh Melbourne Place was demolished in 1966 to enable the council to build an office block for their own use. The halls were first opened in 1852 however the the Royal Medical Society was founded in 1737 and gained the royal charter in 1778. This Plaque marks the site of the Hall of the Royal Medical Society from 1852 - 1965 where many Edinburgh medical men delivered their first dissertation. It was demolished by the city council to enable them to build an office block which has been changed into a hotel. HIGHLAND AND AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM No 3 GEORGE IV BRIDGE 1840. The statue above the door shows in the centre Caledonia and to the left and right are the ploughboy and Highland reaper with his scythe. The scene below Caledonia is of a shepherd with a sheep at his feet a cow and horse standing on either side and a dog sitting. The inscription below: SEMPER ARMIS NUNC ET INDUSTRIA EVER ARMS AND NOW INDUSTRY. The museum is no longer here it is now at Museum of Rural Life East Kilbride The museum is located on a real working farm outside Ingliston, between Edinburgh and Glasgow. This museum has the expected cows and other farm animals. Find out about farming in the past and present. The farmhouse was built circa 1784, with upgrades being circa 1900. All other modernisation took place prior to 1950. So the interior is all how people once lived. In addition to the setting and guided tours there are tractor rides, milking cows, collecting eggs from the chicken coup. Find out how everything was done prior to modern machinery, ploughing the fields harvesting and hay stacks and animal bedding. This museum of Rural Life can be visited at all times of year as each season brings different work. Visitors will also be able to see traditional farm equipment, such as the first combine harvester that was built by the Europeans, namely the Clayton Combine. The industrial revolution is also highlighted by the Museum of Rural Life, and shows the changes and improvements that were made by modernization. The Museum of Rural Life has a large and impressive collection of equipment and appliances from different ages. Central Library George IV Bridge Edinburgh Central Library was opened in 1890 and was the first public library building in Edinburgh. The Central Library was funded by Andrew Carnegie. However the first recording of a library in Edinburgh was in 1696 in High School Yardswith 120 books and a further donation of 200 books by T Kincaid in 1709. National Library of Scotland George IV Bridge Edinburgh The National Library of Scotland building was completed in 1956. The Library was given the legal right under the 1710 Copyright Act to claim a copy of every book published in Britain. Due to the volume of books and manuscripts a second building opened in Causewayside in 1995. The National Library of Scotland is one of the largest of Europe's research libraries with almost 20 million printed items in the collection. If you wish to find out about almost anything you will find it in there. National Library Augustine Congregational Church The first church building North College Street Chapel opened 1802 then renamed Argyle Square Chapel 1840, both of which are now in Chamber Street the Church is in George IV Bridge. Bristo Place church built as a replacement for a chapel which was demolished circa 1855 to make way for the Phrenological Museum in Chambers Street now the Anatomy Museum Teviot Place. After construction of the new George IV Bridge (1832), Augustine was opened in 1861 Martyr's Free Church 26 George IV Bridge The building was constructed in 1859 for the Reformed Presbyterian congregation and was initially named Martyr's Free Church for the Reformed Presbyterian Congregation. De-consecrated as a church in 1999 and opened in 2000 as a pub. elephant House The Elephant House (Harry Potter) J K Rowling is most famous as the creator of the Harry Potter stories. She wrote the first part of Harry Potter in the Elephant House Café on George IV Bridge, Edinburgh. George Heriot’s School in Lauriston Place is said to be the famous Hogwarts College of Magic portrayed in the Harry Potter movies and the platform in the Waverley Station is where the Train left for Hogwarts. The inscription on the plaque reads; Made famous as the place of inspiration to writers such as J.K. Rowling who sat writing much of her early novels in the back room overlooking Edinburgh Castle. Ian Rankin author of Rebus novels and Alexander McCall- Smith have both also frequented The Elephant House as well as many other writers. GREYFRIARS BOBBY DIED 14th January 1872 age 16 years LET HIS LOYALTY & DEVOTION BE A LESSON TO US ALL More on Greyfriars Bobby can be seen on Candlemaker's Row Grayfriars Bobby Forrest Road Edinburgh The City Improvement Act brought in by Lord Provost Chambers in 1867 saw the buildings in Forrest Road, Teviot Place and Bristo PLace being replaced (the old poor houses, the building once used as the Maidens Hospital and then Darien House and the Lunatic Asylum were all demolished. The Asylum being replaced years earlier) in the triangle with modern tenements. Forrest road being a new thoroughfare to link the new George IV Bridge with the meadows. New North Road Church Bedlam The building on the corner named Bedlam was knocked down in 1845 a year after the patients of the asylum were transferred to the new Edinburgh Lunatic Asylum in Morningside. The Edinburgh Lunatic Asylum was founded by Doctor Andrew Duncan in 1809 and opened in 1813. Previously a poor house had stood, Robert Fergusson who was a patient, known to have suffered from depression after a serious head injury caused by a fall led to the famous poet being diagnosed mentally unsound, the 24 year old died of his head injury this was 1774. In 1847 a new church was built on the Bedlam area (New North Road Church). It closed in 1937, and gifted to the University of Edinburgh. The students started Theatre Company in the 70's (the oldest student run theatre company in Britain) now occupy the building. The Bedlam Theatre is named after the area where it stands today. Oddfellows Hall Forrest Road Edinburgh The Odd fellows Hall was opened in 1873, Oddfellows Hall on Forrest Road was the central gathering point for the local members of the Oddfellows Order. The odd fellows was a friendly society which is still in existence thought to have started circa mid-1700. The Oddfellows Hall was the first meeting place for the order in Edinburgh. female figure with a child in her arms, representing Charity, is at the top of the central gable relief of three female figures representing Faith, Hope and Charity is in a shaped panel between second floor windows Three Shields represent the coat of arms with an all seeing eye in clouds above the shields. At each side of the shields are a seated horse in collar and chains.At the hooves of each horse is a gargoyle's head. The inscriptions read; ODDFELLOWS' HALL Central Shield Coat of Arms Inscription; 'Amicitia Amor Et Veritas' ('Friendship Love and Truth') The Oddfellows sold the hall in 1953. Workhouse and Drill Hall The Drill Hall stands on the site of a Charity Workhouse dating from 1743. The Drill hall was built in 1872 and is one of limited number that have survived. The Drill hall was improved when it was to be used as a HQ in 1905. The inscription above the door reads: 'The Queen's Rifle Volunteer Brigade The Royal Scots' Headquarters.' That in the article above reads 'Regiment raised 1859 Headquarters rebuilt and opened 6th of May 1905 by HRH the Duke of Connaught K.T., Colonel Sir Robert Cranston V.D., Colonel Commandant of Brigade. Lord Provost of the City.' The drill hall was the headquarters of both the 4th and 5th battalions, the Royal Scots, and the base for "A" to "H" Companies of both battalions. The Rifle Volunteer Corps and Artillery Corps on 12th May 1859 to defend coastal towns was formed and used this Drill Hall. Flodden Wall Plaque New Port (Gate) Flodden Plaque shows where the route of the Flodden wall was and where the Bristo Port once stood. This section of the Flodden wall pictured below that still stands in Greyfriars burial ground was original attached to the Flodden Tower (In Vennel up from Grassmarket) and Bristo Port which is no longer there. The Telfer Wall is now attached to the Flodden Tower and is now the main route of the Flodden Wall. Bristo Place Edinburgh Bristo Place previously Bristo Street which was to link Potterrow one of the main thoroughfares. These two roads gave access to Edinburgh from the south, before the Southbridge and Forrest Road had been built. Bristo Street is where the Darien House was sited and the Edinburgh Asylum in an area triangle called Bedlam. The asylum closed in 1841 (one of the patients was Robert Fergusson the poet). Darien House Edinburgh Darien House was the headquarters of the Darien Scheme 1698. Later it became Darien House Hospital that looked after mentally ill patients. It stood in the area known as Bedlam on the corner of Teviot Place and Bristo Street (now Bristo Place). Bedlam area was situated in the triangle of Bristo Place, Teviot Place and Forrest Road with three main buildings, the poor house for children and the poor house for adults and the Maiden Hospital. 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Edinburgh has bridges all around from the earlist bridge at Bell's Brae to the most modern the Queensferry Crossng Bridge in South Queensferry. There are road bridges, rail bridges, footbridges over rivers and canals. Edinburgh was built on Bridges. Edinburgh Bridges Road - Rail - Foot Edinburgh has many bridges either over water or Land as Edinburgh is a very hilly area many bridges were built to enable roads to be built to join the old town with the new. The bridges over water have mostly been built over the water of Leith. the others over the union canal. The bridges highlighted are all bridges that joined Old Edinburgh with the outer areas Bridges Belford Bridge Belford Road Edinburgh EH4 3DR Bridges Bell's Brae Bridge Dean Village Edinburgh EH8 8BH Bridges Stockbridge Deanhaugh Street Edinburgh EH4 ILU Bridges Drawbridge Entrance Edinburgh Castle Esplanade Edinburgh EH1 2NG Bridges North Bridge North Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1TR Bridges Dean Bridge Queensferry Road Edinburgh EH3 7UA Bridges Forth Rail Bridge South Queensferry Edinburgh EH30 9TA Bridges Forth Road Bridge South Queensferry Edinburgh EH30 9TA Bridges Victoria Swing Bridge Tower Place Edinburgh EH6 6QW Falshaw Bridge Bridge Place Edinburgh EH3 5JJ Bridges Regent Bridge Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3BG Bridges South Bridge South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LT George IV Bridge George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EW King's Bridge Johnstone Terrace Edinburgh EH1 2PR Old Leith Bridge Sandport Place Edinburgh EH6 6EU Bridges over the Water of Leith Ocean Drive - Victoria Swing Bridge - Commercial Street - Old Leith Bridge Junction Street Bridge - West BowlIng Green Street - Anderson Place Newhaven Road - St Mark's Path - Warriston Road - Warriston Path Canonmills Bridge - Tannfield Bridge - Glenogle Place - Falshaw Bridge Stockbridge - St Bernard's Bridge - Dean Bridge - Bell's Brae Bridge Belford Bridge - Well Court Footbridge - Old Coltbridge - Roseburn Bridge Riversdale Crescent - Baird Drive - Balgreen Bridge - Ford's Road Bridge Gorgie Road- The Dell Lanark Road Water of Leith Visitors Centre Next - Edinburgh Statues Guide

Golf Place the main roaad that ends at the Golf Museum, R & A clubhouse and the Old Course St Andrews, There are many attractions and historic places here. GOLF PLACE St Andrews Attractions Golf Place, has a junction with Pilmour Place and North Street and is the main road to The links and Old Course GOLF PLACE St Andrews Attractions Royal and Ancient Golf Club was founded in 1754. The Old Course was made up of 12 holes playing 10 hole twice giving a 22 hole course. In 1764, the R&A decided holes were too short and converted the first four holes into two holes. Which created the now standard 18-hole round of golf. GOLF PLACE St Andrews Attractions Royal & Ancient Golf Club 18th Green Old Course St Andrews Scotland The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews was founded on 14 May 1754. GOLF PLACE St Andrews Attractions Tom Morris Plaque and Clock The Plaque of Tom Morris can be seen under the clock face of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club. GOLF PLACE St Andrews Attractions St Andrews Links Plaque GOLF PLACE St Andrews Attractions Old Pavilion The Old Pavilion opened in 2014 including the Caddie Pavilion and New Public Shelter. Located on the far side of the 18th green of the old Course St Andrews Golf Place Bruce Embankment British Golf Museum St Andrews Scotland This museum highlights the world of golf its origins its players and the history of a game played worldwide. The game played in the 1300’s in Edinburgh and played to rules for the first time in 1744. GOLF PLACE St Andrews Attractions Baron Playfair Fountain Lyon Playfair (1818–1898), was born at Chunar, Bengal province, on the 21st of May 1818 - Died 1898 In 1868 he was elected to represent the universities of Edinburgh and St Andrews in parliament, and retained his seat till 1885, from that date until 1892 he sat as member for Leeds. In 1873 he was made postmaster-general, and in the following year, after the dissolution of parliament, was applied to by the incoming Tory government to preside over a commission to inquire into the working of the civil service. Its report established a completely new system, which has ever since been officially known as the “Playfair scheme.” The return of Mr Gladstone to power in 1880 afforded opportunity for Playfair to resume his interrupted parliamentary career, and from that time until 1883 he acted as chairman of committees during a period when the obstructive tactics of the Irish party were at their height. On his retirement from the post he was made K.C.B. in 1892 and was created Baron Playfair of St Andrews, and a little later was appointed lord-in-waiting to the queen. Golf Place and The Links Allan Robertson was born 11th Sept 1815 Died 1st Sept 1859. Allan was born 22 Golf Place corner of The Links St Andrews overlooking the Old Course. His father and Grandfather were both Old Course caddies, also famous golf ball makers. Allan quickly took to the game and is said never to have been beaten in a singles match. Allan was one of the World’s First, Professional golfers. He played many matches for money, against the well-known golfers of the new era Tom Morris, Willie Dunn Snr professional golfer of Musselburgh. Allan Robertson was the first golfer to score under 80 (79) on the Old Course and is said to be the first to use a lofted iron club for approach shots. He also redesigned the Old Course installing the first double greens. Allan is buried in St Andrews Cathedral cemetery. The Links St Andrews THE LINKS St Andrews Attractions The Links runs from Golf Place parallel with the 18th fairway of the Old Course The Links Swilcan Bridge The most famous bridge in golf on the 18th fairway of the Old Course at St Andrews. The Swilcan Bridge has been used to cross the Swilcan Burn since 1835. Previously called the Golfers Bridge This was for several hundred years the only way of crossing the burn. THE LINKS St Andrews Attractions New Golf Club, St Andrews Tom Morris Plaque The New Club was founded in 1902 as the only club at the time was for the members of the R & A who were the gentry. This was a club started by local 8 businessmen. Tom Morris was the first honorary member of the New Club. He unfortunately had a fall in the club which was fatal, on the 24th May 1908. THE LINKS St Andrews Attractions St Andrews Golf Club The golf club was established by a number of local tradesmen who enjoyed a game of golf. In September 1843 The St Andrews Mechanics Golf Club opened. Pilmour Links St Andrews Pilmour Links St Andrews Attractions Pilmour Links is at the top of Golf Place a continuation of North Street Pilmour Links St Andrews Attractions Tom and Tommy Morris‘s House Tom Morris lived here from 1866 till his death in 1908. 4 times Open Champion and Keeper of the greens in St Andrews from 1864 till 1903. Tommy his son won the Open Championship 4 times and lived here from 1866 – 1874 and returned in 1875 and died in this house. Pilmour Links St Andrews Attractions Auchterlonie Plaque Willie Auchterlonie born in St Andrews 1872. A golf club maker and a professional golfer. He won the 33rd Open Championship at Prestwick aged 21. With clubs he made himself. He became honorary professional to the R & A in 1935, and was first to be made an honorary member of the Royal and Ancient Club. St Andrews Attractions

Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders where Mary Queen of Scots Lived and the birth place of Sir David Brewster principal of both Edinburgh and St Andrews Universitys, See Jedburgh Castle and Jedburgh Abbey founded in 1138. Jedburgh Attractions Scotland Jedburgh Scottish Borders Attractions Jedburgh is one of the four Abbey towns of the Scottish Borders. Jedburgh has been occupied by the English and French and has benn attacked many times through the centuries due to its position near to England. It is where Mary Queen of Scots lived for some time in a tower house which is now a museum dedicated to her life and death. Jedburgh Mercat Cross The original ancient Jedburgh mercat cross was replaced by the present cross. The remains of the original cross is a part of the stone unicorn which can be seen in Mary Queen of Scots House museum. Mary Queen of Scots House and Museum Mary Queen of Scots lived here for a period when recuperating from an illness in 1566. The tower house has been preserved as it was in the 16th century. The house holds many important documents and belongings of Mary . This House is full of the life of Mary and her demise. A museum to the life of a great Queen and a tragic end at the hands of a family member. Mary's Last Letter Mary Queen of Scots last letter Mary’s last letter is one of the most poignant ever written. It explains to the King of France, brother of her beloved first husband, that her Catholicism would not allow her to accept the stay of execution offered by Elizabeth if she agreed to renounce her faith. Mary's Last Letter Mary Queen of Scots last letter Mary’s last letter is one of the most poignant ever written. It explains to the King of France, brother of her beloved first husband, that her Catholicism would not allow her to accept the stay of execution offered by Elizabeth if she agreed to renounce her faith. Translation of Mary’s last letter from French Queen of Scotland 8 Feb 1587 Royal brother, having by God’s will, for my sins I think, thrown myself into the power of the Queen my cousin, at whose hands I have suffered much for almost twenty years. I have finally been condemned to death by her and her Estates, I have asked for papers, which they have taken away, in order that I might make my will, bit I have been unable to recover anything of use to me, or even get leave either to make my will freely or to have my body conveyed after my death, as I would wish, to your kingdom where I had the honour to be queen, your sister and former ally. Tonight, after dining, I was advised of my sentence: I am to be executed like a criminal at eight in the morning. I have not had time to give you a full account of everything that has happened, but if you will listen to my doctor and my other unfortunate servants, you will learn the truth, and how, thanks to God, I scorn death and vow that I meet it innocent of any crime, even if I were their subject. The Catholic faith and the assertion of my God given right to the English crown are the two issues on which I am condemned and yet I am not allowed to say that it is for my Catholic religion that I die, but for fear of interference with theirs. The proof of this is that they have taken away my chaplain and, although he is in the castle, I have not been able to get permission for him to come and hear my confession and give me the Last Sacrament, while they have been most insistent that I receive the consolation and instruction of their minister, brought here for that purpose. The bearer of this letter and his companions, most of them your subjects, will testify to my conduct at my hour. It remains for me to beg Your Most Christian Majesty, my brother-in-law and former ally, who has always protested your love for me, to give proof now of your goodness on all these points: firstly by charity, in paying my unfortunate servants the wages due them – this is a burden on my conscience that only you can relieve: further, by having prayer offered to God for a queen that has borne the title Most Christian, and who dies a Catholic, stripped of all her possessions. As for my son, I commend him to you in so far as he deserves, for I cannot answer for him. I have taken the liberty of sending you two precious stones, talismans against illness, trusting that you will enjoy good health and a long and happy life. Accept them from your loving sister-in-law, who, as she dies, bears witness of her warm feeling for you. Again I commend my servants to you. Give instructions, if it please you, that for my soul’s sake part of what you owe me shall be paid, and that for the sake of Jesus Christ, to whom I shall pray for you tomorrow as I die. I be left enough to found a memorial mass and give the customary alms. You’re most loving and most true sister, Mary R To the Most Christian King and brother and former ally. Jedburgh Abbey Jedburgh Abbey was founded in 1138 by David I as an Augustinian priory. A church or monastery has been on this site from the 9th century. This Abbey was the place of the coronation of Malcolm IV, King of Scotland from 1153 until his death in 1165. The other historic time was the marriage of Alexander III, King of Scots from 1249 until his death 1286, when he fell from his horse. Sir David Brewster One of Jedburgh's sons, David Brewster was to become one of the most important inventors of all time and the rector of the University of Edinburgh. DAVID BREWSTER K.R. Born Jedburgh in 1781 and died in Edinburgh in 1868. David Brewster was one of the most important inventors of our time inventing the kaleidoscope, lenticular stereoscope, binocular camera, polyzonal lens, lighthouse illuminator, polarimeter. He also was instrumental in the development of fibre optics and lasers. Jedburgh Museum Castle and Jail The first castle on this site was built circa 1140 by King David I. When David I died, his 12-year-old grandson Malcolm became, King Malcolm IV. Malcolm IV died at Jedburgh castle in 1165 at the age of 23. Jedburgh Castle was demolished in 1409 by the scots to stop the English from using the Castle as a Fortress against the Scots. It was 1823 before the present structure was built. The prison was built in the form of a castle but was a debtor’s prison for men, women and children and closed in 1868. The prison is now used as a living museum. Haunted by ghost of executed prisoners many strange things have been heard and experienced. Jedburgh Rock of Ages This Rock that stands in the gardens of Mary, Queen of Scots, House Museum in Jedburgh is thought to be over 1400 years old and carvings from circa 8th century are visible. The rock was the base of an ancient cross that stood in Bongate Jedburgh. It may have also be used for other purposes. Tours and Transfers Hawick Attractions

Real Mary King's Close in the High Street Royal Mile is one of Edinburgh's most visited Attractions, where you can walk the streets of the 17th century see houses and ghosts of the past plague riden streets. The Real Mary King's Close 2 Warriston's Close, High Street, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1PG Mary King Mary King’s Close named after the daughter of the owner Alexander King the owner of the Close circa 1600. Alexander King was a wealthy merchant (Burgess of Edinburgh) he owned many properties in Edinburgh. Previous to him was Touris (Towris) Close after George Touris of Inverleith. Mary King’s Close is under the Royal Exchange now City Chambers. The Close is a place where the plague of 1645 killed thousands and left buildings with no residents. There are many Ghosts and many stories of evil lurking in the close. The Close also burned by a great fire in 1750. The Real Mary King's Close Now Mary King's Close is one of the most visited sites when in Edinburgh. The Tour takes you back to the times of no electric (Gas light was first introduced to the High Street in 1820) and no sanitation where they would through the waste from their windows. Next - High Street Lower Southside

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Golf Aberdeenshire golf courses along the north east coast of Scotland.There are a number of popular golf courses with visitors Royal Aberdeen Trump International Murcar Links and Cruden Bay. Golf Aberdeenshire Golf Courses Aberdeenshire are predominantly found on the east coast From in the south Auchenblae Golf Course to Buckie Golf Course in the North With Royal Aberdeen and Trump International, Murcur Links, Cruden Bay all popular with visitors Scotland's Golf Course Map Golf & Airport Transfers Golf Transfers for up to 16 passenger Executive coach based in Aberdeen Auchenblae Golf Course Auchenblae, Laurencekirk AB30 1TX +44 1561 320002 Inchmarlo Golf Centre Inchmarlo Banchory AB31 4BQ +44 1330 827080 Balnagask Golf Course St Fitticks Rd Torry Aberdeen AB11 8TN +44 1224 507764 Kings Links Golf Course Golf Road Aberdeen AB24 5QB +44 1224 507767 Royal Aberdeen Golf Club Links Road Bridge of Don Aberdeen AB23 8AT +44 1224 702571 Murcar Links Golf Club Murcar Bridge of Don Aberdeen AB23 8BD +44 1224 704354 Trump International Golf Links Aberdeen Menie Estate Balmedie Aberdeen AB23 8YE +44 1358 743300 Cruden Bay Golf Club Aulton Road Cruden Bay Peterhead AB42 0NN +44 1779 812285 Peterhead Golf Club Riverside Drive Peterhead AB42 1LT +44 1779 472149 Inverallochy Golf Club 11 Charles Street Inverallochy Fraserburgh AB43 8XY +44 1346 582000 Fraserburgh Golf Club Philorth links Fraserburgh AB43 8TL +44 1346 516616 Rosehearty Golf Club Castle Street Rosehearty Fraserburgh AB43 7JJ Royal Tarlair Golf Club Buchan Street Macduff AB44 1TA +44 1261 832897 Duff House Royal Golf Club The Barnyards Banff AB45 3SX +44 1261 812062 Cullen Links Golf Club The Links, Cullen Buckie AB56 4WB +44 1542 840685 Strathlene Golf Club Portessie Buckie AB56 4DJ +44 1542 831798 Buckpool Golf Club Barhill Road Buckie Moray AB56 1DU +44 1542 832236

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 north of Queen Street. Edinburgh New Town North East Once the New town in Edinburgh was habitable it was quickly occupied by the merchants and well to do moving from the Canongate and Old Edinburgh. The New Tow was soon extended past Queen Street Gardens to the north. The next row of houses being Heriot Row and Abercrombie Place with Nelson Street, India Street, Dundas Street, Dublin Street and Albany Street all branching from them. This page covers Heriot Row and Abercrombie Place, Nelson Street, Dundas Street, Dublin Street, London Street, Drummond Place Mansfield Place, Northumberland Street and Albany Street. Heriot Row Edinburgh New Town North East Robert Louis Stevenson he went to school at Canonmills (now Baptist Church). The Stevenson family moved in 1857 to 17 Heriot Row Edinburgh Robert Louis Stevenson was born Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson at 8 Howard Place, Edinburgh, on 13 November 1850. He then moved with his parents to a new family home in Inverleith Row before moving to 17 Heriot Row where he lived from the age of 7 for the next 23 years the Stevenson family home. Then moving to Tusitala an island of Samoa, where he lived until he died in 1894 (aged 44). There is a bronze memorial to Robert Louis Stevenson in the Moray Aisle of St Giles Cathedral. Other residents of the Row were at No.6 Henry Mackenzie Author died here 1831 and friend of Robert Burns. Heriot Row Nelson Street Nelson Street Edinburgh New Town North East Sir Alexander MacKenzie Sir Alexander MacKenzie Lived at No 22 Nelson Street. A famous Composer and Musician Robert Garioch Sutherland Robert Sutherland lived at No4 Nelson Street a poet and Makar. He was honoured with a Makars' paving slab in Makars' Court in the Lawnmarket Edinburgh. Drummond Place Edinburgh New Town North East Drummond Place Sydney Goodsir Smith Sydney Goodsir Smith was born on 26 October 1915 in Wellington, New Zealand Scottish mother came to Edinburgh with his parents in 1928.A renowned Scottish poet, artist, dramatist and novelist. His home was 25 Drummond Place where he died young on the 15 January 1975 at the age of 59. There is a slab in Makars’ Court Lawnmarket to honour him and he is buried in the Dean Cemetery. William and Fanny McTaggart Sir William McTaggart (1903 – 1981) was a landscape artist and was married to Fanny Aavatsmark a Norwegian Journalist and Patriot. Born in Loanhead Midlothian he was a successful artist and teacher, he was given many honours including a knighthood in 1962. He lived with his wife Fanny Aavatsmark at Drummond Place Edinburgh till his death in 1981. Sir Compton McKenzie (writer) Compton McKenzie was born in 1893 in West Hartlepool His English father and American mother both actors. Compton Mackenzie moved to Scotland at the age of 35 and was a resident on Barra, having a house Suidheachan built in 1928. Moving to his new home in Edinburgh at 31-32 Drummond Place in 1946. Sir Compton Mackenzie died at his Edinburgh home in 1972 and was buried on the Isle of Barra where he wrote his novel Whisky Galore from true events. York Place North East New Town Edinburgh York Place Edinburgh New Town North East York Place was part of the northern extension of the new town a continuation of Queen Street and is unchanged since built circa 1820. There were many distinguished families who occupied the houses of this thoroughfare. Sir Henry Raeburn Henry Raeburn was a portrait painter and was born in Stockbridge Edinburgh in 1756 and died in Stockbridge Edinburgh 1823. He built a house in 32 York Place, this was where he painted, from 1795 – 1809. He was knighted in 1822 by King George IV and is recognised as Scotland’s most famous portrait painter. His best known work being “The Skating Minister” The Rev. Robert Walker of the Canongate Kirk skating on Duddingston Loch. The painting is in the National Gallery of Scotland. The main street in Stockbridge being Raeburn Place named after the painter near where he was born and also died. York Place Edinburgh New Town North East James Nasmyth Birthplace James Nasmyth Inventor James Nasmyth born 47 York Place Edinburgh in 1808 became a Scottish engineer famed for inventing the steam hammer in 1842 and many other engineering firsts in his foundry in Manchester. He produced many tools and steam engines. His father Alex was a renowned Scottish artist. Alexander Nasmyth Artist Alexander Nasmyth born in 1758 in Edinburgh live at 47 York Place and was said to be the father of Scottish Landscape Painting. He Studied under Allan Ramsay and as a friend of Robert Burns was fortunate enough to be the only one to paint a portrait of Robert Burns that exists today. Dundas Street Dundas Street Edinburgh New Town North East The Botanic Society The Botanic Society of Edinburgh was founded at 15 Dundas Street on 8th February 1836. Abercrombie Place Abercrombie Place Edinburgh New Town North East Dame Sarah Elizabeth Siddons Mair, DBE Dame Sarah Elizabeth Siddons Mair, DBE campaigned for the rights of women to have equal opportunities for education. She was born in 1846 in Edinburgh. She founded the Edinburgh Essay Society which became the Edinburgh Debating Society at the age of 19 and was president of for 70 years. She was a principal in setting up St George’s training college which was the first Scottish institution for training women to teach in secondary education, Girls from St. George’s College were among the first female graduates of Edinburgh University. The tireless campaigning and endless work for women’s education led to an honorary LLD (Legum Doctor Latin: “teacher of the laws”) from Edinburgh University in 1920 and a DBE (Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) in 1931. Abercrombie Plac e Edinburgh New Town North East Kinross House Kinross House was the offices of John Kinross a highly respected architect and president of the Edinburgh Architectural Association between 1890 and 1892, and was elected to the Royal Scottish Academy in 1905. He was responsible of the restorations of many historic buildings including Falkland Palace in Fife and the Priory Church of St Mary in South Queensferry. Abercrombie Place Edinburgh New Town North East Royal Scots Memorial Club The Royal Scots War Memorial Fund was formed in 1919 to fund the purchase of the Club. The first buildings No 30 and 31 Abercromby Place were purchased in 1921 with the further purchase of No. 29 years later. At that time the three buildings were converted into the Royal Scots War Memorial Club circa 1929. The purpose of the Club was to honour the memory of all ranks 11,162 Royal Scots who had been killed in the Great war. Abercrombie Place Edinburgh New Town North East Marie Charlotte Carmichael Stopes Marie Charlotte Carmichael Stopes woman of achievement plaque can be seen at 3 Abercrombie Place Edinburgh where she was born.Marie Stopes was born in Edinburgh in 1880 and went to school at St Georges Garscube Terrace Edinburgh 1892 – 94. She became an author, palaeobotanist and campaigner for women’s rights. Northumberland Street Edinburgh New Town North East John Gibson Lockhart John Gibson Lockhart Plaque Northumberland Street Edinburgh. Son-in-law of Sir Walter Scott and author of Sir Walter Scott's Biography, he is buried beside him in Dryburgh Abbey. other residents of the street were Admiral Sir W G Fairfax lived at No 53, Sir John Hope No. 57 Northumberland Street Dublin Street Edinburgh New Town North East Herbert Nigel Gresley Herbert Nigel Gresley was born here 1876 he is famous for designing steam locomotives, the Flying Scotsman and Mallard two iconic steam trains both designed by him. Dublin Street Great King Street Edinburgh New Town North East Sir William Allan Sir William Allan was born in Edinburgh in 1872 and became a world renowned artist. He was the president of the Royal Scottish Academy and Royal Academician. A few of his works include; The Murder of David Rizzio, Sir Walter Scott, The Signing of the National Covenant in Greyfriars Kirkyard, The Battle of Waterloo Great King Street Felix Yaniewiscz Felix Yaniewiscz was a Polish violinist and composer. He was born in 1762. He moved to Edinburgh in 1815 and co-organiser the first Edinburgh Music Festival and lived in Great King Street from 1823 till his death in May 1848. Sir J M Barrie Sir J M Barrie was famous for his his book Peter Pan. James Matthew Barrie graduated from Edinburgh University in 1882. Historically his character Peter Pan must be known by more people worldwide than any other character. He spent many years in Edinburgh. He was the Chancellor of the University of Edinburgh for the last years of his life from 1930 – 1937. Cumberland Street Edinburgh New Town North East Named after the Duke Cumberland, the fifth son of King George III. Jean Thomas Harris The Rotary Club Jean Thomson was born in Cumberland Street and lived there with her parents until 1892 moved to Comely Bank Avenue. She moved to America and lived in Chicago where she met her husband to be Paul Harris. Her Husband was a Chicago attorney and on 23 February 1905 formed what was to be a worldwide organisation (The Rotary Club), Jean was made an honorary member of the Inner Wheel Club of Edinburgh in 1946. She died in Edinburgh and is buried in Newington. Cunberland Street Edinburgh New Town North West

About Edinburgh and the Lawnmarket with many visitor attractions, tourist shops, historic buildings and Edinburgh Festival HQ. Find out all about edinburgh with all Edinburgh streets at your fingertips. Lawnmarket Royal Mile Attractions Edinburgh The Lawnmarket in the Royal Mile Edinburgh is one of the historic parts of the Royal Mile that starts at the foot of Castlehill and Endsat the High Street. Known for its charming cobblestones and vibrant atmosphere, this famous destination is rich in history and culture. Visitors can explore numerous closes, shops, restaurants, and attractions along the way, making it a must-visit for anyone traveling to Edinburgh. Discover the history of the Lawnmarket that make the Royal Mile a unique experience for tourists. Lawnmarket Attractions Edinburgh (South Side) Johnston’s Close Lawnmarket Edinburgh Johnston’s Close Lawnmarket Edinburgh is the first tenement after the west Bow on the south side of the Lawnmarket in the Royal Mile before Riddle’s Land and has no visible name. However, the Land where a tenement was built was owned by Sir Patrick Johnston Lord provost and knight of the realm in 1700 and a member of parliament for the city in 1700 to 1710. A Close would be named after the owner. Also other names connected with the first Close of the Lawnmarket are Johnston Glover and Edward Johnston junior. The close is now a private residence used for short term lets. Riddle’s Close Riddle's Court Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh Riddle’s (Riddell) Close and Court was originally Built on land owned by George Riddell where the name originates from. The Fishers then sold it to Patrick Maule of the Panmure Family in turn sold it to George McMorran. Then Baillie John McMorran built a house on the land for himself in 1590. He was one of the wealthiest residents of Edinburgh at that time. Inside you can see the different interiors from the 16th – 19th centuries. The story of the building can be seen in the painted ceilings by Patrick Geddes. See where the banquet was held when King James the sixth stayed here with his Queen. It now is home to The Patrick Geddes Centre, Riddle’s Court, 322 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2PG and the Scottish Historic Buildings Trust. Available for weddings, conferences, functions and public tours. An inscription above the arch reads: VIVENDO DISCIMUS (living we learn) Riddle's Court Scottish Central Library Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh Scottish Central Library 312-320 Lawnmarket founded by Carnegie UK Trust in 1921 and opened in 1953 after renovations. It was later merged with the National Library of Scotland in 1974. This was part of Fisher’s Land the building built for Thomas Fisher a merchant and first Chamberlain of Edinburgh in 1699. Fisher’s Close Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh Fisher’s Close named from Fisher’s Land owned by Thomas Fisher built a tenement on the land previously known as Hamilton’s Close which Cant’s Land was at the foot of the close Cant was the previous Land owner prior to Fisher. Brodie’s Close Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh William (Deacon) Brodie (28 September 1741 – 1 October 1788), more commonly known as Deacon Brodie lived in Brodie’s Close in the Lawnmarket Edinburgh, where he also had his workshop. William Brodie was a Scottish cabinet maker and Deacon of trades (This is where the name Deacon came from). By day, William Brodie was a respectable tradesman, a Deacon and a member of the Edinburgh Town Council. When evening came he used his skills as a burglar. The money from his crimes was used to maintain his second life, including five children, two mistresses and a gambling habit. He was also a member of the Edinburgh Cape Club founded in the 1700s. The main meeting place was the Isle of Man Arms in Craig’s Close in the Old Town of Edinburgh. A meeting place for the wealthy and nobility where all manner of frivolities would take place. When Deacon Brodie was eventually caught for trying to rob the Royal Mint, he was arrested and sentenced to hang. In 1788 he was taken to the Edinburgh Tolbooth (jail) and hanged by the neck. The Tolbooth is no longer there but is marked with brass cobbles and the Heart of Midlothian. Deacon Brodie’s life inspired Robert Louis Stevenson to write the strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. William Brodie designed and erected the gallows in the High Street and was also the first to hang on them. The Gallows are marked with a plaque and cobbles at the corner of George IV Bridge across from David Hume’s Statue. Deacon Brodie’s Grave is in the Apse Church in Chapel Street. Buccleuch Parish Church The Church that stands in Chapel Street at the junction of the Cross Causeway was originally called the Chapel of Ease as St Cuthbert’s in Lothian Road had become too small for its congregation. The congregation\ of St Cuthbert’s had the Chapel of Ease built in 1754 and it opened its door in 1756. The most significant factor is the graveyard as there are a number of important people of the period buried in the graveyard here. Charles Darwin’s uncle of the same name, William Deacon Brodie, (master craftsman and robber), Dr Andrew Duncan (pioneer into mental health) and Dr Thomas Blacklock a minister of the church in a Borders Town was better known as “The Blind Poet”. Due to illness as a baby he lost his sight before he turned 1 year. He lived on the corner of Chapel Street and West Nicholson Street now a public house named (The Blind Poet) where on the walls can be seen many poems written by Dr Thomas Blacklock, The Blind Poet. Buchanan’s Close Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh Buchanan’s Close named from Buchanan’s Land, previously a tenement of the Abbot of Cambuskenneth which burned down in the fire of 1725. Also could have been Walter Willie’s Close. Now a restaurant entrance for the Hotel on George IV Bridge. Lawnmarket Gallows Last Public Execution Plaque and Cobbles The brass plaque on the Wall of the Lothian Chambers Building and brass cobbles at the side of the walkway show the place where the gallows stood and the site of the last man to hang in public in Edinburgh. The site of the gallows is marked by the three brass plates set at the edge of the pavement. The first public execution from the same gallows was on 1 October 1788, a William (Deacon) Brodie. The gallows William (Deacon) Brodie had designed and funded and built the year before. The inscription on the brass plaque reads; Site of the Last Public Execution in Edinburgh. The site of the gallows is marked by the three brass plates set at the edge of the pavement in front of this notice. George Bryce, the Ratho Murderer, was executed here on 21st June 1864, the Last public execution in Edinburgh. Burns Tavern by George Cattermole Burns Tavern previously Dowie’s Tavern in Libberton's Wynd ran from the Lawnmarket to the Cowgate on the eastern side of the George IV Bridge. Libberton’s Wynd was knocked down with the building of George IV Bridge in 1834. Johnnie Dowie was the owner of Dowie’s Tavern until his death in 1817. The new owner changed the name to Burns Tavern a favourite Howff of Robert Burns when he lived across the road in 1786. Also many other notable gents of the time frequented the Tavern. They included Henry Raeburn, Robert Fergusson and Thomas Campbell, David Hume, Christopher North, David Herd and Archibald Younger all now famous names of Edinburgh. Burns Tavern Lawnmarket Wellhead Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh The Lawnmarket Wellhead can be found up from St Giles Cathedral at the junction of the Lawnmarket and the High Street. This is where the residents of the Lawnmarket would collect their fresh drinking water every day. The water was piped from the reservoir at Castlehill to cisterns / wellheads to give the people fresh water. Lawnmarket Nothside Lawnmarket Attractions Edinburgh (North Side) Milne’s Court Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh Milne’s (Mylne’s) Court Was the first open court of its type in Edinburgh, it was built in 1692 by Robert Milne master mason to the King. The buildings were renovated in 1914. The plaque at the entry to Milne’s Court reads; One of the first open squares in old Edinburgh was designed and built by Robert Milne in the late 17th century. The old building which formed the west side of the court was demolished in 1883. The north and south blocks were restored and the east range rebuilt by the university of Edinburgh between 1966 – 1970. This was made possible by generous friends of the university. James's Court Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh James’s Court 493 -495 Lawnmarket Edinburgh Named after the builder James Brownhill. James’s Court was built around 1725. The philosopher David Hume and James Boswell the lawyer and author lived here. The court was destroyed by fire and re-built in 1857. There are three entry’s to the Court the West Entry where Sir John Lauder (Lord Fountainhall lived, The East Entry which was previously named Jardine’s Close after George Jardine who live here and Mid Entry the main entrance to the Court where John Dickson of Hartree lived. James Court is a large area and has a stain Glass window worth seeing and a sculpture of a pigeon in a basket. James Court is also connected to Makars’ Court and the Writers’ Museum. Inscription on Lintel above stain glass window reads Stain Glass Window James Court Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh NISI DOMINUS FRUSTRA (ONLY THE LORD IN VAIN), with date 1860 and initials FC PH which stands for Free Church Presbytery Hall. The images in the glass are of, centre, King James VI, with Sir David Lindsay of the Mount and George Buchanan to his right and left. This window is part of the College and Offices of the Free Church of Scotland in North Bank Street Edinburgh. Gladstone’s Land Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh Gladstone’s Land Lawnmarket Edinburgh is on the north side of the Lawnmarket section of the Royal Mile. Visit a building of the 16th century and experience what life was like in the Old Town by visiting Gladstone’s Land. Purchased in 1631 by a Thomas Gladstane and left to his son William Gladstane surgeon to Colonel Lauder’s regiment. This is a restored tenement building to show the conditions people lived in, in Edinburgh in the 17th Century. Gladstone's Land Robert Burns First Visit to Edinburgh Robert Burns lived in a boarding house of Dr Blacklock's on arrival in Edinburgh, the actual close Robert Burns Lived in was Baxter’s Close, but has not survived (knocked down when George IV Bridge was built. The Plaque above Lady Stair’s Close entrance reads; In a house on the east side of the close Robert Burns Lived during his first visit to Edinburgh 1786. 453 – 463 Lawnmarket Lawnmarket 453 – 463 was built in 1892 5 storeys to front with shops below and 6 to back was part of Geddes’s idea of restoration through modernisation of Lady Stairs and Wardrop’s Court. The 3 sculptured panels of heads with Crafts, (tradesmen's tools) Arts (artists and potters tools) and Academia, (books and sports equipment). Lady Stair's House Lawnmarket Edinburgh The Writers' Museum is housed in Lady Stair’s House which was built in 1662. This was originally called Lady Gray’s Close the widow of Lord William Gray who was the wealthiest merchant of the time. After his death the house was sold to the Earl of Stair and the house was renamed after his wife on his death Lady Stair’s House. The House was purchased in 1895 by the Earl of Roseberry and he had it restored in 1897. He later in 1907 gifted it to the City for use as a municipal museum. Writers' Museum Lady Stair's Close Lawnmarket Edinburgh The Writer’s Museum is dedicated to the lives and work of Scotland's great literary figures. Rare collections include early editions, manuscripts, portraits, photographs, and personal belongings of Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson. Entry is Free The Link to the interior is below. Writers' Museum Interior Free Entry Inside The Writer's Museum Makars’ Court Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh The Makars are the award winning writers / Poets of Scotland. There are 39 Slabs that have the makers names inscribed one slab for each person. Below is a link to the Makars’ the slabs and who they are / were. A Makar is a poet or author a person skilled in the art of writing. Makers Court Slabs The Makars' slabs Blackie House Wardrop’s Court Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh Blackie House Lawnmarket Wardrop’s Court Royal Mile Edinburgh was named after the resident James Stuart Blackie. The ornate window surrounds of his house can be seen in North bank Street on the second floor. Look up above the shops on North Bank Street to see the window with the memorial to James Blackie a University of Edinburgh Professor in Greek and German. He left 250, 19th century Greek books to the University Library which are still being used by students today. He was born in Aberdeen and studied in Germany and Italy. He was the inspiration behind the founding of the Celtic chair of the University of Edinburgh. Wardrop’s Court Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh Lawnmarket Wardrop’s Court Royal Mile Edinburgh is the last court before crossing Bank Street to the final building in the Lawnmarket, Edinburgh High Court. Wardrop Court was previously Middle Baxter’s Close and the John Wardrop built a tenement in the court and called it Wardrop’s Court with the entrance archway Wardrop’s Close. The entrance is noticeable by the Dragons on each corner. The Dragons were sculpted by J S Gibson circa 1890. Blue Dragons Wardrop’s Court Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh The plaque on the right hand side of the court entrance reads; The pair of dragons facing the Lawnmarket were carved by J S Gibson in the 1890s. The pair at the rear were carved in 1911 by Arthur Geddes when he was 16 under the supervision of Alec Miller, a craftsman closely associated with the arts and crafts movement. Arthur was the son of Patrick Geddes, the influential biologist and town Planner who dedicated much of this life to the regeneration of the Old Town. The dragons were restored in 2012 by the City of Edinburgh Council and Edinburgh World Heritage, with support from the Brownlee Old Town Trust and the Geddes family. David Hume Statue Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh David Hume was born on the 26 April 1711 in Edinburgh, he was a Scottish philosopher and historian. He was one of the most important figures in the history of Western philosophy and the Scottish Enlightenment. David Hume attended the University of Edinburgh. Hume achieved great literary fame as a historian when publishing, "The History of England". David Hume lived from 1771 until his death in 1776 at his home in St. Andrew Square in Edinburgh's New Town. The actual site of his home was 21 St David Street. There are two thoughts on how St David’s Street was named firstly after King David I son of Malcolm III and the other after David Hume. David Hume wrote many books including, A Treatise of Human Nature, The Life of David Hume and many more. Lawnmarket South Side Downhill Johnston Terrace Upper Bow Johnston's Close Riddles Court Royal Mile Fisher's Close Royal Mile Brodie's Close Royal Mile Buchanan's Close Royal Mile Lawnmarket North Side Uphill Wardrop's Close Royal Mile Lady Stair's Close Royal Mile Makars' Court Royal Mile James Court East Entry Royal Mile James Court Mid Entry Royal Mile James Court West Entry Royal Mile Milne's Court Royal Mile Next - High Street Upper South Side

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Edinburgh Wine School Activity learn about wine. Where it's from New or old world, red or white, sweet or dry, bitter or fruity. The vintges, grapes, regions, which glass for each wine and the full bodied or light wines. The Best Bit I have drunk a lot to find what Iike. Edinburgh Wine School and Tasting Do you like wine and can't find the one you really like? Try a wine tasting class and find out about from the grape to the glass Advertise your business here limited to one business Activities Old World Wine Making Countries France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Germany New World Wine Making Countries Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Mexico, New Zealand, South Africa and U.S.A White wine Very Dry (Gavi) Red wine Very Dry (French Malbec) Very Sweet (Tawny Port) Rose Wine and Desert wine (Muscatel). My choice of wines are varied Red Wine Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Carmenere Bordeaux (Cabernet or Merlot) White White Gavi, Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough), Chablis Wine School Lothian Wine School 43 Jeffrey Street Edinburgh EH1 1DH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 603 3865 Wine Unearthed Wine tasting 0345 2998652 Edinburgh School of Food & Wine The Coach House New Liston Estate Edinburgh EH29 9EB 0131 333 5001 Lothian Wine School, 45 Stewart Terrace, South Queensferry, EH30 9RL 0131 603 3865