Broughton Area Edinburgh New Town is the north eastern extention of the new town. Once a small Barony on the outskirts of Edinburgh now in the Heart of Edinburgh east end shopping and night life. Broughton Area New Town East A further extension of the new town. Top of Leith, Picardy Place, Baxter Place, Greenside, Broughton Street, Forth Street, East London Street, Mansfield Place, Broughton Road Scotland Street, East Claremont Street Historic Sites, Stories And Attractions Broughton Area You will find the sites of statues, monuments, Buildings, Plaques and Sculptures. St Mary’s Cathedral St Mary’s Edinburgh is the cathedral church of the archdiocese of St Andrew and Edinburgh and the first masses were held in August 1814. The Cathedral is the setting for the solemn mass for the opening of the Edinburgh Festival. In 1982 Pope John Paul II visited the Cathedral and prayed at the shrine of Saint Andrew which can be seen within the church building. Professor Sir Eduardo Luigi Paolozzi Sculptors Broughton Area New Town East Edinburgh The Foot, The Hand and the Ankle is a sculpture in three-pieces that stand outside St Mary's Roman Catholic Cathedral at the top of Leith Walk. Professor Sir Eduardo Luigi Paolozzi sculptor, was born at 6 Crown Place in 1924. His family came from the Monte Cassino area of Italy. He was knighted in 1989 and sadly died in April 2005 at 81 years. Ken Buchanan MBE Broughton Area New Town East Edinburgh Ken Buchanan has ben honoured by Edinburgh with a statue which stands next to St Mary's Cathedral at the foot of Leith Street Edinburgh. Ken Buchanan was born 28 June 1945 and he became the undisputed Lightweight Champion of the World in 1971. Just how good he was, Ken Buchanan the American Boxing Writers' Association fighter of the year in 1970. 1969 and 1971 winner was Joe Frazier. The plaque at the feet of Ken Buchanan reads: Ken Buchanan of Edinburgh is regarded as one of Britain's greatest ever boxers. A genuine international star who topped the bill ahead of Mohammad Ali at Madison Square Garden, He defeated Ismael Laguna in Puerto Rico on 26th September 1970 to become world lightweight boxing champion. On 12 February 1971 he also defeated Ruben Navarro in Los Angeles to become undisputed lightweight champion of the World. An immensely talented and skilled craftsman who fought the very best of his generation and gave pleasure to millions as Scotland's first truly global fighter, Ken was elected to the international boxing hall of fame in the year 2000 in recognition of his outstanding achievements. This statue was commissioned by the Ken Buchanan MBE foundation and was unveiled by the former Lord Provosts of the city of Edinburgh Frank Ross and Donald Wilson on 14th August 2022. The trustees of the foundation would like to thank all the many people of Edinburgh beyond whose generosity made this statue possible. Picardy Place New Town East Picardy Place Broughton Area New Town East Edinburgh Sir Arthur Conan Doyle The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre can be found at 25 Palmerston Place where The Edinburgh Association of Spiritualists is based and where you can see mediums at work. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was a strong believer in the afterlife. Arthur Conan Doyle’s also lived at 23 George Square Edinburgh (1876 - 1880). Sir Walter Scott was brought up 2 doors down where his parents had the family home. Sherlock Holmes Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle was born on 22 May 1859, 11 Picardy Place Edinburgh. The statue stands where his house used to stand Conan Doyle was a novelist, short story writer, poet and doctor of medicine. He is most famous for the stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was deeply involved in Spiritualism and the Occult. He declared early on in his life that he believed in life after death and the communication with those who passed away. He died in 1930. His last words were addressed to his wife. He whispered "You are wonderful." Greenside Place Broughton Area New Town East Two Giraffe Sculptures The Giraffes are made of scrap metal from motorbikes and cars and stand proudly outside the Omni Centre. The giraffe’s official title is “Dreaming Spires” but they have been nicknamed Martha and Gilbert. Greenside Place New Town East Baxter's Place Broughton Area New Town East Edinburgh Robert Stevenson Stevenson House Baxter's Place New Town East Robert Stevenson was a famous engineer and grandfather to Robert Louis Stevenson the famous writer. He lived at 1 Baxter's Place where the Marriott Group have renovated the houses and made them into a magnificent 4 Star Hotel where a bust of Robert Stevenson now stands. Robert Stevenson built many of the lighthouses that stand around the shores of Britain. He also built bridges of which his last was the Regent bridge that joined the east to Princes Street over what was Leith Wynd the only road to the New Town from the east. Forth Street New Town East Forth Street Broughton Area New Town East Edinburgh Hart Street Studios Edinburgh This is where the Flower of Scotland Writers the Corries had their music studio. Albany Street North New Town Edinburgh Deaf and Dumb Church Edinburgh Albany Street New Town East Broughton Street New Town East Edinburgh Barony Bar Broughton Street New Town East The Barony stands on land which was once part of the ancient “Barony of Broughton in the parish of St Cuthbert's in the Shire of Edinburgh”, an area notorious in the days gone by as a haunt for witches and followers of the “Black Arts”. Indeed Broughton Street itself is built where formally there once stood thatched cottages, one reputedly to have been called the “Witches Howf” and dungeons which at one time held worshippers of the “Black Arts” while they awaited execution. The building which currently houses the Barony was part of a five story corner basement bit built in 1830 by Walter Burns, an upholsterer and David Chalmers, a Baker, who both traded from the premises. The building has seen many tradesmen including J Stewart, surgeon; John Murdock, grocer; James Walker, guilder; W & G Williams, marble cutters; and John Moffat, stationer to name a few. In 1919, John McLaughlin Wine and spirit merchant bought the licensed house premises and cellars at 83 / 85 Broughton Street from Jordan Sinclair for £1100, having already acquired the other half in 1896. It was then purchased in 1944 by Thomas Urquhart Forsyth who I year later purchased number 81. The combined properties were then sold to William Younger & Co in 1955 with title transferring to Scottish brewers in 1959. In 1966 the secretary of state for Scotland listed the property as a “building of special architectural and historic interest”. T &J Bernard London Street North New Town Edinburgh The Icelandic National Anthem The Icelandic National Anthem was composed and written in 1874 at 15 London Street Edinburgh by Sveinbjorn Sveinbjornsson the composer and Mattias Jochumsson the Poet. London Street New Town East Anne Redpath (Artist) Edinburgh Anne Redpath lived in London Street in the north east of the New Town from 1952 -1965 East London Street East London Street New Town East Edinburgh Gayfield House A local builder built Gayfield House circa 1763 and sold it to Lord Thomas Erskine in 1765, who died a year later when the property became the residence of David the 6th Earl of Leven In 1873 the house became a veterinary school which moved to become the Veterinary School a part of the University of Liverpool. Gayfield House was sold to William Cockburn merchant in 1904. It has been a laundry a garage for car repairs and in 1990 in became derelict. A builder saved it from demolition and restored the house to its former glory. (18 East London Street Edinburgh) Manssfield Place Mansfield Place New Town East Edinburgh Mansfield Traquair Centre Known as “Edinburgh’s Sistine Chapel”. due to its grand neo-Romanesque architecture and murals. The Traquair centre was a Catholic Apostolic Church built in 1893. The centre is named after the area and the Irish Arts and Crafts artist Phoebe Anna Traquair. You can see more of her work in Colinton Village. The centre is also a very busy wedding venue. East Claremont Street East Claremont Street New Town East Edinburgh Thomas David Anderson Thomas David Anderson discovered Nova Aurigae and then found Nova Persei circa 1,500 light-years from Earth both from his home in East London Street. A Nova is any of a class of exploding stars whose luminosity temporarily increases from several thousand to as much as 100,000 times its normal level. Thomas D Anderson was presented by the Royal Society of Edinburgh with the prestigious Gunning Victoria Jubilee Prize for his discovery. Thomas Anderson went on to make further discoveries, circa 50 variable stars, which did not include Nova Aquilae in 1918 and comet 17P/Holmes in 1892. Scotland Street Scotland Street New Town East Edinburgh In Scotland Street is a closed archway which trains used to come out of. The rail line ran from Waverley to Granton harbour and the tunnel was known as the Scotland Street Tunnel. It opened in May of 1847 and closed in 1868 due to modernisation and other routes. The Entrance can still be seen at Scotland Street Park below Scotland Street. Broughton Street Broughton Road New Town East Edinburgh Powderhall Stables Broughton Edinburgh was once where Powderhall Refuse Depot stables and offices were. The Victorian building was built in 1893 when household rubbish was collected by horse-drawn carts. A lot of which was ash from the coal fires. This could be the origin of the name Powderhall, as all the ash was deposited behind the building. The Stables were also used when visiting cavalry were at the Edinburgh International Festival. Broughton is part of the New Town North but has borders with Leith Walk and Pilrig Street which once was outside Edinburgh (1920). Canonmills Area Attractions

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The Scottish Border towns are a hidden gem with Castles famous people, historic Homes, Abbeys, Home of Mary Queen of Scots (Jedburgh) and Sir Walter Scott (Abbotsford) Mongo Park (Selkirk) Rugby Legend Bill McLaren (Hawick). Scottish Border Towns Scottish Borders Attractions and Towns History, Attractions, Famous People & Stories. The Scottish Border region has the famous river Tweed that carves its way from west to East with all the water from the hills flowing into it as it makes its way to the North Sea at Berwick- Upon-Tweed. The last circa 180 miles of the Tweed is marks the Border between Scotland and England. One of the most scenic spots is the bridge that crosses over the Tweed at Coldstream at the Scottish side a house stands where English couples would runaway to be married (This was before Gretna Green was used). The Marriage house still stands in the middle of nowhere as it is between the Welcome to Scotland sign and you are leaving England sign. The main Border towns are situated in the central area of the Scottish Borders. A road that runs from just outside Edinburgh in the east starting from the A720 which will take you 50 minutes to the main area or by train on the Borders Railway from Waverley Station to Tweedbank which is close to Abbotsford House, where Sir Walter Scott once lived. The main towns in the Borders are Melrose Galashiels, Selkirk, Hawick, Jedburgh, Kelso, Newtown St. Boswells, St Boswells, Peebles, Coldstream and Tweedbank . While visiting the Borders carry on to Moffat which is in Dumfries and Galloway where you can buy the famous Moffat Toffee. Just on the Border of Scotland and England. Also the highest village in Scotland is Wanlockhead where the gold of the Honours of Scotland came from. Innerleithen Ancrum Duns Gordon Lauder Coldstream I have selected attractions from many of the scottish border towns. However for a full guide of all the attractions in all the Scottish Borders towns I have provided a link here Scottish Border Attractions Melrose / Dryburgh Leaderfoot Jedburgh Hawick Kelso Selkirk Galashiels Other Scottish Borders Towns are Coldingham - Eyemouth - St Abbs - Peebles Newtown St Boswells - Carlops - Cockburnspath - Traquair - Cringletie - Galashiels Berwick upon Tweed Biggar Bowden Cockburnspath Crawfordjohn Earlston Kirk Yetholm Langholm Newcastleton Newtown St Boswells Peebles St Abbs Head St Boswells Teviothead Tweed Valley Walkerburn Yarrow Water and Ettrick Water Ancrum Scottish Borders Attractions Harestanes Countryside Park and Visitor Centre Finding Harestanes, from the A68, at the turning almost opposite the road to Ancrum, take the B6400 (signposted to Nisbet) and take the right turn after about 700m and follow the signs. There is a free carpark. Harestanes is a place for all the family with a adventure play park for children of all ages and great walks and scenery. Harestanes is on St Cuthbert’s Way, the ultimate walkway from the borders into England 100 Klm (63 miles) of shear bliss. Before starting your walk plan ahead make sure you are well equipped for a long walk. Waterloo Monument Peniel Heugh where the Waterloo Monument 150-foot Doric tower, built over 10 years and completed in 1827 by The 6th Marquis of Lothian, on behalf of his tenants. The monument commemorate the Duke of Wellington’s victory over Napoleon Bonaparte at the Battle of Waterloo 1815. Access to the Waterloo Monument at Lothian Estates Office Bonjedward, Jedburgh Scottish Borders TD8 6UF Tel: 01835 862201 Email: evie@lothianestates.co.uk To hire the keys to Peniel Heugh/Waterloo Monument visit our office on a weekday to collect them for £5. We are open 8:45am - 5pm Monday to Friday. Duns Scottish Borders Attractions Duns in the Scottish Borders history goes back to the start of the 13th century (1210). here is a castle a museum dedicated to Jim Clark motor racing champion and a cairn to John Duns Scotus, the most important philosopher-theologians of his time. Lauder Scottish Borders Attractions Lauder is a small town on the road between Edinburgh and the heart of the Scottish Borders. On the same route Thirlestane Castle, the Maitland Family home of Dukes and Earls for over 500 years. A true 16th century castle with its own family ghost haunting chambers. Tour the castle and see this magnificent home of the 18th Earl of Lauderdale. Coldstream Scottish Borders Attractions Coldstream is a town that sits on the river Tweed on the border between Scotland and England. Due to Coldstreams location it was the original place where young couples would cross the border to be married. Coldstream has many attractions museums and galleries and located on the English side is the Flodden Battle site, where the Scottish forces were defeated by the English in 1513 where the last King was killed in battle. The only bridge at the time was the Twizel Bridge that spanned the Tweed which marked the boundary of the the two countries. Gordon Scottish Borders Attractions Gordon is the location of Mellerstain House and Gardens is one for the architectural buffs, as it is said to be the finest work of Robert Adam son of William Adam Scotland's number one architect of his time. His son Robert Scottish neoclassical architect, interior designer and furniture designer followed in his fathers footsteps to be a renowned architect. Greenknowe Tower classed as an ancient monument was home of James Seton one of the most powerful families in Scotland. Innerleithen Scottish Borders Attractions Innerleithen was the Scottish Borders Spa town with a mineral spring of St Ronan's Well. Close to Innerleithen is Traquair House said to be the oldest inhabited house in Scotland. Robert Smail’s printing works in working condition from circa 1900 it is an Industrial Heritage museum. Dumfries Attractions

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St Andrew Square is at the east end of George Street in Edinburgh with shops, restaurants, cafes, banks, Places to Stay, history and Designer Stores a garden, national bus station tram stop and taxi ranks only a shore walk from the main train station it has everything. St Andrew Square Businesses & Shops Edinburgh Designer Retail Store, Pubs and Restaurants, Places to Stay and all other businesses and places of interest The Streets covered on this page are; St Andrew Square, South St Andrew Street, North St Andrew Street, West Register Street North St David Street, South St David Street and Meuse Lane. St Andrews Square History & Attractions View More Sainsbury Local Store 9-10 St Andrew Square Edinburgh EH2 2AF City of Edinburgh Scotland ATM, Cash Machine Royal Bank of Scotland 36 St Andrew Square Edinburgh EH2 2AD City of Edinburgh Scotland Adam and Co Bank 25 St Andrew Square Edinburgh EH2 1AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 8484 Bank of Scotland 38 St Andrew Square Edinburgh EH2 2AD City of Edinburgh Scotland Amarone Italian Restaurant 12-13 St Andrew Square Edinburgh EH2 2AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 523 1140 Statue Sir John Hope Of Hopetoun St Andrew Square Edinburgh EH2 2AD City of Edinburgh Scotland View More Guildford Arms 1 West Register Street Edinburgh EH2 2AA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 4312 New Register House 3 West Register Street Edinburgh EH2 2AA City Of Edinburgh Scotland Hair By Marnie 7 West 7 West Register Street Edinburgh EH2 2AA City of Edinburgh Scotland Snax 15 West Register Street Edinburgh EH2 2AA City Of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 8688 Penny Black 17 West Register Street Edinburgh EH2 2AA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 1106 Café Royal Oyster Bar 17a West Register Street Edinburgh EH2 2AA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 1884 Tattu Chinese Restaurant 18 West Register Street Edinburgh EH2 2AA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 1922 Voodoo Rooms 19A West Register Street Edinburgh EH2 2AA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 7060 Lady Libertine Bar Restaurant 25 West Register Street Edinburgh EH2 2AA City Of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 322 1020 View More View More Tiles Bar Restaurant 1 St Andrew Square Edinburgh EH2 2BD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 1507 The Refinery Cuisine: Scottish 5 St Andrew Square Edinburgh EH2 2BD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0333 210 0017 Restaurant Coffee Republic St Andrew Square Garden Edinburgh EH2 2BD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 000 0000 4th Floor Restaurant Harvey Nichols 32 St Andrew Square Edinburgh EH2 2AD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 524 8838 Wagamama Cuisines: Japanese, Asian St Andrew Square Unit 5 Edinburgh EH2 2BD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 285 4787 Amarone Edinburgh Cuisines: Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean, European 13 St Andrew Square Edinburgh EH2 2AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 523 1171 Malmaison Hotel Edinburgh City 21-22 St Andrew Square Edinburgh EH2 1AY 0131 370 4600 Hotel ibis Styles Edinburgh Centre 19 St Andrew Square Edinburgh EH2 1AU 0131 292 0200 The Edinburgh Grand 42 St Andrews Square Edinburgh EH2 2AD 0131 230 0570 The Register Club Restaurant and Bar 42 St Andrew Square Floor 4 Edinburgh EH2 2AD +44 (0) 131 230 0571 Harvey Nichols Fourth Floor Restaurant Cuisine: British 30-34 St Andrew Square Edinburgh EH2 2AD 0131 524 8388 The Ivy on the Square Cuisine: British 6 St. Andrew Square Edinburgh EH2 2BD 0131 526 4777 Gaucho- Edinburgh Cuisines: Steakhouse, Argentinian, Grill 4A St. Andrew Square Edinburgh EH2 BD 0131 278 3410 Dishoom Edinburgh Cuisine: Indian 3A St Andrew Square Edinburgh EH2 2BD 0131 202 6406 The Square 17 North St Andrew Street Edinburgh EH2 1HJ City of Edinburgh Scotland Kenneth kim Hairdressing 16 North St Andrew Street Edinburgh EH2 1HJ City of Edinburgh Scotland Zest Indian Restaurant 15 North St Andrew Street Edinburgh EH2 1HJ City of Edinburgh Scotland Computershare Ltd 4 North St Andrew Street Edinburgh EH2 1HJ City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Bus Station National Bu Services 2 North St Andrew Street Edinburgh EH2 1HJ City of Edinburgh Scotland WH Smith Edinburgh Bus Station 2 North St Andrew Street Edinburgh EH2 1HJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 5003 Monsoon & Accessorize 6 South St David Street Edinburgh EH2 2BW City of Edinburgh Scotland Tk Maxx Unit 1 South St David Street Edinburgh EH2 2BW City of Edinburgh Scotland Vapiano Pizza Restaurant 7 South St David Street Edinburgh EH2 2BD City of Edinburgh Scotland Consulate General of Romania 7-9 North St David Street Edinburgh EH2 1AW City of Edinburgh Scotland View More Franco Manca Pizza Restaurant 19 South St Andrew Street Edinburgh EH2 2AU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 560 1329 KFC Restaurant 7 South St Andrew Street Edinburgh EH2 2AU City of Edinburgh Scotland McDonald's 1-5 S St Andrew Street Edinburgh EH2 2AU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 9348 Charlie Miller Hair 8 South St Andrew Street Edinburgh EH2 2AZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 9898 Saigon Saigon 14 South St Andrew Street Edinburgh EH2 2AZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 3737 Wahaca Edinburgh 16 South St Andrew Street Edinburgh EH2 2AZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 202 6850 Premier Inn Meuse Lane Edinburgh EH2 2BY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0871 559 1855 Next - Multrees Walk Shops & Businesses

How many times have you picked a bottle of wine or champagne of the shelf in a shop to get home, taste it and send it to the sink. Well why not take a wine tasting experience to find out more about the tastes of wines and the one to pick that you will enjoy. Find the wines at under £10. Edinburgh Champagne - Wine Tasting How many times have you picked a bottle of wine or champagne of the shelf in a shop to get home taste it and send it to the sink. Well why not take a wine tasting experience to find out more about the tastes of wines and the one to pick that you will enjoy. This does not mean paying over the odds for a bottle of wine. There are many wines under £10 that are wonderful. Its knowing which one to select. Advertise your business here Wine & Champagne Tasting Wine Unearthed Apex Grassmarket Hotel 31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2HS Scotland 0345 2998652 Advertise your business here Wine & Champagne Tasting Adams Suite The Crowne Plaza Hotel 18 Royal Terrace Edinburgh EH7 5AQ Scotland 0131 603 3865 Advertise your business here Wine & Champagne Tasting Hotel du Vin 11 Bristo Place Edinburgh EH1 1EZ. Scotland 0131 603 3865 Wine & Champagne Tasting Winton House Winton House Estate Pencaitland EH34 5AT East Lothian Scotland 01875 340 222 Back to Activities

Edinburgh Dance Studios Dance for all ballet modern ballroom jazz pole the list is endless for fun or just exercise for Hen Party groups or individuals Edinburgh Dance Studios POLE DANCING, AEROBIC DANCE EXERCISE, TAP DANCING, BALLROOM DANCING, JAZZ OR ANY OTHER STYLE OF DANCE There are so many Dances that you can have fun Learning. Like to do Strictly Dancing or looking for something fun to do on a group outing? try hanging upside down by your legs only and make the pole yours. There are so many Dances that you can have fun Learning. Below are the dance schools and places for a day out. Activities Pole Dancing Can-Can Burlesque Cheerleading Lap Dancing Zumba Belly Dancing Tap Dancing Dirty Dancing Ballet Street Dance 60's. 70's, 80's Dance Exotic Temptations Dynam-nic Dance 4 Hutchison Terrace Edinburgh EH14 1QB 0131 443 0753 Waterfront Dance Studio Unit 4 Long Craig Rigg Edinburgh EH5 1QT 07772 504958 Live It Dance Studios 328 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh EH17 7PT 07506 104422 Morningside Dance Academy 9B Grange Road Edinburgh EH9 1UQ 0131 668 4977 Dance For All 106 St Stephen Street Edinburgh EH3 5AQ 0131 226 5533 Madame Peaches 2 St Margarets House London Road Edinburgh EH7 6AE City of Edinburgh Scotland 07801 482148 Goes Well Dance The Granary The Shore Edinburgh EH6 6QN City of Edinburgh 07940091638 anniegoes@hotmail.com Dance Classes Dance Masters Studios 40 Restalrig Drive Edinburgh EH7 6AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 07921 452898 Dance Base 14-16 Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2JU 0131 225 5525 House Of Jack 19 Upper Arthur Street Edinburgh EH6 5DA 07740 867901 ashleyjackdance.com The Breakdance Academy 21 Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH16 5BB 07805 947756 Millar's Strictly Dance Studio The Thomas Morton Hall 28-30Ferry Road Edinburgh EH6 4AE 01383 732135

Explore The Writers' Museum attraction in Lady Stair's House off the Lawnmarket, Royal Mile Edinburgh. It covers the lives of Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson with many artifacts used throughout their lives. With free entry don't miss this family attraction. Writers Museum Royal Mile Edinburgh Free Entry Attraction Lady Stair's House Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh The Writers’ Museum is housed in Lady Stair’s House which was built in 1622. 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. Explore the rich literary history of Edinburgh at the Writers' Museum, located in the enchanting Lady Stair's House on the Lawnmarket Royal Mile. This captivating attraction celebrates the lives and works of Scotland's most celebrated writers, including Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott, and Robert Louis Stevenson. Dive into engaging exhibits and discover the stories behind their timeless contributions to literature. A visit here is a must for any book lover or history enthusiast! 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. The Writers' Museum is on two floors with rooms dedicated to each of the famous authors, writers, poets. On the main floor on entry there is busts of the three Robert Burns, Robert Louis Stevenson and Sir Walter Scott. There is a replica of the Scott Monument and many documents, pictures, books and personal items of the three. The Writers' Museum Robert Louis Stevenson Room The Writers' Museum Robert Burns Room The Writers' Museum The Writers' museum is a memorial to the three famous writers who had ties to both Edinburgh and Scotland. Robert Burns Robert Burns was born in Ayrshire on the 25 January 1759 and died in Dumfries on the 21 July 1796 where he is buried in the church close to where he lived. Sir Walter Scott Sir Walter Scott was born in Edinburgh on the 15 August 1771 and died on the 21 September 1832 and is buried in Dryburgh Abbey near his home Abbotsford in the Scottish Borders. Robert Louis Stevenson Robert Louis Stevenson was born in Edinburgh on the 13 November 1850 and died on 3 December 1894 and buried on Mount Vaea, Upolu, Western Samoa. Next | Back to Lawnmarket

Prestonpans a historic town with amazing history, 81 Witches, Totem poles, Famous battle site, Murels and the Prestonpans Tapestry, Bonnie Prince Charlie, Worlds first railway, salt pans and fishing. Prestonpans East Lothian Coast A Small Town A Large History The town of Prestonpans was originally named Althamer after a sailor who became shipwrecked circa 1060 and decided to stay with his shipmates as they had no way of returning home. It was the monks of Newbattle circa 1180 came and settled in the area and renamed it Priestatown. The name over the years changed due to the salt panning. Prestonpans was where one of the first post-reformation churches were built in Scotland circa 1600. Other things about Prestonpans are, the famous Battle of Prestonpans 1745 when Bonnie Prince Charlie and his Jacobite Army defeated the English which 7 months later ended the Stuart battle for the crown at Culloden. The Battle of Prestonpans Battle Story Prestonpans Battle Story is about how Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobite's defeated the English went as far as Derby before returning and then being defeated at Culloden. From victory to defeat took seven months 21st September 1745 (Prestonpans) 16th April 1746 Culloden. The Story boards which can be seen at the top of the Pyramid the battle site viewing platform on the B1361 on the East side of Prestonpans top road. Climb the pyramid and read the full story. The Pyramid marks the area where the Battle of Prestonpans took place in 1745. Bonnie Prince Charlie led the Jacobite Army in a triumph over the English. There is a story board at the summit of the Pyramid with the story of the Jacobite uprising and the route to glory and defeat. John Muir Way The John Muir way starts in Dunbar and finishes in Helensburgh on the west coast of Scotland. From North Berwick to the Musselburgh - Edinburgh border, the John Muir way follows the coast through all the small coastal villages. The route is great for walking or cycling. All the attractions of the towns and villages on the route can be seen on this site. Hamilton Family Prestonpans East Lothian The Hamilton’s have been the land owners of Preston from circa 1380. Circa 1620 Sir John Hamilton of Preston was granted the lands and barony of Preston and Prestonpans by King James VI. Sir Thomas Hamilton was created Lord Binning in 1613 and later in 1627 he became the 1st Earl of Haddington. While his brother Sir John Hamilton (1565 -1644) had a house built in Preston East Lothian in 1628 which he named Hamilton House. In 1663 Preston became a free burgh with the right to hold markets. Sir William Hamilton, 1st baronet, of Preston was born in 1647 and became a baronet of Nova Scotia in 1673. Sr William Alexander first to receive the ownership of Nova Scotia in 1625. Baron The Duke of Hamilton now resides at Lennoxlove House near Haddington. Inscription (above window) reads: praise be the lord my | Strenth and my redeimer (above the door) J.H K.S 1628 and the joint coat of arms of the Hamilton and Sympson families. On the Side Wall the three windows have inscriptions J (Shield) H 16 ( J H K S intertwined) 28 K (Shield) S the initials JH represent Sir John Hamilton who built the house in 1628. He originally named the house Magdalens’ House, as he was Lord Magdalen and the KS is for his wife Katherine Sympson. The Shields are of the Hamiltons and Sympsons. Northfield House Prestonpans Northfield House was built circa 1580 by George Hamilton the first owner and sold to Joseph Marjoribanks. A common stone above the door in these times were the owner’s initials and date normally called a marriage stone. In this case, the stone over the doorway with 1611 and the initials of J.M. (Joseph Marjoribanks) and M.S. (Marion Simpson) and the inscription ‘EXCEP THE LORD BVLD IN WANE BVLDS MAN’. Marjoribanks was a Burgess of Edinburgh. Northfield House Do’cot Northfield House Do’cot was were the owners of Northfield House would get fresh meat. All the large houses and estates would have a Do’cot this is a bee hive shaped Do’cot, where Preston Tower has a Cottage shaped Do’cot. They would take the young pigeons for food as they were the most tender. The pigeons still use the Do’cot to this day but they are not used as food. Prestongrange Church Prestonpans church was burnt down in 1544 and a new church was built in 1595. The present church was built in 1774 with parts of the previous Church. In the graveyard of Kirk Street in Prestonpans can be seen graves with dates from the 16th century. The tombstone below has an inscription born 1596 he died Feb 25 16 # # on the right and on the left John Hepburn. Above the door of the church is said to be the first ever mural. Thomas Alexander CB The Monument to Thomas Alexander CB stands in the gardens in front of Prestongrange Church on the south side of the High Street at Kirk Wynd. Thomas Alexander was born in Prestonpans in May 1812. He was an Army surgeon and took part in many campaigns and became the Director General of the Medical Department of the British Army. His main goals were to see improvements to the conditions the soldiers had to live in, especially during the Crimean war. The memorial was erected in 1862. Captain John Stuart The Grave in Prestongrange Churchyard of Captain John Stuart of Phisgul Galloway. Here lyeth the remains of John Stuart of Phisgul, a Galloway gentleman and Captain Lessel’s Reg’m’t, a man of true bravery who died honourably in defence of his King and country, and of civil and religious liberty, being barbarously murder’d by four Highlanders near the end of the Battle fought in the field of Preston on the 21st Sept 1745. The Gothenburg The Gothenburg in Prestonpans built in 1908 still runs under the original Gothenburg Public-house system. Where the majority of the income is given to charity to benefit the community. The system was originally started in Sweden in 1855 to control the consumption of alcohol. The Gothenberg also has a memorial to the 81 witches falsely accused of witchcraft. The Gothenburg is also home to the Prestonpans Tapestry. Prestoungrange Totem Poles The Totem Pole 32 foot high, that stands across from the Gothenburg was carved from a red cedar tree from Chemainus Vancouver Island British Columbia, Canada. The carvings give a pictorial story of the area and was erected in 2006 when the 6th Global Murals Conference took place in Prestonpans. Halfway up you can see the number 81 in memory of the Witches that were burnt unjustly and then pardoned in 2004. The other 3 Totem poles are caved from a log also given by Chemainus Vancouver Island British Columbia, Canada. and the mural of the Witches Trial can be seen in the play park. Preston Mercat Cross The Mercat Cross that stands in Prestonpans is the oldest remaining Mercat Cross in its original form and position in Scotland. Five Mercat Cross were built in the early 1600s all to the same design and for the same purpose, to make important civic announcements. Edinburgh’s Mercat Cross is still used for government proclamations that affected all of Scotland. An example, announcements concerning successions to the monarchy and the calling to parliament. There is an entrance to steps which bring you out at a platform where the announcements are read. The Unicorn is the ancient emblem of Scotland and stands at the top of the Mercat Cross. Robert Burns Memorial Garden Prestonpans East Lothian The Robert Burns Memorial Garden and Cairn that commemorates the 200th anniversary of Robert Burns death. The Tam O’Shanter mural can be found inside the Burns Gated shelter, next to the Robert Burns Memorial Cairn, in the Robert Burns memorial Garden. The inscriptions on the tablets read: That I for poor auld | Scotland’s sake | Some usefu’ plan or | beuk could make | Or sing a sang | at least. For a’ that, an’ a’ that, | It’s coming yet for a’ that, | That Man to Man, the world o’er, | Shall brothers be for a’ that. The Cairn was unveiled | On the 26th July 1996 | To commemorate | The bicentenary | Of the death of the poet | Robert Burns Robert Burns Memorial Shelter Prestonpans East Lothian The writing above the doorway reads “BETTER A WEE BUSH THAN NAE BIELD” The translation is “it is better to have some shelter than no shelter at all”. Robert Burns Garden Prestonpans East Lothian Kinetic Sculpture Prestonpans Robert Burns Memorial Garden Kinetic Sculpture Leslie Frank Chorley Prestonpans 'Old Harbour' The Prestonpans Harbour first known as New Haven was built by the monks of Newbattle Abbey as a shelter to fishermen and their boats in the mid 1500s. The name changed and finally was named after the land owners Morrison. (Morrison’s Haven in Prestongrange). Situated directly across from Prestongrange Museum. Prestongrange Mining Museum The Coal Mine of Prestongrange now a museum has been an important part I the history of not just Prestonpans but Dalkeith and Edinburgh. The monks from Newbattle Abbey were given the charter for the lands and started mining coal circa 1190. With many raw materials around the coast sand, kelp and clay, many industries started here which included brickwork, potteries, glass works and ceramics. The main supply of bricks to build Edinburgh’s New Town were provided from the brickwork which closed in 1975 after over 200 years of brick making. Salt was also refined here giving the name Salt Pans. The monks renamed the area Prieststown circa 1190 previously it was Althammer. seen below a carriage from the railway that transport the coal, Prestongrange Museum Cornish Beam Engine Cornish Beam Engine installed in 1874 and continued working until 1954 Prestonpans Town Hall Preston pans Town hall found in the centre of the main street is where you can find The Battle of Prestonpans Museum and Jacobite Heritage Centre Not to be missed check for opening times before travel The Town Hall opened in 1897 and above the main door can be seen the Prestonpans burgh crest, with the Mercat Cross in the centre, also reliefs of local industries. These included crossed anchor, mining pick and salt shovel, with a sheaf of barley with crossed sickles. Donating Salt panning, Mining, Fishing and Agriculture. Preston Tower and Gardens Preston Tower is no long accessible but can be seen from the beautiful well-kept gardens. The Tower was built in an L-shape in the late 1300s or early 1400s and was the home of the Hamiltons of Preston. The area around the Tower was once called Preston. Preston Tower has had a unlucky past, the Tower has been burnt 3 times 1544, 1650 and again in 1663 and has been vacant since. In the far corner of the gardens is a do’ cot which is still in use by the local pigeons. There is also a very impressive laburnum arch and well manicured gardens. Prestonpans Mural Trail The Prestonpans murals show the history of the area and the Murals Trail starts at the Gothenburg and winds its way around the streets of Prestonpans. There are over 30 Murals to see and include John Knox, The Witches Gate, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Burns Tam O Shanter . There is also a number of things to see in the Burns Memorial Garden. The Shrine Prestonpans East Lothian The memorial on the same road to the Prestonpans Battle site is the Shrine, not far from the cairn for the Battle of Prestonpans. The sculpture is of two miners digging for coal in a mine shaft and was created by a local stonemason Gardner. Coal mining was a major industry in the area from circa 1200 to 1964 when the East Lothian mines were closed (Meadowmill and Bellyford). Prestonpans War Memorial The memorial of a soldier in the Royal Scots uniform was unveiled in April 1922. The memorial is dedicated to the fallen in World War I and World War II. There is also a bronze plaque Dedicated to the memory of those who laid down their lives in the defence of democracy in Spain between 1936 -1939 with a quote from Byron “they never fail who die in a great cause.” A simple inscription on the memorial reads; “To the glorious memory of the men of this parish who gave their lives for their country 1914-1918, 1939-1945” Spanish Civil War Memorial Prestonpans East Lothian The bronze plaque beside Prestonpans War Memorial in High Street Prestonpans reads; ‘Dedicated to the memory of those who laid down their lives in the defence of democracy. Spain 1936 -1939.’ It also includes a quote from the poet Byron: “They never fail who die in a great cause.” 3 men from Prestonpans fought in in the Spanish Civil War one of whom John Gilmour was unfortunately killed in Feb 1937 Athena Sculpture Prestonpans East Lothian The sculpture commemorates the 81 residents of Prestonpans East Lothian, who were executed for witchcraft in the 16th century. The totem pole at the shore also is a memorial and more about the withes can be seen in The Goth This is one of many sculptures by Andy Scott the sculptor who created the world famous Kelpies in the Helix Park in Grangemouth Royal Musselburgh Golf Club Royal Musselburgh Golf Club play for the Old Club Cup first won in 1774 by Thomas McMillan, which make it the oldest golf club trophy still competitively played for in the world to this day. A golf club was formed in 1760 by a group of local enthusiasts and played over the old Musselburgh course. Royal Musselburgh Golf Club had their first club house at 9 Links Place, now, 9 Balcarres Road Musselburgh. Prestongrange House has a long history and a building has been on the site since circa 1185 when it was known as Newbattle Grange. The Present building has been renovated and extended through 5 centuries and became the home to the Royal Musselburgh Golf Club in 1926. The North British Railway Tavern The North British Railway Tavern was first a dwelling House, an asylum, a soldiers barracks, built 1628 possibly one of the oldest buildings in Prestonpans. Prestonpans Tapestry The Prestonpans Tapestry has 104 tapestry panels that tell the journey of Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobite army against the mighty army of the English in 1745, the final Jacobite uprising. The tapestry was first viewed in July 2010 and has been on show across the UK and in France. The Tapestry was designed by Andrew Crummy and was created by Dorie Wilkie and a small core team plus over 200 crafts people. This is a historic document that should be on show all year round to remind people of the Scottish culture. Chase to Culloden Also the might of the English government forces were at their backs led by the King’s son the Duke of Cumberland, so they continued further into the highlands. On the 16th April 1746 the English caught up with the Jacobite army and on Culloden field the Jacobite army was wiped out and the remainder scattered throughout the Highlands. Charles eluded the English and on the 19 September fled to France where he remained till his death. Ruthven Barracks, near Kingussie is where the Highland army gathered in 1746 after the battle of Culloden only to be told to disband, bringing an end to the last Jacobite rising. Ban on Tartan Cumberland took measures to stop the clans from uniting again and with an act of parliament in 1746 the wearing of tartan except as a uniform for officers and soldiers in the British Army was banned. Tartan became popular again in 1822 with George IV wearing full tartan dress a prerequisite of his visit to Scotland arranged by Sir Walter Scott and Henry Dundas. When George the IV stepped on Scottish land at Leith it was the first regaining monarch to stand on Scottish soil since King Charles I for his Scottish coronation in 1633. Battle of Prestonpans Bankton House Bankton House was originally called Olivestob and built by the Monks of Newbattle circa 1130. The house changed hands over the years, owned by many of the rich and powerful of the time. the Ker’s of Newbattle, Seton’s, Hamilton’s and Colonel James Gardiner purchased the house circa 1730 as his family home. and that is where he died at the end of the Battle of Prestonpans which took place on the lands to the east and north of the house. Battle of Prestonpans Bankton Do'cot The Bankton Doocot is a visitor attraction and once inside the story of James Gardiner of Bankton House will be told. Which includes Battle Prestonpans 1745. Battle of Prestonpans Colonel James Gardiner’s Obelisk The Obelisk stands near to Bankton House his family home in Prestonpans. Colonel James Gardiner was one of Sir John Cope’s Dragoon commanders at the battle of Prestonpans in 1745. James Gardiner was born in Carriden West Lothian in 1687 and became a career soldier in the British Army as was his father. He died gallantly due to wound sustained on the 21st of September 1745 at the Battle of Prestonpans, when battling against the Jacobite army of Bonnie Prince Charlie. Bankton House was where Colonel Gardiner was taken and subsequently died of his wounds sustained in the battle. Battle of Prestonpans The Thorntree Memorial Stone The Thorntree Memorial Stone stands in the vicinity of where Colonel Gardiner was to be fatally injured beside a Thorntree. Near to Bankton House can be seen a monument which was erected in 1853 in Colonel Gardiner’s memory. The inscription reads; During the Battle of Prestonpans fought on 21st September 1745 Colonel Gardiner of Bankton was fatally injured beneath a Hawthorn tree in this area. The inscription at the foot of the triangular stones reads; “The Battle was fought between the Jacobite’s” “Led by Bonnie Prince Charlie and” “The Gov’t forces led by Johnnie Cope” Harlawhill House Prestonpans Harlawhill House was first owned by the Hamilton’s of Preston the Hamilton’s being the major land owners of the area circa 1350 till 1701 on Sir Robert Hamilton of Preston’s death. The Harlawhill House built circa 1640 has little history. The Fowler’s Robert and son John once owned the house and it then was passed to his sister’s son Robert Hislop who became sole owner. The house overlooked their Brewery which stood on the High Street and Harlawhill which was owned by the Fowlers and Hislops . The grave and tombstone can be found in the old cemetery in Prestonpans. The Fowler Brewery was established circa 1720 by Robert Fowler. Who was succeeded by his son, John Fowler died who died in 1839 and the business passed to his nephew Robert Hislop, who remained the sole proprietor until he sold the business in 1865. John Fowler Brewer in Prestonpans Born 9 July 1756 Died 13 July 1839 Robert Hislop Born 7 June 1789 Died 16 January 1872 His Wife Ann Buchan Sydserff 19 May 1801 Died 31 March 1879 And their children Francis Hislop Born 26 August 1826 Died 12 March 1860 Robert Hislop Born 25 March 1831 Died 8 July 1830 Phemie George & Charlie who died in infancy John Fowler Hislop born 18 October 1823 died 6 August 1894 Drummore (Drummohr) House Prestonpans Sir Hew Dalrymple purchase the lands of Westpans in 1733. The house was demolished during the English invasion circa 1745. A new larger house was built by Lord Drummore (Sir Hew Dalrymple) in 1753. The estate was later passed to his son David Dalrymple (Lord Westhall) in 1755. David Dalrymple sold the estate to Rev Robert Finlay of Wallyford in 1762. Who then sold it on to the Aitchison family in 1808. William Aitcheson was wealthy land owner and Distiller and had 9 children Colonel William Aitcheson his son inherited the property in 1846. Circa 1880 renovations were carried out by the new owner and since then the house has had many uses one of which in 1928 Loretto School purchased the estate which was where the Loretto girl’s school was established. Translation DEO PATRIAE AICIS To God My Country and Friends DEO PATRIAE AICIS SEISE The Flow and Greatly Independant Live Next - Cockenzie - Port seton

Edinburgh Hovercrafting Activity float over the ground or water at high speeds in a solo hovercraft EDINBURGH HOVERCRAFTING ACTIVITY Hovercrafting in a single seater Hovercraft floating on land or sea at high speed. Race against your friends all equipment supplied With a purpose built circuit drive on a cushion of air in the mini hovercraft a one of challenge. Activities Winton Castle Pencaitland East Lothian EH34 5AT Scotland 01875 340 222 Craigluscar Activities Craigluscar Farm Dunfermline Fife KY12 9HT 01383 738 429

Edinburgh has over 180 hotels of ratings up to 5 stars. Many of the hotels are in the city centre with over 20 that ar chain hotels Travelodge Premier Inn Ibus Novotels Holday Inns and Malmasion Hotels. There are also a number of private chains. Hotels Edinburgh Edinburgh Hotels List produced is in Post code order the lowest post code is EH1 which is the city centre up to EH28 which is Edinburgh Airport. The EH post code is for the Edinburgh area and is defined by distance from the old Post Office building at the East end of Princes Street. close to Waverley Rail Station See the map with the Red markers for EH1 Hotels. When contacting Hotels from outside UK please replace the first 0 with +44 (WhatsApp is free) There are 34 hotels in EH1 Edinburgh City Centre Hotels Edinburgh Radisson Collection Hotel 2 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1AD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 6666 Hotels Edinburgh Motel One 18 Market Street Edinburgh EH1 1BL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 0730 Hotels Edinburgh Market Street Hotel 6 Market Street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 322 9229 Hotels Edinburgh Leonardo Royal Edinburgh 43 Jeffery Street Edinburgh EH1 1DH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 200 3300 Hotels Edinburgh Hotel Du Vin Hotel 19 Bristo Place Edinburgh EH1 1EZ‎ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 247 4900‎ Hotels Edinburgh Ibis Hotel 77 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1HN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 292 0001 Hotels Edinburgh Stay Central Hotel 139 Cowgate Edinburgh EH1 1JS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 6801 Hotels Edinburgh Inn on the Royal Mile 82 High Street Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 9940 Hotels Edinburgh Holiday Inn Express Royal Mile 300 Cowgate Edinburgh EH1 1NA‎ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 524 8400 Hotels Edinburgh Fraser Suites 24 St. Giles Street Edinburgh EH1 1PT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 7200 Hotels Edinburgh Ibis Hotel 6 Hunter Square Edinburgh EH1 1QW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 240 7000 Hotels Edinburgh Carlton Hilton Hotel 20 North Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1SD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 472 3000 Hotels Edinburgh Travelodge Central 33 St Mary's Street Edinburgh EH1 1TA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0871 984 6137 Hotels Edinburgh Radisson Blu Hotel 80 High Street Edinburgh EH1 1TH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 473 6590 Hotels Edinburgh Scotsman Hotel 51 North Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1YT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 5565 Hotels Edinburgh Waldorph Astoria Caledonian 4 Princes Street Edinburgh EH1 2AB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 222 8888 Hotels Edinburgh Rutland Hotel 15 Rutland Street Edinburgh EH1 2AE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 3402 St Christopher's Hotel 13 Market Street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 1446 Hotels Edinburgh Apex International Hotel 35 Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2HS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 365 0000 Hotels Edinburgh Apex City Hotel 61 Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2JF‎ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 365 0000 Hotels Edinburgh Grassmarket Hotel 94 Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2JR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 2299 Hotels Edinburgh Glasshouse Hotel 2 Greenside Place Edinburgh EH1 3AA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 525 8200 Hotels Edinburgh Courtyard by Marriot 3 Baxter's Place Edinburgh EH1 3AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 526 3778 Hotels Edinburgh W Hotel 1 St James Square Edinburgh EH1 3AX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 388 8000 Hotels Edinburgh Travelodge Waterloo 17 Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3BG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0871 984 6445 Hotels Edinburgh Apex Waterloo Hotel 23 Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3BH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 441 0440 Hotels Edinburgh Parliament House Hotel 15 Calton Hill Edinburgh EH1 3BJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 478 4000 Hotels Edinburgh York House Hotel 27 York Place Edinburgh EH1 3HP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 6222 Hotels Edinburgh The Place 28 York Place Edinburgh EH1 3HU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 7575 Hotels Edinburgh Premier Inn 44 York Place Edinburgh EH1 3HU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0333 234 6473 Hotels Edinburgh Indigo Hotel 51 York Place Edinburgh EH1 3JD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 5577 Hotels Edinburgh Holiday Inn Express City Centre 12 Picardy Place Edinburgh EH1 3JT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 2300 Hotels Edinburgh Regent House Hotel 3 Forth Street Edinburgh EH1 3JX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 1616 Hotels Edinburgh Albany Hotel 39 Albany Street Edinburgh EH1 3QY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 0397 Hotels Edinburgh Broughton Hotel 37 Broughton Place Edinburgh EH1 3RR‎ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 9792 There are 24 Hotels in EH2 Edinburgh City Centre Hotels in Edinburgh in post code EH2 are situated on Princes Street and the or iginal New Town area. All are in walking distance of the Old Town and Edinburgh Castle See the map with the Purple markers. Hotels Edinburgh Ibis Hotel 19 St Andrew Square Edinburgh EH2 1AU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 292 0200 Hotels Edinburgh Frederick House Hotel 42 Frederick Street Edinburgh EH2 1EX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 1999 Hotels Edinburgh Travelodge Central Queen Street 30 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 1JX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0871 984 6143 Hotels Edinburgh No53 Hotel 53 Frederick Street Edinburgh EH2 1LH‎ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 2752 Hotels Edinburgh Rabble Hotel 55a Frederick Street Edinburgh EH2 1LH‎ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 7800 Hotels Edinburgh Motel One 6 Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 2AN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 0730 Hotels Edinburgh Travelodge Central Prince Street 1 Meuse Lane Edinburgh EH2 2BY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0871 559 1855 Malmaison Hotel 21 St Andrews Square Edinburgh EH2 1AY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 370 4600 Hotels Edinburgh Old Waverley Hotel 43 Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 2BY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 4648 Hotels Edinburgh Mercure Mount Royal 54 Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 2DG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 342 1013 Hotels Edinburgh Balmoral Hotel 1 Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 2EQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 2414 Hotels Edinburgh Premier Inn Hub Rose Street South Lane Edinburgh EH2 2NN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0333 321 3104 Hotels Edinburgh Travelodge 37 Rose Street Edinburgh EH2 2NH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0871 984 6441 Hotels Edinburgh InterContinental Edinburgh George Hotel 19 George Street Edinburgh EH2 2PB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 1251 Hotels Edinburgh Le Monde Hotel 16 George Street Edinburgh EH2 2PF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 270 3900 Gleneagles Townhouse Hotel 3St Andrews Square Edinburgh EH2 2AD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 322 3780 Hotels Edinburgh Premier Inn Waverley 24 Rose Street Edinburgh EH2 2QA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0330 175 9010 Hotels Edinburgh Yotel Hotel 68-73 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 4NA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 526 4950 Hotels Edinburgh Premier Inn 121 Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 4AD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0333 321 9267 EasyHotel 125a Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 4AD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 5303 Hotels Edinburgh Angels Share Hotel 9 Hope Street Edinburgh EH2 4EL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 247 7000 Hotels Edinburgh Kimpton Hotel Charlotte Square 38 Charlotte Square Edinburgh EH2 4HQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 240 5500 Hotels Edinburgh Tigerlily Hotel 125 George Street Edinburgh EH2 4JN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 5005 Edinburgh Grand 42 St Andrews Square Edinburgh EH2 2AD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 230 0570 Eden Locke Hotel 127 George Street Edinburgh EH2 4JN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0330 056 3363 There is a selection of 33 Hotels All are in walking distance to the main attractions and City Centre These Hotels are on the Map with Yellow markers Bonham Hotel 35 Drumsheugh Gardens Edinburgh EH3 7RN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 6050 Hotels Edinburgh Melvin House Hotel 3 Rothesay Terrace Edinburgh EH3 7RY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 5084 Hotels Edinburgh Royal Scots Hotel 29 Abercromby Place Edinburgh EH3 6QE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 4270 Hotels Edinburgh Britannia Hotel 69 Belford Road Edinburgh EH4 3DG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0871 221 0243 Hotels Edinburgh Mercure Edinburgh Quay 38 Gardener’s Crescent Edinburgh EH3 8DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0871 663 0627 Hotels Edinburgh Premier Inn Haymarket Torphican Street Edinburgh EH3 8JB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 357 4516 Hotels Edinburgh Double Tree by Hilton 34 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 5555 Hotels Edinburgh Premier Inn Central 82 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9AU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0870 990 6610 Hotels Edinburgh Novotel Edinburgh Centre 80 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 656 3500 Hotels Edinburgh Moxy Fountainbridge Hotel 2 Freer Gait Edinburgh EH3 9FR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 378 2013 Brewdog Dog House Hotel 5 New Street Edinburgh EH8 8BH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 290 2300 KM Hotel and Apartments 5-9 Richmond Place Edinburgh EH8 9ST City of Edinburgh Scotland +44 131 651 2117 Brooks Hotel 70-72 Grove Street Edinburgh EH3 8AP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 3628 Hotels Edinburgh Residence Inn by Marriot 36 Simpson Loan Edinburgh EH3 9GG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7150 Hotels Edinburgh Leonardo Hotel 79 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9HZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 7979 Hotels Edinburgh Sheraton Grand Hotel 1 Festival Square Edinburgh EH3 9SR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 9131 Hotels Edinburgh Marriot Holyrood Hotel 81 Holyrood Road Edinburgh EH8 8AU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 550 4500 Hotels Edinburgh Premier Inn Royal Mile 33 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0333 234 6430 Hotels Edinburgh Premier Inn Hub 37 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 202 6671 Hotels Edinburgh Ten Hill Place Hotel 10 Hill Place Edinburgh EH8 9DS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 2080 Hotels Edinburgh Travelodge Eglington 24 Eglington Crescent Edinburgh EH12 5BY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0871 984 6365 Stay City Apart Hotel 11 Brandfield Street Edinburgh EH3 8AS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 6651 Hotels Edinburgh Haymarket Hub Hotel 7 Clifton Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 347 9700 Hotels Edinburgh The Hoxton Hotel 5 - 21, Grosvenor Street Edinburgh EH12 5EF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 297 2840 Hotels Edinburgh Grosvenor Gardens Hotel 1 Grosvenor Gardens Edinburgh EH12 5EF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 313 3415 Hotels Edinburgh Haymarket Hotel 1 Coates Gardens Edinburgh EH12 5LG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 1775 Hotels Edinburgh Lairg Hotel 11 Coates Gardens Edinburgh EH12 5LG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 1050 Hotels Edinburgh Four Points by Sheraton 90 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5LQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 385 9077 Hotels Edinburgh Point A Edinburgh Hotel 152 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 526 4500 Hotels Edinburgh Hampton by Hilton West End 166 Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9RX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 526 4530 Hotels Edinburgh VOCO Haymarket 46 Torphichen Street Edinburgh EH3 8JB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 378 1999 Hotels Edinburgh Leonardo Royal 1 Morrison Link Edinburgh EH3 8DN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 460 4600 Hotels Edinburgh Adagio Apart Hotel 231 Canongate Edinburgh EH8 8BJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 322 8299 Hotels Edinburgh No 32 Hotel 32 Coates Gardens Edinburgh EH12 5LE City of Edinburgh Scotland EH12 5LE 0131 337 7077 Guest House B&B

Shops and Businesses in Bank Street - North Bank Street - The Mound - St Giles Street in the heart of Edinburgh near all the attraction. The Mound is Access from the Old Town to the New Town with great views over Edinburgh and a short walk to Edinburgh Castle. The Mound Area Bank Street - North Bank Street - The Mound - St Giles Street Shops - Pubs - Restaurants Cafés - Accommodation Mound Area History & Attractions Advertise Your Business Here More Details Café on the Mound 15 North Bank Street Edinburgh EH1 2LS City of Edinburgh Scotland Wash Bar 11 North Bank Street Edinburgh EH1 2LP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 6193 Restaurant The Makars' Rest Bar and Grill 9 North Bank Street Edinburgh EH1 2LP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 1178 Restaurant Whiski Rooms 7 North Bank Street Edinburgh EH1 2LP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 7224 Souvenir and Gift Shop Best in Scotland 2 North Bank Street Edinburgh EH1 2LP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 4434 Advertise Your Business Here More Details Makars' Mash Bar Restaurant 12 Bank Street Edinburgh EH1 2LN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 7246 Chat time Internet Café 14 Bank Street Edinburgh EH1 2LN City of Edinburgh Scotland Restaurant Italian on Mound 15 Bank Street Edinburgh EH1 2LN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 4400 Restaurant Zebra Coffee Co 16 Bank Street Edinburgh EH1 2LN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 3444 Souvenir and Gift Shop I love Scotland 20 Bank Street Edinburgh EH1 2LN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3800 The Mound Museum Mound Museum 1 The Mound Edinburgh EH1 1YZ City of Edinburgh Scotland St Giles Street Saint Giles Café & Bar 8 St Giles Street Edinburgh EH1 1PT City of Edinburgh Scotland Fraser Suites 12 - 22 St Giles Street Edinburgh EH1 1PT City of Edinburgh Scotland Broad Street Bistro Bistro and Bar 18 St Giles Street Edinburgh EH1 1PT City of Edinburgh Scotland Stocks 24 St. Giles Street Edinburgh EH1 1PT City of Edinburgh Scotland Kirks Bistro Bar 26 St. Giles Street Edinburgh EH1 1PT City of Edinburgh Scotland Link George IV Bridge Area Shops & Businesses

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Falkirk Attractions Scotland where you can see the Largest Horse Sculpture worldwide, Rosebank Distillery, The Kelpies and the Falkirk Wheel a barge lift. The Antonine Wall Roman Fort. Graves of Famous people, Battlesite Memorials, Callendar House and the Avon Viaduct (Larges in Scotland). Falkirk Attractions Scotland The Kelpies The Kelpies were officially opened by HRH Princess Anne on the 8th July 2015. A kelpie is a shape-shifting water spirit that take on the shape of a horse which resides in lakes and pools. The Kelpies are the largest pair of equine sculptures in the world and stand in the Helix Park, where the new extension to the Forth and Clyde Canal is located. At a height of 100 feet (30 mtrs) a memorial to the horses of Scotland that worked the land and pulled barges along the canals. The Kelpies & Helix Park The Graveyard at Falkirk Trinity Church Falkirk Trinity Church stands on the original site of the ‘Faw Kirk’, the first church erected in the town of Falkirk. This where the name of the town derives Falkirk. The graveyard of Falkirk Trinity Church has many memorials from the Battle of Falkirk 1298 (A defeat by the English in a battle of the First War of Scottish Independence). Led by King Edward I of England, the English army defeated by the Scots lead by Bonnie Prince Charlie at the Battle of Falkirk on 17 January 1746 which was prior to the massacre at Culloden in 16th April of the same year. Sir John De Graeme Grave The Trinity Graveyard is the resting place of Sir John De Graeme, William Wallace’s close friend, and right-hand man. Sir John De Graeme was killed in action during the Battle of Falkirk on 22 July 1298. William Wallace is said to have carried his body to its present resting place at the Faw Kirk Graveyard. A replica of the broadsword Sir John De Graeme carried into war has been attached to his tombs wrought-iron enclosure. Sir John De Graeme Trinity Church Falkirk Sir John De Graeme Memorial Fountain The Memorial Fountain was built in 1912 on the site where Sir John De Graeme, William Wallace's loyal knight and close friend died in the battle of Falkirk in 1298. Falkirk Steeple Heritage Centre The present Steeple is the third steeple the first was built circa 1590 a new Tolbooth and prison was built in 1663 and demolished in 1803 the present Steeple was completed in 1814 and is over 140 feet high (43 mtrs) High. The Heritage centre tells the story of the area circa last 400 years. Also in the heritage centre is the bell that was made in 1697. Take the guided tour of the centre Rosebank Distillery O n the opening of the Forth & Clyde canal in 1790, the connection between Edinburgh in the east and Glasgow in the west of Scotland gave a safe route for goods and people from coast to coast. Many Distilleries were built along the canal banks, Rosebank was one of them in the village of Camelon. Rosebank Distillery Rosebank Distillery, Camelon Rd, Falkirk FK1 5SQ The Rankine Family The Distillery was founded by James Rankine, a merchant of the town. The Rosebank distillery is the only surviving among all the distilleries opened along the canal. James Rankine purchased the maltings of the old Camelon distillery in 1840, his son then demolished the Camelon site and rebuilt it in 1868 as the now Rosebank Distillery. Rosebank was closed in 1993. It continued to produce whisky for the conglomerate owner and the quality was lost to blends now after many years it has been rescued by an independent Ian Macleod Distillers in 2017. The Rosebank Distillery is back distilling great whiskies. Take a Tour and buy the whisky with the money you would have spent on transport to the highland distilleries, you will not be disappointed. The Falkirk Wheel The Falkirk Wheel is the only fully rotating boat lift in the world and joins the Forth and Clyde Canal (Built 1790 is circa 35 miles (57km) long) and The Union Canal (built 1822 is circa 31 miles (51km) long), replacing the staircase of 11 locks which were dismantled in 1933. The Falkirk Wheel was opened in 2002 by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II and at a height of 115 Feet (35 mtrs). The Basin of the Union Canal is at Fountain Quay in Edinburgh ends in Grangemouth where the Falkirk Wheel stands, and joins the Forth & Clyde Canal which ends at the River Clyde at Bowling in Glasgow. There is a Cycle Route 754 which is traffic-free from Edinburgh to Glasgow which follows the Canals. Rough Castle Rough Castle was one of 16 known forts along the Antonine Wall, The wall formed the north-western frontier of the Roman Empire. Rough Castle can be reached on foot (about 15 minutes) from the Falkirk Wheel, a signposted path from the visitor centre will get you there. This is where the tallest surviving section of rampart, Defensive Lilia pits and many ditches and gateways can be seen. The Battle of Falkirk Muir Monument The Battle of Falkirk Muir, which was the second Battle of Falkirk on 17 January 1746, a defeat for the English. This was the last Jacobite success prior to Culloden and their final defeat. The battle site is currently marked by a monument, erected in 1927 situated on the South Muir on the edge of the Bantaskine estate. Falkirk Tunnel The Falkirk Tunnel built as part of the Union Canal connecting Edinburgh and Glasgow was completed in 1822. It was constructed as a tunnel rather than over land, as William Forbes owner of Callendar House objected as it would spoil his view from his house. This the longest canal tunnel in Scotland measures in length over 2000 foot (630 metres) and was carved through solid rock. It is now illuminated and with a path to allow people to walk through the tunnel. Found behind Falkirk High Station and is accessible via a well-marked path along the canal. Falkirk Memorial Cairn The Battle of Falkirk 1298 Memorial Cairn erected in 2007 to the memory of the men who fought with William Wallace against the English at the battle of Falkirk. The cairn positioned on the battlefield which is now part of Callendar House Park. Callendar House Callender House and grounds were in possession of the Callendar family circa 1240 it then changed ownership in 1346 to the Livingstone family, in 1783 William Forbes became owner and the descendant are still owners today. The Tower house is the oldest part of what now looks like a French château. Over the centuries it has been extended and modernised. It present look was given to the property circa 1870. The extensive grounds and has many things to see including a pond and ice House. There are many historic things to see in the park dating back to the building of the Antonine Wall in 142 AD. In the house a Library hold the archives of Falkirk and a Georgian Kitchen still in use. Outlander TV series to place here and the grounds hold a golf course and children’s play area The Antonine Wall The Antonine Wall was a Roman defensive wall, which was built across central Scotland from Bo’ness on the shores of the Firth of Forth to Old Kilpatrick on the Firth of Clyde. 37 miles long with 16 forts. Completed 162 AD. The Wall was the north western frontier of the Roman Empire. There are a number of other areas where the wall is still visible Rough Castle, Kinneil Estate, Polmont Hill, Seabegs Wood and Watling Lodge. Forbes Mausoleum A mausoleum was built after the death of William Forbes the first, which took the form of a circular Doric temple 45ft tall. Above the door you can see a panel with a Greek inscription: ӨNHTA TA TΩN ӨNHTΩN KAI ΠANTA IҐAPEPXETAI HMAΣHN ΔE MH AΛΛ HMEIΣ ATTA ΠAPEPXOMEӨA. The translation: “Mortals; possessions are mortal, and all things pass us by; if not, at any rate we pass them by”. The first occupant was William Forbes the First in 1816 one year after his death, then the wife of William Forbes the second, Rose O’Hara in 1866. Later occupants include Colonel Charles Forbes in 1948 and William Dudley Forbes in 1977. West Quarter Do 'cot This was the Do 'cot of the Lairds House that was the source of fresh meet for the house with spaces for hundreds of pairs of pigeons. The estate and its mansion house inherited by Dame Helenore Livingstone. A panel above the dovecot’s door shows the arms of Sir William and his wife Dame Helenore Livingstone and the date 1647. They built a new mansion house nearby, but probably not this dovecot. Wallacestone Monument The Wallace Monument commemorates the first Battle of Falkirk, which took place on 22 July 1298 William Wallace resigned as Guardian of Scotland. The position Wallace stood, seeing the English armies approach from Linlithgow. The memorial Stone erected in 1810, replaced the original stone which also contained a Latin inscription “Here he stood”, with a panoramic view of the Forth Valley and beyond. The Avon Aqueduct The Avon Aqueduct (Linlithgow) is the largest of three major aqueducts along the Union Canal. The others are the Almond (Lin’s Mill) Aqueduct (Ratho) and the Slateford Aqueduct (Longstone) over the Water of Leith. All three Aqueducts are built to the same design. Constructed 1821, 247 metres long and 86 feet (26 metres) high, it is the longest and tallest aqueduct in Scotland. It is also the second longest in Britain. Kinneil (Palace) House The Lands of Kinneil Estate are said to have been awarded to the first of the Hamilton's after the Battle of Bannockburn (1314) by Robert the Bruce. The original Tower House was built circa 1550. It was later blown up. In the early 17th century it was rebuilt and extended in 1677. The House was left empty from 1822 an has become a ruin. Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway Museum Scotland’s largest railway museum situated in Bo'ness this is a must for the railway and train enthusiasts. The Railway Museum has many historic locomotives, carriages and wagons, model trains. It also has displays and photographs of the railways in Scotland. Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway and Steam Locomotive Trips Enjoy 70 minutes on the Steam Train over a 10 mile return journey along the Firth of Forth Estuary from Bo’ness to Manuel, with a 10 minute stop in Manuel. There is an on-train buffet and afternoon tea is served on most Saturday and Sunday afternoons. The train has been used in films and the Outlander series. There is also Thomas the Tank Engine Train and a Santa Claus train trip. Dunmore Pineapple The “Dunmore Pineapple” was built in 1761 as a summer house for his wife, which gave views of the walled gardens. The Pineapple is circa 46 feet (14 mtrs) in height. The Pineapple was added to the property in 1777 after John Murray, the 4th Earl of Dunmore return from Virginia in summer of 1776 where he served as the last British Governor of the Colony. It open to the public through the National Trust for Scotland and can be found in Dunmore Park Airth Scotland. Bannockburn The Rotunda and Flag Pole Bannockburn The rotunda was built to commemorate the 650th anniversary of the battle of Bannockburn in 1964. The flag pole was place where Robert the Bruce raised his standard and a commemorative pole was first erected here in 1870. Borestone Location Bannockburn Written in the circle the words Location of the Borestone where by tradition Robert Bruce raised his standard in 1314. Battle of Bannockburn Battle Ground BANNOCKBURN BATTLE SITE KING ROBERT ASSEMBLED HIS ARMY HERE TO GUARD THE POINT WHERE THE ROMAN ROAD ENTERED THE NEW PARK. CARTHROPES WERE SET IN NUMEROUS PITS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE ROMAN ROAD ALONG THE BANNOCKBURN. THE ENGLISH CAVALRY ARRIVED AT THE FORD ON SUNDAY 23 JUNE 1314. BRUCE KILLED DE BOHUN NEARBY. THE SCOTS FORCED THE CAVALRY BACK OVER THE BANNOCK BURN MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR EDWARD II TO REACH STIRLING CASTLE BY THE NEW PARK Battle of Bannockburn Cairn BATTLE OF BANNOCKBURN FOR GOD AND ST ANDREW ______________________ ROBERT THE BRUCE KING OF SCOTS PLANTED HIS STANDARD NEAR THIS SPOT WHEN THE SCOTTISH PATRIOTS UNDER HIS COMMAND VANQUISHED THE ARMY OF EDWARD II OF ENGLAND AT THE BATTLE OF BANNOCKBURN 24TH JUNE - 1314 "WE FIGHT NOT FOR GLORY NOR FOR WEALTH, NOR HONOUR BUT ONLY AND ALONE WE FIGHT FOR FREEDOM WHICH NO GOOD MAN SURRENDERS BUT WITH HIS LIFE." Wanlockhead Leadhills Attractions

Edinburgh boat tours, take you round the islands of the Forth in a passenger boat or speed boat fast or slow see the sea lions and Puffins and 1000s of other birds get the history of each island and enjoy the day Edinburgh Boat Tours Cruise Boat or Speed Boat Tours Edinburgh Boat Tours take you up and down the Firth of Forth under the magnificent bridges and around the many islands of which most at one time were inhabited. The guide will tell you the history and facts about the islands. While you are cruising you will have the chance of seeing seal, dolphin whales otters and many different species of bird including the Puffins. There are also trips for diving, swimming, snorkeling and scuba There are a choice of boats to take your tour at high speed or in a cruise boat. ISLANDS OF THE FORTH Blue Wild Boat Trips Dunbar Harbour Dunbar East Lothian Edinburgh Scotland Seabird Catamaran Trips Scottish Seabird Centre, North Berwick, EH39 4SS East Lothian Scotland Maid of the Forth Boat Trips 2 Hawes Pier South Queensferry EH30 9TB City of Edinburgh Scotland Union Canal Boat Trips Narrow boat Gosling Lower Gilmore Bank Edinburgh EH3 9QP Scotland Braveheart Boat Trips The Harbour, North Berwick EH39 4SS East Lothian Scotland Braveheart Boat Trips The Harbour, North Berwick EH39 4SS East Lothian Scotland St Abbs Harbour Boat Charters, Sea Fishing, Dive Centre, Scuba, Snorkel, P.A.D.I. Queensferry Crossing Queensferry Edinburgh Forth Road Bridge Queensferry Edinburgh Forth Rail Bridge Queensferry Edinburgh Next - Edinburgh Walking Tours

Edinburgh high scchools throughout the region educating local children in the catchment area of the local school contact details here Edinburgh High Schools Edinburgh High Schools Community High Schools Education & Learning Community High Schools Drummond Bellevue Place Edinburgh EH7 4BS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 2651 Community High Schools Balerno High Bridge Road Edinburgh EH14 7AQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 477 7788 Education Community High Schools Currie Dolphin Avenue Edinburgh EH14 5RD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 449 2165 Education Community High Schools Craigroyston Pennywell Road Edinburgh EH4 4NL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 477 7801 High Schools Westerhailes Community High Murrayburn Drive Edinburgh EH14 2SU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 442 2201 High Schools Leith Academy Academy Park Edinburgh EH6 8JQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 554 0606 High Schools South Queensferry Ashburnham Road Edinburgh EH30 9JN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 319 3200 High Schools St Augustine's R.C. Broomhouse Road Edinburgh EH12 9AE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 334 9262 High Schools Forresters Broomhouse Road Edinburgh EH12 9AD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 334 6801 High Schools St Thomas Of Aquin's R.C Chalmers Street Edinburgh EH3 9NH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 8734 High Schools Trinity Academy Craighall Avenue Edinburgh EH6 4RT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 478 5050 High Schools Craigmount Craigs Road Edinburgh EH12 8NH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 339 6823 High Schools Gillespies Academy Lauderdale Street Edinburgh EH9 1DD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 447 1900 High Schools Tynecastle High School McLeod Street Edinburgh EH11 2NJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 3488 High Schools Oxgangs High School Oxgangs Road North Edinburgh EH14 1DP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 441 4501 High Schools Boroughmuir High School 111 Viewforth Edinburgh EH11 1FL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 9703 High Schools Liberton Gilmerton Road Edinburgh EH17 7PT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 664 7514 High Schools Portobello High School 1 Milton Road Edinburgh EH15 3BY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 669 2324 High Schools Holyrood R.C. Duddingston Road West Edinburgh EH15 3ST City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 661 5871

Whittingehame Attractions East Lothian Whittingehame House East Lothian Balfour Family Whittingehame Estate near Haddington East Lothian was purchased by James Balfour in 1817 when he had Whittingehame House built. He also had the village moved as it obstructed his view from his new house. James Balfour’s grandson Arthur Balfour, who was born in Whittingehame House served as Prime Minister from 1902 to 1905. As Foreign Secretary during the First World War he issued the “Balfour Declaration” which later led to the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine. Viscount Traprain (Earl of Balfour) change Whittingehame House into a school between 1939 and 1941 for Jewish refugee children. Circa 200 children attended the school over the period. It then returned to a family home and then in 1950 for circa 10 years it was used as a school once again before being renovated into separate apartments. Whittingehame Parish Church East Lothian Whittingehame is a small village between Haddington and Dunbar just south of East Linton. The first church in the area was established by St Cuthbert circa 660, near Luggate (no remains of the church can be seen). In 1225 a new church at Whittingehame was built dedicated by the Bishop of St Andrews on 7 May 1245. After time the church needed replaced and in 1722 a new church was built. In 1820 James Balfour rebuilt the church which can be seen today. Whittingehame most famous resident was Arthur Balfour (Prime Minister of Britain) who is buried in the family aisle in the church. Whittingehame Tower In 1372 George de Dunbar, 10th Earl of March, gave to James Douglas of Dalkeith, (2nd Earl of Douglas and Mar) the manor of Whittingehame. The Douglas family remained owners over the next 300 years as the property transferred on marriage. Elizabeth (1632–1668) daughter of Sir Arthur Douglas married Alexander Seton in 1652 and their daughter also Elizabeth married William Hay of Duns in 1695. They in turn sold the lands and property to James Balfour 1817. Whittingehame Arboretum Whittingehame arboretum has many different varieties of tree, The oldest is over 700 years old a Yew tree that radius is enormous. Other trees are the Blue Gum one of the earliest trees planted in 1846. There is a Monkey Puzzle tree, beech trees, Acer pseudoplatanus 'Variegatum' and Lebanese Cedar. Whittingehame Yew Tree The Whittingehame Yew tree over 700 years old and 60 foot (19 mtrs) high. One of a few Yew trees that can be seen in the Lothians others are in Colinton where Robert Louis Stevenson would play on a swing in the churchyard. Ormiston Yew probably the Whittingehame Walled Garden The walled garden was maintained by Miss Alice Balfour while living at Whittingehame here husband, Lord 1905 Lord Arthur James Balfour (1st Earl of Balfour) had a Temple built outside the garden wall in 1905. He also installed Large gates to the walled garden. Lady Eleanor's Cottage, a 19th century Gothic cottage There is also a wellhead in the garden of the Tower and the Balfour palm tree crest appears on the garden gate dated 1956. Whittingehame Gothic Cottage Lady Eleanor's Cottage, was built in 1833 after the village had been moved by her husband. There is also a wellhead in the garden of the Tower and the Balfour palm tree crest appears on the garden gate dated 1956. Whittingehame War Memorial East Lothian The 1st World War memorial stands opposite the driveway to the Whittingehame Parish Church to commemorate the lives lost in the 1st World War. The Whittingehame War Memorial was unveiled by Arthur Balfour, Prime Minister, 1st earl of Balfour of Whittingehame and Viscount Traprain was born July 25, 1848 in Whittingehame House in 1920. The fallen named are; George Burgess, George Calder, James Gray, David Jarvis, James Jarvis, Peter Jarvis, William Keiller, William McLachlan, James Robertson, Charles Russell, David Stoddart Balfour Monument East Lothian The Obelisk stands on a high point over looking Whittingehame erected by the Yeoman Cavalry in 1858 Erected to the memory of James Maitland Balfour of Whittingehame, Major Commandant of the East Lothian Yeomanry Cavalry by the officers and non-commissioned officers of that Corps in testimony of their great respect and esteem of him as a Commanding Officer, of their affectionate regard for him as an amiable and able country gentleman and of their deep and lasting regret for his premature removal from among them. MDCCCLVIII Next - East Lothian Coastal Towns Villages

Haymarket Area Edinburgh extends from the west end to Murrayfield with Shops, restaurants and Cafes main Taxi Rank, Tram Stop and Haymarket Rail Station all 5 minutes from Princes Street. Morrison Street has a 24/7 bakers for the late nights and early mornings. Hotels, apartments, B'n'B's all close HAYMARKET AREA EDINBURGH Shops - Pubs - Restaurants - Accommodation - Retail - Cafes Haymarket Terrace Morrison Street West Maitland Street Clifton Terrace Palmerston Place Grosvenor Crescent Torphichen Place Grosvenor Gardens Torphichen Street Haymarket History & Attractions Kew Terrace Edinburgh Accommodation & Businesses The Bathroom Company 8 Kew Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5JE City of Edinburgh Scotland 4KT Guest House 4 Kew Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5JE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 237 5356 Kew House & Apartments 1 Kew Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5JE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 313 0700 Edinburgh Lodge Hotel 6 Hampton Place Edinburgh EH12 5JD City of Edinburgh Scotland The Manor School of Ballet 8 Hampton Place Edinburgh EH12 5JD City of Edinburgh Scotland Hampton House 5 Hampton Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5JQ City of Edinburgh Scotland +44 (0131) 337 6169 West Coates Edinburgh Accommodation, Shops, Bars, Restaurants No 6 West Coates 6 West Coates Edinburgh EH12 5JG, City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 608 1619 Cumberland Hotel 1 West Coates Edinburgh EH12 5JQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 1198 The Dunstane Houses 4 West Coates Edinburgh EH12 5JQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 6169 Duthus Lodge 5 West Coates Edinburgh EH12 5JG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 346 7888 Skerries Seafood Restaurant 4 West Coates Edinburgh EH12 5JQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 6169 Coates Gardens Edinburgh Pirie's Hotel 4 Coates Gardens Edinburgh EH12 5LB 0131 337 1108 Argus Hotel 14 Coates Gardens Edinburgh EH12 5LB 0131 337 6159 Beresford Hotel 32 Coates Gardens Edinburgh EH12 5LE ‎0131 337 0850 St Valery Guest House 36 Coates Gardens Edinburgh EH12 5LE ‎0131 538 7054 Haymarket Hotel 1 Coates Gardens Edinburgh EH12 5L G0131 337 1775 Buchan Hotel / Haymarket 3 Coates Gardens Edinburgh EH12 5LG 0131 337 1045 Boisdale Hotel 9 Coates Gardens Edinburgh EH12 5LG 0131 337 1134 Lairg Hotel 11 Coates Gardens Edinburgh EH12 5LG 0131 337 1050 Clifton Terrace Edinburgh Shops, Bars, Restaurants, Accommodation, Clifton Terrace Clifton Terrace Edinburgh The Guards Hotel 1 Clifton Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 1002 Scots Guards Club 2 Clifton Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 1084 The Hostel 3 Clifton Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 313 1031 Tune Hotel 7 Clifton Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 347 9700 Clifton Terrace Edinburgh Platform 5 8 Clifton Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 347 1616 Station Takeaway 10 Clifton Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5DR City of Edinburgh Scotland Nicola Bald Photography 11 Clifton Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 510 1105 La Bruschetta 13 Clifton Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 467 7464 Palmerston Place Edinburgh Shops - Accommodation - Bars - Businesses Palmerston Place Palmerston Place Edinburgh Palmerston Lodge 25 Palmerston Place Edinburgh EH12 5AP‎ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 5141 Muirs Estate Agents 31 Palmerston Place Edinburgh EH12 5AP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 3058 Westend Hotel 35 Palmerston Place Edinburgh EH12 5AU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3656 Palmerston Place Edinburgh Palmerston Suites 37 Palmerston Place Edinburgh EH12 5AU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 1242 Elmslie's Ltd 44 Palmerston Place Edinburgh EH12 5BJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 5484 The Language Institute 48 Palmerston Place Edinburgh EH12 5DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 6975 Morrison Street Edinburgh Accommodation, Bars, Cafes, Restaurants and Shops Morrison Street Morrison Street Edinburgh Sainsburys Store 3 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8BH City of Edinburgh Scotland Sheeben Restaurant 6 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8BH City of Edinburgh Scotland Shanghai 8 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8BJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 1288 Henry’s Cellar Bar 10 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8BJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 1288 Lebowskis 18 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8BJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 466 1779 Pronto Panini Bar 32 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8BJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 1848 Port Hamilton Nursery 69 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8BU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 1221 Cycle Republic 71 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8YJ City of Edinburgh Scotland Scottish Widows Bank 69 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8YJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 767 8910 Welby and Wright 79 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8BU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 4410 Les Amis Brasserie 89 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8BU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 7517 Rojava Kurdish Restaurant 97 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 5BX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131478 1222 Wee Coffee Bar 107 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8BX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 0443 Diana’s Nail Art 113 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8BX City of Edinburgh Scotland 07447 949346 Lotus Hair 115 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8BX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 1648 Rodi Restaurant 121 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8AJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 2727 Moroccan Barbers 127 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8AJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 07462 066 710 L'Choppe Café 129 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8AJ City of Edinburgh Scotland Secret Beuaty Garden 133 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8AJ City of Edinburgh Scotland Café Kiaris 142 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8BE City of Edinburgh Scotland Morrison Street Edinburgh Atria One 144 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 9EE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 260 4046 Morrisons Bakery 147 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8AG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 6470 EICC Edinburgh International Conference Centre 150 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 300 3000 Mckirdy’s 151 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8AG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 6660 Scottish Routes Tours 152 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 347 8886 Elite Chauffeur Services 152 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 222 0026 Atelier Restaurant 159 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8AG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 5040 Lee Laundry 165 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8AG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 516 2952 Thomsons Bar 182 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 5700 Carter's Tap Bar 185 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8DZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 623 70 23 Morrison Street Newsagent 188 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 553 1214 The Foxy Fiddler Bar & Kitchen 192 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 5676 Accha Oriental Food store 200 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7070 Coyles Florist 200a Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 467 2369 Picture Perfect Beauty Salon 208 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EA City of Edinburgh Scotland Mclaren Ross Hair Studio 218 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 6311 Bobbie's Bookshop 220 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 538 7069 No1 Kebab 222 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 538 5050 Morrison Street Edinburgh No1 Kebab 222 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 538 5050 Special Whisky Shop 224 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 8188 Diamond Barbers 226 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 3993 Fountain Court 228 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EA‎ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 6022 Physis 230 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EA‎ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 478 4646 Milk 232 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 4098 Hobs Repro 234 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 3080 Diane's Pool Hall 244 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8DT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 467 7470 Rancho Steak House 244a Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8DT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 477 7047 Mind and Body 246 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8DT City of Edinburgh Scotland Chop Chop 248 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8DT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 1155 Pomo Pizzeria 250 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8DT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7173 Kinnaird Guest Houses 252 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8DT‎ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 0992 Jolly Botanist The 256 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8DT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 1949 Haymarket Dental 264 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8DT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 6633 Grove Bedding 266 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8DT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 1137 Peter Young Flooring 270 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8DT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 9733 Ignite 272 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8DT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 5666 Mallow Valley 278 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8DT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 9951 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh and Haymarket Rail Station Accommodation, Bars, Cafes, Restaurants and Shops Haymarket Terrace Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh Ryrie's Bar 1 Haymarket Edinburgh EH12 5EY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 7582 Haymarket Rail Station 1 Hamarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5EA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 601 5929 Starbucks 1 Haymarket Station Edinburgh EH12 5EY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 601 5929 La Stazione 1 Haymarket Station Edinburgh EH12 5JZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 7592 M & S Food 1 Haymarket Station Edinburgh EH12 5JZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 601 5929 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh First XV 6 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5JZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 4746 Travel Shop 9 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5DR City of Edinburgh Scotland Gram Naked Café 16 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5JZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Bagpipe Company 20 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5JZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 346 1111 Sandwich Culture 24 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5JZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 1814 Caroline Murray Hair 26 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5JZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 313 1153 Premier Connections Recruitment 40 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5LA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 346 7636 Thrifty Car Rental 42 Haymarket Terace Edinburgh EH12 5LA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 1319 Miso - Sushi 44 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5LA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 7466 Fleurs De Fleur 46 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5LA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 3771 Szechuan Kitchen 46a Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5LA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 281 2592 Designer Cake Boutique 50 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5LA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 2851 The Kilt Hire Company 54 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5LA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 3333 Kung Fu Tea 58 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5LA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 8774 Jacob Bakery 62 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5LA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 347 8884 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh Caldow Salon 64 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5LA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 8922 Cucina LC 68 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5LQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 467 2671 Purdie & Co Ltd 69 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5HD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 346 7240 Zest Skin Spa 71 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5HD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 3366 Deluxe Cleaners 75 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5HD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 313 3166 Max 76 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5LQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 5387153 Drummond 81 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5HD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 313 1002 Fine Fellas 85 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5HD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 476 1419 Grange Lettings 86 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5LQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 346 4646 Lezzeti 87 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5HD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 9989 Navadhanya 88 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5LQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 2231 Apex Haymarket Hotel 90 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5LQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 365 0000 Metro West End Restaurant 90 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5LQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 474 3456 Scottish Enterprise 99 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5HD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 607 8787 Grosvenor Street Grosvenor Gardens - Grosvenor Crescent Edinburgh Accommodation, Restaurants, Bars, Cafes, and Shops Grosvenor Street Grosvenor Street Edinburgh Omar Khayyam 1 Grosvenor Street Edinburgh EH12 5ED City of Edinburgh Scotland 0871 703 1390 Le Patite Repas Café 2 Grosvenor Street Edinburgh EH12 5EG City of Edinburgh Scotland Hilton Grosvenor Hotel 5 Grosvenor Street Edinburgh EH12 5EF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 6001 Grosvenor Street Edinburgh Macpherson (Scotland) Ltd 5a Grosvenor Street Edinburgh EH12 5EB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 4008 Scottish Premier Property Auctions 12/1 Grosvenor Street Edinburgh EH12 5EG City of Edinburgh Scotland Ritz Hotel 14 Grosvenor Street Edinburgh EH21 5EG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 4315 Grosvenor Gardens Edinburgh Grosvenor Gardens Hotel 1 Grosvenor Gardens Edinburgh EH12 5EF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 313 3415 Grosvenor Crescent Edinburgh Ballantrae Hotel @ Westend 6 Grosvenor Crescent Edinburgh EH12 5EP‎ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 7033 St Mary's Music School 25 Grosvenor Crescent Edinburgh EH12 5EL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 538 7766 West Maitland Street Edinburgh Shops, Accommodation, Bars, Cafes, Restaurants West Maitland Street West Maitland Street Edinburgh Copy Made 3 West Maitland Street Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland Post Office 4a West Maitland Street Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland Tele Mortgages 5 West Maitland Street Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland China Star 6a West Maitland Street Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland Fast Frame 7 West Maitland Street Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland City Centre Bed and Breakfast 7a West Maitland Street Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland Pearwaa Thai Massage and Spa 7b West Maitland Street Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland Khukuri Restaurant 8 West Maitland Street Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland Total Nails 8a West Maitland Street Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland Golden Grill 10 West Maitland Street Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131229 5222 Uniq Electronics 10a West Maitland Street Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland Haymarket Bar 11 West Maitland Street Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland West Maitland Street Edinburgh Dimitris 16 West Maitland Street Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland Greggs 17 West Maitland Street Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 5109 Costcutters 18 West Maitland Street Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland William Hill Bookmaker 19 West Maitland Street Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland McColl's Newsagent 22 West Maitland Street Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland Istanbul Barbers 24 West Maitland Street Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 4968 TSB Bank 26 West Maitland Street Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland Mercat Bar 28 West Maitland Street Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland Gali Restaurant 29 West Maitland Street Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3199 Boots Pharmacy 32 West Maitland Street Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland Torphichen Street Torphichen Place Edinburgh Accommodation, Bars, Cafes, Restaurants and Shops Torphichen Street Torphichen Place Edinburgh Westend Police Station 3 Torphichen Place Edinburgh EH3 8DY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 2091 Blue Rapa Thai Restaurant 6 Torphichen Place Edinburgh EH3 8DU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 0447 The Mad Hatter Bar 8 Torphichen Place Edinburgh EH3 8DU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 6852 Noir Rouge Hairdressers 19 Torphichen Place Edinburgh EH3 8DY City of Edinburgh Scotland Chiropractic Clinic Torphichen Place Edinburgh EH3 8DU City of Edinburgh Scotland Palates on the Corner Torphichen Place Edinburgh EH3 8DU City of Edinburgh Scotland Torphichen Street Edinburgh Hub by Premier Inn Torphichen Street Edinburgh EH3 8HX City of Edinburgh Scotland Haymarket Apartments 6 Torphichen Street Edinburgh EH3 8JQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Choice Executive Travel 2 Torphichen Street Edinburgh EH3 8JQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Next - Dalry Road Businesses