A fun day out for all the family with kids heated pools international Swimming Pools and Swim Centres in Edinburgh East Lothian and Scottish Borders with Flumes, Slides and Wave pools. There a watery fun splashing time for all.  Swimming Pool Activities Edinburgh East Lothian Scottish Borders A fun day out for all the family with kids heated pools international Swimming Pools and Swim Centres in Edinburgh East Lothian and Scottish Borders with Flumes, Slides and Wave pools. There a watery fun splashing time for all. Activities Sports Swim Centre Indoor Drumsheugh Swimming Pool 5 Belford Road Edinburgh EH4 3BL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 2200 Swim Centre Indoor Dalry Swimming Pool 25 Caledonian Crescent Edinburgh EH11 2AL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 313 3964 Swim Centre Indoor Commonwealth Swimming Pool Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH16 5BB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 7211 Swim Centre Indoor Drumbrae Swimming Pool 30 Drumbrae Terrace Edinburgh EH4 7SE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 312 7957 Swim Centre Indoor Glenogle Swimming Pool Glenogle Road Edinburgh EH3 5JB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 343 6376 Swim Centre Indoor Gracemount Swimming Pool 22 Gracemount Drive Edinburgh EH16 6RN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 658 1940 Swim Centre Indoor Leith Victoria Swimming Pool Junction Place Edinburgh EH6 5JA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 555 7428 Swim Centre Indoor Westerhailes Leisure Centre 5 Murrayburn Drive Edinburgh EH14 2SU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 442 2201 Swim Centre Indoor Ainslie Park Leisure Centre 92 Pilton Drive Edinburgh EH5 2HF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 551 2200 Swim Centre Indoor Portobello Swimming Pool 57 The Promenade Edinburgh EH15 2BS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 669 6888 Swim Centre Indoor Warrender swimming pool 55 Thirlestane Road Edinburgh EH9 1AP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 447 0052 Swimming Pools Swim Centres East Lothian Swimming Pool Indoor Dunbar Leisure Pool Castlepark Dunbar EH42 1EU East Lothian Scotland 01368 865456 Swimming Pool Indoor North Berwick Sports Centre Grange Road North Berwick EH39 4QS East Lothian Scotland 01620 893454 Sea Pool Outdoor Misley Beach North Berwick Harbour North Berwick EH39 4JL East Lothian Scotland Swimming Pool Indoor Musselburgh Sports Centre Newbigging Musselburgh EH21 7AS East Lothian Scotland 0131 653 5208 Swimming Pool Indoor Loch Centre Well Wynd Tranent EH33 2JX East Lothian Scotland 01875 824 140 Swimming Pool Indoor Aubigny Sports Centre Mill Wynd Haddington EH41 4DB East Lothian Scotland 01620 820 650 Swimming Pools Swim Centres Scottish Borders Swimming Pool Indoor Selkirk Leisure Centre Buccleuch Road Selkirk TD7 5DN Scottish Borders Scotland 01750 20897 Swimming Pool Indoor Kelso Swimming Pool Inch Road Kelso TD5 7JP Scottish Borders Scotland 01573 224944 Swimming Pool Indoor Galashiels Swimming Pool Livingstone Place Galashiels TD1 1DQ Scottish Borders Scotland 01896 752154 Swimming Pool Indoor Teviotdale Leisure Centre Mansfield Road Hawick TD9 8AG Scottish Borders Scotland 01450 374440 Swimming Pool Indoor Eyemouth Leisure Centre North Street Eyemouth TD14 5ES Scottish Borders Scotland 01890 750557 Swimming Pool Indoor Laidlaw Memorial Pool Oxnam Road Jedburgh TD8 6QH Scottish Borders Scotland 01835 863430 Swimming Pool Indoor Peebles Swimming Pool Port Brae Peebles EH45 8AW Scottish Borders Scotland 01721 720779 Swimming Pool Indoor Gytes Leisure Centre Walkershaugh Peebles EH45 8GL Scottish Borders Scotland 01721 723688

Martial Arts in Edinburgh for self being or defence to olympic sport there are hundreds of style from Japan, China, Korea Karate Taekwon Do Judo Jujutsu Kendo MARTIAL ARTS EDINBURGH Tae kwon Do, Keysi Fighting Method, Kung Fu, Karate, Cross Combat, ju-jitsu, Judo SPORTS Martial Arts North Merchiston Club 48 Watson Crescent, Edinburgh EH11 1EP 0131 622 1757 www.northmerchiston.co.uk Martial Arts Kuk Sool Won Edinburgh Martial Arts Centre 82 Jane Street, Edinburgh EH6 5HG 07743 885719 www.martialarts-ksw.co.uk Martial Arts Wolfpack Martial Arts 75 Trafalgar Lane, Edinburgh EH6 4DQ 07456 550421 www.wolfpack.scot Martial Arts Tenchi Martial Arts Centre 21 Arthur Street, Edinburgh EH6 5DA 07887 601682 www.tenchi.org.uk Martial Arts Filipino Self Defence / Rapid Arnis St Martins Church, 232 Dalry Road, Edinburgh EH11 2JG Martial Arts Krav Maga Global Scotland Level 1 The Stamp Office, 10-14 Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3EG Headhunters MMA Academy 125 Great Junction Street, Edinburgh MapEH6 5JB Martial Arts Edinburgh Martial Arts College Unit 1 Abbey lane Edinburgh EH8 8HL Martial Arts Takumi Karate Do Edinburgh infirmary Street Edinburgh EH1 1LT Martial Arts Bai He Alba Kung Fu Cafe Camino, St Mary's Cathedral, 1 Little King Street Edinburgh EH1 3JR www.whitecranescotland.com Martial Arts Angus Budge's School of Tae Kwon Do Gracemount Leisure Centre, Gracemount Drive Edinburgh EH16 6RN www.edinburghtaekwondo.com Martial Arts Rencounter Krav Maga 48 Watson Crescent Edinburgh EH11 1EP www.rencounter.co.uk Martial Arts Alba Dornadair MMA 146 Duddingston road west Edinburgh EH16 4AP www.vale-tudo.co.uk Martial Arts McGowans Tae kwon Do 157 Craigleith hill avenue Edinburgh EH4 2NA www.tagbscotland.biz Martial Arts Keysi Fighting Method Edinburgh Martial Arts College, Abbeyhill industrial estate Edinburgh EH8 8HL Martial Arts WTKO Edinburgh St Serfs Church Hall, 1a Clark Road Edinburgh EH5 3NJ www.wtkoedinburgh.com Martial Arts Han Tae Kwon Do 9 Thornybauk, Tollcross Edinburgh EH3 9QH www.hantkd.com Martial Arts Elite Martial Arts Academy The Royal High School, East Barnton Avenue Edinburgh EH4 6JP Martial Arts Leith Tae Kwon Do St James Church Hall, Johns Place Edinburgh EH6 7EL www. leithtkd.co.uk Martial Arts Jamie Robson Academy 37 St. Stephen Street Edinburgh EH3 5AH www.jamierobson.com Martial Arts Macdonald Academy of Arms Harry Younger Hall, Lochend Close Edinburgh EH8 8BL www.macdonaldarms.com Edinburgh Martial Arts Academy Unit 4 Block B Gracemount Business Pavilions, Captains Road Edinburgh EH17 8QF www. edinburghmartialartsacademy.com Martial Arts Forth Tae Kwon Do Group Drumbrae Leisure Centre, 30 Drumbrae Terrace Edinburgh EH4 7SF Martial Arts David Lloyd Club, Glasgow Road Edinburgh EH12 8GZ sport-ju-jitsu@hotmail.co.uk 07757996335 www.sport-ju-jitsu.com Martial Arts Cross Combat 19 Leven Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9LH www.crosscombat.co.uk

Fountainbridge Edinburgh with a retail park Tenpin bowling, Casino Multiplex cinema, Trampoline centre, pubs, cafe and free car parking all types of accommodation near the city centre and Murrayfield Rugby Stadium, restaurants and Tkeaways with good transport links to airport and city centre. Fountainbridge Edinburgh Shops, Restaurants, Bars, Clubs, Takeaways, Accommodation and Entertainment. In the streets listed below East Fountainbridge Fountainbridge Fountain Park Edinburgh Quay Semple Street Gardner's Crescent Grove Street Dundee Street Dundee Terrace ADVERTISE HERE ADVERTISE HERE ADVERTISE HERE East Fountainbridge Edinburgh 3 Stooges Barber 1 East Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9BH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 466 2193 Coffee Mavi 3 East Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9BH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 659 7635 Scoff 5 East Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9BH City of Edinburgh Scotland East Fountainbridge Edinburgh Tattoo Supplies Ltd 9 East Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9BH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 3709 Jardine Work 48 East Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9BH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7761 Guchhi India 50 East Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9BH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 6666 ADVERTISE HERE ADVERTISE HERE ADVERTISE HERE Fountainbridge Edinburgh Kebab House Restaurant 73 Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9PU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 3645 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The history of golf, its beginings in Scotland. With the oldest institued Golf Clubs and first ever Golf Clubhouse. Play the Oldest golf course for free. Be part of the History of golf, visit where the rules were first played to and the first open championship course. The history of the Claret Jug, Clubs and Balls. Golf History Ye Old Golf Tavern Established (1456) Edinburgh The first known Golf Club House in the world was at Wright’s Houses built circa 1376 next to Bruntsfield Links. In 1717 Golfhall was built where golfers met before and after golf on the Links. It m oved 2 doors down and change name to Ye Old Golf Tavern where it stands today. Bruntsfield Links adds 30 holes to the original 6 holes in 1890. There was mention of golf being played in Bruntsfield as early as 1380's. The Burghers (Royal Burgess) Wall Tablet shows golfers at Bruntsfield Links with Edinburgh Castle in the background. Enquiries Bookings Prices First Instituted Golf Clubs The Golf Clubs of note are; Burghers (Royal Burgess Golf Society) The Burghers were instituted in 1735 now known as Royal Burgess the Oldest Golf Society in the world. The Rhind Stone pictured below is of two Burghers golfers with their caddies on the Bruntsfield Links. When overcrowding of the golf course became a problem the Burghers (Burgess) moved to Musselburgh in 1874 and then made a final move to their present home in Barnton where they had a new golf course designed by Tom Morris which opened in May of 1895. It was 1929 when King George V by royal proclamation allowing the Burgess to change name to The Royal Burgess Golfing Society as it is today. The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers instituted prior 1744. The writers’ of the rules of golf. (2nd oldest club) Moved to its present location in 1891. Their first move was to Leith in 1744 where they wrote the rules of golf. Bruntsfield Links Golf Club Bruntsfield Links Institute 1761. Moved to its present location in 1898. (4th oldest). Other clubs that played and used the clubhouse were, Edinburgh Thistle Golf Club instituted 1870. Moved to Braid Hills 1890 and still play there. The Allied Golfing club instituted 1856. The St Leonards Instituted 1857, The Warrender Instituted 1858 Bruntsfield Links Golf Course Royal Burgess Plaque of golfers at Bruntsfield Links Silver Golf Club In 1744 the city gave a silver club to be played for on 1 April annually by the Edinburgh Company of golfers. The winner to be club Captain for a year and a gold or silver medal to be attached to the silver club bearing the winners name and date of winning. The Royal Burgess Golfing Society still play for a silver putter to this day. Home of Golf St Andrews is the 3rd oldest instituted golf club, which started in 1754 and has become the home of Golf. St Andrews is also home to the oldest club makers where the art of ball and club making can still be seen today at the St Andrews Golf Company which was established in 1881. No Bags in these days. Golf bags were thought of by Tom Morris Jnr when playing a round of golf against an archer. He thought the quill that carried the arrows could be adapted to carry golf clubs. However, when telling his father Tom Morris Snr the idea he said " it never catch on". Golfer's Land Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Brown’s Close previously Golfer’s Land is a tenement building purchased with winnings from a 4 ball golf match between Baillie John Paterson and The Duke of York (King James VII) and two English noblemen. Will James was in residence at Holyrood in 1680, two English noblemen attached to the court of the Duke of York (to be King James VII) were challenged by the Duke to a golf match on Leith Links. The Duke’s partner was shoemaker John Paterson a descendent from a long line of golfers. The English noblemen were beaten and the Duke rewarded Paterson with the stakes that had been played for, which enabled Paterson to build a tenement building which he called Golfer’s Land. The building is no longer on the site as it was demolished in 1960. In 1664 Charles I (The Duke’s father) bestowed on the Duke of York the American provinces previously controlled by the Dutch now renamed in his honour, New York. The Duke succeeded to the crown in 1685, and died in 1701. In 1688, his wife Queen Mary gave birth to a son who was later to be father to Bonnie Prince Charlie. Golf in the Beginning It is not known when golf was actually introduced into Scotland. However, in historic documents golf was mentioned in 1457 and 1471 under James III. In the accounts of the Lord high Treasurer under James IV the following entries are found one of which is 1503 “to play at the golf with the Errol of Bothwell”.. Golf Clubs and Balls During the reign of James VI (1566 – 1625) the business of club making had become one of some importance. On 4 April 1603 William Mayne, Burgess of Edinburgh is appointed maker of bows, arrows, spears and clubs to the King. Golf balls were originally stuffed with feathers and golf clubs were made from wood with a smooth brass head. When playing the game of golf, before every strike of the ball a shout of ‘Fore’ was shouted out as a warning to anyone that may be out walking. Clubs and Balls were most certainly made prior to Feb 4th 1503 as Clubbes and Ballis were in the accounts of the Lord High Treasurer of James IV. Musselburgh's Golf Champions 5 famous golfers from Musselburgh all champions. Willie Park Snr- Mungo Park - Willie Park Jnr - Bob Ferguson - David Brown. on the other plaque Willie Dunn Jnr First unofficial U.S Open Champion and Willie Campbell was runner-up He became the first Golf professional at Brookline County Club in Massachusetts USA Trivia Banning Of Golf King James II of Scotland banned the game in the Scottish Act of Parliament of 1457 The first documented reference to today's game. Golf was also banned by James III in 1471. James IV in 1491. The Golf Hole The size of a golf hole has remained the same size since 1893. Robert Gay made the first hole in 1829. Lofted Clubs The niblicks (wedge) and Mashie (7 iron) were the first iron headed golf clubs circa 1750. Traditional sets of irons were invented by Archibald Barrie and were in use circa 1900. Golf Bag Golf bags were thought of by Tom Morris Jnr when playing a round of golf against an archer. He thought the quill that carried the arrows could be adapted to carry golf clubs. However, when telling his father Tom Morris Snr the idea he said "it never catch on". Caddie The first named caddie was Andrew Dickson in 1681 when in a competition with the then Duke of York later (James VII) Golf Ball During the reign of James VI (1566 – 1625) the business of club making had become one of some importance. On 4 April 1603 William Mayne, Burgess of Edinburgh is appointed maker of bows, arrows, spears and clubs to the King. Golf balls were originally stuffed with feathers and golf clubs were made from wood with a brass head which was perfectly smooth. Bunkers. Definition of Bunker in Golf "small, deep sand pit in links land" First mentioned in 1812, but thought to have been on courses when quarrying at Bruntsfield links was a plight of the golfers. First Putter The Putting Cleek was made circa 1785 by Simon Cossar a golf club maker in Leith. The putter was made with an iron head attached to a wooden shaft. The Claret Jug First played for at St Andrews Old Course in 1872. The winner was Tom Kidd a Caddie from St Andrews Old Course.

Edinburgh Southside Direct access by the South Bridge opened in 1788. Lady Nicolson gave here lands, built a new road a continuation of the South Bridge. That opened up the south for building a bigger Edinburgh. University of Edinburgh has a great presen Edinburgh Southside Attractions Edinburgh Southside Attractions There are many things to see on the southside of Edinburgh many of them are included in other sections as the southside had many connections with the University of Edinburgh and Edinburgh's city wall. This page shows all the other historic sites and things to see. Click on the button for more about the City Wall, University of Edinburgh and George Square and Gardens. Edinburgh's City Wall University of Edinburgh South Bridge The Southside of Edinburgh was only accessible after the South Bridge had been built. The foundation stone of the South Bridge was laid 1 August 1785 by Lord Haddo who was the Grand Master Mason of Scotland. The South Bridge opened in 1788 to pedestrians and traffic to give direct access to the south of Edinburgh. To make way for the South Bridge many houses and closes were demolished. The Tower at Portobello which still stands was built in 1785 by Mr James Cunningham from stones window sills and lintels from properties that were knocked down to allow the South Bridge to be built. The South Bridge is visible from the Cowgate where it passes over the street. Nicolson Square was built on Nicolson Park circa 1750 on land owned by Lady Elizabeth Nicolson at the same time as she built a new road which was later named Lady Nicolson Street and now shortened to Nicolson Street a continuation of the South Bridge linking the South with the Old Town of Edinburgh. There is a square of Nicholson Street with a garden. In the Garden is a Brass Pillar and Iron Fountain. Charles Darwin attended the Medical School for 2 years but did not complete the course due to its degree of difficulty. However, he went on to write “The Origin of Species” later in his life. If you walk past the bollards you will see on the wall a plaque to Charles Darwin that reads; Darwin | On this site | Charles Darwin (1809- 1882) | author of The Origin of Species | lodged at 11 Lothian Street | whilst studying medicine at the | University of Edinburgh | 1825-1827. West College Street Edinburgh West College Street which runs down to Chamber Street is where the Kirk O Field Port stood later to be called Potterrow Port. The image is an old map before the National Museum was built. William Topaz McGonagall South College Street Edinburgh William McGonagall was born in March 1825 and died in September 1902 he was a Scottish weaver, poet and actor and was regarded as the worst Poet in the English Language to put pen to paper. Writing over 200 poems of which the worst by far was “The Tay Bridge Disaster”. His turn of verse has been made known by the Goons, Monty Python, Spike Mulligan, and Peter Sellers. The name of the character Minerva McGonagall in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series was named after William McGonagall. Go down to the Poetry Library in the Canongate Edinburgh to read his works and judge for yourself. Inscription on the plaque above the door of 5 South College Street red; William McGonagall | Poet and Tragedian | Died Here | 29th September 1902. Now go back under the Potterrow Port and continue to see the sites. Agnes McLehose "CLARINDA" Agnes McLehose (1759-1841) was known as Nancy. Nancy first came to Edinburgh to live in Potterrow near the corner with Marshall Street after her husband left her to make his fortune in Jamaica. Robert Burns first meet with Nancy on the 4th December 1787 at afternoon tea and the assignation started. Mishap and misfortune stopped them from meeting for some time but they wrote to each other regularly. The love affair was to last until their death but their last meeting was in December of 1791 when Nancy left for Jamaica to be with her now wealthy husband. Read the famous letters written with code names Nancy being (Clarinda), Rabbie being (Sylvander) and not to forget the love song to Nancy `Ae Fond Kiss'. James Finlayson Nicolson Square Edinburgh James Finlayson born in Penicuik a few miles from Edinburgh in 1772. He became a textile mill engineer in 1820 he moved to Finland and seeing the opportunity in the fast flowing river of Tammerkoski, he open a company which manufactured machinery for the textile industry which became the largest industry in the Nordic countries in the late 19th and early 20th century. He was the person who made Tampere the second city of Finland. He also opened an orphanage for the children in Tampere. In 1838 he moved back to Scotland and moved to 8 Nicolson Square were he died at the age of 80. Brass Iron Founders’ Pillar Nicolson Square Garden Edinburgh The Brass Iron Founders’ Pillar features the biblical character, Tubal Cain the legendary founder of brass and iron making skills. The designer of The Brass Founders’ column was James Gowans the Lord Dean of Guild, commissioned by the Edinburgh and Leith Brass Founders for the 1886 International Exhibition of Science Art and Industry held in the Meadows where it won a gold medal. It was later shown at the Scottish National Exhibition in Saughton Park in 1908. It was then gifted to the City of Edinburgh. The pillar can be found in Nicolson Square Garden across from The Surgeons Hall Museum. Iron Fountain Nicolson Square Gardens The cast iron fountain was made at the Sun Foundry in Glasgow by George Smith & Co circa 1866 and was shown at the International Exhibition on the meadows in 1886. The granite plaque next to the fountain in Nicolson Square Garden gives a brief description of the pillar and fountain. King Fahd Mosque Islamic Centre of Edinburgh There is a community of over 12,000 Muslims in Edinburgh the first families arriving in the early 1950s. The Central Edinburgh Mosque has capabilities to hold over 1000 worshippers. The present Central Edinburgh Mosque is located on land that was purchased in the 1980s with a condition that the mansion house that is on the land would remain. The mansion house is still standing and is used for an exhibition and at Ramadan. The Mosque was opened in 1998 (1419) by the son of King Fahd of Saudi Arabia who donated 90% of the cost to build the centre. George Square George Square Gardens George Square in Edinburgh is in the centre of the University of Edinburgh Central Campus. In the centre of the square is a garden and around the square are buildings for learning. The Square and gardens were first laid in 1766. On a number of the walls are plaques of famous students. There are also a number of famous ex-residents who lived in the square. In the garden there are many benches to site and take time to contemplate the world and read a book. There are Standing Stones. One of which has been carved with a figure as if the stone had been split down the middle and the figure was revealed. George Square is also the centre of the Edinburgh Festival and Fringe every year in August. George Square + George Square Gardens Mrs Alison Cockburn Mrs Alison Cockburn was born in 1710 and died in 1794. She was a Scottish poet and socialite always in the company of the names of the Edinburgh enlightenment. Names she could call friends Robert Burns, Walter Scott and David Hume. The plaque reads; Mrs Cockburn 1710 -1794 Who wrote “The flowers O the forest ” lies buried near here. Buccleuch Parish Church (Chapel of Ease) The Church that stands in Chapel Street at the junction of the Cross Causeway was originally called the Chapel of Ease as St Cuthbert’s in Lothian Road had become too small for its congregation. The congregation of St Cuthbert’s Church had the Chapel of Ease built in 1754 and it opened its door in 1756. The most significant factor is the graveyard as there are a number of important people of the period buried in the graveyard here due to the over crowding of St Cuthbert's graveyard in Lothian Road Edinburgh. Dr Andrew Duncan (Pioneer of mental health) Dr Andrew Duncan a pioneer in mental Health was born in St Andrews on 17th October 1744. In May 1770 he was admitted a licentiate of the Royal College of Physicians. In 1776 he founded the Edinburgh Dispensary. a great man of medicine who died in may 1832. For over 50 years he would climb to the top of Arthur Seat on the 1st of May to celebrate the Queen of the May which he did up to his death. Charles Darwin (1758–1778) Charles Darwin’s Uncle of the same name, (1758–1778), died at the age of 20 why studying at the University of Edinburgh Medical School. He is buried in the Duncan family vault in the Chapel of Ease. The Plaque to is nephew Charles Darwin Author (The Origin of Species) is on the wall in Lothian Street where he lived while at the University Medical School. Unlike his Uncle Charles Darwin was a brilliant student but his life was cut short. The words on his headstone read; Charles Darwin | was born at Lichfield | September 3rd 1758 | and died at Edinburgh | May 15th 1778 | Possessed of uncommon abilities and activity | He had acquired knowledge in every department | of medical and philosophical science much beyond | his years. He gained the first medal offeredby | the aesculapian Society for a criterion | to distinguish | MATTER FROM MUCUS; | and had prepared a thesis for his graduation | on the Retrograde Motions of the | Lymphatic Vessels in some diseases. | He cultivated with success the friendship of ingenious men, and was buried by favour of | Dr A Duncan in his family vault.| ” Fame’s boastful chessel fortune’s silver plume | mark but the mouldering urn, or deck the tomb! ” William (Deacon) Brodie's Grave William Deacon Brodie, (master craftsman and robber), William Deacon Brodie's grave is in the north west corner of the graveyard but due to time and the weather the writing on the stone has worn away. Read about William Brodie and who he was Brodie’s Close Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh https://www.allaboutedinburgh.co.uk/lawnmarket-royal-mil e Dr Thomas Blacklock (The Blind Poet) Dr Thomas Blacklock a Minister in a Borders town church was better known as “The Blind Poet”. Due to illness as a baby he lost his sight before he turned 1 year. He lived on the corner of Chapel Street and West Nicholson Street now a public house named (The Pear Tree) where on the walls can be seen many poems, written by Dr Thomas Blacklock, the blind poet. He was the person that invited Robert Burns to come to Edinburgh, where he introduced Burns to the high society of Edinburgh. Royal Company of Archers Buccleuch Street, Edinburgh The Royal Company of Archers has had its base in Edinburgh at Archers' Hall Buccleuch Street, Edinburgh since 1777. The Royal Company of Archers is a ceremonial unit that serves as the Sovereign's Bodyguard in Scotland, a role it has performed since 1822. The Archer’s would have tournaments in the Meadows where they would regularly practice. In 1424 by the act of the Scottish Parliament the game of football was prohibited for the more necessary science of archery. The Greek Orthodox Community of St Andrew Edinburgh St. Andrew's is a pan-orthodox Church based in Edinburgh. We are a parish of the Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain. For more about the area around Melville Drive, Meadows and Bruntsfield Links follow this link Historic Railings Edinburgh Historic railings at Leven Terrace, Lonsdale Terrace, Marchmont Road and Hope Park Crescent were restored by the friends of The Meadows and Bruntsfield Links in partnership with The City of Edinburgh Council 2007. The restoration works were grant aided by funding from waste recycling group limited, distributed by WREN. The railings were cast at the Beaverbank foundry by Charles Laing & Sons Ltd. Robert Burns Meets Sir Walter Scott 1786 The one and only time Robert Burns and Sir Walter Scott met was in the house of Professor Adam Ferguson in Sciennes House Place, also present were Adam Smith, Dugald Stewart and Joseph Black. This was a meeting place of the hierarchy of Edinburgh society. Inscription reads; This tablet commemorates | The meeting | of Robert Burns and | Sir Walter Scott | which took place here | In the winter of 1786-87. Edinburgh Synagogue Hebrew Community Centre The Synagogue in Edinburgh was opened in 1932 and 1500 people attended the first service. The Synagogue in Salisbury Road is the only Synagogue in Edinburgh and has been since 1932. The first Synagogue in Edinburgh was in North Richmond Street in 1817. There has been a large Jewish community in Edinburgh for nearly 200 years. The Salisbury Road building was the initiative of Dr Salis Daiches, who served for 27 years as the Rabbi. Piershill Cemetery is now the main Jewish Cemetery for Edinburgh. Royal Commonwealth Pool Dalkeith Road Edinburgh The Royal Commonwealth Pool opened in January 1970 for the Commonwealth Games which were being held in Edinburgh. The Royal Commonwealth Pool was also used for the 1986 Commonwealth Games which were also held in Edinburgh. It was also used in the 2012 Olympic Games and the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. The pool is open daily to the public for swimming. The Innocent Railway The building of the Innocent railway was first started in 1826 to transport coal from the pits in Dalkeith Midlothian to Edinburgh. The carriages were horse-drawn and a great success. In 1831 further lines were added, connecting Leith and Musselburgh. This railway has the oldest rail tunnel inn Britain. The train became popular with passengers as it took them to the beaches at the coast. The route Starts at the tunnel under Holyrood Park Road. The Rail goods and coal yard were once situated where the houses in East Parkside stand now. The rail line is now a walkway and cycle path. The Innocent Railway Route East Parkside Innocent Railway Tunnel EH16 5BQ - Southside of Duddingston Loch, crossing Duddingston Road West, - Portobello, South Leith or Duddingston – Niddrie, Millerhill, Dalkeith. The walking and Cycle Path is now part of the national cycle route. The route is signposted - St Leonards – between Prestonfield Golf Course and Duddingston Loch – South of Duddingston Golf Club – Bingham – Magdalene – Brunstane – Newcraighall – Stoneybank – Monktonhall – whitecraig – Woodburn Dalkeith and beyond. The Innocent railway was purchased by the national rail in 1945. Waterloo Memorial Edinburgh This monument to the memory of the Battle at Waterloo 1815, in a square neglected, stands outside Hermits Termits House built by William Clifton 1734 and where the Scots Poet William Bell Scott was born in 1811. Hermits Termits House Hermits Termits House was built by William Clifton a solicitor of Excise, another resident of note was William Bell Scott (1811–90) was a Scottish poet, painter, art critic, was born in Hermits Termits St Leonard’s Edinburgh. The initials on the crest C under the crown for Clifton W for William and the M for Mary and 1734 was when the house was built. William Clifton was a descendent of Sir Gervase Clifton “the Gentle” who was at Pinkie Cleugh in 1547. Holyrood Distillery The Holyrood Distillery and Visitor Centre is based on the southside of Edinburgh beside Arthur Seat at St Leonard’s Hill. This is the first Edinburgh city centre distillery to produce in over 200 years when Edinburgh was a hive of distilleries and breweries. The Holyrood Distillery is house in the old railway building built circa 1830. “The Innocent Railway” Edinburgh’s first railway. This will be the first distillery to produce a single malt whisky in circa 100 years. The Holyrood Distillery has a high quality experienced team with decades of distilling behind them. Jeanie Deans Tryst Jeanie Deans is a fictional character in Sir Walter Scott’s novel The Heart of Midlothian. The Cottage is now gone but a plaque is on the wall near to the site of where the cottage once stood. The cottage overlooked Arthur Seat. The wall is what remains of the world's first Academy for the Deaf and Dumb . The academy was founded by Thomas Braidwood in 1760. He would teach sign language and lip reading. In 1783 he moved to the outskirts of London where he opened another school. His three daughters and grandson all became teachers of the deaf. The wall and plaque can be found on the path Infirmary Street Edinburgh Royal College of Surgeons Surgeon's Hall Museum Edinburgh Nicolson Street Edinburgh is where you will find The Royal College of Surgeons. The Incorporation of Surgeons and Barbers were founded in Edinburgh in 1505 and in 1722 the surgeons broke away from the barbers. The Surgeons first met in Dickson's Close Royal Mle, then moved to Drummond Street in 1697. Then in 1778 King George III granted a new charter giving the surgeons the title The Royal College of Surgeons of the City of Edinburgh. The present Royal College Building opened in 1832 and in 1851 Queen Victoria granted a charter giving its present title The Royal College of Surgeons. Royal College of Surgeons’ Museum Edinburgh The Surgeon’s Hall Museum collection grew from 1699. In the 1800’s the Museum had expanded to include remarkable collections donated by famous people and inventors. There are three sections to the museum and many exhibitions held throughout the year. The Royal College of Surgeons Quin-centenary 2005 Bronze Plaque at the entrance to the College and Museum and the gardens and bronze sculpture at the entrance to the Royal College of Surgeons building. HINC SANITAS | FROM HERE HEALTH The Sculpture is of two hands holding a scalpel. The inscription on the plaque reads; HINC SANITAS | FROM HERE HEALTH | THIS SCULPTURE BY | MR DENYS MITCHELL | WAS UNVEILED BY | THE RIGHT HONOURABLE | NORMAN IRONS | LORD PROVOST OF EDINBURGH | ON 6 DECEMBER 1994 J.K.Rowling Harry Potter Story Edinburgh J.K Rowling or Joanne Rowling was born on 31st July 1965 in a town called Yate in Gloucestershire. Joanne Rowling and her daughter moved to Edinburgh in 1994. She wrote seven Harry Potter books which have been made into movies for the big screen. J.K. Rowling is still a resident in Edinburgh. Robert Louis Stevenson Plaque In memory of Robert Louis Stevenson 1850 – 1894, son and student of Edinburgh. “and when I remember all that I hope and feared as I pickled about Rutherford’s in the rain and the east wind; how I feared I should never have a friend far less a wife, and yet timidly hoped I might; how I hoped (if I did not take a drink) I should possibly write one little book. And then now-what a change. ! I feel somehow as if I should like the incident set upon a brass plate at the corner of the dreary thoroughfare, for all students to read, poor devils, when their hearts are down. From the south seas September 1888. Presented on behalf of all Stevenson lovers……………September 1995 George Davie Plaque Drummond Street Edinburgh George Davie (1912-2007) philosopher and author of ‘The Democratic Intellect’, introduced to each other HUGH MCDIARMID (1892-1978). Author of the Scots poem ‘A Drunk Man Looks at the Thistle’, and SORLEY MACLEAN (1911-1996), author of the Gaelic poems ‘Ddin do Eimldr’, in what was Rutherford’s in 1984. Royal Infirmary Edinburgh Original Royal Infirmary Gates The ornamental gates carved stone gateposts of the infirmary of High School Yards were saved and are now preserved at the entrance to the University Geography building in the adjacent Drummond Street. Drummond Street is also where a part of the Flodden Wall built in 1513 still stands. Royal Infirmary Edinburgh Charles Glover Barkla Born in Widnes, Lancashire, in 1877, Nobel Prize winner Physics in 1917, Professor of Natural Philosophy at the University of Edinburgh in 1913 till his death in 1944 in Edinburgh Mungo Park Born 1771, near Selkirk in the Scottish Borders. He Studied at the University of Edinburgh both medicine and botany. A surgeon and explorer of Africa, also and author of a book, Travels into the Interior of Africa (1797). Symposium Hall Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh Symposium Hall was originally built in 1847 as the Roxburgh Free Church. It then was converted into St Michael's Episcopal Church in 1888 and in 1965 amalgamated with All Saints’ Church in Brougham Street Tollcross. After being empty for some years The Royal College of Surgeons acquired it. Receiving donations from two main benefactors the hall was opened as The King Khalid Bin Abdul Aziz Symposium Hall in 1982. Lady Glenorchy Parish Church The Lady Glenorchy Chapel opened 1774 and was at Leith Wynd which was demolished in 1845 to make way for the building of the Waverley rail station. Lady Glenorchy purchased an old Chapel in Roxburgh Place in 1856 which became the Lady Glenorchy Parish Church. The Chapel was demolished and rebuilt and opened in 1913 and became one of the most popular churches of it time in Edinburgh. It was sold in 1969 and has been used as various purposes. Edinburgh Festival Theatre Empire Ballroom The Edinburgh Festival Theatre has an audience capacity of almost 2000 and stages live shows of all kinds (Pantomime, ballet, opera, musicals, vaudeville and the Edinburgh International Festival). There has been a theatre on this site since 1830 staging acts from around the world including the Circus and The Great Lafayette. It was in 1892 it first opened as the Empire Palace Theatre. The first of several Moss Empires opened around Britain by Sir Edward Moss who purchase his first site in Edinburgh of Newsome’s Circus in Nicolson Street Edinburgh in 1891. Moss owned the Gaiety Variety Theatre which was in Chambers Street Edinburgh and it was so popular he required a bigger venue which he did. A fire in 1911 destroyed the stage area and a number of people were killed, The Great Lafayette one of the greatest illusionist of the time a comment made by Houdini himself. The Great Lafayette is buried in Edinburgh with his dog a gift from Houdini. After a major rebuild the theatre reopened in 1928 s the Empire Theatre and continues to entertain the public to this day. La Scala Theatre The La Scala Electric Theatre opened in 1912 for silent movies and live theatre acts. . The site had previously been used as a live theatre opening circa 1860 as the New Royal Alhambra and after a change of name closure came in 1886 as the Royal Princess Theatre. The La Scala later became a cinema changing its name in the early part of 1970’s. It finally close as cinema becoming a bingo hall and now a slot casino. Next - Bruntsfield Links & Meadows

North Bridge Edinburgh built to joint Old Edinburgh with a planned New Town. There are shops, Hotels, Apartments great views to the coast and of Edinburgh Castle. restaurants, cafes, a link between the Royal Mile and Princes Street. The head of the North Bridge was the Cntre of Old Edinburgh. NORTH BRIDGE EDINBURGH SHOPS Restaurants, Cafes, Accommodation, attractions The North Bridge was built to span a gap between the High Street in Edinburgh's old town over the Nor Loch to an area where the New Town of Edinburgh was built. The first house in the new town was built in 1767. The Bridge ends at the east end of Princes Street. New Town History & Attractions West Side of North Bridge Scotsman Hotel 20 North Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1YT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 5565 Kilt Hire and Kiltmakers Victor Scott Kilt Maker 26 North Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1QG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 5537 Pasta Fresca Deli 9 North Bridge Arcade Edinburgh EH1 1SB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 6574 Who's Who 8 North Bridge Arcade Edinburgh EH1 1QL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 3334 Pasta Fresca Afternoon Tea 7 North Bridge Arcade Edinburgh EH1 1QL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 2199 Edinburgh Gifts 2 North Bridge Arcade Edinburgh EH1 1TR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 3700 Hotels Destiny Scotland 28 North Bridge Lofts Edinburgh EH1 1SB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 510 3888 Boots The Chemist 40 North Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 1879 Restaurants Pizza Hut 46 North Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 2226 3038 Newsagents and Tobacconists J & S Newsagents 52 North Bridge Edinburgh EH11QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131-225 4614 Restaurants Bella Italia North Bridge 54 North Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1YT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 4044 East Side of North Bridge Restaurants Pasta Fresca Deli 9 North Bridge Arcade Edinburgh EH1 1SB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 6574 Scottish Souvenir and Gift shops Pure Scottish 18 North Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1TR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 2797 Hotels Hilton Carlton Hotel 19 North Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1SD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 472 3000 Patisserie Valerie 25 North Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1SB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 5571533 Byron Burgers 29 North Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1SF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 3444 Next - The Mound Shops & Businesses

Tollcross Area Edinburgh extends from Lothian Road to the kings Theatre and the Meadows Park. Minutes from Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street with shops restaurants pubs and night clubs accommodation it has everything. also the oldest Golf course and acess to the south. Tollcross Area Edinburgh Shops, Pubs, Night Clubs, Restaurants, Takeaways, Accommodation The Tollcross area of Edinburgh consists of the following street: Earl Grey Street Edinburgh Home Street Edinburgh Lochrin Place Edinburgh Lochrin Terrace Edinburgh Brougham Street Edinburgh Brougham Place Edinburgh Tarvit Street Edinburgh West Tollcross Edinburgh Bruntsfield Links History and Attractions Earl Grey Street Edinburgh Turcan Connell 1 Earl Grey Street Edinburgh EH3 9EE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 8111 Bank of Scotland 3 Earl Grey Street Edinburgh EH3 9BN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 465 2406 La Viola Cafe 4 Earl Grey Street Edinburgh EH3 9BN City of Edinburgh Scotland Co-op Food 5 Earl Grey Street Edinburgh EH3 9BN City of Edinburgh Scotland Earl Grey Street Edinburgh City Health Clinic White Dental Care 9 Earl Grey Street Edinburgh EH3 9BN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 2442 Sainsbury’s Local 10 Earl Grey Street Edinburgh EH3 9BN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 470 4140 Pink Bear Boutique 14 Earl Grey Street Edinburgh EH3 9BN City of Edinburgh Scotland Boots Pharmacy 16 Earl Grey Street Edinburgh EH3 9BN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 5700 Barber Sho 18 Earl Grey Street Edinburgh EH3 9BN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 477 1219 Earl Grey Street Edinburgh Remploy 22 Earl Grey Street Edinburgh EH3 9BN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0300 456 8031 Tesco 32 Earl Grey Street Edinburgh EH3 9BN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0345 026 9713 The Retreat Thai Spa 44 Earl Grey Street Edinburgh EH3 9BN City of Edinburgh Scotland Princes Exchange Car Park Earl Grey Street Edinburgh EH3 9BN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 200 2323 Home Street Edinburgh Omnicare Pharmacy 2 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 8351 First Mortgage 6 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 290 2350 Seven Café 7 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JR City of Edinburgh Scotland Substance Barber shop 8 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LY City of Edinburgh Scotland I.M.E Commercial Property 12 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 290 2350 Dukes Barbers 16a Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 8463 Liquorice Club 16 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 9330 Thistles Cafe 18 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JR City of Edinburgh Scotland Club Tan Sol & Wellness 22 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JR City of Edinburgh Scotland Silver Lining Apartments 25 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JR City of Edinburgh Scotland Nettl of Edinburgh 26 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Subway 30 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 8080 West Tollcross Edinburgh Dreamhouse Apartments 15 West Tollcross Edinburgh EH3 9QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 226 0232 Methodist Church West Tollcross Edinburgh EH3 9BP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 9029 Atik Nightclub 3 West Tollcross Edinburgh EH3 9BP City of Edinburgh Scotland Home Street Edinburgh Ethos Nature's Remedies 31 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JR City of Edinburgh Scotland Taquito Sandwich Shop 32 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Post Office 33 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0345 611 2970 Statement Barbers 36 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 466 3232 No1 Sushi Bar 37 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 6880 Cameo Picture House 38 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0871 902 5723 Caffe Carlucci 39 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Nutans Indian Restaurant 42 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 07814 603 938 Hotter Than Hell Tattoos 44 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 4222 Kings Arms Bar 45 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 6085 Hoochie Coochie Childrens Boutique 48 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9NA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 6559 Concore Fish and Chips 51 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 1182 Lochrin Place Edinburgh Detail Framing Studio 5 Lochrin Place Edinburgh EH3 9QY City of Edinburgh Scotland Biketrax 11 Lochrin Place Edinburgh EH3 9QY City of Edinburgh Scotland Gallery Bead Shop 14 Lochrin Place Edinburgh EH3 9QY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 2209 Home Street Edinburgh Everest Restaurant 52 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9NA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 1348 Buchanan Clinic 54 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9NA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 9099 Formo salon 57 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JP City of Edinburgh Scotland The 13:02 Cafe 57a Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JP City of Edinburgh Scotland The Colony Gourmet Cafe 58 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9NA City of Edinburgh Scotland The Smoking Fox 59 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7782 Dumplings of China (彩来中餐厅) Restaurant 60 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9NA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 656 0707 Don't tell Mama Coffee Bar 64 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9NA City of Edinburgh Scotland Nail Hub 65 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7888 Pepe's Edinburgh 66 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9NA City of Edinburgh Scotland Konj Cafe 67 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 9873 Cuckoo’s Nest Pub 69 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 1078 Lochrin Terrace Edinburgh Indaba Restaurant 3 Lochrin Terrace Edinburgh EH3 9QJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 1554 Yamato Japanese Restaurant 3 Lochrin Terrace Edinburgh EH3 9QJ City of Edinburgh Scotland Tarvit Street Edinburgh Burlington Bros Bar 11 Tarvit Street Edinburgh EH3 9LB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 8659 Korean BBQ 3 Tarvit Street Edinburgh EH3 9LP City of Edinburgh Scotland Brougham Street Edinburgh Bau Hair Design 5 Brougham Street Edinburgh EH3 9JS City of Edinburgh Scotland Ologie Clinic 7 Brougham Street Edinburgh EH3 9JS City of Edinburgh Scotland Brougham Foot Clinic 13 Brougham Street Edinburgh EH3 9JS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 6283 SORA Lella Roman Pizzeria 13a Brougham Street Edinburgh EH3 9JS City of Edinburgh Scotland Brougham Place Edinburgh Bombay Bicycle Club 6 Brougham Place Edinburgh EH3 9HW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 0064 Meadows Medical Practice 9 Brougham Place Edinburgh EH3 9HW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7709 International Bar 15 Brougham Place Edinburgh EH3 9JX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 6815 Brougham Street Edinburgh Encounter China Chinese Takeaway 15 Brougham Street Edinburgh EH3 9JS City of Edinburgh Scotland Turkish Doner Inn Takeaway 17a Brougham Street Edinburgh EH3 9JS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7679 Backtracks Music & Games 17 Brougham Street Edinburgh EH3 9JS City of Edinburgh Scotland Thailander Takeaway 25 Brougham Street Edinburgh EH3 9JT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 281 9195 Brougham Place Edinburgh Ong Gie Restaurant 22a Brougham Place Edinburgh EH3 9JU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 0869 Passorn Thai Restaurant 23 Brougham Place Edinburgh EH3 9JU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 1537 Glamourize Beauty Salon 31 Brougham Place Edinburgh EH3 9JT City of Edinburgh Scotland Yellow Deli 33 Brougham Place Edinburgh EH3 9JT City of Edinburgh Scotland Brougham Street Edinburgh Ventoux Bar 2 Brougham Street Edinburgh EH3 9JH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 5066 Nilgiri Spice Restaurant 14 Brougham Street Edinburgh EH3 9JH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 5578 Peanut Press Cafe 24 Brougham Street Edinburgh EH3 9JH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 7853 Cloisters Bar 26 Brougham Street Edinburgh EH3 9JH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 9997 Brougham Place Edinburgh Soul Cycles 1 Brougham Place Edinburgh EH3 9HW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 5913 Red Hot and Blue Tattoo Studio 1a Brougham Place Edinburgh EH3 9HW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 477 7753 Macina Expresso 1b Brougham Place Edinburgh EH3 9HW City of Edinburgh Scotland Clear Pharmacy 26 Brougham Place Edinburgh EH3 9JU City of Edinburgh Scotland Next - Tollcross South Businesses

Looking for a Edinburgh private Education Fee paying school for your children in Edinburgh or lothians a full contact list is here EDINBURGH PRIVATE EDUCATION FEE PAYING SCHOOLS AND SCHOOLS FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Education & Learning Edinburgh Private Education Independent / Private Education The Mary Erskine School Ravelston Dykes Road Edinburgh EH4 3NT City of Edinburgh 0131 347 5700 www.esms.edin.sch.uk Independent / Private Education Stewarts Melville College 7 Queensferry Road Edinburgh EH4 3EY City of Edinburgh 0131 311 1000 www.esms.edin.sch.uk Independent / Private Education George Watson's College Colinton Road Edinburgh EH10 5EG City of Edinburgh 0131 446 6040 www.gwc.org.uk Independent / Private Education ESMS The Mary Erskine & Stewarts Melville The Junior School 13 Queensferry Terrace Edinburgh EH4 3EZ 0131 311 1111 Independent / Private Education Fettes College Preparatory School East Fettes Avenue Edinburgh EH4 1QX Scotland 00 44 (0)131 332 2976 www.fettes.com Independent / Private Education Merchiston Castle School 294 Colinton Road Edinburgh EH130PU 0131 3122200 www.merchiston.co.uk Independent / Private Education The Edinburgh Academy 42 Henderson Row Edinburgh EH3 5BL 0131 624 4916 Independent / Private Education George Heriot’s School 15-16 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9EQ 0131 229 7263 www.george-heriots.com Independent / Private Education Loretto School 1-7 Linkfield Road Musselburgh East Lothian EH217RE 0131 6534444 www.lorettoschool.co.uk Independent / Private Education Clifton Hall School Newbridge Edinburgh EH28 8LQ 0131 333 1359 Edinburgh Private Education Independent / Private Education Fettes College Carrington Road Edinburgh EH4 1QX Scotland 00 44 (0)131 332 2281 www.fettes.com Independent / Private Education ESMS The Mary Erskine & Stewarts Melville The Junior School 13 Queensferry Terrace Edinburgh EH4 3EZ 0131 311 1111 Independent / Private Education George Heriot’s 15-16 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9EQ 0131 229 7263 www.george-heriots.com Independent / Private Education Cargilfield School 45 Gamekeeper's Road Edinburgh EH4 6HU 0131 3362207 www.cargilfield.com Independent / Private Education St Serf's School 5 Wester Coates Gardens Edinburgh EH125LT 0131 3371015 Independent / Private Education Regius School 41a South Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9NZ 0131 466 8662 Independent / Private Education Rudolf Steiner School of Edinburgh 60 Spylaw Road Edinburgh EH10 5BR 0131 3373410 www.edinburghsteinerschool.org.uk Independent / Private Education St George's School for Girls Garscube Terrace Edinburgh EH126BG 0131 311 8000 www.st-georges.edin.sch.uk Independent / Private Education St Mary's Music School Coates Hall 25 Grosvenor Crescent Edinburgh EH125EL 0131 5387766 www.st-marys-music-school.co.uk Scottish Council of Independent Schools 61 Dublin Street Edinburgh EH3 6NL 0131 220 2106 www.scis.org.uk Edinburgh Private Education Schools for Performing Arts Academy of Music and Sound 1 Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2HY City of Edinburgh 0131 656 0600 www.academyofmusic.ac.uk Schools for Performing Arts The Children’s Music Centre 24 Angle Park Terrace Edinburgh EH11 2JT City of Edinburgh 0131 337 8872 Schools for Performing Arts St Mary's Music School Coates Hall 25 Grosvenor Crescent Edinburgh EH125EL 0131 5387766 www.st-marys-music-school.co.uk Schools for Performing Arts The MGA Academy of Performing Arts 207 Balgreen Road Edinburgh EH11 2RZ 0131 466 9392 www.themgaacademy.com Schools for Performing Arts Edinburgh Acting School Life Care Edinburgh 2 Cheyne Street Edinburgh EH4 1JB 0131 346 2432 Schools for Performing Arts Edinburgh Acting School North Merchiston Club 48 Watson Crescent Edinburgh EH11 1EP 0131 346 2432 Schools for Performing Arts Stagecoach Dance Base 14-16 Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2JU 0131 610 0636 www.stagecoach.co.uk Schools for Performing Arts Stagecoach Calton Centre 121 Montgomery Street Edinburgh EH7 5EP 0131 610 0636 www.stagecoach.co.uk Stagecoach Fairmilhead Parish Church 1A Frogston Road West Edinburgh EH10 7AA 0131 610 0636 www.stagecoach.co.uk Schools for Performing Arts Stagecoach Broughton High School 21 East Fettes Avenue Edinburgh EH4 1EG 0131 610 0636 www.stagecoach.co.uk

Looking for Consulates Embassies Institute in Edinburgh of your country ambassador or government offical you'll find all the details here Edinburgh has many Countries Ambassadors in residence below are a list and contacts for the countries around the world t Consulates Embassies Institutes Edinburgh Edinburgh has many Countries Ambassadors in residence below are a list and contacts for the countries around the world that have a representative in Edinburgh Edinburgh Information Consulates and Embassies and Institutes Austrian Consulate 15 Old Fishmarket Close Edinburgh EH1 1RW 0131 618 2819 Bangladesh Consulate 312 Lanark Road Edinburgh EH14 2LJ 0131 443 4627 Consulate of Canada 5 St Margaret’s Road Edinburgh EH9 1AZ 07702 359916 Chinese Consulate 55 Corstorphine Road Edinburgh EH12 5QG 0131 337 9896 Consulate of Croatia 2 Douglas Gardens Edinburgh EH4 3DA 0131 220 5775 Consulate General The Czech Republic 12A Riselaw Crescent Edinburgh EH10 6HL 0131 447 9509 Danish Consulate 48 Melville Street Edinburgh EH3 7HF 0131 220 0300 Honorary Consul to Estonia 18a Upper Gilmore Place Edinburgh EH3 9NP 0131 460 7765 European Commission Scotland 9 Alva Street Edinburgh EH2 4PH 0131 225 2058 Honorary Consulate of Finland Mr. Henry Nimmo 5 Royal Terrace Edinburgh EH7 5AB 0131 245 6811 French Consulate West Parliament Square Edinburgh EH1 1RF 0207 073 1000 Consulate General Federal Republic of Germany 16 Eglinton Crescent Edinburgh EH12 5DG 0131 337 2323 Greek Honorary Consulate 12 Queen's Crescent Edinburgh EH9 2AZ 0131 620 5496 Vice Consulate for Hungary 25 Union Street Edinburgh EH1 3LR Fax: 0131 220 0301 (in office hours only) Consulates and Embassies and Institutes Consulate of Iceland Lamb's House, 11 Waters Close Edinburgh EH6 6RB 0131 467 7777 Indian Consulate 17 Rutland Square Edinburgh EH1 2BB 0131 229 2144 Irish Consulate 16 Randolph Crescent Edinburgh EH3 7TT 0131 226 7711 Italian Consulate 32 Melville Street Edinburgh EH3 7HA 0131 226 3631 Italian Cultural Institute 82 Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9EW 0131 668 2232 Japanese Consulate 2 Melville Crescent Edinburgh EH3 7HW 0131 225 4777 Jordanian Honorary Consulate 11A Windsor Street Edinburgh EH7 5LA 0131 466 9336 Consulate of Korea 5 Atholl Crescent Edinburgh EH3 8EJ 0131 260 7532 Luxembourg Honorary Consulate 18 Charlotte Square Edinburgh EH2 4DF 0131 270 3004 Maltese Consulate 1 Craiglockhart Crescent Edinburgh EH14 1EZ 0131 443 2533 Monaco Consulate 23 Cluny Drive Edinburgh EH10 6DW 0131 447 1791 Netherlands Consulate Baird House 4 Lower Gilmore Bank Edinburgh EH3 9QP City of Edinburgh Scotland Tel: 07731 553 120 Consulate of New Zealand 40 Torphichen Street Edinburgh EH3 8JB 0131 222 8109 Norwegian Consulate 12 Rutland Square Edinburgh EH1 2BB 0131 228 2444 Consulates and Embassies and Institutes Philippines Consulate 1 Bankhead Midway Edinburgh EH11 4BY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 453 3222 Polish Consulate 2 Kinnear Road Edinburgh EH3 5PE 0131 552 0301 Honorary Consulate of Portugal 37/3 William Street Edinburgh EH3 7LW City of Edinburgh Scotland Romanian Consular Office 7-9 St David Street Edinburgh EH2 1AW 0131 524 9498 Russian Federation Consulate 58 Melville Street Edinburgh EH3 7HF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 7098 Slovenian Consulate 3 Coltbridge Terrace Edinburgh EH12 6AB 0131 337 5167 Spanish Consulate 63 North Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3LJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 1843 Swedish Consulate Collins House Rutland Square Edinburgh EH1 2AA 0131 242 5588 Consulate-General of Switzerland 58/2 Manor Place Edinburgh EH3 7EH 0131 225 9313 Taipei Representative Office 1 Melville Street Edinburgh EH3 7PE 0131 220 6886 Consulate General of Turkey 39 Drumsheugh Gardens Edinburgh EH3 7SW 0131 285 9282 Ukrainian Consulate 8 Windsor Street Edinburgh EH7 5JR 0131 556 0023 United States of America Consulate 3 Regent Terrace Edinburgh EH7 5BW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 8315

Longniddry East Lothian with its Castles and large estate of Gosford House, with connections to Outlander its beaches and coastline on Scotlands Golf Coast it a day out for everyone. Longniddry Attractions East Lothian Longniddry Village East Lothian Longniddry East Lothian is a large area on the east coast of Scotland and is dominated by Gosford House pleasure grounds and polices an large estate that is surrounded by a high wall more than 5 miles in length. The area has had many castles and large houses over the centuries of which three still remain. Longniddry is a village that stands next to the Gosford Estate and has a rail station which is on the Edinburgh to North Berwick route. In 1917 the Scottish Rural Women's Institutes was founded in Longniddry. There has been a number of famous people live here, Pierce Brosnan, Hugh Macdiarmid, Molly Hunter and Ronnie Corbett. Longniddry area has two very good golf Courses, Longniddry and Craigielaw. Ballencrieff Castle Longniddry East Lothian Ballencrieff Castle was built in 1586 by John Murray of Blackbarony. In 1617 his brother Sir Gideon Murray, becomes the owner and renovates and extends the Castle. It then is passed on to 1622 –Patrick Murray son of Gideon. Who was later to become Lord Elibank. When Lord Elibank died in 1649 he was laid to rest in the Elibank Aisle, in Aberlady Kirk. In 1743 – Patrick, 5th Lord Elibank, transforms Ballencrieff into a substantial Georgian mansion, with the original Ballencrieff Castle as the main part of the mansion. 1778 George Murray becomes 6th Lord Elibank. He is the last Lord Elibank to be born and to die at Ballencrieff Castle. His nephew Alexander, 7th Lord Elibank inherited the Castle but did not live there and it fell into ruin after a fire in 1868. In 1989 it was purchased by Peter Laing Gillies and Lin Dalgleish who have restored the Castle which took them circa 8 years to complete. The original remains of the Ballencrieff Castle are on the left of the image below. Redhouse Castle Longniddry East Lothian Redhouse Castle was on the land of the Douglas Family who were the land owners from circa 1470 until 1650 when the lands passed to the Winton estate. The Castle fell into disrepair circa 1746 when the lands were forfeited due to the owners being English Government supporters. Redhouse Castle was built circa 1590 John Laing, the Keeper of the Signet as a Tower House and was later extended into a L shape. The inscription of initials are of M.I.L Master John Laing and his wife R.D Rebecca Dennistoun Above the door an inscription reads: MIL NISI . DOMINVS . FRUSTRA . R D Longniddry Beaches and Coast There are two roads along the east coast the high road and the low road (not the song) the high road, North Berwick Road A198 and the low road B1348 taking the low road, the coast road, you will have access to Longniddry Bents 1,2, and 3 with Longniddry Beach. This is joined after Aberlady on the high road at Gosford Estate wall. Gosford House

Edinburgh New Town East Princes Street Gardens is on the south side of Princes Street Edinburgh with many attractions including the Scott Monument and National Gallery of Scotland East Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh Attractions Princes Street Gardens is a public park in the centre of Edinburgh in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle. The gardens were formed after a Loch (Lake) was drained that surrounded the Castle Rock to the north. The Nor Loch stretched from under the North Bridge where the Waverley Station is now to the west end of Princes Street in front of St Cuthbert's Church. After draining the Nor Loch which began in 1759 and was completed by circa 1810 a large earthen mound was created as a short cut between the new town and the High street in the old town. This created two areas which were later cultivated into to garden areas the east and west gardens.Circa 1840 the railway was built in the valley and Waverley Station opened in its present form in 1854. David Livingstone East Princes Street Gardens (MAR 1813 - MAY 1873) David Livingstone was an explorer and Scottish missionary. Deep in Africa, Livingstone lost contact with the outside world for six years. In 1871 Henry Morton Stanley was sent as a publicity stunt by The New York Herald to find him, eventually tracking Livingstone to the shores of Lake Tanganyika and giving rise to the saying for which he is best known. "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?" Adam Black East Princes Street Gardens Adam Black was born in Charles Street Edinburgh in Feb of 1784, the son of a builder and educated at the High School and Edinburgh University. He was twice Lord Provost of Edinburgh. In 1826 he was the main bookseller in Edinburgh. He published the 7th, 8th and 9th editions of Encyclopaedia Britannica. He died of old age, 89 almost twice as long a life as most lived in these times. Scott Monument East Princes Street Gardens A 200-foot-high monument to Scottish Author Sir Walter Scott was erected in Princes Street Gardens in 1832 in his honour and funded mainly by another author, Catherine Sinclair, author of Holiday House. Climb the steps to the top for a wonderful view of Edinburgh city centre. There are many statues of famous people on the monument and on the first floor a museum. There is also a replica of the Monument on the corner of St Colme Street, down from Charlotte Square which was erected by the city council after her death. To honour Catherine Sinclair for her donation in having the Scott Monument built and many other city amenities. Scott Monument Sir Walter Scott Story More About Sir Walter Scott Professor John Wilson East Princes Street Gardens John Wilson born 1785 near Paisley in the west of Scotland. A Lawyer and writer and was appointed Professor of Moral Philosophy at Edinburgh University in 1819. He lived in Ann Street in the new town and Died in Edinburgh 1854. He is buried in the Dean Cemetery less than a mile from where he lived. John Wilson made his name writing for Blackwood's Magazine under the pseudonym of Christopher North. He had many influential friends of one was Sir Walter Scott. Spanish Civil War Memorial Commemorative Stone East Princes Street Gardens The stone is to honour the volunteers from the Lothians and Fife who fought in the Spanish Civil War. The Spanish Civil War was fought from 1936 to 1939. Model of Edinburgh Old and New Town The model can be found in the Precinct at the foot of the mound steps. This was crafted to enable people with impaired vision to enjoy the city. East Princes Street Gardens Christmas Market and Amusements East Princes Street Gardens hosts a German Market over the Christmas and New Year period and an outdoor ice rink. The festivities start at the beginning of December and finish in the New Year. At that time the closing times change and Bars and Night Clubs can stay open until 5 am. To give everyone more time to party. Next - West Princes Street Gardens

Leith was once a thriving sea port with many whisky bonds and a seperate town from Edinburgh. Leith since 1920 is part of Edinburgh. Many attractions date from the 15th to 19th centuries. withh shore side restaurants and cafes visit leith for a gret time. Leith Shore Edinburgh Attractions In 1827 Leith became a Burgh as Edinburgh was, this lasted for a short time as in 1920 Edinburgh took over. Leith was first mentioned in history in 1143 when King David I granted the monks lands at ‘Inverlet’ He also had a harbour built at the Shore for personal use. Leith has been a very important area due to its position on the forth and closeness to Edinburgh. The port of Leith has been attached by Spanish, French, English and American ships over the years and eventually taken by Edinburgh in 1920. Take a trip to the redeveloped area of the commercial quayside just over the bridge at the Shore, where you will find many types of open air restaurants and just a short stroll away from the Royal Yacht Britannia and the indoor shopping mall Ocean Terminal. On a Sunday there is an outdoor market. In 1813 a Mr William Crawford opened a small biscuit Shop on the Shore Leith eventually merging with McVities circa 1960. King’s Landing Shore Leith Edinburgh Attractions The King’s Landing is the historic occasion of George the IV becoming the first monarch to stand on Scottish shores since Charles II in 1651. It came about by an invitation from Sir Walter Scott on a suggestion by Henry Dundas, (a very powerful politician at the time). The King’s Landing was at the Shore of Leith a port just outside Edinburgh on Thursday 15th August 1822 The plaques can be seen on the Shore on where he set foot on the shore and the other on the wall opposite the plaque. The Wall Plaque reads; OPPOSITE THIS SPOT KING GEORGE IV LANDED | ON 15th AUGUST 1822. AN HISTORIC VISIT | ARRANGED MAINLY BY SIR WALTER SCOTT | FOR THE BICENTENARY OF WHOSE BIRTH | THIS PLAQUE WAS ERECTED | LEITH CIVIC TRUST August 1971 King's Landing The Signal Tower Shore Leith Edinburgh Attractions The Signal Tower built in 1685 had sails of a windmill. The stone tower you can see today was originally higher by at least two further floors. The battlements were built during the Napoleonic war when the tower became the signal tower relaying flag messages to incoming ships The Sailor’s Home Shore Leith The Sailors Home built in 1883 was accommodation for sailors whose ships were in port. Look for the angel above the door an emblem for the seaman’s mission, now a luxury hotel. The Memorial to merchant seamen can be seen in front of the building. Merchant Seamen’s Memorial Tower Shore Leith The Memorial takes the form of a 5.5 metre sandstone column featuring seafaring scenes in bronze relief. It is possible to see navigators with charts, a ship’s cook, stokers, engineers, and seamen hauling lines. The Shore was chosen as the location for this new Memorial because Leith was Scotland’s premier port for more than 300 years, and served as Edinburgh’s trading port for more than 700 years. In addition, the Memorial recognises the 132 years of service dedicated to the Merchant Navy by Leith Nautical College (1855-1987) and its training ship, “Dolphin” (1944- 1979). Four shelves on the the working seamen showing their different duties. Musician’s Memorial Spiral Sculpture Shore Leith This sculpture of grey slate is a memorial to three musicians and was designed by the sculptor James Parker from Galloway Scotland. Thomas (Tam) Bennett Sim White He was a Blues and Jazz singer, TV personality and film actor. He was In many TV dramas and soaps performed on Top of the Pops. He was born in Grassmarket Edinburgh he went to the same secondary school (Darrock Academy) as Sean (007) Connery Raymond (Boz) Burrell He was born in Holbeach England. He was a musician, singer-songwriter and Guitar player. He played with Ritchie Blackmore, King Crimson, Bad Company and Tam White. Derek “Dell Boy” Allen The Gates of Leith Shore Leith The Gates of Leith stand with two cannon from the 16th century once part of the artillery that protected the Leith Docks from invaders. In the centre a bust of Governor John Hunter, son of a Leith ship master and second in command aboard H.M.S. Sirius when they found the colony of New South Wales in 1788. Governor John Hunter Bust Shore Leith Vice Admiral |John Hunter R.N.| 1737-1821 Captain John Hunter was captain of the HMS Sirius and later became the 2nd Governor of New South Wales Australia from 1795 returning to Britain in 1800. New South Wales was the penal outpost of the British Empire. As a professional sailor John Hunter was involved in the American War of Independence and took part in Chesapeake and Sandy Hook He was appointed third lieutenant of his flagship HMS Victory and he received his first command in 1782. John Hunter ended his career as a Vice-Admiral and spent his final years in Leith in 6 Cassels Place (43 Leith Walk near the corner of Kirk Street) before returning to London where he died in 1821. The inscription on the plaque reads; Governor John Hunter | Governor of New South Wales 1795 – 1800 | Born Leith 29th August 1737 Died London 13th March 1821 | John Hunter, son of a Leith Ship Master, was Second in | command aboard H.M.S. Sirius to Governor Arthur Phillip | Who Founded the Colony in January 1788. He Returned to be | The Colony’s Second Governor and Conducted its Government | with Sense, Duty, And Humanity. | This bust was donated to the Scots Australian Council in | Edinburgh by its Sculptor, Victor Cusack, and the Scottish | Australian Heritage Council in Sydney and was unveiled on | 28th August 1994, by The Rt. Hon. Norman Irons, the | Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh, and his | Excellency, The Hon. Neal Blewett, High | Commissioner for Australia. HMS SIRIUS HMS Sirius built in Newhaven Leith Edinburgh, was the flagship of the First Fleet. The HMS Sirius set out from Portsmouth, England, in 1787 to establish the first European colony in New South Wales, Australia. Lighthouse Beacon Shore Leith The original position of the lighthouse beacon was in Burntisland, Fife (1876) and was moved to its present position in 1990. The roman numerals that can be seen on the front of the lighthouse show the date when it was first used. Sandy Irvine Robertson OBE Shore Leith Wine merchant, charity promoter and founder of the Scottish Business Achievements Awards Trust. After his premature death, his friends commissioned a bronze statue which sits on the waterfront at the estuary of the Water of Leith. Behind is a harpoon gun from Port Leith Whaling Station, and the Victoria Swing Bridge that was built in 1874. Christian Salvesen Harpoon Gun Shore Leith 1851 Christian Salvesen arrived in Leith and set up in business as a shipowner and broker, later the family started the whaling from Leith in 1906 and by 1911 Christian Salvesen & Co had become the largest whaling company in the world. Whale Oil was a very important commodity as it was used for the oil for lamps, machine lubrication, margarine, soap and glycerine for explosives. The gun came from one of the whale catchers run by the Salvesen Company which was registered in Leith Victoria Swing Bridge Shore Leith This bridge formerly carried a road, railway crossing and footpaths and was the largest swing bridge in Great Britain. The original Victoria Swing Bridge across the Inner Harbour linked the Albert Dock to the Victoria Dock and was built in 1874. The bridge is now static and is used as a footpath to cross the mouth of the Water of Leith. Fingal Luxury Hotel Fingal was built in 1963 by Blythswood Shipbuilding Company, Scotstoun Glasgow. As steam tender vessel for the Northern Lighthouse Board. The ship was registered in Leith and based for most of its life in Oban (30 years) and 6 years in Stromness, Orkney. The ship on its retirement was sold in 2000 and moored in Cornwall. In 2014 the Britannia trust purchased the vessel which had been renamed Windsor Castle and brought it back to Leith. The ship is 239.01 feet (72.85 m) in length. Its breadth: Beam to Beam is 40.35 feet (12.30 m) and Depth 8.50 feet (5.64 m). The Name has reverted back to Fingal and is now a Luxury five star hotel, moored at the Alexandra Dock in the Port of Leith. Royal Yacht Britannia Ocean Terminal Leith The Royal Yacht Britannia is the former Royal Yacht of the British monarch Queen Elizabeth II. The ship is now permanently moored at Ocean Terminal in Edinburgh. The Britannia is the 83rd vessel since the first Royal yacht owned by King Charles II in 1660. It is the second Royal yacht to bear the name Britannia, the first being the famous racing cutter built for the Prince of Wales in 1893. Have a day out and look around the famous Yacht. Now the rich and famous hire the ship for the evening for dinner parties. Royal Yacht Britannia Antony Gormley Statue Leith Jetty Antony Gormley is a renowned British sculptor with works that are displayed over the word from New Zealand Hong Kong and the U.S.A and all around the UK. The iconic Angel of the North to statues a man 6 of which are around Edinburgh. I have named this one for the birds. Kinloch Anderson Museum Kinloch Anderson Heritage Room Museum Kinloch Anderson was started in 1868 by William Anderson and his two sons in Edinburgh’s George Street. It has Royal warrants of appointment and is a global name in tailoring. The Museum tells the story of the Kinloch Anderson Family business from its start in 1868. The Citadel Archway Leith Shore The Citadel Archway is the only remains of Leith Citadel built by Oliver Cromwell’s troops in 1656. Located next to what was St Ninian’s Church. When the Citadel was first built it stood alone next to the beach. Leith was fought over by the English and French and eventually a treaty was signed. The Citadel was a fortification where retreating troops would go when the main walls of the city defences were breached. Leith Citadel was one of the largest as its location to Edinburgh made it an important site to control. The other Citadels that were built were in Perth Inverness, Ayr and (Inverlochy) now Fort William. In 1827 Leith became an independent Parliamentary Burgh which lasted less than 100 years as in 1920 it became a part of Edinburgh. The first recorded mention of Leith was in 1143. Leith was so important that even the American Navy under John Paul Jones tried to capture the port of Leith. Commercial Quay Leith Shore Take a trip to the redeveloped area of the commercial quayside just over the bridge at the Shore, where you will find many types of open air restaurants and just a short stroll away from the Royal Yacht Britannia and the indoor shopping mall Ocean Terminal. Customs House Leith Shore The coat of arms over the entrance of the Customs House is that of King George III. The Leith Customs House was built circa 1811 to house and control the goods being brought into Leith by the many ships that traded around the world. All Captains had to declare there cargo and pay a duty. The customs Houses were at every port and have been in operation circa 1390. The customs house of Leith was previously at Trinity House where the maritime museum is now situated. The King’s Wark Shore Leith The King’s Wark has history from circa 1430 when it was built by order of James I. In 1590 King James VI, his wife the Queen, Princess Anne of Denmark, resided there for five nights. In 1606 the King’s Wark and lands were gifted to Bernard Lindsay by James VI, The King’s Wark was known to be rebuilt and extended by Mr Bernard Lindsay in 1613 with a tennis court and four Taverns, one for the King and a cellar for the King’s wines. In 1649 it became a weigh House for hemp and iron. The thoroughfare was known as Bernard’s Nook but in 1806 when improvements were being made the new thoroughfare was named Bernard Street after Bernard Lindsay. Queen’s Landing Shore Leith Edinburgh Attractions This Plaque commemorates the landing in Leith of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots upon her return from France on 19th August 1561. Mary Stuart (Mary Queen of Scots) was born on 8 December 1542. She was the queen of Scotland from December 1542 until July 1567. An infant Queen due to her father King James V death 6 days after her birth. Her reign ended on a forced abdication by Scottish nobles in 1567 at Carberry. Mary’s cousin Queen Elizabeth I had her arrested and she spent the rest of her life as a prisoner until her execution in 1587. Queens Landing Lamb’s House Leith Lamb’s House was built in 1610, was one of the finest merchant’s houses in Scotland. It was built by a merchant called Andrew Lamb a member of the lamb family who lived in the Leith area for circa 200 years. As the date of May Queen of Scots landing was prior to this it is unlikely to be the same house. It is more likely to be the King’s Wark that she waited as this was for the upper class and royalty. Old Leith Bridge Leith North Leith and “St Leonard’s Lands” or what became South Leith were joined by a bridge that connected the two areas in 1493. This was the first Stone Bridge to be built over the inlet. Due to the shipbuilders operating upstream from the bridge and when the ships were ready to sail they would have to pass under the bridge, which stopped large ships from being built. The first bridge was replaced by a drawbridge which was built closer to the estuary. When shipbuilding stopped the bridge was replaced by what is in place today. St Ninian’s Chapel Shore Leith St Ninian’s Chapel was established in 1493 by Robert Ballantyne, Abbot of Holyrood. When the English were on the rampage burning and destroying churches and castles in Scotland 1560-1 St Ninian’s was not spared. In 1609 North Leith parish was a new parish and required a Church The ruins of St Ninian’s became the possession of the people of north Leith and rebuilt the chapel which became the parish Church. The Church was extended in 1675. As Leith grew the church became to small for the congregation and a new church was built in 1816. The church building was used by other church groups until 1825 when it was used for commercial purposes. On the wall above the main entrance, stone inscriptions read: Blessed Are | They Yet Heir | Yevord of God | And keep It | Luke XI | 1600 S.S. Explorer Shore Leith Docks Edinburgh The SS Explorer is the last surviving steam trawler in the world. It was a purpose built fishery research ship. She is on the National Historic Ships. Launched on 21 June 1955. SS Explorer went out of service in 1984. The SS Explorer was a fishery research Ship which was to investigate fish breeding and feeding grounds which could establish fishing levels and types of fish that would suit the British markets. This would enable fishing boats to be more productive. The SS Explorer has been in Leith docks since 1996 being restored for historic purposes and would be a unique museum. She was one of the last ship of it kind registered to the port of Leith. Next - Newhaven Edinburgh

Fife Golf Courses The area known locally as the Kingdom of Fife is situated between the Firth of Forth (Edinburgh) and the River Tay (Dundee) There are many great golf courses in the area. Most well known to all is St Andrews the home of golf. For St Andrews golf courses click the link below. Golf & Airport Transfers Thornton Golf Course Station Road Thornton Kirkcaldy KY1 4DW Fife +44 1592 771 111 Dunnikier Park Golf Course Dunnikier Country Park Kirkcaldy KY1 3LP Fife +44 1592 261 599 Kirkcaldy Golf Course Balwearie Road Kirkcaldy KY2 5LT Fife +44 1592 205 240 Aberdour Golf Course Seaside Place Aberdour KY3 0TX Fife +44 1383 860 256 Kinghorn Golf Course Burntisland Road Kinghorn KY3 9RS Fife +44 1592 890 345 Dodhead Golf Course 10 Dallas Avenue Burntisland KY3 9ET Fife +44 1592 872 116 Burntisland Golf club 10 Dallas Avenue Burntisland KY3 9ET Fife +44 1592 872 116 Cowdenbeath Golf Course Seco Place KY4 8PF Fife +44 1383 513 079 Lochore Meadows Golf Course Lochore Meadows Country Park Lochore KY5 8BA Fife +44 1592 583 672 Lochgelly Golf Course Cartmore Road Lochgelly KY5 9PB Fife +44 1592 782 589 Auchterderran Golf Course Woodend Road Lochgelly KY5 0NH Fife +44 1592 721 572 Glenrothes Golf Course Golf Course Road Glenrothes KY6 2LA Fife +44 1592 750 063 St Andrews Golf Courses Leslie Golf Course Leslie Glenrothes KY6 3EZ Fife +44 1592 620 040 Balbirnie Park Golf Course Markinch Glenrothes KY7 6NR Fife +44 1592 612 095 Scoonie Golf Course North Links Leven KY8 4SP Fife +44 1333 423 437 Lundin Golf Course Golf Road Lundin Links Leven KY8 6BA Fife +44 1333 320 202 Leven Links Golf Course Promenade Leven KY8 4HS Fife +44 1333 421 390 Dumbarnie Golf Links, Upper Largo KY8 6JQ Fife +44 1334 845945 Charleton Golf Course Charleton House Colinsburgh Leven KY9 1HG Fife +44 1333 340 505 Elie Golf Course Golf Club Lane, Elie KY9 1AS Fife +44 1333 330301 Crail Golf Course, Crail Golfing Society, Anstruther KY10 3XN Fife +44 1333 450686 Anstruther Golf Course Shore Road Anstruther KY10 3DZ Fife +44 1592 782 589 Pitreavie Golf Course Queensferry Road Dunfermline KY11 8PR Fife +44 1383 722 591 Canmore Golf Course Venturefair Avenue Dunfermline KY12 0PE Fife +44 1383 724 969 Scotland's Golf Course Map Dunfermline Golf Course Cairneyhill Road Crossford Dunfermline KY12 8QW Fife +44 1383 723 534 Saline Golf Course Steelend Road Saline KY12 9LT Fife +44 1383 852 591 Kinross Golf Courses The Montgomery Golf Course The Bruce Golf Course 2 Muirs Kinross KY13 8AS Fife +44 1577 863 407 Milnathort Golf Course South Street Milnathort Kinross KY13 9XA Fife +44 1577 864 069 Burleigh Golf Course Milnathort Golf club South Street Milnathort KY13 9XA Fife +44 1577 864 069 Cupar Golf Course 19 Ceres Road Cupar KY15 5JT Fife +44 1334 653 549 Kingarrock Hickory Golf Hill of Tarvit Mansion House Cupar KY15 5PB Fife +44 1334 653 421 Elmwood Golf Course Stratheden Cupar KY15 5RS Fife +44 1334 658 780 Falkland Golf Course The Myre Falkland Cupar Fife KY15 7AA +44 01337 857 404 Ladybank Golf Course Ladybank Cupar KY15 7RA Fife +44 1337 830 814 Drumoig Golf Course Forgan Drive St Andrews KY16 0DW Fife +44 1382 541 800 St. Michaels Golf Course A919 Leuchars St Andrews KY16 0DX Fife +44 1334 838 666

Morniningside once a small community south of Edinbuurgh overlooked by the Braid Hills. The area of the first purpose built Asylum in Edinburgh by Andrew Duncan a world leader in mental health. Take a walk around the streets of Morningside and see the many attractions. Morningside Attractions Edinburgh Morningside was a small village south of Edinburgh which consisted of a few cottages and farms. Originally part of the Burghmuir (a woodland and open ground where hunting took place) which stretched from the Pentland hills to the Meadows which was the Burgh Loch. Now Morningside is a suburb of Edinburgh increasing in size from when the railway Station opened in 1884. The suburban railway in Edinburgh went out of use in 1962 when it closed. The clock has been a icon of Morningside since it was originally erected in 1910. Morningside has eight churches all in the main thoroughfare, a religious area of Edinburgh There are many attractions in Morningside, from famous birthplaces to historic buildings, plaques, wall tablets and ancient standing stones. Napier Tower JOHN NAPIER John Napier was a great inventor and Mathematician lived in the Napier Tower that was built by Alexander Napier the second Laird of Merchiston around 1454. John Napier the 8th Laird of Merchiston was born here in 1550. John Napier is best known as the discoverer of logarithms (Napier’s bones) in 1614. The bones can be seen in the Scottish National Museum. John Napier also appears to have been the first to intentionally use the frenetic period as a decimal separator in his book Rabdologia published in 1617. Also found in the same book was reference to Napier’s bones, numbered rods which were used to perform multiplication and division of any number, also useful in navigation and astronomy. Napier Technical College was opened in 1964 named after John Napier and in 2009 became Edinburgh Napier University. Napier Tower serves as the seat for Clan Napier and stands on the Napier University campus in Colinton Road Edinburgh. The Bust is now on show in the main reception at Colinton. CLAN NAPIER CREST The Clan Napier Crest can be found above the main entrance of The Napier Tower in the Napier University campus in Colinton Road Edinburgh. The clan Coat of Arms are only allowed to be used by the clan chieftain. THE CLAN CREST IS: A dexter cubit arm, the hand grasping a Crescent Argent with birds holding the Clan Chiefs coat of arms. NAPIER FAMILY MOTTO The meaning of SANSTACHE a French word is (WITHOUT STAIN). The Hanging Stanes THE HANGING OF THOMAS KELLY AND HENRY O’NEIL EDINBURGH Edinburgh‘s passion for executing the guilty can be seen in the many places around the Edinburgh streets where executions took place, e.g. The Grassmarket, High Street, Castlehill and Canongate to name a few. The main three punishments were burning at the stake, hanging and the guillotine, always with large audiences in attendance. In some instances gallows were erected on the site of the incident as in the case of the Highwaymen Thomas Kelly and Henry O’Neil two Irish immigrants who robbed a traveller David Loch on his way to Edinburgh and were sentenced to death by hanging (January 1815). Thomas Kelly and Henry O’Neil were taken to the place of execution where temporary Gibbets had been erected on the site of the robbery and they hung side by side for their crime. The site can be seen in Braid Road Edinburgh 200 metres from the corner at Morningside Station where the two Squares marked in the road and a plaque on the pavement outside 66 Braid Road Edinburgh donate where the gallows stood. The Buck Stane The Buck Stane stands at just over 1.00m high by 0.38m at its widest and is 0.28m thick. It stands against a garden wall in a small alcove near the south end of Braid Road. The stone has an information plaque which can be seen on the wall. Tradition associates the Buck Stane with the Barony of Penicuik and the royal hunts on the Borough-Muir. The plaque also says that the stone marks the spot where the buckhounds were let loose when the King of Scotland hunted in the region. (The wording on the plaque) This march stone a relic of feudal times occupied a commanding site on the old roman road about 250 yards north from this spot by tradition the name was derived from the stone having marked the place where the buckhounds were unleashed when the king of Scotland hunted in this region. Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Wall Tablet The wall tablet is to commemorate Queen Victoria’s 60 years on the throne in 1897. Look up on the wall just above the shops, up from the Taxi rank in Morningside Road, the plaque is just above a street light. Thomas Armour Thomas Dickson Armour Tommy Armour 18 Balcarres Street Edinburgh Tommy Armour was born in Edinburgh 24 September 1896 and he died on 11 September 1968 Larchmont, New York. Nicknamed "The Silver Scot" due to his hair colour. He first played golf at the Braid Hills, a member of the Edinburgh Western Golf Club and Bruntsfield Links. Emigrated to the U.S.A as a teenager and became one of the great unremembered golfers. Winner of the US Open 1927, U.S.P.G.A 1930, British Open Championship 1931, Canadian Open champion in 1927, 1930 and 1934. A total of 25 wins on the P.G.A Tour. One of two professional golfers to win the grand slam of golf by 1931. (Walter Hagen was the other) Prior to the Masters Championship which first played in 1934. The Old Schoolhouse A small house with a clock built in 1823 as the village school house. In 1892 its use was changed as a new modern school opened, and it became a temporary church prior to Morningside Parish Church opening 1838. Edinburgh's Wild West Morningside Edinburgh There is a street in Morningside Edinburgh that was built as a Wild West town – everything you would expect a Cantina, Jail hotel and saloon There is also a Indian (Native American ) mural. Built in 1996 by a furniture company called the Great American indoors Royal Edinburgh Hospital The Royal Edinburgh Hospital was a plan of Dr Andrew Duncan who attended to the poet Robert Fergusson until his death in Bedlam, the Edinburgh Asylum at Bristo Place Edinburgh. He was so taken by the nature of Fergusson’s illness he petitioned parliament for funds to open a hospital to look after the mentally ill. Funds were received in 1806, and Andrew Duncan purchased a house and land in Morningside The building of The Edinburgh Lunatic Asylum was started in 1809 under Royal Charter and opened in 1813. Originally for fee paying patients only but later in 1842 the poor were admitted for no charge. When the Bedlam Asylum closed in 1844 the patients were transferred to Morningside. The Edinburgh Lunatic Asylum was renamed The Royal Edinburgh Hospital in 1922. A Clinic opened in 1965 named after Andrew Duncan. ANDREW DUNCAN born St Andrew’s 1744 Died Edinburgh 1828 and is buried in the Apse Church in Chapel Street Edinburgh. One of the world’s forgotten greats he was first to lecture in forensic medicine in Britain and published many journals on medicine. William Tuke 1732-1822, A Quaker in 1796 opened the York Retreat sanctuary for Quakers with mental illness. Phillipe Pinel 1745-1826, French physician. And known as "the father of modern psychiatry". Robert Gardiner Hill 1811-1878, Surgeon in mental Health who had restraints and the locking up of patients abolished. Dorothea Dix 1802-1887, Dorothea Lynde Dix was born America in 1802 and fought for the rights of the insane that had been incarcerated in prisons rather than being treated in hospitals(asylums)for their mental health problems she help open over 30 hospitals for the mentally ill. Florence Nightingale 1820-1910, nurse. Florence Nightingale was born in 1820, in Florence, Italy and died at home in London in 1920 she is known as the founder of nursing. THE MEMORIAL IS TO HONOUR THE FEW IN THERE PURSUIT OF HELPING THE MENTALLY ILL ON THE CENTENARY OF THE DEATH OF PHILLIPE PINEL UNVEILED 1931. Archibald Campbell Clark 1852-1901 He worked in Lochgilphead, Melrose and Edinburgh Asylums. He used electroconvulsive therapy and to control the behavior of his patients he was the first Doctor in Scotland to perform a lobotomy. THE CAIY STANE Edinburgh Attraction The Caiy Stane is located at the side of the walkway on the west side of Caiystane View, a short distance from the junction of Oxgangs Road, Edinburgh. The stone is red sandstone and stands 9 feet 3 inches high (2.75m) with a breadth of 5 foot 9 inches (1.60m). A row of six cup marks can be seen on the back of the prehistoric stone. The stone may have been erected before 3000 BC, as early as the Neolithic period, probably to denote a ritual or burial place. Records of cairns, cists and urns found in the immediate vicinity show that the hilltop continued to be used for burial in the Bronze Age. Discovery of these remains led to the supposition that Caiyside Hill was the site of a battle, suggested to have involved invading Romans, Danes (Vikings) or Cromwellians. The Caiy Stane (Kel Stane), Cat Stane or Camus Stane, was thought to have been a battle memorial stone. The Bore Stone The only folklore associated with this site relates to James IV before the battle of Flodden in 1513 when it is alleged that the Royal Standard was pitched in or on the stone when it lay on the Boroughmuir nearby. The Bore Stone stands on a pedestal built into the boundary wall of Morningside Parish Church Edinburgh which opened in 1838 and was the first purpose built church in Morningside.. The surface of the stone displays numerous cup-like markings, none of which are believed to be anything other than natural. After the battle the city wall was built to protect Edinburgh from the English Army. THE BORE STONE In which the royal standard was last pitched for the muster of the Scottish army on the Boroughmuir before the Battle of Flodden 1513 It long lay in the adjoining field, was then built into the wall near this spot, and finally placed here by Sir John Stuart Forbes of Pitsligo Bart. 1852 Highest and midmost was described The Royal Banner floating wide. The staff, a pine tree strong and straight Pitch’d deeply in a massive stone. Which still in memory is shown. Yet bent beneath the standard’s weight. Marmion. Comiston Spring Well House The water for Edinburgh old town was piped from the Springs at Comiston to Edinburgh reservoir on Castlehill, (Scottish Weaving Mill) and in turn fed the cisterns (Wellheads) in the West Bow, Lawnmarket and High street of Edinburgh. The well house tank was fed by 5 fresh water springs from around the nearby hills. The well house became obsolete in 1945 due to new modern water systems. The well house was built circa 1674. Inscription on the plaque reads; This Wellhouse, built around 1674, played an important part in the history and development of Edinburgh. It contains the collecting cistern for the "sweet waters" of the various Comiston springs which provided the city's first piped water supply. Comiston House The Comiston House was built in 1815 by the Lord Provost of Edinburgh Sir James Forrest. He was an Advocate and was created 1st Baronet of Comiston in 1838. Comiston Castle Tower Comiston Castle Tower has been mentioned in script and on maps since circa 1340. The only remains are the corner tower from circa 1610. This being a corner lookout tower of a walled Castle. John Adair’s Map 1682. Morningside Park Morningside Edinburgh Morningside Park off Balcarres Street in Morningside is an area of grass and wildflowers that were planted by local school children. In the park can be found a children’s play area with swings climbing frame slide and open area for games and a tennis court. There is a pleasant seating area for contemplation or reading a book. There is also a sculpture of Owls carved out of wood. Canaan House Edinburgh John Astley Ainslie was an independently wealthy man inheriting lands from his family. Unfortunately he did at the age of 26. With a close connection to his uncle he left is fortune to David Ainslie who never married, his will stating that money was to be used in building a hospital or institute for convalescents of the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. The Astley Ainslie Hospital in Edinburgh was built named after his Nephew. A painting of John hangs in Canaan House also David’s sheep breeding trophies are on display in the boardroom. Hermitage Braids and Blackford Hill

The extention of New town north was a success and the new town was also spreading east and West. with Haymarket rail station and the glasgow road many people set up home in the western area. This page concentrats on the attractions of the west of Edinburgh new town from the west end to Haymarket. Edinburgh New Town West Attractions Palmerston Place Edinburgh New Town West Attractions St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral The actual name is The Cathedral Church of St Mary in Edinburgh. St Mary’s is Scotland’s Largest Cathedral and has been since 1879. St Mary’s is easily spotted on Edinburgh’s skyline due to being the only church with three spires. The Cathedral is dedicated to St Mary the Virgin. The highest tower is 90 meters in height and the other 2 are both 60 meters high. The Cathedral is open every day to all who wish to visit. If you continue past St Mary’s Cathedral down the hill you will come to the Belford Bridge and an entrance to the water of Leith walkway, over the bridge and round the corner are the Modern Art Galleries One and Two Palmerston Place Old Coates House Old Coates House was built between circa 1613 by John Byres and was restored in 1830 by Sir Patrick Walker. When Mary Walker died in 1870 she gifted the property to the Scottish Episcopal Church of Scotland which enabled a Cathedral to be built. In 1874 the foundation stone for the New St Mary’s Cathedral was laid by the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry, and the Cathedral was consecrated on 30th October 1879. The Chapter House and western spires were added in 1890.The Old Coates House was the home of the Cathedral Choir School, which became St Mary’s Music School in 1971. The Music School moved in 1995. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre was formed to provide for the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of society and community needs in Edinburgh. This is a spiritual centre and you are able to get psychic and spiritual readings. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was a great believer of the afterlife and he wrote circa 20 books on the subject of spiritualism and the afterlife. For any believers in Spiritualism, psychic phenomena, paranormal research or ghosts take a read of Conan Doyle’s books as he truly believed. Take a break in the Arthur Conan Doyle tearoom at 25 Palmerston Place Edinburgh and feel the spirits. Chester Street Edinburgh New Town West Walpole Hall The Right Reverend George Henry Somerset Walpole was elected Bishop of Edinburgh in 1910 and remained in his post till his death in 1929. The Walpole hall was built in 1932 in memory of George Walpole DD Bishop of Edinburgh and is attached to the Song school. George Walpole was the Bishop of Edinburgh. Chester Street Melville Crescent Edinburgh New Town West Attractions Robert Dundas 2nd Viscount Melville The Statue of Robert Viscount Melville 1771 -1851 was erected in 1857 in Melville Crescent Edinburgh. Robert Dundas 2nd Viscount Melville, son of Henry Dundas (1st Viscount Melville), was born in Edinburgh and educated at Gottingen University Germany and the University of Edinburgh. He was a Member of Parliament, 1st Lord of the Admiralty, and Governor of the Bank of Scotland as his father before him. Robert Dundas was awarded the Knight of the Thistle in 1821. His home was Melville Castle where he died in 1851. Pictured is the Dundas family crest above outside the door of Melville Castle below. Melville Crescent Joseph Bell M.D The Real Sherlock Holmes Joseph Bell pioneer in forensic science was born in Edinburgh in 1837, great-grandson of Benjamin Bell, a forensic surgeon and detective. Joseph became a surgeon and in 1859 and went on to become a lecturer at Edinburgh University one of his students being Arthur Conan Doyle. To be Doyle’s inspiration for the character Sherlock Holmes. He purchased 2 Melville Crescent in 1883 where he lived till his death in 1911. This is also the site of the Japanese Sherlock Holmes Club. Melville Street Melville Street Edinburgh New Town West Attractions Sir Robert Lorimer Robert Lorimer lived at 21 Hill Street Edinburgh with his parents he was educated at Edinburgh Academy before going to the University of Edinburgh. In 1893 he formed his own Architectural practice. His family home was 54 Melville Street Edinburgh in the west new town of Edinburgh Robert Lorimer designed the new chapel for the Knights of the Thistle in St Giles Cathedral in 1911. The Scottish National War Memorial at Edinburgh Castle in 1919. He was knighted for his work in 1927 and died in 1929. Gladstone Memorial Coates Crescent Gardens Edinburgh New Town West Attractions Gladstone's Memorial Gladstone's Memorial stands in Coates Crescent of Shandwick Place at the west end of Princes Street at the tram stop. The memorial shows William Gladstone surrounded by women. The monument was constructed in 1917 and originally stood in St Andrew Square and was moved to Coates Crescent Gardens in 1955. Gladstone was a very important public figure in Britain. Born in 1809 Gladstone served as Prime Minister for four terms, being appointed to the post on 1868, 1880, 1886, and 1892. Gladstone founded a church foundation to help women prostitutes. He was affectionately known as the 'Grand Old Man' by his many supporters and as 'God's Only Mistake' by his enemies, especially Benjamin Disraeli, the then leader of the Conservative Party. West Coates West Coates Edinburgh New Town West Donaldson's (Hospital) School Donaldson's School was designed by William Playfair for James Donaldson in (1851), a wealth bookseller and printer that lived in Edinburgh in 1830. James Donaldson on his death left his fortune to build and maintain a building for the deaf and dumb of Edinburgh. The students in the school were both hearing and non hearing and this lead to the hearing students learning sign language and these students went on to teach sign language around the world. The School moved from Edinburgh to its present location in Linlithgow in 2007. Haymarket Haymarket Edinburgh New Town West Heart of Midlothian Memorial Clock The clock is in honoured memory of the players and members of the Heart of Midlothian football Club who lost their lives in the world wars and it was first unveiled in 1922 to commemorate the men that fell in the first world war. On the front panel of the memorial; ERECTED BY THE HEART OF MIDLOTHIAN FOOTBALL CLUB TO THE MEMORY OF THEIR PLAYERS AND MEMBERS WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919 On the back panel of the memorial; IN HONOURED MEMORY OF THE PLAYERS AND MEMBERS OF THE HEART OF MIDLOTHIAN FOOTBALL CLUB WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR 1939-1945 Haymarket Railway Station Haymarket the main Junction on the way out of Edinburgh to the west and Edinburgh International Airport. Under a mile from Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle. Haymarket Rail Station opened in 1842 as the main station to join Edinburgh and Glasgow. The rail line was then extended to join Canal Street Station now Waverley Station in 1846. The line went under ground before emerging at the side of the Edinburgh Castle Rock and what is now Princes Street Gardens Atholl Crescent Edinburgh New Town West Edinburgh School of Cookery Louisa Stevenson with Christian Guthrie Wright founded the Edinburgh School of Cookery in 1875 in Atholl Crescent Edinburgh. This school developed into The Queen Margaret University. The plaque reads; The Edinburgh College of domestic science founded in 1875 as the Edinburgh school of cookery and domestic economy. Moved to No.3 Atholl crescent in 1891. By 1970, when the college moved to Clermiston it occupied Nos. 1-8. No. 12 Nos 15-17 and was known around the world as “Atholl Crescent”. Atholl Crescent Rothesay Terrace Edinburgh New Town West Sir John Ritchie Findlay Rothesay Terrace (No3) is a Building of architectural renown, was owned by Sir John Ritchie Findlay (1st Baronet) owner of the Scotsman Newspaper. The House from the rear overlooks Well House on the water of Leith in Dean Village, which he had built for his staff. Rothesay Terrace Rothesay House School Rothesay Terrace (No1) was a private school (Rothesay House School) that occupied the premises from 1985 - 1957 Rothesay Place Edinburgh Dame Margaret Sinclair Rothesay Place Kinnear and Peddie, Terrace housing comprising unified façade of 3-storey and basement townhouses. At No. 16 Rothesay Place was where Dame Margaret Sinclair of Dunbeath lived. A true Jacobite lady of Scotland. Born in St John’s Street in the Canongate (a street of the wealthy) in 1794. Returning from a Ball her sedan chair bearers hats blew of and they chased after their hats leaving Margaret alone. Two gentlemen passing (The Duke of Argyll and Sir John Clerk of Penicuik) picked up the chair and took Margaret home. The days of chivalry long gone from Edinburgh. She married in 1821 to Sir John Sinclair of Barrock who became Sir John Sinclair Bart of Dunbeath (7th Baronet) in 1842 and lived with him in Caithness till his death in 1873, and then moved back to Edinburgh. When she died she was interned in the Chapel Royal at Holyrood in 1879. The last lady to be interned there. Rothesay Place Edinburgh Walker Street Walker Street Edinburgh New Town West Attractions Elsie Maud Inglis Elsie Inglis Graduated from Edinburgh University in 1899 after Sophia Jex-Blake who she had an ongoing rivalry with, as Sophia Jex Blake had been the leader of the Edinburgh group to get entry for women to Edinburgh medical School. Elsie Inglis Had a medical practice in the High Street Edinburgh and at 8 Walker Street. She founded the second woman’s Hospital in Edinburgh. She help found the Scottish Women’s Hospitals for Foreign Services in 1914 and took part in aiding soldiers in Serbia and Russia. She was returning home from war in 1917 when she died of cancer which she had known she had before the start of the war. Rutland Street Rutland Street Edinburgh New Town West Dr John Brown John Brown FRSE FRCPE born in Biggar in 1810 and he died at home in 1882 in Rutland Street Edinburgh. He was a renowned Scottish physician and essayist he was known for his essays and papers on art, medical history and biography. Lord Lister Lord Joseph Lister Charlotte Square Lord Lister lived with his father- in- law James Syme at No. 9 Charlotte Square for 7 years 1870-1877, Lord Lister also lived at 11 Rutland Street Edinburgh from 1856 -1860 Born in Upton Essex he introduced carbolic acid to sterilise surgical instruments. Carbolic Acid is now known as Phenol. Sir Walter Scott Sir Walter Scott's Last Main residence in Edinburgh was number 6 Shandwick Place the main house is by way of No.8 where he lived from 1828 -1830 prior to his moved to Abbotsford House in The Scottish Borders Lieutenant General Frances Dundas Francis Dundas died 15/1/1824 at 11 Shandwick Place Edinburgh Mary Dunlop Street Entertainer Mary Dunlop A character of Edinburgh. A street entertainer over 3 decades 1940s, 50s, and 1960s Never to be missed her white pony named Smokey, pulling a cart with a mechanical barrel organ around the streets. Of the West End, Rutland Square with her capuchin monkey on the organ. Nicknamed by the Edinburgh children "Monkey Mary" She had special place she was always seen on a Saturday morning outside St Giles. Everyone new she was around due to her unique mechanical jingles. On her Death in 1966 the Organ was put on display in the Museum of Childhood. Horse and Rider Sculpture by E Bridge The Horse and Rider Sculpture stands on a bridge in Edinburgh George IV Bridge Edinburgh

The Midlothian golf courses are all parkland and have many twist and turns. All are very challenging with club houses that cater good food and the 19th hole beverage friendly and welcoming. Glencorse, Broomieknowe, Newbattle, Melville, Kingsacre, Vogrie Park all open to public. Midlothian Golf Courses The Midlothian golf courses are parkland courses and are very testing. There are 9 hole courses which are very enjoyable if you do not have time for 18 holes. There are also a number of driving ranges all are open to none members. Glencorse Golf Course Milton Bridge Penicuik EH26 0RD Midlothian Scotland 01968 677177 The Course and More Broomieknowe Golf Course 36 Golf Course Road Bonnyrigg EH19 2HZ Midlothian Scotland 0131 663 9317 The Course and More Newbattle Golf Course Abbey Road Dalkeith EH22 3AD Midlothian Scotland 0131 660 1631 The Course and More Scotland's Golf Course Map Golf & Airport Transfers Melville Golf Centre (9 hole) Melville Dykes Road Lasswade EH18 1AN Midlothian Scotland 0131 663 8038 The Course and More Whitehill House Golf Course Whitehill House 2 Carnethie Street Rosewell Midlothian EH24 9AS Scotland 0131 440 0594 The Course and More Kingsacre Golf Course Melville Mains Lasswade EH18 1AU Midlothian Scotland 0131 663 3456 The Course and More West Lothian Golf Courses

High Street Lower Southside Royal Mile Edinburgh. The High Street lower southside was where the wealthy lived between Niddry Street and Blackfriars Street. There are museums and historic buildings and the foot of the High Street was the end of Edinburgh where a wall Nether Foot Port stood. Heading 1 High Street Lower Southside Edinburgh Niddry Street - Blackfriars Street - St Mary's Street - Boyd's Entry High Street lower Southside Royal Mile Edinburgh The High Street in the Royal Mile can be found between the Royal Mile Lawnmarket and the Royal Mile Canongate. The Lower High Street or High Street East is from the cross roads at the North and South Bridges to the crossroads at Jeffery Street and St Mary’s Street where the city wall once stood. In this section you will find; Old St Paul's Church, Paisley Close, Trinity Apse Church, Museum of Childhood, John Knox House, Nether Bow, Carrubber’s Mission, New Palace Picture House, World’s End, Mowbray House, Nether Bow Wellhead, Tweeddale Court and The Scottish Story Telling Centre, Trunk's Close. Niddry Street Niddry Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Niddry Street originally called Niddry Wynd (Nudreis Wynd) is one of the oldest thoroughfares in old Edinburgh. The original Wynd would have been angled further west after re-positioning when the South Bridge was built. The Wynd extended across Cowgate to what is now South Niddry Street where the underground caverns have been found which were linked with the area that was previous to the south bridge being built. In 1750 when Niddry Wynd was widened it became Niddry Street. There were a number of important buildings which included St Cecilia’s Hall built in 1762 as a concert Hall and still exist to this day at the foot of Niddry Street as a Music Museum. Niddry Wynd was said to be named after a magistrate of Edinburgh in 1437 a Robert Niddry a member of the Niddry family of Wauchop. St Cecilia’s Music Museum Niddry Street Edinburgh St Cecilia’s Hall was built for the Musical Society of Edinburgh in 1762 by Robert Mylne (Milne) a Scottish architect and Stone mason from a famous Edinburgh family of builders and stonemasons. The Musical Society of Edinburgh previously occupied St Mary’s Chapel from 1728 – 1762 when they moved to St Cecilia’s Hall which was purpose built for them by Robert Milne in 1762. St Cecilia’s Hall had an auditorium that held 500 seated guests and concerts were held daily starting in the early evening and were always very well attended. Niddry Wynd was widened circa 1750 and was renamed as a Niddry Street. St Cecilia’s Hall is now part of the University of Edinburgh and has undergone a lengthy renovation. St Cecilia’s Hall is now a musical instrument museum and concert Hall which makes it one of the oldest remaining concert halls in Britain and oldest in Scotland still in use. Music Museum Dickson’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Dickson’s Close in the High Street on the Royal Mile Edinburgh was demolished when Niddry street was widened. All that remains is the Street sign above the door of the Radisson Blu Hotel. One of the Close’s occupants was a David Allan who was dubbed the “Scottish Hogarth” his illustrations and etchings were of great quality. He died in Edinburgh and is gravestone can be seen in the Old Calton Graveyard. Cant’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Cants Close was housing for the members of the Anglican Church. Cants Close Melrose Close Dickson’s Close and Niddry Wynd all were adjoining and were part of a very upmarket area for the nobility. The Cant family lived in the close for circa 100 years. Adam Cant 1403, Alexander Cant 1514 a wealthy family with land in many pars of Edinburgh. The Building was renovated in 1989 over a period of 15 months. Melrose Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Melrose Close was were the Abbot of Melrose (Andrew Durie) had his residence circa 1530 and the close was named after him. It was also known as Rosehaugh Close after Sir George McKenzie of Rosehaugh King’s Advocate. Sir George McKenzie (George Bloody Mackenzie) is still known today due to his tomb in Greyfriars which is said to be haunted. Blackfriars Street (Wynd) Royal Mile Edinburgh Blackfriars Street originally known as the Preaching Friar’s Vennel and Blackfriars Wynd. The name given due to the Street leading to the Black Friary of the Dominican Monks founded by Alexander II in 1230. The Wynd widened and became a Street and it was where Regent Morton had a mansion and many wealth Gentlemen and Ladies lived. Other significant history about Black Friars Wynd “Cleanse the Causeway” when the Hamilton’s and Douglas’s battled and the Earl of Bothwell and Sir William Stewart who Bothwell killed in Black friars Wynd. The Catholic Chapel which moved from Black friars Wynd in 1813 is now St Mary’s Cathedral at Broughton Street. Blackfriars Wynd was the centre of Edinburgh Nobility with Lords, Earls, Dukes, Bishops, Lady’s and Royals all at one time residing in the Wynd. There was a Palace and the first printing press in Scotland which printed the first book in 1508. Blackfriars Wynd to the east was demolished (circa 1840) due to the improvement Act and rebuilt, where the west side was left and the buildings between Cants Close and Dickson’s were mostly demolished and new builds were erected. The United Industrial School opened in 1847 to give all children both boys and girls, protestant and catholic an instruction in Craft work tailoring, carpentry, Leather work etc. and Knitting and housework. United Presbyterian Church The church building was specifically built and opened in 1871 and used by the congregation at Mary's Chapel on the High Street since 1860. Regent Morton’s Mansion Blackfriar's Street Regent Morton’s Mansion house in Blackfriars Wynd (now Street) was the town house of Regent Morton, James Douglas 4th Earl of Morton who was born circa 1525. James Douglas was the last regent of Scotland. He was executed on the 2nd of June 1581. His execution took place at the foot of the Canongate outside the Palace of Holyrood House on the “maiden”. The guillotine brought from England by himself as he had been impressed when watching how it was so efficient. James Douglas took an active part the abdication of Mary Queen of Scots.in 1567. He was executed for being part of the killing of Lord Darnley Mary Queen of Scots Husband. New Skinner’s Close Cross House, was originally built in 1643 as the Skinner's Hall for the Incorporated Trade of Skinners in Edinburgh. The Skinner's trade body since 1451 and received its charter in 1474. Regulators of the ancient craft of tanning skins, and making gloves, parchment, and leather goods. The United Industrial School was started in Blackfriars Wynd, Edinburgh, in a seventeenth-century building known as Skinner's Hall Edinburgh Mint known as Coinyie House. The Coinyie House Mint was situated off South Gray's Close, near the Cowgate in Edinburgh's Old Town. Name Origin: "Coinyie" is an old Scots term for "coin," hence the name "Coinyie House" Scottish Mint from 1574 until the Union with England in 1707, The mint buildings were demolished 1877, and the site was redeveloped into the Coinyie House Close garden. Lodge of Journeymen Blackfriar's Street The Lodge of Journeymen Masons has worked as a legal lodge since 1715 but the Grand Lodge of Scotland states the true date of formation was 1707. The Lodge of Journeymen Masons is unique due to the fact it may be the only lodge in the world which is allowed to charge fees and confer degrees but does not have the required charter from a Grand Lodge. The Journeymen lodge moved to 63 Blackfriars Street, EH1 1NB on the 8th August 1871. Above the door can be seen a stone tablet with insignia and inscriptions. Around lower edge of coat of arms shield the inscriptions reads: IN THE LORD IS ALL OUR TRUST On the panel below coat of arms LODGE JOURNEYMEN MASONS NO.8 REBUILT 1870 THOMAS FIELD. R.W.M. AND CONVENER OF THE TRADES Cardinal David Beaton Palace At the south west corner of Blackfriars Wynd and the boundary of the Cowgate stood the Archbishops Palace at the foot of Toddrick’s Wynd. Built in an L shape with a Porte-cochere giving access to a courtyard at the back. James (Bethune) Beaton lived here. The next resident was David Beaton nephew of James the Archbishop. The next to be resident was the High School of Edinburgh (Grammar Skule) prior to the new school building being completed where Blackfriars Monastery once stood. In February 1567 Mary Queen of Scots with her court went to the Cardinals Palace, where she had super before returning to Holyrood. This was the night Bothwell and accomplices made their way down Toddrick’s Wynd to Kirk o Field. The night Lord Darnley was murdered at Kirk o Field. The Palace and grounds were divided into lots and occupied by mostly poor Irish immigrants. Cardinal David Beaton Plaque David Beaton was born in 1494 and died in 1546. On 20 December 1539 David Beaton was made a Cardinal by Pope Paul III. Cardinal Beaton became a regent for Mary Queen of Scots and appointed himself the Chancellor of Scotland in 1543. He was disliked by most but was in favour with the royals of both France and Britain. He had many mistresses and 20 illegitimate children. He was arrested for fraud and the cause of the rough wooing, Henry the VIII invasion of Scotland. Calender House Calender House was the first block of dwelling houses 11, 13, 15 Blackfriars Street built by the Blackfriars Building Association to provide accommodation for the "industrial classes" following the City Improvement Act of 1867. Formerly known as Blackfriars Wynd, the E side was demolished in 1867 under the Improvement Act, the roadway widened and subsequently renamed Blackfriars Street. Blackfriars Building Association, composed of 84 Irish working men, in 1871. First Printing Press Blackfriar’s Street (Wynd) This plaque donates the place where the first printing of a book in Scotland was. The printers Walter Chepman and Andrew Myllar printed the first book in 1508 after being granted a licence by King (James IV) a year earlier. The printers stood in the Cowgate at the foot of Blackfriars Street near to Cardinal Beaton’s House. Toddrick’s Wynd High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Toddrick’s (Todrig’s) Wynd once belonged to Archibald Todrig a Bailie of Edinburgh who was attacked in his home in the Wynd in 1500 by two men with swords. They were caught and taken to the Tolbooth and their hands were chopped off as a punishment. Toddrick’s Wynd was also where Bothwell and his cohorts ascended to Blackfriars Monastery on 9th Feb 1567 to blow up the provost’s house in Kirk O Fields. Thomas Aitchison lived here (the master of the mint). A grand Banquet was held in 1590 for the Ambassador and nobles of Denmark. Museum of Childhood Museum of Childhood High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Edinburgh’s Museum of Childhood. The world’s first museum to be dedicated solely to the history of childhood was opened in 1955. The museum of Childhood contains five galleries with toys and games, both contemporary and antique, from around the world. Many toys that everyone of an age will remember; Action Man, Sindy, Corgi, Triang, Meccano. South Gray’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh South Gray’s Close or Mint Close as this is where the Scottish mint was built in 1574 after it being in the Castle and firstly in Holyrood House Palace. It later moved to Chessel’s Court where Deacon Brodie robbed it, but was caught and hung. The Museum of Childhood is located next to the close. Hyndford’s Close Royal Mile High Street Edinburgh Hyndford’s Close the entrance to the town residence of the Earls of Selkirk. The first Earl of Selkirk William Alexander colonised Nova Scotia in 1630. Hyndford’s Close was later to be occupied by Dr Daniel Rutherford a chemist and Botanist who discovered Nitrogen Gas in 1772. Dr Rutherford was Sir Walter Scott’s uncle, his sister being Walter’s mother. The close was named after the Carmichael’s of Hyndford. The New Palace Picture House The New Palace Picture House opened in 1929; and finally closed in September 1956. It became a night club and music venue called McGoos and a host of the names of the 60’s played there; The Who, The Kinks, Spencer Davies Group, Troggs, Wayne Fontana, The Small Faces, Cream and many more. Fountain Close Royal Mile High Street Edinburgh Fountain Close residents were Adam Fullerton and Sir James Mackenzie whose house was purchased by the Royal College of Physicians for a new Library in 1704 and sold again in 1720 for a new Church to be built in 1771. Also in Fountain Close is The Saltire Society which was founded in 1936 and its purpose is to improve the quality of life in Scotland and make people around the world see the values Scotland has to offer everyone in every walk of life. The Saltire Society has no political affiliation and anyone is welcome to become a member. FÀILTE is Gaelic for welcome. Tweeddale Court & Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Tweeddale Court built in 1576 by the Earl of Lothian for his daughter Lady Yester and she passed it on to the 9th Earl of Yester her grandson the second Earl of Tweeddale who became the Marquis of Tweeddale Lord High Commissioner of Scotland which was bestowed upon him by William III. The Last Tweeddale to live here died in 1762 and the mansion house became the British Linen company. The British Linen Company occupied Tweeddale Court in 1791 till 1807. A grizzly murder also took place in Tweeddale Court in 1806, when William Begbie a porter of the British Linen Company was stabbed through the heart and robbed of thousands of bank notes he was carrying from a branch at the top of Leith. A major amount of notes were later recovered but the murderer was never caught. It is suspected that the murderer was later caught for another bank robbery of a similar description in Glasgow, but it was never proven. The thief was tried for the Glasgow robbery and found guilty, imprisoned and later died in Old Calton Jail in Regent Road. When the British Linen Company moved to St Andrew Square, Oliver and Boyd printers and publishers moved into the mansion house. A remaining section of the King's Wall, built by James II in the 1450s is visible on right side of the lane, also a shell fountain can be seen in a small courtyard. THE FEIR OF THE LORD PRESERVITH THE LYFE World’s End Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh World’s End Close previously Sir John Stanfield’s Close, Sir John Stanfield was supposedly murdered by his son who was then sentenced to hang at the market cross in Feb 1688 but due to the rope slipping he was finally chopped up and his head was displayed in Haddington his body in Leith and his tongue was cut out and hand chopped of for his crimes against his father. Known as World’s End Close as this was the last building inside the city wall which many people had never been past. St Mary (Wynd) Street Edinburgh St Mary’s Wynd demolished and No 2 St Mary Street was the first house to be built under the Improvement Act of 1867 and a wall tablet was placed above the door and unveiled by the Lord Provost of Edinburgh the right honourable William Chambers a publisher, politician and brother of Robert Chambers Author and publisher were both influential in Edinburgh’s History. With further renovation in 1985. St Mary’s Wynd was built on an old Roman road and was named after the Cistercian nuns of St Mary and a chapel and hospital dedicated to St Mary both built on the west side of the Wynd. The Mary’s Wynd was first mentioned circa 1340 when men of Edinburgh walked up Mary’s Wynd after returning from battle. This was the main route out of Edinburgh to the South. A Wynd changed its name to street when widened to allow carts to use it. St Mary's Port stood at the foot of the Pleasance part of the city defences and old city wall. Boyd’s Entry St Mary's Street Boyd’s Entry is where the first passenger coaches arrived from London. This is where the stables and buildings to house the coaches stood at the foot of Gullan’s Close next to the White Horse Inn (previously Boyd’s Inn), at the head of the Canongate. The Flodden wall once stood on the west side of the Street prior to the present housing. There was a gate at both ends of the Wynd, The Cowgate and the Nether Bow Gate which were the only way into Edinburgh, from the East. High Street Lower Northside

St Andrews North Street, is the main road into St Andrews, Place in North Street include St Andrews New Club, The Morris house, St Andrews War Memorial, Heritage Museum, St Salvator Quad and Chapel, Plaques and famous peoples birthplaces. North Street St Andrews North Street St Andrews North Street runs from the City Road to The Pends at the Cathedral. North Street is a main thoroughfare of St Andrews and is where you can find many attractions including St Salvator's Chapel and Tower. North Street St Andrews Attractions St Andrews War Memorial Gregory Lane opposite North Street St Andrews St Andrews War Memorial A Celtic cross with Sword of Sacrifice on the shaft, on a stepped base. With inscription on the shaft, PRO PATRIA 1914-1918, 1939-1945, TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND THE HONOURED MEMORY OF THE MEN OF ST ANDREWS WHO WITH COURAGE AND FAITH AT THEIR COUNTRY'S CALL LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES THAT WE WHO REMAIN MIGHT LIVE IN FREEDOM AND PEACE A Semi-circular wall to rear with bronze panels inscribed with names of 185 men who fell in WWI. The Statue was unveiled on the 23rd of September 1922 Attended by Field Marshal, Earl, Douglas Haig, KT, GCB, OM, GCVO, KCIE North Street St Andrews Attractions St Andrews Heritage Museum & Garden St Andrews Heritage Museum and Garden located at 12 North Street in a 17th century house with garden. The Museum and Garden is one of the oldest houses in the old town of St Andrews. The museum is all about St Andrews the people and their lives from the 1700s Our Garden is a hidden gem and, as well as a sensory garden and a variety of plants, visitors can enjoy exhibitions and installations throughout. Our dedicated an enthusiastic museum guides look forward to sharing the rich heritage of St Andrews. North Street St Andrews Attractions Jock Hutchison Plaque Jock Hutchison was born in St Andrews 06 June 1884 (John Waters Hutchison). He became a professional golfer and won the Open Championship at St Andrews over 36 holes by 9 strokes in 1921. The previous year he won the PGA Championship. He die, aged 93 in 1977. He won the inaugural PGA Seniors' Championship in 1937 and inductee of the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2011 North Street St Andrews Attractions Fitzroy Barometer Admiral Robert Fitzroy (5 July 1805 – 30 April 1865) Admiral Fitzroy was a famous meteorologist who made accurate weather forecasting a reality. He was Governor of New Zealand in 1843 till 1845. He was also the captain of HMS Beagle and invited Charles Darwin to be a scientific passenger on the voyage which lasted 5 years. This was to give Darwin his inspiration for ‘The Theory of Evolution’. North Street St Andrews Attractions Benjamin Franklin Plaque Honours bestowed upon Benjamin Franklin by St Andrews Scotland. The Plaque reads; "Benjamin Franklin. In 1759 the University of St. Andrews awarded an honorary doctor of laws degree to Benjamin Franklin and the city of St. Andrews granted him the freedom of the Burgh. This marker commemorates the conferring of these honours. Marked places by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution October 2002" North Street St Andrews Attractions College Gate College Gate is entrance to St Andrews University Buildings North Street St Andrews Attractions Younger Hall St Andrews Younger Hall is the main venue for St Andrews University graduation ceremonies. James and Annie Younger, local philanthropists donated funds for the building which was opened in 1929 by HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother North Street St Andrews Attractions James Crichton's House 19 August 1560 – 3 July 1582 James Crichton was a most gifted individual, educated at St Andrews University completing the requirements for both his bachelor's and master's degrees by the age of 14. He became fluent in multiple languages and was accomplished in many of the arts and a master swordsman. His tutor was the scholar, politician and poet George Buchanan. James was a gifted prodigy, with a gift of perfect recall. He travelled to France then Italy where he eventually met his death by Vincenzo Gonzaga the son of the Duke of Mantua whom James was employed. At the age of 21. Known as "The Admirable Crichton" referred to by Charles Dickens. Many books have been written about him as he was admired by many. He has a society named after him, at St Andrews University, The James Crichton Society. North Street St Andrews Attractions Józef Kosacki Plaque Józef Stanislaw Kosacki (21 April 1909–26 April 1990) was a Polish professor, engineer, inventor, and an officer in the Polish Army during World War II, stationed in St Andrews Scotland. He invented the Polish Mine Detector. The Ardgowan Hotel was the HQ of the Polish army during the the world war. St Salvator's Chapel and Quad

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 Art Galleries are some of Edinburgh attractions. Thre are a number of National Galleries and many public and private galleries that can de visited free of charge. Art Galleries are a popular part of the Edinburgh attractions to see. Edinburgh Art Galleries Art Galleries Visitors Attractions There are many art Galleries in Edinburgh public and private these are the main public art galleries are with links and a fuller list is below the main Galleries. Royal Scottish Academy of Art Royal Scottish Academy of Art Mound Precinct Edinburgh EH2 2EL Link Talbot Rice Gallery University Of Edinburgh Old College South Bridge Edinburgh EH8 9YL Link National Gallery of Scotland National Gallery of Scotland Mound Precinct Edinburgh EH2 2EL Link National Gallery Modern Art 1 Scottish Gallery of Modern Art 1 Belford Road Edinburgh EH4 3DR Link National Gallery Modern Art 2 Scottish Gallery of Modern Art 2 Belford Road Edinburgh EH4 3DS Link Queens Gallery Holyrood House Queens Gallery Horse Wynd Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8DX Link City Art Centre Edinburgh City Art Centre Market Street Edinburgh EH1 1DE Link Scottish National Portrait Gallery Scottish National Portrait Gallery Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 1JD Link Fruit Market Gallery Edinburgh Fruit Market Gallery Market Street Edinburgh EH1 1DE Link Art Gallery Open Eye Gallery Abercromby Place Edinburgh EH3 6QE 0131 557 1020 Art Gallery Bellevue Gallery Bellevue Crescent Edinburgh EH3 6ND 0131 558 8368 Art Gallery Union Gallery Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3JU 0131 556 7707 Art Gallery Collective Gallery Calton Hill Edinburgh EH7 5AA 0131 556 1264 Art Gallery Stills Gallery Cockburn Street Edinburgh EH1 1BP 0131 622 6200 Leith Walk Gallery 9-11 Crighton Place Edinburgh EH7 4NY Art Gallery Braewell Gallery Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6RQ 0131 556 2224 Art Gallery Edinburgh Gallery Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6HZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 5002 Art Gallery Scottish Gallery Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6HZ 0131 558 1200 Art Gallery Di Rollo Gallery Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6HZ 0131 557 5227 Art Gallery Axolotl Gallery Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6QQ 0131 557 1460 Art Gallery Anthony Wood Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6HZ 0131 558 9544 Art Gallery Colours Gallery Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6QQ 0131 557 4569 Art Gallery Vermillion Art Studios East Crosscauseway Edinburgh EH8 9HQ Art Gallery Grove Gallery Grove Street Edinburgh EH3 8AF 0131 229 7117 Art Gallery Art Shop Haddington Place Edinburgh EH7 4AF 0131 466 3168 Art Gallery Alpha Art Hamilton Place Edinburgh EH3 5AX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 3066 Art Gallery Dovecot Studios Infirmary Street Edinburgh EH1 1LT 0131 315 3054 Art Gallery Morningside Gallery Morningside Road Edinburgh EH10 4BY Art Gallery Breeze Art Gallery Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 2YJ 0131 220 2655 Art Gallery West End Craft and Design Fair Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 4BJ 0131 661 0012 Art Gallery Bourne Fine Art Gallery Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6HZ 0131 557 4050 Art Gallery Calton Gallery Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 3NH 0131 226 6932 Art Gallery Demarco Roxy Art House Roxburgh Place Edinburgh EH8 9EB 0131 556 3102 Art Gallery Leith Gallery Shore Edinburgh EH6 6RA 0131 553 5255 Art Gallery Reddot Fine Art St Colme Street Edinburgh EH3 6AA 0131 220 8435 Art Gallery Flaubert Gallery St Stephen Street Edinburgh EH3 5AQ 0131 225 5007 Art Gallery Attic Salt Thistle Street Lane North East Edinburgh EH2 1DA 0131 225 2093 Art Gallery Red Door Gallery Victoria Street Edinburgh EH1 2JW 0131 477 3255 Art Gallery Marchmont Gallery Warrender Park Road Edinburgh EH9 1EX 0131 228 8228 Art Gallery Talbot Rice Gallery West College Street Edinburgh EH8 9YL 0131 650 2210 Art Gallery Scottish Pictures West Port Edinburgh EH1 2LD 0131 229 5353 Art Gallery Torrance Gallery Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6JN 0131 556 6366 Next - Edinburgh Libraries