Greyfriars Kirk and Museum is a historic place in Scotland not just as a church. The museum has anceint relics which include the first Stars and Strips on the White House a copy of the Covenant and anceint bibles and seals. The graveyard with famous people and stories of Ghosts and body snachers. Greyfriars Kirk Greyfriars Museum Edinburgh Attractions Greyfriars Kirk Greyfriars Kirk takes its name from the Franciscan friary which was previously on this site. Greyfriars Kirk building was completed in 1620 the first church to be constructed in Scotland following the Reformation. The signing of the National Covenant took place in Greyfriar’s Kirk on 28 February 1638. In a field nearby, in the 18th century 1200 Covenanters were imprisoned. A section of this field was incorporated into the churchyard as vaulted tombs and the area became known as the Covenanters' Prison. You will see enclosed vaults and metal fenced cages called mort safes as a deterrent to grave robbers taking the bodies from their resting place to use in the medical school for autopsy and scientific experiments. The famous grave robbers of the time were (Burke and Hare). Greyfriar’s Cemetery is said to be haunted by the ghost of 'Bloody' George Mackenzie who was buried here in 1691. His Spirit is said to cause bruising, bites and cuts on those who come into contact with the spirit or touch his tomb. Some visitors have reported feeling strange sensations. Take the ghost tour and find out for yourself. Don’t miss visiting Greyfriars Museum for the history and mystery of the graveyard and Kirk. Greyfriars Tolbooth Highland Kirk Museum There are many things to see and stories to be read in the museum like the an American flag that hung in the White House which was gift to the church as Greyfriars Kirk and the landing of the Pilgrim Fathers in the New World took place on Christmas Day 1620. Not to forget the famous dog Greyfriars Bobby. Greyfriars Museum and shop are open with free admission. There are guided tours available. The Notice board on entry to Greyfriars Graveyard read; In Greyfriars Church the national covenant was adopted and signed 28th February 1638. In the churchyard are objects of historical interest such as The Martyrs’ Monument towards the north east and the Covenanters’ Prison towards the south west also The graves of many Scotsmen and Citizens of Edinburgh Highland Kirk National Covenant (The Presbyterians) Greyfriars Kirk Edinburgh The National Covenant signed in Greyfriars on the 28th February 1638 promised to defend Presbyterianism from intervention by the crown. Presbyterians in Scotland agreed to renew the King’s Confession of 1581, (basically a promised before God that they would accept the true religion and oppose Roman Catholicism) with two extra parts. These were a legal section listing over sixty acts of Parliament most of which were against Roman Catholicism. The Covenant was signed by almost all the people and Nobles of Scotland. Covenanting Swords The swords of Robert Trail minister of Greyfriars 1649 -1660, who accompanied, James Graham Marquis of Montrose, to his execution in 1650 and Daniel MacMichael a covenanter shot and killed at Durisdeer, Dumfriesshire in 1685. Robert Trail became minister of Greyfriars in 1949. He was arrested and imprisoned in 1660 and later banished to Holland for refusing to sign the oath of allegiance following the restoration of Charles II. Seal of Queen Victoria 1897 Seal of Queen Victoria attached to a parchment appointing William Montagu Hay 10th Marquess of Tweeddale as Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1897. The office of Lord High Commissioner is one of the oldest in Scotland. It goes back to the early 17th century when James VI became James I of the United Kingdom in 1603. At the Union of the Crowns the King’s court moved to London and it was not so easy for him to attend the General Assembly, but a close relationship with the Church of Scotland was essential for the monarch and continues to be so today. The document states under the Treaty of Union, Queen Victoria’s seal is used in lieu of the Great Seal of Scotland. Mary Queen of Scots Greyfriars Monastery Original Monastery Doorway The grounds of the Franciscan monastery passed into the possession of Mary Queen of Scots after the Scottish Reformation of 1560. Mary then granted the grounds to the Edinburgh town council for the grounds to be use for burials. The original door lintel to the monastery can still be seen in the Greyfriars Graveyard. Greyfriars Bobby Portrait Greyfriars Museum Edinburgh Oil painting of Greyfriars Bobby in Greyfriars Museum, dated 1867. Painted by John McLeod who was born in Golspie, Sutherland in 1812. Greyfriars Bobby is an Icon of Edinburgh and Scotland and is known worldwide. The Statue stands at the junction of Candlemakers' Row, George IV Bridge and Greyfriars Place. Greyfriars Bobby's grave is at the gates to Greyfriars Kirk Museum and Burial Ground. United States Flag Greyfriars Museum Edinburgh. On Christmas Day 1620 the Kirk of the Greyfriars officially opened as a place of worship. In the same year fleeing persecution and seeking the pursuit of their religion free from interference by the state, the Pilgrim Fathers landed in Plymouth, Massachusetts and established the colony. The Stars and Strips once prominent above the White House in Washington D.C was presented to Greyfriars by the American Consul in Edinburgh. Its significance to commemorate Greyfriars Kirk’s 350th anniversary in 1970 and the landing of the Pilgrim Fathers in New England in 1620. Sir Walter Scott Greyfriars Kirk Edinburgh This tablet was made and erected to the memory of Sir Walter Scott on his centenary by the young men of this kirk in which he himself worshipped as a young man. Lady Yester Memorial Grayfriars Kirk Edinburgh In memory of Margaret Lady Yester, by whose benefaction the church of Lady Yester was built in High School Wynd Edinburgh in 1644. This was demolished and a new church was built in 1803. See map by William Edgar 1765. (K) Marks the Lady Yester Kirk. The above tablet formally erected in Lady Yester’s church was transferred here when that church and parish were united with Greyfriars church and Parish in 1938. Greyfriars Kirk Communion Table St Francis Stigma reminder of the friars is a modern representation of the crossed hands of St Francis, with the stigmata, which stands above the cross behind the communion table at the east end of Greyfriars Kirk Hall. Peter Collins Organ Greyfriars Kirk Edinburgh Peter Collins died in 2015. He was a famous builder of organs, in his 40 years as a craftsman he built organs all over the UK and Europe. The Greyfriars organ was built in 1990 in conjunction with the late Michael Chibbett who was then the organist in Greyfriars Kirk. The Peter Collins organ is a magnificent musical instrument which overlooks the hall of the Kirk. A must see when in Edinburgh. Flodden Wall In Greyfriars Kirk Graveyard The Flodden wall can be seen through Greyfriars Graveyard. The old city wall was built for protection from the English invaders (1513) after the Scots Army suffered their heaviest defeat in battle to the English and where King James IV died in battle, King James IV was the last monarch to die in battle. Edinburgh Town Guard The City Guard’s main duty was to protect the city and maintain public order. Formed in 1679 with 40 men. Always present at civic gatherings and were led by the Lord Provost of Edinburgh. The Town Guard House was situated in the middle of the High Street west of the Tron Kirk in line with New Assembly Close. Information found on “the plan of the City and Castle of Edinburgh by William Edgar Architect 1765″. Records held in the National Library of Scotland. The Town Guard were disbanded in 1817 the last Captain of the Guard being James Burnet. The Edinburgh City Guard re-enactment group. The group recreate the Town Guard for ceremonies and recreate battles such as the Battle of Prestonpans annually. To find out more or join the Guard contact chairman, Arran Johnston (Ensign): arran_johnston@hotmail.com . Next - Grayfriars Graveyard

Leith Edinburgh Suburb attractions from the 11th to 19th centuries. First written rules of Golf. Tourist attractions at the shore restaurants and shops, Royal Yacht Britannia, cruise ships Dock. Sunday Market and a host of history. Leith Edinburgh History, Attractions and Activities Leith Area Edinburgh Leith area Edinburgh or originally inverlet ‘the mouth of the Water of Leith’ which was two villages one on each side of the river estuary North and South Leith which were first joined by a bridge in 1493 and the oldest building that remains is St Ninian’s at the shore. Leith was chartered to Edinburgh by Robert the Bruce in 1329 giving the powers of Edinburgh control of Leith. In 1920 Leith became a part of Edinburgh. The Leith Area Timeline The first recorded mention of Leith was in 1143, when the area near the river estuary was granted to the Holyrood monks by David I. Known by the name Inverlet. Edward II mentions Leith in 1313 before the Battle of Bannockburn. The incorporation of institution of the Mariners’ happened in Leith 1380. Leith became a ship building area circa 1520. The French invaded Leith in 1548 for 12 years they took control. Finally in 1560 after many battles and a siege the French left Leith in the wake of destroying what they could. Mary Queen of Scots returned to Scotland from France in 1560 at the shore in Leith. The final outbreak of the black death or bubonic plague, (a acquired from the bite of an infected flea) took hold in Edinburgh and Leith, 1645. With circa 2,600 deaths of people living in South Leith (75% of the population). Huts were built on Leith Links where whole families were isolate to reduce the spread of infection. Cromwell took control of Leith in 1650 and had a base at the Citadel. Leith Area 17th Century On The Bank of Leith opened in 1806 with its own Leith currency. King George VI set foot on Scottish soil at the Shore invited by Sir Walter Scott in 1822. The “Leith Act” was passed by Parliament in 1827. Leith Nautical College was opened in 1855 The building resembling a ship. The Leith Improvement Act was passed in 1880. A free home for retired Sailors’ was built in 1883 at the Shore. Now the building is a Hotel. The first trains arrived in Leith when Leith Central station opened at the junction of Leith Walk and Duke Street in 1903. Finally Leith became a part of Edinburgh in 1920. James Simpson (1830–1894) was a highly influential 19th-century Scottish architect who served as the Burgh Assessor and Town Architect of Leith. He designed Leith and its important buildings. Queen Victoria Kirkgate Leith This Statue was to commemorate the reign of Queen Victoria and her visit to Leith in 1842. She died in 1901. It is also a war memorial to the memory of the Scots Guards from the area that died in the Boar War. It was unveiled by Lord Rosebery who was the Liberal Prime Minister 1894-5 and the ceremony was watched by a crowd of over 20,000 people. Leith became a part of Edinburgh in 1920. The meaning of Leith is broad river. Trinity House Museum Leith Edinburgh The original mariner’s house built in 1555 on this site was an Almshouse for the retired and poor that wished to stay within the seafaring community. The present building replacing the original Almshouse was built in 1816. Explore Trinity house and see the treasures the mariners returned home with from their travels. There are old marine maps, navigation equipment and ships models. There are also paintings and manuscripts that tell the stories of the sailors of the 14th century to this day. Trinity House Museum South Leith Parish Church Leith Edinburgh The first church built was St Mary’s in 1483, over the centuries famous people have used the church such as Mary of Guise and Oliver Cromwell. The church has been used as a prison and the General Assembly was held here. Many parts of the church have been replaced since first built, with the ceiling being replace during the renovations of 1847, a Hammer beam ceiling was installed which is still present and will take your breath away. St Mary’s Star of the Sea Church Leith Edinburgh St Mary Star of the Sea was built mainly due to the emigration of Irish families due to the potato famine between 1845 and 1849. Many Irish Catholics families came to Leith and there was a lack of Catholic churches to satisfy the large congregations. The Church of St Mary Star of the Sea was Completed in 1854 and is within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh. Leith Town Hall Leith Edinburgh The Town Hall and Sheriff Court on the corner of Constitution Street and Queens Charlotte Street was built in 1828. A new Town Hall was open in 1929 after leith joined Edinburgh but was nearly destroyed by bombings in 1941 during the 2nd World War. The Town Hall was Converted to police and burgh offices in 1868, becoming the Leith Police headquarters. Merging with Edinburgh Police in 1920 when Leith became part of Edinburgh. S. M. J. & Co (established 1840, incorporated 1899) Over front door, also on building are Stone Plaques 5 - 6 Quality Street (Street change name in 1967 Maritime Street ) 1893 Javance (Uncover) Spe vires augentur (Our powers are augmented by hope ) S. M. J. & Co was a historic cooperage and warehousing company of Leith, 5-6 Maritime Street, which served as their headquarters and bonded warehouse. They were a coopers, making wooden barrels for the whisky and wine industry in Leith. Leith Assembly Rooms Exchange Building Leith Edinburgh The exchange buildings were built by subscription as a meeting place for merchants, which included the Assembly Rooms that opened in 1783 and an extension in 1810 which was the Leith Exchange. This was where everything from commerce to entertainment was centred. A Leith Hero Eric “Winkle” Brown Leith Edinburgh Eric Melrose Brown 21 January 1919 – 21 February 2016. Eric was born in Leith Area a port outside of Edinburgh. Captain Eric Melrose Brown known as Winkle due to his slight stature was an amazing man and record holder. His father was a pilot and as a young boy Eric was involved in aviation. Captain Eric Brown’s first flight was on his fathers’ knee. He became Britain’s most decorated test pilot in the Royal Air Force. Flying 487 different types of aircraft. He was also the first person to land a plane on an aircraft carrier. He saw Jesse Owens in the 1936 Olympics, witnessed the horrors of Belsen and awarded and the CBE, MBE and OBE. He was to continue flying aircraft until he was 70 years old. He also was a published author of books and lived till he was 97 years of age. Robert Burns Statue Leith Edinburgh Robert Burns died at the age of 37. He was known as the Ploughman poet. He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland. Burns was born two miles south of Ayr, in Alloway South Ayrshire, Scotland. Robert Burns was the eldest of seven children. He travelled the world and had many love interests and had 9 children. Robert Burns is buried in St. Michael’s Churchyard, Dumfries, Scotland. Robert Burns’ brother Gilbert Burns (1760 – 1827) and mother, Agnes Broun 17 March 1732 – 14 January 1820 (and later his sister Annabella) moved to Bolton East Lothian from Ayrshire. Gilbert oversaw the building of the new Bolton parish church which was completed in 1809. The cottage at Grant’s Brae is no longer there, the house was demolished and a roadside monument stands in its place. No more than one hundred yards northeast lies the drinking well used by the Burns family. It was lovingly restored in 1932 and dedicated to Agnes Broun. The dedication states: “Drink of the pure crystals and not only be ye succoured but also refreshed in the mind. To the mortal and immortal memory and in noble tribute to her, who not only gave a son to Scotland but to the whole world and whose own doctrines he preached to humanity that we might learn? Burns 1759 – 1796 “The priest-like father reads the sacred page – from scenes like these old Scotia’s grandeur springs, that makes her loved at home, revered abroad:” “I there wi something did forgather, that pat me in an eerie swither:” Presented by Robert Meikle “When Vulcan gies his bellows breath an plowmen gather wi’ their graith” “In order, on the clean hearth-stane the luggies three are ranged:” Hallow’een Presented by William Tulloch Leith Bank Building Leith Edinburgh Leith Bank was established in 1792 and printed Leith bank notes and was trading from its purpose built premises at 25 Bernard Street from 1806. It was common place for towns in Scotland to print their own money. The funding came from local wealth merchants. Leith Bank did not stay open long as it closed due to lack of funds in 1842. Leith Union Bank Leith Edinburgh Union Bank of Scotland in Leith (1871): the Union Bank of Scotland built a branch at 28 Bernard Street, The Union Bank of Scotland, the Glasgow Union Bank was formed in 1830, the Glasgow Union Bank taking over many smaller local Scottish banks to form the Union Bank of Scotland based in Leith until the merger of the Union Bank with the Bank of Scotland in 1954. Reverend John Home Leith Edinburgh Reverend John Home was a poet and playwright and was born in Maritime Street Leith in 1722. He is remember for his play Douglas which was first performed in the Playhouse Theatre Canongate in 1756 Robertson Sanderson & Co 11-14 Maritime Street (previously Quality Street until 1967) Original building 11 and 12 was built 1892 as a warehouse in 1900 13 + 14 were added for a wine and spirit merchant Robertson Sanderson & Co. The Renaissance-style architecture, of 13 – 14 features a dome, ashlar frontage. Acanthus leaves and grapes, and the head of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine. Two shields one with (R.S. & Co Ltd). And the other (EST’D 1846) In May 1863 William Sanderson after obtaining licences made his first recipe. A whisky mixture of Glenlivet, Pitlochry and grain whiskies. In 1822 he put samples of almost one hundred of his blends in separate small numbered vats and invited experts to choose which they liked the best. All chose the vat numbered 69. Sanderson’s VAT69 became the premier grade blend of Sanderson’s. North British Distillery in Gorgie Edinburgh Grain Whisky producer which is still open and working today was Established in 1885 by William Sanderson Read more about the Sanderson dynasty on https://leithlocalhistorysociety.org.uk/william-sanderson-son-ltd/ Corn Exchange Leith Edinburgh The Corn Exchange building was built in 1861 marketing hall to deal with the sale and purchase of agricultural goods. The building has a frieze which runs down the Constitution Street side of the building which depicts cherubs at work in the agricultural services. The frieze was sculpted by John Rhind. West Bowling Green Street Bridge Leith Edinburgh William Beatson was the engineer that built the bridge in west Bowling Green Street in 1886. It is a Single span bridge with a single cobbled road which spans the Water of Leith. The road is now pedestrian only and can be accessed from The Quilts or west Bowling Green Street. Leith Fort Leith Edinburgh In 1779 Leith was threatened by a fleet of ships led by John Paul Jones, (a native Scot from Galloway) Known as the Father of the United States Navy. The attack was thwarted by the weather and Leith survived. A Fort, manned by the Royal Artillery, was then constructed in North Leith to defend against future attacks. Leith fort was designed by James Craig of Edinburgh and the Fort was constructed in 1780. The Royal Artillery occupied the fort in 1793. The Fort was increased in size during the Napoleonic War to accommodate French prisoners. Leith Fort saw no action and was manned with a battalion until 1957. All that remains of the fort is part of the walls and the two gate houses. There are also a number of canon still on site. Norwegian Seaman’s Church Leith Norwegian Seaman’s Church Leith was built in 1868 by Johan Storjohn a divinity graduate from Bergen Norway who arrived in Edinburgh in 1863 and could not find a church for Scandinavian people. At the time there were many Scandinavian sailors as the whaling fleet of Christian Salvesen was registered in Leith. Norwegian King Olav V visited the church in 1962. Miracle at Sea Norwegian Church Leith “Vim Stone” In the Garden of the Church is a stone named the “Vim Stone”. The stone was named after a Norwegian ship which ran aground in 1937 and was letting in water and would have sunk with loss of life. The rocks the ship hit, part broke off and plugged the hole and saved the ship, which finished its journey to Leith. . The sailors on the ship removed the rock fragment and took it to the church, where it can be seen in the garden to this day. The inscription reads DENNE STEN FRA NORGES BUNN BRAGTE ‘VIM’ SOM GIKK PA GRUNN David Kilpatrick Public School Leith Memorial Stone David Kilpatrick School was built between 1913 and 1915 and was first used as a barracks before becoming a school in 1919, which it was its original purpose. The inscription on the memorial stone reads: “David Kilpatrick” Public School, Leith. The Memorial Stone of this public school was laid on 27th September 1913 by the Right Honourable R.C. Munro Ferguson P.C. L.L.D. M.P. For Leith District of Burghs members of the school board. Rev. David Kilpatrick (Chairman) Mrs. Elizabeth Logan Calder, Mr. James Murphy, Mr. J. Duncan Cran, Rev. M. O’Reilly, Mrs. Janet Cruickshank, Rev. James M. Stott M.A., Mr. James Dempster, Mr. Thomas Scott, Mr. John Garden, Mr. Wm. L. Sharp, Miss Clarice M. McNab, Mr George W. Tait S.S.C. Mr Frank J. Trotter, clerk and treasurer, Mr George Craig, licentiate, R.I.B.A., architect. The building was ready for occupancy on 1st September, 1915; but owing to the premises being required for military purposes in connection with the great European war, they were not fully utilised for educational work until 2nd September 1919. Leith Town Hall Complex Leith Town Hall Complex consists of Thomas Morton Hall a venue that holds upto 200 people. The Theatre which concerts and weddings are held plus the public Library building. Thomas Morton Hall Leith Thomas Morton was born in Leith in October 1781 and became a shipbuilder. Opening his own company. In 1818 Thomas Morton was the inventor of the slipway, a way to haul ships in and out of the water. Thomas Morton lived at 1 Pilrig Place Leith. He died in 1832 and is buried in South Leith church burial grounds. The hall that is part of the Town Hall Complex was named in his memory. Leith Theatre The Leith Theatre complex was a gift fro Edinburgh Council when Leith became a part of Edinburgh in 1920. After many years of building the theatre opened in 1932. With the complex being bombed in 1941 the theatre did not open again until 1961 when renovations and rebuild was complete. The theatre building now operates by a trust and is a creative hub for all. Leith Public Library The Library was built in 1929 and bombed in 1941 then rebuilt and opened in 1955. Mount Falcon Battery Site Leith Edinburgh This is said to be where Officer Falcon had an artillery battery in the siege of Leith in 1560 prior to the French disregarding Leith due to Mary Queen of Scots intervention. There were 3 battery's The other two were Mount Pelham and Mount Somerset, known today as Giant's Brae in Leith Links The Protestant and English forces gun mounts to bombard the fortifications of the French army. The bombardment, and naval blockade and resulted in the French forces surrendering and signing the Treaty of Treaty of Leith, on 6 July 1560 between representatives of Queen Elizabeth I of England, the Scottish Lords of the Congregation, and King Francis II of France and Mary, Queen of Scots. This was the end of the Auld Alliance and all French troops were sent from the British Isles Leith Provident Buildings Leith Edinburgh The Leith Provident Co-operative Society built their first department store in 1911 on Great Junction Street Leith Gurdwara Nanak Leith Edinburgh The first Sikh families to arrive in Edinburgh were in 1958 from the Punjab. The Sikh place of worship is a Gurdwara and the first Gurdwara was a house in Leith in 1964. In 1976 the present Gurdwara was opened at 1 Sheriff Brae Edinburgh. Previous to the Gurdwara it was St Thomas’s Church which was built in 1843. The Sikh religion was founded by Guru Nanak, he was born in 1469 A.D. It is believed that the Sikh religion was first preached in 1496 in the Punjab by Guru Nanak. Dr Andrew Bell School Leith Edinburgh Dr Bell's School Junction Street Leith was built in 1838 and acquired by Leith school board in 1882 from the Bell Trust. Dr Andrew Bell founded schools worldwide using the educational system that he founded. Andrew Bell was born in St Andrews in 1753. He became a Scottish Episcopalian priest and teacher who pioneered the Madras System of Education. He was founder of The Madras College St Andrews. More on St Andrews on www.allaboutedinburgh.co.uk/st-andrews-attractions He first was a teacher in the Americas during the 1770’s. He returned to Britain in 1871 and was a minister at Episcopal Chapel in Leith. Leith Swimming Baths Leith Edinburgh Leith swimming baths is a part of the original Bell’s School which was acquired by the Leith school board in 1896. Leith Vaults Leith Edinburgh The oldest warehouse and cellar for wine in the Leith Area is the Vaults previously known as the Black Vaults. The oldest part of the Vaults now is 1682, but were on this site much earlier possibly circa 1540. Porters’ Stone Leith Edinburgh The Porters Stone or Stingmans Plaque was originally in Tolbooth Wynd before it was moved to Sugarhouse Close Leith, then was put for safekeeping in the National Museum Edinburgh, the copy in Henderson street of the original carving 1670 gives a picture of how wines and spirits were transported from Leith. Leith was the main supplier of Wine to Edinburgh with circa 250,000 p.a. The Stingmen were the workers at the warehouse that moved the barrels of wine. Leith Improvement Scheme Memorial Stone First Artisans Dwellings Henderson Street was built as part of the Leith Improvement Scheme, a Bill which became an Act of Parliament known as the Artisans and Labourers Dwellings Act, Henderson Street was named after Dr John Henderson the lord Provost of Leith from 1875 to 1881 The area Henderson street was built on was previously over a dozen close’s which had terrible living conditions. 1563 The year 1563 was significant due to the Siege of Leith. This was the end of the twelve-year occupation of French troops at the port of Leith. The siege of 1559 was by the Scottish Protestant nobles and English forces under Queen Elizabeth I. The French troops left peacefully under the terms of a treaty signed by all three nations (Scotland, England, and France). Leith Links First Written Rules of Golf Leith Links is where the first rules of golf where written in 1744 for a golf tournament, 13 rules in all. There had only been 5 rules players had played to before. The oldest golf course to be mentioned in history is in fact Bruntsfield Links with the oldest golf club house the Golf Tavern. Which is where the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers were first based as were the oldest golfing society the Burghers (Royal Burgess Golfing Society) incorporated in 1735. Leith Links course has the honour of the first official tournament to rules. Link - Golf Rules and History Giants’ Brae Leith Links Edinburgh The are two small hills on Leith Links which both have names, the one pictured is “Giant’s Brae” or “Somerset's Battery”, the other being Lady Fyfe’s Brae or Pelham's Battery these were said to be constructed as artillery mounds dated from 1560 when the siege of Leith took place Pilrig House Leith Area Edinburgh The original Pilrig House was owned by Sir Patrick Moneypenny and he sold the land to Gilbert Kirkwood in 1623 who rebuilt the house in 1638. The Balfour family purchased the house in 1718. James Balfour’s great-grandson was Robert Louis (Balfour) Stevenson, Robert’s father married a member of the Balfour family and his great grandfather was born in Pilrig house in 1777. The Balfour family remained in Pilrig House till 1941. In 1971 a fire destroyed the house but luckily the history of the house and owners were seen to be important enough for the house to be rebuilt and restored to its original look in 1982 when the work started and is now complete Professor John Barlow Blue Plaque Professor John Barlow eminent Quaker scientist. Professor of Anatomy and Physiology at the Royal Veterinary College Edinburgh. He was a highly respected member of the Edinburgh scientific community. Much loved member of the Religious Society of Friends. Husband of Eliza Nicholson (1813-1894) and father of Alfred (1851-1899). He was a leading Quaker pacifist and first manager of the Bourneville Village Trust. John Henry Barlow (1855-1924) lived here 1851-1856. Next - Leith Shore Edinburgh

Wallyford | Carberry Attractions East Lothian Carberry East Lothian Carberry Tower Carberry Tower built on the Carberry ( Caerbairin) Estate circa 1540 was the lands originally owned by the Monks of Dunfermline Abbey. Over the centuries it has been extended and modernised. This Baronial mansion has had links with royalty for centuries, with the present Queen Elizabeth II regularly staying with her family the late King George VI and her mother and sister Margaret. This is now a luxury hotel and wedding venue. The coat of Arms is of Elphinstone, Lord Elphinstone taking over the estate circa 1800. ARMS (SHIELD) Argent, a Chevron Sable between three Boars' Heads erased Gules CREST A Lady centre, holding in her dexter hand proper a Tower Argent, and in her sinister hand proper a Laurel Branch MOTTO "CAUSE CAUSED IT Carberry Hill Wood Mary's Mount East Lothian A 9 foot (3 mtrs) monument stands in Carberry Wood where Mary Queen of Scots surrendered on the 15 June 1567 which ended in her death almost 19 years later in England. Mary Queen of Scots Monument East Lothian The monument has an inscription that reads: M.R. 1567 At this spot Mary Queen of Scots after the escape of Bothwell, mounted her horse and surrendered herself to the confederate Lords 15 June 1567. Wallyford East Lothian Wallyford East Lothian, a small village in East Lothian with views of the Firth of Forth standing circa 250 foot above sea level. Built on the road between Newbattle Abbey and Prestonpans the route taken by the monks of Newbattle when collecting salt from Prestonpans. Wallyford was originally a mining community as the lands from circa 1170 were rich in mineral (coal) which the Abbots of Newbattle first mined. The first pits at Wallyford were sunk in 1840 Wallyford Miners Memorial Stone and Wagons The inscription on the plaque reads; Wallyford Mining Memorial Stone | In recognition of Wallyford as a Mining Community The Wallyford memorial stone is in memory of the 38 miners who lost their lives in the wallyford collieries. To the miners of the village who lost their lives in other pits of the surrounding area and in remembrance of those miners whose lives were lost prematurely due to terrible working conditions. Willie Park Snr. Wallyford East Lothian Two great sportsmen were born in Wallyford, Willie Park Senior the first winner of the Open Golf Championship, born June 1833 and died July 1903. Winning the golf open Championship in 1860, 1863, 1866 and 1875. He lived at 23 Ravensheugh Road (not far from Wallyford and Musselburgh gold course where he won the open championship) until is death in 1903. Fa'side Castle East Lothian Fa’side (Fawside) Castle was built circa 1190 and burnt after the Battle of Pinkie Cleuch In 1547. Ten rebuilt within a short time as this is where Mary Queen of Scots stayed prior to the battle at Carberry Hill. Mary Queen of Scots surrendered to the confederate lords on the 15th June 1567 on Carberry Hill to save her Husband Earl of Bothwell. St Clements Wells Distillery opened in 1787 in the area close to Wallyford East Lothian adjacent to Fa’side Castle the farm below the castle being St Clements. The distillery closed in 1833. Battle of Pinkie Cleuch Memorial Stone Wallyford East Lothian Battle of Pinkie Cleuch Memorial Stone stand high overlooking where the fateful battle took place on 10 September 1547. The Last battle between the Scots and English of the Rough Wooing. Known as Black Saturday as circa 6000 Scots died. This was the first battle the combined forces of infantry, cavalry and artillery, and navy were used to defeat an enemy. The only later wars were the battles of the crown and not the countries. Earl of Hertford Edward Seymour the king’s uncle ruled England and took an army of soldiers including cavalry bound for Edinburgh destroying all that stood against them on the way. To stop them Regent Hamilton lead a force of over 10,000 to stop the English attack on Edinburgh. The two armies met at the Esk where the English had also a fleet of war ships. The English position was so strong the attack on the Scottish army was bombarded by canon from the ships and land on three side before the army and cavalry finished them off. Jock Wallace Jr Wallyford East Lothian Jock Wallace Jr. was born in Wallyford in September 1935. He first signed as a player for Blackpool before going on to a managerial career in 1966 as player-manager of Berwick Rangers. In 1967 he was known nationwide as the manager that beat Glasgow Rangers in the Scottish Cup the previous years Scottish Cup winners. He later became manager of Glasgow Rangers giving them two treble ( winners of all three Scottish trophies 1975 -1976 + 1977 – 1978. Jock Wallace Jr died after a illustrious football career as both play and manager and Glasgow Rangers icon. Margaret Oliphant Wallyford East Lothian Margaret Oliphant was born in Wallyford in 1828 She became a novelist and had her first book published in 1849. Margaret was honoured by her Village she was born in (Wallyford), having a street named after her (Oliphant Gardens). Next - Whitekirk

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High Street 4 the Lower Northside of the High Street Royal Mile from the Gates of Old Edinburgh at the Nether Bow up to the Tron Kirk which was the centre of old Edinburgh. see allthe attractions in the alleyways High Street Lower Northside Attractions Edinburgh The Gates of Old Edinburgh at the Nether Bow up to the Tron Kirk which was the centre of old Edinburgh. The High Street Lower area on the northside all the closes and attractions, from the oldest house and the renovated Trunk's close area there is much to see. Nether Bow Brass Cobbles High Street Lower North Side Attractions Edinburgh The outline of the Nether Bow Port can still be seen by the way of brass setts (cobbles) in the crossroads of St Mary's Street, Jeffrey Street the High Street and Canongate. Nether Bow High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh City Gates. There were walls around the city of Edinburgh with gates known as Ports, 6 in all. The Nether Bow was the most important gateway as it stood at the foot of the High Street. The port (Gate) access to and from the Canongate, which was at that time a separate Burgh. The walls were built originally for defence against invading armies into Edinburgh after 1513 the battle of Flodden. The Nether Bow, was rebuilt many times, the last time it was rebuilt was in 1606. In the 1700s the demolition of sections of the wall began. The Nether Bow was pulled down in 1764, and demolition of the wall continued into the 19th century. Today, a number of sections of the three successive walls survive, although none of the ports remain. You can see and find out more about Edinburgh’s history in the Museum of Edinburgh in the Canongate. Nether Bow Clock The clock that was centre of the Nether bow gate tower was preserved and moved to orphans hospital (Dean Gallery) near Dean Church in the Ravelston area of Edinburgh. Baron Maule’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Baron Maule’s Close, Baron John Maule also Baron of Panmure and Benvie purchased a house in the close circa 1710 as all closes and courts in old Edinburgh the family name would determine the close or court name. Nether Bow Bell Nether Bow Stone Carved Plaque The great bell being hung originally in 1621 was cast in Holland and can be seen at the top of the bell tower above the main entrance of the Story Telling Centre. The Stone carved tablet on the wall of the centre was originally on the Nether Bow Gate. Storytelling Centre High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh The Scottish Storytelling Centre allows access to John Knox House, the oldest house in Edinburgh, the Nether Bow Theatre, and is the headquarters of the Scottish Storytelling Network. The Storytelling Court is open to the public, and has an exhibition for children. There is a book shop, gift shop and Licensed Café for all to use. Story telling Centre John Knox House High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh The house John Knox lived in can be found at the Nether bow in the High Street Edinburgh next to Mowbray House. This is one of the oldest buildings in Edinburgh built in the 1470s. John Knox House was first the residence of the Abbot of Dunfermline George Durie. John Knox was born in 1510 and was a Scottish clergyman and leader of the Protestant Reformation and was also considered the founder of the Presbyterian denomination. There is a statue of John Knox in the inner quadrangle of the Assembly Hall on the Mound. He also had a house in Warriston’s Close and his grave is in the car park No.23 at the back of St Giles Cathedral. John Knox House Nether Bow Wellhead High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh The final Wellhead in the Royal Mile or you could say in Edinburgh as the gates to Edinburgh were a short distance away at the Nether Bow Port (Gate). The first drinking water to be distributed to the people of Edinburgh was by the way of Wellheads which were supplied by pipes that came from the reservoir at Castlehill, now the Edinburgh Weaving Mill. The water supply was connected in 1676. The spring water came from Comiston Springs in the south near the Blackford Hill to the reservoir (storage tank) at Castlehill and from there it was pumped through pipes to the wellheads in the streets of Edinburgh. You will see on the Wellheads at the Nether Bow, Grassmarket and Lawnmarket were the water came out of the Wellhead the spouts were of ugly faces. The Nether Bow Wellhead was originally the Fountain Wellhead as is stood outside Fountain Court and then it was moved to its present position in 1813 due to heavy traffic (coach and horses). This is the oldest Wellhead that has survived and was built in the late 1600s. Mowbray House High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh George Jameson born in Aberdeen in 1588 was recognised as the best portrait painter of his time from the British Isles. He lived in Mowbray House and died in 1644 in Edinburgh and is buried in Greyfriars Churchyard. His work can be seen in the National Gallery of Scotland on the Mound. Mowbray House is on the left side going down Trunk’s Close. Trunk’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh This Trunk’s Close has had many names including Purvis, Stirling’s and Bryson’s Close and its name derived from the Turing’s of Foveran from Aberdeen. James Turing built a tenement in the Close. Stirling’s Close was William Stirling and Bryson’s Close was a rebuilt tenement owned by Andrew Bryson. The owners of tenements in closes usually called the close after their family name. Sir Patrick Geddes Trunk's Close Edinburgh In Trunk’s Close is a monument to Sir Patrick Geddes and a modern art sculpture of a Cockerel with a garden named Sandeman House Garden where the Scottish Book Trust is housed. The rear of the Trinity College Apse can also be seen. The families that lived in the close previously were named Turning, Bryson, Purvis and Stirling and Hope which evidence is still visible between circa 1450 and 1750. Ashley Buildings were also in the close now demolished. On the way down Trunk’s Close from the High street on the east (right) side of the close is the main wall of Mowbray House which has been standing over 500 years. Monteith’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Monteith’s Close was named after the owner John Morrison (Moriesone) who built a large house on the east side of the close. Monteith’s Close was also known as Fleming’s land where Patrick Fleming and his family lived circa 1520 for over 200 years. Names of lands and closes were named by the owners of the property and a Monteith had a booth / shop at the head of the close and named the close after himself. Now it is Monteith’s Restaurant. Carrubber’s Mission High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Carrubber’s Close Mission is a non-denominational Evangelical church in the High Street Edinburgh. The Atheist Meeting House was founded in 1858 in Carrubber’s Close to be found a few yards up the High Street towards Edinburgh Castle. The American Evangelist D.L Moody came to Edinburgh and was successful in raising funds to open the present mission hall in 1883. To this day Carrubber’s Christian Mission continues to have strong trans-Atlantic links. Chalmer’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Chalmer’s Close This close was named after a Patrick Chalmers a craftsman and belt maker in 1682. It is the place the Trinity College Church was to be rebuilt as a concession to being removed to allow the Edinburgh railway station and rail lines to be built. However all that was completed was the apse of the Trinity College Church in circa 1876 almost 30 years after being taken down from its original site. This is the only surviving area of the Trinity College Church founded in 1460 which was moved brick by brick from its original site where the Waverley Station is now. Inside are the Pictish standing stones and medieval church brasses, also a shortcut to Jeffrey Street Edinburgh and the Waverley Rail Station. Chalmer's Close High Street Paisley Close Royal Mile High Street Edinburgh Paisley Close once known as East Bailie Fyfe’s Close stood for over 250 years and then fell down into itself and a new close was built named Paisley Close this was originally East Bailie Fyfe’s Close which would coincide with the reason the ornate entrance dedicated to the survivor of when the tenement fell down. On 10 November 1861 a building that had stood for 250 years sunk into the ground (107 High Street Edinburgh) burying the residents of the building.35 were found dead and on clearing the rubble the rescuers heard a voice from beneath the collapsed building. “Heave awa lads I’m no deid yet”. The rescuers pulled the boy (Joseph McIver) to safety and the town had the sculpture placed above the new named close in his memory, with the inscription which has been modified to read. “HEAVE AWA CHAPS I’M NO DEAD YET” Bailie Fyfe’s Close Royal Mile High Street Edinburgh Bailie Fyfe’s Close was named after Gilbert Fyfe, an Edinburgh merchant and Bailie of the City circa 1680, who lived in a house in the Close. Previously named Barry’s Close, and Trotter’s Close after John Trotter Laird of Mortonhall from 1635 when he acquired the Barony of Mortonhall. Window Lintel above Bailie Fyfe’s Close Look up to above the window on the 2nd Floor and you will see a carved lintel (marriage stone) with the initials of the couple that would have lived here at that time, the initials JT (John Trotter) and JM (Janet MacMath) and the date 1612. The Land (tenement) was once called Trotter’s Close in 1635 John Trotter became laird of Mortonhall, John Trotter was born in 1553 and died in 1641. He had 2 children, when John Trotter died he was buried in the Greyfriars Kirkyard where the Trotter of Mortonhall family mausoleum stands. Later William Fettes Grocers occupied a building at the top of Bailie Fyfe’s Close circa 1789. Morrison’s Close Royal Mile High Street Edinburgh Morrison’s Close in 1783 was where women of position could have their clothes made by a London fashion House “Chemize de Lorraine”. Window Lintel above Morrison’s Close The initials on the lintel above the window read; JS and CS with the date 1902 are the initials of the developers and petitioners J & G Stewart Ltd and the date of renovations completed on the tenement. The developers using an old Scottish tradition of who owned the property. This was usually, the husband and wife’s initials on the taking ownership or their marriage date. North Gray’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh North Gray’s Close was associated with the Edinburgh merchant Sydserf who lived here with his family and in 1581 he had a son who became a well-known figure in the church He graduated from Edinburgh in 1602 and joined the ministry in 1611 later becoming the Bishop of Brechin and later of Orkney. Bishop’s Close Royal Mile High Street Edinburgh Bishop’s Close was also part of Bishop’s Land, a large mansion house could be access from either close. Henry Dundas was born 28 April 1742 in the house known as 'Bishop's Land' and a Dr Demainbray lived in the close and had a boarding school for girls in 1746 after fighting for the English at Prestonpans. He was also said to have found the way to accelerate growth in plants by electrical current being applied. Carruber’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Carrubber’s (Carruber’s) ( Carruthebber’s) Close many spellings but originally named after William De Caradris a Bailie of Edinburgh in 1454 also a James Hay of Carruber owned land and a coal yard on the east side of the present Carrubber’s close. This is a part of Bishop’s Land as this is where the Archbishop of St Andrews (John Spottiswood) resided in 1615. Henry Viscount Melville was born here in 1741. A fire destroyed 4 tenements in 1758 and then the area was destroyed by fire in 1814. The Tailor’s Hall was also present in Carrubber’s Close whose charter was granted in 1531. At the foot of the close was a theatre. On the land is now the Old St Paul’s Church . Carrubber’s Close was also the Last stronghold of the Jacobites. Carrubber's Close High Street Next - Jeffrey Street Edinburgh

Edinburgh New Town North Bridge Edinburgh connection of the Old Town Edinburgh to the New Town, Princes Street, George Street,Queen Street and the history and famous residents. North Bridge Edinburgh New Town North Bridge Edinburgh Connecting Old with New The Original North Bridge was founded in 1763, opening in 1772 to link the Edinburgh Old Town with the New Town. Due to the high volume of people and transport that used the bridge it was widened in 1876, it was then demolished in 1896 to make way for the present North Bridge which was opened in 1897. The main rail lines run underneath the bridge. At the foot of the bridge is the Balmoral Hotel and Princes Street and at the top are the Scotsman and Carlton Hotels and the famous Royal Mile. The statue on the East side of the bridge is dedicated to the King’s Own Scottish Borderers who fought in battles around the world. Behind the statue can be seen the Calton Hill, with the Martyrs Obelisk, Governor’s House, Nelson Monument and High School all visible. Must be near 1pm as the ball is going up the mast on the Nelson Monument. General Post Office Building The General Post Office building stands on an area Shakespeare Square at the east side of the North Bridge. This image is before the North Bridge was built. General Post Office in Edinburgh was built on the site of the Theatre Royal which opened in 1769 and closed in 1859. The foundation stone was laid by Prince Albert in October 1861, and the building opened in May 1866. It closed as the Post Office in 1995. The North British Station Hotel (Balmoral Hotel) The North British Station Hotel (The Balmoral) opened for Business in 1902 and is positioned next to the Waverley Station between Waverley Bridge and the North Bridge, which gives direct access to Edinburgh’s old town, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and The Palace of Holyrood House (Holyrood Palace). Directly behind the hotel is Calton Hill. The Hotel is at the east end of Princes Street, one of the most famous and picturesque streets in the world. The clock has historically been set 5 minutes fast giving rail travellers the illusion that they are late for their train. The site it stands on is where the first ever hotel in Edinburgh stood. James Young Simpson Duncan Flockhart & Co Plaque operated a pharmacy from a position at the foot of the North Bridge on part of the site now occupied by the Balmoral Hotel. Duncan Flockhart was to make the chloroform that James Young Simpson would use on his successful experiments on pain relief in 1847 which changed the way medical operations would be carried out. The plaque shows where the pharmacy was sited in 1847. FOUNDATION STONE NORTH BRIDGE BRONZE PLAQUE The King’s Own Scottish Borderers Memorial Monument On the 19th March 1689 David Leslie Earl of Leven gathered a regiment of soldiers within two hours to defend the City of Edinburgh. For Leven’s regiment’s gallantry in defending Edinburgh and later at the Battle of Killiecrankie with a resounding victory for the Jacobite’s lead by James VII of Scotland and II of England, the magistrates of Edinburgh gave the unique right of recruiting by the beat of the drum, marching through the Edinburgh streets with drums beating and flags flying and bayonets fixed. The regiment was later named The King’s Own Scottish Borderers. It is now part of the Royal Regiment of Scotland. Bronze Plaques The Old North Bridge Plaque is an illustration of the original North Bridge of the First North Bridge The North Bridge Plaque is of the details of when the foundation stone and the present bridge opened. Scotsman Steps The Scotsman Steps is a covered ornate pedestrian staircase for quick access to Waverley Station from the North Bridge. Named after the Scotsman building as it was next to the Scotsman's front doors. Built as a public staircase. It opened in 1902. Scotsman Newspaper Building Built for the Scotsman Newspaper and opened in 1904 as the headquarters for The Scotsman newspaper, with printing presses and news offices. Previously in a purpose built building in Cockburn Street built in 1860. North Bridge Arcade The North Bridge Arcade opened in 1900 as part of the larger development that integrated the North Bridge with the Scotsman building rare surviving example of a Victorian covered arcade in Scotland, Fictional Figure above the North Bridge entrance to the Arcade, attributed to William Birnie Rhind, is located above the arcade entrance. Figure of Peace: A statue representing "Peace" sits in an aedicule on the north elevation, crafted by Frederick Schenck. There are also statues of the Roman god Mercury as part of the arcade's decorative scheme. Night and Day: These figures, based on Michelangelo's famous sculptures, were created by Joseph Hayes. Next - St Andrew Square

Fun for all the family without the worry of the weather. Indoor activities for all ages soft play paintball and laser tag Arts and Crafts you'll find something for everyone. If your not in to active sports there are plenty of museums and art galleries all with free entry. Indoor Activities Edinburgh Fun for all the family without the worry of the weather. Indoor activities for all ages soft play paintball and laser tag Arts and Crafts you'll find something for everyone. If your not in to active sports there are plenty of museums and art galleries all with free entry. For the over 18's try whisky tasting, cooking, chocolate or fudge making or wine tasting. All Activities Water Sports Arts and Crafts All types of Dance Spa Day Comedy Clubs Shooting Climbing Whisky Tasting Sports Paintball Go Karts Archery Tenpin Bowling Ice Sports Escape Games Weddings Cocktail Masterclass Family Fun | Kids Day Out

Free Walking Tour from Tron Kirk around Calton Hill and back to the high street. This is the way to see Edinburgh on free All About Edinburgh Walking Tours. Calton Hill Walking Tour Calton Hill Sumit Climb the steps and short path to the top of Calton Hill from Waterloo Place and you will see views of Scotland for up to 100 miles on a clear day. To the east, west and north you can see the River Forth and the famous red Forth Rail Bridge and the many islands in the Firth of Forth. This includes the Bass Rock, named by David Attenborough as 'one of the 12 wildlife wonders of the world'. To the east Berwick Law, a 613-foot (187 m) volcanic hill (which is worth a climb). Looking over to Arthur Seat and Salisbury Crags below you can see Holyrood Abbey, Holyrood Palace, Scottish Parliament Building and Our Dynamic Earth. Just over the road you can see the memorial to Robert Burns and an enormous obelisk which remembers the political martyrs of 1793, who were banished for sedition and lived the remainder of their lives in Australia. The Nelson Monument (built in 1807) in the form of an upturned telescope can be climbed by the 143 spiral stairs to the top. It is well worth the climb just for the view. Edinburgh’s National Monument referred to as "The Athens of the North" (a replica of the Parthenon), the unfinished monument is to commemorate victims of the Napoleonic Wars. The project was started in 1826 and, as you can see, is still not finished. Calton Hill Walking Tour The route of the tour takes you from Tron Kirk in the High Street to Worlds End where the gates to Edinburgh once stood. On the way you will see Old Graveyard with a famous statue of Abraham Lincoln. Climb Calton Hill where there are amazing views of the city, Arthur Seat, Fife Coast, East Lothian Coast and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Going down Jacob's Ladder to the Canongate and High Street where the tour Ends at the World's End. Calton Hill Sumit Climb the steps and short path to the top of Calton Hill from Waterloo Place and you will see views of Scotland for up to 100 miles on a clear day. To the east, west and north you can see the River Forth and the famous red Forth Rail Bridge and the many islands in the Firth of Forth. This includes the Bass Rock, named by David Attenborough as 'one of the 12 wildlife wonders of the world'. To the east Berwick Law, a 613-foot (187 m) volcanic hill (which is worth a climb). Looking over to Arthur Seat and Salisbury Crags below you can see Holyrood Abbey, Holyrood Palace, Scottish Parliament Building and Our Dynamic Earth. Just over the road you can see the memorial to Robert Burns and an enormous obelisk which remembers the political martyrs of 1793, who were banished for sedition and lived the remainder of their lives in Australia. The Nelson Monument (built in 1807) in the form of an upturned telescope can be climbed by the 143 spiral stairs to the top. It is well worth the climb just for the view. Edinburgh’s National Monument referred to as "The Athens of the North" (a replica of the Parthenon), the unfinished monument is to commemorate victims of the Napoleonic Wars. The project was started in 1826 and, as you can see, is still not finished. Blair Street Blair Street was formed when the South Bridge was being built in 1768. To give access to the Cowgate from the High Street, at that time Marlin’s Wynd and Pebble's Wynd were demolished in 1785 with the west side of Niddry Street. Blair Street as Hunter Square was named after Lord Provost Sir James Hunter Blair. Marlin’s (Merlyoune) Wynd Marlin’s Wynd is below the level of the present streets as Mary King’s Close is. Marlin’s Wynd was to the west of the Tron Kirk and ran down to the Cowgate. Named after John Merlyoune (Marlin), who was in charge of paving the High Street. He requested in memory of his work that he would be buried underneath the paving stones. He was buried at the head of the Wynd (which was named after him) by paving stones in the shape of a grave. Other writings mention that the High Street was paved in 1532 by two brothers John and Bartoulme Foliot. Also a John Merlyoune was first to pave Marlin's Wynd 1542. Hunter Square Sir Chris Hoy Gold Mail Box Sir Chris Hoy MBE, won his first Olympic gold medal in 2004. He won 3 Olympic gold medals in Beijing and was knighted by the queen in 2009. In the London Olympics of 2012 all British gold medal winners also received a post box painted gold in their home city/town. Sir Chris Hoy won 2 gold medals and there are 2 post boxes in Edinburgh one in Hunter Square of the Royal Mile and the other in Hanover Street across from the Art Galleries at the foot of The Mound. Chris Hoy is Scotland’s most successful Olympian. Sir Chris Hoy was educated at George Watson and Edinburgh University. With 6 Olympic gold medals and 11 world championships he is most definitely a world sports superstar. Tron Kirk Looking from the North Bridge and down the High Street during the Edinburgh Festival in August with the Tron Kirk in the distance. The Tron kirk was founded by King Charles I as the congregation at St Giles require a church due to St Giles now being a cathedral. The Tron Kirk was built circa 1644. Due to the Great fires in 1824 the Tron’s Steeple was burnt down and rebuilt in 1824 The Tron was closed as a church in 1952. The area beside the Tron was the original place for bringing in the bells (celebrating the changing of the old year to new). The Inscription on the wall tablet tells of the spire being burnt and rebuilt. North Bridge Edinburgh Connecting Old with New The Original North Bridge was founded in 1763, opening in 1772 to link the Edinburgh Old Town with the New Town. Due to the high volume of people and transport that used the bridge it was widened in 1876, it was then demolished in 1894 to make way for the present North Bridge which was opened in 1897. The main rail lines run underneath the bridge. At the foot of the bridge is the Balmoral Hotel and Princes Street and at the top are the Scotsman and Carlton Hotels and the famous Royal Mile. North Bridge Arcade The North Bridge Arcade opened in 1900 as part of the larger development that integrated the North Bridge with the Scotsman building rare surviving example of a Victorian covered arcade in Scotland, Fictional Figure above the North Bridge entrance to the Arcade, attributed to William Birnie Rhind, is located above the arcade entrance. Figure of Peace : A statue representing "Peace" sits in an aedicule on the north elevation, crafted by Frederick Schenck. There are also statues of the Roman god Mercury as part of the arcade's decorative scheme. Night and Day: These figures, based on Michelangelo's famous sculptures, were created by Joseph Hayes Scotsman Steps The Scotsman Steps is a covered ornate pedestrian staircase for quick access to Waverley Station from the North Bridge. Named after the Scotsman buiding as it was next to the Scotsmans front doors. Built as a public staircase. It opened in 1902. Scotsman Building Built for the Scotsman Newspaper and opened in 1904 as the headquarters for The Scotsman newspaper, with printing presses and news offices. Previously in a purpose built building in Cockburn Street built in 1860. BRONZE PLAQUE ILLUSTRATION OLD NORTH BRIDGE FOUNDATION STONE NORTH BRIDGE BRONZE PLAQUE The King’s Own Scottish Borderers Memorial Monument On the 19th March 1689 David Leslie Earl of Leven gathered a regiment of soldiers within two hours to defend the City of Edinburgh. For Leven’s regiment’s gallantry in defending Edinburgh and later at the Battle of Killiecrankie with a resounding victory for the Jacobite’s lead by James VII of Scotland and II of England, the magistrates of Edinburgh gave the unique right of recruiting by the beat of the drum, marching through the Edinburgh streets with drums beating and flags flying and bayonets fixed. The regiment was later named The King’s Own Scottish Borderers. It is now part of the Royal Regiment of Scotland. The North British Station Hotel (Balmoral Hotel) The North British Station Hotel (The Balmoral) opened for Business in 1902 built on the site of 2 previous hotels The Crown and Royal Eagle opening around 1811 and is positioned next to the Waverley Station between Waverley Bridge and the North Bridge, which gives direct access to Edinburgh’s old town, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and The Palace of Holyrood House (Holyrood Palace). Directly behind the hotel is Calton Hill. The Hotel is at the east end of Princes Street, one of the most famous and picturesque streets in the world. The clock has historically been set 5 minutes fast giving rail travellers the illusion that they are late for their train. The site it stands on is where the first ever hotel in Edinburgh stood. James Young Simpson Duncan Flockhart & Co Plaque operated a pharmacy from a position at the foot of the North Bridge on part of the site now occupied by the Balmoral Hotel. Duncan Flockhart was to make the chloroform that James Young Simpson would use on his successful experiments on pain relief in 1847 which changed the way medical operations would be carried out. The plaque shows where the pharmacy was sited in 1847. Multrees Hill The Street's name Multrees Walk is derived from the family Montrays who lived here in the reign James V. The hill taking its name from the family. The hill was on the highest point before Calton hill and was used for hangings and displaying the dead on poles as a deterant to others. Later the area of Multrees Hill, was developed into a small village of workshops prior to the new town and North Bridge being Built. Lang Dykes From Multrees Hill on the east to Kirkbraehead (Rutland Square) on the west. This road was called the ' Lang gait,' or 'Lang dykes,' a country road walled on either side with farm lands on the north side. The main road from east to west now replaced by the New Town. The road now where Rose Street is. Register House Princes Street Edinburgh Register House can be found at the foot of North Bridge Edinburgh built on Multrees Hill. Named after It was opened in the 1790 and New Register House on the west side of the building in West Register Street was completed in the 1858. The buildings were built to store records of registry (births, deaths and marriages) and is also where the Tartan registry is now housed. Directly outside Register House can be found the Duke of Wellington’s statue which was erected in 1852 in memory of the Battle of Waterloo. Waterloo Place leading to the Calton Hill is also named in memory of the Battle of Waterloo which took place in 1815. Duke of Wellington Statue Princes Street Edinburgh Directly outside Register House can be found the Duke of Wellington’s statue which was erected in 1852 in memory of the Battle of Waterloo. Waterloo Place leading to the Calton Hill is also named in memory of the Battle of Waterloo which took place in 1815. The name of the horse erected in 1852. The Horse was called Copenhagen. Ritchie Clock Edinburgh Circle The clock that can be found on the west side of the Wellington Statue is a clock that was part of the “Edinburgh Circle” a number of electronic clocks placed around the city by Frederick James Ritchie to give the correct time to Edinburgh’s residents. General Post Office Building General Post Office in Edinburgh was built on the site of the Theatre Royal which opened in 1769 and closed in 1859 The area being Shakespeare Square at the east side of the North Bridge. The foundation stone was laid by Prince Albert in October 1861, and the building opened in May 1866. It closed as the Post Office in 1995. Robert Stevenson A case where a famous grandfather had an even more famous grandson. Robert Stevenson was a Scottish civil engineer and a specialist in lighthouse design. During his career he designed and oversaw construction of 18 lighthouses. His sons David and Thomas were also designers of Lighthouses Fidra Lighthouse and the Bass Rock Lighthouse were both designed by the Stevenson's. Robert Stevenson's bust in 1 Baxter Place Edinburgh where he lived in Edinburgh. An apt tribute to a great man, 'thanks to Courtyard by Marriott for the tribute'. The Regent Bridge The Regent Bridge Waterloo Place Edinburgh Building started in 1815 and opened on the 18th August 1819. Robert Stevenson built the Regent Bridge in Waterloo Place which was completed to give access from Leith to Princes Street and the New Town. The bridge spanned what was Leith Wynd a road from the Canongate to Leith. The route the Coaches to London would take before the Regent Bridge was built. Old Calton Graveyard The larger part of the graveyard lies to the south of Waterloo Place and includes a number of interesting memorials. An enormous obelisk by Thomas Hamilton (1784 - 1858) is of the memorial to the political martyrs of 1793, who were transported to Australia because of their incitement to rebellion. The classical monument to philosopher David Hume (1711-76) was built in 1777 by Robert Adam (1728-92) and the Emancipation Monument (1893), comprising a bronze of Abraham Lincoln with a grateful free slave, remembering the Scottish soldiers who fought in the American Civil War (1861-5). Other residents include painter David Allan (1744-96), Robert Burn (1752 - 1815), who built the Nelson Monument on Calton Hill and was the father of architect William Burn (1789 - 1870), publisher Archibald Constable (1774 - 1827) and sculptor Sir John Steel (1804-91). OLD CALTON GRAVEYARD GATES THE MARTYR’S OBELISK In 1793 members of the Friends of the People, a universal suffrage movement, were brought to trial and deported to Australia. They were charged with treason for attempting to correspond with the French. Their true crime in the eyes of the judges was, they wanted voting rights for all. The men became known as the Chartist Martyrs. Thomas Muir of Hunter’s Hill was their leading figure, and he, along with four others who followed him, were banished to Botany Bay in Australia on 30 August 1793. The men went on to become prosperous citizens in Australia. THOMAS MUIR, THOMAS FYSHE PALMER, WILLIAM SKIRVING MAURICE MARCAROT and JOSEPH GERRALD. The Obelisk memorial was erected in 1844 across from Calton Hill. John and James Playfair James and John Playfair memorial Old Calton Burial Ground Edinburgh. John Playfair was a minister of the Church of Scotland. He was also a professor of natural philosophy at the University of Edinburgh. Furthermore he was also an Astronomer Geologist and mathematician. His brother James was a Scottish Architect. They were both uncles to William Henry Playfair who similarly to James, possibly became Scotland’s greatest Architect. Both buried in Old Calton Burial Ground. Thomas Hamilton (1784 – 1858) Thomas Hamilton Architect and Builder from Glasgow had his main business in Edinburgh. He was certainly the leading Greek Revivalists in Scotland of Enlightenment Architecture. Most noteworthy places he was attributed to in Edinburgh are the the Royal High School, Royal College of Physicians, George IV Bridge, Dean Gallery and the Martyrs’ Obelisk all designed by Thomas Hamilton. Finally he was buried in the Old Calton Burial Ground. Robert Burn Robert Burn was a very prominent builder and Architect in Edinburgh and father of William Burn also to become an architect (possibly one of the great Architects of Britain). Born in 1752 at Jessfield, North Leith. Later he was to own the estate of Jessfield North Leith. A master Mason by trade and Burgess of Edinburgh. Father of 16 children his wife erected a Gothic tomb in his honour in the Old Calton Burial Ground in 1816 where he is buried. DAVID HUME'S TOMB David Hume was born on the 26 April 1711 in Edinburgh was a Scottish philosopher and historian He was one of the most important figures in the history of Western philosophy and the Scottish Enlightenment. David Hume attended the University of Edinburgh. Hume achieved great literary fame as a historian publishing The History of England. David Hume lived from 1771 until his death in 1776 at his home in St. Andrew Square in Edinburgh's New Town. The actual site of his home is 21 St David Street. There are two thoughts on how St David Street was named 1st after King David I and the other after David Hume. ABRAHAM LINCOLN CIVIL WAR MEMORIAL An important part of the graveyard, beside Hume’s tomb, stands Abraham Lincoln. The memorial was erected in 1893. It depicts a standing figure of Abraham Lincoln, with a freed slave giving thanks at his feet. A bronze shield bears the old US flag, and is wreathed in thistles to the left, and cotton to the right. Two regimental flags lay furled, the battle being over. A man holds a book, indicating that he is not only free, he is also now educated. This was the first statue to an American President in any country out with the USA. It is the only statue of Lincoln in Scotland, and the only monument to the American Civil War out with the USA. The monument was erected at American expense and dedicated to a small group of Scots, only one of whom, William Duff, is buried under the monument, the rest are nearby. Lincoln felt indebted, and wished their graves to be marked. They had all fought for the Union (the North) in the American Civil War. The inscription, "To preserve the jewel of liberty in the framework of Freedom" is a quotation from the writings of Abraham Lincoln. Those interred and honoured; Sergeant Major John McEwan, Company H 65th Regiment Illinois Infantry William L Duff, Lt Col 2nd Illinois Regiment of Artillery Robert Steedman, Company E 5th Regiment Maine Infantry Volunteers James Wilkie, Company C 1st Michigan Cavalry Robert Ferguson Company F 57th Regiment New York Infantry Volunteers Alexander Smith Company G 66th Regiment New York Infantry Volunteers Daniel Stewart Daniel Stewart born in Logierait, Killin, Perthshire in 1741. As a wig-maker he served his employer for many years and on his death his employer left a sum of money to Daniel which he invested in property as a result became a wealthy merchant. He was also appointed master of the Exchequer in Edinburgh. Daniel never married. Therefore he left his money to the Merchant Company of Edinburgh to fund a Hospital (school) for orphan and destitute boys. Daniel Stewart died in 1814 and is buried in Old Calton Burial ground. Stewart’s Melville College is certainly Edinburgh’s best independent Day and Boarding School for boys aged 12 – 18 in Edinburgh. Archibald Constable Archibald Constable was born in Fife Scotland in 1774. Firstly in 1788 on moving to Edinburgh he became an apprentice book seller. Starting his own business in 1795 dealing in rare books he quickly became well thought of and became publisher of the Edinburgh Review and also purchased the Scots Magazine in 1801. They certainly being two of the most popular of their time. He lived in South Leith 3 Park Place and died on 21 July 1827 age 52. He is buried in Old Calton Burial Ground Edinburgh. The Three Tenors At the right of the steps a bronze memorial plaque to the original 3 Tennors. They were at the time the most famous Singers in the world. David Kennedy a world renowned Scottish tenor born in Perth 1825 and died at the age of 61. John Wilson was a singer born in Edinburgh in 1800 and sang in front of Queen Victoria and in Covent Garden and Drury Lane he died in Quebec at age 49. John Templeton was the greatest musical artist of his time. Traveling the world he was a tenor opera singer born in Riccarton Kilmarnock 1802 and died age 84. Saint-Volodymyr Plaque Volodymyr was born circa 960, Volodymyr meaning peaceful ruler. On 11 July 978 become the “sole ruler” of the Kyiv realm. Few names in the annals of history can compare in significance with the name of holy Equal-to-the-Apostles 'Volodymyr, the Baptiser of Rus’, who stands forever at the onset of the foreordained spiritual destiny of the Russian Church and the Russian Orthodox people. Rock House Calton Hill Rock House was originally built circa 1750 and was where David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson circa 1840 had an art and photographic studio. They were first to be recognised for photography as an art form. David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson used the calotype process which was invented by William Henry Fox Talbot in 1840. The image of Hill and Adamson could be classed as the first ever selfie. Rock House was were Robert Adamson(right) and David Octavius Hill (left) lived. The Inscription on plaque reads; Rock House | The Studio of the | pioneer photographers | Robert Adamson and | David Octavius Hill | 1843 – 1847 Calton-Hill The-Way-up The way to the top is from Waterloo Place opposite St Andrew’s House. THE PORTUGUESE CANNON CALTON HILL EDINBURGH The Portuguese cannon was made in the 1400s of brass and has travelled all over the world. On the barrel can be seen the Spanish Royal Coat of Arms. In 1886 it was presented to Edinburgh and has stood on Calton Hill since 1887. The National Monument The National Monument was modelled upon the Parthenon in Athens one of the reasons that Edinburgh is known as the Athens of the North. Construction started in 1826 and, due to the lack of funds, was left unfinished. The monument has the nickname of, "Edinburgh's Disgrace", another reason Edinburgh is known as the Athens of the North is that the buildings of the new town were built of white sand stone which resembled marble DUGALD STEWART FRSE FRS CALTON HILL Dugald Stewart (1753 – 1828) was a Scottish Enlightenment Philosopher and mathematician. Born in Edinburgh in 1753, educated at the Royal High School, Edinburgh University and Oxford University. He died in 1828 and is buried in the Canongate Kirk graveyard. CITY OBSERVATORY The First Observatory in Edinburgh was founded in 1776 on Calton Hill by Thomas Short and was demolished in 1850 and moved to Castle Hill, the building where the Camera Obscura is now. The Gothic Tower was used for several years as the site of a new observatory before the City Observatory was built in 1818. In 1822 it became the Royal Observatory and moved to Blackford Hill in 1896 where it still stands. It has been a world leader in astronomy from then to this day. THE GOTHIC TOWER The Gothic Tower, the original Observatory House built 1776 design of James Craig. This was to be the first observatory with a camera obscura and a transit telescope for astronomical observations is a building of Architectural and Cultural Significance. NELSON MONUMENT The Nelson Monument is dedicated to Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson who died at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The foundation stone was laid on 21 October 1807 and the monument was completed in 1816. The monument is shaped like an upside down telescope. It is linked with the One O’clock Gun at Edinburgh Castle. Professor Charles Piazzi Smyth, the second Astronomer Royal for Scotland was first to have the idea of the time ball. He had it installed on a mast on Nelson Monument in 1853. The ball on the mast rises every day at 5 minutes before 1p.m. (13.00hrs) not on Sunday. THE TIME BALL CALTON HILL EDINBURGH The Time Ball on the mast of Nelson’s monument was originally a visual aid for the sailors in the Leith port and the Firth of Forth to set their chronometers by. Later due to the regular bad weather in Edinburgh it was decided that an audio aid would also be required and the Time Ball was attached to a steel cable over 4000 feet long and 240 feet in the air in 1861, which was attached to a clock in the Edinburgh Castle which set the gun to fire from the half-moon battery, is still synchronised with the One O’clock Gun to this day. The ball will rise up the mast just before 13.00 hours and at one o’clock will return to the foot of the mast as the gun on the castle ramparts will be fired. Frederick James Ritchie clock maker of the One O’clock Gun lived at 6 Brunton Place at the foot of the Calton Hill. Inscriptions: Above main door on the Stone tablet reads: TO THE MEMORY OF VICE ADMIRAL HORATIO LORD VISCOUNT NELSON, AND OF THE GREAT VICTORY OF TRAFALGAR | TOO DEARLY PURCHASED WITH HIS BLOOD | THE GRATEFUL CITIZENS OF EDINBURGH HAVE ERECTED THIS MONUMENT | NOT TO EXPRESS THEIR UNAVAILING SORROW FOR HIS DEATH | NOR YET TO CELEBRATE THE MATCHLESS GLORIES OF HIS LIFE | BUT BY HIS NOBLE EXAMPLE, TO TEACH THEIR SONS | TO EMULATE WHAT THEY ADMIRE, AND, LIKE HIM | WHEN DUTY REQUIRES IT, TO DIE FOR THEIR COUNTRY. Calton Hill Stone Cairn The stone in the photograph below has been erected on this spot to indicate the highest point of Calton Hill. A tradition in Scotland, was to carry a stone from the foot of a hill / mountain and when at the summit. As many reached the summit a pile of stones formed as a Cairn signifying the top. Democracy Cairn The Cairn on Calton Hill is positioned when looking to the coast the Scottish Parliament building is to the right and when looking west the National Monument stand behind it. The Cairn has six plaques which are attached to stones from places of importance. The Cairn was unveiled on 10 April 1998. On top of the cairn stands a brazier including four sets of medallions, three to each side. On the top the dove of peace, centre Knight on horseback foot, a three-pronged abstract. On the other sides are; Two open hands, Bird on twig, A plaque with writing | Section of the World, Viking Ship, Ancient Celtic Cross. | Nuclear Family, Celtic Design, Crescent Moon with Compass Heading 2 Democracy Cairn Vigil Cairn Plaque The Cairn plaque reads: This cairn was built by the keepers of the Vigil for a Scottish Parliament. The Vigil was kept at the foot of this road. It began on the night of the 10th April 1992 as news broke of the fourth Consecutive Conservative General Election victory. It ended 1980 days later. The previous day, 11th September 1997, Scotland voted "Yes, Yes" for her own Parliament. Erected by Democracy for Scotland, 10th April 1998 Auschwitz Haining Plaque THIS STONE FROM AUSCHWITZ IS IN MEMORY OF JANE HAINING SCOTTISH MISSIONARY AND ALL OTHERS WHO DIED IN THE DEATH CAMP Hugh MacDiarmid Plaque FOR WE HA'E FAITH IN SCOTLAND'S HIDDEN POO'ERS. THE PRESENT'S THEIRS BUT A' THE PAST AND FUTURE'S OORS. HUGH MACDIARMID Paris-Auld-Alliance-Plaque PAVING STONE FROM PARIS USED FOR DEFENDING DEMOCRACY DONATED TO THE PEOPLE OF SCOTLANDN BY SUPPORTERS IN PARIS TO COMMEMORATE THE AULD ALLIANCE Robert Burns Plaque THIS STANE WAS TAEN FRAE THE MAUCHLIN HAME O ROBERT BURNS AND JEAN ARMOUR DURIN THE RENOVATION IN 1966 THE BICENTENARY O THE POETS DAITH "THE RANK IS BUT THE GUINEA'S STAMP THE MAN'S THE GOWD FOR A THAT." Destiny Marches Plaque DESTINY MARCHES 1993 LOCHMABEN THIS STONE FROM BRUCE'S CASTLE REPRESENTS AN EARLIER STRUGGLE FOR SELF-DETERMINATION BY THE PEOPLE OF SCOTLAND THE GOVERNOR'S HOUSE The Governor's House was built in 1817 in the centre of the picture above is a castellated structure situated next to the Old Calton Graveyard on the left. The Governor's House was in the ideal position to keep a watchful eye on the jail which was to the right of the picture. The Calton jail being just in front of the Governor’s House on Regent Road at the time the largest prison in Scotland. The site is now St Andrews House government offices. Part of the wall of the jail is still standing and can be seen far right of picture. Old Calton Jail | St Andrew’s House Regent Road starts at the Old Calton Jail opened in 1817 and was demolished in 1930. Remains of the jail that can still be seen are the door to the death cell, which can be found in the Beehive Inn in the Grassmarket and part of the perimeter wall which is still visible. The best view of the wall is from Jeffrey Street Edinburgh just of the Royal Mile. The Building that is now on the site is St Andrew’s House (The Scottish Office) Government Building. St Andrew’s House The Scottish Office was opened in 1939, however the Royal opening of the building was delayed due to the start of World War II. The ceremony took place in 1940. The carved tablet above the doors of St Andrew’s House, A shield between unicorn on left and lion rampant on right. Unicorn holds a staff with the Scottish saltire flag and the lion holds a staff with English St George’s Cross. The Pillars that stand at each side of the entrance have a band carved with, Thistles of Scotland, Shamrocks of Ireland and Roses of England each of the nation’s emblems. Statues on St Andrews House The statues that stand high across the outside of the front building donate six industries that the Government departments look after; Agriculture, Fisheries, Education, Architecture, Health and Craft. Old Royal High School The Royal High School Building temporary housed Parliament while the present Parliament building was under construction. The original site of the school was at Holyrood Abbey in 1128 and is said to have been the oldest school in the world. Iwas for a short time in Cardinal Beaton’s Palace before iIt moved to the Blackfriars Monastery in 1578 which was at the foot of Infirmary Street, also known as High School Yards and then to Regent Road. John Campbell, Viscount Glenorchy Grand Master Mason for Scotland laid the foundation Stone on the 28th July 1825 for the new Royal High School building on Calton Hill. The New High School Building officially open on 23 June in 1829. The building is 400ft in length and is modelled on the Doric temple dedicated to Hephaestus (god of fire and metalworking) in Athens. It is the finest Greek revival building in the UK. The High School moved premises to a modern campus in 1968 near Cramond. The High School and the University of Edinburgh were the main places of learning and were known worldwide. Robert Burns Memorial Robert Burns was born on Monday 25 January 1759 and died on Thursday 21st July 1796. The Robert Burns Memorial can be found opposite the Royal High School in Regent Road. Robert Burns died at the age of 37 and is the nation’s most famous poet. He was inspired by Robert Fergusson, at the time the royal poet. Fergusson’s statue stands outside the Canongate Kirk gates. Burn’s Memorial was built in 1831 and erected in 1839 to house a marble statue of Robert Burns. The statue is now in the National Portrait Gallery in Queen Street. Arthur Seat Attractions Arthur Seat in Gaelic was originally pronounced ARD- NA –SAID. It was a volcano that has shaped the land of Edinburgh for over 1000 years. Arthur Seat rises above the city to a height of 822 feet and provides excellent panoramic views of the city. It is a favourite place for visitors to climb as it is relatively easy to climb and is popular for hill walking. You can climb Arthur Seat from almost any direction. The easiest is from the east. Enter at Duddingston gates where there are steps for the first part then a grassy slope rises above Dunsapie Loch to the summit. The Radical Road is a footpath which will take you along the top of the slope immediately under Salisbury Crags which has long been a popular walk, giving a view over the city. It became known as the Radical Road after it was paved in the aftermath of the Radical War of 1820. The beacon was erected at the top of the hill in 1688. Arthur’s Seat also has a particular significance to the history of the Church of the Latter-Day Saints as this is where the nation of Scotland was dedicated in 1840 for the preaching of the gospel. The apostle Orson Pratt of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (The Mormons) arrived in Scotland in early 1840 and climbed the hill to pray to god for more converts. There is a road that runs around the hill and you can see the three lochs. Jacob’s Ladder Jacob’s Ladder is a short cut between the Royal Mile and Calton Hill. Jacob's Ladder is a staircase and path that leads from Calton Road at the foot of New Street up the hill to Regent Road, a direct route from the Canongate to Calton Hill. The steps are next to Burns memorial and there are further steps to the top of Calton hill on the far side of Regent Road Edinburgh. New Street New Street or Young Street as it was first named after Dr Thomas Young who owned the Land. The access at the Canongate was private with chains and locks to prevent unwanted visitors to the street. David Dalrymple 1726-1792, (Lord Hailes) a prominent Scottish judge resided in a house he built at 23 New Street in Edinburgh around 1780, his main residence was in Musselburgh. Several other figures of the Scottish Enlightenment also lived in New Street as the Canongate was a popular place with the wealthy gents of the time.. In 1786 it was deemed a public street but was still chained until 1819 when the chains were taken away and access was available to all from the Canongate to Back of the Canongate North or now Calton Road. At the foot of New Street is a Doorway (Jacob’s ladder) to steps that will take you to Regent Road close to the Burns Memorial and the Calton Hill. New Street Primary School where a the mansion of David Dalrymple (Lord Hailes). East Market Street East Market Street in Edinburgh was a connecting road to the Waverley Station with garages that were unused. Now it is a thriving area with cafes boutique shops and great views of Calton Hill. Market Street the best entrance to Waverley Station and well positioned hotels. Edinburgh Council HQ Council headquarters. The sculpture of a man in a white shirt and black trousers standing on a multi-coloured scaffold tower created by Stephan Balkenhol German artist. The statue "man on the street". Leith (Leytht) Wynd | Cranston Street Edinburgh Leith Wynd or Leytht Wynd (1514) was a road that started on the North Side of the Nether Bow Gate at what is Cranston Street and continued to the back of the Canongate (Calton Road) near to the entrance of Waverley Station on Calton Road and was used by the coaches to London. I have included Leith Wynd in the Closes of the Royal Mile as I felt that it gives an idea of how difficult it was to get into Edinburgh prior to the New Town and the draining of the Nor’ Loch. From the Head of the Canongate Leith Wynd travelled down to the foot of Calton Hill then west around the Calton Hill to joint Leith Street. Cranston Street was named in 1874 after Robert Cranston the councillor of the Canongate at that time. His son Robert became Lord Provost in 1891. The northern half of the street disappeared when Waverley Station goods yard and East Market Street were built circa 1850. The Canongate Christian Institute 2 Cranston Street, Edinburgh, was a Christian mission opening circa 1878. This was a place of worship for the old town. It held gospel meetings and services until its closure in 1930. The White Horse Inn The White Horse Inn (Boyd’s Inn) is the oldest Inn in the Canongate Edinburgh with the stables at the rear with entry from Gullan’s Close for passengers. The coaches and horses entered from Boyd’s Entry a short distance down St Mary’s Wynd, Boyd’s Inn now known as The White Horse Inn, was the starting point of the long journey by coach to London, 13 days. It was also the main dropping off point for the coaches from London. The White Horse Inn was also the place that runaway couples from England came to be married and many weddings were carried out here. The White Horse Inn consisted of a house for entertainment, stables for over 100 horses and sheds for over 20 carriages and rooms for the guests. This was the first 5 star lodging in Edinburgh the proprietor being James Boyd. James Boyd the Innkeeper was a gambler and was about to lose everything when he had good fortune with a run of winnings on a white Horse hence where the name The White Horse Inn derived James Boyd Sold the White Horse Inn in 1776 to retire. Gullan’s Close Gullan’s Close at the side of the White Horse Inn was the fourth close on the south side of the Canongate prior to 1869 when the first three closes of the Canongate were demolished under the improvement Act of 1867 replaced by a tenement. Gullan’s Close (named after James Gullan) led to the Stables where the coaches and Horses for the London coach journey where stabled. (100 horses and 20 carriages). Above were the rooms and living area, plus a room for the marriages. Nether Bow There were walls around the city of Edinburgh with gates known as Ports, 6 in all. The Nether Bow was the most important gateway as it stood at the foot of the High Street. The port (Gate) access to and from the Canongate, which was at that time a separate Burgh. The walls were built originally for defence against invading armies into Edinburgh after 1513 the battle of Flodden. The Nether Bow, was rebuilt many times, the last time it was rebuilt was in 1606. In the 1700s the demolition of sections of the wall began. The Nether Bow was pulled down in 1764, and demolition of the wall continued into the 19th century. Today, a number of sections of the three successive walls survive, although none of the ports remain. You can see and find out more about Edinburgh’s history in the Museum of Edinburgh in the Canongate. Nether Bow Brass Cobbles The outline of the Nether Bow Port can still be seen by the way of brass setts (cobbles) in the crossroads of St Mary's Street, Jeffrey Street the High Street and Canongate. Nether Bow There were walls around the city of Edinburgh with gates known as Ports, 6 in all. The Nether Bow was the most important gateway as it stood at the foot of the High Street. The port (Gate) access to and from the Canongate, which was at that time a separate Burgh. The walls were built originally for defence against invading armies into Edinburgh after 1513 the battle of Flodden. The Nether Bow, was rebuilt many times, the last time it was rebuilt was in 1606. In the 1700s the demolition of sections of the wall began. The Nether Bow was pulled down in 1764, and demolition of the wall continued into the 19th century. Today, a number of sections of the three successive walls survive, although none of the ports remain. You can see and find out more about Edinburgh’s history in the Museum of Edinburgh in the Canongate. No.9 High Street where the plaque has been put on the Building when erected in 1873. Nether Bow Brass Cobbles The outline of the Nether Bow Port can still be seen by the way of brass setts (cobbles) in the crossroads of St Mary's Street, Jeffrey Street the High Street and Canongate. World’s End Close 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.

Hawick largest town in the Scottish Borders famous for textiles (Pringle knitwear)many monuments and statues a wonderful park with Sculptures and a Museum and memorial to a Rugby Great. Hawick Scottish Borders Attractions The largest of the Scottish Borders towns is Hawick and is the furthest town in Scotland to the sea shore. Renowned for centuries in the textile industry with names of Pringle and cashmere linked with Hawick . Wool was the heart of this town and there are still many places you can buy great woollens. Hawick has a textile museum and a must see is Wilton Lodge Park with many attractions including a memorial bust of Bill McLaren the voice of Scottish and World Rugby for almost 50 years. Turning of the Bull Ken The Horse Battle of Hornshole Memorial Hawick Bill McLaren Memorial Hawick James Wilson Statue Hawick James Wilson Plaque Hawick Drumlanrig Bridge Plaque Hawick KOSB Memorial Plaque Hawick Tolbooth Hawick Memorial Stone Hawick South Port Hawick South Port Plaque Hawick Mercat Cross Remains Hawick Mercat Cross History Hawick Wishing Well Wilton Lodge Park Hawick Museum of Hawick Wilton Lodge Park Mercat Cross Plaque Hawick Fish Sculpture Wilton Lodge Park Hawick West Port Hawick West Port Hawick Bailie Armstrong West Port Plaque Hawick Hawick Textile Warehouse Drumlanrig Family Inn Hawick Heritage Hub Hawick Black Tower of Drumlanrig Hawick Travel and Tours Jedburgh Attractions

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Gosford House home to the Earls of Wemyss and March with extensive grouds and the filming of Outlander. With Lagoons for boating, boat house, Ice Houselily pond Stables and the House all can be viewed. Gosford House Pleasure Grounds & Policies East Lothian Coast Gosford House Earls of Wemyss and March Longniddry East Lothian Coast The most prominent house in Longniddry is Gosford House on the Gosford Estate owned by the (Charteris Family) Earls of Wemyss and March, who resides here on his 5,000 acre estate. The house was design by Robert Adam and was completed in 1808. The House is available for private or corporate functions and weddings. The are many things to see in the grounds of Gosford and the grounds can be access with a permit for the day from the Bothy Farm Shop. I found that access is easy from the Bothy across from Craigielaw golf course. (free car park). Francis Charteris of Amisfield 6th Earl of Wemyss designed the landscape of the grounds in 1779 the New House foundation stone was laid in 1791. Stables were built in 1790. The Old Gosford House was demolished in 1938 and was used as a holiday home of King James V circa 1505. Outlander the time travel TV series used the Gosford estate for the series. Gosford Estate Walled Garden Bothy and Car Park Things to see in the Pleasure grounds and policies are the Curling House circa 1840 | The Mausoleum | Ice House | Boat House | Lagoons | Curling House | Stables Garden Cottage | Bothy Cottage | Gosford House Gosford House Boat House Longniddry East Lothian The boat house is for rowing boats and a great place for swimming. The medallion at the highest point in the centre is of Coade stone and depicts Hygiene goddess of health. Gosford House Earl of Wemyss Mausoleum Longniddry East Lothian The Mausoleum was built by Francis (Wemyss) Charteris (1723-1808), self proclaimed 7th, Earl of Wemyss, circa 1805, who died at Gosford on 24 August 1808 (85) and was “buried there in a mausoleum erected by himself” on the gate posts are crouching slaves with flaying knives. Built in the form of a replica of the Great Pyramid with one entrance. He is the only Weymss occupant to date. Gosford House Curling House Longniddry East Lothian The Curling House was made from limestone circa 1840 and used by the Aberlady Curling Club. Over the winter months the lagoon would freeze over enabling the curlers to use the ice. Gosford House Boating Lagoons Longniddry East Lothian Gosford House Ice House Longniddry East Lothian The first in refrigeration, it was a long way for the ice for your drink and the fresh meat Gosford House Bothy Cottage Longniddry East Lothian Gosford House Garden Cottage Longniddry East Lothian Gosford House Lily Pond Gosford Pleasure Grounds and Policies East Lothian Gosford House Coach House and Stables Gosford Pleasure Grounds and Policies East Lothian The coach House and Stables has a clock which was made by Veitch of Haddington in 1792. Stone swan above the clock and urns with plaques depicting griffins flanking an Urn. Gosford House Gosford Pleasure Grounds and Policies East Lothian Gosford House woodlands and water drainage system is network of drains and aqueducts that maintain the level of the water in the pond and Lagoons. House Tours are by appointment. Private Tours can be arranged, following government guidelines. The Gosford Grounds are open to the public. Accessed can be gained by purchasing a day permit (£1) or an annual permit (£15) at the Bothy Shop, which is open Tuesday to Saturday; 9-5pm. Next - Aberlady

Looking for the famous Battles in Scottish history and when they took place. Find the battle sites and victors. Visit Edinburgh on All About Edinburgh Scottish Independence Important Dates between Scotland and England in the fight for Scottish Independence 1093 Battle of Alnwick Malcolm III (Malcolm Canmore) King of Scotland 1058 -1093 occupied Edinburgh Castle and was first to start the battles between Scotland and England. He was killed by knights led by Robert de Mowbray at Alnwick Castle 13 November 1093. Alnwick Castle Greenwell Road, Alnwick NE66 1NQ 1286 Death of Alexander III Alexander III ruled in Scotland for 36 years till his death when he fell from his horse when travelling home to see his wife in 1286, leaving his daughter as heir to the throne at the age of 3 years. However due to her premature death there was no ruler of Scotland. King Alexander III 1292 Coronation of John Balliol John Balliol was chosen by Edward to become King of Scots. He was crowned king at Scone on St Andrew's Day 1292 and ruled till 1296. 1296 War of Independence War of Independence began in 1296 because the English king Edward I wanted to appoint his choice to the vacant Scottish throne. 1296 Battle of Dunbar John de Warenne defeats John Balliol , paving the way for most of Scotland to fall to Edward I (Longshanks). 1297 Battle of Stirling Bridge William Wallace defeated the English forces of John de Warenne and Hugh de Cressingham near Stirling on the River Forth. 1298 Battle of Falkirk Led by Edward I the English army defeated the Scots led by William Wallace . Shortly after the battle Wallace resigned as Guardian of Scotland 1303 Battle of Roslin When 8000 Scots defeat 30.000 English at Roslin. 1304 Siege of Stirling Castle . The English under King Edward Ist capture Stirling Castle 1307 Battle of Loudoun Hill. King Robert the Bruce Crowned 1306. His first victory over English came at Loudoun Hill Darvel Ayrshire. 1314 Battle of Bannockburn. Scottish victory in the First War of Scottish Independence , Robert the Bruce defeating the English which led to Independence. 1320 Declaration of Arbroath A declaration in the form of a letter which was signed by 50 (8 Earls) (31 Barons) of Scotland with their seals attached and 11 without seals. The Letter was sent to the Pope (John XXII) on 6 April 1320 requesting the pope to recognise Robert the Bruce as the King of Scotland. 1328 The Treaty of Edinburgh The Treaty of Edinburgh–Northampton was a peace treaty between England and Scotland . It brought an end to the First Scottish war for Independence ,The war began in 1296 The treaty was signed in Edinburgh Abbey of Holyrood, by Robert the Bruce , King of Scotland, on 17 March 1328, and was ratified by the English Parliament at Northampton on 1 May. The document is held by the National Archives of Scotland in Edinburgh. 1513 The Battle of Flodden. The Battle of Flodden Field between the Scots army led by James IV and an English army led by Earl of Surrey resulted in an English victory. It was the largest battle fought between Scotland and England James IV was killed in the battle, becoming the last monarch of Great Britain to die in Battle. 1547 Battle of Pinkie Cleugh Worst Scottish defeat by English forces and the first use of ships to bombard land troups. Known as the first modern battle in the British Isles. The Scots called it Black Saturday. Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset was Lord Protector of England led the English Army 1650 Battle of Dunbar Second Battle of Dunbar Cromwell defeated Scots at Doon Hill 1666 Battle of Rullion Green Pentland Uprising Government troups defeat Covenanters Army 1689 Battle of Killiecrankie First Scottish victory of the 1st Jacobite uprising Robert Louis Stevenson wrote of David Balfour and Alan Breck Stewart a Jacobite and the Battle of Killiecrankie 1745 Battle of Prestonpans Last Jacobite Uprising fought on 21 September 1745. A historic victory over Edward's Army led by Johnnie Cope. First Scottish victory over English lead by Bonnie Prince Charlie which led to victories taking them as far as Derby england before the final defeat at Culloden. 1746 Battle of Culloden The end of the Stuart battle for the throne and Jacobite Uprising with up to 2000 Scots dead the battle lasted 20 minutes with a victory to the English. Then came the banning of Tartan on 1 August 1746 by act of parliament made the wearing of Tartan Clothing (Highland Dress) which included the kilt, illegal in Scotland. Declaration of Arbroath

Kids and Family activities Edinburgh For the ultimate in Kids Day Out the list of things to do will fill your days with fun. Childrens soft play, water sport in and on the water, beaches, wildlife parks (zoos), Falconry, Karting, segway, paintball, laser combat pottery, paainting and cycling. Kids and Family Activities Edinburgh Kids Day Out All Activities Activities Both Kids & Adult Child Friendly Soft Play Segway and Karting Edinburgh has over 50 different activities to be enjoyed both indoor and outdoor on the water or in the water. Something to do for the family in all areas of Scotland. Below are activities in Edinburgh East Lothian West Lothian Midlothian and the Scottish Borders. Zoos, alpacas, mountain biking, snorkelling, boating, scuba diving, soft play, Karting, paintball, and so much more Edinburgh Kids Day Out Children and Family Activities Soft Play The Fun Factory - Newhaven Quay Newhaven Place Edinburgh EH6 4TX City of Edinburgh Scotland 08701 977 093 Children and Family Activities Soft Play Maddie and Marks Play Town Ocean Drive Edinburgh EH6 6JJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 555 1900 Children and Family Activities Soft Play Clown Around Indoor Play Centre Restalrig Road Edinburgh EH6 7NY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 553 7676 Children and Family Activities Soft Play Tumbles at Portobello West Bank Street Edinburgh EH15 1DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 669 0878 Children and Family Activities Zorbing Rolling Haggis Biggar Road Edinburgh EH10 7DU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 539 0834 Children and Family Activities Midlothian Ski Centre Snow Boarding / Skiing / Tubing Biggar Road Edinburgh EH10 7DU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 445 4433 Children and Family Activities Footgolf Swanston New Golf Course Swanston Road Edinburgh EH10 7DS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 445 2239 Children and Family Activities Soft Play Scrambles South Platt Hill Ratho EH28 8AA Scotland Children and Family Activities Animal Centres Blair Drummond Safari Park Lime Avenue Blair Drummond FK9 4UR Stirlingshire Scotland 01786 841 456 Children and Family Activities Paintball Fastrax Inzievar Farm Oakley KY12 8EZ Fife Scotland 01383 880300 Edinburgh Kids Day Out Children and Family Activities Animal Centres Edinburgh Zoo Corstorphine Road Edinburgh EH12 6TS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 334 9176 Children and Family Activities Animal Centres Gorgie City Farm Gorgie Road Edinburgh EH11 2LA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 4202 Children and Family Activities Escape Games Escape Hour Cranston Street Edinburgh EH8 8BE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 0270 Children and Family Activities Escape Games Escape Edinburgh 2 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2BA City of Edinburgh Scotland 07557362664 Children and Family Activities Escape Games Can You Escape Holyrood Road Edinburgh EH8 8AE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 510 1158 Children and Family Activities Escape Games Escape Edinburgh 1 St Colme Street Edinburgh EH3 6AA City of Edinburgh Scotland 07557362664 Children and Family Activities Escape Games Locked in Edinburgh Summerhall Edinburgh EH9 1PL City of Edinburgh Scotland 07429 137 298 Children and Family Activities Paintball Urban Paintball Edinburgh Leith Walk Edinburgh EH6 5DX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 555 3575 Children and Family Activities Paintball Bedlam Paintball Games Craigton Farm Craigton House Winchburgh EH52 6PY 0800 410 2020 Children and Family Activities Paintball Skirmish Paintball Games Crowood Currie EH14 4AG Scotland 0131 450 7113 Edinburgh Kids Day Out Children and Family Activities Escape Games Dr Knox’s Enigma Warriston's Close Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 7019 Children and Family Activities Ninja Warrior UK Recreation Centre 126A Salamander Street Edinburgh EH6 7LA 0131 554 4572 Children and Family Activities Soft Play Time Twisters Bankhead Drive Edinburgh EH11 4EJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 308 2426 Children and Family Activities Soft Play Orcadia Trampoline Centre Colinton Road Edinburgh EH14 1BZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 443 0101 Children and Family Activities Soft Play Clambers Soft Play Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH16 5BB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 7211 Children and Family Activities Ten Pin Bowling Fountain Park Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1AW 0871 222 3675 Gravity Trampoline Park Fountain Park Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1AF 0330 159 5815 Children and Family Activities Soft Play Jungle Adventure Edinburgh Easter Road Edinburgh EH6 8HU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 297 7557 Children and Family Activities Adventure Park The Yard Eyre Place Lane Edinburgh EH3 5EH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 476 4506 Children and Family Activities Skate Boarding Outdoors Free Edinburgh Skate Boarding Park Balgreen Road Edinburgh EH11 3BQ City of Edinburgh Scotland East Lothian Activities Children and Family Day Out Jamboree Adventure Soft Play Newbigging Musselburgh EH21 7AS East Lothian Scotland 0131 653 5208 Children and Family Day Out John Muir Country Park High Street Dunbar EH42 1ER East Lothian Scotland 01620 827 318 Children and Family Day Out Wiggles Soft Play Well Wynd Tranent EH33 2JX East Lothian Scotland 01875 824 140 Children and Family Day Out Falconry Winton House Pencaitland EH34 5AT East Lothian Scotland 01875 340 222 Children and Family Day Out Paintball Skirmish Scotland Inveresk Industrial Estate Musselburgh EH21 7UL East Lothian Scotland 0845 567 1111 More Activities and thing to do in East Lothian go to About East Lothian | Kids Day Out Midlothian Activities Children and Family Day Out Animal Centres Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World Melville Nursery Lasswade EH18 1AZ Midlothian Scotland 0131 663 4932 Children and Family Day Out Adventure Park Vogrie Country Park Gorebridge EH23 4NU Midlothian Scotland 01875 821 716 Children and Family Day Out Soft Play Amazone at the Kabin Mayburn Walk Loanhead EH20 9HG Midlothian Scotland 0131 440 2541 Children and Family Day Out Paintball A1 Paintball Haggs Road Wood Kirknewton EH27 8ED Midlothian Scotland 0131 440 4400 West Lothian Activities Children and Family Day Out Tenpin Bowling Deer Park Ten Pin Bowling Golf Course Road Livingston EH54 8AB West Lothian Scotland 01506 446 699 Children and Family Day Out Adventure Park Jupiter Artland Bonnington House Steading Wilkieston EH27 8BB West Lothian Scotland 01506 889 900 Children and Family Day Out Adventure Park Paradise Island Adventure Golf Livingston Outlet Village Livingston EH54 6QX West Lothian Scotland 01506 415 546 Children and Family Day Out Adventure Country Park Almond Dell and Calderwood Almond Dell Visitors Centre Broxburn EH52 5PE West Lothian Scotland 01506 882 254 Scottish Borders Activities Children and Family Day Out Mountain Bike Trail Roxburghe Sporting Estate A698 Heiton TD5 8JZ Scottish Borders Scotland 01573 450 333 Children and Family Day Out Mountain Bike Trail Glentress Peel Visitor Centre Glentress Forest Peebles EH45 8NB Scottish Borders Scotland 01387 702 228 Children and Family Day Out Mountain Bike Trail Rubberside Down Horsemarket Kelso TD5 7HD Scottish Borders Scotland 07919 285 887 Dumfries and Galloway Children and Family Day Out Children’s Quad Biking Mini Motors Meikleholmside Langholm DG13 0PW Dumfriesshire Scotland 013873 80866 Scottish Borders Activities Children and Family Day Out Adventure Park Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre B6400 Jedburgh TD8 6UQ Scottish Borders Scotland 01835 830 306 Children and Family Day Out Soft Play The Leadburn Inn Peebles Road A701 Leadburn EH46 7BE Scottish Borders Scotland 01968 676 077 Children and Family Day Out Animal Centres Salmon Viewing Centre A708 Selkirk TD7 5LX Scottish Borders Scotland 01750 21766 Scottish Borders Donkey Sanctuary The Holmes Melrose TD6 0EL Scotland 01835 823 468 Scottish Borders Activities Children and Family Day Out Mountain Bike Trail 7 Stanes Mountain Bike Trails Innerleithen Forest Innerleithen EH44 6PW Scottish Borders Scotland 01387 702 228 Children and Family Day Out Mountain Bike Trail MB7 Bikes Traquair Road Innerleithen EH44 6PD Scottish Borders Scotland 07817 792 544 Children and Family Day Out Paintball Scottish Borders Paintball Centre Abbey St Bathens Duns TD11 3RU Scottish Borders Scotland 01361 840222 Beirhope Farm Alpaca Trek Hownam Kelso TD5 8AP Scottish Borders 01573 440631 Back to Activities

Shops and Businesses in Edinburgh by Street. Looking for something in the streets of Edinburgh Shops, Pubs, restuarants, cafes, whatever the business the full street directory of Shops and businesses of Edinburgh city centre is here. Shops and Businesses Central Edinburgh by Streets Shops and Businesses in all the streets of Edinburgh's City Centre. Each street has all the postal addresses and details of the business in Edinburgh's busy central area. Pubs, Night Clubs, Shops, Places to Stay, Food, Drink, Activities and Attractions and Car Rental. As an example Princes Street businesses start in the East end at No.1 The Balmoral and finish at No.145 Johnny Walker Visitor Centre (Opening soon). (Please note update to index coming soon) If you are not listed please send your details to info@allaboutedinburgh.co.uk Full list of streets at foot of page. All the Businesses In the City Centre of Edinburgh Shops - restaurants - cafes - pubs - accommodation - attractions - activities Whisky Shops Edinburgh Outside Waverley Rail Station Shops & Businesses Waverley Bridge Edinburgh Market Street Edinburgh East Market Street Edinburgh New Street Edinburgh Calton Road Edinburgh West End Area Edinburgh Shops & Businesses West End Village Area Haymarket Area Edinburgh Dalry Road Edinburgh Edinburgh New Town Shops & Businesses Princes Street Edinburgh George Street Edinburgh Queen Street Edinburgh Hanover Street Edinburgh Frederick Street Edinburgh Multrees Walk Edinburgh St Andrews Square Edinburgh Castle Street | North Castle Street Thistle Street | Thistle Street Lanes Young Street | Hill Street Rose Street | Rose Street Lanes Mound and Grassmarket Area Shops & Businesses Mound Area Edinburgh George IV Bridge Edinburgh Chamber Street Edinburgh Candlemakers' Row Cowgate Edinburgh Greyfriars Place Shops Forrest Road Edinburgh West Bow Shops Victoria Street Victoria Terrace & Johnston Terrace Upper Bow Edinburgh Grassmarket Edinburgh Tollcross & Fountainbridge Area Shops & Businesses Lauriston Place Area Edinburgh Tollcross Area Edinburgh South Tollcross Area Edinburgh Gilmore Place Area Edinburgh Fountainbridge Edinburgh Lothian Road Edinburgh Leith & Newhaven Area Shops & Businesses The Shore | Leith Edinburgh Leith Area Edinburgh Newhaven Area Edinburgh Constitution Street Edinburgh Ocean Treminal Mall Edinburgh Shoppping Malls & Retail Parks Bruntsfield & Morningside Shops & Businesses Bruntsfield Place Edinburgh Morningside Road Edinburgh Barclay Place Edinburgh Barclay Terrace Area Edinburgh Royal Mile Area Shops & Businesses Edinburgh Castle Royal Mile Castlehill Royal Mile Lawnmarket Royal Mile High Street Royal Mile Canongate Royal Mile Abbey Strand Royal Mile Horse Wynd North New Town Edinburgh Area Shops & Businesses Broughton Edinburgh Canonmills Area Edinburgh Dundas Street Edinburgh Stockbridge Area Edinburgh Streets off the Royal Mile Shops & Businesses St Mary Street Edinburgh Jeffrey Street Edinburgh Blackfriars Street Edinburgh Niddry Street Edinburgh Cockburn Street Edinburgh Blair Street & Hunter Square Holyrood Road Southside Edinburgh Area Shops & Businesses North Bridge Edinburgh South Bridge - Newington Road Eastside of Southside Edinburgh Westside of Southside Edinburgh Shops and Businesses All the Streets Covered (Please note update to index coming soon) If you are not listed please send your details to info@allaboutedinburgh.co.uk You can go street to street by following the links at the foot of each page. The streets in bold text are the page links ROYAL MILE Abbey Strand Canongate Castlehill High Street Horse Wynd Lawnmarket ROYAL MILE SIDE STREETS Cockburn Street Hunter Square Blair Street -------------------- Niddry Street Blackfriars Street Holyrood Road Jeffrey Street St Mary Street WEST END VILLAGE Alva Street Charlotte Lane Charlotte Square Drumsheugh Place Hope Street Hope Street Lane Melville Place Queensferry Street Queensferry Street Lane Randolph Place Rutland Place Rutland Street Shandwick Place South Charlotte Street Stafford Street William Street NEW TOWN Princes Street Castle Street Frederick Street George Street Hanover Street Hill Street North Castle Street Queen Street Rose Street Thistle Street West Register Street Young Street ST. ANDREW SQUARE South St Andrew Street Meuse Lane North St Andrew Street South St David Street North St David Street MULTREES WALK ST JAMES QUARTER HAYMARKET AREA Athol Place Clifton Terrace Grosvenor Crescent Grosvenor Gardens Haymarket Terrace Kew Terrace Morrison Street Palmerston Place Torphichen Place Torphichen Street West Coates West Maitland Street DALRY ROAD TOLLCROSS Brougham Place Brougham Street Earl Grey Street Home Street Lochrin Place Lochrin Terrace Tarvit Street West Tollcross WEST BOW AREA Victoria Street Victoria Terrace Johnston Terrace West Bow GRASSMARKET GEORGE IV BRIDGE AREA Candlemakers’ Row Merchant Street Chamber Street Guthrie Street Cowgate George IV Bridge Greyfriars Place Forrest Road Forrest Hill WAVERLEY Calton Road East Market Street Market Street New Street Waverley Bridge BRIDGES - NEWINGTON South Bridge Nicholson Street St Patrick Street St Patrick Square Clerk Street South Clerk Street Newington Road NORTH BRIDGE MOUND Bank Street North Bank Street St Giles Street The Mound LAURISTON AREA Lauriston Place Lauriston Street Bread Street High Riggs Lister Square Simpson Loan Lady Lawson Street West Port LOTHIAN ROAD AREA Conference Square Festival Square Lothian Road Cornwall Street Cambridge Street Castle Terrace Grindlay Street Spittal Street SOUTHSIDE WEST Bristo Place Bristo Square Buccleuch Street Causewayside Chapel Street Charles Street Lothian Street Meadow Lane Potterrow Ratcliffe Terrace Salisbury Place South College Street Summerhall Summerhall Place Teviot Place Teviot Row West Crosscauseway West Nicolson Street West Preston Street SOUTHSIDE EAST Dalkeith Road Drummond Street East Crosscauseway East Mayfield East Preston Street Hermit's Croft Hill Place Hill Square Holyrood Park Road Howden Street Infirmary Street Pleasance Richmond Place Salisbury Road St Leonards Bank St Leonards Hill St Leonards Street West Richmond Street TOLLCROSS SOUTH Alvanley Terrace Barclay Place Barclay Terrace Gillespie Crescent Gillespie Place Glengyle Terrace Valleyfield Street Wright's House GILMORE PLACE Lochrin Buildings Hailes Street St Peter's Buildings Lower Gilmore Bank Granville Terrace Polwarth Crescent Polwarth Gardens Watson Crescent Yeaman Place FOUNTAINBRIDGE Dundee Street Dundee Terrace East Fountainbridge Edinburgh Quay Fountain Park Fountainbridge Gardner's Crescent Grove Street Semple Street Yeaman Place BRUNTSFIELD MORNINGSIDE Bruntsfield Place Viewforth Gardens Bruntsfield Avenue Morningside Road Colinton Road Churchhill Place Comiston Road Belhaven Terrace Alvanley Terrace NEWHAVEN Anchorfield Annfield Laverockbank Road Lindsay Road Newhaven Main Street Newhaven Place Pier Place Sandpiper Drive Starbank Road STOCKBRIDGE Bakers Street Comely Bank Place Comely Bank Road Comely Bank Terrace Comleybank Dean Bank Lane Dean Street Deanhaugh Street Glanville Place Hamilton Place Howe Street Kerr Street North West Circus Place Raeburn Place South East Circus Place St Stephen Street St Vincent Street LEITH AREA Assembly Street Bangor Road Bernard Street Duke Street Great Junction Street Henderson Gardens Henderson Street Links Place North Junction Street Queen Charlotte Street Timberbush CONSTITUTION STREET CANONMILLS Brandon Terrace Canon Street Canonmills Dundas Street Eyre Place Henderson Row Huntley Street Rodney Street THE SHORE Britannia Way Commercial Street Dock Place Dock Street Sandport Place Sandport Street Shore Place The Shore Tower Place Tower Street Waters Close Ocean Drive OCEAN TERMINAL BROUGHTON & TOP LEITH Antigua Street Baxter's Place Broughton Street Dublin Street East London Street Eyre Place Forth Street Greenside Place Greenside Street Leith Street London Street Mansfield Place Picardy Place Union Place Union Street York Place

Edinburgh New town was built to a design of three main thoroughfares with a Garden square at each end and a number of streets crossing south to north. Queen Street being the end of the new town area. Due to over crowding more houses were built to the north which I have covered in this section. Edinburgh New Town North Historic sites Street Index Edinburgh New Town North is the housing extension north of Queen street Gardens down the hill to Inverleith To the west as far as Queensferry Street and to the East, Baxter's Place and East London Street. The main area title in yellow underlined is a link to all the streets listed in that area. Broughton Area Edinburgh New Town Picardy Place Edinburgh Greenside Place Edinburgh Baxter's Place Edinburgh Broughton Street Edinburgh Forth Street Edinburgh Albany Street Edinburgh East London Street Edinburgh Mansfield Place Edinburgh East Claremont Street Edinburgh Scotland Street Edinburgh Broughton Road Edinburgh London Street Edinburgh North East Edinburgh New Town York Place Edinburgh Drummond Place Edinburgh Great King Street Edinburgh Abercromby Place Edinburgh Nelson Street Edinburgh Dublin Street Edinburgh Heriot Row Edinburgh Northumberland Street Edinburgh Cumberland Street Edinburgh Dundas Street Edinburgh Stockbridge Area New Town North Edinburgh Royal Circus Edinburgh Inverleith Park Edinburgh Gloucester Place Edinburgh Comely Bank Edinburgh Henderson Row Edinburgh Silvermills Edinburgh Doune Terrace Edinburgh Duncansland Edinburgh North West Edinburgh New Town Forres Street Edinburgh Randolph Crescent Edinburgh Moray Place Edinburgh Albyn Place Edinburgh Ainslie Place Edinburgh James Clark Maxwell Museum India Street Edinburgh New Town Broughton Area

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

Have an emergecy need help in danger all the Emergency Services Scotland contact mountain rescue police fire ambulance coastgaurd RNLI Lifeboat rescue service EMERGENCY SERVICES SCOTLAND LOTHIANS AND SCOTTISH BORDERS FIRE BRIGADE, POLICE, MOUNTAIN RESCUE, (RNLI) LIFE BOAT RESCUE SERVICE, AMBULANCE SERVICE On this page you can find the Emergency Services for the City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, West Lothian, Midlothian and the Scottish Borders. The Services you can find are the Police, Fire Service, Ambulance Service, Coastguard and Mountain Rescue. Edinburgh Information HIGHLAND MOUNTAIN RESCUE EMERGENCY SERVICES Lochaber Mountain Rescue Lochaber Mountain Rescue Galloway Place Fort William PH33 6UH Scottish Highlands Scotland 01397 702 361 Emergency Only 999, Police, Mountain Rescue CITY OF EDINBURGH EMERGENCY SERVICES Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Balerno Police Office Bridge Road Balerno EH14 7AQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Enquiries 101 Emegency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Drylaw Police Office Ferry Road Edinburgh EH4 2TY City of Edinburgh Scotland Enquiries 101 Emegency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade Sighthill Fire Station Calder Road Edinburgh EH11 4AT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 453 6251 Emergency Only 999 Fire Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Craigmillar Police Office Duddingston Road West Edinburgh EH16 4UY City of Edinburgh Scotland Enquiries 101 Emegency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Wester Hailes Police Office Dumbryden Drive Edinburgh EH14 2QR City of Edinburgh Scotland Enquiries 101 Emegency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Lothian and Borders Police Headquarters Fettes Avenue Edinburgh EH4 1RB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 313 3131 Emergency Only 999 Fire Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Howdenhall Police Office Howdenhall Road Edinburgh EH16 6TF City of Edinburgh Scotland Enquiries 101 Emegency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade Liberton Fire Station Kirk Brae Edinburgh EH16 6HT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 664 8233 Emergency Only 999 Fire Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade Marionville Fire Station Marionville Road Edinburgh EH7 5UB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 661 4113 Emergency Only 999 Fire Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade McDonald Road Fire Station McDonald Road Edinburgh EH7 4NS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 2222 Emergency Only 999 Fire Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Corstorphine Police Office Meadow Place Road Edinburgh EH12 7TZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Enquiries 101 Emegency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade Newcraighall Fire Station Newcraighall Road Edinburgh EH21 8QS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 657 3124 Emergency Only 999 Fire Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Oxgangs Police Office Oxgangs Road North Edinburgh EH13 9NB City of Edinburgh Scotland Enquiries 101 Emegency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Portobello Police Office Portobello High Street Edinburgh EH15 1AL City of Edinburgh Scotland Enquiries 101 Emegency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Leith Police Office Queen Charlotte Street Edinburgh EH6 7EY City of Edinburgh Scotland Enquiries 101 Emegency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police St Leonards Police Office St Leonards Street Edinburgh EH8 9QW City of Edinburgh Scotland Enquiries 101 Emegency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade Crewe Toll Fire Station Telford Road Edinburgh EH4 2AQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 6315 Emergency Only 999 Fire Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police West End Police Office Torphicen Place Edinburgh EH3 8DY City of Edinburgh Scotland Enquiries 101 Emegency only 999 Police WEST LOTHIAN EMERGENCY SERVICES Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Armadale Police Office West Main Street Armadale EH48 3PZ West Lothian Scotland Enquiries 101 Emergency only 999 Police Lothian and 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