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  • Airport Transfers | Golf Transfers | All About Edinburgh

    Airport transfers Golf Transfers with a selection of minibuses coaches and Exeutive Cars, Executive Coaches, Airport Transfers, Group Transport with Luggage and golf clubs Highland Tours, Whatever transport you require see what we have to offer. Airport & Golf Transfers Transport for all Occasions Group Golf Transport Airport Transfers | Group Outings City Tours | Highland Tours 24/7 Edinburgh Taxis +44 (0)131 229 2468 Airport Transfer Service To ensure a seamless transition from the airport to your golfing destination. 24 HOUR AIRPORT SERVICE. Black Taxis up to 6 Passengers and luggage All the transport is from local professional providers for 1 - 60 passenger seats Scotland's Golf Course Map Aberdeen and Highlands Golf Transfers Airport Transfers Group Travel and Tours Luxury 16 Passenger Minibus with Space for Luggage and Golf Clubs Golf Transport | Airport Transfers Golf Transfers | Airport Transfers and Day Tours East Lothian & Edinburgh Fife and West Coast Minibus Up to 8 passengers with Luggage or Clubs Luxury Mercedes Transport 16 Passengers Large Luggage Space Cases or Clubs Golf Transport | Airport Transfers Scottish Islands + Highland Tours Golf Transfers | Airport Transfers | Tours Large Group Travel East of Scotland's Largest independent Travel Company Taxis-Minibuses & Coaches Fife + East Cost Edinburgh + Glasgow Airport Transfers East Lothian to all areas of Scotland Luxury 33 + 60 Passenger Seat Coach Large Group Transport West Lothian & Edinburgh Central Scotland and Highlands Golf Transfers | Airport Transfers | Tours Mercedes V Class ideal transport for 6 golfers with golf bags and Luggage. Edinburgh Transfers Airport Transfers | Tours 4 Passenger Mercedes Vito with armchairs and table Golf Transport | Airport Transfers Wedding Transport | Tours Limited Luggage Space Golf Transfers | Airport Transfers and Day Tours 6 passenger Transfers Ideal for 4 golfer or Airport Transfers golf bags and Luggage. Highlands + Islands Scottish Borders - John 'O' Groats Local Taxis and Transfers Golf Transport Professional taxi service at very competitive prices. High quality airport transfers Golf Transfers Carnoustie Gleneagles Local Taxis and Transfers Golf Transport Professional taxi service at very competitive prices. High quality airport transfers Golf Transfers Nairn Inverness + Sutherland Golf Transfers | Airport Transfers Tours of Scotland Whiskey Distillery Tours 8 Seater Coaches, Taxis 24/7 (trailer) Extra luggage Golf clubs and Cases East + West of Scotland Luxury 16 Passenger Coach large Luggage space for clubs or Cases Golf Transfers | Airport Transfers Tours of Scotland + Whiskey Distillery Tours Taxis and Transfers St Andrews Golf Transfers | Airport Transfers | Tours East Coast & West Coast Scotland 12 Seater 8 Seater & Executive Hire Enquiry / Contact

  • Morningside Edinburgh | Attractions | All About Edinburgh

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

  • Humbie Village | East Lothian | All About Edinburgh

    Humbie Attractions East Lothian Humbie Village East Lothian Humbie Village is in the furthest corner of East Lothian adjoining Midlothian and Berwickshire. Humbie is a small rural village with the Humbie Hub at its heart. The village shop, post office and café are the centre of the village life. Humbie was part of the Barony of Keith and was once called Keith Hundeby. Humbie Do'cot East Lothian Humbie Do'cot is near the entrance to Humbie kirk. The Do'cot may have stood here for hundreds of years before renovations took place. Humbie Parish Church East Lothian Humbie Parish Church was rebuilt in 1800 but a church has stood on this spot for over a hundred and fifty years prior to that date. The 'chancel' was added in 1932. Memorials in the churchyard include a heraldic tablet of the Borthwicks of Whitburgh of the early 17th century. The now cottage to the right of the arch hedge once was stables. Further down the road at the Kirk Bridge is where you can enter the Church woods where you have a choice of paths to follow in a loop. Broun Family Aisle Humbie East Lothian The village war memorial dates from 1921 and was designed by Sir Robert Lorimer. The plaque reads; This Aisle has been erected by Archibald Broun of Johnstounburn. " Lieu of the burial place of his family within the church. Which in deference to the feeling of the parishioners. He has now closed A.D. MDCCCLXIV (1864). And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me Blessed are the dead.Which die in the lord. Revelations XIV. Humbie Village Church Graveyard East Lothian Grave Stones memorials Humbie Churchyard Shield with cross Borthwick on inscriptions, The grave stone which looks like being part of an ancient wall has inscriptions of James Skirven and his wife and children dates from 1644. Shillinghill, Children's Village. East Lothian Built in 1905 to provide holiday accommodation for disabled children, the village takes the form of a series of arts and crafts style cottages, several of which were named after their generous sponsors, built next to a school-house and dining hall with its impressive bell-tower. The village has been redeveloped and extended as private housing from c.2008. Humbie War Memorial East Lothian The village war memorial dates from 1921 and was designed by Sir Robert Lorimer. Humbie Kirk Bridge East Lothian The Humbie Kirk Bridge has been in existence since 1645 when it Was first built. This being the main route from the borders towns to Edinburgh from the south west. Keith Marischal House Keith Marischal House can be found close to Humbie, built in 1589 by the Keith family. William Keith being the Grand Marischal of Scotland was to serve as custodian of the Royal Regalia of Scotland, and to protect the king's person when attending parliament. Sir Charles Annand Fraser KCVO WS DL FRSE East Lothian Sir Charles Annand Fraser was born in Humbie East Lothian in 1928. His father was son of the Very Revd John Fraser MBE. The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1958-59. Educated to a high standard he became a solicitor and a partner in one of Edinburgh's to legal firms. From there he was successful throughout his life. His wife Lady Ann Fraser is a well renowned botanical artist. They have developed one of the top gardens (Shepherd House) in the UK at there home in Inveresk East Lothian. The lands of Keith and Humbie were held by Simon Fraser of Keith. Fraser signed a charter in 1191, which could be the first written records of the area. Information Board Humbie Woods East Lothian Next - Inveresk

  • Edinburgh | New Town West | All About Edinburgh

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

  • Distillery & Brewery | Visitor Attractions | All About Edinburgh

    Edinburgh has a number of distilleries and Breweries that you can tour and taste the products. Tour the Rosebank Single Malt Distillery or a Brewery or visit a Whisky Experience in the city Centre. Eden Mill +Johnnie Walker both in City Centre. Distillery and Brewery Whisky and Bear Attractions and Tours The Beginning of whisky in 1505 the Guild of Barbers and Surgeons were granted distilling ‘Aqua Vitae’ Water of Life in Edinburgh by James IV of Scotland. Whatever part of Edinburgh you are in there would have been someone distilling spirits legally or illegally. Some of the names that will still be known today Distillers Company Limited was founded in Torphichen Street Edinburgh circa 1877 (now known as Diageo) George Ballantine, who founded Ballantine’s Whisky in Edinburgh Andrew Usher Jr founder of North British distillery 1880 which is still open in Gorgie Edinburgh John Haig in 1804 Bonnington Distillery William Sanderson & Sons VAT 69 from 1882. Whisky Distillery and Brewery Attractions and Tours Origins of Whisky Johnnie Walker Story Edinburgh has a long history with distilling and brewing. Once the largest brewery in Europe stood in Fountainbridge and Leith had whisky bond warehouses everywhere. All now gone. There are still a number of distilleries and micro breweries in Edinburgh and soon Edinburgh is to have the Johnnie Walker Experience on Princes Street Diageo's flagship visitor centre. Another recent addition in Edinburgh is Holyrood Distillery which started distilling again after almost 100 years. Here are two places one at the shore and the other near the city centre that I can recommend for a large selection of Malt Whiskies food and great atmosphere Teuchters Landing Malt Whisky Bar 1c Dock Place Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6LU Scotland Athletic Arms Locally known as 'Diggers' Malt Whisky Bar 1-3 Angle Park Terrace Edinburgh EH11 2JX Scotch Whisky Experience 354 Castlehill Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 2NE Eden Mill Whisky Experience 1A, Rutland Place, Edinburgh EH1 2AD Tartan Weaving Mill Whisky Experience 555 Castlehill Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 2ND Johnnie Walker Experience Princes Street West End Edinburgh Whisky Distillery Tours Scottish Single Malt Whisky Tours Six of the Best Single Malt Whiskies, already tried the Whisky now come to where it’s made, in the Highlands of Scotland. See where the water of life originates. From the Burn to the Bottle. Tour a Malt Whisky distillery and find out its history. Now the good part. Tasting the great nectar of Scotland. No Drinking and Driving. Rosebank Distillery Single Malt Whisky Camelon Road Falkirk FK1 5SQ ( Only 27 miles from Edinburgh ) Rosebank opened in 1840 by James Rankine on the banks of the Forth & Clyde Canal in the heart of the Lowlands. The distillery was founded by James Rankine a local wine merchant, and within forty years the Rankines were shipping their whisky around the world. Rosebank whisky is a non peated, triple distilled, Lowland Single Malt. It is considered one of the finest Lowland malt whiskies due to the fruity floral style produced through triple distillation. Tours of the Distillery and Tastings start from 75 minutes up to 3 hours. Macallan Distillery Single Malt Whisky Easter Elchies, Craigellachie AB38 9RX The Macallan single malt whisky licensed in 1824, distributed around the world. Made for centuries on the Macallan (Maghellan) Estate. The Macallan distillery is where the high quality single malt is made using oak casks that gives the unique taste no other whisky has. A taste not to be missed, arrange a tailor made tour of this unique distillery. Glenlivet Distillery Single Malt Whisky Castleton of Blairfindy, Ballindalloch AB37 9DB A name known around the world, Glenlivet near Ballindalloch, Moray, Scotland in the Sp eyside region. George IV on his visit to Scotland and drank the famous malt (illegal at that time). Glenlivet became the oldest legal distillery in the parish of Glenlivet. Producing single malt Scotch whisky under license since 1824. Whilst in Ballindalloch, why not visit the Ballindalloch Castle and Gardens since the 16th century. The water that makes Glenlivet special comes from ‘Josie's Well’, and other springs near the distillery. Glenfiddich Distillery Single Malt Whisky Dufftown, Banffshire AB55 4DH Glenfiddich Malt Whisky has been produced by the Grant family since its foundi ng in 1887. The Distillery was literally built by hand, by the family taking a year to build. Named by William Grant after the land purchased to build the distillery on ‘Glenfiddich’ Gaelic ‘Valley of The Deer’. The water source is from the famous Robbie Dhu Spring Glenmorangie Distillery Single Malt Whisky Tain, Glen Morangie, Ross-Shire IV19 1PZ William and Ann Matheson had a dream which they fulfilled in 1843, when they founded the Glenmorangie Distillery. The Tarlogie Springs are the source of the unique waters that give the fruity taste to Glenmorangie Malt Whisky. Glenmorangie Whisky has been produced on the site since its founding. Aberlour Distillery Single Malt Whisky Main Street, Aberlour AB38 9PJ Aberlour Distillery was first founded by the Grants in 1825 but in 1833 the built their own distillery in Rothes. Along came James Fleming, founding the present distillery in 1879. The whisky is aged in both ex-Sherry and ex-Bourbon casks giving unique flavours. Glenallachie Distillery Single Malt Whisky Glenallachie, Aberlour AB38 9LR This Distillery is young in comparison to the 1824 starts. However this is truly a Scottish Malt whisky Distillery. GlenAllachie Speyside Single malt Scotch whiskies Batch 4 of the10-year-old Cask Strength GlenAllachie Single Malt Whisky Won the World’s Best Single Malt at the 2021 World Whiskies Awards Eden Mill Distillery Guardbridge St Andrews The Eden Mill returns Whisky distilling to Guardbridge area of St Andrews that first started in 1655. Eden Mill on the Eden Estuary The River Eden has been used in distilling and brewing for over 200 years. The Eden Mill's distillery products include Premium Single Malt whisky and bourbon-aged Oak Gin, The top floor of the new distillery will be home to a bar where guests will be able to relax and enjoy the scenery and drinks. Take a tour of the new distillery (The Whisky experience or Gin Experience), Two different tours with different routes around the distillery. Finishing with a tasting of the produce. There is also a visitor centre in Edinburgh Belhaven Brewery Tour Belhaven Brewery was started by the Benedictine Monks circa 800 years ago and is the oldest brewery in Scotland. Belhaven is a successful independent brewery one of its kind in Scotland. Belhaven Visitor Experience and Shop where you can try the award winning Beers see where and how its made. Belhaven beers are all made from a fresh water source and the secret Belhaven yeast. Our top beers are Belhaven Best and Belhaven Black and a number of award winning craft beers and ales. Bellfield Brewery Ltd. 46 Stanley Place Edinburgh EH7 5TB Summerhall Barney's Brewery Tour 1 Summerhall Edinburgh EH9 1PL Edinburgh Beer Factory Unit 15 Bankhead Industrial Estate Edinburgh EH11 4EQ Stewart's Brewery Tour Stewart’s Brewery opened in 2004 by Steve Stewart and his wife Jo. With many craft beers enjoy a tour of the brewing facility and have a meal and buy some gifts. Don’t drink and drive. 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  • Robert Burns | Attractions | All About Edinburgh

    Robert Burns Story in Writers' Museum with artifacts, busts, statues and manuscripts pictures, and personal items about the great poet. From Ayrshire his birthplace to Dumfries where he died. Robert Burns The Ploughman Poet Robert Burns 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 was born in Alloway 25 January 1759. At 7 years he moved with parents in 1766 to Mount Oliphant farm, southeast of Alloway. He began to write poetry in 1774. In 1777 he moved to Lochlea, near Tarbolton, where they stayed until 1784 when they moved to the Mossgiel farm at Mauchline Ayrshire. Mauchline is where he met Jean Armour who he married in 1788. The story of a poet begins with a rejected job in Jamaica as he sold copies of his poems known as the Kilmarnock edition which sold out through undoubted help from his fellow masons. He then received an invite to Edinburgh from Henry Mackenzie and Dr Blacklock in 1786 after they had read Robert Burns poems. Robert Burns First Edinburgh Lodging On arrival in Edinburgh the actual close Robert Burns Lived in was called Baxter’s Close, but has not survived. This was where Dr Thomas Blacklock (The Blind Poet) brought Burns from Ayrshire. The first edition of his poems being reviewed by Henry Mackenzie. Blacklock and Mackenzie were taken by his poems, the invitation was sent for him to come to Edinburgh. Robert Burns came to Edinburgh and was introduced to the wealthy and prominent merchants of Edinburgh which began his success as a poet. Burns Supper and Poems His birthday is celebrated every year worldwide when people come together at a Burns Supper. A dinner to celebrate the life of Robert Burns. Traditionally Haggis neeps and tatties are the menu with drams of whisky. Finally before the food is served a ceremony is performed called “Address to a Haggis” and a Grace is also performed. Robert Burns Sir Walter Scott 1786 The one and only time Robert Burns and Sir Walter Scott met was in the house of Professor Adam Ferguson in Sciennes House Place, also present were Adam Smith, Dugald Stewart and Joseph Black. This was a meeting place of the hierarchy of Edinburgh society. Inscription reads, “This tablet commemorates | The meeting | of Robert Burns and | Sir Walter Scott | which took place here | In the winter of 1786”. Robert Burns Writers’ Museum The Writer’s Museum is dedicated to the lives and work of Scotland’s great literary figures. Rare collections include early editions, manuscripts, portraits, photographs, and personal belongings of Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson. Writers' Museum Robert Burns Makars’ Court Slab Robert Burns 1759 – 1796 Poet Born in Alloway Inscription on slab; Man to Man the world o’er shall brithers be for a’ that Robert Burns Monument Regent Road Edinburgh 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. The Mauchlin Stane Robert Burns click on image for more details Robert Burns Grassmarket The White Hart Inn Edinburgh was established in 1516, The White Hart Inn is one of the oldest and most historic pubs in Edinburgh. Past visitors have included the poets Robert Burns and William Wordsworth. Robert Burns Masonic Lodge Freemasons Robert Burns was initiated an Entered Apprentice in Lodge St. David, Tarbolton on 4 July 1781. He became a master mason on lst October 1781 of the same lodge. He was made an honorary member of Lodge Kilmarnock Kilwinning St. John October 1786. Inaugurated Poet Laureate Lodge Canongate Kilwinning, 1 March 1787. Robert Burns was exalted a companion in the Holy Royal Arch Degree in May 1787 and Knights Templar at St. Ebbe's Lodge, Eyemouth. On the 24th June 1788 he joined Lodge St. Andrew, In Dumfries. In 1792, he was elected Senior Warden.

  • Car Parking | Car Parks | All About Edinburgh

    Edinburgh Car Parking all the car parks and places to park from street parking to private car parks There are bays for parking on the streets which are pay to park except on a Sunday when it is free to park and parking is also available on single yellow lines free on Sundays. Edinburgh Car Parking Parking your car in Edinburgh is becoming more and more difficult due to the volume of vehicles in the city streets. There are parking bays in most street which you can park up to 4 hours and the Car parks below longer periods. Parking From 18.30 on Saturday until 12.30 p.m. Sunday is free of charge on the street bays, and parking is also allowed on single yellow lines free of charge during these times. If in doubt about parking on the street side kerb there are signs that inform you of what is allowed in the specific areas. 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  • Edinburgh Assault Course Over Water | iZone | All About Edinburgh

    Edinburgh Assault Course Over Water stay on the ropes and out of the water great for all ages and group parties Assault Course Over Water Edinburgh This asault course is a combination a balance and strength. Balancing on low rope course over water. This rope challenge has no safety ropes to keep you on just a wet end to your challenge. There are 4 levels from beginner to hard. Can you complete the course to the safety of the tower without having a wet end. great for all the family. Activities Ropes Assault Course Over water CrossFit East Rocks Fox Lake Hedderwick Hill Stables Dunbar EH42 1XF East Lothian Scotland 07834424496

  • Princes Street | Shops & Businesses | All About Edinburgh

    Princes Street Edinburgh has a name famous for shoping with all the major names in Department store and a mixture of speciality store selling all the famous names in fashion, whisky, Jewellery. With Hotels coffee shops restaurants and many attractions including the view of Edinburgh Castle. Princes Street Shops What Can be found in Princes Street Edinburgh Princes Street in Edinburgh is the central street of Edinburgh and has had a long history as a place to go shopping. There are two sides to Princes Street on the south side are gardens. West Princes Street Gardens has many memorials a bandstand Fountain and a promenade. The West Princes Street Gardens are directly below Edinburgh Castle and the Castle Rock. Between the west and East Gardens is the Mound a street that links the Old and New towns of Edinburgh. On the Mound are the Scottish National Art Gallery and Scottish Academy of Art. East Princes Street Gardens has a number of statues and the Scott Monument and is the centre of the Edinburgh Christmas Market and Fun Fair held between November and January each Year. New Town Edinburgh History & Attractions West Princes Street Gardens Attractions East Princes Street Gardens Attractions Princes Street was built circa 1770 as one of three main streets in Edinburgh’s New Town. Princes Street was made up of residential houses, retail stores and one or two Hotels. It has not changed a great deal since then except, there are now no residential houses, there are only Hotels and retail stores. All with the fantastic view of Edinburgh Castle. 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  • East Lothian | Attractions Maps | All About Edinburgh

    East Lothian mainly situated on the coast of Scotland With many historic places to visit. Great beaches and for water sports. See all the places and where they are on the maps of East Lothian, Musselburgh, Prestonpaans Wallyford, Cockenzie, Tranent, Haddington, Inveresk, North Berwick and Dundar. East Lothian Attractions Map East Lothian area maps concentrates on the East Lothian Area which is the coastal area from Musselburgh to Dunglass and inland to the A68 road near Pathhead and back to Musselburgh. There are many small Towns and Villages with much history many Castles and Famous people’s birth places. East Lothian can be reached by bus and train from Edinburgh with North Berwick 30 minutes by train and 45 by car. Famous People of East Lothian Famous people born in East Lothian include John Muir, John Witherspoon, John Knox, Jock Wallace, King Alexander II, and Willie Park Senior. Castles of East Lothian Castles include Hailes, Fa’side, Dirleton, Bass Rock, Winton Castle, Preston Tower, Redhouse Castle, Markle Castle, Dunbar Castle, Penkaet Castle, Ormiston Castle, Tranent Tower and many more. East Lothian area has over 40 golf courses from parkland to links. Golf in East Lothian The first open champion came from Musselburgh where the open championship was first played in the East of Scotland with Prestwick being the west Coast Course. The rules of Golf were written by the Gentlemen Golfers of Edinburgh, who became The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, who first played at Bruntsfield links Edinburgh then Leith Links then Musselburgh Links and finally Muirfield Links Gullane where they are today. Beaches and Water Sports in East Lothian With East Lothian mainly situated on the coast of Scotland there are many past times that involve the water swimming, snorkelling, diving, fishing, boating, sailing, surfing, water skiing, windsurfing and with many golden sand beaches all that is needed is the sunshine and why go to foreign parts when everything is in East Lothian. Accommodation and Activities East Lothian East Lothian has an abundance of wedding venues, hotels, apartments cottages, caravan parks and camp sites, cottages and house to rent. There are hills to climb, cycle and walkways if there was snow East Lothian would have everything for all seasons and with Edinburgh a short distance away with the largest artificial Ski Slop in Europe and night club, bars restaurants, festivals, shopping for designer or high street fashion why go anywhere else? East Lothian Golf Courses

  • Edinburgh Football Teams Clubs | Information | All About Edinburgh

    Edinburgh Football Teams Clubs, male female, young, old, five a side, bubble, footgolf and the league teams from 7 yrs & up parks,pitches,contact, teams, clubs EDINBURGH FOOTBALL PITCHES FOOTBALL INDOOR and OUTDOOR 5 -A- SIDE FOOTBALL PITCHES SPORTS Football Power League 5 - A - side Bankhead Drive Edinburgh EH11 4EQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 442 2000 Football Saughton Pavilion Football Pitches 82 Stevenson Drive Edinburgh EH11 3BQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 444 0422 Football St Marks Park Football Pitches Warriston Road Edinburgh EH7 4HN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 529 7061 Football Power League Football Pitches 10 West Bank Street Edinburgh EH15 1DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 669 2266 Football Power League 5 - A -Side Westbank Street Edinburgh EH15 1DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 669 2266 Football Hibernian Football Club Stadium 12 Albion Road Edinburgh EH7 5QG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 661 2159 Football Power League Bubble Football Bankhead Drive Edinburgh EH11 4EQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 442 2000 Football Power League Football Pitches 66 Bankhead Drive Edinburgh EH11 4EQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 442 2000 Football City Football Ground London Road Edinburgh EH7 6AE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 9628 Football Tynecastle Football Stadium Mcleod Street Edinburgh EH11 2NL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0871 663 1874 Football Saughton Pavilion Athletics 82 Stevenson Drive Edinburgh EH11 3BQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 444 0422 Football Power League Bubble Football Westbank Street Edinburgh EH15 1DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 669 2266

  • Multrees Walk Edinburgh | Shops & Businesses | All About Edinburgh

    Multrees Walk Edinburgh is the place for the designer fashion all the big names in designer clothes, bags, shoes, and perfums are here, Kors, Klein, Mulberry Boss, Geiger, Sassoon, Hilfiger and Vuitton next to St Andrew Square with restaurants pubs and easy access to Taxis, trams and the Bus Station SHOPS MULTREES WALK EDINBURGH DESIGNER SHOPPING PRECINCT The Street's name Multrees Walk is derived from the area that it is built on Multrees Hill, which was a wooded area with a small village prior to the new town and North Bridge being Built. St Andrews Square History & Attractions More Details Louis Vuitton 1-2 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3QD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 652 5900 Links of London 3 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 1239 Sandro 4 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 9669 Burberry 5 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 301 1299 Calvin Klein Underwear 6 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 6971 Mulberry 7 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 5439 Tesla 8 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 460 7426 JoJo Maman Bébé 9 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 8052 More Details Sassoon Salon 10 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 2849 Kurt Geiger 12 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 1816 Boss 13-14 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 550 0700 Caffè Nero 15 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 3349 Sole 16 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 6660 Pepperberry 17 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 01926 459800 Pandora 18 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 0390 Swarovski 19 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 6601 More Details Bravissimo & Pepperberry 20 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 550 3620 The Pen Shop 21 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 8896 Castle Fine Art 22 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 261 9181 Tommy Hilfiger 23 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 8900 Reiss Retail Ltd 24 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 5008 Nespresso 25 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0800 442 442 Michael Kors 26 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 2002 Next Thistle Street Shops & Businesses

  • North Bridge Edinburgh | Shops & Businesses | All About Edinburgh

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

  • Edinburgh Quad Bike Experience | Information | All About Edinburgh

    Edinburgh Quad bike experience Edinburgh Quad biking weekend activities Quad bike racing, Quad bike Trekking, over types of and and hills EDINBURGH QUAD BIKE EXPERIENCE Quad Bike Trekking, Off Road, In Groups, Racing Back to Activities Quad Biking Hopetoun Clays Pinetum Woods Nr Newton Village South Queensferry EH52 6QD West Lothian Scotland 0131 331 9940 Quad Biking MadMax Adventures Activity Centre Whitemoss Farm, Kirknewton, EH27 8DA West Lothian Scotland 0131 333 0066 Quad Biking Winton House B6355 Pencaitland EH34 5AT East Lothian Scotland 01875 340 222 enquiries@wintonhouse.co.uk Quad Biking Fastrax Circuit Inzievar Farm Oakley KY12 8EZ Fife Scotland 01383 880300 Quad Biking Quadsport UK Ltd 17a Main Street Bathgate EH48 3SA West Lothian Scotland 01501 750100 Quad Nation Dundas Castle South Queensferry Edinburgh EH29 9EN Scotland 0131 319 2039 Quad Biking Battlezone Dolphinton Burn Woodlands South Queensferry Edinburgh EH29 9EN 0131 2973157

  • Hen Party Edinburgh | Activities | All About Edinburgh

    Edinburgh is the ideal place for a Hen Party All the major retailers, high street department store, designer outlets and wedding shops.There are 100's of restaurants, bars and night clubs (3am close) or Casinos (6am close). There are great spa and pamper places, Gin + Champange tasting Hen Party Edinburgh Edinburgh is the ideal place for a Hen Party All the major retailers, high street department store, designer outlets and wedding shops. There are 100's of restaurants, bars and night clubs (3am close) or Casinos (6am close). There are great spa and pamper places including outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi. Also plenty activities chocolate or fudge making, Cocktail masterclass, Hot Yoga, Photo Shoot, champagne and wine tasting Gin and whisky tours and tasting. Paintball Laser tag and Highland Games 4x4 off road driving, Super Car driving, Segway, Quad bikes and white water rafting. There is something for everyone even flying. Activities that are available in Edinburgh Enquires and Bookings Edinburgh Activities Transport and Transfers

  • High Street | Lower Southside | All About Edinburgh

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

  • Frederick Street | Shops & Businesses | All About Edinburgh

    Frederick Street Edinburgh runs south - north from Princes Street to Queen Street with all city centre requirements, transport, pubs, restaurants, cafes, accommodation, shops and easy walking no need for a car. Edinburgh has plenty Taxis Buses and a tram. Frederick Street Edinburgh Businesses - Shops- Pubs - Restaurants -Cafes Frederick Street from princes Street in the south to Howe Street in the north is named after George III's father Frederick. Frederick street is west of Hanover street. Advertise Your Business Here More Details Advertise Your Business Here More Details Advertise Your Business Here More Details Frederick Street History and Attractions Edinburgh Frederick Street Radley 3 Frederick Street Edinburgh EH2 2EY City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Frederick Street Pizza Hut 5 Frederick Street Edinburgh EH2 2EY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 8187 Edinburgh Frederick Street Size Shoes 5a Frederick Street Edinburgh EH2 2EY City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Frederick Street Shuh 6 Frederick Street Edinburgh EH2 2HB City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Frederick Street Hotel Chocolat 7 Frederick Street Edinburgh EH2 2EY City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Frederick Street Thornton's 9 Frederick Street Edinburgh EH2 2EY City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Frederick Street Dune 10 Frederick Street Edinburgh EH2 2HB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 4965 Edinburgh Frederick Street Xile 12 Frederick Street Edinburgh EH2 2HB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 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1EP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 1045 Edinburgh Frederick Street Cote French Restaurant 51 Frederick Street Edinburgh EH2 1LH City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Frederick Street Toni & Guy 52 Frederick Street Edinburgh EH2 1LN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 5425 Edinburgh Frederick Street Angus Gordon 53 Frederick Street Edinburgh EH2 1LH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 1978 Edinburgh Frederick Street La P’tite Folie 61 Frederick Street Edinburgh EH2 1LH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 7893 Edinburgh Frederick Street Eteaket 41a Frederick Street Edinburgh EH2 1EP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 2982 Edinburgh Frederick Street Lola Lo Bar 43a Frederick Street Edinburgh EH2 1EP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 2224 Edinburgh Frederick Street Berketex Bride Edinburgh 48a Frederick Street Edinburgh EH2 1EX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 7070 Edinburgh Frederick Street Balfour and Manson Solicitors 54 Frederick Street Edinburgh EH2 1LS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 200 1200 Edinburgh Frederick Street Rick's Hotel and Bar 55a Frederick Street Edinburgh EH2 1LH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 7800 Edinburgh Frederick Street Belted 57A Frederick Street Edinburgh EH2 1HL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 2382 Edinburgh Frederick Street Wee Restaurant 61 Frederick Street Edinburgh EH2 1HL City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Frederick Street Fingers Piano Bar 61a Frederick Street Edinburgh EH2 1HL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3026 Edinburgh Frederick Street Randolph School Of English 63 Frederick Street Edinburgh EH2 1HL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131226 5004 Next - Castle Street & Castle Street North

  • Wanlockhead | Leadhills | All About Edinburgh

    Wanlockhead Leadhills highest village in Scottland, land owner Duke of Buccleuch, Gold panning, lead mining, hill walking, Museum, Visitor centre and village tour also highest Golf course in Scotland and pub. Wanlockhead Leadhills Wanlockhead Village Dumfries and Galloway, ML12 6UT Wanlockhead village has been mentioned in history as far back, when the Romans mined the lead for their armour and weapons. There are two villages over 450 meters up the hills of the Southern Uplands of Scotland, at a distance 2 miles apart and the reason for where they are situated can be explained by the rich variety of minerals to be found in the area of Wanlockhead and Leadhills which became known as "God's Treasure House in Scotland". The area has produced some of the world's purest gold (22.8 carats) which was used in the making of the Honours of Scotland (Scottish Crown Jewels) circa 1540. Wanlockhead The Highest Village in Scotland Wanlockhead is set in the Lowther Hills with summits of 2,400 feet and views of southern Scotland including the Mennock Pass were it starts its descent following the Mennock Burn, offering views of Scotland's famous scenery. The Wanlockhead Lochnell mine opened in 1710 and see the conditions the miners had to work in. The Wanlockhead Miners' subscription Library established in 1756, is one of the most important Libraries in Europe with books of the greats like Sir Walter Scott. Visit Wanlockhead Spend the day looking for gold, where the gold for the Scottish Crown Jewels were mined. Walk around Wanlockhead Village at 1531 feet (461m) above sea level a village that less than 170 people live and work. Wanlockhead has the highest Pub in Scotland Wanlockhead Inn 1531 feet (461m) above sea level Wanlockhead has the highest residential hotel in Scotland, sitting 1297 feet above sea level. Take a guided tour of the village and go into a real lead mine where people would work the mine face. The Wanlockhead Miners' subscription Library The Wanlockhead Miners' subscription Library established in 1756, is one of the most important Libraries in Europe with books of the greats like Sir Walter Scott. Robert Reid Poet born in 1850 immigrated to Montreal Canada in 1877. Panning For Gold Wanlockhead village Pan for gold in the nearby Wanlockhead streams. I have panned for gold, All equipment and clothing supplied it was a great day out In the Wanlockhead museum learn about the area and see many of the minerals taken from the hills. Leadhills Graveyard The village of Leadhills has produced many important people and a grave of possibly the oldest lived person in the world at the age of 147 years. John Taylor The world’s longest lived man at 133, his son's grave is inscribed that he was 147 years old when he died. John Taylor was born in Alston in Cumbria in 1637. Lived and worked as a miner in Scotland till retirement in 1752 at 114 years. William Symington Leadhills Village William Symington (1763 - 1831) was the inventor of steamboats, the first boat powered by steam was in 1788 the engine for which was built at the Old Manse, Wanlockhead. Leadhills Railway Britain's Highest Narrow Gauge Railway Leadhills is the home for Britain's highest narrow gauge railway, reaching 1,498 feet above sea level. There is also a museum and shop. Trips on the train take about 30 minutes. Leadhills Golf Club Highest golf course at 1394 feet above sea level Wanlockhead Day Out Visit Carlops, West Linton, Biggar, Leadhills and Wanlockhead

  • Wedding Flowers | Wedding Bouquets | All About Edinburgh

    For the ultimate flowers for your wedding from sprays bouquets buttonholes Wedding Flowers Bouquet Edinburgh all the freshest flowers Wedding Flowers & Bouquets Edinburgh Wedding Flowers Florists for Wedding flowers Wedding Buttons and Bouquets City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, West Lothian Midlothian and Scottish Borders City of Edinburgh Florists Wedding Flowers Clare Florist 9 Ainslie Place Edinburgh EH11 3XX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 539 7775 Wedding Flowers Pollination 42 Ashley Terrace Edinburgh EH11 1RY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 313 1011 Wedding Flowers Petals by The Shore 57 Bernard Street Edinburgh EH6 6SL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 554 2624 Wedding Flowers Coyle’s Florist 28 Braehead Road Edinburgh EH4 6BB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 467 2369 Wedding Flowers Lorraine Graham Flowers Ltd 45 Causewayside Edinburgh EH9 1QF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 1528 Wedding Flowers Wright of Comiston 111 Comiston Road Edinburgh EH10 6AQ City of Edinburgh 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  • Cricket Clubs | Edinburgh Lothian Borders | All About Edinburgh

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