Edinburgh Sports Centres Health Centres Gyms and Multi Sports venues around Edinburgh for fun to the elite athlete, Team sports gyms weightlifting aerobic classes exercise groups spin classes palates yoga whatever the exersice or sport there is a place for you. Edinburgh Sports Health Centres & Gyms MULTI SPORTS CENTRES OUTDOOR & INDOOR PRIVATE SPORTS AND HEALTH CLUBS LOCAL COUNCIL SPORTS GYMS SPORTS Fitness Centres Fitness & Wellbeing Edinburgh East Lothian & Scottish Borders Indoor Craiglockhart Sports Centre 177 Colinton Road Edinburgh EH14 1BZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 443 0101 Fitness Centre Indoor Edinburgh Academy 42 Henderson Row Edinburgh EH3 5BL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 4603 Fitness Centre Indoor Edinburgh University Sports Centre 46 Pleasance Edinburgh EH8 9TJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 650 2578 Fitness Centre Indoor Portobello Swimming Pool 57 The Promanade Edinburgh EH15 2BS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 669 6888 Fitness Centre Indoor International Climbing Arena South Platt Hill Ratho EH28 8AA Midlothian Scotland 0131 333 6333 Fitness Gym Indoor Meadowmill Sports Centre B1361 Prestonpans EH33 1LZ East Lothian Scotland 01875 619 079 Fitness Gym Indoor Dunbar Leisure Pool Castlepark Dunbar EH42 1EU East Lothian Scotland 01368 865 456 Fitness Gym Indoor North Berwick Sports Centre Grange Road North Berwick EH39 4QS East Lothian Scotland 01620 893454 Fitness Gym Indoor Aubigny Sports Centre Mill Wynd Haddington EH41 4DB East Lothian Scotland 01620 820 650 Fitness Gym Indoor Musselburgh Sports Centre Newbigging Musselburgh EH21 7AS East Lothian Scotland 0131 653 5208 Fitness Gym Indoor Loch Centre Well Wynd Tranent EH33 2JX East Lothian Scotland 01875 824 140 Fitness Gym Indoor Selkirk Leisure Centre Buccleuch Road Selkirk TD7 5DN Scottish Borders Scotland 01750 20897 Fitness Gym Indoor Houndridge Leisure Centre Houndridge Kelso TD5 7QN Scottish Borders Scotland 01573 470237 Fitness Gym Indoor Teviotdale Leisure Centre Mansfield Road Hawick TD9 8AG Scottish Borders Scotland 01450 374440 Fitness Gym Indoor TriFitness Leisure Centre Netherdale Galashiels TD1 3EY Scottish Borders Scotland 01896 757 224 Fitness Gym Indoor Eyemouth Leisure Centre North Street Eyemouth TD14 5ES Scottish Borders Scotland 01890 750557 Fitness Gym Indoor Laidlaw Memorial Leisure Centres Oxnam Road Jedburgh TD8 6QH Scottish Borders Scotland 01835 863430 Fitness Gym Indoor Tweedbank Sports Centre Tweedbank TD1 3RS Scottish Borders Scotland 01896 750456 Fitness Gym Indoor Gytes Leisure Centre Walkershaugh Peebles EH45 8GL Scottish Borders Scotland 01721 723688 Gyms Fitness & Wellbeing Edinburgh Pure Gym 15 15 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9EN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 077 3256 Gym Pure Gym Ocean Terminal Ocean Drive Edinburgh EH6 6JJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 189 4709 Gym Pure Gym 219 West Granton Road Edinburgh EH5 1SA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 194 3286 Gym Pure Gym 600 Gorgie Road Edinburgh EH11 3XP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 130 9152 Gym Pure Gym 1 Conference Square Edinburgh EH3 8RA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 194 3296 Gym The Gym Edinburgh 2 Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3EG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0844 384 3186 Gym Xercise4less West Edinburgh 6 Westside Plaza Edinburgh EH14 2SW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 603 7770 Gym Fitness First 30 Abercrombie Pace Edinburgh EH3 6QE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 7887 Gym Pleasance Gym 1 Pleasance Edinburgh EH8 9TJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 650 2585 Multi Sports Centre Edinburgh Indoor / Outdoor Academy Sports Centre 10 Arboretum Road Edinburgh EH3 5PL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 624 4900 Multi sports Indoor Drumbrae Sports Centre 30 Drumbrae Terrace Edinburgh EH4 7SE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 312 7957 Multi sports Centre Indoor Gracemount Leisure Centre 22 Gracemount Drive Edinburgh EH16 6RN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 658 1940 Multi sports Indoor / Outdoor Meadowbank Sports Centre London Road Edinburgh EH7 6AE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 661 5351 Multi sports Indoor / Outdoor Westerhailes Leisure Centre 5 Murrayburn Drive Edinburgh EH14 2SU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 442 2201 Multi sports Indoor / Outdoor Jack Kane Sports Centre 280a Niddrie Mains Road Edinburgh EH16 4NB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 669 0404 Multi sports Indoor Ainslie Park Leisure Centre 92 Pilton Drive Edinburgh EH5 2HF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 551 220 Multi Sports Peffermill Playing Fields Outdoor Edinburgh University Sports Peffermill Road Edinburgh EH16 5LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 7541 Health Club Gyms Fitness & Wellbeing Guerlain Spa And Fitness Suite 4 Princes Street Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh EH1 2AB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 222 8826 Health Club Gym Bannatyne's 89 Newcraighall Road Edinburgh EH21 8RX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 669 7413 Health Club Gym Bannatyne's 43 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 3NH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 8384 Health Club Gym David Lloyd 89 Glasgow Road Edinburgh EH12 8GZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0345 129 6788 Health Club Gym David Lloyd Newhaven Place Edinburgh EH6 4LX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0345 125 7016 Health Club Gym Factory Gyms 6 Waterloo place Edinburgh EH7 EH13 City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 2242 Health Club Gym Livingwell Hilton Edinburgh Airport Edinburgh EH28 8LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 335 8700 Health Club Gym Mcdonald Hotel 81 Holyrood Road Edinburgh EH8 8AU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 528 8181 Health Club Gym Sheraton One Spa 8 Conference Square Edinburgh EH3 8AN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 7777 Health Club Gym Urban Village 140 Crewe Road South Edinburgh EH4 2NY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0871 964 6000 Health Club Gym Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing Gym 124 Dundee Street Fountain Park Edinburgh EH11 1AW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0203 282 1057 Health Club Gym Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing Gym Leith Street Omni Centre Edinburgh EH1 3AU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0203 282 1057 Health Club Gym Westwood's 7 West Woods Edinburgh EH4 1RA City of Edinburgh Scotland Health Club Gym Factory Gyms 1 Rutland Square Edinburgh EH3 8EY City of Edinburgh Scotland Health Club Gym Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing Gym 15 New Mart Road Edinburgh EH14 1RL City of Edinburgh Scotland

Royal Mile High Street Shops restaurants, cafes, bars in royal mile high street and historic facts all in one place High Street Shops Royal Mile Edinburgh Restaurants, Cafes, Pubs, Accommodation Edinburgh's High Street is the largest part of the old town and has many attractions. The High street has been split by the bridges as it was once one continuous street that ended at the city gates. This area has everything for the visitor, food, drink, shops, accommodation, entertainment and is close to Edinburgh new town. There are 4 pages of attractions and history of the High Street, Upper Southside and Upper Northside Lower Southside and Lower Northside. High Street History and Attractions ADVERTISE HERE ADVERTISE HERE ADVERTISE HERE HIGH STREET ROYAL MILE LOWER NORTHSIDE No 1 High Street Restaurant 1 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SR Scotland 0131 556 5758 Highland Gems 5 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SR Scotland 0131 556 1232 Barnets Shoes 7 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SR Scotland 0131 556 3577 Gleneagles of Scotland 11 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SR Scotland Scottish Storytelling Cafe 45 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SR Scotland 0131 556 9579 Cashmere and Kilt Centre 51 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SR Scotland Monteiths 57a High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SR Scotland 0131 557 0330 Dino's Café 57 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SR Scotland Geoffrey (Tailor) Highland Crafts 59 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SR Scotland 0131 557 0256 John Morrison Kiltmaker 63 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SR Scotland 0131 556 0666 Royal Mile Pharmacy 67 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SR Scotland 0131 556 1971 he Wee Gift Shop 83 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SR Scotland 0131 557 4515 Scotline Tours 87 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 0162 Brodies Hostel 93 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SG Scotland 0131 556 2223 The Tappit Hen 89 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 1852 Bonnie Blue Gallery 95 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SG Scotland 0131 557 8800 Whisky and Wine 97 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SG Scotland 0131 557 3196 The Rabbie Burns Restaurant 103 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SG Scotland Shamoli Restaurant 105 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SG Scotland 0131 558 1497 Macbackpackers 105 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SG Scotland 0131 558 9900 Thistle Do Nicely 105a High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SG Scotland Scottish Experience 115 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SG Scotland Whisky Bar Restaurant 119 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SG Scotland 0131 556 3095 Dubh Prais Restaurant 123b High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SG Scotland 0131 557 5732 Ladbrokes Bookmaker 123 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SG Scotland 0800 022 3454 Royal Mile Tavern 127 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SG Scotland 0131 557 9681 Mitre Bar 131 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SG Scotland 0131 652 3902 Hector Russell Kiltmakers 137 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SG Scotland 0131 558 1254 HIGH STREET ROYAL MILE LOWER SOUTHSIDE World’s End 4 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 3628 Brodies Hostel 12 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 2223 Mrs MacIntyre's Café 14 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 2680 Real Scot Shop 16 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 8383 Heritage Clearance Store 18 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TB City of Edinburgh Scotland The Wool Merchant 24 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TB City of Edinburgh Scotland Taste of Scotland 28 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 1517 Fudge Kitchen 30 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TB City of Edinburgh Scotland Celtic Jewellery Specialists 32 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 8300 Café Keno 36B High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 3799 Museum Of Childhood 42 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 529 4142 Royal Mile Factory Outlet 44 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TB City of Edinburgh Scotland Ballantrye Cashmere 46 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 9564 Really Scottish 50 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 5736 Nutcracker Christmas Shop 52 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 8228 Edinburgh Scarf Company 54 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TB City of Edinburgh Scotland Palenque 56 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 9553 Highland Exlporer Tours 60 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TB City of Edinburgh Scotland Haggis Adventure Tours 60 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 9393 Edinburgh Cashmere & Lambswool Boutique 64 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 1555 Radisson Blu Hotel 80 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 9797 Itchycoo Restaurant 80 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 4736523 The Inn on the Mile 82 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 5150 HIGH STREET ROYAL MILE UPPER NORTHSIDE The Woolen Mill 179 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 8023 Albanach Bar and Restaurant 197 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 5277 Glenhas Café 205 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PE City of Edinburgh Scotland No1 Currancy 207 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 0080 House of Edinburgh 209 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PE City of Edinburgh Scotland Crest of Edinburgh 217 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 5464 Stay Edinburgh City Apartments 217a High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 1585 Whisky Trail 223 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3066 Gordon’s Trattoria 231 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 7992 Filling Station 235 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 2488 City Chambers 253 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1YJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 529 5974 Real Mary King's Close 323 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 0672 Angels With Bagpipes 343 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 1111 International Newsagents 351 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 4827 Zizzi Restaurant 341 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1LW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 2661 Old Town Chambers 341 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1LW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 510 5499 The Cigar Box 361 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3534 Jewellers 363 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 4050 Ness 363a High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PW City of Edinburgh Scotland Vie Amhor Apartments 369 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 2728 James Pringle Weavers of Inverness 371 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3212 Marchbrae 375 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 8023 Royal Mile Whiskies 379 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3383 House of Edinburgh 371 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 5178 HIGH STREET ROYAL MILE UPPER SOUTHSIDE Royal Mile Market Tron Kirk High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PD City of Edinburgh Scotland Starbucks 124 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1QS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 4201 Frankie and Benny's 130 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1QS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 4445 War Hammer Games Workshop 136 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1QS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 6540 Scottish Experience Tours 140 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1QS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 9505 Coffee House 144 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1QS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 1495 Clam Shell Takeway 148 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1QS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 4338 Royal Mcgregor Restaurant & Bar 154 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1QS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 764 Subway Takeaway 160 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1QS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 260 9719 Bay Of Bengal Restaurant 164 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1QS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 2361 Highland Experience Tours 166 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1QS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 1414 Taste of Scotland 170 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1QS City of Edinburgh Scotland Argyll Cashmere1 74 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1QS City of Edinburgh Scotland Fringe information Centre 180 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1QS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 240 1919 Edinburgh Police Museum 188 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1QS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 6966 Burgers & Beers Grillhouse 192 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1RW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 1214 Café Nero 194 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1RF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 1414 St Giles Cathedral Café St Gies Parliament Square Edinburgh EH1 1RE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 5147 St Giles Cathedral Shop St Gies Parliament Square Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1RE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 0673 Signet Library 11 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1RF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 0651 Parliament House 2 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1RF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 2595 Parliament Square High Street St Giles Cathedral Café St Gies Parliament Square Edinburgh EH1 1RE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 5147 St Giles Cathedral Shop St Gies Parliament Square Edinburgh EH1 1RE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 0673 Old Fishmarket Close High Street Micheal Niave Restaurant 21 Old Fishmarket Close Edinburgh EH1 1RW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 4747 Viajar Por Escocia Tours 3 Old Fishmarket Close Edinburgh EH1 1RW City of Edinburgh Scotland 07765 186 141 Next - Royal Mile Side Streets

James Clerk Maxwell was born in India Street Edinburgh New Town and the house he was born in has been made into a museum. India street is in the nothern extention of Edinburgh's New Town. India Street James Clerk Maxwell Museum Edinburgh James Clark Maxwell 14 India Street Edinburgh James Clark Maxwell was born in 1831 at 14 India Street Edinburgh and died in 1879. James Clerk Maxwell was one of the greatest scientists that ever lived. He was the scientist who discovered, the theory of electromagnetism. He is named as the father of modern physics. He also made essential contributions to mathematics, astronomy and engineering. Radio, television, radar and communications, all derive from Maxwell's discovery. Albert Einstein said: "The special theory of relativity owes its origins to Maxwell's equations of the electromagnetic field”. Ivan Tolstoy, in his biography of Maxwell, wrote: “Maxwell's importance in the history of scientific thought is comparable to Einstein’s (whom he inspired)”. James Clerk Maxwell Stone Tablet Stone carved inscription on wall Tablet of James Clerk Maxwell's birth House, India Street Edinburgh. Inscription reads; James Clerk Maxwell Natural Philosopher born here 13 June 1831 Maxwell Statue George Street Edinburgh James Clerk Maxwell Museum Brass Plaque at door of house James Clerk Maxwell was born in Edinburgh. The inscription reads; Many of today's major technological advances are due to James Clerk Maxwell who created the first full-colour photographic image and developed the theory of electromagnetic waves which made mobile phones, radio, radar and GPS all possible He is commemorated by a statue on George Square and a small museum here at his birthplace. One scientific epoch ended and another began with Maxwell - Albert Einstein Edinburgh New Town West

Lothian Road Edinburgh runs from the west end and Princes Street to the south. With restaurants, cafes, Takeaways, retail stores, Pubs Theatres, Cinemas, shops hotels, B'n'Bs and apartments. Easy walking to all the attractions of the old town and Edinburgh Castle. Lothian Road Edinburgh Shops Retail Stores, Pubs, Night Clubs and Restaurants Accommodation and Cafes Lothian Road is the main road connecting the new Town and Princes Street with the south of Edinburgh Lothian Road has restaurants , pubs, night clubs, shops and accommodation also theatres multiplex cinema and attractions. Other streets businesses list here are Castle Terrace, Spittal Street, Grindlay Street, Cornwall Street, Cambridge Street Festival Square and Conference Square Lothian Road History and Attractions ADVERTISE HERE St John's Church 1 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH1 2AB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7565 St Cuthbert's Parish Church 5 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH1 2EP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 1142 Wagamama Restaurant 3 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH1 2DJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 5506 Red Squirrel Bar 21 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH1 2DJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 3404 Tropicana Nightclub 23 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH1 2DJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 9197 Badabing Live Music & Cocktail Bar 25 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH1 2DJ City of Edinburgh Scotland Wetherspoons Ltd The Caley Picture House Pub 31 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH1 2DJ City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Kiltmakers 37 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH1 2DJ City of Edinburgh Scotland Cheynes 39 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH1 2DJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 1880 Caffé Nero 43 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH1 2DJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7350 Aberdein Considine 47 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH1 2DJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 222 9000 ADVERTISE HERE All Bar One 50 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH3 9BY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 7951 Clydesdale Bank 50 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH3 9BY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0800 345 7 365 Burness Paull LLP 50 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH3 9WJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 473 6000 Film House 88 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH3 9BZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 2688 Bread Meats Bread 92 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH3 9BE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3000 Black and Lizars Optician 96 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH3 9BE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7738 ADVERTISE HERE CONFERENCE SQUARE One Spa Sheraton 8 Conference Square Edinburgh EH3 8AN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 7777 Pure Gym 1 Conference Square Edinburgh EH3 8RA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 194 3296 Morisons LLP 1 Conference Square Edinburgh EH3 8AN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 6541 ADVERTISE HERE Paper Tiger 57 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH1 2DJ City of Edinburgh Scotland TIng Thai Caravan Restaurant 59 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH1 2DJ City of Edinburgh Scotland Shakespeare's Bar 65 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH1 2DJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 08714 329 005 Usher Hall 69 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH1 2EA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 1155 Nando's Restaurant 71 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH3 9AZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 9260 Salt "N" Vinegar Fish & Chips 75 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH3 9AW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 241 6097 Innis & Gunn Brewery Taproom 81 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH3 9AW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 6392 Doner Kebab 85 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH3 9AW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 9625 Topolabamba Mexican Restaurant 93 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH3 9AW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 1599 Ambassador Sauna 93a Lothian Road Edinburgh EH3 9AW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 1599 Frizzante 95 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH3 9AW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7788 ADVERTISE HERE Bar Italia 100 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH3 9BE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 6379 Run 4 It Sports 108 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH3 9BE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 3444 Pret a Manger 116 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH3 9BE City of Edinburgh Scotland Odeon Cinema 118 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH3 9BG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0871 224 4007 Croma Pizzeria 118 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH3 8BG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 2916 Subway Sandwich Bar 122 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH3 9BG City of Edinburgh Scotland ADVERTISE HERE FESTIVAL SQUARE Sheraton Grand Hotel 1 Festival Square Edinburgh EH3 9SR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 9131 One Square Tea Room 1Festival Square Edinburgh EH3 9SR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 6422 CORNWALL STREET Lyceum Theatre Stage Door Cornwall Street Edinburgh EH1 2EQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 248 4800 ADVERTISE HERE Wonderland Toys 99 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH3 9AN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 6428 Wild Wood Restaurant 105 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH3 9AN City of Edinburgh Scotland Bar Burrito 119 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH3 9AN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 466 9888 Byron's Burger 113 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH3 9AN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 7499 Starbucks 123 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH3 9AN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 4899 Costcutter 24 / 7 125 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH3 9AB City of Edinburgh Scotland Paterson SA Hairdressing 129 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH3 9AD City of Edinburgh Scotland The Hanging Bat 133 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH3 9AD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 5407 Ali's Cave 139 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH3 9AD City of Edinburgh Scotland Noodle ‘n’ rice 153 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH3 9AA City of Edinburgh Scotland William Hill Bookmaker 157 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH3 9AA City of Edinburgh Scotland The Raging Bull Bar 161 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH3 9AA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 5558 ADVERTISE HERE Greggs Bakers 126 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH3 9BG City of Edinburgh Scotland Football Nation 128a Lothian Road Edinburgh EH3 9BG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 8614 Philpotts Cafe 132 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH3 9BG City of Edinburgh Scotland Indigo Sun Sunbeds 134 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH3 9BG City of Edinburgh Scotland Pure Spa & Beauty 138 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH3 9BG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0843 507 1888 Poundland 142 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH3 9BG City of Edinburgh Scotland Superdrug Chemist 144 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH3 9BG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 8175 ADVERTISE HERE CORNWALL STREET Dine with Stuart Muir 10 Cambridge Street Edinburgh EH1 2ED City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 8882 CE Brasserie and Bar 10 Cambridge Street Edinburgh EH1 2ED City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 1222 Traverse Theatre 10 Cambridge Street Edinburgh EH1 2ED City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 1404 CASTLE TERRACE CLOSED 33 Castle Terrace Edinburgh EH1 2EL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 1222 Il Castello 36 Castle Terrace Edinburgh EH1 2EL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 2730 NCP Car Park 1 Castle Terrace Edinburgh EH1 2DP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 050 7080 Scotia UK 4 Castle Terrace Edinburgh EH1 2DP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 2295 St Mark's Unitarian Church 7 Castle Terrace Edinburgh EH1 2DP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 2019 Time Recruitment 10 Castle Terrace Edinburgh EH1 2DP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 623 9299 Fletcher Jones 12 Castle Terrace Edinburgh EH1 2DP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7171 Ambridge House 13 Castle Terrace Edinburgh EH1 2DP City of Edinburgh Scotland GRINDLAY STREET McAlister Mathieson Music Ltd 1 Grindlay Street Edinburgh EH3 9ATCity of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 3827 Lyceum Theatre 15 Grindlay Street Edinburgh EH3 9AX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 248 4848 Day Six 6 Grindlay Street Edinburgh EH3 9AS City of Edinburgh Scotland Kanpai Restaurant 8 Grindlay Street Edinburgh EH3 9AS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 1602 Zucca Restaurant 17 Grindlay Street Edinburgh EH3 9AX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 9323 China Red Restaurant 30 Grindlay Street Edinburgh EH3 9AP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 8688 Jasmine Restaurant 32 Grindlay Street Edinburgh EH3 9AP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 5757 Mademoiselle Macaron 22 Grindlay Street Edinburgh EH3 9AP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 4059 Spirit Of Thai Restaurant 44 Grindlay Street Edinburgh EH3 9AP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 2333 Spittal Street Shops & Businesses Footlights Lounge Bar 7 Spittal Street Edinburgh EH3 9DY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 6466 Scot Bet Bookmaker 1 Spittal Street Edinburgh EH3 9DY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0800 046 1061 Blue Blazer Bar 2 Spittal Street Edinburgh EH3 9DX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 5030 Aquarius 3 Spittal Street Edinburgh EH3 9DY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 1199 GT II Newsagent 4 Spittal Street Edinburgh EH3 9DX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 4174 Eighth Club 10 Spittal Street Edinburgh EH3 9DX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 0282 Bharosa Couture Fashion 17 Spittal Street Edinburgh EH3 9DY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 1931 Artlink 13a Spittal Street Edinburgh EH3 9DY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 3555 Next - Lauriston Area Businesses

Canongate Southside has many attractions and historic buildings. Kilwinning Freemasons Lodge where Robert Burns attended. The Poetry Library with free entry and the first whisky bottler Cadenheads where there are many rare whiskies. Also arts and crafts shops. Canongate South Edinburgh Attractions Canongate South Edinburgh is all the attractions, famous residents through history, the historic buildings and places to visit on the South side of the Canongate in the Royal Mile Edinburgh. This page takes you from the top of the Canongate on the south side at the White Horse Inn to the Scottish Parliament Building at the foot of the Canongate. The area around where the Palace of Holyrood House is now was once a small village called Herbergare, where the Abbey of Holyrood was built and was given to the monks by King David I in 1128 and a road that extended from Herbergare, to the Nether Bow Port was known as Canon gait. Canongate Southside Gullan’s Close Gibb's Entry Pirrie's Close Chessel’s Court Plainstane Close Weir’s Close Playhouse Close Old Playhouse Close St John’s Pend St John’s Street Sugarhouse Close Bakehouse Close Wilson’s Court Cooper’s Close Crichton’s Close Bull’s Close Reid’s Close Vallence’s Entry Canongate South Edinburgh Attractions The White Horse Inn Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh The White Horse Inn is the oldest Inn in the Canongate Edinburgh with the stables at the rear with entry from Gullan’s Close. The coaches left from what was known as Boyd’s Inn. The other entrance for the coaches and horses was from Boyd’s Entry a short distance down St Mary’s Wynd, Boyd’s Inn, was the starting point the long journey by coach to London. The main dropping off point for the coaches from London was Boyd’s Close off Boyd’s Entry, at the back of the White Horse Inn. The White Horse Inn was the place that runaway couples from England came to be married and many weddings were carried out here. Boyd’s 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 sold the White Horse Inn in 1776 to retire. Gullan’s Close Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh 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 was previously Halliburton’s Close and James Boyd the Innkeeper owned property on the west side of Halliburton’s Close(White Horse Inn) (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). The White Horse Inn was also famous for runaway couples from England that wished to marry. It was also the Start and finish to the coach trip to and from London. Gullan’s Close named after James Gullan who had stables led to the Stables where the coaches and Horses for the London coach journey where stabled. (100 horses and 20 carriages). Gibb’s Close Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Gibb’s Close named after Robert Gibb who had stables at the foot of Halliburton’s Close. One of the residents of Gibb’s close was Constantine Burke the brother of the murderer William Burke and this was the place the murder of Mary Paterson took place. Her body was transported to Dr Knox who paid for the body for his experiments. Burke and Hare resided in Tanner’s Close (Portsburgh) in the West Port in a lodging House the place they carried out many of their evil deeds. Pirrie’s Close Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Pirrie’s Close or as on old maps, Perries Close, were the lands of Elizabeth Murray and Alexander Pirie and the Pirie family stayed here for generations and Thomas Pirrie built a Brewery in the Close. Pirrie’s Close was once called Fuird’s Close after Alexander and John Fruid and their descendants. The Close was first Known as Kinnaird’s Close and was then sold to Alexander Fuird. Chessel’s Court Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Chessel’s Court was built in 1748 as mansion apartments for the architect Archibald Chessel and in 1769 became the Excise Office and was the scene of an armed robbery in 1788 by the notorious William Deacon Brodie and his gang. The robbery failed and Deacon Brodie was eventually caught and executed on the gallows in the High Street that he designed. To the Left of Chessel’s Court once ran Plain Stone Close (Plainstane Close). The plaque has been attached to a wall on the right side. Details of all the closes from the past can be seen on maps held by the National Library of Scotland link to get you there fast. Plainstane Close was named as the close had been paved. http://maps.nls.uk Weir’s Close Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Weir’s Close Royal Mile Canongate Edinburgh was the home of George Chalmers founder of Chalmers Hospital which opened to patients in 1864 on the lower floors the upper floors were opened to fee paying patients in 1872. The plaque reads; In proud and grateful memory of George Chalmers 1773 - 1838 Master Plumber who lived and worked near this site. Founder of Chalmers Hospital Old Playhouse Close Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Old Playhouse Close Royal Mile Canongate Edinburgh was the entrance to the Playhouse Theatre where famous actors, actresses, singers and performers would ply their trade from 1747 – 1767. The tragedy DOUGLAS was first performed here in 1756 written by John Home minister and playwright. On the Lintel above the door of the tenement to the east in the close the inscription reads; AJ JEHOVA DEDIT | HOSPITIUM TERRIS CAELICA REGNA DABIT | ANNO JS James Laidlaw Maxwell James Laidlaw Maxwell, MA MD. Was born on 18th March 1836 in the Canongate. He was a pioneer missionary of Taiwan Laidlaw established Taiwan's Qiho Medical Clinic and the Fucheng Presbyterian Hospital which became the Sin-Lau Hospital the first western medical hospital. He was first to translate the New Testament into Taiwanese in 1873, he died in 1921. Saint John’s Cross Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh The cross of St John marks the spot on the Royal Mile Canongate Edinburgh where the boundary between Edinburgh and the Burgh of the Canongate was and also marks where the original St. John’s Cross was positioned. Moved to allow carriages which were becoming more popular to pass up and down the street. St John’s Pend Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh. The Knights of St John had their houses in this area. Go through the Archway which was created in 1767 and you will find the Masonic Lodge Canongate Kilwinning No 2 and the oldest masonic chapel in the world. This is where Robert Burns was affiliated and was crowned Poet Laureate. The archway below the Moray House tablet takes you to St John’s Street, also known as St John’s Pend this is where the first known masonic lodge was sited,(St John’s Lodge) date unknown. There are other Lodges that also claim to be the first lodge by way of minutes of meetings, but St John’s name has been synonymous with this area since the early 1500s. It is believed that the name was first used by the Knights of St John of Jerusalem who held property in this area. The entrance to the Canongate was built in 1768 and the houses in St John’s Street were occupied by noble families. On the west side was Canongate Lodge and Lodge Kilwinning No 2 further down was the mansion of Lord Wemyss and the nearest to the south back of Canongate (now Holyrood Road) was the Royal Maternity Hospital which was founded in 1835. On the east side of St John’s Street lived No1 Sir Charles Preston, No 3 Lord Blantyre, No 5 The Earl of Dalhousie, No 8 Andrew Carmichael last Earl of Hyndford, No 10 James Ballantyne (partner and confidant of Sir Walter Scott) This is where Walter Scott would discuss his forthcoming novels. Finally No 13 Lord Monboddo, a Judge and Linguist a friend of Robert Burns and David Hume and a well-known figure in all Edinburgh. This plaque reads; This Building now a part of | Moray House College was | erected 1755 and restored 1955. This plaque reads; ST JOHN’S PEND | THE KNIGHT’S OF ST JOHN | HAD THEIR HOUSES IN THIS | DISTRICT | THE ENTRANCE TO THE STREET | WAS BUILT IN 1763 | HOUSES OCCUPIED BY FAMOUS | FAMILIES AND OCCASIONALLY | BY SMOLLETT Tobias George Smollett Canongate Plaque Edinburgh This wall tablet reads; Tobias George Smollett | 1721 – 1771 | Stayed here at the house | of his sister Mrs Telfer | During the summer of 1766 St John’s Land Plaque Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh This wall tablet reads; This fine example of an 18th century Edinburgh tenement was erected by the Earls of Hopetoun who also built Hopetoun House. It remained in residential use until Moray House acquired the building in 1956 and installed classrooms, staff students and a fully equipped proscenium theatre. Tobias Smollett the novelist stayed with his sister in a flat which is now part of the theatre stage. It was here in 1766 that he wrote his last novel, “Humphry Clinker” in which tenement life is fully described. The building was originally six storeys high but today only five storeys are above ground. It takes its name from the adjoining St John’s Masonic Lodge. James Boswell was once president of the lodge and Robert Burns attended its meetings during his visit to Edinburgh in 1787-88. Masonic Lodge Canongate Kilwinning No.2 St John’s Street Royal Mile Edinburgh The Lodge Canongate, Kilwinning has had many famous brothers, Robert Burns the Poet and John Napier the inventor of the logarithms. At the first gate on the right entering from the Canongate, above a black door on the lintel, can be seen the words SAINT JOHN’S LODGE. The next building is Lodge Kilwinning No 2 this is named after the original lodge in Ayrshire which dates back to the building of Kilwinning Abbey in 1140, however the Abbey of Holyrood built in 1124, was also linked to the Freemasons and is older. The difference is, Lodge Mother Kilwinning in Ayrshire issued charters and warrants to Lodges wishing the privileges of freemasonry. In the High Street Hyndford’s Close (St David’s Lodge) is where Sir Walter Scott became a mason. Sir Godfrey Hilton Thomson Moray House College Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Sir Godfrey Hilton Thomson was an educational psychologist and the director of studies at Moray House College for 26 years and a pioneer of educational testing. Sir Godfrey Thomson’s plaque can be found in St John’s Pend in Canongate, Royal Mile, and Edinburgh. Sir Godfrey Thomson led the only IQ test to be held in Scotland testing took place in 1932 and 1947 of all 11 year old children. Lodge Canongate Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh The first Lodge to request a charter was the Lodge Canongate. This was granted in December 1677 and is the first known example in the world of a Lodge being granted a Charter by an existing Lodge. The Chapel of St John is the oldest purpose built masonic meeting room in the world. The first Grand Lodge of Scotland was Lodge Canongate Kilwinning in 1735. The Head Office of the Grand Lodge of Scotland is at 96 George Street Edinburgh. The Lodge of Edinburgh (St Mary’s Chapel) No 1 has the oldest recorded meeting minutes dating back to 1598 and is still in existence in Hill Street Edinburgh today. James Laidlaw Maxwell James Laidlaw Maxwell, MA MD. Was born on 18th March 1836 in the Canongate. He was a pioneer missionary of Taiwan Laidlaw established Taiwan's Qiho Medical Clinic and the Fucheng Presbyterian Hospital which became the Sin-Lau Hospital the first western medical hospital. He was first to translate the New Testament into Taiwanese in 1873, he died in 1921. Old Moray House Old Moray House was built in the early 1600s. It is now a group of three buildings and a courtyard. The Regent’s House to the east was built before the mid-1600s and the new house to the south was built in 1755. Take a walk through the gates to see the buildings. The Moray House College has been on this site since 1848 and became Moray House College of Education in 1959. After merging with other colleges it is now part of the University of Edinburgh. Moray House was originally a mansion House built circa 1620 for Mary, Dowager Countess of Home. She was to host many famous dignitaries. Oliver Cromwell stayed when his army were in occupation of Holyroodhouse during his sacking of Edinburgh circa 1650. Due to the position of the balcony, the Marquis of Argyll and his party reportedly jeered the captured Royalist James Graham, 1st Marquis of Montrose, as he was paraded to his execution in 1650. An execution which Argyll met a few years later. The Cottage or Summer House on your right as you enter the gates is believed to be where the 1707 Act of Union between Scotland and England was signed. St John's Street Church The Church at the foot of St John’s Street west side was built on land owned by the Earl of Wemyss in 1882 to accommodate the congregation which worshipped in St Giles’ Cathedral. Building is now empty. Sugarhouse Close Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Sugarhouse Close with the archway to the sugar refinery to allow carts to carry the loads of sugar. The sugar refinery started circa 1750 and continued for over 100 years. In 1858 it became the site of the Holyrood brewery owned by William Younger & Co (William Younger and Co merged with William McEwan to become Scottish Brewers in 1931) the Holyrood Brewery closed in 1986 and the land was sold in 1990. Holyrood Brewery stretched from Gentle’s Close further down the Canongate to Sugarhouse Close). Bakehouse Close Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Bakehouse Close is a representation of a House of the 17th Century Canongate, Acheson House within the close was the residence of Sir Archibald Acheson and Margaret Hamilton from 1633 when it was built, it then was passed on to his son George Acheson. The Canongate became the area the wealthy of Edinburgh moved to as the Edinburgh Closes and Wynds were overpopulated, smelly and noisy. Bakehouse Close was used in the Outlander series, and runs under Huntly House next to Edinburgh Museum. Acheson House Bakehouse Close Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Acheson House was built in 1633 as a townhouse for Sir Archibald Acheson, who died a year later in 1634. Archibald Acheson was knighted by James I in 1620, made secretary of state for Scotland in 1627 during the reign of Charles I and a baronet of Nova Scotia in 1628. Acheson house was restored by the Marquess of Bute when he purchased the property from Edinburgh council in 1935 to save it from demolition. Huntly House Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Attraction In 1825 in the ‘Traditions of Edinburgh’ Robert Chambers calls Huntly House the ‘SPEAKING HOUSE’ because of the Latin inscriptions on the building’s exterior walls. There are five inscriptions, the original four inscriptions are from the 16th century and one added on renovation in the late 1920s early 1930s. The museum was housed in Huntly House before an extension was built where the entrance is now. The Building was originally the Marquis of Huntly’s House. Take a walk round and see the Scottish silver, pictures of old Edinburgh and maps of the building of the New Town. Free entry Huntly Hous Museum The Five Inscriptions on Stone carvings of the wall of Huntly House Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Read; THERE IS ANOTHER HOPE OF LIFE I AM OLD BUT RENEW MY YOUTH 1932 AS THOU ART MASTER OF MY TONGUE TO A STEADFAST HEART. MORTAL AFFAIRS ARE A SHADOW SO I AM MASTER OF MY EARS TODAY FOR ME TOMORROW FOR YOU 1570 Museum Of Edinburgh Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh You will find the Museum of Edinburgh in the Canongate. Inside the museum tells the story of Edinburgh from prehistoric times to the present day. Displays illustrate life in the Old and New Towns from the 1760s. Home to important collections of Edinburgh history, exhibits include Grayfriars Bobby’s collar, the National Covenant signed in 1638, and Scottish pottery. Museum of Edinburgh Wilson’s Court Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Wilson’s Court found between Bakehouse Close and Cooper’s Close was once circa 1650 A sandstone quarry which was filled in and a tenement now stands. Surrounding the court Holyrood Brewery was built. Andrew Berwick established a Brewery in Gentle’s Close circa 1820 which extended to around Cooper’s Close and Wilson’s Close. Wilson’s Close was named after a William Wilson who owned land in 1778 His three sons all immigrated to the West Indies as did one of his daughters who married a John Hamilton of Tobago. Philip the eldest son also of Tobago inherited the land in 1782 and later sold it to Alexander Gordon in 1796. Cooper’s Close Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Cooper’s Close was named after a wealthy merchant and engraver Richard Cooper in 1749 and owned further property in the High street. He also sold land to James Gentle of Gentle’s Close. The Cooper family has a connection to the close as a Margaret Cooper lived here in the 1840s Later Cooper’s Close was where the barrels were made and supplied to the breweries. Positioned in the middle of the Holyrood Brewery site. The first Brewery was at Holyrood Abbey and moved to the site of Horse Wynd now where the Scottish Parliament Stands. A Cooper is a skilled tradesman who makes or repairs casks and barrels for Breweries. Crichton’s Close Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Crichton’s Close when studying old maps (1813) of the Canongate seems to be on the site of the Carfrae Coach works of East Lothian a respected coach builder. In a earlier map (1765) the same site is named Crichton’s Coach works a possible clue to the Close’s name. The Close was named after Alexander Crichton Coach builder circa 1760. John Carfrae had purchased the coach works by 1799 and his son Thomas was still running the business in 1832. Scottish Poetry Library Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh The Scottish Poetry Library can be found in Crichton’s Close in the Canongate. One of only three Poetry Libraries in the United Kingdom. Started in Tweeddale Court in the High Street in 1984 and moved to its present home in June 1999. The Library has the largest collection of Poems in Scotland and if you are looking for the poem for a loved one or special occasion, you will find it here. There is a shop. Entry and use of the Poetry Library is Free. Do not go past go in and find the poem that reflects who you are. This is the only purpose built poetry Library in Europe and possible the world. Founder Tessa Ransford Plaque Inscription reads; SIC ITUR AD ASTRA (Thus one journeys to the stars) The New Scottish Poetry Library Ist Aug 1997 Poetry Library Bull’s Close Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Bull’s Close extended from the Canongate to the South Back of Canongate now known as Holyrood Road and was part of the land owned by the Holyrood Brewery (Scottish Brewers). Close named after one of its many owners a Robert Bull many wealthy owners when purchasing property (land) change the close’s name to their own. John Carfrae also owned houses in the Close which had access to his Coach works in Crichton Close. Milton House School Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Milton House School was built circa 1885 to educate the children of the Canongate area. The School was built on the site of Milton House, named after Lord Milton, (Andrew Fletcher) a famous judge of his time circa 1756 for who the house was built by the designer John Adam elder brother of the more famous architect Robert Adam. John Adam commission 4 wall panels for the original Milton Boarding School by William Delacour who died in Edinburgh 1767. Nisbet of Dirleton’s House 82-84 Royal Mile Canongate Edinburgh 82 – 84 Canongate was Nisbet of Dirleton’s House. The house with shop was originally built in 1624 by Lord Dirleton, Sir John Nisbet the Lord Advocate. A typical entrance stone to a 17th Century building. Nisbet of Dirleton’s House Stone Lintel above door with translation in brackets PAX (PEACE) INTRATIBUS (ENTERED) NISI DOMINS FRUSTRA (EXCEPT THE LORD IN VAIN) SALUS (SALVATION) EXEUNTIBUS (DEPARTING) Reid’s Close Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Reid’s Close named after Andrew Reid Brewer circa 1770 had a common entrance from the Canongate with Haddington Close (Earl of Haddington built a house here circa 1790) with separate entrances from Back of the Canongate south (Holyrood Road) Bailie Reid’s Close or Reid’s Close was the site of a new brewery opened by the Berwick’s circa 1860, on the site of their malting’s which operated for several years. They then sold it circa 1870 when it changed its name to the Reid’s Close Brewery. Reid’s Close is at the west side of the Scottish Parliament Building on the Canongate and is a quick way to get to Our Dynamic Earth at Holyrood Gait. Dynamic Earth Holyrood Gait Royal Mile Edinburgh Dynamic Earth is a science centre in Edinburgh. The centre opened in 1999. The building’s structure consists of a steel mast-supported membrane stretched over a steel skeleton. Dynamic Earth takes you on a journey through our planet’s past, present and future, with interactive exhibits and impressive technology, including a 4D and 3D experience. Beginning with the Big Bang, children and adults alike can witness the creation of the Earth, follow the planet through its evolution and even catch glimpses of the earth’s future. The best way by foot to get to Our Dynamic Earth is down Reid’s Close of the Canongate Royal Mile or by car Down Holyrood Road from the west and past the Palace of Holyrood House from the east. Dynamic Earth Vallence’s Entry Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Vallence’s Entry was named after Adam Vallange who owned land here. Once named Valentine’s Entry circa 1830 Adam Vallange was a barber by trade and his land stood next to the Duke of Queensberry’s Land. Queensberry House Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh The Duke of Queensberry resided in a stately mansion till his death in 1695 and his family continued residence until 1803. At that time it was changed into a hospital and in 1834 it became a refuge for the poor. In 1945 it became and Old peoples home and in 1997 the Scottish government closed the home and moved the residents to enable the Scottish Parliament building to be constructed. On the Pavement of the Canongate between Vallance’s Entry and Queensberry House is the Canongate Wellhead dated 1817. This would have been where the residence of the canongate would get their drinking water. The wealthy land owners would have caddies to fetch water from the wellhead to their houses. Scottish Parliament Building Wall On this land previous to the parliament Building, after Queensberry House, stood four close’s Cumming’s Close, Thomson’s Close, Penman’s Close and Charter’s Close. In Horse Wynd was a Brewery and prior to that was Lothian Hut a mansion House built by William Lothian 3rd Marquis of Lothian in 1750. The Lothian Hut (mansion House) was demolished in 1825 the last occupant being Dugald Stewart a Scottish philosopher and mathematician joint founder of the Royal Society of Edinburgh 1783. He was born in Edinburgh on the 22 November 1753 and died 11 June 1828. A memorial to Dugald Stewart stands on Calton Hill Edinburgh. Canongate Parliament Wall Plaques There are 22 plaques with a proverb or verse on the wall (20/02/2026) Andrew Fletcher Jackie Kay Norman MacCai Hugh MacDiarmid Hamish Henderson Next - Abbey Strand Attractions

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There are many musums in Scotland. The National Musem in Edinburgh is the largest. 7 floors a cafe and restaurant, Free entry to 7 floors of history, artifacts, for all the family. Museums Scotland East Lothian West Lothian Midlothian South Lanarkshire Scottish Borders Dumfries Fife Stirling Falkirk There are many museum attractions over the Lothian and Borders. I have also listed the museums that can be found in the other nearby areas Dumfries, Falkirk, Stirling, Fife, South Lanarkshire Museums in Edinburgh Edinburgh Attractions | Museums | All About Edinburgh The above link gives full addresses of the museums and Heritage centres in Edinburgh. This includes the historic houses and Underground Streets. 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Lothian Road Edinburgh at the west end of Edinburgh Newe Town was the connection to the south of Edinburgh from the New Town Today it is a busy area with many pubs, restaurants, cafes tourist attractions hotels and apartments. Lothian Road Edinburgh Attractions Lothian Road was built to give access from the west of Princes Street to the southside of new Edinburgh. Below are some of the attractions to look for in Lothian Road. There are man pubs and restaurants in Lothian Road a concert hall, Film house and multiplex cinema and al types of accommodation. Usher Hall Lothian Road Edinburgh The Usher Hall Edinburgh was opened on 16 March 1914 and was funded by Andrew Usher the whisky Distiller for the sole purpose as a concert hall. The Usher Hall has been used for many different events such as the Commonwealth Games boxing tournament in 1986, Euro-vision Song Contest 1972, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in 1947 and in 1914 a speech by the then Prime Minister Asquith (The War). It is still used to this day for concerts. Bell Clock Tower Lothian Road Edinburgh The Bell Tower and Clock was presented to he City of Edinburgh by Arthur Bell & Sons Ltd Scotch Whisky Distillers of Perth in 1962. The Clock was originally positioned outside the Usher Hall (possibly as the Usher hall was funded by Andrew Usher and name after him) the clock proved unpopular with concert-goers because its chimes every quarter Hour which was heard over the concert music in the hall. The clock became silent in 2002 due to a fault. In 2010, the clock was taken across the road To its present position in Festival Square but the chimes have never been heard again even though they were fixed. Festival Square Lothian Road Edinburgh Woman and Child Statue Lothian Road Edinburgh The statue represents and honours all those killed or imprisoned for their stand against apartheid. The statue was unveiled in 1986 by Suganya Chetty, a member of the African National Congress then living in exile in Edinburgh. For those who do not remember, Nelson Mandela was released on 11th February 1990 after being imprisoned for 27 years and died in 2013 at the age of 99 years. The Father of South Africa. The Edinburgh Filmhouse Lothian Road Edinburgh is the home of the Edinburgh International Film Festival was originally opened in 1978 and extended in 1985. The Filmhouse is a publicly funded cinema and is open 7 days a week showing all genre of films from foreign to arthouse and has three screens. Alastair Sim (Actor) The Film House Lothian Road has a plaque to Alistair Sim Alastair Sim was born in Edinburgh on 9 October 1900. He was a Scottish character actor who appeared in a string of classic British Films. He played Ebenezer Scrooge in the 1951 film Scrooge and also the role of Miss Fritton, the headmistress in two St Trinian’s films. The original school was at 10 Palmerston Road in Edinburgh now a private residence described by Ronnie Corbett as a “sad-faced actor, with the voice of a fastidious ghoul”. Sean Connery (James Bond 007) Thomas Sean Connery was born in Fountainbridge Edinburgh in August 1930. He was educated at Darroch Academy and started work as a milkman delivering milk to the local houses. Joined the navy, 3rd place in Mr Universe in 1950, in 1962 became a household name as James Bond and the rest is history. Ronald Balfour “Ronnie” Corbett OBE Ronald Balfour “Ronnie” Corbett OBE was born in Edinburgh on 4 December 1930. He lived in a house in Marchmont Crescent Edinburgh. He is a Scottish actor and comedian and is best known for his association with Ronnie Barker in the series The Two Ronnies. He was educated at the Royal High School in Edinburgh. He has worked in film, television and on stage since the 1950s sadly died in March 2016. Women of Achievement Lynda Myles Lothian Road Edinburgh Linda Myles was born in Arbroath in 1947 A film and television producer and director of the Edinburgh Film Festival for 8 years. She had success as a producer with a number of independent film including The Commitments in 1991. She also received a British Film Industry special award for services to the film industry. St Cuthbert's Church Lookout Tower Lothian Road Edinburgh On the Corner of King's Stables Road and Lothian Road stands a castellated tower built 1827, this is where a guard would spend his nights watching over the graves of St Cuthbert's Church. Watching for the notorious Burke and Hare or some other rouges that were looking to make money by selling the bodies to the Doctor in the medical School, who used them to teach the students about anatomy. Bum the Dog ST Cuthbert's Graveyard Edinburgh Edinburgh and San Diego, California share a twinning link with a difference. Each city is home to a historic famous dog. Edinburgh has Greyfriars Bobby who died in 1872 at the age of 16 years and San Diego has Bum the vagabond dog who died in 1898 age 12 years. Bum can be found in St Cuthbert's Kirkyard Lothian Road. Catherine Sinclair Fountain Lothian Road Edinburgh The Sinclair Drinking Fountain one of many donated by Catherine Sinclair to Edinburgh Stood in the centre of the junction between Lothian Road and Princes Street in Edinburgh . Close to the walkway at the corner where St John’s Church stands. The Sinclair Fountain was to give water to the public dogs and horses. The Sinclair Fountain stood circa 14 foot high, the top part can be seen in Gosford Place Gardens of Ferry Road near to the Water of Leith Walkway. The images below show the three sides of the remaining part of the Fountain. Link - Fountain Lothian Road St John's Church Lothian Road Edinburgh St John's Church stands on the corner of Lothian Road and Princes Street, has a history from 1818. Dean Ramsay was a clergyman in St John’s for 45 years. A cross stands in Princes Street in his Memeory Next - Tollcross Edinburgh

Edinburgh Footgolf activities cross between Football and Golf Kick the football around the golf course in the least amount of kicks lowest score wins. Rules are mstly similar to Golf see rule exceptions. Max 5 players tee off at one time trainers, must be worn no playing out bunkers or water. EDINBURGH FOOTGOLF A sport played for over 7 years with tournaments and a world cup the golf - football craze is footgolf. you can play as an individual or in a team with a size 5 football and play from the tee to green. The holes are made for the ball and the course is specialized for footgolf. Activities Footgolf Edinburgh Vogrie Country Park Gorebridge Midlothian EH23 4NU 07714 671495 Footgolf Swanston New Golf Course Swanston Road Edinburgh EH10 7DS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 445 2239 Footgolf Bridgend Golf Club Willowdean Bridgend Linlithgow West Lothian EH49 6NW 01506 834140 The rules of Footgolf are mostly the same as golf with some exceptions, GENERAL RULE OF FOOTGOLF Appropriate attire trainers only No help or advice to be given or requested. The ball must be kicked sharply with any part of the foot. You are not allowed to push, step on, drag, chip, and punch or hit the ball. Do not interfere with the movement of a ball Wait for the ball to come to a complete stop before the next kick. TEE OFF Play your tee shot from the dedicated teeing platform. The starting order of the first hole is defined by drawing lots. For the next hole, the player with lowest score kicks first, as in golf rules. HAZARDS If your ball is in a water hazard (yellow stakes), or a lateral water hazard (red stakes). You must remove the ball and play from the nearest point of relief whilst adding one stroke to your score for the hole. BUNKERS If your ball is in a bunker hazard you must remove the ball and play from the nearest point of relief whilst adding one stroke to your score for the hole. BALL LOST OR OUT OF BOUNDS Play another ball from where the last shot was played under penalty of 1 stroke.

Royal Mile Castlehill Shops Edinburgh Scottish Weaving Mill this is a must visit for everything can be purchased here, Whisky Cashmere, Tartans, Kilts, coats of arms, tee shirts, hats, key rings, Pictures, scarfs, umbarellas, etc. Castlehill Shops Royal Mile Edinburgh Shops - Restaurants - Cafes - accommodation Castlehill is a short road that stretches from the Lawnmarket and Edinburgh Castle. There are a number of shops that sell everything for a visitor to Edinburgh. With restaurants cafes and accommodation there is everything in one short street. Castlehill History and Attractions Advertise Your Business Here Advertise Your Business Here Tartan Weaving Mill 555 Castlehill Royal Mile City of Edinburgh EH1 2NE Scotland 0131 220 2477 Amber Restaurant The Scotch Whisky Experience 354 Castlehill City of Edinburgh EH1 2NE Scotland 0131 477 8477 The Camera Obscura and World of Illusion 549 Castlehill Royal Mile City of Edinburgh EH1 2NE Scotland 0131 226 3709 The Hub Edinburgh International Festival HQ 348 Castlehill Royal Mile City of Edinburgh EH1 2NE Scotland 0131 473 2067 Canonball Restaurant and Bar Royal Mile 356 Castlehill City of Edinburgh EH1 2NE Scotland 0131 225 1550 The Scotch Whisky Experience Royal Mile 354 Castlehill City of Edinburgh EH1 2NE Scotland 0131 220 0441 Next - Lawnmarket Edinburgh

Hotels in Edinburgh, St Andrews, Dundee and East Lothian that are close to golf course. See a selection of Hotels that are close to golf courses on the east coast of Scotland with addresses and contact numbers which can be booked direct. Hotels for Golfers St Andrews Dundee Crail East Lothian Scotland's Golf Coast stretches from Dunbar in the South to Rosehearty in the North. Two Popular areas St Andrews and East Lothian Both areas have golf courses that have staged the Open Championship on several occasions. This is a selection of hotels near the popular courses. Golf Courses Hotels East Lothian Bayswell Park Hotel 16 Bayswell Park Dunbar EH42 1AE East Lothian 01368 862225 Castle Hotel 163 High Street Dunbar EH42 1ES East Lothian 01368 862711 The Dolphin Inn 2 Queen's Road Dunbar EH42 1LB East Lothian 01368 868427 Linton Hotel & Steak House 3 Bridgend East Linton EH40 3AF East Lothian 01620 860202 Greywalls Hotel Muirfield Gullane EH31 2EG East Lothian 01620 842144 The Bonnie Badger Gullane Main Street Gullane EH31 2AB East Lothian 01620 621111 The Mallard Hotel East Links Road Gullane EH31 2AF East Lothian 01620 842299 Marine Hotel 18 Cromwell Road North Berwick EH39 4LZ East Lothian +44 344 879 9130 The Folly Hotel 1 Station Hill North Berwick EH39 4AN East Lothian 01620 895777 The Nether Abbey Hotel 20 Dirleton Avenue North Berwick EH39 4BQ East Lothian 01620 892802 The Open Arms Hotel Main Road Dirleton EH39 5EG East Lothian 01620 850241 Hotels Edinburgh Golf Transport Hotels St Andrews Greyfriars Inn 129 North Street St. Andrews KY16 9AG Scotland 01334 474906 The New Inn 21-23 St Mary Street St. Andrews KY16 8AZ Scotland 01334 475828 Haar Rooms 1 Golf Place St Andrews KY16 9JA Scotland Reservations: 01738718387 Hazelbank Hotel 28 The Scores St. Andrews KY16 9AS Scotland 01334 472466 Hotel Du Vin 40 The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AS Scotland 01334 845313 Kinnettles Hotel 127 North Street St Andrews KY16 9AG Scotland 01334 473387 Premier Inn Largo Road Saint Andrews KY16 8NH Scotland 0333 321 9423 Ardgowan Hotel North Street St Andrews KY16 9HX 01334 472970 Hotels St Andrews Fairmont St Andrews KY16 9AW St Andrews KY16 8PN Scotland +44 1334 837000 Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa Old Station Road St Andrews KY16 9SP Scotland 01334 474371 Pilmour Links Hotel St Andrews KY16 9JQ Scotland +44 (0) 1334 474321 Fairways of St Andrews 8A Golf Place St Andrews KY16 9JA Scotland 01334 479513 The Dunvegan Hotel 7 Pilmour Place St. Andrews KY16 9HZ Scotland 01334 473105 Albany Hotel 56 North Street St. Andrews KY16 9AH Scotland +44 (0)1334 477737 Rooms at the Saint 170 South Street St. Andrews KY16 9EG Scotland 01334 473186 Hotels Dundee Malmaison Dundee 44 Whitehall Crescent Dundee DD1 4AY Scotland 01382 339715 Hotel Indigo Lower Dens Mill Dundee DD4 6AD Scotland 01382 472110 Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa 1 West Victoria Dock Road Dundee DD1 3JP Scotland 01382 202404 Staybridge Suites Hotel Lower Dens Mill Dundee DD4 6AD Scotland 01382 472020 Sleeperz Hotel Dundee 2 South Union Street Dundee DD1 4BF Scotland 01382 725888 Premier Inn Dundee Centre Discovery Quay Riverside Drive Dundee DD1 4XA Scotland 0333 777 4656 Travelodge Dundee Central 152-158 West Marketgait Dundee DD1 1NJ Scotland 0871 984 6301 Holiday Inn Express 41 Dock Street Dundee DD1 3DR Scotland 01382 314330 Edinburgh Taxis

Bonaly Tower was the country house of Lord Henry Cockburn. He lived in the New Town at 14 Charlotte Square. Bonaly has exquisite Stain Glass windows in the Tower and statues repatriated by him in the gardens of James Douglas, Robert the Bruce and Shakespeare. Bonaly Tower Lord Henry Cockburn Lord Henry Cockburn Lord Henry Cockburn (1779-1854) Henry Cockburn entered the Faculty of Advocates in 1800 at 21 years of age. Following in the footsteps of his father. He married in 1811 and lived in the new town of Edinburgh (14 Charlotte Square). He also had a country farmhouse in Bonaly at the foot of the Pentland Hills. He had 10 children. In 1834 he became a Judge in the Court of Session. And also became Solicitor General for Scotland and Lord Cockburn. A great conservationist protecting Edinburgh’s old buildings for the benefit of Edinburgh. He was happily married for over 40 years and died at Bonaly on 26 April 1854 and is buried in the Dean Cemetery. After his death in 1875 The Cockburn Association was founded and named in his honour. The first major campaign by the Association was to resist the removal of trees at Bruntsfield Links and the Cockburn has campaigned for the retention and improvement of Edinburgh's open and green spaces ever since. Bonaly Tower Edinburgh Bonaly Tower Edinburgh was the country residence of Lord Cockburn. This building was originally purchased as a farm house circa 1810. Lord Henry Cockburn a wealthy Advocate of Edinburgh (became a Lord in 1834) over time had the farmhouse extended with a peel tower added, designed by William Playfair in 1839, the west wing by David Bruce in 1870 and later a library was added in 1888, where the original farmhouse had stood. Bonaly Tower Edinburgh Stain Glass Window in Bonaly Tower “DARING AND VIGILANT” VIGILANS - ET – AUDAX (Shield with three cockerels) Cockburn crest on the stain glass window left side on the tower steps. Henry Cockburn, son of Archibald Cockburn Baron of the Exchequer. First owned the Farmhouse at Bonaly which was developed into Bonaly Tower circa 1839 De Ponte crest on the stain glass window right side on the tower steps. "OF THE OLD BRIDGE" DE – VELEI – PONTE (Shield with six diamonds) The Veteri Pontes held the lands of Carriden (Bo’ness) West Lothian, for many generations circa 1250, Nicholas de Veteri Ponte made a gift of Swaynyston (Swanston) near Colinton to the Hospital of Soltre (Sutra). Sir William de Ponte, fought alongside Robert the Bruce at Bannockburn. Due to his daughter being the sole survivor of his estate it was passed to the family of Cockburn as his daughter Mariota’s husband was Sir Alexander de Cockburn. The de Pontes were among the earliest known landowners in Fife. This surname is now almost extinct in Scotland. Bonaly Tower Garden Statues Edinburgh Lord Henry Cockburn was a conservationist and the statues in the garden Shakespeare, Robert the Bruce and The Black Douglas were saved by him when Edinburgh was going through building of the New Town and many later renovations. Lord Cockburn died in Bonaly in 1854. Bonaly Tower Garden Statues Edinburgh Shakespeare in Edinburgh There is also a statue of Shakespeare. This is the only known statue of Shakespeare in Edinburgh. One of the many things Lord Cockburn saved from destruction in 1860. The statue stood at Theatre Royal in Shakespeare Square in 1860. The Square was where The Post Office building stands at the foot of the North Bridge across from the Balmoral Hotel. More saves of Lord Cockburn are pieces of decorative stonework, including several urns, 2 decorative bird-baths and a plaque depicting Edinburgh Castle. James Douglas (“James the Good” or “Black Douglas”) James Douglas was a great friend of Robert the Bruce and fought with him on many occasions and was at his side at the Battle of Bannockburn 1314. James Douglas was charged with transporting the heart of Robert the Bruce to Palestine in redemption of his unfulfilled vow to go on crusade. On the journey in 1330 carrying a silver casket containing the embalmed heart of Robert the Bruce he was killed in a battle with the Moors in Spain. From that day the Douglas coat of arms have borne a human heart. The Knights that survived returned to Scotland where Sir James “Black Douglas” Douglas was buried in St Bride’s church in Douglas. The casket and Heart of Robert the Bruce was taken to Melrose Abbey where it remains. King Robert the Bruce The gardens have historic interest with statues of Robert the Bruce King of Scotland crowned 1306 born 1274 died 1329 and Sir James Douglas “Black Douglas” to the English and Sir James “the good” to the Scots Born circa 1286 died 1330. Inscriptions over recesses read “My King and Country Ever Claimed | Those Marshall Deeds for Which I’m Famed” and “I Scotland’s Glorey Made Returne | Victoriously at Bannockburn”. Next - Craiglockhart - Meggetland

Ocean terminal is an indoor shopping centre with many high street shops and small bespoke independent shops. The upper floor ahs restaurants and a multiplex cinema and the Royal Yacht Britannia visitor attraction. There is a Softplay centre for the Kids and Gym for adults great on a wet day. 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East Saltoun Attractions East Lothian Saltoun Hall East Saltoun East Lothian Saltoun Hall the De Morville family became owners of the lands of Saltoun circa 1140 with the original Saltoun Tower which over the centuries has been added to and changed hands from De Morville family to Abernathy family (1260) to Fletcher family circa (1640). Saltoun Hall was divided into apartments circa 1970. When the Fletcher family converted the Stable Court for their own use as a house. Fletcher Fountain East Saltoun East Lothian The Fletcher family became owners of the lands and Barony of Saltoun in 1643. Andrew Fletcher (Lord Milton) was a commissioner in the last Scottish Parliament (1707), he was also commissioner of Haddingtonshire in 1678-1707. Andrew was born in Saltoun in 1655. Andrew was a writer and author a a number of books but was chiefly a politician. Fletcher Clan Crest: A bloodhound on a Helmet , with Griffins on each side and a shield in the center. Fletcher Clan Motto: Dieu Pour nous (God for us). The Drinking fountain is a memorial to John Fletcher of Saltoun (1827-1903) erected in 1804. Saltoun Church East Saltoun East Lothian The first church in the area was dedicated to the Archangel St Michael circa 1240. This present Church building was built 1805. The Plaque outside the church reads: Andrew Fletcher Saltoun 1655 - 1716 The Stone Tablet in memory of Andrew Fletcher DEO O.M. ET SACRUM Lord Innerpeffer Andrew Fletcher Esq. The Patriot Lord Milton This Spire was erected by Gen Fletcher-Campbell As a monument to the virtue of his ancestors and an example For their posterity to imitate Saltoun 1805 East Saltoun Smithy East Saltoun East Lothian The East Saltoun Smithy (Blacksmiths) built circa 1790 on the site of a previous smithy. Fletcher the Patriot Andrew Fletcher born in Saltoun, 1653 was The Patriot, statesman, political writer. He believed Scotland should be a truly independent nation with power vested in Parliament not in a monarchy in London. Andrew Fletcher should be remembered for his struggle to retain independence for his country. About Andrew Fletcher, Sir Walter Scott said “one of the best patriots whom Scotland has produced in any age.” Andrew Fletcher died in London, 1716. He is buried in the crypt of East Saltoun Kirk. Next - Fenton Barns

King's Stables Road where King James IV had stables and where Jousting tournaments took place between Knights of all countries. Access to Princes Street Gardens King’s Stables Road Grassmarket Edinburgh King’s Stables Road joins the Old town at the Grassmarket, with the New Town at Lothian Road, towering over King's Stables Road to the east is Edinburgh Castle and the Castle Rock. To the west is a car park where the Stables once stood and West Port Suburbs where Burke and Hare the murders once lived. The Kings Bridge which stretches over the King’s Stables Road is where the old town is joined to the New Town at Johnston Terrace and Castle Terrace. The street name originates from when the Stables of the King were on the west side of the street. You will also find the west gate entrance to West Princes Street Gardens in King’s Stables Road and the entrance to St Cuthbert’s Church. There is a Cottage that stands in King's Stables Road (King's Stables Cottage) to the east the only building in the street on that side. Royal Jousting Tournaments Chapel Wynd King's Stables Road Edinburgh Beneath the Castle walls the Royal Jousting Tournaments once took place. This was the ultimate test for Knights from many countries. Held by King James IV (last king to died in battle1513. During the reign of the Chivalrous and splendid James IV (who was crowned in Kelso) Edinburgh became celebrated throughout all Europe as the scene of Knightly feats. The favourite place for Royal tournaments was a spot of ground just below the Castle rock and near the King’s stables. There, James in particular, assembled the nobles by proclamation, for jousting, offering such meeds of honour as a golden-head lance, or similar favours. Presented by his own hand or that of some beautiful woman. Knights came from all countries to take part in these jousts. During the reign of James the IV Edinburgh became the resort of men high in every department of science and art circa 1500. The information has been taken from Volume 1 page 35 Old and New Edinburgh Commemoration of royal jousting tournaments during reign of James IV (1483 - 1513) King's Bridge King’s Stables Road Grassmarket Edinburgh King’s Bridge was built over 3 years by Thomas Hamilton, 1829-32 and opened in 1833 to give access from the old town by Johnston Terrace, the the west approach road, to the growing new town to the west. This bridge has four obelisk two on each side that dominates the central arch where the road goes through. The King's Stables Road from Lothian Road is one way and no access is available from the Grassmarket to Lothian Road by car. St Cuthbert's R.C. Church Edinburgh St Cuthbert's Church can be access from King's Stables Road. St Cuthbert is believed to have founded a church by the side of the Nor Loch at the foot of the Castle Rock. It is believed a church has stood on this site since 850 AD, making it Edinburgh’s oldest church building, history mentions St. Cuthbert’s church as far back as 1127. The Church steeple has been in place since 1789. The famous mathematician and inventor, John Napier is buried in the grave yard. In the graveyard are a number of famous people that help shape Edinburgh. Sir Henry Raeburn Painter, James Donaldson founder of Donaldson’s School, Catherine Sinclair author and Philanthropist main funder of the Scott Monument. Bum the Vagabond Dog King's Stables Road West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh Edinburgh and San Diego, California share a twinning link with a difference. Each city is home to a historic famous dog. Edinburgh has Greyfriars Bobby who died in 1872 at the age of 16 years and San Diego has Bum the vagabond dog who died in 1898 age 12 years. Bum can be found at the gate to West Princes Street Gardens of King Stable Road and Bobby stands in George IV Bridge at the top of Candlemaker’s Row, near the entrance to Greyfriars Kirk yard. Bum has now moved to the graveyard at St Cuthbert's Church King’s Stables Cottage King’s Stables Road Grassmarket Edinburgh The now called King's Stables Cottage was built circa 1835 as a school house to teach trades to the many poor of Edinburgh part of the St Cuthbert's church poorhouse system. It is now a cottage to let for visitors to Edinburgh. A unique place to stay next to Edinburgh Castle a Graveyard and Princes Street Gardens. Next - University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh is the center of the Lothians. See the attractions around Scotland's Capital City with centuries of History. This is a destination for all the family. Golf, History, Attractions and Activities for all. Lothian Attractions East Lothian Midlothian West Lothian The Lothian area consists of East Lothian, Midlothian, West Lothian and the Edinburgh Area This section looks at the East, Mid and West Lothian towns and villages. East Lothian Towns and Villages East Lothian Tours East Lothian has a border with Edinburgh, Midlothian and Scottish Borders. There are many great place to visit. On the coast you have many historic places, battle sites, beaches, castles, estates and golf courses. Also there are many visitor attractions which include Glenkinchie Distillery, Belhaven Brewery, NB Gin Distillery, Forth Island Boat Trips, Gosford House, Archerfield Walled Garden, Prestonpans Battle site, Fox Lake Water Park, Willow Walk and Fairy Wood, Dirleton Castle and Gardens, National Flight Museum, The Scottish Seabird and Wild Life Centre New Hailes House and East Links Family Park Midlothian Attractions Midlothian has many great place to visit. Here are just a few, large historic houses, Dalkeith Country Park, Vogrie Park, Rosslyn Chapel and Castle, National Mining Museum, Pentland Hills National Park, Crichton Castle, Roslin Glen, Arniston House, Dalkeith Museum, Stewarts Brewery, Dalhousie Castle, Hillend Artificial Boarding and Ski Slop, Falconry Scotland and golf courses. West Lothian Attractions West Lothian is a place of many historic sites. Linlithgow Palace, birth place of Mary Queen of Scots, Blackness Castle a Castle stronghold where many Films have been made, The House of Binns a Mansion House built in 1624. St Michael's Church, Linlithgow Museum, Cairnpapple Hill Neolithic site, Torphichen Preceptory, Scottish Korean War Memorial, Midhope Castle, Hopetoun House and Museum of Scottish Shale Oil Industry. Tour Enquiries

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New Town Edinburgh Thistle Street Edinburgh the first house was built in Edinburgh's New Towns at the north west edge of St Andrews Square named Rose Court, built in 1767. It is now Thistle Court and Still in use today. Thistle Street Edinburgh New Town Attractions Thistle Street was one of the streets in the design plans of the New Town of 1759. It was to run parallel with Princes Street, George Street, and Queen street. Between George Street and Queen Street named after the Scottish emblem the Thistle of Scotland. However, the two architects that completed the New Town requested streets to be named after them and it was decided to reduce the length of Thistle Street to enable Mr Hill and Mr Young a street each thereafter Thistle street becoming from the west end, Young Street, Hill Street, then the remainder remaining Thistle Street as it is today. THE FIRST HOUSES BUILT IN NEW TOWN 1767 The houses can be found in thistle court at the east end of the New Town. Thistle Court was originally called Rose Court. George Street - Hanover Street - Frederick Street

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