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  • Canonmills Edinburgh | New Town | All About Edinburgh

    David Ist built mills for the Augustinian canons of Holyrood, hence the origin of the place name Canonmills. The Water of Leith flows through the area which once had a loch. Canonmills New Town Edinburgh David I built mills for the Augustinian canons of Holyrood, hence the origin of the place name Canonmills. The area from Dundas Street to Canonmills was once a Loch fed by the Water of Leith river. In the mid 1700s the water in the loch receded and only covered the area where King George V Park stands with the surrounding area marsh land which was called Canon Mills Haugh.The water depth of Canonmills loch at that time was less than 6 foot and in cold winters the loch froze and curling and ice skating took place on the frozen loch. Near to where Robert Louis Stevenson was born he mentions the loch in his writings "Catriona". Etching of Canonmills Loch by John W Ewbank 1825 curtesy of capital collections Eyre Place Canonmills New Town Edinburgh King George V Park The Royal Gymnasium The Canonmills loch was drained in 1847 and years later a philanthropist called John Cox built the Royal Gymnasium. due to the lack of use it was closed and the ground was taken over by St Bernard's football club in 1878. St Bernard's were a successful team and won the Scottish Cup in 1895. Another memorable game was when 27000 spectators watch St Bernard's beating Hibernian 1 - 0. Canonmills New Town Edinburgh Robert Louis Stevenson First School The first school Robert Louis Stevenson attended was just a few yards over the Water of Leith, in the building which is now a Baptist Church. On the south facing wall can be found plaque that reads: 1850 -1894 In this hall Robert Louis Stevenson first went to school Circa 1857. Canonmills New Town Edinburgh Canonmills Bridge The Canonmills bridge walked over by Robert Louis Stevenson on his way to school. The bridge was built in 1840 to allow easy access across the river (Water of Leith). It was later widened to allow both pedestrians and traffic in 1896. Brandon Street Canonmills New Town Edinburgh Sir Darcy Thompson Sir Darcy Thompson was born in Brandon Street Canonmills in 1860. He was attended Edinburgh Academy from 1870 to 1877 1878 he entered the University of Edinburgh as a medical student, under the guidance of marine biologist Sir Wyville Thompson Trinity College, Cambridge, where he he graduated in the natural science He published many books on the sciences and was knighted in 1937. He was a lecturer at both Dundee and St Andrews Universities a true scholar and scientist Brandon Street Canonmills Edinburgh New Town Dundas House Dundas House was built in 1883 to house a printing works of Robert Clark the founder of the printing works R & R Clark Ltd Warriston Crescent Canonmills New Town Edinburgh Frédéric Chopin Frédéric François Chopin a Polish composer and pianist lived at 10 Warriston Crescent Canonmills in 1948 with his friend a Polish doctor, Adam Łyszczyński. Chopin was on a tour of Scotland as his music was a favourite of the high class and nobility of the time. When staying with his friend he composed a song to a poem by Stefan Witwicki titled ‘Spring’ for his good friends wife. Howard Place Canonmills Edinburgh New Town Robert Louis Stevenson Birthplace Robert Louis Stevenson was born on the 13 November 1850 at 8 Howard Place Edinburgh near to Canonmills and the Water of Leith. Robert Louis Stevenson (RLS) moved with his family at the age of 2 to 1 Inverleith Terrace (Now 9) in 1853 they then moved into the New Town. Next - Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh

  • Golf Transport | Scotland | Airport Golf Transfers

    Golf transport Scotland will collect you, your bags and take you directly to your destination, Golf course or accommodation Then transport you to and from the golf courses or airport taking the stress out of the travel and let you enjoy your Scottish golfing expereince. Golf Transport Scotland Specializing in Scotland's Golf Transport. Here are a selection of Golf Transport providers that are local to Golf areas with experience in golf group transfers, reliability and knowledge. The local transport to and from all the courses around Scotland. The providers are dedicated to ensuring a seamless and comfortable experience for all golf enthusiasts. Whether you're an individual golfer or part of a large group, there is suitable transport for you. Arrange your transport direct with the provider to save on any third party fees. Sit back, relax, enjoy and let us take care of the rest. Join us in exploring the great golf courses of Scotland. Scotland's Premier Golf Transport + Airport Transfers Information Scotland's Golf Course Map Golf Transport around Scotland or Group Tours of Scotland There are all sizes of minibuses and coaches that cater for golf groups from 2 passenger seat cars up to 60 passenger seat Coaches When looking for transport for groups please take into consideration the amount of Luggage your group will have and if golfing the size of the golf bags you will have. When looking for transport from an Airport if you have soft or hard case carry bags for your golf clubs as this can determine the size of coach., or if a trailer is required. Golf Course Details Transport to all areas of Scotland East Coast Golf Kingsbarns | Dumbarnie | St Andrews Elie | Carnoustie | Crail Lothian Golf Dunbar | Gullane | North Berwick Archerfield | Kilspindie | Craigielaw Edinburgh Central Scotland Golf Gleneagles | Crieff | Machrihanish Highlands Golf Royal Aberdeen | Cruden Bay | Murcar Links Trump Aberdeen | Brora Royal Dornoch | Castle Stuart | Nairn West Coast Golf Royal Troon | Western Gailes Prestwick | Dundonald | Trump Turnberry Kilmarnock Executive Coach Hire around Scotland up to 16 passengers with luggage and golf clubs Great for tours of Scotland Also available stay with the same coach over to Ireland. Airport & Golf Transfers Edinburgh Fife Dundee Up -To 16 Passengers Golf Transfers | Airport Transfers | Tours Aberdeen Inverness Angus Fife Scotland Golf Transfers | Airport Transfers | Tours Nairn Inverness Dornoch Scotland Golf Transfers | Airport Transfers | Tours 16 Seater 8 Seater Taxis (optional trailer) East Lothian + Edinburgh 2 -60 Passenger Transport Golf Transfers | Airport Transfers | Tours Edinburgh East Lothian and Glasgow Golf and Airport Transfers 8 passengers and Luggage Golf Transfers | Airport Transfers | Tours Edinburgh East Lothian Scotland St Andrews Airport + Golf Transfer Edinburgh - East Lothian - Fife Golf Transport Tours of Scotland St Andrews Transport 8 Passenger Minibus (with option) Trailer for extra luggage / Golf clubs Wedding Transport All Scotland and Islands Up-to 60 Passenger Transport Golf Transfers | Airport Transfers | Tours East of Scotland's Largest independent Travel Company Taxis-Minibuses & Coaches East Lothian Edinburgh Scotland Lothians + Fife + West Scotland Golf Transfers | Airport Transfers | Tours 4 seater Golf Transport 6 Seater V Class 8 Passenger Executive Minibus and Trailer All Scottish Golf Courses and Airports Golf Transfers | Airport Transfers | Tours 10 Seater 8 Seater & Taxis East Coast & West Coast Scotland All Scotland Tours and Transfers Glasgow Ayrshire Scotland Golf Transfers | Airport Transfers | Tours up - To 16 Passenger Executive Coaches Enquiry / Contact Details Next - First Rules of Golf

  • Edinburgh Wine School | Tasting | All About Edinburgh

    Edinburgh Wine School Activity learn about wine. Where it's from New or old world, red or white, sweet or dry, bitter or fruity. The vintges, grapes, regions, which glass for each wine and the full bodied or light wines. The Best Bit I have drunk a lot to find what Iike. Edinburgh Wine School and Tasting Do you like wine and can't find the one you really like? Try a wine tasting class and find out about from the grape to the glass Advertise your business here limited to one business Activities Old World Wine Making Countries France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Germany New World Wine Making Countries Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Mexico, New Zealand, South Africa and U.S.A White wine Very Dry (Gavi) Red wine Very Dry (French Malbec) Very Sweet (Tawny Port) Rose Wine and Desert wine (Muscatel). My choice of wines are varied Red Wine Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Carmenere Bordeaux (Cabernet or Merlot) White White Gavi, Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough), Chablis Wine School Lothian Wine School 43 Jeffrey Street Edinburgh EH1 1DH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 603 3865 Wine Unearthed Wine tasting 0345 2998652 Edinburgh School of Food & Wine The Coach House New Liston Estate Edinburgh EH29 9EB 0131 333 5001 Lothian Wine School, 45 Stewart Terrace, South Queensferry, EH30 9RL 0131 603 3865

  • Cramond | Edinburgh attractions | All About Edinburgh

    Cramond Edinburgh with many attractions. A Roman settlement from 140 A.D., Heritage museum, Almond River estuary, Cramond Island, Beach and wonderful views. History going back 8000 years. cafe restaurant and village. Cramond Village Attrctions Edinburgh Cramond Village CRAMOND VILLAGE 8400 B.C. This was the oldest known area of where there is evidence of human settlement in Scotland (8400 B.C.). The Romans used the area as a camp and evidence shows Cramond started to grow as a village in 142 A.D. Cramond was also the first area the residents were called commuters, as the new railway built in 1894 would take the residence of the area to Edinburgh City to work. There are many historic buildings and interesting things to see in Cramond Village a short Taxi ride from Edinburgh city centre. You can also see the Royal Burgess Golf Club the oldest established golf club in the World founded in 1735. The oldest recorded area of human habitation in Scotland is just outside Edinburgh at Howburn dated from (12000 B.C.). SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS Cramond Village Septimius Severus was the last Roman Emperor to try and conquer Scotland in 208 AD but died of illness in 210 AD. A previous emperor Antoninus Pius also tried to conquer the Scots but gave up after 30 years about in 140 AD. The Romans failed in their attempts to conquer Scotland and all they left were ruins, walls, roads and bridges which can still be seen today. Both emperors built forts in Cramond about a century apart. This area was inhabited by many hundreds of Romans and was more like a town than a Fort. Don’t miss the Cramond Lioness a sandstone sculpture found in 1997 in the river bed at Cramond. Depicting a Lioness devouring a human torso (600 B.C – 200 B.C.) now in the National Museum in Edinburgh. Cramond Roman Bath House Ruins Cramond Village Edinburgh The Bathhouse was found while the car park was being constructed in 1975. This is said to be the best preserved Roman Bathhouse in Scotland. Cramond Tower Cramond Village Edinburgh The Cramond Tower once the residence of the Bishop of Dunkeld. Originally built in the 11th century and left vacant for over 300 years it was renovated in the 1970s under strict guidance from historians. Stone Fish Sculpture Attraction Cramond Esplanade The Stone Fish Sculpture all of 8 tonnes (8000 Kgs) stands 7 feet high (2.2m) and 10 feet (30.5 m) in length can be found on the beach at Cramond. Cramond Kirk Attractions Cramond Village Edinburgh Cramond Kirk dates from the 15th century with additions in 1800s. The bell is from Holland as were most church bells in Scotland. The River Almond Estuary Attraction Cramond Village There is a walkway at the side of the River Almond access can be gained from the estuary at Cramond. The Almond river is 28 Miles long and winds its way through West Lothian from its source in the Cant Hills near Shotts in Lanarkshire. If you are interested in fishing the Almond it is a great place to start. There is an angling club at Cramond that started in 1963. The fish that occupy the Almond are salmon and sea trout. Contact the club and catch the big one secretary@fishalmond.co.uk . Cramond Island Attractions Cramond Island is accessible by a causeway dependent on tides, have a walk to the island and see the deserted buildings. An Ivy covered Farm house which once was occupied as early as the 1700s and possibly there would have been a Roman lookout tower when Cramond was a Roman strong hold in 200 A.D. Cramond Heritage Cramond Heritage Museum The Maltings Cramond Heritage Trust, The Maltings 6 Riverside Cramond is run by local volunteers. The area is believed to be the oldest continuously occupied settlement in Scotland dating back to 8500 b.c. The Maltings was originally part of the Royal Oak Inn a favourite meeting place for Robert Louis Stevenson and his friends. If interest in Cramond and its history and wish to find out more about Cramond Heritage Trust or arrange a visit Please use this contact email admin@cramondheritage.org.uk Lauriston Castle Attractions Lauriston Castle originally a Tower House built circa 1330 John Tennand, Almost totally destroyed by the English in 1540 the lands were sold to the Napier’s of Colinton circa 1590. The Law family purchased from the Napier’s Circa 1660 John Law the son was said to be the first ever millionaire. William Reid became the owner of Lauriston Castle in 1902 and modernised it with plumbing and electricity. He died leaving Lauriston Castle to his wife and on her death she left the castle and land to Scotland with one stipulation, the house and contents were to remain unaltered. Lauriston Castle is still decorated and furnished as it would have been in 1926. With furnishings dating back to the first owners. There is in Lauriston Castle's a Courtyard Café. Japanese garden and a woodland walk. Lauriston Castle Lauriston Castle Gardens Attractions Lauriston Castle and Gardens. Take a walk round the beautiful gardens. Also in the gardens are statues and memorials and the original well they would have got their drinking water. The pond has a Statue of Diane. Above the main entrance is the coat-of-arms of the Rutherfords "Per Mare per Terras", and what looks like a mermaid. Lauriston Castle Wall Tablet The inscription on the tablet reads; Lauriston Castle Attractions Japanese Garden The Japanese Garden at Lauriston Castle was gifted by Kyoto. Take a stroll and meditate in the Japanese garden. Lauriston Castle Attractions Garden and Grounds Next - South Queensferry

  • Edinburgh Water Activities | Information Guide | All About Edinburgh

    Edinburgh Water Activities swimming surfing skiing jetski's boats yachts Canoeing all from edinburgh White Water Rafting & round the islands by speed boat Water Activities Edinburgh Water Skiing, Wake Boarding, Kitesurfing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Jet Skiing Paddle Boarding, Sailing, Island Boat Trips, Barge Trips, Speed Boat Trips Boat Charters and Scuba Diving Beaches Activities Water Sports and Water Activities Edinburgh has a canal and Portobello beach East Lothian has over 20 golden sand Beaches and many have water sports. In addition there is a manmade lake that is for boarding, ringo rides and many other water sports Try Belhaven beach for a fantastic time in the water For all the best in Water Sports, East Lothian's Water Sports and Swim facilities including a wave machine, water jets, and indoor flumes. https://www.abouteastlothian.co.uk/water-sports-activities WATER SKIING Water Skiing St. Vedas Surf School Coldingham Bay St Abbs Road Coldingham TD14 5PA Scottish Borders Scotland 018907 71679 Water skiing Scottish National Water Ski Centre Townhill Country Park Townhill Road Dunfermline KY12 0HT Kingdom of Fife Scotland 01383 620 123 BARGE ON THE CANAL Barges Edinburgh Canal Centre The Bridge Inn Baird Road Ratho EH28 8RA Midlothian Scotland 0131 3331320 Barges Four Sisters static boatel Lochrin Basin Fountainbridge Quay Edinburgh EH3 9NY City of Edinburgh Scotland 07762 476 367 BOAT HIRE / BOAT CHARTER Boat Charters Thistle Hire Boats 27 Alnwickhill Road Edinburgh EH16 6LG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 338 5038 Boat Charters Aquamarine Charters Harbour Eyemouth Harbour Eyemouth TD14 5SD Scottish Borders Scotland 018907 50481 Boat Charters Pathfinder Boat Charters Priory View Eyemouth Road Coldingham TD14 5NH. Scottish Borders Scotland 07780 980 179 BOATING & SAILING Boats and Sailing St Mary's Loch Sailing Club A708 Selkirk TD7 5LH Scottish Borders Scotland 0131 663 2079 Boats and Sailing Port Edgar Yacht Club Marina South Queensferry EH30 9SQ East Lothian Scotland 07802 168274 Boats and Sailing Portobello Sailing & Kayaking Club Portobello Edinburgh EH15 1HF City of Edinburgh Scotland 07932 159983 Boats and Sailing Port Edgar Marina & Sailing School Shore Road South Queensferry EH30 9SQ Midlothian Scotland 0131 331 3330 North Berwick Kayak Hire North Berwick Harbour North Berwick EH39 4JL East Lothian Scotland Activities Canoeing and Sea Kayaking BlueWild Boat Tours Seacliff Park Auldhame Farm Auldhame EH39 5PW East Lothian Scotland Activities Boat Trips - Isle of May Landing, Bass Rock Tours, Sunrise and Sunset Tour, Private Charter GoSUP Water Sports SUPhut, Dingy Park, North Berwick Harbour North Berwick EH39 4JL East Lothian Scotland Activities Paddleboards and Kayaks Coast To Coast Surf School Belhaven Bay Station Road Dunbar EH42 1JX East Lothian Scotland Activities Surfing, Stand up Paddleboard, Coasteering, Learn to Surf School Foxlake Adventures Hedderwick Hill Stables Dunbar EH42 1XF East Lothian Scotland Activities Foxfall - Assault Course over water, Ringo, Wakeboarding, Ziptrail - High Wire Trail in the woods, Segway Run CANOEING & KAYAKING Canoeing / Kayaking Craiglockhart Sports Centre 177 Colinton Road Edinburgh EH14 1BZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 443 0101 Canoeing / Kayaking Forth Canoe Club Harrison Bridge Harrison Road Edinburgh EH10 4LE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 9586 Canoeing / Kayaking Edinburgh University Water Sports Firbush Point Loch Tay Killin FK21 8SU Falkirk Scotland 0131 650 2954 Canoeing / Kayaking Portobello Sailing & Kayaking Club Promenade Portobello Edinburgh EH15 1HF City of Edinburgh Scotland 07932 159983 ISLAND BOAT TRIPS Boat Trips around Islands Maid of the Forth Newhalls Road South Queensferry EH30 9TB West Lothian Scotland 0131 331 5000 Boat Trips around Islands Seafari Adventures Newlands Road South Queensferry EH30 9TB West Lothian Scotland 0131 331 4857 SCUBA DIVING Scuba Diving Lazy G-Diver Boat Charter Eyemouth Road Coldingham TD14 5NH. Scottish Borders Scotland 01890 771 525 Scuba Diving AquaStars Gunsgreen Quay Eyemouth TD14 5SD Scottish Borders Scotland 01890 750 904 Scuba Diving Marine Quest Diving / fishing Harbour Road Eyemouth TD14 5HY Scottish Borders Scotland 01890 752 444 Scuba Diving DiveStay Hurkur Crescent Eyemouth TD14 5AP Scottish Borders Scotland 07802 330 036 Scuba Diving Scottish Sub Aqua Club Redheughs Rigg Edinburgh EH12 9DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 625 4404 Scuba Diving Dive St. Abbs & Boat Charter Rock Houses St Abbs TD14 5PW Scottish Borders Scotland 01890 771 945 Scuba Diving Sub Aqua Divers (Scoutscroft) Ltd Scoutscroft Coldingham TD14 5NB Scottish Borders Scotland 01890 771 669 PADDLE-BOARDING Paddle Boarding Stand up Paddle Boarding Treetops Langton View East Calder EH53 0RD West Lothian Scotland 07507 459 689 Paddle-boarding Venues Cramond, Linlithgow, Edinburgh City, Portobello Beach, Ratho & Many East Lothian Beaches KITESURFING Skymonster Kitesurfing 42 Turnhouse Road Edinburgh EH12 8LX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 317 7010 WINDY DAYZ Kite School East Coast Scotland Edinburgh & Fife 07720438453 info@windydayz.co.uk JET SKIING Jet Skiing Loch Lomond Jet Ski Safari Cameron House The Loch Loch Lomond G83 8QZ Alexandria Scotland 01389 722508 BOAT HIRE / BOAT CHARTER Boat Charters Selkie Boat Charter The Rest Murrayfield St Abbs TD14 5PP Scottish Borders Scotland 01890 771 525 Boat Charters Cramond Boat Club Cramond Village Riverside Edinburgh EH4 6NY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 336 1356 Boat Charters St Abbs Boat Charter Billy Aitchison Skipper Rock Houses St Abbs TD14 5PW Scottish Borders Scotland 01890 771 883 Speed Boat Trips Speed Boats Eyemouth Rib Trips Harbour Road Eyemouth TD14 5JB Scottish Borders Scotland 07941 441995 BOAT HIRE / BOAT CHARTER Boat Charters Topline Boat Charter Paul Crowe Skipper Harbour St Abbs TD14 5PW Scottish Borders Scotland 01890 771 945 Belhaven Surf Centre 36 Back Road Belhaven, Dunbar EH42 1NX East Lothian Scotland Activities Surfing, Stand Up Paddle, Coasteering, Skateboarding . Seafari Adventures North Berwick Harbour Victoria Road North Berwick EH39 4SS East Lothian Scotland Activities Speed Boats, Cruise Boats, Private Charters Bass Rock & Isle of May Cruises Fisherrow Yacht Club 97 New Street Musselburgh EH21 6DG East Lothian Scotland Activities Boats, Barges and Sailing ForthWild Adventure Boat Trips Seacliff Beach Auldhame EH39 5PW East Lothian Scotland Activities Boat Trips - Isle of May Landing, Bass Rock Tours, Sunrise and Sunset Tour, Private Charter East Lothian Yacht Club 36 Victoria Road North Berwick EH39 4JL East Lothian Scotland Activities Boats, Barges and Sailing Scottish Seabird Centre Victoria Road North Berwick EH39 4SS East Lothian Scotland Activities Seabird Boat trips, Snorkel and Island Landings Catamaran Cruise Private Charters

  • Grassmarket Edinburgh | Shops & Businesses | All About Edinburgh

    Grassmarket Shops Edinburgh for cashmere to tourist souvenirs designer jewellers, and an award winning pie shop. Also a Saturday open air market. Grassmarket Edinburgh has it all. The original market place of old Edinburgh where they executed withes and murderers. Attractions Hotels & AirBnB. Grassmarket Shops Edinburgh The Grassmarket is like a Town within the city of Edinburgh, with everything near to hand from accommodation cafes, restaurants, bars, pubs and clubs, shops, supermarkets and banks, The retail stores sell everything from cashmeres, kilts, tourist souvenirs, handbags, shoes, jewellery, newspapers and food. Other streets covered here are Cowgate and Cowgatehead. See what's available in the Cowgate and Cowgatehead from Hotels to Hostels, Pubs and Restaurants. With plenty shops of all types Grassmarket Pubs Grassmarket History & Attractions Grassmarket Accommodation Grassmarket Restaurants Grassmarket Bistros and Cafes Advertise Here More Details Dancebase 14 Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2JU 0131 225 5525 Semper Tattoo 7 Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2HY Scotland 0131 436 0370 Festival Grocery Store 72 Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2JR Scotland 0131 226 5544 Purple Glamour 15 Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2HS Scotland 0131 220 0900 Advertise Here More Details Advertise Here More Details Hawico 71 Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2HJ Scotland 0131 225 8634 Mary's Milk Bar 19 Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2HS Scotland 0131 629 6256 W Armstrong and Son 83 Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2HG Scotland 0131 220 5557 Bains 37 Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2HS Scotland 0131 226 4552 Hijinks 88 Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2JR Scotland 0131 225 3388 Pirlous Cafe 67 Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2HJ Scotland 0131 629 4030 Alba Store 27 Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2HS Scotland 0131-220 0017 Bill Barber 66 Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2JR Scotland 0131 225 3249 Medusa 63 Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2HJ Scotland 0131 225 6700 Cowgate Edinburgh The Cowgate runs parallel to the south of the Royal Mile on a lower level. The Cowgate is where the weekends are very lively as the area is closed of to traffic to allow the crowds to party between pubs and clubs. There are plenty of places to stay eat drink and party but don't expect to have a quiet time in this street at a weekend. Cowgte Shops and bars Advertise Here More Details Advertise Here More Details Advertise Here More Details Cowgate Clinic 20 Cowgate Edinburgh EH1 1JX Scotland 0131 240 2810 Budget Backpackers 37 Cowgate Edinburgh EH1 1JR‎ Scotland 0131 226 6351 St Cecelia’s Hall & Museum 52 Cowgate Edinburgh EH1 1NQ Scotland 0131 651 2189 Bongo Nightclub 66 Cowgate Edinburgh EH1 1JX Scotland 0131 558 8844 Cow Shed Nightclub 67 Cowgate Edinburgh EH1 1JX Scotland Movement Nightclub 69 Cowgate Edinburgh EH1 1JW Scotland 0131 225 6766 Opium Nightclub 71 Cowgate Edinburgh EH1 1JW Scotland 0131 225 8382 Sneaky Pete's Nightclub 73 Cowgate Edinburgh EH1 1JW Scotland 0131 225 1757 Cowgate Tourist Hostel 94 Cowgate Edinburgh EH1 1JN Scotland 0131 226 2153 Stay Central Hotel 139 Cowgate Edinburgh EH1 1JS Scotland 0131 622 6801 Three Sisters (The) 139 Cowgate Edinburgh EH1 1JS Scotland 0131 662 6801 Brew Dog Bar 141 Cowgate Edinburgh EH1 1JS Scotland 0131 220 6157 Ox184 184 Cowgate Edinburgh EH1 1JJ Scotland 0131 220 7700 Stramash 207 Cowgate Edinburgh EH1 1JQ Scotland 0131 558 3332 Bannerman’s Bar 212 Cowgate Edinburgh EH1 1NQ Scotland 0131 556 3254 El Sober Criollo 237 Cowgate Edinburgh EH1 1JQ Scotland 0131 629 4810 Le Belle Angele 237 Cowgate Edinburgh EH1 1JQ Scotland Fogg's 237 Cowgate Edinburgh EH1 1JQ Scotland City Morgue 297 Cowgate Edinburgh EH1 1NA Scotland 0131 556 8211 Holiday Inn Express 300 Cowgate Edinburgh EH1 1NA‎ Scotland 0131 524 8400 Crescent Print 303 Cowgate Edinburgh EH1 1NA Scotland 0131 556 3582 307 Cowgate Edinburgh EH1 1NA Scotland 0131 556 9993 Arika 15 311 Cowgate Edinburgh EH1 1NA Scotland Cowgate Newsagents 313 Cowgate Edinburgh EH1 1NA Scotland 0131 466 2633 317 Cowgate Edinburgh EH1 1NA Scotland 0131 556 8969 Spectrum Arts 319 Cowgate Edinburgh EH1 1NA Scotland 0131 556 7740 Rowantree Bar 253 Cowgate Edinburgh EH1 1NN Scotland 0131 557 8989 Zigg Urat 200 Cowgate Edinburgh EH1 1NQ Scotland Cowgatehead Edinburgh Cowgatehead where the Grassmarket meets the Cowgate. Great place for a party weekend with no travel required everything close to hand. Hotels Hostels - apartments - pubs - clubs - bistros - restaurants - shops - supermarket. Taxi transfer from Airport ( Up to 6 passengers) £24 door - door Mile walk to Train Station (Taxi £8). Cowgatehead Shops Mr Woods Fossils 5 Cowgatehead Edinburgh EH1 1JY Scotland 0131 220 1344 Bar Salsa 3 Cowgatehead Edinburgh EH1 1JY Scotland 0131 629 8431 Let Me Eat 5 Cowgatehead Edinburgh EH1 1JY Scotland Fabhatrix 13 Cowgatehead Edinburgh EH1 1JY Scotland 0131 225 9222 Next - West Bow Area Shops & Businesses

  • Contact Enquiries | Transfers Tours | All About Edinburgh

    Contact Enquiries All About Edinburgh and Travel Tour Scotland for tours, golf transport - Airport Transfers All About Edinburgh Walking Tours and Day Tours of Scotland. Mobile +44 7539 867 587 On WhatsApp all calls free include International calls Enquiry / Contact All About Edinburgh Travel Tour Scotland Looking for information on airport transfers, Golf Transfers Tours of all kinds Enquire below Tours or Transfers Complete your details and we will respond to your request. or call + 44 (0) 7539867587 or Email: allaboutedinburgh@gmail.com Address: All About Edinburgh 93 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1HN For publications Souvenirs + Cashmere + Clothing Walking Tours + Transfers Email: allaboutedinburgh@gmail.com First name* Last name* Email* Phone* Enquiry Options* Golf Transfer (s) Airport Transfer(s) Tours around Scotland City Walking Tour Other Pick Up Date* Number of Passengers* Number of Bags* Additional Information* Submit

  • Ramsay Garden | Royal Mile | All About Edinburgh

    Ramsay Garden named after Alan Ramsay is a historic building seen from castlehill on the Royal Mile and the castle esplanade. Ramsay Lane from Castlehill leads to Ramsay Garden. All about Edinburgh gives you Ramsay Garden at your fingertips. Royal Mile Ramsay Garden Attractions & Ramsay Lane Edinburgh Royal Mile Edinburgh A winding road to the mound that takes you to Princes Street or Waverley Station. With great views over the city and the historic home of Alan Ramsay the Poet. His statue can be seen on the corner of West Princes Street Gardens at the foot of the mound. Ramsay Lodge was where Allan Ramsay the poet lived in the 1700s. Later it was developed into 16 houses for student accommodation with a magnificent view of the New Town Edinburgh. They are now private residence. The Ramsay Garden houses are a prominent feature of Edinburgh with their red ashlars and white exteriors and were first built by Alan Ramsay in 1733. Can you see the Devil on the hot tin roof? Allan Ramsay’s original Goose pie octagonal shaped house can be found in the centre looking up from Princes Street. First Ragged School Ramsay Lane Edinburgh Ramsay Lane Castlehill was the site of the first Ragged School in Scotland. It was founded by Dr Thomas Guthrie in 1847. Ragged Schools were free education for poor and homeless children. There is a Ragged School museum in London. THE SCULPTURED BIBLE above the door of 1 Ramsay Lane is inscribed with the words. “search the scriptures” “ST JOHN V S V 39” Link - Alan Ramsay's Statue The Sculptured Bible Above the Door of the First Ragged School The bible above the door is inscribed with the words “search the scriptures” “ST JOHN V S V 39” Wedding Stone Walking down Ramsay Lane towards the Mound. A stone built into the wall can be seen. This is a marriage stone where the two sets of initials of the betrothed and the date of the marriage were set in stone on the walls of their home. An old Scottish custom. Ramsay Garden Edinburgh Ramsay Garden Castlehill where Ramsay Lodge stands. The house where Allan Ramsay the poet built his house and lived in 1740. Over time he extended it to what you see now. The original house was octagonal in shape and it earned the ridicule of the gentry as they called it Guse Pie. Now known as the Goose Pie Hat. After his death the property was later developed into 16 houses for student accommodation with a magnificent view of New Town Edinburgh. The houses are now private residence. Ramsay Garden The Ramsay Garden houses are a prominent feature of Edinburgh with their red ashlars and white exteriors and were first built by Alan Ramsay in 1733. Can you see the Devil on the hot tin roof? Allan Ramsay’s original Goose pie octagonal shaped house can be found in the centre looking up from Princes Street. The original Lodge is the highest point on the building. The Devil on the Roof The sculpture on the roof of Ramsay Garden was one of three that were originally placed on the three main gable ends, a devil, an angel finial and a sphinx. The Devil remains. Next - Castlehill Edinburgh

  • Lawnmarket Royal Mile | Shops | All About Edinburgh

    Royal Mile Lawnmarket Shops Cashmere, whisky, jumpers, tartan, scarves, kilts a tourists dream all types of woolen goods and tartan tat. Lawnmarket Shops Royal Mile Edinburgh Shops - Restaurants - Cafes - Attractions - Accommodation Lawnmarket Edinburgh is part of the Royal Mile and was historically where people of Edinburgh would buy their clothes. There has not much changed about this street as this is where there are many shops that sell kilts cashmere wool and tourist souvenirs. There are many places to stay eat and drink also. Lawnmarket History and Attractions Advertise Your Business Here Advertise Your Business Here Advertise Your Business Here Advertise Your Business Here BAR AND RESTAURANT DEACON BRODIES TAVERN ROYAL MILE 435 LAWNMARKET EDINBURGH EH1 2NT SCOTLAND 0131 225 6531 CASHMERE SOUVENIR AND GIFTS TARTAN WEAVING MILL FACTORY SHOP ROYAL MILE 447 LAWNMARKET EDINBURGH EH1 2NT SCOTLAND 0131 225 2396 CASHMERE SOUVENIR AND GIFTS JAMIE SCOTT'S MILL SHOP ROYAL MILE 449 LAWNMARKET EDINBURGH EH1 2NT SCOTLAND 0131 220 1568 CASHMERE SOUVENIR AND GIFTS JOHNSTON'S OF ELGIN ROYAL MILE 459 LAWNMARKET EDINBURGH EH1 2NT SCOTLAND 0131 225 1140 CASHMERE SOUVENIR AND GIFTS HERITAGE OF SCOTLAND ROYAL MILE 461 LAWNMARKET EDINBURGH EH1 2NT SCOTLAND 0131 225 1140 RETAIL OUTLETS ON NORTH SIDE OF LAWNMARKET CASHMERE SOUVENIR AND GIFTS HAWICK KNITWEAR ROYAL MILE 477 LAWNMARKET EDINBURGH EH1 2NT SCOTLAND 0131 225 4088 CASHMERE SOUVENIR AND GIFTS ROYAL MILE FACTORY OUTLET 479 LAWNMARKET EDINBURGH EH1 2NT SCOTLAND 0131 225 4088 CASHMERE SOUVENIR AND GIFTS HARRIS TWEED HEBRIDES ROYAL MILE 491 LAWNMARKET EDINBURGH EH1 2PE SCOTLAND 0131 226 2514 LOUNGE BAR JOLLY JUDGE ROYAL MILE 493 LAWNMARKET EDINBURGH EH1 2PB SCOTLAND 0131 225 2669 CASHMERE SOUVENIR AND GIFTS HIGHLAND HOUSE 495 LAWNMARKET EDINBURGH EH1 2PE SCOTLAND 0131 220 638 NEWSAGENT J & S NEWSAGENTS ROYAL MILE 499 LAWNMARKET EDINBURGH EH1 2PE SCOTLAND 0131 225 4611 Advertise Your Business Here CASHMERE SOUVENIR AND GIFTS JOHNSTON'S OF ELGIN ROYAL MILE 503 LAWNMARKET EDINBURGH EH1 2PE SCOTLAND 0131 225 1140 CASHMERE SOUVENIR AND GIFTS HOUSE OF SCOTLAND ROYAL MILE 509 LAWNMARKET EDINBURGH EH1 2PE SCOTLAND 0131 226 5133 CASHMERE SOUVENIR AND GIFTS WEE SCOTLAND SHOP ROYAL MILE 515 LAWNMARKET EDINBURGH EH1 2PE SCOTLAND 0131 225 3449 CASHMERE SOUVENIR AND GIFTS COURT CURIO SHOP ROYAL MILE 519 LAWNMARKET EDINBURGH EH1 2PE SCOTLAND 0131 225 3972 LOUNGE BAR ENSIGN EWART BAR ROYAL MILE 521 LAWNMARKET CITY OF EDINBURGH EH1 2PE SCOTLAND 0131 225 7440 RETAIL OUTLETS ON SOUTHSIDE OF LAWNMARKET WHISKY SHOP THE WHISKY TRAIL ROYAL MILE 322 LAWNMARKET EDINBURGH EH1 2PH SCOTLAND 0131 557 1099 CASHMERE SOUVENIR AND GIFTS EDINBURGH CASHMERE ROYAL MILE 334 LAWNMARKET EDINBURGH EH1 2PH SCOTLAND 0131 225 8580 CASHMERE SOUVENIR AND GIFTS ELGIN CASHMERE ROYAL MILE 306 LAWNMARKET EDINBURGH EH1 2PS SCOTLAND 0131 225 6194 CAFÉ & RESTAURANT DEACON'S HOUSE CAFÉ ROYAL MILE 304 LAWNMARKET EDINBURGH EH1 2PS SCOTLAND 0131 557 9564 RESTAURANT CUCINA RESTAURANT ROYAL MILE 300A LAWNMARKET EDINBURGH EH1 2PH SCOTLAND 0131 220 6666 BANK BANK OF SCOTLAND ROYAL MILE 300 LAWNMARKET EDINBURGH EH1 2PH SCOTLAND 0131 470 2007 Next High Street Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh Nursery Schools | information | All About Edinburgh

    Edinburgh Nursery Schools education Nursery school under 5s learning for young children to communicate Edinburgh Lothian Borders contact details here EDINBURGH NURSERY SCHOOLS Pre School Education Edinburgh, East Lothian, West Lothian & Scottish Borders Education & Learning Edinburgh Nursery Schools Nursery Schools Bright Horizons Annandale Street Lane Edinburgh EH7 4LS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 5567 Nursery Schools Arbor Green Nursery Arboretum Avenue Edinburgh EH4 1HP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 343 2345 Nursery Schools Arbor Green Nursery Arboretum Avenue Edinburgh EH4 1HP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 343 2345 Nursery Schools Bright Horizons Blantyre Terrace Edinburgh EH10 5AD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 447 9797 Nursery Schools Broomhall Playgroup Broomhall Avenue Edinburgh EH12 7NW City of Edinburgh Scotland 07749 765104 Nursery Schools Forbes Children’s Nursery Claremont Park Edinburgh EH6 7PJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 553 5068 Nursery Schools Hope 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  • Queen Street | shops & Businesses | All About Edinburgh

    Queen Street Edinburgh is the last street of the original new town with night clubs, accommodation, pubs and one or two restaurants and anumber of shops. There are also anumber of attractions and where famous people lived with great views over to Fife. Queen Street Edinburgh Shops Attractions - Pubs - Restaurants Accommodation - Night Clubs Queen Street is one of the original 3 main streets of Edinburgh's new town. Queens street being the last street and furthest north of the new town. The New Town has extended miles north now but once ther was nothing but hills and a loch past the gardens of Queen Street on the north side. 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  • Western Union Branches | Edinburgh | All About Edinburgh

    Western Union Money transfers worldwide send money or receive money from any destination quick and easy. Short of Cash now credit card get cash sent to you or need to send cash to anywhere in the world use Western Union Money transfers. Edinburgh Western Union Branches Where you can send money to destinations around the world or receive money from worldwide destinations. Edinburgh Western Union Western Union AIT SOLUTIONS 77 Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9BZ 0131 667 3500 Western Union NO1 CURRENCY WAVERLEY 3 Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ 0131 557 5700 Western Union EUROCHANGE WAVERLEY MALL L19 Waverley Mall, Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ 0131 556 2725 Western Union JOHN LEWIS EDINBURGH BUREAU DE CHANGE 69 St James Centre, 5th Floor Edinburgh EH1 3SP 0131 556 9121 Western Union RYMAN 11 Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9BE 0131 668 1223 Edinburgh Western Union Western Union CRYSTAL INTERNATIONAL 18 Haddington Place Edinburgh EH7 4AF 0131 558 8888 Western Union INSPIRE EXPRESS 55 Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9BZ 0800 833 833 Western Union LEO MAX LIMITED 75 Elm Row Edinburgh EH7 4AQ 0131 558 9090 Western Union H AND T PAWNBROKERS (EDINBURGH) 78a Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9EW 0131 667 2022 Western Union H AND T PAWNBROKERS (EDINBURGH) 106 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9HX 0131 229 4448 Edinburgh Western Union Western Union DIGITALAXIS LIMITED 6 Earlston Place Edinburgh EH7 5SU 0800 833 833 Western Union RAMSDENS 44 Shandwick Place Edinburgh EH2 4RT 0131 220 1848 Western Union RYMAN EDINBURGH 81 Shandwick Place Edinburgh EH2 4SD 0131 228 6213 Western Union GILLESPIE CONVENIENCE STORE 4 Gillespie Place Edinburgh EH10 4HS 0131 622 7111 Enquiry / Contact

  • Dean Village Tour | Free | All About Edinburgh

    Dean Village a favourite for visitors to Edinburgh. The Dean Village tour Free here. With a route, a map and pictures with history so on the walk you don't miss out on anything around the Dean area. Bridges, Houses, Schools, River Walk, Architecture, Art Galleries and amazing views. Dean Village Walking Tour All About Edinburgh Walking Tours Free Dean Village Tour Explore the captivating history and stunning architecture of Edinburgh with our walking tours. Discover iconic landmarks along the Royal Mile, including the Calton Hill, home to remarkable monuments and breathtaking views. Stroll through the picturesque Dean Village, and about the famous figures who shaped this vibrant city. Join for an unforgettable journey through Edinburgh's rich heritage and charm! For more details on tours click the yellow link Dean Village Tour + Route + Map (Free) For The History and images of all the sites on route More Walking Tours Tours Dean Village Dean Village was a small village outside Edinburgh known as Water o Leith Village, and was famous as a grain milling area for over 800 years. The name Dean (Dene) meaning Deep Gorge. The village has steep hills on all sides. The Dean Village with the Water of Leith flowing through, grew as a community in the 1100s from the many mills that were built on the river banks. You will see many stones carved with crossed paddles of the bakers, as this area supplied all the bakers of Edinburgh with their flour. The Incorporation of Baxters (bakers) was a crucial role in Dean Village, controlling the grain milling industry from the 12th century. Mills were first mentioned in 1143 by David I. Places to see on the route Randolph Cliff No.9 Belford Road Old Drumsheugh Toll House, Lynedoch House Dean Bridge Kirk Brae House, View Dean Village, Randolph Cliff Arches Queensferry Road Trinity Church, Belgrave, Buckingham, Bristo Baptist Church Dean Path Dean Church, Dean Cemetery, No.29, Dean Village School, West Mill, Well Court Dean Village Waterfall, Foot Bridge, Hawthornbank Houses, Merchant’s House, Bell’s Brae Bridge, Granary + Old Tollbooth Water of Leith Path Miller Row, Waterfall, Mill wheels, St George’s Well, St Bernard’s Well Nelson Memorial, The Dene Steps St Bernard's Bridge Places to see on the route Danube Street No 17 Ann Street Sir Henry Raeburn - No. 29 India Place Duncan’s Land Doune Terrace Robert Chambers House No.1 Gloucester Place John Wilson AKA Christopher North No.6 Moray Place No.1 Graham No.24 Fettes No.37 Hume Forres Street No.3 St Combe Street Catherine Sinclair Monument Charlotte Square 6 Bute House, 7 Georgian House, 9 Lord Joseph List, 13 Lord Henry Cockburn, 14 Sir William Fettes, 24 Earl Douglas Haig, 45 Professor Sir Robert Philip, Albert Memorial, Register House. South Charlotte Street Alexander Graham Bell No.16 Enquiry / Contact Next Tour Edinburgh Walking Tours Randolph (10th Earl of Moray) The streets named Randolph were named after Thomas Randolph, 1st Earl of Moray, nephew and lieutenant of Robert the Bruce. He made a night-time raid, scaling Edinburgh Castle rock or Cliff in 1313 and recapture the Castle from the English army who had been in occupation for 20 years. On the death of Robert 1st in 1329, Thomas Randolph became Regent of Scotland for the young King (David II). He was believed to have been murdered by poisoning on July 20, 1332, in Musselburgh. In 1822, the 10th Earl of Moray a land owner instructed the famous architect James Gillespie Graham to design an extensive, high-end residential estate on his 13-acre Drumsheugh lands. Joining the West New Town with The New Town. 1 Randolph Cliff Randolph Cliff built at the top of the Dean Gorge overlooking the Water of Leith and part of the Moray Estate was completed in 1831 designed by James Gillespie Graham. The houses were built on a number of underground arches to prevent the terrace and surrounding streets from collapsing and sliding into the Gorge. Famous resident at No.1 was Sir George Washington Browne a renowned architect and a former President of the Royal Scottish Academy. His work includes Holyrood Palace gates, Caledonian Hotel, Central Library 69 George Street (British Linen Bank) and many others some of which have been demolished. Drumsheugh Toll - Lynedoch House Lynedoch House was built in 1891 around an older and smaller house called Drumsheugh Toll, a cottage built circa 1820 for the tollgate keeper, where a toll gate and weighing machine stood for payment of tolls to use the road to the Queensferry. Lynedoch House was built as a family home and a studio for Charles Martin Hardie RSA a successful artist, for paintings of Scottish life and also portraits of Robert Burns and Walter Scott. Notice the stucco around the lower courses of the building, impressed with the motif of an H, (Hardie) an eagle and a thistle along with love hearts in the original cast iron window bars: The thistle for Scotland and the eagle for America, where his first wife, Mary Lewis came from. The heart was a symbol of their love. A marriage that did not last as she ran off with an actor. The name Lynedoch was already a local place name, having been applied circa, 1820 the landowner Major James Weir RM (Promoted to Major by Lord Nelson for his service at Malta) in honour of Major Thomas Graham, 1st Baron Lynedoch, who raised the regiment the 90th Light Infantry - Perthshire Volunteers a military Commander and Member of Parliament for Perthshire. Dean Bridge - Kirkbrae House Dean Bridge - Kirkbrae House The house on the corner of the bridge was the home of Cabbie Stewart, the owner and driver of a horse and cab hire. Stewart would collect old stones while working his cab from old buildings. Kirkbrae House is on 5 floors the stables were on the basement with access next to the water of Leith path. The house was also at times a Tavern and Bakers, the square panel on the wall shows a sun with two arms below, one holding scales and the other a wheat sheaf, with two baker’s paddles crossed One of his acquisitions from an old mill. The inscription on the plaque reads: IN THE SWEAT OF THY FACE SHALT | THOU EAT BREAD | GEN 3 VERSE 19 | ANNO DOM 1619 Known as ‘The Baxter’s Stone. Put on this wall in 1893 from a demolished mill. Above the door is PAX INTRANTIBUS - PEACE TO THOSE WHO ENTER And on the wall and the Edinburgh coat of Arms NISI DOMINUS FRUSTRA – Without the Lord everything is in Vain The Dean Bridge The Dean Bridge was designed by Thomas Telford, and was completed in 1832 and opened in 1833. The Dean Bridge was Thomas Telford’s last project at the age 73 and retirement. The Dean Bridge with 4 arches is 447 feet long (136m) and 39 feet wide (12m) and built on four arches rising 106 feet (32m) above the river. Prior to the building of the Dean Bridge the only way across the river in to Edinburgh was by a ford in the river, which had been crossed since medieval times (5th to 15th centuries). A bridge, of wooden structure across the water of Leith was built in the 5th century. It is now a stone bridge (Bell’s Brae Bridge). The building of Dean Bridge gave access to the north for further extension of Edinburgh’s New Town. Looking over the Dean Bridge West the Dean Village, East the New Town Randolph Cliff built on series of underground stone arches. The arches protect Randolph Cliff, Randolph Crescent, Great Stuart Street, Ainslie Place, and Moray Place from tumbling down into the Water of Leith. Designed by 1822 by, architect James Gillespie Graham for Francis Stuart, the 10th Earl of Moray on the Moray Estate which covers most of the western new town. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Gothic church at the North end of the Dean Bridge. The church is in its original state from when design / built by John Henderson, 1837-8. Henderson has built many churches in Scotland to a Gothic design. The church was converted into an electric sub-station in 1957. It is now the Rhema Christian Centre Church. Belgrave and Buckingham Area Belgrave Crescent was built on land bought by property developer and Lord Provost of Edinburgh James Steel, Designed by John Chesser and completed in 1874. The land between Water of Leith and the new houses also purchased by Steel, which became private gardens for the residents. The gardens designed by James Jeffery and completed in 1876.Buckingham Terrace was also part of the Steel development designed by Chesser which was completed in 1831. The Dean Parish Church The first church in Dean Path was built in 1836 then demolished and replaced by the present church in 1903. This was the main church for the Dean Village population. With the reducing congregation the church closed in 2006. It is now known as The Dean and is used as an Assembly Hall and Event Venue for the nearby Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools (ESMS). Bristo Baptist Church In 1765 in Bristo Place Original Scotch Baptist Church ‘the Scotch Baptist Church’ Bristo Baptist Church is the mother church for the Baptist movement in Scotland. A purpose-built chapel was constructed at Bristo Place in 1836. The designation ‘Scotch’ was discontinued from the church’s title in 1927. In 1932, the present site here on Buckingham Terrace was purchased for £1,000 In October 1933, the Memorial Stone of the new building on Queensferry Road was laid and the first service took place on Wednesday, 20th February, 1935. The church has a long history and is the second oldest Baptist church in Scotland Bible on Dean Path side inscription: SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES S. JOHN V. CH.39 Dean Cemetery Edinburgh The Dean Village is named from Dean House and the Nisbet family who owned the lands. The House was demolished in 1843 and in 1845 the Dean Cemetery was created. A carved heraldic panel from Dean House, now installed on a wall in Dean Cemetery, is decorated with three boars’ heads around a chevron, all surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves, and carries the initials HN for Henry Nisbet born 1535 who died in 1608 Some of the Famous Graves in Cemetery David Octavius Hill, Colonel Robert Smith, James Buchanan, Lord Francis Jeffrey, James Falshaw James Nasmyth, Alexander Nasmyth Artist, Lord Henry Cockburn, Robert McVitie, Lord Andrew Rutherfurd, James Hamilton, Sir Thomas Bouch, Alexander Russell, James Stevenson, William H Playfair, George Combe, Cameron Highlanders Obelisk, Robert Chamber, Sir John Ritchie Findlay, Thomas Drybrough, Flora Stevenson, Louisa Stevenson, Elsie Inglis, Dr Joseph Bell (see separate page) Dean Village Cemetery Dean Village Dean Village was a small village outside Edinburgh known as Water o Leith Village, and was famous as a grain milling area for over 800 years. The name Dean (Dene) meaning Deep Gorge. The village has steep hills on all sides. The Dean Village with the Water of Leith flowing through, grew as a community in the 1100s from the many mills that were built on the river banks. You will see many stones carved with crossed paddles of the bakers, as this area supplied all the bakers of Edinburgh with their flour. The Incorporation of Baxters (bakers) was a crucial role in Dean Village, controlling the grain milling industry from the 12th century. Mills were first mentioned in 1143 by David I. 29 Dean Path The house on Dean Path dates from circa 1790 with a Victorian-era post box with a ("VR" Cypher) circa 1850 still present. This may have been the post house in its time. The tenements in Dean Path, now all demolished and rebuilt, were where most of the families lived. Dean Village School The Old School house on Bell’s Brae was built in 1872 and a historic part of the Dean Village. The public school educated the local children until it closed in 1961. It was able to hold up to 400 children by 1961 there were only 37 pupils. Carvings can be seen "Education" above the ground floor windows and a tablet on the front with the words “Edinburgh School Board 1875” Old West Mill Building The stone building over the bridge with round windows is the Old West Mill, built in 1805. At the top of the building you can see a wheat sheaf. The mill is one of few surviving examples in the Dean Village of its former industrial heritage. Particularly based on grain milling, many of which utilised power provided by the Water of Leith. Bells Brae Bridge In the centre of the Dean village is the Bells Brae Bridge which was the original crossing point of the Water of Leith as it was shallow and narrow. Getting to and from Edinburgh this the only crossing. In the 5th century a single arch bridge which was wide enough for a carriage with horses. The Dean Village stands below the Belford Bridge which was built in 1887 to carry Belford Road. Bells Brae Bridge was built in 1830 replacing previous bridges, the old road from Edinburgh to Queensferry. Well Court- Dean Village The most impressive buildings are of Well Court. Built in 1884 by the then owner of the Scotsman newspaper Sir John Ritchie Findlay. Well Court had its own hall for socialising with a clock tower a communal court yard, and accommodation (tenements). For his staff who worked for Sir John at the Scotsman newspaper. Plaque on Well Court Portrait of Sir John Ritchie Findlay in National Portrait Gallery Dean Path Footbridge The foot bridge takes you over the Water of Leith to Well Court, Old West Mill and the Village School house. Along the water side 100 metres is a waterfall which was a weir (a low dam) which was used to power the mills. A great variety of wild life. The Plague The burgh records mention that the pest was in the Dene On the 15th June 1513 and no one from the area was allowed to enter the walls of Edinburgh. If a women entered she would be branded on the cheek. If a man entered the punishment would be sever even hung. Merchants House 17 Bells Brae The building on the south west corner of Bell’s Brae Bridge is one of the oldest buildings that still remains from the Water of Leith Village built circa 1650. 17 Bells Brae, was where the head of the local merchants' guild lived who oversaw the village's milling industry. It was also a local shop run by A W Kemp in the 20th century. The Granary | Old Tollbooth The Granary was built in 1675 (yellow building in photo) known as the Old Tollbooth Inscribed in two lines GOD BLESS THE BAXTERS OF EDINBURGH WHO BUILT THIS HOUS 1675. On the cornice is a carved panel with a circular garland, a wheat-sheaf flanked by two cherub's heads another inscription GODS PROVIDENCE IS OUR | INHERITANCE 1677, The Last Mill at Bell's Mills was nearly totally destroyed by an explosion in 1971. Hawthornbank Lane Hawthornbank lane is part of the original milling hamlet known the Dene or Water of Leith Village and was famous as a grain milling area for over 800 years. The name Dene (Dean) meaning Deep Gorge. The Dean Village with the Water of Leith flowing through, grew as a community in the 1100s from the numerous mills that were built on the river banks. Miller’s Row On the pathway towards Leith under the Dean Bridge is an area called Miller’s Row old houses for the mill workers. Also you can see three mill stones resting against each other previously used in the Granaries in the 1600s. Look over the wall to see a waterfall which is another part of the weir St George's Well The Water of Leith and the source of the mineral water for St Bernard's Well and St George's Well. St George's Well is on the banks of the Water of Leith near to Alexander Nasmyth's St Bernard's Well. Built in 1810 by Mr MacDonald of Stockbridge on the 50th year on the throne to commemorate the jubilee of George III. King George III celebrated his Golden Jubilee on October 25, 1809, marking the beginning of his 50th year on the throne. It was the first significant jubilee celebration in British history. The well was finally blocked up in 1969. St Bernard's Well A natural mineral spring was discovered on the Water of Leith near to Stockbridge in 1760, some claimed that the water could cure everything. Francis Garden, Lord Gardenstone of Troup the landowner, commissioned a building in 1789 to be erected over the well Alexander Nasmyth designed a Doric Temple, a copy of the Temple to the Sybil at Tivoli, the summer palace of the Roman emperors. The Temple has a domed ceiling supported by 10 columns which covers the statue of Hygeia, the Greek goddess of health The Well closed in 1940. There are two mineral wells on the Water of Leith one called St Bernard's Well and the other well a short distance west and this is called St George’s Well. This was also to have the same powers as St Bernard’s well but was never used to the extent of St Bernard's well. Hygeia Greek Goddess of Health. The well named after St Bernard of Clairvaux (1090–1153) a French abbot, theologian, and major leader in the reform of the Cistercian Order which was present over Scotland, in 1136 an invitation of King David I lead to many Abbeys being built. Melrose Abbey: Founded in 1136, was Scotland's first Cistercian monastery. Famously for the place the heart of Robert the Bruce is buried. Also a pig playing bagpipes. William Nelson Memorial William Nelson was a publisher in Edinburgh and took it upon himself to renovate the St Bernard’s well as it had become in a state of disrepair. He used his own funds to renovate and improve its aesthetic look. St Bernard’s Bridge Also known as Mackenzie Bridge possibly named after Samuel MacKenzie (portrait painter and pupil of Sir Henry Raeburn). The bridge was Built in 1824. The steps and added archways were built in 1887, with Edinburgh’s Coat of Arms above the western arch. The small arch was block off in 1890. The view over the Water of Leith east and west and the road from Mackenzie Place to Dean Terrace The Dene Archway Water of Leith Walkway. The Dene to Belford Bridge. The Dene meaning Deep Gorge was first mentioned in 1143 when David I granted one of his mills of Dene to the Abbey monks of Holyrood. The Dene steps take you to St Bernard’s Bridge built in 1824. 17 Danube Street The house at 17 Danube Street was once a high class Brothel owned by Dora Noyce, Scotland’s most famous Madam. She was in business circa 1945 until 1977. A well-known face in the Royal Mile making sure the men in the pubs new her address. She ran a reputable business with well looked after ladies and clients were given the best of attention. Her early days as a call girl she would dress in quality clothes and speak with a high class Edinburgh accent. (This is where the saying “Fur Coat and Na’ Knickers” came from. Anne Street Sir Henry Raeburn designed Ann Street and named after his wife Ann in 1823 by architect James Milne. It was one of the first streets in the New Town to feature private front gardens. He married Ann Leslie (née Edgar), a wealthy widow who own land and property in and around the Water of Leith. No 29 Ann Street was the house of writer Christopher North (John Wilson Edinburgh Lord Provost). His statue is in East Princes Street Gardens. Duncan’s land Stockbridge David Robert’s R.A. Birthplace Duncan’s land a house built 1790 from rubble from the houses of the Lawnmarket knocked down in development of Bank Street Edinburgh. The initials on the plaque could be of Husband and Wife, a wealthy family of the time. The inscribed lintel is from one of the old town houses. David Roberts was born on 24th October 1796 son of John Roberts who was shoemaker to trade. David Roberts started his career as a designer and painter and became a stage designer for a circus. His talents grew and he became a very successful stage designer and artist while in his free time he painted with oils and became a renowned artist of buildings and scenery which became a full time vocation by 1830. He travelled the world painting and travelled to Egypt and Syria which was the first time many had seen such scenery and Queen Victoria was so taken with his work purchased the entire collection. Inscription Lintel Duncan's Land Stockbridge; This lintel on the building was taken from the rubble of the houses demolished to make way for Bank Street in 1798 Inscription on Lintel I.G. I FEAR GOD ONLYE 1605 I.R. John Gourlay's House, in the Old Bank Close. Inscription on plaques on Duncan’s land Stockbridge; DAVID ROBERTS R.A. | LANDSCAPE PAINTER | WAS BORN HERE ON | 24TH OCTOBER 1796 ERECTED BY THE COCKBURN ASSOCIATION | IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ROYAL SCOTTISH ACADEMY Robert Chambers 1802 - 1871 Robert Chambers at an early age started a business selling old books his brother started a printers and after a while they started a new business together Robert Chambers the writer and William Chambers the printer. There first venture was a periodical The Kaleidoscope a magazine published every two weeks. Robert interested in history published a number of books Traditions of Edinburgh, Walks in Edinburgh, the Life of Walter Scott, and many more on Scottish History. John Wilson AKA Christopher North John Wilson a writer, author, advocate and Professor of moral philosophy at the University of Edinburgh. He was most frequently identified by his pseudonym Christopher North. His family home was 29 Ann Street before having to move and live at his mother’s house No 6 Gloucester Place with his family due to almost bankruptcy caused by his uncle’s dishonest speculation with his money. Through hard work he recovered to move his family to their new home in Ann Street where he remained until his death in 1854. His statue stands in East Princes Street Gardens between the mound precinct and the Walter Scott monument. Moray Place and Forres Street The Moray Estate was designed for the 10th Earl of Moray (1771-1848). He inherited the 13 acre site from his father, after it was acquired from the Heriot Trust in 1782, and decided to feu the property for development in 1822. James Gillespie Graham, designed 1822. The complicated plan, with the crescent, oval and polygon of Randolph Crescent, Ainslie Place and Moray Place respectively, conjoins the New Town with the Second New Town. Building was completed in 1830-31. Lord Francis Jeffrey lived at No.24 Moray Place Lord Francis Jeffrey (1773 – 1850) was a literary critic and Scottish judge, Francis Jeffrey was also the editor of the Edinburgh Review a liberal critical periodical from 1803 -1829. He was appointed Lord Advocate, also as a member of the House of Commons he introduced the Scottish Reform Bill in 1831. On the naming of Edinburgh’s streets the connecting from the High Street to Waverley Station was named “Jeffrey Street” in his honour. Baron David Hume nephew of David Hume philosopher lived at No.37 Moray Place. David Hume, Baron Hume of Ninewells (1757–1838) was a Scottish advocate and judge. In 1822, he became Baron of Exchequer. When he became Baron David Hume. He wrote many books on Scottish Law of which culminated in his ‘Commentaries on the Law of Scotland, Respecting Trial for Crimes (1797)’, which is still used as a reference in court cases to this day. David Hume of Ninewells, is buried in Old Calton Cemetery as is his sons and Uncle. William Graham live at 1 Moray Place William Graham was a pioneer for secondary education for girls and the principal founder of the Scottish Institution for the education of young Ladies. In 1847 the Educational Institute of Scotland (E.I.S) was set up. Thomas Chalmers No.3 Forres Street No. 3 Forres Street was the residence of Thomas Chalmers 17 March 1780 – 31 May 1847 His Statue is in George Street Edinburgh. Thomas Chalmers was a Scottish minister, professor of theology, political economist, and a leader of the Free Church of Scotland. He has been called, "Scotland's greatest nineteenth-century churchman". He was highly regarded during his lifetime as a natural theologian. Catherine Sinclair Memorial Replica Scott Monument Catherine Sinclair was born in Edinburgh on 17 April 1800. Her father was Sir John Sinclair, a well-known politician and the first organiser of the Statistical Account of Scotland’. Catherine Sinclair was home educated and published her first book in 1832 (‘Charlie Seymour, or, the good aunt and the bad aunt’). Catherine Sinclair most popular book was for children and was sold worldwide Holiday House published in 1839. She also established cooking depots and was instrumental in drinking fountains and park benches being installed around the Edinburgh streets. Sir Robert Philip 45 Charlotte Square Professor Sir Robert Philip opened the world's first tuberculosis dispensary in Bank Street Edinburgh in 1887. Sir (Dr) (Professor) Robert Philip pioneered the management, prevention, detection and treatment of tuberculosis (TB). On the wall in Bank Street a blue Plaque reads “Near this place in 1887, Dr Robert Philip founded a tuberculosis dispensary, the first clinic in the world dedicated to fighting a disease of which he foretold Man’s eventual mastery. That vision has brought hope to many lands.” Tuberculosis (TB) was the biggest killer in the UK by the middle of the 19th century and due to Sir Robert Philip it has been almost eradicated. Sir Robert Philip died at home in 9 Palmerston Road, in the Grange area of Edinburgh, on the 25th January 1939. Charlotte Square A typical terrace of houses built in the new town in the 1796 on the north side of Charlotte Square. The row of terraced houses in Charlotte Square was the city’s most affluent area, with boot scrappers and torch snuffers at the doors the must haves before electric and door mats. Also a stone paving for geting in and out a carraige. This is where the wealth lived in the city whith the country house for weekends. Charlotte Square Gardens Charlotte Square was part of the designs of the new town of 1759, originally called George Square after King George III and renamed Charlotte Square after his wife, as there was a George Square already in existence in Edinburgh. The memorial in Charlotte Square Garden is of Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria. Albert Prince Consort Monument Albert Francis Charles Augustus Emmanuel of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha was born on 26 August 1819 in Bavaria. He married Queen Victoria in 1840. Albert and Victoria's were cousin. In 1857 he was given the title of Prince Consort. Albert was behind the great exhibition of 1851. Albert and Victoria had 9 children and when Albert died in 1861 at the age of 42. His wife Queen Victoria went into morning on his death, which lasted until her death in 1901. The monument in the centre of Charlotte Square is a memorial to Albert Prince Consort. A bronze statue of Prince Albert on a horse. It was unveiled in 1876 by his late wife Queen Victoria. Sir John Steell the sculptor. Bute House First Ministers Residence (No. 6) Charlotte Square Edinburgh No. 6 Charlotte Square has been the official residence of the First Minister of Scotland since 1999. The First Minister is the equivalent to the UK Prime Minister, if Scotland were to become independent. The house is similar to next door at No.7 and it is believed to be one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in Edinburgh. The Georgian House No. 7 Charlotte Square Edinburgh. Charlotte Square was one of the most fashionable and desirable residential addresses in the New Town. The Georgian House is a fully restored house with furniture of the period and some even older. Built in 1796 by Robert Adam. The 18th Chief of Clan Lamont was the first owner in 1796. The 4th Marquees of Bute purchased the property with others in the row, restoring the properties to their original Georgian grandeur as you see today. (The real Downton Abbey in Edinburgh). Lord Joseph Lister No. 9 Charlotte Square Edinburgh Lord Lister lived with his father- in- law James Syme at No. 9 Charlotte Square for 7 years 1870-1877. Born in Upton Essex he introduced carbolic acid to sterilise surgical instruments. Carbolic Acid is now known as Phenol. Sir William Fettes 1st Baronet (25 June 1750 – 27 May 1836) No.13 Charlotte Square Edinburgh Founder of Fettes College. When he was eighteen he went into business as a grocer, trading in wine and tea from Smith’s Land at Bailie Fyfe’s Close in the High Street Edinburgh. He retired from trading Tea and Wine in 1800 to concentrate on his many other investments, after his retirement he moved to No.13 Charlotte Square and this is where he died. School building was designed by David Bryce, and it opened in 1870, 34 years after his death. His tomb is in Canongate graveyard. Lord Henry Cockburn (1779-1854) 14 Charlotte Square Edinburgh 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. Lord Henry Cockburn Lived at 14 Charlotte Square Edinburgh from 1813 -1848. Lord Henry Cockburn’s acquaintances were Lord Francis Jeffrey, Sir Walter Scott all members of the Speculative Society founded in 1764 and still meets at the Old College of Edinburgh University. 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. The church of St George / West Register House West Register House was built as part of the new town plans, having a Square at each end of the plans with a church looking over a garden square. This did not go ahead in St Andrew Square as there was no land space available to build a Church to mirror the one in Charlotte Square. The church of St George was built in Charlotte Square between 1811 and finished in 1813 and opened in 1814 which was to hold up to 1500 worshipers with a dome said to replicate the dome of St Paul's in London. In 1964 St George's church united with St Andrew's Church in George Street and later that year the National registers moved in and it became West Register House. Earl Douglas Haig (No.24) Charlotte Square Edinburgh. Douglas Haig son of the Haig Whisky family and became a Field Marshal in the British Army in the First World War. He also served in India and in Africa in the Boer War. He led his forces in the Battle of the Somme and was nicknamed,The Butcher of the Somme due to his tactics. He died in London in 1928 and was buried in Dryburgh Abbey in the Borders. Born in Edinburgh (No.24) Charlotte Square Edinburgh. THe Statue on Horseback is in Edinburgh Castle Alexander Graham Bell (No.16) South Charlotte Street Edinburgh Alexander Graham Bell was a scientist, inventor, engineer and innovator. He was the inventor of the first practical telephone. He was born in Edinburgh on 3 March 1847 and his home was at 16 South Charlotte Street. The door is now 14 but above on the stone work 16 can still be seen. There is now a commemorative wall tablet beside the door marking where he was born. He was educated at University of Edinburgh and University College London. He died of diabetes on 2 August 1922 (aged 75) in Nova Scotia, Canada. Alexander Graham Bell was awarded the first US patent for the telephone in 1876. Bell considered his most famous invention an intrusion on his real work as a scientist and refused to have a telephone in his study. Dean Village Area Visit (Free Entry) Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art I Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art 2 More Places to visit in the Dean Area Views of Sunbury + Belford Mews + Belford Bridge Daniel Stewarts

  • Sports Clubs | All Sports | All About Edinburgh

    Looking for a sport to take part in or join a club or team? Edinburgh has all types of sports teams and are always welcoming new participant. Sportis a great way to meet people and keep healthy. you will find all sports clubs, sports associations, sports centres and contact details to join in. Edinburgh Sports Clubs & Teams Equestrian, Athletics, Basketball, Rugby, Cricket, Football, Tennis, Badminton, Table Tennis, Swimming, Bowling, Hockey, Rock Climbing, Wrestling, Golf, Skiing, Ice Skating, Curling, Ice Hockey, Martial Arts, Yachting, Sailing, Canoeing, Kayaking and more If there is a Sports club its listed on allaboutedinburgh.co.uk With details of where you can join in. If you can't find what you are looking for it will be listed under Activities Cricket Teams Golf Courses Racket Sports Activities Horse Racing Athletics Clubs Swim Centres Health and Fitness Rock Climbing Sports Centres Basketball Clubs Equestrian Hockey Clubs Rugby Clubs Volleyball Clubs Bowling Football Pitches Martial Arts Snow and Ice Sports Wrestling Sports Associations Contact Details Sports Scotland Anglers, Archery, Athletics, Auto-Cycle, Badminton, Basketball, Bowls, Boxing, Camanachd Canoeing, Croquet, Cricket, Curling, Cycling, Dance Disability Sports, Equestrian, Fencing, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Hockey, Ice Hockey, Judo, Ju-Jitsu, Karate, Lacrosse, Motor Sports, Mountaineering, Netball, Orienteering, Pentathlon, Pétanque, Racquetball, Racquetball, Ramblers, Rowing, Rugby Union, Rugby League, Snooker, Snow sports, Skateboarding, Squash, Sub-Aqua, Swimming, Surfing, Target Shooting, Tennis, Tenpin Bowls, Table Tennis, Triathlon, Tug-O-War, Volleyball, Wrestling, Yachting Sportscotland Caledonia House 1 Redheughs Rigg South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 317 7200 Sportscotland National Centre Glenmore Lodge Aviemore Inverness-shire PH22 1QU Scotland Tel 01479 861256 Fax 01479 861212 www.glenmorelodge.org.uk Scottish Anglers National Association National Game Angling Centre The Pier Loch Leven Kinross KY13 8UF Scottish Archery Association Caledonia House 1 Redheughs Rigg South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 317 7200 Scottish Athletics 1 Redheughs Rigg Caledonia House South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 539 7320 Badminton Scotland Cockburn Centre 40 Bogmoor Place Glasgow G51 4TQ Basketball Scotland Caledonia House 1 Redheughs Rigg South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 317 7200 Scottish Disability Sport Caledonia House 1 Redheughs Rigg South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 317 7200 Bowls Scotland National Centre For Bowling Hunters Avenue Ayr KA8 9AL Boxing Scotland 5 Nasmyth Court Houston Industrial Estate Livingston EH54 5EG Scottish Canoe Association Caledonia House 1 Redheughs Rigg South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 317 7200 The Mountaineering Council of Scotland The Old Granary West Mill Street Perth PH1 5QP 01738-493942 Cricket Scotland National Cricket Academy, Ravelston, Edinburgh, EH4 3NT Scottish Croquet Association Caledonia House 1 Redheughs Rigg South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 317 7200 The Royal Caledonian Curling Club 2A Ochil House Springkerse Business Park Stirling FK7 7XE Scottish Cycling Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome Emirates Arena 1000 London Road Glasgow G40 3HY Dance Sport Scotland 93 Hillfoot Drive Bearsden Glasgow G61 3QG Scottish Fencing Caledonia House 1 Redheughs Rigg South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 317 7200 The Scottish Football Association 6th Floor, Hampden Park Glasgow G42 9AY Scottish Golf The Duke’s, St Andrews, KY11 8NX Scottish Gymnastics Asociation Caledonia House 1 Redheughs Rigg South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 317 7200 Scottish Handball Association National Sport Centre Inverclyde Burnside Road Largs KA30 8RW Scottish Hockey Glasgow National Hockey Centre, 8 King’s Drive , Glasgow G40 1HB Horse Scotland Titwood Farm Kilmaurs Ayrshire KA3 2PN 01563 549802 Scottish Ice Hockey Ltd 19 Rutland Place Edinburgh EH1 2BB Judo Scotland EICA South Platt Hill, Ratho, Newbridge, Edinburgh, EH28 8AA Scottish Ju-Jitsu Association SJJA HQ 93 Douglas Street Dundee DD15AZ Scottish Karate Governing Body Ltd Netherlee Glasgow G44 3TJ Lacrosse Scotland Caledonia House 1 Redheughs Rigg South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 317 7200 Scottish Pentathlon Caledonia House 1 Redheughs Rigg South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 317 7200 Scottish Auto-Cycle Union 28 West Main Street Uphall Broxburn EH52 5DW Scottish Motor Sports 28 West Main Street Uphall West Lothian EH52 5DW 01506 858354 Netball Scotland Emirates Arena 1000 London Road Glasgow G40 3HY Scottish Orienteering Association National Orienteering Centre. 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  • Waverley Bridge | Shops & Businesses | All About Edinburgh

    Edinburgh Waverley rail station is surrounded in shops and businesses with entrances - exits in Princes Street, Waverley Bridge, Market Street, Calton Road and car parking in New Street. You will fiind Hotels Hostels and apartments and all types of shops and businesses. Waverley Train Station Area Shops Edinburgh The streets that surround Edinburgh's main Rail Stations (Waverley) are Market Street, East Market Street, Waverley Bridge New Street, Calton Road and the East end of Princes Street. There is also the Waverley Mall which can be access from the rail Station. Waterloo Place is also at the east end of Princes Street. Waverley Bridge History and Attractions Waverley Bridge Shops Edinburgh the Waverley Bridge has two entrances to the main Waverley rail station. It also has entrance to the Waverley Mall. The present Waverley Bridge was built in 1896. The Waverley Mall has over 30 shops including coffee shops and fast food outlets and restaurants. Waverley Bridge Shops Waverley Rail Station Entrance The Booking Office Bar Restaurant 17 Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ 0131 558 1003 Travel Hub Transport Information Centre 31 Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ Information on all Transport Local and National Bus and Rail Tours Taxis All About Edinburgh All Transport Info New Look Waverley Mall Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ Tartan House of Scotland Waverley Mall Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ Sainsburys Supermarket Waverley Mall Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ The Whisky Shop Unit 23 Waverley Mall Waverley Bridge Edinburgh Gleneagles of Scotland Waverley Mall Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ The Body Shop Waverley Mall Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ Starbucks Coffee Waverley Mall Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ Eurochange Waverley Mall Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ Market Street Shops MARKET STREET Shops, restaurants, pubs, hotels, backpackers, Cafes, Galleries, Waverley Train Station Entrance to Waverley Station from Market Street Market Street History and Attractions Advertise Here More Details City Art Centre Café Market street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 529 3993 City Art Centre Market street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 529 3993 St Christopher's Inns Market street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 1446 Jake's Place Market street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 1446 Market Street Hotel (Hilton) Carlton Hotel Collection Market Street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland Waverley Rail Station Entrance Motel One Market Street Edinburgh EH1 1BL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 0730 Belushi’s Bar Hotel Market Street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 1446 Doric Restaurant and Bar Market Street Edinburgh EH1 1HE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 1084 Hebrides Market street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 4213 Belushi's Bar 34 Market Street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 1446 St Christopher's Inns Backpacker's Hostel Market street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 1446 The Edinburgh Dungeon Market street Edinburgh EH1 1DF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 240 1001 Advertise Here More Details The Fruit Market Gallery Market street Edinburgh EH1 1DF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 2383 Waverley Train Station Market street Edinburgh EH1 1DF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0345 758 5960 Scotsman Spa and Health Club Market street Edinburgh EH1 1DF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 3800 Brewhemia Market street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 9560 Champagne Bar and Restaurant Nor Loft Market Street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland East Market Street Edinburgh Shops, restaurants, pubs, hotels, Cafes, Galleries, Waverley Train Station East Market Street Shops Advertise Here More Details Construction Company Union Project 1 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland 01475 741 088 Café and Sandwich Bar Gannet and Guga 4 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland Nail Workshop Buff Concept 6 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland Tempo Tea Bar 7 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland Your RGB Events Ltd 9 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland Advertise Here More Details Juice Bar Juice Warrior 11 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland Art Gallery Mudo Art 13 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland Café Baba Budan Coffee 15 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland Fashion 6 Yard Box 17 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 6411 Gift Shop Elk and Wolf 19 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland Advertise Here More Details Makeup Studio Lauran Gollan Makeup Studio 21 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FS City of Edinburgh Scotland Hotel Premier Inn 37 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0333 321 3104 Café Costa Coffee 37 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland Restaurant Hub Brasserie 37 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland Ranoq Indian Restaurant Cranston Street Edinburgh EH8 City of Edinburgh Scotland New Street Edinburgh New Street Edinburgh Car Park Waverley Station Public Car Park undercover New Street Edinburgh EH8 8BH Car Rental Enterprise Car Rental Level 2 Car Park New Street Edinburgh EH8 8BH Calton Road Calton Road Edinburgh Bar - 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The Stamp Office, 10 Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3EG Princes Street Suite 16 Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3EG 0131 558 1600 Next - Broughton Area Shops

  • Edinburgh | Myths Legends | All About Edinburgh

    Myths and legends from down the years. See the predictions of Scotland's Nostridamus and other predictions that have come true. Edinburgh Ghosts and more. Place to Visit Myths Thomas the Rhymer Thomas was a poet and someone that could predict the future. His home was in Earlston in the Scottish Borders. The legend tells that Thomas fell asleep beneath a tree at the foot of the Eildon Hills. When he woke he saw the vision of a shining Lady on a Grey horse, this was the Queen of the Fairies and she entranced him and took him away to Fairyland. He remained there for what he thought had been three days, but was actually 7 years. When he left, the Queen gave him the gift of speaking the truth and told him many prophecies of great events in Scottish history. One of the events he prophesied that there would be a bridge over the River Tweed which would be visible from the Eildon Tree. The Fairy Queen also told Thomas that she would return one day, so if you feel weary rest under the tree and you never can tell what will happen next. Thomas was a real person and lived in the 1200s and his rhymes have been popular for hundreds of years. His rhymers are the earliest examples of Scottish Poetry. Look in the Poetry Library of the Royal Mile for some examples. Stand by the stone and look for the Bridge or take a nap and see what happens . James Gregory's Meridian Line St Andrews James Gregory’s Meridian is now marked on South Street by a brass marker across the pavement outside the University of St Andrews’ King James Library together with a plaque on the wall. In 1673, almost 200 years prior to the international adoption of GMT, a Scottish astronomer named James Gregory laid down Europe’s first meridian on the floor of his laboratory at the University of St Andrews. He used this line in conjunction with a metal sight fixed outside one of the windows, which he lined up with a post on the horizon exactly due south, to make astronomical observations. Gregory's Scottish meridian runs almost twelve minutes behind Greenwich meridian time, as it is several degrees to the west which, explained Dr John Amson of St Andrews University, means the world could have been running on a different time scale: 'The world could today be running on STAMT (St Andrews Mean Time) and not GMT. Cairngorms National Park The Cairngorms is made up of over 4,500sq km of wild countryside and is twice the size of the Lake District National Park, the Cairngorms National Park covers a large part of the eastern Highlands and west Aberdeenshire and is the largest National Park in the UK. It contains 5 out of the 6 largest mountains in the UK mountains, rare and sub-arctic habitats, ancient forests, rivers, lochs, wildlife hotspots, friendly villages and attractions than you could hope to explore in a lifetime. Cairngorms Dark Sky Park Star Gazing - Cairngorms National Park Richmond Hall, Tomintoul The Great Glen Tobar Nan Cean Well of the Heads Near the shore of Loch Oich outside a local shop you can see the Well of the Seven Heads. A fascinating column at the pinnacle a hand holding a large dagger and around it seven stone carved heads. The story goes that on 25th September, 1663 the Chieftain of Clan MacDonald of Keppoch, Alexander MacDonald, and his brother Ranald, were murdered by rivals within their clan. Two years passed with no just handed out for their killers. At that time the Privy Council in Edinburgh, issued letters of “Fire and Sword” against the murderers. Ian Lom and the MacDonald’s of Sleat sought “ample and summary vengeance”. They caught the seven murderers and decapitated them. Ian Lom on his journey, taking the seven heads to Invergarry Castle, he stopped to wash the blood from the heads to make them more presentable to the clan chief of the MacDonald’s of Glengarry. The Heads were then taken to Edinburgh, where they were displayed on Pikes at the Gallows between Edinburgh and Leith. The story has been ratified, when the seven graves with headless bodies were exhumed. In 1812 the monument was erected by the clan chief of the MacDonnell (Clan MacDonnell of Glengarry is a Scottish clan and is a branch of the Clan Donald) to remember the crime and punishment handed out. Lochaber Commando Memorial Dedicated to the men of the original British Commando Forces raised during World War II. Situated around a mile from Spean Bridge, it overlooks the training areas of the Commando Training Depot established in 1942 at Achnacarry Castle. Unveiled in 1952 by the Queen Mother, it is one of Scotland’s best-known monuments, both as a war memorial and as a tourist attraction offering views of Ben Nevis and Aonach Mòr. Neptune's Staircase Banavie A staircase lock comprising eight locks on the Caledonian Canal. Built by Thomas Telford between 1803 and 1822, it is the longest staircase lock in Britain. The system was originally hand-powered but has been converted to hydraulic operation. Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park Loch Lomond a true sight to behold. The scenery that can not be surpassed anywhere in the UK Forest, Hills, mountains, wildlife, a natural fresh water loch that is the boundary between the highlands and lowlands of Scotland. Part of the Trossachs National Park. A body of water that is over 500 feet (153m) deep and covers an area of over 27 square miles (71 km²) Pitlochry Scotland Pitlochry the gateway to the Highlands of Scotland. World Famous Pitlochry Salmon Ladder, Dam and Visitor Centre Fonab Castle The beautiful countryside Loch Faskally and Ben Vrackie Edradour Distillery Village. The smallest traditional distillery in Scotland dating back to 1825, the last of the handmade single malt whisky from a farm distillery. Port Na Craig Inn Established in 1650, Located on the banks of the river Tummel at the Rob Roy Way, a famous walk from Drymen to Pitlochry. Port Na Craig ferry Established in the 12th Century by the monks of Coupar Angus, who were gifted the land of Fonab. There was a ferry crossing over the river to the village of Moulin. To ensure a safe crossing, from Moulin people would drop a coin in to St Brides Wishing Well (now closed). The ferry no longer runs, The Port-Na-Craig Bridge was built and the last ferry crossing was on Empire Day 1913 when the bridge was opened by the Duchess of Atholl. Dunrobin Castle and Gardens Golspie Scotland KW10 6SF +44 1408 633177 Dunrobin Castle is the seat of Clan Sutherland. Dunrobin Castle is also one of Britain's oldest continuously inhabited houses dating back to the early 14th century. home to the Earls and Dukes of Sutherland, The castle resembles a French château with its imposing spires. Dunrobin Castle overlooks the Moray Firth. The Gardens are over 150 years old and were designed on the gardens of Palace of Versailles in Paris. the Castle is opened to visitors. John O Groats Dunnet Head Caithness KW1 4YR John O Groats on the north east point of Scotland’s mainland follow the A9 from Stirling or Perth through Inverness to Latheron in Caithness which then joins the A99, then follow the A99 to the end of the road and mainland Scotland you are at John O Groats. The Brahan Seer Scottish Nostradamus The Brahan Seer was the Nostradamus of Scotland. He was gifted with the ability of seeing events in the fut ure. His prophecies are still quoted to this day. To have “Second Sight”, or two sights, is an ability to see both into two worlds at the same time. Always thought by the folks of Scotland as an affliction or curse. The Brahan Seer, Coinneach (a variant transcription of the name Kenneth) Mackenzie, was born at Baile-na-Cille on the Isle of Lewis, circa 1600 and lived at the shores of Loch Ussie near to Dingwall in the Scottish Highlands. Legend has it that it was his mother that passed the sight to his son (Coinneach) Kenneth. At a graveyard one night when ghosts were known to roam the earth, his mother encountered the ghost of a Danish Princess on her way back to her grave. In order to allow her to pass back into the grave, Kenneth’s mother demanded that the Princess should pay a tribute, and asked that her son should be given the second sight. The legend goes that later that day, Kenneth found a small stone with a hole in the middle, through which he would look and see visions. The prophetic visions that have come true in the years after his death The Battle of Culloden (1746) He spoke on the moors, and his words were recorded. “Oh! Drum Ossie, thy bleak moor shall, ere many generations have passed away, be stained with the best blood of the Highlands. Glad am I that I will not see the day, for it will be a fearful period; heads will be lopped off by the score, and no mercy shall be shown or quarter given on either side.” He predicted, The lochs in the Great Glen would become one . This became fact when the Caledonian Canal was constructed in 1822. He talked of great black bridle less horses belching fire and steam. This became fact in the 1860’s when railways with steam trains were built throughout the Highlands. The North Sea oil fields were foretold: When Kenneth said “A black rain will bring riches to Aberdeen.” He also spoke of; When Scotland would once again have its own Parliament. But it would only come to pass when men could walk dry shod (without wetting ones boots) from England to France . First men to travel from England and France under the sea. On 1 December 1990, Englishman Graham Fagg and Frenchman Phillippe Cozette The Scottish Parliament reconvened on 12 May 1999 after it was dissolved on the 28th April 1707. He spoke of how fire and water would run beneath the streets of Inverness and into every dwelling. Gas and water pipes were laid down in Inverness circa 1825. Kenneth made a prediction that was to cost him his life. The Earl of Seaforth’s wife Isabella, was said to be one of the ugliest women in Scotland asked Kenneth for news of her husband, who was visiting Paris. Kenneth confirmed that the Earl was in good health but refused to elaborate further. This enraged Isabella, who demanded that he tell her everything or she would have him killed. Kenneth told her that her husband was with another woman, fairer than herself, and he foretold the end of the Seaforth family line. Isabella was so incensed by this that she had (Coinneach) Kenneth seized and thrown head-first into a barrel of boiling tar. The Brahan Seer Stone Slab There is a stone slab near the light house at Chanonry Point on the Moray Firth, near Fortrose, that is said to mark the spot where he died. The inscription reads: “This stone commemorates the legend of Coinneach Odhar better known as the BRAHAN SEER – Many of his prophesies were fulfilled and tradition holds that his untimely death by burning in tar followed his final prophecy of the doom of the House of Seaforth.” The Brahan Seer Celtic Stone A Celtic stone stands at the bridge across the Black Water River at the Rogie Falls, Strathpeffer Ross-shire The Seer said that if the stone fell down three times, then Loch Ussie would flood the valley below so that ships could sail to Strathpeffer. The stone has fallen down twice: it is now set in concrete. Fonab Castle Pitlochry Scotland Once home to the Sandeman Family the leading Port and Sherry wine businesses in the world. In 1790 when George Sandeman (1765-1841), the 25-year-old son of a Scottish cabinetmaker asked his father for money to set up as a wine merchant in London. Fonab Castle beside Loch Faskally and Ben Vrackie, on the once Port-na-Craig Estate which was purchased by George Glas Sandeman in 1890 who built a magnificent Home. History of the name Fonab can be seen as early as the 12th century. Fonab Castle was completed in 1892. The house transferred through the family and in 1915 till the war end in 1918 the house was a British Red Cross hospital. From 1928-46 Colonel and Mrs Kinglake Tower were occupants until they sold Fonab Castle to North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board who renamed it 'Port-na-Craig House'. The House was left by the SHEB abandoned until in 2002, when the Clark family purchased the property and changed the name back to its origin name of Fonab Castle. After many years of conservation and rebuilding the Clark family opened Fonab Castle as a luxury hotel in 2013.

  • Edinburgh Attractions | Old City Wall | All About Edinburgh

    Edinburgh City Wall first built in 1450 called the king's Wall then after a heavy defeat to the English Army the Fodden Wall was built fortifying the old wall and extending it to protect the expanded City of Edinburgh. Built in 1513 there are remaining parts of the wall stil standing. Grassmarket Edinburgh City Wall The Flodden Wall and Telfer Wall Old Town Edinburgh Flodden Wall Route The Flodden and Telfer Walls Where the Ports (Gates) of Edinburgh once stood. The Edinburgh City Wall, The Flodden and Telfer Wall, plus where the Ports or gateways into Edinburgh stood. The first Edinburgh city wall was erected circa 1450 (The King’s Wall) James III. A marsh in the hollow below the castle to the north was flooded in 1460 which with the wall completed the defence for the Castle and the Old Town of Edinburgh. It was fortified and extended in 1513 after the Battle of Flodden. A further extension to the Edinburgh city wall was built to include Heriot’s Hospital (school) circa 1630. There was also a wall that extended to the Palace of Holyrood to surround the Canongate area, but this was not considered as a protection as was out with the city wall. Edinburgh City Wall Route of Flodden Wall and Telfer Wall on Google map Red markers are the Ports (Gates) Black markers wall Towers (Blue Line Flodden Wall) (Brown Line Telfer Wall) Yellow markers place of interest which can be seen with history throughout the website. Edinburgh City Walls Route and Map Ports – Gates 8 ports West Port | New Port | Bristo Port | Kirk O Fields Port known later as Potterrow Port | St Mary’s Port Cowgate Port | Nether Bow Port | Leith (Lytht) Port. Edinburgh Castle (David’s Tower) Half-Moon Battery Johnstone Terrace (Granny Green Steps) (King’s Wall Plaque) Grassmarket (Walter Scott Poem) West Port (Vennel Steps) (Flodden Wall) (Flodden Tower) Heriot Place (Telfer Wall) Lauriston Place (Telfer Wall) Forrest Road (New Port) (Bristo Gate Plaque + Setts) Bristo Place (Bristo Port - (Telfer City Wall Carving) West College Street (Kirk O Fields Port) Later (Potterrow Port) Drummond Street (Flodden Wall) Pleasance (Flodden Wall and Plaque) (St Mary's Port) Cowgate (Cowgate Port) High Street (Nether Bow Port) (Brass Setts) Leith (Lytht) Wynd (Trinity Church) (Lytht Port) Jeffrey Street - View Calton Hill - Jail Wall - Wall End - Nor’ Loch Tweeddale Court (King’s Wall) (Outlander) Storytelling Centre (Nether Bow Plaque) (Nether Bow Bell) Edinurgh City wall Start David’s Tower | Half Moon Battery King David II, son of Robert the Bruce rebuilt Edinburgh Castle with stone and added a tower in the 1380’s. David’s Tower was used as the royal residence. Also a secure place for valuables and regalia. It was a lookout Tower of 100 ft (40 mtrs) plus in height with 360 degree views and canon for when under attack. A castle stronghold. It was destroyed by a bombardment by the English after the Lang Siege in 1573. A few years later the Half-Moon Battery was built in its place. The discovery of remnants of David’s Tower were uncovered in 1912 within the half-moon battery. Edinburgh City Wall House at top of Granny Green Steps on Johnston Terrace (First City Wall) and steps to the Grassmarket route of Flodden Wall. Inscription; Erected on a site near the extremity of the ancient town wall built in the reign of James II King of Scots A.D. 1450 for the protection of Edinburgh against invasion. Castle Wynd South Castle Wynd South is a path and steps that gives access to Johnston Terrace from the Grassmarket. Originally a medieval (1400’s) thoroughfare wide enough to allow livestock and carts to be moved from the castle down to the cattle and horse markets in the Grass Market. The arch is believed to be entrance to a cellar of an old store. The old wall at the back is believed to be the King’s Wall (1450) the first wall protecting Edinburgh. Inscription: W1 D No X11 6 FT 6 INS FROM WALL W1 D: Stands for War Department, No X11: identifying number pipe, or boundary point (11th in a series). 6 FT 6 INS FROM WALL: Provides the precise, measured distance from the stone to a structural ancient wall. Edinburgh City Wall - Flodden Wall The paving stones mark where the Flodden Wall stood across the Grassmarket from Granny Green Steps. The inscription on the slabs are a poem by Sir Walter Scott (Marmion) about the Flodden Battle in 1513. On September 9, 1513, a battle between Scotland and England took place on Flodden Field, Branxton Moor. The English army lead by The Earl of Surry (Thomas Howard) defeated The Scots and the death of King James IV of Scotland the last monarch to die in Battle. Edinburgh City Wall - Flodden Wall Walter Scott's Poem (Marmion) The Battle of Flodden 1513 From Flodden ridge, The Scots beheld the English host Leave Barmoor Wood, their evening post And headful watched them as they crossed The Till by Twizell Bridge. High sight it is, and haughty, while They dive into the deep defile; Beneath the cavern’d cliff they fall, Beneath the castle’s airy wall. By rock, by oak, by Hawthorn tree, Troop after troop are disappearing; Troop after troop their banners rearing Upon the eastern bank you see. Still pouring down the rocky glen, Where flows the sullen Till, And rising from the dim-wood glen, Standards on standards, men on men, In slow procession still, And sweeping o’er the Gothic arch, And pressing on in ceaseless march, To gain the opposing hill. Sir Walter Scott 1771 - 1832 The marker where the Flodden Wall stood across the Grassmarket The marker where the Flodden Wall and West Port Gate stood at the foot of the Vennel Steps The Salvation Army Women’s Hostel West Port The Salvation Army Women’s Hostel stands beside the Vennel and the site of the West Port Gate at the west end of the Grassmarket since 1911. The area on the right was known as Portsburgh evidence still remains with street signs. The Vennel Steps, now have been renamed Miss Jean Brodie Steps, that access to the Flodden Tower. The Paving Stone at the foot of the steps is where the West Port Gate would have stood. Edinburgh City Wall Flodden Tower The Flodden Wall this is the only remaining lookout tower of the Flodden wall. It is also where a wall to protect Heriot’s Hospital (school) joined the Flodden wall. Edinburgh City Wall Flodden Tower Window The window in the Flodden Tower. A double window was inserted in the wall by the town council in 1876, now blocked. The inscription reads; THIS WINDOW WAS MADE IN THE OLD CITY WALL WITH THE SANCTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL 1876 Edinburgh City - Wall Telfer Wall The Telfer Wall in Heriot Place with Edinburgh Castle in the background. This has become a favourite viewpoint of Edinburgh Castle for visitors to Edinburgh Edinburgh City - Wall Telfer Wall The Telfer Wall at the corner of Heriot Place and Lauriston Place Edinburgh City - Wall Telfer Wall The last part of the Telfer Wall still standing (Lauriston Place). Behind the wall was the Covenanter’s Prison. (Access in Greyfriars Graveyard) Edinburgh City Wall Flodden Wall Plaque New Port (Gate) Flodden Plaque and Setts (cobbles) show near to where a Port stood (See map above) before Forrest Road was built and the Port was part of Grayfriars. The Bristo Port was at Bristo Street now Place at side of the Museum. This was a contnuation of the Flodden wall from the Vennel Tower. A section of the Flodden wall pictured below that still stands in Grayfriars burial ground. The Telfer Wall continued along Teviot Place see sign above to Napiers where it rejoined the Flodden Wall. Edinburgh City Wall Flodden Wall Bristo Port (Gate) Bristo Place Edinburgh Bristo Place previously Bristo Street, which was linked to Potterrow one of the main thoroughfares. This road gave access to Edinburgh from the south, before the Southbridge and Forrest Road had been built. Bristo Street is where the Darien House was sited and the Edinburgh Asylum in an area triangle called Bedlam. The asylum closed in 1841 (one of the patients was Robert Fergusson the poet). The Triangle was demolished when Forest Road was built IN 1872 and Bristo Street became Bristo Place. Edinburgh City Wall Telfer Wall Wall Tablet above Napier's The Herbalist Bristo Place Edinburgh City Wall Kirk O Field Port The Kirk O Field Port was at West College Street where the yellow line begins then a left turn into South College Street continue down Drummond Street left turn into Pleasances see diagram the x are where the body of Lord Darnley was found under a tree in Blackfriars Monastery grounds. The origin Infirmary Gates that stood in High School Yards in Infirmary Street 1830. The Flodden Wall in Drummond Street turning into the Pleasance Edinburgh. Where there is an old bricked up gateway for entrance to Edinburgh. The final part of the Flodden Wall that still stands at the foot of St Mary's Street Edinburgh. The final part of the Flodden Wall that still stands at the foot of St Mary's Street Edinburgh. The Cowgate Port stood across the entrance to the Cowgate and St Mary's Port across the Pleasance two of eight Ports (Gates). Cowgate Port St Mary's Port Edinburgh City Wall Nether Bow Port The brass cobbles showing the outline of where the Nether Bow Port (Gate) stood. On the boundary of Edinburgh and outside the walls a baron area before the Burgh of the Canongate. The Nether Bow was the most important gateway as it stood at the foot of the High Street. The port (Gate) access to and from the Canongate, which was at that time a separate Burgh. Leith (Leytht) Port Leith Port is the last Port of the Flodden Wall. The wall stretched from the Nether Bow Port to the shore of the Nor' Loch beside The Trinity College Church. Edinburgh's Trinity Apse Church stood below the Calton Jail Wall and next to the Nor' Loch. The Church was moved when the Waverley Rail Station was built. It was dismantled brick by brick and rebuilt in Chalmer's Close in the High Street Royal Mile. Calton Hill from Jeffrey Street looking over where the end of the Flodden Wall stood and the shore of the Nor Loch beside the Trinity Church which is now in Chalmer's Close. Tweeddale Court The wall in Tweeddale Court may represent part of the original city wall as the city gates (Nether Bow Port) were originally higher up the High Street near Tweeddale Court before The Burning of Edinburgh in 1544 by an English army lead by Hertford. The gate was almost destroyed the gate was rebuilt in 1606. The other part of the king's Wall that still remains is in the Grassmarket. All that remains are parts of the wall, the gates (ports) were all removed in 1764. The clock that was a centre piece of the Nether Bow Port can now be seen on the Modern Art Gallery 2 (Dean Gallery) in Belford Road. The bell that hung on the Port from 1621 and a carved stone plaque from 1606 be seen at the Storytelling Centre where the old gate once stood. Tweeddale Court High Street king's Wall 1450 Nether Bow High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh City Gates. There were walls around the city of Edinburgh with gates known as Ports, 8 in all. In the 1700s the demolition of sections of the wall began. The Nether Bow was pulled down in 1764, and demolition of the wall continued into the 19th century. Today, a number of sections of the three successive walls survive, The New Port in Grayfriars is the only Port that remains. You can see and find out more about Edinburgh’s history in the Museum of Edinburgh in the Canongate. Nether Bow Plaque and Nether Bow Bell The Clock from The Nether Bow Port on the Dean Gallery Belford Road. Next - West Port Grassmarket

  • Leith Area | Shops & Businesses | All About Edinburgh

    Leith Edinburgh with restaurants, bars and accommodation, 10 minutes from edinburgh centre and where there are 2 Sunday markets and many historic attractions. Leith once a area with its own council and police has been part of Edinburgh since 1920. Leith Area Shops & Businesses retail store, pubs, restaurants, cafes aLeith was an independent burgh with its own council and police force until it joined with Edinburgh in 1920. The streets that are in this area are; Henderson Street, Henderson Gardens, St Giles Street, Bernard Street, Timberbush, Assembly Street, Queen Charlotte Street, Links Place, Duke Street, North Junction Street, Bangor Road Leith History and Attractions ADVERTISE HERE DUKE STREET, LEITH Fones 2 U 7b Duke Street Edinburgh EH6 8HG Duke Barbers 11 Duke Street Edinburgh EH6 8HG Marksman Bar 13 Duke Street Edinburgh EH6 8HG 0131 467 7632 Lioness Bar 25 Duke Street Edinburgh EH6 8HH 0131 629 0580 Dukes Head Bar 31 Duke Street Edinburgh EH6 6HH 0131 554 8398 Lucky Buddha Restaurant 33 Duke Street Edinburgh EH6 6HH The Cakery Bakery 37 Duke Street Edinburgh EH6 6HH Dangel Indian Restaurant 47 Duke Street Edinburgh EH6 8HH Bryony Alexandra Hairdressing 65 Duke Street Edinburgh EH6 8HN 0131 553 7997 Tesco Store 76 Duke Street Edinburgh EH6 8HL 0345 026 9637 S & J Motors Garage 118 Duke Street Edinburgh EH6 8HR 0131 538 7388 Best Pizza House 128 Duke Street Edinburgh EH6 8HR Dirty Burgers 130 Duke Street Edinburgh EH6 8HR Ju Pa Hair 134 Duke Street Edinburgh EH6 8HR 0131 554 5152 Bombay Spice Takeaway 138 Duke Street Edinburgh EH6 8HR 0131 555 3008 Nauticus Bar 142 Duke Street Edinburgh EH6 8HR Pets and Things 146 Duke Street Edinburgh EH6 8HR 0131 554 3376 Twelve Triangles Kitchen Table 148 Duke Street Edinburgh EH6 8HR Links Engraving 150 Duke Street Edinburgh EH6 8HR ASSEMBLY STREET La Riva Pizzeria Restaurant 43 Assembly Street Edinburgh EH6 7BQ 0131 5550005 TIMBERBUSH Edinburgh Bike Tours 12 Timberbush Edinburgh EH6 6LF 07754 442 434 ADVERTISE HERE HENDERSON STREET Wilkes Bar 1 Henderson Street Edinburgh EH6 6BT 0131 554 3404 Alplings Restaurant 16 Henderson Street Edinburgh EH6 6BS Easy Iron 18 Henderson Street Edinburgh EH6 6BS 0131 555 2747 Steel Coulson Tap Bar 24 Henderson Street Edinburgh EH6 6BS 0131 467 7712 Short Cut to the Shore Barbers 30 Henderson Street Edinburgh EH6 6DE Borough Restaurant 50 Henderson Street Edinburgh EH6 6DE Anderson's Bar 2 Yardheads Edinburgh EH6 6BU HENDERSON GARDENS Sweet Dunedin French Restaurant 28 Henderson Gardens Edinburgh EH6 6BX The Shore Clinic 59 Henderson Gardens Edinburgh EH6 6ED Harmonium Bar & Kitchen Restaurant 60 Henderson Gardens Edinburgh EH6 6ED 0131 562 5293 Sofi's Bar 65 Henderson Gardens Edinburgh EH6 6ED 0131 555 7019 Collins Gallery 83 Henderson Gardens Edinburgh EH6 6ED 0131 553 3003 Kcal Kitchen Restaurant 91 Henderson Gardens Edinburgh EH6 6ED GILES STREET The Scotch Malt Whisky Society 87 Giles Street Edinburgh EH6 6BZ Giles Street Studios 99 Giles Street Edinburgh EH6 6BZ Health by Science 99 Giles Street Edinburgh EH6 6BZ Anfora Wine Bar 87a Giles Street Edinburgh EH6 6BZ 0131 553 6194 QUEEN CHARLOTTE STREET Leith Police Office 29 Queen Charlotte Street Edinburgh EH6 7EY 0131 554 9350 Hideout Cafe 42 Queen charlotte Street Edinburgh EH6 7EX Compass Bar and Restaurant 44 Queen charlotte Street Edinburgh EH6 7EX 0131 554 1979 MHD Law LLP 45 Queen Charlotte Street Edinburgh EH6 7HT 0131 555 0616 Bad Tempered Baker 52 Queen charlotte Street Edinburgh EH6 7EX Queen Charlotte Rooms 56 Queen Charlotte Street Edinburgh EH6 7ET 0131 555 6660 Queen Charlotte Rooms 56A Queen Charlotte Street Edinburgh EH6 7ET 0131 555 6660 LINKS PLACE The Abbot's House Bed and Breakfast 10 Links Place Edinburgh EH6 7EZ 0131 554 7059 ADVERTISE HERE BERNARD STREET LEITH NO1 Sandwich Bar 1 Bernard Street Edinburgh EH6 6PW 0131 554 3628 RBS Bank 2 Bernard Street Edinburgh EH6 6PU 0345 724 2424 William Hill Bookmakers 5 Bernard Street Edinburgh EH6 6PW 08705 181 715 The Fat Badger Bar 7 Bernard Street Edinburgh EH6 6PW Pierinos Restaurant 11 Bernard Street Edinburgh EH6 6PW 0131 454 3777 Consumer Advice Bureau 12 Bernard Street Edinburgh EH6 6PY 0131 557 1500 L G Beauty Clinic 15 Bernard Street Edinburgh EH6 6PW 0131 467 7926 Staunch Design Agency 19 Bernard Street Edinburgh EH6 6PW Café Marmalade 23 Bernard Street Edinburgh EH6 6PW 0131 554 3669 Kagya Samye Dzong Buddhist Temple 25 Bernard Street Edinburgh EH6 6PW New China Palace Restaurant 27 Bernard Street Edinburgh EH6 6SH 0800 389 0489 Mint Leaf Thai 28 Bernard Street Edinburgh EH6 6PP 0131 555 5552 CARPET LANE Padlox Escape Rooms 1 Carpet Lane Edinburgh EH6 6SS BERNARD STREET Boombarbers 36 Bernard Street Edinburgh EH6 6PR 0131 554 9944 Tipple Bar 38 Bernard Street Edinburgh EH6 6PR Carriers Quarters 42 Bernard Street Edinburgh EH6 6PR 0131 554 4122 Sainsbury's Local 45 Bernard Street Edinburgh EH6 6SL 0131 555 3461 Beets Off Licence 49 Bernard Street Edinburgh EH6 6PR 0131 555 0708 Flux 55 Bernard Street Edinburgh EH6 6SL 0131 554 4075 Petals by the Shore 57 Bernard Street Edinburgh EH6 6SL 0131 554 2624 Network Barber Club 59 Bernard Street Edinburgh EH6 6SL 0131 554 8412 Next - The Shore Leith businesses

  • Visit Scotland | Fife Attractions | All About Edinburgh

    Fife once known as the KIngdom of Fife was accessed by boat until 1890 when the Famous Forth Rail Bridge opened. Birth place of Andrew Carnegie, Falkland Palace, Dunferline Abbey and Home of Golf and many coastal ports. Fife Attractions Scotland Just across the bridge from Edinburgh is Fife Known as the Kingdom of Fife. The Area stretches from the Firth of Forth to the Firth of Tay at Dundee. There are many towns and villages with much to see. Castles, homes of famous people, Palace of the kings and the home of Golf, St Andrews. Culross the village in Outlander and Dunfermline Abbey where kings were buried. Old Course St Andrews, Weymss Caves and the birthplace of Andrew Carnegie. Deep Sea World, museums Falkland Palace and the Scottish Deer Centre. A great place to tour. Gateway to Fife Over the Bridges of the Firth of Forth Forth Rail Bridge From South Queensferry to North Queensferry in Fife Opened in 1890 The first trains crossed the Forth in 1850 when the Edinburgh, Leith and Granton Railway started the world’s first ‘train ferry’ Forth Road Bridge From South Queensferry to North Queensferry in Fife opened in 1964 Queensferry Crossing From South Queensferry to North Queensferry in Fife opened in 2017 Culross Village Attractions Outlander Village See the many historic sites of Culross the Outlander Village Dunfermline Attractions Fife Dunfermline was first a Neolithic settlement. Dunfermline has been linked to Royals from 1070 when King Malcolm III, married a Norwegian Countess known as Margaret, later Saint Margaret, at the church in Dunfermline. A church was established by Margaret which became Dunfermline Abbey in 1150 Malcolm III was the first King to be buried at Dunfermline Abbey and after his son Alexander I was also buried at Dunfermline Abbey it became the mausoleum of Scotland's Kings and later Queens Dunfermline Abbey & Palace Dunfermline Fife KY12 7PE Andrew Carnegie Museum & Birthplace One of the most famous modern day Scots was born in Dunfermline the entrepreneur and philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie who was born in the town in 1835. Pittencrieff House General John Forbes who fought the French in the French and Indian War to capture Fort Duquesne and establishing the city of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania. He was brought up in his family's ancestral home of Pittencrieff House. Canmore Tower Pittencrieff Park Fife KY12 8QH Malcolm Canmore's Tower Malcom III and his Queen Margaret lived in Edinburgh Castle. Dunfermline's name is thought to derive from the Tower Dun (Hill or Fort) Fearam (Bent of Crooked) Lin (Pool or running water) Fife Village Attractions St Andrews Attractions Deep Sea World North Queensferry Fife KY11 1JR St Monan's Windmill St Monans Fife KY10 2DN Robinson Crusoe Lower Largo Fife KY8 6BP King Alexander III Monument A921 Near Pettycur Bay Fife KY3 9YE King Alexander III (4 September 1241 – 19 March 1286) was the last Celtic King of Scots from 1249 to his death 1286. Alexander III, then aged 44, was returning on horseback to be with Yolande at Kinghorn Castle after meeting his Council in Edinburgh. It was after dark and the weather was very bad when he came along the cliff road above Pettycur. It is believed Alexander's horse stumbled, and pitched him to his death over the cliffs. Other Attractions Fife Aberdour Castle Aberdour Outlander Fife KY3 0SL Aberdour House Obelisk Aberdour Fife KY3 0TR Anstruther Harbour Anstruther Fife QY10 3EA Kellie Castle Anstruther Fife KY10 2RF Jimmy Shand Monument Auchtermuchty Fife KY14 7BS Myres Castle & Gardens Auchtermuchty Fife KY14 7EW Buckhaven Museum Buckhaven Fife KY8 1JP Rossend Castle Burntisland Fife KY3 0DF Museum of Communications Burntisland Fife KY3 9AA The Binn Burntisland Fife KY3 9HP Constantine’s Cave Crail Fife KY10 3XN Crail Harbour Gallery Crail Fife KY10 3SU Crail Museum & Heritage Centre Crail Fife KY10 3TL Daftmill Distillery Cupar Fife KY15 5RF Lindores Distillery Cupar Fife KY14 6HH Scotstarvit Tower Cupar Fife KY15 5PA Scottish Deer Centre & Raptor World Cupar Fife KY15 4NQ Other Attractions Fife Andrew Carnegie library & Gallery Dunfermline Fife KY12 7Nl Knockhill Race Track Dunfermline Fife KY12 9TF St Margaret's Cave Dunfermline Fife KY12 8DQ Dysart Harbour Dysart Outlander Fife KY1 2TQ MacDuff Castle East Wemyss Fife KY1 4RT Ardross Castle Elie Fife KY9 1EU Elie Harbour Elie Fife KY9 1EG Elie Ness lighthouse Elie Fife KY9 1BS Lady's Tower Elie Fife KY9 1BS Covenanter Hotel Falkland Falkland Outlander Fife KY15 7BU Falkland Palace & Gardens Falkland Outlander Fife KY15 7BY Bonnet Stane Gateside Fife KY14 7RR Balgonie Castle Glenrothes Fife KY7 6HQ Lost Seggie Distillery Guardbridge Fife KY16 0UU Seafield Tower Inchkeith Crescent Kirkcaldy Fife KY1 1GL Inverkeithing Museum Inverkeithing Fife KY11 1LS Jim Clark Statue Kilmany Fife KY15 4PT Ravenscraig Castle Kirkcaldy Fife KY1 2QG Other Attractions Fife Hickery Golf Workshop and Experience St Andrews Road Largoward Leven Fife KY9 1HZ Methil Heritage Centre Methil Fife KY8 3EQ Dairsie Castle Osnaburgh Fife KY15 4RL Glen Pavilion Pittencrieff Park Fife KY12 8QH Pittencrieff Glasshouse Pittencrieff Park Fife KY12 8QH Pittencrieff Park Pittencrieff Park Fife KY12 8QH St Fillan's Cave Pittenweem Fife KY10 2LE Pittenweem Harbour Pittenweem Fife KY10 2NH Rosyth Castle Rosyth Fife KY11 2XB Newark Castle St Monans Fife KY10 2BX Auld Kirk St Monans Fife KY10 2BX St Monans Tidal Pool St Monans Fife KY10 2BB Wemyss Castle Wemyss Fife KY1 4RT Wemyss Caves Wemyss Fife KY1 4RT Dunino Den Dunino Village Fife KY16 8LU Fife Folk Museum Ceres Fife KY15 5NF Cupar Zoo ladybank, Cupar Fife KY15 7UT Falkirk Attractions

  • Stag Party Edinburgh | Activities | All About Edinburgh

    Edinburgh is a great destination for a stag party weekend with everything in the city centre all in walking distance.  Bars, Nightclubs and Restaurants. Pole Dancing, Strippers, Casino, paintballing + Laser Tag (indoor and outdoor) karting + Cage Buggies, Segway or Quad Bikes.  or Try Highland Games Stag Party Edinburgh Edinburgh is a great destination for a stag party weekend with everything in the city centre all in walking distance. Bars, Nightclubs and Restaurants. Pole Dancing, Strippers, Casino, paintballing + Laser Tag (indoor and outdoor) karting + Cage Buggies, Segway or Quad Bikes. Try Highland Games, Clay Shooting or fly in a microlight. By day get the high octane experience and party by night bars and clubs (open 3 am) Casinos (6am) Food + Drink Edinburgh ACTIVITIES IN EDINBURGH Place to Stay

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