Liberton and Gilmerton were originally small hamlets (villages) south of Edinburgh. There are a few places to visit Liberton House Liberton Tower. Gilmerton Cove a secret cave network and the Butterfly and Insect World at Dobbies. Gilmerton and Liberton Liberton Tower & Liberton House The Liberton area in the south of Edinburgh derives its name from ‘lepers town', A Leper colony previously located in this area. The Little family were land owners here from circa 1590 first owning Liberton Tower then building Liberton House. Liberton Tower has grand furnished period interior over three floors and also an outside walkway. Liberton House is a mansion House with a Do'cot. Liberton House is haunted and sightings of ghostly apparitions have been seen and also voices in the night. Liberton Tower & Liberton House The Little family owned Liberton Tower from circa 1590, built circa 1450. William Little (Litil) younger brother of Clement both with association to the founding of the University of Edinburgh. William Little (Litil) was a Burgess and Lord Provost of Edinburgh built Liberton House circa 1600. Liberton Tower had been abandoned by circa 1610. There are inscriptions of 1675 and 1683 on Liberton House which was when the house was extended by decedents. There is also a Do’cot which all large houses had to provide fresh meat from the birds occupying the do’cot. Gilmerton Cove (Caves) Edinburgh Attractions The mystery of the Gilmerton Cove a secret hideout for the Knights Templar or an illegal drinking den. It is believed the caves were dug in early 1720s by a local blacksmith as a house. Go down the caves and decide for yourself. They can be found at 16 Drum Street Gilmerton. A small village that stood south of Edinburgh. This cave was dug out of rock by one George Paterson, a smithy. Completed in 1724 after five years hard labour, as reads the inscription on one of the chimney-heads. There are several compartments and were lived in by Paterson and his wife for many years. Gilmerton Cove Liberton Kirk There has been a religious building on this site from as far back as the 8th century. There is evidence of a chapel here, as mention was made in the Great Charter of Holyrood, signed in 1143. Liberton Kirk was not the first church on this site. the foundation stone of this building was laid in 1815 the old church being knocked down the previous year. Rev James Grant Plaque and Memorial Stone James Grant became the parish minister in August 1789 and dies in June 1831 and is remains are interned in the tower of the church. Erected in memorial of the long serving minister of almost 42 years Living Stones Cairn On the bicentenary of Liberton Kirk a stone cairn was erected at the south west corner of the church Its stones are a symbol of the church's “living stones” the people who continue to be the church of Jesus Christ in this place even though buildings change. Dr Guthrie’s Ragged School What is Guthrie Court nursing home was originally opened in 1887 as a Ragged School which replaced the first ragged school on Castlehill. The plaque reads; Founded by Dr Guthrie in Edinburgh 1847 transferred to Liberton 1887. Liberton Inn Edinburgh "Reuben Butler's House" The block of buildings have been at the centre of the old Liberton Village for centuries. The building at one time housed Liberton School and the master's house (Reuben Butler) from circa 1780 to 1889 when a new school was built. Reuben Butler, the sweetheart of Jennie Deans, in Walter Scott's 'Heart of Midlothian'. The corner building has been an In since circa 1850 and the rest was sold to a ironmonger in 1889 before it became a part of the Inn. a few years later. Melville Castle Edinburgh Melville Castle named after the first owner Galfrid De Melville Circa 1150. Melville Castle was also said to have been for a time owned by David Rizzio and Mary Queen of Scots often visited. Other Royals that have visited the castle are George IV in 1828 and in 1842 Queen Victoria visited Melville Castle when she was on her tour of Scotland. It is said that a ghost has been seen on many occasions and it is thought to be Queen Mary looking for David Rizzio. Melville Castle can be found at the very east end of Gilmerton Road at Melville Gate on the road to Dalkeith. The Dundas family crest which can be seen above the main entrance to Melville Castle THE MOTTO ON THE FAMILY CREST BELOW THE SHIELD (TRANSLATION) QUOD POTUI PERFECI (I HAVE DONE WHAT I COULD TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY) INSCRIBED ABOVE THE LION'S HEAD (TRANSLATION) ESSAYEZ (KEEP TRYING) Butterfly World Butterfly and Insect World Edinburgh Attractions. Take a walk in the Reptile Room lizards, chameleons and giant snakes. See the Bugs and Beasties spiders, stick insects and, frogs and walk round while hundreds of multi coloured Butterflies flutter around you THIS ATTRACTION HAS CLOSED AFTER 40 YEARS Next - Golf Scotland

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Haddington Attractions East Lothian Haddington was a important town and over the years has been burnt down and flooded on more than one occasion. Haddington originally was in Northumbria up until circa 900 AD when the border between Scotland and England was moved to bring it into Scotland. St Martin’s Kirk in the Nungate was built 1178 which is now the oldest standing building in Haddington. The once Palace of Haddington was abandoned in 1216 when Haddington was burnt by the English invaders. In 1198 King Alexander II of Scotland was born in Haddington. John Knox Protestant reformer was born in Haddington or nearby circa 1510. Haddington’s new Town Hall was built in 1748 and in 1817 the Waterloo Bridge near the Poldrate Mill was opened. In 1846 Haddington’s railway station opens to the public. linking with Edinburgh and closed in 1949. The twin steel arched Victoria Bridge was built in 1898 and the largest hoard of Roman artefacts (outside Rome) were found on nearby Traprain Hill in 1919 and can be seen in the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. In 1965 Haddington was twinned with Aubigny sur Nère in France. St Martins Kirk Haddington East Lothian St Martin’s Kirk was built in 1178. It belonged to the Cistercian Nunnery of St Mary’s which was situated about one mile to the east of this site. The church was probably used by both nuns and the people of Haddington. Originally consisting of a nave and chancel at the east end. Only nave now remains. In the thirteenth century the six buttresses were added to the outer walls to take the weight of a new barrel vault. The area above the vault provided a second storey. The purpose of the square holes in the walls is unclear. Although it is possible that they were used for scaffolding (or the struts that held the upper floor up). Some Time after the reformation the church fell out of use and it is thought, although no visible sign exists. The area surrounding it was used for burials until the nineteenth century. Poldrate Mill Tynebank Haddington Poldrate Mill in Haddington is a modern mill built 1842 (Poldrate the area) on the site of the medieval Kirk Mill circa 1530 known as the east mill, situated near the Tyne River at the Waterloo Bridge. Nungate Bridge Haddington The first bridge built over the River Tyne in Haddington was in 1282. The Nungate Bridge is built on the same site built circa 1560 after the previous bridge was bombarded in the siege in 1548 when most of Haddington burned. The Nungate bridge as its predecessor was the main route from the south into Haddington (now a foot bridge). The bridge was a place many criminals were shacked to with jougs’ iron manacle that went around the neck. St Mary’s Church Haddington In 1375 the building of St Mary’s Church began and was completed in 1462. In 1548-9 the church was in ruins due to the siege of Haddington. At John Knox insistence the church was rebuilt in 1561. Further renovations and improvements have been made over the centuries to what you see today. There are many things to see, which include; Lauderdale Aisle and Tomb, Jane Welsh Carlyle memorial stone. Stain Glass windows depicting; The Sepulchre, Vision of St John the Divine, Christ and the Woman of Samaria, The Good Woman, The Crucifixion with the Virgin and St John, St Margaret and St Helen Divine Wisdom, The Herald Angel appears to the Shepherds, Christ as the Good Shepherd, The Ascension, Christ and the Sea of Galilee, Gethsemane and Emmaus. Wemyss Family Grave Haddington East Lothian Francis Charteris, became Charteris-Wemyss-Douglas 8th Earl of Wemyss & 4th Earl of March was born in 1772 as Frances Charteris and died 1853 at his home at Gosford House East Lothian Haddington War Memorial Haddington East Lothian Haddington war memorial at the gates to St Mary's Church was unveiled circa 1920. To commemorate all the local men and women who gave their lives in the defence of Britain in the World Wars Amisfield House Remains Francis Charteris bought a property called Newmills near Haddington circa 1715, and renamed it Amisfield after the family estate near Dumfries. On the land they built Amisfield House in 1755, a classic mansion house with a walled garden, a summer house known as the Banqueting House and stables. All that remains are ruins of the the summerhouse, Gothic Garden House, cascade pump house and stables. The gates with Lodges built circa 1720. and the walled garden circa 1786 are still in tact. However, the main house was demolished in 1928. The grounds have been used as Haddington Golf Course since 1865. Amisfield House East Gate and lodges Amisfield House Stables 1785 Amisfield House Summer House (Banqueting House) 1755 The Summerhouse was used as a banqueting hall and was were the Charteris family would entertain guests. A bowling green was once to the rear of the house with statues surrounding it. Unfortunately a flood of the Tyne in 1775 washed the statues away and destroyed the bowling green. Amisfield Gothic House This is a Gothic style House was built in 1766 by one of the most renowned builder | Stonemasons of the time Robert Milne from Edinburgh. Built for the then owners of the House and Lands the Charteris family. Amisfield Walled Garden Amisfield House walled garden (1783) is eight acre, one of the largest walled gardens in Scotland. The walls of the garden stand at 16 feet (4.9 m) and in each corner are circular pavilions. Note; The Ancient Fraternity of Gardeners of East Lothian was established in 1676 the oldest gardeners fraternity known. Amisfield House Cascade & Pump House The River Tyne flows through the grounds of Amisfield in Haddington. Amisfield House and grounds are now a golf course the house was demolished in 1928 as it had stood empty for years. The pump house may have previously been an Ice House which was a common place for all large houses. Samson Fountain Court Street Haddington The drinking fountain in Court Street Haddington with a statue of Samson at the apex was originally erected in 1924 At that time it was only the centre piece with four drinking cups on chains. It was then surrounded by a pond in 1998 and the cups removed. Haddington Corn Exchange The Corn Exchange was built in 1854 and is one of the largest Corn Exchanges to be built in Scotland. Tweeddale Monument Haddington Field Marshal George Hay, 8th Marquess of Tweeddale born 1787 at Yester House educated at the Royal High School in Edinburgh and became a full time soldier in 1804 and was awarded many honours throughout his career. On his fathers death in 1804 he became 16th Lord Hay of Yester. Earl of Tweeddale. 8th Marquess of Tweeddale. 8th Earl of Gifford. 8th Viscount of Walden. He was appointed Knight, Order of the Thistle (K.T.) in 1820 He held the office of Lord-Lieutenant of Haddingtonshire between 1823 till is death. He became Governor of Madras India in 1842-46 and retired from active service in 1848 when he returned to Yester House. He gained the rank of Field Marshal in 1875. While at home in Yester House he died of injuries sustained in a fire in 1876. He was honour in 1881 with the monument that stands in Court Street Haddington for his services in both times of war and peace. Goats of Haddington The Goats were sculpted by Dyre Vaa of Norway in 1978 The symbol of the Goat is on the coat of arms and the seal of Haddington thought to have been first adopted in 1296 when there were numerous goat farms in the area. Custom Stone Haddington Custom Stone of Haddington stood in the High Street and has been moved to the gardens behind the old George Hotel(Falkos). There are setts in the road where the Custom stone once sat. The plaque reads; This ancient stone was for | centuries the seat of the tacksman (Tax) | When petty customs were levied | in the Burgh. Mercat Cross Haddington A goat appears on the seal and on the coat of arms of Haddington it also is on the top of the mercat cross where the unicorn stands on most other mercat crosses throughout Scotland. The earliest documentary reference occurs in the reign of William the Lion (1165–1214), when it was decreed that “all merchandises sal be presentit at the mercat and mercat croce of burghis”. As William the Lion was a resident of Haddington, the mercat cross in the High Street could have been the first. John Gray Centre Haddington The John Gray Centre is the library, originally founded by Rev. John grey in 1688 and now is the heritage hub and museum of East Lothian. There is 700 years of manuscripts books and images all relating to the history of East Lothian. The new building opened in 2012 John Gray Plaques Haddington At the entrance to the Centre on the wall is a plaque to John Gray which reads; Mr John Gray Minister of the Gospel at Aberlady,for the regard he had for the town of Haddington. The place of his nativity did mortify this library for the community also did mortify the sum of 3000 merks scots. Appointed the annual rent thereof to charitable uses agreeable to his will under ye management of magistrates & town clerk thereof he departed this life in tear 1717. The red plaque reads; The story of John Gray Centre Began over 400 years ago, but who was John Gray? John was born in Haddington in 1684, the son of a merchant. He became a Presbyterian minister in 1667 and minister of Aberlady in 1684. During his life he collected a library of around 900 books which he left, together with money for their upkeep, to the people of Haddington on the death of his wife in 1717. His library was one of the first in Britain made freely available to the public and is now housed in the National Library of Scotland. The Centre has been named after John Gray in recognition of his gift to the people of Haddington. Carlyle House Museum Haddington Jane Welsh was born in Haddington in 1801 daughter of Dr John Welsh. She became one of the great letter writers of her age. She married essayist Thomas Carlyle in 1826. The house has been restored and is now the Jane Welsh Carlyle Museum. which tells the life of Jane before and after marriage. Mitchell’s Close Haddington Mitchell’s Close are 17th century buildings that have survived from the period, a true look back into the past. Royal Palace King William I Haddington Alexander II, son of King William I was born in Haddington Palace 1198. In 1214 King John attacked Haddington and burned it to the ground leaving very few buildings. The royal Place was saved but was vacated two years later. The present building is the County Building which was built in 1832 and stands on the site of the medieval palace of King William I remnants and foundations of which were found when excavating to build the county building in 1830. The plaque on the wall reads; This is the site of The Royal Palace occupied by King William the Lion and here his son Alexander II of Scotland was born 24th August 1198. Ferguson Monument Haddington Robert Ferguson of Raith was born in 1767 he was a landowner with estates in Haddingtonshire and Dysart Burghs. He became a member of parliament in 1835 for East Lothian and was also Lord Lieutenant of Fife in 1837. He after an affair married Lady Elgin of Dirleton. Lord Elgin of Elgin Marbles fame was the husband she divorced. John Knox Institute Haddington In 1880 the Knox Memorial Institute to house the grammar school of Haddington was completed with a statue of John Knox in the centre tower. Later to be known as Knox Academy. John Knox a Scottish minister, theologian, and writer was a leader of the country’s Reformation, which in 1572 under James IV approved the reformation settlement of which founded the Presbyterian Church of Scotland in 1560. John Knox was born in Haddingtonshire in 1513. Other information states he was born in 1505 (Thomas Carlyle). Gifford Gate John Knox Birthplace John Knox House was at Gifford gate near Haddington opposite the parish church on the far bank of the River Tyne. Thomas Carlyle easiest and historian husband of a local girl Jane Welsh (14 January 1801 – 21 April 1866) a Scottish writer had a tree planted where John Knox house once stood. John Knox Tree Plaque The Plaque reads; Near this spot stood the house in which was born John Knox AD 1505. An oak tree was planted on 29th March 1881 at the request of the late Thomas Carlyle. Lady Kitty’s Do’cot and Garden Lady Kitty’s Do’cot was built in 1771. Named after Lady Catherine Charteris (born 1722) who had a walled garden built in the same period. Lady Charteris was of Francis Charteris, 7th Earl of Wemyss (Buried in Gosford Estate in a Mausoleum designed after the Great Pyramid at Giza) substantial land owner of Haddingtonshire. They had 6 children and Catherine lived until 1786 (64). The Do’cot was a feature of most wealthy home owners which provided fresh meat in the form of pigeons. Haddington House St Mary's Pleasant Gardens East Lothian Haddington House was built circa 1650. THE INSCRIPTION above the door would have been put there when Al AO Haddington and dates from 1648. Alexander Maitland renovated the house IN 1680 and installed the present doorway which has a date of 1680 his initials AM and his wife’s KC, Katherine Cunninghame. A traditional mark of ownership. The gardens were restored by the 14th Duke of Hamilton and gifted to the Haddington Garden Trust to allow everyone to benefit from the gardens. Sir George Taylor Plaque Haddington House Haddington East Lothian Sir George Taylor plaque reads; Sir George Taylor DSC LLD FRS FRSE VHM SHM 15 February 1904 - 12 November 1993 Director Royal Botanic Gardens Kew 1956 - 1971 Chairman Haddington Garden Trust 1973 - 1990 Waterloo Bridge Haddington East Lothian The Waterloo Bridge near the Poldrate Mill was completed in 1817. The foundation stone of the Waterloo Bridge was laid on the anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 and was named after the Battle ‘Waterloo’. Normandy Garden The Normandy Memorial in the old bowling green area was erected in 2004. The gardens were once a bowling green which opened in 1749 after moving from its original place in Haddington, where Lawn bowls were first played circa 1660. The area is now a World War II memorial to the Normandy Landings. Commemorative Trees Haddington King Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark Coronation Trees 1902 Commemorative Trees Haddington The tree on the side of the River Tyne near Poldrate is one of many trees planted at the time the plaque at the foot of this tree reads; The tree was planted to commemorate the coronation of Her Majesty Queen Victoria on the 28th June 1838. Commemorative trees Haddington King George V and Queen Mary Commemorative Trees Haddington 1911 Victoria Bridge Haddington The twin steel arched Victoria Bridge was built in 1898 named to commemorate Queen Victoria’s diamond jubilee which had taken place in 1897. An excellent early example of a provincial steel arch bridge, similar to the North Bridge in Edinburgh but on a smaller scale. Haddington Town House Haddington Town House was built in 1748 and designed by William Adam Town House steeple had to be replaced in 1831. The bell in the steeple rings each day as a curfew at 10 in the evening and it then rings again at the end of curfew at 7 in the morning. The curfew-bell has rung since 1532. Within the Town House were a council chamber a jail and court and a clock was added to the tower in 1835. Samuel Smiles Haddington Samuel Smiles was born in Haddington in 1812. He was a government reformer and author of many books including “Self Help” which became a worldwide success. He was also the author of George Stephenson’s biography, the inventor of the locomotive and the modern railways. Self Help was published in 1859 the same year as Charles Darwin’s Origin of the Species. The plaque where he was born reads; Samuel Smiles, born in Haddington, lived in this house, Author of “Self Help” and other books. He died Kensington 1904. Falko (George Hotel) Haddington East Lothian One of the older properties still being used in Haddington, Falko (George Hotel) stands in Market Lane previously George Wynd. The building being a coaching station and Post Office circa 1700 and an Inn owned by a James Fairbairn IN 1764. It has been called The George and Dragon and George Inn circa 1850. Cyclists Touring Club The Cyclists Touring Club plaque signifies the previous Headquarters of the Cyclists Touring Club now Cycling UK. A wheel with 3 wings and the initials CTC. Haddington Railway Station The Rail Station in Haddington has long been closed and all that remains is the ticket office. The rail line opened on 22 June 1846 and took passengers to Longniddry Station where they would change trains to the Edinburgh Train. The final passengers embarked on the last train from Haddington in December 1949. Summerfield House Haddington East Lothian Summerfield House that stands in the Sidegate Haddington was built circa 1780. This shows a typical house of a wealthy merchant. With coach houses (garages) at both sides of the house. Flour and Malt Mill Haddington East Lothian There has been a mill on this site since circa 1410. It has changed ownership on several occasions. In 1897 the mills were operated by John Montgomery tin the production of malt flour for baking 'Bermaline' bread, a famous Health food. The present company has continued operations of the mills producing cereals (Scottish Flour and Malt from wheat and barley). PureMalt products are distributed worldwide. Old Bank House Haddington East Lothian There are two historic buildings close together on the Hargate, Old Bank House and Sunnybank also known as Tenterfield House. Tenterfield House was originally Sunnybank once owned and occupied by the Donaldson family and sold to Archibald Todrick on his marriage to Katherine Howden in 1812. Sunnybank (Tenterfield House) Haddington East Lothian Hay Donaldson was the Town Clerk and solicitor (writer of the signet) who previously lived at Sunny Bank and moved to Old Bank House and ran the Bank of Scotland Offices from 1783. Handing over to Archibald Todrick in 1803. County Police Station Haddington East Lothian The Haddington Police Station in Court Street previously Weston House built 1833 by William Burn. The Building was the former Court House. It became the Police Station when the police moved to the building in 1954. Lennoxlove House Haddington East Lothian Lennoxlove (Castle) House grounds and gardens are one of the must see Houses and gardens to see in Scotland with history over eight centuries. The estate was originally named Lethington and was owned by Robert Maitland of Thirlestane from 1345. The original Tower built in 1345 still stands as the south west corner of the present Lennoxlove House. The south face of the house was completed in 1644 when a further tower was built at the east end. There has been further changes to the house over the centuries and different owners. The present owners purchased the Lennoxlove House in 1947 by Sir Douglas Douglas-Hamilton. The house is open to visitors by guided tours. With many centuries of history and historic artefacts as well as paintings by the masters lie Van Dyke and Scottish painters such as Raeburn. The 400+ acres of walled gardens have an ornate sundial, a tree over 650 years old and the architecture from the 16th century. Skid Hill Haddington East Lothian Skid Hill once the site of an Iron age fort circa 800 BC, at the summit of the 600 foot (185 mtr) hill, which is the highest point of the Garleton Hill range. Not far from the Hopetoun Monument on Byre's Hill. Skid hill is now a disused quarry. Hopetoun Monument Byre's Hill Haddington East Lothian The Hopetoun Monument is 95 feet (29 m) tall. Situated on Byres Hill near Haddington, the monument was erected in 1824 in memory of John Hope, 4th Earl of Hopetoun The foundation stone was laid on May 3, 1824. There is an inscription on the monument which states: “This monument was erected to the memory of the Great and Good John, Fourth Earl of Hopetoun by his affectionate and grateful tenantry in East Lothian. “MDCCCXXIV” 1824. Haddington Abbey In 1138 the lands of Haddington were given to Ada de Warenne (became wife of Robert I son). The estate on the north-east of Haddington that formed part of the lands belonging to the Abbey of Haddington (The Abbey of Haddington was founded in 1178 by Ada de Warenne a Northumbrian Countess) were sold circa 1568 to William Maitland of Lethington, who in turn sold it in 1681 to Colonel James Stanfield an officer in Cromwell’s Army. He became the Member of Parliament for East lothian and established New Mills Cloth factory in the existing Waulk Mill on the River Tyne. He then built New Mills House the same year. New Mills was renamed circa 1715 to Amisfield and the demolished and a new house was built named Amisfield House in 1755 for Francis Charteris (later 7th Earl of Wemyss). The Google map shows top centre where the Abbey once Stood, below the Abbey Bridge and Amisfield Walled Garden. Abbey Bridge Haddington East Lothian The Abbey is no longer their but the Abbey Bridge that the young Queen, her mother and nobles of France and Scotland crossed to sign the treaty remains across the River Tyne not far from where the Abbey once Stood. The Abbey Bridge was built over the River Tyne to give access to the Abbey of Haddington. The stone bridge could have been built circa 1450 replacing a wooden bridge. A pathway at the side of the Tyne follows the river to East Linton 6 miles towards the sea. Treaty of Haddington 1548 The reformation saw the end to the priory in 1567. There are no remains of the Abbey but a tree stands on the site where the Abbey once stood. After the Battle of Pinkie Cleuch Lord Somerset set siege to Haddington in hope to seize the young Mary Queen of Scots (5 years old). To save the Queen from the English her mother (Mary of Guise) made a pact with the French to send her daughter to France to marry the Dauphin, the young French prince. This secured an alliance between the Scots and French against the English when the Treaty of Haddington was signed at the Abbey of Haddington on 7th July 1548. Mary was sent to France and later married the Dauphin, however the marriage did not last long as the prince died in his teens and Mary returned to Scotland. Next - Humbie

Visit Scotland shows you the attractions around Scotland. All Outlander locations, with an indepth look at Towns and Villages of Stirling, St Andrews, Fife, Scottish Borders, and the Golf Courses of Scotland's Coast. Visit Scotland Visit Scotland places to spend a day. After Taking days walking around the historic sites monuments statues plaques and the closes of the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, I have taken time to visit other places in Scotland that have interesting attractions and historic significance. The Boxes are links to where to find historic sites and attractions in the area. St Andrews Attractions St Andrews Streets Visit Scotland St Andrews Attractions The home of Golf Oldest Scottish University Museums Famous People St Andrews Cathedral Whisky Distillery Harbour + Beaches Historic Buildings Falkirk Area Visit Scotland Falkirk Attractions The Kelpies Helix Park Falkirk Wheel Bannockburn Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway Kinneil Steam Train Rosebank Distillery Robert Burns Lothians Visit Scotland Robert Burns Edinburgh - Lothians Statues and Plaques Historic sites Museums & Monuments Burns Poems Burns Super Stirling Scotland Stirling Castle Visit Scotland Stirling Attractions Royal Palace Holy Rude Hanging Stane Wallace Monument Cambuskenneth Abbey Blair Drummond Safari Park Historic sites Statues and Monuments East Lothian Coast Visit Scotland East Lothian Coast Aberlady Archerfield Cockenzie / Port Seton Dirleton North Berwick Tantallon Gullane Longniddry Prestonpans Musselburgh Dunbar Gosford House Beaches and Gardens Dumfries Attractions Visit Scotland Robert Burns Dumfries Robert Burns Home Robert Burns Grave Statues and Plaques Historic sites Museums & Monuments Burns Family Farm West Lothian Linlithgow Palace Visit Scotland West Lothian Attractions St Michael's Church Cairnpapple Hill Blackness Castle The Binns The British Korean War Memorial Almond Valley Heritage Centre Midhope Castle Statues and Monuments Museums Midlothian Visit Scotland Midlothian Attractions Rosslyn Chapel and Roslin Castle Dalkeith Palace Vogrie Country Park Dalkeith Country Park National Mining Museum Arniston House Museums and historic Buildings Crichton Castle and Church Carberry Tower Mary's Mount Castles and Estates Wanlockhead Visit Scotland Wanlockhead Oldest Lived Man Inventors Gold and Minerals Highest Village in Scotland Highest Golf Course Lead Min Tour Pan for Gold Scottish Border Towns Scottish Border Towns Visit Scotland Attractions Jedburgh Hawick Selkirk Kelso Melrose Castles & Abbeys Famous Graves Donkey Sanctuary Roman Forts Scotland's History Origins of Whisky and Tartan Johnnie Walker Story of Whisky Outlander Scotland Visit Scotland Outlander Locations Culross Cambusbarron Linlithgow Palace Blackness Castle New Hailes House Gosford House and 50 more place to visit

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. Glenmore Lodge, Aviemore, PH22 1QU Scottish Petanque Association 16 Kyle Crescent Loans Troon KA10 7EZ Ramblers Scotland Caledonia House 1 Redheughs Rigg South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 317 7200 Scottish Rowing Scottish Rowing Centre 366 Hamilton Road Motherwell ML1 3ED Scotland Rugby League The Cranhill Beacon 200 Bellrock Street Cranhill GLASGOW G33 3LZ Scottish Rugby BT Murrayfield Edinburgh EH12 5PJ 0131 346 5000 Royal Yachting Association Scotland Caledonia House 1 Redheughs Rigg South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 317 7200 Camanachd Association Alton House, 4 Ballifeary Road, Inverness, IV3 5PJ Scottish Target Shooting Caledonia House 1 Redheughs Rigg South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 317 7200 Skateboard Scotland Scottish Snooker 99 Slateford Road EDINBURGH EH11 1QY Snow sport Scotland Caledonia House 1 Redheughs Rigg South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 317 7200 Scottish Squash and Racquetball Caledonia House 1 Redheughs Rigg South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 317 7200 Scottish Sub Aqua Club, Caledonia House 1 Redheughs Rigg South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 317 7200 Scottish Surfing Federation , 11 Leitch Court, Thurso, KW14 8NX Caithness Scotland Scottish Swimming National Swimming Academy University of Stirling STIRLING FK9 4LA Table Tennis Scotland Caledonia House 1 Redheughs Rigg South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 317 7200 Tennis Scotland 177 Colinton Road Edinburgh EH14 1BZ Scottish Tenpin Bowling Association Tollcross Glasgow G32 8DD Triathlon Scotland Gannochy Sports Centre University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA Scottish Tug of War Association 47 Finlay Avenue, East Calder West Lothian, EH53 0RP Scottish Volleyball Association 2nd Floor 48 The Pleasance Edinburgh EH8 9TJ Water-ski & Wakeboard Scotland Townhill Country Park Dunfermline KY12 0HT Scottish Wrestling Association www.scottishwrestling.com

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

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

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

Constitution Street Leith from the foot of Leith Walk where Transpotting was made a famous church buitlt in 13th century, a Statue of Robert Burns, Pubs, Restaurants and shops and a short walk to the shore with many attractions and the Royal Yacht Britannia. Sit by the shore and have a coffe or meal Constitution Street Leith Shops Businesses in Constitution Street Leith Edinburgh. Bars, Restaurants, Businesses, Delis and Historic sites Leith History and Attractions Constitution Street Edinburgh Estate Agents 4 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 7BT 0131 202 5444 Post Office 6b Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 7BT 0131 554 1637 Stephen Dalton Scrap Metal 7 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 7BS 0131 554 1223 Leith Lets 10 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 7BT 0131 610 0510 1234 Property Management 14 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 7BT 0131 555 1234 Leith and Shore Cameron Stephen & Co. 14 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 7BT 0131 555 1234 Corn Exchange 29 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 7BS Bishop Newsagent 30 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 6RS 0131 554 6594 Shore Avocado Sandwich Takeaway 32 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 6RS Print Works Coffee Company 42 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 6RS 0131 555 7070 Nobles bar Restaurant 44a Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 6RS 0131 561 8219 William Nimmo Restaurant 46 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 6RS Fly Half Bar Kitchen 50 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 6RS Cascal Hairdressers 54 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 6RS 0131 555 2040 Ocean Hostel 55 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 7BG‎ 0131 553 3003 Port O Leith Bar 58 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 6RS 0131 554 3568 Campbell Stafford Estates 74 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 6RP 0131 467 7042 Chop House Steak Restaurant 102 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 6AW 0131 629 1919 Port of Leith Housing Association 108 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 6AZ 0131 554 0403 Pillars House Hotel 125 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 7AE 0131 555 1517 Alan Breck Lounge 159 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 7AD 0131 467 2581 Boneyard Tattoos 177 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 7AD Carolyn Designer Florist 179 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 7AA 0131 555 0406 Afreen Fashion & Beauty 181 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 7AD The Foot of the Walk 183 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 7AD 0131 553 0120 Next - Shore Leith Businesses

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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 New Town Waverley Bridge is where you can get Taxis, Buses Trains with the Main train station of Edinburgh and close to both old and new Edinburgh at the east end of Princes Street with Hotels, apartments. Waverley Bridge Edinburgh The Waverley Bridge is the main transport hub of Edinburgh. This is in fact the third Waverley Bridge the first time it was replace was in the 1869. The present bridge was built in 1896. You will be able to easily get a Taxi to any destination from the rail station The main rank is situated at the main entrance from the train platforms. This is also the location of the Waverley Rail Station with connections to the whole of the United Kingdom. The Gumley Drinking Fountain Waverley Bridge Edinburgh The Gumley Fountain can be found at the top of Waverley Bridge. It was presented to the City of Edinburgh by Lindsay D Gumley, Deacon and Convener of Trades unveiled in 1966. Black Taxi Rank The Booking Office Bar and Restaurant 17 Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ Edinburgh Transport Information Office Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ For more information on Travel, Bus trips, Taxi Hire CLICK HERE . Next - East Princes Street Gardens

St Andrews Holy Trinity Church is a wonderful old church, inside and see the Sharpe Isle, ornaite pulpit and the stain glass windows a truly wonderful place to visit. The oldest part beeing The Clock Tower. Holy Trinity Church St Andrews Holy Trinity Church South St St Andrews The Holy Trinity Church originally stood close to St Andrews Cathedral built in 1144. It has been in its present position in South Street since 1412. Originally served by Roman Catholic priests it changed with the Reformation in 1559 to Protestant and Episcopalian priests. Since 1689 the ministers have been Presbyterian. Original Remains of Church The Tower and two interior arches are the only original parts of the church from 1412 that remain. 1907 the church was demolished and rebuilt to the previous medieval church’s footprint and rededicated on St Andrews Day in 1909. John Knox Porch John Knox the founder of the Presbyterian denomination in Scotland preached here in 1559. A commemoration to him is in the form of the John Knox Porch. The porch inscription reads: ‘In this town and church began God first calling to the dignity of the preacher’. Knox said farewell to St Andrews on 17th August 1572, three months before his death. It was in this church, and not in the cathedral, that he preached on 11th June 1559 on Jesus’ ejection of the buyers and sellers from the temple and thus inaugurated the Reformation acts and proceedings in Scotland. John Knox First Public Sermon In 1547 Holy Trinity was the scene of the first public sermon of the famous reformer, John Knox. He also preached in Holy Trinity in 1559, instructing residents of St Andrews to purge the city of "monuments of idolatry". Inspired by Knox's the local population rejected Catholicism, tore down statues and altars, and sacked St Andrews Cathedral. Holy Trinity Pulpit The pulpit is made of marble, alabaster and onyx, and is carved with the initials of the Holy Trinity ministers who have been Church of Scotland moderators. Erected in memory of Dr A K H Boyd, Minister of the First Charge from 1865 to 1899 and Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1890. Sharpe Aisle There wonderful stain glass windows in the Sharp Aisle and a 1914-1918 War Memorial to the fallen in the First World War. The eighteen stained glass windows of the high wall depict the badges of the twelve Scottish infantry regiments, the Royal Navy, the Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers, Royal Air Force and the Royal Army Medical Corps. The Sharp Aisle Sharp Aisle, has the tomb and monument to Archbishop Sharp (1618-1697), who was murdered by Covenanters at Magus Muir, erected in 1681 by his son, Sir William Sharp of Scotscraig. Holy Trinity Church Stain Glass Windows First World War Memorial to those who fell, also remembered in the eighteen stained glass windows of the Clerestory, which depict the badges of the twelve Scottish infantry regiments, the Royal Navy, the Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers, Royal Air Force and the Royal Army Medical Corps. The Good Physician Dated from 1890 is the only surviving window prior to the reconstruction of the church in 1909.

Have an emergecy need help in danger all the Emergency Services Scotland contact mountain rescue police fire ambulance coastgaurd RNLI Lifeboat rescue service EMERGENCY SERVICES SCOTLAND LOTHIANS AND SCOTTISH BORDERS FIRE BRIGADE, POLICE, MOUNTAIN RESCUE, (RNLI) LIFE BOAT RESCUE SERVICE, AMBULANCE SERVICE On this page you can find the Emergency Services for the City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, West Lothian, Midlothian and the Scottish Borders. The Services you can find are the Police, Fire Service, Ambulance Service, Coastguard and Mountain Rescue. 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Lothian and Borders Police Coldstream Police Office Lennel Road Coldstream TD12 4AX Scottish Borders Scotland Enquiries 101 Emergency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade Coldstream Fire Station Market Square Coldstream TD12 4EY Scottish Borders Scotland 0131 228 2401 Emergency Only 999 Fire Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade Duns Fire Station Newton Road Duns TD11 3AU Scottish Borders Scotland 01389 762222 Emergency Only 999 Fire Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Duns Police Office Newtown Street Duns TD11 3DT Scottish Borders Scotland Enquiries 101 Emergency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade Eyemouth Fire Station Coldingham Road Eyemouth TD14 5AN Scottish Borders Scotland 0131 228 2401 Emergency Only 999 Fire Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Eyemouth Police Office Coldingham Road 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only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade Innerleithen Fire Station Hall Street Innerleithen EH44 6QT Scottish Borders Scotland 0131 228 2401 Emergency Only 999 Fire Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Jedburgh Police Office Castlegate Jedburgh TD8 6AR Scottish Borders Scotland Enquiries 101 Emergency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade Jedburgh Fire Station Pleasance Jedburgh TD8 6DJ Scottish Borders Scotland 0131 228 2401 Emergency Only 999 Fire Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Kelso Police Office Coal Market Kelso TD5 7AH Scottish Borders Scotland Enquiries 101 Emegency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade Kelso Fire Station Eschiehaugh Kelso TD5 7SJ Scottish Borders Scotland 0131 228 2401 Emergency Only 999 Fire Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Scottish Ambulance Service Kelso Ambulance Station Jedburgh Road Kelso TD5 8JG Scottish Borders Scotland 01573 224907 Emergency Only 999 Ambulance Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Lauder Police Office East High Street Lauder TD6 6RP Scottish Borders Scotland Enquiries 101 Emegency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade Lauder Fire Station Edinburgh Road Lauder TD2 6PA Scottish Borders Scotland 0131 228 2401 Emergency Only 999 Fire Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Melrose Police Office High Street Melrose TD2 9RY Scottish Borders Scotland Enquiries 101 Emegency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade Peebles Fire Station Caledonian Road Peebles EH45 9DL Scottish Borders Scotland 0131 228 2401 Emergency Only 999 Fire Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Scottish Ambulance Service Peebles Ambulance Station Caledonian Road Peebles EH45 9DL Scottish Borders Scotland 01721 720 836 Emergency Only 999 Ambulance Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Peebles Police Office Rosetta Road Peebles EH45 8HH Scottish Borders Scotland Enquiries 101 Emegency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Selkirk Police Office Scott’s Place Selkirk TD7 4DR Scottish Borders Scotland Enquiries 101 Emegency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade Selkirk Fire Station Shawpark Crescent Selkirk TD7 4EX Scottish Borders Scotland 0131 228 2401 Emergency Only 999 Fire Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade West Linton Fire Station Main Street West Linton EH46 7EE Scottish Borders Scotland 0131 228 2401 Emergency Only 999 Fire

How many times have you picked a bottle of wine or champagne of the shelf in a shop to get home, taste it and send it to the sink. Well why not take a wine tasting experience to find out more about the tastes of wines and the one to pick that you will enjoy. Find the wines at under £10. Edinburgh Champagne - Wine Tasting How many times have you picked a bottle of wine or champagne of the shelf in a shop to get home taste it and send it to the sink. Well why not take a wine tasting experience to find out more about the tastes of wines and the one to pick that you will enjoy. This does not mean paying over the odds for a bottle of wine. There are many wines under £10 that are wonderful. Its knowing which one to select. Advertise your business here Wine & Champagne Tasting Wine Unearthed Apex Grassmarket Hotel 31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2HS Scotland 0345 2998652 Advertise your business here Wine & Champagne Tasting Adams Suite The Crowne Plaza Hotel 18 Royal Terrace Edinburgh EH7 5AQ Scotland 0131 603 3865 Advertise your business here Wine & Champagne Tasting Hotel du Vin 11 Bristo Place Edinburgh EH1 1EZ. Scotland 0131 603 3865 Wine & Champagne Tasting Winton House Winton House Estate Pencaitland EH34 5AT East Lothian Scotland 01875 340 222 Back to Activities

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

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

Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders where Mary Queen of Scots Lived and the birth place of Sir David Brewster principal of both Edinburgh and St Andrews Universitys, See Jedburgh Castle and Jedburgh Abbey founded in 1138. Jedburgh Attractions Scotland Jedburgh Scottish Borders Attractions Jedburgh is one of the four Abbey towns of the Scottish Borders. Jedburgh has been occupied by the English and French and has benn attacked many times through the centuries due to its position near to England. It is where Mary Queen of Scots lived for some time in a tower house which is now a museum dedicated to her life and death. Jedburgh Mercat Cross The original ancient Jedburgh mercat cross was replaced by the present cross. The remains of the original cross is a part of the stone unicorn which can be seen in Mary Queen of Scots House museum. Mary Queen of Scots House and Museum Mary Queen of Scots lived here for a period when recuperating from an illness in 1566. The tower house has been preserved as it was in the 16th century. The house holds many important documents and belongings of Mary . This House is full of the life of Mary and her demise. A museum to the life of a great Queen and a tragic end at the hands of a family member. Mary's Last Letter Mary Queen of Scots last letter Mary’s last letter is one of the most poignant ever written. It explains to the King of France, brother of her beloved first husband, that her Catholicism would not allow her to accept the stay of execution offered by Elizabeth if she agreed to renounce her faith. Mary's Last Letter Mary Queen of Scots last letter Mary’s last letter is one of the most poignant ever written. It explains to the King of France, brother of her beloved first husband, that her Catholicism would not allow her to accept the stay of execution offered by Elizabeth if she agreed to renounce her faith. Translation of Mary’s last letter from French Queen of Scotland 8 Feb 1587 Royal brother, having by God’s will, for my sins I think, thrown myself into the power of the Queen my cousin, at whose hands I have suffered much for almost twenty years. I have finally been condemned to death by her and her Estates, I have asked for papers, which they have taken away, in order that I might make my will, bit I have been unable to recover anything of use to me, or even get leave either to make my will freely or to have my body conveyed after my death, as I would wish, to your kingdom where I had the honour to be queen, your sister and former ally. Tonight, after dining, I was advised of my sentence: I am to be executed like a criminal at eight in the morning. I have not had time to give you a full account of everything that has happened, but if you will listen to my doctor and my other unfortunate servants, you will learn the truth, and how, thanks to God, I scorn death and vow that I meet it innocent of any crime, even if I were their subject. The Catholic faith and the assertion of my God given right to the English crown are the two issues on which I am condemned and yet I am not allowed to say that it is for my Catholic religion that I die, but for fear of interference with theirs. The proof of this is that they have taken away my chaplain and, although he is in the castle, I have not been able to get permission for him to come and hear my confession and give me the Last Sacrament, while they have been most insistent that I receive the consolation and instruction of their minister, brought here for that purpose. The bearer of this letter and his companions, most of them your subjects, will testify to my conduct at my hour. It remains for me to beg Your Most Christian Majesty, my brother-in-law and former ally, who has always protested your love for me, to give proof now of your goodness on all these points: firstly by charity, in paying my unfortunate servants the wages due them – this is a burden on my conscience that only you can relieve: further, by having prayer offered to God for a queen that has borne the title Most Christian, and who dies a Catholic, stripped of all her possessions. As for my son, I commend him to you in so far as he deserves, for I cannot answer for him. I have taken the liberty of sending you two precious stones, talismans against illness, trusting that you will enjoy good health and a long and happy life. Accept them from your loving sister-in-law, who, as she dies, bears witness of her warm feeling for you. Again I commend my servants to you. Give instructions, if it please you, that for my soul’s sake part of what you owe me shall be paid, and that for the sake of Jesus Christ, to whom I shall pray for you tomorrow as I die. I be left enough to found a memorial mass and give the customary alms. You’re most loving and most true sister, Mary R To the Most Christian King and brother and former ally. Jedburgh Abbey Jedburgh Abbey was founded in 1138 by David I as an Augustinian priory. A church or monastery has been on this site from the 9th century. This Abbey was the place of the coronation of Malcolm IV, King of Scotland from 1153 until his death in 1165. The other historic time was the marriage of Alexander III, King of Scots from 1249 until his death 1286, when he fell from his horse. Sir David Brewster One of Jedburgh's sons, David Brewster was to become one of the most important inventors of all time and the rector of the University of Edinburgh. DAVID BREWSTER K.R. Born Jedburgh in 1781 and died in Edinburgh in 1868. David Brewster was one of the most important inventors of our time inventing the kaleidoscope, lenticular stereoscope, binocular camera, polyzonal lens, lighthouse illuminator, polarimeter. He also was instrumental in the development of fibre optics and lasers. Jedburgh Museum Castle and Jail The first castle on this site was built circa 1140 by King David I. When David I died, his 12-year-old grandson Malcolm became, King Malcolm IV. Malcolm IV died at Jedburgh castle in 1165 at the age of 23. Jedburgh Castle was demolished in 1409 by the scots to stop the English from using the Castle as a Fortress against the Scots. It was 1823 before the present structure was built. The prison was built in the form of a castle but was a debtor’s prison for men, women and children and closed in 1868. The prison is now used as a living museum. Haunted by ghost of executed prisoners many strange things have been heard and experienced. Jedburgh Rock of Ages This Rock that stands in the gardens of Mary, Queen of Scots, House Museum in Jedburgh is thought to be over 1400 years old and carvings from circa 8th century are visible. The rock was the base of an ancient cross that stood in Bongate Jedburgh. It may have also be used for other purposes. Tours and Transfers Hawick Attractions

St Mary's Quad is a courtyard area with historic buildings all around Statue of the founder of the University a large tree and other historic sites plus amuseumand library. The oldest part of the University. St Mary's Quad St Andrews St Mary's College St Andrews. St Mary's College, founded a College of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and is the home of the Faculty and School of Divinity within the University of St Andrews in Scotland. The college is located on South Street, on the present site of the King James library and Parliament Hall, to the immediate east of the present St Marys College buildings. Parts of the original college buildings were incorporated into the King James library and adjoining structures in the nineteenth century. St Johns College was reinstated by Cardinal David Beaton under the name the "New College of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary" or "St Mary's College" in 1538. At its foundation in 1538 St Mary's was intended to be a College for instruction in Divinity, Law, and Medicine, as well as in Arts, but its career on this extensive scale was short-lived. Under a new foundation and erection, confirmed by Parliament in 1579, it was set apart for the study of Theology only, and it has remained a Divinity College ever since. St Mary's College retains much of its original sixteenth-century buildings, specifically the north and West ranges. St Andrews University St Mary's Quad St Andrews St Andrews University founded in 1413 is the oldest University in Scotland. St John's College of the University of St Andrews as a constituent college was founded circa 1420. Precursor to the present-day St Mary's College St Mary's Quad Archway St Mary's Quad South Street St Andrews "In principio erat verbum" Latin phrase that means "In the beginning was the Word" The quote above the main entrance on South Street to St Mary's Quad St Andrews King James Library St Mary's Quad South Street St Andrews King James Library History St Mary’s College Library, and Parliament Hall, where the Scottish parliament was held in 1645-46. The common library in St Andrews was founded by King James VI & I in 1612. With gifts from The Royal family, Archbishop of Canterbury and Royal Librarian. It was not until 1642 that the building on South Street which now houses the King James Library, opened as a library. The Upper Hall was allocated to Regis Professor James Gregory as his workplace from 1668-1674. In 1773 the library was extended and re-modelled to what King James Library is today. In 1976 due to the volume of students and books a new Library building was opened on North Street in 1976. Archbishop James Beaton's House St Mary's Quad South Street St Andrews Archbishop James Beaton the founder of St Mary's College in 1538. Previous to that he also became Chancellor of Scotland (1515) a very powerful man of the time. Born in Raith, Fife, Scotland in 1477 and died in St Andrews Castle 1539. Principals House St Mary's Quad South Street St Andrews Part of the oldest remaining buildings of St Mary’s college. Archbishop John Hamilton Founders House and Tower St Mary's Quad South Street St Andrews John Hamilton Built the Founders house and tower circa 1550 Hamilton Tower Coat of Arms St Mary's Quad South Street St Andrews The coat of arms above the tower door, now weathered is Archbishop John Hamilton's Mary's Sundial St Mary's Quad South Street St Andrews The large stone pillar sundial outside the Hamilton Building. Muriel Duncan (Bird Bath) St Mary's Quad South Street St Andrews Close to the Sundial a stone bird bath was placed by Muriel Duncan, the first woman lecturer at St Andrews circa 1916. Bishop Wardlaw Statue St Mary's Quad South Street St Andrews Henry Wardlaw was a founder of the university. The Statue was unveiled on the 29 June 2013 The statue depicts Bishop Henry Wardlaw in full Episcopal vestments displaying the Papal Bull on the day that it arrived in St Andrews in his raised right hand. He is carrying his crozier in his left hand. Bell Pettigrew Museum St Mary's Quad South Street St Andrews Access through Gardens in St Mary’s Quad South Street The Pettigrew Museum opened in 1838 by the Literary and Philosophical Society. A partnership between, University and town. In 1912 the museum had to be moved from Upper College Hall to the New Bell Pettigrew Museum. The Bell Pettigrew Museum of Natural History is open to everyone during term breaks. Entry is free. Queen Mary's Hazel Tree St Mary's Quad South Street St Andrews The Hazel thorn tree said to have been planted by Mary, Queen of Scots, during her many visits to St. Andrews circa 1560. Great Holm Oak Tree St Mary's Quad South Street St Andrews Oak Tree (Quercus ilex) planted 1740 in St Mary’s Quadrangle Original Boundary Gateway St Mary's Quad St Andrews Henry Wardlaw was a founder of the university. The ruined archway is the original boundary Gateway circa 1420. The fire of 1727 destroyed the buildings on the southern side of the quad. St Mary's Do'cot St Mary's Quad South Street St Andrews A Do'cot was a source of fresh meat