Martial Arts in Edinburgh for self being or defence to olympic sport there are hundreds of style from Japan, China, Korea Karate Taekwon Do Judo Jujutsu Kendo MARTIAL ARTS EDINBURGH Tae kwon Do, Keysi Fighting Method, Kung Fu, Karate, Cross Combat, ju-jitsu, Judo SPORTS Martial Arts North Merchiston Club 48 Watson Crescent, Edinburgh EH11 1EP 0131 622 1757 www.northmerchiston.co.uk Martial Arts Kuk Sool Won Edinburgh Martial Arts Centre 82 Jane Street, Edinburgh EH6 5HG 07743 885719 www.martialarts-ksw.co.uk Martial Arts Wolfpack Martial Arts 75 Trafalgar Lane, Edinburgh EH6 4DQ 07456 550421 www.wolfpack.scot Martial Arts Tenchi Martial Arts Centre 21 Arthur Street, Edinburgh EH6 5DA 07887 601682 www.tenchi.org.uk Martial Arts Filipino Self Defence / Rapid Arnis St Martins Church, 232 Dalry Road, Edinburgh EH11 2JG Martial Arts Krav Maga Global Scotland Level 1 The Stamp Office, 10-14 Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3EG Headhunters MMA Academy 125 Great Junction Street, Edinburgh MapEH6 5JB Martial Arts Edinburgh Martial Arts College Unit 1 Abbey lane Edinburgh EH8 8HL Martial Arts Takumi Karate Do Edinburgh infirmary Street Edinburgh EH1 1LT Martial Arts Bai He Alba Kung Fu Cafe Camino, St Mary's Cathedral, 1 Little King Street Edinburgh EH1 3JR www.whitecranescotland.com Martial Arts Angus Budge's School of Tae Kwon Do Gracemount Leisure Centre, Gracemount Drive Edinburgh EH16 6RN www.edinburghtaekwondo.com Martial Arts Rencounter Krav Maga 48 Watson Crescent Edinburgh EH11 1EP www.rencounter.co.uk Martial Arts Alba Dornadair MMA 146 Duddingston road west Edinburgh EH16 4AP www.vale-tudo.co.uk Martial Arts McGowans Tae kwon Do 157 Craigleith hill avenue Edinburgh EH4 2NA www.tagbscotland.biz Martial Arts Keysi Fighting Method Edinburgh Martial Arts College, Abbeyhill industrial estate Edinburgh EH8 8HL Martial Arts WTKO Edinburgh St Serfs Church Hall, 1a Clark Road Edinburgh EH5 3NJ www.wtkoedinburgh.com Martial Arts Han Tae Kwon Do 9 Thornybauk, Tollcross Edinburgh EH3 9QH www.hantkd.com Martial Arts Elite Martial Arts Academy The Royal High School, East Barnton Avenue Edinburgh EH4 6JP Martial Arts Leith Tae Kwon Do St James Church Hall, Johns Place Edinburgh EH6 7EL www. leithtkd.co.uk Martial Arts Jamie Robson Academy 37 St. Stephen Street Edinburgh EH3 5AH www.jamierobson.com Martial Arts Macdonald Academy of Arms Harry Younger Hall, Lochend Close Edinburgh EH8 8BL www.macdonaldarms.com Edinburgh Martial Arts Academy Unit 4 Block B Gracemount Business Pavilions, Captains Road Edinburgh EH17 8QF www. edinburghmartialartsacademy.com Martial Arts Forth Tae Kwon Do Group Drumbrae Leisure Centre, 30 Drumbrae Terrace Edinburgh EH4 7SF Martial Arts David Lloyd Club, Glasgow Road Edinburgh EH12 8GZ sport-ju-jitsu@hotmail.co.uk 07757996335 www.sport-ju-jitsu.com Martial Arts Cross Combat 19 Leven Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9LH www.crosscombat.co.uk

Edinburgh Castle not to be missed when visiting Edinburgh. A fortress in the centre of Edinburgh over 1500 years inhabited. See its history, museums, Royal Palace, Great Hall an St Margaret's Chapel the oldest building in Edinburgh still in use for its original purpose. Edinburgh Castle Attractions All About Edinburgh Castle History Edinburgh Castle History Edinburgh Castle Rock was formed over 300 million years ago by volcanic eruptions. Probably, the first evidence of inhabitants on the rock was in the Bronze Age circa 900 BC. This was due to evidence of an Iron Age fort being unearthed dated circa 900 BC. Edinburgh Castle First Fortress The first writings probably were about a fortress on Edinburgh Castle Rock circa 600 AD in a poem Gododdin. This tells of Gododdin a race of warriors who lived in the south-east of Scotland and north-east England. Gododdin left the fortress of Din Eiden (Edinburgh) to battle with the Angles of Northumbria. Consequently, The Gododdin were wiped out and the Angles of Northumbria took control of the area. Scottish Borders King Malcolm II took over control of the area in 1016 at the Battle of Carham. He also changed the border of Scotland to the River Tweed as Northumbria once extended as far as the River Forth. Edinburgh Castle Occupation Edinburgh Castle was originally built of wood by Malcolm III circa 1070. It was then built of stone by King David I circa 1130. Also including the building of a small Chapel for his mother Margaret. (St Margaret’s Chapel) the oldest surviving building in Edinburgh Castle. The occupation of Edinburgh Castle in 1296 by Edward I of England lasted until early 1314. Consequently the Scots led by Thomas Randolph – First earl of Moray recaptured Edinburgh Castle for the Scots. Similarly in 1335 the English under Edward III also lost control in 1341 when William Douglas regained it for the Scots. In 1361 David II strengthened the fortifications of Edinburgh Castle and built a tower. David’s Tower probably over 80 foot high which unfortunately was destroyed in the Lang Siege 1573. Unfortunately there are only underground remnants still visible. David II died in Edinburgh Castle 1371. Last Royal Occupation Edinburgh Castle Finally, the last King to reside in Edinburgh Castle was Charles I in 1633 before his coronation. In 1650 Edinburgh Castle was once again under attack by the English led by Oliver Cromwell. After several months of siege, Edinburgh Castle was surrendered to Oliver Cromwell and the English forces. When Charles II was restored as King. He set up an army garrison in Edinburgh Castle that remained until the 1920’s. Edinburgh Castle became a tourist attraction and was open to visitors circa 1833. It is now one of the world’s most visited attractions in the UK. All the Attractions of Edinburgh Castle Edinburgh Castle Gates Originally there were two gates that protected Edinburgh Castle. Firstly the gate from the Esplanade over the drawbridge and then the inner barrier gate. Later a further gate was built, the Portcullis Gate. The Castle Gates plaque reads; For a period of at least 2000 years, this fortress was defended by the outer gate at the head of the esplanade. Edinburgh Castle Drawbridge Edinburgh Castle Gatehouse Gatehouse Plaque Sir William Kirkcaldy Edinburgh Castle Fortress Firstly look up high on the rock left before the Portcullis Gate. Where there is a memorial plaque to Sir William Kirkcaldy. The inscription reads: In memory of Sir William Kirkcaldy of Grange. Justly reputed to be one of the best soldiers and most accomplished cavaliers of his time. He held this castle for Queen Mary from May 1568 to May 1573. And after its honourable surrenders, suffered death for his devotion to Her cause on 3 August 1573. Sir William Kirkcaldy Tablet Thomas Randolph Earl of Moray Edinburgh Castle Fortress Further into the castle on the wall after the Portcullis Gate and the Lang Stairs a further plaque can be seen and reads; To commemorate Thomas Randolph Earl of Moray. A distinguished soldier and diplomatist. Who recovered this castle in 1313 after it had been for 20 years in the hands of the English. Thomas Randolph Earl of Murray Tablet Edinburgh Castle Argyle Tower Edinburgh Castle Fortress The Argyle Tower was built on to the top of the portcullis gate in 1867 and entrance is at the top of the Lang Stairs the original access to Edinburgh Castle. Named after the the 9th Earl of Argyle (Archibald Campbell) 1663-85. Imprisoned in the room above the Portcullis Gate before his execution June 1685. He was executed when found guilty of treason 19 Dec 1681. Because he lead a rebellion against the Roman Catholic Church and James VII of Scotland. Old Guardhouse Inner Barrier Edinburgh Castle Fortress The Old Guard house was built in 1853. Detention cells were added in 1866 and also later used as the Quartermaster stores. The present Guardhouse pictured above replaced the Old Guardhouse in 1887. The Inner Barrier posts where a large wooden gate would have hung, stand at each side of the road. Almost beside the door to the old guardhouse. Edinburgh Castle Old Guardhouse & Inner Barrier Edinburgh Castle Old Guardhouse & Inner Barrier Portcullis Gate Edinburgh Castle Fortress The first gateway after a short walk uphill gets you to the Portcullis Gate. Also Built after the Lang Siege in 1573 on the site of the Constable’s Tower. The large spikes of the Portcullis are only open for visitors and closed to stop any unwanted invasion. The upper section of the gates were added circa 1887. The Portcullis Gate plaque reads; 1574 -77 Built after the long siege of 1571-3. As the main gateway into the castle. It stands on the site of the medieval Constable’s Tower. The top storey was added in 1887. Edinburgh Castle Portcullis Gate Edinburgh Castle Portcullis Gate Edinburgh Castle Portcullis Gate Plaque Lang Stairs Edinburgh Castle Fortress First of all when through the portcullis gate on entering Edinburgh Castle to the left are the Lang Stairs. This is the most direct route to the highest point of the Castle Rock. The Lang Stairs was the main access to the summit of the castle rock in the middle ages.Furthermore on the right near the top of the Lang Stairs is the Argyle Tower. This was the original entrance under Constable’s Tower. Constables Tower was also destroyed in the Lang Siege of 1573. The easy way up is by the hill with setts creating a road that winds up the slope. Installed to make it easier to get the cannon to the battlements. The Water Tank Foog’s Gate Edinburgh Castle Fortress The circular building on the way to Foog’s Gate is an old iron water tank which stored the water for Edinburgh Castle. The water was supplied from St Margaret's well at the foot of the rock which in turn supplied the Fore Well. Foog’s Gate E dinburgh Castle Fortress Foog’s Gate built after the Lang Siege circa 1580 was a further gate to stop invaders. No one knows the background to the name. Maybe it is to do with fog or low cloud that often settles on Edinburgh Castle. Foog’s Gate gives entry to the Upper Ward, the highest part of Edinburgh Castle. The Gate is attached to the building that houses a great water tank made of iron (not in use) that was a store of water for Edinburgh Castle. Foog’s Gate plaque reads; The main entrance to the citadel by the 17th century. The perimeter wall looped for both cannon and musketry, was builtin King Charles II’s reign (1660- 85). Edinburgh Castle Mons Meg Cannon Mons Meg is a Belgian cannon given to James II as a gift in 1457. Named after where it was tested in Mons in Belgium. Mons Meg was a super gun that could shoot a cannonball up to 2 miles. Mons Meg was last used in battle circa 1554 and was last fired circa 1680, when the barrel burst. It spent many years in England. Mons Meg was finally returned to the Castle in 1829 and has been on the battlements ever since. One o’clock Gun Edinburgh Castle Fortress . A 105 mm field gun is fired from Mills Mount in Edinburgh Castle Monday – Saturday at 13.00 hours. Sundays it does not fire as no seamen work on the Sabbath. Good Friday and Christmas Day are also days it is not fired. A gun has been fired here since 1861 as an audio time signal to shipping in the Firth of Forth. The original signal was the Time Ball which was on the mast of Nelson Monument on Calton Hill. The Time Ball The Time Ball on the mast of Nelson’s monument was originally a visual aid for the sailors in the Leith port and the Firth of Forth to set their chronometers by. Due to the weather being overcast in Edinburgh often, an audio aid was introduced (The One O’clock Gun) in 1861, in addition to the Time Ball. David’s Tower Edinburgh Castle Fortress David’s Tower probably built by David II, circa 1368 once stood almost 80 feet (25 mtrs) high consequently giving a view of 360 degrees for an early warning of invaders by sea or land. The remains of the tower are below ground as the tower was bombarded by cannon during the Lang Siege of 1571 – 1573 and all but destroyed. As a result The Half Moon Battery was built to replace it after the Lang Siege in 1573. Most noteworthy In 1941 the Scottish crown jewels were taken from the crown room where they are on display today. They were buried below in the depths of David’s Tower. For the reason that if the Germans invaded they would not find the Honours of Scotland (Crown Jewels). Consequently the Germans did not invade they were brought back out from their hiding place and returned to the crown room. Half Moon Battery Edinburgh Castle Fortress . David II built David’s Tower circa 1361 and it was destroyed in the Lang Siege in May 1573. Rebuilding took place immediately with the Half Moon Battery where David’s Tower had stood. A Great Half Bastion Round built by Lord Chancellor of Scotland Regent Morton which you can see today. The Fore Well Edinburgh Castle Fortress The Fore Well, circa 115 feet (34 mtrs) deep, was the Castle’s main water supply mentioned when Robert the Bruce blocked it in 1314 attack as the Scots retained the Castle. The Water could also have been the source of Saint Margaret’s Well at the foot of the castle rock in West Princes Street Gardens. Circa 1080. Still in use circa 1840. Access to Saint Margaret’s Well is over the foot bridge at the rear of the Ross Bandstand in West Princes Street Gardens Forewall Battery Edinburgh Castle Fortress The Forewall Battery with 5 cannon pointing over what was the Nor Loch to the north the battery first built circa 1545 and rebuilt and extended 1573. The iron basket on the wall was light to warn the people of Edinburgh the expected invasion. Royal Scots Regiment of Scotland Museum Edinburgh Castle The Royal Scots museum tells the stories from over 350 years of campaigning, most noteworthy are the six Victoria Crosses on display and the stories of heroic deeds behind them. The Royal Scots were the oldest serving infantry regiment in the British Army. Founded in 1633 when Sir John Hepburn raised a body of men in Scotland for service in France in the Thirty Years’ War. Under a Royal Warrant granted by King Charles I known as ‘Pontius Pilate’s Bodyguard’. Also now known 1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, abbreviated to 1 SCOTS. Royal Scots Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Regimental Museum Edinburgh Castle The Regimental Museum tells the history of the Scottish regiments, their heroes and unique artefacts from battles. The most important artefact being the flag taken by Ensign Ewart from the French at the Battle of Waterloo. Royal Scots Dragoon Guards are the senior Scottish regiment in the British Army. In the museum can be seen the French Eagle and Standard captured at the Battle of Waterloo by Ensign Ewart. The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards are a light cavalry regiment famous for its iconic victory at the Battle of Waterloo 1815. Also were part of the charge of the Light brigade. Read the story of Ensign Ewart and how they adopted the Eagle as their emblem. Ensign Ewart’s memorial stone stands on the Castle Esplanade with his grave stone behind it. Read the hole story “Taking of the Flag” Dragoon Guards Dury’s Battery Edinburgh Castle Fortress The Dury Battery was named after Captain Theodore Dury who built the battery after the 1708 Jacobite rising. Captain Dury was the military engineer for Scotland. In 1757 the guns were removed and the battery was converted into an exercise yard for prisoners of war. Furthermore, the Military Prison and the War Prisoners Prison are also located in this yard. The Scottish National War Memorial Edinburgh Castle The Scottish National War Memorial Edinburgh Castle tells the story of Scotland at war with many items from the past that tell great stories of battles won and to many that were lost. The National war memorial commemorates all who have fallen in wars from 1914 to this day. A display of the rolls of honour, is of all in Scottish services and civilians who were casualties of wars. The Scottish National War Memorial is a building in Crown Square which is at the height of Edinburgh Castle rock on which Edinburgh Castle stands. The Building was opened in 1927. The Memorial is open to the public, free of charge on application to the Castle Ticket Office. Governor’s House Edinburgh Castle The Governor’s House was built as accommodation in 1742 for the Governor of Edinburgh Castle and are still used for the same purpose. Edinburgh Castle St Margaret’s Chapel St Margaret’s Chapel Edinburgh Castle was built by David I circa 1130 for his mother Queen Margaret. The Chapel was renamed in 1250 when Margaret was canonised, therefore St Margaret’s Chapel. The Oldest building n Edinburgh Castle is St Margaret’s Chapel Probably also in Edinburgh. Which is still in use today. Stone of Destiny Now in Perth Museum In 1292 John Balliol was most certainly the last king to use the Stone of Destiny. He became king in 1292 until 1296. In 1296 the Stone of Destiny was captured by Edward I of England and taken to Westminster Abbey in London. The Stone of Destiny was finally returned to Scotland on St Andrews Day 1996 the first time in 700 years. There are also many stories of the Stone of Destiny’s origins from Syria to Egypt, from Spain. Before arriving in Ireland and then Scotland. The Stone of destiny is beside the Scottish Crown Jewels (Honours of Scotland) in the Crown Room of Edinburgh Castle. I have to images of the Crown Jewels as they are in a special glass case restricting photographs. There is a monument of Robert the Bruce having himself crowned as King of Scotland at Scone in 1306. Edinburgh Castle The Scottish Crown Jewels (The Honours of Scotland) The Scottish Crown Jewels have been in continuous occupation of Edinburgh Castle since 1660. Most noteworthy the Honours of Scotland were forgotten about as they had been abolished in 1707 and locked away. Subsequently they were found locked in a chest in the crown room by Sir Walter Scott in 1818. As a result they have been on display in the Crown Room ever since. The Crown jewels consist of a crown, sceptre and sword of state. Firstly used in a group for the coronation of Mary Queen of Scots in 1543. The Sceptre is thought to have been a gift from the Pope Alexander VI in 1494. The Crown was a design for King James V in 1540 and the Sword gifted to King James IV in 1507 by Pope Julius II. The Scottish Crown Jewels (Honours of Scotland) are the oldest Crown Jewels in the British Isles. The images below are replicas in an outer room of the crown room. Edinburgh Castle Dog Cemetery Royal Palace Edinburgh Castle Royal Palace Edinburgh Castle was were Mary Queen of Scots gave birth to her son James in 1566. He was later to become James VI. Mary of Guise was French (Marie de Guise) born on 22 November 1515 was the wife of James V and Queen of Scots from 1538 to 1542. She gave birth to Mary later to be Mary Queen of Scots. Also served as Regent of Scotland in her daughter’s name from 1554 to 1560. Mary de Guise died in Edinburgh Castle in 1560. For security she had a Palace and Chapel built at the foot of Castlehill. Only the facade remains as the University of Edinburgh demolished it to build the New College in 1846. James VI returned To Edinburgh Castle in 1617 for the Jubilee celebrations. Finally the last royal to stay in Edinburgh Castle being Charles I in 1633. The Royal Palace Plaque reads; The residence of the Stewart Kings and Queens in the 15th & 16th centuries. The birthplace of King James VI in 1566 and the home of The Scottish Crown Jewels. Edinburgh Castle Birth Room James VI Antechamber Laich Hall The Laich (low) Hall is in the Royal Palace in Crown Square of Edinburgh Castle. This is where many Royal banquets and dances took place. Also can be found there is the antechamber and birth room. Where Mary Queen of Scots gave birth to her son James. Who was to become James the VI of Scotland and James the 1st of England. King James VI was the last King of Scotland and after the Union of the Crowns in 1603 also became King James I of England. The Great Hall Edinburgh Castle Great Hall, Edinburgh Castle, Crown Square. Built by King James IV circa 1480 and completed in circa 1510 and restored in 1888. This hall is a magnificent architectural sight, with its the original hammer-beam (wooden) ceiling. Certainly the best preserved in any of the Castles of Great Britain. Also the painting of Ensign Ewart is on the end wall with weapons and armour. Finally do not miss the key to Edinburgh Castle also in the Great Hall. Used now by the Royals for State and Royal functions. Edinburgh Castle Prisons Thomas III de Grey First Prisoner Edinburgh Castle The first prisoners of war known, date back to at least 1355. Maybe, the first being Thomas III de Grey an English knight captured in 1355. While captive he began to write the “Scalacronica” the history of England from 1272 – 1362 furthermore he used the Castle library for reference. Another was Brigadier William Mackintosh, Laird of Borlum Inverness (Mackintosh of Borlum) one of the leaders in the Jacobite uprising of 1715 who spent his last 20 plus years a prisoner in Edinburgh Castle. Foreign Prisoners French prisoners were held in Edinburgh Castle in 1757 from the 7 years war and soldiers of America, Italy, France, Spain, Netherlands and Poland were held prisoner here circa 1760. Many of the prisoners scratched their names into the doors and walls of the vaults. Finally in 18811 when 49 prisoners escaped from Edinburgh Castle Prison it was deemed unsuitable and no further prisoners were placed in Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh Castle Military Prison Edinburgh Castle Military Prison first of all opened 1842 and finally closed 1923. This small Victorian prison was built as a result of offending soldiers from the castle garrison and those of visiting regiments. Queen Anne Building Crown Square Edinburgh Castle The Queen Anne building was built circa 1710 after the Jacobite uprising of 1708. The main function was barracks for officers and Castle gunners. Also this site previously was where the royal gun house stood and furthermore the position where Mons Meg first stood. Field Marshal Earl Douglas Haig First of all, Douglas Haig was born a son of famous whisky distiller's in Edinburgh on 19th June 1861. He finally died in 1928 and was buried at Dryburgh Abbey. His grave stone stands beside the family grave of Sir Walter Scott. Finally he founded the Haig Fund (who make the Poppies) and the Royal British Legion. Douglas Haig Military Career Firstly, in his military career he was enrolled in the Royal Military College at Sandhurst in 1884. In June 1899 Haig went to South Africa to serve in the Boer War. Douglas Haig became major-general, certainly the youngest officer to hold the rank in the British Army. He also was responsible for training the Indian Cavalry. Furthermore in 1909 Haig was appointed as chief of staff in India. Most noteworthy In 1910, Douglas Haig took command of the 1st Army Corps of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) based in Aldershot. Consequently Haig and the (BEF) went to France in August 1914. He became commander in chief of the (BEF). Finally, General Haig after a long and bloody battle over several months (July –December) brought an end to the Somme Offensive. As a result in that time, it is estimated, the British army suffered over 400,000 casualties, the French 200,000 and Germans circa 500,000 casualties. Because of his actions Haig was nicknamed “The Butcher of the Somme”. He used human life with no regards to consequences. Douglas Haig Honours He was finally knighted (Knight of the Order of the Thistle) in July 1917 and consequently became Sir Douglas Haig. Furthermore, in 1919 he was made Earl Haig then finally in 1921 Baron Haig of Bemersyde. The statue of of Douglas Haig is in the square outside the Hospital in Edinburgh Castle. Plaque Finally the plaque on the statue in Edinburgh Castle reads; This statue was present to the City of Edinburgh by Sir Dhunjibhoy Bomanji of Bombay. In admiration of the service rendered to the British Empire by the Field Marshal. Also the engraved stone on the house in Charlotte Square Edinburgh reads; In this house Douglas Haig was born 19th June 1861. Douglas Haig’s grave stone in Dryburgh Abbey have the words; Douglas Haig born in Edinburgh June 19th 1861. Departed out of this world Sunday Jan 29th 1928. Edinburgh Castle Hospital The Edinburgh Castle hospital buildings in Hospital Square were built in 1753 as two ordnance storehouse for arms and military equipment. They were converted into the Garrison Hospital in 1897. Ordnance Storehouse National War Museum and Hospital The Ordnance store house was one of two warehouses for arms and military equipment. Built to a design by General William Skinner chief engineer in north Britain in 1753. He was also the creator of Fort George the Garrison fortress of the Scottish Highlands. This ordnance store house now houses the Military Museum. Previously was converted from a 60-bed hospital that cared for German Prisoners of war during the First World War. War Museum Edinburgh Castle Key to the Door The Edinburgh Castle Key with tags of the keeper of the key click to magnify and read the tags. Next - Castle Esplanade

Newhaven area was once a small fishing and boat building village. The village main street still stands across from the harbour where the cruise ships now dock to allow 1000's of visitor to visit Edinburgh. There are a number of fish restaurants and hotels at the harbour. Newhaven Area Shops & Businesses Edinburgh Streets that are in this area are; Lindsay Road, Anchorfield, Newhaven Place, Sandpiper Drive, Pier Place, Newhaven Main Street, Annfield, Starbank Road, Laverockbank Road Newhaven History and Attractions Advertise Your Business Here NEWHAVEN PLACE Brewers Fayre Bar Restaurant 51 Newhaven Place Edinburgh EH6 4TX 0131 555 1570 Premier Inn 53 Newhaven Place Edinburgh EH6 4TX 0871 527 8360 David Lloyd Gym and Health Club 55 Newhaven Place Edinburgh EH6 4TX 0345 125 7016 SANDPIPER DRIVE Asda Supermarket 2 Sandpiper Drive Edinburgh EH6 6QJ 0131 561 2300 STARBANK ROAD Masons Bakers 1 Starbank Road Edinburgh EH5 3BN 0131 552 4711 Advertise Your Business Here PIER PLACE, NEWHAVEN The Lighthouse Restaurant 3 Pier Place Edinburgh EH6 4LP 0131 467 8628 Welch Fishmongers 23 Pier Place Edinburgh EH6 4LP 0131 552 5883 Pier Brasserie - Bar & Grill 25a Pier Place Edinburgh EH6 4LP 0131 552 4356 Loch Fyne Restaurant 25 Pier Place Edinburgh EH6 4LP 0131 559 5390 LAVEROCKBANK ROAD Starbank Inn 64 Laverockbank Road Edinburgh EH5 3BZ 0131 552 4141 NEWHAVEN MAIN STREET Perfectly Paris Hair 7 Newhaven Main Street Edinburgh EH6 4LJ 0131 552 1313 Wok Inn Newhaven Road Edinburgh EH6 4LH The Harbour Inn 4-6 Fishmarket Square Newhaven Edinburgh EH6 4LW Advertise Your Business Here ANCHORFIELD Prom Bar 2 - 3 Anchorfield Edinburgh EH6 4JG Savour Chinese Takeaway 6 Anchorfield Edinburgh EH6 4JG Steele Hair & Beauty 7 Anchorfield Edinburgh EH6 4JG The Haven Café Bistro 9 Anchorfield Edinburgh EH6 4JG 0131 467 7513 ANNFIELD Dimsum Box Restaurant 3 Annfield Edinburgh EH6 4JF Basils Restaurant 9 Annfield Edinburgh EH6 4JF 0131 552 1670 LINDSAY ROAD Rishis Indian Aroma 100 Lindsay Road Edinburgh EH6 4TZ Next - Shopping Malls & Retail Parks

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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

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.

Looking to buy of rent a house? Find all the solicitors and Letting Agent in Edinburgh Lothians and Scottish Borders, their address and contact details. What you need to know before buying a house. What Costs their are and calculate if you can affoard the running costs. EDINBURGH PROPERTY AND LEGAL SERVICES Looking for Estate Agents or Solicitors in Edinburgh This is a Guide to Solicitors and Estate Agents and the process of purchasing a property in Scotland. Edinburgh Property For Sale or Let Edinburgh Lothian Borders Letting Agents List of Edinburgh Solicitors ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS ADVERTISE Property for Sale or Let Edinburgh Information 1. Can you afford to purchase and pay all the fees and monthly costs? Mortgage life Assurance Home Insurance Council Tax Gas Electric TV Licence Broadband Telephone | mobile Household cleaning Food and Drink (weekly shop). Clothes Birthdays, Christmas, etc Things to find out before buying a property. 2. Can you afford to purchase and pay all the fees and monthly costs? Monthly costs Above THE MORTGAGE How much can you borrow ? What is the deposit required ? What will the monthly cost be ? What type of mortgage is it ? Is there any arrangement fees ? Is there any compulsory insurances ? Will there be penalties if you move to another company or change product ? What is the variable rate on the mortgage product when the initial product ends ? When you know how much you can borrow, plus the deposit you have available to you and you can afford the monthly costs. Find out the council tax charges You now know the house prices you can look at. Find Out Legal Costs Solicitor's Fees WHEN LOOKING FOR A HOUSE THINGS TO THINK ABOUT. Which area you would like to live in ? Is there good transport links to your work and the city centre ? Who are your neighbours ? (not just next door but all that will be in earshot) Is there a neighbourhood watch ? Where are the nearest Shops ? Is there a play park nearby ? Where is the nearest school ? Are there any pubs or clubs with late licences nearby ? ALWAYS GO TO THE AREA WHEN SCHOOLS GET OUT. Early Evening Weekdays and Weekends (5-7PM) (10 -12 PM) (2 - 4 AM) Do you share any paths driveways or roof space ? Are you responsible for any factoring costs ? Is there any plans for developments in the area ? When was the roof last repaired ? When was the boiler checked last ? Is there gas and electric supplies to the property ? What is the broadband (WIFI) connection like ? Is it fibre broadband or dish ? Which way does the property face ? Does the property benefit from good natural light ? If YOU HAVE FOUND THE RIGHT HOUSE ? Contact your solicitor, To make an offer

Midlothian has many estates with Castles a Palace and museums, Rosslyn Chapel and Newbattle Abbey National Mining Museum and Statues Memorial and the larges artificial Ski Slop in Europe. Midlothian Attractions Midlothian is also on the boundary of Edinburgh and has many attractions. Castles, Mansion Houses, Museums and Country Parks. Dalhousie Castle, Oxenfoord Castle Borthwick Castle, Crichton Castle Dalkeith Palace, Newbattle Abbey Melville Castle and Arniston House. Rosslyn Chapel, Roslin Castle National Mining Museum Corn Exchange Museum Vogrie House and Country Park, Dalkeith Country Park Dalkeith Museum, St Nicholas Church Dalkeith Tolbooth Stewarts Brewery Water Tower House Robert Burns Fountain Cousland Smiddy Cousland Castle Ruins Temple Village Midlothian Penicuik House Pentland Hills Dryden Tower Hillend Ski Slop Bilston Glen Miners Memorial Canter by Andy Scott @ Bush Estate DALHOUSIE CASTLE The Ramsay (de Ramesie) family of Dalhousie (Dalwolsie) Castle Have been owners of the Castle and Lands since Coming from Huntingdon with David I in 1140. There is evidence that the Castle was first built circa 1230. The Ramsay family have been linked to many famous times, at the Battle of Bannockburn 1314, the signing of the declaration of Arbroath 1320, the siege of Dunbar in 1338, the Battle of Flodden Field 1513 and the Gowrie conspiracy of 1600, Dalhousie Castle was sold by the Ramsay’s in 1972 and has been a Hotel since. Many of the original parts to the Castle still remain and is a unique place to stay or have a wedding. Dalhousie Birds of Prey A truly unique experience that is available at Dalhousie Castle is the Falconry area where there are many birds of prey. Kestrels, Owls, Hawks and Eagles. Have one fly to your gloved hand something that is unforgettable . CRICHTON CASTLE Crichton Castle was built by Thomas de Crichton (Thomas de Kreitton) circa 1260. The castle still stands all be it a ruin. The Crichton family had one of the first baronies near Edinburgh was formed from the lands of Kreitton and is mentioned in charters of the early 12th century. VOGRIE HOUSE and COUNTRY PARK The original Vogrie house was built circa 1870 by James Dewar the whisky distiller and opened as a country park in 1980. Vogrie House like many old mansions and castle is said to be haunted. A property has been on the site since early 15th century when the Menzies family were owners. A truly magnificent area to have a day out. There is an adventure play area and toddlers play park, a miniature railway, guided nature walks, Café, many country paths for walking, cycling or horse riding. VOGRIE COUNTRY PARK Vogrie Park Midlothian Giants Chairs Vogrie Park Midlothian Gigantic Bicycle Vogrie Park Midlothian Vogrie House Vogrie House Golf course. Vogrie Segway Adventure Trail BORTHWICK CASTLE Borthwick Castle, is one of the best preserved Tower Houses in Scotland. Built circa 1430 by Sir William de Borthwick. It was built on the previous the Mote of Locherwart. Built in the 13th century by the Locherwart. Melville Castle 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) ARNISTON HOUSE George Dundas, 16th Laird of Dundas Castle, and his wife Katherine bought the land in 1571 for their son James. At that time a Tower House stood on the lands. The mansion House that can be seen today was designed by William Adam. The only part of the old tower that remains is the Oak Room. The Mansion took almost 10 years to complete circa 1730 and is said to be “one of the most important Georgian country houses in Scotland”. James Dundas was born in 1570 and was educated at St. Andrew's University. He died in 1628 and is buried within the vestry Borthwick Church. His son Sir James Dundas became 1st Lord of Arniston 1620 - 1679 his son Robert Dundas 2nd Lord Arniston 1650 – 1726, Robert Dundas 3rd Lord Arniston, 1685 – 1783, Henry Dundas born 1742 1st Viscount Melville 18th child of 19 to Robert Dundas 3rd Lord Arniston step brother to Robert Dundas 4th Lord Arniston. Henry Dundas was to become the most powerful person in Britain. He died in his bed in Melville Castle 29 May 1811 and was buried in Lasswade Parish church. Robert Dundas 4th Lord Arniston, 1713 – 1787, Robert Dundas 5th Lord Arniston (6th June 1758 died 17 June 1819). The title continued as Baronet from 1898 until the death of the last male heir, Thomas Calderwood Dundas who died in 1970 when the title died out. The present owner Althea Dundas-Bekker. NEWBATTLE ABBEY and GARDENS Newbattle Abbey a Cistercian Monastery was founded in 1140 by King David I. Newbattle Abbey was also where a council of Nobles met in 1320 and drafted a parchment (letter) to Pope John XXII asking him to recognise Scotland’s independence as a country and acknowledge Robert the Bruce as the lawful king. (The letter was, The Declaration of Arbroath). Mark Kerr made the old Abbey into a family home after taking it from the Monk in 1560. The Kerr Family were an important and influential family in Scotland becoming the Earls of Lothian and in 1701 the Marquis of Lothian. It was in the Kerr family until the 1930s when Newbattle Abbey was changed to an adult residential college. In 1937it was gifted to the people of Scotland. ST NICHOLAS CHURCH and VAULT The original section of the church was built in the early 15th century Sir James Douglas (The Black Douglas), 1st Earl of Morton, and his wife Princess Joanna, daughter of James I are the effigies on the tomb next to the door to the Buccleuch Burial Vault. Look up at the gargoyles on the church walls. DALKEITH PALACE DALKEITH Original owners were the Grahams Lord William de Graham, of Abercorn and Dalkeith was first of the Graham family mentioned living in Dalkeith where he died in 1139. The Castle was destroyed in 1547 by an English Army. It then became the Douglas family stronghold. It was finally sold to the Buccleuch family in circa 1640. James Douglas 4th Earl of Morton who became the Regents of Scotland in 1572 ruled Scotland on behalf of James VI infant son of Mary Queen of Scots. There has been many occupiers of what was Dalkeith Castle renamed circa 1700. No less than in 1650, Oliver Cromwell's Commander, General Monk, Cromwell's Governor in Scotland made Dalkeith Palace his headquarters. The Earl of Morton was executed 1581 in Edinburgh on the Maiden a guillotine which stood at the foot of the Canongate which was said he had brought up from England. (can be seen in National Museum of Scotland) The Duke of Buccleuch is still the owner of the estate. Dalkeith Palace Orangery The Orangery at Dalkeith Palace was built circa 1830 at the time it was the state of the art Orangery with under-floor heating and it provided fresh fruit for the Palace. DALKEITH CORN EXCHANGE / MUSEUM The Dalkeith Corn Exchange was built in 1854 and was the largest corn market in Scotland’s. The Corn Exchange was also where both Gladstone and Churchhill both made speeches, it later became a ballroom where up to 800 could dance the night away. It now houses the museum for Dalkeith, managed by the Dalkeith History Society. The public entrance to the museum is in St Andrew Street which is at the back of the building. DALKEITH TOLBOOTH The last Man Hung in Dalkeith was William Thomson on March 1, 1827. Sentenced to hang for highway robbery a large crowd gathered in front of the Tolbooth see the hanging which lasted circa 45 minutes. Leaving William Thomson Hanging for around 30 minutes to ensure he was dead. The last hanging in Scotland took place in Aberdeen in 1963 a Henry John Burnett. WATER TOWER HOUSE The Water Tower was constructed for the Edinburgh Water Company in 1879. It is an octagonal polychrome brick water tower it was no longer required and was left empty form around 1946. Gerry Goldwyre and his wife purchased the Water Tower and converted it into a home. In 1994 Gerry won MasterChef. ROBERT BURNS FOUNTAIN The Burns Memorial Drinking Fountain was commissioned in 1896 by the Dalkeith Burns Club to mark the centenary of the death of Robert Burns and was paid for by the residents of Dalkeith. It was erected in Dalkeith’s High Street in 1899 and moved locations on several occasions but has now been returned to the High Street. The structure has four columns with a domed canopy. Known locally as the “Burns Monument”, it was not in fact installed until 1899 and, for many years after, was one of the main focal points in Dalkeith High Street. SINCLAIR’S of ROSLIN Henry Sinclair was born in Roslin Castle in 1345 and it is claimed that he travelled to lands west of the large ocean in 1398 making him the first to discover the Americas, Henry Sinclair was Lord of Shetland, 1st Earl of Orkney, Baron of Roslin and Grand Master Knights Templar. The Sinclair family were world travellers and fought in battles worldwide. When Henry Sinclair and his men were in the Americas one of the party Sir James Gunn died and a grave stone was carved and placed in his memory. This stone still remains now known as Prospect Hill, located in Westford, Massachusetts. This is known as the Westford Knight. ROSLIN CASTLE Roslin Castle is only 200 yards from Rosslyn Chapel the castle has been forgotten about but is worth a visit now a partial ruin it was originally built circa 1300 and has had a very turbulent history. There are stories of ghosts on horseback and a hound that prowls the woods around the castle. ROSSLYN CHAPEL The Earl and Countess of Rosslyn are the present owners of Rosslyn Chapel which was founded by their descendants in 1446. It has been brought to the attention of the world by the book and film The Da Vinci Code. Visit the chapel and grounds and take the tour which will tell you all about Rosslyn Chapel. Old Rosslyn Inn Next to Rosslyn Chapel was a resting place for travellers There has been many notable travellers stayed the night including Edward VII, Robert Burns, Walter Scott, William Wordsworth and his wife, Alexander Naysmith and Dr Johnson and James Boswell COUSLAND SMIDDY The Cousland Smiddy (Blacksmiths) on this site since circa 1700 attached a butt ‘n’ ben circa 1735 a small place to live. A later Blacksmiths cottage circa 1820 and a new workshop circa 1940. NATIONAL MINING MUSEUM SCOTLAND The National Coal Mining Museum opened in 1984. The Lady Victoria Colliery, was first mined in 1895. It closed its production in 1981. The Lady Victoria Colliery is the best preserved Victorian collier in Europe a place to see what people had to endure to bring coal to people's homes. BOY ON A PIT PONY The sculpture of a horse with a small boy on its back and a miner leading the Pit Pony in memory of all the miners that worked in the pits from childhood. DRYDEN TOWER Stands on the summit of a hill which gives views as far as the Forth Estuary. Dryden Tower built circa 1850 by the owners of Dryden House (Demolished) was for viewing their lands and shipping moving up and down the Firth of Forth. OXENFOORD CASTLE The original Tower House was inherited by Lady Dalrymple in 1799. Robert Adam, design a larger mansion house incorporating the Tower House at that time. The tower house built in the 12th century. The property was owned by the Dalrymple’s of Stair in 1760. It was used as a girls’ private boarding school for over 50 years and closed in 1984. It is now a private residence of the Dalrymple family. The castle can be booked for Private & Corporate Events and Weddings. BILSTON GLEN MINERS MEMORIAL Bilston Glen was a monster of coal mining, which began in the area circa 1685. At its height of production there was circa 2000 workers with up to a million tons of coal per year. The memorial in the centre of Loanhead is to the miners who died in the production of coal. MIDLOTHIAN ARTIFICIAL SKI SLOPS All year round Skiing and Snow Boarding The Ski slop is situated on the Pentland Hills On the outskirts of Edinburgh and is open to all. Opened in the 1960's it has been used for the training of the Olympic ski and boarders since 2010 There is a ski lift and floodlighting for evening use. COUSLAND CASTLE (Tower House) Records show that there has been a structure on the site circa 1200. The Castle was burned in 1529. Following the Battle of Pinkie in 1547, the castle was partially destroyed by Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset. It was rebuilt and has passed through many families and was still in use in the 18th century Pathhead War Memorial CANTER by Andy Scott Unveiled by HRH Princess Royal in 2018 at the new veterinary building on the University of Edinburgh's Bush Estate TEMPLE VILLAGE MIDLOTHIAN The historic village of Temple, headquarters in Scotland of the Knights Templar from 1153 to circa 1310. The old Kirk is built prior to 1153. The village was originally known as Balantrodoch before 1570. It is known that King David I of Scotland, granted the manor and chapel of Balantrodoch to the Order of the Knights Templar in 1153. Old gravestones showing carved symbols of skull and crossbones, associated with death and the Knights Templar. Others gravestone carvings, the trowel and egg timer, and the symbol of the compass and set square are associate with the Freemasons PENICUIK HOUSE The Grounds of Penicuik House were in the same family for over 300 years. The Barony of Penicuik was acquired by John Clerk in 1654. The first house being Newbigging House which was demolished in 1761 and the present house Penicuik House was built. The house was extended with two large wings in 1857. Sadly a fire left the house as a ruin on the 16 June 1899. The only option was to convert the Stables to a new house in 1900. Penicuik House Preservation Trust (PHPT) has now restored the original Penicuik House that was burnt down in 1899 to its external magnificence. THE NEWBATTLE VIADUCT LOTHIANBRIDGE The Lothian Bridge has 23 arches which spans the River Esk. The Lothian Bridge Viaduct was built to join collieries in 1847 and carried the rail line from Edinburgh to Carlisle before closing in 1972. It is now being used for the Border railway linking Edinburgh with the Scottish Borders. HAWTHORNDEN CASTLE Hawthorndean Castle dates from the 15th century, The land owned by The Douglas's a powerful family with Royal connections. The poet Sir William Drummond of Hawthorndean , was born here. Visitors in 1618 by English poet Ben Jonson . In the following century Dr Johnson visited Hawthornden. This house has been much altered, including a major modernisation of the mid-19th century. The arms of the Abernethy family were installed above a door in 1795, by Dr William Abernethy Drummond , Bishop of Edinburgh . The bishop also added a memorial in honour of his ancestors Sir William Drummond and Sir Lawrence Abernethy of Hawthornden. Hawthornden Castle was owned by the Drummonds until the early 1970s. It was left to the butler when the last Drummond died, then sold to Douglas Adamson, a well known and respected fine art and antiques dealer from Edinburgh, and his family, who turned it back into a home. The house was also open to the public. The Adamson family lived there until the mid-1980s when Douglas Adamson died. The Castle was then sold to Drue Heinz , the widow of H. J. Heinz II . making it into a sanctuary for writers to peacefully live and work, called the Hawthorndean Literary Retreat There are a number of man-made caves in the cliffs beneath the castle. One cave serves as a doocot , with 370 compartments. There is a tradition that King Robert the Bruce and Sir Alexander Ramsay of Dalhousie once found shelter in the caves underneath it. Another cave nearby is known as Wallace's Cave , after William Wallace . West Lothian Attractions

Royal Botanic Garden (RGBE) for short has one of the largest collection of plants from around the world. In grounds of over 70 acres with glass houses, rock gardens, Japanese garden, arboritum with squirrels and birds. With a restaurant, shop and cafe its a great place to spend the day Free Entry Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh The Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh was first sited at Holyrood Park beside Holyrood Abbey in 1670. It moved to near Leith Wynd in 1675 which stretch from where Cranston Street off the Royal Mile is now to Calton Road. The Physic Garden which was removed due to Waverley Station being built 1763 spent a period of time in Leith Walk 1763 -1820 where it remained before finally moving to its present location at Inverleith in 1820. The Gardens were the imagination of two doctors Andrew Balfour who look after the Royal Gardens at Holyrood House Edinburgh 1695 and Robert Sibbald physician who collected plant specimens from all over Europe when on their travels, which were look after in the Physic Garden. The two Gardens coming together in 1820 at Inverleith. In the early 1900s a plant hunter George Forrest introduced over 10,000 specimens and the gardens continue to grow to this day. The Cottage in Leith can now be seen in the Royal Botanic Gardens grounds, as it has been rebuilt as it was in Leith. There is also a night light show annually within the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh. Royal Botanic Gardens 20a Inverleith Row Edinburgh Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh East Gate Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh John Hope West Gate The Glass Houses Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh. The large glass house in the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh (RBGE) was opening by HRH Princess Margaret on 25th October 1967, further glass houses were opened to store the many different varieties of plants and flowers. Rock Garden Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh The Rock Garden has a collection of over 5,000 plants from mountain, Mediterranean and Arctic climates around the world. There are concentrations of plants from China, Europe, Japan, Nepal, North and South America and South Africa. Britain’s Tallest Palm House Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh The Temperate Palm house in Edinburgh's Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh opened in 1858 and was the tallest in the UK. It became one of the must see things of its time in the UK as most people had never travelled overseas and the plants and trees were a massive attraction. Inverleith House Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh. Inverleith House was built in 1774 for Sir James Rocheid and his family on his estate, which would have covered Inverleith Park, Botanic Gardens and part of Stockbridge. The Botanic Gardens today stands on most of the Rocheid estate. In 1877 the Botanic Gardens took over all but Inverleith Park of the estate. ( Front and rear The Gardeners Cottage Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh. The Botanic Gardens Cottage stood at Shrub hill of Leith Walk and was taken brick by brick and rebuilt in the botanic gardens. The Cottage was the lead gardener's house and entrance to the gardens The cottage was designed by the leading architects of the time James Craig and John Adam and built in 1765. The cottage also had a classroom to tech Botany to Edinburgh students. The Gardeners Cottage Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh. There are two plaques with inscriptions. In honour of ALL THE PEOPLE who have tended this place with care, passion and dedication. their legacy lives all around us. The Botanic Cottage Built Leith Walk 1765 Rebuilt Inverleith 2015. To the memory of John Williamson who during twenty years of faithful service as Principal Gardener in this place was no less respected for the good qualities suited to his station in life than esteemed for eminent skill in his profession this monument is erected by John Hope1781 Removed from the Botanic Garden Leith Walk September 1823 Old Beech Hedge Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh. The Old Beech hedge stands at circa 8m (156 ft) in Height and 165 m (535 ft) in length. First planted in 1906 with 200 young beech trees, today only 158 trees are in the Hedge. Thought to be one of the oldest hedges in Scotland at over 110 years. HRH Queen Mother's Garden Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh. This area is dedicated to the late Queen Mother and has over 10.000 plants. The centre Labyrinth is formed with interlocking E space as her name Elizabeth. With a pavilion trees hedge and flowers it is a remarkable memorial to a great Lady. Caledonian Hall Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh. The Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society built the Caledonian Hall in 1841 to hold flower shows. 20 years later it had a change of use to a Herbarium, scientific reference collection of preserved plants which now has over 3 million specimens. Alpine House Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh. The Alpine House provides a strict dry environment for plants All the plants are growing in clay pots and the Alpine House has a manmade climate to imitate the mountainous windy conditions where the plants would naturally grow. Chinese Hillside Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh. The Chinese Hillside garden is planted to recreate a natural Chinese hillside garden setting with over 1600 plants found in the south west of China. The garden opened in 1997 and is the largest collection of Chinese plants growing outside China. Edinburgh New Town Lilian Alcock (Nora Lilian Scott) Lilian Scott was born in August 1874 and married Nathaniel Alcock in 1905 a professor of physiology at McGill University in Canada. Lilian was the first government plant pathologist appointed in Scotland. She was the pioneer of the study of seed pathology and was honoured in 1935 with and MBE. She was appointed plant pathologist in Department of Agriculture for Scotland at Royal Botanic Garden in 1924 till her retirement in 1937. The plaque can be seen on the wall of 20a Inverleith Row Edinburgh. Aeolian Harp Pavilion Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh. Aeolian Harp Pavilion was design and built in 2003 to commemorate an old Elm tree that had to be cut down due to contracting Dutch Elm Disease. Garden of Tranquillity Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh. The Garden of Tranquillity is behind the East Gate Lodge. This garden was structured through donations and lottery funding for the use of all the people that wish to use it. Edinburgh New Town Inverleith Row Sibbald House The house named after Robert Sibbald who was born 15 April 1641 in Fife Scotland. He qualified as a physician in 1662, and his aim was to improve the faculties of medicine in Scotland. He with his cousin Andrew Balfour created a Physic Garden in 1670 with circa 1000 medicinal plants. Sibbald and Balfour went on to establish the College of Physicians in 1681. The Physic Garden went on to be the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh. A year later in 1682 Robert Sibbald was appointed Geographer Royal for Scotland. He died in 1722 make his life's work to the medical profession and the intellectual life of Edinburgh. He is buried in Greyfriars Kirkyard. Edinburgh New Town North East Edinburgh Statues

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Edinburgh has over 180 hotels of ratings up to 5 stars. Many of the hotels are in the city centre with over 20 that ar chain hotels Travelodge Premier Inn Ibus Novotels Holday Inns and Malmasion Hotels. There are also a number of private chains. Hotels Edinburgh Edinburgh Hotels List produced is in Post code order the lowest post code is EH1 which is the city centre up to EH28 which is Edinburgh Airport. The EH post code is for the Edinburgh area and is defined by distance from the old Post Office building at the East end of Princes Street. close to Waverley Rail Station See the map with the Red markers for EH1 Hotels. When contacting Hotels from outside UK please replace the first 0 with +44 (WhatsApp is free) There are 34 hotels in EH1 Edinburgh City Centre Hotels Edinburgh Radisson Collection Hotel 2 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1AD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 6666 Hotels Edinburgh Motel One 18 Market Street Edinburgh EH1 1BL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 0730 Hotels Edinburgh Market Street Hotel 6 Market Street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 322 9229 Hotels Edinburgh Leonardo Royal Edinburgh 43 Jeffery Street Edinburgh EH1 1DH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 200 3300 Hotels Edinburgh Hotel Du Vin Hotel 19 Bristo Place Edinburgh EH1 1EZ‎ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 247 4900‎ Hotels Edinburgh Ibis Hotel 77 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1HN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 292 0001 Hotels Edinburgh Stay Central Hotel 139 Cowgate Edinburgh EH1 1JS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 6801 Hotels Edinburgh Inn on the Royal Mile 82 High Street Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 9940 Hotels Edinburgh Holiday Inn Express Royal Mile 300 Cowgate Edinburgh EH1 1NA‎ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 524 8400 Hotels Edinburgh Fraser Suites 24 St. Giles Street Edinburgh EH1 1PT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 7200 Hotels Edinburgh Ibis Hotel 6 Hunter Square Edinburgh EH1 1QW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 240 7000 Hotels Edinburgh Carlton Hilton Hotel 20 North Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1SD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 472 3000 Hotels Edinburgh Travelodge Central 33 St Mary's Street Edinburgh EH1 1TA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0871 984 6137 Hotels Edinburgh Radisson Blu Hotel 80 High Street Edinburgh EH1 1TH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 473 6590 Hotels Edinburgh Scotsman Hotel 51 North Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1YT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 5565 Hotels Edinburgh Waldorph Astoria Caledonian 4 Princes Street Edinburgh EH1 2AB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 222 8888 Hotels Edinburgh Rutland Hotel 15 Rutland Street Edinburgh EH1 2AE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 3402 St Christopher's Hotel 13 Market Street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 1446 Hotels Edinburgh Apex International Hotel 35 Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2HS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 365 0000 Hotels Edinburgh Apex City Hotel 61 Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2JF‎ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 365 0000 Hotels Edinburgh Grassmarket Hotel 94 Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2JR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 2299 Hotels Edinburgh Glasshouse Hotel 2 Greenside Place Edinburgh EH1 3AA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 525 8200 Hotels Edinburgh Courtyard by Marriot 3 Baxter's Place Edinburgh EH1 3AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 526 3778 Hotels Edinburgh W Hotel 1 St James Square Edinburgh EH1 3AX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 388 8000 Hotels Edinburgh Travelodge Waterloo 17 Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3BG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0871 984 6445 Hotels Edinburgh Apex Waterloo Hotel 23 Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3BH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 441 0440 Hotels Edinburgh Parliament House Hotel 15 Calton Hill Edinburgh EH1 3BJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 478 4000 Hotels Edinburgh York House Hotel 27 York Place Edinburgh EH1 3HP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 6222 Hotels Edinburgh The Place 28 York Place Edinburgh EH1 3HU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 7575 Hotels Edinburgh Premier Inn 44 York Place Edinburgh EH1 3HU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0333 234 6473 Hotels Edinburgh Indigo Hotel 51 York Place Edinburgh EH1 3JD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 5577 Hotels Edinburgh Holiday Inn Express City Centre 12 Picardy Place Edinburgh EH1 3JT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 2300 Hotels Edinburgh Regent House Hotel 3 Forth Street Edinburgh EH1 3JX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 1616 Hotels Edinburgh Albany Hotel 39 Albany Street Edinburgh EH1 3QY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 0397 Hotels Edinburgh Broughton Hotel 37 Broughton Place Edinburgh EH1 3RR‎ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 9792 There are 24 Hotels in EH2 Edinburgh City Centre Hotels in Edinburgh in post code EH2 are situated on Princes Street and the or iginal New Town area. All are in walking distance of the Old Town and Edinburgh Castle See the map with the Purple markers. Hotels Edinburgh Ibis Hotel 19 St Andrew Square Edinburgh EH2 1AU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 292 0200 Hotels Edinburgh Frederick House Hotel 42 Frederick Street Edinburgh EH2 1EX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 1999 Hotels Edinburgh Travelodge Central Queen Street 30 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 1JX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0871 984 6143 Hotels Edinburgh No53 Hotel 53 Frederick Street Edinburgh EH2 1LH‎ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 2752 Hotels Edinburgh Rabble Hotel 55a Frederick Street Edinburgh EH2 1LH‎ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 7800 Hotels Edinburgh Motel One 6 Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 2AN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 0730 Hotels Edinburgh Travelodge Central Prince Street 1 Meuse Lane Edinburgh EH2 2BY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0871 559 1855 Malmaison Hotel 21 St Andrews Square Edinburgh EH2 1AY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 370 4600 Hotels Edinburgh Old Waverley Hotel 43 Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 2BY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 4648 Hotels Edinburgh Mercure Mount Royal 54 Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 2DG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 342 1013 Hotels Edinburgh Balmoral Hotel 1 Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 2EQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 2414 Hotels Edinburgh Premier Inn Hub Rose Street South Lane Edinburgh EH2 2NN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0333 321 3104 Hotels Edinburgh Travelodge 37 Rose Street Edinburgh EH2 2NH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0871 984 6441 Hotels Edinburgh InterContinental Edinburgh George Hotel 19 George Street Edinburgh EH2 2PB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 1251 Hotels Edinburgh Le Monde Hotel 16 George Street Edinburgh EH2 2PF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 270 3900 Gleneagles Townhouse Hotel 3St Andrews Square Edinburgh EH2 2AD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 322 3780 Hotels Edinburgh Premier Inn Waverley 24 Rose Street Edinburgh EH2 2QA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0330 175 9010 Hotels Edinburgh Yotel Hotel 68-73 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 4NA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 526 4950 Hotels Edinburgh Premier Inn 121 Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 4AD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0333 321 9267 EasyHotel 125a Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 4AD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 5303 Hotels Edinburgh Angels Share Hotel 9 Hope Street Edinburgh EH2 4EL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 247 7000 Hotels Edinburgh Kimpton Hotel Charlotte Square 38 Charlotte Square Edinburgh EH2 4HQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 240 5500 Hotels Edinburgh Tigerlily Hotel 125 George Street Edinburgh EH2 4JN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 5005 Edinburgh Grand 42 St Andrews Square Edinburgh EH2 2AD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 230 0570 Eden Locke Hotel 127 George Street Edinburgh EH2 4JN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0330 056 3363 There is a selection of 33 Hotels All are in walking distance to the main attractions and City Centre These Hotels are on the Map with Yellow markers Bonham Hotel 35 Drumsheugh Gardens Edinburgh EH3 7RN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 6050 Hotels Edinburgh Melvin House Hotel 3 Rothesay Terrace Edinburgh EH3 7RY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 5084 Hotels Edinburgh Royal Scots Hotel 29 Abercromby Place Edinburgh EH3 6QE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 4270 Hotels Edinburgh Britannia Hotel 69 Belford Road Edinburgh EH4 3DG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0871 221 0243 Hotels Edinburgh Mercure Edinburgh Quay 38 Gardener’s Crescent Edinburgh EH3 8DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0871 663 0627 Hotels Edinburgh Premier Inn Haymarket Torphican Street Edinburgh EH3 8JB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 357 4516 Hotels Edinburgh Double Tree by Hilton 34 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 5555 Hotels Edinburgh Premier Inn Central 82 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9AU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0870 990 6610 Hotels Edinburgh Novotel Edinburgh Centre 80 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 656 3500 Hotels Edinburgh Moxy Fountainbridge Hotel 2 Freer Gait Edinburgh EH3 9FR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 378 2013 Brewdog Dog House Hotel 5 New Street Edinburgh EH8 8BH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 290 2300 KM Hotel and Apartments 5-9 Richmond Place Edinburgh EH8 9ST City of Edinburgh Scotland +44 131 651 2117 Brooks Hotel 70-72 Grove Street Edinburgh EH3 8AP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 3628 Hotels Edinburgh Residence Inn by Marriot 36 Simpson Loan Edinburgh EH3 9GG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7150 Hotels Edinburgh Leonardo Hotel 79 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9HZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 7979 Hotels Edinburgh Sheraton Grand Hotel 1 Festival Square Edinburgh EH3 9SR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 9131 Hotels Edinburgh Marriot Holyrood Hotel 81 Holyrood Road Edinburgh EH8 8AU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 550 4500 Hotels Edinburgh Premier Inn Royal Mile 33 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0333 234 6430 Hotels Edinburgh Premier Inn Hub 37 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 202 6671 Hotels Edinburgh Ten Hill Place Hotel 10 Hill Place Edinburgh EH8 9DS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 2080 Hotels Edinburgh Travelodge Eglington 24 Eglington Crescent Edinburgh EH12 5BY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0871 984 6365 Stay City Apart Hotel 11 Brandfield Street Edinburgh EH3 8AS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 6651 Hotels Edinburgh Haymarket Hub Hotel 7 Clifton Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 347 9700 Hotels Edinburgh The Hoxton Hotel 5 - 21, Grosvenor Street Edinburgh EH12 5EF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 297 2840 Hotels Edinburgh Grosvenor Gardens Hotel 1 Grosvenor Gardens Edinburgh EH12 5EF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 313 3415 Hotels Edinburgh Haymarket Hotel 1 Coates Gardens Edinburgh EH12 5LG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 1775 Hotels Edinburgh Lairg Hotel 11 Coates Gardens Edinburgh EH12 5LG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 1050 Hotels Edinburgh Four Points by Sheraton 90 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5LQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 385 9077 Hotels Edinburgh Point A Edinburgh Hotel 152 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 526 4500 Hotels Edinburgh Hampton by Hilton West End 166 Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9RX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 526 4530 Hotels Edinburgh VOCO Haymarket 46 Torphichen Street Edinburgh EH3 8JB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 378 1999 Hotels Edinburgh Leonardo Royal 1 Morrison Link Edinburgh EH3 8DN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 460 4600 Hotels Edinburgh Adagio Apart Hotel 231 Canongate Edinburgh EH8 8BJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 322 8299 Hotels Edinburgh No 32 Hotel 32 Coates Gardens Edinburgh EH12 5LE City of Edinburgh Scotland EH12 5LE 0131 337 7077 Guest House B&B

Castle Street for restaurants, cafes, Takeaways retail stores, fashion, and attractions. The first Scottish American Mortgage Company opened here and on the North side of Castle Street is the House of Sir Walter Scott. Wind in the Willows writer Kenneth Graham was born here. Castle Street Edinburgh & North Castle Street Shops - Businesses - Food - Drink - Accommodation Castle Street History & Attractions Advertise Your Business Here More Details Advertise Your Business Here More Details Advertise Your Business Here More Details CASTLE STREET Edinburgh New Town High & Mighty 4 Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3DW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0800 2988083 Edinburgh New Town Castello Coffee Co 7a Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3AH City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh New Town Ted and Muffy Shoes 8 Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3DW City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh New Town Virgin Money 9 Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3AH City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh New Town Castle Thai Spa 9a Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3AH City of Edinburgh Scotland CASTLE STREET Edinburgh New Town Costa Coffee Café 13a Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3AH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 1637 Edinburgh New Town Pizza Hut Restaurant 15 Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3AH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 2801 Edinburgh New Town Orchid Lodge Restaurant 15A Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3AH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 2505 Edinburgh New Town TSB Bank 19 Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 01312 262 696 Edinburgh New Town Golden Dragon Restaurant 21 Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3DN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 7327 CASTLE STREET Edinburgh New Town Amber Rose Restaurant / Bar 22a Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3HT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 1224 Edinburgh New Town Treasure Trove Wool Shop 23a Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3DN City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh New Town Pret A Manger Café 25 Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3DN City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh New Town TGI Friday Restaurant 26 Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3HT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0844 372 7927 Edinburgh New Town Room in the City Apartments 30 Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3HT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 5784 CASTLE STREET Edinburgh New Town Kenneth Grahame Plaque 32 Castle Street Edinburgh H2 3HT City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh New Town Badger & Co Pub Restaurant 32 Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3HT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 5430 Edinburgh New Town Thomas Pink Ltd 32a Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3HT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 4264 Edinburgh New Town Chaophraya Restaurant 33 Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3DN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 7614 Edinburgh New Town Castle Guest House 38 Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3HT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 1975 North Castle Street Edinburgh Shops - Businesses - accommodation North Castle Street History & Attractions Advertise Your Business Here More Details Advertise Your Business Here More Details Advertise Your Business Here More Details NORTH CASTLE STREET Edinburgh New Town Tonic Lounge Bar 34a North Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3BN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 6431 Edinburgh New Town Castle Guest House 38 Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3HT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 1975 Edinburgh New Town Sir Walter Scott’s Home 39 North Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3DN City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh New Town Murray Snell LLP 40 North Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3BN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 626 6625 Edinburgh New Town Time 4 Thai Restaurant 45 North Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3BG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 8822 NORTH CASTLE STREET Edinburgh New Town Guild & Guild WS Solicitors 51 North Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3LJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 9155 Edinburgh New Town Honours Restaurant 58a North castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3LU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 8514 Edinburgh New Town Spanish Consulate General 63 North Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3LJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 1843 Edinburgh New Town Waka Café 67 North Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3LJ‎ City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh New Town Mark Greenaway Restaurant 69 North Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3LJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 1155 Next - West End Village

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Falkirk Attractions Scotland where you can see the Largest Horse Sculpture worldwide, Rosebank Distillery, The Kelpies and the Falkirk Wheel a barge lift. The Antonine Wall Roman Fort. Graves of Famous people, Battlesite Memorials, Callendar House and the Avon Viaduct (Larges in Scotland). Falkirk Attractions Scotland The Kelpies The Kelpies were officially opened by HRH Princess Anne on the 8th July 2015. A kelpie is a shape-shifting water spirit that take on the shape of a horse which resides in lakes and pools. The Kelpies are the largest pair of equine sculptures in the world and stand in the Helix Park, where the new extension to the Forth and Clyde Canal is located. At a height of 100 feet (30 mtrs) a memorial to the horses of Scotland that worked the land and pulled barges along the canals. The Kelpies & Helix Park The Graveyard at Falkirk Trinity Church Falkirk Trinity Church stands on the original site of the ‘Faw Kirk’, the first church erected in the town of Falkirk. This where the name of the town derives Falkirk. The graveyard of Falkirk Trinity Church has many memorials from the Battle of Falkirk 1298 (A defeat by the English in a battle of the First War of Scottish Independence). Led by King Edward I of England, the English army defeated by the Scots lead by Bonnie Prince Charlie at the Battle of Falkirk on 17 January 1746 which was prior to the massacre at Culloden in 16th April of the same year. Sir John De Graeme Grave The Trinity Graveyard is the resting place of Sir John De Graeme, William Wallace’s close friend, and right-hand man. Sir John De Graeme was killed in action during the Battle of Falkirk on 22 July 1298. William Wallace is said to have carried his body to its present resting place at the Faw Kirk Graveyard. A replica of the broadsword Sir John De Graeme carried into war has been attached to his tombs wrought-iron enclosure. Sir John De Graeme Trinity Church Falkirk Sir John De Graeme Memorial Fountain The Memorial Fountain was built in 1912 on the site where Sir John De Graeme, William Wallace's loyal knight and close friend died in the battle of Falkirk in 1298. Falkirk Steeple Heritage Centre The present Steeple is the third steeple the first was built circa 1590 a new Tolbooth and prison was built in 1663 and demolished in 1803 the present Steeple was completed in 1814 and is over 140 feet high (43 mtrs) High. The Heritage centre tells the story of the area circa last 400 years. Also in the heritage centre is the bell that was made in 1697. Take the guided tour of the centre Rosebank Distillery O n the opening of the Forth & Clyde canal in 1790, the connection between Edinburgh in the east and Glasgow in the west of Scotland gave a safe route for goods and people from coast to coast. Many Distilleries were built along the canal banks, Rosebank was one of them in the village of Camelon. Rosebank Distillery Rosebank Distillery, Camelon Rd, Falkirk FK1 5SQ The Rankine Family The Distillery was founded by James Rankine, a merchant of the town. The Rosebank distillery is the only surviving among all the distilleries opened along the canal. James Rankine purchased the maltings of the old Camelon distillery in 1840, his son then demolished the Camelon site and rebuilt it in 1868 as the now Rosebank Distillery. Rosebank was closed in 1993. It continued to produce whisky for the conglomerate owner and the quality was lost to blends now after many years it has been rescued by an independent Ian Macleod Distillers in 2017. The Rosebank Distillery is back distilling great whiskies. Take a Tour and buy the whisky with the money you would have spent on transport to the highland distilleries, you will not be disappointed. The Falkirk Wheel The Falkirk Wheel is the only fully rotating boat lift in the world and joins the Forth and Clyde Canal (Built 1790 is circa 35 miles (57km) long) and The Union Canal (built 1822 is circa 31 miles (51km) long), replacing the staircase of 11 locks which were dismantled in 1933. The Falkirk Wheel was opened in 2002 by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II and at a height of 115 Feet (35 mtrs). The Basin of the Union Canal is at Fountain Quay in Edinburgh ends in Grangemouth where the Falkirk Wheel stands, and joins the Forth & Clyde Canal which ends at the River Clyde at Bowling in Glasgow. There is a Cycle Route 754 which is traffic-free from Edinburgh to Glasgow which follows the Canals. Rough Castle Rough Castle was one of 16 known forts along the Antonine Wall, The wall formed the north-western frontier of the Roman Empire. Rough Castle can be reached on foot (about 15 minutes) from the Falkirk Wheel, a signposted path from the visitor centre will get you there. This is where the tallest surviving section of rampart, Defensive Lilia pits and many ditches and gateways can be seen. The Battle of Falkirk Muir Monument The Battle of Falkirk Muir, which was the second Battle of Falkirk on 17 January 1746, a defeat for the English. This was the last Jacobite success prior to Culloden and their final defeat. The battle site is currently marked by a monument, erected in 1927 situated on the South Muir on the edge of the Bantaskine estate. Falkirk Tunnel The Falkirk Tunnel built as part of the Union Canal connecting Edinburgh and Glasgow was completed in 1822. It was constructed as a tunnel rather than over land, as William Forbes owner of Callendar House objected as it would spoil his view from his house. This the longest canal tunnel in Scotland measures in length over 2000 foot (630 metres) and was carved through solid rock. It is now illuminated and with a path to allow people to walk through the tunnel. Found behind Falkirk High Station and is accessible via a well-marked path along the canal. Falkirk Memorial Cairn The Battle of Falkirk 1298 Memorial Cairn erected in 2007 to the memory of the men who fought with William Wallace against the English at the battle of Falkirk. The cairn positioned on the battlefield which is now part of Callendar House Park. Callendar House Callender House and grounds were in possession of the Callendar family circa 1240 it then changed ownership in 1346 to the Livingstone family, in 1783 William Forbes became owner and the descendant are still owners today. The Tower house is the oldest part of what now looks like a French château. Over the centuries it has been extended and modernised. It present look was given to the property circa 1870. The extensive grounds and has many things to see including a pond and ice House. There are many historic things to see in the park dating back to the building of the Antonine Wall in 142 AD. In the house a Library hold the archives of Falkirk and a Georgian Kitchen still in use. Outlander TV series to place here and the grounds hold a golf course and children’s play area The Antonine Wall The Antonine Wall was a Roman defensive wall, which was built across central Scotland from Bo’ness on the shores of the Firth of Forth to Old Kilpatrick on the Firth of Clyde. 37 miles long with 16 forts. Completed 162 AD. The Wall was the north western frontier of the Roman Empire. There are a number of other areas where the wall is still visible Rough Castle, Kinneil Estate, Polmont Hill, Seabegs Wood and Watling Lodge. Forbes Mausoleum A mausoleum was built after the death of William Forbes the first, which took the form of a circular Doric temple 45ft tall. Above the door you can see a panel with a Greek inscription: ӨNHTA TA TΩN ӨNHTΩN KAI ΠANTA IҐAPEPXETAI HMAΣHN ΔE MH AΛΛ HMEIΣ ATTA ΠAPEPXOMEӨA. The translation: “Mortals; possessions are mortal, and all things pass us by; if not, at any rate we pass them by”. The first occupant was William Forbes the First in 1816 one year after his death, then the wife of William Forbes the second, Rose O’Hara in 1866. Later occupants include Colonel Charles Forbes in 1948 and William Dudley Forbes in 1977. West Quarter Do 'cot This was the Do 'cot of the Lairds House that was the source of fresh meet for the house with spaces for hundreds of pairs of pigeons. The estate and its mansion house inherited by Dame Helenore Livingstone. A panel above the dovecot’s door shows the arms of Sir William and his wife Dame Helenore Livingstone and the date 1647. They built a new mansion house nearby, but probably not this dovecot. Wallacestone Monument The Wallace Monument commemorates the first Battle of Falkirk, which took place on 22 July 1298 William Wallace resigned as Guardian of Scotland. The position Wallace stood, seeing the English armies approach from Linlithgow. The memorial Stone erected in 1810, replaced the original stone which also contained a Latin inscription “Here he stood”, with a panoramic view of the Forth Valley and beyond. The Avon Aqueduct The Avon Aqueduct (Linlithgow) is the largest of three major aqueducts along the Union Canal. The others are the Almond (Lin’s Mill) Aqueduct (Ratho) and the Slateford Aqueduct (Longstone) over the Water of Leith. All three Aqueducts are built to the same design. Constructed 1821, 247 metres long and 86 feet (26 metres) high, it is the longest and tallest aqueduct in Scotland. It is also the second longest in Britain. Kinneil (Palace) House The Lands of Kinneil Estate are said to have been awarded to the first of the Hamilton's after the Battle of Bannockburn (1314) by Robert the Bruce. The original Tower House was built circa 1550. It was later blown up. In the early 17th century it was rebuilt and extended in 1677. The House was left empty from 1822 an has become a ruin. Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway Museum Scotland’s largest railway museum situated in Bo'ness this is a must for the railway and train enthusiasts. The Railway Museum has many historic locomotives, carriages and wagons, model trains. It also has displays and photographs of the railways in Scotland. Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway and Steam Locomotive Trips Enjoy 70 minutes on the Steam Train over a 10 mile return journey along the Firth of Forth Estuary from Bo’ness to Manuel, with a 10 minute stop in Manuel. There is an on-train buffet and afternoon tea is served on most Saturday and Sunday afternoons. The train has been used in films and the Outlander series. There is also Thomas the Tank Engine Train and a Santa Claus train trip. Dunmore Pineapple The “Dunmore Pineapple” was built in 1761 as a summer house for his wife, which gave views of the walled gardens. The Pineapple is circa 46 feet (14 mtrs) in height. The Pineapple was added to the property in 1777 after John Murray, the 4th Earl of Dunmore return from Virginia in summer of 1776 where he served as the last British Governor of the Colony. It open to the public through the National Trust for Scotland and can be found in Dunmore Park Airth Scotland. Bannockburn The Rotunda and Flag Pole Bannockburn The rotunda was built to commemorate the 650th anniversary of the battle of Bannockburn in 1964. The flag pole was place where Robert the Bruce raised his standard and a commemorative pole was first erected here in 1870. Borestone Location Bannockburn Written in the circle the words Location of the Borestone where by tradition Robert Bruce raised his standard in 1314. Battle of Bannockburn Battle Ground BANNOCKBURN BATTLE SITE KING ROBERT ASSEMBLED HIS ARMY HERE TO GUARD THE POINT WHERE THE ROMAN ROAD ENTERED THE NEW PARK. CARTHROPES WERE SET IN NUMEROUS PITS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE ROMAN ROAD ALONG THE BANNOCKBURN. THE ENGLISH CAVALRY ARRIVED AT THE FORD ON SUNDAY 23 JUNE 1314. BRUCE KILLED DE BOHUN NEARBY. THE SCOTS FORCED THE CAVALRY BACK OVER THE BANNOCK BURN MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR EDWARD II TO REACH STIRLING CASTLE BY THE NEW PARK Battle of Bannockburn Cairn BATTLE OF BANNOCKBURN FOR GOD AND ST ANDREW ______________________ ROBERT THE BRUCE KING OF SCOTS PLANTED HIS STANDARD NEAR THIS SPOT WHEN THE SCOTTISH PATRIOTS UNDER HIS COMMAND VANQUISHED THE ARMY OF EDWARD II OF ENGLAND AT THE BATTLE OF BANNOCKBURN 24TH JUNE - 1314 "WE FIGHT NOT FOR GLORY NOR FOR WEALTH, NOR HONOUR BUT ONLY AND ALONE WE FIGHT FOR FREEDOM WHICH NO GOOD MAN SURRENDERS BUT WITH HIS LIFE." Wanlockhead Leadhills Attractions

All the dates for all the Edinburgh Festival and Fringe Guide 2017 the 70th anniversary of the Edinburgh Internatinal Festival Edinburgh Festivals Edinburgh International Festival and Edinburgh Fringe EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL AND EDINBURGH FRINGE SOCIETY Back to Activities The Edinburgh International festival was established in 1947 as a cultural event to bring together audiences and artists from around the world. Link Edinburgh International Festival's official site With the start of 2021 brings the 74th anniversary of the Edinburgh International Festival and Fringe. The International Festival started in 1947 and a number of uninvited groups came along to Edinburgh and performed around the fringes of the official International Festival and year after year the uninvited returned and in 1958 the Festival Fringe Society was born. 2020 was the first year the festival was cancelled. Link Edinburgh Festival Fringe official site Today, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society is a registered charity, The Festival Fringe has three core objectives: 1 providing support, advice and encouragement to all the amazing artists, producers and venues who create the Fringe each year, from help with choosing a venue or writing a press release, to advice on touring, free access to rehearsal space, and professional development activities and events 2 assisting the audiences who come to Edinburgh by helping you navigate what’s on offer with comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date information and ticketing 3 promoting this wonderful and unique festival to the rest of the world. Edinburgh has festivals of all sorts throughout the year below is a list of the Festivals and dates they take place or for the official sites click on Edinburgh Festival above. ROBERT BURNS ( BURNS SUPPER ) 25 JANUARY EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FESTIVAL APRIL EDINBURGH BELTANE FIRE FESTIVAL 30 APRIL EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL MARATHON FESTIVAL MAY EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF PERFORMING ARTS (FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTHS) IMAGINATE MAY - JUNE EDINBURGH LEITH FESTIVAL JUNE EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL JUNE - JULY EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL MAGIC FESTIVAL JUNE - JULY EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL JULY EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL ART FESTIVAL JULY - AUGUST EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL MILITARY TATTOO AUGUST EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE AUGUST EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL AUGUST EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL AUGUST EDINBURGH MELA FESTIVAL AUGUST -SEPTEMBER EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL STORYTELLING FESTIVAL OCTOBER NATIONAL SAINTS DAY ( ST ANDREWS DAY ) 30 NOVEMBER EDINBURGH CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL NOVEMBER - JANUARY EDINBURGH TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION 30 DECEMBER EDINBURGH HOGMANY STREET PARTY 30 DECEMBER - 1 JANUARY LOONY DOOKS FESTIVAL SOUTH QUEENSFERRY 1 JANUARY Edinburgh Information

Queen Street was the last buildings in the original New Town of Edinburgh with gardens on the north side of the street. The National Portrait Gallery was built in Queen Street by the founder aand owner of the Sctsman newspaper Sr R Queen Street Edinburgh Attractions Queen Street Edinburgh the last street in the planned New Town Edinburgh named after Queen Charlotte wife of George III. Thing to see and do in Queen Street. Home of James Young Simpson, Royal College of Physicians and Scottish National Portrait Gallery. Queen Street Scottish National Portrait Gallery The Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Queen Street houses many of the Scottish Masters and has many statues, busts, sculptures, art works modern and contemporary. With a cafe and many exhibits its a great place to spend a wet day. Scottish National Portrait Gallery The Plaque on the west of the entrance reads; Dedicated to the | illustration of Scottish | history. This edifice the | gift to his native country | of John Ritchie Findlay | was erected anno domini 1890 | by the honourable the board | of trustees for manufactures | R Rowan Anderson LLD architect Scottish National Portrait Gallery Statues Queen Street Edinburgh Scottish National Portrait Gallery was built in the 1880. All the portraits are from Scottish history, painted by a range of major European and American masters. The gallery also displays sculptures, miniatures and photographs. Unique visual history of Scotland told through the portraits of those who shaped it, from the 16th century to the present. They include Mary Queen of Scots, Sir Walter Scott, Robert Burns and Sean Connery. It also houses the National Photography Collection. Ist Viscount Duncan John Hunter George Buchanan Cardinal Beaton 2nd Duke of Argyll John Knox Sir Ralph Abercrombie David Hume Adam Smith Sir Henry Raeburn Ist Viscount Stair Gavin Douglas Sir David Lesley William Dunbar King James VI & I King Malcolm III King James I King Alexander III James Douglas King James V Earl of Moray Saint Margaret John Napier William Maitland John Lesley Kleio Daughter of Zeus William Wallace Mary Queen of Scots Robert the Bruce Bishop Gavin Douglas James Hutton Link to Inside the Portrait Gallery James Young Simpson (7 June 1811 – 6 May 1870) James Young Simpson discovered the unaesthetic power of chloroform and introduced anesthesia to childbirth. Simpson was elected a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in 1863. On 4th November, 1847 Simpson first used chloroform. It was first used as an anaesthetic to help ease the pain during childbirth. Queen Victoria used chloroform during the delivery of Prince Leopold in 1853. Simpson was the first man to be knighted by the Scottish Court of the Lord Lyon for services to medicine. "Victo Dolore" (pain conquered) is the inscription on Simpson’s coat of arms. Simpson died at his home in Edinburgh at the age of fifty-eight. A burial spot in Westminster Abbey was offered to his family, but they declined and instead buried Simpson closer to home in Warriston Cemetery, Edinburgh. On the day of Simpson's funeral, a Scottish holiday was declared, including the banks and stock markets, with over 100,000 citizens lining the funeral cortege on its way to the cemetery, while over 1,700 colleagues and business leaders took part in the procession itself. James Young Simpson Lived in 52 Queen Street Edinburgh for over 25 years. Royal College of Physicians Queen Street Edinburgh The Royal College of Physicians was given its Royal status in 1681 by Charles II and their first meeting hall was in Fountain Close in 1704. The present building was completed in 1844 and previous to that the first building on the same site was started in 1775. The three statues are of Hygeia (daughter of Asclepius and Goddess of good health), Asclepius (Greek God of medicine and son of Apollo), Hippocrates (ancient Greek physician). Two panels’ right and left of Hygeia show the winged lions at the lyre of Apollo. THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS QUEEN STREET EDINBURGH WINGED LIONS AT THE LYRE OF APOLLO. Asclepius (Greek God of medicine) (Son of Apollo) Hippocrates (ancient Greek physician). Asclepius was a Greek god, healer and one of the Argonauts and his downfall was when he resurrected two mortals, Zeus was unhappy with his actions and slew Asclepius with a thunderbolt. Hippocrates Lived on the island of Kos, He was a Greek physician and is believed to be one of the most important figures in the history of medicine. Known as the "Father of Western Medicine" The Hippocratic Oath that doctors take is named after him. Hygeia (Daughter of Asclepius) (Goddess of good health) Hygiene Greek goddess of good health was a daughter and helper of the god of medicine Asclepius,and a friend to the goddess Aphrodite. Mary Erskine School Plaque Mary Erskine donated a sum of money from her husbands estate to the Company of Merchants of Edinburgh, to have a school built to educate the poor children of Edinburgh Merchant families. The School (Hospital as they were called) named Merchant Maiden Hospital first opened in the Cowgate in 1694. It then moved to new premises on the corner of Bristo Street (now Bristo Place) and Lothian Street in 1706. As it grew it moved again to new premises in 1818 at the Lauriston area at the foot of Archibald Place. In 1870 moving once more to larger premises in the New town and changing its name to Edinburgh Educational Institution for Young Ladies. It was renamed in 1889 to The Edinburgh Ladies’ College. In honour of Mary Erskine the school changes its name in 1944 to The Mary Erskine School and a final move to its present home at Ravelston in 1966. Inside Portrait Gallery Queen Street

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Edinburgh Southside Direct access by the South Bridge opened in 1788. Lady Nicolson gave here lands, built a new road a continuation of the South Bridge. That opened up the south for building a bigger Edinburgh. University of Edinburgh has a great presen Edinburgh Southside Attractions Edinburgh Southside Attractions There are many things to see on the southside of Edinburgh many of them are included in other sections as the southside had many connections with the University of Edinburgh and Edinburgh's city wall. This page shows all the other historic sites and things to see. Click on the button for more about the City Wall, University of Edinburgh and George Square and Gardens. Edinburgh's City Wall University of Edinburgh South Bridge The Southside of Edinburgh was only accessible after the South Bridge had been built. The foundation stone of the South Bridge was laid 1 August 1785 by Lord Haddo who was the Grand Master Mason of Scotland. The South Bridge opened in 1788 to pedestrians and traffic to give direct access to the south of Edinburgh. To make way for the South Bridge many houses and closes were demolished. The Tower at Portobello which still stands was built in 1785 by Mr James Cunningham from stones window sills and lintels from properties that were knocked down to allow the South Bridge to be built. The South Bridge is visible from the Cowgate where it passes over the street. Nicolson Square was built on Nicolson Park circa 1750 on land owned by Lady Elizabeth Nicolson at the same time as she built a new road which was later named Lady Nicolson Street and now shortened to Nicolson Street a continuation of the South Bridge linking the South with the Old Town of Edinburgh. There is a square of Nicholson Street with a garden. In the Garden is a Brass Pillar and Iron Fountain. Charles Darwin attended the Medical School for 2 years but did not complete the course due to its degree of difficulty. However, he went on to write “The Origin of Species” later in his life. If you walk past the bollards you will see on the wall a plaque to Charles Darwin that reads; Darwin | On this site | Charles Darwin (1809- 1882) | author of The Origin of Species | lodged at 11 Lothian Street | whilst studying medicine at the | University of Edinburgh | 1825-1827. West College Street Edinburgh West College Street which runs down to Chamber Street is where the Kirk O Field Port stood later to be called Potterrow Port. The image is an old map before the National Museum was built. William Topaz McGonagall South College Street Edinburgh William McGonagall was born in March 1825 and died in September 1902 he was a Scottish weaver, poet and actor and was regarded as the worst Poet in the English Language to put pen to paper. Writing over 200 poems of which the worst by far was “The Tay Bridge Disaster”. His turn of verse has been made known by the Goons, Monty Python, Spike Mulligan, and Peter Sellers. The name of the character Minerva McGonagall in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series was named after William McGonagall. Go down to the Poetry Library in the Canongate Edinburgh to read his works and judge for yourself. Inscription on the plaque above the door of 5 South College Street red; William McGonagall | Poet and Tragedian | Died Here | 29th September 1902. Now go back under the Potterrow Port and continue to see the sites. Agnes McLehose "CLARINDA" Agnes McLehose (1759-1841) was known as Nancy. Nancy first came to Edinburgh to live in Potterrow near the corner with Marshall Street after her husband left her to make his fortune in Jamaica. Robert Burns first meet with Nancy on the 4th December 1787 at afternoon tea and the assignation started. Mishap and misfortune stopped them from meeting for some time but they wrote to each other regularly. The love affair was to last until their death but their last meeting was in December of 1791 when Nancy left for Jamaica to be with her now wealthy husband. Read the famous letters written with code names Nancy being (Clarinda), Rabbie being (Sylvander) and not to forget the love song to Nancy `Ae Fond Kiss'. James Finlayson Nicolson Square Edinburgh James Finlayson born in Penicuik a few miles from Edinburgh in 1772. He became a textile mill engineer in 1820 he moved to Finland and seeing the opportunity in the fast flowing river of Tammerkoski, he open a company which manufactured machinery for the textile industry which became the largest industry in the Nordic countries in the late 19th and early 20th century. He was the person who made Tampere the second city of Finland. He also opened an orphanage for the children in Tampere. In 1838 he moved back to Scotland and moved to 8 Nicolson Square were he died at the age of 80. Brass Iron Founders’ Pillar Nicolson Square Garden Edinburgh The Brass Iron Founders’ Pillar features the biblical character, Tubal Cain the legendary founder of brass and iron making skills. The designer of The Brass Founders’ column was James Gowans the Lord Dean of Guild, commissioned by the Edinburgh and Leith Brass Founders for the 1886 International Exhibition of Science Art and Industry held in the Meadows where it won a gold medal. It was later shown at the Scottish National Exhibition in Saughton Park in 1908. It was then gifted to the City of Edinburgh. The pillar can be found in Nicolson Square Garden across from The Surgeons Hall Museum. Iron Fountain Nicolson Square Gardens The cast iron fountain was made at the Sun Foundry in Glasgow by George Smith & Co circa 1866 and was shown at the International Exhibition on the meadows in 1886. The granite plaque next to the fountain in Nicolson Square Garden gives a brief description of the pillar and fountain. King Fahd Mosque Islamic Centre of Edinburgh There is a community of over 12,000 Muslims in Edinburgh the first families arriving in the early 1950s. The Central Edinburgh Mosque has capabilities to hold over 1000 worshippers. The present Central Edinburgh Mosque is located on land that was purchased in the 1980s with a condition that the mansion house that is on the land would remain. The mansion house is still standing and is used for an exhibition and at Ramadan. The Mosque was opened in 1998 (1419) by the son of King Fahd of Saudi Arabia who donated 90% of the cost to build the centre. George Square George Square Gardens George Square in Edinburgh is in the centre of the University of Edinburgh Central Campus. In the centre of the square is a garden and around the square are buildings for learning. The Square and gardens were first laid in 1766. On a number of the walls are plaques of famous students. There are also a number of famous ex-residents who lived in the square. In the garden there are many benches to site and take time to contemplate the world and read a book. There are Standing Stones. One of which has been carved with a figure as if the stone had been split down the middle and the figure was revealed. George Square is also the centre of the Edinburgh Festival and Fringe every year in August. George Square + George Square Gardens Mrs Alison Cockburn Mrs Alison Cockburn was born in 1710 and died in 1794. She was a Scottish poet and socialite always in the company of the names of the Edinburgh enlightenment. Names she could call friends Robert Burns, Walter Scott and David Hume. The plaque reads; Mrs Cockburn 1710 -1794 Who wrote “The flowers O the forest ” lies buried near here. Buccleuch Parish Church (Chapel of Ease) The Church that stands in Chapel Street at the junction of the Cross Causeway was originally called the Chapel of Ease as St Cuthbert’s in Lothian Road had become too small for its congregation. The congregation of St Cuthbert’s Church had the Chapel of Ease built in 1754 and it opened its door in 1756. The most significant factor is the graveyard as there are a number of important people of the period buried in the graveyard here due to the over crowding of St Cuthbert's graveyard in Lothian Road Edinburgh. Dr Andrew Duncan (Pioneer of mental health) Dr Andrew Duncan a pioneer in mental Health was born in St Andrews on 17th October 1744. In May 1770 he was admitted a licentiate of the Royal College of Physicians. In 1776 he founded the Edinburgh Dispensary. a great man of medicine who died in may 1832. For over 50 years he would climb to the top of Arthur Seat on the 1st of May to celebrate the Queen of the May which he did up to his death. Charles Darwin (1758–1778) Charles Darwin’s Uncle of the same name, (1758–1778), died at the age of 20 why studying at the University of Edinburgh Medical School. He is buried in the Duncan family vault in the Chapel of Ease. The Plaque to is nephew Charles Darwin Author (The Origin of Species) is on the wall in Lothian Street where he lived while at the University Medical School. Unlike his Uncle Charles Darwin was a brilliant student but his life was cut short. The words on his headstone read; Charles Darwin | was born at Lichfield | September 3rd 1758 | and died at Edinburgh | May 15th 1778 | Possessed of uncommon abilities and activity | He had acquired knowledge in every department | of medical and philosophical science much beyond | his years. He gained the first medal offeredby | the aesculapian Society for a criterion | to distinguish | MATTER FROM MUCUS; | and had prepared a thesis for his graduation | on the Retrograde Motions of the | Lymphatic Vessels in some diseases. | He cultivated with success the friendship of ingenious men, and was buried by favour of | Dr A Duncan in his family vault.| ” Fame’s boastful chessel fortune’s silver plume | mark but the mouldering urn, or deck the tomb! ” William (Deacon) Brodie's Grave William Deacon Brodie, (master craftsman and robber), William Deacon Brodie's grave is in the north west corner of the graveyard but due to time and the weather the writing on the stone has worn away. Read about William Brodie and who he was Brodie’s Close Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh https://www.allaboutedinburgh.co.uk/lawnmarket-royal-mil e Dr Thomas Blacklock (The Blind Poet) Dr Thomas Blacklock a Minister in a Borders town church was better known as “The Blind Poet”. Due to illness as a baby he lost his sight before he turned 1 year. He lived on the corner of Chapel Street and West Nicholson Street now a public house named (The Pear Tree) where on the walls can be seen many poems, written by Dr Thomas Blacklock, the blind poet. He was the person that invited Robert Burns to come to Edinburgh, where he introduced Burns to the high society of Edinburgh. Royal Company of Archers Buccleuch Street, Edinburgh The Royal Company of Archers has had its base in Edinburgh at Archers' Hall Buccleuch Street, Edinburgh since 1777. The Royal Company of Archers is a ceremonial unit that serves as the Sovereign's Bodyguard in Scotland, a role it has performed since 1822. The Archer’s would have tournaments in the Meadows where they would regularly practice. In 1424 by the act of the Scottish Parliament the game of football was prohibited for the more necessary science of archery. The Greek Orthodox Community of St Andrew Edinburgh St. Andrew's is a pan-orthodox Church based in Edinburgh. We are a parish of the Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain. For more about the area around Melville Drive, Meadows and Bruntsfield Links follow this link Historic Railings Edinburgh Historic railings at Leven Terrace, Lonsdale Terrace, Marchmont Road and Hope Park Crescent were restored by the friends of The Meadows and Bruntsfield Links in partnership with The City of Edinburgh Council 2007. The restoration works were grant aided by funding from waste recycling group limited, distributed by WREN. The railings were cast at the Beaverbank foundry by Charles Laing & Sons Ltd. Robert Burns Meets Sir Walter Scott 1786 The one and only time Robert Burns and Sir Walter Scott met was in the house of Professor Adam Ferguson in Sciennes House Place, also present were Adam Smith, Dugald Stewart and Joseph Black. This was a meeting place of the hierarchy of Edinburgh society. Inscription reads; This tablet commemorates | The meeting | of Robert Burns and | Sir Walter Scott | which took place here | In the winter of 1786-87. Edinburgh Synagogue Hebrew Community Centre The Synagogue in Edinburgh was opened in 1932 and 1500 people attended the first service. The Synagogue in Salisbury Road is the only Synagogue in Edinburgh and has been since 1932. The first Synagogue in Edinburgh was in North Richmond Street in 1817. There has been a large Jewish community in Edinburgh for nearly 200 years. The Salisbury Road building was the initiative of Dr Salis Daiches, who served for 27 years as the Rabbi. Piershill Cemetery is now the main Jewish Cemetery for Edinburgh. Royal Commonwealth Pool Dalkeith Road Edinburgh The Royal Commonwealth Pool opened in January 1970 for the Commonwealth Games which were being held in Edinburgh. The Royal Commonwealth Pool was also used for the 1986 Commonwealth Games which were also held in Edinburgh. It was also used in the 2012 Olympic Games and the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. The pool is open daily to the public for swimming. The Innocent Railway The building of the Innocent railway was first started in 1826 to transport coal from the pits in Dalkeith Midlothian to Edinburgh. The carriages were horse-drawn and a great success. In 1831 further lines were added, connecting Leith and Musselburgh. This railway has the oldest rail tunnel inn Britain. The train became popular with passengers as it took them to the beaches at the coast. The route Starts at the tunnel under Holyrood Park Road. The Rail goods and coal yard were once situated where the houses in East Parkside stand now. The rail line is now a walkway and cycle path. The Innocent Railway Route East Parkside Innocent Railway Tunnel EH16 5BQ - Southside of Duddingston Loch, crossing Duddingston Road West, - Portobello, South Leith or Duddingston – Niddrie, Millerhill, Dalkeith. The walking and Cycle Path is now part of the national cycle route. The route is signposted - St Leonards – between Prestonfield Golf Course and Duddingston Loch – South of Duddingston Golf Club – Bingham – Magdalene – Brunstane – Newcraighall – Stoneybank – Monktonhall – whitecraig – Woodburn Dalkeith and beyond. The Innocent railway was purchased by the national rail in 1945. Waterloo Memorial Edinburgh This monument to the memory of the Battle at Waterloo 1815, in a square neglected, stands outside Hermits Termits House built by William Clifton 1734 and where the Scots Poet William Bell Scott was born in 1811. Hermits Termits House Hermits Termits House was built by William Clifton a solicitor of Excise, another resident of note was William Bell Scott (1811–90) was a Scottish poet, painter, art critic, was born in Hermits Termits St Leonard’s Edinburgh. The initials on the crest C under the crown for Clifton W for William and the M for Mary and 1734 was when the house was built. William Clifton was a descendent of Sir Gervase Clifton “the Gentle” who was at Pinkie Cleugh in 1547. Holyrood Distillery The Holyrood Distillery and Visitor Centre is based on the southside of Edinburgh beside Arthur Seat at St Leonard’s Hill. This is the first Edinburgh city centre distillery to produce in over 200 years when Edinburgh was a hive of distilleries and breweries. The Holyrood Distillery is house in the old railway building built circa 1830. “The Innocent Railway” Edinburgh’s first railway. This will be the first distillery to produce a single malt whisky in circa 100 years. The Holyrood Distillery has a high quality experienced team with decades of distilling behind them. Jeanie Deans Tryst Jeanie Deans is a fictional character in Sir Walter Scott’s novel The Heart of Midlothian. The Cottage is now gone but a plaque is on the wall near to the site of where the cottage once stood. The cottage overlooked Arthur Seat. The wall is what remains of the world's first Academy for the Deaf and Dumb . The academy was founded by Thomas Braidwood in 1760. He would teach sign language and lip reading. In 1783 he moved to the outskirts of London where he opened another school. His three daughters and grandson all became teachers of the deaf. The wall and plaque can be found on the path Infirmary Street Edinburgh Royal College of Surgeons Surgeon's Hall Museum Edinburgh Nicolson Street Edinburgh is where you will find The Royal College of Surgeons. The Incorporation of Surgeons and Barbers were founded in Edinburgh in 1505 and in 1722 the surgeons broke away from the barbers. The Surgeons first met in Dickson's Close Royal Mle, then moved to Drummond Street in 1697. Then in 1778 King George III granted a new charter giving the surgeons the title The Royal College of Surgeons of the City of Edinburgh. The present Royal College Building opened in 1832 and in 1851 Queen Victoria granted a charter giving its present title The Royal College of Surgeons. Royal College of Surgeons’ Museum Edinburgh The Surgeon’s Hall Museum collection grew from 1699. In the 1800’s the Museum had expanded to include remarkable collections donated by famous people and inventors. There are three sections to the museum and many exhibitions held throughout the year. The Royal College of Surgeons Quin-centenary 2005 Bronze Plaque at the entrance to the College and Museum and the gardens and bronze sculpture at the entrance to the Royal College of Surgeons building. HINC SANITAS | FROM HERE HEALTH The Sculpture is of two hands holding a scalpel. The inscription on the plaque reads; HINC SANITAS | FROM HERE HEALTH | THIS SCULPTURE BY | MR DENYS MITCHELL | WAS UNVEILED BY | THE RIGHT HONOURABLE | NORMAN IRONS | LORD PROVOST OF EDINBURGH | ON 6 DECEMBER 1994 J.K.Rowling Harry Potter Story Edinburgh J.K Rowling or Joanne Rowling was born on 31st July 1965 in a town called Yate in Gloucestershire. Joanne Rowling and her daughter moved to Edinburgh in 1994. She wrote seven Harry Potter books which have been made into movies for the big screen. J.K. Rowling is still a resident in Edinburgh. Robert Louis Stevenson Plaque In memory of Robert Louis Stevenson 1850 – 1894, son and student of Edinburgh. “and when I remember all that I hope and feared as I pickled about Rutherford’s in the rain and the east wind; how I feared I should never have a friend far less a wife, and yet timidly hoped I might; how I hoped (if I did not take a drink) I should possibly write one little book. And then now-what a change. ! I feel somehow as if I should like the incident set upon a brass plate at the corner of the dreary thoroughfare, for all students to read, poor devils, when their hearts are down. From the south seas September 1888. Presented on behalf of all Stevenson lovers……………September 1995 George Davie Plaque Drummond Street Edinburgh George Davie (1912-2007) philosopher and author of ‘The Democratic Intellect’, introduced to each other HUGH MCDIARMID (1892-1978). Author of the Scots poem ‘A Drunk Man Looks at the Thistle’, and SORLEY MACLEAN (1911-1996), author of the Gaelic poems ‘Ddin do Eimldr’, in what was Rutherford’s in 1984. Royal Infirmary Edinburgh Original Royal Infirmary Gates The ornamental gates carved stone gateposts of the infirmary of High School Yards were saved and are now preserved at the entrance to the University Geography building in the adjacent Drummond Street. Drummond Street is also where a part of the Flodden Wall built in 1513 still stands. Royal Infirmary Edinburgh Charles Glover Barkla Born in Widnes, Lancashire, in 1877, Nobel Prize winner Physics in 1917, Professor of Natural Philosophy at the University of Edinburgh in 1913 till his death in 1944 in Edinburgh Mungo Park Born 1771, near Selkirk in the Scottish Borders. He Studied at the University of Edinburgh both medicine and botany. A surgeon and explorer of Africa, also and author of a book, Travels into the Interior of Africa (1797). Symposium Hall Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh Symposium Hall was originally built in 1847 as the Roxburgh Free Church. It then was converted into St Michael's Episcopal Church in 1888 and in 1965 amalgamated with All Saints’ Church in Brougham Street Tollcross. After being empty for some years The Royal College of Surgeons acquired it. Receiving donations from two main benefactors the hall was opened as The King Khalid Bin Abdul Aziz Symposium Hall in 1982. Lady Glenorchy Parish Church The Lady Glenorchy Chapel opened 1774 and was at Leith Wynd which was demolished in 1845 to make way for the building of the Waverley rail station. Lady Glenorchy purchased an old Chapel in Roxburgh Place in 1856 which became the Lady Glenorchy Parish Church. The Chapel was demolished and rebuilt and opened in 1913 and became one of the most popular churches of it time in Edinburgh. It was sold in 1969 and has been used as various purposes. Edinburgh Festival Theatre Empire Ballroom The Edinburgh Festival Theatre has an audience capacity of almost 2000 and stages live shows of all kinds (Pantomime, ballet, opera, musicals, vaudeville and the Edinburgh International Festival). There has been a theatre on this site since 1830 staging acts from around the world including the Circus and The Great Lafayette. It was in 1892 it first opened as the Empire Palace Theatre. The first of several Moss Empires opened around Britain by Sir Edward Moss who purchase his first site in Edinburgh of Newsome’s Circus in Nicolson Street Edinburgh in 1891. Moss owned the Gaiety Variety Theatre which was in Chambers Street Edinburgh and it was so popular he required a bigger venue which he did. A fire in 1911 destroyed the stage area and a number of people were killed, The Great Lafayette one of the greatest illusionist of the time a comment made by Houdini himself. The Great Lafayette is buried in Edinburgh with his dog a gift from Houdini. After a major rebuild the theatre reopened in 1928 s the Empire Theatre and continues to entertain the public to this day. La Scala Theatre The La Scala Electric Theatre opened in 1912 for silent movies and live theatre acts. . The site had previously been used as a live theatre opening circa 1860 as the New Royal Alhambra and after a change of name closure came in 1886 as the Royal Princess Theatre. The La Scala later became a cinema changing its name in the early part of 1970’s. It finally close as cinema becoming a bingo hall and now a slot casino. Next - Bruntsfield Links & Meadows

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