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- King's Stables Road | Grassmarket | All About Edinburgh
King's Stables Road where King James IV had stables and where Jousting tournaments took place between Knights of all countries. Access to Princes Street Gardens King’s Stables Road Grassmarket Edinburgh King’s Stables Road joins the Old town at the Grassmarket, with the New Town at Lothian Road, towering over King's Stables Road to the east is Edinburgh Castle and the Castle Rock. To the west is a car park where the Stables once stood and West Port Suburbs where Burke and Hare the murders once lived. The Kings Bridge which stretches over the King’s Stables Road is where the old town is joined to the New Town at Johnston Terrace and Castle Terrace. The street name originates from when the Stables of the King were on the west side of the street. You will also find the west gate entrance to West Princes Street Gardens in King’s Stables Road and the entrance to St Cuthbert’s Church. There is a Cottage that stands in King's Stables Road (King's Stables Cottage) to the east the only building in the street on that side. Royal Jousting Tournaments Chapel Wynd King's Stables Road Edinburgh Beneath the Castle walls the Royal Jousting Tournaments once took place. This was the ultimate test for Knights from many countries. Held by King James IV (last king to died in battle1513. During the reign of the Chivalrous and splendid James IV (who was crowned in Kelso) Edinburgh became celebrated throughout all Europe as the scene of Knightly feats. The favourite place for Royal tournaments was a spot of ground just below the Castle rock and near the King’s stables. There, James in particular, assembled the nobles by proclamation, for jousting, offering such meeds of honour as a golden-head lance, or similar favours. Presented by his own hand or that of some beautiful woman. Knights came from all countries to take part in these jousts. During the reign of James the IV Edinburgh became the resort of men high in every department of science and art circa 1500. The information has been taken from Volume 1 page 35 Old and New Edinburgh Commemoration of royal jousting tournaments during reign of James IV (1483 - 1513) King's Bridge King’s Stables Road Grassmarket Edinburgh King’s Bridge was built over 3 years by Thomas Hamilton, 1829-32 and opened in 1833 to give access from the old town by Johnston Terrace, the the west approach road, to the growing new town to the west. This bridge has four obelisk two on each side that dominates the central arch where the road goes through. The King's Stables Road from Lothian Road is one way and no access is available from the Grassmarket to Lothian Road by car. St Cuthbert's R.C. Church Edinburgh St Cuthbert's Church can be access from King's Stables Road. St Cuthbert is believed to have founded a church by the side of the Nor Loch at the foot of the Castle Rock. It is believed a church has stood on this site since 850 AD, making it Edinburgh’s oldest church building, history mentions St. Cuthbert’s church as far back as 1127. The Church steeple has been in place since 1789. The famous mathematician and inventor, John Napier is buried in the grave yard. In the graveyard are a number of famous people that help shape Edinburgh. Sir Henry Raeburn Painter, James Donaldson founder of Donaldson’s School, Catherine Sinclair author and Philanthropist main funder of the Scott Monument. Bum the Vagabond Dog King's Stables Road West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh Edinburgh and San Diego, California share a twinning link with a difference. Each city is home to a historic famous dog. Edinburgh has Greyfriars Bobby who died in 1872 at the age of 16 years and San Diego has Bum the vagabond dog who died in 1898 age 12 years. Bum can be found at the gate to West Princes Street Gardens of King Stable Road and Bobby stands in George IV Bridge at the top of Candlemaker’s Row, near the entrance to Greyfriars Kirk yard. Bum has now moved to the graveyard at St Cuthbert's Church King’s Stables Cottage King’s Stables Road Grassmarket Edinburgh The now called King's Stables Cottage was built circa 1835 as a school house to teach trades to the many poor of Edinburgh part of the St Cuthbert's church poorhouse system. It is now a cottage to let for visitors to Edinburgh. A unique place to stay next to Edinburgh Castle a Graveyard and Princes Street Gardens. Next - University of Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Tours | Tour Scotland | All About Edinburgh
Tour Edinburgh Scotland. Go on tours of all the attractions of Scotland and Edinburgh. Tours by foot, Bus, Car, Taxi, Helicopter, Boat, Bespoke Guided or self guide with a guide book and maps There are great places all around Edinburgh and Scotlaand to visit. Tour Company Contacts Tour Edinburgh & Scotland Edinburgh City Tours Tour Around Scotland, Black taxis - Tour Buses - Walk - Run - Cycle - Boat trips Looking to Tour Edinburgh or further there are many companies that will make your stay in Scotland special. Bus tours to the Highlands and Island. Look for Nessie from the shore or on a boat. Whisky tours around the many Whisky Distilleries. Loch Lomond, Inverness, Fort William, Glencoe, Cairngorms and Trossacks. Scotland has it all. Why not stay in Edinburgh and get All About Edinburgh Books and get the stories and see thing for yourself. Go on a boat, a helicopter, Micro light plane or hot air balloon or Black Cab tour of City and see it all in 1 hour. Tour Company details can be found in each Link below Highland Tours Bus Tours of Scotland D.I.Y Tours Tour Scotland Tours Cycle Scotland Tours Tours From Edinburgh Private Bespoke Tours Book A Tour Edinburgh - Stirling Tour Edinburgh Walking Tours Tours & Travel Transfers from the Airport, Rail Station or Hotel Luggage Delivery Luxury vehicles Tours Advance Enquiry & Bookings Looking for a special tour from Edinburgh or one of the many package tours. If so tell us where you would like to go and when. Enquiry / Contact Tours from Edinburgh Exclusive Edinburgh Guided Tours Sales@allaboutedinburgh.co.uk Edinburgh EH32 9GL +44 (0)7539867587 D.I.Y. Edinburgh Tour Sales@allaboutedinburgh.co.uk Edinburgh EH32 9GL +44 (0)7539867587 Edinburgh Black Taxi Guided Tours 15 Bankhead Avenue Edinburgh EH11 4DW Scotland Glenkinchie Whisky Tour 1 Pencaitland Distillery Edinburgh EH34 5ET Scotland Helicopter Tours + Charters Northumbria Helicopters Newcastle Airport NE13 8BT 1 - 8 Passengers Depends on Weight Passengers + Luggage combined Scotland Edinburgh Walking Ghost Tour Black Hart Entertainment 20/20A Gardeners Crescent, Edinburgh EH3 8DE Scotland Edinburgh Walking Ghost Tours Auld Reekie Tours 45 Niddry Street Edinburgh EH1 1LG Scotland Viajar Por Escocia Tours 3 Old Fishmarket Close Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1RW Scotland Escocia Tours 60 Constitution Street Edinburgh EH6 6RR Scotland Edinburgh Tour Haunted History Bus Tour Suite 41, 2 Anderson Place, Edinburgh, EH6 5NP Scotland Tours of Scotland Highland Explorer Tours 60 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TB Scotland 0131 558 3738 Scotland Tours Macbackpackers 105 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SG Scotland Scotland Tours Scotline Tours 87 High Street Edinburgh EH1 1SG Scotland Tours of Scotland Scottish Routes 1 Parliament Square Edinburgh EH1 1RE Scotland Tour Scotland Highland Experience Tours 1 Parliament Square Edinburgh EH1 1RE Scotland Tour Edinburgh & Scotland Timberbush Tours 555 Castlehill Edinburgh EH1 2ND Scotland Go Scotland Tours 7 Harbour Place Edinburgh EH15 1TQ Scotland Tour Scotland Gray Line (Scotland) Ltd 81 Salamander Street Edinburgh EH6 7JZ Scotland Scotland Tours Loch Ness Bus Tour 28 St Andrews Square Edinburgh EH2 1AF Scotland Edinburgh Tour Red Bus Bistro Tour Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3BH Scotland Tours Scotland & Europe Rabbies Bus Tours 6 Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3EG Scotland Rosslyn Chapel Tour Chapel Loan Roslin EH25 9PU Midlothian Scotland Edinburgh & Scotland Cameron Executive Travel 11a Newbridge Industrial Estate, Newbridge, Edinburgh EH28 8PJ Scotland Scotland & Edinburgh Tours Wangping Travel Tours 57 Pentland View Edinburgh EH10 6PY Scotland Edinburgh Tours City Of Edinburgh Tours 124 High Street (Police Box) Edinburgh EH1 1QS Scotland Scotland Tours Haggis Adventures 60 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TB Scotland Edinburgh & Scotland Tours Executive Golf Tours 1-34 Mount Grange Edinburgh EH9 2QX Scotland Heart of Scotland Tours Suite 47 2 Anderson Place Edinburgh EH6 5NP Scotland Executive Tours and Transport GWM Executive Travel Cliftonhall Mains Newbridge EH28 8LQ Scotland Tours Heartland Travel 36 Buckstone Dell Edinburgh EH10 6PG Scotland Scottish Highland Tour The Hairy Coo Bus Tours Suite 41, 2 Anderson Place Edinburgh EH6 5NP Scotland Edinburgh Walking Tours
- Hotels Edinburgh | Accommodation | All About Edinburgh
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 | Shops and Businesses | All About Edinburgh
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
- Conference Centres | Bussiness Meetings | All About Edinburgh
Edinburgh Conference Centres, Meeting Places for Businesses - Conference Facilities in Edinburgh Edinburgh has a multitude of conference venues which cater for small to international groups from 10 to 1500 delegates with or without accommodation. Edinburgh Conference Centres Meeting Places for Businesses - Conference Facilities in Edinburgh Edinburgh ha s a multitude of conference venues which cater for small to international groups for business. There has been many world conferences in Edinburgh. The accommodation is wide spread or part of the venue. All food and drink can be arranged and transport to and from the venue or accommodation. Edinburgh Information Conference Venue / Conference Centre Edinburgh Conference Centre Heriot-Watt University Riccarton Edinburgh EH14 4AS Scotland +44 (0) 131 451 3115 Conference Venue / Conference Centre EICC, The Exchange Morrison Street Edinburgh, EH3 8EE Scotland +44 (0) 131 300 3000 Conference Venue / Conference Centre Edinburgh Training & Conference Venue 16 St. Mary's Street Edinburgh EH1 1SU Scotland 0131 538 8333 Conference Venue / Conference Centre Mercure Point Conference Centre 34 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AF Scotland 0131 228 4051 Conference Venue / Conference Centre COSLA Conference Centre 19 Haymarket Yards Edinburgh EH12 5BH Scotland 0131 474 9224 Conference Venue / Conference Centre Edinburgh First 18 Holyrood Park Road Edinburgh EH16 5AY edinburgh.first@ed.ac.uk +44(0)131 651 2189 Conference Venue / Conference Centre John McIntyre Conference Centre Holyrood Park Road Edinburgh EH16 5AY edinburgh.first@ed.ac.uk +44(0)131 651 2189 Conference Venue / Conference Centre St Leonard's Hall Holyrood Park Road Edinburgh EH16 5AY edinburgh.first@ed.ac.uk +44(0)131 651 2189 Conference Venue Abden House Holyrood Park Road Edinburgh EH16 5AY edinburgh.first@ed.ac.uk +44(0)131 651 2189 Conference Venue / Conference Centre Appleton Tower Crichton Street Edinburgh EH8 9LU edinburgh.first@ed.ac.uk +44(0)131 651 2189 Conference Venue / Conference Centre Assembly Hall Mound Place Edinburgh EH1 2LU edinburgh.first@ed.ac.uk +44(0)131 651 2189 Conference Venue / Conference Centre Assembly Rooms George Street Edinburgh EH2 2LR edinburgh.first@ed.ac.uk +44(0)131 651 2189 Conference Venue / Conference Centre George Square Lecture Theatre George Square Edinburgh EH8 9LJ edinburgh.first@ed.ac.uk +44(0)131 651 2189 Conference Venue / Conference Centre King’s Buildings West Mains Road Edinburgh EH9 3JF edinburgh.first@ed.ac.uk +44(0)131 651 2189 Conference Venue / Conference Centre Old College South Bridge Edinburgh EH8 9YL edinburgh.first@ed.ac.uk +44(0)131 651 2189 Conference Venue / Conference Centre Playfair Library South Bridge Edinburgh EH8 9YL edinburgh.first@ed.ac.uk +44(0)131 651 2189 Conference Venue / Conference Centre Reid Concert Hall Teviot Place Edinburgh EH8 9AG edinburgh.first@ed.ac.uk +44(0)131 651 2189 Conference Venue / Conference Centre South Hall Complex Holyrood Park Road Edinburgh EH16 5AY edinburgh.first@ed.ac.uk +44(0)131 651 2189 Conference Venue / Conference Centre St Cecilia’s Hall 214 Cowgate Edinburgh EH1 1NQ edinburgh.first@ed.ac.uk +44(0)131 651 2189 Conference Venue / Conference Centre King Khalid Auditorium Hill Square Edinburgh EH8 9DR +44(0) 131 527 3434 Conference Venue / Conference Centre Quincentenaries’ Conference Centre Surgeons' Hall Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9DW Tel: +44 (0) 131 527 3434
- Consulates Embassies Institutes | | All About Edinburgh
Looking for Consulates Embassies Institute in Edinburgh of your country ambassador or government offical you'll find all the details here Edinburgh has many Countries Ambassadors in residence below are a list and contacts for the countries around the world t Consulates Embassies Institutes Edinburgh Edinburgh has many Countries Ambassadors in residence below are a list and contacts for the countries around the world that have a representative in Edinburgh Edinburgh Information Consulates and Embassies and Institutes Austrian Consulate 15 Old Fishmarket Close Edinburgh EH1 1RW 0131 618 2819 Bangladesh Consulate 312 Lanark Road Edinburgh EH14 2LJ 0131 443 4627 Consulate of Canada 5 St Margaret’s Road Edinburgh EH9 1AZ 07702 359916 Chinese Consulate 55 Corstorphine Road Edinburgh EH12 5QG 0131 337 9896 Consulate of Croatia 2 Douglas Gardens Edinburgh EH4 3DA 0131 220 5775 Consulate General The Czech Republic 12A Riselaw Crescent Edinburgh EH10 6HL 0131 447 9509 Danish Consulate 48 Melville Street Edinburgh EH3 7HF 0131 220 0300 Honorary Consul to Estonia 18a Upper Gilmore Place Edinburgh EH3 9NP 0131 460 7765 European Commission Scotland 9 Alva Street Edinburgh EH2 4PH 0131 225 2058 Honorary Consulate of Finland Mr. Henry Nimmo 5 Royal Terrace Edinburgh EH7 5AB 0131 245 6811 French Consulate West Parliament Square Edinburgh EH1 1RF 0207 073 1000 Consulate General Federal Republic of Germany 16 Eglinton Crescent Edinburgh EH12 5DG 0131 337 2323 Greek Honorary Consulate 12 Queen's Crescent Edinburgh EH9 2AZ 0131 620 5496 Vice Consulate for Hungary 25 Union Street Edinburgh EH1 3LR Fax: 0131 220 0301 (in office hours only) Consulates and Embassies and Institutes Consulate of Iceland Lamb's House, 11 Waters Close Edinburgh EH6 6RB 0131 467 7777 Indian Consulate 17 Rutland Square Edinburgh EH1 2BB 0131 229 2144 Irish Consulate 16 Randolph Crescent Edinburgh EH3 7TT 0131 226 7711 Italian Consulate 32 Melville Street Edinburgh EH3 7HA 0131 226 3631 Italian Cultural Institute 82 Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9EW 0131 668 2232 Japanese Consulate 2 Melville Crescent Edinburgh EH3 7HW 0131 225 4777 Jordanian Honorary Consulate 11A Windsor Street Edinburgh EH7 5LA 0131 466 9336 Consulate of Korea 5 Atholl Crescent Edinburgh EH3 8EJ 0131 260 7532 Luxembourg Honorary Consulate 18 Charlotte Square Edinburgh EH2 4DF 0131 270 3004 Maltese Consulate 1 Craiglockhart Crescent Edinburgh EH14 1EZ 0131 443 2533 Monaco Consulate 23 Cluny Drive Edinburgh EH10 6DW 0131 447 1791 Netherlands Consulate Baird House 4 Lower Gilmore Bank Edinburgh EH3 9QP City of Edinburgh Scotland Tel: 07731 553 120 Consulate of New Zealand 40 Torphichen Street Edinburgh EH3 8JB 0131 222 8109 Norwegian Consulate 12 Rutland Square Edinburgh EH1 2BB 0131 228 2444 Consulates and Embassies and Institutes Philippines Consulate 1 Bankhead Midway Edinburgh EH11 4BY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 453 3222 Polish Consulate 2 Kinnear Road Edinburgh EH3 5PE 0131 552 0301 Honorary Consulate of Portugal 37/3 William Street Edinburgh EH3 7LW City of Edinburgh Scotland Romanian Consular Office 7-9 St David Street Edinburgh EH2 1AW 0131 524 9498 Russian Federation Consulate 58 Melville Street Edinburgh EH3 7HF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 7098 Slovenian Consulate 3 Coltbridge Terrace Edinburgh EH12 6AB 0131 337 5167 Spanish Consulate 63 North Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3LJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 1843 Swedish Consulate Collins House Rutland Square Edinburgh EH1 2AA 0131 242 5588 Consulate-General of Switzerland 58/2 Manor Place Edinburgh EH3 7EH 0131 225 9313 Taipei Representative Office 1 Melville Street Edinburgh EH3 7PE 0131 220 6886 Consulate General of Turkey 39 Drumsheugh Gardens Edinburgh EH3 7SW 0131 285 9282 Ukrainian Consulate 8 Windsor Street Edinburgh EH7 5JR 0131 556 0023 United States of America Consulate 3 Regent Terrace Edinburgh EH7 5BW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 8315
- Castle Esplanade | Attractions | All About Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, where the Edinburgh Military Tattoo take place annually. With plaques, statues and memorials Look out from the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade and see the city to the north south east and west. The Free views of the city of Edinburgh. EDINBURGH CASTLE E SPLANADE Edinburgh Castle Esplanade has many memorial plaques and a statues looking at Edinburgh Castle from the Esplanade to the left is the Royal Palace where the flag pole with flag ar situated.and above the main entrance at the drawbridge id the Half Moon Battery to the right is the Forewell Battery and Mills Mount. Edinburgh Castle Esplanade Garrison Shield and Motto Edinburgh Castle Esplanade is the area for four weeks of the year the world famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo his held. During the months of July and August is the main showcase of Edinburgh. This is when The Fringe Festival and Edinburgh International Festival takes place and tourists from around the world can be seen in their 100s of thousands. Looking around the Esplanade you can see memorials, statues and plaques to the regiments and heroes of the past battles. There is one obelisk, one statue, 3 plaques, 3 crosses, a wall fountain and the Ewart grave. Below are photographs of all the things to see before entering Edinburgh Castle where there are many more things to see. St Margret's Chapel 3 Museums, Mons Meg a giant canon and the firing of the One O'clock Gun every day except Sunday. The motto “nemo me impune la cessit” no one attacks me with without punishment. Edinburgh Castle Esplanade Castle Drawbridge The drawbridge at the entrance to Edinburgh Castle spanning the moat which helped protect the Castle from intruders. On guard on either side of the drawbridge are statues, on the right is William Wallace and the left is Robert the Bruce when facing the castle. Above the gateway, can be seen the coat of arms and motto of the Regiment of Scotland, who were based at Edinburgh Castle until the amalgamation of the Scottish regiments in 2006. Edinburgh Castle Esplanade Robert the Bruce Statue King Robert the Bruce. On the left side facing the Edinburgh Castle drawbridge stands Robert I, known as Robert the Bruce, became King of Scots on 25 March 1306. At the Battle of Bannockburn in June 1314, he led a Scottish army and defeated the English army lead by Edward II. To confirm an independent Scottish monarchy in 1320 a letter was sent to Pope John XXII declaring that Robert the Bruce was their rightful monarch. This letter was the 'Declaration of Arbroath' and it asserted the antiquity of the Scottish people and their monarchy. In 1324 Robert the Bruce received papal recognition as king of an independent Scotland. Robert died on 7 June 1329. He was buried in Dunfermline Abbey and his heart is buried in Melrose Abbey. Edinburgh Castle Esplanade William Wallace Statue Sir William Wallace (Braveheart). On the right side facing the Edinburgh Castle drawbridge stands two mighty warriors. William Wallace was born circa 1270. At Stirling Bridge 1297 he defeated the English army. Around 1298 he was knighted and appointed 'guardian of the kingdom'. On the 22 July 1298, the Scottish army lead by Wallace battled the English arms of Edward I near Falkirk, the Scots were heavily defeated but Wallace escaped. Edward hated Wallace and put a price on his head. Wallace was finally captured on the 3 August 1305 in Robroyston, north of Glasgow and transported to London. He was charged and tried with treason, which he denied, saying he had never sworn allegiance to the English king. His execution was held on 23 August 1305, where he was hung, drawn and quartered. His head was placed on London Bridge, and his limbs displayed in Newcastle, Berwick, Stirling and Perth. Edinburgh Castle Esplanade Sir William Alexander Plaque First Baron of Nova Scotia In 1621, King James granted Sir William Alexander the land in North America between New England and Newfoundland, as Nova Scotia ("New Scotland"). To promote the settlement of Nova Scotia, the Baronetage of Nova Scotia was created in 1624. Scots Law, baronets had to "take sasine" by symbolically receiving the earth and stone of the land of which they were baronet. To make this possible, as Nova Scotia was so far away, the King declared that sasine could be taken either in Nova Scotia or, "at the Castle of Edinburgh as the most eminent and principal place of Scotland". Edinburgh Castle Esplanade The King’s Own Scottish Borderers Memorial On the 19th March 1689 David Leslie Earl of Leven gathered a regiment of soldiers within two hours to defend the City of Edinburgh. For Leven’s regiment’s gallantry in defending Edinburgh and later at the Battle of Killiecrankie with a resounding victory for the Jacobite’s lead by James VII of Scotland and II of England, the magistrates of Edinburgh gave the unique right of recruiting by the beat of the drum, marching through the Edinburgh streets with drums beating and flags flying and bayonets fixed. The regiment was later named The King’s Own Scottish Borderers. Edinburgh Castle Esplanade Field Marshal His Royal Highness Frederick Duke of York The Duke of York (1763-1827) was appointed Commander in Chief of the British Army in 1795. His parents King George III and his mother Queen Charlotte were instrumental in shaping Edinburgh’s New Town with streets named by and after them. King George III was the first King of Great Britain and Ireland. King George III King George III (George William Frederick) was born 4 June 1738 in London. He became king in October 1760 at 22. His wife was Charlotte and they had 16 children, 10 sons and 6 daughters and were married for 57 years. He died in January 1820 at 81. During his reign he had Edinburgh’s new town built and purchased Buckingham House in London in 1762 which later became Buckingham Palace. Edinburgh Castle Esplanade Scottish Horse Memorial Cross This is a memorial to the Scottish Horse Regiment who were killed during the South African War of 1901-2. Edinburgh Castle Esplanade The Runic Cross The Runic Cross was erected in 1862 for the memory of the officers, non-commissioned officers and private soldiers of the 78 highland regiment who died at the suppression of the First Relief of Lucknow in 1857 during the Indian Mutiny (1857-59). Eight men of the 78th Highland Regiment were awarded the Victoria Cross and the regiment also received the Victoria Cross during the campaign. The troubles started due to the bullets being covered with pig fat which they had to bite. Putting pork of any kind in their mouths is against the religious beliefs of Hindus and Muslims. Edinburgh Castle Esplanade 72nd Highlanders The Obelisk was erected in memory of the officers, Non-commissioned officers and men of the Duke of Albany's 72nd highlanders who died in the Afghan campaigns of 1878, 1879 and 1880. Edinburgh Castle Esplanade Ensign Ewart Memorial and Grave SERGEANT CHARLES EWART Battle of Waterloo 18th June 1815. In 1938 the actual remains of Ensign Ewart were re-interred on Edinburgh Castle’s Esplanade. (Pictured) battle date, the eagle standard of the French Army and memorial stone. Look behind the memorial stone and you can see his head stone. Edinburgh Castle Esplanade For the whole story of his heroic act click on this link SERGEANT CHARLES EWART Edinburgh Castle Esplanade The Princess Louise’s Argyllshire Highlanders. Fountain Princess Louise Her Royal Highness, Marchioness of Lorne, 9th Duchess of Argyll and Queen Victoria’s daughter. She had many honours bestowed upon her. The 91st Argyllshire Regiment name changed in her honour to 91st (Princess Louise's Argyllshire Highlanders) Regiment of Foot. She had a strong connection with Canada and a province (Alberta), a mountain (Alberta) and villages of Caroline and Alberta named after her. The inscription on the memorial Drinking Fountain above the trough reads; THE PRINCESS LOUISE’S ARGYLLSHIRE HIGHLANDERS. Edinburgh Castle Esplanade Gordon Highlanders This memorial is to the officers and men of the Gordon Highlanders who lost their lives in the South African war from 1899 to 1902 in Natal, Transvaal, Cape Colony and The Orange Free State. The Gordon Highlanders was an army infantry regiment from 1881 until 1994. The regiment took its name from the Clan Gordon and recruited principally from Aberdeen and the North-East of Scotland. Edinburgh Castle Esplanade 78th Highlanders Memorial Celtic Cross The Celtic Cross was erected in memory of Colonel Kenneth Douglas Mackenzie a member of the 92nd Highlanders for forty-two years. He died on duty in 1873. Next - Ensign Ewart Battle Story
- Whittingehame Vllage | East Lothian | All About Edinburgh
Whittingehame Attractions East Lothian Whittingehame House East Lothian Balfour Family Whittingehame Estate near Haddington East Lothian was purchased by James Balfour in 1817 when he had Whittingehame House built. He also had the village moved as it obstructed his view from his new house. James Balfour’s grandson Arthur Balfour, who was born in Whittingehame House served as Prime Minister from 1902 to 1905. As Foreign Secretary during the First World War he issued the “Balfour Declaration” which later led to the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine. Viscount Traprain (Earl of Balfour) change Whittingehame House into a school between 1939 and 1941 for Jewish refugee children. Circa 200 children attended the school over the period. It then returned to a family home and then in 1950 for circa 10 years it was used as a school once again before being renovated into separate apartments. Whittingehame Parish Church East Lothian Whittingehame is a small village between Haddington and Dunbar just south of East Linton. The first church in the area was established by St Cuthbert circa 660, near Luggate (no remains of the church can be seen). In 1225 a new church at Whittingehame was built dedicated by the Bishop of St Andrews on 7 May 1245. After time the church needed replaced and in 1722 a new church was built. In 1820 James Balfour rebuilt the church which can be seen today. Whittingehame most famous resident was Arthur Balfour (Prime Minister of Britain) who is buried in the family aisle in the church. Whittingehame Tower In 1372 George de Dunbar, 10th Earl of March, gave to James Douglas of Dalkeith, (2nd Earl of Douglas and Mar) the manor of Whittingehame. The Douglas family remained owners over the next 300 years as the property transferred on marriage. Elizabeth (1632–1668) daughter of Sir Arthur Douglas married Alexander Seton in 1652 and their daughter also Elizabeth married William Hay of Duns in 1695. They in turn sold the lands and property to James Balfour 1817. Whittingehame Arboretum Whittingehame arboretum has many different varieties of tree, The oldest is over 700 years old a Yew tree that radius is enormous. Other trees are the Blue Gum one of the earliest trees planted in 1846. There is a Monkey Puzzle tree, beech trees, Acer pseudoplatanus 'Variegatum' and Lebanese Cedar. Whittingehame Yew Tree The Whittingehame Yew tree over 700 years old and 60 foot (19 mtrs) high. One of a few Yew trees that can be seen in the Lothians others are in Colinton where Robert Louis Stevenson would play on a swing in the churchyard. Ormiston Yew probably the Whittingehame Walled Garden The walled garden was maintained by Miss Alice Balfour while living at Whittingehame here husband, Lord 1905 Lord Arthur James Balfour (1st Earl of Balfour) had a Temple built outside the garden wall in 1905. He also installed Large gates to the walled garden. Lady Eleanor's Cottage, a 19th century Gothic cottage There is also a wellhead in the garden of the Tower and the Balfour palm tree crest appears on the garden gate dated 1956. Whittingehame Gothic Cottage Lady Eleanor's Cottage, was built in 1833 after the village had been moved by her husband. There is also a wellhead in the garden of the Tower and the Balfour palm tree crest appears on the garden gate dated 1956. Whittingehame War Memorial East Lothian The 1st World War memorial stands opposite the driveway to the Whittingehame Parish Church to commemorate the lives lost in the 1st World War. The Whittingehame War Memorial was unveiled by Arthur Balfour, Prime Minister, 1st earl of Balfour of Whittingehame and Viscount Traprain was born July 25, 1848 in Whittingehame House in 1920. The fallen named are; George Burgess, George Calder, James Gray, David Jarvis, James Jarvis, Peter Jarvis, William Keiller, William McLachlan, James Robertson, Charles Russell, David Stoddart Balfour Monument East Lothian The Obelisk stands on a high point over looking Whittingehame erected by the Yeoman Cavalry in 1858 Erected to the memory of James Maitland Balfour of Whittingehame, Major Commandant of the East Lothian Yeomanry Cavalry by the officers and non-commissioned officers of that Corps in testimony of their great respect and esteem of him as a Commanding Officer, of their affectionate regard for him as an amiable and able country gentleman and of their deep and lasting regret for his premature removal from among them. MDCCCLVIII Next - East Lothian Coastal Towns Villages
- East Princes Street Gardens | New Town | All About Edinburgh
Edinburgh New Town East Princes Street Gardens is on the south side of Princes Street Edinburgh with many attractions including the Scott Monument and National Gallery of Scotland East Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh Attractions Princes Street Gardens is a public park in the centre of Edinburgh in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle. The gardens were formed after a Loch (Lake) was drained that surrounded the Castle Rock to the north. The Nor Loch stretched from under the North Bridge where the Waverley Station is now to the west end of Princes Street in front of St Cuthbert's Church. After draining the Nor Loch which began in 1759 and was completed by circa 1810 a large earthen mound was created as a short cut between the new town and the High street in the old town. This created two areas which were later cultivated into to garden areas the east and west gardens.Circa 1840 the railway was built in the valley and Waverley Station opened in its present form in 1854. David Livingstone East Princes Street Gardens (MAR 1813 - MAY 1873) David Livingstone was an explorer and Scottish missionary. Deep in Africa, Livingstone lost contact with the outside world for six years. In 1871 Henry Morton Stanley was sent as a publicity stunt by The New York Herald to find him, eventually tracking Livingstone to the shores of Lake Tanganyika and giving rise to the saying for which he is best known. "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?" Adam Black East Princes Street Gardens Adam Black was born in Charles Street Edinburgh in Feb of 1784, the son of a builder and educated at the High School and Edinburgh University. He was twice Lord Provost of Edinburgh. In 1826 he was the main bookseller in Edinburgh. He published the 7th, 8th and 9th editions of Encyclopaedia Britannica. He died of old age, 89 almost twice as long a life as most lived in these times. Scott Monument East Princes Street Gardens A 200-foot-high monument to Scottish Author Sir Walter Scott was erected in Princes Street Gardens in 1832 in his honour and funded mainly by another author, Catherine Sinclair, author of Holiday House. Climb the steps to the top for a wonderful view of Edinburgh city centre. There are many statues of famous people on the monument and on the first floor a museum. There is also a replica of the Monument on the corner of St Colme Street, down from Charlotte Square which was erected by the city council after her death. To honour Catherine Sinclair for her donation in having the Scott Monument built and many other city amenities. Scott Monument Sir Walter Scott Story More About Sir Walter Scott Professor John Wilson East Princes Street Gardens John Wilson born 1785 near Paisley in the west of Scotland. A Lawyer and writer and was appointed Professor of Moral Philosophy at Edinburgh University in 1819. He lived in Ann Street in the new town and Died in Edinburgh 1854. He is buried in the Dean Cemetery less than a mile from where he lived. John Wilson made his name writing for Blackwood's Magazine under the pseudonym of Christopher North. He had many influential friends of one was Sir Walter Scott. Spanish Civil War Memorial Commemorative Stone East Princes Street Gardens The stone is to honour the volunteers from the Lothians and Fife who fought in the Spanish Civil War. The Spanish Civil War was fought from 1936 to 1939. Model of Edinburgh Old and New Town The model can be found in the Precinct at the foot of the mound steps. This was crafted to enable people with impaired vision to enjoy the city. East Princes Street Gardens Christmas Market and Amusements East Princes Street Gardens hosts a German Market over the Christmas and New Year period and an outdoor ice rink. The festivities start at the beginning of December and finish in the New Year. At that time the closing times change and Bars and Night Clubs can stay open until 5 am. To give everyone more time to party. Next - West Princes Street Gardens
- Krua Thai Cookery School Edinburgh |Thai Cooking | All About Edinburgh
Krua Thai Cookery School Edinburgh is where to learn traditional ways to cook Thai Cuisine Thai food at its bestl Krua Thai Cookery School Edinburgh Learn traditional Krua Thai Cooking at the Krau Thai Cookery School in Edinburgh You are now on the first steps to learn the traditional methods of Thai Cooking. Thai cooking and the are of fruit carving, Thai cuisine for all diets vegan to meat eater. Activities The Krua Thai Cookery School 19 Liberton Brae Edinburgh EH16 6AQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 664 3036
- Segway Racing Trekking in Edinburgh | Guide | All About Edinburgh
Segway Racing Trekking in Edinburgh for all ages 2 wheels and safe venues great fun for large groups families hen party and stag party weekends SEGWAY Electric 2 Wheel Transporter RACING + TREKKING EDINBURGH Segway a great 2 wheel experience for all ages Fun for the family, Segway the self-balancing trail blazer. Safe for all ages. Experiences a countryside trail with a guide or race over a specialised track. The best fun for all. Back to Activities advertise your business here Segway Fun Segway Trekking Newhailes Estate Newhailes Road Musselburgh EH21 6RY East Lothian Scotland 0131 665 1546 Segway Trekking Go Ape Glentress Forest Peebles EH45 8NB Scottish Borders Scotland 01387 702 228 Segway Fun Segway Trekking Winton House B6355 Pencaitland EH34 5AT East Lothian Scotland 01875 340 222 Segway Trekking Foxlake Adventures Hedderwick Hill Stable Dunbar EH42 1XF East Lothian Scotland 01368 863 615
- Cricket Clubs | Edinburgh Lothian Borders | All About Edinburgh
Looking to play cricket from beginners to the Laras Edinburgh Cricket Club Teams welcome all new and old timers to be bowled over cricket nets and practice EDINBURGH CRICKET CLUB TEAMS CRICKET IN SCOTLAND EDINBURGH - EAST LOTHIAN WEST LOTHIAN - SCOTTISH BORDERS SPORTS EDINBURGH CRICKET Boroughmuir Cricket Club Meggetland Sports Centre Colinton Road Edinburgh EH14 1AS City of Edinburgh Scotland boroughmuircc@gmail.com Carlton Cricket Club Grange Loan Edinburgh EH9 2EE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 9547 secretary@caltoncc.co.uk Drummond Trinity Cricket Club Inverleith Park Arboretum Road Edinburgh EH3 5NZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh South Cricket Club Inch Park Gilmerton Road Edinburgh EH16 5UF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 664 3511 tjdchalke@gmail.com Edinburgh University Staff Cricket Club University Playing Fields Peffermill Road Edinburgh EH15 5LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 7541 EDINBURGH CRICKET Grange Cricket Club Portgower Place Edinburgh EH4 1HQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 2148 Holy Cross Cricket Club Inverleith Park Arboretum Place Edinburgh EH3 5NY City of Edinburgh Scotland secretary@holycrosscricket.co.uk Kirk Brae Cricket Club Double Hedges Park Edinburgh EH16 6TS City of Edinburgh Scotland kirk.brae.cc@hotmail.co.uk Leith F.A.B. Cricket Club Leith Links Edinburgh EH6 7QR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 554 5832 Marchmont Cricket Club Duddingston Playing Grounds Duddingston Road West Edinburgh EH15 3QE City of Edinburgh Scotland marchmontccsecretary@yahoo.co.uk EDINBURGH CRICKET Murrayfield Dafs Cricket Club Roseburn Park Roseburn Crescent Edinburgh EH12 5XN City of Edinburgh Scotland 07730 074 174 Police Scotland Cricket Club Fettes Avenue Edinburgh EH4 1RB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 311 3131 Royal High Corstorphine Cricket Club The Pavilion East Barnton Avenue Edinburgh EH4 6JP City of Edinburgh Scotland 07811 250 342 Woodcutters Cricket Club New Field Playing Fields Kinnear Road Edinburgh EH4 1EP City of Edinburgh Scotland 07712 666327 Stewarts Melville Royal High Cricket Club Inverleith Ferry Road Edinburgh EH5 2DW City of Edinburgh Scotland 07905 478 072 SCOTTISH BORDERS CRICKET Gala Cricket Club Meigle Park Manse Street Galashiels TD1 1NE Scottish Borders Scotland 01896 757387 Hawick and Wilton Cricket Club Buccleuch Park Buccleuch Road Hawick TD7 5DN Scottish Borders Scotland 01450 373934 Kelso Cricket Club Shedden Park Shedden Park Road Kelso TD5 7AJ Scottish Borders Scotland 07799766189 Peebles County Cricket Club Whitestone Park Walkershaugh Peebles EH45 8GL Scottish Borders Scotland St Boswells Cricket Club The Green Buccleuch Place St Boswells TD6 0ET Scottish Borders Scotland secretary@stboswellscricketclub.org WEST LOTHIAN CRICKET Livingston Cricket Club Murieston Valley Livingston EH54 9HB West Lothian Scotland 07749 395248 West Lothian County Cricket Association Boghall Cricket Ground Edinburgh Road Linlithgow EH49 6AB West Lothian Scotland 01506 844650 tpvorster@yahoo.co.uk EAST LOTHIAN CRICKET Tranent Cricket Club Tcg Tranent Cricket Ground Meadowmill Sports Centre Tranent EH33 1LZ East Lothian Scotland 01875 619 079 Haddington Cricket Club Neilson Park Mill Wynd Haddington EH41 4DB East Lothian Scotland 0774 059 3586 Musselburgh Cricket Club Lewisvale Park Double Dykes Musselburgh EH21 7TF East Lothian Scotland Stenton And Tyninghame Cricket Club Tyninghame Park Main Street Tyninghame Village EH42 1XL Midlothian Scotland 07891 702 582 Preston Village Cricket Club Polwarth Oval Preston Road Prestonpans EH32 9EN East Lothian Scotland 07751494465
- St Andrews | North Street | All About Edinburgh
St Andrews North Street, is the main road into St Andrews, Place in North Street include St Andrews New Club, The Morris house, St Andrews War Memorial, Heritage Museum, St Salvator Quad and Chapel, Plaques and famous peoples birthplaces. North Street St Andrews North Street St Andrews North Street runs from the City Road to The Pends at the Cathedral. North Street is a main thoroughfare of St Andrews and is where you can find many attractions including St Salvator's Chapel and Tower. North Street St Andrews Attractions St Andrews War Memorial Gregory Lane opposite North Street St Andrews St Andrews War Memorial A Celtic cross with Sword of Sacrifice on the shaft, on a stepped base. With inscription on the shaft, PRO PATRIA 1914-1918, 1939-1945, TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND THE HONOURED MEMORY OF THE MEN OF ST ANDREWS WHO WITH COURAGE AND FAITH AT THEIR COUNTRY'S CALL LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES THAT WE WHO REMAIN MIGHT LIVE IN FREEDOM AND PEACE A Semi-circular wall to rear with bronze panels inscribed with names of 185 men who fell in WWI. The Statue was unveiled on the 23rd of September 1922 Attended by Field Marshal, Earl, Douglas Haig, KT, GCB, OM, GCVO, KCIE North Street St Andrews Attractions St Andrews Heritage Museum & Garden St Andrews Heritage Museum and Garden located at 12 North Street in a 17th century house with garden. The Museum and Garden is one of the oldest houses in the old town of St Andrews. The museum is all about St Andrews the people and their lives from the 1700s Our Garden is a hidden gem and, as well as a sensory garden and a variety of plants, visitors can enjoy exhibitions and installations throughout. Our dedicated an enthusiastic museum guides look forward to sharing the rich heritage of St Andrews. North Street St Andrews Attractions Jock Hutchison Plaque Jock Hutchison was born in St Andrews 06 June 1884 (John Waters Hutchison). He became a professional golfer and won the Open Championship at St Andrews over 36 holes by 9 strokes in 1921. The previous year he won the PGA Championship. He die, aged 93 in 1977. He won the inaugural PGA Seniors' Championship in 1937 and inductee of the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2011 North Street St Andrews Attractions Fitzroy Barometer Admiral Robert Fitzroy (5 July 1805 – 30 April 1865) Admiral Fitzroy was a famous meteorologist who made accurate weather forecasting a reality. He was Governor of New Zealand in 1843 till 1845. He was also the captain of HMS Beagle and invited Charles Darwin to be a scientific passenger on the voyage which lasted 5 years. This was to give Darwin his inspiration for ‘The Theory of Evolution’. North Street St Andrews Attractions Benjamin Franklin Plaque Honours bestowed upon Benjamin Franklin by St Andrews Scotland. The Plaque reads; "Benjamin Franklin. In 1759 the University of St. Andrews awarded an honorary doctor of laws degree to Benjamin Franklin and the city of St. Andrews granted him the freedom of the Burgh. This marker commemorates the conferring of these honours. Marked places by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution October 2002" North Street St Andrews Attractions College Gate College Gate is entrance to St Andrews University Buildings North Street St Andrews Attractions Younger Hall St Andrews Younger Hall is the main venue for St Andrews University graduation ceremonies. James and Annie Younger, local philanthropists donated funds for the building which was opened in 1929 by HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother North Street St Andrews Attractions James Crichton's House 19 August 1560 – 3 July 1582 James Crichton was a most gifted individual, educated at St Andrews University completing the requirements for both his bachelor's and master's degrees by the age of 14. He became fluent in multiple languages and was accomplished in many of the arts and a master swordsman. His tutor was the scholar, politician and poet George Buchanan. James was a gifted prodigy, with a gift of perfect recall. He travelled to France then Italy where he eventually met his death by Vincenzo Gonzaga the son of the Duke of Mantua whom James was employed. At the age of 21. Known as "The Admirable Crichton" referred to by Charles Dickens. Many books have been written about him as he was admired by many. He has a society named after him, at St Andrews University, The James Crichton Society. North Street St Andrews Attractions Józef Kosacki Plaque Józef Stanislaw Kosacki (21 April 1909–26 April 1990) was a Polish professor, engineer, inventor, and an officer in the Polish Army during World War II, stationed in St Andrews Scotland. He invented the Polish Mine Detector. The Ardgowan Hotel was the HQ of the Polish army during the the world war. St Salvator's Chapel and Quad
- High Street | Lower Southside | All About Edinburgh
High Street Lower Southside Royal Mile Edinburgh. The High Street lower southside was where the wealthy lived between Niddry Street and Blackfriars Street. There are museums and historic buildings and the foot of the High Street was the end of Edinburgh where a wall Nether Foot Port stood. Heading 1 High Street Lower Southside Edinburgh Niddry Street - Blackfriars Street - St Mary's Street - Boyd's Entry High Street lower Southside Royal Mile Edinburgh The High Street in the Royal Mile can be found between the Royal Mile Lawnmarket and the Royal Mile Canongate. The Lower High Street or High Street East is from the cross roads at the North and South Bridges to the crossroads at Jeffery Street and St Mary’s Street where the city wall once stood. In this section you will find; Old St Paul's Church, Paisley Close, Trinity Apse Church, Museum of Childhood, John Knox House, Nether Bow, Carrubber’s Mission, New Palace Picture House, World’s End, Mowbray House, Nether Bow Wellhead, Tweeddale Court and The Scottish Story Telling Centre, Trunk's Close. Niddry Street Niddry Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Niddry Street originally called Niddry Wynd (Nudreis Wynd) is one of the oldest thoroughfares in old Edinburgh. The original Wynd would have been angled further west after re-positioning when the South Bridge was built. The Wynd extended across Cowgate to what is now South Niddry Street where the underground caverns have been found which were linked with the area that was previous to the south bridge being built. In 1750 when Niddry Wynd was widened it became Niddry Street. There were a number of important buildings which included St Cecilia’s Hall built in 1762 as a concert Hall and still exist to this day at the foot of Niddry Street as a Music Museum. Niddry Wynd was said to be named after a magistrate of Edinburgh in 1437 a Robert Niddry a member of the Niddry family of Wauchop. St Cecilia’s Music Museum Niddry Street Edinburgh St Cecilia’s Hall was built for the Musical Society of Edinburgh in 1762 by Robert Mylne (Milne) a Scottish architect and Stone mason from a famous Edinburgh family of builders and stonemasons. The Musical Society of Edinburgh previously occupied St Mary’s Chapel from 1728 – 1762 when they moved to St Cecilia’s Hall which was purpose built for them by Robert Milne in 1762. St Cecilia’s Hall had an auditorium that held 500 seated guests and concerts were held daily starting in the early evening and were always very well attended. Niddry Wynd was widened circa 1750 and was renamed as a Niddry Street. St Cecilia’s Hall is now part of the University of Edinburgh and has undergone a lengthy renovation. St Cecilia’s Hall is now a musical instrument museum and concert Hall which makes it one of the oldest remaining concert halls in Britain and oldest in Scotland still in use. Music Museum Dickson’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Dickson’s Close in the High Street on the Royal Mile Edinburgh was demolished when Niddry street was widened. All that remains is the Street sign above the door of the Radisson Blu Hotel. One of the Close’s occupants was a David Allan who was dubbed the “Scottish Hogarth” his illustrations and etchings were of great quality. He died in Edinburgh and is gravestone can be seen in the Old Calton Graveyard. Cant’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Cants Close was housing for the members of the Anglican Church. Cants Close Melrose Close Dickson’s Close and Niddry Wynd all were adjoining and were part of a very upmarket area for the nobility. The Cant family lived in the close for circa 100 years. Adam Cant 1403, Alexander Cant 1514 a wealthy family with land in many pars of Edinburgh. The Building was renovated in 1989 over a period of 15 months. Melrose Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Melrose Close was were the Abbot of Melrose (Andrew Durie) had his residence circa 1530 and the close was named after him. It was also known as Rosehaugh Close after Sir George McKenzie of Rosehaugh King’s Advocate. Sir George McKenzie (George Bloody Mackenzie) is still known today due to his tomb in Greyfriars which is said to be haunted. Blackfriars Street (Wynd) Royal Mile Edinburgh Blackfriars Street originally known as the Preaching Friar’s Vennel and Blackfriars Wynd. The name given due to the Street leading to the Black Friary of the Dominican Monks founded by Alexander II in 1230. The Wynd widened and became a Street and it was where Regent Morton had a mansion and many wealth Gentlemen and Ladies lived. Other significant history about Black Friars Wynd “Cleanse the Causeway” when the Hamilton’s and Douglas’s battled and the Earl of Bothwell and Sir William Stewart who Bothwell killed in Black friars Wynd. The Catholic Chapel which moved from Black friars Wynd in 1813 is now St Mary’s Cathedral at Broughton Street. Blackfriars Wynd was the centre of Edinburgh Nobility with Lords, Earls, Dukes, Bishops, Lady’s and Royals all at one time residing in the Wynd. There was a Palace and the first printing press in Scotland which printed the first book in 1508. Blackfriars Wynd to the east was demolished (circa 1840) due to the improvement Act and rebuilt, where the west side was left and the buildings between Cants Close and Dickson’s were mostly demolished and new builds were erected. The United Industrial School opened in 1847 to give all children both boys and girls, protestant and catholic an instruction in Craft work tailoring, carpentry, Leather work etc. and Knitting and housework. United Presbyterian Church The church building was specifically built and opened in 1871 and used by the congregation at Mary's Chapel on the High Street since 1860. Regent Morton’s Mansion Blackfriar's Street Regent Morton’s Mansion house in Blackfriars Wynd (now Street) was the town house of Regent Morton, James Douglas 4th Earl of Morton who was born circa 1525. James Douglas was the last regent of Scotland. He was executed on the 2nd of June 1581. His execution took place at the foot of the Canongate outside the Palace of Holyrood House on the “maiden”. The guillotine brought from England by himself as he had been impressed when watching how it was so efficient. James Douglas took an active part the abdication of Mary Queen of Scots.in 1567. He was executed for being part of the killing of Lord Darnley Mary Queen of Scots Husband. New Skinner’s Close Cross House, was originally built in 1643 as the Skinner's Hall for the Incorporated Trade of Skinners in Edinburgh. The Skinner's trade body since 1451 and received its charter in 1474. Regulators of the ancient craft of tanning skins, and making gloves, parchment, and leather goods. The United Industrial School was started in Blackfriars Wynd, Edinburgh, in a seventeenth-century building known as Skinner's Hall Edinburgh Mint known as Coinyie House. The Coinyie House Mint was situated off South Gray's Close, near the Cowgate in Edinburgh's Old Town. Name Origin: "Coinyie" is an old Scots term for "coin," hence the name "Coinyie House" Scottish Mint from 1574 until the Union with England in 1707, The mint buildings were demolished 1877, and the site was redeveloped into the Coinyie House Close garden. Lodge of Journeymen Blackfriar's Street The Lodge of Journeymen Masons has worked as a legal lodge since 1715 but the Grand Lodge of Scotland states the true date of formation was 1707. The Lodge of Journeymen Masons is unique due to the fact it may be the only lodge in the world which is allowed to charge fees and confer degrees but does not have the required charter from a Grand Lodge. The Journeymen lodge moved to 63 Blackfriars Street, EH1 1NB on the 8th August 1871. Above the door can be seen a stone tablet with insignia and inscriptions. Around lower edge of coat of arms shield the inscriptions reads: IN THE LORD IS ALL OUR TRUST On the panel below coat of arms LODGE JOURNEYMEN MASONS NO.8 REBUILT 1870 THOMAS FIELD. R.W.M. AND CONVENER OF THE TRADES Cardinal David Beaton Palace At the south west corner of Blackfriars Wynd and the boundary of the Cowgate stood the Archbishops Palace at the foot of Toddrick’s Wynd. Built in an L shape with a Porte-cochere giving access to a courtyard at the back. James (Bethune) Beaton lived here. The next resident was David Beaton nephew of James the Archbishop. The next to be resident was the High School of Edinburgh (Grammar Skule) prior to the new school building being completed where Blackfriars Monastery once stood. In February 1567 Mary Queen of Scots with her court went to the Cardinals Palace, where she had super before returning to Holyrood. This was the night Bothwell and accomplices made their way down Toddrick’s Wynd to Kirk o Field. The night Lord Darnley was murdered at Kirk o Field. The Palace and grounds were divided into lots and occupied by mostly poor Irish immigrants. Cardinal David Beaton Plaque David Beaton was born in 1494 and died in 1546. On 20 December 1539 David Beaton was made a Cardinal by Pope Paul III. Cardinal Beaton became a regent for Mary Queen of Scots and appointed himself the Chancellor of Scotland in 1543. He was disliked by most but was in favour with the royals of both France and Britain. He had many mistresses and 20 illegitimate children. He was arrested for fraud and the cause of the rough wooing, Henry the VIII invasion of Scotland. Calender House Calender House was the first block of dwelling houses 11, 13, 15 Blackfriars Street built by the Blackfriars Building Association to provide accommodation for the "industrial classes" following the City Improvement Act of 1867. Formerly known as Blackfriars Wynd, the E side was demolished in 1867 under the Improvement Act, the roadway widened and subsequently renamed Blackfriars Street. Blackfriars Building Association, composed of 84 Irish working men, in 1871. First Printing Press Blackfriar’s Street (Wynd) This plaque donates the place where the first printing of a book in Scotland was. The printers Walter Chepman and Andrew Myllar printed the first book in 1508 after being granted a licence by King (James IV) a year earlier. The printers stood in the Cowgate at the foot of Blackfriars Street near to Cardinal Beaton’s House. Toddrick’s Wynd High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Toddrick’s (Todrig’s) Wynd once belonged to Archibald Todrig a Bailie of Edinburgh who was attacked in his home in the Wynd in 1500 by two men with swords. They were caught and taken to the Tolbooth and their hands were chopped off as a punishment. Toddrick’s Wynd was also where Bothwell and his cohorts ascended to Blackfriars Monastery on 9th Feb 1567 to blow up the provost’s house in Kirk O Fields. Thomas Aitchison lived here (the master of the mint). A grand Banquet was held in 1590 for the Ambassador and nobles of Denmark. Museum of Childhood Museum of Childhood High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Edinburgh’s Museum of Childhood. The world’s first museum to be dedicated solely to the history of childhood was opened in 1955. The museum of Childhood contains five galleries with toys and games, both contemporary and antique, from around the world. Many toys that everyone of an age will remember; Action Man, Sindy, Corgi, Triang, Meccano. South Gray’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh South Gray’s Close or Mint Close as this is where the Scottish mint was built in 1574 after it being in the Castle and firstly in Holyrood House Palace. It later moved to Chessel’s Court where Deacon Brodie robbed it, but was caught and hung. The Museum of Childhood is located next to the close. Hyndford’s Close Royal Mile High Street Edinburgh Hyndford’s Close the entrance to the town residence of the Earls of Selkirk. The first Earl of Selkirk William Alexander colonised Nova Scotia in 1630. Hyndford’s Close was later to be occupied by Dr Daniel Rutherford a chemist and Botanist who discovered Nitrogen Gas in 1772. Dr Rutherford was Sir Walter Scott’s uncle, his sister being Walter’s mother. The close was named after the Carmichael’s of Hyndford. The New Palace Picture House The New Palace Picture House opened in 1929; and finally closed in September 1956. It became a night club and music venue called McGoos and a host of the names of the 60’s played there; The Who, The Kinks, Spencer Davies Group, Troggs, Wayne Fontana, The Small Faces, Cream and many more. Fountain Close Royal Mile High Street Edinburgh Fountain Close residents were Adam Fullerton and Sir James Mackenzie whose house was purchased by the Royal College of Physicians for a new Library in 1704 and sold again in 1720 for a new Church to be built in 1771. Also in Fountain Close is The Saltire Society which was founded in 1936 and its purpose is to improve the quality of life in Scotland and make people around the world see the values Scotland has to offer everyone in every walk of life. The Saltire Society has no political affiliation and anyone is welcome to become a member. FÀILTE is Gaelic for welcome. Tweeddale Court & Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Tweeddale Court built in 1576 by the Earl of Lothian for his daughter Lady Yester and she passed it on to the 9th Earl of Yester her grandson the second Earl of Tweeddale who became the Marquis of Tweeddale Lord High Commissioner of Scotland which was bestowed upon him by William III. The Last Tweeddale to live here died in 1762 and the mansion house became the British Linen company. The British Linen Company occupied Tweeddale Court in 1791 till 1807. A grizzly murder also took place in Tweeddale Court in 1806, when William Begbie a porter of the British Linen Company was stabbed through the heart and robbed of thousands of bank notes he was carrying from a branch at the top of Leith. A major amount of notes were later recovered but the murderer was never caught. It is suspected that the murderer was later caught for another bank robbery of a similar description in Glasgow, but it was never proven. The thief was tried for the Glasgow robbery and found guilty, imprisoned and later died in Old Calton Jail in Regent Road. When the British Linen Company moved to St Andrew Square, Oliver and Boyd printers and publishers moved into the mansion house. A remaining section of the King's Wall, built by James II in the 1450s is visible on right side of the lane, also a shell fountain can be seen in a small courtyard. THE FEIR OF THE LORD PRESERVITH THE LYFE World’s End Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh World’s End Close previously Sir John Stanfield’s Close, Sir John Stanfield was supposedly murdered by his son who was then sentenced to hang at the market cross in Feb 1688 but due to the rope slipping he was finally chopped up and his head was displayed in Haddington his body in Leith and his tongue was cut out and hand chopped of for his crimes against his father. Known as World’s End Close as this was the last building inside the city wall which many people had never been past. St Mary (Wynd) Street Edinburgh St Mary’s Wynd demolished and No 2 St Mary Street was the first house to be built under the Improvement Act of 1867 and a wall tablet was placed above the door and unveiled by the Lord Provost of Edinburgh the right honourable William Chambers a publisher, politician and brother of Robert Chambers Author and publisher were both influential in Edinburgh’s History. With further renovation in 1985. St Mary’s Wynd was built on an old Roman road and was named after the Cistercian nuns of St Mary and a chapel and hospital dedicated to St Mary both built on the west side of the Wynd. The Mary’s Wynd was first mentioned circa 1340 when men of Edinburgh walked up Mary’s Wynd after returning from battle. This was the main route out of Edinburgh to the South. A Wynd changed its name to street when widened to allow carts to use it. St Mary's Port stood at the foot of the Pleasance part of the city defences and old city wall. Boyd’s Entry St Mary's Street Boyd’s Entry is where the first passenger coaches arrived from London. This is where the stables and buildings to house the coaches stood at the foot of Gullan’s Close next to the White Horse Inn (previously Boyd’s Inn), at the head of the Canongate. The Flodden wall once stood on the west side of the Street prior to the present housing. There was a gate at both ends of the Wynd, The Cowgate and the Nether Bow Gate which were the only way into Edinburgh, from the East. High Street Lower Northside
- Saughton Rose Gardens | Saughton Park | All About Edinburgh
Saughton Rose Gardens open all year round with glass house and bandstand, sundial, statues, walled garden, topiary, Picnic area, Skateboard park, adventure play area open spaces for ball games and an athletics track this is a place to have hours of fun or become a horticulturalist. Saughton Rose Garden Winter Garden Edinburgh In the glasshouse you can see the bust of Gandhi, a statue the Universal Mother (Sakthi) and tropical plants. The gardens are a tranquil place to sit and contemplate. With award winning Rose Gardens, paths, walled gardens and ornamental flowers, Bandstand, picnic area, statues and not forgetting the glass houses where the winter garden gives the area flowers all year round. Saughton Gardens are a horticulturists dream. Saughton Rose Gardens Not just rose gardens but all types of plants bushes trees flowers hedges and Topiary. Saughton Park Bandstand This Bandstand is the original which was restored in 2018. The bandstand is one of five that are left worldwide. The bandstand was made in the Lion Foundry in Kirkintilloch Scotland in 1909. It had to be removed from its oroginal position in the park in 1987 due to its condition. Now restored it has been returned to the park from where it first was used to give many local people hours a music. Saughton Park Sundial The sundial in Saughton Gardens dates from the 17th century, and was restored in 1899. The inscriptions read; Inscriptions : Around second step from ground: BLESS | YE | THE | LORD | PRAISE | HIM | AND | MAGNIFY | HIM | FOR | EVER | O | YE | LIGHT | AND | DARKNESS On the four sides of the base the inscription reads: ALAS | HOW FLEETING | WHILE THOU | LOOKEST I FLY | GO ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS. 1899 MARK BUT | THE HOURS OF | SUNSHINE | GOD IS LIGHT HOW QUICKLY | THE PLEASANT DAYS | HAVE PASSED AWAY | TO DIE IS TO LIVE AS A SHADOW | SO DOTH LIFE | PASS | TAK TENT O TIME ERE TIME BE TINT Saughton Park Statues Mahatma Ghandi Bust Inscription reads : Mahatma Ghandi 1869-1948 Apostle of Non Violence This Statue was unveiled by His Excellency Inder Kumar Gujral Prime Minister of India in the presence of The Right Honourable Eric Milligan / Lord Provost of Edinburgh on 25 October 1997. Saughton Park Statues The Goddess Sakthi The plaque in front of statue reads: Presentation to the City of Edinburgh by Professor and Mrs N Rangabashyam goddess Sakthi or Ammam who may be regarded as the universal mother, and who in Hindu mythology is Parvathi, wife of lord Shiva Saughton Park Statues 'Dreamer of Peace' Statue by Kaivalya Torpy inspired by Sri Chinmoy Poet, Philosopher and Man of Peace. Founder of the 'Oneness Home Peace Run' There is also a mile long track in the Meadows Edinburgh Saughton Rose Gardens Picnic Area Saughton Rose Gardens Simba Memorial Garden and Tree Saughton Park & Skateboarding Area Saughton Park at one time had a 9 hole golf course, paddling pool and playing fields. In 1908 the Scottish National Exhibition was held in the park and in 1984 the Winter Garden was opened. In 2010 the largest outdoor skateboard park in Scotland was opened and later a children’s play area. There are also football pitches and a sports stadium with a running track. Don’t miss the shoe tree where the boarders hang their shoes for luck. Colinton Area
- Wedding Lingerie | wedding Wear | All About Edinburgh
Wedding lingerie find the under wear of your choice to thrill your groom on his first night of marriage stockings, garters, basques and more..... Be the best dressed for your wedding and wedding night. Edinburgh Wedding Lingerie Wedding Lingerie|Beautiful bridal Lingerie| Wedding day Underwear Wedding Lingerie can be purchased in most high quality department stores and a number of Bridal Shops Wedding Lingerie Lovebysusie 35 Dean Street Edinburgh EH4 1LN City of Edinburgh Scotland 07765 245768 Wedding Lingerie Pepperberry 17 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3 City of Edinburgh Scotland
- Tollcross | Edinburgh New Town | All About Edinburgh
Tollcross on the southern edge of the Old Town Where the King's Theatre Stands and access to Bruntsfield Links and The Meadows. Also the Grassmarket and Art College, Tollcross Edinburgh The area of Tollcross has many streets from Lothian Road the main thoroughfare continues by Earl Grey Street, Home street and Leven Street towards Bruntsfield and the South. to the east is Lauriston Place, with a number of small street branching off. To the south east is brougham street and brougham place continuing south on Melville drive. Lauriston Place Tollcross Edinburgh Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh The first Edinburgh Infirmary was established on 6 August 1729 The Infirmary was granted a Royal Charter from George II in 1736 which gave it, its name of the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. The building a short distance away was then taken as the new Royal Infirmary the gates still in Drummond Street. The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh moved again to the site of old George Watson’s (Hospital) School opposite George Heriots in Lauriston Place 1870. George Watson’s moved to Archibald Place where the previously the Merchant Maiden (Hospital) school had been, they vacated in 1870 to move to Queen Street. George Watson's Boys College remained at Archibald Place from 1870 to 1932, before moving to Colinton Road where they remain. The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh moved to a new purpose built Hospital at Little France in 2003. Formally Lauriston Church Tollcross Edinburgh Lauriston United Presbyterian Church is Gothic style building from circa 1860. The church is now in the hands of The Muslim Welfare House which is a charitable organization for serving the needs of overseas students in Britain. Old Fire Station Tollcross Edinburgh The Central Fire Station opened in 1900 and served Edinburgh for circa 100 years before becoming a museum, but now it has been closed due to funding. Inscription reads; Central Fire Brigade Station Opened By the Right Honourable Sir Mitchell Thomson Bart Lord Provost 7th June 1900 James Braidwood Plaque Aye Ready plaque reads; In memory of James Braidwood, first master of fire engines in Edinburgh and founder of the British fire service. Born in Edinburgh in 1800, who died whilst fighting a fire in Tooley Street London in 1861. Ultimate Sacrifice Plaque Aye Mindit plaque reads; In recognition of all the firefighters in the world who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of others. This plaque was unveiled by councillor K Harrold, convener of the Lothian and Borders Fire Board, on the 11 September 2002, the first anniversary of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre in New York where 343 firefighters gave their lives Old Fire Engine A fire engine from the past stands outside the museum in Lauriston Place that could have been used in the great fire in the High Street in the 1814 Heriots (Hospital) School Tollcross Edinburgh Heriot’s Gates in Lauriston Place Edinburgh was originally the back entrance to the School with the Front facing Edinburgh Castle The present front Gates of Heriot’s Hospital (School). The wealthy of Edinburgh would leave provision in their wills to have a Hospital Built, in 1650 George Heriot bequeathed a sum of money for a hospital to be built for the poor fatherless children of Edinburgh. George Heriot was the first others that followed were, George Watson who built a Hospital directly across from Heriot’s 1741. William Fettes had a (Hospital) school built on his land at Comely Bank in 1870, The Merchant Maiden Hospital (Mary Erskine’s) started in the cowgate in 1659, John Watson built a hospital at Ravelston 1762. Hospital was the name for a boarding School where poor children were educated in all social skills and academic learning. Telfer Wall The Telfer Wall at Lauriston Place Edinburgh The Telfer wall was built around Heriot’s (Hospital) School for its protection against invaders as it stood outside Edinburgh City Wall (Flodden Wall). The wall was built as an extension to the Flodden Wall specifically to protect Heriots Hospital. Link Edinburgh City Wall Cameo Picture House Tollcross Edinburgh The Cameo picture house opened in 1914 as the Kings Cinema The picture house was the first in Scotland to have a mirrored screen. With over 600 seats and an orchestral as there were only silent movies until 1930 the picture house was fitted with sound. By 1949 the picture house was requiring modernising and after refurbishment it change its name to what it is today The Cameo. In 1985 it became a multiplex with 3 screens and the main screen was restored to its original decor. Kings Theatre Tollcross Edinburgh The King's Theatre Edinburgh opened on the 8th December 1906 known as “The Grand Old Lady of Leven Street” Andrew Carnegie then one of the wealthiest men in the world (born in Dunfermline Fife living in America) laid the foundation stone which can still be seen today. Harry Lauder a Portobello entertainer and to become the highest paid performer in his time performed on stage at the Kings Theatre on many occasions and a memorial plaque to him is in the theatre. Another name that worked here as a young man, was a local lad Sean Connery who went on to become known around the world as James Bond and the rest is history. Sadly he died at the age of 90 in 2020. The King's Theatre is a place in Edinburgh for the Pantomime at Christmas and many productions throughout the year. Barclay Church Tollcross Edinburgh In 1858 a Miss Mary Barclay of 7 Carlton Terrace died, leaving over £10,000 for the erection of a Free Church. The Church was built circa 1863 and named after Miss Barclay and the streets around the church also took their names from Miss Barclay. The first service took place in the new Barclay Church in December of 1864. The First minister of the new Barclay Church was James Hood Wilson who remained until his death in 1906. In the church there is a bible in a glass case and its history is; The Bible is known as the ‘Vinegar Bible’ because of the misprint referring to the Parable of the Vineyard as the Parable of the Vinegar. The Church spire can be seen from a great distance as it is 230 foot high. Lothian Road Edinburgh
- Multrees Walk Edinburgh | Shops & Businesses | All About Edinburgh
Multrees Walk Edinburgh is the place for the designer fashion all the big names in designer clothes, bags, shoes, and perfums are here, Kors, Klein, Mulberry Boss, Geiger, Sassoon, Hilfiger and Vuitton next to St Andrew Square with restaurants pubs and easy access to Taxis, trams and the Bus Station SHOPS MULTREES WALK EDINBURGH DESIGNER SHOPPING PRECINCT The Street's name Multrees Walk is derived from the area that it is built on Multrees Hill, which was a wooded area with a small village prior to the new town and North Bridge being Built. St Andrews Square History & Attractions More Details Louis Vuitton 1-2 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3QD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 652 5900 Links of London 3 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 1239 Sandro 4 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 9669 Burberry 5 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 301 1299 Calvin Klein Underwear 6 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 6971 Mulberry 7 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 5439 Tesla 8 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 460 7426 JoJo Maman Bébé 9 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 8052 More Details Sassoon Salon 10 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 2849 Kurt Geiger 12 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 1816 Boss 13-14 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 550 0700 Caffè Nero 15 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 3349 Sole 16 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 6660 Pepperberry 17 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 01926 459800 Pandora 18 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 0390 Swarovski 19 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 6601 More Details Bravissimo & Pepperberry 20 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 550 3620 The Pen Shop 21 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 8896 Castle Fine Art 22 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 261 9181 Tommy Hilfiger 23 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 8900 Reiss Retail Ltd 24 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 5008 Nespresso 25 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0800 442 442 Michael Kors 26 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 2002 Next Thistle Street Shops & Businesses
- Tollcross Area Edinburgh | Shops & Businesses | All About Edinburgh
Tollcross Area Edinburgh extends from Lothian Road to the kings Theatre and the Meadows Park. Minutes from Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street with shops restaurants pubs and night clubs accommodation it has everything. also the oldest Golf course and acess to the south. Tollcross Area Edinburgh Shops, Pubs, Night Clubs, Restaurants, Takeaways, Accommodation The Tollcross area of Edinburgh consists of the following street: Earl Grey Street Edinburgh Home Street Edinburgh Lochrin Place Edinburgh Lochrin Terrace Edinburgh Brougham Street Edinburgh Brougham Place Edinburgh Tarvit Street Edinburgh West Tollcross Edinburgh Bruntsfield Links History and Attractions Earl Grey Street Edinburgh Turcan Connell 1 Earl Grey Street Edinburgh EH3 9EE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 8111 Bank of Scotland 3 Earl Grey Street Edinburgh EH3 9BN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 465 2406 La Viola Cafe 4 Earl Grey Street Edinburgh EH3 9BN City of Edinburgh Scotland Co-op Food 5 Earl Grey Street Edinburgh EH3 9BN City of Edinburgh Scotland Earl Grey Street Edinburgh City Health Clinic White Dental Care 9 Earl Grey Street Edinburgh EH3 9BN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 2442 Sainsbury’s Local 10 Earl Grey Street Edinburgh EH3 9BN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 470 4140 Pink Bear Boutique 14 Earl Grey Street Edinburgh EH3 9BN City of Edinburgh Scotland Boots Pharmacy 16 Earl Grey Street Edinburgh EH3 9BN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 5700 Barber Sho 18 Earl Grey Street Edinburgh EH3 9BN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 477 1219 Earl Grey Street Edinburgh Remploy 22 Earl Grey Street Edinburgh EH3 9BN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0300 456 8031 Tesco 32 Earl Grey Street Edinburgh EH3 9BN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0345 026 9713 The Retreat Thai Spa 44 Earl Grey Street Edinburgh EH3 9BN City of Edinburgh Scotland Princes Exchange Car Park Earl Grey Street Edinburgh EH3 9BN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 200 2323 Home Street Edinburgh Omnicare Pharmacy 2 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 8351 First Mortgage 6 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 290 2350 Seven Café 7 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JR City of Edinburgh Scotland Substance Barber shop 8 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LY City of Edinburgh Scotland I.M.E Commercial Property 12 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 290 2350 Dukes Barbers 16a Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 8463 Liquorice Club 16 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 9330 Thistles Cafe 18 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JR City of Edinburgh Scotland Club Tan Sol & Wellness 22 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JR City of Edinburgh Scotland Silver Lining Apartments 25 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JR City of Edinburgh Scotland Nettl of Edinburgh 26 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Subway 30 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 8080 West Tollcross Edinburgh Dreamhouse Apartments 15 West Tollcross Edinburgh EH3 9QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 226 0232 Methodist Church West Tollcross Edinburgh EH3 9BP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 9029 Atik Nightclub 3 West Tollcross Edinburgh EH3 9BP City of Edinburgh Scotland Home Street Edinburgh Ethos Nature's Remedies 31 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JR City of Edinburgh Scotland Taquito Sandwich Shop 32 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Post Office 33 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0345 611 2970 Statement Barbers 36 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 466 3232 No1 Sushi Bar 37 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 6880 Cameo Picture House 38 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0871 902 5723 Caffe Carlucci 39 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Nutans Indian Restaurant 42 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 07814 603 938 Hotter Than Hell Tattoos 44 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 4222 Kings Arms Bar 45 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 6085 Hoochie Coochie Childrens Boutique 48 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9NA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 6559 Concore Fish and Chips 51 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 1182 Lochrin Place Edinburgh Detail Framing Studio 5 Lochrin Place Edinburgh EH3 9QY City of Edinburgh Scotland Biketrax 11 Lochrin Place Edinburgh EH3 9QY City of Edinburgh Scotland Gallery Bead Shop 14 Lochrin Place Edinburgh EH3 9QY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 2209 Home Street Edinburgh Everest Restaurant 52 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9NA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 1348 Buchanan Clinic 54 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9NA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 9099 Formo salon 57 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JP City of Edinburgh Scotland The 13:02 Cafe 57a Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JP City of Edinburgh Scotland The Colony Gourmet Cafe 58 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9NA City of Edinburgh Scotland The Smoking Fox 59 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7782 Dumplings of China (彩来中餐厅) Restaurant 60 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9NA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 656 0707 Don't tell Mama Coffee Bar 64 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9NA City of Edinburgh Scotland Nail Hub 65 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7888 Pepe's Edinburgh 66 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9NA City of Edinburgh Scotland Konj Cafe 67 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 9873 Cuckoo’s Nest Pub 69 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 1078 Lochrin Terrace Edinburgh Indaba Restaurant 3 Lochrin Terrace Edinburgh EH3 9QJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 1554 Yamato Japanese Restaurant 3 Lochrin Terrace Edinburgh EH3 9QJ City of Edinburgh Scotland Tarvit Street Edinburgh Burlington Bros Bar 11 Tarvit Street Edinburgh EH3 9LB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 8659 Korean BBQ 3 Tarvit Street Edinburgh EH3 9LP City of Edinburgh Scotland Brougham Street Edinburgh Bau Hair Design 5 Brougham Street Edinburgh EH3 9JS City of Edinburgh Scotland Ologie Clinic 7 Brougham Street Edinburgh EH3 9JS City of Edinburgh Scotland Brougham Foot Clinic 13 Brougham Street Edinburgh EH3 9JS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 6283 SORA Lella Roman Pizzeria 13a Brougham Street Edinburgh EH3 9JS City of Edinburgh Scotland Brougham Place Edinburgh Bombay Bicycle Club 6 Brougham Place Edinburgh EH3 9HW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 0064 Meadows Medical Practice 9 Brougham Place Edinburgh EH3 9HW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7709 International Bar 15 Brougham Place Edinburgh EH3 9JX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 6815 Brougham Street Edinburgh Encounter China Chinese Takeaway 15 Brougham Street Edinburgh EH3 9JS City of Edinburgh Scotland Turkish Doner Inn Takeaway 17a Brougham Street Edinburgh EH3 9JS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7679 Backtracks Music & Games 17 Brougham Street Edinburgh EH3 9JS City of Edinburgh Scotland Thailander Takeaway 25 Brougham Street Edinburgh EH3 9JT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 281 9195 Brougham Place Edinburgh Ong Gie Restaurant 22a Brougham Place Edinburgh EH3 9JU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 0869 Passorn Thai Restaurant 23 Brougham Place Edinburgh EH3 9JU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 1537 Glamourize Beauty Salon 31 Brougham Place Edinburgh EH3 9JT City of Edinburgh Scotland Yellow Deli 33 Brougham Place Edinburgh EH3 9JT City of Edinburgh Scotland Brougham Street Edinburgh Ventoux Bar 2 Brougham Street Edinburgh EH3 9JH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 5066 Nilgiri Spice Restaurant 14 Brougham Street Edinburgh EH3 9JH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 5578 Peanut Press Cafe 24 Brougham Street Edinburgh EH3 9JH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 7853 Cloisters Bar 26 Brougham Street Edinburgh EH3 9JH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 9997 Brougham Place Edinburgh Soul Cycles 1 Brougham Place Edinburgh EH3 9HW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 5913 Red Hot and Blue Tattoo Studio 1a Brougham Place Edinburgh EH3 9HW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 477 7753 Macina Expresso 1b Brougham Place Edinburgh EH3 9HW City of Edinburgh Scotland Clear Pharmacy 26 Brougham Place Edinburgh EH3 9JU City of Edinburgh Scotland Next - Tollcross South Businesses
- Hawick | Attractions | All About Edinburgh
Hawick largest town in the Scottish Borders famous for textiles (Pringle knitwear)many monuments and statues a wonderful park with Sculptures and a Museum and memorial to a Rugby Great. Hawick Scottish Borders Attractions The largest of the Scottish Borders towns is Hawick and is the furthest town in Scotland to the sea shore. Renowned for centuries in the textile industry with names of Pringle and cashmere linked with Hawick . Wool was the heart of this town and there are still many places you can buy great woollens. Hawick has a textile museum and a must see is Wilton Lodge Park with many attractions including a memorial bust of Bill McLaren the voice of Scottish and World Rugby for almost 50 years. Turning of the Bull Ken The Horse Battle of Hornshole Memorial Hawick Bill McLaren Memorial Hawick James Wilson Statue Hawick James Wilson Plaque Hawick Drumlanrig Bridge Plaque Hawick KOSB Memorial Plaque Hawick Tolbooth Hawick Memorial Stone Hawick South Port Hawick South Port Plaque Hawick Mercat Cross Remains Hawick Mercat Cross History Hawick Wishing Well Wilton Lodge Park Hawick Museum of Hawick Wilton Lodge Park Mercat Cross Plaque Hawick Fish Sculpture Wilton Lodge Park Hawick West Port Hawick West Port Hawick Bailie Armstrong West Port Plaque Hawick Hawick Textile Warehouse Drumlanrig Family Inn Hawick Heritage Hub Hawick Black Tower of Drumlanrig Hawick Travel and Tours Jedburgh Attractions




