This gives you information on the Edinburgh Rugby, Murrayfield , Corstorphine Murrayfield Edinburgh area retail, food and drink, history, tours . Corstorphine Edinburgh Corstorphine Edinburgh Corstorphine Edinburgh or Crosstorphyn was once a small village between hills Corstorphine hill and the Pentland Hills a famous site mentioned in Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel Kidnapped, where the two main characters stopped for a rest on the way to Killiecrankie (“The rest and be thankful”). Robert Louis Stevenson (1850 -1894) Robert Louis Stevenson was born in Edinburgh on the 13 November 1850 to a wealthy family of Engineers. His grandfather Robert built the Regent Bridge in Waterloo Place Edinburgh to connect the main road to London with Princes Street in the new town bypassing the dirty streets of Leith. Robert Louis Stevenson never kept good health and spent his summers in North Berwick at the sea side where his Grandfather had a summer residence. The statue pictured is of Thomas Balfour and Alan Breck Stewart departing from Corstorphine Hill Edinburgh. They were the characters in the novel Kidnapped, which was about the Jacobite uprising and the true story of the two main characters. Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson to give his full name was an author of many famous books e.g. Treasure Island, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and Kidnapped. Corstorphine Hill Edinburgh Corstorphine Hill is Edinburgh’s largest public park and nature reserve. The hill at 531 feet (161m) is a great place for a day out and ramble, there is a variety of wildlife on Corstorphine Hill including great spotted woodpecker, tawny owl, badger, kestrel, and sparrow hawk. Corstorphine Hill Tower Edinburgh At the summit of the Corstorphine Hill is the Clermiston Tower also known as the Scott Tower or the Corstorphine Hill Tower. It is a memorial to Edinburgh’s romantic novelist Sir Walter Scott. The tower was built by William Mackie in 1871 on the centenary of Sir Walter Scott's birth. From the parapet at the top the views of the surrounding area are stunning. This was a place Sir Walter Scott would visit and contemplate his scriptures. Corstorphine Hill Tower Plaque The inscription on the plaque reads; CORSTORPHINE HILL TOWER SIR WALTER SCOTT 1771 - 1832 ERECTED IN 1871 BY W MACFIE OF CLERMISTON PRESENTED IN 1932 TO THE CITY BY W.G. WALKER C.A F.S.A SCOT Corstorphine Hill Walled Garden The Corstorphine Hill walled garden has been restored by a local volunteer group. They have created a quiet space to sit and relax or read a book. Edinburgh Zoo Edinburgh Zoo is in the west of Edinburgh, on the main route from the airport. Edinburgh Zoo was opened to the public on 22 July 1913. The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland was founded in 1909 probably best known throughout the world for their Penguins. The Penguins were first brought to Edinburgh by the whaling ships that would call in at Leith. The association with these amazing birds began in January 1903. There are over 180 different animal species in the zoo the most popular are a pair of giant pandas from China. Edinburh Zoo Rugby Murrayfield Rugby Stadium Home of Scottish Rugby (For contact details of rugby clubs and teams click on box above) The home of Scottish Rugby Union is a 64000 all seated stadium, where Scotland play their home international Rugby matches. Murrayfield Stadium was first opened in 1925 and was renovated in 1994, when it became all seated. Other events that have been held here in the past include the 2000 Rugby league challenge cup final, music concerts such as (The Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi, Madonna, Oasis) and NFL American football. The War memorial Arch and Clock are prominent features of the Stadium’s history. Opening from 9 am daily for a free walk around where information boards are present for your help or you can book a guided tour of the stadium. Murrayfield Ice Rink Murrayfield Ice Rink opened to the public in 1952. It is the largest Rink in Scotland. Events that have been held at the ice rink include Ice Hockey, Figure Skating, Boxing and Basketball. In 1980 a separate curling rink was opened. In 1958, 1963 and 1993 Murrayfield Ice Rink was the venue for The Harlem Globetrotters basketball exhibitions. The ice rink is open to the public and ice skates are available for hire. There is also a curling rink next door. You can also see National League Ice Hockey on a Sunday Evening. (Check with rink for game dates). Memorial Arch Murrayfield Stadium The Rugby memorial arch in Murrayfield Stadium in memory of the Rugby players who died in the First World War. Coltbridge House Murrayfield Edinburgh In accordance with the will of George Pape of Coltbridge house these cottages were built for use of three poor widows in all time coming A.D. 1894 Colt Bridge Murrayfield Edinburgh On 16th September 1745 the Coltbridge Canter commenced near here, when the Hanoverian cavalry fled from the Jacobite army the only escape was across a wooden bridge which was replaced in 1766 with the present bridge which is now only for pedestrians. Water of Leith New Bridge Murrayfield Edinburgh The new bridge over the water of leith part of the main access road from west to east and the new town was built in 1841 and was later widened in 1930 due to the motorised transport. Next - Saughton - Gorgie Edinburgh

Tranent Attractions East Lothian Tranent is a small town in East Lothian and is one of the oldest towns in East Lothian. In 1722 the first rail line (Tranent to Cockenzie Waggonway) took coal from the coal pits of Tranent to the harbour at Cockenzie . It was drawn by horses on a wooden track, the first in Scotland. Once an important coal mining town, mined by the monks of Newbattle in the 12th century. The town must have been settled prior to 1150 as the old parish church dates from 1145. Massacre of Tranent Statue Tranent East Lothian The Massacre of Tranent took place in 1797, when 12 local people were killed by soldiers after group of locals were protesting against conscription into the British Army. Jackie Crookston holding the drum on the memorial to those who died. The Statue stands in Civic Square on the High Street in Tranent. Tranent Tower Tranent East Lothian Tranent Tower was built circa 1542 on the Seton estate where the Valance family lived leasing the tower from Lord Seton before they later purchased it and where the family remained until the nineteenth century. The family grave can be sen in the old Tranent parish church burial ground. Setoun Do'cot There is a lectern-type do’cot 1587 near Tranent old parish church, which was constructed to house 1122 pairs of pigeons in nesting boxes. A do’cot was where people would get fresh meat. Taking the young pigeons as they were the most tender. Inscribed above the door of the Do’cot reads; DAVID SETOUN, 1587. Cockenzie House was built for David (Setoun) Seton circa 1600. David (Setoun) Seton was known for his involvement in the trials of witches at Tranent. Parish Church & Graveyard Tranent East Lothian A chapel is said to have been founded here by monks in the 8th century. Tranent Parish Church dates from 1145. The present church was built 1799 and opened in 1800 and was modernisation again 1954. John Caddell was blamed for his part in the Tranent Massacre (object to the conscription of Scots into the British Militia) of 1797 and is buried in Old Tranent Parish Church. The first vicar of Tranent whose name is recorded as John in 1222. Tranent Parish Church Graves The Table stone memorial grave of Captain George Hutchison R.N is prominent as related to the Seton family. Captain George Hutchison, R.N. was uncle to the Misses Hutchison, living at Seton Lodge, Tranent, in 1889. Captain William Hutchison, who was Governor of Cape Coast Castle in Africa, and died when at home in Tranent on a visit in 1832. The most famous slave “castle,” the Cape Coast Castle, Built in 1653 circa 10 million slaves were transported from here to the new World. Tranent Parish Church Graves The Headstone depicts a Jacobite soldier buried here after the Battle of Prestonpans 1745. Tranent East Lothian George Seton Grave Memorial to George Seton, of the family of St. Germains, Bailie of Tranent: Bailie George Seton, Farmer at Seton, Died the 10th day of May 1760, aged 82. You err, O reader, if you should expect Big swelling words, immodesty, respect How short man's life, 'las, while we live we To know man's life, keep death still in your eye. — To the memory Of Catherine Turnbull, relict of George Seton, Farmer in Seton, who died Oct. 5th, 1766, Aged 73 years. Tranent East Lothian Town Clock In the civic square of Tranent next to the Massacre of Tranent memorial statue stand the towns time piece Tranent East Lothian War Memorial The Tranent war memorial commemorates the people of Tranent who were killed or did not return (missing) in the two World Wars. Tranent Primitive Methodist Church The Primitive Methodist Church was built in 1870. This group was of the working class all looking for social justice and self-worth. The preacher's travelled around the countryside and were also known as ‘Ranters’, for their enthusiastic preaching. The first preachers in Scotland, stood at the the site of the Grassmarket gallows in April 1826 and gave their first sermon. East Lothian Primitive Methodists came and went with the mining accept for Cockenzie built in 1878 by the fisher folk who raised capital to build their chapel, which is still open for worship today. A P O G I A Place of Great Importance This project was lead by the community and the work was carried out by David Wilson a stone artist from Perth. Miners Tallies were to keep a record of the number down the pits. The Tallies are insert in the line of cairns at the entrance to the ne community greenspace. Next - Traprain Area

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

High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh is the largest part of the old town with many attractions, and full of History. The Upper Southside has St Giles, Black Turnpice, Mercat Cross, Charles II Statue, John knox grave, And much more High Street Upper Southside Royal Mile All About Edinburgh High Street History High Street was the most populated part of Edinburgh, with tenement buildings up to 11 stories high. On November 15th 1824 a tenement of 11 stories on the upper or High Street West, southside caught alight and was the beginning of the worst fire in the history of Edinburgh. Starting at around 10 pm that evening the fire spread from the tenement in Assembly Close to buildings in Old Fishmarket close. Down to the Tron Kirk in the east. It also spread south along the Cowgate. The fire was finally extinguished the next morning 12 hours from when it had started. That was not the end, as another fire started at 10 pm that evening which destroyed what was left on the south side of the High Street. All but St Giles Cathedral and the Parliament buildings were saved. Over four hundred families were left homeless. High Street Upper 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 first part of the High Street, the upper High Street or High Street West is from the junction of St Giles Street and the cross roads at the North and South Bridges. In this section you will find West Parliament Square, the Signet Library, Parliament House, Charles II Statue, Heart of Midlothian, St Giles Cathedral, John Knox Statue and grave, Mercat Cross, Advocates Close, Edinburgh City Chambers, Real Mary Kings Close, Tron Kirk and many close's and courts. Which are all below. West Parliament Square Parliament Square Barrie's Close Borthwick's Close Royal Mile Old Assembly Close Royal Mile Covenant Close Royal Mile Burnet's Close Royal Mile Bell's Wynd Royal Mile New Assembly Close Royal Mile Stevenslaw's Close Royal Mile Marlin's Wynd Hunter Square Blair Street West Parliament Square High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh West Parliament Square High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh is the Square on the west of St Giles Cathedral. A statue of the 5th Duke of Buccleuch stands in the middle with the houses of Parliament, Signet library, St Giles Cathedral (west entrance) and the County Building on three sides. In the cobbles are the Heart of Midlothian, dates on cobbles near the statue and brass cobbles showing the outline of the old Tolbooth. Above the the door to St Giles Cathedral are statues of kings and bishops. Lothian Chambers West Parliament Square Royal Mile Edinburgh The Lothian Chambers Building was built in 1904 and was used for the administration of Midlothian Council. The building is now used as a venue for marriages. On the corner of the building at the Lawnmarket is a plaque showing the place where the last person in Edinburgh was hanged. A man in his early 30’s battered and slit the throat of a 23-year-old girl in a crime of passion. The brass cobbles in the street show where the gallows were 5th Duke of Buccleuch Statue West Parliament Square Royal Mile Edinburgh The statue of Walter Francis Montagu Douglas Scott (1806 – 1884) the 5th Duke of Buccleuch and the 7th Duke of Queensbury was erected in West Parliament Square Edinburgh High Street in 1888. The Duke of Buccleuch was born in Dalkeith House Midlothian and was a very wealthy land baron. He became the Duke on the death of his father at the age of 13. He was knighted in 1835 and served in Prime Minister Peel’s government in the 1840s. There is still a Duke of Buccleuch to this day, the 10th Duke of Buccleuch and the 12th Duke of Queensbury lives in Drumlanrig Castle. He is also the Chief of Clan Scott. Drumlanrig Castle is home to the world renowned Buccleuch Art collection. The Castle and Estate can be found south of Sanquhar in Dumfriesshire off the A76. Signet Library West Parliament Square Royal Mile Edinburgh The Signet Library building was completed in 1822 for the historic visit to Edinburgh and Scotland of King George IV. On his visit he described the upper library as “the finest drawing room in Europe”. The Signet library is the home of the Society of Writers to her Majesty’s Signet an association of Scottish lawyers. Which is believed to be the oldest professional society in the world. The earliest recorded use of the Signet was in 1369. West Parliament Square High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Dated Cobbles There are two sets of cobbles in West Parliament Square one set has dates 1386, 1610 and 1678 in the Cobbles beside the statue of 5th Duke of Buccleuch. the other set are near the Heart of Midlothian cobbles with dates 1386, 1430, 1610. The date 1386 represents The rebuild of St Giles and the Tolbooth after Richard II had Burnt Edinburgh in 1385. In 1610 an extension was built to the tolbooth for prisoners. In 1678 a further extension was built to the tolbooth where an older part had been previously demolished. The only historic fact that I can relate 1430 to is on the 16th October 1430, James I of Scotland son was born at Holyrood Abbey in Edinburgh later to become James II Heart of Midlothian Royal Mile High Street Edinburgh The Heart of Midlothian is a heart-shaped mosaic built into the pavement next to St Giles on the High Street. Together with brass markers set into the pavement, it records the position of the 15th-century Old Tolbooth demolished in 1817, which was the administrative centre of the town, the prison and one of several sites of public execution. Some people spit on the heart. Although it is now said to be done for good luck, it was originally done as a sign of disdain for the former prison. The brass cobbles mark where the Tolbooth stood. St Giles Cathedral High Street Edinburgh There are records that show a parish church being in Edinburgh in 854 A.D. The parish church of Edinburgh was formally dedicated by the bishop of St Andrews on 6 October 1243. The parish church of Edinburgh was subsequently de-consecrated and named in honour of the patron saint of Edinburgh, St Giles. St Giles a Greek Holy man who settled in the south of France in the 7th century and was said to be associated with the early Frankish Kings, in particular Charles Martel (688–741). St Giles is seen in the carving above the west door of St Giles Cathedral Edinburgh (pictured below).He is said to have stopped a hunter’s arrow with his hand and saved a deer. There are many stories of St Giles and his miracles throughout history. St Giles later became the patron saint of both Edinburgh and the Cathedral now known as St Giles Cathedral. He died on the 1st September 721 A.D St Giles Cathedral There are two doors to St Giles Cathedral the West Door which is now the main entrance and has statues of Kings and Bishops above it and the East Door once the main entrance but now seldom used. Above the the east door can be seen one of very few statues of St Andrew, who is the patron saint of Scotland. The west door of St Giles Cathedral was originally the back door, but over time with more space in West Parliament Square for the people to congregate before and after services the west door was adopted as the main entrance. Above the door there are a number of statues and in the centre a carved stone of St Giles with a Roe that he had saved from a lethal arrow with his hand. The many statues are of Kings and clergymen of St Giles Cathedral. BISHOP WILLIAM FORBES. Left of picture Bishop William Forbes In 1634 William Forbes became the first bishop of Edinburgh, with St Giles as his Cathedral. Bishop Forbes Died on the 12 April 1634 shortly after becoming the first bishop of Edinburgh. Bishop William Forbes is buried in St Giles Cathedral. ALEXANDER HENDERSON Right of picture Alexander Henderson a Presbyterian minister moved from his parish in Leuchars, St Andrews to become the minister of the High Kirk of St Giles in Edinburgh. When King Charles visited Scotland in 1641 Alexander Henderson was appointed Dean of the Chapel Royal at Holyrood. He was also instrumental in the writing of the National Covenant and became the Moderator of the general assembly on more than one occasion. He died in Edinburgh in 1646 and is buried in Greyfriar’s Churchyard Edinburgh. KING JAMES I (centre of picture) James I became King on the death of his father in 1406 but he was not crowned at Scone Palace until 1423. The reason for the 17 years’ delay in his being crowned was that he was imprisoned in London. While in prison his uncle Robert of Albany ruled Scotland and was happy for James to remain in prison hoping that one day he or his son Murdoch would become king. When James was released at age 30 he took over as king. He then began restoring the monarchy and forfeited the lands of the rebellious nobles including the Dukes of Albany. He was a strong leader and introduced social and economic legislation and founded the Scottish Court of Session. In 1437 James was killed in a Dominican Monastery in Perth. KING JAMES VI of SCOTLAND AND I OF ENGLAND (right of picture) James son of Mary Queen of Scots and Henry Darnley, was born in Edinburgh Castle in 1566. James became the youngest King of Scotland at the age of thirteen months. In 1603, he also became king of England and Ireland. He continued to reign in all three kingdoms for 22 years. In 1605 a small group of Catholics, led by a man called Robert Catesby, devised a scheme to kill James and as many members of Parliament as possible. Catesby's plan involved blowing up the Houses of Parliament on 5th November as in the Guy Fawkes rhyme, “Remember Remember the 5th of November gunpowder treason and plot”, Catesby being Guy Fawkes. The 5th of November was chosen because James was due to open Parliament on that day. At 57 years and 246 days, his reign in Scotland was the longest of any previous King. James died in 1625 at the age of 58 and is buried in Westminster Abbey. ROBERT THE BRUCE King Robert I (left of picture) 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. GAVIN DOUGLAS (left of picture) Gavin Douglas was born in 1474 at Tantallon Castle, Dunbar East Lothian. Gavin Douglas was a Scottish Bishop,royal court poet, courtier and translator. Gavin Douglas was appointed provost of St. Giles Church, Edinburgh, around 1501 and is best known for his translation of Virgil's Aeneid into Scots, the English language of the lowlands of Scotland. He was made bishop of Dunkled in 1516 and died in London in 1522. JOHN KNOX (right of picture) John Knox was born in the Haddington area of East Lothian in approximately 1514. He was appointed minister of the Church of St. Giles in 1560. John Knox was married twice and his second marriage in 1564 was not looked upon favourably because John Knox was 50 and his new wife was only 17. He was considered to be the greatest Reformer in the history of Scotland. Knox died on 24 November 1572 in Edinburgh, his epitaph: "Here lyeth a man who in his life never feared the face of man, who hath been often threatened with dagger, but yet hath ended his dayes in peace and honour." KING DAVID I. (Below-centre of picture) David was born in 1084, he spent many years in the court of Henry I, which gave him a good education. David became King of Scotland in 1124 on the death of his brother. He established the feudal system in Scotland. He also introduced many novel ideas such as silver coinage and promoting education. He also carried on his brother’s quest to build many Abbeys which included Holyrood Abbey and Inchcolm Abbey. David died peacefully in Carlisle in 1153 at the age of 69 and is buried in Dunfermline Abbey. During his reign he founded The Abbey of Holyrood in 1128 and built the Chapel in Edinburgh Castle a memorial to his mother Queen Margaret who died in 1093. Later becoming Saint Margaret in 1250. KING ALEXANDER I. (Above-left of picture) Alexander I was born in 1078 and was the eldest brother of three David I and Alexander III his brothers. Alexander I established an Augustinian priory at Scone sometime between 1114 and 1122. In 1123 Alexander I on a journey had to shelter on Inchcolm Island in the Firth of Forth during a storm, he promised to build a monastery in thanks for being saved from the storm but died in 1124 before being able to keep his promise. His brother David I kept his brothers promise and invited Augustinian canons to establish a priory on the island and it later became an Abbey in 1235. Alexander I died in Stirling on the 23 April 1124 and is buried in Dunfermline Abbey. KING ALEXANDER III (Above-right of picture) Alexander was born on the 4 September 1241. He was King at the age of 7 from 1249. At 21 he formally approached the Norwegian King Haakon for the Western Isles which Haakon rejected. In 1263 King Haakon died and his successor agreed to the Treaty of Perth by which he gave the Isle of Man and the Western Isles to Scotland in return for a large sum of money. Norway kept control of Orkney and Shetland. Alexander died when he fell from his horse in Kinghorn in Fife on 18 March 1286. Travelling on his way from Edinburgh to visit his Queen on her birthday, which was the next day. In 1886, a monument to Alexander III was erected at the approximate location of his death in Kinghorn. Alexander was buried in Dunfermline Abbey in 1286. Parliament Square High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Parliament House was completed in 1639. The inauguration of the supreme court of Scotland was by King James V in 1532. On the east of Parliament Square was previously where Parliament Close (1816) once stood prior to the great fire of 1700 and where the Bank of Scotland opened and incorporated by royal charter in 1695 before burning down 5 years later. Now the square has the law courts and St Giles Cathedral east door which was the original front entrance. A carved statue high above the door to the south depicts St Andrew. To the right stands the Mercat Cross. The Statue opposite is of James Braidwood father of the Fire Service, further to the rear of St Giles is the oldest lead statue of Charles II on horseback and further round is the grave of John Knox. Parliament Square Royal Mile Edinburgh Saint Andrew (above the east door) When visiting St Giles Cathedral take a walk round the exterior and see the many carvings. High above the east door of St Giles Cathedral stands a carved statue of St Andrew holding two fish. Below the statue an angel holds a scroll with his name carved on it and above two angels hold a shield with the cross of St Andrew. You will also see a number of other carvings above and around the doorway which dates from the late 1380s. You will find shields with the crosses of St George and St Andrew, and decoration of Thistles, Roses and Fleur de Lis. Also shields with coats of arms that include James VII and Queen Anne. John Knox High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh The small stone above the number 23 in a council parking space marks the position of John Knox grave, in the once graveyard of St Giles Cathedral. (Now a council car park). John Knox was a very important part of the history of the church in Scotland and was behind the Government in 1560 severing contact with the Pope and catholic faith. He was the head of the Scottish reformation and from 1559 till his death in 1572 was the minister of the High Kirk of St Giles, in Edinburgh. The statue of John Knox can be seen in the quadrangle in the New Library on Mound Place. King Charles II (May 1630 –Feb 1685) Royal Mile High Street Edinburgh King Charles II Statue dressed as a Roman Emperor on horseback is the oldest lead cast statue in Great Britain. The statue of King Charles II stands in Parliament Square behind St Giles Cathedral and was first erected in 1685. JAMES BRAIDWOOD High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh James Braidwood 1800 – 1861 is known as the father of the British Fire Service, James Braidwood was born in Edinburgh and founded the world’s first municipal fire service in Edinburgh in 1824. A statue of James Braidwood can be seen in Parliament Square and is dedicated to his memory. He was a pioneer of the scientific approach to fire-fighting, an approach that has saved lives all over the world. James Braidwood 1800 – 1861 Father of the British Fire Service This statue is dedicated to the memory of James Braidwood, a pioneer of the scientific approach to fire-fighting. It also recognises the courage and sacrifice of fire-fighters, not only in Lothian & Borders Fire and Rescue Service, but all over the world. In 1824 Edinburgh suffered two disastrous fires which destroyed much of the old city. As a result the city council decided to create the world’s first municipal Fir Brigade and James Braidwood was appointed to take command. Quickly establishing an effective service, he developed new techniques, many of which are still used today. In 1832 he left his native Edinburgh to establish London’s first full-time Fire Brigade. Always to the front of the action He died Fighting in London’s Tooley Street in 1861. Barrie's Close | Steil’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh This close has had many names and changed after the 2 separate fires of 1824 and 1700. Known as St Monan’s Wynd after a chapel that stood in the Wynd, Also Hangman’s Close as the city’s Hangman lived here and Steil’s Close after Patrick Steel a merchant, Later to be New Bank Close and Barry’s Close and Back of Parliament Close. This close still survives as it stood from the 1600s from the south east corner of Parliament Square previously Parliament Close in an L shape into Old Fishmarket Close which previously had two entrances from the High Street in a Y shape and one entrance from the Cowgate. Adam Smith Statue High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Adam Smith's 1723 – 1790 statue stands beside the Mercat Cross in the High Street, Royal Mile Edinburgh. Adam Smith lived in Panmure House in Lochend Close, in the Canongate and is buried in the Canongate Kirk Graveyard, behind the Canongate Kirk. Adam Smith was a Scottish moral philosopher and a pioneer of political economy. He was one of the key figures of the Scottish Enlightenment. In 1776 The Wealth of Nations, is considered his magnum opus and the first modern work of economics. Smith is cited as the father of modern economics. In 2009 Adam Smith was named among the "Greatest Scots" of all time, in a vote run by Scottish television. Edinburgh Mercat Cross Parliament Square High Street Royal Mile The Mercat Cross was first mentioned in 1365 when the cross stood in the middle of the High Street down from St Giles Cathedral. In 1885 the cross was placed on a new octagonal drum substructure at its current location. The use of a Mercat Cross in Scotland was for important civic announcements. In Edinburgh government proclamations that affected all of Scotland were also publicly read at the cross, for example, announcements concerning successions to the monarchy and the calling to parliament. Which are still announced to this day from the Mercat Cross in Edinburgh. The only Mercat Cross that remains in its original form and position can be found in Prestonpans East Lothian. The Unicorn is the ancient emblem of Scotland and stands at the top of the Mercat Cross. Mercat Cross Edinburgh Mercat Cross Door The door that can be seen in the picture above is the entrance to the steps that take you to the platform that is surrounded by a parapet where the announcements are made. Above the door of the Cross there is a Latin inscription which was written by William Gladstone. Medallions Edinburgh Mercat Cross High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh The Medallions that are around the Edinburgh Mercat Cross are not the originals. The original medallions can be seen in Sir Walter Scott's House in Melrose. Abbotsford House is where Walter Scott lived in his later years and died. CITY OF EDINBURGH COAT OF ARMS IRISH COAT OF ARMS LEITH COAT OF ARMS ROYAL COAT OF ARMS OF BRITAIN ENGLISH COAT OF ARMS SCOTTISH COAT OF ARMS UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH COAT OF ARMS CANONGATE COAT OF ARMS UNICORN OF SCOTLAND Mercat Cross Cobbles High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh The location of the Edinburgh Mercat Cross between 1617 and 1756 can be seen in an octagonal arrangement of cobble stones on the pavement outside the entrance to Old Fishmarket Close in the High street Edinburgh. This was the second position in which the Mercat Cross had stood, the first being in the centre of the road further down the High Street. Old Fishmarket Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh The location of the Edinburgh Mercat Cross between 1617 and 1756 can be seen in an octagonal arrangement of cobble stones on the pavement outside the entrance to Old Fishmarket Close in the High street Edinburgh. This was the second position in which the Mercat Cross had stood, the first being in the centre of the road further down the High Street. Adam Smith stands to the right of the close. Old Fishmarket close was one of the casualties of the Great 1824 fire as it was destroyed. Other facts about the Old Fishmarket Close are Edinburgh’s residents would buy their fish and poultry. George Heriot known as “Jinglin’ Geordie”, the kings Jeweller and the founder of George Heriot’s Hospital (school), the school J K Rowling described as Hogwarts in the Harry Potter books and Films. This was also a close that housed the first firefighting appliance. Lothian & Borders Police Information Centre & Museum This is the place for people to report crime get directions and information on all aspects of the Police force and their duties. There is also an exhibition of the history of the Police in Edinburgh the criminals like William (Deacon) Brodie the raffles of his time. Burke and Hare the serial Killers for money. Borthwick’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Borthwick’s Close originally called Lord Borthwick’s Close who built a house here circa 1450 to be close to the Scottish Parliament building and the signet being and advocate and siting in the parliament. The Borthwick clan were related through marriage to Henry VIII and were close to the royal courts of the kings of Scotland and England. Also see Borthwick Castle in Midlothian where the Borthwick’s lived over the centuries. Old Assembly Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Old Assembly Close Edinburgh was the first place for the high society of Edinburgh to have formal dances to met the opposite sex. The founder of the University of Edinburgh Library, Clement Little lived here as did his brother William Little who was Lord Provost of Edinburgh in 1591. Scene of the great fire of 1824. When a fire started and raged for over 3 days spreading down to the Tron and up to Parliament Square which destroyed over 400 family homes. Old Assembly Close Dancing Assemblies were held in the hall from 1720 to 1766. (Described by Goldsmith) Residence of Clement Little Founder of The University Library. And his brother Provost William Little. Covenant Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Covenant Close was named after a mansion house where the national covenant was kept for signing. The Scots people wishing to keep their identity both religious and national. Started a movement against Archbishop Laud and his beliefs to reform the church. A ceremony took place in Greyfriars Kirk Edinburgh In February of 1638 which all the Scottish Noblemen, Hierarchy, Ministers and Officials attended and signed the National Covenant, which committed them under God to preserving the purity of the Kirk. The National Covenant was a protest against interference with the religion of the free people. The mansion later became a Tavern. Burnet’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Burnet’s Close was named after Samuel Burnet, a brewer and wealthy merchant of Edinburgh, The close was also Johnston’s Close, after Bailie James Johnston, deacon of the Hammermen also lived here. The Close has changed name many times through the years as the properties changed hands. Bell’s Wynd High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Bell’s Wynd known as Clam shell Land, named after John Bell a brewer who lived and had a tenement in the wynd circa 1529, later George Crichton, Bishop of Dunkeld stayed in the house of John Bell who had Bell’s Brewery in the Pleasance. High Street Wellhead High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh The High Street Wellhead can be found up from the Tron Kirk in the High Street Edinburgh. The High Street Well Head is where the people of Edinburgh would collect their water as the only water came from the reservoir at Castlehill and was piped to the cisterns (well heads) one in the Lawnmarket, two in the High Street and one in the Grassmarket then later one in the Canongate. New Assembly Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh New Assembly Close in the High Street, Royal Mile was where the mansion of Murray of Blackbarony circa 1580 Ancestor of the Lord’s of Elibank. It was also where the commercial Bank of Scotland was housed The Assembly Hall moved here in 1766 – 1784 and the Edinburgh Waxworks Museum from 1976 – 1989. Stevenlaw’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Little is known about this Close as it was demolished due to Edinburgh’s Great Fire of 1824 when the south side of the high street was almost all completely burned in the fire. The fire started in a tenement in Old Fishmarket Close and spread quickly down to the Cowgate and to the Tron Kirk. The Blaze lasted over two days and hundreds of families were made homeless. It is said the close was named after a follower of Queen Mary in 1571 who she honoured with the Close being given his name Steven Law. Over time names were changed due to miss spelling. City Guard House High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Edinburgh City (Town) Guard was constituted by the Edinburgh Town Council in 1648 however an armed guard was not in place until 1679. The City Guard House was situated in the High street across from Stevenslaw Close. The Guard House was demolished in 1817 after the disbandment of the guard in the same year. In the cobbles on the high street is the outline of the old Guards House opposite Stevenslaw Close. The Cobbles show the outline of where the the old guard House stood in the High Street prior to 1817 Hunter Square High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh, Sir Chris Hoy Gold Mail Box Sir Chris Hoy MBE, won his first Olympic gold medal in 2004. He won 3 Olympic gold medals in Beijing and was knighted by the queen in 2009. In the London Olympics of 2012 all British gold medal winners also received a post box painted gold in their home city/town. Sir Chris Hoy won 2 gold medals and there are 2 post boxes in Edinburgh one in Hunter Square of the Royal Mile and the other in Hanover Street across from the Art Galleries at the foot of The Mound. Chris Hoy is Scotland’s most successful Olympian. Sir Chris Hoy was educated at George Watson and Edinburgh University. With 6 Olympic gold medals and 11 world championships he is most definitely a world sports superstar. Marlin’s ( Merlyoune) Wynd High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Marlin’s Wynd is below the level of the present streets as Mary King’s Close is. Marlin’s Wynd was to the west of the Tron Kirk and ran down to the Cowgate. Named after John Merlyoune (Marlin), who was in charge of paving the High Street. He requested in memory of his work that he would be buried underneath the paving stones. He was buried at the head of the Wynd (which was named after him) by paving stones in the shape of a grave. Other writings mention that the High Street was paved in 1532 by two brothers John and Bartoulme Foliot. Also a John Merlyoune was first to pave Marlin's Wynd 1542. Blair Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Blair Street was formed when the South Bridge was being built in 1768. To give access to the Cowgate from the High Street, at that time Marlin’s Wynd and Pebble's Wynd were demolished in 1785 with the west side of Niddry Street. Blair Street as Hunter Square was named after Lord Provost Sir James Hunter Blair. Marlin’s (Merlyoune) Wynd Marlin’s Wynd is below the level of the present streets as Mary King’s Close is. Marlin’s Wynd was to the west of the Tron Kirk and ran down to the Cowgate. Named after John Merlyoune (Marlin), who was in charge of paving the High Street. He requested in memory of his work that he would be buried underneath the paving stones. He was buried at the head of the Wynd (which was named after him) by paving stones in the shape of a grave. Other writings mention that the High Street was paved in 1532 by two brothers John and Bartoulme Foliot. Also a John Merlyoune was first to pave Marlin's Wynd 1542. Tron Kirk High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Looking from the North Bridge and down the High Street during the Edinburgh Festival in August with the Tron Kirk in the distance. The Tron kirk was founded by King Charles I as the congregation at St Giles require a church due to St Giles now being a cathedral. The Tron Kirk was built circa 1644. Due to the Great fires in 1824 the Tron’s Steeple was burnt down and rebuilt in 1824 The Tron was closed as a church in 1952. The area beside the Tron was the original place for bringing in the bells (celebrating the changing of the old year to new). The Inscription on the wall tablet tells of the spire being burnt and rebuilt. Tron Kirk Next - High Street Upper Northside

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The Canongate was once seperate from Edinburgh. See all the attractions and history on the the northside of the Canongate. Where the Queen goes to church(Canongate Kirk) and where Golfersland stood. A Fudge Factory and Old White Horse Close. Canongate North Edinburgh Attractions Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh is named after the canons of Holyrood Abbey and the Scots word gait meaning “road”. The Canongate was a small district outside the Edinburgh City Walls. The lands and village of Herbegare, where the Abbey of Holyrood was built was given to the monks by King David I in 1128 and a road that extended from Herbegare, to the St John's Cross, this was known as Canon gait. Houses soon were built on both sides of the road and in time the name of Herbegare was lost and the name Canongate was taken in its place. The Canongate had walls around the town which was to define the town with gates that were closed at night (Watergate). This however was no protection against invaders and the Canongate area was burnt to the ground on several occasions first by Richard II circa 1380 then 1544, 1642, 1649, and finally by Cromwell and his army in 1651. Leith (Leytht) Wynd Cranston Street Edinburgh Leith Wynd or Leytht Wynd (1514) was a road that started on the North Side of the Nether Bow Gate at Cranston Street and continued to the back of the Canongate (Calton Road) near to the entrance of Waverley Station on Calton Road and was used by the coaches to London. I have included Leith Wynd in the Close’s of the Royal Mile as I felt that it gives an idea of how difficult it was to get into Edinburgh prior to the New Town and the draining of the Nor’ Loch. From the Head of the Canongate Leith Wynd traveled down to the foot of Caton Hll then west around the calton Hill to joint leith street. The Canongate Christian Institute The Canongate Christian Institute at 2 Cranston Street, Edinburgh, was a Christian mission opening circa 1878. This was a place of worship for the old town. It held gospel meetings and services until its closure in 1930. Mid Common Close Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Mid Common Close is one of three closes at the head of the Canongate. The other two were west common close and east common close neither survive. This was previously named Vietch’s Close. West Common Close was High School Close and East Common Close was Logan’s Close each of the close’s gave common access to the High School. These closes were like small communities in very narrow streets with up to 100+ family homes each of the closes were previously known by other names as the owners would dictate the close name. Morocco Land Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh The sculpture of a Moor faces forward with arms down at his sides supporting a blank shield. The sculpture was moved from its original position on an adjoining building when the present building was being redeveloped. The story of how the land (building) was named is that a young man Andrew Grey, an Edinburgh resident, was sentenced to death for rioting. He fled to Morocco and after a number of years made his fortune and returned home and was involved in saving the life of the daughter of the Provost who was perilously ill with the plague (presumably for this his sentence was commuted). He ended up marrying her and they made their home in the building where the little statue was erected. This came to be known to the locals as “Morocco Land”. New Street Royal Mile Edinburgh New Street or Young Street as it was first named after Dr Thomas Young who owned the Land. The access at the Canongate was private with chains and locks to prevent unwanted visitors to the street. In 1786 it was deemed a public street but was still chained until 1819 when the chains were taken away and access was available to all from the Canongate to Back of the Canongate North or now Calton Road. At the foot of New Street is a Doorway (Jacob’s ladder) to steps that will take you to Regent Road close to the Burns Memorial and the Calton Hill. The east side of New Street was the New Street Gasworks which was established in 1818. One of the first Gas Works in Britain. New Street was previously called Young Street (circa 1760) after Dr Thomas Young Professor of Midwifery at University of Edinburgh who lived on the east side at the Canongate junction. New Street was where the wealthy lived in detached houses with gardens. Names such as Dr Young, Lord Kames, Sir David Dalrymple, Lord Hailes, Lady Betty Anstruther, Miss Ramsay, daughter of the poet Allan Ramsay. This was a private street which had security chains attached to post to stop traffic. It became a public right of way in 1819 giving access from Canongate back of Canongate (Calton Road). Sibbald Walk Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Sibbald Walk was completed in 2017 with renovation to the housing and land which is now a Square with a Marketplace. Keeping with the tradition of the area. Named after Robert Sibbald who was the inspiration behind the Physic Garden (Royal Botanic Gardens) which lay at the foot of Leith Wynd and Calton Road not far from the foot of New Street Shoemakers’ Close Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Shoemakers’ Close is an old house built in 1725, four stories high in which the shoemakers used to hold their meetings. Over the entrance door is the shoemakers’ coat of arms cut in stone, a crown and rounding knife. Inscribed on the tablet is; 1725 blessed is he | that wisely do | TH the poor man’s | case consider Bible Land (1677) Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Bible Land is the name given to the land (building) on the Canongate which has the sculpture of an open book above the front door which contains part of Psalm 133 “Behold how good a thing it is and how becoming well together such as brethren are in unity to dwell”. There is also the following text “It is an honour for men to cease from strife. Bible Land was built for the Incorporation of Cordiner’s in 1677. The Cordiner’s were leather craftsman who were incorporated in 1544. Gladstone’s Court Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Gladstone Court was previously Bowling Green Close as a Bowling Green was through the archway. Later Magdalene Asylum was built where the Bowling Green was. Magdalene Asylum was for fallen women of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Royal Magdalene Asylum was founded in the Canongate in 1797. This was in Magdalene’s Entry. Magdalene Asylum then moved to the west of Edinburgh in 1842. (Springwell House). Magdalene’s Entry was renamed in honour of the Prime Minister William E Gladstone who was the Prime Minister of Britain on four occasions. There is also a memorial statue in Coates Crescent Garden and a street on the south side near The Meadows (Gladstone Terrace). Look for the concrete stone with Old Well inscribed on it. This is where the people of the Court would get there water for drinking and washing. More on Gladstone Memorial Old Tolbooth Wynd Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Old Tolbooth Wynd was named after the Tolbooth where tolls were paid for road use and other charges. First mention of the Tolbooth of the Canongate was in 1477. It was later extended in 1591 and was the municipal centre and Jail for the residents of the Canongate. The People’s Story museum opened in 1989 telling the history of the people and area. The inscription on the wall reads; S.L.B (Sir Lewis Bellenden) PATRIAE ET POSTERIS (Country and Posterity). The triangle above the Canongate coat of arms shield with date 1128 inscription reads; James VI | IVSTICIA ET PIETAS VALIDE SVNT PRINCIPIS ARCES ( Justice and Compassion are the Fortification of King) Tolbooth Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh The Tolbooth is a late 15th century building. It served only the Burgh of Canongate. A bronze wall tablet can be seen with the Canongate coat-of-arms and date 1128. The Tolbooth was the town’s jail and administrative centre. The western part of the Royal Mile the High Street was in Edinburgh and had its own Tolbooth which is no longer there. Its place is marked by the Heart of Midlothian. You can find a Tolbooth in most towns to this day but none are used as jails. The large bronze plaque is a memorial who died in the world wars. The People’s Story Museum Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh The Canongate Tolbooth is home to The People’s Story Museum, telling the story all about the people who have lived in Edinburgh from its beginning. People's Story Canongate Kirk Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh The present Canongate Kirk building opened in 1691. The first building now in ruins beside Holyrood House opened in 1128. This 17th century Canongate Kirk was designed by James Smith, The Canongate Kirk is unique among Scottish churches of this period. Buried in the churchyard are several famous Scots including the economist Adam Smith. The Queen, when in residence at the Palace of Holyrood House, will use this as her local place to worship. Princess Anne’s Daughter (Zara Philips) married England rugby union captain Mike Tindal here in June 2011. Canongate Kirk More About - Canongate Kirk Mercat Cross Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh The Mercat Cross originally stood in the middle of the road outside the Tolbooth and was moved next to the Tolbooth in the 1730s to make way for the increasing traffic. The Mercat Cross was moved to its present location in the early 1950s. Every town (Burgh) in Scotland had a Mercat cross, which would stand in the middle of a market square and on occasion be the place people would be chain for a crime and have rotten fruit and vegetables thrown at them by passers-by. The Cross was used as a pillory and had Jougs (neck and leg irons attached). Robert Fergusson Plaque inscription reads; Robert Fergusson was born just up the road in Cap & Feather Close (now demolished). He studied at the Royal High School, Dundee Grammar School and the University of St. Andrews. The death of his father cut short his life as a student. To support his widowed mother and family he returned home to Edinburgh in 1772 and took an ill-paid job as a copyist clerk in the Commissary Office. His poetic career lasted just three years. In 1774 he injured himself falling down a flight of steps and was incarcerated in the Edinburgh Bedlam as a madman. Despite his early death, he died at the tender age of 24, he packed an intense outburst of creative energy into the last years of his life. His poetry in Scots expresses the character spirit and very taste and smell of the Edinburgh of his day. Fergusson is so much the poet of Edinburgh that later figures including Robert Burns, R.L.Stevenson and Robert Garioch all acknowledged him as one of the sources of their inspiration. He is buried in this graveyard. He was nine years older than Robert Burns but they never met. Robert Burns on arriving in Edinburgh found Robert Fergusson had been buried here in a pauper's grave. He paid for the gravestone which you can see if you walk round the left-hand side of the church. Read on... "The Dark Days", "Caller Oysters", "To The Tron Kirk Bell" and "Auld Reikie Will Tak Yer Mind Into the Mirk O' Lang Syne" Plaque presented to our friends the people of Scotland, by the Burns Society of the City of New York and St. Andrew's Society of the State of New York. Canongate Kirk Burial Ground Royal Mile Edinburgh Among the people who are interred. in the Canongate graveyard are Adam Smith Economist and author of The Wealth of Nations, Sir William Fettes Lord Provost of Edinburgh, Tea and Wine Merchant and founder of Fettes College, Agnes MacAlees (CLARINDA) Robert Burns one true love – the love affair was to last until their death, David Rizzio Mary Queen of Scots private secretary, Robert Fergusson Royal Poet and inspiration to Robert Burns. David Riccio (Rizzio) Grave David Rizzio (Riccio) born 1533 – died 1566. Mary Queen of Scots’ private secretary and confidante, David Rizzio, was assassinated in the Palace of Holyrood House by Mary’s husband, Lord Darnley and a group of his allies on the 9th March 1566. This was his first steps to take over and rule as King. It was a short power struggle as Lord Darnley was murdered on the 10th February 1567, less than one year later. David Rizzio was of Italian descent from near Turin and was known as David Rizzio, David Riccio or David Rizzo. Adam Smith 1723 – 1790 Grave Adam Smith lived in Panmure House in Lochend Close in the Canongate and is buried in the Canongate Kirk Graveyard, behind the Canongate Kirk. Adam Smith was a Scottish moral philosopher and a pioneer of political economy. He was one of the key figures of the Scottish Enlightenment. In 1776 The Wealth of Nations, is considered his magnum opus and the first modern work of economics. Smith is cited as the father of modern economics. In 2009 Adam Smith was named among the “Greatest Scots” of all time, in a vote run by Scottish television. The inscription on the paving stone outside Canongate Kirk reads: HERE WITHIN THE CHURCHYARD | OF | CANONGATE KIRK | IS THE GRAVE | OF | ADAM SMITH | 1723 – 1790 | BORN IN KIRKCALDY FIFE | INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED | ECONOMIST | AUTHOR OF | “THE WEALTH OF NATIONS” Robert Fergusson (Poet) Grave Robert Fergusson was the inspiration to Robert Burns to make him the poet he turned out to be. Robert Fergusson died at the age of 24 in 1774. Robert Burns, to show how much respect he had for his fellow artist, paid for his headstone and wrote his inscription. No sculptur’d marble here, nor pompus lie, No story’d urn nor animated bust; This simple stone directs pale Scotia’s way To pour her sorrows o’er her poet’s dust. Agnes Maclehose (Clarinda) Grave Agnes Maclehose (CRAIG) Agnes Maclehose (1759-1841) was known as Nancy. Nancy first came to Edinburgh to live in Potterrow near the corner with Marshall Street after her husband left her to make his fortune in Jamaica. Robert Burns first meet with Nancy on the 4th December 1787 at afternoon tea and the assignation started. Mishap and misfortune stopped them from meeting for some time but they wrote to each other regularly. The love affair was to last until their death but their last meeting was in December of 1791 when Nancy left for Jamaica to be with her now wealthy husband. Read the famous letters written with code names Nancy being (Clarinda), Rabbie being (Sylvander) and not to forget the love song to Nancy `Ae Fond Kiss’. Sir William Fettes Grave Tomb Sir William Fettes was born in 1750 and died in his home in Charlotte Square Edinburgh. A wealthy land owner with several estates, his main estate at Comleybank where Fettes School was built with money left in his estate to give free education to the poor fatherless children of Edinburgh. It was a boy’s only school until it went fully co-educational in 1981. William Fettes was knighted in 1804 and was Lord Provost of Edinburgh on 2 occasions. Dunbar’s Close and Gardens Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Dunbar’s Close was named after the owner of the tenement at that time, an Edinburgh lawyer David Dunbar. Take a walk through Dunbar’s Close for a look at a 17th century style garden with views of Calton hill, the Nelson Monument and Burns memorial in the background. On your right of the gates as you enter are Cadell House and Panmure House, the latter is where Adam Smith lived and died (1772-1790). Dunbar’s Close and Gardens Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh The Mushroom Trust Plaque reads; Dunbar Close Garden was laid out in the character of an Edinburgh 17th century garden in 1977 when it was donated by The Mushroom Trust of the City of old Edinburgh. Panmure Close Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Panmure House, is where the Jacobite Earl of Panmure had his town house and later the Countess of Aberdeen occupied the house before Adam Smith lived and died here from 1772 till 1790. Adam Smith is buried in the Canongate Kirk Graveyard and his statue is in the High Street near to St Giles Cathedral. The poppies on the gates were to show that this was the access to the Lady Haig Poppy factory between 1931– 1965. Access to Panmure house is at 115 Canongate Little Lochend Close. Cadell House Panmure Close CanongateEdinburgh William Cadell was born in 1668 and died in 1728. He was an Edinburgh merchant and freeman of Edinburgh. William Cadell’s grandson was a founder of the Carron Company Iron Works of Falkirk. The largest iron works of its type in Europe for circa 100 years. Cadell house was restored and converted to apartments in 1954. Panmure House Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Panmure House is now a museum, visitor attraction. The house was built circa 1685 for the Earls of Panmure as a town house with their main residence in Panbride Angus. Adam Smith purchased the property in 1776 after the death of his mother who he lived with in Kirkcaldy (this is where he wrote "The Wealth of Nation") from 1767. He lived in Panmure House till his death in 1790. Panmure House Lochend Close Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Lochend Close has two entrances and at one time there was Little Lochend Close and Lochend Close Lochend comes from being at the end of Calton Crags and the Nor Loch which was at that time in the parish of Restalrig. This name was given by the owner of the house at the end of the close William Ferguson of Loch end Restalrig. Also entrance to Panmure House. Reid’s Court Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Reid’s Court takes its name from Edinburgh brewer and magistrate Andrew Reid who lived here in the 1770s. The house was first the home to Lord Advocate Sir John Nisbet and was built in 1624. It is now the Manse where the minister of the Canongate Kirk lives. Campbell’s Close Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Campbell’s Close previously Rae’s Close. Campbell’s Close was named after George Campbell Bailie of the Canongate. Known as Campbell’s Land there were many famous lived here Archbishop of St Andrews Arthur Ross and the 13th and 14th Earl of Morton. Brown’s Close Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh The name of the Close comes from a Joseph Brown who was a baker and had premises further up the Canongate. He purchase Paterson’s Land (Golfer’s Land) which was a tenement and land from John Paterson who built the tenement with proceeds from a Golf match. Golfer's Land (Brown's Close) Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Brown’s Close or Golfer’s Land is a tenement building purchased with winnings from a 4 ball golf match between Baillie John Paterson and The Duke of York (King James VII) and two English noblemen. During the 1600s two English noblemen attached to the court of the Duke of York (to be King James VII) were challenged by the Duke to a golf match on Leith Links. The Duke’s partner was shoemaker John Paterson a descendent from a long line of golfers. The English noblemen were beaten and the Duke rewarded Paterson with the stakes that had been played for, which enabled Paterson to build a tenement building which he called Golfer’s Land. The building is no longer on the site as it was demolished in 1960. In 1664 Charles I (The Duke’s father) bestowed on the Duke of York the American provinces previously controlled by the Dutch now renamed in his honour, New York. The Duke succeeded to the crown in 1685, and died in 1701. In 1688, his wife Queen Mary gave birth to a son who was later to be father to Bonnie Prince Charlie. Golfer's Land Plaque On this site stood the tenement known as Golfer’s | Land. It was built in the 17th Century by the bailie John | Paterson. The golfer with, it is said, his share of | the stake from a Golf match when he partnered | The Duke of York (afterwards James VII) against two | English noblemen. The bronze coat of arms is a | copy of a stone carving which was built into | Golfers Land. Another panel with Latin inscription | by Dr Pitcairne, which may be seen in the courtyard | to the rear. Links the Paterson family with the | building and the name of golf. The Plaque with the coat of arms that shows a hand holding a golf club above a helmet and shield with three stars and three Swans the Paterson Coat of arms and an inscription that reads: (Top) Far and Sure (Foot) I HATE NO PERSON, an anagram of "John Patersone." Whitefoord House Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Whitefoord House ids part of Galloway's Entry where the Earl of Winton’s’ town mansion, better known as Lord Seytoun’s lodging in the Canongate. In front of the mansion, in which Sir Walter Scott lays some of the scenes of the “Abbot”. There was a tavern built chiefly of lath and plaster, known as “Jenny Ha’s”. The landlady was famous for her claret. Gay, the poet, is said to have frequented the tavern during his short stay in Edinburgh. It was a custom for the merchants and distinguished gentlemen of Edinburgh to adjourn after dinner parties, to enjoy claret and merrymaking at Jenny Ha’s. Forsyth’s Close Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Forsyth’s Close was a Coach Maker’s Yard owned by Alexander Forsyth who purchased the land in 1719 and passed on to his son also Alexander who was a coach maker in London. Forsyth’s Close now gives entry to Whitefoord House. Galloway’s Entry Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh John Galloway owned land and had a stable, Alexander Galloway also had Stables. The land of Forsyth’s Close and Galloway’s Entry with a now missing Ramsay’s Close all seem to have had stables on the land with two main Houses Callendar House to the west and Whitefoord House on the east both now veterans residence Whitefoord House being the site where the Earl of Winton had a mansion house which became known as Lord Seytoun’s Lodgings. The Plaque at the main entrance to the building reads; In memory of Charles M Pelham Burn First Chairman of this institution to whose personal influence and exertions is mainly due to the successful establishment of this residence for Veterans of the Navy and Army to whom its hospitality might be acceptable in the days of their old age and necessity. White Horse Close Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh The original owner of the land where White Horse Close stands was a Laurence Ord who built houses stables and a tavern (Ord’s Tavern) in a courtyard that was gated to the south and was named Laurence Ord’s Close. This was once where the Royal Mews was situated and Queen Mary kept her Horse which was a palomino (White Horse). The origin of the close being called White Horse Close. Laurence Ord sold the land and buildings to a John Mitchell in 1695 and he then sold it on to Nicol Graham in 1745 who in turn sold it on to John Davidson in 1752. On the walls in White Horse Close look for the plaques of William Dick founder of the Edinburgh veterinary college (The Royal Dick Vet) and Ord’s Tavern. The plaque can be found on the wall of the house at the back of the courtyard where the Inn was. This area was also said to have been used in 1745 by the officers of the Jacobite army prior to the battle of Prestonpans lead by Bonnie Prince Charlie. White Horse Close Ord's Inn (Tavern) The White Horse Inn at the back of White Horse Close (Ord’s Tavern) in the Canongate is where a plaque denotes that this was the first point when leaving by coach to London. This is not correct as records show that the coaches left from the Head of the Canongate, there is a White Horse Inn at the top of the Canongate which is connected to Boyd’s Entry and Boyd’s Close in St Mary Street or White Horse Close as it was often Called. There once was an entrance in the Canongate Boyd’s Close now Gullan’s Close and an entrance from Boyd’s Entry as there had to be stables for the horses and a place for the coaches. Boyd’s Entry is the original starting point for the coach and horses. There are a number of plaques that have been put up stating this, also when Boyd advertised the Inn for sale, it was advertised with stables for 100 horses and 20 coaches. The first coaches set of for London in 1712. William Dick (Plaque) White Horse Close Canongate Edinburgh The founder of the Edinburgh Veterinary College William Dick was born in 1793 in White Horse Close in the Canongate. William Dick was educated at Mr Kesson’s school in Shakespeare Square which was located at the east end of Edinburgh at the foot of the North Bridge. The square was demolished in 1860. The first veterinary College was in Clyde Street on the site of where the present bus station is now. The College moved to the site of Summerhall, William Dick the Veterinary Science department is now at the Bush Estate. In 1906, the College was named the Royal (Dick) Veterinary College and became part of the University of Edinburgh in 1951. The Girth Cross Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh The Girth Cross just like the Mercat Cross in the High Street, was a place for public proclamations, and executions. One of the most famous to take place here was that of the beautiful Jean Livingston (Lady Warriston), daughter to the Laird of Dunipace and wife of John Kincaid of Warriston. On the 2nd July 1600 she had Robert Weir, a servant of her father, batter her husband to death, an idea given to her by her nurse. Both the nurse and Lady Warriston were arrested and convicted of the murder of her husband, John Kincaid of Warriston. The nurse was burned on the Castlehill at 4 o’clock in the morning and at the same time Lady Warriston was beheaded by the “Maiden” (early type of guillotine) at the Girth Cross at the foot of the Canongate. This device, which can still be seen at the National Museum of Scotland in Chambers Street, Edinburgh, claimed over 150 victims during its period of use, including, Regent James Douglas 4th Earl of Morton, who originally introduced the “Maiden” from France. The servant Robert Weir was broken on the Breaking Wheel in 1603 for his crime (a brutal and agonising death). Russell House Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Russell House was named after Sir Robert Russell for all the effort he took to have the building saved for posterity. This is an example of a 17th Century tenement that the local Edinburgh people of the time would have live in. The Canongate was founded in 1140. King David I gave permission to the Canons of Holyrood Abbey to create the Burgh and it became part of Edinburgh in 1856. Above the doorway on the lintel is inscribed WL MA 1697 this could be from another building as it was common for reuse of stone work. The initials would represent the name of the owner of the property and his intended wife and the date of their marriage). Russell House was built on what was the site of St Thomas’s Hospital built in 1541 by George Crichton. Watergate Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh The Water Gate (Water Yett) was found at the foot of the Canongate on the north side near to White Horse Close. It was named the Watergate as a pond for watering horse dominated the area. There was a gated archway that stood across the road adjoining the buildings on the Canongate to the ones at the Abbey, some called Abbey Gate. The gate was locked at night for security. Next - Canongate Southside This is a list of the closes, entry's and courts that were in the Canongate prior to 1600. Some of the closes could have up to 250 people living in them. There are many different name signs in the Royal Mile each with a specific meaning. Wynd A narrow roadway open at both ends with housing on each side Street A Wynd that has been widened. Close A passageway to a courtyard or to another street which had housing of both sides Entry A way into a closed courtyard which had housing around the open courtyard Court A closed area with housing around the open courtyard Port A Gateway Canongate Northside Close's of the past and the ones that still remain Flesh Market Close Couls Close West Common Close Mid Common Close East Common Close Rae’s Close Morrocco’s Close Seton’s Close Kinloch’s Close Ayr Bank Close Jack’s Close Jack’s Court Shoemaker’s Close Bowling Green Close Aitken’s Close Tolbooth Wynd Bakehouse Close Dunbar’s Close Panmuir Close Brown’s Close Monro’s Close Lochend’s Close Reid’s Yard Campbell’s Close Sommervile’s Close, Malloch’s Close Forsyth’s Close Galloway’s Close Ramsay’s Close Duncan’s Close White Horse Close Next - Canongate South

The Fountainbridge Area Edinburgh the start of the Union Canal 007 Sean Connery's birthplace, EICC, Retail, food, drink, accommodation all near the City Centre Fountainbridge Area Edinburgh Attractions Edinburgh Quay Fountainbridge Edinburgh Fountainbridge area of Edinburgh has been going through a redevelopment over the last few years and is now a modern business area with a leisure area that has a multiplex cinema, bowling alley, casino, children’s soft play centre, restaurants, pubs and the canal basin with barges which can be hired, or go for a slow cruise and have dinner. When Sean Connery returned to unveil a plaque dedicated to where he was born he was amazed at the changes that had been made to the area. The Edinburgh International Conference Centre is also nearby and has events all year around. There are hotels, self-catering and serviced apartments nearby and it is all a short walk to the city centre and Haymarket Rail Station. Edinburgh Quay Attractions Edinburgh Edinburgh Quay is where the Union canal basin (end) is located. You can follow the canal to where it joins the Forth and Clyde canal at the world famous Falkirk Wheel opened in 2002 it re-joins the 2 canals for the first time since the 1930s. Take a barge trip or sit by the shore and have lunch and drinks at the shore side bars and restaurants. Union Canal Barge Centre Union Canal Barge Centre Edinburgh Attractions Edinburgh Union Canal Barge Centre is close to the Leamington Lift Bridge where you start the trip on a Barge. Take a barge trip on a slow moving barge have lunch High tea or drinks and see the sites as you cruise along. THE FALKIRK WHEEL The Falkirk Wheel is the first barge lift in the world which replaces the loch system. Opened in 2002 it is an engineering break through to connect the Forth and Clyde Canal and the Union Canal. The Falkirk Wheel can carry eight or more boats at a time. You can enjoy a return trip which take around 1 hour. THE KELPIES The Kelpies are the largest equine sculptures in the world. The heads are called Duke and Baron, Duke on the left is 26.3m and Baron on the right is 30m. There are tours of both which you can go on. Take the barge that goes on the wheel and you can go inside the horse’s heads. Both sites mark where the canal system connects the east and the west of Scotland. The Kelpies are mythical beasts that lured Victims to their deaths by drowning. SIR THOMAS SEAN CONNERY Born 25 August 1930 and live at 176 Fountainbridge in Edinburgh. Sean Connery is probably the most famous and well known Scottish actor. He is best known for his role as James Bond between 1962 and 1983. His first job however was delivering milk in Edinburgh local people from the local base at Grove Street. The plaque has been place at the location where he was born which is now a new build and street called Melvin Walk. Edinburgh International Conference Centre Morrison Street Edinburgh Edinburgh Meat Market Arch Fountainbridge Next - Craigentinny - Restalrig

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

Learn how to make cocktails like the experts at a Edinburgh Cocktail Masterclass for over 18s groups make them and drink them COCKTAIL MASTERCLASS EDINBURGH Learn the art of Mixology. Find out how to make cocktails and what spirts are the best mixers. learn about vermouth and liqueurs . How to make a Mia Tia, or the classic Martini. Make your own cocktail and remember to drink it to get the full experience. Activities Cocktail Masterclass Revolution 30 Chamber Street Edinburgh EH1 1HU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 5679 Cocktail Masterclass Hanover Tap 112 Hanover Street Edinburgh EH2 1DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 2022 Cocktail Masterclass Rick's Hotel and Bar 55a Frederick Street Edinburgh EH2 1LH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 7800 Cocktail Masterclass All Bar One 29 George Street Edinburgh EH1 2PA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 9971 Cocktail Masterclass Candy Bar 113 George Street Edinburgh EH2 4JN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 9179 Cocktail Masterclass Harvey Nichols 30 St Andrew Square Edinburgh EH2 2AD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 524 8388 Cocktail Masterclass Voodoo Rooms 19 West Register Street Edinburgh EH2 2AA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 7060 Cocktail Masterclass 56 North 2 West Crosscauseway Edinburgh EH8 9JP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 8860 The Jolly Botanist 258 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8DT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 5596 Cocktail Masterclass Tigerlily Hotel and Bar 125 George Street Edinburgh EH2 4JN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 5005 Cocktail Masterclass Le Monde Hotel and Bar 16 George Street Edinburgh EH2 2PF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 270 3939 Cocktail Masterclass Opal Lounge 51a George Street Edinburgh EH1 2HT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 2275 Cocktail Masterclass Bar Soba 104 Hanover Street Edinburgh EH2 1DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 6220 Cocktail Masterclass All Bar One 50 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH3 9BY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 7951

Looking to Shop in and around Edinburgh full details of City Shopping Centre malls, Retail Parks and Indoor Shopping Centre with all the high street names, tourist shops, cashmere and tartan. Whisky shops and distillers. Edinburgh has 7 large shopping retail centres all with good transport links Shopping Centres and Indoor Shopping Malls Edinburgh Edinburgh city centre has a vast array of shops from the large department store to private small businesses. There are many streets with shops and businesses for local residents and visitors. There are also 6 indoor Malls around the city and 5 retail parks on the outskirts of the city, where you will find retails shops cinemas, pubs and restaurants to make your days shopping a true day out. Advertise Your Business Here Advertise Your Business Here Advertise Your Business Here Visitor Attractions Edinburgh Maltrees Walk Shopping Precinct St Andrew Square Edinburgh EH1 3DQ Craigleith Retail Park Shopping Area South Groathill Ave Edinburgh EH4 2LN Newkirkgate Shopping Centre Shopping Area Leith Edinburgh EH6 6AD Fort Kinnaird Shopping Centre Shopping Area Kinnaird Park Edinburgh EH15 3RD Pentland Retail Park Shopping Area Straiton Mains Loanhead EH20 9QY Hermiston Gait Retail Park Shopping Area Cultins Road Edinburgh EH11 4DF Indoor Mall Gyle Shopping Centre Indoor Shopping Area South Gyle Broadway Edinburgh EH12 9JY Indoor Mall Waverley Mall Shopping Centre Indoor Shopping Area Princes Street Edinburgh EH1 1BQ Indoor Mall Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Indoor Shopping Area Ocean Drive Edinburgh EH6 6JJ Indoor Mall Cameron Toll Shopping Centre Indoor Shopping Area Lady Road Edinburgh EH16 5PB Indoor Mall Livingston Shopping Mall Almondvale Boulevard Livingston EH54 6HR 01506 432961 Indoor Mall Livingston Designer Outlet Almondvale Avenue Livingston EH54 6QX 01506 423600 Shops & Businesses Edinburgh

Stockbridge Area Edinburgh west of Canonmills and north of Edinburgh's city centre with restaurants pubs, cafes, Sunday Market the water of leith and mineral spring St Bernard's Well Falshaw Bridge and Fettes College this is a village within a city with great shopping small independent shops. STOCKBRIDGE AREA SHOPS EDINBURGH Retail Stores, Restaurants, Pubs, Activities, Accommodation Stockbridge the northern part of Edinburgh's new town and like a small village in a large city. Stockbridge History and Attractions The streets of the area are; Deanhaugh Street, Dean Street, Raeburn Place North West Circus Place, Henderson Row, Hamilton Place, Kerr Street, Bakers Street Dean Bank Lane, Granville Place, Comely Bank Road, Comleybank, St Vincent Street St Stephen Street, South East Circus Place, Howe Street Comely Bank Terrace, Comely Bank Place, NORTH WEST CIRCUS PLACE The Pantry Restaurant 1 North West Circus Place Edinburgh EH3 6ST City of Edinburgh Scotland Dick's Edinburgh Fashion 3 North West Circus Place Edinburgh EH3 6ST City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 6220 Original Tile Shop 4 North West Circus Place Edinburgh EH3 6ST City of Edinburgh Scotland Patisserie Florentin 5 North West Circus Place Edinburgh EH3 6SW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 0225 Aesop Beauty 6 North West Circus Place Edinburgh EH3 6SW City of Edinburgh Scotland Jeffery's Interiors 8 North West Circus Place Edinburgh EH3 6SW City of Edinburgh Scotland Royal Bank of Scotland plc 12 North West Circus Place Edinburgh EH3 6SX City of Edinburgh Scotland 03457 242424 Zanzero 14 North West Circus Place Edinburgh EH3 6SW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 0333 Boscollo Bathrooms 17 North West Circus Place Edinburgh EH3 6SX City of Edinburgh Scotland Eden Fashion 18 North West Circus Place Edinburgh EH3 6SX City of Edinburgh Scotland Farrow and Ball 20 North West Circus Place Edinburgh EH3 6SX City of Edinburgh Scotland Ian Smith Design 21 North West Circus Place Edinburgh EH3 6SX City of Edinburgh Scotland Vincent Bell Hair 23 North West Circus Place Edinburgh EH3 6SX City of Edinburgh Scotland Sculleries of Stockbridge 25 North West Circus Place Edinburgh EH3 6TP City of Edinburgh Scotland Vino Wines 26 North West Circus Place Edinburgh EH3 6TP City of Edinburgh Scotland Floatarium 29 North West Circus Place Edinburgh EH3 6TP City of Edinburgh Scotland Spanish Fine Foods 30 North West Circus Place Edinburgh EH3 6TP City of Edinburgh Scotland Spud 31 North West Circus Place Edinburgh EH3 6TP City of Edinburgh Scotland Coulter's Letting Agent 32 North West Circus Place Edinburgh EH3 6TP City of Edinburgh Scotland Stockbridge Pharmacy 35 North West Circus Place Edinburgh EH3 6TW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 9150 RAEBURN PLACE Field Grill House 1 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 1HU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 9977 Stockbridge Tap Restaurant 2 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 1HN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 343 3000 Willow Boutique 5 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Stockbridge Tap Restaurant 6 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Capelli Hair 7 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland St Bernard's Bar 10 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 1HN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 2655 Cetty and Doig Opticians 11 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Ann Smith Jeweler 12 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Russel & Aitken LLP 16 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 1HN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 202 0600 Domino's Pizza 17 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 1HU City of Edinburgh Scotland Coco Chocolatier 20 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Lucie Fenton Gallery 20a Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Subway 21 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Abacus Blinds 22 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Timpson’s 23 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Sergio Tosoralli Tailor / Couture 26 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Goll Hair 26a Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Greggs Bakery 27a Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 1HU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 3326377 Henderson Art 28 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Madalea Patisserie 29a Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland GLANVILLE PLACE Caffe Nero 4 Glanville Place Edinburgh EH3 6SZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Sharon Robertson Hair 3 Glanville Place Edinburgh EH3 6SZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Stockbridge Newsagent 1 Glanville Place Edinburgh EH3 6SZ City of Edinburgh Scotland BAKER'S PLACE I J Mellis Cheese 6 Baker's Place Edinburgh EH3 6SY City of Edinburgh Scotland Stockbridge Kitchen Café 8 Baker's Place Edinburgh EH3 6SY City of Edinburgh Scotland Starbucks 10 Baker's Place Edinburgh EH3 6SY City of Edinburgh Scotland SOUTH EAST CIRCUS PLACE Doubtfire Gallery 1 South East Circus Place Edinburgh EH3 6TJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 6540 COMELYBANK Bank of Scotland 43 Comelybank Edinburgh EH4 1AF City of Edinburgh Scotland COMELY BANK PLACE Gentlemens Club 43 Comely Bank Place Edinburgh EH4 1ER City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 3247 COMELY BANK TERRACE Dean Bowling Club 18 Comely Bank Terrace Edinburgh EH4 1AS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 0015 COMELY BANK ROAD Scran and Scallie 1 Comely Bank Road Edinburgh EH4 1DT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 6281 Franco's Fish Bar 7 Comely Bank Road Edinburgh EH4 1DR City of Edinburgh Scotland Northwood Properties 13 Comely Bank Road Edinburgh EH4 1DR City of Edinburgh Scotland Crombie & Co Property Management 15 Comely Bank Road Edinburgh EH4 1DS City of Edinburgh Scotland Bob's Barbers 69 Comely Bank Road Edinburgh EH4 1AW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 7119 DEAN STREET Good Brothers Wine Bar 4 Dean Street Edinburgh EH4 1LW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 315 3311 KERR STREET Sunday Market Kerr Street Edinburgh EH3 6SZ City of Edinburgh Scotland DEAN BANK LANE Lancers 1 Restaurant Dean Bank Lane Edinburgh EH3 5BA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 3444 RAEBURN PLACE William Hill Bookmaker 31 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Banks Flowers 32 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Maxi’s 33 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 1HX City of Edinburgh Scotland Geluja 34 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Poppin Up 37 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Scot Mid 41 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Write Stuff 43 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Shanaz Takeaway 45 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Gallery Mirages 46 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Kim McGregor Hair 47 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Henri Café 48 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Daisy Cheynes 51 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Street Box 53 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Costa Coffee 54 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Pekoe Tea of Edinburgh 55 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 1HX City of Edinburgh Scotland Caoba 56 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Wo man Kind Beauty 58 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Carson Hardware 62 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Electric Signs 63 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Alterations 65 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Herbie of Edinburgh 66 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland DEANHAUGH STREET Pizza Express 1 Deanhaugh Street Edinburgh EH4 1LU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 7229 Rafael’s 2 Deanhaugh Street Edinburgh EH4 1LY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 1469 Peter's Yard 3 Deanhaugh Street Edinburgh EH4 1LU City of Edinburgh Scotland Gordon Fraser Hair 4 Deanhaugh Street Edinburgh EH4 1LY City of Edinburgh Scotland Lloyds Pharmacy 7 Deanhaugh Street Edinburgh EH4 1LU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 5721 Saorsa Art Gallery 8 Deanhaugh Street Edinburgh EH4 1LY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 343 1126 Tariq's Grocers 11 Deanhaugh Street Edinburgh EH4 1LU City of Edinburgh Scotland Bank of Scotland 13 Deanhaugh Street Edinburgh EH4 1LU City of Edinburgh Scotland Just Dogs 14 Deanhaugh Street Edinburgh EH4 1LY City of Edinburgh Scotland Liggy’s Cake Company 18 Deanhaugh Street Edinburgh EH4 1LY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 2223 Grounds Coffee 20 Deanhaugh Street Edinburgh EH4 1LY City of Edinburgh Scotland Veritas Restaurant 24 Deanhaugh Street Edinburgh EH4 1LY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 315 2860 Ping On 26 Deanhaugh Street Edinburgh EH4 1LY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 3621 Pastel De Nata 33 Deanhaugh Street Edinburgh EH4 1LR City of Edinburgh Scotland Boombarbers 34 Deanhaugh Street Edinburgh EH4 1LY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 315 3313 Sainsbury Local 35 Deanhaugh Street Edinburgh EH4 1LR City of Edinburgh Scotland Sabor Criollo 36 Deanhaugh Street Edinburgh EH4 1LY City of Edinburgh Scotland Hectors 47 Deanhaugh Street Edinburgh EH4 1LR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 343 1735 ST VINCENT STREET St Vincent Bar 11 St Vincent Street Edinburgh EH3 6SW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 7447 RAEBURN PLACE Flavours Holidays 69 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Costcutter 70 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland G.P.O 74 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland George Bowes Butchers 75 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Good Village Chinese Takeaway 76 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Rock Paper Scissors Barber 77 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Gift 78 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Armstrong Fishmonger 80 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Vet Surgery 82 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Goodfellow and Stevens Cakes 86 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland James Wilson Interiors 88 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Jimmy Martin Travel 94 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Café Plum 96 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Calzeat Fashion 98 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Pasa Barbers 100 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Artisan Roast Café 102A Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 1HH City of Edinburgh Scotland New town Dry Cleaners 104 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 1HH City of Edinburgh Scotland Rollo Restaurant 108 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Pizza Hut 110 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Raeburn Hotel 112 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 1HG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 7000 ST STEPHEN STREET Bailie Bar 2 St Stephen Street Edinburgh EH3 5AL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 4673 Bells Diner 7 St Stephen Street Edinburgh EH3 5AN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 8116 Rice King 11 St Stephen Street Edinburgh EH3 5AN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 5213 Sing Thai 42 St Stephen Street Edinburgh EH3 5AL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 5877 Saint (The) Bar 44 St Stephen Street Edinburgh EH3 5AL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 9009 Blue Parrot Cantina 49 St Stephen Street Edinburgh EH3 5AH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 2941 Stockbridge 54 St Stephen Street Edinburgh EH3 5AL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 6766 Anna Harper Lettings 63 St Stephen Street Edinburgh EH3 5AH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 202 0495 Golden Hare Books 68 St Stephen Street Edinburgh EH3 5AQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 1396 Antiquary Inn 72 St Stephen Street Edinburgh EH3 5AQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 2858 Flaubert Gallery 74 St Stephen Street Edinburgh EH3 5AQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 5007 Karen's Unicorn 112 St Stephens Sreet Edinburgh EH3 5AD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 6659 Bruce Rae Property Management 110b St Stephen Street Edinburgh EH3 5AQ City of Edinburgh Scotland HAMILTON PLACE Edinburgh Property Letting Services 8 Hamilton Place Edinburgh EH3 5AU City of Edinburgh Scotland Stockbridge Library 11 Hamilton Place Edinburgh EH3 5BA City of Edinburgh Scotland Hamilton's Bar and Restaurant 16 Hamilton Place Edinburgh EH3 5AU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 8513 Gorgeous Hair Salon 33 Hamilton Place Edinburgh EH3 5BA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 343 1152 Theatre Workshop 34 Hamilton Place Edinburgh EH3 5AX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 7942 Skylark Café 42 Hamilton Place Edinburgh EH 3 5AZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 4444 Whistling Tortoise 42a Hamilton Place Edinburgh EH 3 5AZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Alpine Bikes 48 Hamilton Place Edinburgh EH3 5AX City of Edinburgh Scotland Alpha Art Gallery 52 Hamilton Place Edinburgh EH3 5AX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 3066 Scot Mid 56 Hamilton Place Edinburgh EH3 5AX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 3066 Capital Credit Union 62 Hamilton Place Edinburgh EH3 5AX City of Edinburgh Scotland Ronde Cycles 68 Hamilton Place Edinburgh EH3 5AX City of Edinburgh Scotland HENDERSON ROW Lezzetli 1 Henderson Row Edinburgh EH3 5DH City of Edinburgh Scotland L'alba Dora 5 Henderson Row Edinburgh EH3 5DH City of Edinburgh Scotland Anima Restaurant 7 Henderson Row Edinburgh EH3 5DH City of Edinburgh Scotland Licks Cake Shop 17 Henderson Row Edinburgh EH3 5DH City of Edinburgh Scotland Bamboo Boutique 19 Henderson Row Edinburgh EH3 5DH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 3116 New Town Deli 23 Henderson Row Edinburgh EH3 5DH City of Edinburgh Scotland Lisa V Beauty 27 Henderson Row Edinburgh EH3 5BA City of Edinburgh Scotland Reiss Hair 29 Henderson Row Edinburgh EH3 5BA City of Edinburgh Scotland Wendy's Ice Cream 31 Henderson Row Edinburgh EH3 5BA City of Edinburgh Scotland Physio Centre Palaties and Yoga 38 Henderson Row Edinburgh EH3 5DN City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Academy 54 Henderson Row Edinburgh EH3 5BL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 4603 Royal London Insurance 57 Henderson Row Edinburgh EH3 5DL City of Edinburgh Scotland Row66 Hair 66 Henderson Row Edinburgh EH3 5BJ City of Edinburgh Scotland Benjamin's Barber 68 Henderson Row Edinburgh EH3 5BJ City of Edinburgh Scotland Adam Pottery Studio 76 Henderson Row Edinburgh EH3 5BJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 3978 HOWE STREET EDINBURGH 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Edinburgh Running events in Edinburgh. Find a fun run a 10km road race, the Edinburgh Marathons and Runs, Meadows Marathon, the EMF 2 day event and Pretty Muddy. Edinburgh has all the different races held throughout the year. Edinburgh Marathons and Runs Road Races, Fun Runs and Charity Runs Back to Activities Edinburgh has become a city that loves to run on roads, up hills, on the track, round Arthur Seat in the mud over and under obstacles for fun or marathons for the elite athletes. Cross country or in a field. Form the Moonwalk to Pretty Muddy the ladies and girls of of ages get involved for charity the men also get their bras out once a year for the Moonwalk get their kilts on for the kilt walk and their shorts on for real running in the 10k men's road race. Want to get fit go to Cramond Beach Promenade where everyone starts a 5k run for fun or just go every week to see if you can beat your own time great place to meet other runners. That's 9.30 am every Saturday morning MARCH 2017 Meadows Marathon 5K Meadows Marathon 10K Meadows Half Marathon 21.1km Meadows Marathon 42.2km APRIL 2017 Mini Kilomathon Murrayfield Stadium 2.620 km Kilomathon Clark Road Cycle Way 6.55 km Kilomathon Ocean Terminal Edinburgh 13.1 km Great Edinburgh Run 10 Miles MAY 2017 Edinburgh Hopetoun House 10k The EMF Junior 2k The EMF Junior 5K The EMF 10K Edinburgh Half Marathon 21.1k The EMF Hairy Haggis Relay 42.195 k Team Relay Edinburgh Marathon 42.195 k JUNE Moonwalk New Moon 6.55 miles (10.55km) aged 10 + 1/2 Marathon Half Moon 21.1km Marathon Full Moon 42.2km ages 13 + Double Marathon Over The Moon 84.33km age 18 + JULY City of Edinburgh Running Festival Big Fun Run 5km SEPTEMBER North Berwick Total Warrior Obstacle Race 10km Edinburgh Pretty Muddy 5km The Edinburgh Kilt Walk The Mighty Stride 26 miles The Big Stroll 12 miles Wee Wander 5 miles NOVEMBER Men's Road Race Edinburgh 10K January Great Edinburgh Winter Run 5K

Edinburgh New Town home of Sir Walter ScottHis story in Writers' Museum with artifacts, busts, statues and manuscripts and personal items about the great writer. Sir Walter Scott Scottish historical novelist and poet Lawyer and Sheriff Father: Walter Scott (1729–1799) Mother: Anne Rutherford (1733 - 1819) Walter Scott born 15 /08/1771 Sir Walter Scott’s wife Charlotte died in 1826. Sir Walter Scott die at his home, Abbotsford on 21 September 1832. In 1779 he went to the High School in Edinburgh (in High School Yards). In 1783 he stayed for six months with his aunt Jenny at Kelso in the Scottish Borders, where he also attended Kelso Grammar School. November 1783 he started at the University of Edinburgh age 12. Studying Law at the University of Edinburgh he became a Lawyer (like his father) he was admitted to the Faculty of Advocates in 1792. In 1797 he join the Royal Edinburgh Volunteer Light Dragoons when the French invaded Leith. Walter met Charlotte Charpentier of Lyon, three weeks later they were married on Christmas Eve 1797 in St Mary's Church, Carlisle. Sir Walter Scott was a member of the Freemason Lodge, St David, No. 36 (Edinburgh), in 1801 He was ordained as an elder in Duddingston Kirk in 1806. Walter Scott published Marmion in 1808. Walter Scott’s most famous titles include Ivanhoe, Rob Roy, The Lady of the Lake, Waverley, The Heart of Midlothian and The Bride of Lammermoor. Sir Walter Scott's Birthplace Edinburgh Near this spot stood the house in which Walter Scott was born on the 15 August 1771. The family lived here until 1774. The street which is no longer here, was College Wynd a street leading to the university building called the old College. Sir Walter Scott's Childhood Home 25 George Square Edinburgh which was outside the city walls is where Walter Scott grew up until he married at 26. Walter Scott was born on 15 August 1771, in a third-floor apartment on College Wynd. Walter Scott moved to one of the first houses to be built in George Square Edinburgh with his parents. Sir Walter Scott's Residences Walter Scott first rented a flat in 50 George Street for just under a year then late in 1798 moved to 10 Castle Street and lived there for 3 years. At that time he also leased a cottage in Lasswade, from 1798 -1804 for a summer residence where he would have many guests and groups of literary figures. It was here his career as an author began. They lived in a rented flat 50 George Street Edinburgh until 1802 when they moved to a house at 39 North Castle Street Edinburgh which he kept until 1826. In 1804, he gave up the lease on Lasswade and leased a house at Ashiestiel 8 miles from Selkirk, where the family lived for 7 years. Keeping 39 North Castle Street for a winter residence. His next property was to be his final home from 1811 till his death in 1832. He purchased the farm called Cartley Hole Farm. Which he renamed after a ford in the river where monks from the Abbey used, “Abbotsford”. Over the years he would find ways to enlarge the house, acquiring previous building materials from the old house being knocked down in Edinburgh. The first phase in 1811–12, then a wide scale expansions in 1816–19 and 1822–24. He was still living in North Castle Street, while developing Abbotsford. Makars' Court Lawnmarket Edinburgh The slab that is in Makars' Court Royal Mile Edinburgh with the inscription; This is my own, my native land Sir Walter Scott 1771 - 1832 Writers' Museum Robert Burns & Sir Walter Scott The one and only time Robert Burns and Walter Scott (at age 15yrs) met was in the house of Professor Adam Ferguson in Sciennes House Place, also present were Adam Smith, Dugald Stewart and Joseph Black. This was a meeting place of the hierarchy of Edinburgh society. Finding The Crown Jewels The lost Crown Jewels (Honours of Scotland) thought lost were found in a box unopened for over 100 years by Walter Scott in the Crown Room of Edinburgh Castle on 19 August 1818 Kings Visit Sir Walter Scott’s Invitation With the connection, Sir Walter Scott had with the then Prince Regent George the Council of Edinburgh set the task for Sir Walter Scott to invite the new King George IV to Edinburgh, the first monarch to stand on Scottish soil from King Charles II at his Scottish coronation at Sone in 1651. A pre-requisite of his invitation was that he was to wear kilts. (Tartan having been banned from 1746 in the Highland Clearings). In July 1822 knowing of his visit ordered Kilts in bright red Royal Tartan, later known as Royal Stuart, which he wore as requested on his visit. It was the largest gathering of the clans after Culloden to honour the King whose bloodline went back to Bonnie Prince Charlie. Sir Walter Scott, brought together a pageant of amazing magnitude presenting King George IV as the new Jacobite king. King George IV wore his Highland dress (Kilts) at the Palace of Holyrood House on 17 August 1822 to a ball in his honour. Knighting Walter Scott Prince Regent George later to be King George IV granted Walter Scott the title of baronet: in April 1820. Making him Sir Walter Scott. Sir Walter Scott was the first baronet King George IV appointed after his coronation on 19 July 1821. Scott Monument Honouring Sir Walter Scott The Scott Monument, an icon of Edinburgh, a Gothic spire built in 1844 to honour Sir Walter Scott can be found in East Princes Street Gardens of Princes Street Edinburgh. This 200 foot tall monument to Scottish author Sir Walter Scott was funded mostly by a great admirer and author Catherine Sinclair. Climb the steps to the top see statues of other great historic figures and for an exceptional view of Edinburgh city centre. The picture below shows the Monument from North Bank Street with South St David Street in the background. Scott Monument Plaques The inscriptions on the plaque on the stone reads; The Scott Monument. This Plaque and stone commemorate the restoration of the nearby memorial to one of Scotland’s greatest writers SIR WALTER SCOTT (1771- 1832). The monument was built between 1840 and 1846 with stone from the Binny quarry in West Lothian. Which was specially reopened for the 1998 – 1999 restoration. The project was supported by The Heritage lottery fund Historic Scotland and The City of Edinburgh Council Replica Scott Monument Honouring Catherine Sinclair The Victorian Gothic spire of the Scott Monument that stands in East Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh was designed by George Meikle Kemp. It was completed in 1844 and stand over 200 foot high (61mtrs). The funding to build it was made possible by another great writer Catherine Sinclair who donated the majority of the funds. Catherine Sinclair was honoured by Edinburgh Council with her own monument on the corner of St Colme Street Edinburgh a replica of the Scott Monument that she funded. More about Walter Scott

Ormiston Attractions East Lothian The village of Ormiston was founded by John Cockburn in 1735 a main principal in the Agricultural Revolution. Ormiston Hall Ormiston Hall was built for John Cockburn and opened in 1748 and was the main Mansion House of the area. The hall was in ruins after a fire and very little remains next to where the hall stood is the remains of St Giles Parish Church built before the reformation circa 1230 close 1690 and the main church was demolished in 1730. Cockburn Halls Ormiston East Lothian Cockburn Halls are modern multi used shop and office spaces built circa 1930. In the centre at the front door is the Ormiston War Memorial. John Cockburn Cockburn Hall Ormiston East Lothian John Cockburn was born in 1695 in Ormiston and followed his father into politics and became a supporter of union with England. In 1707 on the Union, John became the MP for Haddingtonshire which he maintained until 1741. In 1714 John inherited his family estate in Ormiston East Lothian. John Cockburn initialised the changing of agriculture in Scotland when he change the old system and built farm steadings on large areas of sectioned land. The new deal gave tenants long lease, which were transferable to three generations so the family would benefited from the work they carried out on the land. Circa 1720 John decided to build a brewery and distillery in Ormiston due to the now large harvests. He then built Ormiston Village (1735) to a new town structure using a feuing of the lands. He also introduced the first bleachfield where cotton and linen would be laid out in fields to be bleached by the sun. East Lothian owes its reputation as the garden of Scotland to John Cockburn his success came at a price he died in debt after selling Ormiston to the Earl of Hopetoun in 1747, 10 years prior to his death. Mercat Cross Ormiston East Lothian The cross that stands in the centre of Ormiston Main street is the style of a 15th century cross. The cross not original used as a market cross it may have come from the old pre reformation church no documentation can be found on its origins. Robert Moffat Memorial Obelisk Ormiston East Lothian Robert Moffat was born in 1795 in Ormiston, East Lothian. He became a missionary in Africa and In 1823 he settled in is new home Kuruman where he lived for 49 years. He met with Livingstone in 1840 and persuaded him to come to Africa and the rest is history. The Rev. Robert Moffat D.D laid this stone on 9th June 1877 at the Livingstone Medical Missionary in the Cowgate Edinburgh. The memorial obelisk stands at the entrance to Moffat Village in East Lothian to his life as a missionary and the his life's' work "Among missionaries there was none Greater, none holier than he". Charles Maclaren Ormiston East Lothian Charles Maclaren was born on 7 October 1782 in Ormiston East Lothian he was a Scottish journalist and geologist. He co-founded The Scotsman newspaper. In 1822 Maclaren was the first person to successfully identify the correct position of the lost city of Troy. He died at his home in the Grange Edinburgh, 10 September 1866. Ormiston War Memorial Ormiston East Lothian Ormiston War memorial stands outside the Cockburn Halls. A bronze nude figure of a male standing with arms out wide. The bronze plaques, centre; 1st World War inscription panel reads; In honour and everlasting memory of the men of the parish of Ormiston who gave their lives for god and country in the Great War 1914-1918. The additional two panels one right and the other on the left are to the fallen in World War II 1936-1945. Great Yew Tree Ormiston East Lothian Ormiston has the said to be oldest layering yew-tree in Britain at over 1000 years old. Polish War Memorial Ormiston Woods This seems to be a sign to show the Polish army were stationed in Ormiston The inscription of a Polish Eagle and Scottish Lion Rampant (The emblem of HQ Polish Forces in Great Britain) are visible however the weather has worn all other inscriptions away over the years. see http://www.polishforcesinbritain.info/PolonicaOrmiston.htm for more info OUTLINE OF THE POLISH ARMY IN ORMISTON AND IMMEDIATE AREA Thanks to Roy Baines for the for the information that it was a Polish war memorial. Next - Pencaitland

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Traprain Attractions The Votadini an Iron Age Celtic tribe had lands with boundaries from the River Forth to the River Tyne (East and Central Scotland and Northumbria) with a central settlement at Traprain Law which was also became a Roman Settlement and finally the Stronghold of Gododdin tribe. Traprain Law East Lothian First known as Dunpendyr law then being change to Traprain after the area. A volcanic rock or hill in East Lothian measuring 221 m (725 ft) high with myths and legends connected to it. A treasure trove of Roman silver was found on Traprain Law in 1919 dating circa 415 AD which is the largest hoard found outside the Roman Empire. Traprain was the Northern Stronghold for the Roman Army in Britain. The Maiden Traprain East Lothian There is a standing Stone on the south east side called the Maiden which is where the rock face has split and a gap was created, which has mystic powers. It is said if you can squeeze through the gap (naked) it can help your fertility. Loth Stone Traprain East Lothian On the South west end of Traprain Law 200m away is another standing stone, the Loth Stone. The Loth Stone is said to mark the grave of King Loth, which has not been found and there is no evidence of a pictish King living in the area as the Picts (Picti), were British people who lived north of of the Firth of Forth, who were never defeated by the Roman armies. The meaning of Pict is “Painted Ones”. Said to be fierce warriors covered in blue paint. King Loth In 528 the ruler of the Gododdin, King Loth had made is strong hold Traprain Law where he ruled his kingdom. Th story goes that King Loths daughter Princess Theneva (Teneu) had an illicit affair and became pregnant. The King became enraged and threw her from the Law, however she survived. The Gododdin, could only believe that she had to be a witch and banished her from the kingdom. She was put on a boat never to be seen again. On arriving in what is Fife she was taken in by monks and had her baby. Her son educated by the monks joined the order and was later to become a Saint. Standing Stane Traprain East Lothian Not far from the Traprain Law is Standingstone Farm, where yet another Standing Stone can be seen. This Stone stands in the orchard of the farmhouse. almost 3 m in height (9 foot). Standing stones maybe ancient markers for homesteads or farms and from the ones I have come across all seem to be around 9 feet in height (3m). Garleton Castle East Lothian Garleton Castle once a large courtyard castle surrounded by water. Built by Seton of Garleton mid 16th century where a tower once stood circa 1480 and was sold to the Wemyss Estate circa 1720. Next - Wallyford - Carberry

Outdoor Activities Edinburgh From driving a formula car to speed boat trips, Clay pigeon shooting to paintball. Fly in a Microlight plane or sightseeing in  a Helicopter. All kinds of water sports, outdoor swimming. Beaches and surfing. So much to do with so little time to do it all. Outdoor Activities Edinburgh From driving a formula car to speed boat trips, Clay pigeon shooting to paintball. Fly in a Microlight plane or sightseeing in a Helicopter. All kinds of water sports and swimming pools with flumes and wave machines. Off road driving or super Rage Buggies on dirt circuits. Walking or climbing the many hills or take a cycle around the many quiet streets. Why not go to the Races or even take a ride on a horse at an Equestrian centre. Golf and Fishing. There are so many things available you will not have time to do them all. All Activities White Water Rafting Water Sports Lawn Bowls Diving / Scuba Boats and Sailing Walk & Climb Quad Biking Super Cars & Speed Boats Mountain Biking 4 X 4 Off Road Driving Rage Buggies Flying Golf Courses Fishing Panning 4 Gold Shooting Archery Highland Games Ice & Snow Sports Go Karts Segway Helicopter Trips Paintball Equestrian Centres / Horse Racing Outdoor Basketball Courts

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