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Leith was once a thriving sea port with many whisky bonds and a seperate town from Edinburgh. Leith since 1920 is part of Edinburgh. Many attractions date from the 15th to 19th centuries. withh shore side restaurants and cafes visit leith for a gret time. Leith Shore Edinburgh Attractions In 1827 Leith became a Burgh as Edinburgh was, this lasted for a short time as in 1920 Edinburgh took over. Leith was first mentioned in history in 1143 when King David I granted the monks lands at ‘Inverlet’ He also had a harbour built at the Shore for personal use. Leith has been a very important area due to its position on the forth and closeness to Edinburgh. The port of Leith has been attached by Spanish, French, English and American ships over the years and eventually taken by Edinburgh in 1920. Take a trip to the redeveloped area of the commercial quayside just over the bridge at the Shore, where you will find many types of open air restaurants and just a short stroll away from the Royal Yacht Britannia and the indoor shopping mall Ocean Terminal. On a Sunday there is an outdoor market. In 1813 a Mr William Crawford opened a small biscuit Shop on the Shore Leith eventually merging with McVities circa 1960. King’s Landing Shore Leith Edinburgh Attractions The King’s Landing is the historic occasion of George the IV becoming the first monarch to stand on Scottish shores since Charles II in 1651. It came about by an invitation from Sir Walter Scott on a suggestion by Henry Dundas, (a very powerful politician at the time). The King’s Landing was at the Shore of Leith a port just outside Edinburgh on Thursday 15th August 1822 The plaques can be seen on the Shore on where he set foot on the shore and the other on the wall opposite the plaque. The Wall Plaque reads; OPPOSITE THIS SPOT KING GEORGE IV LANDED | ON 15th AUGUST 1822. AN HISTORIC VISIT | ARRANGED MAINLY BY SIR WALTER SCOTT | FOR THE BICENTENARY OF WHOSE BIRTH | THIS PLAQUE WAS ERECTED | LEITH CIVIC TRUST August 1971 King's Landing The Signal Tower Shore Leith Edinburgh Attractions The Signal Tower built in 1685 had sails of a windmill. The stone tower you can see today was originally higher by at least two further floors. The battlements were built during the Napoleonic war when the tower became the signal tower relaying flag messages to incoming ships The Sailor’s Home Shore Leith The Sailors Home built in 1883 was accommodation for sailors whose ships were in port. Look for the angel above the door an emblem for the seaman’s mission, now a luxury hotel. The Memorial to merchant seamen can be seen in front of the building. Merchant Seamen’s Memorial Tower Shore Leith The Memorial takes the form of a 5.5 metre sandstone column featuring seafaring scenes in bronze relief. It is possible to see navigators with charts, a ship’s cook, stokers, engineers, and seamen hauling lines. The Shore was chosen as the location for this new Memorial because Leith was Scotland’s premier port for more than 300 years, and served as Edinburgh’s trading port for more than 700 years. In addition, the Memorial recognises the 132 years of service dedicated to the Merchant Navy by Leith Nautical College (1855-1987) and its training ship, “Dolphin” (1944- 1979). Four shelves on the the working seamen showing their different duties. Musician’s Memorial Spiral Sculpture Shore Leith This sculpture of grey slate is a memorial to three musicians and was designed by the sculptor James Parker from Galloway Scotland. Thomas (Tam) Bennett Sim White He was a Blues and Jazz singer, TV personality and film actor. He was In many TV dramas and soaps performed on Top of the Pops. He was born in Grassmarket Edinburgh he went to the same secondary school (Darrock Academy) as Sean (007) Connery Raymond (Boz) Burrell He was born in Holbeach England. He was a musician, singer-songwriter and Guitar player. He played with Ritchie Blackmore, King Crimson, Bad Company and Tam White. Derek “Dell Boy” Allen The Gates of Leith Shore Leith The Gates of Leith stand with two cannon from the 16th century once part of the artillery that protected the Leith Docks from invaders. In the centre a bust of Governor John Hunter, son of a Leith ship master and second in command aboard H.M.S. Sirius when they found the colony of New South Wales in 1788. Governor John Hunter Bust Shore Leith Vice Admiral |John Hunter R.N.| 1737-1821 Captain John Hunter was captain of the HMS Sirius and later became the 2nd Governor of New South Wales Australia from 1795 returning to Britain in 1800. New South Wales was the penal outpost of the British Empire. As a professional sailor John Hunter was involved in the American War of Independence and took part in Chesapeake and Sandy Hook He was appointed third lieutenant of his flagship HMS Victory and he received his first command in 1782. John Hunter ended his career as a Vice-Admiral and spent his final years in Leith in 6 Cassels Place (43 Leith Walk near the corner of Kirk Street) before returning to London where he died in 1821. The inscription on the plaque reads; Governor John Hunter | Governor of New South Wales 1795 – 1800 | Born Leith 29th August 1737 Died London 13th March 1821 | John Hunter, son of a Leith Ship Master, was Second in | command aboard H.M.S. Sirius to Governor Arthur Phillip | Who Founded the Colony in January 1788. He Returned to be | The Colony’s Second Governor and Conducted its Government | with Sense, Duty, And Humanity. | This bust was donated to the Scots Australian Council in | Edinburgh by its Sculptor, Victor Cusack, and the Scottish | Australian Heritage Council in Sydney and was unveiled on | 28th August 1994, by The Rt. Hon. Norman Irons, the | Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh, and his | Excellency, The Hon. Neal Blewett, High | Commissioner for Australia. HMS SIRIUS HMS Sirius built in Newhaven Leith Edinburgh, was the flagship of the First Fleet. The HMS Sirius set out from Portsmouth, England, in 1787 to establish the first European colony in New South Wales, Australia. Lighthouse Beacon Shore Leith The original position of the lighthouse beacon was in Burntisland, Fife (1876) and was moved to its present position in 1990. The roman numerals that can be seen on the front of the lighthouse show the date when it was first used. Sandy Irvine Robertson OBE Shore Leith Wine merchant, charity promoter and founder of the Scottish Business Achievements Awards Trust. After his premature death, his friends commissioned a bronze statue which sits on the waterfront at the estuary of the Water of Leith. Behind is a harpoon gun from Port Leith Whaling Station, and the Victoria Swing Bridge that was built in 1874. Christian Salvesen Harpoon Gun Shore Leith 1851 Christian Salvesen arrived in Leith and set up in business as a shipowner and broker, later the family started the whaling from Leith in 1906 and by 1911 Christian Salvesen & Co had become the largest whaling company in the world. Whale Oil was a very important commodity as it was used for the oil for lamps, machine lubrication, margarine, soap and glycerine for explosives. The gun came from one of the whale catchers run by the Salvesen Company which was registered in Leith Victoria Swing Bridge Shore Leith This bridge formerly carried a road, railway crossing and footpaths and was the largest swing bridge in Great Britain. The original Victoria Swing Bridge across the Inner Harbour linked the Albert Dock to the Victoria Dock and was built in 1874. The bridge is now static and is used as a footpath to cross the mouth of the Water of Leith. Fingal Luxury Hotel Fingal was built in 1963 by Blythswood Shipbuilding Company, Scotstoun Glasgow. As steam tender vessel for the Northern Lighthouse Board. The ship was registered in Leith and based for most of its life in Oban (30 years) and 6 years in Stromness, Orkney. The ship on its retirement was sold in 2000 and moored in Cornwall. In 2014 the Britannia trust purchased the vessel which had been renamed Windsor Castle and brought it back to Leith. The ship is 239.01 feet (72.85 m) in length. Its breadth: Beam to Beam is 40.35 feet (12.30 m) and Depth 8.50 feet (5.64 m). The Name has reverted back to Fingal and is now a Luxury five star hotel, moored at the Alexandra Dock in the Port of Leith. Royal Yacht Britannia Ocean Terminal Leith The Royal Yacht Britannia is the former Royal Yacht of the British monarch Queen Elizabeth II. The ship is now permanently moored at Ocean Terminal in Edinburgh. The Britannia is the 83rd vessel since the first Royal yacht owned by King Charles II in 1660. It is the second Royal yacht to bear the name Britannia, the first being the famous racing cutter built for the Prince of Wales in 1893. Have a day out and look around the famous Yacht. Now the rich and famous hire the ship for the evening for dinner parties. Royal Yacht Britannia Antony Gormley Statue Leith Jetty Antony Gormley is a renowned British sculptor with works that are displayed over the word from New Zealand Hong Kong and the U.S.A and all around the UK. The iconic Angel of the North to statues a man 6 of which are around Edinburgh. I have named this one for the birds. Kinloch Anderson Museum Kinloch Anderson Heritage Room Museum Kinloch Anderson was started in 1868 by William Anderson and his two sons in Edinburgh’s George Street. It has Royal warrants of appointment and is a global name in tailoring. The Museum tells the story of the Kinloch Anderson Family business from its start in 1868. The Citadel Archway Leith Shore The Citadel Archway is the only remains of Leith Citadel built by Oliver Cromwell’s troops in 1656. Located next to what was St Ninian’s Church. When the Citadel was first built it stood alone next to the beach. Leith was fought over by the English and French and eventually a treaty was signed. The Citadel was a fortification where retreating troops would go when the main walls of the city defences were breached. Leith Citadel was one of the largest as its location to Edinburgh made it an important site to control. The other Citadels that were built were in Perth Inverness, Ayr and (Inverlochy) now Fort William. In 1827 Leith became an independent Parliamentary Burgh which lasted less than 100 years as in 1920 it became a part of Edinburgh. The first recorded mention of Leith was in 1143. Leith was so important that even the American Navy under John Paul Jones tried to capture the port of Leith. Commercial Quay Leith Shore Take a trip to the redeveloped area of the commercial quayside just over the bridge at the Shore, where you will find many types of open air restaurants and just a short stroll away from the Royal Yacht Britannia and the indoor shopping mall Ocean Terminal. Customs House Leith Shore The coat of arms over the entrance of the Customs House is that of King George III. The Leith Customs House was built circa 1811 to house and control the goods being brought into Leith by the many ships that traded around the world. All Captains had to declare there cargo and pay a duty. The customs Houses were at every port and have been in operation circa 1390. The customs house of Leith was previously at Trinity House where the maritime museum is now situated. The King’s Wark Shore Leith The King’s Wark has history from circa 1430 when it was built by order of James I. In 1590 King James VI, his wife the Queen, Princess Anne of Denmark, resided there for five nights. In 1606 the King’s Wark and lands were gifted to Bernard Lindsay by James VI, The King’s Wark was known to be rebuilt and extended by Mr Bernard Lindsay in 1613 with a tennis court and four Taverns, one for the King and a cellar for the King’s wines. In 1649 it became a weigh House for hemp and iron. The thoroughfare was known as Bernard’s Nook but in 1806 when improvements were being made the new thoroughfare was named Bernard Street after Bernard Lindsay. Queen’s Landing Shore Leith Edinburgh Attractions This Plaque commemorates the landing in Leith of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots upon her return from France on 19th August 1561. Mary Stuart (Mary Queen of Scots) was born on 8 December 1542. She was the queen of Scotland from December 1542 until July 1567. An infant Queen due to her father King James V death 6 days after her birth. Her reign ended on a forced abdication by Scottish nobles in 1567 at Carberry. Mary’s cousin Queen Elizabeth I had her arrested and she spent the rest of her life as a prisoner until her execution in 1587. Queens Landing Lamb’s House Leith Lamb’s House was built in 1610, was one of the finest merchant’s houses in Scotland. It was built by a merchant called Andrew Lamb a member of the lamb family who lived in the Leith area for circa 200 years. As the date of May Queen of Scots landing was prior to this it is unlikely to be the same house. It is more likely to be the King’s Wark that she waited as this was for the upper class and royalty. Old Leith Bridge Leith North Leith and “St Leonard’s Lands” or what became South Leith were joined by a bridge that connected the two areas in 1493. This was the first Stone Bridge to be built over the inlet. Due to the shipbuilders operating upstream from the bridge and when the ships were ready to sail they would have to pass under the bridge, which stopped large ships from being built. The first bridge was replaced by a drawbridge which was built closer to the estuary. When shipbuilding stopped the bridge was replaced by what is in place today. St Ninian’s Chapel Shore Leith St Ninian’s Chapel was established in 1493 by Robert Ballantyne, Abbot of Holyrood. When the English were on the rampage burning and destroying churches and castles in Scotland 1560-1 St Ninian’s was not spared. In 1609 North Leith parish was a new parish and required a Church. The ruins of St Ninian’s became the possession of the people of north Leith who rebuilt the chapel which became the parish Church. The Church was extended in 1675. As Leith grew the church became to small for the congregation and a new church was built in Madeira Place in 1816. St Ninians building was used by other church groups until 1825 when it changed and was used for commercial purposes. The New North Leith Church was completed in 1816 designed by William Burn. In 1941 it was hit by a bomb which caused major damage. The repairs were completed by 1950 with seating for a congregation of 1300. On the wall above the main entrance, stone inscriptions read: Blessed Are | They Yet Heir | Yevord of God | And keep It | Luke XI | 1600 S.S. Explorer Shore Leith Docks Edinburgh The SS Explorer is the last surviving steam trawler in the world. It was a purpose built fishery research ship. She is on the National Historic Ships. Launched on 21 June 1955. SS Explorer went out of service in 1984. The SS Explorer was a fishery research Ship which was to investigate fish breeding and feeding grounds which could establish fishing levels and types of fish that would suit the British markets. This would enable fishing boats to be more productive. The SS Explorer has been in Leith docks since 1996 being restored for historic purposes and would be a unique museum. She was one of the last ship of it kind registered to the port of Leith. Next - Newhaven Edinburgh

High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh is the largest part of the old town. High Street 2 is the Upper Northside with the famous 17th century Real Mary King's Close. All About Edinburgh has listed all attractions of the High Street in 4 pages. High Street Upper Northside Royal Mile 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 Northside Royal Mile Edinburgh Byre's Close Royal Mile Advocate's Close Royal Mile Roxburgh's Close Royal Mile Warriston's Close Royal Mile Writer's Court Royal Mile Mary King's Close Allan's Close Royal Mile Craig's Close Royal Mile Anchor Close Royal Mile Geddes' Entry Royal Mile North Foulis' Close Royal Mile Old Stamp Office Close Royal Mile Lyon's Close Royal Mile Jackson's Close Royal Mile Fleshmarket Close Royal Mile Cockburn Street North Bridge Byre’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Byres Close is where Adam Bothwell the Bishop of Orkney’s Mansion stood. Last to reside in the Close was said to be one of the wealthiest people in Scotland Sir William Dick of Braid, Lord Provost of Edinburgh in 1638 and relation to the Baronets of Prestonfield. Advocate’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Advocate’s Close was named after Sir James Stewart of Goodtrees (Lord Advocate of Scotland 1692 – 1713). The Stewart family owned and lived in the Close from 1648 – 1769. Advocates Close has had many names as the name would change by the owner at the time. Oliver Cromwell visited here on two occasions. other occupants of the Close were David Dalrymple, Lord Westhall, Andrew Crosbie and the artist John Scougal to William III. Also the Mansion of Bishop Bothwell circa 1590. There are two doorway with inscribed lintels No 2 Old Scottish tradition the initials of both husband and wife and date they moved in to house, Clement Cor built the tenement circa 1590, his wife, Helen Bellenden. Inscriptions : C.C H.B SPES . ALTERA . VITAE (Hope in the Other Life). The other lintel Inscriptions : C.C. (Cement Cor) 1590 BLISSIT BE GOD OF AL HIS GIFTS Roxburgh’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Roxburgh’s Close on the north side of the High Street in the Royal Mile Edinburgh is named after John Roxburgh a chef and Burgess of Edinburgh in 1605. As most close’s the name changed with the owner of the land as this was owned originally by Henry Cant who owned property in Advocate’s Close. The Close is also famous for another resident Donnchadh Ban MacIntyre a famous Gaelic Poet. At the foot of Roxburgh’s Close is a courtyard which I believe was part of Writers’ Court as the doorway from Warriston’s close that enters the building where Zizzi restaurant stands has a lintel with the initials of the Chambers brothers Robert and William and the date 1851. In the centre of Roxburgh Court are four iron slabs with carvings and dates with names. The four slabs represent the trees that once stood in the courtyard and the dates of their planting. The trees are from new world destinations of the time. 1725 Acer Saccharinum (silver maple from North American Maple).1767 Betula dalecarlica (A Swedish Birch tree from Sweden), 1842 Betula Utilis (Himalayan Birch Tree from Nepal), 1906 Sorbus Commixta (Japanese rowan tree from Japan). Warriston’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Warriston’s Close named after Lord Warriston who lived in the close, as did Sir Thomas Craig of Riccarton. William and Robert Chambers who lived in Writers’ Close on the west side of Warriston’s Close were just a few of the famous residents. The previous name of the close were Bruce’s Close after Robert Bruce of Stirling who lived here in 1566. Access to Warriston Close can also be gained from Roxburgh’s Close. Thee other more famous close which can be accessed from Warriston’s Close is Real Mary King’s Close. This close can only be accessed from the attraction as this is an underground street and possibly buried when the plague was at its height. John Knox Manse Warriston's Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh The site of John Knox’s Manse can be found in Warriston’s Close. Go in the Archway marked Warriston’s Close and Writer’s Court and turn left and down steps and you will see the plaque next to a black door. Other people who lived here are Sir Archibald Johnston (Lord Warriston) 1611 -1663, who named the Close. As the naming of closes and land (tenements) was usually done by the owners. Writers’ Court High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Writers' Court is found off Warriston's Close The lintel of the door is where the court once stood. The initials are WC (William Chambers) a publisher and printer like his brother RC (Robert Chambers). They lived in Writers' Court in 1851. Real Mary King’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh This is a real look back in to Edinburgh’s past. The underground streets and places where the people of Edinburgh lived, a historically accurate example of life in Edinburgh between the sixteenth and nineteenth centuries, Tales of ghosts, legends and murders. Where the plague victims were walled up and left to die. Take the guided tour based on a onetime resident, and listen to the fascinating stories. Real Mary Kings Close Edinburgh and the entrance to the underground street. Edinburgh City Chambers High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Exchange Buildings foundation stone was laid in September 1753 by the Grand Master of the Scottish masons George Drummond. The New Royal Exchange was completed in 1761. Designed by John Adam. In 1811 it became the City Chambers when the Town Council moved here from the Tolbooth. The Edinburgh Council Chambers was extended in 1904 and 1934 it has served as the administrative centre for Edinburgh Corporation, since 1975 for the Council of the City of Edinburgh The inscription on the bronze plaque reads; THE CITY CHAMBERS – FORMERLY – THE ROYAL EXCHANGE – DESIGNED BY JOHN ADAM THE ELDEST OF THE ADAM BROTHERS. – THIS BUILDING WAS ERECTED 1753 – 1761 – AS AN EXCHANGE AND CUSTOMS HOUSE – IN 1811 IT BECAME THE CITY CHAMBERS – WHEN THE TOWN COUNCIL MOVED HERE FROM THE TOLBOOTH. – EXTENDED IN 1904 AND 1924 IT SERVED AS – THE ADMINISTRATIVE CENTRE FOR EDINBURGH CORPORATION – AND SINCE 1978 FOR THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINBURGH – PRESENTED IN 1983 BY THE OLD EDINBURGH CLUB FOUNDED IN THE OLD COUNCIL CHAMBERS 29 JANUARY 1908 – Lord Provost George Drummond, laid the foundation-stone in September 1753. Edinburgh Award Golden Hands High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Award printed on the paving stones of the City Chambers quadrangle you can see the golden hands of famous people awarded by Edinburgh, such as Author J.K. Rowling Olympic champion cyclist Sir Chris Hoy, Artist Richard Demarco, Author Ian Rankin, Singer Annie Lennox, Scientist Professor Peter Higgs, George Kerr CBE Judo 10th Dan, Dame Elizabeth Blackadder Painter, 46664 Concert Nelson Mandela speech. Tom Gilzean icon of the Royal Mile, Ken Buchanan Boxer, Undisputed World Lightweight Champion. The High Constables of Edinburgh Plaque Edinburgh’s Police Force, in the year 1611 the privy council of King James VI ordered the Burgh to appoint constables to impose law and order on the streets of Edinburgh. This was taken over by a regular police force in Edinburgh in 1805. Alexander the Great with his Horse Bucephalus City Chambers High Street Edinburgh The statue that stands in Edinburgh City Chambers quadrangle is of Alexander the Great and his horse Bucephalus. The statue was cast in Bronze in 1883. The wondrous horse Bucephalus the horse that Alexander the Great rode for thousands of miles and through many battles to create his mighty empire. Both Horse Bucephalus and owner Alexander the Great tower over the square of Edinburgh City Chambers on the High Street in the Royal Mile. General Stanislaw Wadyslaw Maczek Statue 1892 -1994 General Stanislaw Wadyslaw Maczek reach the rank Lieutenant General in the Polish army and was the commander of the 1st Polish Panzer Division in World War II. Stanislaw was born in Lwow Poland in 1892 fought in the 1st World War with the Austrian Army and in the 2nd World War was Commander of the new formed 1st Polish Armoured Division, nicknamed “Black Division” which was created in February 1942 at Duns in Scotland. Stanislaw and his Polish Army numbering circa 1600 were trained over 2 years in Scotland before they took park in the Normandy Landings in 1944. He and his men were instrumental in the major part of the war in France and Germany and after the war he was left homeless. A friend and Sargent in his command gave him a job in his bar in Edinburgh. In 1985 he was invited to the city of Breda in the Netherlands for the anniversary of its liberation were he was given a heroes welcome. When he died at the age of 102 years in 1994 he was buried in the Polish military cemetery in Breda Netherlands. The Black Turnpike High Street Royal Mile Mary Queen of Scots Last Night in Edinburgh 1567. The Black Turnpike, also known as the ‘Auld Bishop of Dunkeld’s lodging’ was built in 1461 on the south side of the High Street immediately west of where the Tron Kirk now stands. It was demolished in 1788 to make way for Hunter Square and Blair Street. The plaque can be seen on the wall of the City Chambers.The inscription reads “On this site stood the lodging of Sir Simon Preston of Craigmillar (known as the Black Turnpike) the lord provost of the city of Edinburgh 1566 – 1567 in which lodging Mary Queen of Scotland after her surrender to the confederate lords at Carberry Hill was imprisoned overnight in Edinburgh 15 June 1567 in a stone chamber 13-foot square and 8-foot high. On the following evening she was conveyed to Holyrood and thereafter to Loch Leven Castle as a state prisoner. After 19 years of captivity, Mary was tried and condemned to death in October 1586, ending only with her execution at Fotheringhay on 8 February 1587”. To see more about Mary Queen of Scots visit Jedburgh where you can walk round where she once lived. With many interesting artefacts on display. Hugh Miller (1802 – 1856) Plaque High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Geologist Naturalist and Folklorist. There is a bust of Hugh Miller in the Hall of Heroes at the Wallace Monument in Stirling. Hugh Miller was editor of Witness, an evangelical newspaper established in 1840 by the Scottish geologist and writer. He committed suicide in December 1856. A shocked Western world mourned him, and his funeral procession was among the largest in the memory of Edinburgh residents. He lived in the seaside area of Portobello. The City of Edinburgh War Memorial The memorial in front of the City Chambers building in the High Street Royal Mile. The stone of remembrance is to commemorate the people of Edinburgh who lost their lives in the 1st and 2nd World Wars It was unveiled on Armistice Day 1927 by Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester son of King George V. Allan’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Allan’s Close was removed when the City Chambers extended their premises but a part of Allan’s Close remains underground and can only be seen on the Real Mary King’s Close tour of the old streets of Edinburgh. The Close has had several names over time and each has been from the owner that lived there at the time. Craig’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh The access to Craig’s Close from the High Street was closed when the Council offices were built in 1932. Link to Craig's Close Anchor Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Anchor’s Close was named after a tavern that was at the top of the close in 1714. The Close ran from the High Street to Market Street before Cockburn Street was built and dissected it. In 1718 it change Landlords to and Dawney Douglas’s Tavern which was a meeting place of the Crochallan Fencibles, a club with a membership of a number of the most distinguished men of the town. The Crochallan Fencibles Club was founded by William Smellie, a printer who founded the Encyclopaedia Britannica. He also printed the first Edinburgh edition of Burns in 1787. Anchor Close has had many names as the name would change by the owner at the time. The Crochallan Fencibles was a convivial club for gentlemen which met in Dawney Douglas’s Tavern. William Smellie’s Printed Burns Poems and Allan Masterton wrote the music for Burns songs were also members of the club. Dawney Douglas’s Tavern was a very popular place as it served very good food at a very affordable price. On the east side of the Close there are two 17th-century buildings, originally of four storeys. A doorway on the west side of the Close has a 17th-century inscription ”LORD BE MERCIFUL TO ME” and was the entrance to Dawney Douglas’s Tavern where the Crochallan Fencibles Club met. Geddes’ Entry High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh John Kay 1742 – 1826 Geddes’ Entry connects with North Foulis’ Close and Old Stamp Office Close and was named after Robert Geddes of Scotstoun a surgeon by profession. On the front wall above the shops can be seen a plaque to John Kay. John Kay was a trained Barber and opened a shop at High Street where he became established and a member of the corporation of barber-surgeons in 1771. John Kay then changed his trade to become a successful painter of miniatures and also publishing sketches and caricatures of the local people which many were unhappy about the way they were portrayed. North Foulis’ Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh North Foulis Close named after John Foulis, who owned the land were he traded as an apothecary (Chemist) and owner of a tenement in the close it was North because of further down the High Street was South Foulis’ Close at No 32 with no connection to this close or owner, near to Hyndford’s Close. James Gillespie James Gillespie was an Edinburgh city merchant and founder of James Gillespie’s Hospital and School. The hospital opened in 1802 and could accommodate up to 66 Pensioners and the school. The school was originally sited at Gillespie Crescent near to the original hospital at Wright’s house. James Gillespie was born in Edinburgh on the 28 April 1726 and died at his home in Spylaw, Colinton a suburb of Edinburgh on 8 April 1797. His brothers, John and James were Tobacco and snuff merchants at 231 High street Edinburgh and had their own factory at the back of their house at Spylaw. Due to the civil war in the Americas they were a main British supplier to the trade and controlled the prices at the time. The inscription on the plaque reads; Formerly | the shop of | James Gillespie | of Spylaw | Tobacco and Snuff | Manufacturer | Founder of | James Gillespie’s | Hospital | and Schools | died 8 April 1797 | erected by | The governors 1883 Old Stamp Office Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh The Close’s in Edinburgh were named after the owners of buildings in the close at the time and thus had many names through time. Old Stamp Office Close was where the Stamp Office was for many years until it moved to Waterloo Place in 1821. It was the first place the Royal Bank of Scotland had offices when they were constituted in 1727 and remained here till 1753. It was also where Countess Eglinton and her seven beautiful daughters lived. Lady Eglinton and her daughters were the people to invite to any dance or party in the 1700s. There was also a school where the famous Flora McDonald of Skye was educated. She was famous for assisting Bonnie Prince Charlie in his escape after the battle of Culloden. The close has also been named after taverns, Ship Tavern close and Fortune’s Close. Both of these Taverns were in this close. Lyon’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Lyon’s Close 215 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh between Old Stamp Office Close and Jackson’s Close. Possible entrance to Hospice of Elsie Inglis. Elsie Inglis was born on 16 August 1864 in Nainital India she first moved with her parents to Edinburgh in 1878 In 1892 Elsie Inglis qualified as a licentiate at the Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons in Edinburgh and Glasgow. In 1904 the small hospital opened by the Inglis family moved to the 219 High Street and was renamed The Hospice. In 1905 Inglis was appointed senior consultant of the Bruntsfield Hospital, which then merged with The Hospice in 1911. Elsie Inglis died on the 26 November 1917, she is interned in Dean Cemetery in Edinburgh. From funds that had been raise previously the remainder was used to establish the Elsie Inglis Memorial Maternity Hospital in Edinburgh in July 1925 which later became a part of the Royal Infirmary and still bears her name. Jackson’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Jackson’s Close on the North side of the upper High Street Royal Mile is named after John Jackson’s and his family who lived in the close from circa 1570 to at least 1893 when they sold property in the close. This close ends at Cockburn Street where many close’s were either split in two or shortened by the building of Cockburn Street which was a thoroughfare to Waverley Rail Station. King Charles I Plaque Jackson's Close When King Charles I decreed that the protestant book of common order was to replaced by a new catholic influenced Service book, he didn’t reckon with the reaction of the Scots! The anger felt by the people reached its peak in the church of St Giles in Edinburgh on the 22nd July 1637. When the Dean conducting the service began to read from the new service book. An old woman named Jenny Geddes flung her stool at the Dean’s head crying “Dost thou say mass at my lug?” thereby ensuring her place in history as a Scottish heroine. Fleshmarket Close Edinburgh Fleshmarket Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Fleshmarket Close stretched from the High Street North to Market Street before Cockburn Street was built (circa 1860) it cut through many old closes that stretched from the High Street northwards, which evidence of can be seen in Fleshmarket Close where the smallest pub in Edinburgh can be found as well as Ginglin’ Geordies Tavern both on the north side of the severed close. On the High street side of the Fleshmarket Close was where Henry Dundas first practised as an Advocate and was to become the most powerful person in Scotland. Edinburgh’s Smallest Pub Halfway House Fleshmarket Close Edinburgh The smallest pub in Edinburgh can be found halfway down the north side of Fleshmarket Close on the way to the Market Street entrance of Waverley train station. This tavern offers real ale from all over Scotland. Jinglin’ Geordie’s Pub Fleshmarket Close Edinburgh Jinglin’ Geordie’s in Fleshmarket Close was named after George Heriot a famous Edinburgh Jeweller and Goldsmith 1563 – 1624. George Heriot was Jeweller and Goldsmith to King James VI. When George Heriot died he had no family so he left his estate to build a school for the education of “Puire fatherless bairns o the toun of Edinburgh” (poor fatherless children of Edinburgh). The school is still a centre for education and has been described as the school J.K.Rowling’s inspiration for Hogwarts in the Harry Potter books. The picture shows Jnglin’ Geordie’s Tavern looking up Fleshmarket Close to Cockburn Street. The short cut to the High Street Royal Mile from Market Street and Waverley Train Station Cockburn Street High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Link To Cockburn Street Next - Real Mary King's Close

Looking to play hockey for fun or in a taem Edinburgh Hockey Teams Clubs Indoor and outdoor Hockey Ice Hockey clubs and contacts EDINBURGH HOCKEY TEAMS CLUBS HOCKEY CLUBS EDINBURGH LOTHIANS SCOTTISH BORDERS SPORTS Waverley Inveresk Trinity Hockey Club Bangholm Recreation Ground Craighall Gardens, Edinburgh EH6 4RH www.wit-hockey.com Alloa Men's Hockey Club Goldenacre Playing Fields Warriston Gardens Edinburgh EH3 5NG George Heriots Former Pupils Ladies Hockey Club Goldenacre Playing Fields Warriston Gardens Edinburgh EH3 5NG www.george-heriots.com/hockey Erskine Stewarts Melville FP Hockey Club Inverleith Playing Fields 523 Ferry Road Edinburgh EH5 2DW 0131-552 3004 www.esmhc.com Grange Hockey Club The Grange Club, Portgower Place Edinburgh EH4 1HQ www.grangehockey.org Edinburgh Civil Service Ladies Hockey Club Broughton High School East Fettes Avenue Edinburgh EH4 1EG Edinburgh Hockey Club Meggetland Sports Complex, Colinton Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1AS www.edinburgh-hockey.co.uk Boroughmuir Ladies Hockey Club Meggetland Sports Complex, Colinton Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1AS www.Boroughmuirhockeyclub.org.uk Watsonians Hockey Club George Watsons School (Tipperlinn) Edinburgh Midlothian EH10 5EG www.watsonianshockeyclub.com Grange Edinburgh Ladies Hockey Club Peffermill Sports Complex Peffermill Road Edinburgh EH16 5LL www.grangeladieshockey.org Edinburgh University Men's Hockey Club Peffermill Sports Complex Peffermill Road Edinburgh EH16 5LL www.euhc.co.uk/men Edinburgh University Women's Hockey Club Peffermill Sports Complex Peffermill Road Edinburgh EH16 5LL www.euhc.co.uk/womens Inverleith Hockey Club Edinburgh Academy Playing Fields East Fettes Avenue Edinburgh EH4 1RE Info@inverleith-hc.co.uk www.inverleith-hc.co.uk Preston Lodge Ladies Hockey Club Preston Lodge High School Prestonpans EH32 9QJ Meadowmill Hockey Club Meadowmill Sports Centre Tranent EH33 1LZ Gullane Hockey Club Aubigny Sports Centre Haddington EH41 4DB www.gullanehockey.org Haddington Junior Hockey Club Aubigny Sports Centre Haddington EH41 4DB Haddington Ladies Hockey Club Aubigny Sports Centre Haddington EH41 4DB Fidra Lions Hockey Club North Berwick High School North Berwick EH39 4QS www.fidralions.co.uk Dunbar Hockey Club Hallhill Sports Centre Dunbar EH42 1RF Peebles Hockey Club Gytes Sports Centre Peebles EH45 8GL Kelso Mini Hockey Club Kelso High School Kelso TD5 7EG Fjordhus Reivers Hockey Club Tweedbank Galashiels TD1 3RS www.fjordhusreivers.org Kelso Ladies Hockey Club Tweedbank Galashiels TD1 3RS Peebles Hockey Club Tweedbank Galashiels TD1 3RS Liberton Ladies Hockey Club Dalkeith Community Campus Dalkeith EH22 2PS www.libertonladies.org.uk Ross High Ladies Hockey Team Ross High School Tranent EH33 2EQ Eskvale Hockey Club Dalkeith Community Campus Dalkeith EH22 2PS www.eskvalehockey.org

Corstorphine Village was a small area outside Edinburgh on the way to Glasgow and was surrounded in marsh and lochs. With a castle and a few houses achurch Tavern and school. A light would shine at night from the church. A boat was needed as the most direct way to Edinburgh. Corstorphine Village The first noted owners of the lands were Thomas de Marshal and Robert de la Roche in 1296. The Forrester family were associated with the Corstorphine area for over 300 years circa 1377 – 1698 when sold to the Wallace family. It was then sold to the Dick’s of Prestonfield a wealthy and powerful family that owned lands all over. Corstorphine was named the Barony of Corstorphine in 1431. There is still remnants of where the Forrester’s lived in a dovecot, which belong to the Castle. No remains of the castle are left to be seen. The Castle was surrounded to the south and east by Corstorphine loch and residents would have to use a boat to get supplies from Colt bridge area. The area around Corstorphine was flat with lochs and marshland and was used for grazing cattle and sheep, which gave the area the notable first mentions of the drink Corstorphine Cream circa 1740. Corstorphine was the first place the making of cream had been heard of. In the Corstorphine Kirk is a tomb and effigies of Sir John Forrester and his first wife Jean Sinclair and Marian Stewart his 2nd wife from circa 1445. Corstorphine became a part of Edinburgh in 1920. Corstorphine Do’cot This is a fine example of a Do’cot which served the main house or castle with fresh meat and eggs. The young pigeons would be eaten as they were the best meat. This Do’cot had over 1000 nesting boxes. Corstorphine Castle was the home of the Forrester family, Lairds of Corstorphine from 1376 – 1698. The Castle was destroyed and finally demolished in 1797 when a horde of god was found. The Do’cot is all that remains of the Castle buildings. Old Corstorphine Village Parish Church Old Corstorphine Parish Church is one of the oldest churches in Edinburgh with history going back to 1380 when a chancel was first built of which parts still remain. The first Chapel in Corstorphine was linked to the Abbey of Holyrood in 1128. The chapel is no more and the present Chapel which was enlarged in 1429 in the form of a Jerusalem Cross is on the same site. In the Church is the founder’s tomb Sir John Forrester. Also tombs of his two sons John and Alexander. In 1589 Corstorphine church became a parish church with its first minister being John Nimmill. There are stain glass windows which are of biblical scenes and other relics of ancient heritage. Gibson’s Lodge (Dower House) Corstorphine Heritage Centre The Dower House is found in St Margaret’s Park in the centre of Old Corstorphine Village. The park area previously being a market garden. The Dower House of the Forrester family was built circa 1665. Corstorphine Heritage Centre Corstorphine Physic Well The Physic Well in Corstorphine in the eighteenth century was renowned for its medicinal waters. This well was on the southside of the Stank burn & some 40 yards east of this spot. Where its wellhead was rebuilt in 1972 when the burn was culverted. The well was at its height of use circa 1740 when a wealthy merchant built a hotel for the travellers who came to drink from the well at it was said to have powers to cure many ailments. Ye Old Library Corstorphine Public Library Ye Olde Oakland Inn Next - Corstorphine - Murrayfield

Royal Mile Castlehill Shops Edinburgh Scottish Weaving Mill this is a must visit for everything can be purchased here, Whisky Cashmere, Tartans, Kilts, coats of arms, tee shirts, hats, key rings, Pictures, scarfs, umbarellas, etc. Castlehill Shops Royal Mile Edinburgh Shops - Restaurants - Cafes - accommodation Castlehill is a short road that stretches from the Lawnmarket and Edinburgh Castle. There are a number of shops that sell everything for a visitor to Edinburgh. With restaurants cafes and accommodation there is everything in one short street. Castlehill History and Attractions Advertise Your Business Here Advertise Your Business Here Tartan Weaving Mill 555 Castlehill Royal Mile City of Edinburgh EH1 2NE Scotland 0131 220 2477 Amber Restaurant The Scotch Whisky Experience 354 Castlehill City of Edinburgh EH1 2NE Scotland 0131 477 8477 The Camera Obscura and World of Illusion 549 Castlehill Royal Mile City of Edinburgh EH1 2NE Scotland 0131 226 3709 The Hub Edinburgh International Festival HQ 348 Castlehill Royal Mile City of Edinburgh EH1 2NE Scotland 0131 473 2067 Canonball Restaurant and Bar Royal Mile 356 Castlehill City of Edinburgh EH1 2NE Scotland 0131 225 1550 The Scotch Whisky Experience Royal Mile 354 Castlehill City of Edinburgh EH1 2NE Scotland 0131 220 0441 Next - Lawnmarket Edinburgh

Scottish Borders golf courses are in most of the larger towns and have their own unique character. With hills or rivers and steep slops but all in good condition and challenging for all handicaps. Also are all priced to play All Guest welcome. Eyemouth with its ancient wall and fort King's Mount. Scottish Borders Golf Courses Scottish Borders Golf Courses have a mixture of hillside courses parkland courses and Links course. With the unforgettable Eyemouth 6th Hole and with fantastic scenery, and more affordable than the well known courses of East Lothian and Edinburgh. more than 20 golf courses. Hawick has the oldest in the Scottish Borders circa 1875. Scotland's Golf Course Map Golf & Airport Transfers Scottish Borders Golf Courses Cardrona Golf Course Peebles Road Peebles EH45 8NE Scottish Borders 0344 879 9024 Duns Golf Course Hardens Road Duns TD11 3NR Scottish Borders 01361 882194 Eyemouth Golf Course Guns Greenhill Eyemouth TD14 5SF Scottish Borders 01890750004 Galashiels Golf Course Ladhope Recreation Ground Galashiels TD1 2NJ Scottish Borders 01896 753724 Greenburn Golf Course Greenburn Road Fauldhouse EH47 9HJ Scottish Borders 01501 770 292 Hawick Golf Course Vertish Hill Hawick TD9 0NY Scottish Borders 01450-372293 Hirsel Golf Course Kelso Road Coldstream TD12 4NJ Scottish Borders 01890 882678 Woll Golf Course New Woll Estate Ashkirk TD7 4PE Scottish Borders 01750 32711 Scottish Borders Golf Courses Innerleithen Golf Course Leithen Road Innerleithen EH44 6NL Scottish Borders 01896 830951 Jedburgh Golf Course Dunion Road Jedburgh TD8 6TA Scottish Borders 01835 863587 Kelso Golf Course Golf Course Road Kelso TD5 7SL Scottish Borders 01573 223009 Langholm Golf Course Whiteside Langholm DG13 0JR Scottish Borders 07724 875 151 Lauder Golf Course Galashiels Road Lauder TD2 6RS Scottish Borders 07999450139 Lilliardsedge Golf Course A68 Trunk Road Jedburgh TD8 6TZ Scottish Borders 01835 830271 Melrose Golf Course Dingleton Road Melrose TD6 9HS Scottish Borders 01896 822855 Scottish Borders Golf Courses Minto Golf Course Minto Hawick TD9 8SA Scottish Borders 01450 870220 Newcastleton Golf Course Holm Hill Newcastleton TD9 0QD Scottish Borders 01387 375 608 Peebles Golf Course Kirkland Street Peebles EH45 8EU Scottish Borders 01721 720 197 Roxburgh Hotel & Golf Course Heiton Kelso TD5 8JZ Scottish Borders 01573 450 331 Selkirk Golf Course Hillside Terrace Selkirk TD7 4NW Scottish Borders 01750 206 21 St Boswells Golf Course Braeheads St. Boswells TD6 0DE Scottish Borders 01835 823527 Torwoodlee Golf Course Edinburgh Road Galashiels TD1 2NE Scottish Borders 01896 752 260 Next - Edinburgh Castle Attractions

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

St Andrews Golf Courses the home of Golf where the R & A are based. Find all the golf courses in the St Andrews area with address and contact details. St Andrews Golf Courses Golf & Airport Transfers Scotland's Golf Course Map St Andrews Home of Golf St Andrews is the 3rd oldest instituted golf club, which started in 1754 and has become the home of Golf. St Andrews is also home to the oldest club makers where the art of ball and club making can still be seen today at the St Andrews Golf Company which was established in 1881. St Andrews now known worldwide as the home of golf. St Andrews has 11 courses which the most famous being the Old Course. Advance Booking: to book any of our courses more than one day in advance call Reservations on +44 (0)1334 466 718 or email. enquiries@standrews.com The Old Course 8 The Links St Andrews Fife KY16 9JB Scotland 01334 466731 St Andrews New Golf Course 2 West Sands St Andrews Fife Ky16 9Xl Scotland 01334 466718 Castle Course Pilmour House St. Andrews Fife KY16 9SF Scotland 01334 466666 Jubilee Golf Course 1 West Sands St Andrews Fife KY16 9XL Scotland 01334 466666 Kingsbarns Golf Links Back Stile St Andrews Fife KY16 8QD Scotland 01334 460860 Kittocks Golf Course Fairmont Hotel St Andrews Fife KY16 8PN Scotland 01334 837032 Torrance Golf Course Fairmont Hotel St Andrews Fife KY16 8PN Scotland 01334 837000 Duke's Golf Course Craigtoun Park St Andrews Fife KY16 8NX Scotland 01334 470214 Eden Golf Course Old Guardbridge Road St Andrews Fife KY16 9SF Scotland 01334 466666 Strathtyrum Golf Course Old Guardbridge Road St Andrews Fife KY16 9SF Scotland 01334 466666 Balgove Golf Course Old Guardbridge Road St Andrews Fife KY16 9SF Scotland 01334 466666 Maps and addresses of popular golf courses played by visitors to Scotland. These courses are preferred by world golfers visiting Scotland Contact Details - and map St Andrews Old Course Links Clubhouse West Sands St Andrews KY16 9XL Contact: +44 (0)1334 466 718 Crail Golf Course, Crail Golfing Society, Anstruther KY10 3XN Fife Scotland +44 1333 450686 Trump International Scotland Menie Estate Balmedie Aberdeenshire AB23 8YE Contact +44 (0)1358 743 300 Carnoustie Golf Links Links House, Links Parade, Carnoustie DD7 7JE Contact: 01241 802270 Castle Stuart Golf Links Cabot Highlands Dalcross Inverness IV2 7JL Contact: +44 1463 796 111 Murcar Links Golf Club Murcar Bridge Of Don, Denmore AB23 8BD Contact +44 (0) 1224 704354 The Castle Course Pilmour House, Saint Andrews KY16 9SF Contact: +44 1334 466666 Gleneagles Golf Resort The King’s Golf Course: The Queen’s Golf Course PGA Centenary Golf Course Auchterarder Perthshire Scotland PH3 1NF Contact: +44 1764 662231 Kingsbarns Golf Links Kingsbarns St. Andrews KY16 8QD Fife Scotland Contact: + 44 (0) 1334 460860 Elie Golf Course Golf Club House Golf Club Lane, Elie Fife KY9 1AS Scotland Contact: +44 1333 330301 Royal Aberdeen Golf Club Bridge of Don Aberdeen AB23 8AT Contact: 01224 702571 Cruden Bay Golf Club, Aulton Road, Cruden Bay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland AB42 0NN Contact 01779 812414 Royal Dornoch Golf Club Links House, Golf Road, Dornoch IV25 3LW Contact: 01862 810219 Brora Golf Club Golf Road Brora Sutherland KW9 6QS Contact: +44 (0) 1408 621417 St Andrews New Golf Course Links Clubhouse West Sands St Andrews KY16 9XL Contact: +44 (0)1334 466 718 Trump Turnberry Ailsa Golf Course Trump Turnberry Arran Course Trump Turnberry King Robert the Bruce Golf Course Maidens Road Turnberry Ayrshire KA26 9LT +44 1655 334032 Royal Troon Old Golf Course 1 Craigend Road South Ayrshire KA10 6EP Contact: +44 1292 311555 Prestwick Golf Club Prestwick Golf Club 2-4 Links Road Prestwick Ayrshire KA9 1QH Scotland Contact: +44 (0)1292 479483 IMAGE (Signature Hole etc) Description of Course Par - length - Park Links etc -History - Who designed it - when it opened Visitor Information Par - length - Park Links etc Professional Ranking Tee Times - Prices - Special Deals - Food - Drink East Lothian Golf Courses

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Fun for all the family without the worry of the weather. Indoor activities for all ages soft play paintball and laser tag Arts and Crafts you'll find something for everyone. If your not in to active sports there are plenty of museums and art galleries all with free entry. Indoor Activities Edinburgh Fun for all the family without the worry of the weather. Indoor activities for all ages soft play paintball and laser tag Arts and Crafts you'll find something for everyone. If your not in to active sports there are plenty of museums and art galleries all with free entry. For the over 18's try whisky tasting, cooking, chocolate or fudge making or wine tasting. All Activities Water Sports Arts and Crafts All types of Dance Spa Day Comedy Clubs Shooting Climbing Whisky Tasting Sports Paintball Go Karts Archery Tenpin Bowling Ice Sports Escape Games Weddings Cocktail Masterclass Family Fun | Kids Day Out

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Highland guided tours, experience and explore the Highlands of Scotland. Glencoe, Loch Ness, Cairngorms, The Trossachs, Loch Lomond, Isle of Skye, Glenfinnan, Inverness, Pitlochry Highland Tours Experience Highland Tours Glencoe Tour Tour Loch Ness Isle of Skye Highland Explorer Tours Welcome to the Highland Experience a guided tour of Scotland. We will take you on a tour of Scotland with the personal touch. You will get to explore amazing places and travel the routes that let you see many more. Loch Ness - Glencoe - Glenfinnan - Isle of Skye - Moray Firth Dolphins Fort Augustus - Loch Fyne - Loch Lomond -Trossachs & Cairngorms. Loch Ness Day Tour Embark on the ‘Ultimate Day Tour of Scotland’ and book our private Loch Ness Tour from Edinburgh. The very best of Scotland awaits. Day tours of Scotland from Edinburgh rarely have such a full itinerary as the Loch Ness Day Tour Enquire about Private Guided Tours of Scotland Private guided tours of Scotland Depart from any agreed location Loch Ness Day Tour Private Day Tour Doune Castle Calendar Highland Village Scottish Highlands Glencoe Ben Nevis - Loch Ness Loch Ness Boats Cairngorm National Park Whisky Distillery Highland Perthshire Forth Rail Bridge Loch Ness Day Tour from Edinburgh What to expect on your day out The majesty of Glencoe and the rugged Scottish Highlands await on your private tour of Scotland. Castles, lochs and folklore. Battles, massacres and Clan heroes. Heartbreak, hope and Jacobite uprisings are only a small part of our fantastic private Loch Ness Tour from Edinburgh. Enjoy a boat trip for a truly unique experience of the world-famous Loch Ness. Keep your camera at the ready !!! Sightings of the Loch Ness Monster are not as rare as you might think! Follow in the footsteps of Mary Queen of Scots and Queen Victoria as we travel through the Cairngorm National Park and Highland Perthshire. Experience the best private Loch Ness day Tour from Edinburgh. St Andrews Day Tour St Andrews is a university town and home of golf with history back to the 4th century. Not only known for golf but St Andrews was the place royals visited on pilgrimages. Where many famous people studied and where a meridian time line was first discovered. This is where the bones of Sain t Andrew were hidden from the Romans and photography was first pioneered. St Andrews has both a castle and Cathedral and the oldest university in Scotland. Stirling Day Out What you will See on the Day Out The Oldest established Golf Club (1735) Queensferry (3 Bridges) Blackness Castle (Films Location) The Binns (oldest Family home still occupied) Linlithgow Palace, Place of Regents Moray's Assassination Falkirk Wheel, The Kelpies, Bannockburn, Stirling, Cambuskenneth Abbey The Wallace Monument (National Monument of Scotland) Edinburgh Tours East Lothian and Midlothian The area just bordering Edinburgh is steeped in history. Large Country Estates of Dukes and Lords, Castles, Battle sites, historic golf courses, Arniston House, Dalhousie, Gosford House, Seton Castle, Carberry Tower, Crichton Castle Rosslyn Chapel, Borthwick Castle, New Hailes House, Hailes Castle, birthplaces of famous people, Edinburgh Walking Tours Enquiry / Contact

Food and Drink Edinburgh, East Lothian, St Andrews and Ayrshire are popular golfing areas, but as everyone knows golfers require food and many like to drink. Golf is not just a sport to stay fit and enjoy competition with your friends but it is also social. To help the visitors I have put together a number of restaurants and pubs so you can enjoy your visit even more. With locally based transport you have no worries about drinking and driving. Golf Courses Transport Restaurants Edinburgh Tattu 18 West Register Street Edinburgh EH2 2AA 0131 558 1922 Cafe Andaluz 77B George Street, Edinburgh EH2 3ES +44 131 220 9980 Dishoom Edinburgh 3A St Andrew Square Edinburgh EH2 +44 131 202 6406 White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar 266 Canongate Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH8 8AA +44 131 629 5300 Toro Latino Steakhouse 81 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh EH3 9PU +44 131 281 6374 Dine 10 Cambridge Street (1st Floor, above Traverse Theatre), Edinburgh EH1 2ED +44 131 218 1818 Karen's Unicorn 8b Abercromby Place Edinburgh EH3 6LB +44 131 556 6333 Chez Jules 109 Hanover Street, Edinburgh EH2 1DJ +44 131 226 6992 Restaurants Aberdeen Prince of Wales 7 Saint Nicholas Lane Aberdeen AB10 1HF +44 1224 640597 Gidi Grill - Aberdeen 263 Union Street Aberdeen AB11 6BR +44 1224 002187 The Silver Darling North Pier Pocra Quay Aberdeen AB11 5DQ +44 1224 576229 Maggie's Grill Unit 2 Mariscal Square Broad Street Aberdeen AB10 1BL +44 1224 635330 Bistro Verde The Green Aberdeen Aberdeen AB11 6NY +44 1224 586180 Poldino's 7 Little Belmont Street Aberdeen AB10 1JG +44 1224 647777 Restaurants East Lothian The Creel Restaurant 25 Lamer Street The Harbour, Dunbar EH42 1HJ +44 1368 650400 Black Agnes Restaurant 163 High Street, Dunbar EH42 1ES +44 1368 862711 Cucina Amore 37 Quality Street North Berwick EH39 4HR +44 1620 892216 The Grange Restaurant & Steakhouse 35 High Street North Berwick EH39 4HH 01620 893344 The Bonnie Badger Main Street Gullane EH31 2AB +44 (0)1620 621 111 Cuddie Brae - Pub & Grill 91 Newcraighall Road, Musselburgh EH21 8RX +44 131 657 1212 The Castle Inn Bar & Bistro Manse Road, Dirleton, North Berwick EH39 5EP +44 1620 850221 Linton Hotel & Steak House 3 Bridgend, East Linton EH40 3AF +44 1620 860202 The Leddie West Main Street, Longniddry EH32 0RE 01875 440644 Osteria 71 High Street, North Berwick EH39 4HG +44 1620 890589 The Main Course 40 Main Street, Gullane EH31 2AL +44 1620 842234 Restaurants St Andrews The Grange at St Andrews Grange Road, St Andrews KY16 8LJ +44 1334 472670 The Tailend Restaurant and Fish Bar 130 Market Street St Andrews KY16 9PD +44 1334 474070 The Adamson 127 South Street, St Andrews KY16 9UH +44 1334 479191 The Seafood Ristorante Bruce Embankment St. Andrews KY16 +44 1334 479475 Forgan's St Andrews 110 Market Street, St. Andrews KY16 9PB +44 1334 466973 Greyfriars Inn 129 North Street St. Andrews KY16 9AG +44 1334 474906 Little Italy 1-3 Logies Lane, St. Andrews KY16 9NL +44 1334 479299 Tulsi Indian and Thai Restaurant 62 Market Street, St. Andrews KY16 9NT +44 1334 470000 Restaurants Ayrshire Piersland House Restaurant Craigend Road Troon KA10 6HD +44 1292 314747 Wok Inn Oriental 22 West Portland Street Troon KA10 6AB +44 1292 317839 Mr Basrai's World Cuisines - Ayr 3-7 Beresford Terrace Ayr KA7 2ER +44 1292 267888 Vito's 74 Main Street Prestwick KA9 1PA +44 1292 474146 The Red Lion 9 The Cross Prestwick KA9 1AJ +44 1292 477177 Taj Bar & Kitchen 141 Main Street Prestwick KA9 1LA +44 1292 477318

New Town Edinburgh Thistle Street Edinburgh the first house was built in Edinburgh's New Towns at the north west edge of St Andrews Square named Rose Court, built in 1767. It is now Thistle Court and Still in use today. Thistle Street Edinburgh New Town Attractions Thistle Street was one of the streets in the design plans of the New Town of 1759. It was to run parallel with Princes Street, George Street, and Queen street. Between George Street and Queen Street named after the Scottish emblem the Thistle of Scotland. However, the two architects that completed the New Town requested streets to be named after them and it was decided to reduce the length of Thistle Street to enable Mr Hill and Mr Young a street each thereafter Thistle street becoming from the west end, Young Street, Hill Street, then the remainder remaining Thistle Street as it is today. THE FIRST HOUSES BUILT IN NEW TOWN 1767 The houses can be found in thistle court at the east end of the New Town. Thistle Court was originally called Rose Court. George Street - Hanover Street - Frederick Street

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Musselburgh is famous for Golf Fishing and Horse Racing. Musselburgh is home to Open champions and golf history. Walter Scott and the first fishing net makers. Also the estuary of the river Esk. Musselburgh East Lothian Coast The Honest Toun In 1201 the nation’s nobility gathered there to pledge allegiance to the future Alexander II, aged just 4, in the presence of his father William the Lion. In the fourteenth century, the Regent of Scotland died in Musselburgh after a long illness during which he was cared for by the local people. When his successor offered to reward the people, they refused saying that they were only doing their duty. Thus, the townspeople became famed for their honesty: since then Musselburgh has been known as the ‘Honest Toun. The New Bridge seen below was built in 1806 and designed by John Rennie the Elder a Scottish civil engineer born in 1761 in Phantassie, near East Linton Musselburgh Mile Stone Musselburgh known as ‘The Honest Toun.’ is the first town of East Lothian to the south east of the City of Edinburgh approximately 5 miles (9 Klm). Carved on the Stone below: 5 Miles from the General Post Office Edinburgh | erected to regulate the post horse duties |payable | by hackney coaches |1821 |first restored in 1933 | restored by |Musselburgh and Fisherrow |CO-OP 1998. The Mussel in Musselburgh The Mussel in Musselburgh is a 12 feet high mussel shell sculpted from stainless Steel which can be seen on the Edinburgh Road on the main road into Musselburgh. Musselburgh was associated with mussels and oysters along with sea fishing from its beginnings. The River Forth was at one time, one of the riches Oyster beds sin the UK. The name Musselburgh deriving from the place for mussel’s referring to the shellfish, and burgh derived from Place. The original settlement and harbour in the present Burgh was between the high ground of Inveresk and the River Esk up the river at the old bridge. When the roman army occupied Inveresk from 142 A.D. – 163 A.D. the shore line of the Firth of Forth was 500 metres inland from its present position. Boats could navigate up the Esk River as far as the Roman Bridge. In the 13th century the town centre had shifted to the lands of Pinkie the jurisdiction of the Abbots of Dunfermline who were granted a charter in 1070 by King Malcolm III. The town centre has been here for 700 years. River Esk Estuary Musselburgh East Lothian The River Esk estuary is in Musselburgh East Lothian and flows from two separate sources. The first (the north Esk) is from the Pentland Hills near Carlops, West Lothian and the second (the south Esk) from the west slopes of Blackhope Scar in the Moorfoot Hills in the Scottish Borders. They join together just outside Dalkeith in Midlothian and finish at the Firth of Forth in Musselburgh. The River Esk at one time was the border between Scotland and England. The images below show, looking down the Esk from Musselburgh and The Esk estuary with Arthur Seat in the distance. Roman Bridge Musselburgh East Lothian The original Roman Bridge over the river Esk is said to have been built by the Romans in the 6th century and a bridge has been in the same position since that time, all be it the bridge has been rebuilt in part and a third arch has been added. The bridge is still in use as it originally was, a foot bridge that the Romans used the Jacobite’s, Bonnie Prince Charlie in 1745 and also the English during the reformation and Cromwell. Musselburgh is believed to be one of the oldest towns in Scotland becoming a Burgh in 1354 and became a Royal Burgh in 1632 and was first quoted as The Honest Toun” in 1332 after attending to the Regent at no cost. (see plaque on Musselburgh Mercat Cross. Roman Archer Statue “Musselburgh Silver Arrow” On the west bank of the River Esk near to the Roman Bridge a sculpture of a bronze Archer can be seen. The Musselburgh Archer is a life size figure of a roman warrior from the invasion of Scotland in 80 AD. The sculpture also depicts the historic archery competition “The Musselburgh Silver Arrow” circa 1600. The Silver arrow was competed for on Musselburgh links annually by the members of the Royal Company of Archers. The winner receiving a sliver arrow which he would keep for one year and attach a medal of gold or silver with his name and date before returning the arrow. The actual date the competition started is vague with minutes of meetings stating 1603, but prior to that date winners of one dated 101 with two prior to that. Brunton Theatre Musselburgh East Lothian Musselburgh was bequeathed more than ½ million pounds in 1951 from the estate of John D Brunton, the son of the founder of Brunton Wire Works to provide halls and other municipal buildings’ which was constructed between 1964 and 1970 known as The Brunton Halls. The Brunton Theatre and Halls in Musselburgh, is the community hub of Musselburgh where many activities take place. It is also available to hire for private and corporate functions weddings and conferences. Within 20 minutes of Edinburgh by taxi and 10 minutes by train it is perfectly positioned. The Queen Mother opened the building 1971. Musselburgh Tolbooth and Tower Musselburgh East Lothian Musselburgh Tolbooth was built in 1496 and the tower is the only original part that still survives. The original clock was gift by the Dutch. In 1544 the Earl of Hertford Edward Seymour 1st Duke of Somerset on Henry VIII orders was sent to Burn Edinburgh and whatever on the way. This was an attack by the English sea-borne army and the first major action of the war of the Rough Wooing. Musselburgh was burnt but the tower of the Tolbooth survived. The Tolbooth was built adjoining the tower in 1590. The Building was built from the remnants of the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Leureit, which was used as a hospital for the dead and wounded at the Battle of Pinkie in 1547. The Chapel and Hermitage was destroyed as many other places of worship were destroyed during the Reformation in 1544. Open Champions Plaque Tolbooth Musselburgh At the top of the steps of the Tolbooth in Musselburgh is a Bronze plaque which reads; ROLL OF HONOUR | OPEN GOLF CHAMPIONS | WILLIE PARK Senior 1860, 1863 1866 1875 | all at Prestwick | MUNGO PARK 1874 | at Musselburgh | BOB FERGUSON 1880, 1881, 1882 | Musselburgh, Prestwick, St Andrews | DAVID (DEACON) BROWN 1885 | Musselburgh | WILLIE PARK Junior 1887, 1889 | Prestwick and Musselburgh Sir Walter Scott Musselburgh East Lothian Sir Walter Scott lived in Musselburgh and at 57 High Street Prestonpans circa 1800 while on duty as the Quarter Master of the Edinburgh Light Horse. He was injured why on Portobello Beach where the Edinburgh Light Horse drilled. While recovering he completed “The Lay of the last Minstrel”. The plaque above reads; SIR WALTER SCOTT CREATED HONORARY BURGESS | OF MUSSELBURGH 25th MARCH 1799 RESIDED IN | THE HONEST TOUN PERIODICALLY FROM 1797 – 1808 | WHILE ON DUTY AS QUARTERMASTER OF THE EDINBURGH | LIGHT HORSE AND THERE WROTE MANY STANZAS OF THE LAY OF | THE LAST MINSTREL AND OF MARMION | SCOTT CENTENARY 1932 Musselburgh Mercat Cross Musselburgh East Lothian The Musselburgh Mercat Cross dates from circa 1740 and stands on the site of the original medieval cross. At the top of the pillar stands a lion holding a shield with the Musselburgh Coat of Arms inscribed on it. The mercat cross was where public proclamations would be announced to the residents of the towns. There were a row of houses that stood facing the present west side of the High Street from the Tolbooth to the east gate pillars. This is where amongst others, The Regent had a house and Sir Walter Scott also lived here in Musselburgh when he was Quarter Master of the Edinburgh Light Horse. The Plaque reads; NEAR THIS SPOT STOOD TILL THE EARLY | PART OF THE NINETEENTH CENTURY THE | HOUSE IN WHICH THERE DIED ON 20th JULY | 1332 THOMAS RANDOLPH, EARL OF MORAY | REGENT OF SCOTLAND | ACCORDING TO TRADITION THE MOTTO | “HONESTATS” ADOPTED BY THE BURGH | IS DERIVED FROM THE TRIBUTE PAID TO THE | CITIZENS FOR THEIR CARE OF THE DYING | REGENT BY DONALD, EARL OF MAR | HIS SUCCESSOR IN THE REGENCY | REVEILED 20th JULY 1932 | DAVID LOWE, PROVOST Fisherrow Harbour Musselburgh East Lothian Evidence of the existence of a harbour here circa 1600 with many boats listed in the 1620s working from here. However it is said the first harbour was positioned at the mouth of the River Esk remembering the shore line circa 1500 was 500 yards inland from its present position. Rebuilding took place in 1806 and 1850. St Peter’s at the Gate Musselburgh East Lothian St Peter’s Church in Musselburgh stand at the old East Gates to Musselburgh. St Peter’s Church was built circa 1862. The pillars that stand at both sides of the road once held the east gates to Musselburgh. The Pillars were moved further apart to make way for the present road. Hay-Weights Clock Musselburgh East Lothian The Hay-weights clock stood on top of a kiosk on the corner of the road where the Brunton Halls now stands, a landmark known by all which marked the site of the municipal weighbridge. The clock faces are now at the gazebo on Mall Avenue and the original clock workings are in the clock at Eskmills. Musselburgh Museum East Lothian The Musselburgh Museum tells the story of the area since it was formed as a settlement over 1000 years ago based tt the estuary of the River esk and Firth of Forth. Electric Bridge Musselburgh East Lothian The Electric Bridge was built by the Cockenzie power Station to enable the turbines to be transported without using the high street and crossing the bridge which would not hold their weight The electric bridge only opens on Musselburgh race-days as the town council refused to buy the bridge from Cockenzie power station. The power station previously an icon on the River Forth due to twin its chimneys, was demolished in 2015. David MacBeth Moir Monument Musselburgh East Lothian David Macbeth Moir was born in Musselburgh in 1798 and became a medical doctor gaining a degree from the Edinburgh medical School of Edinburgh University in 1816. He was also an accomplished poet. There is a memorial statue that stands at the side of the River Esk near Musselburgh High Street which was erected in 1853. David Macbeth Moir worked in his medical practice in Musselburgh for 35 years till his death in 1851. David Wright Drinking Fountain Musselburgh East Lothian The War Memorial fountain was unveiled on Remembrance Sunday 2000. This commemoration is to the residents of Musselburgh who did not return from World War II over 200 residents. Musselburgh Beaches East Lothian Musselburgh has two beaches one is at the westside of the harbour and the other at the east side. Musselburgh BMX Track East Lothian BMX track can be found at the end of Balcarres Road at the side of the racecourse in Musselburgh. 17th Century Coaching Inn Musselburgh East Lothian No.7 High Street Musselburgh was built as Carriage Inn in circa 1650 and later became the French Ambassador's House Through the gated arch are a row of Stables, which originally would have been used to change the horses on the coaches. On the front elevation can be seen stone carvings of a Thistle, Rose, Fleur-de-lis and one other representing Scotland, England, France and other The Seton Crest was a crescent shape as seen on the Pinkie Do'cot . Musselburgh Racecourse Musselburgh Golf Links Musselburgh Links is situated in the middle of the Musselburgh Racecourse. There is written evidence of golf being played on Musselburgh Links on 2 March 1672 but in other books of history it is said that Mary Queen of Scots played at the links circa 1560. The Musselburgh Links held the Open Golf Championships in 1874, 1877, 1880, 1883, 1886, 1889. The Claret Jug was first played for at St Andrews in 1873. Golf is also mentioned in Parliament in 1457. With golf being played on Bruntsfield Links Edinburgh prior to that date. Golf History Musselburgh East Lothian Golf has been played on Musselburgh Links from 1672. Due to over crowding of courses in Edinburgh The Royal Burgess Golfing Society (Old Golf Club in World) of Edinburgh moved to 10 Links Place now Balcarres Road Musselburgh in 1875. Now used by Musselburgh Links “Old Course Golf Club” founded 1982. Musselburgh Links is where the Open Golf Championship was played in 1874 and on 5 further occasions. The Open was held from 1860-72 at Prestwick Golf Club. Musselburgh Golf Club 9 Links Place now Balcarres Road Musselburgh golf course was the first club house at Musselburgh Links 1872. Became Royal Musselburgh Golf Club (6h Oldest in world) in 1876. The world's first golfing competition for women took place in Musselburgh in 1811. The Golf hole was first cut to the present diameter by Blacksmith Robert Gay from Musselburgh in 1829 and became the official size in 1893. British Open Golf Champions Musselburgh East Lothian The first open golf Championship was held in 1860, was played over 3 rounds of golf consisting of 12 holes per round. Willie Park beat Tom Morris to become champion. All the named winners on the plaque were local Musselburgh born. Bob Ferguson had a shot named the “Musselburgh Iron” using his putter from of the green. Old Musselburgh Course in the middle of the Race Course was the venue for the Open Championship on six occasions. Willie Park Snr. First Open Golf Champion Willie Park Snr, 1833-1903 was the winner of the first Open Golf Championship and a further three Open Golf Championships lived and died in Musselburgh at No 23 Ravensheugh where the plaque has been erected in his honour. First US Open Golf Champion This plaque also honours two further great Musselburgh golfers. Willie Dunn Jnr First unofficial U.S Open Champion and Willie Campbell was runner-up He became the first Golf professional at Brookline County Club in Massachusetts USA. Willie Campbell Professional Golfer Willie Campbell was a Scottish professional golfer. He emigrated to America in 1894. He finished in sixth place in the first US Open Championship held on Friday, 4 October 1895 at Newport Golf Club in Newport, Rhode Island, America. Willie Dunn Jnr Willie Dunn Jnr son of a club and ball maker, started work at 13 as an apprentice club maker to his brother Tom. Willie Dunn first match was against Ben Sayers at age 15, also his first success. After taking part in the Open championship in 1883-84 and 86 he joined his brother in France at the Biarritz golf club which his brother designed and worked at. Willie Dunn Jnr. remained at Biarritz for around six years. He later moved to the US where he designed golf courses and took park in the first unofficial US Open played at Southampton Long Island New York which he won. The first official US Open was played the next year 1895 in Newport, Rhode Island, where Willie Dunn was second to Horace Rawlins. Musselburgh Lagoons East Lothian In 1964 the electricity board built a sea wall on the east side at the mouth of the Esk River which formed four lagoons. The area was used by Cockenzie Power Station to dump fly-ash. The area soon became a habitat for many birds and wildlife. You will find many species of sea birds who have adopted the area for nesting. Two of the four lagoons have been filled and one has been formed into a series of scrapes and high tide roost that are part of a nature reserve. They give great views for ornithologists throughout the year. The uniqueness of the area attracts many species of bird with a list at over 220 difference species. Musselburgh Lagoons is now rated as one of the top site in Britain. The final lagoon attracts fewer birds and the freshwater pond also attracts ducks and other species that are attracted to freshwater. This is most definitely a site that all true birders should visit both in summer and winter. Eskmills Musselburgh Colonel James Paterson Inventor 1821 The original mills were where fishing nets were made by the inventor of a machine for tying knots for the manufacture of fishing nets. This mill became the number one net producer in the world. Stuart House Stuart House is the man building in Eskmills built in 1867 which was where the spinning and weaving was carried out. Archibald Hope was one of two brothers who owned Eskmills. Stuart House is named after the land owner Sir Archibald Hope a wealthy merchant and coal colliery owner. The Clock is powered by the mechanism previously from the Hay-weights Clock a previous Musselburgh icon. The weighbridge is in courtyard outside the dispatch warehouse. The restaurant that is in the Eskmills courtyard was originally built as offices for the Stuart brothers the original building was renovated into the present building with a new dome. Old Engine house built 1857 Archibald Hope House Eskmills Stuart House Eskmills North House Eskmills Stuart Offices Eskmills Clock Tower Eskmills Adam Ferguson House Eskmills Fishing Net Machine Inventor Musselburgh East Lothian Col James Paterson a local man of Musselburgh returned home circa 1810 and invented a machine capable of tying knots in fishing nets in 1812. On James Paterson’s death his company and patent were bought by J.W. Stewart in 1849 who established a new factory at Esk net mill Musselburgh. The company became the number one manufacturer of nets in the world with over 800 workers and worldwide sales. With the introduction of man-made fibres and new technology the factory declined and closed in 1979 The company was purchased and is now situated in Eyemouth. Newhailes House Palladian Villa Musselburgh Sir Alexander Seton, Viscount Kingston, heirs sold the lands of Hailes which included the then ruined castle to David Dalrymple in 1700. David Dalrymple (Lord Hailes) purchased the Whitehill estate in 1709. The house was originally built by James Smith architect in 1686. The house was renamed New Hailes after Hailes Castle. David Dalrymple was the fifth and youngest son of James Dalrymple, 1st Viscount of Stair. New Hailes House was famous for its library quote by Dr Johnson “the most learned room in Europe.” The House remained in the Dalrymple family until Lady Antonia Dalrymple sold it to The National Trust in 1996. Newhailes Estate Nature Walk Newhailes House Musselburgh Newhailes house estate and woods has a nature trail with the Brunstane Burn and a number of attractions throughout the woodlands and grasslands. Earl of Stair's Obelisk Newhailes House Musselburgh On your walk through the estate nature trail lookout for the Earl of Stair's Obelisk a historic monument dates 1746. There are inscriptions on all four sides which read; Sir John Dalrymple Earl of Stair's Obelisk Newhailes House Musselburgh The Earl of Stair's Obelisk stands in Newhailes House Gardens. The Stair's Obelisk has inscriptions on all sides. The translations are bracketed. MDCCXLIII (1743) DE TINCEN (NO DIPPING) |HIS STONE WAS RENEWED FOR PRESERVATION BY THE RIGHT HON SIR CHARLES DALRYMPLE BART. AD 1907 | LICUISSET (ALLOWED). JOANNI (SIR JOHN) COMITI DE STAIR (EARL OF STAIR) DE PATRIA ET PRINCIPE (THE HOMELAND AND PRINCIPLE) OPTIME MERITO (SECOND MERIT) VIVENTI (LIVING) POSITUM (POST) MDCCXLVI 1746 MDCCXX (1720) PRUBA PERTINACIA (PRUBA DEFIANCE) CALPE (GIBRALTAR) SERVATA (OBSERVING) CUM (THE) PORTU MAGONIS (GRAND PORT) MDCCXV (1715) INSIGNI DILIGENTIA (REMARKABLE DILIGENCE) ET (AND) SUMMA APUD PRO REGEM (SUPREME AS KING) GALLIAE (IN FRANCE) CONCILIATA GRATIA (GRACE WON THE ENEMY) SPE ET CONSILIO FRUSTRAVIT (HOPE AND PLANNING POINTLESS) Newhailes Summerhouse Newhailes House Musselburgh The summerhouse was built circa 1750 Newhailes Curling Pond Newhailes House Musselburgh The Curling Pool is not visible but is a metre underground It was used by the Viscount and family in the winter. Picture from info board National Trust of Scotland Newhailes Shell Grotto Newhailes House Musselburgh Newhailes House Shell Grotto completed in 1774 Grottos were secluded places designed to evoke reflection on the cycle of life and death. The Grotto was covered in shells from as far as the East Indies. Newhailes Do’cot Newhailes House Musselburgh Newhailes House Do'cot was where the family would get fresh meat. This was a feature of all large wealthy households. Pigeons would nest inside upto 1000 and the gamekeeper would take the young birds for the kitchen of the main house. Newhailes House Children’s Activity Area Newhailes House Musselburgh Newhailes House Children's Play area swings, climbing, shutes, roundabout, zipwire, great for all ages. Pinkie House Musselburgh Sir Alexander Seton born in Seton 1555 son of 7th Lord Seton purchased Pinkie House in 1593 after becoming Lord President of the Court of Session. The house was a ruin after the battle of Pinkie Cleuch 1547. He rebuilt the former mansion which had also been a hospital into what can be seen today one of very few residences that have been unspoiled. Pinkie house was a place that the young prince Charles later to be Charles I spent much of his childhood. The House changed hands through the years until 1951 when it became the property of Loretto School. The fountain was built circa 1607 which stands outside the main door to Pinkie House, possibly to commemorate his marriage to Margaret Hay. The oldest part of Pinkie house that remained from before it part destruction in 1547 is the main tower circa 1130 built by the Abbots of Dunfermline. Pinkie House Doo’cot Musselburgh East Lothian The Pinkie Do’cot built by the Alexander Seton after his marriage to Margaret Hay with the initials on a stone tablet and date unreadable the letters AS MH intertwined. With a crown above. The other tablet has one of three crescents (the crest of the Seton family) topped by a crown. Next - Prestonpans

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

Garvald Attractions East Lothian Garvald Village Garvald village is in a valley beside the Papana Water. This picture postcard village built almost entirely from red sandstone dates back to the early 12th century. Walk around the village and take in the scenery. The church and grounds are worth the visit. The School and school house built circa 1840 can be still seen in the village (now private residence). Garvald and Barra Parish Church Gavald Kirk was built early 12th century and the north-west corner of the church is original. There is a sundial date 1633 and the north aisle is circa 1670. The Kirk was renovated and extended in 1829 adding Gothic windows and a Belfry Stoneypath Tower East Lothian Stoneypath Tower built circa 1350 by the Lyles family prior to moving to Duchal Castle, stands over the Paple water on the outskirts of Garvald and Whittingehame. George Lyle occupant of Stoneypath circa 1460. Stoneypath was the ancient seat of the Lyle family circa 1460. The Tower passed from the Lyle family to the Douglas family, the most powerful family in Scotland. It was attacked on several occasions and also changed hands through many of the most prominent families in Scotland including the Hamilton’s and Seton family. The Tower has stood in ruin for over 200 years and after many years has been restored to its former glory. The plaque tells more of the history. Next - Gifford Village