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- St Andrews | St Mary's Quad | All About Edinburgh
St Mary's Quad is a courtyard area with historic buildings all around Statue of the founder of the University a large tree and other historic sites plus amuseumand library. The oldest part of the University. St Mary's Quad St Andrews St Mary's College St Andrews. St Mary's College, founded a College of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and is the home of the Faculty and School of Divinity within the University of St Andrews in Scotland. The college is located on South Street, on the present site of the King James library and Parliament Hall, to the immediate east of the present St Marys College buildings. Parts of the original college buildings were incorporated into the King James library and adjoining structures in the nineteenth century. St Johns College was reinstated by Cardinal David Beaton under the name the "New College of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary" or "St Mary's College" in 1538. At its foundation in 1538 St Mary's was intended to be a College for instruction in Divinity, Law, and Medicine, as well as in Arts, but its career on this extensive scale was short-lived. Under a new foundation and erection, confirmed by Parliament in 1579, it was set apart for the study of Theology only, and it has remained a Divinity College ever since. St Mary's College retains much of its original sixteenth-century buildings, specifically the north and West ranges. St Andrews University St Mary's Quad St Andrews St Andrews University founded in 1413 is the oldest University in Scotland. St John's College of the University of St Andrews as a constituent college was founded circa 1420. Precursor to the present-day St Mary's College St Mary's Quad Archway St Mary's Quad South Street St Andrews "In principio erat verbum" Latin phrase that means "In the beginning was the Word" The quote above the main entrance on South Street to St Mary's Quad St Andrews King James Library St Mary's Quad South Street St Andrews King James Library History St Mary’s College Library, and Parliament Hall, where the Scottish parliament was held in 1645-46. The common library in St Andrews was founded by King James VI & I in 1612. With gifts from The Royal family, Archbishop of Canterbury and Royal Librarian. It was not until 1642 that the building on South Street which now houses the King James Library, opened as a library. The Upper Hall was allocated to Regis Professor James Gregory as his workplace from 1668-1674. In 1773 the library was extended and re-modelled to what King James Library is today. In 1976 due to the volume of students and books a new Library building was opened on North Street in 1976. Archbishop James Beaton's House St Mary's Quad South Street St Andrews Archbishop James Beaton the founder of St Mary's College in 1538. Previous to that he also became Chancellor of Scotland (1515) a very powerful man of the time. Born in Raith, Fife, Scotland in 1477 and died in St Andrews Castle 1539. Principals House St Mary's Quad South Street St Andrews Part of the oldest remaining buildings of St Mary’s college. Archbishop John Hamilton Founders House and Tower St Mary's Quad South Street St Andrews John Hamilton Built the Founders house and tower circa 1550 Hamilton Tower Coat of Arms St Mary's Quad South Street St Andrews The coat of arms above the tower door, now weathered is Archbishop John Hamilton's Mary's Sundial St Mary's Quad South Street St Andrews The large stone pillar sundial outside the Hamilton Building. Muriel Duncan (Bird Bath) St Mary's Quad South Street St Andrews Close to the Sundial a stone bird bath was placed by Muriel Duncan, the first woman lecturer at St Andrews circa 1916. Bishop Wardlaw Statue St Mary's Quad South Street St Andrews Henry Wardlaw was a founder of the university. The Statue was unveiled on the 29 June 2013 The statue depicts Bishop Henry Wardlaw in full Episcopal vestments displaying the Papal Bull on the day that it arrived in St Andrews in his raised right hand. He is carrying his crozier in his left hand. Bell Pettigrew Museum St Mary's Quad South Street St Andrews Access through Gardens in St Mary’s Quad South Street The Pettigrew Museum opened in 1838 by the Literary and Philosophical Society. A partnership between, University and town. In 1912 the museum had to be moved from Upper College Hall to the New Bell Pettigrew Museum. The Bell Pettigrew Museum of Natural History is open to everyone during term breaks. Entry is free. Queen Mary's Hazel Tree St Mary's Quad South Street St Andrews The Hazel thorn tree said to have been planted by Mary, Queen of Scots, during her many visits to St. Andrews circa 1560. Great Holm Oak Tree St Mary's Quad South Street St Andrews Oak Tree (Quercus ilex) planted 1740 in St Mary’s Quadrangle Original Boundary Gateway St Mary's Quad St Andrews Henry Wardlaw was a founder of the university. The ruined archway is the original boundary Gateway circa 1420. The fire of 1727 destroyed the buildings on the southern side of the quad. St Mary's Do'cot St Mary's Quad South Street St Andrews A Do'cot was a source of fresh meat
- St Andrews | Golf Place | All About Edinburgh
Golf Place the main roaad that ends at the Golf Museum, R & A clubhouse and the Old Course St Andrews, There are many attractions and historic places here. GOLF PLACE St Andrews Attractions Golf Place, has a junction with Pilmour Place and North Street and is the main road to The links and Old Course GOLF PLACE St Andrews Attractions Royal and Ancient Golf Club was founded in 1754. The Old Course was made up of 12 holes playing 10 hole twice giving a 22 hole course. In 1764, the R&A decided holes were too short and converted the first four holes into two holes. Which created the now standard 18-hole round of golf. GOLF PLACE St Andrews Attractions Royal & Ancient Golf Club 18th Green Old Course St Andrews Scotland The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews was founded on 14 May 1754. GOLF PLACE St Andrews Attractions Tom Morris Plaque and Clock The Plaque of Tom Morris can be seen under the clock face of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club. GOLF PLACE St Andrews Attractions St Andrews Links Plaque GOLF PLACE St Andrews Attractions Old Pavilion The Old Pavilion opened in 2014 including the Caddie Pavilion and New Public Shelter. Located on the far side of the 18th green of the old Course St Andrews Golf Place Bruce Embankment British Golf Museum St Andrews Scotland This museum highlights the world of golf its origins its players and the history of a game played worldwide. The game played in the 1300’s in Edinburgh and played to rules for the first time in 1744. GOLF PLACE St Andrews Attractions Baron Playfair Fountain Lyon Playfair (1818–1898), was born at Chunar, Bengal province, on the 21st of May 1818 - Died 1898 In 1868 he was elected to represent the universities of Edinburgh and St Andrews in parliament, and retained his seat till 1885, from that date until 1892 he sat as member for Leeds. In 1873 he was made postmaster-general, and in the following year, after the dissolution of parliament, was applied to by the incoming Tory government to preside over a commission to inquire into the working of the civil service. Its report established a completely new system, which has ever since been officially known as the “Playfair scheme.” The return of Mr Gladstone to power in 1880 afforded opportunity for Playfair to resume his interrupted parliamentary career, and from that time until 1883 he acted as chairman of committees during a period when the obstructive tactics of the Irish party were at their height. On his retirement from the post he was made K.C.B. in 1892 and was created Baron Playfair of St Andrews, and a little later was appointed lord-in-waiting to the queen. Golf Place and The Links Allan Robertson was born 11th Sept 1815 Died 1st Sept 1859. Allan was born 22 Golf Place corner of The Links St Andrews overlooking the Old Course. His father and Grandfather were both Old Course caddies, also famous golf ball makers. Allan quickly took to the game and is said never to have been beaten in a singles match. Allan was one of the World’s First, Professional golfers. He played many matches for money, against the well-known golfers of the new era Tom Morris, Willie Dunn Snr professional golfer of Musselburgh. Allan Robertson was the first golfer to score under 80 (79) on the Old Course and is said to be the first to use a lofted iron club for approach shots. He also redesigned the Old Course installing the first double greens. Allan is buried in St Andrews Cathedral cemetery. The Links St Andrews THE LINKS St Andrews Attractions The Links runs from Golf Place parallel with the 18th fairway of the Old Course The Links Swilcan Bridge The most famous bridge in golf on the 18th fairway of the Old Course at St Andrews. The Swilcan Bridge has been used to cross the Swilcan Burn since 1835. Previously called the Golfers Bridge This was for several hundred years the only way of crossing the burn. THE LINKS St Andrews Attractions New Golf Club, St Andrews Tom Morris Plaque The New Club was founded in 1902 as the only club at the time was for the members of the R & A who were the gentry. This was a club started by local 8 businessmen. Tom Morris was the first honorary member of the New Club. He unfortunately had a fall in the club which was fatal, on the 24th May 1908. THE LINKS St Andrews Attractions St Andrews Golf Club The golf club was established by a number of local tradesmen who enjoyed a game of golf. In September 1843 The St Andrews Mechanics Golf Club opened. Pilmour Links St Andrews Pilmour Links St Andrews Attractions Pilmour Links is at the top of Golf Place a continuation of North Street Pilmour Links St Andrews Attractions Tom and Tommy Morris‘s House Tom Morris lived here from 1866 till his death in 1908. 4 times Open Champion and Keeper of the greens in St Andrews from 1864 till 1903. Tommy his son won the Open Championship 4 times and lived here from 1866 – 1874 and returned in 1875 and died in this house. Pilmour Links St Andrews Attractions Auchterlonie Plaque Willie Auchterlonie born in St Andrews 1872. A golf club maker and a professional golfer. He won the 33rd Open Championship at Prestwick aged 21. With clubs he made himself. He became honorary professional to the R & A in 1935, and was first to be made an honorary member of the Royal and Ancient Club. St Andrews Attractions
- Thistle Street | businesses | All About Edinburgh
Thistle Street and Thistle St Lanes in the New Town has a mixture of shops restaurants pubs with accommodation between George Street and Queen Street Edinburgh. Thistle Street and lanes Retail Stores, Food, Drink, Accommodation When the new town was originally built Thistle Street stretched the same length as George Street. But due to the architects Young and Hill as part of their agreement Thistle Street was divided into three sections. as it stands today. From Charlotte Square - Castle Street North (Young Street) From Castle Street North - Frederick Street (Hill Street) and from Frederick Street to St Andrews Square Thistle Street. In all three streets there are lanes off both the north and south sides. Thistle Street History Attractions Advertise Your Business Here More Details Edinburgh Thistle Court First Houses Built New Town Thistle Court Edinburgh EH2 1AY City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Thistle Street Ski Independence Tours 5 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1DF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 243 8097 Edinburgh Thistle Street Destiny Scotland 17 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1DF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 3888 Edinburgh Thistle Street Sotheby's Auctioners 21 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1DF City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Thistle Street Hendersons Bistro 25 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1DX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3605 Edinburgh Thistle Street Selenita Childrens Clothes 25C Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1DX City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Thistle Street Fountain Court Apartments 27 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1DX City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Thistle Street Cox & Co 28 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1EN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 6017 Edinburgh Thistle Street Lane North Café Saint Honor’e 34 Thistle Street Lane North Edinburgh EH2 1EA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 2211 Advertise Your Business Here More Details Edinburgh Thistle Street Alchemia Studio Jewellers 37 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1DY City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Thistle Street Thistle Street Bar 39 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1DY City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Thistle Street Pam Jenkins Fashion 41 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1DY City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Thistle Street Kakao by K 45 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1DY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 3584 Edinburgh Thistle Street Iris Restaurant 47a Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1DY City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Thistle Street Howie Nicholsby Ltd 48 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1EN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 9450 Edinburgh Thistle Street 21st Century Kilts 48 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1EN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 9450 Edinburgh Thistle Street Howie Nicholsby Ltd 48 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1EN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 9450 Edinburgh Thistle Street 21st Century Kilts 48 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1EN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 9450 Edinburgh Thistle Street Dusit 49 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1DY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 6848 Advertise Your Business Here More Details Pilates Attic 50 Thistle Street Lane North East Edinburgh EH2 1DA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 2093 Edinburgh Thistle Street Bon Vivant Wine Shop 51 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1DY City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Thistle Street Jane Davidson Women's Wear 52 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1EN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3280 Edinburgh Thistle Street World (The) 55 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1DY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3275 Edinburgh Thistle Street Bon Vivant 55 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1DY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3275 Edinburgh Thistle Street Fishers in the City 58 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1EN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 5109 Edinburgh Thistle Street Alce Fashion 61 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1DY City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Thistle Street El Cartel Mexican Restaurant 64 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1EN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 260 9699 Edinburgh Thistle Street Joseph Bonnar Jewellery 72 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1EN City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Thistle Street Café Marlayne 76 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1EN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 2230 Next - Hanover Street Businesses
- Tollcross South | Shops & Businesses | All About Edinburgh
Tollcross South area the shops and Businesses after the junction at the Kings Theatre. There are pubs including Ye Old Golf Tavern established in 1456 which stands beside the oldest Golf course in the world. Shops, restaurants, cafes, and the famous King Theatre. Tollcross South Shops & Businesses Edinburgh shops and businesses of South Tollcross Street Streets Barclay Place, Barclay Terrace, Wright's Houses, Glengyle Crescent Leven Street, Valleyfield Street, Gillespie Crescent, Gillespie Place Bruntsfield Links History and Attractions Tollcross South is at the north west corner of Bruntsfield Links where the first golf course was established circa 1380. The Golf Tavern still trading after 560 years is beside the first tee. Open to all to play free of charge. All you need is a club and ball. This part of Tollcross was once forest known as the Burghmuir where kings would hunt wild boar before it was cleared and a golf course was built. Advertise your Business Here LEVEN STREET SHOPS & BUSINESSES EDINBURGH Tuk Tuk Indian Street 1 Leven Street Edinburgh EH3 9LH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 2233 Kings Theatre 2 Leven Street Edinburgh EH2 9LQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 1112 Elite Dry Cleaners 5 Leven Street Edinburgh EH3 9LH City of Edinburgh Scotland Bennets Bar 8 Leven Street Edinburgh EH3 9LG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 5143 Scotmid COOP 9 Leven Street Edinburgh EH3 9LH City of Edinburgh Scotland Jeelie Piece 12 Leven Street Edinburgh EH3 9LJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 261 8067 Vitality & Kynd Cafe 14 Leven Street Edinburgh EH3 9LJ City of Edinburgh Scotland Advertise your Business Here LEVEN STREET SHOPS & BUSINESSES EDINBURGH Pekoetea of Edinburgh 20 Leven Street Edinburgh EH3 9LJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 477 1838 Nevaeh Hair Lounge 22 Leven Street Edinburgh EH3 9LJ City of Edinburgh Scotland Here Internet Café 23 Leven Street Edinburgh EH3 9LH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 9097 Lupe Pintos Deli 24 Leven Street Edinburgh EH3 9LJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 6241 Joolz Gift Shop 25a Leven Street Edinburgh EH3 9LH City of Edinburgh Scotland Kings Barbers 25b Leven Street Edinburgh EH3 9LH City of Edinburgh Scotland Quick & Plenty Cafe 27 Leven Street Edinburgh EH3 9LH City of Edinburgh Scotland Advertise your Business Here LEVEN STREET SHOPS & BUSINESSES EDINBURGH Italian Style Tailor and Dressmaking 28 Leven Street Edinburgh EH3 9LJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 9300 Chaskaa Indian Restaurant 30 Leven Street Edinburgh EH3 9LJ City of Edinburgh Scotland USA Nails & Spa Ltd 35 Leven Street Edinburgh EH3 9LH City of Edinburgh Scotland Blackbird Bar 37 Leven Street Edinburgh EH3 9LH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 2280 Sandersons Butchers 40 Leven Street Edinburgh EH3 9LJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 4348 Hajar's Shawarma King Restaurant 42 Leven Street Edinburgh EH3 9LJ City of Edinburgh Scotland Treehouse Cafe 44 Leven Street Edinburgh EH3 9LT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 656 0513 Advertise your Business Here GILLESPIE PLACE SHOPS & BUSINESSES EDINBURGH Coco Ribbon Hair 1 Gillespie Place Edinburgh EH10 4HS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 5230 Scottish Denture Clinic 2 Gillespie Place Edinburgh EH10 4HS City of Edinburgh Scotland Gillespie News 4 Gillespie Place Edinburgh EH10 4HS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 5230 Global Fruits 5 Gillespie Place Edinburgh EH10 4HS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 4429 Advertise your Business Here GILLESPIE PLACE SHOPS & BUSINESSES EDINBURGH Khartoum Café 6 Gillespie Place Edinburgh EH10 4HS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 9797 Berger & Stāk Restaurant 8 Gillespie Place Edinburgh EH10 4HS City of Edinburgh Scotland Paonessa Art Gallery 9 Gillespie Place Edinburgh EH10 4HS City of Edinburgh Scotland Harajuku Kitchen 10 Gillespie Place Edinburgh EH10 4HS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 281 0526 Advertise your Business Here GILLESPIE CRESCENT SHOPS & BUSINESSES EDINBURGH Rose and Ammi Flowers 2 Gillespie Crescent Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 6059 Absolute Thai Restaurant 22 Valleyfield Street Edinburgh EH3 9LR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 8022 Tables Bar, Food & Event Space 32 Valleyfield Street Edinburgh EH3 9LR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 3693 Barclay Terrace Area Sirs Barber's 2 Barclay Terrace Edinburgh EH10 4HP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 0002 Upright Gallery 3 Barclay Terrace Edinburgh EH10 4HP City of Edinburgh Scotland Gordon Stevenson Violins 6 Barclay Terrace Edinburgh EH10 4HP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 2051 Castello Coffee 7 Barclay Terrace Edinburgh EH10 4HP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 625 5630 Skool Is Out Ltd 11 Barclay Terrace Edinburgh EH10 4HP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 659 7771 Left Field Bistro 12 Barclay Terrace Edinburgh EH10 4HP City of Edinburgh Scotland Ye Old Golf Tavern 30 Wright's Houses Edinburgh EH10 4HR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 5221 Ellesmere House Guest House 11 Glengyle Terrace Edinburgh EH3 9LN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 4823 Stuarts Bed and Breakfast 17 Glengyle Terrace Edinburgh EH3 9LN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 9559 Advertise your Business Here Advertise your Business Here Barclay Place Shops Advertise your Business Here The Ranch Restaurant 1 Barclay Place Edinburgh EH10 4HW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 2442 The Apartment Restaurant 7 Barclay Place Edinburgh EH10 4HW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 6456 Bruntsfield Physiotherapy and Sports Clinic 17 Barclay Place Edinburgh EH10 4HW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 1044 BP Garage 26 Barclay Place Edinburgh EH10 4HW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 2035 Costa Coffee 28 Barclay Place Edinburgh EH10 4HW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 2035 Pedals Cycle Shop 39 Barclay Place Edinburgh EH10 4HW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 6065 Thomas H G Stewart Solicitors 41 Barclay Place Edinburgh EH10 4HW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 4939 Totty Rocks Fashion Boutique 47 Barclay Place Edinburgh EH10 4HW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 0474 William Watt Electricians 49 Barclay Place Edinburgh EH10 4HW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 4030 Next - Bruntsfield Shops & Businesses Next - Morningside Shops & Businesses
- Broughton Area | Shops & Businesses | All About Edinburgh
The Broughton Area is from the East end of Princes Street towards Leith. There is a multipex cinema and indoor food mall, many restaurants night clubs, bars hotels and other accommodation. The Playhouse Theatre and free outdoor basketball court. Close to city centre shops and attractions. BROUGHTON AREA EDINBURGH TOP OF LEITH SHOPS Retail Stores, Restaurants, Cafes, Accommodation, Night Clubs, Takeaways, Car Rental, Cinemas, Activities, Attractions The Streets in this area are; York Place, Picardy Place, Antigua Street, Union Place, Union Street, Leith Street, Greenside Place, Greenside Street, Greenside Row, Baxter's Place, Annandale Street Broughton Street, Albany Street, Forth Street, East London Street, Mansfield Place, London Street, Dublin Street Northumberland Place, Northumberland Street, Claremont Crescent, East Claremont Street Broughton History and Attractions LEITH STREET Newsroom Bar 5 Leith Street Edinburgh EH1 3AT City of Edinburgh Scotland Access Point 17 Leith Street Edinburgh EH1 3AT City of Edinburgh Scotland Central News 27 Leith Street Edinburgh EH1 3AT City of Edinburgh Scotland Emma Roy Bridal 31 Leith Street Edinburgh EH1 3AT City of Edinburgh Scotland Barish Café 37 Leith Street Edinburgh EH1 3AT City of Edinburgh Scotland B Kilted Kilt Hire 39 Leith Street Edinburgh EH1 3AT City of Edinburgh Scotland Deli Fresco 41 Leith Street Edinburgh EH1 3AT City of Edinburgh Scotland Black Bull Pub 43 Leith Street Edinburgh EH1 3AT City of Edinburgh Scotland ANNANDALE STREET Enterprise Car Rental 12 Annandale Street Edinburgh EH7 4AN 0131 557 0000 Lothian Trams & Buses 55 Annandale Street Edinburgh EH7 4AZ 0131 475 0177 GREENSIDE STREET Omni Centre 28 Greenside Street Edinburgh EH1 3AT City of Edinburgh Scotland Cosmo Restaurant Omni Centre Greenside Street Edinburgh EH1 3AN City of Edinburgh Scotland Filling Station Omni Centre Greenside Street Edinburgh EH1 3AN City of Edinburgh Scotland Franky and Benny's Omni Centre Greenside Street Edinburgh EH1 3AN City of Edinburgh Scotland Lloyd's No1 Bar Omni Centre Greenside Street Edinburgh EH1 3AN City of Edinburgh Scotland Nandos Restaurant Omni Centre Greenside Street Edinburgh EH1 3AN City of Edinburgh Scotland The Slug and Lettuce Omni Centre Greenside Street Edinburgh EH1 3AN City of Edinburgh Scotland Toni Macaroni Omni Centre Greenside Street Edinburgh EH1 3AN City of Edinburgh Scotland Virgin Active Health Club and Gym Omni Centre Greenside Street Edinburgh EH1 3AN City of Edinburgh Scotland Vue Cinema Omni Centre Greenside Street Edinburgh EH1 3AN City of Edinburgh Scotland GREENSIDE PLACE CC B looms 23 Greenside Place Edinburgh EH1 3AA City of Edinburgh Scotland Glasshouse Hotel 2 Greenside Place Edinburgh EH1 3AA City of Edinburgh Scotland Café Habanna 22 Greenside Place Edinburgh EH1 3AA City of Edinburgh Scotland Playhouse Theatre 18 Greenside Place Edinburgh EH1 3AA City of Edinburgh Scotland The Boards Restaurant 20 Greenside Place Edinburgh EH1 3AA City of Edinburgh Scotland Theatre Royal Bar 25 Greenside Place Edinburgh EH1 3AA City of Edinburgh Scotland Greenside Row Sixt Car Rental Greenside Row Edinburgh EH1 3AN 0844 576 0767 NORTHUMBERLAND PLACE Star Bar 1 Northumberland Place Edinburgh EH3 6LQ 0131 539 8070 NORTHUMBERLAND STREET Wally Dug 32 Northumberland Street Edinburgh EH3 6LS 0131 558 1593 Arden Property Management 35 Northumberland Street Edinburgh EH3 6LR 0131 516 8159 YORK PLACE Troon Fashion 1 York Place Edinburgh EH1 3EB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 4045 Blunted Barbers 1a York Place Edinburgh EH1 3EB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 8474 Fortitude Café 3c York Place Edinburgh EH1 3EB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 3063 Night Cap Bar and Restaurant 3 York Place Edinburgh EH1 3EB City of Edinburgh Scotland Genting Casino 5b York Place Edinburgh EH1 3EB City of Edinburgh Scotland Stringers 7 York Place Edinburgh EH1 3EB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 5432 York Place Hotel 28 York Place Edinburgh EH1 3EP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 7575 The Place Bar and Restaurant 34 York Place Edinburgh EH1 3HU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 7575 Premier Inn 44 York Place Edinburgh EH1 3HU City of Edinburgh Scotland Turquoise Thistle Restaurant 53 York Place Edinburgh EH1 3JD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 5577 Indigo Hotel 59 York Place Edinburgh EH1 3JD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 5577 Conan Doyle Pub and Restaurant York Place Edinburgh EH1 3JB City of Edinburgh Scotland PICARDY PLACE Bank of Scotland 6 Picardy Place Edinburgh EH1 3JT City of Edinburgh Scotland Picardy Place Bar & Restaurant 14 Picardy Place Edinburgh EH1 3JT City of Edinburgh Scotland The Wine House 1821 4 Picardy Place Edinburgh EH1 3JT City of Edinburgh Scotland Hertz Car Rental 10 Picardy Place Edinburgh EH1 3JT City of Edinburgh Scotland Holiday Inn Express 16 Picardy Place Edinburgh EH1 3JT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 2300 Neilson's Solicitors 2a Picardy Place Edinburgh EH1 3JT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 5522 Tesco 8 Picardy Place Edinburgh EH1 3JT City of Edinburgh Scotland The Street 2b Picardy Place Edinburgh EH1 3JT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 4272 UNION PLACE Giuliano's Restaurant 18 Union Place Edinburgh EH1 3NQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 6590 Passage to India 20 Union Place Edinburgh EH1 3NQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 4547 Giuliano's Fish and Chips 22 Union Place Edinburgh EH1 3NQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 7771 Shezan Restaurant 25 Union Place Edinburgh EH1 3NQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 5098 UNION STREET MCM Hair 4A Union Street Edinburgh EH1 3LU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 2117 Phuket Pavilion 8 Union Street Edinburgh EH1 3LU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 4323 BAXTER'S PLACE Marriott Residences Stevenson House Baxter's Place Edinburgh EH1 3AF City of Edinburgh Scotland Planet Bar 6 Baxter's Place Edinburgh EH1 3AF City of Edinburgh Scotland Taste of Italy Restaurant 9 Baxter's Place Edinburgh EH1 3AF City of Edinburgh Scotland ANTIGUA STREET Ada Turkish Restaurant 9a Antigua Street Edinburgh EH1 3NH City of Edinburgh Scotland Café Marlane Restaurant 13 Antigua Street Edinburgh EH1 3NH City of Edinburgh Scotland Deep Sea Takeaway 2 Antigua Street Edinburgh EH1 3NH City of Edinburgh Scotland Khushi's Restaurant 10 Antigua Street Edinburgh EH1 3NH City of Edinburgh Scotland Mamma Roma Bistro Café 4 Antigua Street Edinburgh EH1 3NH City of Edinburgh Scotland Mamma Roma Restaurant 7 Antigua Street Edinburgh EH1 3NH City of Edinburgh Scotland Picture Frame 8 Antigua Street Edinburgh EH1 3NH City of Edinburgh Scotland Pomegranate Restaurant 1 Antigua Street Edinburgh EH1 3NH City of Edinburgh Scotland Power House Fitness 14 Antigua Street Edinburgh EH1 3NH City of Edinburgh Scotland ELDER STREET Edinburgh Bus Station 2 Elder Street Edinburgh EH1 3DX City of Edinburgh Scotland Jack Brown Eye Care 30 Elder Street Edinburgh EH1 3DX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 3531 Elder York Guest House 38 Elder Street Edinburgh EH1 3DX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 1926 FORTH STREET Natural Selection Foods 2a Forth Street Edinburgh EH1 3LD City of Edinburgh Scotland Thomson House Atom Consultants 4a Forth Street Edinburgh EH1 3LD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 8470 Edinburgh Yoga Rooms 5 Forth Street Edinburgh EH1 3JX City of Edinburgh Scotland Burger Meats Bun 1 Forth Street Edinburgh EH1 3JX City of Edinburgh Scotland Regent House Hotel 3 Forth Street Edinburgh EH1 3JX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 1616 ABERCROMBIE PLACE Karens Unicorn 8 Abercrombie Place Edinburgh EH3 6LB 0131 558 8420 Inchgrove House 17a Abercromby Place Edinburgh EH3 6QE 0131 225 4343 Gerald Della-Porta 21b Abercromby Place Edinburgh EH3 6QE 0131 558 7017 Royal Scots Club 29 Abercrombie Place Edinburgh EH3 6QE 0131 556 4270 Open Eye Gallery 34 Abercromby Place Edinburgh EH3 6QE 0131 557 1020 Fitness First 30 Abercrombie Place Edinburgh EH3 6QE 0131 558 7887 EAST LONDON STREET TriBeca Bar and Grill 7 East London Street Edinburgh EH7 4BN City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Nursery 13 East London Street Edinburgh EH7 4BN City of Edinburgh Scotland Avis Car Rental 24 East London Street Edinburgh EH7 4BQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Budget Car Rental 24 East London Street Edinburgh EH7 4BQ City of Edinburgh Scotland MANSFIELD PLACE Mansfield Traquair Centre 15 Mansfield Place Edinburgh EH3 8BB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 555 8474 Move Freely Physo 9 Mansfield Place Edinburgh EH3 6NB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 4404 CLAREMONT CRESCENT Elas Guest House 10 Claremont Crescent Edinburgh EH7 4HX 0131 556 1929 Claremont Hotel 15 Claremont Crescent Edinburgh EH7 4HX 0131 556 1487 LONDON STREET Ox Gastro Pub 51 London Street Edinburgh EH3 6LX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 9808 Moleta Munro Lighting 47 London Street Edinburgh EH3 6LX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 4800 London Street Sauna 41 London Street Edinburgh EH3 6LX City of Edinburgh Scotland Life Story Fashion 53 London Street Edinburgh EH3 6LX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 9699 EAST CLAREMONT STREET Claremont Guest House 2 East Claremont Street Edinburgh EH7 4JP 0131 558 7868 Bellevue Guest House 8 East Claremont Street Edinburgh EH7 4JP 0131 556 4862 Stuart Guest House 12 East Claremont Street Edinburgh EH7 4JP 0131 557 9030 A Flat in Town 36 East Claremont Street Edinburgh EH7 4JR 0131 652 7393 Tankard Guest House 40 East Claremont Street Edinburgh EH7 4JR 0131 556 4218 McCrae's B'n'B 44 East Claremont Street Edinburgh EH7 4JR 0131 556 2610 Spitaki Greek Taverna 133 East Claremont Street Edinburgh EH7 4JA 0131 556 5562 BROUGHTON STREET Basement 12 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3RH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 0097 Rollo Bar Restaurant 14 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3RH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 477 2724 Something Fishy 18 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3RH City of Edinburgh Scotland Café Piccante Takaway 19 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3JU City of Edinburgh Scotland Chequers Takeaway 20 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3RH City of Edinburgh Scotland Egg Hair and Beauty 23 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3JU City of Edinburgh Scotland The Assay Office 24 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3RH City of Edinburgh Scotland Mathers Bar 25 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3JU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 6754 Simpson and Marwick 26 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3SB City of Edinburgh Scotland Greggs Bakery 27 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3JU City of Edinburgh Scotland 01315560854 Broughton News Agency 28 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3SB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 5566812 Ladbrokes Bookmaker 29 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3JU City of Edinburgh Scotland Vino 30 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3SB City of Edinburgh Scotland Educated Flea Restaurant 32 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3BS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 8092 Edens Kitchen 32c Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3SB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 6588 Boombarbers 34 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3SB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 6363 Real Foods 35 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3JU City of Edinburgh Scotland Seasons Café 36 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3SB City of Edinburgh Scotland Blue Morpho 36a Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3SB City of Edinburgh Scotland BROUGHTON STREET Treacle Café Bistro 39 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3JU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 0627 Paige Connor Hair 40 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3SA City of Edinburgh Scotland New Town Deli 42 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3SA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 3837 Firth of Forth Bistro 43 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3JU City of Edinburgh Scotland Nice Stuff 44 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3SA City of Edinburgh Scotland Soderger Bakery 45 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3JU City of Edinburgh Scotland Phoenix Bar 46 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3SA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 0234 48 Below Club 46a Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3SA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 0234 Den of Iniquity Tattoo Parlor 47 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3EJ City of Edinburgh Scotland Concrete Wardrobe 48 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3SA City of Edinburgh Scotland Essential Therapy 49 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3EJ City of Edinburgh 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- Edinburgh Castle | Attractions | Historic Guide
Edinburgh Castle not to be missed when visiting Edinburgh. A fortress in the centre of Edinburgh over 1500 years inhabited. See its history, museums, Royal Palace, Great Hall an St Margaret's Chapel the oldest building in Edinburgh still in use for its original purpose. Edinburgh Castle Attractions All About Edinburgh Castle History Edinburgh Castle History Edinburgh Castle Rock was formed over 300 million years ago by volcanic eruptions. Probably, the first evidence of inhabitants on the rock was in the Bronze Age circa 900 BC. This was due to evidence of an Iron Age fort being unearthed dated circa 900 BC. Edinburgh Castle First Fortress The first writings probably were about a fortress on Edinburgh Castle Rock circa 600 AD in a poem Gododdin. This tells of Gododdin a race of warriors who lived in the south-east of Scotland and north-east England. Gododdin left the fortress of Din Eiden (Edinburgh) to battle with the Angles of Northumbria. Consequently, The Gododdin were wiped out and the Angles of Northumbria took control of the area. Scottish Borders King Malcolm II took over control of the area in 1016 at the Battle of Carham. He also changed the border of Scotland to the River Tweed as Northumbria once extended as far as the River Forth. Edinburgh Castle Occupation Edinburgh Castle was originally built of wood by Malcolm III circa 1070. It was then built of stone by King David I circa 1130. Also including the building of a small Chapel for his mother Margaret. (St Margaret’s Chapel) the oldest surviving building in Edinburgh Castle. The occupation of Edinburgh Castle in 1296 by Edward I of England lasted until early 1314. Consequently the Scots led by Thomas Randolph – First earl of Moray recaptured Edinburgh Castle for the Scots. Similarly in 1335 the English under Edward III also lost control in 1341 when William Douglas regained it for the Scots. In 1361 David II strengthened the fortifications of Edinburgh Castle and built a tower. David’s Tower probably over 80 foot high which unfortunately was destroyed in the Lang Siege 1573. Unfortunately there are only underground remnants still visible. David II died in Edinburgh Castle 1371. Last Royal Occupation Edinburgh Castle Finally, the last King to reside in Edinburgh Castle was Charles I in 1633 before his coronation. In 1650 Edinburgh Castle was once again under attack by the English led by Oliver Cromwell. After several months of siege, Edinburgh Castle was surrendered to Oliver Cromwell and the English forces. When Charles II was restored as King. He set up an army garrison in Edinburgh Castle that remained until the 1920’s. Edinburgh Castle became a tourist attraction and was open to visitors circa 1833. It is now one of the world’s most visited attractions in the UK. All the Attractions of Edinburgh Castle Edinburgh Castle Gates Originally there were two gates that protected Edinburgh Castle. Firstly the gate from the Esplanade over the drawbridge and then the inner barrier gate. Later a further gate was built, the Portcullis Gate. The Castle Gates plaque reads; For a period of at least 2000 years, this fortress was defended by the outer gate at the head of the esplanade. Edinburgh Castle Drawbridge Edinburgh Castle Gatehouse Gatehouse Plaque Sir William Kirkcaldy Edinburgh Castle Fortress Firstly look up high on the rock left before the Portcullis Gate. Where there is a memorial plaque to Sir William Kirkcaldy. The inscription reads: In memory of Sir William Kirkcaldy of Grange. Justly reputed to be one of the best soldiers and most accomplished cavaliers of his time. He held this castle for Queen Mary from May 1568 to May 1573. And after its honourable surrenders, suffered death for his devotion to Her cause on 3 August 1573. Sir William Kirkcaldy Tablet Thomas Randolph Earl of Moray Edinburgh Castle Fortress Further into the castle on the wall after the Portcullis Gate and the Lang Stairs a further plaque can be seen and reads; To commemorate Thomas Randolph Earl of Moray. A distinguished soldier and diplomatist. Who recovered this castle in 1313 after it had been for 20 years in the hands of the English. Thomas Randolph Earl of Murray Tablet Edinburgh Castle Argyle Tower Edinburgh Castle Fortress The Argyle Tower was built on to the top of the portcullis gate in 1867 and entrance is at the top of the Lang Stairs the original access to Edinburgh Castle. Named after the the 9th Earl of Argyle (Archibald Campbell) 1663-85. Imprisoned in the room above the Portcullis Gate before his execution June 1685. He was executed when found guilty of treason 19 Dec 1681. Because he lead a rebellion against the Roman Catholic Church and James VII of Scotland. Old Guardhouse Inner Barrier Edinburgh Castle Fortress The Old Guard house was built in 1853. Detention cells were added in 1866 and also later used as the Quartermaster stores. The present Guardhouse pictured above replaced the Old Guardhouse in 1887. The Inner Barrier posts where a large wooden gate would have hung, stand at each side of the road. Almost beside the door to the old guardhouse. Edinburgh Castle Old Guardhouse & Inner Barrier Edinburgh Castle Old Guardhouse & Inner Barrier Portcullis Gate Edinburgh Castle Fortress The first gateway after a short walk uphill gets you to the Portcullis Gate. Also Built after the Lang Siege in 1573 on the site of the Constable’s Tower. The large spikes of the Portcullis are only open for visitors and closed to stop any unwanted invasion. The upper section of the gates were added circa 1887. The Portcullis Gate plaque reads; 1574 -77 Built after the long siege of 1571-3. As the main gateway into the castle. It stands on the site of the medieval Constable’s Tower. The top storey was added in 1887. Edinburgh Castle Portcullis Gate Edinburgh Castle Portcullis Gate Edinburgh Castle Portcullis Gate Plaque Lang Stairs Edinburgh Castle Fortress First of all when through the portcullis gate on entering Edinburgh Castle to the left are the Lang Stairs. This is the most direct route to the highest point of the Castle Rock. The Lang Stairs was the main access to the summit of the castle rock in the middle ages.Furthermore on the right near the top of the Lang Stairs is the Argyle Tower. This was the original entrance under Constable’s Tower. Constables Tower was also destroyed in the Lang Siege of 1573. The easy way up is by the hill with setts creating a road that winds up the slope. Installed to make it easier to get the cannon to the battlements. The Water Tank Foog’s Gate Edinburgh Castle Fortress The circular building on the way to Foog’s Gate is an old iron water tank which stored the water for Edinburgh Castle. The water was supplied from St Margaret's well at the foot of the rock which in turn supplied the Fore Well. Foog’s Gate E dinburgh Castle Fortress Foog’s Gate built after the Lang Siege circa 1580 was a further gate to stop invaders. No one knows the background to the name. Maybe it is to do with fog or low cloud that often settles on Edinburgh Castle. Foog’s Gate gives entry to the Upper Ward, the highest part of Edinburgh Castle. The Gate is attached to the building that houses a great water tank made of iron (not in use) that was a store of water for Edinburgh Castle. Foog’s Gate plaque reads; The main entrance to the citadel by the 17th century. The perimeter wall looped for both cannon and musketry, was builtin King Charles II’s reign (1660- 85). Edinburgh Castle Mons Meg Cannon Mons Meg is a Belgian cannon given to James II as a gift in 1457. Named after where it was tested in Mons in Belgium. Mons Meg was a super gun that could shoot a cannonball up to 2 miles. Mons Meg was last used in battle circa 1554 and was last fired circa 1680, when the barrel burst. It spent many years in England. Mons Meg was finally returned to the Castle in 1829 and has been on the battlements ever since. One o’clock Gun Edinburgh Castle Fortress . A 105 mm field gun is fired from Mills Mount in Edinburgh Castle Monday – Saturday at 13.00 hours. Sundays it does not fire as no seamen work on the Sabbath. Good Friday and Christmas Day are also days it is not fired. A gun has been fired here since 1861 as an audio time signal to shipping in the Firth of Forth. The original signal was the Time Ball which was on the mast of Nelson Monument on Calton Hill. The Time Ball The Time Ball on the mast of Nelson’s monument was originally a visual aid for the sailors in the Leith port and the Firth of Forth to set their chronometers by. Due to the weather being overcast in Edinburgh often, an audio aid was introduced (The One O’clock Gun) in 1861, in addition to the Time Ball. David’s Tower Edinburgh Castle Fortress David’s Tower probably built by David II, circa 1368 once stood almost 80 feet (25 mtrs) high consequently giving a view of 360 degrees for an early warning of invaders by sea or land. The remains of the tower are below ground as the tower was bombarded by cannon during the Lang Siege of 1571 – 1573 and all but destroyed. As a result The Half Moon Battery was built to replace it after the Lang Siege in 1573. Most noteworthy In 1941 the Scottish crown jewels were taken from the crown room where they are on display today. They were buried below in the depths of David’s Tower. For the reason that if the Germans invaded they would not find the Honours of Scotland (Crown Jewels). Consequently the Germans did not invade they were brought back out from their hiding place and returned to the crown room. Half Moon Battery Edinburgh Castle Fortress . David II built David’s Tower circa 1361 and it was destroyed in the Lang Siege in May 1573. Rebuilding took place immediately with the Half Moon Battery where David’s Tower had stood. A Great Half Bastion Round built by Lord Chancellor of Scotland Regent Morton which you can see today. The Fore Well Edinburgh Castle Fortress The Fore Well, circa 115 feet (34 mtrs) deep, was the Castle’s main water supply mentioned when Robert the Bruce blocked it in 1314 attack as the Scots retained the Castle. The Water could also have been the source of Saint Margaret’s Well at the foot of the castle rock in West Princes Street Gardens. Circa 1080. Still in use circa 1840. Access to Saint Margaret’s Well is over the foot bridge at the rear of the Ross Bandstand in West Princes Street Gardens Forewall Battery Edinburgh Castle Fortress The Forewall Battery with 5 cannon pointing over what was the Nor Loch to the north the battery first built circa 1545 and rebuilt and extended 1573. The iron basket on the wall was light to warn the people of Edinburgh the expected invasion. Royal Scots Regiment of Scotland Museum Edinburgh Castle The Royal Scots museum tells the stories from over 350 years of campaigning, most noteworthy are the six Victoria Crosses on display and the stories of heroic deeds behind them. The Royal Scots were the oldest serving infantry regiment in the British Army. Founded in 1633 when Sir John Hepburn raised a body of men in Scotland for service in France in the Thirty Years’ War. Under a Royal Warrant granted by King Charles I known as ‘Pontius Pilate’s Bodyguard’. Also now known 1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, abbreviated to 1 SCOTS. Royal Scots Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Regimental Museum Edinburgh Castle The Regimental Museum tells the history of the Scottish regiments, their heroes and unique artefacts from battles. The most important artefact being the flag taken by Ensign Ewart from the French at the Battle of Waterloo. Royal Scots Dragoon Guards are the senior Scottish regiment in the British Army. In the museum can be seen the French Eagle and Standard captured at the Battle of Waterloo by Ensign Ewart. The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards are a light cavalry regiment famous for its iconic victory at the Battle of Waterloo 1815. Also were part of the charge of the Light brigade. Read the story of Ensign Ewart and how they adopted the Eagle as their emblem. Ensign Ewart’s memorial stone stands on the Castle Esplanade with his grave stone behind it. Read the hole story “Taking of the Flag” Dragoon Guards Dury’s Battery Edinburgh Castle Fortress The Dury Battery was named after Captain Theodore Dury who built the battery after the 1708 Jacobite rising. Captain Dury was the military engineer for Scotland. In 1757 the guns were removed and the battery was converted into an exercise yard for prisoners of war. Furthermore, the Military Prison and the War Prisoners Prison are also located in this yard. The Scottish National War Memorial Edinburgh Castle The Scottish National War Memorial Edinburgh Castle tells the story of Scotland at war with many items from the past that tell great stories of battles won and to many that were lost. The National war memorial commemorates all who have fallen in wars from 1914 to this day. A display of the rolls of honour, is of all in Scottish services and civilians who were casualties of wars. The Scottish National War Memorial is a building in Crown Square which is at the height of Edinburgh Castle rock on which Edinburgh Castle stands. The Building was opened in 1927. The Memorial is open to the public, free of charge on application to the Castle Ticket Office. Governor’s House Edinburgh Castle The Governor’s House was built as accommodation in 1742 for the Governor of Edinburgh Castle and are still used for the same purpose. Edinburgh Castle St Margaret’s Chapel St Margaret’s Chapel Edinburgh Castle was built by David I circa 1130 for his mother Queen Margaret. The Chapel was renamed in 1250 when Margaret was canonised, therefore St Margaret’s Chapel. The Oldest building n Edinburgh Castle is St Margaret’s Chapel Probably also in Edinburgh. Which is still in use today. Stone of Destiny Now in Perth Museum In 1292 John Balliol was most certainly the last king to use the Stone of Destiny. He became king in 1292 until 1296. In 1296 the Stone of Destiny was captured by Edward I of England and taken to Westminster Abbey in London. The Stone of Destiny was finally returned to Scotland on St Andrews Day 1996 the first time in 700 years. There are also many stories of the Stone of Destiny’s origins from Syria to Egypt, from Spain. Before arriving in Ireland and then Scotland. The Stone of destiny is beside the Scottish Crown Jewels (Honours of Scotland) in the Crown Room of Edinburgh Castle. I have to images of the Crown Jewels as they are in a special glass case restricting photographs. There is a monument of Robert the Bruce having himself crowned as King of Scotland at Scone in 1306. Edinburgh Castle The Scottish Crown Jewels (The Honours of Scotland) The Scottish Crown Jewels have been in continuous occupation of Edinburgh Castle since 1660. Most noteworthy the Honours of Scotland were forgotten about as they had been abolished in 1707 and locked away. Subsequently they were found locked in a chest in the crown room by Sir Walter Scott in 1818. As a result they have been on display in the Crown Room ever since. The Crown jewels consist of a crown, sceptre and sword of state. Firstly used in a group for the coronation of Mary Queen of Scots in 1543. The Sceptre is thought to have been a gift from the Pope Alexander VI in 1494. The Crown was a design for King James V in 1540 and the Sword gifted to King James IV in 1507 by Pope Julius II. The Scottish Crown Jewels (Honours of Scotland) are the oldest Crown Jewels in the British Isles. The images below are replicas in an outer room of the crown room. Edinburgh Castle Dog Cemetery Royal Palace Edinburgh Castle Royal Palace Edinburgh Castle was were Mary Queen of Scots gave birth to her son James in 1566. He was later to become James VI. Mary of Guise was French (Marie de Guise) born on 22 November 1515 was the wife of James V and Queen of Scots from 1538 to 1542. She gave birth to Mary later to be Mary Queen of Scots. Also served as Regent of Scotland in her daughter’s name from 1554 to 1560. Mary de Guise died in Edinburgh Castle in 1560. For security she had a Palace and Chapel built at the foot of Castlehill. Only the facade remains as the University of Edinburgh demolished it to build the New College in 1846. James VI returned To Edinburgh Castle in 1617 for the Jubilee celebrations. Finally the last royal to stay in Edinburgh Castle being Charles I in 1633. The Royal Palace Plaque reads; The residence of the Stewart Kings and Queens in the 15th & 16th centuries. The birthplace of King James VI in 1566 and the home of The Scottish Crown Jewels. Edinburgh Castle Birth Room James VI Antechamber Laich Hall The Laich (low) Hall is in the Royal Palace in Crown Square of Edinburgh Castle. This is where many Royal banquets and dances took place. Also can be found there is the antechamber and birth room. Where Mary Queen of Scots gave birth to her son James. Who was to become James the VI of Scotland and James the 1st of England. King James VI was the last King of Scotland and after the Union of the Crowns in 1603 also became King James I of England. The Great Hall Edinburgh Castle Great Hall, Edinburgh Castle, Crown Square. Built by King James IV circa 1480 and completed in circa 1510 and restored in 1888. This hall is a magnificent architectural sight, with its the original hammer-beam (wooden) ceiling. Certainly the best preserved in any of the Castles of Great Britain. Also the painting of Ensign Ewart is on the end wall with weapons and armour. Finally do not miss the key to Edinburgh Castle also in the Great Hall. Used now by the Royals for State and Royal functions. Edinburgh Castle Prisons Thomas III de Grey First Prisoner Edinburgh Castle The first prisoners of war known, date back to at least 1355. Maybe, the first being Thomas III de Grey an English knight captured in 1355. While captive he began to write the “Scalacronica” the history of England from 1272 – 1362 furthermore he used the Castle library for reference. Another was Brigadier William Mackintosh, Laird of Borlum Inverness (Mackintosh of Borlum) one of the leaders in the Jacobite uprising of 1715 who spent his last 20 plus years a prisoner in Edinburgh Castle. Foreign Prisoners French prisoners were held in Edinburgh Castle in 1757 from the 7 years war and soldiers of America, Italy, France, Spain, Netherlands and Poland were held prisoner here circa 1760. Many of the prisoners scratched their names into the doors and walls of the vaults. Finally in 18811 when 49 prisoners escaped from Edinburgh Castle Prison it was deemed unsuitable and no further prisoners were placed in Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh Castle Military Prison Edinburgh Castle Military Prison first of all opened 1842 and finally closed 1923. This small Victorian prison was built as a result of offending soldiers from the castle garrison and those of visiting regiments. Queen Anne Building Crown Square Edinburgh Castle The Queen Anne building was built circa 1710 after the Jacobite uprising of 1708. The main function was barracks for officers and Castle gunners. Also this site previously was where the royal gun house stood and furthermore the position where Mons Meg first stood. Field Marshal Earl Douglas Haig First of all, Douglas Haig was born a son of famous whisky distiller's in Edinburgh on 19th June 1861. He finally died in 1928 and was buried at Dryburgh Abbey. His grave stone stands beside the family grave of Sir Walter Scott. Finally he founded the Haig Fund (who make the Poppies) and the Royal British Legion. Douglas Haig Military Career Firstly, in his military career he was enrolled in the Royal Military College at Sandhurst in 1884. In June 1899 Haig went to South Africa to serve in the Boer War. Douglas Haig became major-general, certainly the youngest officer to hold the rank in the British Army. He also was responsible for training the Indian Cavalry. Furthermore in 1909 Haig was appointed as chief of staff in India. Most noteworthy In 1910, Douglas Haig took command of the 1st Army Corps of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) based in Aldershot. Consequently Haig and the (BEF) went to France in August 1914. He became commander in chief of the (BEF). Finally, General Haig after a long and bloody battle over several months (July –December) brought an end to the Somme Offensive. As a result in that time, it is estimated, the British army suffered over 400,000 casualties, the French 200,000 and Germans circa 500,000 casualties. Because of his actions Haig was nicknamed “The Butcher of the Somme”. He used human life with no regards to consequences. Douglas Haig Honours He was finally knighted (Knight of the Order of the Thistle) in July 1917 and consequently became Sir Douglas Haig. Furthermore, in 1919 he was made Earl Haig then finally in 1921 Baron Haig of Bemersyde. The statue of of Douglas Haig is in the square outside the Hospital in Edinburgh Castle. Plaque Finally the plaque on the statue in Edinburgh Castle reads; This statue was present to the City of Edinburgh by Sir Dhunjibhoy Bomanji of Bombay. In admiration of the service rendered to the British Empire by the Field Marshal. Also the engraved stone on the house in Charlotte Square Edinburgh reads; In this house Douglas Haig was born 19th June 1861. Douglas Haig’s grave stone in Dryburgh Abbey have the words; Douglas Haig born in Edinburgh June 19th 1861. Departed out of this world Sunday Jan 29th 1928. Edinburgh Castle Hospital The Edinburgh Castle hospital buildings in Hospital Square were built in 1753 as two ordnance storehouse for arms and military equipment. They were converted into the Garrison Hospital in 1897. Ordnance Storehouse National War Museum and Hospital The Ordnance store house was one of two warehouses for arms and military equipment. Built to a design by General William Skinner chief engineer in north Britain in 1753. He was also the creator of Fort George the Garrison fortress of the Scottish Highlands. This ordnance store house now houses the Military Museum. Previously was converted from a 60-bed hospital that cared for German Prisoners of war during the First World War. War Museum Edinburgh Castle Key to the Door The Edinburgh Castle Key with tags of the keeper of the key click to magnify and read the tags. Next - Castle Esplanade
- Edinburgh Basketball | Basketball Clubs | All About Edinburgh
Edinburgh Basketball Clubs Scotland the teams venues clubs and contacts. All Standards and ages. Basketball a team sport for both girls boys. See all the outdoor Basketball courts in Edinburgh. Edinburgh Basketball Clubs BASKETBALL SCOTLAND EDINBURGH Basketball is a team sport for both girls and boys with no age limit. all that is required is a ball to start. Learn how to bounce the ball (dribble) with both your right and left hands. Learn the technique of passing to another person, or use a wall. Once you fell good at both then find an outside basketball court. To shoot the ball correctly get instruction from a experienced player or coach. The first thing to learn is layups. then progress to the rest of the game. EDINBURGH - EAST LOTHIAN - WEST LOTHIAN - MIDLOTHIAN AND SCOTTISH BORDERS If your club details are not published contact gary@allaboutedinburgh.co.uk and I will list your club details SPORTS Basketball Lothian Phoenix Wheelchair Basketball Club Armadale Academy West Main Street Armadale EH48 3LY Midlothian Scotland davidgilmour@lothianphoenix.org.uk www.lothianphoenix.org.uk Basketball East Lothian Dragons Basketball Club 2 John Muir Road Dunbar EH42 1GB East Lothian Scotland contact@eastlothiandragons.com www.eastlothiandragons.com Basketball Gracemount Panthers Basketball Club Castle Brae High School 2A Greendykes Road Edinburgh EH16 4DP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 661 1282 gracemount-panthers@hotmail.co.uk Basketball Pleasance Basketball Club Forrester High School Broomhouse Road Edinburgh EH12 9AE City of Edinburgh Scotland info@pleasancebasketball.co.uk www.pleasancebasketball.co.uk Basketball City of Edinburgh Basketball Club Holy Rood RC High School Duddingston Road West Edinburgh EH15 1ST City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 661 5871 Basketball Heriot Watt University Basketball Club Centre for Sport and Exercise Riccarton Campus Edinburgh EH14 4AS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 451 8435 basketball@hw.ac.uk www.hw.ac.uk/sports/basketball Basketball West Lothian Wolves Basketball Club James Young High School Quentin Rise Livingston EH54 6NE West Lothian Scotland 07770 350 336 basketballdevelopm www.westlothianwolves.com Basketball Spartans Basketball Club Crags Sports Centre Bowmont Place Edinburgh EH8 9RY City of Edinburgh Scotland bmer45@hotmail.com www.leaguelineup.com Basketball Leith Honey Badgers Basketball Club Leith Academy Academy Park Edinburgh EH6 8JQ City of Edinburgh Scotland leithhoneybadgers@gmail.com www.leithhoneybadgers.net Basketball Blaze Basketball Club The Crags Bowmont Place Edinburgh EH8 9RY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 3334 mail@blazebasketball.co.uk Basketball Edinburgh University Basketball Club Centre for Sports and Exercise Pleasance Edinburgh EH8 9TJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 650 2346 eubasketball@hotmail.com Basketball Napier University Basketball Club Edinburgh Napier University Sighthill Court Edinburgh EH11 4BN City of Edinburgh Scotland baskteball@napierstudents.com www.napierstudents.com Basketball Midlothian Madness Basketball Club Carnethy Centre Muirhead Place Penicuik EH26 0LE Midlothian Scotland midlothianmadnessbasketball@gmail.com Basketball Edinburgh Lions Basketball Club Broughton High School East Fettes Avenue Edinburgh EH4 1EG City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Outdoor Basketball Courts Looking to play Basketball, try one of the outdoor basketball courts in Edinburgh JUST TAKE YOUR BALL ALONG AND SHOOT SOME HOOPS FREE ENTRY TO ALL COURTS Edinburgh Outdoor Basketball Edinburgh Outdoor Basketball Courts Edinburgh Outdoor Basketball Court Canonmills Basketball Court King George V Park Edinburgh Edinburgh Outdoor Basketball Court Dalmeny Basketball court Dalmeny Street Edinburgh Edinburgh Outdoor Basketball Court Drummond Basketball Court Bellevue Place Edinburgh Edinburgh Outdoor Basketball Court Dalry Basketball Court Dalry Road Edinburgh Edinburgh Outdoor Basketball Court Iona Basketball Court Iona Street Edinburgh Edinburgh Outdoor Basketball Court Inch Basketball Court Inch Park Gilmerton Road Edinburgh Edinburgh Outdoor Basketball Court Inverleith Basketball Court Inverleith Park Arboretum Place Edinburgh Edinburgh Outdoor Basketball Court Bingham Basketball Court Bingham Broadway Foot of Duddingston Row Edinburgh Edinburgh Outdoor Basketball Courts Edinburgh Outdoor Basketball Court Montgomery Basketball Court Montgomery Park Montgomery Street Edinburgh Edinburgh Outdoor Basketball Court Morningside Basketball Court Morningside Park Morningside Drive Edinburgh Edinburgh Outdoor Basketball Court Newhaven Basketball Court Basketball court Craighall Road Edinburgh Edinburgh Outdoor Basketball Court Piershill Basketball Court Piershill Square East Edinburgh Edinburgh Outdoor Basketball Court Portobello Basketball Court Rosefield Park Rosefield Place Edinburgh Edinburgh Outdoor Basketball Court Tolbooth Basketball Court Tolbooth Wynd Edinburgh Edinburgh Outdoor Basketball Court Yardheads Basketball Court Yardheads Edinburgh
- Inveresk Village | East Lothian | All About Edinburgh
Inveresk Attractions East Lothian Inveresk Village on the outskirts of Musselburgh in East Lothian was where a significant Roman Fort (Town) stood circa 120 A.D. or before. The settlement stretched over a mile to the east. This is also where the English camped (Led by Somerset) before the massacre of the Scots at Pinkie Cleuch in 1547. It was also used by Cromwell in 1650 when he was on a rampage burning Scotland. The latest famous person in the village was Maggie Dickson whose' fame was living after being hanged in Edinburgh for child murder circa 1720. Which changed the law from being Hanged, to being hanged till dead. St. Michael’s Parish Church East Lothian St. Michael’s Parish is an iconic building and can be seen from miles around. A church has been on this site from near the end of the Roman Empire in 550 AD. A new church was built in the early 16th century which was occupied by Cromwell, Somerset and Bonnie Prince Charlie. The St Michael's Church that can be seen now was built 1806. There are many things to see around the church and graveyard. Inveresk Lodge East Lothian The Lodge was built circa 1680 and the original gardens laid out circa 1850. Inveresk Lodge was the home of the Wedderburns for almost 150 years during that period Andrew Skiving of Athelstaneford. He was staying in Inveresk Lodge as a guest when he suddenly died in 1819. Archibald was a portrait painter and has a number of paintings in the National Gallery in Edinburgh. Inveresk Lodge Gardens East Lothian The gardens extend over 13 acres and were laid out from 1850 -1920 including a woodland of Elm, Oak, lime and a old Yew tree. There are many shrubs and flowers with a glasshouse and ponds. Te sundial dates from the mid 17th century. Inveresk War Memorial Cross East Lothian The Inveresk War Memorial stand at the gates to Inveresk parish church and is dedicated to First World War (1914-1918) , Second World War (1939-1945) On the Cross Shaft the inscription reads; IN MEMORY | THOSE | FROM THIS | PARISH WHO | GAVE THEIR | LIVES IN THE | GREAT WAR | 1914 - 1918 AND WHO BY | DYING LIVE | THIS STONE | IS RAISED On the Base th e inscription reads: REMEMBER THEM ALSO | WHO SUFFERED DEATH | 1939-1945 Inveresk House East Lothian Inveresk House is the oldest property in Inveresk built in 1597 and has believed to have had many famous guests over the centuries, Duke of Somerset, Oliver Cromwell, Bonnie Prince Charlie and Sir Walter Scott. Oliver Cromwell had his Headquarters in Inveresk House in 1650. Shepherd House Inveresk East Lothian The Shepherd House can be located on the corner of Crookston Road. Shepherd House was built circa 1690 and has one of the most famous gardens in Britain. The Fraser’s family's home since 1957. Sir Charles Fraser Honorary Member of The Merchant Company and a very successful businessman (Retired). Lady Ann Fraser is a Botanical Artist and amazing garden designer. Also see Humbie Village for more on the Frasers. Duke of Somerset Plaque Inveresk East Lothian Lewisvale Park stone pillar, forming part of a stone wall. After the death of Henry VIII in January 1547 the Duke of Somerset (Edward Seymour) became Protector of England until Prince Edward, later to be Edward VI came of age. Somerset lead an army and a fleet of ships into Scotland which resulted in the Battle of Pinkie Cleuch. Esk Grove Estate was his camp after the battle. Duke of Somerset's Encampment Inveresk East Lothian The wall stone inscribed with the words "The Protector Duke of Somerset Encamped here 9th September 1547". Lewisvale Park Inveresk East Lothian Lewisvale Park public park situated on the Inveresk road opposite Musselburgh High School. The land was purchased in 1910 by the Brown brothers from the Esk Grove Estate and they had a park and gardens laid. Which were opened in 1911 in memory of their deceased father. The Park was named Lewisvale after the Brown’s childhood home. The park has a secure children’s play area a bandstand, gardens and an aviary which is in a walled garden area. It also has a cricket Square and Tennis courts. There is a Lamppost which was erected in honour of Jessie Burns Musselburgh’s only Lady Provost,1974. The Post was moved to this position in 2000. The Bandstand was erected circa 1909 and was made in the Lion Foundry in Kirkintilloch “No 33 bandstand,1909”. Lady Lord Provost Musselburgh Lewisvale Park public park at the west entrance is a Lamppost which was erected in honour of Jessie Burns Musselburgh’s only Lady Provost,1974. The Post was moved to this position in 2000. Cricket Pitch & Pavilion Lewisvale Park Inveresk East Lothian The cricket Oval was part of the Roman ‘Colonia’ (civilian settlement) that grew around the Roman Fort of Inveresk. This settlement was the largest in Northern Britain. circa 140 AD. There has been many Roman artefacts found around this area. The most significant two alters (large stone slabs) with inscriptions and raised icons were found when the new cricket pavilion was being built. Also a grave stone of a cavalryman named Crescens. Next - Markle
- Tenpin Bowling Experience Edinburgh | All Ages | All About Edinburgh
Tenpin Bowling Experience Edinburgh The alleys around are a great time for the whole family or night out Hen Party or Stag Party weekend Tenpin Bowling Experience Edinburgh Ten pin bowling is for all ages, as long as you can pick the bowling ball up you can bowl . spend the day or evening bowling with friend or family. You will find food and drink available at the Bowling Alley to make the visit complete. Hit the magic 300 and you showed take the sport of ten pin bowling up as a sport. Activities Tenpin Bowling Deer Park Ten Pin Bowling Deer Park Golf & Country Club Golf Course Road Livingston EH54 8AB West Lothian Scotland 01506 446 699 Tenpin Bowling Mega Bowl Kinnaird Park Newcraighall Road Edinburgh EH15 3RD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0871 550 1010 Tenpin Bowling World of Bowling Corn Exchange Newmarket Road Edinburgh EH14 1RJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0844 249 4531 Tenpin Bowling Murrayfield Tenpin Bowling 25 Roseburn Street Edinburgh EH12 5PE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 6591 Bowling Mega Bowl Fountain Park Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1AW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0871 550 1010
- Saughton Rose Gardens | Saughton Park | All About Edinburgh
Saughton Rose Gardens open all year round with glass house and bandstand, sundial, statues, walled garden, topiary, Picnic area, Skateboard park, adventure play area open spaces for ball games and an athletics track this is a place to have hours of fun or become a horticulturalist. Saughton Rose Garden Winter Garden Edinburgh In the glasshouse you can see the bust of Gandhi, a statue the Universal Mother (Sakthi) and tropical plants. The gardens are a tranquil place to sit and contemplate. With award winning Rose Gardens, paths, walled gardens and ornamental flowers, Bandstand, picnic area, statues and not forgetting the glass houses where the winter garden gives the area flowers all year round. Saughton Gardens are a horticulturists dream. Saughton Rose Gardens Not just rose gardens but all types of plants bushes trees flowers hedges and Topiary. Saughton Park Bandstand This Bandstand is the original which was restored in 2018. The bandstand is one of five that are left worldwide. The bandstand was made in the Lion Foundry in Kirkintilloch Scotland in 1909. It had to be removed from its oroginal position in the park in 1987 due to its condition. Now restored it has been returned to the park from where it first was used to give many local people hours a music. Saughton Park Sundial The sundial in Saughton Gardens dates from the 17th century, and was restored in 1899. The inscriptions read; Inscriptions : Around second step from ground: BLESS | YE | THE | LORD | PRAISE | HIM | AND | MAGNIFY | HIM | FOR | EVER | O | YE | LIGHT | AND | DARKNESS On the four sides of the base the inscription reads: ALAS | HOW FLEETING | WHILE THOU | LOOKEST I FLY | GO ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS. 1899 MARK BUT | THE HOURS OF | SUNSHINE | GOD IS LIGHT HOW QUICKLY | THE PLEASANT DAYS | HAVE PASSED AWAY | TO DIE IS TO LIVE AS A SHADOW | SO DOTH LIFE | PASS | TAK TENT O TIME ERE TIME BE TINT Saughton Park Statues Mahatma Ghandi Bust Inscription reads : Mahatma Ghandi 1869-1948 Apostle of Non Violence This Statue was unveiled by His Excellency Inder Kumar Gujral Prime Minister of India in the presence of The Right Honourable Eric Milligan / Lord Provost of Edinburgh on 25 October 1997. Saughton Park Statues The Goddess Sakthi The plaque in front of statue reads: Presentation to the City of Edinburgh by Professor and Mrs N Rangabashyam goddess Sakthi or Ammam who may be regarded as the universal mother, and who in Hindu mythology is Parvathi, wife of lord Shiva Saughton Park Statues 'Dreamer of Peace' Statue by Kaivalya Torpy inspired by Sri Chinmoy Poet, Philosopher and Man of Peace. Founder of the 'Oneness Home Peace Run' There is also a mile long track in the Meadows Edinburgh Saughton Rose Gardens Picnic Area Saughton Rose Gardens Simba Memorial Garden and Tree Saughton Park & Skateboarding Area Saughton Park at one time had a 9 hole golf course, paddling pool and playing fields. In 1908 the Scottish National Exhibition was held in the park and in 1984 the Winter Garden was opened. In 2010 the largest outdoor skateboard park in Scotland was opened and later a children’s play area. There are also football pitches and a sports stadium with a running track. Don’t miss the shoe tree where the boarders hang their shoes for luck. Colinton Area
- George IV Bridge | Shops & Businesses | All About Edinburgh
George IV Bridge Edinburgh has a junction with the Royal Mile. With Cafes one of which is where Harry Potter was written. Shops local and tourist, accommodation, Greyfriars Bobby, National Musem of Scotland an the French Consulate with a great Bistrot. All the streets are the old town Edinburgh. George IV Bridge Area Shops, Food, Drink, Entertainment, Accommodation Streets on this page include George IV Bridge, Greyfriars Place, Forrest Road, Forrest Hill, Chamber Street, Merchant Street and Guthrie Street. George IV Bridge History & Attractions George IV Bridge Shops Advertise Your Business Here GEORGE IV BRIDGE EDINBURGH Restaurant Cucina's Restaurant 1 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1AD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 240 1666 Hotel G & V 's Hotel 1 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1AD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 6666 Restaurant Ondine Restaurant 2 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1AD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 1888 3 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1AG City of Edinburgh Scotland Library Central Library 7 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1AG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 242 8000 Takeaway Deli Global 11 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 3690 College Wallace College 12 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 3634 Restaurant Outsider Restaurant 15 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 3131 Advertise Your Business Here GEORGE IV BRIDGE EDINBURGH Restaurant Vittoria On the 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Edinburgh EH1 1EL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 6690 Restaurant Cellar Door Restaurant 44 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 4155 Newsagent Paper Rack 45 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3461 Takeaway Yum Yum 48 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EJ City of Edinburgh Scotland Restaurant Villager Restaurant 49 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 2781 Takeaway Uncle's 51 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 261 6398 Bar & Restaurant George IV Bar 54 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 6936 Library National Library of Scotland 58 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 623 3700 Café Café National Library 58 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 623 3700 Greyfriars Kirk Museum Greyfriars Graveyard Tour Greyfriars Shops GREYFRIARS PLACE EDINBURGH Gift Shop Creepy wee shop in the Graveyard Greyfriars Place Edinburgh EH1 2QQ City of Edinburgh 0131 225 9044 Church Greyfriars Kirk Greyfriars Place Edinburgh EH1 2QQ City of Edinburgh 0131 225 1900 Museum Greyfriars Museum Greyfriars Place Edinburgh EH1 2QQ City of Edinburgh 0131 225 1900 Advertise Your Business Here ADVERTISE HERE GREYFRIARS PLACE EDINBURGH Art Shop Greyfriars Art Shop 1 Greyfriars Place Edinburgh EH1 2QQ City of Edinburgh 0131 225 4600 Jewellery and Gifts Joe Cool jewellery and Gifts 3 Greyfriars Place Edinburgh EH1 2QQ City of Edinburgh 0131 225 4881 Sandwich Bar Bobby's Sandwich Bar 4 Greyfriars Place Edinburgh EH1 2QQ City of Edinburgh 0131 225 8328 Chamber Street History & Attractions Chamber Street Shops Advertise Your Business Here CHAMBER STREET EDINBURGH Bar and Restaurant Biblos Restaurant 1 Chamber Street Edinburgh EH11HU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 7177 Night Club and Bar The Jazz Bar 1a Chamber Street Edinburgh EH1 1HR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 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- Royal Mile Map | Edinburgh Attractions | All About Edinburgh
Edinburgh's Famous Royal Mile from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Palace, Attractions, museums, historic buildings, ghosts, statues, monuments. A map of the Royal Mile pinpointing all attractions inside and outside. No need for a guide, go to the google map for everything Free. Royal Mile Edinburgh Map Attractions I have pinpointed all the sites of the Royal Mile Edinburgh, things to see and places to visit. The Royal Mile starts at Edinburgh Castle and ends at the Palace of Holyrood House. The Streets the make the Royal Mile are Castlehill, Lawnmarket, High Street, Canongate, Abbey Strand and Horse Wynd. Each area has its own identity and there are many things to see and do while searching through the closes and wynds of the the Royal Mile. Edinburgh city centre extends approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometres) from west to east and the same south to North. The City Centre and Royal Mile are the main shopping areas and where the main attractions can be found. The areas included in Edinburgh city centre are the Royal Mile, Grassmarket, New Town, Old Town, Southbridge, North Bridge, Princes Street and Gardens, Mound, Calton Hill. The thick blue line is to show where the Nor Loch once filled the area. The Black line is where the City Wall stood to protect the residents from invaders. Starting where David's Tower stood and finishing at the side of the Nor Loch in the East beside the Trinity church below Calton hill. Next - Map Edinburgh Old Town Attractions
- Martial Arts in Edinburgh | Things to do | All About Edinburgh
Martial Arts in Edinburgh for self being or defence to olympic sport there are hundreds of style from Japan, China, Korea Karate Taekwon Do Judo Jujutsu Kendo MARTIAL ARTS EDINBURGH Tae kwon Do, Keysi Fighting Method, Kung Fu, Karate, Cross Combat, ju-jitsu, Judo SPORTS Martial Arts North Merchiston Club 48 Watson Crescent, Edinburgh EH11 1EP 0131 622 1757 www.northmerchiston.co.uk Martial Arts Kuk Sool Won Edinburgh Martial Arts Centre 82 Jane Street, Edinburgh EH6 5HG 07743 885719 www.martialarts-ksw.co.uk Martial Arts Wolfpack Martial Arts 75 Trafalgar Lane, Edinburgh EH6 4DQ 07456 550421 www.wolfpack.scot Martial Arts Tenchi Martial Arts Centre 21 Arthur Street, Edinburgh EH6 5DA 07887 601682 www.tenchi.org.uk Martial Arts Filipino Self Defence / Rapid Arnis St Martins Church, 232 Dalry Road, Edinburgh EH11 2JG Martial Arts Krav Maga Global Scotland Level 1 The Stamp Office, 10-14 Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3EG Headhunters MMA Academy 125 Great Junction Street, Edinburgh MapEH6 5JB Martial Arts Edinburgh Martial Arts College Unit 1 Abbey lane Edinburgh EH8 8HL Martial Arts Takumi Karate Do Edinburgh infirmary Street Edinburgh EH1 1LT Martial Arts Bai He Alba Kung Fu Cafe Camino, St Mary's Cathedral, 1 Little King Street Edinburgh EH1 3JR www.whitecranescotland.com Martial Arts Angus Budge's School of Tae Kwon Do Gracemount Leisure Centre, Gracemount Drive Edinburgh EH16 6RN www.edinburghtaekwondo.com Martial Arts Rencounter Krav Maga 48 Watson Crescent Edinburgh EH11 1EP www.rencounter.co.uk Martial Arts Alba Dornadair MMA 146 Duddingston road west Edinburgh EH16 4AP www.vale-tudo.co.uk Martial Arts McGowans Tae kwon Do 157 Craigleith hill avenue Edinburgh EH4 2NA www.tagbscotland.biz Martial Arts Keysi Fighting Method Edinburgh Martial Arts College, Abbeyhill industrial estate Edinburgh EH8 8HL Martial Arts WTKO Edinburgh St Serfs Church Hall, 1a Clark Road Edinburgh EH5 3NJ www.wtkoedinburgh.com Martial Arts Han Tae Kwon Do 9 Thornybauk, Tollcross Edinburgh EH3 9QH www.hantkd.com Martial Arts Elite Martial Arts Academy The Royal High School, East Barnton Avenue Edinburgh EH4 6JP Martial Arts Leith Tae Kwon Do St James Church Hall, Johns Place Edinburgh EH6 7EL www. leithtkd.co.uk Martial Arts Jamie Robson Academy 37 St. Stephen Street Edinburgh EH3 5AH www.jamierobson.com Martial Arts Macdonald Academy of Arms Harry Younger Hall, Lochend Close Edinburgh EH8 8BL www.macdonaldarms.com Edinburgh Martial Arts Academy Unit 4 Block B Gracemount Business Pavilions, Captains Road Edinburgh EH17 8QF www. edinburghmartialartsacademy.com Martial Arts Forth Tae Kwon Do Group Drumbrae Leisure Centre, 30 Drumbrae Terrace Edinburgh EH4 7SF Martial Arts David Lloyd Club, Glasgow Road Edinburgh EH12 8GZ sport-ju-jitsu@hotmail.co.uk 07757996335 www.sport-ju-jitsu.com Martial Arts Cross Combat 19 Leven Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9LH www.crosscombat.co.uk
- The Grange | Marchmont Area | All About Edinburgh
The Grange and Marchmant are a popular area and was where a large haunted house has stood for over 200 years. Where JK Rowling once stayed and Ronnie Corbett. Grange - Marchmont Area Grange-Marchmont Area is south of Bruntsfield Links and stretches from Morningside to Newington. In early history the area was part of the Burghmuir, an area of hills and forests. With a few mansion Houses. The area on the south side of what was the Burgh Loch now Meadows. Bruntsfield House Grange - Marchmont Area Bruntsfield House being the oldest mansion known circa 1450. It stands in the Gillespie High School grounds. Named after James Gillespie of Spylaw. The residents of the houses nearby in the early 1960s believed the house to be haunted and the old locals told stories of a coach going over the cobbles and stopping at the old House. Lights flickering even though the house was empty. The children of the area would stay away at night. St Margaret’s Convent Grange - Marchmont Area Another famous fact is St Margaret’s Convent built 1835 was the first Catholic convent built in Scotland after the reformation, which ended in 1648. This is now called the Gillis Centre after changing its name from Gillis College which was named after James Gillis (1802–1864) a Roman Catholic bishop. The Convent was dedicated to St Margaret Queen of Scots. White House Grange - Marchmont Area Another large mansion called the White House which gave its name to White House Loan where it stand. Owned by David Chrystie and handed down to his son James Chrystie who lived here from 1671 -1726 when purchased by the Davidson family who live ere till 1767 when MacLeod of MacLeod became owner. It is said that the famous play written by John Home in 1820 “Douglas” was written in the White House. The Elms Grange - Marchmont The Elms is a Victorian mansion house which was completed in 1858 for a Edinburgh Merchant Mr A Hamilton. Large mansion houses were being built over the area that was once owned by Sir Thomas Dick Lauder the feuing of the Grange Estate was sanctioned by a private Act of Parliament in 1825. This allowed Sir Thomas Dick Lauder to split his land and sell it to individuals to build houses on. The Elms is now a care home. Two plaques, one with the letters AH entwined and the other with a coat of arms 1858 and inscription; IN ARDUIS FORTITUDO ( In difficulty comes strength). East Morningside House Grange - Marchmont Area East Morningside House was the Summer Home of Susan Ferrier. She was a writer at the same period as Susan Ferrier was born in Edinburgh’s old town in 1782 at 2 years in 1784 she moved with her parents to a house in George street in the new town. They lived there until the death of her father in 1829 who she cared for. Susan had her first book published in 1818. Her second novel was written at the summer residence in East Morningside House in the countryside. East Morningside House was built in Morningside circa 1725. Inscribed on the plaque; Susan Ferrier 1728 1854 Satirical Novelist lived here. On the Gate Post, East Morningside House | Susan Ferrier born 2nd Sept 1782 died 5 Dec 1854 East Morningside House Do’cot Grange - Marchmont Area East Morningside House Do’cot stands in the grounds in Clinton Road of White house Loan. Bruntsfield Hospital Sophia Jex-Blake opened Edinburgh Provident Dispensary for Women and Children at 73 Grove Street in 1878. This was the fore runner of Bruntsfield Hospital. Bruntsfield Hospital was previously Sophia Jex Blake’s home and she sold it to the Hospital committee in 1899. The renovated it and made it into the first general hospital for women. The Hospital finally closed in 1989 Sophia Jex Blake Sophia Louisa Jex-Blake born 21 January 1840 became a doctor and teacher. She was the leader of a campaign to secure women access to a University education. Known as the Edinburgh Seven when she and six other women banded together and protested outside the medical school. Which gave recognition to the women wanting to study medicine and the University of Edinburgh granted them the rights to study for a degree in medicine in 1869. She was the first practising female doctor in Scotland (1878). Living in 4 Manor Place Edinburgh she erected a brass plate inscribed with Doctor Sophia Jex Blake. The little outpatient clinic in Grove Street became the Edinburgh Hospital and Dispensary for Women. This was Scotland’s first hospital for women staffed entirely by women. Grange Cemetery Grange - Marchmont Area Grange Cemetery in Grange-Marchmont area. The cemetery has a number of well-known Edinburgh names from its history buried here. In the cemetery are over 20.000 burial sites with headstones. The first interment in the Grange was that of Dr Thomas Chalmers, in June 1847 when it first opened. The Grange Cemetery in 1976 was taken over by the City of Edinburgh District Council. A cemetery does not require to be attached to a church. A graveyard is always next to a church. Cremation became available in Edinburgh in 1929. Major General William McBean VC Major General William McBean VC (1818-1878) winner of the Victoria Cross. Major Allan Ker VC (1883-1958) Victoria Cross recipient. John Bartholomew who founded Bartholomew’s Maps in 1826. Andrew Usher Andrew Usher born on 5th January 1826, heir to the Ushers whisky business. Andrew donated a sum of money and had a concert hall built “The Usher Hall” which was completed in 1914. He died in 1898 before the Usher hall was built. Thomas Guthrie Thomas Guthrie was born on 12 July 1803. He opened first Ragged School in Scotland which he founded it in 1847. Thomas Guthrie Died in 1873 His statue is in West Princes Street Gardens facing Princes Street and the School is in Ramsay Lane of Castlehill Edinburgh. Hugh Miller Hugh Miller 1802 – 1856 Plaque Royal Mile High Street Edinburgh . He was a 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. William Joseph Kinloch-Anderson William Joseph Kinloch-Anderson (1846-1901) founder of the kilt-making company that opened in 1868 and has had Royal customers since 1903 when King Edward VII first became a customer. Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles also are customers. Canon Edward Joseph Hannan Canon Edward Joseph Hannan was born in Limerick Ireland. He was founder of Hibernian Football Club. Hannan came to Edinburgh in 1861 and he became Priest of St Patrick’s Church in the Cowgate. He died in 1891 after serving as Hibernian Football club’s first Manager and club President until his death. Professor Sir Robert Philip Professor Sir Robert Philip opened the worlds’ first tuberculosis dispensary in Bank Street Edinburgh in 1887. Sir (Dr) (Professor) Robert Philip pioneered the management, prevention, detection and treatment of tuberculosis (TB). On the wall in Bank Street a blue Plaque reads “Near this place in 1887, Dr Robert Philip founded a tuberculosis dispensary, the first clinic in the world dedicated to fighting a disease of which he foretold Man’s eventual mastery. That vision has brought hope to many lands.” Tuberculosis (TB) was the biggest killer in the UK by the middle of the 19th century and due to Sir Robert Philip it has been almost eradicated. Sir Robert Philip died at home in 9 Palmerston Road, in the Grange area of Edinburgh, on the 25th January 1939. The Carlton Cricket Club Grange Edinburgh The Carlton Cricket Club in Edinburgh is a part of an estate which once surrounded Grange House. Carlton Cricket club was founded in 1863 and first played in the Meadows Edinburgh where cricket is still played to this day. In 1904, Carlton moved to its present ground. The ground was cleared and a cricket pitch prepared, a pavilion constructed and on 17th May 1905 the new home of Carlton Cricket Club opened with a challenge match against the West of Scotland. Grange House Grange-Marchmont Area Grange House was demolished in 1936 built by Walter Cant in 1592. All that remains of Grange House is a gate posts with a Lauder Griffin on the top, one at the corner of Lover's Lane. Astley Ainslie Hospital Grange-Marchmont Area Astley Ainslie Hospital opened to patients in 1923 as convalescent home for patients from the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. The Hospital grounds and three house were purchased with a gift of money from David Ainslie for the sole purpose of building a Hospital which had been stipulated in his nephews will, on him receiving the inheritance from John Ainslie. The Hospital buildings the first of which was Canaan Park was used for patients. The other two properties were converted and others were built over several years and is still in use today. There is a display in Canaan House of David’s sheep breeding trophies are on display and his nephew John's portrait hangs. Fountainbridge Edinburgh
- Churches | Places of Worship | All About Edinburgh
Edinburgh Churches Place of from Budists to Sikhism Church of Scotland Roman Catholic Presbyterian Jehovah’s Witness Episcopal looking for a place to pray in Edinburgh you will find it here. Churches, Temples, Mosques and Gurdwadas are all in Edinburgh, Edinburgh Churches Place of Worship Edinburgh Churches and Places of Worship Edinburgh has many churches and places of worship. Not only the traditional Church of Scotland and Roman Catholic Chapels, they have a divers mixture of worship and places. Cathedrals, Mosques, Buddhist Temples, Gurdwara, Baptist Churches, Presbyterian churches and many more. Churches and Places of Worship Albany Deaf Church Albany Street Edinburgh EH6 5AH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 3128 Churches and Places of Worship Annandale Street Mosque Annandale Street Edinburgh EH7 4 AZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 1226 Churches and Places of Worship Shah Jalal Mosque Annandale Street Lane Edinburgh EH7 4LS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 1841 Churches and Places of Worship Bellevue Baptist Church Arthur Street Edinburgh EH6 5AH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 551 5191 Churches and Places of Worship Edinburgh City Mission Hall Arthur Street Edinburgh EH6 5AH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 551 5191 Churches and Places of Worship Holy Cross R.C. Bangholm Loan Edinburgh EH5 3AH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 552 3957 Churches and Places of Worship United Free Church of Scotland Bangor Road Edinburgh EH6 5JX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 553 5243 Churches and Places of Worship Broughton St Mary's Bellevue Crescent Edinburgh EH3 6NE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 4786 Churches and Places of Worship Granton Parish Church Boswall Parkway Edinburgh EH5 2BD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 551 2159 Churches and Places of Worship Seventh-Day Adventist Church Boswell Parkway Edinburgh EH5 2BZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 3575 Churches and Places of Worship Portobello Buddhist Priory Brighton Place Edinburgh EH15 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 669 9622 Churches and Places of Worship Parish of St. John the Evangelist Brighton Place Edinburgh EH15 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 669 5447 Churches and Places of Worship St Michael and All Saints Church Brougham Street Edinburgh EH3 9JH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 6368 Churches and Places of Worship St Mary's R.C.Cathedral Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3JD City of Edinburgh Scotland Churches and Places of Worship St Paul's & St George's Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3RH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 1335 Churches and places of worship Kirk O'Field Brown Street Edinburgh EH8 9RR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 2758 Churches and Places of Worship Canongate Kirk Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8BN City of Edinburgh Scotland Churches and Places of Worship Destiny Church Edinburgh Casselbank Street Edinburgh EH6 5HA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 555 2707 Churches and Places of Worship The Hub Castle Hill Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 2NG City of Edinburgh Scotland Churches and Places of Worship Unitarian Church (St. Mark's). Castle Terrace Edinburgh EH1 2DP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 4360 Churches and Places of Worship Trinity Apes Church Chalmers' Close Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SR City of Edinburgh Scotland Churches and Places of Worship German Church Chalmers Crescent Edinburgh EH9 1TW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 1619 Churches and Places of Worship King's Church St Thomas High School Chalmers Street Edinburgh EH3 9ES City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 8734 Churches and Places of Worship Morningside United Church Chamberlain Road Edinburgh EH10 4DJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 447 8724 Churches and Places of Worship Rosslyn Chapel Chapel Lane Edinburgh EH25 9PU City of Edinburgh Scotland Churches and Places of Worship Embassy of the Word of God Clovenstone Gardens Edinburgh EH14 3HY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 466 3020 Churches and Places of Worship St Stephens Comely Bank Parish Church Comely Bank Road Edinburgh EH4 1DW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 315 4616 Churches and Places of Worship St Patrick's R. C Cowgate Edinburgh EH1 1NA City of Edinburgh Scotland Churches and Places of Worship Almond Vineyard Church Craigs Road Edinburgh EH12 8NH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 476 6640 Churches and Places of Worship Cramond Kirk Cramond Village Edinburgh EH4 6QU City of Edinburgh Scotland Churches and Places of Worship St Martin of Tours Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2JG City of Edinburgh Scotland Churches and Places of Worship Salvation Army Hall East Adam Street Edinburgh EH8 9TF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 669 8257 Churches and Places of Worship St Peter's Church (Catholic) Falcon Avenue Edinburgh EH10 4AN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 447 2502 Churches and places of worship Edinburgh Christadelphian Church Gayfield Place Edinburgh EH7 4AB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 2182 Churches and Places of Worship Augustine United Church George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 1677 Churches and Places of Worship Metropolitan Community Church George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 1677 Churches and Places of Worship St Albert the Great (Catholic) George Square Edinburgh EH8 9LD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 650 0900 Churches and Places of Worship St. Andrew's and St. George's George Street Edinburgh EH2 2PA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3847 Churches and Places of Worship St Thomas' Episcopal Church Glasgow Road Edinburgh EH12 8LJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 316 4292 Churches and Places of Worship Salvation Army Hall Gorgie Road Edinburgh EH11 2RT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 346 2875 Churches and Places of Worship Destiny Church Gorgie Road Edinburgh EH11 2NB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 555 2707 Churches and Places of Worship Greyfriars Kirk Greyfriars Place Edinburgh EH1 2QQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 1900 Churches and Places of Worship South Leith Parish Church Henderson Street Edinburgh EH6 6BS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 554 2578 Churches and Places of Worship Carrubber's Close Mission High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SR City of Edinburgh Scotland Churches and Places of Worship Tron Kirk High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1QS City of Edinburgh Scotland Churches and Places of Worship Carrubber's Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SW City of Edinburgh Scotland Churches and Places of Worship St. Giles' Cathedral High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1RE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 4363 Churches and Places of Worship Blackhall Mosque House O Hill Road Edinburgh EH4 2AG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 343 3802 Churches and Places of Worship Kingdom Hall Jehovah's Witnesses Inglis Green Road Edinburgh EH14 1TN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 445 7368 Churches and Places of Worship Apostolic Tabernacle Church Inverleith Gardens Edinburgh EH3 5PR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 552 3869 Churches and Places of Worship Old St Paul's Episcopal Church Jeffrey Street Edinburgh EH1 1DH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 3332 Churches and Places of Worship St. Columba's by-the-Castle Johnston Terrace Edinburgh EH1 2PW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 2277 Churches and Places of Worship 1st Gaelic Chapel Johnston Terrace Edinburgh EH1 2NQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Churches and Places of Worship United Free Church Kekewich Avenue Edinburgh EH7 6TZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 669 6636 Churches and Places of Worship Marchmont St Giles Parish Church Kilgraston Road Edinburgh EH9 2DW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 447 4359 Churches and Places of Worship St Cuthbert's R.C. King's Stables Road Edinburgh EH1 2EP City of Edinburgh Scotland Churches and Places of Worship South Leith Parish Kirkgate Edinburgh EH6 6BG City of Edinburgh Scotland Churches and Places of Worship Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart Lauriston Street Edinburgh EH3 9DJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 9821 Churches and Places of Worship Holyrood Abbey Church of Scotland London Road Edinburgh EH7 5TT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 661 6002 Churches and Places of Worship St John's Church Lothian Road Edinburgh EH1 2AB City of Edinburgh Scotland Churches and Places of Worship St Cuthbert's Parish Church Lothian Road Edinburgh EH1 2EP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 1142 Churches and Places of Worship St. Peter’s Lutton Place Edinburgh EH8 9PE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 9171 Churches and Places of Worship Mansfield Traquair Church Mansfield Place Edinburgh EH7 4BL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 555 8475 Churches and Places of Worship Hope Church (Edinburgh) McDonald Road Edinburgh EH7 4NW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 554 7695 Churches and Places of Worship Edinburgh Orthodox Church of Saint Andrew Meadow lane Edinburgh EH8 9NR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 0372 Churches and Places of Worship Morningside Baptist Church Morningside Road Edinburgh EH10 4DB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 447 9787 Churches and Places of Worship United Free Church of Scotland Mound Edinburgh EH1 2LS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 5286 Churches and Places of Worship Nicolson Square Methodist Church Nicolson Square Edinburgh EH8 9BX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 6671465 Churches and Places of Worship All Nations Christian Fellowship Oxgangs Avenue Edinburgh EH13 9JA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 658 1777 Churches and Places of Worship Palmerston Place Church Palmerston Place Edinburgh EH12 5AA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 1690 Churches and Places of Worship St Mary's Cathedral Palmerston Place Edinburgh EH12 5AW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 6293 Churches and Places of Worship Kirk 0' Field Parish Church Pleasance Edinburgh EH8 9RR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 7954 Churches and Places of Worship The Great Lafayette Portobello Road Edinburgh EH8 7BG City of Edinburgh Scotland Churches and Places of Worship Piershill Cemetery Portobello Road Edinburgh EH8 7BG City of Edinburgh Scotland Churches and Places of Worship Edinburgh Central Mosque Potterrow Edinburgh EH8 9BT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 1777 Churches and Places of Worship The Church of St John the Evangelist Princes Street (west end) Edinburgh EH2 4BJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7565 Churches and Places of Worship St Anthony's Chapel Queen's Park Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland Churches and places of worship Chapel & Shrine of St Triduana Restalrig Road South Edinburgh EH7 6EA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 554 7400 Churches and Places of Worship Charlotte Chapel Rose Street (west end) Edinburgh EH2 4AZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 4812 Churches and Places of Worship Roxburgh Street Mosque Roxburgh Street Edinburgh EH8 9TE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 1902 Churches and Places of Worship Greenside Royal Terrace Edinburgh EH7 5AB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 5588 Churches and Places of Worship Saughtonhall United Reformed Church Saughtonhall Drive Edinburgh EH12 5TR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 3378 733 Churches and Places of Worship Guru Nanak Gurdwara Sheriff Brae Edinburgh EH6 6TJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 553 7207 Churches and Places of Worship St Michael's Slateford Road Edinburgh EH11 1NX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 478 9675 Churches and Places of Worship Community Church Edinburgh South Clerk Street (King's Hall) Edinburgh EH8 9NZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 466 8660 Churches and Places of Worship St Patrick's RC Church South Gray's Close Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 1973 Churches and Places of Worship Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints Spylaw Road Edinburgh EH10 5BR City of Edinburgh Scotland Churches and Places of Worship St. Margaret's & St. Leonard's Catholic Church St Leonard's Street Edinburgh EH8 9RD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 333 2021 Churches and Places of Worship St. Vincent's Chapel St. Vincent Street Edinburgh EH3 6SW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 8609 Churches and Places of Worship St Columba (Catholic) Upper Gray Street Edinburgh EH9 1SN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 1605 Churches and Places of Worship Quaker Meeting House Victoria Terrace Edinburgh EH1 2JL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 4825 Churches and Places of Worship Old Calton Graveyard Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3BQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Churches and Places of Worship Buccleuch & Greyfriars West Crosscauseway Edinburgh EH8 9JP City of Edinburgh Scotland 01316674651 Churches and Places of Worship Apostolic Church West Richmond Street Edinburgh EH8 9AB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 665 2710 Churches and Places of Worship Methodist Church West Tollcross Edinburgh EH3 9BP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 9029 Churches and Places of Worship St Mary's Cathedral (Catholic) York Place Edinburgh EH1 3JD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 1798 Churches and Places of Worship Leith St Andrews Church Easter Road Edinburgh EH6 8HT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 553 8839 Next - Edinburgh Old Town Attractions
- Shore Leith | Shops & Businesses | All About Edinburgh
Shore Leith Edinburgh with restaurants, bars and accommodation, 10 minutes from edinburgh centre and where the Royal Yacht Britannia is moored. A Sunday market and many historic attractions. Ocean Terminal a large indoor shoping Mall with free parking close to the still working dock area. Shore Leith Shops & Businesses The Shore area of leith is the area that the water of leith flows through to the Firth of Forth The streets that are in this area are; The Shore, Tower Place, Tower Street, Waters Close, Shore Place, Sandport Place, Commercial Street, Dock Place, Dock Street, Sandport Street, Ocean Drive Shore History and Attractions ADVERTISE HERE THE SHORE, LEITH Fishers Seafood Restaurant 1 Shore Edinburgh EH6 6QW 0131 554 5666 The Shore Bar 3 Shore Edinburgh EH6 6QW 0131 555 5080 Ocean Mist Hotel 14 Shore Edinburgh EH6 6QN 0131 553 6600 The Ship Wine Bar & Bistro 26 Shore Edinburgh EH6 6QN 0131 555 0409 The Granary Bar Restaurant 32 Shore Edinburgh EH6 6QN 0845 166 6005 The Clock Cafe Bistro 35 Shore Edinburgh EH6 6QN 0131 629 3262 Kings Wark Bar 36 Shore Edinburgh EH6 6QU 0131 554 9260 Pizza Express 38 Shore Edinburgh EH6 6QU 0131 554 4332 Malt and Hops 45 Shore Edinburgh EH6 6QU 0131 555 0083 Shore Deli Co 52 Shore Edinburgh EH6 6RA 0131 554 8841 Martin Wishart Restaurant 54 Shore Edinburgh EH6 6RA 0131 553 3557 Innes & Gunn Taproom 58 Shore Edinburgh EH6 6RD Toast restaurant 65 Shore Edinburgh EH6 6RA Mimi's Bakehouse 63 Shore Edinburgh EH6 6RA 0131 555 5908 Café Truva 77 Shore Edinburgh EH6 6RG 0131 554 5502 Crolla's Gelateria Leith 1 Coalhill Edinburgh EH6 6RH ADVERTISE HERE COMMERCIAL STREET Hemingway's Restaurant 1 Commercial Street Edinburgh EH6 6JA Mov8 4 Commercial Street Edinburgh EH6 6JA 0131 202 5444 Ladylux Hair Extensions 5 Commercial Street Edinburgh EH6 6JA 0131 553 9090 Relish Deli Café 4 Commercial Street Edinburgh EH6 6JA 0131 476 1920 East Pizza 7 Commercial Street Edinburgh EH6 6JA 0131 553 0624 Kezban Restaurant 9 Commercial Street Edinburgh EH6 6JA 0131 227 6465 Barologist Bar Restaurant 23 Commercial Street Edinburgh EH6 6JA 0131 554 9999 Aldi Supermarket Commercial Street Edinburgh EH6 6EY Cashel Travel 39 Commercial Street Edinburgh EH6 6JD 0131 560 2850 LGBT Scotland 40 Commercial Street Edinburgh EH6 6JD 0131 555 3940 Tiso Outdoors 41 Commercial Street Edinburgh EH6 6JD 0131 555 2211 Tartine Restaurant Cafe Wine Bar 72 Commercial Street Edinburgh EH6 6LX 0131 554 2588 The Kitchen 78 Commercial Street Edinburgh EH6 6LX 0131 555 1755 Lost In Leith Bar & Fermentaria 82 Commercial Street Edinburgh EH6 6LX Loud & Clear Audio-visual equipment supplier 84 Commercial Street Edinburgh EH6 6LX 0131 344 4295 Britannia Spice Restaurant 150 Commercial Street Edinburgh EH6 6LB 0131 555 2255 ADVERTISE HERE DOCK PLACE Watermans Legal 5 -10 Dock Place Edinburgh EH6 6LU 0131 261 6349 Teucher's Landing Restaurant 1c Dock Place Edinburgh EH6 6LU 0131 554 7427 A Room in Leith Bistro 1a Dock Place Edinburgh EH6 6LU 0131 554 7427 DOCK STREET Kinloch Anderson Highland Wear 4 Dock Street Edinburgh EH6 6EY 0131 555 1390 Kinloch Anderson Museum 4 Dock Street Edinburgh EH6 6EY 0131 555 1390 TOWER STREET Edinburgh Council Car Pound 1 Tower Street Edinburgh EH15 1EH 0131 669 5331 TOWER PLACE Chez Mal 1 Tower Place Edinburgh EH6 7BZ 0131 285 1478 SANDPORT PLACE Roseleaf 23 Sandport Place Edinburgh EH6 6EW 0131 476 5268 SHORE PLACE Tapa Barra y Restaurant 19 Shore Place Edinburgh EH6 6SW 0131 476 6776 WATERS CLOSE Lambs House Museum 11 Waters Close Edinburgh EH6 6RB 0131 458 0305 Malmaison Hotel 1 Tower Place Edinburgh EH6 7BZ 0131 285 1478 OCEAN DRIVE, LEITH The Ceramic Experience 118 Ocean Drive Edinburgh EH6 6JB 0131 554 4455 Ocean Drive Dental Care 120 Ocean Drive Edinburgh EH6 6JG 0131 555 0376 BRITANNIA WAY Leith and Shore Holiday Inn Express 1 Britannia Way Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0871 902 1610 Next - Ocean Terminal businesses
- Spott Village | East Lothian | All About Edinburgh
Spott Attractions East Lothian Spott Village East Lothian Spott village grew around the estate of Spott House circa 1280 The war memorial in Spott dates from 1920 and was designed by Sir Robert Lorimer Spott House East Lothian Spott (Spote) was a Tower House until redesigned circa 1840. It is believed that a tower has been on this site prior to 1300. Spott House was visited by many famous people throughout history. One which was James VI when he was treated to a banquet at Spott in October 1600 by the then owner Sir George Home, 1st Earl of Dunbar. The present house which has been changed over the centuries dependent on the owners of the time. This present house was restored circa 2000. Witches Stone East Lothian Spott was where the last executions of the Scottish witch-hunts of the 17th and 18th centuries, when several witches were executed at Spott Loan in October 1705 by burning. St John's Holy Well Spott East Lothian This spring water well dedicated to St John was sacred to the monks of Coldinghame and an annual pilgrimage was made by the monks. The Monks present in Coldingham circa 1098 and the Knights Templars presence at Coldingham could be how the well was named. This holy well is located across the road from Spott House on the slop near the burn 100 m north west of the church. Spott Parish Church Spott church has little known about it but may have been a chapel for the occupants of Spott House. There is recorded history of a Chapel / Church in Spott from before 1500. The building at the gate was used by a watchman to deter bodysnatchers. The ‘jougs’ still hanging outside the east door, this was used in stopping offenders of the church from attending the service, whereby the individual was held by the neck while the church service took place. A common practice at the time. for more on the church history go to their website www.spottchurch.org.uk . Doon Hill East Lothian Doon Hill is on of the most important historic finds in Britain. A settlement on Doon Hill was found in 1964 and it is believed to be of two separate dwellings built in two different times, the first dated, Earlier Neolithic (Late Stone Age) Around 6,000 years and the later believed to be Bronze Age about 2000 years ago. There is also evidence of Bronze age Graves and a structure (possible Chapel). Doon Hill is where Leslie camped over night with his covenanter Army on the 2nd September 1650 before Cromwell's army crushed the Scots fighting for the English throne for Charles II of Scotland. The monument marking the Battle site can be found on the A1087 Dunbar road off the A1 going south. Broomhouse Stone East Lothian Broomhouse Standing stone made of red sandstone at 9 ft high stands overlooking the sea on a hill. Visible on the stones surface is three cup marks believed to be inscriptions and are seen on many Standing stones. The standing stone could date back to Iron age as many Iron age site have been discovered in East Lothian. Battle of Dunbar 1296 John Balliol became King of Scots in 1292 after arbitration by Edward I who decided that Balliol would be helpful to him at a later date. However this did not happen due to the demands of Edward John rebelled and a war ensued. On the 27 April 1296 an English force which was part of the army that had Dunbar under siege defeated the army of Scots at the Spott burn prior to Edward I arrival with the main English forces on the 28th April when Dunbar Castle surrendered to Edward I. John Balliol King of Scots was forced to abdicate on the 8th July at Montrose, where he was stripped of his Royal regalia leaving the Scottish Throne vacant. It was only 10 months before William Wallace humiliated the same English Army at Stirling Bridge and sent the English running. Next - Stenton Village
- Bridges | Edinburgh Attractions | All About Edinburgh
Edinburgh has bridges all around from the earlist bridge at Bell's Brae to the most modern the Queensferry Crossng Bridge in South Queensferry. There are road bridges, rail bridges, footbridges over rivers and canals. Edinburgh was built on Bridges. Edinburgh Bridges Road - Rail - Foot Edinburgh has many bridges either over water or Land as Edinburgh is a very hilly area many bridges were built to enable roads to be built to join the old town with the new. The bridges over water have mostly been built over the water of Leith. the others over the union canal. The bridges highlighted are all bridges that joined Old Edinburgh with the outer areas Bridges Belford Bridge Belford Road Edinburgh EH4 3DR Bridges Bell's Brae Bridge Dean Village Edinburgh EH8 8BH Bridges Stockbridge Deanhaugh Street Edinburgh EH4 ILU Bridges Drawbridge Entrance Edinburgh Castle Esplanade Edinburgh EH1 2NG Bridges North Bridge North Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1TR Bridges Dean Bridge Queensferry Road Edinburgh EH3 7UA Bridges Forth Rail Bridge South Queensferry Edinburgh EH30 9TA Bridges Forth Road Bridge South Queensferry Edinburgh EH30 9TA Bridges Victoria Swing Bridge Tower Place Edinburgh EH6 6QW Falshaw Bridge Bridge Place Edinburgh EH3 5JJ Bridges Regent Bridge Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3BG Bridges South Bridge South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LT George IV Bridge George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EW King's Bridge Johnstone Terrace Edinburgh EH1 2PR Old Leith Bridge Sandport Place Edinburgh EH6 6EU Bridges over the Water of Leith Ocean Drive - Victoria Swing Bridge - Commercial Street - Old Leith Bridge Junction Street Bridge - West BowlIng Green Street - Anderson Place Newhaven Road - St Mark's Path - Warriston Road - Warriston Path Canonmills Bridge - Tannfield Bridge - Glenogle Place - Falshaw Bridge Stockbridge - St Bernard's Bridge - Dean Bridge - Bell's Brae Bridge Belford Bridge - Well Court Footbridge - Old Coltbridge - Roseburn Bridge Riversdale Crescent - Baird Drive - Balgreen Bridge - Ford's Road Bridge Gorgie Road- The Dell Lanark Road Water of Leith Visitors Centre Next - Edinburgh Statues Guide
- Ensign Ewart | Visitor Attractions | All About Edinburgh
Ensign Ewart a heroic tail at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. See his grave, memeorial, on the Castle Esplanade and the flag and standard from the battle in the museum in Edinburgh Castle. Portrait in Great Hall. Now read the story. Edinburgh Castle Esplanade Ensign Ewart EDINBURGH CASTLE ESPLANADE SERGEANT CHARLES EWART MEMORIAL AND GRAVE Battle of Waterloo 18th June 1815. In 1938 the actual remains of Ensign Ewart were re-interred on Edinburgh Castle’s Esplanade. Look behind the memorial stone and you can see his head stone . The French Eagle from the Standard at the Battle at Waterloo. Grave Stone In Memory of Ensign Charles Ewart who died March 23rd 1846 aged 77 years Date of the Battle of Waterloo on end of Ensign Charles Ewart Memorial Stone Ensign Ewart Taking of the Flag at Waterloo As Ewart fought his way deep into the heart of the 45th French Infantry, he was caught in a fierce fight with a French officer. The French officer was saved from Ewart’s fatal strike by the arrival of his senior officer, Francis Kinchant. The French officer surrender to Kinchant saving his life. No sooner had Ewart turned away from the scene when he heard a gunshot just behind him. When he turned back, he saw senior officer Kinchant fall of his horse and the French Officer trying to hide his gun with which he had just killed Kinchant. Ewart, furious at what the French Officer had done, he lashed out with his sword ignoring the Frenchman’s pleas for mercy and took the Frenchmen’s head off with one stroke of his sword. (See the sword in Edinburgh Castle) Ewart was now near to the 45th French Infantry standard bearer. Rather than retreating, Ewart continued forward and battled through to take the flag back to his own lines and into history. In Ewart’s own words, what was to follow; “It was in the first charge I took the eagle from the enemy. I had a hard contest for it, he made a thrust at my groin, I parried it off and cut him down through the head. After this a lancer came at me; I threw the lance off by my right side and cut him through the chin and upward through the teeth. Next, a foot-soldier fired at me and charged me with his bayonet, which I also had the good luck to parry, and then I cut him down through the head; thus ended the contest. As I was about to follow my regiment, the general said, ’My brave fellow, take that to the rear; you have done enough till you get quit of it’, which I was obliged to do, but with great reluctance. I retired to a height, and stood there for upwards of an hour, which gave a general view of the field, but I cannot express the horrors I beheld. The bodies of my brave comrades were lying so thick upon the field that it was scarcely possible to pass, and horses innumerable. I took the eagle into Brussels amid the acclamation's of thousands of spectators who saw it. Displayed in the Regimental Museum in Edinburgh Castle is the sword said to have been used at Waterloo by Ensign Charles Ewart. “The Fight for the Standard at the Battle of Waterloo” By, Richard Ansdell R.A. The painting depicts Ensign Ewart at the Battle of Waterloo with the French standard. This painting can be seen in Edinburgh Castle Great Hall. Royal Scots Dragoons Museum Edinburgh Castle The actual flag (Standard) and Eagle taken from the French at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 by Ensign Ewart Next - Royal Mile Edinburgh
- Craigmillar Castle | Outlander | All About Edinburgh
Craigmillar Castle now ruins where Films TV Shows have been made. Best preserved medieval Castle in UK. Many historic momemts in History happened here. Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh Prestonfield #OUTLANDER FILM LOCATION Craigmillar Castle is one of the best-preserved medieval castles in Scotland. It has a central tower house which is surrounded by a courtyard wall and has a chapel and a do’cot. Craigmillar Castle was built in the late 14th century by the Preston family, Land owners of Craigmillar. Craigmillar Castle is best known for its association with Mary Queen of Scots. She used the castle as a place to rest after illness and after the birth of her son the future James I of England. Mary arrived at Craigmillar Castle on the 20th November 1566 and left on 7 December 1566. In November Bothwell met with nobles at Craigmillar Castle to discuss Lord Darnley. They came up with two options, divorce or assassination. They then consulted with Mary, she ruled out divorce, because it would make her son illegitimate. As for 'other means', she said that she wanted 'nothing against her honour'. The nobles saw this as her agreement to kill her husband and on leaving the nobles signed an agreement to murder Darnley. A pact known as the "Craigmillar Bond" was made, to be rid of her husband Lord Darnley. The garden pond shaped as the initial "P" can still be seen. It was Simon Prestons’ town House in Edinburgh that Mary Queen of Scots spent her last night before she was taken to Leven then on to England to spend the next 19 years in imprisonment before her execution. It was Elizabeth I the cousin of Mary Queen of Scots that had her executed. Prestonfield Edinburgh The area of Craigmillar in the east was purchased and added to the Barony of Priestfield owned by Sir James Dick. The first house was named Priestfield, as the monks had previously been the landowners. Priestfield House was burned to the ground in 1680 by anti-Catholic student protesters (the Dick's being Catholic) and as a consequence the Edinburgh council closed the University of Edinburgh until they could see improvement in the student’s behaviour. The reason for the targeting of Priestfield and Sir James Dick was he held the position of Provost of the University of Edinburgh. The Dick family lived in Prestonfield House for over 250 years. A new house was built by Sir William Bruce, king’s architect. At that time the house was renamed Prestonfield House. In the years to follow Prestonfield house greeted many famous guests that included Bonnie Prince Charlie, Samuel Jonson and James Boswell. Benjamín Franklin was entertained by the president of the Royal College of Physicians, Sir Alexander Dick, at his home, Prestonfield in 1759. The House still stands with many renovations and modernisation over the centuries it still stands, now a hotel and has been a popular venue for the celebrities for the last 50 years with guest such as Winston Churchill, Margaret Thatcher, Sean Connery, Elton John, Catherine Zeta Jones, Oliver Reed and many more. Next - Duddingston Village



