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

Dundee area golf courses on the east coast of Scotland includes the Open Championship course of Carnoustie on a short distance from St Andrews. Dundee (Area) Golf Courses Dundee on the east coast of Scotland, a short distance from St Andrew are a number of golf courses including the Open Championship course in Carnoustie Scotland's Golf Course Map Scotscraig Golf Club Golf Road Tayport DD6 9DZ Downfield Golf Club Turnberry Avenue Dundee DD2 3QP Kingennie Golf Club Forbes of Kingennie Drive Dundee DD5 3RD Ashludie Golf Course Starter Hut Golf Avenue Monifieth Dundee DD5 4AP Ladies' Panmure Golf Club 7 Princes Street Monifieth Dundee DD5 4AW Grange & Broughty Golf Club 4 Princes Street Monifieth Dundee DD5 4AW Monifieth Golf Club 8 Princes Street Monifieth Dundee DD5 4AW Panmure Golf Club Burnside Road Barry Carnoustie DD7 7RT Kirriemuir Golf Club Shielhill Road Kirriemuir DD8 4LN +44 1575 573317 Golf & Airport Transfers The Carnoustie Burnside Course Links Parade Carnoustie DD7 7JF Carnoustie Golf Club 3 Links Parade Carnoustie DD7 7JF Carnoustie Golf Links Links House Links Parade Carnoustie DD7 7JE Kingennie Golf Club Forbes of Kingennie Drive Dundee DD5 3RD Arbroath Golf Links A92 Elliot Roundabout, Arbroath DD11 2PE Forfar Golf Club Arbroath Road Forfar DD8 2RL Montrose Golf Links 5 Traill Drive Montrose DD10 8SW Brechin Golf Club Trinity B966 Road Brechin DD9 7PD Edzell Golf Club High Street Edzell DD9 7TF

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

Whisky tasting in Edinburgh. Find out which is your whisky of choise. Enjoy a malt whisky in a local bar that has over 200 whiskies and an annual Whisky festival. Visit a distillery and see the whisky being made or shop for whisky from the barrel in many shops in Edinburgh. Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh A Nip or a Dram of Scottish Whisky from the bottle or the barrel over 18 years of age only no driving after the tasting. There are many places to buy whisky in Edinburgh and there is a Distillery where malt whisky is made. In addition to the shops there are place to taste before you buy and expert guidance on malt whiskies. For a real experience of drinking whisky and getting a great selection don't miss out on The Athletic Arms Awarded Best Whisky Pub in Scotland 2025 with 750's of different whiskies. Make a day of it, Food available. Book a Tasting with a whisky expert Whisky Tasting Group Whisky Tasting in a private Room (age limit 18+ years) Up to 16 in group What you get 4 x 25cl Whiskies with an experts guidance on Whisky Whisky Tasting @ £18 per person Add food @ £15 per person 2 Courses Starter : Soup of the day Choice of Main Course Sausage and mash Pie, Baked Beans and Chips Pie and Potatoes with Choice of Pie Vegan Pie | Macaroni Pie | Steak Pie Whisky Tasting Scotch Whisky Experience 354 Castlehill Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 2NE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 0441 Whisky Tasting Athletic Arms (Diggers Bar) 1-3 Angle Park Terrace Edinburgh EH11 2JX Scotland 0131 259 9948 Whisky Tasting Cadenhead's Whisky Shop 172 Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8DF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 5864 Whisky Tasting Leith Teuchters Landing 1a & 1c Dock Place Edinburgh EH6 6LU 0131 259 9948 Whisky Tasting Tartan Weaving Mill Exhibitions 555 Castlehill Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 2NE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 2477 Whisky Tasting City Centre Teuchters Pub / Restaurant 26 William Street Edinburgh EH3 7NH 013 1 225 2973 Whisky Distillery Tours Glenkinchie Distillery Pencaitland EH34 5ET East Lothian Scotland 01875 342 004 Holyrood Distillery 19 St Leonard's Lane, Edinburgh EH8 9SH Scotland 0131 285 8977 Back to Activities

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On the East of Edinbrgh you will find the area of Niddrie and newcraighall which is overlooked by Craigmillar Castle. A famous Castle ruin of Edinburgh. Niddrie and Newcraighall Edinburgh Newcraighall Village was a miners village that grew when the Newcraighall 'Klondyke' Pit opened in 1897. Due to the influx of families a new school was built. When the pit was closed circa 1965 the miners were moved to the pit at Bilston Glen. Newcraighall village has no mining connections now and is situated close to the retail and leisure park known as 'The Fort' Newcraighall Village Memorial From the barren coal dust of centuries | of Poverty, Suffering and Sorrow | flowered a |Spirit of Community that sustained our miners and their families | in the Struggle to Preserve their mining Heritage this monument and reborn village shall forever bear witness to this spirit Dr Andrew Balfour Memorial Fountain Erected by the people of this District to show their esteem for the memory of Dr Andrew Balfour who for thirty years took a great interest in the welfare of this village. Died 28th December 1906. Erected June 1907 Bill Douglas Newcraighall Blue Plaque Bill Douglas was born in Newcraighall a small mining village on the outskirts of Edinburgh in 1934. He met his life long friend Peter Jewell when serving with the RAF in 1954. Bill and peter put together one of the largest collections of Cinema memorabilia in Europe. The collection is now housed in the Bill Douglas Cinema Museum in the University of Exeter which opened in 1997 with the donation by Peter, of Bill and Peters collection as a memorial to his life long friend. Bill Douglas died in 1991. Next - Prestonfield - Craigmillar Castle

Outlander was made in Scotland a TV mega series sensation. All the series locations can be found here and were they are located. a tour of Scotland that was taken by Jamie and Claire. Outlander Scotland Outlander the TV series that has become a worldwide success. Outlander a love story over the centuries. The two main characters, Claire Randall, World War II military nurse in 1945, is transported back in time to 1743. The story begins when she meets and falls in love with, then marries a Highland Warrior Jamie Fraser during the Jacobite uprising in Scotland. Below is a list of all the locations that the series visited in Scotland Outlander Edinburgh & Lothians Outlander has been one of the success stories of the last few years. Outlander a time traveling love story with the main characters Claire and Jamie Take a look at the places in Edinburgh, East Lothian, West Lothian and Midlothian that have been seen throughout the series. On the next page are the Outlander places in the rest of Scotland. See the Google map of Scotland with all the Film Locations on button below Go on a tour of the sites you would like to see Bespoke Outlander Tour Outlander Edinburgh Signet Library Edinburgh Outlander’s Season 3 The stunning interior of the Signet Library was the Governor’s Mansion in Jamaica. The library is home to the prestigious Society of Writers to her Majesty’s Signet which dates back to the 15th century. The ‘writers’ of documents sealed them with ‘the Signet’, the private seal of the Scottish kings Bakehouse Close Edinburgh Outlander’s Season 3 Bakehouse Close, where Jamie’s Print Shop and saw Claire reunited with Jamie after years of separation. Acheson House Canongate Outlander season 3 The exterior of Acheson House in Bakehouse Close was Madame Jeanne’s Brothel Madame Jeanne is partners with Jamie's smuggling business. Jamie has a room in her brothel for business. Tweeddale Court Edinburgh Outlander’s Season 3 & 4 The market where Claire is reunited with Fergus was filmed in Tweeddale Court. Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh Outlander’s Season 3 Craigmillar Castle featured as Ardsmuir Prison, where Jamie was incarcerated in season three. Summerhall Outlander's season 3 The lecture theatre in Summerhall was filmed were Claire meets Joe Abernathy at the start of their medical studies. Midhope Castle Hopetoun Estate Outlander season 1, 2, 3 & 4 Lallybroch Castle is Jamie Fraser’s own “north-facing tower”, his clan’s ancestral home Walk down the path in the footsteps of Claire and Jamie. Midhope Castle a ruin of a 16th-century tower house. Midhope Castle UNDER RENOVATION, the Midhope Castle filming locations for Outlander are exterior shots only. Hopetoun House South Queensferry Outlander’s Season 1, 2, & 3 Hopetoun House, doubled as the stately home of the Duke of Sandringham in season one; Provided the backdrop for Parisian streets, the spare room in Jamie and Claire’s Paris apartment, The Hawkins Estate in season two and Ellesmere and the stables at Helwater in season three. Abercorn Church Hopetoun Estate Outlander season 4 Where Frank is buried in Boston. Bree at Frank’s grave after his car crash. Outlander East Lothian The Mart, East Linton Outlander season 5 The Mart is Wilmington Fight Club. Crowd gathered to gamble on a fight between two women who are in dispute. The re-introduction to Stephen Bonnet. Bonnet meets Niall Forbes by a mutual acquaintance. A gory duel to follow. Gosford House East Lothian Outlander’s Season 2 & 3 The grounds that surround mansion doubled as the Palace of Versailles in France in season two Also Helwater and Ellesmere in season three. The house is only open for visiting on certain days. Check before you travel. Private tours can also be arranged in advance. Preston Mill East Lothian Outlander’s Season 1 Preston Mill and Phantassie Do 'cot – one of the oldest working, water-driven meal mills in Scotland. It provided the backdrop for a number of scenes during the Jacobite Uprisings. Tyninghame Beach (Ravensheugh Sands) Outlander Season 5 Claire and Bree face Bonnet, and Roger fights and betters the pirate. Seacliffe Beach Outlander season 5 A fun mother-and-daughter shell-gathering, whale-watching and beach-racing day turned into a nightmare. Newhailes House Outlander Season 4 Newhailes House doubled as Governor Tryon’s home in North Carolina, where Jamie met to discuss business And when Jamie and Claire were introduced to Wilmington Society. Outlander Midlothian Arniston House Midlothian Outlander’s Season 4 Doubled as both the theatre entrance and lobby where Jamie and Claire attended a play in Wilmington With Governor Tryon, and where Claire’s medical skills saved Edward Fanning’s life. Flotterstone near Penicuik, part of the Pentland Hills Regional Park. Season 1 Cocknammon Rock, where Heughan and his men clash with the English. The scenery of the Pentlands south of Edinburgh are magnificent. Glencorse Old Kirk Midlothian Outlander’s Season 1 Glencorse Old Kirk where Claire and Jamie married in the grounds of Glencorse House at the foothills of the Pentland Hills, Roslin Glen Outlander season 1 Roslin Glen Gunpowder Mill, you can find the place where Jamie, Claire, Rupert, Murtagh, and Angus stop to water their horses. Outlander West Lothian Linlithgow Palace Linlithgow Outlander’s Season 1 The entrance and corridors of this palace were used as Wentworth Prison where Jamie was imprisoned. Blackness Castle Outlander’s Season 1 & 2 The 15th century fortress provided the setting for the Fort William headquarters of Black Jack Randall, Also featuring in the heart-wrenching scene of Jamie’s incarceration. Beecraigs Country Park West Lothian Outlander’s Season 4 Beecraigs 913-acre Country Park doubled as the North Carolina wilderness which Jamie and Claire rode through after leaving River Run. On the journey through the forest, they became separated during a thunder storm and Claire was haunted by the ghost of Otter-Tooth. Muiravonside Country Park Linlithgow Outlander’s Season 2 Located between Linlithgow and Falkirk, the park was a backdrop to the dramatic Battle of Prestonpans, Doubled as a British encampment and the English countryside. Outlander Fife Aberdour Castle Fife Outlander’s Season 1 12th century Aberdour Castle doubled as the fictional monastery where Claire and Murtagh Took Jamie to recover after his ordeal at the prison; The Old Kitchen and Long Gallery were used for filming. Falkland Fife Outlander’s Season 1, 2 & 4 First scenes of the TV series in the town of Falkland, which was used to portray 1940s Scotland in season one and 1960s Inverness in seasons two and four. The Covenanter Hotel stood in for the cosy Mrs. Baird’s Guesthouse; The Bruce Fountain featured when the ghost of Jamie looked up at Claire’s room; Fayre Earth Gift Shop doubled as Farrell’s Hardware and Furniture Store; Campbell’s Coffee House and Eatery was Campbell’s Coffee Shop in the show. Culross Fife Outlander’s Season 1, 2 & 4 Culross was used in several scenes: The Mercat Cross area was transformed into the fictional village of Cranesmuir where Geillis lived, Behind Culross Palace was where Claire’s herb garden at Castle Leoch was located in season one. The ruined church, which was the Black Kirk in season one, The town was also a backdrop to the Jacobite encampment and makeshift hospital scenes in season two It doubled as the location of Balriggan Cottage where Laoghaire and her daughter Joan lived in season four. Dysart Harbour Fife Outlander’s Season 2 Dysart Harbour was the port of Le Havre. The Reaper is berthed in Anstruther harbour, being restored by the Scottish Fisheries Museum Outlander Dumfries Drumlanrig Castle Dumfries & Galloway Outlander’s Season 2 17th century castle, situated near Thornhill The exterior, living rooms and bedrooms became Bellhurst Manor Outlander Falkirk Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway Bo’ness Outlander’s Season 1 The Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway was transformed into a wartime London railway station Claire and Frank said their goodbyes Gray Buchanan Park Polmont Outlander’s Season 4 This is where Jamie and Young Ian buried Gavin Hayes after he was hanged for stealing in Charleston, South Carolina. Please note there is no graveyard in the park. Known locally as Parkhill, the site has pretty woodland areas alongside the meandering Polmont Burn and large rolling parkland areas with mature tree avenues. Callendar House Falkirk Outlander’s Season 2 Callendar (14th century) house in grounds of Callendar Park The authentic Georgian working kitchen was used as part of Bellhurst Manor, The home of the Duke of Sandringham. Deanston Distillery Doune Outlander’s Season 2 Deanston Distillery provided the setting for Jamie’s cousin’s wine warehouse on the docks of Le Havre. Cambusmore Estate in Callander Outlander season 5 Cambusmore Estate around Cambusmore outside Callander Trossachs and Loch Lomond National Park. The estate has been the home of the current Clan Chief of Buchanan and his family for many generations. Loch Katrine Callander Outlander’s Season 2 The roads travelled by Roger and Brianna when they first got to know each other after meeting in Inverness. Outlander themed trip along Loch Katrine aboard the SS Sir Walter Scott Loch Katrine was the inspiration and setting for Sir Walter Scott's poem The Lady of the Lake Outlander Stirling Doune Castle Stirling Outlander’s Season 1 Doune Castle near Stirling played a leading role in the show, the fictional Castle Leoch. Home to Colum MacKenzie and his clan in the 18th century. It also featured in the 20th century episode when Claire and Frank visited the castle in ruins on a day trip. Cambusbarron Stirling Outlander season 5 Used for night filming of scenes including Duncan Lacroix / Murtagh and David Berry / Lord John Grey. Stirling University Stirling Outlander’s Season 3 & 4 The walkway between the university buildings doubled as the walkway at Boston Airport, Where Brianna met Roger off the plane from Scotland when he came to visit. Outlander Perthshire The Hermitage forest in Dunkeld. Outlander season 5 Hermitage forest was used for scenes that will reportedly feature in episodes eleven and twelve. The forest surrounds Ossian’s Hall and is a short walk from the car park. Dunkeld House Hotel Perthshire Outlander’s Season 4 Dunkeld House Hotel sits within 280 acres of woodland that doubled as the North Carolina wilderness where Jamie, Claire and Young Ian set off in search of Roger when he was sold to the Mohawk. Tibbermore Parish Church Perthshire Outlander’s Season 1 Tibbermore Parish Church featured as Cranesmuir Church for the scene of the infamous witch trial. Stand in Claire and Geillis’s footsteps in the pulpit. Drummond Castle Gardens Crieff Outlander’s Season 2 Standing in for the ornate park and orchard of the Palace of Versailles in France, Note: the castle is not open to the public. . Kinloch Rannoch Perthshire Outlander’s Season 1 Loch Rannoch and Kinloch Rannoch, in Highland Perthshire, was seen in the background as Claire and Frank enjoyed their second honeymoon, following the end of the war. Craigh Na Dun Outlander season The location of the ancient stone circle where Claire Randall now Jamie's Fraser's wife Claire Fraser, travel back in time from 1945 to 1745. The large cleft stone is the gate which a time traveller pass through. Outlander Highlands Perthshire Glen Coe Scotland Outlander Season 1 Opening credits Glen Coe is a famous Scottish landmark with snow Peak Mountains, rivers and waterfalls. Also nearby Glenfinnan Monument where Bonnie Prince Charlie raised his standard of the Jacobite uprising of 1745. The famous Glenfinnan Viaduct where the Harry Potter train can be seen on its journey between Fort William and Mallaig. Highland Folk Museum - Newtonmore Outlander Season 1 Dougal collecting the rent from the crofters. Outlander Paisley Thomas Coats Memorial Baptist Church Paisley Outlander season 5 Used for scenes set in the sixties, featuring Caitriona Balfe. Both the inside and outside of the church were used. Outlander Cumbernauld Ward park Studios Cumbernauld near Glasgow Season 5 + 6 Where season five and six are being filmed when not on location Outlander Glasgow George Square Glasgow Outlander’s Season 1 Historic George Square, a wonderful civic space in the very centre of Glasgow, turned into a 1940s set to film Frank’s spontaneous proposal to Claire. Glasgow Cathedral Glasgow Outlander’s Season 2 The crypt in the cathedral doubled as L’Hopital Des Anges in Paris where Claire volunteered to work. The cathedral has a rare timelessness to it and is a stunning example of Gothic architecture. It boasts one of the finest post-war collections of stained glass windows in Britain. The University Of Glasgow Outlander’s Season 3 & 4 The University of Glasgow doubled for Harvard University Frank taught as a professor and where Brianna visited him in his office. Established in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the 4th oldest in the English-speaking world. Kelvingrove Park Glasgow Outlander’s Season 3 Kelvingrove Park doubled for the Boston Park where Claire frequently took walks. The park also featured when she pushed Brianna in her pram, passing a man who was playing the bagpipes. Pollok Country Park Glasgow Outlander’s Season 1 & 2 Pollok Country Park doubled as the grounds surrounding the fictional Castle Leoch in season one. The park was the French countryside that the characters travelled through between Le Havre and Paris in season two. Queen’s Park in Glasgow Outlander season 5 Not known scenes but a lot going on Outlander Ayrshire Troon South Ayrshire Outlander’s Season 1 Troon was the setting for the scene where Claire, Jamie and Murtagh arrived at the coast and boarded a 17th century ship to deliver Jamie to France. Dean Castle East Ayrshire Outlander’s Season 2 Set in a wooded glen in Kilmarnock, this 14th century castle stood in for Beaufort Castle near Beauly in the Highlands. Claire and Jamie visited Lord Lovat at the castle to persuade him to send his men to aid Charles Stuart. Dunure Harbour South Ayrshire Outlander’s Season 3 & 4 Dunure Harbour played Ayr Harbour as Claire and Jamie left Scotland in pursuit of Young Ian. Dunure Castle featured as Silkie Island in season three. The harbour featured again in season four, where Brianna and Roger were reunited in Wilmington, North Carolina. South Lanarkshire Calder Glen Country Park Outlander’s Season 4 The park was used as a backdrop when Jamie took Willie on a hunting and fishing trip A recreational park, situated 30 minutes outside Glasgow, is home to a zoo, Nature trails, golf course, gardens and Torrance House

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Haddington Attractions East Lothian Haddington was a important town and over the years has been burnt down and flooded on more than one occasion. Haddington originally was in Northumbria up until circa 900 AD when the border between Scotland and England was moved to bring it into Scotland. St Martin’s Kirk in the Nungate was built 1178 which is now the oldest standing building in Haddington. The once Palace of Haddington was abandoned in 1216 when Haddington was burnt by the English invaders. In 1198 King Alexander II of Scotland was born in Haddington. John Knox Protestant reformer was born in Haddington or nearby circa 1510. Haddington’s new Town Hall was built in 1748 and in 1817 the Waterloo Bridge near the Poldrate Mill was opened. In 1846 Haddington’s railway station opens to the public. linking with Edinburgh and closed in 1949. The twin steel arched Victoria Bridge was built in 1898 and the largest hoard of Roman artefacts (outside Rome) were found on nearby Traprain Hill in 1919 and can be seen in the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. In 1965 Haddington was twinned with Aubigny sur Nère in France. St Martins Kirk Haddington East Lothian St Martin’s Kirk was built in 1178. It belonged to the Cistercian Nunnery of St Mary’s which was situated about one mile to the east of this site. The church was probably used by both nuns and the people of Haddington. Originally consisting of a nave and chancel at the east end. Only nave now remains. In the thirteenth century the six buttresses were added to the outer walls to take the weight of a new barrel vault. The area above the vault provided a second storey. The purpose of the square holes in the walls is unclear. Although it is possible that they were used for scaffolding (or the struts that held the upper floor up). Some Time after the reformation the church fell out of use and it is thought, although no visible sign exists. The area surrounding it was used for burials until the nineteenth century. Poldrate Mill Tynebank Haddington Poldrate Mill in Haddington is a modern mill built 1842 (Poldrate the area) on the site of the medieval Kirk Mill circa 1530 known as the east mill, situated near the Tyne River at the Waterloo Bridge. Nungate Bridge Haddington The first bridge built over the River Tyne in Haddington was in 1282. The Nungate Bridge is built on the same site built circa 1560 after the previous bridge was bombarded in the siege in 1548 when most of Haddington burned. The Nungate bridge as its predecessor was the main route from the south into Haddington (now a foot bridge). The bridge was a place many criminals were shacked to with jougs’ iron manacle that went around the neck. St Mary’s Church Haddington In 1375 the building of St Mary’s Church began and was completed in 1462. In 1548-9 the church was in ruins due to the siege of Haddington. At John Knox insistence the church was rebuilt in 1561. Further renovations and improvements have been made over the centuries to what you see today. There are many things to see, which include; Lauderdale Aisle and Tomb, Jane Welsh Carlyle memorial stone. Stain Glass windows depicting; The Sepulchre, Vision of St John the Divine, Christ and the Woman of Samaria, The Good Woman, The Crucifixion with the Virgin and St John, St Margaret and St Helen Divine Wisdom, The Herald Angel appears to the Shepherds, Christ as the Good Shepherd, The Ascension, Christ and the Sea of Galilee, Gethsemane and Emmaus. Wemyss Family Grave Haddington East Lothian Francis Charteris, became Charteris-Wemyss-Douglas 8th Earl of Wemyss & 4th Earl of March was born in 1772 as Frances Charteris and died 1853 at his home at Gosford House East Lothian Haddington War Memorial Haddington East Lothian Haddington war memorial at the gates to St Mary's Church was unveiled circa 1920. To commemorate all the local men and women who gave their lives in the defence of Britain in the World Wars Amisfield House Remains Francis Charteris bought a property called Newmills near Haddington circa 1715, and renamed it Amisfield after the family estate near Dumfries. On the land they built Amisfield House in 1755, a classic mansion house with a walled garden, a summer house known as the Banqueting House and stables. All that remains are ruins of the the summerhouse, Gothic Garden House, cascade pump house and stables. The gates with Lodges built circa 1720. and the walled garden circa 1786 are still in tact. However, the main house was demolished in 1928. The grounds have been used as Haddington Golf Course since 1865. Amisfield House East Gate and lodges Amisfield House Stables 1785 Amisfield House Summer House (Banqueting House) 1755 The Summerhouse was used as a banqueting hall and was were the Charteris family would entertain guests. A bowling green was once to the rear of the house with statues surrounding it. Unfortunately a flood of the Tyne in 1775 washed the statues away and destroyed the bowling green. Amisfield Gothic House This is a Gothic style House was built in 1766 by one of the most renowned builder | Stonemasons of the time Robert Milne from Edinburgh. Built for the then owners of the House and Lands the Charteris family. Amisfield Walled Garden Amisfield House walled garden (1783) is eight acre, one of the largest walled gardens in Scotland. The walls of the garden stand at 16 feet (4.9 m) and in each corner are circular pavilions. Note; The Ancient Fraternity of Gardeners of East Lothian was established in 1676 the oldest gardeners fraternity known. Amisfield House Cascade & Pump House The River Tyne flows through the grounds of Amisfield in Haddington. Amisfield House and grounds are now a golf course the house was demolished in 1928 as it had stood empty for years. The pump house may have previously been an Ice House which was a common place for all large houses. Samson Fountain Court Street Haddington The drinking fountain in Court Street Haddington with a statue of Samson at the apex was originally erected in 1924 At that time it was only the centre piece with four drinking cups on chains. It was then surrounded by a pond in 1998 and the cups removed. Haddington Corn Exchange The Corn Exchange was built in 1854 and is one of the largest Corn Exchanges to be built in Scotland. Tweeddale Monument Haddington Field Marshal George Hay, 8th Marquess of Tweeddale born 1787 at Yester House educated at the Royal High School in Edinburgh and became a full time soldier in 1804 and was awarded many honours throughout his career. On his fathers death in 1804 he became 16th Lord Hay of Yester. Earl of Tweeddale. 8th Marquess of Tweeddale. 8th Earl of Gifford. 8th Viscount of Walden. He was appointed Knight, Order of the Thistle (K.T.) in 1820 He held the office of Lord-Lieutenant of Haddingtonshire between 1823 till is death. He became Governor of Madras India in 1842-46 and retired from active service in 1848 when he returned to Yester House. He gained the rank of Field Marshal in 1875. While at home in Yester House he died of injuries sustained in a fire in 1876. He was honour in 1881 with the monument that stands in Court Street Haddington for his services in both times of war and peace. Goats of Haddington The Goats were sculpted by Dyre Vaa of Norway in 1978 The symbol of the Goat is on the coat of arms and the seal of Haddington thought to have been first adopted in 1296 when there were numerous goat farms in the area. Custom Stone Haddington Custom Stone of Haddington stood in the High Street and has been moved to the gardens behind the old George Hotel(Falkos). There are setts in the road where the Custom stone once sat. The plaque reads; This ancient stone was for | centuries the seat of the tacksman (Tax) | When petty customs were levied | in the Burgh. Mercat Cross Haddington A goat appears on the seal and on the coat of arms of Haddington it also is on the top of the mercat cross where the unicorn stands on most other mercat crosses throughout Scotland. The earliest documentary reference occurs in the reign of William the Lion (1165–1214), when it was decreed that “all merchandises sal be presentit at the mercat and mercat croce of burghis”. As William the Lion was a resident of Haddington, the mercat cross in the High Street could have been the first. John Gray Centre Haddington The John Gray Centre is the library, originally founded by Rev. John grey in 1688 and now is the heritage hub and museum of East Lothian. There is 700 years of manuscripts books and images all relating to the history of East Lothian. The new building opened in 2012 John Gray Plaques Haddington At the entrance to the Centre on the wall is a plaque to John Gray which reads; Mr John Gray Minister of the Gospel at Aberlady,for the regard he had for the town of Haddington. The place of his nativity did mortify this library for the community also did mortify the sum of 3000 merks scots. Appointed the annual rent thereof to charitable uses agreeable to his will under ye management of magistrates & town clerk thereof he departed this life in tear 1717. The red plaque reads; The story of John Gray Centre Began over 400 years ago, but who was John Gray? John was born in Haddington in 1684, the son of a merchant. He became a Presbyterian minister in 1667 and minister of Aberlady in 1684. During his life he collected a library of around 900 books which he left, together with money for their upkeep, to the people of Haddington on the death of his wife in 1717. His library was one of the first in Britain made freely available to the public and is now housed in the National Library of Scotland. The Centre has been named after John Gray in recognition of his gift to the people of Haddington. Carlyle House Museum Haddington Jane Welsh was born in Haddington in 1801 daughter of Dr John Welsh. She became one of the great letter writers of her age. She married essayist Thomas Carlyle in 1826. The house has been restored and is now the Jane Welsh Carlyle Museum. which tells the life of Jane before and after marriage. Mitchell’s Close Haddington Mitchell’s Close are 17th century buildings that have survived from the period, a true look back into the past. Royal Palace King William I Haddington Alexander II, son of King William I was born in Haddington Palace 1198. In 1214 King John attacked Haddington and burned it to the ground leaving very few buildings. The royal Place was saved but was vacated two years later. The present building is the County Building which was built in 1832 and stands on the site of the medieval palace of King William I remnants and foundations of which were found when excavating to build the county building in 1830. The plaque on the wall reads; This is the site of The Royal Palace occupied by King William the Lion and here his son Alexander II of Scotland was born 24th August 1198. Ferguson Monument Haddington Robert Ferguson of Raith was born in 1767 he was a landowner with estates in Haddingtonshire and Dysart Burghs. He became a member of parliament in 1835 for East Lothian and was also Lord Lieutenant of Fife in 1837. He after an affair married Lady Elgin of Dirleton. Lord Elgin of Elgin Marbles fame was the husband she divorced. John Knox Institute Haddington In 1880 the Knox Memorial Institute to house the grammar school of Haddington was completed with a statue of John Knox in the centre tower. Later to be known as Knox Academy. John Knox a Scottish minister, theologian, and writer was a leader of the country’s Reformation, which in 1572 under James IV approved the reformation settlement of which founded the Presbyterian Church of Scotland in 1560. John Knox was born in Haddingtonshire in 1513. Other information states he was born in 1505 (Thomas Carlyle). Gifford Gate John Knox Birthplace John Knox House was at Gifford gate near Haddington opposite the parish church on the far bank of the River Tyne. Thomas Carlyle easiest and historian husband of a local girl Jane Welsh (14 January 1801 – 21 April 1866) a Scottish writer had a tree planted where John Knox house once stood. John Knox Tree Plaque The Plaque reads; Near this spot stood the house in which was born John Knox AD 1505. An oak tree was planted on 29th March 1881 at the request of the late Thomas Carlyle. Lady Kitty’s Do’cot and Garden Lady Kitty’s Do’cot was built in 1771. Named after Lady Catherine Charteris (born 1722) who had a walled garden built in the same period. Lady Charteris was of Francis Charteris, 7th Earl of Wemyss (Buried in Gosford Estate in a Mausoleum designed after the Great Pyramid at Giza) substantial land owner of Haddingtonshire. They had 6 children and Catherine lived until 1786 (64). The Do’cot was a feature of most wealthy home owners which provided fresh meat in the form of pigeons. Haddington House St Mary's Pleasant Gardens East Lothian Haddington House was built circa 1650. THE INSCRIPTION above the door would have been put there when Al AO Haddington and dates from 1648. Alexander Maitland renovated the house IN 1680 and installed the present doorway which has a date of 1680 his initials AM and his wife’s KC, Katherine Cunninghame. A traditional mark of ownership. The gardens were restored by the 14th Duke of Hamilton and gifted to the Haddington Garden Trust to allow everyone to benefit from the gardens. Sir George Taylor Plaque Haddington House Haddington East Lothian Sir George Taylor plaque reads; Sir George Taylor DSC LLD FRS FRSE VHM SHM 15 February 1904 - 12 November 1993 Director Royal Botanic Gardens Kew 1956 - 1971 Chairman Haddington Garden Trust 1973 - 1990 Waterloo Bridge Haddington East Lothian The Waterloo Bridge near the Poldrate Mill was completed in 1817. The foundation stone of the Waterloo Bridge was laid on the anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 and was named after the Battle ‘Waterloo’. Normandy Garden The Normandy Memorial in the old bowling green area was erected in 2004. The gardens were once a bowling green which opened in 1749 after moving from its original place in Haddington, where Lawn bowls were first played circa 1660. The area is now a World War II memorial to the Normandy Landings. Commemorative Trees Haddington King Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark Coronation Trees 1902 Commemorative Trees Haddington The tree on the side of the River Tyne near Poldrate is one of many trees planted at the time the plaque at the foot of this tree reads; The tree was planted to commemorate the coronation of Her Majesty Queen Victoria on the 28th June 1838. Commemorative trees Haddington King George V and Queen Mary Commemorative Trees Haddington 1911 Victoria Bridge Haddington The twin steel arched Victoria Bridge was built in 1898 named to commemorate Queen Victoria’s diamond jubilee which had taken place in 1897. An excellent early example of a provincial steel arch bridge, similar to the North Bridge in Edinburgh but on a smaller scale. Haddington Town House Haddington Town House was built in 1748 and designed by William Adam Town House steeple had to be replaced in 1831. The bell in the steeple rings each day as a curfew at 10 in the evening and it then rings again at the end of curfew at 7 in the morning. The curfew-bell has rung since 1532. Within the Town House were a council chamber a jail and court and a clock was added to the tower in 1835. Samuel Smiles Haddington Samuel Smiles was born in Haddington in 1812. He was a government reformer and author of many books including “Self Help” which became a worldwide success. He was also the author of George Stephenson’s biography, the inventor of the locomotive and the modern railways. Self Help was published in 1859 the same year as Charles Darwin’s Origin of the Species. The plaque where he was born reads; Samuel Smiles, born in Haddington, lived in this house, Author of “Self Help” and other books. He died Kensington 1904. Falko (George Hotel) Haddington East Lothian One of the older properties still being used in Haddington, Falko (George Hotel) stands in Market Lane previously George Wynd. The building being a coaching station and Post Office circa 1700 and an Inn owned by a James Fairbairn IN 1764. It has been called The George and Dragon and George Inn circa 1850. Cyclists Touring Club The Cyclists Touring Club plaque signifies the previous Headquarters of the Cyclists Touring Club now Cycling UK. A wheel with 3 wings and the initials CTC. Haddington Railway Station The Rail Station in Haddington has long been closed and all that remains is the ticket office. The rail line opened on 22 June 1846 and took passengers to Longniddry Station where they would change trains to the Edinburgh Train. The final passengers embarked on the last train from Haddington in December 1949. Summerfield House Haddington East Lothian Summerfield House that stands in the Sidegate Haddington was built circa 1780. This shows a typical house of a wealthy merchant. With coach houses (garages) at both sides of the house. Flour and Malt Mill Haddington East Lothian There has been a mill on this site since circa 1410. It has changed ownership on several occasions. In 1897 the mills were operated by John Montgomery tin the production of malt flour for baking 'Bermaline' bread, a famous Health food. The present company has continued operations of the mills producing cereals (Scottish Flour and Malt from wheat and barley). PureMalt products are distributed worldwide. Old Bank House Haddington East Lothian There are two historic buildings close together on the Hargate, Old Bank House and Sunnybank also known as Tenterfield House. Tenterfield House was originally Sunnybank once owned and occupied by the Donaldson family and sold to Archibald Todrick on his marriage to Katherine Howden in 1812. Sunnybank (Tenterfield House) Haddington East Lothian Hay Donaldson was the Town Clerk and solicitor (writer of the signet) who previously lived at Sunny Bank and moved to Old Bank House and ran the Bank of Scotland Offices from 1783. Handing over to Archibald Todrick in 1803. County Police Station Haddington East Lothian The Haddington Police Station in Court Street previously Weston House built 1833 by William Burn. The Building was the former Court House. It became the Police Station when the police moved to the building in 1954. Lennoxlove House Haddington East Lothian Lennoxlove (Castle) House grounds and gardens are one of the must see Houses and gardens to see in Scotland with history over eight centuries. The estate was originally named Lethington and was owned by Robert Maitland of Thirlestane from 1345. The original Tower built in 1345 still stands as the south west corner of the present Lennoxlove House. The south face of the house was completed in 1644 when a further tower was built at the east end. There has been further changes to the house over the centuries and different owners. The present owners purchased the Lennoxlove House in 1947 by Sir Douglas Douglas-Hamilton. The house is open to visitors by guided tours. With many centuries of history and historic artefacts as well as paintings by the masters lie Van Dyke and Scottish painters such as Raeburn. The 400+ acres of walled gardens have an ornate sundial, a tree over 650 years old and the architecture from the 16th century. Skid Hill Haddington East Lothian Skid Hill once the site of an Iron age fort circa 800 BC, at the summit of the 600 foot (185 mtr) hill, which is the highest point of the Garleton Hill range. Not far from the Hopetoun Monument on Byre's Hill. Skid hill is now a disused quarry. Hopetoun Monument Byre's Hill Haddington East Lothian The Hopetoun Monument is 95 feet (29 m) tall. Situated on Byres Hill near Haddington, the monument was erected in 1824 in memory of John Hope, 4th Earl of Hopetoun The foundation stone was laid on May 3, 1824. There is an inscription on the monument which states: “This monument was erected to the memory of the Great and Good John, Fourth Earl of Hopetoun by his affectionate and grateful tenantry in East Lothian. “MDCCCXXIV” 1824. Haddington Abbey In 1138 the lands of Haddington were given to Ada de Warenne (became wife of Robert I son). The estate on the north-east of Haddington that formed part of the lands belonging to the Abbey of Haddington (The Abbey of Haddington was founded in 1178 by Ada de Warenne a Northumbrian Countess) were sold circa 1568 to William Maitland of Lethington, who in turn sold it in 1681 to Colonel James Stanfield an officer in Cromwell’s Army. He became the Member of Parliament for East lothian and established New Mills Cloth factory in the existing Waulk Mill on the River Tyne. He then built New Mills House the same year. New Mills was renamed circa 1715 to Amisfield and the demolished and a new house was built named Amisfield House in 1755 for Francis Charteris (later 7th Earl of Wemyss). The Google map shows top centre where the Abbey once Stood, below the Abbey Bridge and Amisfield Walled Garden. Abbey Bridge Haddington East Lothian The Abbey is no longer their but the Abbey Bridge that the young Queen, her mother and nobles of France and Scotland crossed to sign the treaty remains across the River Tyne not far from where the Abbey once Stood. The Abbey Bridge was built over the River Tyne to give access to the Abbey of Haddington. The stone bridge could have been built circa 1450 replacing a wooden bridge. A pathway at the side of the Tyne follows the river to East Linton 6 miles towards the sea. Treaty of Haddington 1548 The reformation saw the end to the priory in 1567. There are no remains of the Abbey but a tree stands on the site where the Abbey once stood. After the Battle of Pinkie Cleuch Lord Somerset set siege to Haddington in hope to seize the young Mary Queen of Scots (5 years old). To save the Queen from the English her mother (Mary of Guise) made a pact with the French to send her daughter to France to marry the Dauphin, the young French prince. This secured an alliance between the Scots and French against the English when the Treaty of Haddington was signed at the Abbey of Haddington on 7th July 1548. Mary was sent to France and later married the Dauphin, however the marriage did not last long as the prince died in his teens and Mary returned to Scotland. Next - Humbie

Looking for a Bank ATM currancy exchange or Western Union Branch. The Edinburgh contact and address details are available here. There are many Western Union Branches were you can send and receive cash worldwide. ATM's for cash and currancy exchanges for local currancy or Holiday money. Banks in Edinburgh There are a number of banking institutions in Edinburgh The Bank of Scotland, Royal Bank of Scotland, National Westminster (Nat West) Clydesdale Bank, Trustees Saving Bank (TSB), Santander, HSBC Barclay's Bank and Private Banks There are cash Machines (ATM's) at all the Bank branches Cash Machines (ATM's) HSBC Bank Banks and Currency Exchange HSBC Bank 76 Hanover Street Edinburgh EH2 1EL City of Edinburgh Scotland 08457 404 404 Western Union Branches Barclay's Bank Banks and Currency Exchange Barclays Bank 10-15 Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 2AN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0345 7 345 345 Bureau de Change (Currency Exchange) Clydesdale Bank Banks and Currency Exchange Clydesdale Bank 83 George Street EH2 3ES Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland 0800 345 7 365 TSB Bank Banks and Currency Exchange TSB Bank 28 Hanover Street Edinburgh EH2 2DS City of Edinburgh Scotland 01315 179 998 Banks and Currency Exchange TSB Bank Cameron Toll Centre Lady Road Edinburgh EH16 5PB City of Edinburgh Scotland 01315 179 988 Banks and Currency Exchange TSB Bank 59 Leith Walk Edinburgh EH6 8LT City of Edinburgh Scotland 01315 179 989 Banks and Currency Exchange TSB Bank 163 St John's Road, Edinburgh, EH12 7SD City of Edinburgh Scotland Banks and Currency Exchange TSB Bank 210 Boswell Parkway Edinburgh EH5 2LX City of Edinburgh Scotland 01315 179 990 Royal Bank of Scotland Banks and Currency Exchange Royal Bank of Scotland plc 239 St Johns Road Edinburgh EH12 7XA City Of Edinburgh Scotland Banks and Currency Exchange Royal Bank of Scotland Plc 36 St Andrew Square Edinburgh EH2 2AD City of Edinburgh Scotland 03457 242424 Santander Bank Banks and Currency Exchange Santander Bank 31 Hanover Street Edinburgh EH2 2EB City of Edinburgh Scotland Nat West Bank Banks and Currency Exchange NatWest Bank 8 George Street Edinburgh EH2 2SB City of Edinburgh Scotland 08453 661965 Private Banks Handelsbanken Private Bank 18 Charlotte Square Edinburgh EH2 4DF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 1170 Weatherby's Private Bank 2 Rutland Square Edinburgh EH1 2ES City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 285 2020 Allied Irish Bank 19 Charlotte Square Edinburgh EH2 4DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 5206 Hampden & Co PLC Private Bank 9 Charlotte Square Edinburgh EH2 4DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 7300 Brown Shipley Private Bank 2 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 524 1270 Adam and Company Private Bank 22 Charlotte Square Edinburgh EH2 4DF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 8484 SG Hambros Bank Limited 12-13 St Andrew Square Edinburgh EH2 2AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 523 1140 Bank of Scotland Banks and Currency Exchange Bank of Scotland 13 New kirk Gate Leith Edinburgh EH6 6AD City of Edinburgh Scotland Banks and Currency Exchange Bank of Scotland Unit 15a Cameron Toll Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH16 5PB City of Edinburgh Scotland Banks and Currency Exchange Banks Bank of Scotland 51 South Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9PP City of Edinburgh Scotland Banks and Currency Exchange Bank of Scotland 75 George Street Edinburgh EH2 3EW City of Edinburgh Scotland Banks and Currency Exchange Bank of Scotland Unit 42 Gyle Avenue Edinburgh EH12 9JU City of Edinburgh Scotland Banks and Currency Exchange Bank of Scotland 426 Morningside Road Edinburgh EH10 5QF City of Edinburgh Scotland Banks and Currency Exchange Bank of Scotland James Quarter 112 St James Crescent Edinburgh EH1 3AD Banks and Currency Exchange Bank of Scotland 206 St John's Road Edinburgh EH12 8SH City of Edinburgh Scotland Banks and Currency Exchange Bank of Scotland 18 Westside Plaza Edinburgh EH14 2SZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Banks and Currency Exchange Bank of Scotland Princes Exchange 3 Earl Grey Street Edinburgh EH3 9BN City of Edinburgh Scotland Banks and Currency Exchange Bank of Scotland 43 Comely Bank Edinburgh EH4 1AF City of Edinburgh Scotland Banks and Currency Exchange Bank of Scotland 564 Queensferry Road Edinburgh EH4 6AT City of Edinburgh Scotland

Johnnie Walker Visitor Centre. John Walker history the whisky where it started the visitors centre on Princes Street. Visit Edinburgh at All About Edinburgh Johnnie Walker Whisky Story Johnnie Walker Whisky is known worldwide the Red Label and Black Label, however there are actually 8 different Labels plus a further 8 specials, (4 limited editions and 4 exclusive blends). John Walker founder of Johnnie Walker Whisky More on Glenkinchie and Johnnie Walker John Walker was born in 1805 on a Todrigg’s Farm in the west of Scotland. After his father’s death the farm was sold 1819, and John purchased his first shop the next year in Kilmarnock Scotland. From historic records he was selling Rum, Brandy, Gin and Islay whisky. 1837 John has a son Alexander, who was to take over the business on his father’s death in 1857. 1853 the mixing of different ages of whisky from the same distillery was allowed. This was called vatting. 1860 the spirits Act was passed allowing different whiskies to be blended together in bonded warehouses. 1865 Alexander creates a malt whisky which he registers in 1867 under copyright as Old Highland Whisky, later to become Johnnie Walker Black Label. The John Walker brand whisky was popular and in 1870 to save shipping costs they changed the shape of the bottle to a square, which allowed bottles to be packed more efficiently. The quicker they could make the whisky the more they could sell, until 1915 when a law was passed that whisky must spend two years in an oak barrel. He then has the traditional label of the Johnnie Walker Whisky designed, which he registers under trademark in 1877. A label at an angle of 24 degrees which is in use today. 1906 the Walker Whisky Company had three main products, Old Highland White Label 5 year old, Special Old Highland Red Label 9 year old and Extra Special Old Highland Black Label 12 year old. The company Logo ‘The Striding Man’ was first drawn by Tom Brown in 1908 and their famous one liner ‘Born 1820 -Still going strong’ was introduced. In 1909 rebranding to Johnnie Walker took place, which introduced the famous 10 year old Red and 12 year old Black Label whisky brand. On to 1970 after many awards and warrants from royalty, the first Johnnie Walker shop was opened where it first began in Kilmarnock. Over the next 42 years Johnnie Walker introduced more brands and specials and today is one of the most well-known names in Scottish Whisky worldwide. Johnnie Walker is now owned by a whisky conglomerate Diageo who has opened the Johnnie Walker Visitor Centre on Princes Street Edinburgh Scotland. One of the largest Whisky Visitor Experience centres in the World. Look for the 4 corners of Johnnie Walker the closest to Edinburgh is Glenkinchie see more on www.traveltourscotland.com/Glenkinchie-whiskie Next - Origins of Whisky & Tartan

Robert Burns Story in Writers' Museum with artifacts, busts, statues and manuscripts pictures, and personal items about the great poet. From Ayrshire his birthplace to Dumfries where he died. Robert Burns The Ploughman Poet Robert Burns Robert Burns was the eldest of seven children. He travelled the world and had many love interests and had 9 children. Robert Burns is buried in St. Michael’s Churchyard, Dumfries, Scotland. Robert Burns was born in Alloway 25 January 1759. At 7 years he moved with parents in 1766 to Mount Oliphant farm, southeast of Alloway. He began to write poetry in 1774. In 1777 he moved to Lochlea, near Tarbolton, where they stayed until 1784 when they moved to the Mossgiel farm at Mauchline Ayrshire. Mauchline is where he met Jean Armour who he married in 1788. The story of a poet begins with a rejected job in Jamaica as he sold copies of his poems known as the Kilmarnock edition which sold out through undoubted help from his fellow masons. He then received an invite to Edinburgh from Henry Mackenzie and Dr Blacklock in 1786 after they had read Robert Burns poems. Robert Burns First Edinburgh Lodging On arrival in Edinburgh the actual close Robert Burns Lived in was called Baxter’s Close, but has not survived. This was where Dr Thomas Blacklock (The Blind Poet) brought Burns from Ayrshire. The first edition of his poems being reviewed by Henry Mackenzie. Blacklock and Mackenzie were taken by his poems, the invitation was sent for him to come to Edinburgh. Robert Burns came to Edinburgh and was introduced to the wealthy and prominent merchants of Edinburgh which began his success as a poet. Burns Supper and Poems His birthday is celebrated every year worldwide when people come together at a Burns Supper. A dinner to celebrate the life of Robert Burns. Traditionally Haggis neeps and tatties are the menu with drams of whisky. Finally before the food is served a ceremony is performed called “Address to a Haggis” and a Grace is also performed. Robert Burns Sir Walter Scott 1786 The one and only time Robert Burns and Sir Walter Scott met was in the house of Professor Adam Ferguson in Sciennes House Place, also present were Adam Smith, Dugald Stewart and Joseph Black. This was a meeting place of the hierarchy of Edinburgh society. Inscription reads, “This tablet commemorates | The meeting | of Robert Burns and | Sir Walter Scott | which took place here | In the winter of 1786”. Robert Burns Writers’ Museum The Writer’s Museum is dedicated to the lives and work of Scotland’s great literary figures. Rare collections include early editions, manuscripts, portraits, photographs, and personal belongings of Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson. Writers' Museum Robert Burns Makars’ Court Slab Robert Burns 1759 – 1796 Poet Born in Alloway Inscription on slab; Man to Man the world o’er shall brithers be for a’ that Robert Burns Monument Regent Road Edinburgh Robert Burns was born on Monday 25 January 1759 and died on Thursday 21st July 1796. The Robert Burns Memorial can be found opposite the Royal High School in Regent Road. Robert Burns died at the age of 37 and is the nation’s most famous poet. The Mauchlin Stane Robert Burns click on image for more details Robert Burns Grassmarket The White Hart Inn Edinburgh was established in 1516, The White Hart Inn is one of the oldest and most historic pubs in Edinburgh. Past visitors have included the poets Robert Burns and William Wordsworth. Robert Burns Masonic Lodge Freemasons Robert Burns was initiated an Entered Apprentice in Lodge St. David, Tarbolton on 4 July 1781. He became a master mason on lst October 1781 of the same lodge. He was made an honorary member of Lodge Kilmarnock Kilwinning St. John October 1786. Inaugurated Poet Laureate Lodge Canongate Kilwinning, 1 March 1787. Robert Burns was exalted a companion in the Holy Royal Arch Degree in May 1787 and Knights Templar at St. Ebbe's Lodge, Eyemouth. On the 24th June 1788 he joined Lodge St. Andrew, In Dumfries. In 1792, he was elected Senior Warden.

Grassmarket attractions Guide has all the history and attractions in the Gassmarket. Murders, Hangings, Riots, famous people, pubs, restaurants, shops, hotels apartments and cafes. Also included is the West Port, West Bow and King's Stable Road. Grassmarket Attractions Edinburgh The Grassmarket Area was where people from all over brought their livestock to sell at market. Cattle, horses, sheep and goats. There were many market stalls which would sell homemade and Homegrown goods. The Grassmarket is the oldest market area recorded in British history and has been written about since circa 1370. It was James the 3rd who first gave charter to a weekly market in 1477. This Grassmarket area was first paved in 1543 from the West Port to the Upper Bow. Today there is a weekly Saturday Market with all kinds of goods. From early morning to late afternoon there is a hive of activity. The Grassmarket has one road that runs through for traffic and the rest of the area is pedestrianised with outside drinking and eating areas for all the family. The Grassmarket was built on what was part of the south loch which was drained in the early 14th century. It became a cattle market shortly after and was officially one on Edinburgh's main markets under the ordinance of James III in 1477. There were many taverns and Inns to satisfy the thirst of the cattle traders and farm hands who brought their animals to market. In 1560 the Corn Market was moved from the corner of Marlin’s Wynd to the east end of the Grassmarket. The Gallows stood at the foot of the West Bow from 1660, near to where the Corn Market was situated. This became the main gallows for executions in Edinburgh until the last hanging on the 4th February 1874. when the gallows moved back to the High Street. The animal market took place here up to 1911. Two of the taverns still remain The Last Drop where it was said the person to be hanged would get his last drink. The other is Maggie Dickson’s a famous story of how the law was changed from the sentence being ‘to be hanged’ to ‘to be hanged till dead’ As Maggie was hung and didn’t die. North Side of the Grassmarket 1830 -2019 Grassmarket 500th Anniversary Plaque This plaque was unveiled |on the 3rd of October 1977 by the | Rt. Hon. Kenneth Borthwick. | Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh | To commemorate the 500th anniversary | of a reorganisation of Edinburgh markets. | Authorised by King James III. | on the 3rd of October 1477. | The Cattle Market was situated at | the western end of the Grassmarket | and in King’s Stables Road | this are was then just outside the Burgh. The White Hart Inn Grassmarket Edinburgh The White Hart Inn Edinburgh was established in 1516, The White Hart Inn is one of the oldest and most historic pubs in Edinburgh. Past visitors have included the poets Robert Burns and William Wordsworth. The murderers Burke and Hare also were regulars in the pub in the late 1820s, as this is where they were to lure their victims back to their nearby lodgings, where they were murdered and their bodies sold to Dr Knox for medical research and study by students of the University medical school. During the First World War, on 2 April 1916, a German Zeppelin bombing raid was mounted over Edinburgh. During the bombing, a bomb exploded on the pavement outside a Public House, injuring four, one of whom died of shrapnel injuries. Zeppelin Airship Paving Slab Grassmarket Edinburgh This Stone marks the site of a bomb dropped from Zeppelin Airship L14 on the night of 2nd April 1916 on that night 2 Zeppelin Airships dropped bomb on Leith and Edinburgh. Some of the places they were dropped in Edinburgh were; 39 Lauriston Place, 183 Causewayside, Marchmont Crescent, Belford Place, Lothian Road, the Castle Rock near the king’s Bridge, 16 Marshall Street, Nicolson Street, 69 St Leonards Hill, Royal Infirmary at Lauriston and Coltbridge Gardens. There were a number of deaths and injured plus substantial damage to property. Grassmarket Mission Grassmarket Edinburgh The Grassmarket Mission was founded by James Fairbairn in 1886. In 1930, the Mission purchased the building next door (at 96 Grassmarket) and constructed a new Mission Hall Alexander Barrie, was appointed Superintendent in 1916, Mission became known colloquially as “The Barries”. The Mission was there to help the poor and needy of the Grassmarket in 1989 the decision was made to sell the Mission Halls. The Grassmarket Community Project was incorporated and funded by The Grassmarket Mission in 2010 and is still going strong. The Plaque reads; Grassmarket Mission | Undenominational | Erected in Memory of | James Fairbairn | Founder and First Superintendent | Of This Mission | Died 3rd ay 1894 | “His works Do Follow Him “. The Grassmarket Gallows Grassmarket Edinburgh The Grassmarket Edinburgh 1477 to 1911 was one of Edinburgh’s main markets for horse and cattle. The Grassmarket was also a setting for public executions. under Scots Law at that time, as she had served her punishment, she was free to go. Only later the words “until dead” were added to the sentence of hanging. You can find the pub named after her just a few yards from where she was hanged. The shadow of a gibbet is marked on the paving stones where the former gallows were. The inscription around the stone reads; On this Spot many Martyrs and Covenanters died for the Protestant Faith Margaret Dickson ‘Half hang it Maggie Dickson’ One famous execution in 1724 was of a Margaret Dickson of Inveresk a young women separated from her husband. (She was to be known as ‘Half hang it Maggie Dickson’). Her crime was concealment of pregnancy in the case of a dead child. (Not to be her husbands). She was said to have killed and disposed of the child’s body. Her execution was carried out by the hangman, after hanging for the prescribed time she was put into a coffin which the lid was nailed firmly closed. A fight broke out between the friends of Maggie and ae surgeon’s apprentices who wanted the body for investigation a regular thing in these times. Her friends were successful and took the coffin on a wheelbarrow but the uneven roads caused shaking and banging of the coffin and at Peffermill her friends herd banging on the coffin and found Maggie to be alive. By the time they arrived in Musselburgh she walked the final distance to her home at Inveresk. Maggie had served her sentence of hanging and lived a long life and had several children. When Maggie went out people would look at her and shout out to her “half hang it Maggie” when she walked past them in the street. Last Man Executed in Grassmarket Inscription on the pavement reads; The last person to be hanged from the Grassmarket gallows was James Andrews on the 4th February 1784. the names and dates of others hanged are on the steel boards. The Grassmarket Cross THIS CROSS (ORIGINALLY A CRUCIFIX) WAS AT ONE TIME IMPOSED UPON THE WALL OF THE HOUSE WHICH STOOD IMMEDIATELY OPPOSITE THE SITE OF THE GALLOWS IN THE GRASSMARKET USED FOR PUBLIC EXECUTIONS. IT WAS THE LAST OBJECT TO BE SEEN BY THE SUFFERERS BEFORE DEATH. AMONG OTHERS WHO WERE EXECUTED AT THE SPOT WERE MANY WHO SUFFERED FOR CONSCIENCE SAKE. NOT IMPROBABLY SOME MEMBERS OF THIS CONGREGATION. IT IS NOT UNTRUE THEREFORE TO DESCRIBE IT AS A MARTYR’S CROSS AND NOT UNFITTING THAT IT SHOULD FIND PLACE HERE. WHEN THE HOUSE WAS DEMOLISHED THE CROSS WAS GIVEN TO ROBERT FARQUHAR SHAW STEWART WHOSE FAMILY PRESENTED IT TO OLD SAINT PAUL’S. Grassmarket Cross Captain John Porteous Lynching Grassmarket Edinburgh Captain John Porteous Lynching in 1736 after 10 years being Captain of the City Guard John Porteous was lynched on 7 September 1736. Three smugglers/robbers were caught and imprisoned for carrying out a robbery. William Hall, George Robertson and Andrew Wilson. At their trial William Hall was sentenced to transportation to the colonies for life, but Andrew Wilson and George Robertson were sentenced to hang and were imprisoned in the Tolbooth in Edinburgh’s High Street awaiting execution. George Robertson escaped and made his way out of Britain. However, Andrew Wilson was publicly hanged in the Grassmarket in April of 1736. As events unfolded a riot started and the City guard was called out, led by Captain John Porteous. Due to the rioting Captain John Porteous instructed his men to fire above the heads of the crowd this made the riot even more heated, the shots had killed onlookers who were at their windows of their houses. With the crowd getting even more violent, Captain Porteous gave the order to shoot into the crowd and more were killed. Later that day Captain John Porteous was arrested and charged with murder. At his trial on 5 July 1736, he was convicted by a unanimous decision and found guilty of murder and sentenced to death. The execution took place in the Grassmarket on 8 Sept. 1736. Door Lintel Grassmarket Edinburgh 71 Grassmarket The Lintel above the door Inscription: 1889 VITAM (LIFE) DIRIGAT (DIRECT) Prior to this building there were housing for the Knights Templar. Old Grassmarket Dwelling This is one of the oldest inscriptions in the Grassmarket dated 1634. The tenement originally owned in 1634 and inscribed 'Blessed be God for all his Giftis' between initials IL and GK, standing for James Lightbodie and his wife Geillis Kniblo. A Scottish custom for the newlyweds to inscribe their initials above the door of their house and the date they married or moved in. The Beehive Inn Grassmarket Edinburgh Death Cell Door Calton Jail Edinburgh The actual door of the death cell that was in the Calton Jail in Regent Road can be found on the first floor of the Beehive Inn. The Flodden Wall Grassmarket Edinburgh From Granny Green Steps across to The Vennel in the west end of the Grassmarket is where the Flodden Wall stood as a protection against invading armies. The Flodden Wall is the name given to the defensive wall which was built to surround the City of Edinburgh in 1513. The pictures below show the Flodden Wall as it is today. The first part of the wall visible is in The Vennel and the final part still standing is in The Pleasance. It was in 1513 that the Scots waged a disastrous attack on the English at Flodden Field. James IV was killed in the action, along with 10,000 other Scots. The Flodden Wall was built to defend Edinburgh from English attacks. Many parts of the wall survive to this day. The wall starts at the Castle goes down Granny Green Steps to the Grassmarket across the Grassmarket to the Vennel Steps where you can find the ‘Flodden Tower’ where the Flodden wall joins the Telfer Wall. This extension was to protect the Heriot Hospital, now Heriot’s School. John Taillefer was the master mason who built and named the Telfer Wall (1628 – 1636). At the corner of Lauriston Place and Heriot Place turn left and follow Heriot’s School wall until you reach a further part of the Telfer Wall. Continue round into Forrest Road where there is a plaque on the wall. This is where the wall would have crossed to the Bristo Gate on your right. Continue on and you will come to Greyfriar’s Kirkyard where there are many interesting things to see including parts of the Telfer Wall and where it joins with The Flodden Wall. Click on title in blue to get the Flodden Wall Old Edinburgh Flodden Wall New Greyfriars Mission Buildings Grassmarket Edinburgh The Greyfriars Mission building was built in 1884 as a part of the Robertson Memorial Mission Buildings. The three buildings were a church a shop and housing. The wall tablet Inscription reads New Greyfriars Mission Buildings to the glory of God and in loving memory of the Rev. William Robertson DD, for nearly 40 years minister of this Parish. AD 1884. The Church building is now a bar restaurant and brewery. Castle Wynd South Castle Wynd South is a path and steps that gives access to Johnston Terrace from the Grassmarket. The Steps are named after Patrick Geddes (biologist, sociologist, geographer, and philanthropist) Best known as a town planner. A further set of steps Castle Wynd North gives access to Castlehill and the entrance to Edinburgh Castle. Heriot Bridge Grassmarket Edinburgh Heriot Bridge in the Grassmarket was an access road to Heriot Hospital (school) when it opened in 1628. The Heriot Bridge has long since been block by other school buildings. Heriot’s when built had its main entrance facing the Castle and then the Old Town of Edinburgh as Heriots School stood outside the city walls. Grassmarket Regulars The infamous Burke and Hare who lured women from the pubs of the Grassmarket to murder them and sell their bodies to Dr Knox of the Medical School for use in autopsies for the students. Link to West Port Murders Next - Cowgate

Wedding Venues in Edinburgh from a castle or church, in a balloon, on the beach or stately home, Do not look any further here is a comprehensive list of wedding venues and contact details for Edinburgh the lothians and Scottish Borders. Edinburgh Wedding Venues Getting married why not look for a special Wedding Venue in Edinburgh On the Beach, In a Castle, Historic House, Church, Hotel, Golf Club, Football Stadium, Rugby Stadium, Cricket Oval, National Gallery, Museum or Historic University Buildings. Where ever you can gather, a wedding can be organised. The City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, West Lothian, Midlothian or Scottish Borders. 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Street Edinburgh EH2 3DH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 5577 Wedding Venues Hard Rock Cafe 20 George Street Edinburgh EH2 2PH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 260 3000 Wedding Venues Royal Society of Edinburgh 22-26 George Street Edinburgh EH2 2PQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 240 5034 Advertise Here EDINBURGH WEDDING VENUES Wedding Venues Scotch Malt Whisky Society (Leith) 87 Giles Street Edinburgh EH6 6BZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 554 3451 Wedding Venues Melville Castle Gilmerton Road Edinburgh EH18 1AP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 654 0088 Wedding Venues Edinburgh Marriott Hotel 111 Glasgow Road Edinburgh EH12 8NF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 334 9191 Wedding Venues Apex City Hotel 61 Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2HJ City of Edinburgh Scotland +44 (0)131 441 0440 Wedding Venues Apex International Hotel 31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2HS City of Edinburgh Scotland +44 (0)131 441 0440 Wedding Venues Howard Hotel 34 Great King Street Edinburgh EH3 6QH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 3500 Wedding Venues Glasshouse Hotel 2 Greenside Place Edinburgh EH1 3AA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 528 8200 Wedding Venues Greyfriafs Kirk Greyfriars Place Edinburgh EH1 2QQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 1900 Wedding Venues Hilton Grosvenor Hotel Grosvenor Street Edinburgh EH12 5EF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 6001 Wedding Venues Merchant's Hall 22 Hanover Street Edinburgh EH2 2EP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 9284 Wedding Venues Edinburgh Academy 42 Henderson Row Edinburgh EH3 5BL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 4603 Wedding Venues Edinburgh Conference Centre Heriot Watt University Riccarton Campus Edinburgh EH14 4AS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 451 3115 Wedding Venues City Chambers 253 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1YJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 529 5974 Wedding Venues Radisson Blu Hotel 80 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 9797 Wedding Venues The Prince Philip Building 19 Hill Place Edinburgh EH8 9DP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 527 3434 Wedding Venues King Khalid Building 9 Hill Square Edinburgh EH8 9DW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 527 3434 Wedding Venues RAF Edinburgh Club 11 Hillside Crescent Edinburgh EH7 5EA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 1166 Wedding Venues Abden House 18 Holyrood Park Road Edinburgh EH16 5AY City of Edinburgh Scotland ‪+44 (0)131 651 2189 Wedding Venues Salisbury Green Hotel 18 Holyrood Park Road Edinburgh EH16 5AY City of Edinburgh Scotland ‪+44 (0)131 651 2189 Wedding Venues South Hall Complex Pollock Halls 18 Holyrood Park Road Edinburgh EH16 5AY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 651 2189 Wedding Venues St Leonards Hall 18 Holyrood Park Road Edinburgh EH16 5AY City of Edinburgh Scotland ‪+44 (0)131 651 2189 Wedding Venues Dynamic Earth Holyrood Road Edinburgh EH8 8AS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 550 7800 Wedding Venues Macdonald Holyrood Hotel 81 Holyrood Road Edinburgh EH8 8AU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0870 194 2106 Wedding Venues Angels Share Hotel 9-11 Hope Street Edinburgh EH2 4EL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 2477000 Wedding Venues Dovecot Studios 10 Infirmary Street Edinburgh EH1 1LT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 550 3660 Wedding Venues Norton House Hotel Ingliston Edinburgh EH28 8LX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 333 1275 Wedding Venues Royal Botanic Garden 20A Inverleith Row Edinburgh EH3 5LR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 552 1974 Wedding Venues Marriott Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club Kirknewton Edinburgh EH27 8EB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 333 1845 Wedding Venues Novotel Edinburgh Park 15 Lochside Avenue Edinburgh EH12 9DJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 446 5656 Wedding Venues Usher Hall Lothian Road Edinburgh EH1 2EA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 6335 Wedding Venues Mansfield Traquair 15 Mansfield Place Edinburgh EH3 6BB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 474 8013 Wedding Venues Glencorse House Milton Bridge Edinburgh EH26 0NZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 01968 676 406 Wedding Venues Kings Manor Hotel Milton Road East Edinburgh EH15 2NP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 669 0444 Wedding Venues Minto Hotel 16-18 Minto Street Edinburgh EH9 1RQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 1234 Wedding Venues Merlin Roadhouse 168 Morningside Road Edinburgh EH10 4PU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 447 4329 Wedding Venues National Galleries of Scotland Mound Edinburgh EH2 2EL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 624 6200 Wedding Venues Counting House 36 West Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9DD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 7533 Advertise Here EDINBURGH WEDDING VENUES Wedding Venues Assembly Hall 2 Mound Place Edinburgh EH1 2LU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 623 3030 Wedding Venues Edinburgh Corn Exchange New Market Road Edinburgh EH14 1RJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 443 0404 Wedding Venues Fellows Library Royal College of Surgeons Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9DW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 527 1600 Wedding Venues Playfair Building Royal College of Surgeons Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9DW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 527 3434 Wedding Venues Quin Centenary Building Surgeons' Hall Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9DW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 527 3434 Wedding Venues Royal College of Surgeons 8 Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9DW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 527 1600 Wedding Venues Caves and Rowantree & Marlins Wynd 8-12 Niddry Street South Edinburgh EH1 1NS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 8989 Wedding Venues Carlton Hotel 19 North Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1SD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 472 3000 Wedding Venues Scotsman Hotel 20 North Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1YT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 5565 Wedding Venues Royal Yacht Britannia Ocean Drive Edinburgh EH6 6JJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 555 5566 Wedding Venues Signet Library Parliament Square Edinburgh EH1 1RF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 0651 Wedding Venues Grange Club 7 Portgower Place Edinburgh EH4 1HQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 2148 Wedding Venues Portobello Town Hall 147-149 Portobello High Street Edinburgh EH15 1AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 529 7124 Wedding Venues Prestonfield House 10 Priestfield Road Edinburgh EH16 5UT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 7800 Wedding Venues Royal Overseas League 100 Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 3AB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 1501 Wedding Venues Balmoral Hotel 1 Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 2EQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 2414 Wedding Venues Old Waverley Hotel 43 Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 2BY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 4648 Wedding Venues Waldorf Astoria (Caledonian Hotel) Princes Street Edinburgh EH1 2AB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 222 8888 Wedding Venues Queen Charlotte Rooms 56 Queen Charlotte Street Edinburgh EH6 7ET City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 555 6660 Wedding Venues Queen Charlotte Rooms 56A Queen Charlotte Street Edinburgh EH6 7ET City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 555 6660 Wedding Venues National Portrait Gallery 1 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 1JD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 624 6200 Wedding Venues Scotch Malt Whisky Society 28 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 1JX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 2044 Wedding Venues Royal College of Physicians Edinburgh 9 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 1JQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 7324 Wedding Venues Holiday Inn Edinburgh City West 107 Queensferry Road Edinburgh EH4 3HL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0871 942 9025 Wedding Venues Murrayfield Stadium 7-9 Roseburn Street Edinburgh EH12 5PJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 346 5250 Wedding Venues Assembly Roxy 2 Roxburgh Place Edinburgh EH8 9SU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 510 5511 Wedding Venues Crowne Plaza Edinburgh - Royal Terrace 18 Royal Terrace Edinburgh EH7 5AQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 3222 Wedding Venues Ghillie Dhu 2 Rutland Place Edinburgh EH1 2AD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 222 9930 Wedding Venues Scottish Arts Club 24 Rutland Square Edinburgh EH1 2BW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 8157 Wedding Venues Old College University of Edinburgh South Bridge Edinburgh EH8 9YL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 651 2189 Wedding Venues Channings Hotel 15 South Learmonth Gardens Edinburgh EH4 1EZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 315 2226 Wedding Venues Edinburgh International Climbing Arena South Platt Hill Newbridge Edinburgh EH28 8AA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 333 6333 Wedding Venues Summerhall 1 Summerhall Edinburgh EH9 1PL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 560 1580 Wedding Venues Malmaison Hotel Tower Place Edinburgh EH6 7BZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 285 1478 Wedding Venues Apex Waterloo Place Hotel 23-27 Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3GH City of Edinburgh Scotland +44 (0)131 441 0440 Wedding Venues Dunstane House Hotel 4 West Coates Edinburgh EH12 5JQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 6169

Activities and thing to do in and around edinburgh 4x4 off road driving edinburgh experience motor sports, high octain thrills accommodation venues 4 x 4 Off Road Driving Edinburgh OFF ROAD DRIVING IN 4 X4 LAND ROVERS Back to Activities Advertise your Business Here 4x4 Off-Road Driving Ronnie Dale 4 x 4 Driving School Abbey St Bathens Duns TD11 3RU Scottish Borders Scotland 01361 840244 info@ronniedale4x4.co.uk 4x4 Off-Road Driving Winton House B6355 Pencaitland EH34 5AT East Lothian Scotland 01875 340 222 enquiries@wintonhouse.co.uk 4x4 Off-Road Driving Dundas Castle South Queensferry Edinburgh EH29 9EN Scotland 0131 319 2039 4x4 Off-Road Driving Fastrax Off-Road Veere Park Dunfermline KY12 8NE Fife Scotland 01383 880300 4x4 Off-Road Driving Perthshire Off Road Driving Centre Back Row Perth PH2 9LY Perth and Kinross Scotland 01738 851185 4x4 Off-Road Driving MadMax Adventures Whitemoss Farm Kirknewton, EH27 8DA West Lothian Scotland 0131 333 0066

Jeffrey Street is where the High Street and Old Edinburgh ended. The Nether Bow Gate stood to protect the city from invasion. The best views of Calton Hill can be seen from here and Old St Pauls and the Grassmarket Cross. Jeffrey Street Attractions Edinburgh Jeffrey Street was built as an access to Market Street and the new Waverley Rail Station and was built on 10 arches and named after Lord Francis Jeffrey an Edinburgh gentleman born in Charles Street and died in Manor Place Edinburgh age 77 years. The Closes of the High Street once ran to what was the Nor Loch before development of the lower part of the High Street Closes and the construction of Jeffrey Street took place. The arches which are part of East Market Street have been developed into a mixture of retail premises Below Jeffrey Street stands East Market Street. There are great views of Calton hill from Jeffrey Street. Also access to the High Street in the Royal Mile by Chalmer’s Close , Carrubber’s Close and North Gray’s Close all. Jeffrey Street Attractions Edinburgh Old St Paul's Church Jeffrey Street Edinburgh Old St Paul’s Church stands where the original home of Scottish Episcopalianism in Edinburgh. There has been a place of worship in Carrubber’s Close since 1689 when a group of parishioners and a Bishop (Rose who was the last Bishop) from Saint Giles moved into an old wool store in the Close. American Samuel Seabury first worshipped in Old Saint Paul’s in 1752. In later years he was chosen to become the first Bishop of the United States, The Lady Chapel in Old Saint Paul’s is dedicated to Seabury’s memory. In Old St Paul’s Church can be found the original Grassmarket Cross . And a plaque beside it tells the story, Carrubber's Close Jeffrey Street Edinburgh Carrubber's Close runs from Jeffrey Street to the High Street Royal Mile. As do Chalmer's Close, and North Gray's Close. Next - Canongate Northside

On the Eastside of the main road out of town, the Southside of Edinburgh are restaurants, bars, historic attractions Univesity of Edinburgh, Holyrood Distillery and Arthur Seat a exstinct Valcano over 350,000,000 years old. Great place to spend time in the shops and museums seeing the attractions. SOUTHSIDE EAST EDINBURGH BUSINESSES Shops, Food, Drink, Accommodation The streets listed are on the Southeast side of Edinburgh Infirmary Street Drummond Street Hill Place Hill Street Hill Square West Richmond Street Richmond Place Pleasance East Crosscauseway Howden Street St Leonards Hill St Leonards Street, Hermit's Croft St Leonards Bank East Preston Street Dalkeith Road Holyrood Park Road Salisbury Road East Mayfield Southside Edinburgh History and Attractions INFIRMARY STREET EDINBURGH Royal Oak 1 Infirmary Street Edinburgh EH1 1LT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 2976 Mother India 3 Infirmary Street Edinburgh EH1 1LT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 524 9801 Caffé Nero 8 Infirmary Street Edinburgh EH1 1LT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 2624 Dovecot Studios 10 Infirmary Street Edinburgh EH1 1LT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 550 3660 WEST RICHMOND STREET Southsider Bar and Restaurant 3 West Richmond Street Edinburgh EH8 9EF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 2003 Events Armoury Printers 9 West Richmond Street Edinburgh EH8 9EF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 1934 Maki and Ramen 13 West Richmond Street Edinburgh EH8 9EF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0754 862 8685 Richmond Barbers 15 West Richmond Street Edinburgh EH8 9EF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 6984 Chu's Salon 15a West Richmond Street Edinburgh EH8 9EF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0782 855 1069 Mackenzie Medical Centre 20 West Richmond Street Edinburgh EH8 9DX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 2955 Bonsai Japanese Restaurant 46 West Richmond Street Edinburgh EH8 9DZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 3847 The Cycle Service Repairs 50 West Richmond Street Edinburgh EH8 9DZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 9243 DALKEITH ROAD EDINBURGH Gladstone House Bed and Breakfast 90 Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH16 5AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 4708 94 DR 94 Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH16 5AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 9265 Clan Walker Guest House 96 Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH16 5AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 1244 Ascot Guest House 98 Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH16 5AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 1500 Rosehall Hotel 101 Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH16 5AJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 9372 Gifford House 103 Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH6 5AJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 4688 Edinburgh Food Studio / Food Research Centre 158 Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH16 5DX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 258 0758 Dalkeith Road Apartment 164 Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH16 5BY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0774 777 2389 The Bookworm 210 Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH16 5DT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 4357 Cameron Toll Guest House 299 Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH16 5JX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 2950 Clambers Soft Play Royal Commonwealth Pool Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH16 5BB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 7211 Preston Street School Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH16 5BR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 4208 Commonwealth Swimming Pool Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH16 5BB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 7211 MW Guest House Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH16 5AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 9265 DRUMMOND STREET Self Catering Apartment 5 Drummond Street Edinburgh EH8 9TT City of Edinburgh Scotland 01573 225 028 Home Central Apartment 5 Drummond Street Edinburgh EH8 9TT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0799 965 3447 Drummond Street Apartments 5 Drummond street Edinburgh EH8 9TT City of Edinburgh Scotland Brass Monkey 14 Drummond Street Edinburgh EH8 9TU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 1961 Red Fort 10 Drummond Street Edinburgh EH8 9TU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 8014 B'est 16 Drummond Street Edinburgh EH8 9TX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 6040 SALISBURY ROAD EDINBURGH Salisbury Spiritual / Meditation Centre 2 Salisbury Road Edinburgh EH16 5AB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 5438 Synagogue Hebrew Centre 4 Salisbury Road Edinburgh EH16 5AD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 3144 Salisbury Hotel 45 Salisbury Road Edinburgh EH16 5 AA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 1264 Café Cassis 43 Salisbury Road Edinburgh EH16 5 AA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 8991 HOLYROOD PARK ROAD EDINBURGH Pollock Halls Edinburgh Edinburgh 1st Apartments 18 Holyrood Park Road Edinburgh EH16 5AY 0131 667 1971 Masson Hotel Edinburgh Edinburgh 1st Hotel 18 Holyrood Park Road Edinburgh EH16 5AY 0131 667 1971 Salisbury Green Hotel Edinburgh 1st Hotel 18 Holyrood Park Road Edinburgh EH16 5AY 0131 667 1971 EAST MAYFIELD EDINBURGH Cherry Tree Villa 9 East Mayfield Edinburgh EH9 1SD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 258 0009 Kingsway Guest House 5 East Mayfield Edinburgh EH9 1SD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 5029 Sonas Guest House 3 East Mayfield Edinburgh EH9 1SD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 2781 Clarin Guest House 4 East Mayfield Edinburgh EH9 1SD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 2433 PLEASANCE EDINBURGH Pleasance Gym 1 Pleasance Edinburgh EH8 9TJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 650 2585 Edinburgh University Sports Centre 46 Pleasance Edinburgh EH8 9TJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 650 2578 Pleasance Theatre 60 Pleasance Edinburgh EH8 9TJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 6550 Final Piece of Flodden Wall Pleasance Edinburgh EH8 9UE City of Edinburgh Scotland Deaconess House Student Accommodation 142 Pleasance Edinburgh EH8 9RR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 1971 St Leonards Medical Centre 145 Pleasance Edinburgh EH8 9RU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 4547 Edinburgh University Basketball Club Centre for Sports and Exercise Pleasance Edinburgh EH8 9TJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 650 2346 HILL PLACE EDINBURGH Ten Hill Place Hotel 10 Hill Place Edinburgh EH8 9DS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 2080 The Prince Philip Building 19 Hill Place Edinburgh EH8 9DP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 527 3434 HILL SQUARE EDINBURGH King Khalid Building 9 Hill Square Edinburgh EH8 9DW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 527 3434 ST LEONARD'S BANK EDINBURGH The Nomads Tent Tribal Art 21 St Leonard's Bank Edinburgh EH8 9SH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 1612 ST LEONARD'S HILL EDINBURGH Jeannie Deans Tryst Bar 67 St Leonard's Hill Edinburgh EH8 9SB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 2628 New Image Hairdressers 73 St Leonard's Hill Edinburgh EH8 9SB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 9403 ST LEONARD'S STREET St Leonards Police Office 14 St Leonard's Street Edinburgh EH8 9QW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 5000 Auld Hoose Bar 23 St Leonard's Street Edinburgh EH8 9QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 2934 Kismot Restaurant 29 St Leonard’s Street Edinburgh EH8 9QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 0123 Green Print 49 St Leonard's Street Edinburgh EH8 9QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 0302 Signature Hair, Nails and Beauty 67 St Leonard's Street Edinburgh EH8 9QR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 6555 Blonde Restaurant 75 St Leonard's Street Edinburgh EH8 9QR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 2917 Rice Terrace Restaurant 93 St Leonard's Street Edinburgh EH8 9QY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 9877 Karen Wong’s Restaurant 107 St Leonard’s Street Edinburgh EH8 9QY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 0777 St. Margaret's & St. Leonard's Church 110 St Leonard's Street Edinburgh EH8 9RD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 333 2021 Tikka Masala Restaurant 201 St Leonard's Street Edinburgh EH8 9RU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 1412 HERMIT'S CROFT EDINBURGH Easi Park Car Park Hermits Croft Edinburgh EH8 9SW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 200 2323 HOWDEN STREET EDINBURGH La Sal 6 Howden Street Edinburgh EH8 9HL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 3600 EAST CROSSCAUSEWAY EDINBURGH Backbeat Records 31 East Crosscauseway Edinburgh EH8 9HE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 2666 Alba Flamenca 74 East Crosscauseway Edinburgh EH8 9HQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 7033 Vermillion Art Studios 76-78 East Crosscauseway Edinburgh EH8 9HQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Next - South Bridge - Newington Shops & Businesses

Edinburgh Running events in Edinburgh. Find a fun run a 10km road race, the Edinburgh Marathons and Runs, Meadows Marathon, the EMF 2 day event and Pretty Muddy. Edinburgh has all the different races held throughout the year. Edinburgh Marathons and Runs Road Races, Fun Runs and Charity Runs Back to Activities Edinburgh has become a city that loves to run on roads, up hills, on the track, round Arthur Seat in the mud over and under obstacles for fun or marathons for the elite athletes. Cross country or in a field. Form the Moonwalk to Pretty Muddy the ladies and girls of of ages get involved for charity the men also get their bras out once a year for the Moonwalk get their kilts on for the kilt walk and their shorts on for real running in the 10k men's road race. Want to get fit go to Cramond Beach Promenade where everyone starts a 5k run for fun or just go every week to see if you can beat your own time great place to meet other runners. That's 9.30 am every Saturday morning MARCH 2017 Meadows Marathon 5K Meadows Marathon 10K Meadows Half Marathon 21.1km Meadows Marathon 42.2km APRIL 2017 Mini Kilomathon Murrayfield Stadium 2.620 km Kilomathon Clark Road Cycle Way 6.55 km Kilomathon Ocean Terminal Edinburgh 13.1 km Great Edinburgh Run 10 Miles MAY 2017 Edinburgh Hopetoun House 10k The EMF Junior 2k The EMF Junior 5K The EMF 10K Edinburgh Half Marathon 21.1k The EMF Hairy Haggis Relay 42.195 k Team Relay Edinburgh Marathon 42.195 k JUNE Moonwalk New Moon 6.55 miles (10.55km) aged 10 + 1/2 Marathon Half Moon 21.1km Marathon Full Moon 42.2km ages 13 + Double Marathon Over The Moon 84.33km age 18 + JULY City of Edinburgh Running Festival Big Fun Run 5km SEPTEMBER North Berwick Total Warrior Obstacle Race 10km Edinburgh Pretty Muddy 5km The Edinburgh Kilt Walk The Mighty Stride 26 miles The Big Stroll 12 miles Wee Wander 5 miles NOVEMBER Men's Road Race Edinburgh 10K January Great Edinburgh Winter Run 5K

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