South Bridge Edinburgh built to joint the old town with the south of Edinburgh. There are restaurants bars, Tourist shops, hotel and apartments cafes and many historic building museums and Theatre. University of Edinburgh Old College the A7 out of town. With many businesses and shops on the way SOUTH BRIDGE SHOPS EDINBURGH Retail Stores, Food, Drink and Accommodation. South Bridge to Newington Streets that are highlighted on this page are: Southbridge, Nicolson Street, St Patrick Street, St Patrick Square, Clerk Street, South Clerk Street, Newington Road From the crossrads at the Royal Mile and North - South Bridge the road changes name but is all part of the A7 extends south to Newington Road when it becomes the A701. Southside History & Attractions SOUTH BRIDGE EDINBURGH Whistle Binkies 4 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 5114 Pizza Paradise 6 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 4905 Lothian Limousines 12 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 443 8000 Marie Curie 8 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 555 9011 Subway 10 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 2005 MBE Edinburgh Mail Box Services 12 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 652 3672 Zenobia 14 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 7577 Street Work 18 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 344 0852 Greggs The Bakers 21 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 8183 Noodle'N'Ice 24 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 281 0301 Phone Box 26 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 0459 Boss Barbers 28 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 8329 Zuhus Flamin Peri Chicken 30 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 5730 Sally Salon Services 32 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 1338 William Hill Bookmakers 34 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0870 518 1715 Applejack 37 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 5324 Piemaker 38 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 1728 Forbidden Planet 40 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 8226 Jacob Bakers and Coffee House 42 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 8124 Mace Convenience Store 43South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 3339 Yocoko Noodle Bar 44 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 3889 Bureau De Change 47 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 5455 Cash Converters 49 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 5455 Thornley Stevenson Law 51 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 9599 Blackwell’s Bookshop 62 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 8222 Cheynes Hairdresser 57 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 0108 Tesco Express 59 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0345 675 7213 Ciao Roma 64 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 3777 Whistle Stop Bar and Restaurant 67 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 0954 Talbot Rice Gallery South Bridge Edinburgh EH8 9YL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 650 2211 Old College University of Edinburgh South Bridge Edinburgh EH8 9YL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 650 1000 Biblos Bar and Restaurant 74 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1HR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 7177 B Bar 75 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1HR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 7177 Netversal 76 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1HR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 1112 Ibis Hotel 77 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1HN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 292 0000 Costa Coffee 78 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1HN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 8343 Sainsbury Local 79 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1HN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 470 6330 Shoe Zone 89 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1HN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 4682 Ripping Records 91 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1HN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 7010 The Scotland Kilt Company 93 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1HN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 553 3472 The Edinburgh Clothing Company 95 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1HN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 7733 Global News 95a South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1HN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 7631 Yekta Jewellery Shop 96 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1HN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 9706 Burrito N Shake Restaurant 98 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1HN City of Edinburgh Scotland Heritage of Edinburgh 104 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1HN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 8288 The Scotland Shop 108 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1HN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 8118 NICOLSON STREET EDINBURGH BRGR Burgers 4 Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9DH City of Edinburgh Scotland Spoon Restaurant 6a Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9DH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131623 1752 Babylon Café 26 Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9DH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 7142 Palmyra Pizza 22 Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9DH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 6655 Ryman Stationary 7 Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9BE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 1223 Tutto Matto Pizza 16 Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9DH City of Edinburgh Scotland Surgeons Hall Museum 18 Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9DH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 527 1711 Café 1505 18a Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9DH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 527 1686 City Restaurant 35 Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9BE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 2819 ST PATRICK STREET EDINBURGH Dean Properties 3 St Patrick Street Edinburgh EH8 9ES City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 1900 Optical Express 6a St Patrick Street Edinburgh EH8 9HB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 3306 Boots Pharmacy 6 St Patrick Street Edinburgh EH8 9HB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 1698 Munchiez 7 St Patrick Street Edinburgh EH8 9HB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 3610 ST PATRICK SQUARE EDINBURGH Kalpna Restaurant 2 St Patrick Square Edinburgh EH8 9EZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 9890 Edinburgh Bargain Store 5 St Patrick Square Edinburgh EH8 9EZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 4318 Party Zone 9 St Patrick Square Edinburgh EH8 9EZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 4339 Edinburgh Fabrics 12 St Patrick Square Edinburgh EH8 9EZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 2790 Warners Estate Agents and Solicitors 22 St Patrick Square Edinburgh EH8 9EY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 0232 illegal Jack's Tex Mex Restaurant 45 St Patrick Square Edinburgh EH8 9ET City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 2722 Scayles Music 50 St Patrick Square Edinburgh EH8 9EZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 8241 CLERK STREET EDINBURGH Ruby Rouge 2 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9HX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 2800 LetsLet Property Management 5 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 6868 Tanjore Restaurant 6 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9HX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 476 6518 USA Nailz 10 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9HX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 8382 VMH Solicitors 10 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 2626 TSB Bank 11 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9HX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 517 9983 Post Office 13 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 722 3344 Welch Fishmonger 12 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9HX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 1378 Acuremedy 16 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9HX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 0202 Anteaques 17 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 8466 The Dog House Bar 18 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9HX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 0275 Carington Mouses Larder 21 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JH City of Edinburgh Scotland Starlight Chinese Supermarket 25 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 8951 Kamgpung Ah Lee Takeaway 28 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9HX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 9050 Marmaris Kebab House 35 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 7555 Bailey's Barber Shop 39 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 477 2905 Eva's Hair and Beauty 40 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9HX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 3066 Browns Opticians 19 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 652 1825 Easylet 44 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9HX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 9382 The Paper Gallery 49 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 0369 Drum Central 58 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 3844 Bottle Baron 60 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 281 7030 Lu's Tailor 62 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 1512 Wul-Mamen Café 63 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0751 714 3437 W. Armstrong and Sons 64 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 3056 The wee Boulangerie 67 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 3134 Record Shak 69 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 7144 Vapoured 73 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 281 0053 Bonnington's 75 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 1055 The Grapes Bar 77 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JG City of Edinburgh Scotland Queens Hall box office 85 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 2019 Queens Hall 89 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 2019 SOUTH CLERK STREET EDINBURGH A.B Cave 3 South Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JD City of Edinburgh Scotland Greggs 9 South Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 4699 Papa John's Pizzas 12 South Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9PR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 1122 Ace Cleaning Centre 13 South Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 0549 Paterson SA 17 South Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JD City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Coffee Cake 18 South Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9PR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 0646 Pace Print 19 South Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 0737 Himalaya Centre 20 South Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9PR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 9818 Cash Converters 21 South Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 8200 Southern Bar 22 South Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9PR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 8926 Finnan 2 Go 23 South Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 1222 Rigatoni's 27 South Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 0756 MK Hairdresser and Barbers 34 South Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9PR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 7766 Choco-Llatte 39 South Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9NZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 0091 Kings Hall 41a South Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9NZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 466 8660 The Dance Shop 42 South Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9PS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 9444 Tanz 43 South Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9NZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 9966 Gusto Italiano 44 South Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9HX City of Edinburgh Scotland 07531 347 5767 Chicken Club 46 South Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9PS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 0989 Chilli Connection 47 South Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9NZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 1171 Bank of Scotland 51 South Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9PP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 465 3414 Cascade Juggling 52 South Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 215 1315 Brew Store 61 South Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9PP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 1296 Abbey Whisky Bar 65 South Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9PP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 4862 The Tan Stand 65a South Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9PP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 7755 Newington Coffee Shop 69 South Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9PP City of Edinburgh Scotland Clerk's Bar 74 South Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 2701 Jonas 88 South Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9PT City of Edinburgh Scotland NEWINGTON ROAD EDINBURGH Southpour 1 Newington Road Edinburgh EH9 1QR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 650 1100 Hot Kungfu 6 Newington Road Edinburgh EH9 1QS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 6688 Destination Edinburgh Apartments 7 Newington Road Edinburgh EH9 1QR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 3840 Southside Guest House 8 Newington Road Edinburgh EH9 1QS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 4422 The Barber 9 Newington Road Edinburgh EH9 1QR City of Edinburgh Scotland Destination Edinburgh Apartments 11 Newington Road Edinburgh EH9 1QR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 3840 Yak + Yeti 13 Newington Road Edinburgh EH9 1QR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 9897 Shalimar Guest House 20 Newington Road Edinburgh EH9 1QS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 1264 Verdo BBQ Restaurant 21 Newington Road Edinburgh EH9 1QS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 1337 Apiary Restaurant 33 Newington Road Edinburgh EH9 1QR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 4999 Twice as Nice 43 Newington Road Edinburgh EH9 1QW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 4788 Polly's Attic Tea and Coffee 47 Newington Road Edinburgh EH9 1SL City of Edinburgh Scotland Brows Nails and Beauty 56 Newington Road Edinburgh EH9 1QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 2310 Love Hate Tattoo 59 Newington Road Edinburgh EH9 1QW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 6780 Signarama 60 Newington Road Edinburgh EH9 1QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 477 4770 Property Letting Centre 64 Newington Road Edinburgh EH9 1QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 2000 Danielle Carr Hairdresser 66 Newington Road Edinburgh EH9 1QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 7303 Simply Bridesmaids 69 Newington Road Edinburgh EH9 1QW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 281 5799 Chiropractor 70 Newington Road Edinburgh EH9 1QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 6999 Crags Bar 72 Newington Road Edinburgh EH9 1QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0770 372 089 Pizza Hut 73 Newington Road Edinburgh EH9 1QW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 3434 Picnics 75 Newington Road Edinburgh EH9 1QW City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Framing Co 77 Newington Road Edinburgh EH9 1QW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 0631 Newington Metro 80 Newington Road Edinburgh EH9 1QN City of Edinburgh Scotland Santander Bank 82 Newington Road Edinburgh EH9 1QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0800 030 4321 Isola Restaurant 85 Newington Road Edinburgh EH9 1QW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 9977 Mov8 Estate Agent 88 Newington Road Edinburgh EH9 1QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 202 5444 Wood Winters Wine & Whisky 91 Newington Road Edinburgh EH9 1QW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 2760 Edinburgh Bakehouse 101 Newington Road Edinburgh EH9 1QW City of Edinburgh Scotland 07861 639 458 Voujon Restaurant 107 Newington Road Edinburgh EH9 1QW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 5046 Next - North Bridge Shops & Businesses

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

Whittingehame Attractions East Lothian Whittingehame House East Lothian Balfour Family Whittingehame Estate near Haddington East Lothian was purchased by James Balfour in 1817 when he had Whittingehame House built. He also had the village moved as it obstructed his view from his new house. James Balfour’s grandson Arthur Balfour, who was born in Whittingehame House served as Prime Minister from 1902 to 1905. As Foreign Secretary during the First World War he issued the “Balfour Declaration” which later led to the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine. Viscount Traprain (Earl of Balfour) change Whittingehame House into a school between 1939 and 1941 for Jewish refugee children. Circa 200 children attended the school over the period. It then returned to a family home and then in 1950 for circa 10 years it was used as a school once again before being renovated into separate apartments. Whittingehame Parish Church East Lothian Whittingehame is a small village between Haddington and Dunbar just south of East Linton. The first church in the area was established by St Cuthbert circa 660, near Luggate (no remains of the church can be seen). In 1225 a new church at Whittingehame was built dedicated by the Bishop of St Andrews on 7 May 1245. After time the church needed replaced and in 1722 a new church was built. In 1820 James Balfour rebuilt the church which can be seen today. Whittingehame most famous resident was Arthur Balfour (Prime Minister of Britain) who is buried in the family aisle in the church. Whittingehame Tower In 1372 George de Dunbar, 10th Earl of March, gave to James Douglas of Dalkeith, (2nd Earl of Douglas and Mar) the manor of Whittingehame. The Douglas family remained owners over the next 300 years as the property transferred on marriage. Elizabeth (1632–1668) daughter of Sir Arthur Douglas married Alexander Seton in 1652 and their daughter also Elizabeth married William Hay of Duns in 1695. They in turn sold the lands and property to James Balfour 1817. Whittingehame Arboretum Whittingehame arboretum has many different varieties of tree, The oldest is over 700 years old a Yew tree that radius is enormous. Other trees are the Blue Gum one of the earliest trees planted in 1846. There is a Monkey Puzzle tree, beech trees, Acer pseudoplatanus 'Variegatum' and Lebanese Cedar. Whittingehame Yew Tree The Whittingehame Yew tree over 700 years old and 60 foot (19 mtrs) high. One of a few Yew trees that can be seen in the Lothians others are in Colinton where Robert Louis Stevenson would play on a swing in the churchyard. Ormiston Yew probably the Whittingehame Walled Garden The walled garden was maintained by Miss Alice Balfour while living at Whittingehame here husband, Lord 1905 Lord Arthur James Balfour (1st Earl of Balfour) had a Temple built outside the garden wall in 1905. He also installed Large gates to the walled garden. Lady Eleanor's Cottage, a 19th century Gothic cottage There is also a wellhead in the garden of the Tower and the Balfour palm tree crest appears on the garden gate dated 1956. Whittingehame Gothic Cottage Lady Eleanor's Cottage, was built in 1833 after the village had been moved by her husband. There is also a wellhead in the garden of the Tower and the Balfour palm tree crest appears on the garden gate dated 1956. Whittingehame War Memorial East Lothian The 1st World War memorial stands opposite the driveway to the Whittingehame Parish Church to commemorate the lives lost in the 1st World War. The Whittingehame War Memorial was unveiled by Arthur Balfour, Prime Minister, 1st earl of Balfour of Whittingehame and Viscount Traprain was born July 25, 1848 in Whittingehame House in 1920. The fallen named are; George Burgess, George Calder, James Gray, David Jarvis, James Jarvis, Peter Jarvis, William Keiller, William McLachlan, James Robertson, Charles Russell, David Stoddart Balfour Monument East Lothian The Obelisk stands on a high point over looking Whittingehame erected by the Yeoman Cavalry in 1858 Erected to the memory of James Maitland Balfour of Whittingehame, Major Commandant of the East Lothian Yeomanry Cavalry by the officers and non-commissioned officers of that Corps in testimony of their great respect and esteem of him as a Commanding Officer, of their affectionate regard for him as an amiable and able country gentleman and of their deep and lasting regret for his premature removal from among them. MDCCCLVIII Next - East Lothian Coastal Towns Villages

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Fountainbridge Edinburgh with a retail park Tenpin bowling, Casino Multiplex cinema, Trampoline centre, pubs, cafe and free car parking all types of accommodation near the city centre and Murrayfield Rugby Stadium, restaurants and Tkeaways with good transport links to airport and city centre. Fountainbridge Edinburgh Shops, Restaurants, Bars, Clubs, Takeaways, Accommodation and Entertainment. In the streets listed below East Fountainbridge Fountainbridge Fountain Park Edinburgh Quay Semple Street Gardner's Crescent Grove Street Dundee Street Dundee Terrace ADVERTISE HERE ADVERTISE HERE ADVERTISE HERE East Fountainbridge Edinburgh 3 Stooges Barber 1 East Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9BH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 466 2193 Coffee Mavi 3 East Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9BH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 659 7635 Scoff 5 East Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9BH City of Edinburgh Scotland East Fountainbridge Edinburgh Tattoo Supplies Ltd 9 East Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9BH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 3709 Jardine Work 48 East Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9BH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7761 Guchhi India 50 East Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9BH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 6666 ADVERTISE HERE ADVERTISE HERE ADVERTISE HERE Fountainbridge Edinburgh Kebab House Restaurant 73 Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9PU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 3645 Rapid Rolls 77 Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9PU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 6006 Mughal Restaurant 81 Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9PU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 241 0148 Rocco Hair 83 Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9PU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 1101 Lock 25 85 Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9PU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 8793 Burger Restaurant 94 Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9QA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 4888 Fountainbridge Edinburgh Loudon's Restaurant 94a Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9QG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7828 Kampong Ali Restaurant 97 Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9GQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 5069 Fieldwork Cafe 105 Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9QG City of Edinburgh Scotland Topkapi Takeaway 109 Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9QG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 2747 Armstrong's Deli 109 Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9QG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 8640 Newstime Newsagent 113 Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9QG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 9922 Fountainbridge Edinburgh Crusts Sandwich Shop 117 Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9QG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 5800 Vacuum Appliances 158 Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9RX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 8834 160 Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9RX City of Edinburgh Scotland Hanks Takeaway 162 Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9RX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 4050 Fabi's Kitchen 164 Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9RX City of Edinburgh Scotland ADVERTISE HERE Edinburgh Quay Edinburgh Luxembourg Consulate 133 Edinburgh Quay Edinburgh EH3 9QG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 270 3004 Four Sisters static boatel Lochrin Basin Edinburgh Quay Edinburgh EH3 9NY City of Edinburgh Scotland ADVERTISE HERE Edinburgh Quay Edinburgh Zizzi's Restaurant Lochrin Basin Edinburgh Quay Edinburgh EH3 9RU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 9908 The Wax Bar Lochrin Basin Edinburgh Quay Edinburgh EH3 9QB City of Edinburgh Scotland ADVERTISE HERE Edinburgh Quay Edinburgh Badabing Restaurant Lochrin Basin Edinburgh Quay Edinburgh EH3 9QB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 5657 Akva Restaurant 129 Edinburgh Quay Edinburgh EH3 9QB City of Edinburgh Scotland Fountain Park Edinburgh Fountain Park Public Car Park Fountain Park Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 9784 Cine World Movies Fountain Park Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 8554 Starbucks Fountain Park Fountain Park Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 656 0455 Gravity Trampoline Park Fountain Park Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1AF City of Edinburgh Scotland Dundee Street Edinburgh Sainsbury's Local 81 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1AW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 470 4130 Kwikfit Garage 109 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1AW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 9878 IQ Student Accommodation 114 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1AB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 201 0111 Pappa John's Pizzas 114-9 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1AB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7979 Booksfromscotland.com 137 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1BP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 2412779 Fountainbridge Library 137 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1BG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 529 5616 Scotbet Bookmakers 141 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1BP City of Edinburgh Scotland Lime Juice Bar 143 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1BP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 1840 Fountain Park Edinburgh Nuffield Health Fountain Park Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 8000 Mega Bowl Tenpin Bowling Fountain Park Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1AW 0871 550 1010 Five Guys Restaurant Unit C6, Fountain Park 130 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1AF 0131 229 2930 Genting Casino Fountain Park Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 4446 Dundee Street Edinburgh N & N Barbers 145 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1BP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 261 5274 Wing Sing Restaurant 147 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1BP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 6668 Myriad 151 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1BP City of Edinburgh Scotland Three Daggers Tattoo Studio 153 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1BP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 281 6325 U F Newsagents 155 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1BP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0800 334 4335 Convenience Store 155 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1BP City of Edinburgh Scotland Fountain News 157 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1BY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 0278 Maria's Pizzas Restaurant 159 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1BY City of Edinburgh Scotland Gardner's Crescent Edinburgh Mercure Edinburgh Quay 38 Gardner's Crescent Edinburgh EH3 8DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland This Wedding Car 39/10 Gardner's Crescent Edinburgh EH3 8DG City of Edinburgh Scotland Semple Street Edinburgh McRoberts LLP 30 Semple Street Edinburgh EH3 8BL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 5046 Scottish Widows Public Car Park undercover Semple Street Edinburgh EH3 9AU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0345 050 7080 Dundee Street Edinburgh Taj Express Takeaway 161 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1BY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 8804 Tugas Amor Portuguese Restaurant 161 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1BY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 8804 Tian Tian Seafood Restaurant Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1BY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 1507 Hair Workshop and Beauty 175 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1BY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 9691 Sandwich Hub 177 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1BY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0758 717 1140 Victor Paris Bathrooms 178 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 297 2894 Fountainbridge Pharmacy 179 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1BY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 8281 Post Office 181 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1BY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 6730 ADVERTISE HERE ADVERTISE HERE Dundee Terrace Edinburgh Guru Balti Restaurant 9 Dundee Terrace Edinburgh EH11 1DL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 9779 Piatto Verde Restaurant 7 Dundee Terrace Edinburgh EH11 1DL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 2588 So Good Restaurants 5 Dundee Terrace Edinburgh EH11 1DL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 8818 ADVERTISE HERE ADVERTISE HERE Grove Street Edinburgh Jaspers 1 Grove Street Edinburgh EH3 8AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 8944 Vietnam House Restaurant 3 Grove Street Edinburgh EH3 8AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 3383 Fineholm Letting Services Ltd 11 Grove Street Edinburgh EH3 8AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 9131 Little Star Gems 17 Grove Street Edinburgh EH3 8AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7117 Glamour Pouch 36a Grove Street Edinburgh EH3 8AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 6855 Grove Street Edinburgh Fountain Court 41 Grove Street Edinburgh EH3 8AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 6677 Benny's Barbers 54 Grove Street Edinburgh EH3 8AT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 8063 IQ Grove 69 Grove Street Edinburgh EH3 8FD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 201 0110 Brooks Hotel 70 Grove Street Edinburgh EH3 8AP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 223 2828 Fountain Café 111 Grove Street Edinburgh EH3 8AA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 2169 Grove Street Edinburgh Fountain Court 121 Grove Street Edinburgh EH3 8AA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 6677 Siller and Donaldson 58 Grove Street Edinburgh EH3 8AT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 5870 Marcos Pool and Pizza Bar 79 Grove Street Edinburgh EH3 8FG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 2905 Escape 7 Grove Street Edinburgh EH3 8AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 9998 Next - Lothian Road Businesses

Glasgow Golf Courses in the largest populated city in Scotland has many golf clubs. Glasgow Golf Club founded in 1787 the worlds 9th oldest club. Glasgow area includes Kilsyth, Kirkintilloch, Cumbernauld and East Kilbride. Glasgow Golf Courses Glasgow is the largest populated city in Scotland. The g post code covers many areas which include Glasgow, kilsyth, Kirkintilloch, Cumbernauld, and East Kilbride Glasgow Golf Club is the 9th oldest in the world, and has two golf courses, a course in Ayrshire at the Gailes and in Glasgow Bearsden. Scotland's Golf Course Map Golf & Airport Transfers Knightswood Golf Course 137a Archerhill Road Glasgow G13 3NJ +44 141 276 0700 Sandyhills Golf Club 223 Sandyhills Road Glasgow G32 9NA +44 141 778 1179 Haggs Castle Golf Club 70 Dumbreck Road Bellahouston Glasgow G41 4SN +44 141 427 1157 Cowglen Golf Club 301 Barrhead Road Glasgow G43 1AU +44 141 649 9401 Pollok Golf Club 90 Barrhead Road Bellahouston Glasgow G43 1BG +44 141 632 1080 Williamwood Golf Club 690 Clarkston Road Clarkston Glasgow G44 3YR +44 141 637 1783 Rouken Glen Golf Course Stewarton Road Glasgow G46 7UZ +44 141 465 1518 Windyhill Golf Club Baljaffray Road Bearsden Glasgow G61 4QQ +44 141 942 2349 Bearsden Golf Club Bearsden Glasgow G61 4BP +44 141 406 1856 Douglas Park Golf Club Bearsden Glasgow G61 2TJ +44 141 942 0985 Glasgow Golf Club Killermont Avenue Bearsden Glasgow G61 2TW +44 141 942 2011 The Bishopbriggs Golf Club Brackenbrae Road Bishopbriggs Glasgow G64 2DX +44 141 772 8938 Littlehill Golf Course Auchinairn Road Bishopbriggs Glasgow G64 1UT +44 141 276 0704 Kilsyth Lennox Golf Club Tak-Ma-Doon Road Kilsyth North Lanarkshire G65 0RS 01236 824115 Hayston Golf Club Campsie Road Kirkintilloch Glasgow G66 1RN +44 141 775 0723 Kirkintilloch Golf Club Campsie Road Kirkintilloch Glasgow G66 1RN +44 141 776 1256 Footgolf Cumbernauld Palacerigg Road Cumbernauld G67 3HU +44 7871 936148 Palacerigg Golf Club Palacerigg Country Park Cumbernauld G67 3HU +44 1236 734969 Dullatur Golf Club 1a Glen Douglas Drive Cumbernauld Glasgow G68 0DW +44 1236 723230 Crow Wood Golf Club Garnkirk House Cumbernauld Road Chryston Glasgow G69 9JF +44 141 779 4954 Cambuslang Golf Club 30 Westburn Drive Cambuslang Glasgow G72 7NA +44 141 641 3130 Cathkin Braes Golf Club Cathkin Road Rutherglen Glasgow G73 4SE +44 141 634 6605 East Kilbride Golf Club Chapelside Road East Kilbride Glasgow G74 4PH +44 1355 581800 Langlands Golf Club Langlands Road East Kilbride Glasgow G75 9DW +44 1355 224685 Bonnyton Golf Club Kirkton Moor Road Eaglesham Glasgow G76 0QA +44 1355 303030 Cathcart Castle Golf Club Mearns Road Clarkston Glasgow G76 7YL +44 141 638 9449 Mearns Castle Golf Academy Waterfoot Road Glasgow G77 5RR +44 141 644 8200 Fereneze Golf Club Fereneze Avenue Barrhead Glasgow G78 1HJ +44 141 881 1519 Caldwell Golf Club Lochlibo Road Glasgow G78 4AU +44 1505 850366 Clydebank & District Golf Club Glasgow Road Hardgate Clydebank G81 5QY +44 1389 383831 Dalmuir Municipal Golf Course 2 Overtoun Drive Clydebank G81 3RE +44 141 952 6372

St Andrews North Street, is the main road into St Andrews, Place in North Street include St Andrews New Club, The Morris house, St Andrews War Memorial, Heritage Museum, St Salvator Quad and Chapel, Plaques and famous peoples birthplaces. North Street St Andrews North Street St Andrews North Street runs from the City Road to The Pends at the Cathedral. North Street is a main thoroughfare of St Andrews and is where you can find many attractions including St Salvator's Chapel and Tower. North Street St Andrews Attractions St Andrews War Memorial Gregory Lane opposite North Street St Andrews St Andrews War Memorial A Celtic cross with Sword of Sacrifice on the shaft, on a stepped base. With inscription on the shaft, PRO PATRIA 1914-1918, 1939-1945, TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND THE HONOURED MEMORY OF THE MEN OF ST ANDREWS WHO WITH COURAGE AND FAITH AT THEIR COUNTRY'S CALL LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES THAT WE WHO REMAIN MIGHT LIVE IN FREEDOM AND PEACE A Semi-circular wall to rear with bronze panels inscribed with names of 185 men who fell in WWI. The Statue was unveiled on the 23rd of September 1922 Attended by Field Marshal, Earl, Douglas Haig, KT, GCB, OM, GCVO, KCIE North Street St Andrews Attractions St Andrews Heritage Museum & Garden St Andrews Heritage Museum and Garden located at 12 North Street in a 17th century house with garden. The Museum and Garden is one of the oldest houses in the old town of St Andrews. The museum is all about St Andrews the people and their lives from the 1700s Our Garden is a hidden gem and, as well as a sensory garden and a variety of plants, visitors can enjoy exhibitions and installations throughout. Our dedicated an enthusiastic museum guides look forward to sharing the rich heritage of St Andrews. North Street St Andrews Attractions Jock Hutchison Plaque Jock Hutchison was born in St Andrews 06 June 1884 (John Waters Hutchison). He became a professional golfer and won the Open Championship at St Andrews over 36 holes by 9 strokes in 1921. The previous year he won the PGA Championship. He die, aged 93 in 1977. He won the inaugural PGA Seniors' Championship in 1937 and inductee of the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2011 North Street St Andrews Attractions Fitzroy Barometer Admiral Robert Fitzroy (5 July 1805 – 30 April 1865) Admiral Fitzroy was a famous meteorologist who made accurate weather forecasting a reality. He was Governor of New Zealand in 1843 till 1845. He was also the captain of HMS Beagle and invited Charles Darwin to be a scientific passenger on the voyage which lasted 5 years. This was to give Darwin his inspiration for ‘The Theory of Evolution’. North Street St Andrews Attractions Benjamin Franklin Plaque Honours bestowed upon Benjamin Franklin by St Andrews Scotland. The Plaque reads; "Benjamin Franklin. In 1759 the University of St. Andrews awarded an honorary doctor of laws degree to Benjamin Franklin and the city of St. Andrews granted him the freedom of the Burgh. This marker commemorates the conferring of these honours. Marked places by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution October 2002" North Street St Andrews Attractions College Gate College Gate is entrance to St Andrews University Buildings North Street St Andrews Attractions Younger Hall St Andrews Younger Hall is the main venue for St Andrews University graduation ceremonies. James and Annie Younger, local philanthropists donated funds for the building which was opened in 1929 by HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother North Street St Andrews Attractions James Crichton's House 19 August 1560 – 3 July 1582 James Crichton was a most gifted individual, educated at St Andrews University completing the requirements for both his bachelor's and master's degrees by the age of 14. He became fluent in multiple languages and was accomplished in many of the arts and a master swordsman. His tutor was the scholar, politician and poet George Buchanan. James was a gifted prodigy, with a gift of perfect recall. He travelled to France then Italy where he eventually met his death by Vincenzo Gonzaga the son of the Duke of Mantua whom James was employed. At the age of 21. Known as "The Admirable Crichton" referred to by Charles Dickens. Many books have been written about him as he was admired by many. He has a society named after him, at St Andrews University, The James Crichton Society. North Street St Andrews Attractions Józef Kosacki Plaque Józef Stanislaw Kosacki (21 April 1909–26 April 1990) was a Polish professor, engineer, inventor, and an officer in the Polish Army during World War II, stationed in St Andrews Scotland. He invented the Polish Mine Detector. The Ardgowan Hotel was the HQ of the Polish army during the the world war. St Salvator's Chapel and Quad

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Magdalen Chapel Cowgate Edinburgh was completed in 1542 by Janet Rynd after her husbands death in 1538. Michael Macquhane a burgess silk merchant and money lender was one of Edinburgh's leading citizens. The Hammermen took over the property in 1547. Magdalen Chapel Cowgate Edinburgh Attractions Magdalen Chapel Cowgate Edinburgh The Magdalen Chapel was built by Michael Macquhane and his wife Michael died in 1537 and his wife managed the completion of the chapel in 1542. The Magdalen Chapel was a chapel and Hospital for the poor. The Incorporation of Hammermen took over the running of the building in 1547. On the plaque above the door show their initials MM. JR. and the date of Janet Rynd's death 1553. The Chapel was a place of worship and also the guild Hall for the incorporation of Hammermen. The Hammermen were metal workers and tradesmen who became the trustees of the Chapel and attached building a hospital, which is now a hostel. Inside the Chapel is an amazing stain glass window which features the Royal Arms of Scotland and the Arms of Mary of Guise, the mother of Mary Queen of Scots. Also still in the Chapel is the Deacon of the Hammermen's Guild of Edinburgh chair which was made in 1708. There are many other artefacts from Scottish history on display in the Chapel please arrange a visit as there is much to see. Magdalen Chapel Doorway Lintel The Magdalen Chapel has a carved tablet above the entrance with initials and a date. there were also to carved figures which can be seen inside the chapel, One is of a bedeman (poor man) and the other is a Hammerman The two figures depict the poor man holding out his hand to the Hammerman for help. The inscription above the door reads; HE THAT HATH PITIE VPON THE POORE LENDETH UNTO THE LORD AND THE LORD WILL RECOMPENCE HIM THAT WHICH HE HETH GIUEN PRO: XIX. VERS XVII. Magdalen Chapel Hammermen Guild Chair. The Magdalen Chapel Incorporation of Hammermen's Guild Chair. This chair was where the Deacon would sit at meetings of the Hammermen. The Chair was made by Thomas Heron in 1708 at the cost of 33.13 Scots. It was restored in 2000. The Hammermen can trace the Deacons as far back as 1494. The coat of arms of the Hammermen can be seen on the back of the chair, a hammer with a crown above. Magdalen Chapel Chandelier The Chandelier that can be seen above the Deacon of Guild's Chair in the Magdalen Chapel was presented to the Magdalen Chapel in 1813 by the then Deacon William Armstrong. The Brods are inscribed panels which can be seen around the walls of the Magdalen Chapel and are records of gifts or legacies to the Chapel from the patrons. The first panel recorded in 1555. Magdalen Chapel Brods William Armstrong Magdalen Chapel Edinburgh Coat of Arms A painting hangs on the wall of the Magdalen Chapel of the Edinburgh Coat of Arms dated 1720. It was not until 1732 the coat of arms were formally granted to Edinburgh. The coat of arms were changed in 1975. The words on the scroll 'NISI DOMINUS FRUSTRA' have been associated with Edinburgh since 1647. The translation is 'Except the Lord in Vain'. A maiden stands to the right and a doe to the left of a Shield with Edinburgh Castle centre. The words on the plaque read; 'Insignia Civitatis Edinensis' translated means 'Excellent City Edinburgh'. Magdalen Chapel Scottish Reformation Society Protestant Institute There are two large portraits in the Magdalen Chapel, Rev. Dr James Begg and Rev James Aitken Wylie both ministers in the Free Church of Scotland. Rev Begg was the founder of the Scottish Reformation Society and the Protestant Institute. Rev. Wylie author of The History of Protestantism and a professor of the Protestant Institute. The Protestant religion is described by any group or religion that had its basis originally in the Catholic Church. Magdalen Chapel, Hammermen's Founders Panel . The panel high on the wall of the Magdalen Chapel main hall is a carved panel preserved displaying the crest of the founders surmounted by the crown and hammer. The Hammermen's insignia of their craft. The panel dates from 1624. Magdalen Chapel, Stain Glass Window Inside the Chapel is an amazing stain glass window which features The Lion Rampant, the Royal Arms of Scotland and the Arms of Mary of Guise, the mother of Mary Queen of Scots 1624. The coat of arms of Michael Macquhane founder of the Chapel and the arms of Michael and his wife Janet Rynd. This is the only pre-reformation stain glass in Scotland in tact. Edinburgh Medical Missionary Society Edinburgh Medical Missionary Society moved into 39 Cowgate in 1858 which was then owned by the Scottish Reformation Society. The EMMS (Edinburgh Medical Missionary Society and Livingstone Institute) rebuilt in 1877 and operated a dispensary for the local people. The building occupied from the corner of Candlemakers' Row to the Magdalen Chapel. Above the entrance on the corner are 13 carved heads Livingstone Medical Missionary Memorial Plaque The Rev. Robert Moffat D.D Laid this stone 9th June 1877 Robert Moffat was the father-in-law of David Livingstone the African explorer. Next - Back to Cowgate

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 and 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 1816. The church building was used by other church groups until 1825 when it was used for commercial purposes. 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

Queen Street was the last buildings in the original New Town of Edinburgh with gardens on the north side of the street. The National Portrait Gallery was built in Queen Street by the founder aand owner of the Sctsman newspaper Sr R Queen Street Edinburgh Attractions Queen Street Edinburgh the last street in the planned New Town Edinburgh named after Queen Charlotte wife of George III. Thing to see and do in Queen Street. Home of James Young Simpson, Royal College of Physicians and Scottish National Portrait Gallery. Queen Street Scottish National Portrait Gallery The Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Queen Street houses many of the Scottish Masters and has many statues, busts, sculptures, art works modern and contemporary. With a cafe and many exhibits its a great place to spend a wet day. Scottish National Portrait Gallery The Plaque on the west of the entrance reads; Dedicated to the | illustration of Scottish | history. This edifice the | gift to his native country | of John Ritchie Findlay | was erected anno domini 1890 | by the honourable the board | of trustees for manufactures | R Rowan Anderson LLD architect Scottish National Portrait Gallery Statues Queen Street Edinburgh Scottish National Portrait Gallery was built in the 1880. All the portraits are from Scottish history, painted by a range of major European and American masters. The gallery also displays sculptures, miniatures and photographs. Unique visual history of Scotland told through the portraits of those who shaped it, from the 16th century to the present. They include Mary Queen of Scots, Sir Walter Scott, Robert Burns and Sean Connery. It also houses the National Photography Collection. Ist Viscount Duncan John Hunter George Buchanan Cardinal Beaton 2nd Duke of Argyll John Knox Sir Ralph Abercrombie David Hume Adam Smith Sir Henry Raeburn Ist Viscount Stair Gavin Douglas Sir David Lesley William Dunbar King James VI & I King Malcolm III King James I King Alexander III James Douglas King James V Earl of Moray Saint Margaret John Napier William Maitland John Lesley Kleio Daughter of Zeus William Wallace Mary Queen of Scots Robert the Bruce Bishop Gavin Douglas James Hutton Link to Inside the Portrait Gallery James Young Simpson (7 June 1811 – 6 May 1870) James Young Simpson discovered the unaesthetic power of chloroform and introduced anesthesia to childbirth. Simpson was elected a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in 1863. On 4th November, 1847 Simpson first used chloroform. It was first used as an anaesthetic to help ease the pain during childbirth. Queen Victoria used chloroform during the delivery of Prince Leopold in 1853. Simpson was the first man to be knighted by the Scottish Court of the Lord Lyon for services to medicine. "Victo Dolore" (pain conquered) is the inscription on Simpson’s coat of arms. Simpson died at his home in Edinburgh at the age of fifty-eight. A burial spot in Westminster Abbey was offered to his family, but they declined and instead buried Simpson closer to home in Warriston Cemetery, Edinburgh. On the day of Simpson's funeral, a Scottish holiday was declared, including the banks and stock markets, with over 100,000 citizens lining the funeral cortege on its way to the cemetery, while over 1,700 colleagues and business leaders took part in the procession itself. James Young Simpson Lived in 52 Queen Street Edinburgh for over 25 years. Royal College of Physicians Queen Street Edinburgh The Royal College of Physicians was given its Royal status in 1681 by Charles II and their first meeting hall was in Fountain Close in 1704. The present building was completed in 1844 and previous to that the first building on the same site was started in 1775. The three statues are of Hygeia (daughter of Asclepius and Goddess of good health), Asclepius (Greek God of medicine and son of Apollo), Hippocrates (ancient Greek physician). Two panels’ right and left of Hygeia show the winged lions at the lyre of Apollo. THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS QUEEN STREET EDINBURGH WINGED LIONS AT THE LYRE OF APOLLO. Asclepius (Greek God of medicine) (Son of Apollo) Hippocrates (ancient Greek physician). Asclepius was a Greek god, healer and one of the Argonauts and his downfall was when he resurrected two mortals, Zeus was unhappy with his actions and slew Asclepius with a thunderbolt. Hippocrates Lived on the island of Kos, He was a Greek physician and is believed to be one of the most important figures in the history of medicine. Known as the "Father of Western Medicine" The Hippocratic Oath that doctors take is named after him. Hygeia (Daughter of Asclepius) (Goddess of good health) Hygiene Greek goddess of good health was a daughter and helper of the god of medicine Asclepius,and a friend to the goddess Aphrodite. Mary Erskine School Plaque Mary Erskine donated a sum of money from her husbands estate to the Company of Merchants of Edinburgh, to have a school built to educate the poor children of Edinburgh Merchant families. The School (Hospital as they were called) named Merchant Maiden Hospital first opened in the Cowgate in 1694. It then moved to new premises on the corner of Bristo Street (now Bristo Place) and Lothian Street in 1706. As it grew it moved again to new premises in 1818 at the Lauriston area at the foot of Archibald Place. In 1870 moving once more to larger premises in the New town and changing its name to Edinburgh Educational Institution for Young Ladies. It was renamed in 1889 to The Edinburgh Ladies’ College. In honour of Mary Erskine the school changes its name in 1944 to The Mary Erskine School and a final move to its present home at Ravelston in 1966. Inside Portrait Gallery Queen Street

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Edinburgh Castle not to be missed when visiting Edinburgh. A fortress in the centre of Edinburgh over 1500 years inhabited. See its history, museums, Royal Palace, Great Hall an St Margaret's Chapel the oldest building in Edinburgh still in use for its original purpose. Edinburgh Castle Attractions All About Edinburgh Castle History Edinburgh Castle History Edinburgh Castle Rock was formed over 300 million years ago by volcanic eruptions. Probably, the first evidence of inhabitants on the rock was in the Bronze Age circa 900 BC. This was due to evidence of an Iron Age fort being unearthed dated circa 900 BC. Edinburgh Castle First Fortress The first writings probably were about a fortress on Edinburgh Castle Rock circa 600 AD in a poem Gododdin. This tells of Gododdin a race of warriors who lived in the south-east of Scotland and north-east England. Gododdin left the fortress of Din Eiden (Edinburgh) to battle with the Angles of Northumbria. Consequently, The Gododdin were wiped out and the Angles of Northumbria took control of the area. Scottish Borders King Malcolm II took over control of the area in 1016 at the Battle of Carham. He also changed the border of Scotland to the River Tweed as Northumbria once extended as far as the River Forth. Edinburgh Castle Occupation Edinburgh Castle was originally built of wood by Malcolm III circa 1070. It was then built of stone by King David I circa 1130. Also including the building of a small Chapel for his mother Margaret. (St Margaret’s Chapel) the oldest surviving building in Edinburgh Castle. The occupation of Edinburgh Castle in 1296 by Edward I of England lasted until early 1314. Consequently the Scots led by Thomas Randolph – First earl of Moray recaptured Edinburgh Castle for the Scots. Similarly in 1335 the English under Edward III also lost control in 1341 when William Douglas regained it for the Scots. In 1361 David II strengthened the fortifications of Edinburgh Castle and built a tower. David’s Tower probably over 80 foot high which unfortunately was destroyed in the Lang Siege 1573. Unfortunately there are only underground remnants still visible. David II died in Edinburgh Castle 1371. Last Royal Occupation Edinburgh Castle Finally, the last King to reside in Edinburgh Castle was Charles I in 1633 before his coronation. In 1650 Edinburgh Castle was once again under attack by the English led by Oliver Cromwell. After several months of siege, Edinburgh Castle was surrendered to Oliver Cromwell and the English forces. When Charles II was restored as King. He set up an army garrison in Edinburgh Castle that remained until the 1920’s. Edinburgh Castle became a tourist attraction and was open to visitors circa 1833. It is now one of the world’s most visited attractions in the UK. All the Attractions of Edinburgh Castle Edinburgh Castle Gates Originally there were two gates that protected Edinburgh Castle. Firstly the gate from the Esplanade over the drawbridge and then the inner barrier gate. Later a further gate was built, the Portcullis Gate. The Castle Gates plaque reads; For a period of at least 2000 years, this fortress was defended by the outer gate at the head of the esplanade. Edinburgh Castle Drawbridge Edinburgh Castle Gatehouse Gatehouse Plaque Sir William Kirkcaldy Edinburgh Castle Fortress Firstly look up high on the rock left before the Portcullis Gate. Where there is a memorial plaque to Sir William Kirkcaldy. The inscription reads: In memory of Sir William Kirkcaldy of Grange. Justly reputed to be one of the best soldiers and most accomplished cavaliers of his time. He held this castle for Queen Mary from May 1568 to May 1573. And after its honourable surrenders, suffered death for his devotion to Her cause on 3 August 1573. Sir William Kirkcaldy Tablet Thomas Randolph Earl of Moray Edinburgh Castle Fortress Further into the castle on the wall after the Portcullis Gate and the Lang Stairs a further plaque can be seen and reads; To commemorate Thomas Randolph Earl of Moray. A distinguished soldier and diplomatist. Who recovered this castle in 1313 after it had been for 20 years in the hands of the English. Thomas Randolph Earl of Murray Tablet Edinburgh Castle Argyle Tower Edinburgh Castle Fortress The Argyle Tower was built on to the top of the portcullis gate in 1867 and entrance is at the top of the Lang Stairs the original access to Edinburgh Castle. Named after the the 9th Earl of Argyle (Archibald Campbell) 1663-85. Imprisoned in the room above the Portcullis Gate before his execution June 1685. He was executed when found guilty of treason 19 Dec 1681. Because he lead a rebellion against the Roman Catholic Church and James VII of Scotland. Old Guardhouse Inner Barrier Edinburgh Castle Fortress The Old Guard house was built in 1853. Detention cells were added in 1866 and also later used as the Quartermaster stores. The present Guardhouse pictured above replaced the Old Guardhouse in 1887. The Inner Barrier posts where a large wooden gate would have hung, stand at each side of the road. Almost beside the door to the old guardhouse. Edinburgh Castle Old Guardhouse & Inner Barrier Edinburgh Castle Old Guardhouse & Inner Barrier Portcullis Gate Edinburgh Castle Fortress The first gateway after a short walk uphill gets you to the Portcullis Gate. Also Built after the Lang Siege in 1573 on the site of the Constable’s Tower. The large spikes of the Portcullis are only open for visitors and closed to stop any unwanted invasion. The upper section of the gates were added circa 1887. The Portcullis Gate plaque reads; 1574 -77 Built after the long siege of 1571-3. As the main gateway into the castle. It stands on the site of the medieval Constable’s Tower. The top storey was added in 1887. Edinburgh Castle Portcullis Gate Edinburgh Castle Portcullis Gate Edinburgh Castle Portcullis Gate Plaque Lang Stairs Edinburgh Castle Fortress First of all when through the portcullis gate on entering Edinburgh Castle to the left are the Lang Stairs. This is the most direct route to the highest point of the Castle Rock. The Lang Stairs was the main access to the summit of the castle rock in the middle ages.Furthermore on the right near the top of the Lang Stairs is the Argyle Tower. This was the original entrance under Constable’s Tower. Constables Tower was also destroyed in the Lang Siege of 1573. The easy way up is by the hill with setts creating a road that winds up the slope. Installed to make it easier to get the cannon to the battlements. The Water Tank Foog’s Gate Edinburgh Castle Fortress The circular building on the way to Foog’s Gate is an old iron water tank which stored the water for Edinburgh Castle. The water was supplied from St Margaret's well at the foot of the rock which in turn supplied the Fore Well. Foog’s Gate E dinburgh Castle Fortress Foog’s Gate built after the Lang Siege circa 1580 was a further gate to stop invaders. No one knows the background to the name. Maybe it is to do with fog or low cloud that often settles on Edinburgh Castle. Foog’s Gate gives entry to the Upper Ward, the highest part of Edinburgh Castle. The Gate is attached to the building that houses a great water tank made of iron (not in use) that was a store of water for Edinburgh Castle. Foog’s Gate plaque reads; The main entrance to the citadel by the 17th century. The perimeter wall looped for both cannon and musketry, was builtin King Charles II’s reign (1660- 85). Edinburgh Castle Mons Meg Cannon Mons Meg is a Belgian cannon given to James II as a gift in 1457. Named after where it was tested in Mons in Belgium. Mons Meg was a super gun that could shoot a cannonball up to 2 miles. Mons Meg was last used in battle circa 1554 and was last fired circa 1680, when the barrel burst. It spent many years in England. Mons Meg was finally returned to the Castle in 1829 and has been on the battlements ever since. One o’clock Gun Edinburgh Castle Fortress . A 105 mm field gun is fired from Mills Mount in Edinburgh Castle Monday – Saturday at 13.00 hours. Sundays it does not fire as no seamen work on the Sabbath. Good Friday and Christmas Day are also days it is not fired. A gun has been fired here since 1861 as an audio time signal to shipping in the Firth of Forth. The original signal was the Time Ball which was on the mast of Nelson Monument on Calton Hill. The Time Ball The Time Ball on the mast of Nelson’s monument was originally a visual aid for the sailors in the Leith port and the Firth of Forth to set their chronometers by. Due to the weather being overcast in Edinburgh often, an audio aid was introduced (The One O’clock Gun) in 1861, in addition to the Time Ball. David’s Tower Edinburgh Castle Fortress David’s Tower probably built by David II, circa 1368 once stood almost 80 feet (25 mtrs) high consequently giving a view of 360 degrees for an early warning of invaders by sea or land. The remains of the tower are below ground as the tower was bombarded by cannon during the Lang Siege of 1571 – 1573 and all but destroyed. As a result The Half Moon Battery was built to replace it after the Lang Siege in 1573. Most noteworthy In 1941 the Scottish crown jewels were taken from the crown room where they are on display today. They were buried below in the depths of David’s Tower. For the reason that if the Germans invaded they would not find the Honours of Scotland (Crown Jewels). Consequently the Germans did not invade they were brought back out from their hiding place and returned to the crown room. Half Moon Battery Edinburgh Castle Fortress . David II built David’s Tower circa 1361 and it was destroyed in the Lang Siege in May 1573. Rebuilding took place immediately with the Half Moon Battery where David’s Tower had stood. A Great Half Bastion Round built by Lord Chancellor of Scotland Regent Morton which you can see today. The Fore Well Edinburgh Castle Fortress The Fore Well, circa 115 feet (34 mtrs) deep, was the Castle’s main water supply mentioned when Robert the Bruce blocked it in 1314 attack as the Scots retained the Castle. The Water could also have been the source of Saint Margaret’s Well at the foot of the castle rock in West Princes Street Gardens. Circa 1080. Still in use circa 1840. Access to Saint Margaret’s Well is over the foot bridge at the rear of the Ross Bandstand in West Princes Street Gardens Forewall Battery Edinburgh Castle Fortress The Forewall Battery with 5 cannon pointing over what was the Nor Loch to the north the battery first built circa 1545 and rebuilt and extended 1573. The iron basket on the wall was light to warn the people of Edinburgh the expected invasion. Royal Scots Regiment of Scotland Museum Edinburgh Castle The Royal Scots museum tells the stories from over 350 years of campaigning, most noteworthy are the six Victoria Crosses on display and the stories of heroic deeds behind them. The Royal Scots were the oldest serving infantry regiment in the British Army. Founded in 1633 when Sir John Hepburn raised a body of men in Scotland for service in France in the Thirty Years’ War. Under a Royal Warrant granted by King Charles I known as ‘Pontius Pilate’s Bodyguard’. Also now known 1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, abbreviated to 1 SCOTS. Royal Scots Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Regimental Museum Edinburgh Castle The Regimental Museum tells the history of the Scottish regiments, their heroes and unique artefacts from battles. The most important artefact being the flag taken by Ensign Ewart from the French at the Battle of Waterloo. Royal Scots Dragoon Guards are the senior Scottish regiment in the British Army. In the museum can be seen the French Eagle and Standard captured at the Battle of Waterloo by Ensign Ewart. The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards are a light cavalry regiment famous for its iconic victory at the Battle of Waterloo 1815. Also were part of the charge of the Light brigade. Read the story of Ensign Ewart and how they adopted the Eagle as their emblem. Ensign Ewart’s memorial stone stands on the Castle Esplanade with his grave stone behind it. Read the hole story “Taking of the Flag” Dragoon Guards Dury’s Battery Edinburgh Castle Fortress The Dury Battery was named after Captain Theodore Dury who built the battery after the 1708 Jacobite rising. Captain Dury was the military engineer for Scotland. In 1757 the guns were removed and the battery was converted into an exercise yard for prisoners of war. Furthermore, the Military Prison and the War Prisoners Prison are also located in this yard. The Scottish National War Memorial Edinburgh Castle The Scottish National War Memorial Edinburgh Castle tells the story of Scotland at war with many items from the past that tell great stories of battles won and to many that were lost. The National war memorial commemorates all who have fallen in wars from 1914 to this day. A display of the rolls of honour, is of all in Scottish services and civilians who were casualties of wars. The Scottish National War Memorial is a building in Crown Square which is at the height of Edinburgh Castle rock on which Edinburgh Castle stands. The Building was opened in 1927. The Memorial is open to the public, free of charge on application to the Castle Ticket Office. Governor’s House Edinburgh Castle The Governor’s House was built as accommodation in 1742 for the Governor of Edinburgh Castle and are still used for the same purpose. Edinburgh Castle St Margaret’s Chapel St Margaret’s Chapel Edinburgh Castle was built by David I circa 1130 for his mother Queen Margaret. The Chapel was renamed in 1250 when Margaret was canonised, therefore St Margaret’s Chapel. The Oldest building n Edinburgh Castle is St Margaret’s Chapel Probably also in Edinburgh. Which is still in use today. Stone of Destiny Now in Perth Museum In 1292 John Balliol was most certainly the last king to use the Stone of Destiny. He became king in 1292 until 1296. In 1296 the Stone of Destiny was captured by Edward I of England and taken to Westminster Abbey in London. The Stone of Destiny was finally returned to Scotland on St Andrews Day 1996 the first time in 700 years. There are also many stories of the Stone of Destiny’s origins from Syria to Egypt, from Spain. Before arriving in Ireland and then Scotland. The Stone of destiny is beside the Scottish Crown Jewels (Honours of Scotland) in the Crown Room of Edinburgh Castle. I have to images of the Crown Jewels as they are in a special glass case restricting photographs. There is a monument of Robert the Bruce having himself crowned as King of Scotland at Scone in 1306. Edinburgh Castle The Scottish Crown Jewels (The Honours of Scotland) The Scottish Crown Jewels have been in continuous occupation of Edinburgh Castle since 1660. Most noteworthy the Honours of Scotland were forgotten about as they had been abolished in 1707 and locked away. Subsequently they were found locked in a chest in the crown room by Sir Walter Scott in 1818. As a result they have been on display in the Crown Room ever since. The Crown jewels consist of a crown, sceptre and sword of state. Firstly used in a group for the coronation of Mary Queen of Scots in 1543. The Sceptre is thought to have been a gift from the Pope Alexander VI in 1494. The Crown was a design for King James V in 1540 and the Sword gifted to King James IV in 1507 by Pope Julius II. The Scottish Crown Jewels (Honours of Scotland) are the oldest Crown Jewels in the British Isles. The images below are replicas in an outer room of the crown room. Edinburgh Castle Dog Cemetery Royal Palace Edinburgh Castle Royal Palace Edinburgh Castle was were Mary Queen of Scots gave birth to her son James in 1566. He was later to become James VI. Mary of Guise was French (Marie de Guise) born on 22 November 1515 was the wife of James V and Queen of Scots from 1538 to 1542. She gave birth to Mary later to be Mary Queen of Scots. Also served as Regent of Scotland in her daughter’s name from 1554 to 1560. Mary de Guise died in Edinburgh Castle in 1560. For security she had a Palace and Chapel built at the foot of Castlehill. Only the facade remains as the University of Edinburgh demolished it to build the New College in 1846. James VI returned To Edinburgh Castle in 1617 for the Jubilee celebrations. Finally the last royal to stay in Edinburgh Castle being Charles I in 1633. The Royal Palace Plaque reads; The residence of the Stewart Kings and Queens in the 15th & 16th centuries. The birthplace of King James VI in 1566 and the home of The Scottish Crown Jewels. Edinburgh Castle Birth Room James VI Antechamber Laich Hall The Laich (low) Hall is in the Royal Palace in Crown Square of Edinburgh Castle. This is where many Royal banquets and dances took place. Also can be found there is the antechamber and birth room. Where Mary Queen of Scots gave birth to her son James. Who was to become James the VI of Scotland and James the 1st of England. King James VI was the last King of Scotland and after the Union of the Crowns in 1603 also became King James I of England. The Great Hall Edinburgh Castle Great Hall, Edinburgh Castle, Crown Square. Built by King James IV circa 1480 and completed in circa 1510 and restored in 1888. This hall is a magnificent architectural sight, with its the original hammer-beam (wooden) ceiling. Certainly the best preserved in any of the Castles of Great Britain. Also the painting of Ensign Ewart is on the end wall with weapons and armour. Finally do not miss the key to Edinburgh Castle also in the Great Hall. Used now by the Royals for State and Royal functions. Edinburgh Castle Prisons Thomas III de Grey First Prisoner Edinburgh Castle The first prisoners of war known, date back to at least 1355. Maybe, the first being Thomas III de Grey an English knight captured in 1355. While captive he began to write the “Scalacronica” the history of England from 1272 – 1362 furthermore he used the Castle library for reference. Another was Brigadier William Mackintosh, Laird of Borlum Inverness (Mackintosh of Borlum) one of the leaders in the Jacobite uprising of 1715 who spent his last 20 plus years a prisoner in Edinburgh Castle. Foreign Prisoners French prisoners were held in Edinburgh Castle in 1757 from the 7 years war and soldiers of America, Italy, France, Spain, Netherlands and Poland were held prisoner here circa 1760. Many of the prisoners scratched their names into the doors and walls of the vaults. Finally in 18811 when 49 prisoners escaped from Edinburgh Castle Prison it was deemed unsuitable and no further prisoners were placed in Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh Castle Military Prison Edinburgh Castle Military Prison first of all opened 1842 and finally closed 1923. This small Victorian prison was built as a result of offending soldiers from the castle garrison and those of visiting regiments. Queen Anne Building Crown Square Edinburgh Castle The Queen Anne building was built circa 1710 after the Jacobite uprising of 1708. The main function was barracks for officers and Castle gunners. Also this site previously was where the royal gun house stood and furthermore the position where Mons Meg first stood. Field Marshal Earl Douglas Haig First of all, Douglas Haig was born a son of famous whisky distiller's in Edinburgh on 19th June 1861. He finally died in 1928 and was buried at Dryburgh Abbey. His grave stone stands beside the family grave of Sir Walter Scott. Finally he founded the Haig Fund (who make the Poppies) and the Royal British Legion. Douglas Haig Military Career Firstly, in his military career he was enrolled in the Royal Military College at Sandhurst in 1884. In June 1899 Haig went to South Africa to serve in the Boer War. Douglas Haig became major-general, certainly the youngest officer to hold the rank in the British Army. He also was responsible for training the Indian Cavalry. Furthermore in 1909 Haig was appointed as chief of staff in India. Most noteworthy In 1910, Douglas Haig took command of the 1st Army Corps of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) based in Aldershot. Consequently Haig and the (BEF) went to France in August 1914. He became commander in chief of the (BEF). Finally, General Haig after a long and bloody battle over several months (July –December) brought an end to the Somme Offensive. As a result in that time, it is estimated, the British army suffered over 400,000 casualties, the French 200,000 and Germans circa 500,000 casualties. Because of his actions Haig was nicknamed “The Butcher of the Somme”. He used human life with no regards to consequences. Douglas Haig Honours He was finally knighted (Knight of the Order of the Thistle) in July 1917 and consequently became Sir Douglas Haig. Furthermore, in 1919 he was made Earl Haig then finally in 1921 Baron Haig of Bemersyde. The statue of of Douglas Haig is in the square outside the Hospital in Edinburgh Castle. Plaque Finally the plaque on the statue in Edinburgh Castle reads; This statue was present to the City of Edinburgh by Sir Dhunjibhoy Bomanji of Bombay. In admiration of the service rendered to the British Empire by the Field Marshal. Also the engraved stone on the house in Charlotte Square Edinburgh reads; In this house Douglas Haig was born 19th June 1861. Douglas Haig’s grave stone in Dryburgh Abbey have the words; Douglas Haig born in Edinburgh June 19th 1861. Departed out of this world Sunday Jan 29th 1928. Edinburgh Castle Hospital The Edinburgh Castle hospital buildings in Hospital Square were built in 1753 as two ordnance storehouse for arms and military equipment. They were converted into the Garrison Hospital in 1897. Ordnance Storehouse National War Museum and Hospital The Ordnance store house was one of two warehouses for arms and military equipment. Built to a design by General William Skinner chief engineer in north Britain in 1753. He was also the creator of Fort George the Garrison fortress of the Scottish Highlands. This ordnance store house now houses the Military Museum. Previously was converted from a 60-bed hospital that cared for German Prisoners of war during the First World War. War Museum Edinburgh Castle Key to the Door The Edinburgh Castle Key with tags of the keeper of the key click to magnify and read the tags. Next - Castle Esplanade

Edinburgh Basketball Clubs Scotland the teams venues clubs and contacts. All Standards and ages. Basketball a team sport for both girls boys. See all the outdoor Basketball courts in Edinburgh. Edinburgh Basketball Clubs BASKETBALL SCOTLAND EDINBURGH Basketball is a team sport for both girls and boys with no age limit. all that is required is a ball to start. Learn how to bounce the ball (dribble) with both your right and left hands. Learn the technique of passing to another person, or use a wall. Once you fell good at both then find an outside basketball court. To shoot the ball correctly get instruction from a experienced player or coach. The first thing to learn is layups. then progress to the rest of the game. EDINBURGH - EAST LOTHIAN - WEST LOTHIAN - MIDLOTHIAN AND SCOTTISH BORDERS If your club details are not published contact gary@allaboutedinburgh.co.uk and I will list your club details SPORTS Basketball Lothian Phoenix Wheelchair Basketball Club Armadale Academy West Main Street Armadale EH48 3LY Midlothian Scotland davidgilmour@lothianphoenix.org.uk www.lothianphoenix.org.uk Basketball East Lothian Dragons Basketball Club 2 John Muir Road Dunbar EH42 1GB East Lothian Scotland contact@eastlothiandragons.com www.eastlothiandragons.com Basketball Gracemount Panthers Basketball Club Castle Brae High School 2A Greendykes Road Edinburgh EH16 4DP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 661 1282 gracemount-panthers@hotmail.co.uk Basketball Pleasance Basketball Club Forrester High School Broomhouse Road Edinburgh EH12 9AE City of Edinburgh Scotland info@pleasancebasketball.co.uk www.pleasancebasketball.co.uk Basketball City of Edinburgh Basketball Club Holy Rood RC High School‎ Duddingston Road West Edinburgh EH15 1ST City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 661 5871 Basketball Heriot Watt University Basketball Club Centre for Sport and Exercise Riccarton Campus Edinburgh EH14 4AS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 451 8435 basketball@hw.ac.uk www.hw.ac.uk/sports/basketball Basketball West Lothian Wolves Basketball Club James Young High School Quentin Rise Livingston EH54 6NE West Lothian Scotland 07770 350 336 basketballdevelopm www.westlothianwolves.com Basketball Spartans Basketball Club Crags Sports Centre Bowmont Place Edinburgh EH8 9RY City of Edinburgh Scotland bmer45@hotmail.com www.leaguelineup.com Basketball Leith Honey Badgers Basketball Club Leith Academy Academy Park Edinburgh EH6 8JQ City of Edinburgh Scotland leithhoneybadgers@gmail.com www.leithhoneybadgers.net Basketball Blaze Basketball Club The Crags Bowmont Place Edinburgh EH8 9RY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 3334 mail@blazebasketball.co.uk Basketball Edinburgh University Basketball Club Centre for Sports and Exercise Pleasance Edinburgh EH8 9TJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 650 2346 eubasketball@hotmail.com Basketball Napier University Basketball Club Edinburgh Napier University Sighthill Court Edinburgh EH11 4BN City of Edinburgh Scotland baskteball@napierstudents.com www.napierstudents.com Basketball Midlothian Madness Basketball Club Carnethy Centre Muirhead Place Penicuik EH26 0LE Midlothian Scotland midlothianmadnessbasketball@gmail.com Basketball Edinburgh Lions Basketball Club Broughton High School East Fettes Avenue Edinburgh EH4 1EG City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Outdoor Basketball Courts Looking to play Basketball, try one of the outdoor basketball courts in Edinburgh JUST TAKE YOUR BALL ALONG AND SHOOT SOME HOOPS FREE ENTRY TO ALL COURTS Edinburgh Outdoor Basketball Edinburgh Outdoor Basketball Courts Edinburgh Outdoor Basketball Court Canonmills Basketball Court King George V Park Edinburgh Edinburgh Outdoor Basketball Court Dalmeny Basketball court Dalmeny Street Edinburgh Edinburgh Outdoor Basketball Court Drummond Basketball Court Bellevue Place Edinburgh Edinburgh Outdoor Basketball Court Dalry Basketball Court Dalry Road Edinburgh Edinburgh Outdoor Basketball Court Iona Basketball Court Iona Street Edinburgh Edinburgh Outdoor Basketball Court Inch Basketball Court Inch Park Gilmerton Road Edinburgh Edinburgh Outdoor Basketball Court Inverleith Basketball Court Inverleith Park Arboretum Place Edinburgh Edinburgh Outdoor Basketball Court Bingham Basketball Court Bingham Broadway Foot of Duddingston Row Edinburgh Edinburgh Outdoor Basketball Courts Edinburgh Outdoor Basketball Court Montgomery Basketball Court Montgomery Park Montgomery Street Edinburgh Edinburgh Outdoor Basketball Court Morningside Basketball Court Morningside Park Morningside Drive Edinburgh Edinburgh Outdoor Basketball Court Newhaven Basketball Court Basketball court Craighall Road Edinburgh Edinburgh Outdoor Basketball Court Piershill Basketball Court Piershill Square East Edinburgh Edinburgh Outdoor Basketball Court Portobello Basketball Court Rosefield Park Rosefield Place Edinburgh Edinburgh Outdoor Basketball Court Tolbooth Basketball Court Tolbooth Wynd Edinburgh Edinburgh Outdoor Basketball Court Yardheads Basketball Court Yardheads Edinburgh

Inveresk Attractions East Lothian Inveresk Village on the outskirts of Musselburgh in East Lothian was where a significant Roman Fort (Town) stood circa 120 A.D. or before. The settlement stretched over a mile to the east. This is also where the English camped (Led by Somerset) before the massacre of the Scots at Pinkie Cleuch in 1547. It was also used by Cromwell in 1650 when he was on a rampage burning Scotland. The latest famous person in the village was Maggie Dickson whose' fame was living after being hanged in Edinburgh for child murder circa 1720. Which changed the law from being Hanged, to being hanged till dead. St. Michael’s Parish Church East Lothian St. Michael’s Parish is an iconic building and can be seen from miles around. A church has been on this site from near the end of the Roman Empire in 550 AD. A new church was built in the early 16th century which was occupied by Cromwell, Somerset and Bonnie Prince Charlie. The St Michael's Church that can be seen now was built 1806. There are many things to see around the church and graveyard. Inveresk Lodge East Lothian The Lodge was built circa 1680 and the original gardens laid out circa 1850. Inveresk Lodge was the home of the Wedderburns for almost 150 years during that period Andrew Skiving of Athelstaneford. He was staying in Inveresk Lodge as a guest when he suddenly died in 1819. Archibald was a portrait painter and has a number of paintings in the National Gallery in Edinburgh. Inveresk Lodge Gardens East Lothian The gardens extend over 13 acres and were laid out from 1850 -1920 including a woodland of Elm, Oak, lime and a old Yew tree. There are many shrubs and flowers with a glasshouse and ponds. Te sundial dates from the mid 17th century. Inveresk War Memorial Cross East Lothian The Inveresk War Memorial stand at the gates to Inveresk parish church and is dedicated to First World War (1914-1918) , Second World War (1939-1945) On the Cross Shaft the inscription reads; IN MEMORY | THOSE | FROM THIS | PARISH WHO | GAVE THEIR | LIVES IN THE | GREAT WAR | 1914 - 1918 AND WHO BY | DYING LIVE | THIS STONE | IS RAISED On the Base th e inscription reads: REMEMBER THEM ALSO | WHO SUFFERED DEATH | 1939-1945 Inveresk House East Lothian Inveresk House is the oldest property in Inveresk built in 1597 and has believed to have had many famous guests over the centuries, Duke of Somerset, Oliver Cromwell, Bonnie Prince Charlie and Sir Walter Scott. Oliver Cromwell had his Headquarters in Inveresk House in 1650. Shepherd House Inveresk East Lothian The Shepherd House can be located on the corner of Crookston Road. Shepherd House was built circa 1690 and has one of the most famous gardens in Britain. The Fraser’s family's home since 1957. Sir Charles Fraser Honorary Member of The Merchant Company and a very successful businessman (Retired). Lady Ann Fraser is a Botanical Artist and amazing garden designer. Also see Humbie Village for more on the Frasers. Duke of Somerset Plaque Inveresk East Lothian Lewisvale Park stone pillar, forming part of a stone wall. After the death of Henry VIII in January 1547 the Duke of Somerset (Edward Seymour) became Protector of England until Prince Edward, later to be Edward VI came of age. Somerset lead an army and a fleet of ships into Scotland which resulted in the Battle of Pinkie Cleuch. Esk Grove Estate was his camp after the battle. Duke of Somerset's Encampment Inveresk East Lothian The wall stone inscribed with the words "The Protector Duke of Somerset Encamped here 9th September 1547". Lewisvale Park Inveresk East Lothian Lewisvale Park public park situated on the Inveresk road opposite Musselburgh High School. The land was purchased in 1910 by the Brown brothers from the Esk Grove Estate and they had a park and gardens laid. Which were opened in 1911 in memory of their deceased father. The Park was named Lewisvale after the Brown’s childhood home. The park has a secure children’s play area a bandstand, gardens and an aviary which is in a walled garden area. It also has a cricket Square and Tennis courts. There is a Lamppost which was erected in honour of Jessie Burns Musselburgh’s only Lady Provost,1974. The Post was moved to this position in 2000. The Bandstand was erected circa 1909 and was made in the Lion Foundry in Kirkintilloch “No 33 bandstand,1909”. Lady Lord Provost Musselburgh Lewisvale Park public park at the west entrance is a Lamppost which was erected in honour of Jessie Burns Musselburgh’s only Lady Provost,1974. The Post was moved to this position in 2000. Cricket Pitch & Pavilion Lewisvale Park Inveresk East Lothian The cricket Oval was part of the Roman ‘Colonia’ (civilian settlement) that grew around the Roman Fort of Inveresk. This settlement was the largest in Northern Britain. circa 140 AD. There has been many Roman artefacts found around this area. The most significant two alters (large stone slabs) with inscriptions and raised icons were found when the new cricket pavilion was being built. Also a grave stone of a cavalryman named Crescens. Next - Markle

Explore The Writers' Museum attraction in Lady Stair's House off the Lawnmarket, Royal Mile Edinburgh. It covers the lives of Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson with many artifacts used throughout their lives. With free entry don't miss this family attraction. Writers Museum Royal Mile Edinburgh Free Entry Attraction Lady Stair's House Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh The Writers’ Museum is housed in Lady Stair’s House which was built in 1622. This was originally called Lady Gray’s Close the widow of Lord William Gray who was the wealthiest merchant of the time. After his death the house was sold to the Earl of Stair and the house was renamed after his wife on his death Lady Stair’s House. Explore the rich literary history of Edinburgh at the Writers' Museum, located in the enchanting Lady Stair's House on the Lawnmarket Royal Mile. This captivating attraction celebrates the lives and works of Scotland's most celebrated writers, including Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott, and Robert Louis Stevenson. Dive into engaging exhibits and discover the stories behind their timeless contributions to literature. A visit here is a must for any book lover or history enthusiast! 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. The Writers' Museum is on two floors with rooms dedicated to each of the famous authors, writers, poets. On the main floor on entry there is busts of the three Robert Burns, Robert Louis Stevenson and Sir Walter Scott. There is a replica of the Scott Monument and many documents, pictures, books and personal items of the three. The Writers' Museum Robert Louis Stevenson Room The Writers' Museum Robert Burns Room The Writers' Museum The Writers' museum is a memorial to the three famous writers who had ties to both Edinburgh and Scotland. Robert Burns Robert Burns was born in Ayrshire on the 25 January 1759 and died in Dumfries on the 21 July 1796 where he is buried in the church close to where he lived. Sir Walter Scott Sir Walter Scott was born in Edinburgh on the 15 August 1771 and died on the 21 September 1832 and is buried in Dryburgh Abbey near his home Abbotsford in the Scottish Borders. Robert Louis Stevenson Robert Louis Stevenson was born in Edinburgh on the 13 November 1850 and died on 3 December 1894 and buried on Mount Vaea, Upolu, Western Samoa. Next | Back to Lawnmarket

Fife Golf Courses The area known locally as the Kingdom of Fife is situated between the Firth of Forth (Edinburgh) and the River Tay (Dundee) There are many great golf courses in the area. Most well known to all is St Andrews the home of golf. For St Andrews golf courses click the link below. Golf & Airport Transfers Thornton Golf Course Station Road Thornton Kirkcaldy KY1 4DW Fife +44 1592 771 111 Dunnikier Park Golf Course Dunnikier Country Park Kirkcaldy KY1 3LP Fife +44 1592 261 599 Kirkcaldy Golf Course Balwearie Road Kirkcaldy KY2 5LT Fife +44 1592 205 240 Aberdour Golf Course Seaside Place Aberdour KY3 0TX Fife +44 1383 860 256 Kinghorn Golf Course Burntisland Road Kinghorn KY3 9RS Fife +44 1592 890 345 Dodhead Golf Course 10 Dallas Avenue Burntisland KY3 9ET Fife +44 1592 872 116 Burntisland Golf club 10 Dallas Avenue Burntisland KY3 9ET Fife +44 1592 872 116 Cowdenbeath Golf Course Seco Place KY4 8PF Fife +44 1383 513 079 Lochore Meadows Golf Course Lochore Meadows Country Park Lochore KY5 8BA Fife +44 1592 583 672 Lochgelly Golf Course Cartmore Road Lochgelly KY5 9PB Fife +44 1592 782 589 Auchterderran Golf Course Woodend Road Lochgelly KY5 0NH Fife +44 1592 721 572 Glenrothes Golf Course Golf Course Road Glenrothes KY6 2LA Fife +44 1592 750 063 St Andrews Golf Courses Leslie Golf Course Leslie Glenrothes KY6 3EZ Fife +44 1592 620 040 Balbirnie Park Golf Course Markinch Glenrothes KY7 6NR Fife +44 1592 612 095 Scoonie Golf Course North Links Leven KY8 4SP Fife +44 1333 423 437 Lundin Golf Course Golf Road Lundin Links Leven KY8 6BA Fife +44 1333 320 202 Leven Links Golf Course Promenade Leven KY8 4HS Fife +44 1333 421 390 Dumbarnie Golf Links, Upper Largo KY8 6JQ Fife +44 1334 845945 Charleton Golf Course Charleton House Colinsburgh Leven KY9 1HG Fife +44 1333 340 505 Elie Golf Course Golf Club Lane, Elie KY9 1AS Fife +44 1333 330301 Crail Golf Course, Crail Golfing Society, Anstruther KY10 3XN Fife +44 1333 450686 Anstruther Golf Course Shore Road Anstruther KY10 3DZ Fife +44 1592 782 589 Pitreavie Golf Course Queensferry Road Dunfermline KY11 8PR Fife +44 1383 722 591 Canmore Golf Course Venturefair Avenue Dunfermline KY12 0PE Fife +44 1383 724 969 Scotland's Golf Course Map Dunfermline Golf Course Cairneyhill Road Crossford Dunfermline KY12 8QW Fife +44 1383 723 534 Saline Golf Course Steelend Road Saline KY12 9LT Fife +44 1383 852 591 Kinross Golf Courses The Montgomery Golf Course The Bruce Golf Course 2 Muirs Kinross KY13 8AS Fife +44 1577 863 407 Milnathort Golf Course South Street Milnathort Kinross KY13 9XA Fife +44 1577 864 069 Burleigh Golf Course Milnathort Golf club South Street Milnathort KY13 9XA Fife +44 1577 864 069 Cupar Golf Course 19 Ceres Road Cupar KY15 5JT Fife +44 1334 653 549 Kingarrock Hickory Golf Hill of Tarvit Mansion House Cupar KY15 5PB Fife +44 1334 653 421 Elmwood Golf Course Stratheden Cupar KY15 5RS Fife +44 1334 658 780 Falkland Golf Course The Myre Falkland Cupar Fife KY15 7AA +44 01337 857 404 Ladybank Golf Course Ladybank Cupar KY15 7RA Fife +44 1337 830 814 Drumoig Golf Course Forgan Drive St Andrews KY16 0DW Fife +44 1382 541 800 St. Michaels Golf Course A919 Leuchars St Andrews KY16 0DX Fife +44 1334 838 666