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  • Consulates Embassies Institutes | | All About Edinburgh

    Looking for Consulates Embassies Institute in Edinburgh of your country ambassador or government offical you'll find all the details here Edinburgh has many Countries Ambassadors in residence below are a list and contacts for the countries around the world t Consulates Embassies Institutes Edinburgh Edinburgh has many Countries Ambassadors in residence below are a list and contacts for the countries around the world that have a representative in Edinburgh Edinburgh Information Consulates and Embassies and Institutes Austrian Consulate 15 Old Fishmarket Close Edinburgh EH1 1RW 0131 618 2819 Bangladesh Consulate 312 Lanark Road Edinburgh EH14 2LJ 0131 443 4627 Consulate of Canada 5 St Margaret’s Road Edinburgh EH9 1AZ 07702 359916 Chinese Consulate 55 Corstorphine Road Edinburgh EH12 5QG 0131 337 9896 Consulate of Croatia 2 Douglas Gardens Edinburgh EH4 3DA 0131 220 5775 Consulate General The Czech Republic 12A Riselaw Crescent Edinburgh EH10 6HL 0131 447 9509 Danish Consulate 48 Melville Street Edinburgh EH3 7HF 0131 220 0300 Honorary Consul to Estonia 18a Upper Gilmore Place Edinburgh EH3 9NP 0131 460 7765 European Commission Scotland 9 Alva Street Edinburgh EH2 4PH 0131 225 2058 Honorary Consulate of Finland Mr. Henry Nimmo 5 Royal Terrace Edinburgh EH7 5AB 0131 245 6811 French Consulate West Parliament Square Edinburgh EH1 1RF 0207 073 1000 Consulate General Federal Republic of Germany 16 Eglinton Crescent Edinburgh EH12 5DG 0131 337 2323 Greek Honorary Consulate 12 Queen's Crescent Edinburgh EH9 2AZ 0131 620 5496 Vice Consulate for Hungary 25 Union Street Edinburgh EH1 3LR Fax: 0131 220 0301 (in office hours only) Consulates and Embassies and Institutes Consulate of Iceland Lamb's House, 11 Waters Close Edinburgh EH6 6RB 0131 467 7777 Indian Consulate 17 Rutland Square Edinburgh EH1 2BB 0131 229 2144 Irish Consulate 16 Randolph Crescent Edinburgh EH3 7TT 0131 226 7711 Italian Consulate 32 Melville Street Edinburgh EH3 7HA 0131 226 3631 Italian Cultural Institute 82 Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9EW 0131 668 2232 Japanese Consulate 2 Melville Crescent Edinburgh EH3 7HW 0131 225 4777 Jordanian Honorary Consulate 11A Windsor Street Edinburgh EH7 5LA 0131 466 9336 Consulate of Korea 5 Atholl Crescent Edinburgh EH3 8EJ 0131 260 7532 Luxembourg Honorary Consulate 18 Charlotte Square Edinburgh EH2 4DF 0131 270 3004 Maltese Consulate 1 Craiglockhart Crescent Edinburgh EH14 1EZ 0131 443 2533 Monaco Consulate 23 Cluny Drive Edinburgh EH10 6DW 0131 447 1791 Netherlands Consulate Baird House 4 Lower Gilmore Bank Edinburgh EH3 9QP City of Edinburgh Scotland Tel: 07731 553 120 Consulate of New Zealand 40 Torphichen Street Edinburgh EH3 8JB 0131 222 8109 Norwegian Consulate 12 Rutland Square Edinburgh EH1 2BB 0131 228 2444 Consulates and Embassies and Institutes Philippines Consulate 1 Bankhead Midway Edinburgh EH11 4BY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 453 3222 Polish Consulate 2 Kinnear Road Edinburgh EH3 5PE 0131 552 0301 Honorary Consulate of Portugal 37/3 William Street Edinburgh EH3 7LW City of Edinburgh Scotland Romanian Consular Office 7-9 St David Street Edinburgh EH2 1AW 0131 524 9498 Russian Federation Consulate 58 Melville Street Edinburgh EH3 7HF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 7098 Slovenian Consulate 3 Coltbridge Terrace Edinburgh EH12 6AB 0131 337 5167 Spanish Consulate 63 North Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3LJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 1843 Swedish Consulate Collins House Rutland Square Edinburgh EH1 2AA 0131 242 5588 Consulate-General of Switzerland 58/2 Manor Place Edinburgh EH3 7EH 0131 225 9313 Taipei Representative Office 1 Melville Street Edinburgh EH3 7PE 0131 220 6886 Consulate General of Turkey 39 Drumsheugh Gardens Edinburgh EH3 7SW 0131 285 9282 Ukrainian Consulate 8 Windsor Street Edinburgh EH7 5JR 0131 556 0023 United States of America Consulate 3 Regent Terrace Edinburgh EH7 5BW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 8315

  • Waverley Bridge | Shops & Businesses | All About Edinburgh

    Edinburgh Waverley rail station is surrounded in shops and businesses with entrances - exits in Princes Street, Waverley Bridge, Market Street, Calton Road and car parking in New Street. You will fiind Hotels Hostels and apartments and all types of shops and businesses. Waverley Train Station Area Shops Edinburgh The streets that surround Edinburgh's main Rail Stations (Waverley) are Market Street, East Market Street, Waverley Bridge New Street, Calton Road and the East end of Princes Street. There is also the Waverley Mall which can be access from the rail Station. Waterloo Place is also at the east end of Princes Street. Waverley Bridge History and Attractions Waverley Bridge Shops Edinburgh the Waverley Bridge has two entrances to the main Waverley rail station. It also has entrance to the Waverley Mall. The present Waverley Bridge was built in 1896. The Waverley Mall has over 30 shops including coffee shops and fast food outlets and restaurants. Waverley Bridge Shops Waverley Rail Station Entrance The Booking Office Bar Restaurant 17 Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ 0131 558 1003 Travel Hub Transport Information Centre 31 Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ Information on all Transport Local and National Bus and Rail Tours Taxis All About Edinburgh All Transport Info New Look Waverley Mall Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ Tartan House of Scotland Waverley Mall Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ Sainsburys Supermarket Waverley Mall Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ The Whisky Shop Unit 23 Waverley Mall Waverley Bridge Edinburgh Gleneagles of Scotland Waverley Mall Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ The Body Shop Waverley Mall Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ Starbucks Coffee Waverley Mall Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ Eurochange Waverley Mall Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ Market Street Shops MARKET STREET Shops, restaurants, pubs, hotels, backpackers, Cafes, Galleries, Waverley Train Station Entrance to Waverley Station from Market Street Market Street History and Attractions Advertise Here More Details City Art Centre Café Market street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 529 3993 City Art Centre Market street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 529 3993 St Christopher's Inns Market street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 1446 Jake's Place Market street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 1446 Market Street Hotel (Hilton) Carlton Hotel Collection Market Street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland Waverley Rail Station Entrance Motel One Market Street Edinburgh EH1 1BL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 0730 Belushi’s Bar Hotel Market Street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 1446 Doric Restaurant and Bar Market Street Edinburgh EH1 1HE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 1084 Hebrides Market street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 4213 Belushi's Bar 34 Market Street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 1446 St Christopher's Inns Backpacker's Hostel Market street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 1446 The Edinburgh Dungeon Market street Edinburgh EH1 1DF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 240 1001 Advertise Here More Details The Fruit Market Gallery Market street Edinburgh EH1 1DF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 2383 Waverley Train Station Market street Edinburgh EH1 1DF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0345 758 5960 Scotsman Spa and Health Club Market street Edinburgh EH1 1DF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 3800 Brewhemia Market street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 9560 Champagne Bar and Restaurant Nor Loft Market Street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland East Market Street Edinburgh Shops, restaurants, pubs, hotels, Cafes, Galleries, Waverley Train Station East Market Street Shops Advertise Here More Details Construction Company Union Project 1 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland 01475 741 088 Café and Sandwich Bar Gannet and Guga 4 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland Nail Workshop Buff Concept 6 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland Tempo Tea Bar 7 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland Your RGB Events Ltd 9 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland Advertise Here More Details Juice Bar Juice Warrior 11 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland Art Gallery Mudo Art 13 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland Café Baba Budan Coffee 15 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland Fashion 6 Yard Box 17 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 6411 Gift Shop Elk and Wolf 19 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland Advertise Here More Details Makeup Studio Lauran Gollan Makeup Studio 21 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FS City of Edinburgh Scotland Hotel Premier Inn 37 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0333 321 3104 Café Costa Coffee 37 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland Restaurant Hub Brasserie 37 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland Ranoq Indian Restaurant Cranston Street Edinburgh EH8 City of Edinburgh Scotland New Street Edinburgh New Street Edinburgh Car Park Waverley Station Public Car Park undercover New Street Edinburgh EH8 8BH Car Rental Enterprise Car Rental Level 2 Car Park New Street Edinburgh EH8 8BH Calton Road Calton Road Edinburgh Bar - Restaurant accommodation - attractions Waverley Rail Station Entrance Bunker Bar 2-6 Calton Road Edinburgh EH8 8DL Waterloo Place Waterloo Place Edinburgh Bar - Restaurant accommodation - attractions Travelodge Waterloo 3 Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3BG 0871 984 6445 Waterloo Bar 7 Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3BG 0131 556 7597 Hong Fu Noodle Bar 7a Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3BG 0131 556 7597 Town & City Newsagents 9 Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH13BG 0131-556 7581 Apex Waterloo Place Hotel 27 Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3BH 0131 441 0440 Howies 29 Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3BQ 0131 556 5766 Calton Hill Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3BQ Waterloo P lace Edinburgh Bar - Restaurant accommodation - attractions Old Calton Burial Ground Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3EG The Gym Group 2 Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3EG 0330 056 3918 Amazon Development Centre 6 Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3EG Rabbies Trail burners Ltd 6 Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3EG 0131 226 3133 Factory Gyms 6 Waterloo place Edinburgh EH1 3EG 0131 557 2242 Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Service Limited. The Stamp Office, 10 Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3EG Princes Street Suite 16 Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3EG 0131 558 1600 Next - Broughton Area Shops

  • Candlemakers' Row | Greyfriars | All About Edinburgh

    Candlemaker's Row where the candles of Edinburgh were made to light the house of Edinburgh. At the head of the Row still stands Candlemaker's House, Greyfriars Kirk and Greyfriars Bobby statue. famous Edinburgh Attraction, Ghosts and grave robbers walk the graveyard of Grafriars. Candlemaker Row Grassmarket Edinburgh Candlemaker Row Grassmarket History Candlemaker Row was once the main thoroughfare from the Grassmarket out of Edinburgh linking with Jamaica Street (now Chamber Street) which ended at Blackfriars Abbey (foot of Infirmary Street). Also continuation of Bristo Street. Candlemaker Row winds up from the Grassmarket at Cowgatehead to Greyfriars Place at George IV Bridge and Chamber Street where the Scottish National Museum Stands. At the top of Candlemaker Row is where the statue of Greyfriars Bobby can be found an icon of the City of Edinburgh. A small street of to the east halfway up Candlemaker Row (Merchant Street ) has restaurants, pubs and accommodation and the George IV Bridge can be sent stretching over the street. This street is a dead end. On the west side of Candlemaker Row stands Greyfriars Graveyard, where many famous Edinburgh people are buried and where Ghostly goings on with haunted graves and unexplained noises. Candlemakers' Hall The Ancient Corporation of Candlemakers' Hall stood close to the Greyfriars gates on the west side of Candlemaker Row. This is where the street name originated. The Candlemakers' Hall was built in 1722 and still can be seen today. The Row was where all the Candlemaker of Edinburgh would make candles and the smell was on occasion so strong that residents of Candlemaker Row tried to stop the trade. Greyfriars Bobby Statue Greyfriars Bobby was a Skye terrier who became known in 19th-century Edinburgh after spending 14 years guarding the grave of his owner, John Gray. Bobby himself died in 1872. A year later a statue was erected at the top of Candlemaker Row across from the Greyfriars Kirkyard. There is also a red granite headstone in Greyfriars kirkyard near the gate. Have a stroll around the Greyfriars Kirkyard and see many famous and powerful people of old Edinburgh. Greyfriars Bobby died 14th January 1872 age 16 years Let his loyalty and devotion be a lesson to us all. Greyfriars Bobby Greyfriars Bobby Plaque The Plaque underneath the statue of the dog reads; A tribute to the affectionate fidelity of Greyfriars Bobby in 1858 this faithful dog followed the remains of his master to Greyfriars Kirkyard and lingered near the spot until his death in 1872. With permission erected by the Baroness Burdett Coutts. Cowgatehead Parish Church The Cowgatehead Free Church stands at the junction of Candlemaker Row and Cowgate in Edinburgh. William Whyte the bookseller had a shop at 13 George Street in Edinburgh and lived Kirkbrae Liberton. Inscription above door of church reads; "Erected and endowed from funds bequeathed by William Whyte Edinburgh MDCCCLXI" (1861) Next - Grassmarket

  • Edinburgh Water Activities | Information Guide | All About Edinburgh

    Edinburgh Water Activities swimming surfing skiing jetski's boats yachts Canoeing all from edinburgh White Water Rafting & round the islands by speed boat Water Activities Edinburgh Water Skiing, Wake Boarding, Kitesurfing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Jet Skiing Paddle Boarding, Sailing, Island Boat Trips, Barge Trips, Speed Boat Trips Boat Charters and Scuba Diving Beaches Activities Water Sports and Water Activities Edinburgh has a canal and Portobello beach East Lothian has over 20 golden sand Beaches and many have water sports. In addition there is a manmade lake that is for boarding, ringo rides and many other water sports Try Belhaven beach for a fantastic time in the water For all the best in Water Sports, East Lothian's Water Sports and Swim facilities including a wave machine, water jets, and indoor flumes. https://www.abouteastlothian.co.uk/water-sports-activities WATER SKIING Water Skiing St. Vedas Surf School Coldingham Bay St Abbs Road Coldingham TD14 5PA Scottish Borders Scotland 018907 71679 Water skiing Scottish National Water Ski Centre Townhill Country Park Townhill Road Dunfermline KY12 0HT Kingdom of Fife Scotland 01383 620 123 BARGE ON THE CANAL Barges Edinburgh Canal Centre The Bridge Inn Baird Road Ratho EH28 8RA Midlothian Scotland 0131 3331320 Barges Four Sisters static boatel Lochrin Basin Fountainbridge Quay Edinburgh EH3 9NY City of Edinburgh Scotland 07762 476 367 BOAT HIRE / BOAT CHARTER Boat Charters Thistle Hire Boats 27 Alnwickhill Road Edinburgh EH16 6LG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 338 5038 Boat Charters Aquamarine Charters Harbour Eyemouth Harbour Eyemouth TD14 5SD Scottish Borders Scotland 018907 50481 Boat Charters Pathfinder Boat Charters Priory View Eyemouth Road Coldingham TD14 5NH. Scottish Borders Scotland 07780 980 179 BOATING & SAILING Boats and Sailing St Mary's Loch Sailing Club A708 Selkirk TD7 5LH Scottish Borders Scotland 0131 663 2079 Boats and Sailing Port Edgar Yacht Club Marina South Queensferry EH30 9SQ East Lothian Scotland 07802 168274 Boats and Sailing Portobello Sailing & Kayaking Club Portobello Edinburgh EH15 1HF City of Edinburgh Scotland 07932 159983 Boats and Sailing Port Edgar Marina & Sailing School Shore Road South Queensferry EH30 9SQ Midlothian Scotland 0131 331 3330 North Berwick Kayak Hire North Berwick Harbour North Berwick EH39 4JL East Lothian Scotland Activities Canoeing and Sea Kayaking BlueWild Boat Tours Seacliff Park Auldhame Farm Auldhame EH39 5PW East Lothian Scotland Activities Boat Trips - Isle of May Landing, Bass Rock Tours, Sunrise and Sunset Tour, Private Charter GoSUP Water Sports SUPhut, Dingy Park, North Berwick Harbour North Berwick EH39 4JL East Lothian Scotland Activities Paddleboards and Kayaks Coast To Coast Surf School Belhaven Bay Station Road Dunbar EH42 1JX East Lothian Scotland Activities Surfing, Stand up Paddleboard, Coasteering, Learn to Surf School Foxlake Adventures Hedderwick Hill Stables Dunbar EH42 1XF East Lothian Scotland Activities Foxfall - Assault Course over water, Ringo, Wakeboarding, Ziptrail - High Wire Trail in the woods, Segway Run CANOEING & KAYAKING Canoeing / Kayaking Craiglockhart Sports Centre 177 Colinton Road Edinburgh EH14 1BZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 443 0101 Canoeing / Kayaking Forth Canoe Club Harrison Bridge Harrison Road Edinburgh EH10 4LE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 9586 Canoeing / Kayaking Edinburgh University Water Sports Firbush Point Loch Tay Killin FK21 8SU Falkirk Scotland 0131 650 2954 Canoeing / Kayaking Portobello Sailing & Kayaking Club Promenade Portobello Edinburgh EH15 1HF City of Edinburgh Scotland 07932 159983 ISLAND BOAT TRIPS Boat Trips around Islands Maid of the Forth Newhalls Road South Queensferry EH30 9TB West Lothian Scotland 0131 331 5000 Boat Trips around Islands Seafari Adventures Newlands Road South Queensferry EH30 9TB West Lothian Scotland 0131 331 4857 SCUBA DIVING Scuba Diving Lazy G-Diver Boat Charter Eyemouth Road Coldingham TD14 5NH. Scottish Borders Scotland 01890 771 525 Scuba Diving AquaStars Gunsgreen Quay Eyemouth TD14 5SD Scottish Borders Scotland 01890 750 904 Scuba Diving Marine Quest Diving / fishing Harbour Road Eyemouth TD14 5HY Scottish Borders Scotland 01890 752 444 Scuba Diving DiveStay Hurkur Crescent Eyemouth TD14 5AP Scottish Borders Scotland 07802 330 036 Scuba Diving Scottish Sub Aqua Club Redheughs Rigg Edinburgh EH12 9DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 625 4404 Scuba Diving Dive St. Abbs & Boat Charter Rock Houses St Abbs TD14 5PW Scottish Borders Scotland 01890 771 945 Scuba Diving Sub Aqua Divers (Scoutscroft) Ltd Scoutscroft Coldingham TD14 5NB Scottish Borders Scotland 01890 771 669 PADDLE-BOARDING Paddle Boarding Stand up Paddle Boarding Treetops Langton View East Calder EH53 0RD West Lothian Scotland 07507 459 689 Paddle-boarding Venues Cramond, Linlithgow, Edinburgh City, Portobello Beach, Ratho & Many East Lothian Beaches KITESURFING Skymonster Kitesurfing 42 Turnhouse Road Edinburgh EH12 8LX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 317 7010 WINDY DAYZ Kite School East Coast Scotland Edinburgh & Fife 07720438453 info@windydayz.co.uk JET SKIING Jet Skiing Loch Lomond Jet Ski Safari Cameron House The Loch Loch Lomond G83 8QZ Alexandria Scotland 01389 722508 BOAT HIRE / BOAT CHARTER Boat Charters Selkie Boat Charter The Rest Murrayfield St Abbs TD14 5PP Scottish Borders Scotland 01890 771 525 Boat Charters Cramond Boat Club Cramond Village Riverside Edinburgh EH4 6NY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 336 1356 Boat Charters St Abbs Boat Charter Billy Aitchison Skipper Rock Houses St Abbs TD14 5PW Scottish Borders Scotland 01890 771 883 Speed Boat Trips Speed Boats Eyemouth Rib Trips Harbour Road Eyemouth TD14 5JB Scottish Borders Scotland 07941 441995 BOAT HIRE / BOAT CHARTER Boat Charters Topline Boat Charter Paul Crowe Skipper Harbour St Abbs TD14 5PW Scottish Borders Scotland 01890 771 945 Belhaven Surf Centre 36 Back Road Belhaven, Dunbar EH42 1NX East Lothian Scotland Activities Surfing, Stand Up Paddle, Coasteering, Skateboarding . Seafari Adventures North Berwick Harbour Victoria Road North Berwick EH39 4SS East Lothian Scotland Activities Speed Boats, Cruise Boats, Private Charters Bass Rock & Isle of May Cruises Fisherrow Yacht Club 97 New Street Musselburgh EH21 6DG East Lothian Scotland Activities Boats, Barges and Sailing ForthWild Adventure Boat Trips Seacliff Beach Auldhame EH39 5PW East Lothian Scotland Activities Boat Trips - Isle of May Landing, Bass Rock Tours, Sunrise and Sunset Tour, Private Charter East Lothian Yacht Club 36 Victoria Road North Berwick EH39 4JL East Lothian Scotland Activities Boats, Barges and Sailing Scottish Seabird Centre Victoria Road North Berwick EH39 4SS East Lothian Scotland Activities Seabird Boat trips, Snorkel and Island Landings Catamaran Cruise Private Charters

  • Edinburgh Southside | Attractions | All About Edinburgh

    Edinburgh Southside Direct access by the South Bridge opened in 1788. Lady Nicolson gave here lands, built a new road a continuation of the South Bridge. That opened up the south for building a bigger Edinburgh. University of Edinburgh has a great presen Edinburgh Southside Attractions Edinburgh Southside Attractions There are many things to see on the southside of Edinburgh many of them are included in other sections as the southside had many connections with the University of Edinburgh and Edinburgh's city wall. This page shows all the other historic sites and things to see. Click on the button for more about the City Wall, University of Edinburgh and George Square and Gardens. Edinburgh's City Wall University of Edinburgh South Bridge The Southside of Edinburgh was only accessible after the South Bridge had been built. The foundation stone of the South Bridge was laid 1 August 1785 by Lord Haddo who was the Grand Master Mason of Scotland. The South Bridge opened in 1788 to pedestrians and traffic to give direct access to the south of Edinburgh. To make way for the South Bridge many houses and closes were demolished. The Tower at Portobello which still stands was built in 1785 by Mr James Cunningham from stones window sills and lintels from properties that were knocked down to allow the South Bridge to be built. The South Bridge is visible from the Cowgate where it passes over the street. Nicolson Square was built on Nicolson Park circa 1750 on land owned by Lady Elizabeth Nicolson at the same time as she built a new road which was later named Lady Nicolson Street and now shortened to Nicolson Street a continuation of the South Bridge linking the South with the Old Town of Edinburgh. There is a square of Nicholson Street with a garden. In the Garden is a Brass Pillar and Iron Fountain. Charles Darwin attended the Medical School for 2 years but did not complete the course due to its degree of difficulty. However, he went on to write “The Origin of Species” later in his life. If you walk past the bollards you will see on the wall a plaque to Charles Darwin that reads; Darwin | On this site | Charles Darwin (1809- 1882) | author of The Origin of Species | lodged at 11 Lothian Street | whilst studying medicine at the | University of Edinburgh | 1825-1827. West College Street Edinburgh West College Street which runs down to Chamber Street is where the Kirk O Field Port stood later to be called Potterrow Port. The image is an old map before the National Museum was built. William Topaz McGonagall South College Street Edinburgh William McGonagall was born in March 1825 and died in September 1902 he was a Scottish weaver, poet and actor and was regarded as the worst Poet in the English Language to put pen to paper. Writing over 200 poems of which the worst by far was “The Tay Bridge Disaster”. His turn of verse has been made known by the Goons, Monty Python, Spike Mulligan, and Peter Sellers. The name of the character Minerva McGonagall in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series was named after William McGonagall. Go down to the Poetry Library in the Canongate Edinburgh to read his works and judge for yourself. Inscription on the plaque above the door of 5 South College Street red; William McGonagall | Poet and Tragedian | Died Here | 29th September 1902. Now go back under the Potterrow Port and continue to see the sites. Agnes McLehose "CLARINDA" Agnes McLehose (1759-1841) was known as Nancy. Nancy first came to Edinburgh to live in Potterrow near the corner with Marshall Street after her husband left her to make his fortune in Jamaica. Robert Burns first meet with Nancy on the 4th December 1787 at afternoon tea and the assignation started. Mishap and misfortune stopped them from meeting for some time but they wrote to each other regularly. The love affair was to last until their death but their last meeting was in December of 1791 when Nancy left for Jamaica to be with her now wealthy husband. Read the famous letters written with code names Nancy being (Clarinda), Rabbie being (Sylvander) and not to forget the love song to Nancy `Ae Fond Kiss'. James Finlayson Nicolson Square Edinburgh James Finlayson born in Penicuik a few miles from Edinburgh in 1772. He became a textile mill engineer in 1820 he moved to Finland and seeing the opportunity in the fast flowing river of Tammerkoski, he open a company which manufactured machinery for the textile industry which became the largest industry in the Nordic countries in the late 19th and early 20th century. He was the person who made Tampere the second city of Finland. He also opened an orphanage for the children in Tampere. In 1838 he moved back to Scotland and moved to 8 Nicolson Square were he died at the age of 80. Brass Iron Founders’ Pillar Nicolson Square Garden Edinburgh The Brass Iron Founders’ Pillar features the biblical character, Tubal Cain the legendary founder of brass and iron making skills. The designer of The Brass Founders’ column was James Gowans the Lord Dean of Guild, commissioned by the Edinburgh and Leith Brass Founders for the 1886 International Exhibition of Science Art and Industry held in the Meadows where it won a gold medal. It was later shown at the Scottish National Exhibition in Saughton Park in 1908. It was then gifted to the City of Edinburgh. The pillar can be found in Nicolson Square Garden across from The Surgeons Hall Museum. Iron Fountain Nicolson Square Gardens The cast iron fountain was made at the Sun Foundry in Glasgow by George Smith & Co circa 1866 and was shown at the International Exhibition on the meadows in 1886. The granite plaque next to the fountain in Nicolson Square Garden gives a brief description of the pillar and fountain. King Fahd Mosque Islamic Centre of Edinburgh There is a community of over 12,000 Muslims in Edinburgh the first families arriving in the early 1950s. The Central Edinburgh Mosque has capabilities to hold over 1000 worshippers. The present Central Edinburgh Mosque is located on land that was purchased in the 1980s with a condition that the mansion house that is on the land would remain. The mansion house is still standing and is used for an exhibition and at Ramadan. The Mosque was opened in 1998 (1419) by the son of King Fahd of Saudi Arabia who donated 90% of the cost to build the centre. George Square George Square Gardens George Square in Edinburgh is in the centre of the University of Edinburgh Central Campus. In the centre of the square is a garden and around the square are buildings for learning. The Square and gardens were first laid in 1766. On a number of the walls are plaques of famous students. There are also a number of famous ex-residents who lived in the square. In the garden there are many benches to site and take time to contemplate the world and read a book. There are Standing Stones. One of which has been carved with a figure as if the stone had been split down the middle and the figure was revealed. George Square is also the centre of the Edinburgh Festival and Fringe every year in August. George Square + George Square Gardens Mrs Alison Cockburn Mrs Alison Cockburn was born in 1710 and died in 1794. She was a Scottish poet and socialite always in the company of the names of the Edinburgh enlightenment. Names she could call friends Robert Burns, Walter Scott and David Hume. The plaque reads; Mrs Cockburn 1710 -1794 Who wrote “The flowers O the forest ” lies buried near here. Buccleuch Parish Church (Chapel of Ease) The Church that stands in Chapel Street at the junction of the Cross Causeway was originally called the Chapel of Ease as St Cuthbert’s in Lothian Road had become too small for its congregation. The congregation of St Cuthbert’s Church had the Chapel of Ease built in 1754 and it opened its door in 1756. The most significant factor is the graveyard as there are a number of important people of the period buried in the graveyard here due to the over crowding of St Cuthbert's graveyard in Lothian Road Edinburgh. Dr Andrew Duncan (Pioneer of mental health) Dr Andrew Duncan a pioneer in mental Health was born in St Andrews on 17th October 1744. In May 1770 he was admitted a licentiate of the Royal College of Physicians. In 1776 he founded the Edinburgh Dispensary. a great man of medicine who died in may 1832. For over 50 years he would climb to the top of Arthur Seat on the 1st of May to celebrate the Queen of the May which he did up to his death. Charles Darwin (1758–1778) Charles Darwin’s Uncle of the same name, (1758–1778), died at the age of 20 why studying at the University of Edinburgh Medical School. He is buried in the Duncan family vault in the Chapel of Ease. The Plaque to is nephew Charles Darwin Author (The Origin of Species) is on the wall in Lothian Street where he lived while at the University Medical School. Unlike his Uncle Charles Darwin was a brilliant student but his life was cut short. The words on his headstone read; Charles Darwin | was born at Lichfield | September 3rd 1758 | and died at Edinburgh | May 15th 1778 | Possessed of uncommon abilities and activity | He had acquired knowledge in every department | of medical and philosophical science much beyond | his years. He gained the first medal offeredby | the aesculapian Society for a criterion | to distinguish | MATTER FROM MUCUS; | and had prepared a thesis for his graduation | on the Retrograde Motions of the | Lymphatic Vessels in some diseases. | He cultivated with success the friendship of ingenious men, and was buried by favour of | Dr A Duncan in his family vault.| ” Fame’s boastful chessel fortune’s silver plume | mark but the mouldering urn, or deck the tomb! ” William (Deacon) Brodie's Grave William Deacon Brodie, (master craftsman and robber), William Deacon Brodie's grave is in the north west corner of the graveyard but due to time and the weather the writing on the stone has worn away. Read about William Brodie and who he was Brodie’s Close Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh https://www.allaboutedinburgh.co.uk/lawnmarket-royal-mil e Dr Thomas Blacklock (The Blind Poet) Dr Thomas Blacklock a Minister in a Borders town church was better known as “The Blind Poet”. Due to illness as a baby he lost his sight before he turned 1 year. He lived on the corner of Chapel Street and West Nicholson Street now a public house named (The Pear Tree) where on the walls can be seen many poems, written by Dr Thomas Blacklock, the blind poet. He was the person that invited Robert Burns to come to Edinburgh, where he introduced Burns to the high society of Edinburgh. Royal Company of Archers Buccleuch Street, Edinburgh The Royal Company of Archers has had its base in Edinburgh at Archers' Hall Buccleuch Street, Edinburgh since 1777. The Royal Company of Archers is a ceremonial unit that serves as the Sovereign's Bodyguard in Scotland, a role it has performed since 1822. The Archer’s would have tournaments in the Meadows where they would regularly practice. In 1424 by the act of the Scottish Parliament the game of football was prohibited for the more necessary science of archery. The Greek Orthodox Community of St Andrew Edinburgh St. Andrew's is a pan-orthodox Church based in Edinburgh. We are a parish of the Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain. For more about the area around Melville Drive, Meadows and Bruntsfield Links follow this link Historic Railings Edinburgh Historic railings at Leven Terrace, Lonsdale Terrace, Marchmont Road and Hope Park Crescent were restored by the friends of The Meadows and Bruntsfield Links in partnership with The City of Edinburgh Council 2007. The restoration works were grant aided by funding from waste recycling group limited, distributed by WREN. The railings were cast at the Beaverbank foundry by Charles Laing & Sons Ltd. Robert Burns Meets Sir Walter Scott 1786 The one and only time Robert Burns and Sir Walter Scott met was in the house of Professor Adam Ferguson in Sciennes House Place, also present were Adam Smith, Dugald Stewart and Joseph Black. This was a meeting place of the hierarchy of Edinburgh society. Inscription reads; This tablet commemorates | The meeting | of Robert Burns and | Sir Walter Scott | which took place here | In the winter of 1786-87. Edinburgh Synagogue Hebrew Community Centre The Synagogue in Edinburgh was opened in 1932 and 1500 people attended the first service. The Synagogue in Salisbury Road is the only Synagogue in Edinburgh and has been since 1932. The first Synagogue in Edinburgh was in North Richmond Street in 1817. There has been a large Jewish community in Edinburgh for nearly 200 years. The Salisbury Road building was the initiative of Dr Salis Daiches, who served for 27 years as the Rabbi. Piershill Cemetery is now the main Jewish Cemetery for Edinburgh. Royal Commonwealth Pool Dalkeith Road Edinburgh The Royal Commonwealth Pool opened in January 1970 for the Commonwealth Games which were being held in Edinburgh. The Royal Commonwealth Pool was also used for the 1986 Commonwealth Games which were also held in Edinburgh. It was also used in the 2012 Olympic Games and the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. The pool is open daily to the public for swimming. The Innocent Railway The building of the Innocent railway was first started in 1826 to transport coal from the pits in Dalkeith Midlothian to Edinburgh. The carriages were horse-drawn and a great success. In 1831 further lines were added, connecting Leith and Musselburgh. This railway has the oldest rail tunnel inn Britain. The train became popular with passengers as it took them to the beaches at the coast. The route Starts at the tunnel under Holyrood Park Road. The Rail goods and coal yard were once situated where the houses in East Parkside stand now. The rail line is now a walkway and cycle path. The Innocent Railway Route East Parkside Innocent Railway Tunnel EH16 5BQ - Southside of Duddingston Loch, crossing Duddingston Road West, - Portobello, South Leith or Duddingston – Niddrie, Millerhill, Dalkeith. The walking and Cycle Path is now part of the national cycle route. The route is signposted - St Leonards – between Prestonfield Golf Course and Duddingston Loch – South of Duddingston Golf Club – Bingham – Magdalene – Brunstane – Newcraighall – Stoneybank – Monktonhall – whitecraig – Woodburn Dalkeith and beyond. The Innocent railway was purchased by the national rail in 1945. Waterloo Memorial Edinburgh This monument to the memory of the Battle at Waterloo 1815, in a square neglected, stands outside Hermits Termits House built by William Clifton 1734 and where the Scots Poet William Bell Scott was born in 1811. Hermits Termits House Hermits Termits House was built by William Clifton a solicitor of Excise, another resident of note was William Bell Scott (1811–90) was a Scottish poet, painter, art critic, was born in Hermits Termits St Leonard’s Edinburgh. The initials on the crest C under the crown for Clifton W for William and the M for Mary and 1734 was when the house was built. William Clifton was a descendent of Sir Gervase Clifton “the Gentle” who was at Pinkie Cleugh in 1547. Holyrood Distillery The Holyrood Distillery and Visitor Centre is based on the southside of Edinburgh beside Arthur Seat at St Leonard’s Hill. This is the first Edinburgh city centre distillery to produce in over 200 years when Edinburgh was a hive of distilleries and breweries. The Holyrood Distillery is house in the old railway building built circa 1830. “The Innocent Railway” Edinburgh’s first railway. This will be the first distillery to produce a single malt whisky in circa 100 years. The Holyrood Distillery has a high quality experienced team with decades of distilling behind them. Jeanie Deans Tryst Jeanie Deans is a fictional character in Sir Walter Scott’s novel The Heart of Midlothian. The Cottage is now gone but a plaque is on the wall near to the site of where the cottage once stood. The cottage overlooked Arthur Seat. The wall is what remains of the world's first Academy for the Deaf and Dumb . The academy was founded by Thomas Braidwood in 1760. He would teach sign language and lip reading. In 1783 he moved to the outskirts of London where he opened another school. His three daughters and grandson all became teachers of the deaf. The wall and plaque can be found on the path Infirmary Street Edinburgh Royal College of Surgeons Surgeon's Hall Museum Edinburgh Nicolson Street Edinburgh is where you will find The Royal College of Surgeons. The Incorporation of Surgeons and Barbers were founded in Edinburgh in 1505 and in 1722 the surgeons broke away from the barbers. The Surgeons first met in Dickson's Close Royal Mle, then moved to Drummond Street in 1697. Then in 1778 King George III granted a new charter giving the surgeons the title The Royal College of Surgeons of the City of Edinburgh. The present Royal College Building opened in 1832 and in 1851 Queen Victoria granted a charter giving its present title The Royal College of Surgeons. Royal College of Surgeons’ Museum Edinburgh The Surgeon’s Hall Museum collection grew from 1699. In the 1800’s the Museum had expanded to include remarkable collections donated by famous people and inventors. There are three sections to the museum and many exhibitions held throughout the year. The Royal College of Surgeons Quin-centenary 2005 Bronze Plaque at the entrance to the College and Museum and the gardens and bronze sculpture at the entrance to the Royal College of Surgeons building. HINC SANITAS | FROM HERE HEALTH The Sculpture is of two hands holding a scalpel. The inscription on the plaque reads; HINC SANITAS | FROM HERE HEALTH | THIS SCULPTURE BY | MR DENYS MITCHELL | WAS UNVEILED BY | THE RIGHT HONOURABLE | NORMAN IRONS | LORD PROVOST OF EDINBURGH | ON 6 DECEMBER 1994 J.K.Rowling Harry Potter Story Edinburgh J.K Rowling or Joanne Rowling was born on 31st July 1965 in a town called Yate in Gloucestershire. Joanne Rowling and her daughter moved to Edinburgh in 1994. She wrote seven Harry Potter books which have been made into movies for the big screen. J.K. Rowling is still a resident in Edinburgh. Robert Louis Stevenson Plaque In memory of Robert Louis Stevenson 1850 – 1894, son and student of Edinburgh. “and when I remember all that I hope and feared as I pickled about Rutherford’s in the rain and the east wind; how I feared I should never have a friend far less a wife, and yet timidly hoped I might; how I hoped (if I did not take a drink) I should possibly write one little book. And then now-what a change. ! I feel somehow as if I should like the incident set upon a brass plate at the corner of the dreary thoroughfare, for all students to read, poor devils, when their hearts are down. From the south seas September 1888. Presented on behalf of all Stevenson lovers……………September 1995 George Davie Plaque Drummond Street Edinburgh George Davie (1912-2007) philosopher and author of ‘The Democratic Intellect’, introduced to each other HUGH MCDIARMID (1892-1978). Author of the Scots poem ‘A Drunk Man Looks at the Thistle’, and SORLEY MACLEAN (1911-1996), author of the Gaelic poems ‘Ddin do Eimldr’, in what was Rutherford’s in 1984. Royal Infirmary Edinburgh Original Royal Infirmary Gates The ornamental gates carved stone gateposts of the infirmary of High School Yards were saved and are now preserved at the entrance to the University Geography building in the adjacent Drummond Street. Drummond Street is also where a part of the Flodden Wall built in 1513 still stands. Royal Infirmary Edinburgh Charles Glover Barkla Born in Widnes, Lancashire, in 1877, Nobel Prize winner Physics in 1917, Professor of Natural Philosophy at the University of Edinburgh in 1913 till his death in 1944 in Edinburgh Mungo Park Born 1771, near Selkirk in the Scottish Borders. He Studied at the University of Edinburgh both medicine and botany. A surgeon and explorer of Africa, also and author of a book, Travels into the Interior of Africa (1797). Symposium Hall Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh Symposium Hall was originally built in 1847 as the Roxburgh Free Church. It then was converted into St Michael's Episcopal Church in 1888 and in 1965 amalgamated with All Saints’ Church in Brougham Street Tollcross. After being empty for some years The Royal College of Surgeons acquired it. Receiving donations from two main benefactors the hall was opened as The King Khalid Bin Abdul Aziz Symposium Hall in 1982. Lady Glenorchy Parish Church The Lady Glenorchy Chapel opened 1774 and was at Leith Wynd which was demolished in 1845 to make way for the building of the Waverley rail station. Lady Glenorchy purchased an old Chapel in Roxburgh Place in 1856 which became the Lady Glenorchy Parish Church. The Chapel was demolished and rebuilt and opened in 1913 and became one of the most popular churches of it time in Edinburgh. It was sold in 1969 and has been used as various purposes. Edinburgh Festival Theatre Empire Ballroom The Edinburgh Festival Theatre has an audience capacity of almost 2000 and stages live shows of all kinds (Pantomime, ballet, opera, musicals, vaudeville and the Edinburgh International Festival). There has been a theatre on this site since 1830 staging acts from around the world including the Circus and The Great Lafayette. It was in 1892 it first opened as the Empire Palace Theatre. The first of several Moss Empires opened around Britain by Sir Edward Moss who purchase his first site in Edinburgh of Newsome’s Circus in Nicolson Street Edinburgh in 1891. Moss owned the Gaiety Variety Theatre which was in Chambers Street Edinburgh and it was so popular he required a bigger venue which he did. A fire in 1911 destroyed the stage area and a number of people were killed, The Great Lafayette one of the greatest illusionist of the time a comment made by Houdini himself. The Great Lafayette is buried in Edinburgh with his dog a gift from Houdini. After a major rebuild the theatre reopened in 1928 s the Empire Theatre and continues to entertain the public to this day. La Scala Theatre The La Scala Electric Theatre opened in 1912 for silent movies and live theatre acts. . The site had previously been used as a live theatre opening circa 1860 as the New Royal Alhambra and after a change of name closure came in 1886 as the Royal Princess Theatre. The La Scala later became a cinema changing its name in the early part of 1970’s. It finally close as cinema becoming a bingo hall and now a slot casino. Next - Bruntsfield Links & Meadows

  • Visit Scotland | Linlithgow Palace | All About Edinburgh

    Linlithgow Palace was home to the kings and queens of Scotland. Mary Queen of Scot's birthplace. On the north side a Loch and next to the only remaining building from the early 1400's in Linlithgow. Linlithgow Palace Charles I made an official visit to Linlithgow and stayed in the Palace in 1633. Oliver Cromwell defeated the Scots at Dunbar in 1650 and entered Linlithgow in October occupying Linlithgow Palace. Linlithgow Palace has had many residents Bonnie Prince Charlie stayed here in 1745. The government troops led by the Duke of Cumberland on leaving in pursuit of Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobite army set the Palace on fire in February of 1746. This was a common practice by the English as Cromwell’s troops set alight Holyrood Palace when leaving in 1650 on their way to Linlithgow. The palace you see today is much as it was left by Cumberland's troops in 1746. Linlithgow Palace Originally built on the site of a great manor house circa 1145 when David I was in residence.  It was King Edward I in 1301 that first built a wooden stronghold around the Manor House and St Michael’s Church. The The stronghold remained in English hands for over 13 years until the English were defeated at Bannockburn by King Robert I in 1314 and he reclaimed the Palace for Scotland. The future saw many English invasion of Scotland the Town and Stronghold were burnt to the ground with only St Michael’s church surviving. The rebuilding of the stronghold took place over a long period by a succession of Kings starting with James I in 1425 and continued by James III, James IV, James V and James VI. The remains of Linlithgow Palace that you can see today were there legacy. The completion of Linlithgow Palace took until circa 1620. James IV left Linlithgow Palace and was never to return to Linlithgow Palace as he led the battle at Flodden and became the last monarch to die in battle (1513). James IV son was born at Linlithgow Palace in April 1512 as was his daughter Mary a few days after James V died in December 1542. Mary Queen of Scots Statue Linlithgow Linlithgow Palace Outer Gate Above the archway can be seen Stone Carved Painted Heraldry Coat of Arms of King James V circa 1550 The Order of the Garter | The Order of the Thistle | The Order of the Golden Fleece The Order of St. Michael Mary, Queen of Scots Mary Stuart or Mary I of Scotland, (8 December 1542 – 8 February 1587) Born in Linlithgow Palace and christened in St Michael's Church Queen of Scotland from 14 December 1542 until her forced abdication in 1567. Executed 8 February 1587 in Fotheringhay Castle. James Charles Stuart ; 19 June 1566 – 27 March 1625) was King of Scotland as James VI from 24 July 1567 and King of England and Ireland as James I 24 March 1603 Elizabeth Stuart (19 August 1596 – 13 February 1662) was Electress of the Palatinate and Queen of Bohemia as the wife of Frederick V of the Palatinate. Sophia (Wittelsbach) Hannover (1630 - 1714) married 30 Sep 1658 Ernst August (Welf) Braunschweig-Lüneburg Daughter of Queen of Bohemia (Elizabeth Stuart) the wife of Frederick V of the Palatinate. George I (born May 28, 1660, died June 11, 1727) The first Hanoverian king of Great Britain and Ireland (1714–27). George II (George Augustus) 30 October - 9 November 1683 – 25 October 1760) was King of Great Britain and Ireland, from June 1727 – 25 October 1760. Frederick 31 January 1707 - 31 March 1751 Duke of Edinburgh 1st creation 1726–1751 George III (George William Frederick) 4 June 1738 – 29 January 1820) King of Great Britain and Ireland from 25 October 1760 - 1820 Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn (2 November 1767 – 23 January 1820) Fourth son and fifth child of King George III and Queen Charlotte. In 1792 he was First to use the term "Canadian" for settlers. His only child, Victoria, became Queen of the United Kingdom Victoria (Alexandrina Victoria) (24 May 1819 – 22 January 1901) Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland 20 June 1837 - 1901. She reign for 63 years and 216 days Edward VII (Albert Edward) (9 November 1841 – 6 May 1910) King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, from 22 January 1901 - 1910 George V (George Frederick Ernest Albert) (3 June 1865 – 20 January 1936) King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, from 6 May 1910 - 1936. George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George) 14 December 1895 – 6 February 1952) King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 - 1952 Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary) (21 April 1926 – 8 September 2022) Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms 6 February 1952 - 2022 Scottish Border Towns

  • St Andrews | South Street | All About Edinburgh

    St Andrews South Street has the gates to the town (West Port) with St Andrews Coat of Arms carved in stone. Blackfriars Chapel, St Andrews Madras College, Plaques of Famous people, St Mary's Quad St Andrews University, Gregory's Time line (meridian). South Street St Andrews South Street St Andrews South Street is where you will find St Mary's Quad and the Gregory meridian. The oldest part of the University and the (West Port) town gate. Madras College, Blackfriars Chapel ruins, the Town Hall and many other historic sites. The West Port South Street St Andrews Scotland The West Port was built circa 1580 and is the only remaining gate in its original position in Scotland. The gateway may have been part of a town wall that would have been closed at night, in case of invasion by the English or French. The gate was extensively refurbished in 1843. Above the centre of the arch is the St Andrews Coat of Arms. The original plaque in the St Andrews Museum (Kinburn House). Blackfriars Chapel Ruins Blackfriars Chapel was built in 1525. The Blackfriars were Dominican Friars, introduced to St Andrews by Bishop Wishart after 1274. The chapel was built on an older church building, and consisted of a nave and transepts. The friary was damaged by fire in 1547 and destroyed in 1559 by a Protestant raid, only the chapel remained. Re-building took place in 1514. Only the north transept of the chapel now survives. Madras College Madras College is a Scottish comprehensive secondary school founded by Dr Andrews Bell in 1833 providing education for children between 11-18 years of age. Plaques to Charles Lapworth and Rev. Dr Andrew Bell can be found to the right of the Chapel Ruins. Charles Lapworth Plaque South Street St Andrews Charles Lapworth was a teacher at Madras College 1875 – 1881. A self-taught Geologist was the founder of a new geological time (The Ordovician Period) He became a Professor of Geology in 1881 at Birmingham University. Plaque Reads: CHARLES LAPWORTH, LLD, FRS, 1842-1920 Between 1875 and 1881 Lapworth was a teacher of English at Madras College. In his spare time he studied the Rocks of extinct creatures called Graptolites to help unravel the complexities of these ancient rocks. As a result of his careful studies, he proposed anew division of geological time, The Ordovician Period that is now recognised and used internationally. He also correctly interpreted the Moine Thrust Fault Zone in the North West Highlands of Scotland as amass of older rocks pushed over younger ones, an idea which at the time conflicted with orthodoxy. He left St Andrews in 1881 to become Professor of Geology at the University of Birmingham. Dr Andrew Bell Plaque South Street St Andrews Dr Bell was born in South Street St Andrews in 1753 he died in 1832. Son of Bailie Bell, Andrew was Founder of the Madras College pioneered the Madras System of Education. Teaching system which went worldwide, where older children taught younger children. Plaque reads: The Reverend Dr Andrew Bell 1753 – 1832 An educational reformer and philanthropist. He was born in St Andrews. It was while serving in Madras in India that he developed a form of schooling where the older pupils taught the younger. When he returned he introduced his “Madras” or monitorial system as an economical form of mass education. The idea spread, Madras Schools appearing in Canada and Australia. Among the other local benefactions was the Bell fund for the benefit of St Andrews. He ended his career as Prebendary of Westminster Abbey. Where he is buried. Dr John Adamson (1809 –1870) Dr John Adamson lived at 127 South Street in St Andrews from 1848 to 1865. He studied medicine at the University of St Andrews and the University of Edinburgh. He qualified with a licentiate diploma (LRCS) from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 1829. St Andrews played a major part in the early development of photography, Due to Adamson’s friendship with Sir David Brewster he became heavily involved with studying the calotype and played a leading role in its research. He was also responsible for the first calotype portrait in Scotland 1840-1842 (mid 1842), He taught his brother Robert Adamson about the calotype process. Robert, in collaboration with David Octavius Hill, (Rock Cottage Calton Hill Edinburgh) used this process later to produce more than 2500 photographs from 1843 to 1848. He also taught Thomas Rodger the technique and art of photography and inspired him to become a pioneering photographer. Brewster, Adamson and Rodger made St Andrews a world centre of Photography. Hamish McHamish Statue Logies Lane St Andrews (next to Holy Trinity Church) Hamish McHamish was a ginger cat, (aged 15 years) that lived in St Andrews Scotland. He became an international star when a book entitled Hamish McHamish of St Andrews: ‘Cool Cat about Town’ was published. Hamish a social media star with his own Facebook page and Twitter account @Hamish_McHamish. A nomadic cat that was looked after by many of the residents of St Andrews. Once owned by Marianne Baird. James Boswell and Samuel Johnson Plaque This is the site of the Glass Inn 29 South Street where James Boswell and Dr Johnson had supper on 18th August 1773. We had a dreary drive in a dusky night to St Andrews where we arrived late. We found a good supper at Glass's Inn. Closed circa 1830. James Gregory's Meridian Line South Street St Andrews South Street St Andrews Scotland James Gregory was first Regis professor of Mathematics. He and two others were the founders of calculus. He invented the Gregorian telescope. The Meridian Line was established in 1672. James Gregory mathematically established a meridian line, a line circling earth from pole to pole along which the time is the same this line passed through St Andrews. The Greenwich Meridian (GMT) is now how time is calculated around the world. St Andrews Meridian / Gregory's Meridian is 12 minutes behind GMT Stand with one foot on each side of the line and you will be standing in both the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. You also gave you an extra 12 minutes to get to where you are going. South Street King James Library The common library in St Andrews was founded by King James VI & I in 1612. With gifts from The Royal family, Archbishop of Canterbury and royal librarian. It was not until 1642 that the building on South Street which now houses the King James Library, St Mary’s College Library, opened as a library. The upper floor was used by Regius Professor James Gregory as his workplace from 1668-1674. The King James Library Building on the lower floor was a public hall where the Scottish Parliament sat in 1645-46 and where the meridian line was first laid in his workshop in 1748 the continuation can be seen in the pavement in South Street. Due to the Copyright Act of 1709, the University was entitled to claim a copy of any book registered at Stationer's Hall. This explains the depth and extent of our 18th century printed collections. The college libraries were officially integrated into the common library in 1783. Library extensions were built in 1889-1890 and in 1907-1908 as collections continued to grow. In 1976 due to the volume of students and books a new Library building was opened on North Street in 1976 St Mary's Quad St Andrews St Andrews Town Hall Polish War Memorial Polish Soldier Mosaic Memorial St Andrews The mosaic on the town hall of St Andrews commemorates the large number of Polish troops stationed in the area after the capitulation of Poland in 1939. St Andrews Royal Coat of Arms King James VI made St Andrews a Royal Burgh in 1620 St Andrews Town Hall St Andrews Town Hall erected in 1858 for municipal and public purposes Sir Hugh Playfair became Provost of St Andrews in 1842. He was knighted for services to the town and University and received an honorary LLD in 1856 James David Forbes House and Plaque South Street St Andrews James David Forbes was born in Edinburgh 20 April 1809 at 86 George Street. He was educated at Edinburgh University in 1825. At 19, became a fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, and in 1832 he was elected to the Royal Society of London. In 1859 he was appointed successor to David Brewster as principal of the United College of St Andrews, which he held until his death in 1868. It could be said he was first to study the heating of the earth. Bailie Bell's House and Foundry South Street St Andrews In 1620 Edward Raban came to St Andrews and set up a printing press in a building on the corner of South Street and Church Street. This was later demolished by Bailie Bell in 1740 so he could build his house. This house is where his son was born in 1753 (Andrew). Andrew (Dr Andrew Bell) was to found Madras College and the "monitorial system" of education. Holy Trinity Church Christian Institute South Street St Andrews The building in South Street now the Christian Institute was originally built as a Main Post Office circa 1890 George Martine of Claremont 1635 -1712 He was a lawyer commissary clerk of St Andrews and author of the first history of the "Reliquiae Divi Andreae" (1683) He lived in 56 South Street St Andrews as did his son. George Martine (the younger) FRS 1700 - 1741 George went to the University of St Andrews when he was thirteen. Later, he went to study medicine at the University of Edinburgh in 1720 and the University of Leyden, where he graduated in 1725. He was a Physician, Surgeon and geologist, George was the first to make a careful study of heat and scales of temperature, making the first estimate -400F, of the absolute zero temperature. He made the first useful mercury in glass clinical thermometer. He also was in 1730 the first to perform a Tracheotomy in Britain Robert Burns Club Plaque South Street St Andrews St Andrews Burns Club Plaque Can be found on what was the Royal Hotel where the club was founded on 25th January 1869. 13 in the Robert Burns World Federation Early 18th Century Houses South Street St Andrews No. 166 -168 Listed Building Early 18th Century Houses 1-4 Louden's Close Street Including Garden Walls South Street St Andrews Attractions John Gillespie Sundial

  • Edinburgh Chocolate Making Activity

    Edinburgh Chocolate Making Activities indulge making youn chocolate then it an activity to enjoy Chocolate Making Edinburgh Activity learn about how chocolate is made where it comes from. See From the bean to a bar Advertise your business here limited to one business Activities Chocolate Making The Chocolatarium 3-5 Cranston Street Edinburgh EH8 8BE +(44) 131 556 7005 Thinking Chocolate 0131 305 2690 COCO Chocolatier 24 West Telferton EH7 6UL 0131 228 4526

  • Conference Centres | Bussiness Meetings | All About Edinburgh

    Edinburgh Conference Centres, Meeting Places for Businesses - Conference Facilities in Edinburgh Edinburgh has a multitude of conference venues which cater for small to international groups from 10 to 1500 delegates with or without accommodation. Edinburgh Conference Centres Meeting Places for Businesses - Conference Facilities in Edinburgh Edinburgh ha s a multitude of conference venues which cater for small to international groups for business. There has been many world conferences in Edinburgh. The accommodation is wide spread or part of the venue. All food and drink can be arranged and transport to and from the venue or accommodation. Edinburgh Information Conference Venue / Conference Centre Edinburgh Conference Centre Heriot-Watt University Riccarton Edinburgh EH14 4AS Scotland +44 (0) 131 451 3115 Conference Venue / Conference Centre EICC, The Exchange Morrison Street Edinburgh, EH3 8EE Scotland +44 (0) 131 300 3000 Conference Venue / Conference Centre Edinburgh Training & Conference Venue 16 St. Mary's Street Edinburgh EH1 1SU Scotland 0131 538 8333 Conference Venue / Conference Centre Mercure Point Conference Centre 34 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AF Scotland 0131 228 4051 Conference Venue / Conference Centre COSLA Conference Centre 19 Haymarket Yards Edinburgh EH12 5BH Scotland 0131 474 9224 Conference Venue / Conference Centre Edinburgh First 18 Holyrood Park Road Edinburgh EH16 5AY edinburgh.first@ed.ac.uk +44(0)131 651 2189 Conference Venue / Conference Centre John McIntyre Conference Centre Holyrood Park Road Edinburgh EH16 5AY edinburgh.first@ed.ac.uk +44(0)131 651 2189 Conference Venue / Conference Centre St Leonard's Hall Holyrood Park Road Edinburgh EH16 5AY edinburgh.first@ed.ac.uk +44(0)131 651 2189 Conference Venue Abden House Holyrood Park Road Edinburgh EH16 5AY edinburgh.first@ed.ac.uk +44(0)131 651 2189 Conference Venue / Conference Centre Appleton Tower Crichton Street Edinburgh EH8 9LU edinburgh.first@ed.ac.uk +44(0)131 651 2189 Conference Venue / Conference Centre Assembly Hall Mound Place Edinburgh EH1 2LU edinburgh.first@ed.ac.uk +44(0)131 651 2189 Conference Venue / Conference Centre Assembly Rooms George Street Edinburgh EH2 2LR edinburgh.first@ed.ac.uk +44(0)131 651 2189 Conference Venue / Conference Centre George Square Lecture Theatre George Square Edinburgh EH8 9LJ edinburgh.first@ed.ac.uk +44(0)131 651 2189 Conference Venue / Conference Centre King’s Buildings West Mains Road Edinburgh EH9 3JF edinburgh.first@ed.ac.uk +44(0)131 651 2189 Conference Venue / Conference Centre Old College South Bridge Edinburgh EH8 9YL edinburgh.first@ed.ac.uk +44(0)131 651 2189 Conference Venue / Conference Centre Playfair Library South Bridge Edinburgh EH8 9YL edinburgh.first@ed.ac.uk +44(0)131 651 2189 Conference Venue / Conference Centre Reid Concert Hall Teviot Place Edinburgh EH8 9AG edinburgh.first@ed.ac.uk +44(0)131 651 2189 Conference Venue / Conference Centre South Hall Complex Holyrood Park Road Edinburgh EH16 5AY edinburgh.first@ed.ac.uk +44(0)131 651 2189 Conference Venue / Conference Centre St Cecilia’s Hall 214 Cowgate Edinburgh EH1 1NQ edinburgh.first@ed.ac.uk +44(0)131 651 2189 Conference Venue / Conference Centre King Khalid Auditorium Hill Square Edinburgh EH8 9DR +44(0) 131 527 3434 Conference Venue / Conference Centre Quincentenaries’ Conference Centre Surgeons' Hall Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9DW Tel: +44 (0) 131 527 3434

  • Tollcross Area Edinburgh | Shops & Businesses | All About Edinburgh

    Tollcross Area Edinburgh extends from Lothian Road to the kings Theatre and the Meadows Park. Minutes from Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street with shops restaurants pubs and night clubs accommodation it has everything. also the oldest Golf course and acess to the south. 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Edinburgh Scotland I.M.E Commercial Property 12 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 290 2350 Dukes Barbers 16a Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 8463 Liquorice Club 16 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 9330 Thistles Cafe 18 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JR City of Edinburgh Scotland Club Tan Sol & Wellness 22 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JR City of Edinburgh Scotland Silver Lining Apartments 25 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JR City of Edinburgh Scotland Nettl of Edinburgh 26 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Subway 30 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 8080 West Tollcross Edinburgh Dreamhouse Apartments 15 West Tollcross Edinburgh EH3 9QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 226 0232 Methodist Church West Tollcross Edinburgh EH3 9BP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 9029 Atik Nightclub 3 West Tollcross Edinburgh EH3 9BP City of Edinburgh Scotland Home Street Edinburgh Ethos Nature's Remedies 31 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JR City of Edinburgh Scotland Taquito Sandwich Shop 32 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Post Office 33 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0345 611 2970 Statement Barbers 36 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 466 3232 No1 Sushi Bar 37 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 6880 Cameo Picture House 38 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0871 902 5723 Caffe Carlucci 39 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Nutans Indian Restaurant 42 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 07814 603 938 Hotter Than Hell Tattoos 44 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 4222 Kings Arms Bar 45 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 6085 Hoochie Coochie Childrens Boutique 48 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9NA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 6559 Concore Fish and Chips 51 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 1182 Lochrin Place Edinburgh Detail Framing Studio 5 Lochrin Place Edinburgh EH3 9QY City of Edinburgh Scotland Biketrax 11 Lochrin Place Edinburgh EH3 9QY City of Edinburgh Scotland Gallery Bead Shop 14 Lochrin Place Edinburgh EH3 9QY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 2209 Home Street Edinburgh Everest Restaurant 52 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9NA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 1348 Buchanan Clinic 54 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9NA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 9099 Formo salon 57 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JP City of Edinburgh Scotland The 13:02 Cafe 57a Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JP City of Edinburgh Scotland The Colony Gourmet Cafe 58 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9NA City of Edinburgh Scotland The Smoking Fox 59 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7782 Dumplings of China (彩来中餐厅) Restaurant 60 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9NA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 656 0707 Don't tell Mama Coffee Bar 64 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9NA City of Edinburgh Scotland Nail Hub 65 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7888 Pepe's Edinburgh 66 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9NA City of Edinburgh Scotland Konj Cafe 67 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 9873 Cuckoo’s Nest Pub 69 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 1078 Lochrin Terrace Edinburgh Indaba Restaurant 3 Lochrin Terrace Edinburgh EH3 9QJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 1554 Yamato Japanese Restaurant 3 Lochrin Terrace Edinburgh EH3 9QJ City of Edinburgh Scotland Tarvit Street Edinburgh Burlington Bros Bar 11 Tarvit Street Edinburgh EH3 9LB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 8659 Korean BBQ 3 Tarvit Street Edinburgh EH3 9LP City of Edinburgh Scotland Brougham Street Edinburgh Bau Hair Design 5 Brougham Street Edinburgh EH3 9JS City of Edinburgh Scotland Ologie Clinic 7 Brougham Street Edinburgh EH3 9JS City of Edinburgh Scotland Brougham Foot Clinic 13 Brougham Street Edinburgh EH3 9JS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 6283 SORA Lella Roman Pizzeria 13a Brougham Street Edinburgh EH3 9JS City of Edinburgh Scotland Brougham Place Edinburgh Bombay Bicycle Club 6 Brougham Place Edinburgh EH3 9HW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 0064 Meadows Medical Practice 9 Brougham Place Edinburgh EH3 9HW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7709 International Bar 15 Brougham Place Edinburgh EH3 9JX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 6815 Brougham Street Edinburgh Encounter China Chinese Takeaway 15 Brougham Street Edinburgh EH3 9JS City of Edinburgh Scotland Turkish Doner Inn Takeaway 17a Brougham Street Edinburgh EH3 9JS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7679 Backtracks Music & Games 17 Brougham Street Edinburgh EH3 9JS City of Edinburgh Scotland Thailander Takeaway 25 Brougham Street Edinburgh EH3 9JT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 281 9195 Brougham Place Edinburgh Ong Gie Restaurant 22a Brougham Place Edinburgh EH3 9JU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 0869 Passorn Thai Restaurant 23 Brougham Place Edinburgh EH3 9JU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 1537 Glamourize Beauty Salon 31 Brougham Place Edinburgh EH3 9JT City of Edinburgh Scotland Yellow Deli 33 Brougham Place Edinburgh EH3 9JT City of Edinburgh Scotland Brougham Street Edinburgh Ventoux Bar 2 Brougham Street Edinburgh EH3 9JH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 5066 Nilgiri Spice Restaurant 14 Brougham Street Edinburgh EH3 9JH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 5578 Peanut Press Cafe 24 Brougham Street Edinburgh EH3 9JH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 7853 Cloisters Bar 26 Brougham Street Edinburgh EH3 9JH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 9997 Brougham Place Edinburgh Soul Cycles 1 Brougham Place Edinburgh EH3 9HW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 5913 Red Hot and Blue Tattoo Studio 1a Brougham Place Edinburgh EH3 9HW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 477 7753 Macina Expresso 1b Brougham Place Edinburgh EH3 9HW City of Edinburgh Scotland Clear Pharmacy 26 Brougham Place Edinburgh EH3 9JU City of Edinburgh Scotland Next - Tollcross South Businesses

  • First Golf Rules | John Rattray | All About Edinburgh

    First golf rules written in Leith in 1744, Leith golf history, tourist attractions, activities. First rules of golf and first compitition played with rules, the silver club is oldest trophy in golf. First golf played in late 1300's John Rattray wrote the rules. See them here. Rules of Golf Edinburgh Golf, History of Golf, Oldest Golf Course, Best Scottish Golfer. Leith Links Edinburgh Where the Rules of Golf Were First Written The beginning of golf to rules was when John Rattray wrote the 13 rules in a book and signed them. Not discovered until 1937 when a member of the Company of Gentlemen Golfers at Edinburgh, on looking through old minutes of previous club meetings found rules written at the back of a book. The book contained now to be known as the original rules of golf signed by John Rattray the club captain at that time 7th March 1744. For more history of golf see (Old and New Edinburgh Volume 5 Chapter 3 ‘The District of The Burghmuir page 30 -31). Leith Links John Rattray Surgeon Sportsman & Jacobite John Rattray's Statue stands next to three stones with bronze plaques. The inscriptions on the plaques read; John Rattray (1707-1771) signed the original rules of golf drawn up in March 1744. Eleven golfers competed in this first “open’’ golf tournament played over Leith Links on 2nd April that year. Edinburgh Town Council enacted regulations dated 7th March, demanded written rules and commissioned 1 Silver Club as the prize. Rattray won and the Gentlemen Golfers 13 Rules Articles & Laws in Playing of Golf still form the basis of today’s global game. As winner Rattray became Captain of the golf for the year and first fixed a silver ball with his initials to the silver club. He won again in 1745. That Year however, Rattray’s life took a dramatic turn. As a surgeon and Jacobite he became surgeon general to Bonnie Prince Charlie was captured in Culloden and set to hang. Rescue came when his golfing companion Lord Duncan Forbes of Culloden gained his release. Rattray played and won in 1752. Leith is the birthplace of competitive golf, first home of the Gentlemen Golfers who wrote the original rules and witness to John Rattray’s inaugural silver club victory. The silver club remains the oldest golf trophy in the world, still played for today. The Gentlemen Golfers are now known as The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers. The competition was contested over Leith Links every year until 1828 when play moved to Musselburgh and in 1892, to Muirfield. Scotland's Golf Course Map Leith Links The Original Rules of Golf Articles & Laws in Playing of Golf 1 You must tee your Ball, within a Club’s length of the Hole. 2 Your tee must be upon the Ground. 3 You are not to change the Ball which you Strike off the tee. 4 You are not to remove, Stones, Banes or any Break Club, for the sake of playing your Ball, Except upon the fair Green and that only within a Club’s length of your Ball. 5 If your Ball comes amang Watter or any wattery filth, you are at liberty to take out your Ball and bringing it behind the hazard and teeing it, you may play it with any Club and allow your Adversary a Stroke for so getting out your Ball. 6 If your Balls be found anywhere touching one another, you are to lift the first Ball, till you play the last. 7 At Holling, you are to play your Ball honestly for the Hole, and not to play upon your Adversary a Ball, not lying in your way to the Hole. 8 If you should lose your Ball, by its being taken up, or any other way you are to go back to the Spot, where you struck last and drop another Ball, and allow your adversary a Stroke for the misfortune. 9 Na man at Holling his Ball, is to be allowed to mark his way to the Hole with his Club or anything else. 10 If a Ball be stopped by any person, Horse, Dog, or anything else, the Ball so stopped must be played where it lyes. 11 If you draw your Club, in order to Strike and proceed so far on the Stroke as to be bringing down your Club; If then, your Club shall break, in any way, it is to be Accounted a Stroke. 12 He whose Ball lies farthest from the Hole is obliged to play first. 13 Neither Trench, Ditch or Dyke, made for the preservation of the Links, nor the Scholars Hole or the Soldiers Lines, Shall be accounted a Hazard; But the Ball is to be taken out teed and played with any Iron Club. The First Golf Competition to Written Rules The first competition was played over five holes at Leith Links: The first hole was Sawmill (Braehead) 414 yards (379 m), North Mid Hole 461 yards (422 m), East Hole 426 yards (390 m), South Mid Hole 495 yards (453 m) and the last hole Thorntree Hole 435 yards (398 m) The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers On 7th March 1744 The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers (the called The Gentlemen Golfers) officially came into being here at Leith Links, when the City of Edinburgh presented the golfer with a silver club for annual competition. On the 7th March 1994, the actual 250th anniversary of the club, was celebrated by the planning of a white hawthorn tree near the finish of the 5th (Thorntree) hole, by The Lord Provost of Edinburgh, The Right Honourable Norman Irons and the Captain of The Honourable Company, Mr Douglas Foulis. On Friday, 18th March 1994, in celebration a 6-a-side two-ball foursome challenge match was played here by the High Constables of the Port of Leith versus The Honourable Company. The matches were started off by the Lord Provost, the players were dressed as i the 18th century. They played with wooden clubs of the time and with 'feathery' golf balls filled with goose feathers. Three holes were played, the 1st (sawmill), the 2nd (North Mid Hole), and the 5th (Thorntree). The Honourable Company won two matches to one. The Honourable Company moved to Musselburgh Old Course in 1836 and then to Muirfield in 1891. Leith Links Home to The Rules of Golf Inscription on the Home of Golf plaque; Historical home of The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers. The game was played over a five hole course, each hole being over 400 yards long. In 1744 the first official rules were drawn up for a tournament on Leith Links and these rules, 13 in all, formed the basis for the modern game of golf. The Forgotten Great British Golfer Thomas Dickson Armour THOMAS (Tommy) ARMOUR 1896 – 1968 Scotland’s most successful golfer was born at 18 Balcarres Street in Morningside and first played golf at the Braid Hills, a member of the Edinburgh Western Golf Club and Bruntsfield Links. Emigrated to the U.S.A as a teenager and became one of the great unremembered golfers. Winner of the British Open, US Open, U.S.P.GA. Championship, Canadian Open on four occasions and many other competitions. Next - Edinburgh Golf History back to Leith Edinburgh

  • Krua Thai Cookery School Edinburgh |Thai Cooking | All About Edinburgh

    Krua Thai Cookery School Edinburgh is where to learn traditional ways to cook Thai Cuisine Thai food at its bestl Krua Thai Cookery School Edinburgh Learn traditional Krua Thai Cooking at the Krau Thai Cookery School in Edinburgh You are now on the first steps to learn the traditional methods of Thai Cooking. Thai cooking and the are of fruit carving, Thai cuisine for all diets vegan to meat eater. Activities The Krua Thai Cookery School 19 Liberton Brae Edinburgh EH16 6AQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 664 3036

  • Ocean Terminal | shops & Businesses | All About Edinburgh

    Ocean terminal is an indoor shopping centre with many high street shops and small bespoke independent shops. The upper floor ahs restaurants and a multiplex cinema and the Royal Yacht Britannia visitor attraction. There is a Softplay centre for the Kids and Gym for adults great on a wet day. Ocean Terminal Shops Edinburgh Retail Stores, Restaurants, Cinemas, Activities, Cafes, Free Car Park & The Royal Yacht Britannia History and Attractions of Leith History and Attractions of The Shore Leith History and Attractions of Newhaven Ocean Terminal Public Car Park Floors A,B, C, D, E, F Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 8888 Boots The Chemist Ground Floor Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 554 6834 Bike Craft Ground Floor Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 8888 Card Factory Ground Floor Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 553 2539 Leith Collective Ground Floor Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 0923 HMV Ground Floor Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 5307 Claire's Accessories Ground Floor Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 553 1730 Sky Ground Floor Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 5778 Costa Coffee Ground Floor Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 0824 Debenhams Ground Floor Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 08445 61 61 61 EE Ground Floor Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0870 376 3224 Game Ground Floor Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 4796 GAP Ground Floor Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 553 6744 Bishop Newsagents Ground Floor Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 6002 H&M Ground Floor Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 301 1380 Greggs Bakers Ground Floor Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ Holland and Barrett Ground Floor Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 554 1302 Kodak Express Ground Floor Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 0220 M & S Café Ground Floor Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 459 7818 M & S Simply Food Ground Floor Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 4204 New Look Ground Floor Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 561 1270 Amazon Lockers Ground Floor Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 6500 Honey Bee Ground Floor Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0845 071 3807 Vision Express Ground Floor Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 3833 WED2B Ground Floor Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 8888 Waterstone's Booksellers Ground Floor Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 554 7732 Elegance Brows and Nails Ground Floor Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 07984 021 675 The Boardwalk Skete and Roller Park Ground Floor Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 553 6669 Build-A-Bear-Workshop Floor C Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 554 8377 Charlie Miller Hair Floor C Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 1711 St Columbus Hospice Floor C Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 561 4107 El falafel Floor C Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 1254 Fat Face Floor C Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 553 8963 French Connection Floor C Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 554 8622 Herbal Inn Floor C Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 554 9455 JOY Floor C Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 554 6451 Mostyn McKenzie Floor C Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 3113 Mr Nick's Greek Kitchen Floor C Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 0999 Ocean Bar Floor C Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 6068 Sustainable Mask Shop Floor C Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 8888 Starbucks Floor C Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 554 4292 Superdry Floor C Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 554 8647 Schuh Ground Floor Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 516 3038 Raw Health Juice Bar Ground Floor Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 4523 The Perfume Shop Ground Floor Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 3444 Customer Service Floor C Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 8888 House of Jack Floor C Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 261 5877 Royal House of Scotland Floor C Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 8888 Toy Town Floor C Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 561 4407 Trespass Floor C Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 554 5560 White Stuff Floor C Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 554 7165 Zizzi Floor C Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 1155 Tartan House Floor C Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 8888 Subway Floor C Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 554 6599 Mobile Plus Floor C Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 8888 Wrapchic Floor C Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 8888 Betty Bags Floor C Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 454 3815 Britannia Gift Shop Floor E Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 8811 Britannia View Restaurant Floor E Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0844 561 6161 Frankie & Benny's Floor E Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 4803 Nando's Floor E Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 561 8253 Pizza Express Floor E Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 0606 Pure Gym Floor E Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0845 189 4709 Ocean Soft play Floor E Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 1900 The Royal Yacht Britannia Floor E Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 5566 VUE Cinema Floor E Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 08712 240 240 Wagamama Floor E Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 553 7036 The Wee Museum of Memory Floor E Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 4435 Transgression Park Floor F Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 3755 Next - Newhaven Shops & Businesses

  • Cycle Edinbugh | Bike Hire | All About Edinburgh

    Cycling Scotland, Safe Cyles routes, The best place to cycle is on non motorised traffic roads. Portobello Promenade for one. Mountain Biking is for the it and fearless a great sport with excitement and fun. Cycle with care and motorists give space to the bikes. Cycle Edinburgh Scotland Bike Hire Here are a number of cycle ways that are free from motor transport. There is also many place to go mountain biking see the 7 Stanes mountain bike trails and the Pentland hill trails. Bike Hire for a cheap way to see Edinburgh. Hire a bike by the hour or day Back to Activities Cycle Tours Scotland Cycle Round Arthur Seat Holyrood Park the roads around Arthur seat are great on a Sunday as they are closed to all motor traffic after 8.30 am. Hire a Bike by the Hour in Edinburgh The Meadows and Bruntsfield Links Safe and easy cycling for the family with designated path for cyclist and no motorised vehicles. Portobello Promenade Portobello Promenade from Seafield to Joppa no motors just people and cyclists and sea views. Cramond - Granton Cramond Village to Silverknowes Esplanade is a very safe cycle way for all the family a wide flat surface with no traffic and great views. From Silverknowes follow the promenade to the old gas storage where best to go back as it joins the west Shore Road. NCR754 Fountainbridge - Glasgow The longest Route where the ships once came from the Caribbean to Edinburgh. The Union Canal starts at Fountainbridge and after the steps at Viewforth the track at the side of the canal takes you as far as Bowling Harbour Milton Glasgow 65 miles - 6 hours. Find the route on google; National Cycle Route (NCR754). Getting home is easy a train station is near (0.5 MILE) that will take you to Glasgow Queen Street (Change) train to Edinburgh Waverley. Cycle Scotland Bike Hire 29 Blackfriars Street Edinburgh EH1 1NB 0131 556 5560 Edinburgh Cycle Hire Just Eat Cycles 5B Carron Place Edinburgh EH6 7RE 0131 278 3000 BIKETRAX Bike Hire 11 - 13 Lochrin Place Edinburgh EH3 9QX 0131 228 6633 Mountain Biking Scotland The 7 Stanes Mountain Bike Trails The best in the Uk Pentland Hills Mountain Bike Trails 70 + trails to choose Flotterstone Blackhill Bonaly The Howe Glentress Mountain Bike Trail On the Innerleithen Road near Peebles Newcastleton Mountain Bike Trail Past Hawick on the B6357 Top quality trails Tartan Bicycle Hire Edinburgh Drop off + Pick up Service Call Johann +44 (0)7973940924 Leith Cycle Co Bike Hire 276 Leith Walk Edinburgh EH6 5BX 0131 467 7775 Pedal Forth Bike Hire 17 East Cromwell Street Edinburgh EH6 6HD 0131 554 9990

  • South Bridge Edinburgh | Sops & Businesses | All About Edinburgh

    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 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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 Village | East Lothian | All About Edinburgh

    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 Vllage | East Lothian | All About Edinburgh

    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

  • Edinburgh Surfing | Experience | All About Edinburgh

    The Surf is up go surfing from Edinburgh on the best surf in Britain Surf schools and hire start surfing the seas now and get away from the computer surfing Edinburgh Surfing Experience Edinburgh Surfing Experience from the high waves to the came shores or boarding on the canals but true surfing is on the open water Edinburgh has many safe sites for beginners to the surf dude that looks for a tube. Check out all the beaches down the East coast on the link. Beaches Activities Windsurfing Edinburgh University Water Sports Firbush Point Loch Tay Killin FK21 8SU Falkirk Scotland 0131 650 2954 Surfing St. Vedas Surf School Coldingham Bay St Abbs Road Coldingham TD14 5PA Scottish Borders Scotland 018907 71679 WAVE GARDEN SCOTLAND Inland Surf Lagoon world class wave machines. World class waves and so much more this will blow your minds Baja California = Oahu Hawaii - Bondi Beach Australia - Hossegor France No more long flights and shark infested waters Scotland will be the venue for the surf dudes and watchers of Europe. Keep up to date with the surfers dream in Scotland Opening soon

  • Fountainbridge Edinburgh | Shops & Businesses | All About Edinburgh

    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 | All About Edinburgh

    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

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