Dean Village at the Water of Leith mentioned by King David I in 1143. Dean Village Edinburgh Dean Village Dean Village was a small village outside Edinburgh known as Water o Leith Village, and was famous as a grain milling area for over 800 years. The name Dean (Dene) meaning Deep Gorge. The village has steep hills on all sides. The Dean Village with the Water of Leith flowing through, grew as a community in the 1100s from the many mills that were built on the river banks. You will see many stones carved with crossed paddles of the bakers, as this area supplied all the bakers of Edinburgh with their flour. The Incorporation of Baxters (bakers) was a crucial role in Dean Village, controlling the grain milling industry from the 12th century. Mills were first mentioned in 1143 by David I. Dean Bridge - Kirkbrae House The house on the corner of the bridge was once a Tavern and Bakers, the square panel on the wall shows a sun with two arms below, one holding scales and the other a wheat sheaf, with two baker’s paddles crossed. The inscription below reads: IN THE SWEAT OF THY FACE SHALT | THOU EAT BREAD | GEN 3 VERSE 19 | ANNO DOM 1619 Known as ‘The Baxter’s Stone. Put on this wall in 1893 from a demolished mill. The Dean Bridge The Dean Bridge was designed by Thomas Telford, and was completed in 1832 and opened in 1833. The Dean Bridge was Thomas Telford’s last project at the age 73 and retirement. The Dean Bridge with 4 arches is 447 feet long (136m) and 39 feet wide (12m) and built on four arches rising 106 feet (32m) above the river. Prior to the building of the Dean Bridge the only way across the river in to Edinburgh was by a ford in the river, which had been crossed since medieval times (5th to 15th centuries). A bridge, of wooden structure across the water of Leith was built in the 5th century. It is now a stone bridge (Bell’s Brae Bridge). The building of Dean Bridge gave access to the north for further extension of Edinburgh’s New Town. Views from the Dean Bridge Looking over the Dean Bridge West the Dean Village, East the New Town Randolph Cliff built on series of underground stone arches. The arches protect Randolph Cliff, Randolph Crescent, Great Stuart Street, Ainslie Place, and Moray Place from tumbling down into the Water of Leith. Designed by 1822 by, architect James Gillespie Graham for Francis Stuart, the 10th Earl of Moray on the Moray Estate which covers most of the western new town. The Dean Village and looking down a sailor down on his luck wondering if I jump will I survive. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Gothic church at the North end of the Dean Bridge. The church is in its original state from when design / built by John Henderson, 1837-8. Henderson has built many churches in Scotland to a Gothic design. The church was converted into an electric sub-station in 1957. It is now the Rhema Christian Centre Church. Belgrave and Buckingham Area Belgrave Crescent was built on land bought by property developer and Lord Provost of Edinburgh James Steel, Designed by John Chesser and completed in 1874. The land between Water of Leith and the new houses also purchased by Steel, which became private gardens for the residents. The gardens designed by James Jeffery and completed in 1876. Buckingham Terrace was also part of the Steel development designed by Chesser which was completed in 1831. Bristo Baptist Church In 1765 in Bristo Place Original Scotch Baptist Church ‘the Scotch Baptist Church’ Bristo Baptist Church is the mother church for the Baptist movement in Scotland. A purpose-built chapel was constructed at Bristo Place in 1836. The designation ‘Scotch’ was discontinued from the church’s title in 1927. In 1932, the present site here on Buckingham Terrace was purchased for £1,000 In October 1933, the Memorial Stone of the new building on Queensferry Road was laid and the first service took place on Wednesday, 20th February, 1935. The church has a long history and is the second oldest Baptist church in Scotland Bible on Dean Path side inscription: SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES S. JOHN V. CH.39 The Dean Parish Church The first church in Dean Path was built in 1836 then demolished and replaced by the present church in 1903. This was the main church for the Dean Village population. With the reducing congregation the church closed in 2006. It is now known as The Dean and is used as an Assembly Hall and Event Venue for the nearby Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools (ESMS). Dean Cemetery Edinburgh The Dean Village is named from Dean House and the Nisbet family who owned the lands. The House was demolished in 1843 and in 1845 the Dean Cemetery was created. A carved heraldic panel from Dean House, now installed on a wall in Dean Cemetery, is decorated with three boars’ heads around a chevron, all surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves, and carries the initials HN for Henry Nisbet born 1535 who died in 1608 The Notable Graves of The Dean Cemetery David Octavius Hill, Colonel Robert Smith, James Buchanan, Lord Francis Jeffrey, James Falshaw James Nasmyth, Alexander Nasmyth Artist, Lord Henry Cockburn, Robert McVitie, Lord Andrew Rutherfurd, James Hamilton, Sir Thomas Bouch, Alexander Russell, James Stevenson, William H Playfair, George Combe, Cameron Highlanders Obelisk, Robert Chamber, Sir John Ritchie Findlay, Thomas Drybrough, Flora Stevenson, Louisa Stevenson, Elsie Inglis, Dr Joseph Bell (LINK TO CEMETERY ) 29 Dean Path The house on Dean Path was dates from circa 1790 with a Victorian-era post box ("VR" Cypher) circa 1850 still present. This may have been the post house in its time. The tenements in Dean Path, now all demolished and rebuilt, were where most of the families lived. Dean Village School The Old School house on Bell’s Brae was built in 1872 and a historic part of the Dean Village. The public school educated the local children until it closed in 1961. It was able to hold up to 400 children by 1961 there were only 37 pupils. Carvings can be seen "Education" above the ground floor windows and a tablet on the front with the words “Edinburgh School Board 1875” Old West Mill Building The stone building over the bridge with round windows is the Old West Mill, built in 1805. At the top of the building you can see a wheat sheaf. The mill is one of few surviving examples in the Dean Village of its former industrial heritage. Particularly based on grain milling, many of which utilised power provided by the Water of Leith. Bells Brae Bridge In the centre of the Dean village is the Bells Brae Bridge which was the original crossing point of the Water of Leith as it was shallow and narrow. Getting to and from Edinburgh this the only crossing. In the 5th century a single arch bridge which was wide enough for a carriage with horses. The Dean Village stands below the Belford Bridge which was built in 1887 to carry Belford Road. Bells Brae Bridge was built in 1830 replacing previous bridges, the old road from Edinburgh to Queensferry. Well Court- Dean Village The most impressive buildings are of Well Court. Built in 1884 by the then owner of the Scotsman newspaper Sir John Ritchie Findlay. Well Court had its own hall for socialising with a clock tower a communal court yard, and accommodation (tenements). For his staff who worked for Sir John at the Scotsman newspaper in Edinburgh. Well Court - John Ritchie Findlay Plaque on Well Court and Portrait of Sir John Ritchie Findlay in National Portrait Gallery Inscription, In memory of John Ritchie Findlay The founder of The National Portrait Gallery of Scotland and donor of this building. Dean Path Footbridge This foot bridge takes you over the Water of Leith from Hawthornbank Lane to Well Court, Old West Mill and the Village School house. Along the water side about 100 metres is a waterfall which was a weir (a low dam) which was used to power the mills. A great variety of wild life. The Plague The burgh records mention that the pest was in the Dene On the 15th June 1513 and no one from the area was allowed to enter the walls of Edinburgh. If a women entered she would be branded on the cheek. If a man entered the punishment would be sever even hung. Merchants House 17 Bells Brae The building on the south west corner of Bell’s Brae Bridge is one of the oldest buildings that still remains from the Water of Leith Village built circa 1650. 17 Bells Brae, was where the head of the local merchants' guild lived who oversaw the village's milling industry. It was also a local shop run by A W Kemp in the 20th century The Granary | Old Tollbooth The Granary was built in 1675 (yellow building in photo) known as the Old Tollbooth Inscribed in two lines GOD BLESS THE BAXTERS OF EDINBURGH WHO BUILT THIS HOUS 1675. On the cornice is a carved panel with a circular garland, a wheat-sheaf flanked by two cherub's heads another inscription GODS PROVIDENCE IS OUR | INHERITANCE 1677, The Last Mill at Bell's Mills was nearly totally destroyed by an explosion in 1971. Hawthornbank Lane Hawthornbank lane is part of the original milling hamlet known the Dene or Water of Leith Village and was famous as a grain milling area for over 800 years. The name Dene (Dean) meaning Deep Gorge. The Dean Village with the Water of Leith flowing through, grew as a community in the 1100s from the numerous mills that were built on the river banks. Miller’s Row On the pathway towards Leith under the Dean Bridge is an area called Miller’s Row old houses for the mill workers. Also you can see three mill stones resting against each other previously used in the Granaries in the 1600s. Look over the wall to see a waterfall which is another part of the weir St George's Well The Water of Leith and the source of the mineral water for St Bernard's Well and St George's Well. St George's Well is on the banks of the Water of Leith near to Alexander Nasmyth's St Bernard's Well. Built in 1810 by Mr MacDonald of Stockbridge on the 50th year on the throne to commemorate the jubilee of George III. King George III celebrated his Golden Jubilee on October 25, 1809, marking the beginning of his 50th year on the throne. It was the first significant jubilee celebration in British history. The well was finally blocked up in 1969. St Bernard's Well A natural mineral spring was discovered on the Water of Leith near to Stockbridge in 1760, some claimed that the water could cure everything. Francis Garden, Lord Gardenstone of Troup the landowner, commissioned a building in 1789 to be erected over the well Alexander Nasmyth designed a Doric Temple, a copy of the Temple to the Sybil at Tivoli, the summer palace of the Roman emperors. The Temple has a domed ceiling supported by 10 columns which covers the statue of Hygeia, the Greek goddess of health The Well closed in 1940. There are two mineral wells on the Water of Leith one called St Bernard's Well and the other well a short distance west and this is called St George’s Well. This was also to have the same powers as St Bernard’s well but was never used to the extent of St Bernard's well. Hygeia Greek Goddess of Health The well named after St Bernard of Clairvaux (1090–1153) a French abbot, theologian, and major leader in the reform of the Cistercian Order which was present over Scotland, in 1136 an invitation of King David I lead to many Abbeys being built. Melrose Abbey: Founded in 1136, was Scotland's first Cistercian monastery. Famously for the place the heart of Robert the Bruce is buried. Also A pig playing bagpipes. William Nelson Memorial William Nelson was a publisher in Edinburgh and took it upon himself to renovate the St Bernard’s well as it had become in a state of disrepair. He used his own funds to renovate and improve its aesthetic look. The Dene Archway Water of Leith Walkway. The Dene to Belford Bridge. The Dene meaning Deep Gorge was first mentioned in 1143 when David I granted one of his mills of Dene to the Abbey monks of Holyrood. The Dene steps take you to St Bernard’s Bridge built in 1824. St Bernard’s Bridge Also known as Mackenzie Bridge possibly named after Samuel Mackenzie (portrait painter and pupil of Sir Henry Raeburn).The bridge was Built in 1824. The steps and added archways were built in 1887, with Edinburgh’s Coat of Arms above the western arch. The small arch was block off in 1890. The view over the Water of Leith east and west and the road from Mackenzie Place to Dean Terrace. The Dean Area The other parts of the Dean Village area Sunbury Street, Belford Mews, over the Belford Bridge (Belford Road). The Art Galleries Modern 1 and 2, Daniel Stewart's Hospital (School) Queensferry Road. Sunbury and Belford Mews Sunbury Mews John C Hay, 1886. 2-storey Scots Baronial mews building on narrow wedged site at head of Sunbury Mews and Sunbury Street terminated by large circular plan tower with conical roof; prominent crow stepped gables to E and W elevations. No.12 and 13 Belford Mews face Sunbury Mews in a courtyard once used stables, tack rooms, and carriage houses. Sunbury House Whytock and Reid well-detailed building purpose built in 1886 as a cabinet maker's workshop. The workshop provides a link to the industrial heritage of the Dean Village with nearby Sunbury Street a row of houses for artisans. Although now no longer occupied by the firm Whytock and Reid (converted for residential dwelling, 2008) the building was originally commissioned by Robert and Hugh Reid in 1886. The firm of Whytock and Reid received a Royal warrant in the early 19th century and supplied furniture to the Royal and major houses of Scotland. Whisky from the Dean Village The Water of Leith around the area of the Dean Village was the site of a number of Distilleries which are now closed. The Sunbury and Dean Distillers both closed many years ago but you can still get the taste of the Dean Whisky as it is now made at the Loch Lomond Distillery to the same traditional recipe as it was made in the Dean Distillery from 1818 to 1922. BELFORD BRIDGE A single-arch stone bridge near to the same spot was built for ease of crossing at the foot of Bell’s Brae in the Dean Village previously of wooden construction. Belford Road in Edinburgh was named after the Belford Bridge, which was built to carry the road over the Water of Leith. The road itself is part of the old route from Edinburgh to Queensferry, and the bridge was constructed in 1885-7. The river is the Water of Leith which flows from the Pentland Hills to the Port of Leith where it joins the Firth of Forth before joining the North Sea. There is a walk way at the side of the river with a visitors centre in Lanark Road that can give you detailed information on the best routes. The Water of Leith walkway extends from the Shore at Leith to Balerno a village suburb of Edinburgh over 19 km from the shore. The pathway is suitable for walking or cycling. COMMEMORATIVE STONE Carved in the stone on the Belford Bridge is: BELFORD BRIDGE ERECTED BY THE MAGISTRATES AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINBURGH WITH THE AID OF THE LOCAL SUBSCRIPTIONS OBTAINED BY THE BELFORD BRIDGE ASSOCIATION OPENED BY THE RT HON SIR THOMAS CLARK (BART) LORD PROVOST JULY 1887 Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One Scottish Gallery of Modern Art One Ravelston Area Edinburgh Ravelston Area Edinburgh, The building was originally the home of John Watson’s Hospital (school) built in 1828 by William Burn with funds left by John Watson an Edinburgh solicitor on his death in 1762 and closed in 1975 due to lack of funding. The gallery opened at its present address in 1984. Set in large grounds it features a stepped S-shaped landform by Charles Jenks which provides the setting for a range of sculptures. The Gallery collection has approximately 5000 pieces ranging from prints and paintings to contemporary video installations are all house in the gallery. There is also a café for refreshments. The Plaque at the door to the Gallery of Modern Art reads; John Watson’s school 1828 – 1975 | This building originally John Watson’s Institute | was designed by William Burn in 1825, opening in 1828 under the aegis of the society of H M Writers | to the signet, its original purpose to house | maintain and educate destitute children, the | institution became John Watson’s school in 1934 | enrolling fee paying pupils while maintaining its | original purpose and by 1957 the school offered continuous education to all pupils from 5-18 years. | In 1975 despite its growing reputation John Watson’s school unexpectedly closed after the withdrawal | of its grant. The building reopened as the Scottish |National Gallery of Modern Art in 1984. Dean Gallery Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art 2 The Dean Gallery building was designed in 1833 by Thomas Hamilton and was originally an orphanage. The clock is said to be that of the Nether Bow Port that once stood as the gates to Edinburgh in the High Street. The Gallery opened in 1999 and is home for the Eduardo Paolozzi collection. In the grounds are sculpture and graphic art, It contains a large collection of Dada and Surrealist art and literature and also holds temporary exhibitions. There is a café for refreshments Next - Dean Cemetery Edinburgh Stewart's Hospital Ravelston Edinburgh Stewart's Hospital was also built in this area in 1855. Daniel Stewart a wealthy merchant of Edinburgh left money in his will in 1814 for a hospital (school) to be built for the unfortunate children that could not afford to be schooled in other institutions giving preference to families with the name Stewart. Melville College was a former school, Edinburgh Institution for Mathematics and Language, which opened in 1832 and renamed in 1936. Daniel Stewart’s College and Melville College were joined in 1972 and became, Daniel Stewart’s and Melville College. The School is now after amalgamation of three schools Mary Erskine School, Daniel Stewart’s College and Melville College, in 1974 created the largest independent family of schools in Europe.

Getting around Edinburgh and Scotland is easy. Edinburgh has a first class bus service that covers the whole city. Waverley Bridge has an information centre on all buses the national bus station is close by and the main rail station is also at Waverley Bridge. By bus or train you can cover Scotland Edinburgh Transport Local & National Bus Services Train Services Tram Service Buses National and Local The City of Edinburgh has a very good local bus service operated by Lothian transport. There are a number of transport shops throughout the city centre, where you can obtain bus timetables and route maps of all the services. There is a fixed fare system which is £1.80 per journey or you can purchase a day ticket or a monthly pass which could reduce your costs dependent on the volume of journeys you take. Bus Enquiries Lothian Buses 0131 555 6363 Scottish Border Buses 01896 754350 East Coast Buses 0131 555 6363 First Bus 0345 646 0707 Travel & Transfers Transfers from the Airport, Rail Station or Hotel Luggage Delivery Luxury vehicles Tours Advance Enquiry & Bookings +44 7539867587 Enquiries Bookings Prices Local Bus Service Edinburgh Lothian Buses Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1BQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Bus Information 0131 555 6363 Customer Service 0131 554 4494 Stagecoach East Scotland Head Office: Our switchboard is open from 07:00 to 19:00, Monday to Friday. Telephone: 01383 660880 Fax: 01383 660877 Email: eastscotland.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com National Express Coaches St Andrew Square Edinburgh EH2 2EQ Enquiries 08717 81 81 81 National Bus Station 26 Elder Street Edinburgh EH1 3DX City of Edinburgh Scotland Enquiries 0131 652 5920 Passenger Access St Andrews Square North East Corner Next to Multrees Walk Scottish Citylink Buses Tickets 0871 266 3333 Calls cost 12p/minute from BT landlines plus network extras. Charges from other providers or mobiles may vary. General enquiries 0141 352 4444 (local rate) MegaBus Tickets Available from St Andrews Square Bus Station Customer Service 0871 266 3333 Edinburgh Rail Station and Train Companies Edinburgh Train Services Edinburgh is also fortunate in that they also have a very good train service that operates all over the United Kingdom. There are two main rail stations Haymarket in the west end of Edinburgh's city centre and Waverley in the east end of the city centre. The Waverley Rail Station is HQ for Edinburgh and all trains stop at this station. Waverley Train Stations Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BB General station enquiries 03457 11 41 41 Tickets & travel information National Rail Enquiries 03457 48 49 50 Haymarket Train Station Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5EY Tickets & travel information National Rail Enquiries 03457 48 49 50 General station enquiries 0800 912 2901 Edinburgh Train Stations Waverley & Haymarket National Rail Enquiries 03457 48 49 50 Train Operators Scotrail Customer Service 0344 811 0141 East Coast Customer Service 03457 225 333 LNER Customer Service 03457 225 333 Cross Country Customer Service 03447 369 123 Transpennine Express Customer Service 0345 600 1671. Eurostar Customer Service 0343 218 6186 Edinburgh Trams Edinburgh Tram service, also operated by Edinburgh Transport, the route however is fixed and runs between Edinburgh Airport and York Place at the East end of the city centre. Edinburgh Tram 55 Annandale Street Edinburgh EH7 4AZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 475 0177 Next - Car Rental Edinburgh

The Royal Mile has streets that run from the High Street to the Cowgate on the southside. Blackfriars Street, Niddry Street and St Mary's Street. The Upper High street has Hunter Square, Blair Street & Cockburn Street all the streets have shops, businesses and attractions. Also Jeffrey Street Royal Mile Side Streets Shops & Businesses Edinburgh There are a number of side streets that run from the High Street in the Royal Mile to the Cowgate on the southside of the High Street and on the Southside of the High Street there is Cockburn Street and Jeffery Street both connect to the Waverley rail Station. All the streets have historic interest and have a variety of shops and Businesses, which are all worth looking at. The streets that are covered on this page are Blair Street, Hunter Square, Cockburn Street, Niddry Street, Blackfriars Street, St Mary's Street and Jeffery Street. The History and attractions can be found on the Royal Mile section. 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Edinburgh Dance Studios Dance for all ballet modern ballroom jazz pole the list is endless for fun or just exercise for Hen Party groups or individuals Edinburgh Dance Studios POLE DANCING, AEROBIC DANCE EXERCISE, TAP DANCING, BALLROOM DANCING, JAZZ OR ANY OTHER STYLE OF DANCE There are so many Dances that you can have fun Learning. Like to do Strictly Dancing or looking for something fun to do on a group outing? try hanging upside down by your legs only and make the pole yours. There are so many Dances that you can have fun Learning. Below are the dance schools and places for a day out. Activities Pole Dancing Can-Can Burlesque Cheerleading Lap Dancing Zumba Belly Dancing Tap Dancing Dirty Dancing Ballet Street Dance 60's. 70's, 80's Dance Exotic Temptations Dynam-nic Dance 4 Hutchison Terrace Edinburgh EH14 1QB 0131 443 0753 Waterfront Dance Studio Unit 4 Long Craig Rigg Edinburgh EH5 1QT 07772 504958 Live It Dance Studios 328 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh EH17 7PT 07506 104422 Morningside Dance Academy 9B Grange Road Edinburgh EH9 1UQ 0131 668 4977 Dance For All 106 St Stephen Street Edinburgh EH3 5AQ 0131 226 5533 Madame Peaches 2 St Margarets House London Road Edinburgh EH7 6AE City of Edinburgh Scotland 07801 482148 Goes Well Dance The Granary The Shore Edinburgh EH6 6QN City of Edinburgh 07940091638 anniegoes@hotmail.com Dance Classes Dance Masters Studios 40 Restalrig Drive Edinburgh EH7 6AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 07921 452898 Dance Base 14-16 Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2JU 0131 225 5525 House Of Jack 19 Upper Arthur Street Edinburgh EH6 5DA 07740 867901 ashleyjackdance.com The Breakdance Academy 21 Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH16 5BB 07805 947756 Millar's Strictly Dance Studio The Thomas Morton Hall 28-30Ferry Road Edinburgh EH6 4AE 01383 732135

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

Archerfield Golf Resort and The Renaissance golf club both have championship cources the Renaissance home to the Scottish Open, Archerfield name by the Royal Archers and golf from the 1600'sArcherfield House walled gardens Archerfield Resort East Lothian Coast Archerfield House Archerfield East Lothian Coast Archerfield is an area between Gullane and North Berwick on the east coast of Scotland on the A198 road. On the estate during excavation when building the golf course and club house there were signs of a settlement being in the area dating circa 1080. King Edward I, and his troops were encamped at Archerfield during the English advance on Scotland in 1298. Sir John Nisbet acquired the Dirleton Estate in 1663 which the present Archerfield estate was part of. He built the present house circa 1690 to replace what was his previous home Dirleton Castle which stand as a ruin close by. Royal Archers Archerfield East Lothian Coast Dirleton Castle was not to Nisbets liking, so he decided to build a mansion house which he called Archerfield House as the Royal Archers practised in the fields close by. Golf on Archerfield Estate Archerfield East Lothian Coast The Golf Courses at Archerfield House, the Dirleton Links a true links course and Fidra a course with both parkland and links, are both exceptional also a place to land your helicopter and have breakfast, lunch and dinner, next door the Renascence Club has everyone in Golf circles talking of a high standard challenging golf course for professional and amateur golfers. Archerfield Walled Garden Archerfield East Lothian Coast The Walled Garden is a great place to spend a day with a Bistro restau rant and tables indoor and outdoor. The Fairy Wood is close by and there are many fairy’s houses that can be spotted, buy fairy dust in the shop and sprinkle it in the wood to attract the fairies. The nature trail (Willow Walk) has many things to see with a maze from willow trees and the wishing tree all that is needed is a dry day and there is everything for the family. Archerfield Willow Walk East Lothian Coast The Fairy wood with a walkway and many fairy Houses (find the fairies and see their houses) and willow walk (with a wishing tree which you can tie a ribbon on) both are popular with all young children. There is also a bothy, bistro and shop with a children’s secure play park. Archerfield Fairy Trail East Lothian Coast Get your fairy dust before you go on the trail and see where the Fairies all live. Next - Dirleton

Looking to gain a certificate in English Language A list of all the schools are here to help Queen Street Royal Mile and many more institues of learning English Language Schools Edinburgh Scotland Education & Learning Edinburgh English Language Schools are for students of other countries to pass examinations in the English Language. The schools are available to individuals and groups. English Language Schools Edinburgh Scotland English Language Schools Global School of English - Edinburgh Wemyss House 45 Frederick Street Edinburgh EH2 1EP Tel: +44(0) 131 226 2333 info@gse-edinburgh.com English Language Schools Kaplan International 9 Albyn Place Edinburgh EH2 4NG City of Edinburgh Scotland +44 (0)131 220 4278 English Language Schools Edinburgh College Bankhead Avenue Edinburgh EH11 4DE City of Edinburgh Scotland +44 (0)131 669 4400 English Language Schools Edinburgh School of Language 55 Broughton Road Edinburgh EH7 4EX City of Edinburgh Scotland +44(0) 131 510 0502 English Language Schools Edinburgh School of English 271 Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8BQ City of Edinburgh Scotland +44 (0)131 557 9200 English Language Schools F C I Edinburgh Fettes College Carrington Road Edinburgh EH4 1QX City of Edinburgh Scotland +44 (0)131 311 6072 English Language Schools Alba English School 86-92 Causewayside Edinburgh EH9 1PY City of Edinburgh Scotland +44 (0)131668 4336 English Language Schools School of Language Sciences 3 Charles Street Edinburgh EH8 9AD City of Edinburgh Scotland +44 (0)131 651 3083 English Language Schools Berlitz Edinburgh 14 Frederick Street Edinburgh EH2 2HB City of Edinburgh Scotland +44 (0)131 226 7198 English Language Schools Randolph School of English 63 Frederick Street Edinburgh EH2 1HL City of Edinburgh Scotland +44 (0)131226 5004 English Language Schools Hamilton School of English 45 Frederick Street Edinburgh EH2 1EP City of Edinburgh Scotland +44(0) 131 440 3301 English Language Schools Wallace College 12 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EE City of Edinburgh Scotland +44(0)131 220 3634 English Language Schools Edinburgh Language Centre 62- 68 George Street Edinburgh EH2 2LR City of Edinburgh Scotland +44 (0)2089390402 English Language Schools Oscars International 27a Haddington Place Edinburgh EH7 4AF City of Edinburgh Scotland +44 (0)131557 7505 English Language Schools Mckenzie School of English 6 John Place Edinburgh EH6 7EL City of Edinburgh Scotland +44 (0)131 555 5315 English Language Schools English Language Academy 49 Melville Street Edinburgh EH3 7HL City of Edinburgh Scotland +44 (0)131 226 6182 English Language Schools Edinburgh College 24 Milton Street East Edinburgh EH15 2PP City of Edinburgh Scotland +44 (0)131 669 4400 English Language Schools The Language Institute Palmerston Place Edinburgh EH12 5DE City of Edinburgh Scotland +44(0)131 226 6975 English Language Schools Basil Paterson 66 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 4NA City of Edinburgh Scotland +44 (0)131 225 3802 English Language Schools Regent Edinburgh 65 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 4NA City of Edinburgh Scotland +44 (0)131 225 9888 English Language Schools H.W.U School of Languages 1 Riccarton Campus Edinburgh EH14 4AS City of Edinburgh Scotland +44(0)131 451 3542 English Language Schools Inlingua 40 Shandwick Place Edinburgh EH2 4RT City of Edinburgh Scotland +44(0)131 220 5119 English Language Schools Caledonian Language School 7 Torphichen Street Edinburgh EH3 8HX City of Edinburgh Scotland +44 (0)131 229 2988 English Language Schools Edinburgh College 350 West Granton Road Edinburgh EH5 1GE City of Edinburgh Scotland +44 (0) 131 669 4400 English Language Schools Global School of English 41a York Place Edinburgh EH1 3HP City of Edinburgh Scotland +44(0) 131 478 7620 English Language Schools Hamilton School of English 41a York Place Edinburgh EH1 3HP City of Edinburgh Scotland +44(0) 131 440 3301 English Language Schools E C S Scotland 17 Young Street Edinburgh EH2 4HU City of Edinburgh Scotland +44 (0)131226 5262 English Language Schools Edinburgh College 46 Dalhousie Road Dalkeith EH22 3FR Midlothian Scotland +44 (0)131 669 4400

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

White Water Rafting Experience on the Tummel Pitlochry from Edinburgh for an experiece of your life Hen & Stag Party funday White Water Rafting Experience For excitement and a great day out with your friends or family go crashing down the white water rapids in the highlands of Scotland. All equipment and wet suits provided with experienced captains on each craft with high safety standards you will get a high octane fun safe day out to remember until you do it again. From 2 -7 people at a time. The three main rivers for rafting are River Tay, River Tummel, River Orchy. Activities Transport White Water Rafting Experience Edinburgh - Pitlochry is 1 hour 30 mins and Edinburgh - River Orchy is 2 hrs 30 min subject to traffic. Grandtully Pitlochry Return Trip for 6 people £180 Advertise your business here White Water Rafting White Water Rafting Scotland 13 Tayside Place Aberfeldy PH15 2AW Perth and Kinross Scotland 01887 822 860 White Water Rafting The Rafting Company Ltd The Old Station Yard Lageonan Road Grandtully PH9 0PL Perthshire Scotland 01887 840 461 White Water Rafting Splash White Water Rafting Dunkeld Road Aberfeldy PH15 2AQ Perthshire Scotland 01887 829706

Stockbridge Area Edinburgh west of Canonmills and north of Edinburgh's city centre with restaurants pubs, cafes, Sunday Market the water of leith and mineral spring St Bernard's Well Falshaw Bridge and Fettes College this is a village within a city with great shopping small independent shops. STOCKBRIDGE AREA SHOPS EDINBURGH Retail Stores, Restaurants, Pubs, Activities, Accommodation Stockbridge the northern part of Edinburgh's new town and like a small village in a large city. Stockbridge History and Attractions The streets of the area are; Deanhaugh Street, Dean Street, Raeburn Place North West Circus Place, Henderson Row, Hamilton Place, Kerr Street, Bakers Street Dean Bank Lane, Granville Place, Comely Bank Road, Comleybank, St Vincent Street St Stephen Street, South East Circus Place, Howe Street Comely Bank Terrace, Comely Bank Place, NORTH WEST CIRCUS PLACE The Pantry Restaurant 1 North West Circus Place Edinburgh EH3 6ST City of Edinburgh Scotland Dick's Edinburgh Fashion 3 North West Circus Place Edinburgh EH3 6ST City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 6220 Original Tile Shop 4 North West Circus Place Edinburgh EH3 6ST City of Edinburgh Scotland Patisserie Florentin 5 North West Circus Place Edinburgh EH3 6SW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 0225 Aesop Beauty 6 North West Circus Place Edinburgh EH3 6SW City of Edinburgh Scotland Jeffery's Interiors 8 North West Circus Place Edinburgh EH3 6SW City of Edinburgh Scotland Royal Bank of Scotland plc 12 North West Circus Place Edinburgh EH3 6SX City of Edinburgh Scotland 03457 242424 Zanzero 14 North West Circus Place Edinburgh EH3 6SW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 0333 Boscollo Bathrooms 17 North West Circus Place Edinburgh EH3 6SX City of Edinburgh Scotland Eden Fashion 18 North West Circus Place Edinburgh EH3 6SX City of Edinburgh Scotland Farrow and Ball 20 North West Circus Place Edinburgh EH3 6SX City of Edinburgh Scotland Ian Smith Design 21 North West Circus Place Edinburgh EH3 6SX City of Edinburgh Scotland Vincent Bell Hair 23 North West Circus Place Edinburgh EH3 6SX City of Edinburgh Scotland Sculleries of Stockbridge 25 North West Circus Place Edinburgh EH3 6TP City of Edinburgh Scotland Vino Wines 26 North West Circus Place Edinburgh EH3 6TP City of Edinburgh Scotland Floatarium 29 North West Circus Place Edinburgh EH3 6TP City of Edinburgh Scotland Spanish Fine Foods 30 North West Circus Place Edinburgh EH3 6TP City of Edinburgh Scotland Spud 31 North West Circus Place Edinburgh EH3 6TP City of Edinburgh Scotland Coulter's Letting Agent 32 North West Circus Place Edinburgh EH3 6TP City of Edinburgh Scotland Stockbridge Pharmacy 35 North West Circus Place Edinburgh EH3 6TW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 9150 RAEBURN PLACE Field Grill House 1 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 1HU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 9977 Stockbridge Tap Restaurant 2 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 1HN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 343 3000 Willow Boutique 5 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Stockbridge Tap Restaurant 6 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Capelli Hair 7 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland St Bernard's Bar 10 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 1HN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 2655 Cetty and Doig Opticians 11 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Ann Smith Jeweler 12 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Russel & Aitken LLP 16 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 1HN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 202 0600 Domino's Pizza 17 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 1HU City of Edinburgh Scotland Coco Chocolatier 20 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Lucie Fenton Gallery 20a Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Subway 21 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Abacus Blinds 22 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Timpson’s 23 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Sergio Tosoralli Tailor / Couture 26 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Goll Hair 26a Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Greggs Bakery 27a Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 1HU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 3326377 Henderson Art 28 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Madalea Patisserie 29a Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland GLANVILLE PLACE Caffe Nero 4 Glanville Place Edinburgh EH3 6SZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Sharon Robertson Hair 3 Glanville Place Edinburgh EH3 6SZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Stockbridge Newsagent 1 Glanville Place Edinburgh EH3 6SZ City of Edinburgh Scotland BAKER'S PLACE I J Mellis Cheese 6 Baker's Place Edinburgh EH3 6SY City of Edinburgh Scotland Stockbridge Kitchen Café 8 Baker's Place Edinburgh EH3 6SY City of Edinburgh Scotland Starbucks 10 Baker's Place Edinburgh EH3 6SY City of Edinburgh Scotland SOUTH EAST CIRCUS PLACE Doubtfire Gallery 1 South East Circus Place Edinburgh EH3 6TJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 6540 COMELYBANK Bank of Scotland 43 Comelybank Edinburgh EH4 1AF City of Edinburgh Scotland COMELY BANK PLACE Gentlemens Club 43 Comely Bank Place Edinburgh EH4 1ER City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 3247 COMELY BANK TERRACE Dean Bowling Club 18 Comely Bank Terrace Edinburgh EH4 1AS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 0015 COMELY BANK ROAD Scran and Scallie 1 Comely Bank Road Edinburgh EH4 1DT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 6281 Franco's Fish Bar 7 Comely Bank Road Edinburgh EH4 1DR City of Edinburgh Scotland Northwood Properties 13 Comely Bank Road Edinburgh EH4 1DR City of Edinburgh Scotland Crombie & Co Property Management 15 Comely Bank Road Edinburgh EH4 1DS City of Edinburgh Scotland Bob's Barbers 69 Comely Bank Road Edinburgh EH4 1AW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 7119 DEAN STREET Good Brothers Wine Bar 4 Dean Street Edinburgh EH4 1LW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 315 3311 KERR STREET Sunday Market Kerr Street Edinburgh EH3 6SZ City of Edinburgh Scotland DEAN BANK LANE Lancers 1 Restaurant Dean Bank Lane Edinburgh EH3 5BA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 3444 RAEBURN PLACE William Hill Bookmaker 31 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Banks Flowers 32 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Maxi’s 33 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 1HX City of Edinburgh Scotland Geluja 34 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Poppin Up 37 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Scot Mid 41 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Write Stuff 43 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Shanaz Takeaway 45 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Gallery Mirages 46 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Kim McGregor Hair 47 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Henri Café 48 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Daisy Cheynes 51 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Street Box 53 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Costa Coffee 54 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Pekoe Tea of Edinburgh 55 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 1HX City of Edinburgh Scotland Caoba 56 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Wo man Kind Beauty 58 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Carson Hardware 62 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Electric Signs 63 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Alterations 65 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Herbie of Edinburgh 66 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland DEANHAUGH STREET Pizza Express 1 Deanhaugh Street Edinburgh EH4 1LU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 7229 Rafael’s 2 Deanhaugh Street Edinburgh EH4 1LY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 1469 Peter's Yard 3 Deanhaugh Street Edinburgh EH4 1LU City of Edinburgh Scotland Gordon Fraser Hair 4 Deanhaugh Street Edinburgh EH4 1LY City of Edinburgh Scotland Lloyds Pharmacy 7 Deanhaugh Street Edinburgh EH4 1LU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 5721 Saorsa Art Gallery 8 Deanhaugh Street Edinburgh EH4 1LY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 343 1126 Tariq's Grocers 11 Deanhaugh Street Edinburgh EH4 1LU City of Edinburgh Scotland Bank of Scotland 13 Deanhaugh Street Edinburgh EH4 1LU City of Edinburgh Scotland Just Dogs 14 Deanhaugh Street Edinburgh EH4 1LY City of Edinburgh Scotland Liggy’s Cake Company 18 Deanhaugh Street Edinburgh EH4 1LY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 2223 Grounds Coffee 20 Deanhaugh Street Edinburgh EH4 1LY City of Edinburgh Scotland Veritas Restaurant 24 Deanhaugh Street Edinburgh EH4 1LY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 315 2860 Ping On 26 Deanhaugh Street Edinburgh EH4 1LY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 3621 Pastel De Nata 33 Deanhaugh Street Edinburgh EH4 1LR City of Edinburgh Scotland Boombarbers 34 Deanhaugh Street Edinburgh EH4 1LY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 315 3313 Sainsbury Local 35 Deanhaugh Street Edinburgh EH4 1LR City of Edinburgh Scotland Sabor Criollo 36 Deanhaugh Street Edinburgh EH4 1LY City of Edinburgh Scotland Hectors 47 Deanhaugh Street Edinburgh EH4 1LR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 343 1735 ST VINCENT STREET St Vincent Bar 11 St Vincent Street Edinburgh EH3 6SW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 7447 RAEBURN PLACE Flavours Holidays 69 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Costcutter 70 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland G.P.O 74 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland George Bowes Butchers 75 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Good Village Chinese Takeaway 76 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Rock Paper Scissors Barber 77 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Gift 78 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Armstrong Fishmonger 80 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Vet Surgery 82 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Goodfellow and Stevens Cakes 86 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland James Wilson Interiors 88 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Jimmy Martin Travel 94 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Café Plum 96 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Calzeat Fashion 98 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Pasa Barbers 100 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Artisan Roast Café 102A Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 1HH City of Edinburgh Scotland New town Dry Cleaners 104 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 1HH City of Edinburgh Scotland Rollo Restaurant 108 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Pizza Hut 110 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 City of Edinburgh Scotland Raeburn Hotel 112 Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 1HG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 7000 ST STEPHEN STREET Bailie Bar 2 St Stephen Street Edinburgh EH3 5AL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 4673 Bells Diner 7 St Stephen Street Edinburgh EH3 5AN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 8116 Rice King 11 St Stephen Street Edinburgh EH3 5AN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 5213 Sing Thai 42 St Stephen Street Edinburgh EH3 5AL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 5877 Saint (The) Bar 44 St Stephen Street Edinburgh EH3 5AL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 9009 Blue Parrot Cantina 49 St Stephen Street Edinburgh EH3 5AH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 2941 Stockbridge 54 St Stephen Street Edinburgh EH3 5AL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 6766 Anna Harper Lettings 63 St Stephen Street Edinburgh EH3 5AH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 202 0495 Golden Hare Books 68 St Stephen Street Edinburgh EH3 5AQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 1396 Antiquary Inn 72 St Stephen Street Edinburgh EH3 5AQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 2858 Flaubert Gallery 74 St Stephen Street Edinburgh EH3 5AQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 5007 Karen's Unicorn 112 St Stephens Sreet Edinburgh EH3 5AD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 6659 Bruce Rae Property Management 110b St Stephen Street Edinburgh EH3 5AQ City of Edinburgh Scotland HAMILTON PLACE Edinburgh Property Letting Services 8 Hamilton Place Edinburgh EH3 5AU City of Edinburgh Scotland Stockbridge Library 11 Hamilton Place Edinburgh EH3 5BA City of Edinburgh Scotland Hamilton's Bar and Restaurant 16 Hamilton Place Edinburgh EH3 5AU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 8513 Gorgeous Hair Salon 33 Hamilton Place Edinburgh EH3 5BA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 343 1152 Theatre Workshop 34 Hamilton Place Edinburgh EH3 5AX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 7942 Skylark Café 42 Hamilton Place Edinburgh EH 3 5AZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 4444 Whistling Tortoise 42a Hamilton Place Edinburgh EH 3 5AZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Alpine Bikes 48 Hamilton Place Edinburgh EH3 5AX City of Edinburgh Scotland Alpha Art Gallery 52 Hamilton Place Edinburgh EH3 5AX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 3066 Scot Mid 56 Hamilton Place Edinburgh EH3 5AX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 3066 Capital Credit Union 62 Hamilton Place Edinburgh EH3 5AX City of Edinburgh Scotland Ronde Cycles 68 Hamilton Place Edinburgh EH3 5AX City of Edinburgh Scotland HENDERSON ROW Lezzetli 1 Henderson Row Edinburgh EH3 5DH City of Edinburgh Scotland L'alba Dora 5 Henderson Row Edinburgh EH3 5DH City of Edinburgh Scotland Anima Restaurant 7 Henderson Row Edinburgh EH3 5DH City of Edinburgh Scotland Licks Cake Shop 17 Henderson Row Edinburgh EH3 5DH City of Edinburgh Scotland Bamboo Boutique 19 Henderson Row Edinburgh EH3 5DH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 3116 New Town Deli 23 Henderson Row Edinburgh EH3 5DH City of Edinburgh Scotland Lisa V Beauty 27 Henderson Row Edinburgh EH3 5BA City of Edinburgh Scotland Reiss Hair 29 Henderson Row Edinburgh EH3 5BA City of Edinburgh Scotland Wendy's Ice Cream 31 Henderson Row Edinburgh EH3 5BA City of Edinburgh Scotland Physio Centre Palaties and Yoga 38 Henderson Row Edinburgh EH3 5DN City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Academy 54 Henderson Row Edinburgh EH3 5BL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 4603 Royal London Insurance 57 Henderson Row Edinburgh EH3 5DL City of Edinburgh Scotland Row66 Hair 66 Henderson Row Edinburgh EH3 5BJ City of Edinburgh Scotland Benjamin's Barber 68 Henderson Row Edinburgh EH3 5BJ City of Edinburgh Scotland Adam Pottery Studio 76 Henderson Row Edinburgh EH3 5BJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 3978 HOWE STREET EDINBURGH Edinburgh Ski Club 2 Howe Street Edinburgh EH3 6TD City of Edinburgh Scotland Gamefish 4 Howe Street Edinburgh EH3 6TD City of Edinburgh Scotland Homer Interiors 8 Howe Street Edinburgh EH3 6TD City of Edinburgh Scotland Edina Paint Co 10 Howe Street Edinburgh EH3 6TD City of Edinburgh Scotland Albany Dental Care 12a Howe Street Edinburgh EH3 6TD City of Edinburgh Scotland Connolly Hair 16 Howe Street Edinburgh EH3 6TD City of Edinburgh Scotland Papavero Italian Restaurant 18 Howe Street Edinburgh EH3 6TG City of Edinburgh Scotland George Pirie Antiques 22 Howe Street Edinburgh EH3 6TG City of Edinburgh Scotland six degrees north Bar 24 Howe Street Edinburgh EH3 6TG City of Edinburgh Scotland HOWE STREET EDINBURGH One Below Cellar Bar 24a Howe Street Edinburgh EH3 6TG City of Edinburgh Scotland Sally Salon Services 26 Howe Street Edinburgh EH3 6TG City of Edinburgh Scotland Sainsbury's Local 28 Howe Street Edinburgh EH3 6TG City of Edinburgh Scotland Future Property Auctions 32 Howe Street Edinburgh EH3 6TH City of Edinburgh Scotland Handbag Heaven 36 Howe Street Edinburgh EH3 6TH City of Edinburgh Scotland Urban Hair 38 Howe Street Edinburgh EH3 6TH City of Edinburgh Scotland Hadden Rankin Property Management 40 Howe Street Edinburgh EH3 6TH City of Edinburgh Scotland Nova Pizza Restaurant 42 Howe Street Edinburgh EH3 6TH City of Edinburgh Scotland Newsagent 46 Howe Street Edinburgh EH3 6TH City of Edinburgh Scotland Ruan Siam Restaurant 48 Howe Street Edinburgh EH3 6TH City of Edinburgh Scotland HOWE STREET EDINBURGH Steedman Accountants 7 Howe Street Edinburgh EH3 6TE City of Edinburgh Scotland LGBT Health 9 Howe Street Edinburgh EH3 6TE City of Edinburgh Scotland Bon Papillon Gallery 15 Howe Street Edinburgh EH3 6TE City of Edinburgh Scotland Pronta Print 17 Howe Street Edinburgh EH3 6TE City of Edinburgh Scotland McAree Brother Knitting 19 Howe Street Edinburgh EH3 6TE City of Edinburgh Scotland Simpson Marwick Solicitors 19b Howe Street Edinburgh EH3 6TE City of Edinburgh Scotland Leo's Bakery 23a Howe Street Edinburgh EH3 6TF City of Edinburgh Scotland Lonsdale and Dutch 23b Howe Street Edinburgh EH3 6TF City of Edinburgh Scotland Next - Constitution Street Businesses

There are many attractions in Edinburgh. Statues are prominant in Edinburgh. I have captured them with a short history. The list of Statues over 100 famous people kings and Queens around the streets of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Attractions Statues Edinburgh has many statues in its streets and and public areas. I have listed the statues you may walk past in the streets or when visiting attractions such as the Portrait Gallery where there are 28 statues on the outside of the building. All the statues are in memory of people of Edinburgh . Edinburgh Statues Guide Statues Sculptures Belford Road Edinburgh EH4 3DS City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues Robert Burns Bernard Street Edinburgh EH6 6PX City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues Robert Fergusson's Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8BN City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues Morocco Land Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8BD City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues William Chambers Chamber Street Edinburgh EH1 1JF City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues Gladstone Coates Crescent Gardens Edinburgh EH3 8HF City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues Robert Louis Stevenson Corstorphine Road Edinburgh EH12 6JQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues Thomas Guthrie East Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh EH2 3AA City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues David Livingstone East Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh EH2 2BY City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues Lord Provost Adam Black East Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh EH2 2DF City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues John Wilson East Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh EH2 2DF City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues Sir Walter Scott East Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh EH2 2EJ City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues Robert The Bruce Edinburgh Castle Esplanade Edinburgh EH1 2NG City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues Duke of York Edinburgh Castle Esplanade Edinburgh EH1 2NG City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues William Wallace Edinburgh Castle Esplanade Edinburgh EH1 2NG City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues Greyfriars Bobby George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 2QE City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues Agricultural Museum George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EG City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues Greyfriars Bobby George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 2QE City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues Thomas Chalmers George Street Edinburgh EH2 3DF City of Edinburgh Scotland Royal Scots Greys Cavalry Horseman West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh EH2 2HG Winkle Brown Statue Edinburgh Airport Drop off Departures Edinburgh EH12 5DN David Brewster Statue West Mains Road Edinburgh EH9 3FJ William Playfair Chamber Street Edinburgh EH1 1JF Arcade Entrance North Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1QN Robert Hunter Bust Tower Place Edinburgh EH6 6QS Statue Ghandi in Glasshouse Balgreen Road Edinburgh EH11 3BQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues James Clerk Maxwell George Street Edinburgh EH3 6EZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues George Heriot Heriot's School Edinburgh EH3 9EQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues Alexander and Bucephalus High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1YJ City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues Bishop Forbes High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1RE City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues Alexander Henderson High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1RE City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues Robert The Bruce High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1RE City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues James I High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1RE City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues Gavin Douglas High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1RE City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues John Knox High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1RE City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues Alexander I High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1RE City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues David I High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1RE City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues Alexander III High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1RE City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues Adam Smith High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PN City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues 5th Duke of Buccleuch High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PW City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues King Chares II High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1RE City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues James Braidwood High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1RF City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues Patrick Geddes Trunk's Close Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 2NQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues Queen Victoria Kirkgate Edinburgh EH6 7AA City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues David Hume Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 3BQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues William Pitt George Street Edinburgh EH2 2JR City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues King George IV George Street Edinburgh EH2 2PJ City of Edinburgh Scotland Rattray- Golf Leith Links Links Place Edinburgh EH6 7JJ Burns – Stevenson - Scott Writers Museum Lady Stair’s Close Lawnmarket Edinburgh EH1 2PA Huang Kuan (Statue) Confucius (Bust) Abden House Gardens Edinburgh EH16 5HP Statue Universal Mother Balgreen Road Edinburgh EH11 3BQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues Giraffes Leith Street Edinburgh EH1 3AA City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues Woman and Child Lothian Road Edinburgh EH3 9AW City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues Viscount Melville Melville Crescent Edinburgh EH3 7JA City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues Black Watch Boar War Mound Edinburgh EH1 1YZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues K.O.S.B. North Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1TR City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues Abraham Lincoln Old Calton Graveyard Edinburgh EH1 3BQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Picardy Place Edinburgh EH1 3JT City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues James Young Simpson Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 4AH City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues Duke of Wellington Princes Street Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland Statue George IV General Register House Princes Street Edinburgh Statues Horse Rider Eagle Silvermills Edinburgh EH3 5BF City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues Robert Louis Stevenson Spylaw Street Edinburgh EH13 0JT City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues Sir John Hope of Hopetoun St Andrew Square Edinburgh EH2 2AZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues Sandy Irvine Robertson O B E Tower Place Edinburgh EH6 6QW City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues King Edward VII Victoria Park Edinburgh EH6 4QA City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues Hygeia Greek Goddess Water Of Leith Walkway Edinburgh EH3 6TS City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues David Brewster K.R. West Mains Road Edinburgh EH9 3JN City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues The Genius of Architecture West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh EH2 2ER City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues Scots American War West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh EH2 3AA City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues Allan Ramsay West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh EH2 2ER City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues Bum from Orlando West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh EH1 2EU City of Edinburgh Scotland Statues Wojtec The Bear West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh EH2 3AA City of Edinburgh Scotland Henry Dundas Statue and Monument St Andrews Square Gardens Edinburgh EH2 2AD Hippocrates – Asclepius - Hygeia Statues 9 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 1JE Portrait gallery (Outside 28 statues) (Many inside) 1 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 1JD Statue Dreamer of Peace Balgreen Road Edinburgh EH11 3BQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Next - Edinburgh Monuments

Edinburgh has many shops that sell a brands of whisky. The selection of blended and malt whiskies and place you can try before you buy, specialty shops that only sell whisky and many supermarkets with cut price malts and blended all the best names and some small distilleries. Whisky Shops Edinburgh Looking for a Scottish Malt Whisky without going to a distillery? There are many shops in Edinburgh where you can taste the product before you buy. Whisky connoisseurs will get a experts view of the whiskies on sale without paying a high premium for a special whisky. Special reserves and whisky from the cask all available in the whisky shops of Edinburgh. There are also pubs that have a varied and wide selection of whisky if you want to make a night of it. Always remember over 18 yrs only and drink responsibly Edinburgh Retail Stores Whisky Shops Cadenhead’s Whisky Shop Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8DF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 5864 Edinburgh Retail Stores Whisky Shops Tartan Weaving Mill Castle Hill Royal Mile Edinburgh EHI 2NE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 2477 Edinburgh Retail Stores Whisky Shops Whiskey World Cockburn Street Edinburgh EH1 1PB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 2134 Edinburgh Retail Stores Whisky Shops Royal Mile Whiskies High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3383 Edinburgh Retail Stores Whisky Shops Black Stag Whisky Ltd Howe Street Edinburgh EH3 6TG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 278 3588 Edinburgh Retail Stores Whisky Shops Jeffrey Street Whisky and Tobacco Jeffrey Street Edinburgh EH1 1DT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 9930 Edinburgh Retail Stores Whisky Shops The Whiski Rooms North Bank Street Edinburgh EH1 2LP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 1532 Edinburgh Retail Stores Whisky Shops The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 1JX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 2044 Edinburgh Retail Stores Whisky Shops Robert Graham Whisky & Cigars Rose Street Edinburgh EH2 4AZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 1874 Edinburgh Retail Stores Whisky Shops The Whisky Shop Victoria Street Edinburgh EH1 2JW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 4666 Edinburgh Retail Stores Whisky Shops Whisky Shop Waverley Mall Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 5688 Edinburgh Retail Stores Whisky Shops Glenkinchie Distillery Pencaitland East Lothian EH34 5ET City of Edinburgh Scotland 01875 342 012 Shops in Edinburgh Castle Edinburgh

West Lothian has many attractions a Korean War Memorial Royal Palace, birth place of Mary Quen of Scots, Livingston New Town with shopping malls. Golf Courses, Outlander sites Blackness Castle Midhope Castle. West Lothian Linlithgow | Blackness | The Binns Midhope West Lothian Attractions Blackness Castle Blackness Castle was built in 1445 for the Crichton family one of Scotland's most powerful families. Blackness Castle was taken from the Crichton's in 1453 by the then king James II. This was a Castle that only Cromwell over came in 1650 during the rampage Cromwell led through Scotland burning everything he could. Blackness Castle was converted into a prison circa 1540 and was used to imprison the enemies of James V and held many famous prisoners of the crown Cardinal Beaton being the most famous. Covenanters and later war prisoners from the wars with France, Spain and America it ceased to be a prison circa 1850. The original entrance to the castle was blocked of circa 1550 and moved to face the sea making it harder to breach. The House of Binns The House of Binns has been home to the Dalyell’s for 400 years. This house was built circa 1620 by Thomas Dalyell a wealthy merchant from Edinburgh during the reign of King James VI and 1st, where he worked for the royal court in London. On massing his fortune he returned to Edinburgh and purchased the lands and manor house of the Binns. He then demolished the old manor house and built the present house. A fascinating house and well worth a visit. Linlithgow Cross Well The Cross Well or fountain where fresh spring water flowed is where the town Cross stood. The Fountain in the shape of a Crown was erected in 1807. The original Cross Well was built in 1628. The present Cross Well Fountain is an exact replica. St Michaels Church On 22nd May 1242, the Church of St Michael of Linlithgow was consecrated by the Bishop of St Andrews St Michael's church over the centuries has been burnt damaged used as a store house, stables and barracks. It has even been used by the University of Edinburgh during the plague. James IV, when visiting the church saw a ghost which warned him that no good would come of his exploits, and the Battle of Flodden Field and not to go. He was the last King to die in Battle. Mary Queen of Scots was christened in St Michaels next to Linlithgow Palace where she was born. St Michael’s Church Gothic Timber Pulpit This is a magnificent Church which has had many of the rulers of Scotland attend. The Gothic timber pulpit is surrounded by 3 carvings of Queens Elizabeth II, Mary Queen of Scots and St Margaret. St Michael’s Church Stain Glass Window St. Michael's Church on celebrating its 750th anniversary reinstalled a new stained glass window in the St. Katherine's Aisle. The window is designed around the theme of Pentecost and is a must see. Mary Queen of Scots Statue Mary Stuart or Mary I of Scotland. (Dec 1542 – Feb 1587) A Statue of Mary Queen of Scots stands in the grounds of Linlithgow Palace. Mary, daughter of King James V of Scotland. Was to became Queen, 6 days after she was born on the death of her father. Mary of Guise was her mother and had a Palace built in Edinburgh on the north side of Castlehill. Mary, Queen of Scots was born in Linlithgow Palace on 8 December 1542. Linlithgow Palace St Michael's Church In 1337 Edward III's English army set fire to Linlithgow, which was largely built of wood. In 1349 the Black Death (the plague) reached Scotland and killed a third of the population of Edinburgh. The King, his parliament and court took refuge in Linlithgow from Holyrood to escape the plague. There were more fires in 1411 and 1424 destroying most of the town. In 1424 James I returned from exile in England and built the Palace at Linlithgow, starting the work in 1425. James IV and James V, made changes to the Palace. James V making it a home for his wife Mary of Guise. James VI moved to London in 1603, where he added to his title James I of England. Linlithgow Palace Linlithgow Museum (Annet House) When in Linlithgow after seeing the Palace and St Michaels Church, go to the Annet House Museum which has many interesting exhibits including a scale model of the Linlithgow Cross which stands at the foot of the road to Linlithgow Palace. Another exhibit, is the flags of the Scotch Brigade, one of Scotland's oldest infantry regiments the exhibit that tells the story of Mary Queen of Scots and Linlithgow Palace. Regent Moray’s Assassination On January 23rd 1570 in Linlithgow, Scotland, James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray, Regent of Scotland on his way through Linlithgow was shot and killed by James Hamilton of Bothwell Haugh. He was the first assassination by a firearm in recorded history. James Hamilton supported Mary Queen of Scots and fought against James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray (Regent) at the battle of Langside. See the plaque on what was the Sherriff Court (now Court Residence) commemorating this event. A stain glass window can be seen of the Regent Moray shooting in St. Giles Edinburgh. The inscription on the plaque reads; On the street opposite this tablet James Stewart Earl of Murray Regent of Scotland Was shot by James Hamilton of Bothwell Haugh on 20th January 1570 Erected in 1875 The Winged St Michael Sculpture Linlithgow town's ancient burgh seal has the image of St Michael, and a dog (The Black Bitch). To commemorate the Burgh seal a sculpted bronze of each have been erected in Linlithgow. St Michael slaying a Dragon St Michael, is the patron saint of Linlithgow, and the Guardian Angel watching over the towns inhabitants. The ‘Black Bitch’ Sculpture A Hunting Dog The actual reason for the dog is not known but could be a dog that helped his master when his master was chained to a tree on the island in the Loch. On each of the sculptures are inscriptions of the granting of Linlithgow's original coats of arms by the Lord Lyon King of Arms on 16 July 1673. Ross Do’cot Linlithgow The Ross Do’cot was built in the 16th century by the Baron Ross of Halkhead, and can be seen opposite the Linlithgow Canal Centre. Midhope in Beginning Midhope Castle Outlander Jamie Fraser’s, family home called Lallybroch, or Broch Tuarach. Midhope Castle is a 16th-century tower house and walled garden with a 17th-century Do’cot. Located in Abercorn on the Hopetoun estate. Near to The Binns and Blackness Castle historic buildings. Midhope was owned by two sisters who both had separate homes in the late 1470’s after their father died Henry Graham of Mannerstoun without a male heir. One married Robert Livingstone and the other John Martyne. Over the next decades there were many names linked to the Midhope lands and property The Drummonds of Midhope, owned the Midhope in the 16th and 17th centuries, and Alexander Drummond built the tower in 1582 his initials AD with his wife’s MB (Marjorie Bruce) can be seen above the gateway. Cairnpapple Hill Neolithic Burial Site at Cairnpapple Hill first used circa 4000 BC. Go inside and see the centuries roll bye. Cairnpapple Hill in West Lothian between Bathgate and Torphichen is said to be the most important mainland archaeological site in Scotland. The Cairnpapple site was found in 1947. Bathgate West Lothian Bennie Museum Bathgate first known as Bathchet circa 1150 and through the ages changed slightly due to spelling errors. Bathgate is a commuting town now but had a past of great importance, the story of which can be found in the Bennie Museum, in the town centre. Torphichen Preceptory Scottish Korean War Memorial The Korean War Memorial in Scotland is located in West Lothian Soldiers from Scotland were part of the UK, the second largest force in the Korean War the first being the USA. During June 1950 to November 1953 a total of troops the United Kingdom deployed was 56,000 of which 1078 were killed in action, 2,674 wounded in action, 179 missing in action, and 977 prisoners of war. These figures were provided by the Korean Government. James Young (Paraffin) James Young invented the process of extracting, paraffin oil, paraffin wax, and crude oil from oil shale, which began an oil boom in West Lothian. The evidence still remains in the Bings that are pink shale waste, seen around west Lothian countryside. James Young (BP) James Young (1811-1883), engineer, founder of first commercial oil-works in the world and was regarded as the father of the petrochemical industry. The company set up by James Young circa 1860 is now part of a well-known company worldwide BP. For more information on James Young and the Shale Gas industry. Go To Museum of the Scottish Shale Oil industry Almond Valley Heritage Centre, Millfield, Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 7AR. The shale Oil Industry of Scotland ended circa 1960 the museum tells the story of the industry with many artefacts from years gone bye. Next Page Linlithgow Palace

Royal Mile Canongate Shops and retail outlets, cafes and restaurants, all types of businesses for local and visitors to the capital city of Scotland. The Canongate has great tourist shops and many attractions including museums with free entry. Canongate Shops Royal Mile Edinburgh Restaurants, Cafes, Pubs, Accommodation Canongate Edinburgh is part of the Roya Mile but was once a separate Burgh and stood outside of Edinburgh's city gates. Now is a part of Edinburgh with many shops restaurants cafes and accommodation. There are many attractions to be seen. Canongate Northside History and Attractions Canongate Southside History and Attractions ADVERTISE HERE ADVERTISE HERE ADVERTISE HERE CANONGATE ROYAL MILE SOUTHSIDE Oink Hog Roast Restaurant 82 Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8BZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Holyrood Cashmere Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8BZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Unknown Pleasures 110 Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8DD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 652 3537 Prestige Scotland 112 Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8DD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 7302 Serenity Café 116 Canongate (Crichton's Close) Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8DD City of Edinburgh Scotland The Poetry Library 116 Canongate (5 Crighton's Close) Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8DD City of Edinburgh Scotland Starbucks 120 Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8DD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 8572 Café Vivo 138 Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8DD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 2293 Museum Of Edinburgh 140 Canongate Royal Mile 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Infirmary Street and High School Yards in Edinburgh are a historic place with history going back to 1230. The begings of the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. The Anatomy Museum. Royal College of Surgeons Flodden Wall and where Lord Darnley's body was found after being murdered. Infirmary Street Lady Yester Church Lady Yester, erected the Lady Yester Church in 1647. There was a cemetery around the church and some of the tombstones and tablets still survive embedded into the boundary walls. The church was demolished in 1803. 9 Infirmary Street This is an interpretation of early 17th-century Jacobean style (1603-1625) to replace the Lady Yester church, which stood east on the present corner site area and demolished in 1803. 13 Infirmary Street The new church was built in 1804 as the Secession Chapel and opened in December 1805 as a chapel for Secessionist Presbyterians, a nonconformist group that split from the Church of Scotland it then became the Tolbooth Free Church (circa 1850) for a short time before moving to St Andrew's Square in 1858. ROYAL INFIRMARY EDINBURGH On the 06 August 1729 the first voluntary hospital in Scotland opened (Little House) in what is now Infirmary Street Edinburgh at the top of Robertson’s Close. This became the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh in 1736 in the same building. As the infirmary became too small for the volume of patients a New Royal Infirmary was built by William Adam and opened in 1741. This was one of the first infirmaries in the world. Royal Infirmary Edinburgh was founded by Alexander Monroe. (The first of a dynasty of three Monroe’s that held the Chair of Anatomy at the University of Edinburgh for a continuous 126 years (1720–1846). The 3rd Alexander Monroe (1773–1859) performed the public dissection of the murderer William Burke in 1829). The Infirmary was further extended with the Surgical Hospital opened in 1852. The building being purchased from the High School. South Bridge Primary School South Bridge Primary School 6 Infirmary Street was part of the original site of the First purpose built Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh 1741 -1884. The present School building opened in 1885 and closed as a school in 1986. It has been used by the Edinburgh council for multiple purposes and is now being renovated at a cost of approximately £4m to become the new permanent headquarters of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society and its artist hub, Fringe Central. A public baths were ALSO built on the site which is now Dovecot Studios. Inscription on plaque reads: James Syme 1833 -1869 and Joseph Lister 1869 - 1877 while regius professors of clinical surgery in the University of Edinburgh. Had charge of wards in this building. Then the Old Surgical Hospital and part of the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh Skeleton in the car park The skeleton was found in 2013 during renovations at the front of the University of Edinburgh building in Infirmary Street. This was the site of the Blackfriars Monastery then the famous Edinburgh High School where many famous names in history attended. The picture taken below was the first sight of the remains since buried, possibly over 500 years ago. This would have been the site of the Blackfriars Monastery burial ground Royal Infirmary Edinburgh and Slavery The largest contributor to the Royal Infirmary was Dr Archibald Kerr, on his death he left a 420 acre Sugar Plantation in Jamaica called Red Hill Pen. Which also included the land and the 39 enslaved people living on it. The funds were received from the rent of the Red Hill Pen between 1749 and 1892 which help fund the infirmary and the purchase of land and building the new infirmary in Lauriston Place. The foundation stone for the New Royal Infirmary was laid in 1870 and the hospital opened in 1879. Blackfriars Monastery Dominican monastery, founded in 1230 by King Alexander II, a major religious hub until it was destroyed by Protestant Reformers in 1559 over 300 years as a spiritual centre. This building was all but demolished and a High School was built in High School building constructed in 1777 and opened in 1780 and now part of the University of Edinburgh. Professor James Pillans was born in Edinburgh in April 1778. Attended the High School the University of Edinburgh, became Rector at the High School in 1810 till 1863. Died in his house at 43 Inverleith Row March 1864. It was in this building that James Pillans (1778-1864) promoter of the blackboard and invented coloured chalks. Blackfriars Monastery Orchard This is also near to where the murdered body of Mary Queen of Scot's husband, Lord Darnley, was found in 1567. The body was found in the Dominican Gardens under a tree in the orchard. A conspiracy lead by Bothwell Had gunpowder placed under the bed of Darnley, however it seems Darnley was strangled and thrown across the town wall into the gardens prior to the gunpowder exploding and destroying the house he had been in. Old High School Doorway Sir Walter Scott initials W.S. can be seen today amongst the 18th + 19th century graffiti on the walls by the entrance to what was the old high school. W.S. JFS GF WE WM GT DB OL C WATSON IR RH BLACK 1819 Surgeon's Hall In 1697, the surgeons of Edinburgh moved from their former meeting place in Dickson's Close to conduct their business in what we now refer to as Old Surgeon's Hall. This building, on the south side of Surgeon's Square, remained the home of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh until 1832, when they moved to new and more prestigious premises in Nicolson Street where there is also a museum. The Plaque on the Royal College of Surgeons Building reads; 1697 The Edinburgh surgeons moved from their meeting place in Dickson’s Close to this building. Here they conducted their business until they moved to the present Royal College of Surgeons in Nicolson Street in 1832. The other plaque is to honour Elsie Maud Inglis Graduate of the University. How Edinburgh Streets Change over the years Jamaica Street changes to North College Street and Infirmary Street Red line is City Wall Chisholm House Surgeon’s Square Edinburgh Chisholm House, was originally one of a number of houses in Surgeon’s Square. The Square was close to the old Flodden Wall. Chisholm House was built in in 1764 one of many residence for surgeons which became part of the hospital complex and now the University of Edinburgh. It was used as a hospital from 1803 until 1996. The house is named after George Chisholm, the first lecturer in Geography at Edinburgh University. Another famous name who once lived in the square was Dr Robert Knox, the surgeon that was linked with Burke and Hare. High School Yards The buildings of High School Yards were built circa 1893 and was the first municipal social housing The five-story sandstone tenements with deck access (open balconies), which provided better ventilation and hygiene for the residents. High School Yards George Heriot's Hospital (School) I n 1838 the Heriot Trust started a new project to build and run free primary schools throughout Edinburgh. These schools provided free education for the poor children in Edinburgh creating public education. You can see some of the buildings as they are designed on the the school in Lauriston Place. This building is at the end of High School Yards. George Heriot's School from Heriot Bridge in Grassmarket George Heriot Statue and George Heriot's From Lauriston Place Edinburgh Original Royal Infirmary Gates The ornamental gates carved stone gateposts of the Royal Infirmary of High School Yards (Infirmary Street) 1738 were saved and are reserved at the entrance to the University Geography building in the adjacent Drummond Street. The Plaques of Mongo Park and Charles Glover Barkla are on either side of the doorway. 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). 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 Edinburgh Southside Attractions

Athelstaneford Attractions East Lothian Athelstaneford Birthplace of the Scottish Flag Athelstaneford is a small hamlet in East Lothian, with a church and a few houses and a big history. Known as Athelstoneford as on Adair’s map 1650 -1722. The Scottish flag (Saltire) a white cross on a blue background is thought to be the oldest national flag in Europe and the Commonwealth. It was during a battle in 834 AD, King Angus believes that when seeing a cloud formation of a white saltire in the sky (which was the diagonal cross that St Andrew had been crucified on) was a sign from the saints, he proclaimed if the saints help them defeat the enemy he would make St Andrew patron saint of Scotland. On victory, he made the Saltire the flag of Scotland in addition to St Andrew becoming the patron Saint of Scotland. Scottish Flag Heritage Centre Athelstaneford East Lothian The doocot, in the Athelstaneford Church grounds houses a visitor centre, visitors can see a short audio-visual dramatization of the Battle in 834 AD prior to when the St Andrew’s Cross first appeared in the sky. The Doocot was original built 1583 by George Hepburn. A landowner of the area. Doocots were near to large house or Castles and are seen all over Scotland as they were means of getting fresh meat to the table only taking the young pigeons as they are the most tender. The Scottish Saltire Athelstaneford East Lothian The story of the Scottish Saltire starts in East Lothian with a white cross in the sky. When the St Andrew's Cross was written about circa 1380 the scots were going into battle against the English and were all to wear the white cross on a dark top. However, it was 1385 before we see any mention of the symbol to be committed to cloth. A Parliament decree that year, as Scots prepared to raid England stated that every man would bear St Andrew's cross but set against black cloth. Later in the century this symbol began to appear on coins. However blue was still not a feature. Indeed the Douglas standard carried into the Battle of Otterburn (1388) had a green background and also contained the lion as a predominant symbol. It might have been 1460 before the white Saltire against a blue background first appeared in the standard of the Edinburgh Incorporated Trades although the Saltire cross was not the predominant symbol and was vertical and on one side of the banner. Athelstaneford Parish Church Nigel Tranter Centre Athelstaneford East Lothian Athelstaneford Parish Church that can be seen today was built Circa 1885, but a church has been on this site since circa 1175. The first church was replaced in 1784. Nigel Tranter author and historian, a true Scotsman and nationalist. He was married in Athelstaneford Church in 2008. There is an Nigel Tranter Exhibition in the church. Educated at George Heriot’s School Edinburgh, he has had over 125 books published. He died at his home in Gullane East Lothian aged 90. Athelstaneford Village Hall Athelstaneford East Lothian The Village hall in Athelstaneford opened in 1929 on land donated by Sir David Alexander Kinloch, of Gilmerton. The purpose of the hall is for the benefit of the Athelstaneford Parish community as a centre for community activities. The monument in the garden in front of the village hall is a memorial to Robert Blair. Robert Blair was born at Edinburgh in 1699. He moved in 1731 to Athelstaneford where he lived until his death in February 1746. He was the minister of Athelstaneford and a poet with only one notable work, The Grave published in 1743. Athelstaneford Mains Athelstaneford East Lothian Athelstaneford Mains Farm was built by Mt Douglas circa 1850. He was well known for breeding shorthorn cattle. In the garden of the house are a number of ornaments, carved stone heads of cattle and a fountain with a scallop stone base and dolphins. A ancient Yew tree and topiary hedges. Athelstaneford Mains Barn Athelstaneford East Lothian Barnes Castle Athelstaneford Sir John Seton of Barnes Barnes Castle was being built by Sir John Seton of Garleton Castle as he had been honoured with the title of Sir John Seton of Barnes. Sir John Seton's important status to King James IV (a diplomat at Philip II of Spain’s court and later James VI’s Treasurer of the Household and a Lord of Session) and that he was to marry. He decided to build a more lavish home, a castle with courtyard and towers, that had gun loops that could defend against any potential invaders. Barnes Castle was never completed as Sir John Seton died in 1594. Next - Bolton

Edinburgh islands in the Firth of Forth is a look at the islands of the River Forth. See the history and where they are situated. See the wild life, bird, seals, dolphin, whales all of the Edinburgh Islands. Edinburgh Islands Queensferry - North Berwick From South Queensferry a small town at the three bridges over the Firth of Forth river to North Berwick A small town on the estuary of the Forth with golden sand beaches and great shops, restaurants, and activities with boats leaving frequently to tour the islands of the forth and their historic sites. Also the seals, dolphin and many species of seabirds. Tours & Travel Transfers from the Airport, Rail Station or Hotel Luggage Delivery Luxury vehicles Tours Advance Enquiry & Bookings Book - Transfer and Tours Boat Tours and Trips Islands of Edinburgh BASS ROCK The Bass Rock has more than 150,000 nesting Northern Gannets and is the largest single rock gannetry in the world. The naturalist David Attenborough called it the 12 wonder of the natural world. The Lighthouse was first used on the Bass Rock o the 1st November 1902. There are ruins of a Chapel dedicated to Saint Baldred, a monk said to have lived a life of solitude on the Bass Rock till his death in 606 A.D. The Chapel was built circa 1540 by the Lauder family who were the owners of the Bass Rock from 1316. In 1671, Charles I claimed the Bass as Royal Property and was leased out . The Bass Rock became a prison between 1672 and 1701. In 1691 four Jacobite prisoners escaped from their cells and occupied the Bass Rock for three years and fought of all the king's me who tried to reclaim the Rock. With help from the French Navy the 4 were able to raid the coastal areas of Fife and East Lothian. The occupation by the 4 finally ended in 1694 as food and fresh water had ran out. This was unknown to the King's men and the 4 negotiated to leave the Rock, only if they were given a pardon to walk free. This was agreed and they left as free men. The Bass Rock remained a State Prison until demolished in 1701 at that time . In 1706, the crown sold the Bass Rock to the Dalrymple family who are still the owners. FIDRA ISLAND This is a volcanic island created around 335 million years ago. John de Vaux a Norman nobleman built Castle Tarbet on the island of Fidrain the 12th Century. There is a lighthouse on it built in 1885 by Robert Louis Stevenson’s family as were most lighthouses around the British shores. Robert Louis Stevenson often visited the beaches at Dirleton the area known today as Yellowcraigs. Robert Louis Stevenson’s inspiration for his novel Treasure Island came from his days looking at the Island and dreaming of pirates on the high seas. LAMB ISLAND Lamb Island is a uninhabited island between the Bass Rock and Fidra Island. Baron Camilo Agasim-Pereira of Fulwood & Dirleton the previous owner sold the Lamb to Uri Geller in 2009. Uri Geller believes the layout of the 3 islands Fidra, Lamb and Craigleith match the three stars known as the 3 kings on Orion’s Belt which are linked to many ancient fables from Scottish and Egyptian history. This Island is found between the islands of Fidra and Craigleith. Uri Geller believes that Lamb hides Egyptian Treasure. CRAIGLEITH ISLAND This Island can be found close to North Berwick's harbour and its claim to fame was having the largest colony of Puffins in Britain numbering almost 30,000. It was also used in the breeding of rabbits for food. Craigleith is owned by the Dalrymple family. ISLE OF MAY The most easterly Island in the Forth and studies have revealed over 240 species of bird and 60 varieties of seaweed. This Isle was a black place when the Danes murdered ministers of the church who had tried to escape the plunder of the Danes in the mid to late 800 AD. The Oxcar Lighthouse The Oxcar Lighthouse was built by the Stevenson's and its light was seen for the first time in 1886. This was the first Northern Lighthouse to be automated in 1894. The Oxcar stands on a rock near to the Island of Inchmickery. In the background is the Pentland Hills and the largest artificial ski slop in Europe INCHMICKERY This uninhabited Island was used during both World War I and World War II the island was used as a gun emplacement and the structures still remain in place. CRAMOND ISLAND This island is the only island that can be accessed at low tide by foot. The causeway runs at the foot of a row of concrete pylons which were constructed as a submarine defence boom during the Second World War. INCHKEITH ISLAND L’Île de Dieu. (THIS ISLAND OF GOD) and L’Île des Chevaux (THIS ISLAND OF HORSES). As Inchgarvie, Inchkeith was used as a quarantine island in the 14th and 15th centuries. It was occupied by the English in the 16th century and Italian mercenaries fighting for the English in the 16th century. Mary of Guise renamed the island L’Île de Dieu. The soldiers also nicknamed it L’Île des Chevaux It is currently owned by Tom Farmer, founder of Kwik fit Garages. The Lighthouse that stands on the island was first used in 1804. INCHCOLM ISLAND. Inchcolm Island is just off the Fife coast near to the towns of Burntisland and Aberdour. This Island may have been occupied since the 6th century when St Columba is said to have visited the priory. A monesrery was built on the Inchcolm Island by David I, keeping a promise of his brother Alexander who had been saved on the island during a storm. There has been an Abbey on the island since 1235. Danes are said to have buried their dead on the island by payment in gold to King Macbeth of Scotland and a tombstone of the 10th century stands as a memorial to the Danish leader. The Abbey and island are looked after by a caretaker for Historic Scotland and is open to the public. INCHGARVIE ISLAND (The Island Fortress) Inchgarvie Island was a gift from James IV to the Dundas family which gave them the rights to build a fortification (Castle) on the Island to protect the sea ways from invaders. Inchgarvie island has been used for many things, in 1580 was an exile for the Edinburgh plague victims and the Castle was a prison from the early 1500 to the late 1600s. Inchgarvie Island supports the leg of the Forth Rail Bridge and it's history is said to go back to 832 A.D. when Angus / Oengus mac Fergus (II) King of the Picts killed Athelstan the Anglian King in a battle and to warn off intended invaders, he put Athelstan's' head on a spike on the Island for all to see. Next - Tours from Edinburgh

The Scores St Andrews a road that follows the coast from the Old Coarse to the Castle, with historic houses monuments statues plaques and St Andrews Castle. Many old University buildings and a museum (free entry). The Scores St Andrews The Scores is the road that follows the shore path and continues to East Scores then The Pends, the Harbour and a wonderful golden sandy beach. The Scores St Andrews Attractions Band Stand The Scores St Andrews Attractions The Bandstand in the Scores St Andrews has been used for over 100 years for concerts and events since it was built in 1905. St Andrews Aquarium The Scores St Andrews St Andrews Aquarium with an outside area for sea Lions. Inside there are many Molluscs, octopus, shell fish, Sea horses, and other creatures from the sea in tanks. Tom Morris Snr The Scores St Andrews Attractions 4 times winner of the open, keeper of the greens at St Andrews. First honorary member of the R & A club. For more on Tom and Tommy see The Pends St Andrews | All About Edinburgh West Sands St Andrews St Andrews Scotland View from The Martyrs' Monument West Beach is close to St Andrews town centre, 2 miles of golden sand beach with safe swimming a board walk and picnic area. This is also the beach that was used in the Chariots of Fire movie. Martyrs' Monument The Scores St Andrews Scotland The Martyrs’ Monument was built to commemorate four men executed in St Andrews during the 16th Century Scottish Reformation Patrick Hamilton Patrick Hamilton was one of the first critics of the Catholic Church in Scotland to be tried and burnt at the stake, in 1528, for promoting the doctrines of Martin Luther. Patrick Hamilton was of royal blood, Patrick was related to King James V. Henry Forest Henry Forest was executed in 1533 Henry a Benedictine monk. Began his sermons with the story of teacher Patrick Hamilton, A Martyr for the truth. Archbishop Beaton had him executed for his sermons and beliefs. Not by burning at the stake, but in a cell by suffocation away from the people. George Wishart George Wishart age 33, died 1 March 1546, a Scottish Protestant Reformer and one of the early Protestant martyrs burned at the stake as a heretic. Walter Milne Walter Milne was the last Protestant martyr to be burned in Scotland before the Scottish Reformation changed the country from Catholic to Presbyterian. He was burned at the stake for heresy outside Deans Court, St Andrews, in April 1558 at the age of 82. Martyrs' Monument Inscription In memory of the Martyrs' Patrick Hamilton, Henry Forrest, George Wishart and Walter Mill Who in support of the Protestant faith suffered death by fire at Saint Andrews between the years of MDXXVIII (1528) and MDLVIII (1558). The righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance Robert Chambers House Robert Chambers built this house 6 Gillespie Terrace (The Scores) in St Andrews in 1863 after marrying his second wife in North Street St Andrews in 1867 and lived in Gillespie Terrace till his death in 1871. Chambers was the top publishing house of its time in Edinburgh. In 1844 he wrote "Vestiges of the natural history of creation" (A theory of Evolution) 15yrs prior to Darwin. Simple Sugars Plaque Near this site in 1903, James Colquhoun Irvine, Thomas Purdie and their team found a way to understand the chemical structure of simple sugars like glucose and lactose. Over the next 18 year this allowed them to lay the foundations of modern carbohydrate chemistry, with implications for medicine, nutrition and biochemistry. St Katherine’s West St Katherine's West is used for Admissions, and Registry to St Andrews University. It is also a meeting point for guided tours of the University of St Andrews Wardlaw Museum The Scores St Andrews The Wardlaw Museum is part of St Andrews University with free entry to all. The Museum has a selection of art, history, science and natural history in their collections Gallery 1: Scotland’s First University Gallery 2: Enquiring Minds Gallery 3: Reformers and Innovators Gallery 4: Expanding Horizons The Wardlaw Museum is part of St Andrews University with free entry to all. Peter Pan Statue JM Barrie creator of Peter Pan presented this sculpture to the students Hall St Andrews University when he was Rector in 1922. Skeletons The collection of Skeletons were collected in the 1800's and early 1900's Patagonian Mara | Red Fox Skull | Tiger Skull | Coral Chunks Alligator Skull | Oystercatcher Skeleton James Kennedy Skull James Kennedy was Bishop of St Andrews after Henry Wardlaw. He was Chancellor of the University and founded the College of St Salvator's in 1450. It became known as Old College after St Leonard's College was founded in 1512 and the new college of St Mary's in 1538 Popes Benedict XIII Skull Cast of skull of Pope Benedict XIII He was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 29 May 1724 to his death in February 1730. Born Pietro Francesco Orsini and later called Vincenzo Maria Orsini. The University Maces The medieval maces, the Mace of the Faculty of Arts (completed 1418-19), the Mace of the Faculty of Canon Law (mid-15th century) and the Mace of St Salvator’s College (1461) are of outstanding workmanship. The Maces are used in University ceremonies such as Graduations. The Poetry House (Castle) The Scores St Andrews This four-storey listed building, is now a national focal point for poetry. Thought to be the larges building dedicated to Poetry writing in the UK. Edgecliffe House The Scores St Andrews Edgecliffe House was built 1865 by, George Rae, architect. A Baronial listed building on the shore side of the Scores in St Andrews. St Andrews Castle The Scores St Andrews St Andrews Castle was first built circa 1070 the castle was erected around at the time of Malcolm III who also was behind the fortification of Edinburgh Castle. St Andrews Castle stands on a cliff overlooking the sea. It was a courtyard castle now in ruins. The stronghold of the Bishops of St Andrews and where the murder of Cardinal David Beaton took place in 1546. Also where George Wishart was burnt alive as a punishment for being a heretic. Castle Ghosts The ghost of Archbishop John Hamilton, George Wishart Archbishop David Beaton, Archbishop James Sharp and ‘The White Lady’, described as being clad in white with a veil which hides her face. St Andrews Castle from St Andrews Pier George Wishart Plaque George Wishart age 33, died 1 March 1546, a Scottish Protestant Reformer was burned at the stake outside St Andrews Castle and was Hung on the Castle wall for all to see. One of the first Protestant Martyrs'. His Crime of being a heretic. GW Cobbles on Road The GW on the road is where George Wishart was burned at the stake by Cardinal Henry Beaton, who later was assassinated by friends of Wishart

Cadenheads whisky shop oldest bottler of whisky in scotland shop taste whisky before you buy from the barrel also rum, gin and Cognac on the Royal Mile. CADENHEADS WHISKY SHOP EDINBURGH Cadenhead's Whisky Shop 172 Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8DF Telephone 44+ (0) 131 556 5864 CADENHEAD’S SCOTLAND'S OLDEST INDEPENDENT BOTTLER William Cadenhead Ltd, Wine and Spirit Merchants, were founded in 1842. They are Scotland's oldest independent bottler. The ethos of Cadenhead is they bottle from single casks at the natural malting strength. Visit the Whisky Shop in the Royal Mile 172 Canongate where you can try the whisky from the barrel before purchasing. Cadenhead also sell unique Old Raj Gin, Cognac and Rum. This is where you can buy that special drink of Scotland to take home and enjoy. Strictly over 18 years of age only. Cadenhead's is known more as the oldest bottler of Whisky in Scotland however they also have a selection of Cognac, Rums and Gin. Here are a few listed below, for more visit 172 Canongate and taste some specials from the barrel before you buy. Old Raj Gin 70cl, 46% ABV Cadenhead's Classic Gin 70cl, 50% ABV Nicaraguan Rum 70cl, 46% ABV Haitian Rum 70cl, 46% ABV Barbados Rum 70cl, 46% ABV Brazilian Rum 70cl, 46% ABV Cadenhead's Classic Lowland Pure Malt 70cl, 50% ABV Islay Blended Malt - Duthies (WM Cadenhead) 70cl, 46% ABV Robust Smoky Embers 23 Year Old - Cadenhead Creations 70cl, 54.30% ABV Campbeltown Blended Malt - Duthies (WM Cadenhead) 70cl, 46% ABV Cadenhead's Grande Champagne Cognac 70cl 57.9% ABV Next - Places to Visit

High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh is the largest part of the old town. High Street 2 is the Upper Northside with the famous 17th century Real Mary King's Close. All About Edinburgh has listed all attractions of the High Street in 4 pages. High Street Upper Northside Royal Mile Edinburgh High Street History High Street was the most populated part of Edinburgh, with tenement buildings up to 11 stories high. On November 15th 1824 a tenement of 11 stories on the upper or High Street West, southside caught alight and was the beginning of the worst fire in the history of Edinburgh. Starting at around 10 pm that evening the fire spread from the tenement in Assembly Close to buildings in Old Fishmarket close. Down to the Tron Kirk in the east. It also spread south along the Cowgate. The fire was finally extinguished the next morning 12 hours from when it had started. That was not the end, as another fire started at 10 pm that evening which destroyed what was left on the south side of the High Street. All but St Giles Cathedral and the Parliament buildings were saved. Over four hundred families were left homeless. High Street Upper Northside Royal Mile Edinburgh Byre's Close Royal Mile Advocate's Close Royal Mile Roxburgh's Close Royal Mile Warriston's Close Royal Mile Writer's Court Royal Mile Mary King's Close Allan's Close Royal Mile Craig's Close Royal Mile Anchor Close Royal Mile Geddes' Entry Royal Mile North Foulis' Close Royal Mile Old Stamp Office Close Royal Mile Lyon's Close Royal Mile Jackson's Close Royal Mile Fleshmarket Close Royal Mile Cockburn Street North Bridge Byre’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Byres Close is where Adam Bothwell the Bishop of Orkney’s Mansion stood. Last to reside in the Close was said to be one of the wealthiest people in Scotland Sir William Dick of Braid, Lord Provost of Edinburgh in 1638 and relation to the Baronets of Prestonfield. Advocate’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Advocate’s Close was named after Sir James Stewart of Goodtrees (Lord Advocate of Scotland 1692 – 1713). The Stewart family owned and lived in the Close from 1648 – 1769. Advocates Close has had many names as the name would change by the owner at the time. Oliver Cromwell visited here on two occasions. other occupants of the Close were David Dalrymple, Lord Westhall, Andrew Crosbie and the artist John Scougal to William III. Also the Mansion of Bishop Bothwell circa 1590. There are two doorway with inscribed lintels No 2 Old Scottish tradition the initials of both husband and wife and date they moved in to house, Clement Cor built the tenement circa 1590, his wife, Helen Bellenden. Inscriptions : C.C H.B SPES . ALTERA . VITAE (Hope in the Other Life). The other lintel Inscriptions : C.C. (Cement Cor) 1590 BLISSIT BE GOD OF AL HIS GIFTS Roxburgh’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Roxburgh’s Close on the north side of the High Street in the Royal Mile Edinburgh is named after John Roxburgh a chef and Burgess of Edinburgh in 1605. As most close’s the name changed with the owner of the land as this was owned originally by Henry Cant who owned property in Advocate’s Close. The Close is also famous for another resident Donnchadh Ban MacIntyre a famous Gaelic Poet. At the foot of Roxburgh’s Close is a courtyard which I believe was part of Writers’ Court as the doorway from Warriston’s close that enters the building where Zizzi restaurant stands has a lintel with the initials of the Chambers brothers Robert and William and the date 1851. In the centre of Roxburgh Court are four iron slabs with carvings and dates with names. The four slabs represent the trees that once stood in the courtyard and the dates of their planting. The trees are from new world destinations of the time. 1725 Acer Saccharinum (silver maple from North American Maple).1767 Betula dalecarlica (A Swedish Birch tree from Sweden), 1842 Betula Utilis (Himalayan Birch Tree from Nepal), 1906 Sorbus Commixta (Japanese rowan tree from Japan). Warriston’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Warriston’s Close named after Lord Warriston who lived in the close, as did Sir Thomas Craig of Riccarton. William and Robert Chambers who lived in Writers’ Close on the west side of Warriston’s Close were just a few of the famous residents. The previous name of the close were Bruce’s Close after Robert Bruce of Stirling who lived here in 1566. Access to Warriston Close can also be gained from Roxburgh’s Close. Thee other more famous close which can be accessed from Warriston’s Close is Real Mary King’s Close. This close can only be accessed from the attraction as this is an underground street and possibly buried when the plague was at its height. John Knox Manse Warriston's Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh The site of John Knox’s Manse can be found in Warriston’s Close. Go in the Archway marked Warriston’s Close and Writer’s Court and turn left and down steps and you will see the plaque next to a black door. Other people who lived here are Sir Archibald Johnston (Lord Warriston) 1611 -1663, who named the Close. As the naming of closes and land (tenements) was usually done by the owners. Writers’ Court High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Writers' Court is found off Warriston's Close The lintel of the door is where the court once stood. The initials are WC (William Chambers) a publisher and printer like his brother RC (Robert Chambers). They lived in Writers' Court in 1851. Real Mary King’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh This is a real look back in to Edinburgh’s past. The underground streets and places where the people of Edinburgh lived, a historically accurate example of life in Edinburgh between the sixteenth and nineteenth centuries, Tales of ghosts, legends and murders. Where the plague victims were walled up and left to die. Take the guided tour based on a onetime resident, and listen to the fascinating stories. Real Mary Kings Close Edinburgh and the entrance to the underground street. Edinburgh City Chambers High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Exchange Buildings foundation stone was laid in September 1753 by the Grand Master of the Scottish masons George Drummond. The New Royal Exchange was completed in 1761. Designed by John Adam. In 1811 it became the City Chambers when the Town Council moved here from the Tolbooth. The Edinburgh Council Chambers was extended in 1904 and 1934 it has served as the administrative centre for Edinburgh Corporation, since 1975 for the Council of the City of Edinburgh The inscription on the bronze plaque reads; THE CITY CHAMBERS – FORMERLY – THE ROYAL EXCHANGE – DESIGNED BY JOHN ADAM THE ELDEST OF THE ADAM BROTHERS. – THIS BUILDING WAS ERECTED 1753 – 1761 – AS AN EXCHANGE AND CUSTOMS HOUSE – IN 1811 IT BECAME THE CITY CHAMBERS – WHEN THE TOWN COUNCIL MOVED HERE FROM THE TOLBOOTH. – EXTENDED IN 1904 AND 1924 IT SERVED AS – THE ADMINISTRATIVE CENTRE FOR EDINBURGH CORPORATION – AND SINCE 1978 FOR THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINBURGH – PRESENTED IN 1983 BY THE OLD EDINBURGH CLUB FOUNDED IN THE OLD COUNCIL CHAMBERS 29 JANUARY 1908 – Lord Provost George Drummond, laid the foundation-stone in September 1753. Edinburgh Award Golden Hands High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Award printed on the paving stones of the City Chambers quadrangle you can see the golden hands of famous people awarded by Edinburgh, such as Author J.K. Rowling Olympic champion cyclist Sir Chris Hoy, Artist Richard Demarco, Author Ian Rankin, Singer Annie Lennox, Scientist Professor Peter Higgs, George Kerr CBE Judo 10th Dan, Dame Elizabeth Blackadder Painter, 46664 Concert Nelson Mandela speech. Tom Gilzean icon of the Royal Mile, Ken Buchanan Boxer, Undisputed World Lightweight Champion. The High Constables of Edinburgh Plaque Edinburgh’s Police Force, in the year 1611 the privy council of King James VI ordered the Burgh to appoint constables to impose law and order on the streets of Edinburgh. This was taken over by a regular police force in Edinburgh in 1805. Alexander the Great with his Horse Bucephalus City Chambers High Street Edinburgh The statue that stands in Edinburgh City Chambers quadrangle is of Alexander the Great and his horse Bucephalus. The statue was cast in Bronze in 1883. The wondrous horse Bucephalus the horse that Alexander the Great rode for thousands of miles and through many battles to create his mighty empire. Both Horse Bucephalus and owner Alexander the Great tower over the square of Edinburgh City Chambers on the High Street in the Royal Mile. General Stanislaw Wadyslaw Maczek Statue 1892 -1994 General Stanislaw Wadyslaw Maczek reach the rank Lieutenant General in the Polish army and was the commander of the 1st Polish Panzer Division in World War II. Stanislaw was born in Lwow Poland in 1892 fought in the 1st World War with the Austrian Army and in the 2nd World War was Commander of the new formed 1st Polish Armoured Division, nicknamed “Black Division” which was created in February 1942 at Duns in Scotland. Stanislaw and his Polish Army numbering circa 1600 were trained over 2 years in Scotland before they took park in the Normandy Landings in 1944. He and his men were instrumental in the major part of the war in France and Germany and after the war he was left homeless. A friend and Sargent in his command gave him a job in his bar in Edinburgh. In 1985 he was invited to the city of Breda in the Netherlands for the anniversary of its liberation were he was given a heroes welcome. When he died at the age of 102 years in 1994 he was buried in the Polish military cemetery in Breda Netherlands. The Black Turnpike High Street Royal Mile Mary Queen of Scots Last Night in Edinburgh 1567. The Black Turnpike, also known as the ‘Auld Bishop of Dunkeld’s lodging’ was built in 1461 on the south side of the High Street immediately west of where the Tron Kirk now stands. It was demolished in 1788 to make way for Hunter Square and Blair Street. The plaque can be seen on the wall of the City Chambers.The inscription reads “On this site stood the lodging of Sir Simon Preston of Craigmillar (known as the Black Turnpike) the lord provost of the city of Edinburgh 1566 – 1567 in which lodging Mary Queen of Scotland after her surrender to the confederate lords at Carberry Hill was imprisoned overnight in Edinburgh 15 June 1567 in a stone chamber 13-foot square and 8-foot high. On the following evening she was conveyed to Holyrood and thereafter to Loch Leven Castle as a state prisoner. After 19 years of captivity, Mary was tried and condemned to death in October 1586, ending only with her execution at Fotheringhay on 8 February 1587”. To see more about Mary Queen of Scots visit Jedburgh where you can walk round where she once lived. With many interesting artefacts on display. Hugh Miller (1802 – 1856) Plaque High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Geologist Naturalist and Folklorist. There is a bust of Hugh Miller in the Hall of Heroes at the Wallace Monument in Stirling. Hugh Miller was editor of Witness, an evangelical newspaper established in 1840 by the Scottish geologist and writer. He committed suicide in December 1856. A shocked Western world mourned him, and his funeral procession was among the largest in the memory of Edinburgh residents. He lived in the seaside area of Portobello. The City of Edinburgh War Memorial The memorial in front of the City Chambers building in the High Street Royal Mile. The stone of remembrance is to commemorate the people of Edinburgh who lost their lives in the 1st and 2nd World Wars It was unveiled on Armistice Day 1927 by Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester son of King George V. Allan’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Allan’s Close was removed when the City Chambers extended their premises but a part of Allan’s Close remains underground and can only be seen on the Real Mary King’s Close tour of the old streets of Edinburgh. The Close has had several names over time and each has been from the owner that lived there at the time. Craig’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh The access to Craig’s Close from the High Street was closed when the Council offices were built in 1932. Link to Craig's Close Anchor Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Anchor’s Close was named after a tavern that was at the top of the close in 1714. The Close ran from the High Street to Market Street before Cockburn Street was built and dissected it. In 1718 it change Landlords to and Dawney Douglas’s Tavern which was a meeting place of the Crochallan Fencibles, a club with a membership of a number of the most distinguished men of the town. The Crochallan Fencibles Club was founded by William Smellie, a printer who founded the Encyclopaedia Britannica. He also printed the first Edinburgh edition of Burns in 1787. Anchor Close has had many names as the name would change by the owner at the time. The Crochallan Fencibles was a convivial club for gentlemen which met in Dawney Douglas’s Tavern. William Smellie’s Printed Burns Poems and Allan Masterton wrote the music for Burns songs were also members of the club. Dawney Douglas’s Tavern was a very popular place as it served very good food at a very affordable price. On the east side of the Close there are two 17th-century buildings, originally of four storeys. A doorway on the west side of the Close has a 17th-century inscription ”LORD BE MERCIFUL TO ME” and was the entrance to Dawney Douglas’s Tavern where the Crochallan Fencibles Club met. Geddes’ Entry High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh John Kay 1742 – 1826 Geddes’ Entry connects with North Foulis’ Close and Old Stamp Office Close and was named after Robert Geddes of Scotstoun a surgeon by profession. On the front wall above the shops can be seen a plaque to John Kay. John Kay was a trained Barber and opened a shop at High Street where he became established and a member of the corporation of barber-surgeons in 1771. John Kay then changed his trade to become a successful painter of miniatures and also publishing sketches and caricatures of the local people which many were unhappy about the way they were portrayed. North Foulis’ Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh North Foulis Close named after John Foulis, who owned the land were he traded as an apothecary (Chemist) and owner of a tenement in the close it was North because of further down the High Street was South Foulis’ Close at No 32 with no connection to this close or owner, near to Hyndford’s Close. James Gillespie James Gillespie was an Edinburgh city merchant and founder of James Gillespie’s Hospital and School. The hospital opened in 1802 and could accommodate up to 66 Pensioners and the school. The school was originally sited at Gillespie Crescent near to the original hospital at Wright’s house. James Gillespie was born in Edinburgh on the 28 April 1726 and died at his home in Spylaw, Colinton a suburb of Edinburgh on 8 April 1797. His brothers, John and James were Tobacco and snuff merchants at 231 High street Edinburgh and had their own factory at the back of their house at Spylaw. Due to the civil war in the Americas they were a main British supplier to the trade and controlled the prices at the time. The inscription on the plaque reads; Formerly | the shop of | James Gillespie | of Spylaw | Tobacco and Snuff | Manufacturer | Founder of | James Gillespie’s | Hospital | and Schools | died 8 April 1797 | erected by | The governors 1883 Old Stamp Office Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh The Close’s in Edinburgh were named after the owners of buildings in the close at the time and thus had many names through time. Old Stamp Office Close was where the Stamp Office was for many years until it moved to Waterloo Place in 1821. It was the first place the Royal Bank of Scotland had offices when they were constituted in 1727 and remained here till 1753. It was also where Countess Eglinton and her seven beautiful daughters lived. Lady Eglinton and her daughters were the people to invite to any dance or party in the 1700s. There was also a school where the famous Flora McDonald of Skye was educated. She was famous for assisting Bonnie Prince Charlie in his escape after the battle of Culloden. The close has also been named after taverns, Ship Tavern close and Fortune’s Close. Both of these Taverns were in this close. Lyon’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Lyon’s Close 215 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh between Old Stamp Office Close and Jackson’s Close. Possible entrance to Hospice of Elsie Inglis. Elsie Inglis was born on 16 August 1864 in Nainital India she first moved with her parents to Edinburgh in 1878 In 1892 Elsie Inglis qualified as a licentiate at the Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons in Edinburgh and Glasgow. In 1904 the small hospital opened by the Inglis family moved to the 219 High Street and was renamed The Hospice. In 1905 Inglis was appointed senior consultant of the Bruntsfield Hospital, which then merged with The Hospice in 1911. Elsie Inglis died on the 26 November 1917, she is interned in Dean Cemetery in Edinburgh. From funds that had been raise previously the remainder was used to establish the Elsie Inglis Memorial Maternity Hospital in Edinburgh in July 1925 which later became a part of the Royal Infirmary and still bears her name. Jackson’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Jackson’s Close on the North side of the upper High Street Royal Mile is named after John Jackson’s and his family who lived in the close from circa 1570 to at least 1893 when they sold property in the close. This close ends at Cockburn Street where many close’s were either split in two or shortened by the building of Cockburn Street which was a thoroughfare to Waverley Rail Station. King Charles I Plaque Jackson's Close When King Charles I decreed that the protestant book of common order was to replaced by a new catholic influenced Service book, he didn’t reckon with the reaction of the Scots! The anger felt by the people reached its peak in the church of St Giles in Edinburgh on the 22nd July 1637. When the Dean conducting the service began to read from the new service book. An old woman named Jenny Geddes flung her stool at the Dean’s head crying “Dost thou say mass at my lug?” thereby ensuring her place in history as a Scottish heroine. Fleshmarket Close Edinburgh Fleshmarket Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Fleshmarket Close stretched from the High Street North to Market Street before Cockburn Street was built (circa 1860) it cut through many old closes that stretched from the High Street northwards, which evidence of can be seen in Fleshmarket Close where the smallest pub in Edinburgh can be found as well as Ginglin’ Geordies Tavern both on the north side of the severed close. On the High street side of the Fleshmarket Close was where Henry Dundas first practised as an Advocate and was to become the most powerful person in Scotland. Edinburgh’s Smallest Pub Halfway House Fleshmarket Close Edinburgh The smallest pub in Edinburgh can be found halfway down the north side of Fleshmarket Close on the way to the Market Street entrance of Waverley train station. This tavern offers real ale from all over Scotland. Jinglin’ Geordie’s Pub Fleshmarket Close Edinburgh Jinglin’ Geordie’s in Fleshmarket Close was named after George Heriot a famous Edinburgh Jeweller and Goldsmith 1563 – 1624. George Heriot was Jeweller and Goldsmith to King James VI. When George Heriot died he had no family so he left his estate to build a school for the education of “Puire fatherless bairns o the toun of Edinburgh” (poor fatherless children of Edinburgh). The school is still a centre for education and has been described as the school J.K.Rowling’s inspiration for Hogwarts in the Harry Potter books. The picture shows Jnglin’ Geordie’s Tavern looking up Fleshmarket Close to Cockburn Street. The short cut to the High Street Royal Mile from Market Street and Waverley Train Station Cockburn Street High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Link To Cockburn Street Next - Real Mary King's Close