Outdoor Activities Edinburgh From driving a formula car to speed boat trips, Clay pigeon shooting to paintball. Fly in a Microlight plane or sightseeing in  a Helicopter. All kinds of water sports, outdoor swimming. Beaches and surfing. So much to do with so little time to do it all. Outdoor Activities Edinburgh From driving a formula car to speed boat trips, Clay pigeon shooting to paintball. Fly in a Microlight plane or sightseeing in a Helicopter. All kinds of water sports and swimming pools with flumes and wave machines. Off road driving or super Rage Buggies on dirt circuits. Walking or climbing the many hills or take a cycle around the many quiet streets. Why not go to the Races or even take a ride on a horse at an Equestrian centre. Golf and Fishing. There are so many things available you will not have time to do them all. All Activities White Water Rafting Water Sports Lawn Bowls Diving / Scuba Boats and Sailing Walk & Climb Quad Biking Super Cars & Speed Boats Mountain Biking 4 X 4 Off Road Driving Rage Buggies Flying Golf Courses Fishing Panning 4 Gold Shooting Archery Highland Games Ice & Snow Sports Go Karts Segway Helicopter Trips Paintball Equestrian Centres / Horse Racing Outdoor Basketball Courts

The Makars Slabs are on the ground of Makars' Court Lady Stair's Close Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh. Each Slab is a memorial to a Makar (Poet) of Scotland. Makars Court Makars' Slabs Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh The Makars Slabs The Makars' Slabs can be found in Makars' Court Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh. Which is the court yard outside the Writers' Museum. Below are the slabs that can be found in honour of the writers'. See if you can find them? All their names and inscriptions are listed. Access to Makars' Court is either from Lady Stairs' Close or Wardrop's Court in the Lawnmarket Royal Mile or from North Bank Street on the Mound across from the Bank Museum. The Makars' Slabs are to honour each Makar. A Makar was originally a reference to poets of fifteenth and sixteenth century Scotland. It now includes more recent writers. Makar Sir Walter Scott 1771-1832 Novelist and Poet Born in Edinburgh Inscription on slab THIS IS MY OWN, MY NATIVE LAND Makar Robert Louis Stevenson 1850 – 1894 Novelist, Poet and Travel writer Born in Edinburgh Inscription on slab THERE ARE NO STARS AS LOVELY AS EDINBURGH’S STREET LAMPS Makar Robert Fergusson 1750 – 1774 Poet, Born in Edinburgh Inscription on slab AULD REIKIE WALE O’ I LKA TOWN Makar Robert Burns 1759 – 1796 Poet Born in Alloway Inscription on slab MAN TO MAN THE WORLD O’ER SHALL BRITHERS BE FOR A’ THAT Makar Donnchadh Bàn Mac an t-Saoir Duncan Ban Macintyre 1724 - 1812 S e muthadh air an t-saoghal An coire laghach gaolach A dhol a-nis air faondradh A change has come upon the world That the fine, beloved corrie Should now be desolate He was a leading Gaelic poet. A granite monument dominates Glen Orchy (his birthplace) and Loch Awe. He published three editions of his poems as Orain Ghaidhealach (Gaelic Songs) in 1768, 1790 and 1804. Makar Tom Scott 1918 – 1995 Poet, Builders Labourer and Soldier, Born Partick Glasgow Inscription on slab WEIRD HOU MEN MAUN AYE BE MAKIN WAR INSTEID O THINGS THEY NEED Makar James Boswell 1740 – 1795 Laird of Auchinleck, Biographer, Advocate, Born in Edinburgh Inscription on slab I RATTLED DOWN THE HIGH STREET IN HIGH ELEVATION OF SPIRITS Makar Lachlan Mor MacMhuirich 1370 – 1478 Scottish Bard Professional Poet of a dynasty of Poets, Born in the Hebrides Inscription on slab A CHLANNA CUINN CUIMHNICHIBH CRUAS AN AM NA H-IORGHAILE Makar Helen Cruickshank 1886 – 1975 Poet and Suffragette, Born in Hillside near Montrose Inscription on slab THE SPIRIT ENDURES FOR EVER Makar Sydney Goodsir Smith 1915 – 1975 Poet, Artist, Novelist and dramatist, Born in Wellington New Zealand Inscription on slab BARDS HAE SUNG O LESSER LUVES THAN I O THEE OH MY GREAT FOLLIE AND MY GRANDERIE Makar Muriel Spark 1918 – 2006 Novelist, Born in Edinburgh Inscription on slab THE TRANSFIGURATION OF THE COMMONPLACE Makar Fionn Maccolla (AKA) Thomas Douglas Macdonald 1906 – 1975 Actual name Thomas Douglas MacDonald a Novelist, born in Montrose Inscription on slab MY BOOTS IN THE SOIL OF ALBA Makar Neil Munro 1863 – 1930 Lawyers Clerk, Journalist, writer (Hugh Foulis), Born in Inveraray Inscription on slab “AND YET, AND YET, THIS NEW ROAD WILL SOME DAY BE THE OLD ROAD, TOO” Makar Neil Miller Gunn 1891 – 1973 Novelist, Dramatists and Critic, Born in Dunbeath Inscription on slab KNOWLEDGE IS HIGH IN THE HEAD BUT THE SALMON OF WISDOM SWIMS DEEP Makar Sir David Lyndsay 1486 – 1555 Lyon King of Arms, Satirist, Poet and Diplomat, Born in Fife Inscription on slab LAIT US HAIF THE BUKIS NECESSARE TO COMMOUN WEILL Makar George MacKay Brown 1921 – 1996 Poet, Dramatist and Author, Born in Stromness, Orkney Inscription on slab IN THE FIRE OF IMAGES GLADLY I PUT MY HAND Makar Iain Crichton Smith 1928 – 1998 Poet and Novelist, Born in Glasgow in 1928 lived in Bayble Lewis from infancy Inscription on slab LET OUR THREE-VOICED COUNTRY SING IN A NEW WORLD Makar John Muir 1838 – 1914 Engineer, Naturalist, Philosopher, Writer, Botanist and Geologist, Born in Dunbar Inscription on slab I CARE TO LIVE TO ENTICE PEOPLE TO LOOK AT NATURE’S LOVELINESS Makar Douglas Young 1913 – 1973 Poet and Politician Leader of the Scottish Nationalist Party, Born in Tayport Fife Inscription on slab HE WAS EIDENT, HE WAS BLYE, IN SCOTLAND’S CAUSE Makar Nigel Tranter 1909 – 2000 Historian and Author, Accountant, Born in Glasgow Inscription on slab YOU INTEND TO BIDE HERE? CAN YOU THINK OF ANYWHERE BETTER? Makar James Allan Ford 1920 – 2009 Born in Auchtermuchty in Fife Inscription on slab SING OUT THE SILENCE FILL FOR EVER AND EVER THE EMPTINESS WRITER, SOLDIER AND SENIOR CIVIL SERVANT Makar Dorothy Dunnett 1923 – 2001 Painter, Sculptures and fiction writer, Born in Dunfermline Fife 1923 Inscription on slab WHERE ARE THE LINKS OF THE CHAIN JOINING US TO THE PAST? Makar John Buchan 1875 – 1940 Writer and Historian, first Baron Tweedsmuir of Elsfield, 15th Governor General of Canada, Born, Perth 1875 Inscription on slab WE CAN ONLY REPAY OUR DEBT TO THE PAST BY PUTTING THE FUTURE IN DEBT TO US Makar James King Annand 1908 – 1993 Poet famous for children’s poems, Principal History Teacher, Editor, born in Edinburgh Christopher Murray Grieve Inscription on slab SING IT AINCE FOR PLEISURE SING IT TWICE FOR JOY Makar James Bridle 1888 – 1951 Scottish Playwright, also a surgeon in the 1st and 2nd world wars, real name Osborne Henry Mavor, born in Glasgow Inscription on slab WHO KNOWS THE HEART OF MAN AND WHAT MOVES IN THAT DARKNESS? Makar William Dunbar 1460 – 1520 One of the greats, Poet associated with the court of James IV, and Advocate of Law, Born, circa 1880 Inscription on slab THE FESCHE IS BRUKLE THE FEND IS SLE TIMOR MORTIS CONTURBAT ME. Makar Naomi Mitchison 1897 – 1999 Novelist and Poet, Baroness, born in Edinburgh Inscription on slab GO BACK FAR ENOUGH AND ALL HUMANKIND ARE COUSINS Makar John Galt 1779 – 1839 Writer, Novelist, founded the town of Guelph in Canada, born Irvine Ayrshire 1779 Inscription on slab BIRR AND SMEDDUM Makar Violet Jacob 1863 – 1946 Novelist and Poet, born House of Dun, Montrose Inscription on slab THERE’S MUCKLE LYIN YONT THE TAY THAT’S MAIR TO ME NOR LIFE Makar Lady Culross, Elizabeth Melville 1578 – 1640 First Scots woman to have printed works “Ane Godlie Dreame” 1603, Born, Collessie near Cupar Fife Inscription on slab THOUGH TYRANTS THREAT, THOUGH LYONS RAGE AND RORE DEFY THEM ALL, AND FEARE NOT TO WIN OUT POET, Makar George Buchanan 1506 – 1582 Teacher, Poet and the person that helped Elizabeth I in the execution of Mary Queen of Scots, Born, Killearn, Stirling 1506 Inscription on slab POPULO ENIM IVS EST VT IMPERIVM CVI VELIT DEFERA Makar David Daiches 1912 – 2002 Author, Editor and authority on Scottish Literature, born in Sunderland 1912 lived his life in Edinburgh Inscription on slab BRIDGE-BUILDING IS MY VOCATION Makar Hugh MacDiarmid 1892 – 1978 Journalist, Author Poet, born Christopher Murray Grieve in Langholm, Scottish Borders 1892 Inscription on slab DRUMS IN THE WALLIGATE PIPES IN THE AIR THE WALLOPIN’ THISTLE IS ILL TO BEAR Makar Robert McLellan 1907 – 1985 Writer, Poet and Dramatist awarded O.B.E in 1978, born Clyde Valley near Lanark Inscription on slab THE POUER TO BIGG A BRAW WARLD IN HIS BRAIN CRAITUR MARKS MAN THE ONLY THAT CAN GREIT Makar Robert Garioch Sutherland 1909 – 1981 Poet, Author and School Teacher, born Robert Garioch Sutherland Inscription on slab IN SIMMER, WHAN A SORTS FOREGETHER IN EMBRO TO THE PLOY. Makar John Barbour 1320 – 1395 Poet, Archdeacon and supporter of King David II, First to write in Scots language, born in Aberdeenshire Inscription on slab FREDOME IS A NOBLE THING Makar Robert Henryson 1425 – 1490 Poet, School teacher and law Advocate, born as record show he was at University in 1462 Inscription on slab BLISSED BE SEMPILL LYFE WITHOUTIN DREID 46664 Its in our hands Nigel Mandela 90th birthday Concert Hyde Park London Makar Nan Shepherd 1893 -1891 English school teacher, Writer, Novelist and Poet, born Peter Culter on the River Dee 1893. Inscription on slab IT’S A GRAND THING TO GET LEAVE TO LIVE Makar Sorley MacLean (Somhairle MacGill-Eain) 1911 – 1996 School teacher and Poet son of a tailor, born Island of Raasay between Skye and main land Scotland Inscription on slab NAN ROBH AGAINN ALBA SHAOR ALBA CO-SHINTE RI AR GAOL Makar Gavin Douglas 1476 – 1522 Poet, Scottish Bishop and Politician, Born in Tantallon Castle East Lothian Inscription on slab MAK IT BRAID AND PLANE KEPAND NA SUDRON BOT OUR AWYN LANGAGE High Street Southside

West Lothian has a number of very good quality golf courses, all available to pplay by the public. With all parkland and some with views of the Firth of Forth and Fife coast. All with their unique course layouts a challenge to mst golfers of all standards. West Lothian Golf Courses The golf courses in West Lothian are parkland courses all are very challenging and very enjoyable and some have fantastic views of the River Forth and historic lands. All are open to the public, best to call before playing as there may be restrictions to play. Scotland's Golf Course Map Golf & Airport Transfers Bathgate Golf Course Edinburgh Road Bathgate EH48 1BA West Lothian 01506 630 553 The Course and More Harburn Golf Course Harburn West Calder EH55 8RS West Lothian 01506 871 131 The Course and More Linlithgow Golf Course Braehead Linlithgow EH49 6QF West Lothian 01506 842 585 The Course and More West Lothian Golf Course Airngath Hill Linlithgow EH49 7RH West Lothian 01506 825 060 The Course and More Deer Park Golf Course Golf Course Road Livingston EH54 8AB West Lothian 01506 446 699 The Course and More Niddry Castle Golf Course Castle Road Winchburgh EH52 6RQ West Lothian 01506 891 097 The Course and More Polkemmet Golf Course Polkemmet Country Park Whitburn EH47 0AD West Lothian 01501 743 905 The Course and More Uphall Golf Course Station Road Uphall EH52 6JT West Lothian 01506 855 553 The Course and More Pumpherston Golf Course Drumshoreland Road Pumpherston EH53 0NN West Lothian 01056 433 336 The Course and More Binny Golf Club Outridge Golf Course Broxburn EH52 6NR 01506 859636 The Course and More Greenburn Golf Club 6 Greenburn Rd Fauldhouse, EH47 9HJ +44 1501 770292 The Course and More Next - Scottish Borders Golf Courses

Edinburgh New Town home of Sir Walter ScottHis story in Writers' Museum with artifacts, busts, statues and manuscripts and personal items about the great writer. Sir Walter Scott Scottish historical novelist and poet Lawyer and Sheriff Father: Walter Scott (1729–1799) Mother: Anne Rutherford (1733 - 1819) Walter Scott born 15 /08/1771 Sir Walter Scott’s wife Charlotte died in 1826. Sir Walter Scott die at his home, Abbotsford on 21 September 1832. In 1779 he went to the High School in Edinburgh (in High School Yards). In 1783 he stayed for six months with his aunt Jenny at Kelso in the Scottish Borders, where he also attended Kelso Grammar School. November 1783 he started at the University of Edinburgh age 12. Studying Law at the University of Edinburgh he became a Lawyer (like his father) he was admitted to the Faculty of Advocates in 1792. In 1797 he join the Royal Edinburgh Volunteer Light Dragoons when the French invaded Leith. Walter met Charlotte Charpentier of Lyon, three weeks later they were married on Christmas Eve 1797 in St Mary's Church, Carlisle. Sir Walter Scott was a member of the Freemason Lodge, St David, No. 36 (Edinburgh), in 1801 He was ordained as an elder in Duddingston Kirk in 1806. Walter Scott published Marmion in 1808. Walter Scott’s most famous titles include Ivanhoe, Rob Roy, The Lady of the Lake, Waverley, The Heart of Midlothian and The Bride of Lammermoor. Sir Walter Scott's Birthplace Edinburgh Near this spot stood the house in which Walter Scott was born on the 15 August 1771. The family lived here until 1774. The street which is no longer here, was College Wynd a street leading to the university building called the old College. Sir Walter Scott's Childhood Home 25 George Square Edinburgh which was outside the city walls is where Walter Scott grew up until he married at 26. Walter Scott was born on 15 August 1771, in a third-floor apartment on College Wynd. Walter Scott moved to one of the first houses to be built in George Square Edinburgh with his parents. Sir Walter Scott's Residences Walter Scott first rented a flat in 50 George Street for just under a year then late in 1798 moved to 10 Castle Street and lived there for 3 years. At that time he also leased a cottage in Lasswade, from 1798 -1804 for a summer residence where he would have many guests and groups of literary figures. It was here his career as an author began. They lived in a rented flat 50 George Street Edinburgh until 1802 when they moved to a house at 39 North Castle Street Edinburgh which he kept until 1826. In 1804, he gave up the lease on Lasswade and leased a house at Ashiestiel 8 miles from Selkirk, where the family lived for 7 years. Keeping 39 North Castle Street for a winter residence. His next property was to be his final home from 1811 till his death in 1832. He purchased the farm called Cartley Hole Farm. Which he renamed after a ford in the river where monks from the Abbey used, “Abbotsford”. Over the years he would find ways to enlarge the house, acquiring previous building materials from the old house being knocked down in Edinburgh. The first phase in 1811–12, then a wide scale expansions in 1816–19 and 1822–24. He was still living in North Castle Street, while developing Abbotsford. Makars' Court Lawnmarket Edinburgh The slab that is in Makars' Court Royal Mile Edinburgh with the inscription; This is my own, my native land Sir Walter Scott 1771 - 1832 Writers' Museum Robert Burns & Sir Walter Scott The one and only time Robert Burns and Walter Scott (at age 15yrs) met was in the house of Professor Adam Ferguson in Sciennes House Place, also present were Adam Smith, Dugald Stewart and Joseph Black. This was a meeting place of the hierarchy of Edinburgh society. Finding The Crown Jewels The lost Crown Jewels (Honours of Scotland) thought lost were found in a box unopened for over 100 years by Walter Scott in the Crown Room of Edinburgh Castle on 19 August 1818 Kings Visit Sir Walter Scott’s Invitation With the connection, Sir Walter Scott had with the then Prince Regent George the Council of Edinburgh set the task for Sir Walter Scott to invite the new King George IV to Edinburgh, the first monarch to stand on Scottish soil from King Charles II at his Scottish coronation at Sone in 1651. A pre-requisite of his invitation was that he was to wear kilts. (Tartan having been banned from 1746 in the Highland Clearings). In July 1822 knowing of his visit ordered Kilts in bright red Royal Tartan, later known as Royal Stuart, which he wore as requested on his visit. It was the largest gathering of the clans after Culloden to honour the King whose bloodline went back to Bonnie Prince Charlie. Sir Walter Scott, brought together a pageant of amazing magnitude presenting King George IV as the new Jacobite king. King George IV wore his Highland dress (Kilts) at the Palace of Holyrood House on 17 August 1822 to a ball in his honour. Knighting Walter Scott Prince Regent George later to be King George IV granted Walter Scott the title of baronet: in April 1820. Making him Sir Walter Scott. Sir Walter Scott was the first baronet King George IV appointed after his coronation on 19 July 1821. Scott Monument Honouring Sir Walter Scott The Scott Monument, an icon of Edinburgh, a Gothic spire built in 1844 to honour Sir Walter Scott can be found in East Princes Street Gardens of Princes Street Edinburgh. This 200 foot tall monument to Scottish author Sir Walter Scott was funded mostly by a great admirer and author Catherine Sinclair. Climb the steps to the top see statues of other great historic figures and for an exceptional view of Edinburgh city centre. The picture below shows the Monument from North Bank Street with South St David Street in the background. Scott Monument Plaques The inscriptions on the plaque on the stone reads; The Scott Monument. This Plaque and stone commemorate the restoration of the nearby memorial to one of Scotland’s greatest writers SIR WALTER SCOTT (1771- 1832). The monument was built between 1840 and 1846 with stone from the Binny quarry in West Lothian. Which was specially reopened for the 1998 – 1999 restoration. The project was supported by The Heritage lottery fund Historic Scotland and The City of Edinburgh Council Replica Scott Monument Honouring Catherine Sinclair The Victorian Gothic spire of the Scott Monument that stands in East Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh was designed by George Meikle Kemp. It was completed in 1844 and stand over 200 foot high (61mtrs). The funding to build it was made possible by another great writer Catherine Sinclair who donated the majority of the funds. Catherine Sinclair was honoured by Edinburgh Council with her own monument on the corner of St Colme Street Edinburgh a replica of the Scott Monument that she funded. More about Walter Scott

Craiglockhart is where the union canal runs and there is a loch and nature reserve ith a hill split by the ice age. A settlement once stood on the West Hill. Craiglockhart - Meggetland Edinburgh Attractions Craiglockhart is one of the areas of the seven hills of Edinburgh. There are two hills west and East with amazing 360 degree views of Edinburgh. The union canal runs parallel with the length of the area. with a walkway that will take you to the canal basin at Fountainbridge. Craiglockhart has a tennis centre and Meggetland as playing field with Boroughmuir Rugby Union Clubs home ground. There is a nature reserve, loch, and historic sites a good walk and plenty to see and do. Craiglockhart Castle (Tower) All that remains of the Castle (Tower) is a ruin of a 4 floored tower with walls 5 foot thick. It is unknown who built it but the first land owners were the Lockhart’s of Lea in the 12th century. However it is thought that the Kincaid family lived there during the reign of James the VI in the late 1500s. The Lockhart’s or Kincaid’s who knows. Craiglockhart House Water of Leith Visitor Centre Water of Leith Visitor Centre Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Arthur’s Seat is where the apostle Orsan Pratt of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when in Edinburgh would climbed to the top of the hill and look down on the city and pray for converts to his church. Orsan Pratt was one of the leaders of his church and travelled the world recruiting converts and it was in 1840 he recruited in Edinburgh. WILLIAM KINNIMOND BURTON ENGINEER, PHOTOGRAPHER 1856 - 1899 William Kinnimond Burton's family home was Craig House, part of the old Craighouse campus of Napier University. In 1877 he was invited by the Meiji Government of Japan to become the first Professor of Sanitary Engineering and lecturer in Rivers, Docks and Harbours at the Imperial University of Tokyo. He designed new water and drainage systems for Tokyo, (population of one and a half million), and many other towns and cities in Japan and Taiwan. He also designed Japan’s first skyscraper, ‘Ryounkaku’, in Tokyo. William Kinnimond Burton became an icon of modern Japan. He died on 5 August, 1899 at the age of 43. An impressive tombstone was built in the Aoyama Cemetery in Tokyo. To this day, people still gather for an annual ceremony to lay flowers on his grave and sing Scottish folk songs. An accomplished photographer he had a book ABC of Modern Photography published in 1882. Burton helped form the Photographic Society of Japan in 1890. New Craig House Craig House is a historic house and estate located on Easter Craiglockhart Hill, between the Craiglockhart and Morningside areas of Edinburgh, Scotland. Old Craig House seen above, dates from the 16th century, and succeeded an earlier building. The House and Lands were purchased by Andrew Duncan of the Royal Edinburgh Hospital in the late 19th century, and the site was developed as Craig House Hospital, a psychiatric hospital, (Asylum) including substantial new buildings. Following refurbishment, the site was opened in 1996 as the Craighouse Campus of Edinburgh Napier University. Union Canal Walkway Craiglockhart Edinburgh Walk from Fountainbridge in Edinburgh at the Edinburgh Quay along the Union Canal path to Meggetland where you can cross the road to Craiglockhart woods and Nature Reserve. Craiglockhart Tennis Centre Edinburgh This is where many of the old Lawn tennis champions have played in years gone bye. Craiglockhart Nature Reserve & Wood Edinburgh This is one of the less known reserves but a very important one as it has many different species of woodland and plants and Loch. For more go to Craiglockhart Hills Walkhighlands. Craiglockhart Hills Edinburgh The origins of the name Craiglockhart came from the first land owners Lockhart’s of Lea , who owned the land and had a tower fort which the remains can still be seen between the summits dating from the 12th century. Easter Craiglockhart Hill The Easter Craiglockhart Hill on one side is the Merchant's Golf Course the other is a wooded marshland and loch. This hill is made from volcanic rock and has public right of way. Wester Craiglockhart Hill Edinburgh The Wester Craiglockhart Hill has a stone fort on the summit. Artefacts have been found which date back to when Romans occupied the area in 240 AD. However the hill was formed over 300 million years ago when volcanoes like Arthur Seat were prevalent in the area. Next - Morningside - Comiston

The Duddingston Village Edinburgh History has the oldest pub Sheep Heid easy way up Arthur Seat, nature reserve, Duddingston Loch and Bonnie Prince Charlie DUDDINGSTON VILLAGE EDINBURGH HISTORY & ATTRACTIONS DUDDINGSTON LOCH at Dodin’s Village (Duddingston Village) dates back to the 1100s and replaced Treverlen the name of the land owners of the area. The name Duddingston is said to come from the Norman Knight Dodin de Dodinestun who settled in the area. An earlier Bronze Age settlement / lake village may lay buried beyond the car park next to the gate. Duddingston Loch is a nature reserve with swans, geese,ducks and otters. It was previously used for ice skating curling and boating. There is a famous painting by Sir Henry Raeburn of a minister ice skating on the Duddingston Loch. SHEEP HEID INN The Causway, Duddingston Village known originally as Dodin Village. It is said that a drinking house has been on the site since the 1300s and Bonnie Prince Charlie may have drank here before the Battle of Prestonpans in 1745. There is no definite proof of how old the pub is or how it got its name but Royalty played skittles in the back yard and a bowling alley was built in 1870. A club founded in 1882 still exists and plays once a week. A gift given to the landlord in 1580 by King James VI was a rams head snuff box, which is now in Dalmeny House and a copy is behind the bar. The village was known for the slaughter of sheep and the use of the heads for soup (powsowadie) a local broth. THE NIGHT BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF THE END Camped around Dunsapie Loch on Arthur Seat the army of Bonnie Prince Charlie awaited instructions from the war council being held in the house pictured below in Duddingston Village on the night of the 19 September 1745 before the Battle of Prestonpans took place. The Battle at Prestonpans was an monumental victory for the Jacobite army over the English army of red coats. The Jacobite army lead by Bonnie Prince Charlie (Charles Edward Stuart) went on to battle their way as far as Derby, before turning back with the might of the English army in chase. After 7 months of battles, the end came in just 20 minutes at the battle of Culloden where the English wiped out the Jacobite's and ended the Stuarts regaining the throne, Bonnie Prince Charlie fled to Skye and then into Europe. Duddingston Loch a wildlife sanctuary. The plaque with the quote by John Thomson one time minister of Duddingston Kirk, ‘We’re all Jock Tamson’s bairns’, (Meaning) We are all the same. Duddingston Village full of history and an easy way up Arthur Seat. With steps that take you halfway and a gentle slope the remainder of the way to the top. Midpoint a bench for a rest and Dunsapie Loch with a view of East Lothian. UNDER THE SEAT BESIDE THE WATER MAKES A HOME FOR A' JOCK TAMSON'S BAIRNS The Loupin on stane is found outside many churches in Scotland as it was a way for gentlemen to get on their horses. The Jougs is a neck brace which would be put around the criminal's neck while passers by would throw rotten food at whoever was in the jougs Duddingston Kirk is a Norman style Church overlooking Duddingston Loch built in the early 1100s and is one of the oldest churches still in use in the East of Scotland. Duddingston War Memorial Duddingston War Memorial. The Celtic Cross was erected in 1921 in memory of those who fell in the First World War. Arthur Seat (Easy Way Up) Duddingston Village There is a car park just inside the gates of the Queen's Park at the foot of Arthur Seat. A stairway with about 400 steps will take you half way, where a road is then its a grass slop to the top. Next - Gilmerton & Liberton

Top Edinburgh attraction in Edinburgh. Edinburgh attractions Maps. Find all the attractions, Museums, Statues Art Galleries Gardens and Monuments. Golf courses and transport. Edinburgh Attractions All Edinburgh Attractions Edinburgh Attractions are easy to reach. There are many attractions both indoor and outdoor. Many of the city centre Edinburgh attraction have an entrance fee. However, there are many Edinburgh attractions have free entry. Museums, Art Galleries, Hills and Graveyards. The Royal mile has many Edinburgh attraction, just take a walk in and out the closes to see what's there. Below is a comprehensive list of Edinburgh attractions which are available and can be enjoyed by all ages. All Edinburgh Attractions Edinburgh Libraries Edinburgh Monuments Edinburgh Hills Parks Gardens Holyrood Abbey Holyrood Abbey Abbey Strand Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8DX Link - More Information Edinburgh Statues Edinburgh Art Galleries Tourist Attractions Map Camera Obscura World of illusion Camera Obscura World of Illusion Royal Mile Castlehill Edinburgh EH1 2ND Link - More Information Distillery + Brewery Tours Edinburgh Museums Lochs Waterways Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh Inverleith Row & Arboretum Place Edinburgh EH3 5 Link - More Information Nelson Monument & Time Ball Calton Hill Edinburgh EH7 5AA Link - More Information Edinburgh Zoo 134 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh EH12 6TS Link - More Information Edinburgh Castle Edinburgh Castle Castlehill Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 2NG Link - More Information Craigmillar Castle Craigmillar Castle Craigmillar Castle Hill Edinburgh EH16 4SY Link - More Information Dynamic Earth Experience Dynamic Earth Holyrood Gait Edinburgh EH8 8AS Link - More Information Royal Yacht Britannia Royal Yacht Britannia Ocean Terminal Edinburgh EH6 6JJ Link - More Information Royal Observatory of Scotland Blackford Hill Observatory Road Edinburgh EH9 3HJ Link - More Information National Library of Scotland National Library for Scotland George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EW Link - More Information Abraham Lincoln Statue Old Calton Burial Ground 29 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh EH1 3BQ Link - More Information Underground Vaults 15 Niddry Street Edinburgh EH1 1QR Link - More Information Edinburgh Dungeon Ghost Train 31 Market Street Edinburgh EH1 1DF Link - More Information Gilmerton Cove Underground House 16 Drum Street Edinburgh EH17 8QH Link - More Information Scotch Whisky Experience Scotch Whisky Experience Castlehill Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 2NE Link - More Information University of Edinburgh Old College University Of Edinburgh Old College South Bridge Edinburgh EH8 9YL Link - More Information Flodden Wall Old Town Wall Flodden Wall Heriot Place Edinburgh EH3 9EX Link - More Information Grassmarket Edinburgh Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2JR Link - More Information Johnnie Walker Experience 145 Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 4BL Link - More Information Edinburgh Golf History Tour Bruntsfield Links Wright's Houses Edinburgh EH10 4HR Link - More Information Scottish Parliament Building Scottish Parliament Building Horse Wynd Royal Mile Edinburgh EH99 1SP Link - More Information St Giles Cathedral Edinburgh St Giles Cathedral High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1RE Link - More Information Eden Mill Whisky Distillery Experience West End 1A, Rutland Place, Edinburgh EH1 2AD Link - More Information Canongate Kirk Edinburgh Canongate Kirk Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8BR Link - More Information Princes Street Edinburgh Princes Street Edinburgh City Centre Edinburgh EH2 4BJ Link - More Information Edinburgh Mercat Cross Parliament Square High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1RF Link - More Information New Register House New Register House Scotland's People Centre 3 West Register Street Edinburgh EH1 3YT Dean Village & Ravelston Dean Village Bell's Brae Edinburgh EH4 3BJ Link - More Information Leith Shore Area Leith and Shore Tower Place Edinburgh EH6 6SD Link - More Information Link - More Information Scottish Poetry Library Scottish Poetry Library Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8DT Link - More Information Cramond Village Roman Fort Cramond Village Roman Fort Cramond Glebe Road Edinburgh EH4 6NS Link - More Information Storytelling Centre John Knox House Storytelling Centre High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SR Link - More Information Union Canal Barge Centre Union Canal Boat Centre Lower Gilmore Bank Edinburgh EH3 9QP Link - More Information Stones of Scotland Stones of Scotland Regent Road Park Edinburgh EH8 8EJ Link - More Information Water of Leith Visitors Centre Water of Leith Visitor Centre 24 Lanark Road Edinburgh EH14 1TQ Link - More Information Greyfriars Bobby Famous Dog Statue Greyfriars Place Edinburgh EH1 2QQ Link - More Information National Museum of Scotland Chambers Street Edinburgh EH1 1JF Link - More Information Dean Cemetery 63 Dean Path Edinburgh EH4 3AT Link - More Information Contact Details South Queensferry Best Attractions Queensferry Museum Queensferry Museum 53 High Street, South Queensferry EH30 9HP Link - More Information Forth Bridges Queensferry Crossing Newhalls Road South Queensferry Edinburgh EH30 9TA Link - More Information Firth of Forth Island Boat Trips Newhalls Road South Queensferry Edinburgh EH30 9TA Link - More Information Hopetoun House Hopetoun House Estate Lime Avenue South Queensferry EH30 9SL Link - More Information Priory Church of St Mary's Priory Church of St Mary's Farquhar Terrace South Queensferry EH30 9RB Link - More Information The Tolbooth South Queensferry West Terrace High Street South Queensferry EH30 9LL Link - More Information Next - Edinburgh Museums

Haymarket Area Edinburgh extends from the west end to Murrayfield with Shops, restaurants and Cafes main Taxi Rank, Tram Stop and Haymarket Rail Station all 5 minutes from Princes Street. Morrison Street has a 24/7 bakers for the late nights and early mornings. Hotels, apartments, B'n'B's all close HAYMARKET AREA EDINBURGH Shops - Pubs - Restaurants - Accommodation - Retail - Cafes Haymarket Terrace Morrison Street West Maitland Street Clifton Terrace Palmerston Place Grosvenor Crescent Torphichen Place Grosvenor Gardens Torphichen Street Haymarket History & Attractions Kew Terrace Edinburgh Accommodation & Businesses The Bathroom Company 8 Kew Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5JE City of Edinburgh Scotland 4KT Guest House 4 Kew Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5JE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 237 5356 Kew House & Apartments 1 Kew Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5JE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 313 0700 Edinburgh Lodge Hotel 6 Hampton Place Edinburgh EH12 5JD City of Edinburgh Scotland The Manor School of Ballet 8 Hampton Place Edinburgh EH12 5JD City of Edinburgh Scotland Hampton House 5 Hampton Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5JQ City of Edinburgh Scotland +44 (0131) 337 6169 West Coates Edinburgh Accommodation, Shops, Bars, Restaurants No 6 West Coates 6 West Coates Edinburgh EH12 5JG, City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 608 1619 Cumberland Hotel 1 West Coates Edinburgh EH12 5JQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 1198 The Dunstane Houses 4 West Coates Edinburgh EH12 5JQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 6169 Duthus Lodge 5 West Coates Edinburgh EH12 5JG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 346 7888 Skerries Seafood Restaurant 4 West Coates Edinburgh EH12 5JQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 6169 Coates Gardens Edinburgh Pirie's Hotel 4 Coates Gardens Edinburgh EH12 5LB 0131 337 1108 Argus Hotel 14 Coates Gardens Edinburgh EH12 5LB 0131 337 6159 Beresford Hotel 32 Coates Gardens Edinburgh EH12 5LE ‎0131 337 0850 St Valery Guest House 36 Coates Gardens Edinburgh EH12 5LE ‎0131 538 7054 Haymarket Hotel 1 Coates Gardens Edinburgh EH12 5L G0131 337 1775 Buchan Hotel / Haymarket 3 Coates Gardens Edinburgh EH12 5LG 0131 337 1045 Boisdale Hotel 9 Coates Gardens Edinburgh EH12 5LG 0131 337 1134 Lairg Hotel 11 Coates Gardens Edinburgh EH12 5LG 0131 337 1050 Clifton Terrace Edinburgh Shops, Bars, Restaurants, Accommodation, Clifton Terrace Clifton Terrace Edinburgh The Guards Hotel 1 Clifton Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 1002 Scots Guards Club 2 Clifton Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 1084 The Hostel 3 Clifton Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 313 1031 Tune Hotel 7 Clifton Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 347 9700 Clifton Terrace Edinburgh Platform 5 8 Clifton Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 347 1616 Station Takeaway 10 Clifton Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5DR City of Edinburgh Scotland Nicola Bald Photography 11 Clifton Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 510 1105 La Bruschetta 13 Clifton Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 467 7464 Palmerston Place Edinburgh Shops - Accommodation - Bars - Businesses Palmerston Place Palmerston Place Edinburgh Palmerston Lodge 25 Palmerston Place Edinburgh EH12 5AP‎ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 5141 Muirs Estate Agents 31 Palmerston Place Edinburgh EH12 5AP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 3058 Westend Hotel 35 Palmerston Place Edinburgh EH12 5AU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3656 Palmerston Place Edinburgh Palmerston Suites 37 Palmerston Place Edinburgh EH12 5AU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 1242 Elmslie's Ltd 44 Palmerston Place Edinburgh EH12 5BJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 5484 The Language Institute 48 Palmerston Place Edinburgh EH12 5DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 6975 Morrison Street Edinburgh Accommodation, Bars, Cafes, Restaurants and Shops Morrison Street Morrison Street Edinburgh Sainsburys Store 3 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8BH City of Edinburgh Scotland Sheeben Restaurant 6 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8BH City of Edinburgh Scotland Shanghai 8 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8BJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 1288 Henry’s Cellar Bar 10 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8BJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 1288 Lebowskis 18 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8BJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 466 1779 Pronto Panini Bar 32 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8BJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 1848 Port Hamilton Nursery 69 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8BU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 1221 Cycle Republic 71 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8YJ City of Edinburgh Scotland Scottish Widows Bank 69 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8YJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 767 8910 Welby and Wright 79 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8BU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 4410 Les Amis Brasserie 89 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8BU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 7517 Rojava Kurdish Restaurant 97 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 5BX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131478 1222 Wee Coffee Bar 107 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8BX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 0443 Diana’s Nail Art 113 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8BX City of Edinburgh Scotland 07447 949346 Lotus Hair 115 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8BX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 1648 Rodi Restaurant 121 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8AJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 2727 Moroccan Barbers 127 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8AJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 07462 066 710 L'Choppe Café 129 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8AJ City of Edinburgh Scotland Secret Beuaty Garden 133 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8AJ City of Edinburgh Scotland Café Kiaris 142 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8BE City of Edinburgh Scotland Morrison Street Edinburgh Atria One 144 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 9EE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 260 4046 Morrisons Bakery 147 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8AG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 6470 EICC Edinburgh International Conference Centre 150 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 300 3000 Mckirdy’s 151 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8AG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 6660 Scottish Routes Tours 152 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 347 8886 Elite Chauffeur Services 152 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 222 0026 Atelier Restaurant 159 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8AG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 5040 Lee Laundry 165 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8AG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 516 2952 Thomsons Bar 182 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 5700 Carter's Tap Bar 185 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8DZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 623 70 23 Morrison Street Newsagent 188 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 553 1214 The Foxy Fiddler Bar & Kitchen 192 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 5676 Accha Oriental Food store 200 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7070 Coyles Florist 200a Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 467 2369 Picture Perfect Beauty Salon 208 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EA City of Edinburgh Scotland Mclaren Ross Hair Studio 218 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 6311 Bobbie's Bookshop 220 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 538 7069 No1 Kebab 222 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 538 5050 Morrison Street Edinburgh No1 Kebab 222 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 538 5050 Special Whisky Shop 224 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 8188 Diamond Barbers 226 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 3993 Fountain Court 228 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EA‎ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 6022 Physis 230 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EA‎ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 478 4646 Milk 232 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 4098 Hobs Repro 234 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 3080 Diane's Pool Hall 244 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8DT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 467 7470 Rancho Steak House 244a Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8DT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 477 7047 Mind and Body 246 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8DT City of Edinburgh Scotland Chop Chop 248 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8DT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 1155 Pomo Pizzeria 250 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8DT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7173 Kinnaird Guest Houses 252 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8DT‎ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 0992 Jolly Botanist The 256 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8DT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 1949 Haymarket Dental 264 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8DT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 6633 Grove Bedding 266 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8DT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 1137 Peter Young Flooring 270 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8DT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 9733 Ignite 272 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8DT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 5666 Mallow Valley 278 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8DT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 9951 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh and Haymarket Rail Station Accommodation, Bars, Cafes, Restaurants and Shops Haymarket Terrace Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh Ryrie's Bar 1 Haymarket Edinburgh EH12 5EY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 7582 Haymarket Rail Station 1 Hamarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5EA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 601 5929 Starbucks 1 Haymarket Station Edinburgh EH12 5EY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 601 5929 La Stazione 1 Haymarket Station Edinburgh EH12 5JZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 7592 M & S Food 1 Haymarket Station Edinburgh EH12 5JZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 601 5929 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh First XV 6 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5JZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 4746 Travel Shop 9 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5DR City of Edinburgh Scotland Gram Naked Café 16 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5JZ City 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High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh is the largest part of the old town with many attractions, and full of History. The Upper Southside has St Giles, Black Turnpice, Mercat Cross, Charles II Statue, John knox grave, And much more High Street Upper Southside Royal Mile All About 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 Southside Royal Mile Edinburgh The High Street in the Royal Mile can be found between the Royal Mile Lawnmarket and the Royal Mile Canongate. The first part of the High Street, the upper High Street or High Street West is from the junction of St Giles Street and the cross roads at the North and South Bridges. In this section you will find West Parliament Square, the Signet Library, Parliament House, Charles II Statue, Heart of Midlothian, St Giles Cathedral, John Knox Statue and grave, Mercat Cross, Advocates Close, Edinburgh City Chambers, Real Mary Kings Close, Tron Kirk and many close's and courts. Which are all below. West Parliament Square Parliament Square Barrie's Close Borthwick's Close Royal Mile Old Assembly Close Royal Mile Covenant Close Royal Mile Burnet's Close Royal Mile Bell's Wynd Royal Mile New Assembly Close Royal Mile Stevenslaw's Close Royal Mile Marlin's Wynd Hunter Square Blair Street West Parliament Square High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh West Parliament Square High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh is the Square on the west of St Giles Cathedral. A statue of the 5th Duke of Buccleuch stands in the middle with the houses of Parliament, Signet library, St Giles Cathedral (west entrance) and the County Building on three sides. In the cobbles are the Heart of Midlothian, dates on cobbles near the statue and brass cobbles showing the outline of the old Tolbooth. Above the the door to St Giles Cathedral are statues of kings and bishops. Lothian Chambers West Parliament Square Royal Mile Edinburgh The Lothian Chambers Building was built in 1904 and was used for the administration of Midlothian Council. The building is now used as a venue for marriages. On the corner of the building at the Lawnmarket is a plaque showing the place where the last person in Edinburgh was hanged. A man in his early 30’s battered and slit the throat of a 23-year-old girl in a crime of passion. The brass cobbles in the street show where the gallows were 5th Duke of Buccleuch Statue West Parliament Square Royal Mile Edinburgh The statue of Walter Francis Montagu Douglas Scott (1806 – 1884) the 5th Duke of Buccleuch and the 7th Duke of Queensbury was erected in West Parliament Square Edinburgh High Street in 1888. The Duke of Buccleuch was born in Dalkeith House Midlothian and was a very wealthy land baron. He became the Duke on the death of his father at the age of 13. He was knighted in 1835 and served in Prime Minister Peel’s government in the 1840s. There is still a Duke of Buccleuch to this day, the 10th Duke of Buccleuch and the 12th Duke of Queensbury lives in Drumlanrig Castle. He is also the Chief of Clan Scott. Drumlanrig Castle is home to the world renowned Buccleuch Art collection. The Castle and Estate can be found south of Sanquhar in Dumfriesshire off the A76. Signet Library West Parliament Square Royal Mile Edinburgh The Signet Library building was completed in 1822 for the historic visit to Edinburgh and Scotland of King George IV. On his visit he described the upper library as “the finest drawing room in Europe”. The Signet library is the home of the Society of Writers to her Majesty’s Signet an association of Scottish lawyers. Which is believed to be the oldest professional society in the world. The earliest recorded use of the Signet was in 1369. West Parliament Square High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Dated Cobbles There are two sets of cobbles in West Parliament Square one set has dates 1386, 1610 and 1678 in the Cobbles beside the statue of 5th Duke of Buccleuch. the other set are near the Heart of Midlothian cobbles with dates 1386, 1430, 1610. The date 1386 represents The rebuild of St Giles and the Tolbooth after Richard II had Burnt Edinburgh in 1385. In 1610 an extension was built to the tolbooth for prisoners. In 1678 a further extension was built to the tolbooth where an older part had been previously demolished. The only historic fact that I can relate 1430 to is on the 16th October 1430, James I of Scotland son was born at Holyrood Abbey in Edinburgh later to become James II Heart of Midlothian Royal Mile High Street Edinburgh The Heart of Midlothian is a heart-shaped mosaic built into the pavement next to St Giles on the High Street. Together with brass markers set into the pavement, it records the position of the 15th-century Old Tolbooth demolished in 1817, which was the administrative centre of the town, the prison and one of several sites of public execution. Some people spit on the heart. Although it is now said to be done for good luck, it was originally done as a sign of disdain for the former prison. The brass cobbles mark where the Tolbooth stood. St Giles Cathedral High Street Edinburgh There are records that show a parish church being in Edinburgh in 854 A.D. The parish church of Edinburgh was formally dedicated by the bishop of St Andrews on 6 October 1243. The parish church of Edinburgh was subsequently de-consecrated and named in honour of the patron saint of Edinburgh, St Giles. St Giles a Greek Holy man who settled in the south of France in the 7th century and was said to be associated with the early Frankish Kings, in particular Charles Martel (688–741). St Giles is seen in the carving above the west door of St Giles Cathedral Edinburgh (pictured below).He is said to have stopped a hunter’s arrow with his hand and saved a deer. There are many stories of St Giles and his miracles throughout history. St Giles later became the patron saint of both Edinburgh and the Cathedral now known as St Giles Cathedral. He died on the 1st September 721 A.D St Giles Cathedral There are two doors to St Giles Cathedral the West Door which is now the main entrance and has statues of Kings and Bishops above it and the East Door once the main entrance but now seldom used. Above the the east door can be seen one of very few statues of St Andrew, who is the patron saint of Scotland. The west door of St Giles Cathedral was originally the back door, but over time with more space in West Parliament Square for the people to congregate before and after services the west door was adopted as the main entrance. Above the door there are a number of statues and in the centre a carved stone of St Giles with a Roe that he had saved from a lethal arrow with his hand. The many statues are of Kings and clergymen of St Giles Cathedral. BISHOP WILLIAM FORBES. Left of picture Bishop William Forbes In 1634 William Forbes became the first bishop of Edinburgh, with St Giles as his Cathedral. Bishop Forbes Died on the 12 April 1634 shortly after becoming the first bishop of Edinburgh. Bishop William Forbes is buried in St Giles Cathedral. ALEXANDER HENDERSON Right of picture Alexander Henderson a Presbyterian minister moved from his parish in Leuchars, St Andrews to become the minister of the High Kirk of St Giles in Edinburgh. When King Charles visited Scotland in 1641 Alexander Henderson was appointed Dean of the Chapel Royal at Holyrood. He was also instrumental in the writing of the National Covenant and became the Moderator of the general assembly on more than one occasion. He died in Edinburgh in 1646 and is buried in Greyfriar’s Churchyard Edinburgh. KING JAMES I (centre of picture) James I became King on the death of his father in 1406 but he was not crowned at Scone Palace until 1423. The reason for the 17 years’ delay in his being crowned was that he was imprisoned in London. While in prison his uncle Robert of Albany ruled Scotland and was happy for James to remain in prison hoping that one day he or his son Murdoch would become king. When James was released at age 30 he took over as king. He then began restoring the monarchy and forfeited the lands of the rebellious nobles including the Dukes of Albany. He was a strong leader and introduced social and economic legislation and founded the Scottish Court of Session. In 1437 James was killed in a Dominican Monastery in Perth. KING JAMES VI of SCOTLAND AND I OF ENGLAND (right of picture) James son of Mary Queen of Scots and Henry Darnley, was born in Edinburgh Castle in 1566. James became the youngest King of Scotland at the age of thirteen months. In 1603, he also became king of England and Ireland. He continued to reign in all three kingdoms for 22 years. In 1605 a small group of Catholics, led by a man called Robert Catesby, devised a scheme to kill James and as many members of Parliament as possible. Catesby's plan involved blowing up the Houses of Parliament on 5th November as in the Guy Fawkes rhyme, “Remember Remember the 5th of November gunpowder treason and plot”, Catesby being Guy Fawkes. The 5th of November was chosen because James was due to open Parliament on that day. At 57 years and 246 days, his reign in Scotland was the longest of any previous King. James died in 1625 at the age of 58 and is buried in Westminster Abbey. ROBERT THE BRUCE King Robert I (left of picture) Robert I, known as Robert the Bruce, became King of Scots on 25 March 1306. At the Battle of Bannockburn in June 1314, he led a Scottish army and defeated the English army lead by Edward II. To confirm an independent Scottish monarchy in 1320 a letter was sent to Pope John XXII declaring that Robert the Bruce was their rightful monarch. This letter was the 'Declaration of Arbroath' and it asserted the antiquity of the Scottish people and their monarchy. In 1324 Robert the Bruce received papal recognition as king of an independent Scotland. Robert died on 7 June 1329. He was buried in Dunfermline Abbey and his heart is buried in Melrose Abbey. GAVIN DOUGLAS (left of picture) Gavin Douglas was born in 1474 at Tantallon Castle, Dunbar East Lothian. Gavin Douglas was a Scottish Bishop,royal court poet, courtier and translator. Gavin Douglas was appointed provost of St. Giles Church, Edinburgh, around 1501 and is best known for his translation of Virgil's Aeneid into Scots, the English language of the lowlands of Scotland. He was made bishop of Dunkled in 1516 and died in London in 1522. JOHN KNOX (right of picture) John Knox was born in the Haddington area of East Lothian in approximately 1514. He was appointed minister of the Church of St. Giles in 1560. John Knox was married twice and his second marriage in 1564 was not looked upon favourably because John Knox was 50 and his new wife was only 17. He was considered to be the greatest Reformer in the history of Scotland. Knox died on 24 November 1572 in Edinburgh, his epitaph: "Here lyeth a man who in his life never feared the face of man, who hath been often threatened with dagger, but yet hath ended his dayes in peace and honour." KING DAVID I. (Below-centre of picture) David was born in 1084, he spent many years in the court of Henry I, which gave him a good education. David became King of Scotland in 1124 on the death of his brother. He established the feudal system in Scotland. He also introduced many novel ideas such as silver coinage and promoting education. He also carried on his brother’s quest to build many Abbeys which included Holyrood Abbey and Inchcolm Abbey. David died peacefully in Carlisle in 1153 at the age of 69 and is buried in Dunfermline Abbey. During his reign he founded The Abbey of Holyrood in 1128 and built the Chapel in Edinburgh Castle a memorial to his mother Queen Margaret who died in 1093. Later becoming Saint Margaret in 1250. KING ALEXANDER I. (Above-left of picture) Alexander I was born in 1078 and was the eldest brother of three David I and Alexander III his brothers. Alexander I established an Augustinian priory at Scone sometime between 1114 and 1122. In 1123 Alexander I on a journey had to shelter on Inchcolm Island in the Firth of Forth during a storm, he promised to build a monastery in thanks for being saved from the storm but died in 1124 before being able to keep his promise. His brother David I kept his brothers promise and invited Augustinian canons to establish a priory on the island and it later became an Abbey in 1235. Alexander I died in Stirling on the 23 April 1124 and is buried in Dunfermline Abbey. KING ALEXANDER III (Above-right of picture) Alexander was born on the 4 September 1241. He was King at the age of 7 from 1249. At 21 he formally approached the Norwegian King Haakon for the Western Isles which Haakon rejected. In 1263 King Haakon died and his successor agreed to the Treaty of Perth by which he gave the Isle of Man and the Western Isles to Scotland in return for a large sum of money. Norway kept control of Orkney and Shetland. Alexander died when he fell from his horse in Kinghorn in Fife on 18 March 1286. Travelling on his way from Edinburgh to visit his Queen on her birthday, which was the next day. In 1886, a monument to Alexander III was erected at the approximate location of his death in Kinghorn. Alexander was buried in Dunfermline Abbey in 1286. Parliament Square High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Parliament House was completed in 1639. The inauguration of the supreme court of Scotland was by King James V in 1532. On the east of Parliament Square was previously where Parliament Close (1816) once stood prior to the great fire of 1700 and where the Bank of Scotland opened and incorporated by royal charter in 1695 before burning down 5 years later. Now the square has the law courts and St Giles Cathedral east door which was the original front entrance. A carved statue high above the door to the south depicts St Andrew. To the right stands the Mercat Cross. The Statue opposite is of James Braidwood father of the Fire Service, further to the rear of St Giles is the oldest lead statue of Charles II on horseback and further round is the grave of John Knox. Parliament Square Royal Mile Edinburgh Saint Andrew (above the east door) When visiting St Giles Cathedral take a walk round the exterior and see the many carvings. High above the east door of St Giles Cathedral stands a carved statue of St Andrew holding two fish. Below the statue an angel holds a scroll with his name carved on it and above two angels hold a shield with the cross of St Andrew. You will also see a number of other carvings above and around the doorway which dates from the late 1380s. You will find shields with the crosses of St George and St Andrew, and decoration of Thistles, Roses and Fleur de Lis. Also shields with coats of arms that include James VII and Queen Anne. John Knox High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh The small stone above the number 23 in a council parking space marks the position of John Knox grave, in the once graveyard of St Giles Cathedral. (Now a council car park). John Knox was a very important part of the history of the church in Scotland and was behind the Government in 1560 severing contact with the Pope and catholic faith. He was the head of the Scottish reformation and from 1559 till his death in 1572 was the minister of the High Kirk of St Giles, in Edinburgh. The statue of John Knox can be seen in the quadrangle in the New Library on Mound Place. King Charles II (May 1630 –Feb 1685) Royal Mile High Street Edinburgh King Charles II Statue dressed as a Roman Emperor on horseback is the oldest lead cast statue in Great Britain. The statue of King Charles II stands in Parliament Square behind St Giles Cathedral and was first erected in 1685. JAMES BRAIDWOOD High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh James Braidwood 1800 – 1861 is known as the father of the British Fire Service, James Braidwood was born in Edinburgh and founded the world’s first municipal fire service in Edinburgh in 1824. A statue of James Braidwood can be seen in Parliament Square and is dedicated to his memory. He was a pioneer of the scientific approach to fire-fighting, an approach that has saved lives all over the world. James Braidwood 1800 – 1861 Father of the British Fire Service This statue is dedicated to the memory of James Braidwood, a pioneer of the scientific approach to fire-fighting. It also recognises the courage and sacrifice of fire-fighters, not only in Lothian & Borders Fire and Rescue Service, but all over the world. In 1824 Edinburgh suffered two disastrous fires which destroyed much of the old city. As a result the city council decided to create the world’s first municipal Fir Brigade and James Braidwood was appointed to take command. Quickly establishing an effective service, he developed new techniques, many of which are still used today. In 1832 he left his native Edinburgh to establish London’s first full-time Fire Brigade. Always to the front of the action He died Fighting in London’s Tooley Street in 1861. Barrie's Close | Steil’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh This close has had many names and changed after the 2 separate fires of 1824 and 1700. Known as St Monan’s Wynd after a chapel that stood in the Wynd, Also Hangman’s Close as the city’s Hangman lived here and Steil’s Close after Patrick Steel a merchant, Later to be New Bank Close and Barry’s Close and Back of Parliament Close. This close still survives as it stood from the 1600s from the south east corner of Parliament Square previously Parliament Close in an L shape into Old Fishmarket Close which previously had two entrances from the High Street in a Y shape and one entrance from the Cowgate. Adam Smith Statue High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Adam Smith's 1723 – 1790 statue stands beside the Mercat Cross in the High Street, Royal Mile Edinburgh. Adam Smith lived in Panmure House in Lochend Close, in the Canongate and is buried in the Canongate Kirk Graveyard, behind the Canongate Kirk. Adam Smith was a Scottish moral philosopher and a pioneer of political economy. He was one of the key figures of the Scottish Enlightenment. In 1776 The Wealth of Nations, is considered his magnum opus and the first modern work of economics. Smith is cited as the father of modern economics. In 2009 Adam Smith was named among the "Greatest Scots" of all time, in a vote run by Scottish television. Edinburgh Mercat Cross Parliament Square High Street Royal Mile The Mercat Cross was first mentioned in 1365 when the cross stood in the middle of the High Street down from St Giles Cathedral. In 1885 the cross was placed on a new octagonal drum substructure at its current location. The use of a Mercat Cross in Scotland was for important civic announcements. In Edinburgh government proclamations that affected all of Scotland were also publicly read at the cross, for example, announcements concerning successions to the monarchy and the calling to parliament. Which are still announced to this day from the Mercat Cross in Edinburgh. The only Mercat Cross that remains in its original form and position can be found in Prestonpans East Lothian. The Unicorn is the ancient emblem of Scotland and stands at the top of the Mercat Cross. Mercat Cross Edinburgh Mercat Cross Door The door that can be seen in the picture above is the entrance to the steps that take you to the platform that is surrounded by a parapet where the announcements are made. Above the door of the Cross there is a Latin inscription which was written by William Gladstone. Medallions Edinburgh Mercat Cross High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh The Medallions that are around the Edinburgh Mercat Cross are not the originals. The original medallions can be seen in Sir Walter Scott's House in Melrose. Abbotsford House is where Walter Scott lived in his later years and died. CITY OF EDINBURGH COAT OF ARMS IRISH COAT OF ARMS LEITH COAT OF ARMS ROYAL COAT OF ARMS OF BRITAIN ENGLISH COAT OF ARMS SCOTTISH COAT OF ARMS UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH COAT OF ARMS CANONGATE COAT OF ARMS UNICORN OF SCOTLAND Mercat Cross Cobbles High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh The location of the Edinburgh Mercat Cross between 1617 and 1756 can be seen in an octagonal arrangement of cobble stones on the pavement outside the entrance to Old Fishmarket Close in the High street Edinburgh. This was the second position in which the Mercat Cross had stood, the first being in the centre of the road further down the High Street. Old Fishmarket Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh The location of the Edinburgh Mercat Cross between 1617 and 1756 can be seen in an octagonal arrangement of cobble stones on the pavement outside the entrance to Old Fishmarket Close in the High street Edinburgh. This was the second position in which the Mercat Cross had stood, the first being in the centre of the road further down the High Street. Adam Smith stands to the right of the close. Old Fishmarket close was one of the casualties of the Great 1824 fire as it was destroyed. Other facts about the Old Fishmarket Close are Edinburgh’s residents would buy their fish and poultry. George Heriot known as “Jinglin’ Geordie”, the kings Jeweller and the founder of George Heriot’s Hospital (school), the school J K Rowling described as Hogwarts in the Harry Potter books and Films. This was also a close that housed the first firefighting appliance. Lothian & Borders Police Information Centre & Museum This is the place for people to report crime get directions and information on all aspects of the Police force and their duties. There is also an exhibition of the history of the Police in Edinburgh the criminals like William (Deacon) Brodie the raffles of his time. Burke and Hare the serial Killers for money. Borthwick’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Borthwick’s Close originally called Lord Borthwick’s Close who built a house here circa 1450 to be close to the Scottish Parliament building and the signet being and advocate and siting in the parliament. The Borthwick clan were related through marriage to Henry VIII and were close to the royal courts of the kings of Scotland and England. Also see Borthwick Castle in Midlothian where the Borthwick’s lived over the centuries. Old Assembly Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Old Assembly Close Edinburgh was the first place for the high society of Edinburgh to have formal dances to met the opposite sex. The founder of the University of Edinburgh Library, Clement Little lived here as did his brother William Little who was Lord Provost of Edinburgh in 1591. Scene of the great fire of 1824. When a fire started and raged for over 3 days spreading down to the Tron and up to Parliament Square which destroyed over 400 family homes. Old Assembly Close Dancing Assemblies were held in the hall from 1720 to 1766. (Described by Goldsmith) Residence of Clement Little Founder of The University Library. And his brother Provost William Little. Covenant Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Covenant Close was named after a mansion house where the national covenant was kept for signing. The Scots people wishing to keep their identity both religious and national. Started a movement against Archbishop Laud and his beliefs to reform the church. A ceremony took place in Greyfriars Kirk Edinburgh In February of 1638 which all the Scottish Noblemen, Hierarchy, Ministers and Officials attended and signed the National Covenant, which committed them under God to preserving the purity of the Kirk. The National Covenant was a protest against interference with the religion of the free people. The mansion later became a Tavern. Burnet’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Burnet’s Close was named after Samuel Burnet, a brewer and wealthy merchant of Edinburgh, The close was also Johnston’s Close, after Bailie James Johnston, deacon of the Hammermen also lived here. The Close has changed name many times through the years as the properties changed hands. Bell’s Wynd High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Bell’s Wynd known as Clam shell Land, named after John Bell a brewer who lived and had a tenement in the wynd circa 1529, later George Crichton, Bishop of Dunkeld stayed in the house of John Bell who had Bell’s Brewery in the Pleasance. High Street Wellhead High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh The High Street Wellhead can be found up from the Tron Kirk in the High Street Edinburgh. The High Street Well Head is where the people of Edinburgh would collect their water as the only water came from the reservoir at Castlehill and was piped to the cisterns (well heads) one in the Lawnmarket, two in the High Street and one in the Grassmarket then later one in the Canongate. New Assembly Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh New Assembly Close in the High Street, Royal Mile was where the mansion of Murray of Blackbarony circa 1580 Ancestor of the Lord’s of Elibank. It was also where the commercial Bank of Scotland was housed The Assembly Hall moved here in 1766 – 1784 and the Edinburgh Waxworks Museum from 1976 – 1989. Stevenlaw’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Little is known about this Close as it was demolished due to Edinburgh’s Great Fire of 1824 when the south side of the high street was almost all completely burned in the fire. The fire started in a tenement in Old Fishmarket Close and spread quickly down to the Cowgate and to the Tron Kirk. The Blaze lasted over two days and hundreds of families were made homeless. It is said the close was named after a follower of Queen Mary in 1571 who she honoured with the Close being given his name Steven Law. Over time names were changed due to miss spelling. City Guard House High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Edinburgh City (Town) Guard was constituted by the Edinburgh Town Council in 1648 however an armed guard was not in place until 1679. The City Guard House was situated in the High street across from Stevenslaw Close. The Guard House was demolished in 1817 after the disbandment of the guard in the same year. In the cobbles on the high street is the outline of the old Guards House opposite Stevenslaw Close. The Cobbles show the outline of where the the old guard House stood in the High Street prior to 1817 Hunter Square High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh, Sir Chris Hoy Gold Mail Box Sir Chris Hoy MBE, won his first Olympic gold medal in 2004. He won 3 Olympic gold medals in Beijing and was knighted by the queen in 2009. In the London Olympics of 2012 all British gold medal winners also received a post box painted gold in their home city/town. Sir Chris Hoy won 2 gold medals and there are 2 post boxes in Edinburgh one in Hunter Square of the Royal Mile and the other in Hanover Street across from the Art Galleries at the foot of The Mound. Chris Hoy is Scotland’s most successful Olympian. Sir Chris Hoy was educated at George Watson and Edinburgh University. With 6 Olympic gold medals and 11 world championships he is most definitely a world sports superstar. Marlin’s ( Merlyoune) Wynd High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Marlin’s Wynd is below the level of the present streets as Mary King’s Close is. Marlin’s Wynd was to the west of the Tron Kirk and ran down to the Cowgate. Named after John Merlyoune (Marlin), who was in charge of paving the High Street. He requested in memory of his work that he would be buried underneath the paving stones. He was buried at the head of the Wynd (which was named after him) by paving stones in the shape of a grave. Other writings mention that the High Street was paved in 1532 by two brothers John and Bartoulme Foliot. Also a John Merlyoune was first to pave Marlin's Wynd 1542. Blair Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Blair Street was formed when the South Bridge was being built in 1768. To give access to the Cowgate from the High Street, at that time Marlin’s Wynd and Pebble's Wynd were demolished in 1785 with the west side of Niddry Street. Blair Street as Hunter Square was named after Lord Provost Sir James Hunter Blair. Marlin’s (Merlyoune) Wynd Marlin’s Wynd is below the level of the present streets as Mary King’s Close is. Marlin’s Wynd was to the west of the Tron Kirk and ran down to the Cowgate. Named after John Merlyoune (Marlin), who was in charge of paving the High Street. He requested in memory of his work that he would be buried underneath the paving stones. He was buried at the head of the Wynd (which was named after him) by paving stones in the shape of a grave. Other writings mention that the High Street was paved in 1532 by two brothers John and Bartoulme Foliot. Also a John Merlyoune was first to pave Marlin's Wynd 1542. Tron Kirk High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Looking from the North Bridge and down the High Street during the Edinburgh Festival in August with the Tron Kirk in the distance. The Tron kirk was founded by King Charles I as the congregation at St Giles require a church due to St Giles now being a cathedral. The Tron Kirk was built circa 1644. Due to the Great fires in 1824 the Tron’s Steeple was burnt down and rebuilt in 1824 The Tron was closed as a church in 1952. The area beside the Tron was the original place for bringing in the bells (celebrating the changing of the old year to new). The Inscription on the wall tablet tells of the spire being burnt and rebuilt. Tron Kirk Next - High Street Upper Northside

Canongate Southside has many attractions and historic buildings. Kilwinning Freemasons Lodge where Robert Burns attended. The Poetry Library with free entry and the first whisky bottler Cadenheads where there are many rare whiskies. Also arts and crafts shops. Canongate South Edinburgh Attractions Canongate South Edinburgh is all the attractions, famous residents through history, the historic buildings and places to visit on the South side of the Canongate in the Royal Mile Edinburgh. This page takes you from the top of the Canongate on the south side at the White Horse Inn to the Scottish Parliament Building at the foot of the Canongate. The area around where the Palace of Holyrood House is now was once a small village called Herbergare, where the Abbey of Holyrood was built and was given to the monks by King David I in 1128 and a road that extended from Herbergare, to the Nether Bow Port was known as Canon gait. Canongate Southside Gullan’s Close Gibb's Entry Pirrie's Close Chessel’s Court Plainstane Close Weir’s Close Playhouse Close Old Playhouse Close St John’s Pend St John’s Street Sugarhouse Close Bakehouse Close Wilson’s Court Cooper’s Close Crichton’s Close Bull’s Close Reid’s Close Vallence’s Entry Canongate South Edinburgh Attractions The White Horse Inn Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh The White Horse Inn is the oldest Inn in the Canongate Edinburgh with the stables at the rear with entry from Gullan’s Close. The coaches left from what was known as Boyd’s Inn. The other entrance for the coaches and horses was from Boyd’s Entry a short distance down St Mary’s Wynd, Boyd’s Inn, was the starting point the long journey by coach to London. The main dropping off point for the coaches from London was Boyd’s Close off Boyd’s Entry, at the back of the White Horse Inn. The White Horse Inn was the place that runaway couples from England came to be married and many weddings were carried out here. Boyd’s Inn consisted of a house for entertainment, stables for over 100 horses and sheds for over 20 carriages and rooms for the guests. This was the first 5 star lodging in Edinburgh the proprietor being James Boyd. James Boyd sold the White Horse Inn in 1776 to retire. Gullan’s Close Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Gullan’s Close at the side of the White Horse Inn was the fourth close on the south side of the Canongate prior to 1869 when the First three closes of the Canongate were demolished under the improvement Act of 1867 replaced by a tenement. Gullan’s Close was previously Halliburton’s Close and James Boyd the Innkeeper owned property on the west side of Halliburton’s Close(White Horse Inn) (James Boyd the Innkeeper was a gambler and was about to lose everything when he had good fortune with a run of winnings on a white Horse hence where the name The White Horse Inn derived). The White Horse Inn was also famous for runaway couples from England that wished to marry. It was also the Start and finish to the coach trip to and from London. Gullan’s Close named after James Gullan who had stables led to the Stables where the coaches and Horses for the London coach journey where stabled. (100 horses and 20 carriages). Gibb’s Close Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Gibb’s Close named after Robert Gibb who had stables at the foot of Halliburton’s Close. One of the residents of Gibb’s close was Constantine Burke the brother of the murderer William Burke and this was the place the murder of Mary Paterson took place. Her body was transported to Dr Knox who paid for the body for his experiments. Burke and Hare resided in Tanner’s Close (Portsburgh) in the West Port in a lodging House the place they carried out many of their evil deeds. Pirrie’s Close Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Pirrie’s Close or as on old maps, Perries Close, were the lands of Elizabeth Murray and Alexander Pirie and the Pirie family stayed here for generations and Thomas Pirrie built a Brewery in the Close. Pirrie’s Close was once called Fuird’s Close after Alexander and John Fruid and their descendants. The Close was first Known as Kinnaird’s Close and was then sold to Alexander Fuird. Chessel’s Court Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Chessel’s Court was built in 1748 as mansion apartments for the architect Archibald Chessel and in 1769 became the Excise Office and was the scene of an armed robbery in 1788 by the notorious William Deacon Brodie and his gang. The robbery failed and Deacon Brodie was eventually caught and executed on the gallows in the High Street that he designed. To the Left of Chessel’s Court once ran Plain Stone Close (Plainstane Close). The plaque has been attached to a wall on the right side. Details of all the closes from the past can be seen on maps held by the National Library of Scotland link to get you there fast. Plainstane Close was named as the close had been paved. http://maps.nls.uk Weir’s Close Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Weir’s Close Royal Mile Canongate Edinburgh was the home of George Chalmers founder of Chalmers Hospital which opened to patients in 1864 on the lower floors the upper floors were opened to fee paying patients in 1872. The plaque reads; In proud and grateful memory of George Chalmers 1773 - 1838 Master Plumber who lived and worked near this site. Founder of Chalmers Hospital Old Playhouse Close Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Old Playhouse Close Royal Mile Canongate Edinburgh was the entrance to the Playhouse Theatre where famous actors, actresses, singers and performers would ply their trade from 1747 – 1767. The tragedy DOUGLAS was first performed here in 1756 written by John Home minister and playwright. On the Lintel above the door of the tenement to the east in the close the inscription reads; AJ JEHOVA DEDIT | HOSPITIUM TERRIS CAELICA REGNA DABIT | ANNO JS James Laidlaw Maxwell James Laidlaw Maxwell, MA MD. Was born on 18th March 1836 in the Canongate. He was a pioneer missionary of Taiwan Laidlaw established Taiwan's Qiho Medical Clinic and the Fucheng Presbyterian Hospital which became the Sin-Lau Hospital the first western medical hospital. He was first to translate the New Testament into Taiwanese in 1873, he died in 1921. Saint John’s Cross Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh The cross of St John marks the spot on the Royal Mile Canongate Edinburgh where the boundary between Edinburgh and the Burgh of the Canongate was and also marks where the original St. John’s Cross was positioned. Moved to allow carriages which were becoming more popular to pass up and down the street. St John’s Pend Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh. The Knights of St John had their houses in this area. Go through the Archway which was created in 1767 and you will find the Masonic Lodge Canongate Kilwinning No 2 and the oldest masonic chapel in the world. This is where Robert Burns was affiliated and was crowned Poet Laureate. The archway below the Moray House tablet takes you to St John’s Street, also known as St John’s Pend this is where the first known masonic lodge was sited,(St John’s Lodge) date unknown. There are other Lodges that also claim to be the first lodge by way of minutes of meetings, but St John’s name has been synonymous with this area since the early 1500s. It is believed that the name was first used by the Knights of St John of Jerusalem who held property in this area. The entrance to the Canongate was built in 1768 and the houses in St John’s Street were occupied by noble families. On the west side was Canongate Lodge and Lodge Kilwinning No 2 further down was the mansion of Lord Wemyss and the nearest to the south back of Canongate (now Holyrood Road) was the Royal Maternity Hospital which was founded in 1835. On the east side of St John’s Street lived No1 Sir Charles Preston, No 3 Lord Blantyre, No 5 The Earl of Dalhousie, No 8 Andrew Carmichael last Earl of Hyndford, No 10 James Ballantyne (partner and confidant of Sir Walter Scott) This is where Walter Scott would discuss his forthcoming novels. Finally No 13 Lord Monboddo, a Judge and Linguist a friend of Robert Burns and David Hume and a well-known figure in all Edinburgh. This plaque reads; This Building now a part of | Moray House College was | erected 1755 and restored 1955. This plaque reads; ST JOHN’S PEND | THE KNIGHT’S OF ST JOHN | HAD THEIR HOUSES IN THIS | DISTRICT | THE ENTRANCE TO THE STREET | WAS BUILT IN 1763 | HOUSES OCCUPIED BY FAMOUS | FAMILIES AND OCCASIONALLY | BY SMOLLETT Tobias George Smollett Canongate Plaque Edinburgh This wall tablet reads; Tobias George Smollett | 1721 – 1771 | Stayed here at the house | of his sister Mrs Telfer | During the summer of 1766 St John’s Land Plaque Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh This wall tablet reads; This fine example of an 18th century Edinburgh tenement was erected by the Earls of Hopetoun who also built Hopetoun House. It remained in residential use until Moray House acquired the building in 1956 and installed classrooms, staff students and a fully equipped proscenium theatre. Tobias Smollett the novelist stayed with his sister in a flat which is now part of the theatre stage. It was here in 1766 that he wrote his last novel, “Humphry Clinker” in which tenement life is fully described. The building was originally six storeys high but today only five storeys are above ground. It takes its name from the adjoining St John’s Masonic Lodge. James Boswell was once president of the lodge and Robert Burns attended its meetings during his visit to Edinburgh in 1787-88. Masonic Lodge Canongate Kilwinning No.2 St John’s Street Royal Mile Edinburgh The Lodge Canongate, Kilwinning has had many famous brothers, Robert Burns the Poet and John Napier the inventor of the logarithms. At the first gate on the right entering from the Canongate, above a black door on the lintel, can be seen the words SAINT JOHN’S LODGE. The next building is Lodge Kilwinning No 2 this is named after the original lodge in Ayrshire which dates back to the building of Kilwinning Abbey in 1140, however the Abbey of Holyrood built in 1124, was also linked to the Freemasons and is older. The difference is, Lodge Mother Kilwinning in Ayrshire issued charters and warrants to Lodges wishing the privileges of freemasonry. In the High Street Hyndford’s Close (St David’s Lodge) is where Sir Walter Scott became a mason. Sir Godfrey Hilton Thomson Moray House College Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Sir Godfrey Hilton Thomson was an educational psychologist and the director of studies at Moray House College for 26 years and a pioneer of educational testing. Sir Godfrey Thomson’s plaque can be found in St John’s Pend in Canongate, Royal Mile, and Edinburgh. Sir Godfrey Thomson led the only IQ test to be held in Scotland testing took place in 1932 and 1947 of all 11 year old children. Lodge Canongate Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh The first Lodge to request a charter was the Lodge Canongate. This was granted in December 1677 and is the first known example in the world of a Lodge being granted a Charter by an existing Lodge. The Chapel of St John is the oldest purpose built masonic meeting room in the world. The first Grand Lodge of Scotland was Lodge Canongate Kilwinning in 1735. The Head Office of the Grand Lodge of Scotland is at 96 George Street Edinburgh. The Lodge of Edinburgh (St Mary’s Chapel) No 1 has the oldest recorded meeting minutes dating back to 1598 and is still in existence in Hill Street Edinburgh today. James Laidlaw Maxwell James Laidlaw Maxwell, MA MD. Was born on 18th March 1836 in the Canongate. He was a pioneer missionary of Taiwan Laidlaw established Taiwan's Qiho Medical Clinic and the Fucheng Presbyterian Hospital which became the Sin-Lau Hospital the first western medical hospital. He was first to translate the New Testament into Taiwanese in 1873, he died in 1921. Old Moray House Old Moray House was built in the early 1600s. It is now a group of three buildings and a courtyard. The Regent’s House to the east was built before the mid-1600s and the new house to the south was built in 1755. Take a walk through the gates to see the buildings. The Moray House College has been on this site since 1848 and became Moray House College of Education in 1959. After merging with other colleges it is now part of the University of Edinburgh. Moray House was originally a mansion House built circa 1620 for Mary, Dowager Countess of Home. She was to host many famous dignitaries. Oliver Cromwell stayed when his army were in occupation of Holyroodhouse during his sacking of Edinburgh circa 1650. Due to the position of the balcony, the Marquis of Argyll and his party reportedly jeered the captured Royalist James Graham, 1st Marquis of Montrose, as he was paraded to his execution in 1650. An execution which Argyll met a few years later. The Cottage or Summer House on your right as you enter the gates is believed to be where the 1707 Act of Union between Scotland and England was signed. St John's Street Church The Church at the foot of St John’s Street west side was built on land owned by the Earl of Wemyss in 1882 to accommodate the congregation which worshipped in St Giles’ Cathedral. Building is now empty. Sugarhouse Close Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Sugarhouse Close with the archway to the sugar refinery to allow carts to carry the loads of sugar. The sugar refinery started circa 1750 and continued for over 100 years. In 1858 it became the site of the Holyrood brewery owned by William Younger & Co (William Younger and Co merged with William McEwan to become Scottish Brewers in 1931) the Holyrood Brewery closed in 1986 and the land was sold in 1990. Holyrood Brewery stretched from Gentle’s Close further down the Canongate to Sugarhouse Close). Bakehouse Close Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Bakehouse Close is a representation of a House of the 17th Century Canongate, Acheson House within the close was the residence of Sir Archibald Acheson and Margaret Hamilton from 1633 when it was built, it then was passed on to his son George Acheson. The Canongate became the area the wealthy of Edinburgh moved to as the Edinburgh Closes and Wynds were overpopulated, smelly and noisy. Bakehouse Close was used in the Outlander series, and runs under Huntly House next to Edinburgh Museum. Acheson House Bakehouse Close Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Acheson House was built in 1633 as a townhouse for Sir Archibald Acheson, who died a year later in 1634. Archibald Acheson was knighted by James I in 1620, made secretary of state for Scotland in 1627 during the reign of Charles I and a baronet of Nova Scotia in 1628. Acheson house was restored by the Marquess of Bute when he purchased the property from Edinburgh council in 1935 to save it from demolition. Huntly House Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Attraction In 1825 in the ‘Traditions of Edinburgh’ Robert Chambers calls Huntly House the ‘SPEAKING HOUSE’ because of the Latin inscriptions on the building’s exterior walls. There are five inscriptions, the original four inscriptions are from the 16th century and one added on renovation in the late 1920s early 1930s. The museum was housed in Huntly House before an extension was built where the entrance is now. The Building was originally the Marquis of Huntly’s House. Take a walk round and see the Scottish silver, pictures of old Edinburgh and maps of the building of the New Town. Free entry Huntly Hous Museum The Five Inscriptions on Stone carvings of the wall of Huntly House Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Read; THERE IS ANOTHER HOPE OF LIFE I AM OLD BUT RENEW MY YOUTH 1932 AS THOU ART MASTER OF MY TONGUE TO A STEADFAST HEART. MORTAL AFFAIRS ARE A SHADOW SO I AM MASTER OF MY EARS TODAY FOR ME TOMORROW FOR YOU 1570 Museum Of Edinburgh Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh You will find the Museum of Edinburgh in the Canongate. Inside the museum tells the story of Edinburgh from prehistoric times to the present day. Displays illustrate life in the Old and New Towns from the 1760s. Home to important collections of Edinburgh history, exhibits include Grayfriars Bobby’s collar, the National Covenant signed in 1638, and Scottish pottery. Museum of Edinburgh Wilson’s Court Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Wilson’s Court found between Bakehouse Close and Cooper’s Close was once circa 1650 A sandstone quarry which was filled in and a tenement now stands. Surrounding the court Holyrood Brewery was built. Andrew Berwick established a Brewery in Gentle’s Close circa 1820 which extended to around Cooper’s Close and Wilson’s Close. Wilson’s Close was named after a William Wilson who owned land in 1778 His three sons all immigrated to the West Indies as did one of his daughters who married a John Hamilton of Tobago. Philip the eldest son also of Tobago inherited the land in 1782 and later sold it to Alexander Gordon in 1796. Cooper’s Close Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Cooper’s Close was named after a wealthy merchant and engraver Richard Cooper in 1749 and owned further property in the High street. He also sold land to James Gentle of Gentle’s Close. The Cooper family has a connection to the close as a Margaret Cooper lived here in the 1840s Later Cooper’s Close was where the barrels were made and supplied to the breweries. Positioned in the middle of the Holyrood Brewery site. The first Brewery was at Holyrood Abbey and moved to the site of Horse Wynd now where the Scottish Parliament Stands. A Cooper is a skilled tradesman who makes or repairs casks and barrels for Breweries. Crichton’s Close Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Crichton’s Close when studying old maps (1813) of the Canongate seems to be on the site of the Carfrae Coach works of East Lothian a respected coach builder. In a earlier map (1765) the same site is named Crichton’s Coach works a possible clue to the Close’s name. The Close was named after Alexander Crichton Coach builder circa 1760. John Carfrae had purchased the coach works by 1799 and his son Thomas was still running the business in 1832. Scottish Poetry Library Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh The Scottish Poetry Library can be found in Crichton’s Close in the Canongate. One of only three Poetry Libraries in the United Kingdom. Started in Tweeddale Court in the High Street in 1984 and moved to its present home in June 1999. The Library has the largest collection of Poems in Scotland and if you are looking for the poem for a loved one or special occasion, you will find it here. There is a shop. Entry and use of the Poetry Library is Free. Do not go past go in and find the poem that reflects who you are. This is the only purpose built poetry Library in Europe and possible the world. Founder Tessa Ransford Plaque Inscription reads; SIC ITUR AD ASTRA (Thus one journeys to the stars) The New Scottish Poetry Library Ist Aug 1997 Poetry Library Bull’s Close Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Bull’s Close extended from the Canongate to the South Back of Canongate now known as Holyrood Road and was part of the land owned by the Holyrood Brewery (Scottish Brewers). Close named after one of its many owners a Robert Bull many wealthy owners when purchasing property (land) change the close’s name to their own. John Carfrae also owned houses in the Close which had access to his Coach works in Crichton Close. Milton House School Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Milton House School was built circa 1885 to educate the children of the Canongate area. The School was built on the site of Milton House, named after Lord Milton, (Andrew Fletcher) a famous judge of his time circa 1756 for who the house was built by the designer John Adam elder brother of the more famous architect Robert Adam. John Adam commission 4 wall panels for the original Milton Boarding School by William Delacour who died in Edinburgh 1767. Nisbet of Dirleton’s House 82-84 Royal Mile Canongate Edinburgh 82 – 84 Canongate was Nisbet of Dirleton’s House. The house with shop was originally built in 1624 by Lord Dirleton, Sir John Nisbet the Lord Advocate. A typical entrance stone to a 17th Century building. Nisbet of Dirleton’s House Stone Lintel above door with translation in brackets PAX (PEACE) INTRATIBUS (ENTERED) NISI DOMINS FRUSTRA (EXCEPT THE LORD IN VAIN) SALUS (SALVATION) EXEUNTIBUS (DEPARTING) Reid’s Close Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Reid’s Close named after Andrew Reid Brewer circa 1770 had a common entrance from the Canongate with Haddington Close (Earl of Haddington built a house here circa 1790) with separate entrances from Back of the Canongate south (Holyrood Road) Bailie Reid’s Close or Reid’s Close was the site of a new brewery opened by the Berwick’s circa 1860, on the site of their malting’s which operated for several years. They then sold it circa 1870 when it changed its name to the Reid’s Close Brewery. Reid’s Close is at the west side of the Scottish Parliament Building on the Canongate and is a quick way to get to Our Dynamic Earth at Holyrood Gait. Dynamic Earth Holyrood Gait Royal Mile Edinburgh Dynamic Earth is a science centre in Edinburgh. The centre opened in 1999. The building’s structure consists of a steel mast-supported membrane stretched over a steel skeleton. Dynamic Earth takes you on a journey through our planet’s past, present and future, with interactive exhibits and impressive technology, including a 4D and 3D experience. Beginning with the Big Bang, children and adults alike can witness the creation of the Earth, follow the planet through its evolution and even catch glimpses of the earth’s future. The best way by foot to get to Our Dynamic Earth is down Reid’s Close of the Canongate Royal Mile or by car Down Holyrood Road from the west and past the Palace of Holyrood House from the east. Dynamic Earth Vallence’s Entry Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Vallence’s Entry was named after Adam Vallange who owned land here. Once named Valentine’s Entry circa 1830 Adam Vallange was a barber by trade and his land stood next to the Duke of Queensberry’s Land. Queensberry House Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh The Duke of Queensberry resided in a stately mansion till his death in 1695 and his family continued residence until 1803. At that time it was changed into a hospital and in 1834 it became a refuge for the poor. In 1945 it became and Old peoples home and in 1997 the Scottish government closed the home and moved the residents to enable the Scottish Parliament building to be constructed. On the Pavement of the Canongate between Vallance’s Entry and Queensberry House is the Canongate Wellhead dated 1817. This would have been where the residence of the canongate would get their drinking water. The wealthy land owners would have caddies to fetch water from the wellhead to their houses. Scottish Parliament Building Wall On this land previous to the parliament Building, after Queensberry House, stood four close’s Cumming’s Close, Thomson’s Close, Penman’s Close and Charter’s Close. In Horse Wynd was a Brewery and prior to that was Lothian Hut a mansion House built by William Lothian 3rd Marquis of Lothian in 1750. The Lothian Hut (mansion House) was demolished in 1825 the last occupant being Dugald Stewart a Scottish philosopher and mathematician joint founder of the Royal Society of Edinburgh 1783. He was born in Edinburgh on the 22 November 1753 and died 11 June 1828. A memorial to Dugald Stewart stands on Calton Hill Edinburgh. Canongate Parliament Wall Plaques There are 22 plaques with a proverb or verse on the wall (20/02/2026) Andrew Fletcher Jackie Kay Norman MacCai Hugh MacDiarmid Hamish Henderson Next - Abbey Strand Attractions

Castle Street for restaurants, cafes, Takeaways retail stores, fashion, and attractions. The first Scottish American Mortgage Company opened here and on the North side of Castle Street is the House of Sir Walter Scott. Wind in the Willows writer Kenneth Graham was born here. Castle Street Edinburgh & North Castle Street Shops - Businesses - Food - Drink - Accommodation Castle Street History & Attractions Advertise Your Business Here More Details Advertise Your Business Here More Details Advertise Your Business Here More Details CASTLE STREET Edinburgh New Town High & Mighty 4 Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3DW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0800 2988083 Edinburgh New Town Castello Coffee Co 7a Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3AH City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh New Town Ted and Muffy Shoes 8 Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3DW City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh New Town Virgin Money 9 Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3AH City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh New Town Castle Thai Spa 9a Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3AH City of Edinburgh Scotland CASTLE STREET Edinburgh New Town Costa Coffee Café 13a Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3AH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 1637 Edinburgh New Town Pizza Hut Restaurant 15 Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3AH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 2801 Edinburgh New Town Orchid Lodge Restaurant 15A Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3AH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 2505 Edinburgh New Town TSB Bank 19 Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 01312 262 696 Edinburgh New Town Golden Dragon Restaurant 21 Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3DN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 7327 CASTLE STREET Edinburgh New Town Amber Rose Restaurant / Bar 22a Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3HT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 1224 Edinburgh New Town Treasure Trove Wool Shop 23a Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3DN City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh New Town Pret A Manger Café 25 Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3DN City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh New Town TGI Friday Restaurant 26 Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3HT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0844 372 7927 Edinburgh New Town Room in the City Apartments 30 Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3HT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 5784 CASTLE STREET Edinburgh New Town Kenneth Grahame Plaque 32 Castle Street Edinburgh H2 3HT City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh New Town Badger & Co Pub Restaurant 32 Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3HT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 5430 Edinburgh New Town Thomas Pink Ltd 32a Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3HT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 4264 Edinburgh New Town Chaophraya Restaurant 33 Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3DN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 7614 Edinburgh New Town Castle Guest House 38 Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3HT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 1975 North Castle Street Edinburgh Shops - Businesses - accommodation North Castle Street History & Attractions Advertise Your Business Here More Details Advertise Your Business Here More Details Advertise Your Business Here More Details NORTH CASTLE STREET Edinburgh New Town Tonic Lounge Bar 34a North Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3BN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 6431 Edinburgh New Town Castle Guest House 38 Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3HT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 1975 Edinburgh New Town Sir Walter Scott’s Home 39 North Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3DN City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh New Town Murray Snell LLP 40 North Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3BN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 626 6625 Edinburgh New Town Time 4 Thai Restaurant 45 North Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3BG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 8822 NORTH CASTLE STREET Edinburgh New Town Guild & Guild WS Solicitors 51 North Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3LJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 9155 Edinburgh New Town Honours Restaurant 58a North castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3LU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 8514 Edinburgh New Town Spanish Consulate General 63 North Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3LJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 1843 Edinburgh New Town Waka Café 67 North Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3LJ‎ City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh New Town Mark Greenaway Restaurant 69 North Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3LJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 1155 Next - West End Village

Edinburgh Black Taxis are all registered with the city council and are regulated by them. Taxis are metered and can also be a fixed fare. Ther is no distance to short or long for a taxi journey. Up to 6 passengers and luggage can be transfered to your destination. Call 0131 229 2468. Taxis Edinburgh Taxis All About Edinburgh Only Edinburgh Taxis can be flagged down on the streets. without pre booking. Look for taxis with the taxi light above the front of the taxi. Payment can be made by cash or card and mobile apps Edinburgh taxis operate different makes of vehicle that can hold up to 6 passengers. If you wish a vehicle with more space, when booking ask for a 6 seater and the company will provide this for you at no extra charge. Taxis Edinburgh Taxis All About Edinburgh Central Taxis No 1 in Edinburgh Transfers from / to all UK Mainland Airports To / From Edinburgh Rail Station or Hotel or residence Open an account for your business or personal use Central Edinburgh Taxis Edinburgh Taxis Central Taxis Edinburgh Our Vehicles All wheelchair accessible Traditional London Black Cab 5 passenger seats Mercedes or Peugeot 6 passenger seat vehicle New LEV and Electric Cabs 6 Passengers seat vehicle 0131 229 2468 Pay by cash or card book by telephone or online Edinburgh Taxis Central Taxis Edinburgh 0131 229 2468 B ook your taxi cab in advance online / by phone Pay by Cash Debit or C redit Card Go to www.taxi-edinburgh.co.uk and Download the app booking from wherever you are. Call on WhatsApp for free international mobile calls +44 131 229 2468 Door to Door Service Edinburgh Taxis Central Taxis Edinburgh Over 300 cabs available Up to 6 passengers with luggage Prices set by City of Edinburgh Council Metered Fares within Edinburgh 0131 229 2468 Pay by cash or card book by telephone or online Private Hire Cars Tours & Transfers Transfers from the Airport, Rail Station or Hotel Luggage Delivery up to 6 passengers Tours Advance Bookings Payment by Credit / Debit card or Cash There are also a number of private hire companies operating within the city including Uber. Their fares are not regulated by Edinburgh Council so be diligent about prices. Private Hire and Uber are not permitted to pick customers up from the streets without being pre booked. If they do thy have broken and the law and their insurance is void which would result in any accidents not being covered. The Private hire companies do not require the same testing as the Black taxi cab drivers require. Get your Taxi first from Central Taxis who prioritise bookings to the Airport, Rail station and Customer account holders. +44 (0)131 229 2468 Next - Bus & Train Services

A zorb is a inflatable transparent plastic ball. Zorb or Bubble Football, is more fun than football, everyone is in a specialized individual zorb ball with only your legs outside the zorb giving protection to the rest of your body. Zorbing is going down hill in a zorb at high speed.  Edinburgh Zorbing Activities Zorb Football | Bubble Football Bubble Football, is more fun than football, everyone is in a specialized individual zorb ball with only your legs outside the zorb giving protection to the rest of your body. To enable balance and playing football. Then the fun begins. Zorbing | Rolling Haggis A zorb is a inflatable transparent plastic ball. In Zorbing you get into the ball which is like a hamster ball, Which is then in the rolling Haggis left to roll down a hill at high speed. All Activities Zorbing Rolling Haggis Hillend Biggar Road Edinburgh EH10 7DU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 539 0834 Bubble Soccer Zorbing Football World Of Football Edinburgh Corn Exchange 11 Newmarket Road Edinburgh EH14 1RJ 0800 689 3081 Bubble Football Zorbing Football Power League 10 Westbank Street Edinburgh EH15 1DR 0131 669 2266

West Bow in Grassmarket Edinburgh has been nicknamed Diagon Alley because of simillarites with the street in Harry Potter Witches and demons. The West Bow conects the Grassmarket to the Royal Mile and the New Town at Victoria Street with George IV Bridge Edinburgh. West Bow Attractions Edinburgh West Bow in Grassmarket Edinburgh has been nicknamed Diagon Alley because of similarities with the street in Harry Potter, with Witches, warlocks and demons, magic and intrigue. accommodation, shops, restaurants, bars, a street that joins the old town with the new and has secret steps that take you to Edinburgh Castlehill. West Bow Attractions Edinburgh The West Bow Edinburgh is a street with retail stores, pubs, night clubs and restaurants, starting from the east end of the Grassmarket and winding up to George IV Bridge. There are steps on the north side that connect to Castlehill and the Royal Mile. Victoria Street is a continuation of the West Bow which was created circa 1835 with demolition of many houses. The West Bow previously before George IV Bridge was built a Z shape narrow Wynd that connected the Grassmarket with Castlehill and the Lawnmarket. (More Harry Potter) Now the connection to Castlehill is steps that take you to the now named Upper Bow and Victoria Terrace a balcony walkway. The West Bow was extended by Victoria Street being a continuation of the West Bow to join George IV Bridge with the Grassmarket. West Bow Wellhead Grassmarket Edinburgh West Bow or Bowfoot Well was erected in 1674. The West Bow is a continuation of Victoria Street at the east end of the Grassmarket. This was the first well head built to supply water to the Grassmarket from the reservoir at Castle Hill. Until 1820 these square stone well heads were the only way in which the thousands of people of Edinburgh could access drinking water. The reservoir was filled by the springs from the Pentland hills. West Bow Wellhead Plate The inscription reads; The Bow Well stonework was restored in 2008 as part of the 12 monuments restoration project, a partnership between The City of Edinburgh Council and Edinburgh World Heritage. In 1674 Lord Provost Sir Andrew Ramsay instigated Edinburgh's firsts Piped Water supply. Robert Mylne, the king's master mason built the well, supervised by Sir William Bruce. The surveyor was George Sinclair and Peter Brauss a Dutch engineer, made the lead pipe work. The Old City Coat of Arms motto 'NISI DOMINUS FRUSTRA' means; Labour in vain without the lord'. On the other side 'VIRTUTE AQUISITUR HONOS' means, 'Honour is acquired by virtue'. West Bow Major Thomas Weir The West Bow had many well-known residents, one of which was a Major Thomas Weir born circa 1600 -1670 (Head of Edinburgh’s Town Guard) who everyone thought was a wizard and practices the Dark arts. He was burned at Greenside and many were convinced he haunted the West Bow. There were many claims of sightings which have been written about. His house was left vacant for many years and when an old soldier and his wife took up residence on the first night they awoke to the sight of a ghostly figure and left the property the next day, the house lay empty for circa 50 years before it was demolished. Major Weir’s Land were the houses on the east side of the West bow. West Bow Murder and Sorcery Lord Ruthven also was a resident of the West Bow, known as the man who was first to stab David Rizzio, Mary Queen of Scots secretary, before others joined in and Lord Darnley, Mary Queen of Scots husband dealt the final blow. This took place in the Palace of Holyrood House on the 9th of March 1566. More recently the West Bow has been linked with J K Rowling’s Harry Potter. With the old stories of the wizard the winding narrow road with high tenements the look of Daigon Alley with the Harry Potter shop and Witchery Tours. West Bow Old and New Map The West Bow was changed from a narrow winding road to a Street that connects the Old town of Edinburgh with the new Town street on the southside of the Royal Mile. From the Grassmarket the West Bow went up a steep hill turned right and then up and left ending at the foot of Castlehill. The New layout took the West Bow from the Grassmarket turning right and continuing up the new section which is Victoria Street and ends at George IV Bridge named in honour of King George IV when he visited Edinburgh and Scotland the first monarch since 1746 when the English defeated Bonny Prince Charlie and his army at Culloden. West Bow Old Doorway Old Door entrance to building with inscription that reads; God for all his gifts 1616. This is an old entrance to the corner bulding of the West Bow and Grassmarket. Now a Hotel. Look u at the windows to see more old parts of the building. Next - King's Stables Road

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

Universities in Edinburgh for further education passed all your exams and would like to go to University all the contact details are here UNIVERSITIES EDINBURGH Edinburgh University Education Education & Learning UNIVERSITIES EDINBURGH Education Napier University Napier Craiglockhart Campus Colinton Road Edinburgh EH14 1DJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0333 900 6040 Education Napier University Napier Merchiston Campus Colinton Road Edinburgh EH10 4NS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 8791 Education Heriot Watt University Riccarton Mains Road Edinburgh EH14 4AS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 449 5111 Education Napier University Napier Sighthill Campus Sighthill Court Edinburgh EH11 4BN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 455 3711 Education University of Edinburgh Moray House St John’s Street Edinburgh EH8 8AQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 651 6138 Education University of Edinburgh McEwan Hall Bristo Square Edinburgh EH8 9AL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 650 4381 Education University of Edinburgh Adam House Chamber Street Edinburgh EH1 1HR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 651 2120 Education University of Edinburgh Appleton Tower Crichton Street Edinburgh EH8 9LE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 650 8445 Education University of Edinburgh David Hume Tower George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 650 8295 Education University of Edinburgh Pollock Halls Of Residence Holyrood Park Road Edinburgh EH16 5AY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 1971 UNIVERSITIES EDINBURGH Education University of Edinburgh Old Moray House Holyrood Road Edinburgh EH8 8AQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 651 6138 Education University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Art College Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9DF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 650 2306 Education University of Edinburgh Old College South Bridge Edinburgh EH8 9YL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 650 1000 Education University of Edinburgh Scottish Agricultural College West Mains Road Edinburgh EH9 3JG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 535 4000 Education University of Edinburgh James Clark Maxwell Building West Mains Road Edinburgh EH9 3JL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 650 5430 Education University of Edinburgh King's Buildings West Mains Road Edinburgh EH9 3JL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 650 5430 Education University of Edinburgh Easter Bush Research Consortium Easter Bush Campus Roslin EH25 9RG Midlothian Scotland 0131 445 4468 Education University of Edinburgh Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies Easter Bush Campus Roslin EH25 9RG Midlothian Scotland 0131 242 6460 Education Queen Margaret University Queen Margaret University Drive Musselburgh EH21 6UU Midlothian Scotland 0131 477 0000

Looking for Edinburgh Museums. Edinburgh has all types of museums including the National Museum of Scotland. There are three military museums in the Edinburgh Castle, two museums about Edinburgh and its people a childhood museum and museumsof Art. A bus Musem Histori House Museums. Edinburgh Museums Edinburgh Museums, Local and National archives things from the past, relics, antiquities, technology, history, animals and interactive displays. Edinburgh Attractions Edinburgh Museum People's Story Museum People's Story Museum Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8BN Link to Museum The Royal Scots and Regiment of Scotland Scottish United Services Museum Edinburgh Castle Castlehill Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 2NG Link to Museum Trinity House Maritime Museum Trinity House Museum Kirkgate Edinburgh EH6 6BJ Link to Museum Mound Museum Mound Museum North Bank Street Edinburgh EH1 1YZ Link to Museum Museum of Anatomy Old Medical School Teviot Place Edinburgh EH8 9AG Link to Museum St Cecilia's Concert Hall Music Museum St Cecilia's Hall Concert Room & Music Museum 50 Niddry Street Edinburgh EH1 1LG Link to Museum National Museum of Scotland National Museum of Scotland Chamber Street Edinburgh EH1 1JF Link to Museum Museum of Edinburgh Museum of Edinburgh Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8DD Link to Museum National War Museum Edinburgh Castle Castlehill Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 2NG Link to Museum Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum Edinburgh Castle Castlehill Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 2NG Link to Museum Greyfriars Museum Greyfriars Kirk Museum Greyfriars Place Edinburgh EH1 2QQ Link to Museum James Clerk Maxwell Museum 14 India Street Edinburgh EH3 6HB Link to Museum City Observatory Museum Calton Hill City Observatory Calton Hill Edinburgh EH7 5AA Link to Museum Surgeon's Hall Museum Surgeons' Hall Museum Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9DW Link to Museum Writers' Museum Writers' Museum Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 2PA Link to Museum Museum of Childhood Museum of Childhood High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TG Link to Museum Lauriston Castle Museum Lauriston Castle Cramond Road South Edinburgh EH4 5QD Link to Museum The Museum of International Rugby Raeburn Place Edinburgh Not open yet Link to Museum Visitors Attractions Edinburgh Museum Heritage Centre Gladstone's Land Museum Gladstone's Land Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 2NT Link to Museum Real Mary King's Close Museum Exhibition Real Mary King's Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PG Link to Museum Panmure House Museum Panmure House Lochend Close Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8BL Link to Museum Georgian House Museum Georgian House Charlotte Square Edinburgh EH2 4DR Link to Museum John Knox House Museum John Knox House High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SR Link to Museum Royal Palace of Holyrood House Palace of Holyrood House Abbey Strand Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8DX Link to Museum Kinloch Anderson Heritage Museum Kinloch Anderson Museum Dock Street Edinburgh EH6 6EY Link to Museum Newhaven Heritage Museum Newhaven Heritage Museum Pier Place Edinburgh EH6 4LP Link to Museum Magdalene Chapel Museum 41 Cowgate Edinburgh EH 1 1JR Link to Museum Scott Monument & Museum East Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh EH2 2BY Link to Museum The Maltings Heritage Museum 6 Riverside Cramond Edinburgh EH4 6NY Link to Museum Corstorphine Heritage Museum Corstorphine Heritage Centre 1A Orchardfield Avenue Edinburgh EH12 7SX Link to Museum Tron Kirk Edinburgh World Heritage High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 2NT Link to Museum Riddle's Court Heritage Centre Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 2PG Link to Museum Next - Edinburgh Art Galleries

Dunbar famous for a battle and the birthplace of John Muir. The start of the John Muir way, winvention of the Spiral propeller, 3 harbours, and a Castle ruin that was burnt down on several occasions. ACastle has been here since before the Romans came to Britain. Dunbar Town East Lothian Coast Dunbar Town East Lothian Coast Dunbar is one of six towns in East Lothian and was part of Northumbria until 1018. Dunbar became a royal burgh in 1369. It has three harbours and is a fishing village with a long history going back to circa 850 AD. The Town grew around the Castle which was of strategic importance over the centuries. The Castle was destroyed in 1568 as many castles and important buildings were by the English led by Cromwell. The Town has a famous son who became the founder of the national parks in America and the John Muir Way is a route from Dunbar to Helensburgh of circa 134 miles which was the route taken by John Muir on his way to the ship that would take him to the new world. Dunbar Castle Dunbar East Lothian Coast Dunbar Castle, the First timber fort was occupied by the Votanidi tribe, a tribe that controlled the east of Scotland and England between the River Forth and Humber during the roman invasions. Then came Kenneth MacAlpin King of Pics and First King of Scots who owned the castle in 849 AD. Circa 1070 it was in the hands of the Earl of Cumbria. It was not until 1018 that Dunbar was in Scotland as the border was moved to the present position at that time. By circa 1200 it had become a substantial fortification and when King John attempted to take the castle in 1214 but failed. The castle was lost to the English army of Edward I in 1296. The next 200 plus years saw the castle change hands between the Scots and English on several occasions and in this time it was almost destroyed. In 1567 following the Battle of Carberry Hill, the castle was destroyed by an Act of Parliament, and has been a ruin ever since. Dunbar Battery Dunbar East Lothian Coast The battery was built to protect the entrance of the forth and Dunbar against attack from ships. Dunbar had been attacked on two occasions during the American War of Independence 1779 and 1781 so the battery was built. In 1914 became a hospital for wounded soldiers of the 1st World War. The roof was blown off in a storm in 1936 and demolished in 1937. Iit was renovated in 2016-17 and reopened in 2017. The Timeline Path Dunbar Battery Dunbar East Lothian Coast 1781 The Battery is built to protect Dunbar against American Raiders. 1815 The military outpost is abandoned at the end of the wars with France. 1822 Gunfire from the Battery welcomes King George IV to Scotland. 1874 Am isolation hospital for infectious diseases is built within the walls. 1927 the hospital is converted into emergency housing. 1937 The hospital building is demolished after a storm and fire. 2017 the Battery reopens as a place for everyone to enjoy. The Door to Dunbar. For centuries the sea was the main way in and out of Dunbar. Inside of the Battery Sea Cubes by Donald Urquhart Rock Formations View of the “Long Steeple” left Next “Round Steeple” and the small group of three are “The Yetts” from the Battery. Robert Wilson Inventor of the Spiral Propeller 1827 Dunbar East Lothian Coast Robert Wilson was born in September 1803. As a boy he developed a method to propel boats through water at speed. His idea came from windmill blades, at nine years old he had propelled a boat with rotary skulls. By the age of 24 he had boats being propelled on the River Forth. The Earl of Lauderdale seeing what he had achieved took his invention to the Admiralty, who showed no interest. Robert Wilson was never recognised in his lifetime for his invention. Pettit Smith and Ericsson are often credited but everyone knows the truth. John Muir Way Dunbar East Lothian The John Muir Way is a path stretching from coast to coast across Scotland. The route traces his steps from Dunbar on the east coast to Helensburgh on the west coast. Where he embarked on his journey to the new land (America). Follow his route from Edinburgh to Dunbar on the shores of the Firth of Forth ( Edinburgh to Prestonpans 16 km (10 miles) Prestonpans to North Berwick 25 km (16 miles) North Berwick to Dunbar 23 km (15 miles). John Muir Statue High Street Dunbar East Lothian John Muir was born on the 21 April 1838 in Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland and died on the 24 December 1914 at the age of 76 in Los Angeles, California, U.S.A. He became the Father of American national parks and champion of world conservation and was forever a Scot. John Muir was naturalist, environmental philosopher and author. John Muir immigrated with his mother and father and brothers and sisters in 1849 at the age of 11 years. He went on to be a national icon and was named the "patron saint of the American wilderness". John Muir Plaque Dunbar East Lothian The plaque on the statue of John Muir as a boy that stands in Dunbar High Street is inscribed; John Muir (1838-1914) “Around my native town of Dunbar, I loved to wander in the fields, to hear the birds sing and along the seashore to gaze and wonder at the shells and seaweeds, eels and crabs in the pools amongst the rocks when the tide was low; and best of all to watch the waves in awful storms thundering on the black headlands and craggy ruins of the Old Dunbar Castle when the sea and the sky, the waves and the clouds, were mingled together as one”. John Muir Brown Bear The has been erected in memory of John Muir who was born in Dunbar. Andy Scott the sculptor who came to recognition with the world famous Kelpies Sculptures has created another masterpiece. It stands off the A1 road, take the exit to Asda at the Spott Roundabout Dunbar and the first opening on the left at the garden centre it is 200 yards along a path. The Bear that I have called Dyn after an old spelling of Dunbar (Dynbaer) Dyn Greek meaning power or force. The 5 metre high bear is a powerful sculpture to a great man John Muir. A Tribute to John Muir Dunbar East Lothian. The plaque on the base of the gigantic Brown Bear reads; This plaque was unveiled by Mrs Brenda McNeil to commemorate the completion of this Brown Bear sculpture, paying tribute to Dunbar-born naturalist John Muir (1838-1914) who plated a key role in the establishment of National Parks in the U.S.A and around the world. Commissioned by Hallhill Developments Ltd Sculptor: Andy Scott 19th November 2019 John Muir Birthplace Museum. John Muir was born in Dunbar East Lothian in 1838 and spent most of his childhood exploring the coastline of East Lothian before the Muir family immigrated to USA (Wisconsin) in 1849. He continued exploring and in 1867 walked circa 1000 miles across America to the Gulf of Mexico. In 1894 he published his first book ‘The Mountains of California’. In his life he travelled in every continent on the planet returning to Scotland on several occasions. He was the founder of National Parks in the U.S. and died at the age of 76 years always remembering his routes a true Scot to the end. Dunbar’s Harbours The first harbour in Dunbar was at the mouth of the Biel Water in 1370. Cromwell Harbour built circa 1570 is where the ships landed with supplies for Cromwell’s army after Cromwell had taken Dunbar on the 3rd September 1650. He marched on Edinburgh and took the castle with his army barracked in Holyrood. Victoria Harbour opened in 1842. The Harbour Gate Dunbar The gate between the old Harbour and Victoria Harbour The Fisherman’s Monument The Fisherman’s Monument was erected in 1856. It was dedicated to the fishermen of Dunbar and has a barometer on the front with a carrera marble carving of fisher folk at the harbour side. The monument stands at the land side of Cromwell Harbour Dunbar. The inscription reads; “Presented to the fishermen of Dunbar, to whose perilous industry the burgh owes so much of its prosperity”. The carved relief depicts “A fisherman in his boat, while his wife points to the barometer below and begs him not to sail. In the boat an old women points to a dark cloudy sky, while two boys prepare to cast off”. The Fisherman’s Monument The plaque on the harbour wall reads; “O weel, may the boatie row, That wins the Bairnie’s bread !”. Extract from “The Boatie Rows” by John Ewen (1741-1821) Oh weel may the boatie row | An muckle may she speed | Weel may the boatie row | That wins oor bairnies’ breid | The boatie rows, the boatie rows, | The boatie rows fu weel, | An’ muckle luck maintain the boat, | The murlin an the creel | We dropped oor lines in Largo Bay | An fishes we got nine, | There’s three t’ bile an three t’ fry, | An three t’ bait the line | When Sandy, Jock and Janetie | Are up an gotten lear | They’ll help t’ gar the boatie row | An lighten a’ oor cares Oh weel may the boatie row | That fills a heavy creel | An helps t’ clad oor bairns an’ aa | An buys oor porridge meal. Meanings of some words: Gar: make Lear: learning Murlin: a round narrow-mouthed basket used by fishermen Dunbar Artillery The Gun on the hill overlooking Dunbar Harbour is a 25 Pounder Q F Mark II gun which was the type used to fire the signal at Edinburgh Castle daily at One O’clock until the 30th of November 2001. It was then changed to a more modern gun. The Dunbar gun has been on the hill as a memorial to the Second World War since 2005. The Canon from circa 1600 that helped to protect the Castle from the English. Dunbar Town House Museum The Dunbar town house museum and gallery has a distinctive tower and clock and has been the centre of Dunbar life since circa 1530. The building previously the Tolbooth (jail and courthouse) was built in the early to mid-16th century. The building now house the museum and gallery telling the story of Dunbar back through the centuries. Outside you can see the old Mercat Cross which stood across the road. On the corner of the High Street and West Port. There is also a statue of Dunbar’s’ famous John Muir who was born in Dunbar in 1838. Dunbar Mercat Cross The original mercat cross stood at the High Street junction with West Port the setts make a black cross in the road where the cross once stood. It was removed in the 18th century. Part of the present cross was discovered in the garden of a local bank. It was rebuilt with other stones and erected here in 1912 at the Town house museum. Lauderdale House (Dunbar House) Dunbar House a Georgian house that stand at the end of Dunbar High Street was built (1734) by James Fall. James a wealthy merchant and Baillie of Dunbar for 8 years and Member of Parliament from 1731 -1743. After his death his son Robert took charge of the family business and through bad judgement was sequestrated in 1788. This allowed the Earl of Lauderdale to take control the house and lands. The central body of the house was the original build and the two wings and central pillars were an extension to the house, which were made by the Earl of Lauderdale in 1792 and designed by Robert Adam. In 1859 taken by the Government for the Haddingtonshire Militia. Wesleyan Chapel Dunbar The Wesleyan Chapel in Dunbar is the oldest Methodist Church in Scotland. The Church inscription states it was erected in 1764 and that John Wesley preached her around that time. The first Methodist preacher to be appointed to Dunbar was William Ellis, in 1766. Jubilee Fountain Dunbar East Lothian The cast iron Jubilee Fountain is to commemorate the official inauguration of a new water supply to Dunbar on 14th March 1896. The Jubilee Fountain named, due to 1897 to be Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, stood in Bayswell Park. The fountain was moved to its present position and replaced by a gas light and horse trough. Creel Loaders Statue Dunbar East Lothian Creel Loaders relate to the two men that had to put the baskets (creel) on the back of the fish wives who would carry it as far as the border towns to sell the catch. This was in addition to looking after their children and cleaning the fish before selling it. Girl with Swan Statue Dunbar East Lothian The statue of a girl with a swan was unveiled in 1998 and can be found outside Lauderdale House in Dunbar. By Fife sculptor David Annand, Dr Thomas Reginald Badger Dunbar East Lothian Tom Badger served as a doctor with RNLI in Dunbar for 26 years and was a local GP for 30 years. Sadly he died in August 2010, and a memorial bench has been built in his memory overlooking the Victoria Harbour and Dunbar Castle. The Dunbar Lifeboat Station was Established in 1808 and has saved many lives and has had many honours bestowed upon it. A man that served his community and others for a lifetime. Dunbar Memorial Obelisk Dunbar East Lothian The Obelisk was erected to honour the Lothians and Berwickshire Yeomanry and their participation in the Second Boer War (1899-1902). It also honours the Yeomanry that fell in the First World War (1914-1918) Second World War (1939-1945). The National War Memorial in Edinburgh Castle has records of all the fallen in the wars. Dunbar Parish Church East Lothian The first collegiate church to be established in the Lothians stood on the present church site in 1342. Ths church was removed in 1819 a further Gothic church was built and opened in April 1821. This church was unfortunate as it went on fire in 1987 and was again rebuilt and opened again in Nov 1991. Not to be missed is the monument to Sir George Home Earl of Dunbar which can be seen in Dunbar Parish Church George Home, Earl of Dunbar died in 1611. He was knighted by James VI and became Earl of Dunbar in 1605 George Home is shown kneeling in prayer The Earl of Dunbar died in 1610 in London. When the church was rebuilt a new origin was installed which was imported from the United States. The cross that stands at the window, which fire damage is visible, was made from beams of the previous church. the manse is a comfortable residence, built in 1767. Battle of Dunbar 1650 Memorial Stone East Lothian Battle of Dunbar took place on the 3rd September 1650, a major battle between Scotland and England in Wars of the Three Kingdoms. This is the battle Cromwell and English Parliamentary forces defeated Leslie and the Scots Covenanter Army supporters of King Charles II. The fight for the Crown of England for Charles II of Scotland. This was a short battle of 2-3 hours where 1000-3000 Scots were killed and 8000-10000 taken prisoner, with the English losses reported as just minimal a score dead and three score injured. Trinitarians Monastery Dunbar East Lothian The Trinitarians Monastery or Red Friars Monastery ruins still stand in Dunbar town centre first built circa 1220. All that remains is a tower which was converted into a Do'cot 1716. War Memorial Cross Dunbar East Lothian Dunbar War Memorial Celtic Cross Inscription; IN MEMORY OF THOSE FROM THE BURGH & PARISH OF DUNBAR WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918 "THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE" The cross was erected in 1921, in memory of the fallen in the Ist and 2nd World Wars East Links Park Dunbar East Lothian West Barns and Belhaven was an industrial area with Flax mills 1790, cotton-factory 1815, a distillery and foundries now the area is a suburb of Dunbar at East Links West Barns there is an Adventure Park with all types of animals and a petting zoo. Belhaven has a famous Brewery which you can take a tour. Belhaven Beach, golden sand safe water and water sports. Belhaven Beach Dunbar East Lothian Belhaven Beach, golden sand safe water and water sports. Surfing, Stand Up Paddleboarding,Snorkeling, cliff jumping, Open water Swimming John Muir Country Park Dunbar East Lothian Belhaven Brewery Dunbar East Lothian Belhaven Brewery is the oldest operating brewery in Scotland. The Brewing started by the Benedictine Monks circa 800 years ago. There is a lintel on the Brewhouse with the date 1719 engraved on it. From 1719 the John Johnstone, then his heirs owned the Brewery until 1815. Then Ellis Dudgeon the husband to a Johnstone took over and the brewery traded under the name of Dudgeon & Co, a name retained for more than a 150 years. Ellis Dudgeon died in 1876 and was succeeded in turn by his son-in-law Alexander Hunter, a maltster from nearby Musselburgh. The Hunter family remained until they sold in 1972. The brewery was sold and in the following 20 years went through hard times before a management buyout in 1993. Guided by Stuart Ross it became a profitable and successful independent brewery once again. The Brewery was sold to Greene King (Founded in 1799) in 2005 and is still doing well. Broxmouth House and Park East Lothian Broxmouth House and Park was present prior to 1662 as shown on map Johanne Adair of the Lothians. (A house and walled Garden). This is believed to be where Cromwell had stayed in 1650 when burning Scotland. Most places that Cromwell occupied were burnt or destroyed. The 1st Duke of Roxburghe (John Ker) was to be given subsequent titles one of which was Viscount Broxmouth in 1707. Prior to 1707 there was no title Duke of Roxburghe. Brooksmyth (Broxmouth) was plotted on the map 1715 of Nicolas Sanson see NLS Maps. The house built for the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe circa 1730 on the area once occupied by the earlier building. There are many things to see at Broxmouth Park, which include a tombstone of Sir William Douglas, Cromwell’s Mound on which Oliver Cromwell instructed his army at Doon Hill. A cedar Tree planted by Queen Victoria. An ice-house, in an earth mound close to the Lake side. Iron Gates, Walled Garden, Observatory, South Lodge and water features Broxmouth Observatory Foxlake Adventure Park Dunbar East Lothian Foxlake An adventure area with the centre attraction a manmade Lake for water activities. Foxlake Low Ropes Assault Course Try the low ropes assault course over water choose from the 3 different levels of difficulty. Safety equipment & wetsuit included bring your own foot ware, (which will get wet). 50 minute sessions Foxlake Wakeboarding Wakeboard over water pulled at high speed by an overhead zipwire. Never tried before don't worry qualified instructors are on site to get you up and boarding. Safety equipment & wetsuit included bring your own foot ware, (which will get wet). Age restriction 6+, 15 minute sessions Foxlake Zip Wire Trail Zip Wire Trail fly through the trees on the zipline at 30 foot from the ground. There are two zip wires side by side so you don't have to go solo. The zip wire course take circa 2 hours to complete with all safety equipment supplied. Age, Height, and weight restrictions for safety apply. Foxlake Ringo Rides Not in the sea with the motorboat but in the lake pulled by an overhead wire Give the same excitement and speed as when on the sea. up to 3 adults or 4 children per ride. Safety equipment & wetsuit included bring your own foot ware, (which will get wet). 15 minutes per session Foxlake Segway Trail A Segway is a two-wheeled, self-balancing personal transporter. Don't worry if you've not used one before full experienced instructors are on hand to make sure you can get the best out of your segway. With full instruction on safety and controls. 20 min instruction and 40 minutes on the segway trail. Age limits apply subject to terms and conditions. Foxlake Cafe Food and drink available all day.

Canongate Kirk is half way down the Canongate on the northside. The Kirk is linked with both Holyrood House and Edinburgh Castle. This is the church the Royals attend Sunday service. Inside the kirk are many ancient artefacts. Canongate Kirk Attractions Edinburgh Canongate Kirk Attractions The Kirk of Holyrood House The Beginning Canongate Kirk or The Kirk of the Canongate has had two buildings: at the Abbey of the Holy Rood (1128), now lying in ruins beside the Palace of Holyrood House; and here in the heart of the Canongate. In 1688 King James VII (James II of England) took over the Abbey church for use as the Chapel of the Order of the Thistle, and he offered to build Canongate Kirk in its place. It cost roughly £1,900 which came from a fund left to the Crown by a rich merchant, Thomas Moodie, whose coat of arms can be seen above the entrance of the Kirk. The building was completed in 1690, after King James VII vacated the throne; and the keys were delivered to the Minister of the Canongate in 1691. The Royal Arms, also above the entrance, are those of King James, with the shield of Nassau placed in the centre to make them the arms of King William who succeeded him. Canongate Kirk Chapel Royal The church had a royal beginning. King David I was riding alone in the forest near the present grounds of Holyrood House, when he was attacked and unhorsed by a white stag, which was about to gore him. Suddenly a vision of the Holy Cross (or Rood) appeared between the stag’s antlers. The King took courage from this and the stag took flight. In thanksgiving for his deliverance, the King founded the Abbey in 1128 in honour of the Holy Cross, the Virgin and all Saints. The Abbey church served both as a parish church for the people of Canongate, and as the Chapel Royal where many of the Sovereigns of Scotland were baptised, married, crowned and buried. The last King to be crowned there was Charles I in 1633. At the Reformation in 1560, the church became known as the Kirk of Holyrood House (the Kirk of Canongate), and the people of Canongate continued to worship there until 1688. Canongate Kirk King David and the White Stag The legend of King David and the white stag is depicted throughout the building, notable in the King David Aisle: first, in the picture by Stanley Cursiter RSA; and second, in the communion table’s embroidered frontal panel which was designed, fashioned and presented by devoted members of the congregation. The story is also represented outside the church, at the apex of the front wall, by the gilded stag’s head and antlers, presented to the Kirk by King George VI. The inscriptions on the plaque below reads: SIC ITUR AD ASTRA “This is the path to heaven.” Canongate Kirk Renovations Considerable changes to the interior were carried out after World War II. Two major 19th century additions to the church were removed: the wall which blocked off the nave from the apse; and the side galleries. At the same time, new furnishings were presented: particularly the stalls in the apse, The Royal Pew, the Governor’s Pew and the Choir Stalls. Further extensive work both outside and inside, including the restoration of the 1817 ceiling, was completed in 1991 to restore and conserve the building and to mark its 300th anniversary, the money for this came not only from the congregation but from every section of the community, and included generous support from every adult member of the Royal Family. Thomas Moodie’s Coat of Arms The inscribed on the tablet on the front of Canongate Kirk reads: In 1688 King James VII | Ordained that the mortification |of Thos. Moodie granted in 1649 to | build a church should be applied | to the erection of this structure. Above the inscription Thomas Moodie’s Coat of Arms. Canongate Kirk Edinburgh Castle and Palace of Holyrood House The Palace of Holyrood House and Edinburgh Castle still lie within the Parish of Canongate and have pews on either side of the centre aisle of the Kirk, on the fronts of which are appropriate coats of arms. Canongate Kirk Ministers The floor of the apse bears the names and dates of Ministers of Canongate since the Reformation in 1560. The ministry of two of these, The Reverend Thomas White and The Very Reverend Ronald Selby Wright (who was widely known as the Radio Padre during World War II) spanned almost ninety years. Canongate Kirk Royal Scots Canongate Kirk is recognised as the Military Church in Scotland’s Capital City. Above the nave hang the Old Colours of the 1st Battalion, The King’s Own Scottish Borderers, Laid up in 1976 in the presence of their Colonel-in-Chief, HRH Princess Alice, duchess of Gloucester; and the 7th/9th Royal Scots (The Dandy Ninth), laid up in 1986 at a service attended by their Colonel-in-Chief, HRH Princess Anne, The Princess Royal. In 1983, on the 350th anniversary of the raising of the Regiment, The Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment) adopted Canongate as their Regimental Kirk, as recorded on a plaque on the wall beside the pulpit. The pulpit belonged to the famous preacher Dr Thomas Chalmers, and was moved here from Chalmers Church near the junction of the West Port and the Grassmarket when it closed in 1949. Canongate Kirk Craft Guilds Historic links with the craft guilds which once flourished in the old Burgh of Canongate are recalled by the emblems on the front of the gallery. The Canongate Kirk Visitors Centre The Visitor Centre at the entrance of the Church demonstrates the link between the first building at Holyrood and the present building here in Canongate. The Mortification Board of 1644 was brought from the old church at Holyrood in 1691: the new engraved glass porch at the entrance commemorates the 300 years of continuous worship in this place, 1691-1991. This church is architecturally unique in Scotland. A more complete description of it and a sketch of its history is contained in the Guide on sale in the vestibule. Also available is a Guide to the Churchyard. Canongate Kirk Organ The organ in the gallery was designed and built by The Frobenius of Copenhagen, Denmark. It is a memorial to the Very Reverend Ronald Selby Wright CVO, TD, DD, and FRSE, who was Minister of Canongate from 1937 to 1977, and was dedicated on Sunday 15 November 1998. It consists of a great organ, a swell organ, and a pedal organ, with twenty speaking stops in all. Canongate Kirk War Memorial To the left of the apse is the Memorial Chapel, opened in 1951 by the Governor of Edinburgh Castle and dedicated to the memory of 40 sons of Canongate who gave their lives in the 1939-45 war. The small glass case to the west of the Table is the memorial of the Dunkirk Veterans’ Association and contains sand from the beaches of Dunkirk. The Roll of Honour of the 603 (City of Edinburgh) Squadron was unveiled by HM The Queen in 1989. The sculpture of Christus Victor is by Josephina de Vasconcellos. Canongate Kirk Tapestry In 1994, a tapestry project was begun as a memorial to those who died during, or since, the Battle of Normandy on 6 June 1944 (D-Day). The Tapestry was conceived to clothe the seat of the apse in such a way as to draw attention to the cross which is the focal point below the large clear window of the apse. It was designed by Hannah Frew Paterson MBE of Glasgow, worked by a team of 23 embroiderers, and its cost met by the Normandy Veterans Association Fife, Lothians and Borders No. 34 Branch and by members and friends of Canongate Kirk. Thank you To the Canongate Kirk for the above information Entry to the Kirk (Church and Burial Ground) is Free but donations are very welcome to enable the Kirk to flourish for many more centuries. Back to - Canongate Northside

Sir Walter Scott Scotland's most famous writer of poems and books. Look around Edinburgh's New Town for all the things related to the great man. see all the memorials here About Sir Walter Scott Images of things to look for King's Landing Sir Walter Scott invited George IV to Edinburgh. Stepping ashore at Leith Duddingston Kirk where Sir Walter Scott was ordained an elder in 1806. Corstorphine Tower There is a tower dedicated to his memory on Corstorphine Hill where he would site and look over the landscape of Edinburgh The Council of Edinburgh also honoured him by naming The Inch district of Edinburgh, around 30 streets after him and for characters and places from his poems and novels Kelso Grammar School where Walter Scott went to school when living with his aunt in 1783. Waverley Lodge Kelso Walter Scott's Aunt Janet's Home Sir Walter Scott's Mothers Grave St John's Princes Street Edinburgh Walter Scott's Grave Dryburgh Abbey Scott's View over Eildon Hills Sir Walter Scott in the Writers' Museum Lawnmarket Edinburgh Walter Scott's Poem (Marmion) The Battle of Flodden 1513 From Flodden ridge, The Scots beheld the English host Leave Barmoor Wood, their evening post And headful watched them as they crossed The Till by Twizell Bridge. High sight it is, and haughty, while They dive into the deep defile; Beneath the cavern’d cliff they fall, Beneath the castle’s airy wall. By rock, by oak, by Hawthorn tree, Troop after troop are disappearing; Troop after troop their banners rearing Upon the eastern bank you see. Still pouring down the rocky glen, Where flows the sullen Till, And rising from the dim-wood glen, Standards on standards, men on men, In slow procession still, And sweeping o’er the Gothic arch, And pressing on in ceaseless march, To gain the opposing hill. Sir Walter Scott 1771 - 1832 Sir Walter Scott Portrait Signet Library Sir Walter Scott Plaque in Grayfriars Kirk Sir Walter Scott Plaque Tolbooth Musselburgh John Gibson Lockhart's House 25 Northumberland Street Edinburgh Sir Walter Scott's Thoughts on the future John Gibson Lockhart's House Bellfield Street Portobello Sir Walter Scott Statue Selkirk Walter Scott Court Room Selkirk Next - Robert Burns