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- Corstorphine Murrayfield Edinburgh information | All About Edinburgh
This gives you information on the Edinburgh Rugby, Murrayfield , Corstorphine Murrayfield Edinburgh area retail, food and drink, history, tours . Corstorphine Edinburgh Corstorphine Edinburgh Corstorphine Edinburgh or Crosstorphyn was once a small village between hills Corstorphine hill and the Pentland Hills a famous site mentioned in Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel Kidnapped, where the two main characters stopped for a rest on the way to Killiecrankie (“The rest and be thankful”). Robert Louis Stevenson (1850 -1894) Robert Louis Stevenson was born in Edinburgh on the 13 November 1850 to a wealthy family of Engineers. His grandfather Robert built the Regent Bridge in Waterloo Place Edinburgh to connect the main road to London with Princes Street in the new town bypassing the dirty streets of Leith. Robert Louis Stevenson never kept good health and spent his summers in North Berwick at the sea side where his Grandfather had a summer residence. The statue pictured is of Thomas Balfour and Alan Breck Stewart departing from Corstorphine Hill Edinburgh. They were the characters in the novel Kidnapped, which was about the Jacobite uprising and the true story of the two main characters. Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson to give his full name was an author of many famous books e.g. Treasure Island, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and Kidnapped. Corstorphine Hill Edinburgh Corstorphine Hill is Edinburgh’s largest public park and nature reserve. The hill at 531 feet (161m) is a great place for a day out and ramble, there is a variety of wildlife on Corstorphine Hill including great spotted woodpecker, tawny owl, badger, kestrel, and sparrow hawk. Corstorphine Hill Tower Edinburgh At the summit of the Corstorphine Hill is the Clermiston Tower also known as the Scott Tower or the Corstorphine Hill Tower. It is a memorial to Edinburgh’s romantic novelist Sir Walter Scott. The tower was built by William Mackie in 1871 on the centenary of Sir Walter Scott's birth. From the parapet at the top the views of the surrounding area are stunning. This was a place Sir Walter Scott would visit and contemplate his scriptures. Corstorphine Hill Tower Plaque The inscription on the plaque reads; CORSTORPHINE HILL TOWER SIR WALTER SCOTT 1771 - 1832 ERECTED IN 1871 BY W MACFIE OF CLERMISTON PRESENTED IN 1932 TO THE CITY BY W.G. WALKER C.A F.S.A SCOT Corstorphine Hill Walled Garden The Corstorphine Hill walled garden has been restored by a local volunteer group. They have created a quiet space to sit and relax or read a book. Edinburgh Zoo Edinburgh Zoo is in the west of Edinburgh, on the main route from the airport. Edinburgh Zoo was opened to the public on 22 July 1913. The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland was founded in 1909 probably best known throughout the world for their Penguins. The Penguins were first brought to Edinburgh by the whaling ships that would call in at Leith. The association with these amazing birds began in January 1903. There are over 180 different animal species in the zoo the most popular are a pair of giant pandas from China. Edinburh Zoo Rugby Murrayfield Rugby Stadium Home of Scottish Rugby (For contact details of rugby clubs and teams click on box above) The home of Scottish Rugby Union is a 64000 all seated stadium, where Scotland play their home international Rugby matches. Murrayfield Stadium was first opened in 1925 and was renovated in 1994, when it became all seated. Other events that have been held here in the past include the 2000 Rugby league challenge cup final, music concerts such as (The Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi, Madonna, Oasis) and NFL American football. The War memorial Arch and Clock are prominent features of the Stadium’s history. Opening from 9 am daily for a free walk around where information boards are present for your help or you can book a guided tour of the stadium. Murrayfield Ice Rink Murrayfield Ice Rink opened to the public in 1952. It is the largest Rink in Scotland. Events that have been held at the ice rink include Ice Hockey, Figure Skating, Boxing and Basketball. In 1980 a separate curling rink was opened. In 1958, 1963 and 1993 Murrayfield Ice Rink was the venue for The Harlem Globetrotters basketball exhibitions. The ice rink is open to the public and ice skates are available for hire. There is also a curling rink next door. You can also see National League Ice Hockey on a Sunday Evening. (Check with rink for game dates). Memorial Arch Murrayfield Stadium The Rugby memorial arch in Murrayfield Stadium in memory of the Rugby players who died in the First World War. Coltbridge House Murrayfield Edinburgh In accordance with the will of George Pape of Coltbridge house these cottages were built for use of three poor widows in all time coming A.D. 1894 Colt Bridge Murrayfield Edinburgh On 16th September 1745 the Coltbridge Canter commenced near here, when the Hanoverian cavalry fled from the Jacobite army the only escape was across a wooden bridge which was replaced in 1766 with the present bridge which is now only for pedestrians. Water of Leith New Bridge Murrayfield Edinburgh The new bridge over the water of leith part of the main access road from west to east and the new town was built in 1841 and was later widened in 1930 due to the motorised transport. Next - Saughton - Gorgie Edinburgh
- Upper Bow | Royal Mile | All About Edinburgh
Upper Bow is at the junction of johnston Terrace Castlehill and Lawnmarket. The Upper Bow was part of the West Bow a street that linked the Old town with the Grassmarket. Now it is a street with steps to access the West Bow. Attractions are all around this area. Upper Bow Attractions Royal Mile Edinburgh The Upper Bow was part of the West Bow which was a steep road that linked the Grassmarket to Castlehill. The West Bow now ends at Victoria Street and steps take you to the Upper Bow and Victoria Terrace which is a balcony walkway that is above the old West Bow. The map show the present road layout with the Upper Bow, West Bow, Johnston Terrace, Castlehill, and Lawnmarket. The map can be found at the foot of the Upper Bow. St Columba's Free Church St Columba's Free Church is a Victorian Gothic building built in 1846 for a congregation of the Old Town's poor founded by the Rev. John Alexander, a mission priest. The day school beneath the church fed and educated up to 200 boys and girls until the 1870’s The first picture below shows the Upper Bow steps that go down to the west bow and Victoria Street. The centre picture is the steps from West Bow to Upper Bow and Victoria Terrace. The last Picture is looking up the West Bow from the Grassmarket. Victoria Terrace Victoria Terrace and Victoria Street are part of the New Town. They were built when George IV Bridge was built 1845 - 1866. It is on the line of the original city wall circa 1450 ta part of which can be seen off the Grassmarket. Quaker House The building with arches on Victoria Terrace was built in 1866 as the United Original Secession Church it closed in 1900 and and later in 1988 became the Quaker Meeting house. On the south side of the Street is India Buildings built 1866. 1-6 Victoria Street, was occupied by the British Linen Bank, the Scottish Chamber of Agriculture, and the Geological Survey of Scotland. In 2022 the Vigin Hotel opened, on construction there were many medieval artifacts, ruins of previous buildings found dating to the 10th century. Inscription 'Dominus Providebit.' The Lord Will Provide Next - Lawnmarket Royal Mile
- Declaration of Arbroath | All About Edinburgh
The Declaration of Arbroath signed 700 years ago and sent on the 6 April 1320 to Pope John XXII Get your copy Visit Edinburgh at All About Edinburgh. Declaration of Arbroath 2020, 700th Anniversary Signing of the Declaration of Arbroath, A letter sealed by fifty-one magnates and nobles, of the 51 seals only 19 have survived. The Declaration of Arbroath (letter) is held in the National Records of Scotland in Edinburgh. The letter makes the case for Scottish Independence and asks to acknowledge Robert the Bruce as Scotland’s lawful king. The letter was sent to Pope John XXII, on the 6 April 1320, written in Latin by, Bernard, Abbot of Arbroath Abbey, and Chancellor of Scotland at Newbattle Abbey. The most famous of the words written in the declaration are; “As long as but a hundred of us remain alive, never will we on any conditions be brought under English rule. It is in truth not for glory, nor riches, nor honours, that we are fighting, but for freedom – for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself”. King Edward I was intent on the conquer of Scotland after the deaths of Alexander III and his granddaughter Margaret, Maid of Norway in 1296 which left Scotland with no monarch. In the struggle for Scotland, William Wallace defeated Edward at Stirling Bridge,1297. Robert the Bruce who had taken the throne in 1306 defeated Edward II in 1314 at Bannockburn. It was not until 1328 that Scotland’s Independence was acknowledge with the Treaty of Edinburgh between Robert I and Edward III that ended the 30 year Wars of Independence between England and Scotland. PURCHASE A COPY Declaration of Arbroath 2020, 700th Anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Arbroath, Available now to every Scot, their Kith and Kin, both at home and over the seas, by contacting Tel 07539 867587 allaboutedinburgh@gmail.com Purchasers of this Certified and Numbered Edition Print, receive an exact copy of the text in Latin as well as an English translation, also a full colour Information Sheet and a Certificate of Authenticity. Next - Johnnie Walker Whisky Story
- Royal Botanic Gardens | Edinburgh Attractions | All About Edinburgh
Royal Botanic Garden (RGBE) for short has one of the largest collection of plants from around the world. In grounds of over 70 acres with glass houses, rock gardens, Japanese garden, arboritum with squirrels and birds. With a restaurant, shop and cafe its a great place to spend the day Free Entry Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh The Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh was first sited at Holyrood Park beside Holyrood Abbey in 1670. It moved to near Leith Wynd in 1675 which stretch from where Cranston Street off the Royal Mile is now to Calton Road. The Physic Garden which was removed due to Waverley Station being built 1763 spent a period of time in Leith Walk 1763 -1820 where it remained before finally moving to its present location at Inverleith in 1820. The Gardens were the imagination of two doctors Andrew Balfour who look after the Royal Gardens at Holyrood House Edinburgh 1695 and Robert Sibbald physician who collected plant specimens from all over Europe when on their travels, which were look after in the Physic Garden. The two Gardens coming together in 1820 at Inverleith. In the early 1900s a plant hunter George Forrest introduced over 10,000 specimens and the gardens continue to grow to this day. The Cottage in Leith can now be seen in the Royal Botanic Gardens grounds, as it has been rebuilt as it was in Leith. There is also a night light show annually within the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh. Royal Botanic Gardens 20a Inverleith Row Edinburgh Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh East Gate Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh John Hope West Gate The Glass Houses Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh. The large glass house in the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh (RBGE) was opening by HRH Princess Margaret on 25th October 1967, further glass houses were opened to store the many different varieties of plants and flowers. Rock Garden Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh The Rock Garden has a collection of over 5,000 plants from mountain, Mediterranean and Arctic climates around the world. There are concentrations of plants from China, Europe, Japan, Nepal, North and South America and South Africa. Britain’s Tallest Palm House Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh The Temperate Palm house in Edinburgh's Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh opened in 1858 and was the tallest in the UK. It became one of the must see things of its time in the UK as most people had never travelled overseas and the plants and trees were a massive attraction. Inverleith House Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh. Inverleith House was built in 1774 for Sir James Rocheid and his family on his estate, which would have covered Inverleith Park, Botanic Gardens and part of Stockbridge. The Botanic Gardens today stands on most of the Rocheid estate. In 1877 the Botanic Gardens took over all but Inverleith Park of the estate. ( Front and rear The Gardeners Cottage Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh. The Botanic Gardens Cottage stood at Shrub hill of Leith Walk and was taken brick by brick and rebuilt in the botanic gardens. The Cottage was the lead gardener's house and entrance to the gardens The cottage was designed by the leading architects of the time James Craig and John Adam and built in 1765. The cottage also had a classroom to tech Botany to Edinburgh students. The Gardeners Cottage Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh. There are two plaques with inscriptions. In honour of ALL THE PEOPLE who have tended this place with care, passion and dedication. their legacy lives all around us. The Botanic Cottage Built Leith Walk 1765 Rebuilt Inverleith 2015. To the memory of John Williamson who during twenty years of faithful service as Principal Gardener in this place was no less respected for the good qualities suited to his station in life than esteemed for eminent skill in his profession this monument is erected by John Hope1781 Removed from the Botanic Garden Leith Walk September 1823 Old Beech Hedge Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh. The Old Beech hedge stands at circa 8m (156 ft) in Height and 165 m (535 ft) in length. First planted in 1906 with 200 young beech trees, today only 158 trees are in the Hedge. Thought to be one of the oldest hedges in Scotland at over 110 years. HRH Queen Mother's Garden Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh. This area is dedicated to the late Queen Mother and has over 10.000 plants. The centre Labyrinth is formed with interlocking E space as her name Elizabeth. With a pavilion trees hedge and flowers it is a remarkable memorial to a great Lady. Caledonian Hall Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh. The Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society built the Caledonian Hall in 1841 to hold flower shows. 20 years later it had a change of use to a Herbarium, scientific reference collection of preserved plants which now has over 3 million specimens. Alpine House Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh. The Alpine House provides a strict dry environment for plants All the plants are growing in clay pots and the Alpine House has a manmade climate to imitate the mountainous windy conditions where the plants would naturally grow. Chinese Hillside Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh. The Chinese Hillside garden is planted to recreate a natural Chinese hillside garden setting with over 1600 plants found in the south west of China. The garden opened in 1997 and is the largest collection of Chinese plants growing outside China. Edinburgh New Town Lilian Alcock (Nora Lilian Scott) Lilian Scott was born in August 1874 and married Nathaniel Alcock in 1905 a professor of physiology at McGill University in Canada. Lilian was the first government plant pathologist appointed in Scotland. She was the pioneer of the study of seed pathology and was honoured in 1935 with and MBE. She was appointed plant pathologist in Department of Agriculture for Scotland at Royal Botanic Garden in 1924 till her retirement in 1937. The plaque can be seen on the wall of 20a Inverleith Row Edinburgh. Aeolian Harp Pavilion Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh. Aeolian Harp Pavilion was design and built in 2003 to commemorate an old Elm tree that had to be cut down due to contracting Dutch Elm Disease. Garden of Tranquillity Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh. The Garden of Tranquillity is behind the East Gate Lodge. This garden was structured through donations and lottery funding for the use of all the people that wish to use it. Edinburgh New Town Inverleith Row Sibbald House The house named after Robert Sibbald who was born 15 April 1641 in Fife Scotland. He qualified as a physician in 1662, and his aim was to improve the faculties of medicine in Scotland. He with his cousin Andrew Balfour created a Physic Garden in 1670 with circa 1000 medicinal plants. Sibbald and Balfour went on to establish the College of Physicians in 1681. The Physic Garden went on to be the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh. A year later in 1682 Robert Sibbald was appointed Geographer Royal for Scotland. He died in 1722 make his life's work to the medical profession and the intellectual life of Edinburgh. He is buried in Greyfriars Kirkyard. Edinburgh New Town North East Edinburgh Statues
- Book a trip | Booking Tours | All About Edinburgh
Book a trip transfer or tour. looking to travel around Scotland or tour Edinburgh. Edinburgh have walking tours or tours by Taxi, Bus, Car, Helicopter and Bike. Also bespoke taxi and car tours around Scotland. Book Tours from Edinburgh Looking for a Tour of Edinburgh or Scotland. Where would like to go and when? Day Tours or Multiple Days with Overnight stays Highlands, Islands, Inverness, Central Scotland Scottish Borders, Lothians, Dumfries & Galloway West Coast, Glasgow, East Coast Golf Transfers Transfers from the Airport, Rail Station or Hotel All sizes of vehicles available. Airport Transfers Advance Enquiry recommended Luggage Delivery Have your cases delivered to your destination. Enquiry / Contact Tour Edinburgh and Scotland Looking for tours from Edinburgh around Scotland All the tours can be found here. Bus tours to the Highlands and Island. Look for Nessie on the shore or a boat trip. Whisky Distillery Tours see where the famous Whisky Distilleries are. Must See Places Loch Lomond, Inverness, Fort William, Glencoe, Cairngorms and Trossachs. Isle of Skye, Scotland has it all. Walking Tours of Edinburgh Why not stay in Edinburgh and take a Walking Tour of Edinburgh Go on a boat trip, a helicopter, Micro light plane or hot air balloon. (subject to weather). Book a Tour of the City by Taxi A round trip of the New Town Old Town and Leith Black Taxis have access to many streets that other transport is limited to. (See it all from 1 hour). (Stops available for photos) Golf Transfers Transport for all group sizes with cases and golf bags. All that is require from you is your: Pick Up Point(s) + Time(s) Destination(s) + Time(s) Date(s) + Number of Passengers Luggage details If arriving by Plane Airport and Flight Details. Enquiry / Contact Tour Maps Tours from Edinburgh Edinburgh Walking Tours Private Tours Golf Transfers Bus Tours Book A Taxi
- Go Karts + Cage Buggies | Kart Races | All About Edinburgh
In door and Out door Go Karts activities for all ages group Xtreme Kart racing, indoors and outdoors dirt track rccing in Cage Buggies (Rage Buggies) 18+ only. Fly round a specially made outdoor course in the caage buggy a thrill of a drive. Go Karts + Off Road Cage Buggies Go Karts for all age groups. Karting Indoor or Outdoor Tracks or the ultimate in Karting in a Off Road (Cage) Buggy. Back to Activities Go Karts Xtreme Karting Edinburgh 2 Huly Hill Road Edinburgh EH28 8PH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 333 0195 Go Karts Fastrax Inzievar Farm Oakley Dunfermline KY12 8EZ Fife Scotland 01383 880300 Go Karts Indoor Kart racing Race Karts Ltd Arrol Square Livingston EH54 8QZ West Lothian Scotland 01506 410 123 cage buggies Off Road Cage Buggies Off Road Buggies Battlezone Dolphinton Burn Woodlands Dundas Castle South Queensferry Edinburgh EH29 9EN 0131 2973157 Off Road Buggies Fastrax Inzievar Farm Oakley KY12 8EZ Fife Scotland 01383 880300
- Colleges for Further Education | information | All About Edinburgh
Looking for Colleges for Further Education for a special trade or occupation find all college contact details here COLLEGES FOR FURTHER EDUCATION Edinburgh Colleges for further education in skilled Trades and occupations Education & Learning College Further Education Education Colleges Stevenson College Bankhead Avenue Edinburgh EH11 4DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 535 4600 Education Colleges Midlothian College Dalhousie Road Dalkeith EH22 3FR Midlothian Scotland 0131 669 4400 Education Colleges Faith Bible Mission Drum Street Edinburgh EH17 8QG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 664 4336 Education Colleges Faith Bible Mission Gilmerton Road Edinburgh EH17 7JD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 6645814 Education Colleges School of Divinity New College Mound Place Edinburgh EH1 2LX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 650 8900 College Further Education Education Colleges Royal College Of Surgeons Nicholson Street Edinburgh EH8 9DW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 527 1600 Education Colleges Basil Paterson College Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 4NA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3802 Education Colleges Royal College Of Physicians Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 1JQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 7324 Education Colleges Royal College Of Nursing South Oswald Road Edinburgh EH9 2HH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 1010 Education Colleges Telford College West Granton Road Edinburgh EH5 1QE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 669 4400
- Buccleuch Place | History | All About Edinburgh
Buccleuch Place is in the Central Campus of the University of Edinburgh and you can find many plaques honouring famous people that graduated from the Universityand stayed in the residence in the street. Buccleuch Place Edinburgh Plaques and Statues Buccleuch Place Edinburgh Buccleuch Place is mainly buildings of Edinburgh University and the entrance to the University Library. There are a number of medallions on walls of houses of famous people who graduated from the University of Edinburgh. James Africanus Horton (1835–1883) James Horton was born in Freetown Sierra Leone and was known as James Beale. He was the first African to graduate from Edinburgh University and went on to be a medical surgeon in the British Army. Baroness Jennie Lee (1904 – 1988) Baroness Lee of Asheridge known as Jennie Lee, was a Scottish politician. Baroness Jennie Lee was married to the Welsh Labour politician Aneurin Bevan from 1934 until his death in 1960. As Minister for the Arts 1964–1970, she was instrumental in the foundation of the Open University. The Jennie Lee building can be found in Drumsheugh Gardens Edinburgh, the home of the Open University offices in Scotland. The plaque reads. In honour of | Baroness | Jennie Lee | 1904–1988 | An early woman MP | First Minister for the Arts | founder of the Open University | graduate of the | University Lord Francis Jeffrey (1773 – 1850) Lord Francis Jeffrey was a literary critic and Scottish judge, Francis Jeffrey was also the editor of The Edinburgh Review a liberal critical periodical from 1803 -1829. Francis Jeffrey was appointed Lord Advocate. Francis Jeffrey a member of the House of Commons introduced the Scottish Reform Bill in 1831. When the new Edinburgh streets were being built the street connecting the High Street with Waverley Station was named in his honour “Jeffrey Street”. George Edward Moore O.M., F.B.A. (1873 – 1958) G.E. Moore O.M. FBA (Order of merit and Fellow of the British Academy) lived at 11 buccleuch Place Edinburgh from 1904-1908 with his friend A.J. Ainsworth. He was one of the founders of Analytic Philosophy. He is also remembered for what is now commonly called “Moore’s Paradox”. Thomas Carlyle (1795 – 1881) Thomas Carlyle graduated from Edinburgh University became a teacher and then an essayist and author. His most successful publication was “The French Revolution: A History”. Thomas Carlyle was married to Jane Welsh after marrying they moved to Comely Bank in Edinburgh. Thomas Carlyle was deemed to be one of the influential writers of the period Moving to Chelsea he would entertain poets and authors such as Tennyson, Dickens, Ruskin and Thackeray. Thomas Carlyle was installed as Rector of the University of Edinburgh in 1865. There is a plaque in his honour at 22 Buccleuch Place Edinburgh. Dr Wong Fun (Huang Kuan) (1828 – 1878) Huang Kuan from Hsiang-shan, Canton China graduated with a Phd in medicine from Edinburgh University in 1857. He was the first Chinese student to graduate from Edinburgh University and it is also believed that he was the first Chinese student in Europe to receive a degree. The Confucius Institute in Scotland at Abden House 1 Marchbank Crescent Edinburgh stands a statue in his honour. Next - George Square
- Tollcross | Edinburgh New Town | All About Edinburgh
Tollcross on the southern edge of the Old Town Where the King's Theatre Stands and access to Bruntsfield Links and The Meadows. Also the Grassmarket and Art College, Tollcross Edinburgh The area of Tollcross has many streets from Lothian Road the main thoroughfare continues by Earl Grey Street, Home street and Leven Street towards Bruntsfield and the South. to the east is Lauriston Place, with a number of small street branching off. To the south east is brougham street and brougham place continuing south on Melville drive. Lauriston Place Tollcross Edinburgh Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh The first Edinburgh Infirmary was established on 6 August 1729 The Infirmary was granted a Royal Charter from George II in 1736 which gave it, its name of the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. The building a short distance away was then taken as the new Royal Infirmary the gates still in Drummond Street. The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh moved again to the site of old George Watson’s (Hospital) School opposite George Heriots in Lauriston Place 1870. George Watson’s moved to Archibald Place where the previously the Merchant Maiden (Hospital) school had been, they vacated in 1870 to move to Queen Street. George Watson's Boys College remained at Archibald Place from 1870 to 1932, before moving to Colinton Road where they remain. The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh moved to a new purpose built Hospital at Little France in 2003. Formally Lauriston Church Tollcross Edinburgh Lauriston United Presbyterian Church is Gothic style building from circa 1860. The church is now in the hands of The Muslim Welfare House which is a charitable organization for serving the needs of overseas students in Britain. Old Fire Station Tollcross Edinburgh The Central Fire Station opened in 1900 and served Edinburgh for circa 100 years before becoming a museum, but now it has been closed due to funding. Inscription reads; Central Fire Brigade Station Opened By the Right Honourable Sir Mitchell Thomson Bart Lord Provost 7th June 1900 James Braidwood Plaque Aye Ready plaque reads; In memory of James Braidwood, first master of fire engines in Edinburgh and founder of the British fire service. Born in Edinburgh in 1800, who died whilst fighting a fire in Tooley Street London in 1861. Ultimate Sacrifice Plaque Aye Mindit plaque reads; In recognition of all the firefighters in the world who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of others. This plaque was unveiled by councillor K Harrold, convener of the Lothian and Borders Fire Board, on the 11 September 2002, the first anniversary of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre in New York where 343 firefighters gave their lives Old Fire Engine A fire engine from the past stands outside the museum in Lauriston Place that could have been used in the great fire in the High Street in the 1814 Heriots (Hospital) School Tollcross Edinburgh Heriot’s Gates in Lauriston Place Edinburgh was originally the back entrance to the School with the Front facing Edinburgh Castle The present front Gates of Heriot’s Hospital (School). The wealthy of Edinburgh would leave provision in their wills to have a Hospital Built, in 1650 George Heriot bequeathed a sum of money for a hospital to be built for the poor fatherless children of Edinburgh. George Heriot was the first others that followed were, George Watson who built a Hospital directly across from Heriot’s 1741. William Fettes had a (Hospital) school built on his land at Comely Bank in 1870, The Merchant Maiden Hospital (Mary Erskine’s) started in the cowgate in 1659, John Watson built a hospital at Ravelston 1762. Hospital was the name for a boarding School where poor children were educated in all social skills and academic learning. Telfer Wall The Telfer Wall at Lauriston Place Edinburgh The Telfer wall was built around Heriot’s (Hospital) School for its protection against invaders as it stood outside Edinburgh City Wall (Flodden Wall). The wall was built as an extension to the Flodden Wall specifically to protect Heriots Hospital. Link Edinburgh City Wall Cameo Picture House Tollcross Edinburgh The Cameo picture house opened in 1914 as the Kings Cinema The picture house was the first in Scotland to have a mirrored screen. With over 600 seats and an orchestral as there were only silent movies until 1930 the picture house was fitted with sound. By 1949 the picture house was requiring modernising and after refurbishment it change its name to what it is today The Cameo. In 1985 it became a multiplex with 3 screens and the main screen was restored to its original decor. Kings Theatre Tollcross Edinburgh The King's Theatre Edinburgh opened on the 8th December 1906 known as “The Grand Old Lady of Leven Street” Andrew Carnegie then one of the wealthiest men in the world (born in Dunfermline Fife living in America) laid the foundation stone which can still be seen today. Harry Lauder a Portobello entertainer and to become the highest paid performer in his time performed on stage at the Kings Theatre on many occasions and a memorial plaque to him is in the theatre. Another name that worked here as a young man, was a local lad Sean Connery who went on to become known around the world as James Bond and the rest is history. Sadly he died at the age of 90 in 2020. The King's Theatre is a place in Edinburgh for the Pantomime at Christmas and many productions throughout the year. Barclay Church Tollcross Edinburgh In 1858 a Miss Mary Barclay of 7 Carlton Terrace died, leaving over £10,000 for the erection of a Free Church. The Church was built circa 1863 and named after Miss Barclay and the streets around the church also took their names from Miss Barclay. The first service took place in the new Barclay Church in December of 1864. The First minister of the new Barclay Church was James Hood Wilson who remained until his death in 1906. In the church there is a bible in a glass case and its history is; The Bible is known as the ‘Vinegar Bible’ because of the misprint referring to the Parable of the Vineyard as the Parable of the Vinegar. The Church spire can be seen from a great distance as it is 230 foot high. Lothian Road Edinburgh
- Hen Party Edinburgh | Activities | All About Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the ideal place for a Hen Party All the major retailers, high street department store, designer outlets and wedding shops.There are 100's of restaurants, bars and night clubs (3am close) or Casinos (6am close). There are great spa and pamper places, Gin + Champange tasting Hen Party Edinburgh Edinburgh is the ideal place for a Hen Party All the major retailers, high street department store, designer outlets and wedding shops. There are 100's of restaurants, bars and night clubs (3am close) or Casinos (6am close). There are great spa and pamper places including outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi. Also plenty activities chocolate or fudge making, Cocktail masterclass, Hot Yoga, Photo Shoot, champagne and wine tasting Gin and whisky tours and tasting. Paintball Laser tag and Highland Games 4x4 off road driving, Super Car driving, Segway, Quad bikes and white water rafting. There is something for everyone even flying. Activities that are available in Edinburgh Enquires and Bookings Edinburgh Activities Transport and Transfers
- Dunbar | East Lothian | All About Edinburgh
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.
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A full list of the Edinburgh Primary Schools and Primary Schools in lothians and Scottish Borders with contact details when looking for a school for your child Edinburgh Primary Schools Education & Learning Edinburgh Primary Schools Education Primary Schools Abbeyhill Abbey Street Edinburgh EH7 5SJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 661 3054 Education Primary Schools Edinburgh Academy Junior Arboretum Road Edinburgh EH3 5PL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 552 3690 Education Primary Schools Drumbrae Ardshiel Avenue Edinburgh EH4 7HP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 339 5071 Education Primary Schools Craiglockhart Ashley Terrace Edinburgh EH11 1RG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 1407 Education Primary Schools Juniper Green Baberton Mains Wynd Edinburgh EH14 3EE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 442 2121 Education Primary Schools Balgreen Balgreen Road Edinburgh EH11 3AT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 6066 Education Primary Schools Cargilfield Preparatory School Barnton Avenue Edinburgh EH4 6HU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 336 2207 Education Primary Schools Lismore Bingham Avenue Edinburgh EH15 3HZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 669 4588 Education Primary Schools Bonaly Bonaly Grove Edinburgh EH13 0QD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 441 7211 Education Primary Schools Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pairce Bonnington road Edinburgh EH6 5NQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 553 5856 Education Primary Schools Granton Boswall Parkway Edinburgh EH5 2DA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 552 3987 Education Primary Schools Royston Boswall Parkway Edinburgh EH5 2JH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 554 4534 Education Primary Schools Broughton Broughton Road Edinburgh EH7 4LD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 7028 Education Primary Schools Leith Walk Brunswick Road Edinburgh EH7 5NG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 3873 Education Primary Schools Buckstone Buckstone Loan Edinburgh EH10 6UY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 445 4545 Education Primary Schools Burdiehouse Burdiehouse Crescent Edinburgh EH17 8EX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 664 2351 Education Primary Schools Sighthill Calder Park Edinburgh EH11 4NF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 453 2464 Education Primary Schools Royal Mile Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8BZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 3347 Education Primary Schools Fettes College Carrington Road Edinburgh EH4 1QX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 2281 Education Primary Schools Fox Covert Clerwood Terrace Edinburgh EH12 8PG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 339 3749 Education Primary Schools Clovenstone Clovenstone Park Edinburgh EH14 3EY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 453 4242 Education Primary Schools Oxgangs Colinton Mains Drive Edinburgh EH13 9AE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 441 3649 Education Primary Schools George Watsons Colinton Road Edinburgh EH10 5EG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 446 6040 Education Primary Schools George Watsons Colinton Road Edinburgh EH10 5EG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 446 6000 Education Primary Schools Merchiston Castle Colinton Road Edinburgh EH13 0PU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 312 2200 Education Primary Schools Flora Stevenson Comely Bank Road Edinburgh EH4 1BG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 1604 Education Primary Schools South Morningside Comiston Road Edinburgh EH10 5QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 447 5446 Education Primary Schools Davidson Mains Corbiehill Road Edinburgh EH4 5DZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 336 1184 Education Primary Schools Corstorphine Corstorphine High Street Edinburgh EH12 7SY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 334 3865 Education Primary Schools Blackhall Craigcrook Road Edinburgh EH4 3PH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 336 1023 Education Primary Schools Holy Cross R.C. Craighall Road Edinburgh EH6 4RE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 552 1971 Education Primary Schools East Craigs Craigmount Brae Edinburgh EH12 8XF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 339 7115 Education Primary Schools Cramond Cramond Crescent Edinburgh EH4 6PG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 312 6450 Education Primary Schools Currie Curriehill Road Edinburgh EH14 5PU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 449 3359 Education Primary Schools Preston Street Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH16 5BR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 4208 Education Primary Schools Dalry Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2JB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 6086 Education Primary Schools Duddingston Duddingston Road Edinburgh EH15 1SW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 669 5092 Edinburgh Primary Schools Education Primary Schools St Mary's R.C. (Edin) East London Street Edinburgh EH7 4BW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 7128 Education Primary Schools St Peter's R.C. Falcon Road Edinburgh EH10 4AH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 447 5742 Education Primary Schools Towerbank Figgate Bank Edinburgh EH15 1HX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 669 1551 Education Primary Schools St Mark's R.C. Firrhill Crescent Edinburgh EH13 9EE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 441 2948 Education Primary Schools Tollcross Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9QG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7828 Education Primary Schools Cargilfield Gamekeepers Road Edinburgh EH4 6HU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 336 2207 Education Primary Schools St George's Girls Garscube Terrace Edinburgh EH12 6BG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 311 8000 Education Primary Schools St George's School for Girls Garscube Terrace Edinburgh EH12 6BH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 311 8000 Education Primary Schools St Peter's Gillespie Street Edinburgh EH3 9NH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 8003 Education Primary Schools Liberton Gilmerton Road Edinburgh EH16 5UD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 664 2337 Education Primary Schools St Catherines R.C. Gracemount Drive Edinburgh EH16 6RN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 664 4257 Education Primary Schools Gracemount Gracemout House Drive Edinburgh EH16 6FD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 664 2331 Education Primary Schools Wardie Granton Road Edinburgh EH5 3NJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 552 3896 Education Primary Schools Castleview Greendykes Road Edinburgh EH16 4DP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 661 6429 Education Primary Schools Ferryhill Groathill Road North Edinburgh EH4 2SQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 538 7382 Education Primary Schools St Mary's Music Grosvenor Crescent Edinburgh EH12 5EL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 538 7766 Education Primary Schools St Mary's Music School Grosvenor Crescent Edinburgh EH12 5EL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 538 7766 Education Primary Schools Canal View Hailesland Place Edinburgh EH14 2SL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 442 3894 Education Primary Schools Stockbridge Hamilton Place Edinburgh EH3 5BA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 6109 Education Primary Schools St John's Hamilton Terrace Edinburgh EH15 1NB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 669 1363 Education Primary Schools Edinburgh Academy Henderson Row Edinburgh EH3 5BL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 4603 Education Primary Schools Hermitage Park Hermitage Park Edinburgh EH6 8HD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 554 2952 Education Primary Schools St Cuthberts R.C. Hutchison Crossway Edinburgh EH14 1RP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 443 2621 Education Primary Schools St John Vianney R.C. Ivanhoe Crescent Edinburgh EH16 6AU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 664 1742 Education Primary Schools Carrickknowe Lampacre Road Edinburgh EH12 7HU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 334 4505 Education Primary Schools George Heriots Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9EQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7263 Education Primary Schools George Heriots Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9EQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7263 Education Primary Schools St Mary's R.C. (Leith) Links Gardens Edinburgh EH6 7JG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 554 7129 Education Primary Schools Craigentinny Loganlea Drive Edinburgh EH7 6LR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 661 2749 Education Primary Schools Lorne Lorne Street Edinburgh EH6 8QS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 554 2308 Education Primary Schools Brunstane Magdalene Drive Edinburgh EH15 3BE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 669 4498 Education Primary Schools Dean Park Balerno Marchbank Gardens Edinburgh EH14 7ET City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 449 4529 Education Primary Schools Parson's Green Meadowfield Drive Edinburgh EH8 7LU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 661 4459 Education Primary Schools Niddrie Mill Moffat Way Edinburgh EH16 4PY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 468 7025 Education Primary Schools St Francis R.C. Moffat Way Edinburgh EH16 4PY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 621 6600 Education Primary Schools Bruntsfield Montpelier Edinburgh EH10 4NA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 1821 Edinburgh Primary Schools Education Primary Schools Gilmerton Moredun Dykes Road Edinburgh EH17 8NQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 664 3614 Education Primary Schools Craigroyston Muirhouse Place West Edinburgh EH4 4PX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 343 6465 Education Primary Schools Muirhouse Muirhouse Place West Edinburgh EH4 4PX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 200 2000 Education Primary Schools Cliftonhall Newbridge Edinburgh EH28 8LQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 333 1359 Education Primary Schools Victoria Newhaven Main Street Edinburgh EH6 4HY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 476 7306 Education Primary Schools Trinity Newhaven Road Edinburgh EH6 4QA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 554 2062 Education Primary Schools Fort North Fort Street Edinburgh EH6 4HF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 467 7131 Education Primary Schools Royal High Northfield Broadway Edinburgh EH8 7RX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 669 3200 Education Primary Schools Pentland Oxgangs Green Edinburgh EH13 9JE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 445 1510 Education Primary Schools Clermiston Parkgrove Place Edinburgh EH4 7NP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 336 3361 Education Primary Schools Prestonfield Peffermill Road Edinburgh EH16 5LJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 1336 Education Primary Schools Stewarts Melville Queensferry Road Edinburgh EH4 3EZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 311 1177 Education Primary Schools Stewarts Melville College Queensferry Road Edinburgh EH4 3EZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 311 1177 Education Primary Schools Mary Erskines Junior Queensferry Terrace Edinburgh EH4 3EZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 311 1111 Education Primary Schools Mary Erskines Ravelston Dykes Road Edinburgh EH4 3NT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131347 5700 Education Primary Schools Colinton Redford Place Edinburgh EH13 0AL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 441 1946 Education Primary Schools Longstone Redhall Grove Edinburgh EH14 2DU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 443 4743 Education Primary Schools Prospact Bank Restalrig Road Edinburgh EH6 8BQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 553 2239 Education Primary Schools St Ninian's R.C. Restalrig Road South Edinburgh EH7 6JA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 661 3431 Education Primary Schools Roseburn Roseburn Street Edinburgh EH12 5PL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 339 6096 Education Primary Schools Stenhouse Saughton Mains Street Edinburgh EH11 3HL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 443 1255 Education Primary Schools Broomhouse Saughton Road Edinburgh EH11 3RQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 443 3783 Education Primary Schools St Joseph's R.C. Saughton Road Edinburgh EH11 3RQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 443 4591 Education Primary Schools Sciennes Sciennes Road Edinburgh EH9 1LG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 1243 Education Primary Schools Murrayburn Sighthill Loan Edinburgh EH11 4NP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 453 5339 Education Primary Schools Westburn Sighthill Road Edinburgh EH11 4PB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 442 2997 Education Primary Schools Rudolph Steiner Spylaw Road Edinburgh EH10 5BR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 3410 Education Primary Schools Leith St Andrew Place Edinburgh EH6 7EG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 554 4844 Education Primary Schools Nether Currie Thomson Crescent Edinburgh EH14 5JR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 449 3140 Education Primary Schools Pirniehall West Pilton Crescent Edinburgh EH4 4EP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 5256 Education Primary Schools Forthview West Pilton Place Edinburgh EH4 4DF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 2468 Education Primary Schools St David's West Pilton Place Edinburgh EH4 4EP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 3500 Education Primary Schools Gylemuir Wester Broom Place Edinburgh EH12 7RT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 334 7138 Education Primary Schools James Gilespies Whitehouse Loan Edinburgh EH9 1BD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 447 1014 Education Primary Schools Newcraighall Whitehill Street Newcraighall EH21 8QZ Edinburgh Scotland 0131 669 3598 Education Primary Schools Fettes College Preparatory School East Fettes Avenue Edinburgh EH4 1QX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 322 2976
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Looking for a Edinburgh private Education Fee paying school for your children in Edinburgh or lothians a full contact list is here EDINBURGH PRIVATE EDUCATION FEE PAYING SCHOOLS AND SCHOOLS FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Education & Learning Edinburgh Private Education Independent / Private Education The Mary Erskine School Ravelston Dykes Road Edinburgh EH4 3NT City of Edinburgh 0131 347 5700 www.esms.edin.sch.uk Independent / Private Education Stewarts Melville College 7 Queensferry Road Edinburgh EH4 3EY City of Edinburgh 0131 311 1000 www.esms.edin.sch.uk Independent / Private Education George Watson's College Colinton Road Edinburgh EH10 5EG City of Edinburgh 0131 446 6040 www.gwc.org.uk Independent / Private Education ESMS The Mary Erskine & Stewarts Melville The Junior School 13 Queensferry Terrace Edinburgh EH4 3EZ 0131 311 1111 Independent / Private Education Fettes College Preparatory School East Fettes Avenue Edinburgh EH4 1QX Scotland 00 44 (0)131 332 2976 www.fettes.com Independent / Private Education Merchiston Castle School 294 Colinton Road Edinburgh EH130PU 0131 3122200 www.merchiston.co.uk Independent / Private Education The Edinburgh Academy 42 Henderson Row Edinburgh EH3 5BL 0131 624 4916 Independent / Private Education George Heriot’s School 15-16 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9EQ 0131 229 7263 www.george-heriots.com Independent / Private Education Loretto School 1-7 Linkfield Road Musselburgh East Lothian EH217RE 0131 6534444 www.lorettoschool.co.uk Independent / Private Education Clifton Hall School Newbridge Edinburgh EH28 8LQ 0131 333 1359 Edinburgh Private Education Independent / Private Education Fettes College Carrington Road Edinburgh EH4 1QX Scotland 00 44 (0)131 332 2281 www.fettes.com Independent / Private Education ESMS The Mary Erskine & Stewarts Melville The Junior School 13 Queensferry Terrace Edinburgh EH4 3EZ 0131 311 1111 Independent / Private Education George Heriot’s 15-16 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9EQ 0131 229 7263 www.george-heriots.com Independent / Private Education Cargilfield School 45 Gamekeeper's Road Edinburgh EH4 6HU 0131 3362207 www.cargilfield.com Independent / Private Education St Serf's School 5 Wester Coates Gardens Edinburgh EH125LT 0131 3371015 Independent / Private Education Regius School 41a South Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9NZ 0131 466 8662 Independent / Private Education Rudolf Steiner School of Edinburgh 60 Spylaw Road Edinburgh EH10 5BR 0131 3373410 www.edinburghsteinerschool.org.uk Independent / Private Education St George's School for Girls Garscube Terrace Edinburgh EH126BG 0131 311 8000 www.st-georges.edin.sch.uk Independent / Private Education St Mary's Music School Coates Hall 25 Grosvenor Crescent Edinburgh EH125EL 0131 5387766 www.st-marys-music-school.co.uk Scottish Council of Independent Schools 61 Dublin Street Edinburgh EH3 6NL 0131 220 2106 www.scis.org.uk Edinburgh Private Education Schools for Performing Arts Academy of Music and Sound 1 Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2HY City of Edinburgh 0131 656 0600 www.academyofmusic.ac.uk Schools for Performing Arts The Children’s Music Centre 24 Angle Park Terrace Edinburgh EH11 2JT City of Edinburgh 0131 337 8872 Schools for Performing Arts St Mary's Music School Coates Hall 25 Grosvenor Crescent Edinburgh EH125EL 0131 5387766 www.st-marys-music-school.co.uk Schools for Performing Arts The MGA Academy of Performing Arts 207 Balgreen Road Edinburgh EH11 2RZ 0131 466 9392 www.themgaacademy.com Schools for Performing Arts Edinburgh Acting School Life Care Edinburgh 2 Cheyne Street Edinburgh EH4 1JB 0131 346 2432 Schools for Performing Arts Edinburgh Acting School North Merchiston Club 48 Watson Crescent Edinburgh EH11 1EP 0131 346 2432 Schools for Performing Arts Stagecoach Dance Base 14-16 Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2JU 0131 610 0636 www.stagecoach.co.uk Schools for Performing Arts Stagecoach Calton Centre 121 Montgomery Street Edinburgh EH7 5EP 0131 610 0636 www.stagecoach.co.uk Stagecoach Fairmilhead Parish Church 1A Frogston Road West Edinburgh EH10 7AA 0131 610 0636 www.stagecoach.co.uk Schools for Performing Arts Stagecoach Broughton High School 21 East Fettes Avenue Edinburgh EH4 1EG 0131 610 0636 www.stagecoach.co.uk
- Discover Scotland | Tour Booking Centre | All About Edinburgh
Book your tours and attractions in the Booking Centre 249 High Street Royal Mile across from St Giles Cathedral also All About Edinburgh guide books of Edinburgh streets. See the plaques, statues, monuments and their history and maps of where they are. Tour Booking Centre Book your tours or tickets in Discover Scotland Tour Shop on the Royal Mile next to the City Chambers Also souvenirs All About Edinburgh historic guides Tartan Scarfs, Bags, Clothing and many other Scottish goods "Every picture tells a story" . Well on All About Edinburgh, there is a story for every picture. Each picture was taken, then investigated to give the true background and history. Now you can walk the streets of Edinburgh and see all the historic sites. Find out where people lived and all the famous people of their time. Inventors, Politicians, Writers, Publishers, Authors, Educators' Suffragettes, Doctors, Church Ministers. Even the head of the Mormon Church who preached here. Founders of the University Medical School in Philadelphia The founders of the faculty of medicine McGill University also many other famous attendees of the worlds first medical school. Attractions Map Edinburgh Edinburgh city centre extends approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometres) from west to east and the same south to North. The City Centre and Royal Mile are the main shopping areas and where the main attractions can be found. The Map cover all areas including Edinburgh Royal Mile, Grassmarket, New Town, Old Town, Southbridge, Princes Street, Princes Street Gardens, The Mound, Calton Hill. Edinburgh Suburbs with things to see are Stockbridge, Leith, Broughton, West End Village, Haymarket, Dalry, Bruntsfield, Morningside, Colinton Village, Portobello, Newington, Dean Village, South Queensferry and Cramond Village. Also Stirling, St Andrews, East Lothian, Outlander locations, Border Towns and much more.. with over 1000 places to see. Information and booking Office Location Discover Scotland 249 High Street Edinburgh Tourist office Tour booking and Scottish Goods. All About Edinburgh guide books available here Outlander Locations Scotland Scotland Whisky Trail Edinburgh to Macallan Estate near Dufftown Speyside, Each Star on the map is where a famous Scottish Whisky Distillery or historic attraction can be found. Speyside Whisky Aberlour Glenlivet Distillery Glenfiddich Distillery Macallan Distillery Cardhu Distillery The Balvenie Benriach Glenfarclas Cragganmore Tamdhu Distillery Knockando Distillery Tomintoul Distillery Highlands & Island Whisky Glenturret Distillery Dalwhinnie Aberfeldy Ardnamurchan Blair Athol Clynelish The Singleton Dalmore Glenmorangie Highland Park Oban Talisker Royal Lochnagar Strathisla Balblair Islay Whisky Ardbeg distillery Bowmore Bruichladdich Bunnahabhain Kilchoman Lagavulin Laphroaig Caol Ila Port Ellen Lowland Whisky Auchentoshan Bladnoch Glenkinchie Holyrood Lindores Abbey Rosebank Campbeltown Glen Scotia Glengyle Springbank Killiecrankie (famous Battle site) Blair Castle House of Bruar Highland Market (Tomintoul) Balmoral Castle Scone Palace Jimmy Shand Statue (Auchtermuchty) Myres Castle Falkland Palace St Andrews Castle St Andrews Golf Club St Andrews Cathedral St Fillan's Cave Elie Ness Lighthouse Robinson Crusoe Statue Alexander III Memorial Aberdour Castle Dunfermline Abbey North Queensferry (Deep Sea World) Edradour Distillery (smallest in Scotland) Dufftown Whisky Heritage Centre The Whisky Castle
- Edinburgh Castle Shop | All About Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle shop at the top of the Royal Mile just over the Drawbridge no entry fee. Edinburgh Castle is the No.1 attraction when you visit Scotland and Edinburgh Edinburgh Castle Shops and Businesses Edinburgh Castle is one of the most visited places in the United Kingdom and is in the heart of Scotland's capital city Edinburgh. In Edinburgh Castle there are cafe's and restaurants to make your visit relaxing and enjoyable for all. Edinburgh Castle also has a number of areas in the Castle that you can be married and also have your reception. Edinburgh Castle Attractions and History Advertise your business here View More Advertise your business here View More Advertise your business here View More Wedding Venue Religious Ceremony Only St Margaret’s Chapel Edinburgh Castle Royal Mile Edinburgh Scotland EH1 2NG Tel: +44 (0)131 225 9846 Crown Gift Shop Edinburgh Castle Castlehill, Royal Mile Edinburgh Scotland EH1 2NG Tel: +44 (0)131 225 9846 Portcullis Shop Edinburgh Castle Castlehill, Royal Mile Edinburgh Scotland EH1 2NG Tel: +44 (0)131 225 9846 Edinburgh Castle Castlehill, Royal Mile Edinburgh Scotland EH1 2NG Tel: +44 (0)131 225 9846 Wedding Venue Evening Reception Edinburgh Castle Jacobite Room Castlehill, Royal Mile Edinburgh Scotland EH1 2NG Tel: +44 (0) 131 668 8686 Queen Anne Room Wedding Venue Civil and Humanist Ceremony Edinburgh Castle Castlehill, Royal Mile Edinburgh Scotland EH1 2NG Tel: +44 (0) 131 668 8686 Edinburgh Castle Queen Anne Tearoom Edinburgh Castle Castlehill, Royal Mile Edinburgh Scotland EH1 2NG Tel: +44 (0)131 668 8081 Edinburgh Castle Ticket Office Castlehill, Royal Mile Edinburgh Scotland EH1 2NG Tel: +44 (0)131 225 9846 Redcoat Café Edinburgh Castle Castlehill, Royal Mile Edinburgh Scotland EH1 2NG Tel: +44 (0)131 668 8081 Advertise your business here View More View More Advertise your business here Gatehouse Suite Wedding Venue Civil, Religious and Humanist Ceremony Edinburgh Castle Castlehill, Royal Mile Edinburgh Scotland EH1 2NG Tel: +44 (0)131 225 9846 Whisky and Finest Food Edinburgh Castle Castlehill, Royal Mile Edinburgh Scotland EH1 2NG Tel: +44 (0)131 225 9846 Next - Castlehill Edinburgh
- Castle Street | Edinburgh New Town | All About Edinburgh
Castle Street Edinburgh New Town, named due to the view of Edinburgh Castle. In this street a childrens author was born known for Wind in the Willows. The first Scottish American Mortgage company opened. Castle Street Edinburgh Kenneth Grahame 32 Castle Street Edinburgh Kenneth Grahame author of children's stories of which Wind in the Willows was one was born here in March 1859 Scottish American Mortgage Company The building was originally built as No 4-8 which was a tenement block. The Scottish American Mortgage Company took up occupancy of the upper floors 6-8 Castle Street where they started trading circa 1890. The Scottish Coat of Arms Stars and Strips United States Coat of Arms Next - Charlotte Square & North Charlotte Street
- Edinburgh Racket Sports | Tennis Courts | All About Edinburgh
Edinburgh Racket Sports Guide with tennis squash badminton and table tennis all world sports aand Scotland has world champions in mfacilities in Edinburgh Tennis badmington table tennis Squash Clubs , courts for all ages outdoor and indoor EDINBURGH RACKET SPORTS GUIDE Tennis |Table Tennis Badminton |Squash Enjoy the fun of indoor and outdoor tennis or indoors Table Tennis, Squash or Badminton SPORTS Racket Sports Abercorn Tennis Club 12a Abercorn Terrace Edinburgh EH8 7HZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 661 1952 Racket Sports Academy Sports Centre 10 Arboretum Road Edinburgh EH3 5PL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 624 4900 Racket Sports Barnton Park Tennis Club 12 Barnton Park Edinburgh EH4 6JF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 312 7131 Racket Sports Corstorphine Lawn Tennis Club 70 Belgrave Road Edinburgh EH12 6NH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 551 0455 Racket Sports St Serfs Lawn Tennis Club Clark Road Edinburgh EH5 3AP City of Edinburgh Scotland 07971 501 118 Racket Sports Braid Lawn Tennis Club 58 Cluny Gardens Edinburgh EH10 6BR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 447 0612 Racket Sports Craiglockhart Tennis Courts 177 Colinton Road Edinburgh EH14 1BZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 443 0101 Racket Sports Murrayfield Lawn Tennis Club 57 Corstorphine Road Edinburgh EH12 8QG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 339 8078 Racket Sports Meadows City Tennis Club East Meadows Edinburgh EH8 9NL City of Edinburgh Scotland 07766774529 Tennis Outdoor Selkirk 2G Hillside Terrace Selkirk TD7 4EW Scottish Borders Scotland 01896 66 11 66 Racket Sports Meadows City Tennis Club East Meadows Edinburgh EH8 9NL City of Edinburgh Scotland 07766774529 Racket Sports Drummond Tennis Club East Scotland Street Lane Edinburgh EH3 6ND City of Edinburgh Scotland 07455 182 372 Racket Sports David Lloyd Tennis Centre 89a Glasgow Road Edinburgh EH12 8GZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0345 129 6788 Racket Sports Edinburgh Academy 42 Henderson Row Edinburgh EH3 5BL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 4603 Racket Sports Leith Links Tennis Courts John's Place Edinburgh EH6 7QR City of Edinburgh Scotland 07766774532 Racket Sports Thistle Lawn Tennis Club Katesmill Road Edinburgh EH14 1JF City of Edinburgh Scotland Racket Sports Blackhall Lawn Tennis Club 10 Keith Terrace Edinburgh EH4 3NJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 07765 370 650 Racket Sports Kirkliston Leisure Centre 1 Kirkland’s Park Street Edinburgh EH29 9EY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 333 4700 Racket Sports Dean Lawn Tennis Club 24 Lennox Street Edinburgh EH4 1QA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 315 2836 Racket Sports The Falcon Tennis Club 84 Newbattle Terrace Edinburgh EH10 4SE City of Edinburgh Scotland 07948 036 417 Racket Sports Mortonhall Tennis Club Pentland Terrace Edinburgh EH10 6ES City of Edinburgh Scotland 07894 343 711 Racket Sports Merchiston Tennis Club Polwarth Terrace Edinburgh EH11 1NA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 6447 Racket Sports Grange Dyvours Tennis Club 7 Portgower Place Edinburgh EH4 1HQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 334 2148 Racket Sports Craigmillar Park Tennis Club Sharpdale Loan Inch Park Edinburgh EH16 5 PB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 516 4790 Racket Sports Waverley Lawn Tennis / Squash Club 22 Suffock Road Edinburgh EH16 5NJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 9517 Racket Sports North Berwick Sports Centre Grange Road North Berwick EH39 4QS East Lothian Scotland 01620 893454 Sports Centres Crags Community Sports Centre 10 Bowmont Place Edinburgh EH8 9RY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 3334 David Lloyd Sports Centre Newhaven Place Edinburgh EH6 4TW City of Edinburgh 0131 554 5000 www.davidlloyd.co.uk
- Abbey Strand | Shops & Businesses | All About Edinburgh
Royal Mile Abbey Strand Edinburgh information on all businesses in edinburgh covering Edinburgh City Royal Mile Old & New Towns and suburbs. Shops and Businesses from local arts and crafts to designer stores and High street department retailers. Edinburgh is the shopping capital od Scotland. Abbey Strand Royal Mile Edinburgh Shops, Restaurants, Cafes, Accommodation Place of Holyrood House Abbey Strand is a short road to the entrance of the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Abbey Strand History and Attractions ADVERTISE HERE Palace of Holyrood House Entrance Abbey Strand Edinburgh EH8 8DX City of Edinburgh Scotland +44 (0)303 123 7334 Afternoon Tea at the Holyrood Palace Abbey Strand Edinburgh EH8 8DX City of Edinburgh Scotland +44 (0)303 123 7334 ADVERTISE HERE Sanctuary Gift Shop Abbey Strand Edinburgh EH8 8DX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 2365 Holyrood Abbey Abbey Strand Edinburgh EH8 8DU City of Edinburgh Scotland Abbey Strand Apartments Abbey Strand Edinburgh EH8 8DU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 230 0500 Next - Princes Street Shops
- Consulates Embassies Institutes | | All About Edinburgh
Looking for Consulates Embassies Institute in Edinburgh of your country ambassador or government offical you'll find all the details here Edinburgh has many Countries Ambassadors in residence below are a list and contacts for the countries around the world t Consulates Embassies Institutes Edinburgh Edinburgh has many Countries Ambassadors in residence below are a list and contacts for the countries around the world that have a representative in Edinburgh Edinburgh Information Consulates and Embassies and Institutes Austrian Consulate 15 Old Fishmarket Close Edinburgh EH1 1RW 0131 618 2819 Bangladesh Consulate 312 Lanark Road Edinburgh EH14 2LJ 0131 443 4627 Consulate of Canada 5 St Margaret’s Road Edinburgh EH9 1AZ 07702 359916 Chinese Consulate 55 Corstorphine Road Edinburgh EH12 5QG 0131 337 9896 Consulate of Croatia 2 Douglas Gardens Edinburgh EH4 3DA 0131 220 5775 Consulate General The Czech Republic 12A Riselaw Crescent Edinburgh EH10 6HL 0131 447 9509 Danish Consulate 48 Melville Street Edinburgh EH3 7HF 0131 220 0300 Honorary Consul to Estonia 18a Upper Gilmore Place Edinburgh EH3 9NP 0131 460 7765 European Commission Scotland 9 Alva Street Edinburgh EH2 4PH 0131 225 2058 Honorary Consulate of Finland Mr. Henry Nimmo 5 Royal Terrace Edinburgh EH7 5AB 0131 245 6811 French Consulate West Parliament Square Edinburgh EH1 1RF 0207 073 1000 Consulate General Federal Republic of Germany 16 Eglinton Crescent Edinburgh EH12 5DG 0131 337 2323 Greek Honorary Consulate 12 Queen's Crescent Edinburgh EH9 2AZ 0131 620 5496 Vice Consulate for Hungary 25 Union Street Edinburgh EH1 3LR Fax: 0131 220 0301 (in office hours only) Consulates and Embassies and Institutes Consulate of Iceland Lamb's House, 11 Waters Close Edinburgh EH6 6RB 0131 467 7777 Indian Consulate 17 Rutland Square Edinburgh EH1 2BB 0131 229 2144 Irish Consulate 16 Randolph Crescent Edinburgh EH3 7TT 0131 226 7711 Italian Consulate 32 Melville Street Edinburgh EH3 7HA 0131 226 3631 Italian Cultural Institute 82 Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9EW 0131 668 2232 Japanese Consulate 2 Melville Crescent Edinburgh EH3 7HW 0131 225 4777 Jordanian Honorary Consulate 11A Windsor Street Edinburgh EH7 5LA 0131 466 9336 Consulate of Korea 5 Atholl Crescent Edinburgh EH3 8EJ 0131 260 7532 Luxembourg Honorary Consulate 18 Charlotte Square Edinburgh EH2 4DF 0131 270 3004 Maltese Consulate 1 Craiglockhart Crescent Edinburgh EH14 1EZ 0131 443 2533 Monaco Consulate 23 Cluny Drive Edinburgh EH10 6DW 0131 447 1791 Netherlands Consulate Baird House 4 Lower Gilmore Bank Edinburgh EH3 9QP City of Edinburgh Scotland Tel: 07731 553 120 Consulate of New Zealand 40 Torphichen Street Edinburgh EH3 8JB 0131 222 8109 Norwegian Consulate 12 Rutland Square Edinburgh EH1 2BB 0131 228 2444 Consulates and Embassies and Institutes Philippines Consulate 1 Bankhead Midway Edinburgh EH11 4BY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 453 3222 Polish Consulate 2 Kinnear Road Edinburgh EH3 5PE 0131 552 0301 Honorary Consulate of Portugal 37/3 William Street Edinburgh EH3 7LW City of Edinburgh Scotland Romanian Consular Office 7-9 St David Street Edinburgh EH2 1AW 0131 524 9498 Russian Federation Consulate 58 Melville Street Edinburgh EH3 7HF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 7098 Slovenian Consulate 3 Coltbridge Terrace Edinburgh EH12 6AB 0131 337 5167 Spanish Consulate 63 North Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3LJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 1843 Swedish Consulate Collins House Rutland Square Edinburgh EH1 2AA 0131 242 5588 Consulate-General of Switzerland 58/2 Manor Place Edinburgh EH3 7EH 0131 225 9313 Taipei Representative Office 1 Melville Street Edinburgh EH3 7PE 0131 220 6886 Consulate General of Turkey 39 Drumsheugh Gardens Edinburgh EH3 7SW 0131 285 9282 Ukrainian Consulate 8 Windsor Street Edinburgh EH7 5JR 0131 556 0023 United States of America Consulate 3 Regent Terrace Edinburgh EH7 5BW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 8315
- Cockburn Street | Edinburgh New Town l About Edinburgh
Cockburn Street Edinburgh New Town a winding street that joins Edinburgh's Royal Mile at the High Street to Waverley Bridge Edinburgh's main Rail Station. With shops, pubs, restaurants, cafes and accommodation. Cockburn Street Edinburgh (Lord Cockburn Street) Lord Cockburn Street was built as an access to the Waverley Bridge Road at Waverley Rail Station from the High Street near to the Tron Kirk. The Plans for Cockburn Street were submitted over a lengthy period circa 1850 and was finally completed in 1859. Lord Cockburn Street was named after Lord Cockburn who was one of the most respected Gentlemen of Edinburgh. He Died in 1854 and a Carved Stone of his Head and Shoulders are above No1-3 Cockburn Street now the Edinburgh Military Tattoo Offices. Lord Henry Cockburn The Edinburgh Military Tattoo Office was originally built as a hotel (The Cockburn hotel built circa 1862). The carving above door of a head is Lord Cockburn with gilt writing MacPherson on lintel. (Previous owner) Lord Cockburn was a conservationist and saved many important buildings in Edinburgh. The street is named after him. Lord Henry Cockburn died in 1854 at the age of 74. A conservationist the Cockburn Association which was established in 1875 was named after Lord Henry Cockburn. A statue of Lord Henry Cockburn stands in the north-east corner of Parliament Hall in the High Street Edinburgh. When Cockburn Street was built (circa 1859) it cut through many old closes, which evidence of can be seen in Old Fleshmarket Close where the smallest pub in Edinburgh can be found on the north side of the severed close. Click on Fleshmarket Close Sign for more information Now Cockburn Street is known for a good selection of retail shops, restaurants, fast food outlets, bars and accommodation. Craig’s Close Edinburgh The access to Craig’s Close from the High Street was closed when the Council offices were built in 1932. There were two parts to Craig’s Close, High Street – Cockburn Street (closed) and Cockburn Street – Market Street which is still open. Craig’s Close was the site of The Isle of Man Arms. The Edinburgh Cape Club’s main meeting place. The Close was named after John Craig, wright and Burgess of Edinburgh who was the 3rd husband of Ann Hamilton who owned the lands . A town Councillor. Craig's Close Edinburgh The Cape Club At the foot of Craig’s Close that at one time started in the High Street Royal Mile and ended the Nor Loch, then was split by the building of Cockburn Street there used to stand a tavern where the Cape Club met. The Plaque at the foot of the upper section of Craig’s Close reads; Craig’s Close | site of Cape Club | spiritual home of | Robert Fergusson | Distinguished Edinburgh Poet | Died October 16 1774. Scotsman Newspaper Building Cockburn Street Edinburgh The most prominent building in Lord Cockburn Street was and still is The Scotsman Building where the Scotsman newspaper was published and printed after moving from the High Street. Stone Sculptures Look high up on the buildings to see sculptures of many things Devils Birds and more. Edinburgh Municipal Building The foundation Stone of this part of the building was laid on the 6th June 1901 by the Right Honourable James Steel Lord Provost. The New Council Chamber was opened 19th January 1904 by the Right Honourable Sir Robert Cranston Lord Provost Steps to High Street Warriston’s Steps The Steps from Cockburn Street to Warriston’s Close in the High Street were built when the Municipal Building was built circa 1903. This gave a direct link to the High Street City Chambers. Near the top of the steps is Writers’ Court and a plaque where John Knox’s manse stood. Further up is the entrance to Real Mary King’s Close. Next - North Bridge




