East Lothian mainly situated on the coast of Scotland with many historic places to visit. Great beaches and for water sports. See all the places and where they are on the maps of East Lothian, Musselburgh, Prestonpaans Wallyford, Cockenzie, Tranent, Haddington, Inveresk, North Berwick and Dundar. East Lothian Attractions East Lothian has many towns and villages most with historic attractions. There are many famous people that were born in East Lothian. A number of Castles and Palace of William I. Churchmen, writers, inventors and famous Americans born here that are part of American history. Hoards of Roman Gold have been found. Robert Burns family lived here and are buried in East Lothian. The Great Patriot was born and lived in East Lothian. East Lothian was also the birthplace of the Scottish Flag - The Saltire. All the towns with Golf Courses can be found on this Link East Lothian Golf Gosford House See All Attractions Athelstaneford See All Attractions Bolton Village See All Attractions Drem Village See All Attractions East Fortune See All Attractions Fenton Barns Village See All Attractions Garvald Village See All Attractions Humbie Village See All Attractions Inveresk Village See All Attractions Pencaitland Village See All Attractions Stenton Village See All Attractions Traprain Village See All Attractions Wallyford - Carberry See All Attractions Tantallon Auldhame See All Attractions Tantallon Auldhame See All Attractions Cockenzie & Port Seton See All Attractions East Linton See All Attractions East Saltoun See All Attractions Gifford Village See All Attractions Colstoun Village See All Attractions Markle Village See All Attractions Ormiston Village See All Attractions Spott Village See All Attractions Tranent Town See All Attractions Whitekirk Village See All Attractions Whittingehame Village See All Attractions

The history of golf, its beginings in Scotland. With the oldest institued Golf Clubs and first ever Golf Clubhouse. Play the Oldest golf course for free. Be part of the History of golf, visit where the rules were first played to and the first open championship course. The history of the Claret Jug, Clubs and Balls. Golf History Ye Old Golf Tavern Established (1456) Edinburgh The first known Golf Club House in the world was at Wright’s Houses built circa 1376 next to Bruntsfield Links. In 1717 Golfhall was built where golfers met before and after golf on the Links. It m oved 2 doors down and change name to Ye Old Golf Tavern where it stands today. Bruntsfield Links adds 30 holes to the original 6 holes in 1890. There was mention of golf being played in Bruntsfield as early as 1380's. The Burghers (Royal Burgess) Wall Tablet shows golfers at Bruntsfield Links with Edinburgh Castle in the background. Enquiries Bookings Prices First Instituted Golf Clubs The Golf Clubs of note are; Burghers (Royal Burgess Golf Society) The Burghers were instituted in 1735 now known as Royal Burgess the Oldest Golf Society in the world. The Rhind Stone pictured below is of two Burghers golfers with their caddies on the Bruntsfield Links. When overcrowding of the golf course became a problem the Burghers (Burgess) moved to Musselburgh in 1874 and then made a final move to their present home in Barnton where they had a new golf course designed by Tom Morris which opened in May of 1895. It was 1929 when King George V by royal proclamation allowing the Burgess to change name to The Royal Burgess Golfing Society as it is today. The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers instituted prior 1744. The writers’ of the rules of golf. (2nd oldest club) Moved to its present location in 1891. Their first move was to Leith in 1744 where they wrote the rules of golf. Bruntsfield Links Golf Club Bruntsfield Links Institute 1761. Moved to its present location in 1898. (4th oldest). Other clubs that played and used the clubhouse were, Edinburgh Thistle Golf Club instituted 1870. Moved to Braid Hills 1890 and still play there. The Allied Golfing club instituted 1856. The St Leonards Instituted 1857, The Warrender Instituted 1858 Bruntsfield Links Golf Course Royal Burgess Plaque of golfers at Bruntsfield Links Silver Golf Club In 1744 the city gave a silver club to be played for on 1 April annually by the Edinburgh Company of golfers. The winner to be club Captain for a year and a gold or silver medal to be attached to the silver club bearing the winners name and date of winning. The Royal Burgess Golfing Society still play for a silver putter to this day. Home of Golf St Andrews is the 3rd oldest instituted golf club, which started in 1754 and has become the home of Golf. St Andrews is also home to the oldest club makers where the art of ball and club making can still be seen today at the St Andrews Golf Company which was established in 1881. No Bags in these days. Golf bags were thought of by Tom Morris Jnr when playing a round of golf against an archer. He thought the quill that carried the arrows could be adapted to carry golf clubs. However, when telling his father Tom Morris Snr the idea he said " it never catch on". Golfer's Land Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Brown’s Close previously Golfer’s Land is a tenement building purchased with winnings from a 4 ball golf match between Baillie John Paterson and The Duke of York (King James VII) and two English noblemen. Will James was in residence at Holyrood in 1680, two English noblemen attached to the court of the Duke of York (to be King James VII) were challenged by the Duke to a golf match on Leith Links. The Duke’s partner was shoemaker John Paterson a descendent from a long line of golfers. The English noblemen were beaten and the Duke rewarded Paterson with the stakes that had been played for, which enabled Paterson to build a tenement building which he called Golfer’s Land. The building is no longer on the site as it was demolished in 1960. In 1664 Charles I (The Duke’s father) bestowed on the Duke of York the American provinces previously controlled by the Dutch now renamed in his honour, New York. The Duke succeeded to the crown in 1685, and died in 1701. In 1688, his wife Queen Mary gave birth to a son who was later to be father to Bonnie Prince Charlie. Golf in the Beginning It is not known when golf was actually introduced into Scotland. However, in historic documents golf was mentioned in 1457 and 1471 under James III. In the accounts of the Lord high Treasurer under James IV the following entries are found one of which is 1503 “to play at the golf with the Errol of Bothwell”.. Golf Clubs and Balls During the reign of James VI (1566 – 1625) the business of club making had become one of some importance. On 4 April 1603 William Mayne, Burgess of Edinburgh is appointed maker of bows, arrows, spears and clubs to the King. Golf balls were originally stuffed with feathers and golf clubs were made from wood with a smooth brass head. When playing the game of golf, before every strike of the ball a shout of ‘Fore’ was shouted out as a warning to anyone that may be out walking. Clubs and Balls were most certainly made prior to Feb 4th 1503 as Clubbes and Ballis were in the accounts of the Lord High Treasurer of James IV. Musselburgh's Golf Champions 5 famous golfers from Musselburgh all champions. Willie Park Snr- Mungo Park - Willie Park Jnr - Bob Ferguson - David Brown. on the other plaque Willie Dunn Jnr First unofficial U.S Open Champion and Willie Campbell was runner-up He became the first Golf professional at Brookline County Club in Massachusetts USA Trivia Banning Of Golf King James II of Scotland banned the game in the Scottish Act of Parliament of 1457 The first documented reference to today's game. Golf was also banned by James III in 1471. James IV in 1491. The Golf Hole The size of a golf hole has remained the same size since 1893. Robert Gay made the first hole in 1829. Lofted Clubs The niblicks (wedge) and Mashie (7 iron) were the first iron headed golf clubs circa 1750. Traditional sets of irons were invented by Archibald Barrie and were in use circa 1900. Golf Bag Golf bags were thought of by Tom Morris Jnr when playing a round of golf against an archer. He thought the quill that carried the arrows could be adapted to carry golf clubs. However, when telling his father Tom Morris Snr the idea he said "it never catch on". Caddie The first named caddie was Andrew Dickson in 1681 when in a competition with the then Duke of York later (James VII) Golf Ball During the reign of James VI (1566 – 1625) the business of club making had become one of some importance. On 4 April 1603 William Mayne, Burgess of Edinburgh is appointed maker of bows, arrows, spears and clubs to the King. Golf balls were originally stuffed with feathers and golf clubs were made from wood with a brass head which was perfectly smooth. Bunkers. Definition of Bunker in Golf "small, deep sand pit in links land" First mentioned in 1812, but thought to have been on courses when quarrying at Bruntsfield links was a plight of the golfers. First Putter The Putting Cleek was made circa 1785 by Simon Cossar a golf club maker in Leith. The putter was made with an iron head attached to a wooden shaft. The Claret Jug First played for at St Andrews Old Course in 1872. The winner was Tom Kidd a Caddie from St Andrews Old Course.

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

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There is also a museum on the first floor of the monument. 11 Edinburgh Walking Tours 1 The Old City Wall + the history of the streets 2 Southside famous people + Places 3 Cowgate + Grassmarket + New Town 4 Castle Hill, Lawnmarket + Greyfriars and More 5 Tron Square, Calton Hill, High Street Attractions 6 The New Town and Gardens People + Places 7 Dean Village + New Town West .... 8 Canongate – Horse Wynd – Abbey Strand 9 Upper High Street - History + People... 10 New Town West famous people + places 11 Leith Shore attarctions, Royal Yacht, Distillery pictured below three of the top places to visit Dean Village West Bow Greyfriars Visit Edinburgh Attractions Statues Edinburgh has many Statues in the streets on buildings and in museums and galleries. The statues are of people of achievement from Kings and Queens, Poets and Writers, Lord Provosts and Prime Ministers. This Statue is of James Clark Maxwell one of the greatest scientists that ever lived. Even Einstein’s said that he was inspired by Maxwell. Enquiries | Contact Visit Edinburgh Attractions Edinburgh Golf Courses Golf History Tour Golf in Edinburgh is available to all, play free with your own clubs on the Oldest short course in the world Take a Golf History Tour, S ee the world's oldest golf course and first clubhouse. The first established Golf club, Where the first rules of golf were written. Where the first Golf competition was played to rules. From the west of Edinburgh to Musselburgh in East Lothian Over 40 golf courses near to Edinburgh it's a Golfers Dream Golf Transport Airport Transfers Luxury Minibus Hire Group Transport and Golf Transfers Looking for Golf Transport Airport Transfer Group Outing or Tours of the Highlands. See the Transport and Book Direct single passenger or large groups. Safe Friendly and Punctual high quality Transport at very competitive prices. 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Edinburgh Castle not to be missed when visiting Edinburgh. A fortress in the centre of Edinburgh over 1500 years inhabited. See its history, museums, Royal Palace, Great Hall an St Margaret's Chapel the oldest building in Edinburgh still in use for its original purpose. Edinburgh Castle Attractions All About Edinburgh Castle History Edinburgh Castle History Edinburgh Castle Rock was formed over 300 million years ago by volcanic eruptions. Probably, the first evidence of inhabitants on the rock was in the Bronze Age circa 900 BC. This was due to evidence of an Iron Age fort being unearthed dated circa 900 BC. Edinburgh Castle First Fortress The first writings probably were about a fortress on Edinburgh Castle Rock circa 600 AD in a poem Gododdin. This tells of Gododdin a race of warriors who lived in the south-east of Scotland and north-east England. Gododdin left the fortress of Din Eiden (Edinburgh) to battle with the Angles of Northumbria. Consequently, The Gododdin were wiped out and the Angles of Northumbria took control of the area. Scottish Borders King Malcolm II took over control of the area in 1016 at the Battle of Carham. He also changed the border of Scotland to the River Tweed as Northumbria once extended as far as the River Forth. Edinburgh Castle Occupation Edinburgh Castle was originally built of wood by Malcolm III circa 1070. It was then built of stone by King David I circa 1130. Also including the building of a small Chapel for his mother Margaret. (St Margaret’s Chapel) the oldest surviving building in Edinburgh Castle. The occupation of Edinburgh Castle in 1296 by Edward I of England lasted until early 1314. Consequently the Scots led by Thomas Randolph – First earl of Moray recaptured Edinburgh Castle for the Scots. Similarly in 1335 the English under Edward III also lost control in 1341 when William Douglas regained it for the Scots. In 1361 David II strengthened the fortifications of Edinburgh Castle and built a tower. David’s Tower probably over 80 foot high which unfortunately was destroyed in the Lang Siege 1573. Unfortunately there are only underground remnants still visible. David II died in Edinburgh Castle 1371. Last Royal Occupation Edinburgh Castle Finally, the last King to reside in Edinburgh Castle was Charles I in 1633 before his coronation. In 1650 Edinburgh Castle was once again under attack by the English led by Oliver Cromwell. After several months of siege, Edinburgh Castle was surrendered to Oliver Cromwell and the English forces. When Charles II was restored as King. He set up an army garrison in Edinburgh Castle that remained until the 1920’s. Edinburgh Castle became a tourist attraction and was open to visitors circa 1833. It is now one of the world’s most visited attractions in the UK. All the Attractions of Edinburgh Castle Edinburgh Castle Gates Originally there were two gates that protected Edinburgh Castle. Firstly the gate from the Esplanade over the drawbridge and then the inner barrier gate. Later a further gate was built, the Portcullis Gate. The Castle Gates plaque reads; For a period of at least 2000 years, this fortress was defended by the outer gate at the head of the esplanade. Edinburgh Castle Drawbridge Edinburgh Castle Gatehouse Gatehouse Plaque Sir William Kirkcaldy Edinburgh Castle Fortress Firstly look up high on the rock left before the Portcullis Gate. Where there is a memorial plaque to Sir William Kirkcaldy. The inscription reads: In memory of Sir William Kirkcaldy of Grange. Justly reputed to be one of the best soldiers and most accomplished cavaliers of his time. He held this castle for Queen Mary from May 1568 to May 1573. And after its honourable surrenders, suffered death for his devotion to Her cause on 3 August 1573. Sir William Kirkcaldy Tablet Thomas Randolph Earl of Moray Edinburgh Castle Fortress Further into the castle on the wall after the Portcullis Gate and the Lang Stairs a further plaque can be seen and reads; To commemorate Thomas Randolph Earl of Moray. A distinguished soldier and diplomatist. Who recovered this castle in 1313 after it had been for 20 years in the hands of the English. Thomas Randolph Earl of Murray Tablet Edinburgh Castle Argyle Tower Edinburgh Castle Fortress The Argyle Tower was built on to the top of the portcullis gate in 1867 and entrance is at the top of the Lang Stairs the original access to Edinburgh Castle. Named after the the 9th Earl of Argyle (Archibald Campbell) 1663-85. Imprisoned in the room above the Portcullis Gate before his execution June 1685. He was executed when found guilty of treason 19 Dec 1681. Because he lead a rebellion against the Roman Catholic Church and James VII of Scotland. Old Guardhouse Inner Barrier Edinburgh Castle Fortress The Old Guard house was built in 1853. Detention cells were added in 1866 and also later used as the Quartermaster stores. The present Guardhouse pictured above replaced the Old Guardhouse in 1887. The Inner Barrier posts where a large wooden gate would have hung, stand at each side of the road. Almost beside the door to the old guardhouse. Edinburgh Castle Old Guardhouse & Inner Barrier Edinburgh Castle Old Guardhouse & Inner Barrier Portcullis Gate Edinburgh Castle Fortress The first gateway after a short walk uphill gets you to the Portcullis Gate. Also Built after the Lang Siege in 1573 on the site of the Constable’s Tower. The large spikes of the Portcullis are only open for visitors and closed to stop any unwanted invasion. The upper section of the gates were added circa 1887. The Portcullis Gate plaque reads; 1574 -77 Built after the long siege of 1571-3. As the main gateway into the castle. It stands on the site of the medieval Constable’s Tower. The top storey was added in 1887. Edinburgh Castle Portcullis Gate Edinburgh Castle Portcullis Gate Edinburgh Castle Portcullis Gate Plaque Lang Stairs Edinburgh Castle Fortress First of all when through the portcullis gate on entering Edinburgh Castle to the left are the Lang Stairs. This is the most direct route to the highest point of the Castle Rock. The Lang Stairs was the main access to the summit of the castle rock in the middle ages.Furthermore on the right near the top of the Lang Stairs is the Argyle Tower. This was the original entrance under Constable’s Tower. Constables Tower was also destroyed in the Lang Siege of 1573. The easy way up is by the hill with setts creating a road that winds up the slope. Installed to make it easier to get the cannon to the battlements. The Water Tank Foog’s Gate Edinburgh Castle Fortress The circular building on the way to Foog’s Gate is an old iron water tank which stored the water for Edinburgh Castle. The water was supplied from St Margaret's well at the foot of the rock which in turn supplied the Fore Well. Foog’s Gate E dinburgh Castle Fortress Foog’s Gate built after the Lang Siege circa 1580 was a further gate to stop invaders. No one knows the background to the name. Maybe it is to do with fog or low cloud that often settles on Edinburgh Castle. Foog’s Gate gives entry to the Upper Ward, the highest part of Edinburgh Castle. The Gate is attached to the building that houses a great water tank made of iron (not in use) that was a store of water for Edinburgh Castle. Foog’s Gate plaque reads; The main entrance to the citadel by the 17th century. The perimeter wall looped for both cannon and musketry, was builtin King Charles II’s reign (1660- 85). Edinburgh Castle Mons Meg Cannon Mons Meg is a Belgian cannon given to James II as a gift in 1457. Named after where it was tested in Mons in Belgium. Mons Meg was a super gun that could shoot a cannonball up to 2 miles. Mons Meg was last used in battle circa 1554 and was last fired circa 1680, when the barrel burst. It spent many years in England. Mons Meg was finally returned to the Castle in 1829 and has been on the battlements ever since. One o’clock Gun Edinburgh Castle Fortress . A 105 mm field gun is fired from Mills Mount in Edinburgh Castle Monday – Saturday at 13.00 hours. Sundays it does not fire as no seamen work on the Sabbath. Good Friday and Christmas Day are also days it is not fired. A gun has been fired here since 1861 as an audio time signal to shipping in the Firth of Forth. The original signal was the Time Ball which was on the mast of Nelson Monument on Calton Hill. The Time Ball The Time Ball on the mast of Nelson’s monument was originally a visual aid for the sailors in the Leith port and the Firth of Forth to set their chronometers by. Due to the weather being overcast in Edinburgh often, an audio aid was introduced (The One O’clock Gun) in 1861, in addition to the Time Ball. David’s Tower Edinburgh Castle Fortress David’s Tower probably built by David II, circa 1368 once stood almost 80 feet (25 mtrs) high consequently giving a view of 360 degrees for an early warning of invaders by sea or land. The remains of the tower are below ground as the tower was bombarded by cannon during the Lang Siege of 1571 – 1573 and all but destroyed. As a result The Half Moon Battery was built to replace it after the Lang Siege in 1573. Most noteworthy In 1941 the Scottish crown jewels were taken from the crown room where they are on display today. They were buried below in the depths of David’s Tower. For the reason that if the Germans invaded they would not find the Honours of Scotland (Crown Jewels). Consequently the Germans did not invade they were brought back out from their hiding place and returned to the crown room. Half Moon Battery Edinburgh Castle Fortress . David II built David’s Tower circa 1361 and it was destroyed in the Lang Siege in May 1573. Rebuilding took place immediately with the Half Moon Battery where David’s Tower had stood. A Great Half Bastion Round built by Lord Chancellor of Scotland Regent Morton which you can see today. The Fore Well Edinburgh Castle Fortress The Fore Well, circa 115 feet (34 mtrs) deep, was the Castle’s main water supply mentioned when Robert the Bruce blocked it in 1314 attack as the Scots retained the Castle. The Water could also have been the source of Saint Margaret’s Well at the foot of the castle rock in West Princes Street Gardens. Circa 1080. Still in use circa 1840. Access to Saint Margaret’s Well is over the foot bridge at the rear of the Ross Bandstand in West Princes Street Gardens Forewall Battery Edinburgh Castle Fortress The Forewall Battery with 5 cannon pointing over what was the Nor Loch to the north the battery first built circa 1545 and rebuilt and extended 1573. The iron basket on the wall was light to warn the people of Edinburgh the expected invasion. Royal Scots Regiment of Scotland Museum Edinburgh Castle The Royal Scots museum tells the stories from over 350 years of campaigning, most noteworthy are the six Victoria Crosses on display and the stories of heroic deeds behind them. The Royal Scots were the oldest serving infantry regiment in the British Army. Founded in 1633 when Sir John Hepburn raised a body of men in Scotland for service in France in the Thirty Years’ War. Under a Royal Warrant granted by King Charles I known as ‘Pontius Pilate’s Bodyguard’. Also now known 1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, abbreviated to 1 SCOTS. Royal Scots Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Regimental Museum Edinburgh Castle The Regimental Museum tells the history of the Scottish regiments, their heroes and unique artefacts from battles. The most important artefact being the flag taken by Ensign Ewart from the French at the Battle of Waterloo. Royal Scots Dragoon Guards are the senior Scottish regiment in the British Army. In the museum can be seen the French Eagle and Standard captured at the Battle of Waterloo by Ensign Ewart. The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards are a light cavalry regiment famous for its iconic victory at the Battle of Waterloo 1815. Also were part of the charge of the Light brigade. Read the story of Ensign Ewart and how they adopted the Eagle as their emblem. Ensign Ewart’s memorial stone stands on the Castle Esplanade with his grave stone behind it. Read the hole story “Taking of the Flag” Dragoon Guards Dury’s Battery Edinburgh Castle Fortress The Dury Battery was named after Captain Theodore Dury who built the battery after the 1708 Jacobite rising. Captain Dury was the military engineer for Scotland. In 1757 the guns were removed and the battery was converted into an exercise yard for prisoners of war. Furthermore, the Military Prison and the War Prisoners Prison are also located in this yard. The Scottish National War Memorial Edinburgh Castle The Scottish National War Memorial Edinburgh Castle tells the story of Scotland at war with many items from the past that tell great stories of battles won and to many that were lost. The National war memorial commemorates all who have fallen in wars from 1914 to this day. A display of the rolls of honour, is of all in Scottish services and civilians who were casualties of wars. The Scottish National War Memorial is a building in Crown Square which is at the height of Edinburgh Castle rock on which Edinburgh Castle stands. The Building was opened in 1927. The Memorial is open to the public, free of charge on application to the Castle Ticket Office. Governor’s House Edinburgh Castle The Governor’s House was built as accommodation in 1742 for the Governor of Edinburgh Castle and are still used for the same purpose. Edinburgh Castle St Margaret’s Chapel St Margaret’s Chapel Edinburgh Castle was built by David I circa 1130 for his mother Queen Margaret. The Chapel was renamed in 1250 when Margaret was canonised, therefore St Margaret’s Chapel. The Oldest building n Edinburgh Castle is St Margaret’s Chapel Probably also in Edinburgh. Which is still in use today. Stone of Destiny Now in Perth Museum In 1292 John Balliol was most certainly the last king to use the Stone of Destiny. He became king in 1292 until 1296. In 1296 the Stone of Destiny was captured by Edward I of England and taken to Westminster Abbey in London. The Stone of Destiny was finally returned to Scotland on St Andrews Day 1996 the first time in 700 years. There are also many stories of the Stone of Destiny’s origins from Syria to Egypt, from Spain. Before arriving in Ireland and then Scotland. The Stone of destiny is beside the Scottish Crown Jewels (Honours of Scotland) in the Crown Room of Edinburgh Castle. I have to images of the Crown Jewels as they are in a special glass case restricting photographs. There is a monument of Robert the Bruce having himself crowned as King of Scotland at Scone in 1306. Edinburgh Castle The Scottish Crown Jewels (The Honours of Scotland) The Scottish Crown Jewels have been in continuous occupation of Edinburgh Castle since 1660. Most noteworthy the Honours of Scotland were forgotten about as they had been abolished in 1707 and locked away. Subsequently they were found locked in a chest in the crown room by Sir Walter Scott in 1818. As a result they have been on display in the Crown Room ever since. The Crown jewels consist of a crown, sceptre and sword of state. Firstly used in a group for the coronation of Mary Queen of Scots in 1543. The Sceptre is thought to have been a gift from the Pope Alexander VI in 1494. The Crown was a design for King James V in 1540 and the Sword gifted to King James IV in 1507 by Pope Julius II. The Scottish Crown Jewels (Honours of Scotland) are the oldest Crown Jewels in the British Isles. The images below are replicas in an outer room of the crown room. Edinburgh Castle Dog Cemetery Royal Palace Edinburgh Castle Royal Palace Edinburgh Castle was were Mary Queen of Scots gave birth to her son James in 1566. He was later to become James VI. Mary of Guise was French (Marie de Guise) born on 22 November 1515 was the wife of James V and Queen of Scots from 1538 to 1542. She gave birth to Mary later to be Mary Queen of Scots. Also served as Regent of Scotland in her daughter’s name from 1554 to 1560. Mary de Guise died in Edinburgh Castle in 1560. For security she had a Palace and Chapel built at the foot of Castlehill. Only the facade remains as the University of Edinburgh demolished it to build the New College in 1846. James VI returned To Edinburgh Castle in 1617 for the Jubilee celebrations. Finally the last royal to stay in Edinburgh Castle being Charles I in 1633. The Royal Palace Plaque reads; The residence of the Stewart Kings and Queens in the 15th & 16th centuries. The birthplace of King James VI in 1566 and the home of The Scottish Crown Jewels. Edinburgh Castle Birth Room James VI Antechamber Laich Hall The Laich (low) Hall is in the Royal Palace in Crown Square of Edinburgh Castle. This is where many Royal banquets and dances took place. Also can be found there is the antechamber and birth room. Where Mary Queen of Scots gave birth to her son James. Who was to become James the VI of Scotland and James the 1st of England. King James VI was the last King of Scotland and after the Union of the Crowns in 1603 also became King James I of England. The Great Hall Edinburgh Castle Great Hall, Edinburgh Castle, Crown Square. Built by King James IV circa 1480 and completed in circa 1510 and restored in 1888. This hall is a magnificent architectural sight, with its the original hammer-beam (wooden) ceiling. Certainly the best preserved in any of the Castles of Great Britain. Also the painting of Ensign Ewart is on the end wall with weapons and armour. Finally do not miss the key to Edinburgh Castle also in the Great Hall. Used now by the Royals for State and Royal functions. Edinburgh Castle Prisons Thomas III de Grey First Prisoner Edinburgh Castle The first prisoners of war known, date back to at least 1355. Maybe, the first being Thomas III de Grey an English knight captured in 1355. While captive he began to write the “Scalacronica” the history of England from 1272 – 1362 furthermore he used the Castle library for reference. Another was Brigadier William Mackintosh, Laird of Borlum Inverness (Mackintosh of Borlum) one of the leaders in the Jacobite uprising of 1715 who spent his last 20 plus years a prisoner in Edinburgh Castle. Foreign Prisoners French prisoners were held in Edinburgh Castle in 1757 from the 7 years war and soldiers of America, Italy, France, Spain, Netherlands and Poland were held prisoner here circa 1760. Many of the prisoners scratched their names into the doors and walls of the vaults. Finally in 18811 when 49 prisoners escaped from Edinburgh Castle Prison it was deemed unsuitable and no further prisoners were placed in Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh Castle Military Prison Edinburgh Castle Military Prison first of all opened 1842 and finally closed 1923. This small Victorian prison was built as a result of offending soldiers from the castle garrison and those of visiting regiments. Queen Anne Building Crown Square Edinburgh Castle The Queen Anne building was built circa 1710 after the Jacobite uprising of 1708. The main function was barracks for officers and Castle gunners. Also this site previously was where the royal gun house stood and furthermore the position where Mons Meg first stood. Field Marshal Earl Douglas Haig First of all, Douglas Haig was born a son of famous whisky distiller's in Edinburgh on 19th June 1861. He finally died in 1928 and was buried at Dryburgh Abbey. His grave stone stands beside the family grave of Sir Walter Scott. Finally he founded the Haig Fund (who make the Poppies) and the Royal British Legion. Douglas Haig Military Career Firstly, in his military career he was enrolled in the Royal Military College at Sandhurst in 1884. In June 1899 Haig went to South Africa to serve in the Boer War. Douglas Haig became major-general, certainly the youngest officer to hold the rank in the British Army. He also was responsible for training the Indian Cavalry. Furthermore in 1909 Haig was appointed as chief of staff in India. Most noteworthy In 1910, Douglas Haig took command of the 1st Army Corps of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) based in Aldershot. Consequently Haig and the (BEF) went to France in August 1914. He became commander in chief of the (BEF). Finally, General Haig after a long and bloody battle over several months (July –December) brought an end to the Somme Offensive. As a result in that time, it is estimated, the British army suffered over 400,000 casualties, the French 200,000 and Germans circa 500,000 casualties. Because of his actions Haig was nicknamed “The Butcher of the Somme”. He used human life with no regards to consequences. Douglas Haig Honours He was finally knighted (Knight of the Order of the Thistle) in July 1917 and consequently became Sir Douglas Haig. Furthermore, in 1919 he was made Earl Haig then finally in 1921 Baron Haig of Bemersyde. The statue of of Douglas Haig is in the square outside the Hospital in Edinburgh Castle. Plaque Finally the plaque on the statue in Edinburgh Castle reads; This statue was present to the City of Edinburgh by Sir Dhunjibhoy Bomanji of Bombay. In admiration of the service rendered to the British Empire by the Field Marshal. Also the engraved stone on the house in Charlotte Square Edinburgh reads; In this house Douglas Haig was born 19th June 1861. Douglas Haig’s grave stone in Dryburgh Abbey have the words; Douglas Haig born in Edinburgh June 19th 1861. Departed out of this world Sunday Jan 29th 1928. Edinburgh Castle Hospital The Edinburgh Castle hospital buildings in Hospital Square were built in 1753 as two ordnance storehouse for arms and military equipment. They were converted into the Garrison Hospital in 1897. Ordnance Storehouse National War Museum and Hospital The Ordnance store house was one of two warehouses for arms and military equipment. Built to a design by General William Skinner chief engineer in north Britain in 1753. He was also the creator of Fort George the Garrison fortress of the Scottish Highlands. This ordnance store house now houses the Military Museum. Previously was converted from a 60-bed hospital that cared for German Prisoners of war during the First World War. War Museum Edinburgh Castle Key to the Door The Edinburgh Castle Key with tags of the keeper of the key click to magnify and read the tags. Next - Castle Esplanade

Highland guided tours, experience and explore the Highlands of Scotland. Glencoe, Loch Ness, Cairngorms, The Trossachs, Loch Lomond, Isle of Skye, Glenfinnan, Inverness, Pitlochry Highland Tours Experience Highland Tours Glencoe Tour Tour Loch Ness Isle of Skye Highland Explorer Tours Welcome to the Highland Experience a guided tour of Scotland. We will take you on a tour of Scotland with the personal touch. You will get to explore amazing places and travel the routes that let you see many more. Loch Ness - Glencoe - Glenfinnan - Isle of Skye - Moray Firth Dolphins Fort Augustus - Loch Fyne - Loch Lomond -Trossachs & Cairngorms. Loch Ness Day Tour Embark on the ‘Ultimate Day Tour of Scotland’ and book our private Loch Ness Tour from Edinburgh. The very best of Scotland awaits. Day tours of Scotland from Edinburgh rarely have such a full itinerary as the Loch Ness Day Tour Enquire about Private Guided Tours of Scotland Private guided tours of Scotland Depart from any agreed location Loch Ness Day Tour Private Day Tour Doune Castle Calendar Highland Village Scottish Highlands Glencoe Ben Nevis - Loch Ness Loch Ness Boats Cairngorm National Park Whisky Distillery Highland Perthshire Forth Rail Bridge Loch Ness Day Tour from Edinburgh What to expect on your day out The majesty of Glencoe and the rugged Scottish Highlands await on your private tour of Scotland. Castles, lochs and folklore. Battles, massacres and Clan heroes. Heartbreak, hope and Jacobite uprisings are only a small part of our fantastic private Loch Ness Tour from Edinburgh. Enjoy a boat trip for a truly unique experience of the world-famous Loch Ness. Keep your camera at the ready !!! Sightings of the Loch Ness Monster are not as rare as you might think! Follow in the footsteps of Mary Queen of Scots and Queen Victoria as we travel through the Cairngorm National Park and Highland Perthshire. Experience the best private Loch Ness day Tour from Edinburgh. St Andrews Day Tour St Andrews is a university town and home of golf with history back to the 4th century. Not only known for golf but St Andrews was the place royals visited on pilgrimages. Where many famous people studied and where a meridian time line was first discovered. This is where the bones of Sain t Andrew were hidden from the Romans and photography was first pioneered. St Andrews has both a castle and Cathedral and the oldest university in Scotland. Stirling Day Out What you will See on the Day Out The Oldest established Golf Club (1735) Queensferry (3 Bridges) Blackness Castle (Films Location) The Binns (oldest Family home still occupied) Linlithgow Palace, Place of Regents Moray's Assassination Falkirk Wheel, The Kelpies, Bannockburn, Stirling, Cambuskenneth Abbey The Wallace Monument (National Monument of Scotland) Edinburgh Tours East Lothian and Midlothian The area just bordering Edinburgh is steeped in history. Large Country Estates of Dukes and Lords, Castles, Battle sites, historic golf courses, Arniston House, Dalhousie, Gosford House, Seton Castle, Carberry Tower, Crichton Castle Rosslyn Chapel, Borthwick Castle, New Hailes House, Hailes Castle, birthplaces of famous people, Edinburgh Walking Tours Enquiry / Contact

Stockbridge Edinburgh New Town With a park where Scotland played International Rugby and a walkway along the Water of Leith Shops, pubs, Hotels and restaurants. Stockbridge Area Edinburgh New Town North Attractions Stockbridge name derives from wooden foot bridge. Stockbridge was deemed the northern extension of Edinburgh's new town. The area was largely in part designed by Sir Henry Raeburn artist who was born in the area and also died at his house in Carlton Street in 1823. There were many notable people that lived in the area. James Young Simpson being the most eminent lived with his brother David who was a master baker at No.1 Raeburn place on the corner of Dean Street and opened his first practice at 2 Deanhaugh Street. Christopher North lived in 29 Anne Street before moving to No. 6 Gloucester Place. There were street name changes from when first erected Veitch's Square named after the baker there was Virgin's Square, India Place was Athole Street, Upper Dean Terrace was Mineral Street, North West Circus Place was Stockbridge Brae. Stockbridge Sunday Market While in Edinburgh visit the Stockbridge Sunday Market 200 yards from St Bernard’s Well and next to the Water of Leith. Stockbridge has many shops, bars and restaurants and is close to the city centre. You can see the entrance to the original Stockbridge Market in St Stephen Street. Sir Henry Raeburn Sir Henry Raeburn was a portrait painter and painted many famous people. e was revered by all and became the president of the Society of Artists in Edinburgh in 1812 and a member of the Royal Scottish Academy. Henry Raeburn was knighted by George IV in 1822. He was born in Stockbridge Edinburgh and spent his life there before his death in St Bernard’s Crescent Stockbridge Edinburgh The house he lived in was demolished to make way for Carlton Street. Raeburn Place the main thoroughfare of Stockbridge is named after him. His Art Studio was in York Place named Raeburn House with an Artists pallet on the wall of the building. Fettes College Sir William Fettes Sir William Fettes was born on 25 June 1750. When he was eighteen he went into business as a grocer, trading in wine and tea from Smith’s Land at Bailie Fyfe’s Close in the High Street Edinburgh. He retired from trading Tea and Wine in 1800 to concentrate on his many other investments. He was also twice Lord Provost of Edinburgh. William Fettes lived at 13 Charlotte Square up to 1810 when he purchased the estate of Comely Bank not far from the school’s present location. In his will he made a bequest which was to lead to the foundation of Fettes College. The school itself opened in 1870, 34 years after Sir William’s death and is now one of the top private schools in Edinburgh. There have been many famous students attend Fettes College none more famous than British Prime Minister Tony Blair. St Bernard's Well Stockbridge A natural mineral spring was discovered on the Water of Leith near to Stockbridge in 1760, some claimed that the water could cure everything. In 1789 a building was erected over the well a Doric Temple with a dome and statue inside of Hygeia the Greek goddess of health. It was called St Bernard's Well. Another well was also found a short distance west and this was called St George’s Well. This was also to have the same powers as St Bernard’s Well but was never used to the extent of St Bernard's Well The Dene Archway Water of Leith Walkway from Saunders Street The Dene Archway to St Bernard's Well St George's Well The Water of Leith and the source of the mineral water for St Bernard's Well and St George's Well William Nelson Memorial William Nelson was a publisher in Edinburgh and took it upon himself to renovate the St Bernard’s Well as it had become in a state of disrepair. He used his own funds to renovate and improve its aesthetic look. Comely Bank Edinburgh New Town North Attractions Thomas Carlyle Thomas Carlyle started life as a teacher, but did not last as he gave this up to study law then he went into the ministry and finally became a writer. He married Jane Welsh of Haddington they stayed in a house in Comely Bank for a short time before moving to a farmhouse in the Scottish Borders. Thomas Carlyle became a published author of a number of books and was ask to become the rector of Edinburgh University in 1866 which he accepted. He is best remembered as a essayist and Scottish Historian. Comely Bank Gloucester Place Edinburgh New Town North Attractions John Wilson AKA Christopher North John Wilson a writer, author, advocate and Professor of moral philosophy at the University of Edinburgh. He was most frequently identified by his pseudonym Christopher North. His family home was 29 Ann Street before having to move and live at his mother’s house No 6 Gloucester Place with his family due to almost bankruptcy caused by his uncle’s dishonest speculation with his money. Through hard work he recovered to move his family to their new home in Ann Street where he remained until his death in 1854. His statue stands in East Princes Street Gardens between the mound precinct and the Walter Scott monument. Gloucester Place silvermills Silvermills Edinburgh New Town North Attractions Horse Rider Eagle The Horse Rider and Eagle bronze was sculpted by Eoghan Bridge who was born in Edinburgh in 1963. The sculptor was completed in 1997 and can be found at the corner of a new housing development in Silvermills, Stockbridge. There is also a further statue on the bridge at Festival Square Lothian Road. The Silvermills area was once a small hamlet where there were a number of mills that processed silver. The silver coming from the mines at Hilderslane Linlithgow. Henderson Row Edinburgh New Town North Attractions Edinburgh Academy The Edinburgh Academy opened its doors to pupils on 1st October 1824. Robert Louis Stevenson and James Clark Maxwell were two former students. Sir Walter Scott, Lord Cockburn and Sir Robert Dundas were just a few that instituted the Academy in 1832. Henderson Row Doune Terrace Edinburgh New Town North Attractions Robert Chambers Robert Chambers at an early age started a business selling old books his brother started a printers and after a while they started a new business together Robert Chambers the writer and William Chambers the printer. There first venture was a periodical The Kaleidoscope a magazine published every two weeks. Robert interested in history published a number of books Traditions of Edinburgh, Walks in Edinburgh, the Life of Walter Scott, and many more on Scottish History. Doune Terraace Duncansland Edinburgh New Town North Attractions David Robert’s Birthplace Duncansland a house built from rubble from the houses knocked down in development of Edinburgh. This is where David Roberts was born on 24th October 1796 son of John Roberts who was shoemaker to trade. David Roberts started his career as a designer and painter and became a stage designer for a circus. His talents grew and he became a very successful stage designer and artist while in his free time he painted with oils and became a renowned artist of buildings and scenery which became a full time vocation by 1830. He travelled the world painting and travelled to Egypt and Syria which was the first time many had seen such scenery and Queen Victoria was so taken with his work purchased the collection. Inscription on plaques on Duncansland Stockbridge; David Roberts R.A. Landscape Painter was born here on 24th October 1796 | I FEAR GOD ONLYE 1605 Duncansland Royal Circus Royal Circus Edinburgh New Town North Attractions Sir Henry Littlejohn Sir Henry Littlejohn was co-founder of the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh. He was Known as a forensic expert and was friends with Dr Bell and Henry Littlejohn taught Arthur Conan Doyle forensic medicine when he studied at the University of Edinburgh medical school. He was also one of the first people in the world to be appointed as the Police Surgeon for a city. He lived at Circus Place Edinburgh and a plaque is at the door in his honour. Inverleith Park Inverleith Public Park Edinburgh New Town North Attractions Inverleith Public Park The park with its football, rugby and 5 seven-a-side pitches, a cricket square, Pétanque (boules) area, model boating pond and a children’s play area, a pond and the Sundial Garden with ornamental Sundial and a memorial fountain in a form of a granite obelisk dated 1899 erected in memory of John Charles Dunlop, Councillor. Kinloch Anderson Sundial Inverleith Park Edinburgh New Town North Attractions Kinloch Anderson Sundial Inverleith Park can be found near to the park entrance at the pond. Kinloch Anderson have a long history with Edinburgh and Tartan. Their main store and museum is in Commercial Street Leith. Sundial Inscriptions; On base of Sundial; PRESENTED BY | COUNCILLOR KINLOCH ANDERSON | 1890 On south face of dial; SO PASSES LIFE | ALAS! HOW SWIFT On north face; NUMBER NONE BUT SUNNY HOURS Inverleith Park Boating Pond Edinburgh New Town North Attractions The Pond in Inverleith Park was originally for model yachts and ice skating in the winter. Inverleith Pond opened in May 1891 and is still used today for model boats, however the weather does not allow ice skating. Falshaw Bridge Edinburgh New Town North Attractions Falshaw Bridge, built in 1877 by the engineer, David Proudfoot. The structure was renewed in 1956 with pre-stressed concrete beams. The Falshaw Bridge, named after Lord Provost Falshaw who opened the bridge in 1877, replaced an earlier wooden footbridge beside an ancient ford across the Water of Leith at the west end of Glenogle Road. Edinburgh New Town North West

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Royal Mile is the number one Edinburgh attraction with museums, historic buildings, cafes, restaurants, bars, tourist shops and at the top of the Royal Mile is Edinburgh Castle, with the Palace of Holyrood House at the foot. Everything is on the All About Edinburgh site. Royal Mile Edinburgh The Six Parts to Royal Mile Edinburgh From the Edinburgh Castle a short street Castlehill is the first part of the Royal Mile. Followed by the main sections of the Royal Mile Lawnmarket, which joins to the High Street Royal Mile, which is the largest of the streets of about 500 m. with shops restaurants, cafes, attractions, museums, pubs and places to stay its like a town on its own as it was in the 16th century with over 40,000 residents. Royal Mile Castlehill, Royal Mile Lawnmarket Royal Mile High Street, Royal Mile Canongate Royal Mile Abbey Strand, Royal Mile Horse Wynd, All About Edinburgh Royal Mile Royal Mile Edinburgh Edinburgh Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are the most famous place in the world with over 2 million visitors a year. The Royal Mile is the name for 6 streets that links Edinburgh Castle with the Palace Holyrood House. Edinburgh Castle is where it all began. Royal Mile Castlehill Edinburgh Royal Mile High Street Edinburgh Royal Mile Lawnmarket Edinburgh Royal Mile Canongate Edinburgh Royal Mile Abbey Strand Edinburgh Royal Mile Horse Wynd Edinburgh Arthur Seat and Queens Park Castlehill (Northside) Royal Mile Ramsay Lane Ramsay Garden Skinner's Close Semple's Close Jollie's Close Castlehill (Southside) Royal Mile Castle wynd North Cannonball House Close Boswell's Court Lawnmarket (Northside) Royal Mile Milne's Close Milne's Court Jame's Court (west entry) (Mid Entry) (East Entry) Lady Stair's Close Makars' Court Wardrop's Close Lawnmarket (Southside) Royal Mile Upper Bow Johnston's Close Riddle's Close Fisher's Close Brodie's Close Buchanan's Close High Street ( Upper Southside ) Royal Mile Edinburgh West Parliament Square Royal Mile Parliament Square Royal Mile Steil’s Close | Barrie’s Close Old Fishmarket Close Royal Mile 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 Stevenlaw’s Close Royal Mile Blair Street Royal Mile Hunter Square Royal Mile Marlin’s Wynd Royal Mile (Demolished) High Street ( Lower Southside ) Royal Mile Edinburgh Niddry Street Dickson’s Close Royal Mile Cant’s Close Royal Mile Melrose Close Royal Mile Blackfriars (Wynd) Street Toddrick’s Wynd Royal Mile South Gray’s Close Royal Mile Hyndford’s Close Royal Mile Fountain Close Royal Mile Tweeddale Court Royal Mile World’s End Close Royal Mile High Street ( Upper Northside ) Royal Mile Edinburgh Byer's Close Royal Mile Advocate’s Close Royal Mile Roxburgh Close Royal Mile Warriston’s Close Royal Mile Writer’s Court Royal Mile Mary King’s Close Royal Mile Allan’s Close Royal Mile Craig’s Close Royal Mile Anchor Close Royal Mile Geddes Entry Royal Mile North Foulis Close Royal Mile Old Stamp Office Close Royal Mile Lyon’s Close Royal Mile Jackson’s Close Royal Mile Fleshmarket Close Royal Mile High Street ( Lower Northside ) Royal Mile Edinburgh Carrubber’s Close Royal Mile Bishop’s Close Royal Mile North Gray’s Close Royal Mile Morrison’s Close Royal Mile Bailie Fyfe’s Close Royal Mile Paisley Close Royal Mile Chalmer’s Close Royal Mile Monteith’s Close Royal Mile Trunk’s Close Royal Mile Hope’s Court Royal Mile Baron Maule’s Close Royal Mile The Worlds End Edinburgh Beyond the High Street is the Edinburgh Royal Mile Canongate more shops restaurants, pubs and attractions, museums and the Canongate Kirk where the Queen goes to church when staying at the Palace of Holyrood House here main residence in Edinburgh. Abbey Strand and Horse Wynd are where the Palace of Holyrood House stands with the Scottish Parliament building in Horse Wynd and access to Arthur Seat you have walked the Royal Mile. Canongate (Southside) Royal Mile Edinburgh Gullan’s Close Royal Mile Gibb’s Close Royal Mile Pirrie’s Close Royal Mile Chessel’s Court Royal Mile Weir’s Close Royal Mile Old Playhouse Close Royal Mile St John’s Pend Canongate Royal Mile Sugarhouse Close Royal Mile Bakehouse Close Royal Mile Wilson’s Court Royal Mile Cooper’s Close Royal Mile Crichton’s Close Royal Mile Bull’s Close Royal Mile Reid’s Close Royal Mile Vallence’s Entry Royal Mile Canongate (Northside) Royal Mile Edinburgh Mid common Close Royal Mile Sibbald Walk Royal Mile Gladstone’s Court Royal Mile Old Tolbooth Wynd Royal Mile Dunbar’s Close Royal Mile Panmure Close Royal Mile Lochend Close Royal Mile Reid’s Court Royal Mile Campbell’s Close Royal Mile Brown’s Close Royal Mile Forsyth’s Close Royal Mile Galloway’s Entry Royal Mile White Horse Close Royal Mile Abbey Strand Royal Mile Edinburgh Holyrood House Palace Holyrood Abbey Queen Mary's Bath House Horse Wynd Royal Mile Edinburgh Scottish Parliament Queens Gallery Arthur Seat St Anthony's Chapel St Anthony's Well Dunsapie Loch St Margaret's Loch St Margaret's Well Muchret's Cairn Queen’s Park Edinburgh Next - Castlehill Edinburgh

The Village of Aukdhame where the Outlander Seacliffe beach, Tantallon Castle, NB Distillery, Canty Beach, St Baldred's Cave an Equestrian Centre and further Castle ruins a place for a great day out 10 minutes from North Berwick.(Walkable). Tantallon - Auldhame North Berwick East Lothian Coast Auldhame was a village just outside North Berwick, which was close to Tantallon Castle. There is no village now but the area retains its name but is now part of the Seacliff Estate. The area has a Gin Distillery, two beaches Seacliff and Canty Bay, a cave, castle ruins and an equestrian centres. St Baldred’s’ Cave situated beside Seacliff Beach was discovered circa 1830 but was said to have been a retreat where St Baldred would spend time in isolation circ 740 AD. Seacliffe Beach Seacliffe North Berwick East Lothian Coast Seacliff beach is a great place to spend the day. A safe golden sand beach, plenty of places to explore with a small harbour and great views of Tantallon Castle and the East coast. St Baldreds' Boat Seacliffe Beach North Berwick East Lothian Coast St Baldred's Boat id a rocky outcrop on the east coast of Scotland at Seacliffe Beach. Standing on the rocks is a tower with a cross to warn of ships of the mainland rocks. St Baldreds' Cave Seacliffe Beach North Berwick East Lothian Coast St Baldred’s’ Cave at Seacliff Beach was discovered in 1830 by the owner of Seacliff House, George Sligo. Thought to have been used in the Iron Age as there was broken pottery. The cave was said to be used by St Baldred circa 740 AD. Auldhame Castle Tantallon Auldhame North Berwick East Lothian Coast Auldhame Tower is now a ruin that stands in woodland that overlooks Seacliffe Beach The Tower built circa 1495 is link with Sir Adam Otterburn of Redhall. He was King's advocate and a diplomat. Seacliffe Harbour Seacliffe North Berwick East Lothian Coast The harbour at the north end of Seacliffe Beach is unique as it was carved out of the rocks in 1890 by Andrew Laidley, the then owner of the House and lands. He used a steam engine with compressed air to cut through the rocks. The harbour is still in use today. Tantallon Castle Tantallon Auldhame North Berwick East Lothian Coast “The Ghost of Tantallon Castle” as all old Castles and houses the proverbial ghost is always in the wings so always be aware of strange winds and noises. There is doubt of when and who built the Castle but from records it is said that Tantallon Castle was the last medieval curtain wall castle to be constructed in Scotland, Tantallon comprises a single wall blocking off the headland, with the other three sides naturally protected by sea cliffs. With mentions of a castle prior to 1360. The Castle was attacked on many occasions. It was besieged by King James IV in 1491, and again by his successor James V in 1528, when extensive damage was done. Tantallon saw action in the First Bishops’ War in 1639, and again during Oliver Cromwell’s invasion of Scotland in 1651, when it was bombarded by Cromwell’s troops and finally after a long battle the Castle was surrendered to Cromwell and abandoned and has never been used since. Tantallon Castle Do'cot Tantallon Auldhame North Berwick East Lothian Coast “The Ghost of Tantallon Castle” as all old Castles and houses the proverbial ghost is always in the wings so always be aware of strange winds and noises. There is doubt of when and who built the Castle but from records it is said that Tantallon Castle was the last medieval curtain wall castle to be constructed in Scotland, Tantallon comprises a single wall blocking off the headland, with the other three sides naturally protected by sea cliffs. With mentions of a castle prior to 1360. The Castle was attacked on many occasions. It was besieged by King James IV in 1491, and again by his successor James V in 1528, when extensive damage was done. Tantallon saw action in the First Bishops’ War in 1639, and again during Oliver Cromwell’s invasion of Scotland in 1651, when it was bombarded by Cromwell’s troops and finally after a long battle the Castle was surrendered to Cromwell and abandoned and has never been used since. Gin Head Tantallon Auldhame North Berwick East Lothian Coast AGin Head is a stunning peninsula with magnificent views of the Forth of Forth estuary and North Sea. The base was built in 1943 by the Admiralty as a signals and radar base but now abandoned. Tantallon Castle stands on the next point which gives Gin Head the best view of the ancient Castle ruins. Canty Bay Tantallon Auldhame North Berwick East Lothian Coast This small golden sand bay and is linked with Robert Louis Stevenson and William McGonagall NB Gin Distillery Tantallon Auldhame North Berwick East Lothian Coast Steve and Viv Muir, Owners of NB Distillery started they journey in their kitchen, the old way of distilling. Once the correct formula was made from the correctly source produce and water they moved to a unit which became their first distillery. Now NB Gin is known worldwide and our latest product Golden Rum is not to be missed. Tantallon Castle Harbour Tantallon Auldhame North Berwick East Lothian Coast The area between Gin Point and Tantallon Castle was once a small harbour and boats would bring supplies to the Castle Food gunpowder and weapons. There was a pier (jetty) for Tantallon Castle at the base of the castle rock. This is also where Cromwell had his ships anchored and bombard the castle from the sea while his troops attacked from the land. Next - Dunbar

Ayrshire with 30 Golf Courses and are some of the best in the world. Royal Troon, Trump Turnberry, Dundonald and the Gailes 7 courses one a day for a week of amazing Golf. Golf Courses Ayrshire Ayrshire golf courses are some of the best in the world. Open Championship Courses, the first Open Championship course (1860) Prestwick. With the present U.S. President Donald Trump owning 3 at Trump Turnberry, The Ailsa Golf Course, King Robert The Bruce Golf Course, Arran Golf Course. With the Dundonald Golf Course and Gailes Golf Course Barassie . Royal Troon Golf Course and Portland Golf Course why go anywhere else for a holiday. Scotland's Golf Course Map Golf & Airport Transfers Royal Troon Portland Golf Course Craigend Road Troon KA10 6EP +44 (0)1292 310 063 Royal Troon Golf Club Craigend Road Troon KA10 6EP +44 1292 311555 Royal Troon Old Golf Course Craigend Road Troon KA10 6EP +44 (0)1292 310 063 Troon Links Golf Course 24 Harling Drive Troon KA10 6NF +44 1292 616255 Gailes links Golf Course Glasgow Golf Club Gailes Road Irvine, KA11 5AE +44 1294 311 561 Gailes Links Golf Course Western Gailes Golf Club Gailes Road Irvine KA11 5AE +44 1294 311 649 Dundonald Links Golf Course Ayr Road Gailes Ayrshire KA11 5BF +44 1294 314000 Annanhill Golf Course 9 Laburnum Road Kilmarnock KA1 2HQ 01563 521512 Annanhill Golf Club Irvine Road Kilmarnock KA1 2RT +44 1563 521644 Ballochmyle Golf Course Catrine Road, Mauchline KA5 6LE +44 1290 550469 Rowallan Castle Golf Course, Kilmarnock KA3 2LP +44 1563 530 550 Trump Turnberry King Robert the Bruce Golf Course Maidens Road Turnberry Ayrshire KA26 9LT +44 1655 334032 Trump Turnberry Ailsa Golf Course Maidens Road Turnberry Ayrshire KA26 9LT +44 1655 334032 Trump Turnberry Arran Course Maidens Road Turnberry Ayrshire KA26 9LT +44 1655 334032 Prestwick St Nicholas Grangemuir Road Prestwick South Ayrshire KA9 1SN +44 1292 473904 Prestwick Golf Course 2-4 Links Road Prestwick Ayrshire KA9 1QH +44 (0)1292 477404 Prestwick St Cuthbert Golf Club East Road Prestwick KA9 2SX +44 1292 477101 Kilmarnock (Barassie) Golf Course 29 Hillhouse Road Troon Ayrshire KA10 6SY +44 1292 313920 Irvine Bogside The Irvine Golf Club Bogside Irvine KA12 8SN +44 1294 275979 Newmilns Road Galston KA4 8PA +44 1563 821993 Caprington Golf Club Ayr Road Riccarton Kilmarnock KA1 4UW +44 1563 521915 Irvine Ravenspark Golf Club Kidsneuk Irvine KA12 8SR +44 1294 271293 Ardeer Golf Club Greenhead Avenue Stevenston KA20 4LB +44 1294 464542 West Kilbride Golf Club West Kilbride Golf Links 33 Fullerton Drive West Kilbride KA23 9HT KPGC Kilbirnie Place Golf Club Largs Road Kilbirnie KA25 7AT 01505 684444 Beith Golf Club Threepwood Road Beith KA15 2JR +44 1505 503166 Largs Golf Club Irvine Road Largs KA30 8EU +44 1475 673594 Routenburn Golf Club Routenburn Road Largs KA30 8QA +44 1475 687240 The Millport Golf Club Golf Road Isle of Cumbrae KA28 0HB 01475 530306 Corrie Golf Club Isle of Arran KA27 8JD 01770 810223 Shiskine Golf & Tennis Club Shore Road Blackwaterfoot Isle of Arran KA27 8HA +44 1770 860226

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

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

With all the hills orienteering Walking Climbing Rambling Edinburgh is a must. Guides Tours or the canal walk 19 Klms or the Water of leith walk WALKING CLIMBING RAMBLING EDINBURGH Rock Climbing indoor and outdoor Orienteering, Trail Run, Hill Walking, Rambling Activities Edinburgh Hill Walks Corstorphine Hill Corstorphine Road Blackford Hill Charterhall Road Craiglockhart Hills Glenlockhart Road Calton Hill Waterloo Place Arthur Seat Queens Park Edinburgh City Centre 802 Feet High Road and paths Climbing Rock Climbing Indoor Alien Rock 1 Pier Place Edinburgh EH6 4LP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 552 7211 Climbing Rock Climbing Outdoor International Climbing Arena South Platt Hill Ratho EH28 8AA West lothian Scotland 0131 333 6333 Climbing Rock Climbing Indoor Edinburgh University Sports Centre Pleasance Edinburgh EH8 9TJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 650 2578 Climbing Rock Climbing Indoor Alien Rock 2 West Bowling Green Street Edinburgh EH6 5NX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 555 3650 Climbing Mountaineering Edinburgh University Water Sports Loch Tay Killin FK21 8SU Falkirk Scotland 0131 650 2954 Climbing Winter Mountaineering Edinburgh University Water Sports Loch Tay Killin FK21 8SU Falkirk Scotland 0131 650 2954 Climbing Rock Climbing Indoor International Climbing Arena South Platt Hill Ratho EH28 8AA Midlothian Scotland 0131 333 6333 Climbing and Walking Orienteering Edinburgh University Water Sports Loch Tay Killin FK21 8SU Falkirk Scotland 0131 650 2954 Climbing and Walking Orienteering Edinburgh University Water Sports Loch Tay Killin FK21 8SU Falkirk Scotland 0131 650 2954 Walking Trail Run Winton House B6355 Pencaitland EH34 5AT East Lothian Scotland 01875 340 222 Walking hillwalking Edinburgh University Water Sports Loch Tay Killin FK21 8SU Falkirk Scotland 0131 650 2954 Walking John Muir Way River Esk - Dunbar 126 High Street Dunbar EH42 1JJ East Lothian Scotland 01368 865899 Walking Union Canal Walkway Ratho to Falkirk Ratho Canal Centre Baird Road Ratho EH28 8RA Midlothian Scotland 0131 333 1320 Walking Water of Leith walkway Water of Lith Centre Lanark Road Edinburgh EH14 1TQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 455 7367 Walking Tree top walking Go Ape Glentress Forest Peebles EH45 8NB Scottish Borders Scotland 01387 702 228 Walking Zip line Trekking Go Ape Glentress Forest Peebles EH45 8NB Scottish Borders Scotland 01387 702 228 Walking Hiking Roxburghe Sporting Estate A698 Heiton TD5 8JZ Scottish Borders Scotland 01573 450 333

Scottish Borders golf courses are in most of the larger towns and have their own unique character. With hills or rivers and steep slops but all in good condition and challenging for all handicaps. Also are all priced to play All Guest welcome. Eyemouth with its ancient wall and fort King's Mount. Scottish Borders Golf Courses Scottish Borders Golf Courses have a mixture of hillside courses parkland courses and Links course. With the unforgettable Eyemouth 6th Hole and with fantastic scenery, and more affordable than the well known courses of East Lothian and Edinburgh. more than 20 golf courses. Hawick has the oldest in the Scottish Borders circa 1875. Scotland's Golf Course Map Golf & Airport Transfers Scottish Borders Golf Courses Cardrona Golf Course Peebles Road Peebles EH45 8NE Scottish Borders 0344 879 9024 Duns Golf Course Hardens Road Duns TD11 3NR Scottish Borders 01361 882194 Eyemouth Golf Course Guns Greenhill Eyemouth TD14 5SF Scottish Borders 01890750004 Galashiels Golf Course Ladhope Recreation Ground Galashiels TD1 2NJ Scottish Borders 01896 753724 Greenburn Golf Course Greenburn Road Fauldhouse EH47 9HJ Scottish Borders 01501 770 292 Hawick Golf Course Vertish Hill Hawick TD9 0NY Scottish Borders 01450-372293 Hirsel Golf Course Kelso Road Coldstream TD12 4NJ Scottish Borders 01890 882678 Woll Golf Course New Woll Estate Ashkirk TD7 4PE Scottish Borders 01750 32711 Scottish Borders Golf Courses Innerleithen Golf Course Leithen Road Innerleithen EH44 6NL Scottish Borders 01896 830951 Jedburgh Golf Course Dunion Road Jedburgh TD8 6TA Scottish Borders 01835 863587 Kelso Golf Course Golf Course Road Kelso TD5 7SL Scottish Borders 01573 223009 Langholm Golf Course Whiteside Langholm DG13 0JR Scottish Borders 07724 875 151 Lauder Golf Course Galashiels Road Lauder TD2 6RS Scottish Borders 07999450139 Lilliardsedge Golf Course A68 Trunk Road Jedburgh TD8 6TZ Scottish Borders 01835 830271 Melrose Golf Course Dingleton Road Melrose TD6 9HS Scottish Borders 01896 822855 Scottish Borders Golf Courses Minto Golf Course Minto Hawick TD9 8SA Scottish Borders 01450 870220 Newcastleton Golf Course Holm Hill Newcastleton TD9 0QD Scottish Borders 01387 375 608 Peebles Golf Course Kirkland Street Peebles EH45 8EU Scottish Borders 01721 720 197 Roxburgh Hotel & Golf Course Heiton Kelso TD5 8JZ Scottish Borders 01573 450 331 Selkirk Golf Course Hillside Terrace Selkirk TD7 4NW Scottish Borders 01750 206 21 St Boswells Golf Course Braeheads St. Boswells TD6 0DE Scottish Borders 01835 823527 Torwoodlee Golf Course Edinburgh Road Galashiels TD1 2NE Scottish Borders 01896 752 260 Next - Edinburgh Castle Attractions

Edinburgh Activities for individuals large group activities, couples, hen and Stag Party group activities, information, direct contact details, for best prices, on the water activities, motor sports activities, paintball, karting, fishing, Cocktail masterclass, segway, over 50 different activities. Edinburgh Activities Edinburgh Activities in and around Edinburgh Edinburgh is not just for the Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile come to Edinburgh and enjoy over 90 different activities from Paintball, Pole Dancing, Pottery Surfing Diving F1 Motor Racing Experience Helicopter Tours, Whisky Tasting the list goes on as you can see below all the contact details for whatever you want to do for children to the adrenaline junkies. Cage Buggies Segway Go Karts Kids & Family 4 X 4 Off Road Driving Quad Biking Indoor Activities Flying Super Cars | Speed Boats Outdoor Activities Hovercrafting Helicopter Trips Pan For Gold Tenpin Bowling Ice & Snow Sports Edinburgh Festivals Paintball Family and Children Escape Games Horse Racing Chocolate Making Wine School Thai Cooking School Cocktail Masterclass Fudge Making Whisky Tasting Champagne Tasting Arts and Crafts Highland Games Photo Shoot Comedy Clubs Sports Golf Courses Shooting Dancing Pole 2 ballet Marathons & Runs Walk & Climb Footgolf Archery Cycle & Mountain Biking Bubble Football Yoga Equestrian Centres Zorbing Diving / Scuba Spa Day Surfing Water Sports Fishing Assault Course over Water White Water Rafting Boats and Sailing

Segway Racing Trekking in Edinburgh for all ages 2 wheels and safe venues great fun for large groups families hen party and stag party weekends SEGWAY Electric 2 Wheel Transporter RACING + TREKKING EDINBURGH Segway a great 2 wheel experience for all ages Fun for the family, Segway the self-balancing trail blazer. Safe for all ages. Experiences a countryside trail with a guide or race over a specialised track. The best fun for all. Back to Activities advertise your business here Segway Fun Segway Trekking Newhailes Estate Newhailes Road Musselburgh EH21 6RY East Lothian Scotland 0131 665 1546 Segway Trekking Go Ape Glentress Forest Peebles EH45 8NB Scottish Borders Scotland 01387 702 228 Segway Fun Segway Trekking Winton House B6355 Pencaitland EH34 5AT East Lothian Scotland 01875 340 222 Segway Trekking Foxlake Adventures Hedderwick Hill Stable Dunbar EH42 1XF East Lothian Scotland 01368 863 615

Looking to buy of rent a house? Find all the solicitors and Letting Agent in Edinburgh Lothians and Scottish Borders, their address and contact details. What you need to know before buying a house. What Costs their are and calculate if you can affoard the running costs. EDINBURGH PROPERTY AND LEGAL SERVICES Looking for Estate Agents or Solicitors in Edinburgh This is a Guide to Solicitors and Estate Agents and the process of purchasing a property in Scotland. Edinburgh Property For Sale or Let Edinburgh Lothian Borders Letting Agents List of Edinburgh Solicitors ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS ADVERTISE Property for Sale or Let Edinburgh Information 1. Can you afford to purchase and pay all the fees and monthly costs? Mortgage life Assurance Home Insurance Council Tax Gas Electric TV Licence Broadband Telephone | mobile Household cleaning Food and Drink (weekly shop). Clothes Birthdays, Christmas, etc Things to find out before buying a property. 2. Can you afford to purchase and pay all the fees and monthly costs? Monthly costs Above THE MORTGAGE How much can you borrow ? What is the deposit required ? What will the monthly cost be ? What type of mortgage is it ? Is there any arrangement fees ? Is there any compulsory insurances ? Will there be penalties if you move to another company or change product ? What is the variable rate on the mortgage product when the initial product ends ? When you know how much you can borrow, plus the deposit you have available to you and you can afford the monthly costs. Find out the council tax charges You now know the house prices you can look at. Find Out Legal Costs Solicitor's Fees WHEN LOOKING FOR A HOUSE THINGS TO THINK ABOUT. Which area you would like to live in ? Is there good transport links to your work and the city centre ? Who are your neighbours ? (not just next door but all that will be in earshot) Is there a neighbourhood watch ? Where are the nearest Shops ? Is there a play park nearby ? Where is the nearest school ? Are there any pubs or clubs with late licences nearby ? ALWAYS GO TO THE AREA WHEN SCHOOLS GET OUT. Early Evening Weekdays and Weekends (5-7PM) (10 -12 PM) (2 - 4 AM) Do you share any paths driveways or roof space ? Are you responsible for any factoring costs ? Is there any plans for developments in the area ? When was the roof last repaired ? When was the boiler checked last ? Is there gas and electric supplies to the property ? What is the broadband (WIFI) connection like ? Is it fibre broadband or dish ? Which way does the property face ? Does the property benefit from good natural light ? If YOU HAVE FOUND THE RIGHT HOUSE ? Contact your solicitor, To make an offer

About Edinburgh and the Lawnmarket with many visitor attractions, tourist shops, historic buildings and Edinburgh Festival HQ. Find out all about edinburgh with all Edinburgh streets at your fingertips. Lawnmarket Royal Mile Attractions Edinburgh The Lawnmarket in the Royal Mile Edinburgh is one of the historic parts of the Royal Mile that starts at the foot of Castlehill and Endsat the High Street. Known for its charming cobblestones and vibrant atmosphere, this famous destination is rich in history and culture. Visitors can explore numerous closes, shops, restaurants, and attractions along the way, making it a must-visit for anyone traveling to Edinburgh. Discover the history of the Lawnmarket that make the Royal Mile a unique experience for tourists. Lawnmarket Attractions Edinburgh (South Side) Johnston’s Close Lawnmarket Edinburgh Johnston’s Close Lawnmarket Edinburgh is the first tenement after the west Bow on the south side of the Lawnmarket in the Royal Mile before Riddle’s Land and has no visible name. However, the Land where a tenement was built was owned by Sir Patrick Johnston Lord provost and knight of the realm in 1700 and a member of parliament for the city in 1700 to 1710. A Close would be named after the owner. Also other names connected with the first Close of the Lawnmarket are Johnston Glover and Edward Johnston junior. The close is now a private residence used for short term lets. Riddle’s Close Riddle's Court Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh Riddle’s (Riddell) Close and Court was originally Built on land owned by George Riddell where the name originates from. The Fishers then sold it to Patrick Maule of the Panmure Family in turn sold it to George McMorran. Then Baillie John McMorran built a house on the land for himself in 1590. He was one of the wealthiest residents of Edinburgh at that time. Inside you can see the different interiors from the 16th – 19th centuries. The story of the building can be seen in the painted ceilings by Patrick Geddes. See where the banquet was held when King James the sixth stayed here with his Queen. It now is home to The Patrick Geddes Centre, Riddle’s Court, 322 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2PG and the Scottish Historic Buildings Trust. Available for weddings, conferences, functions and public tours. An inscription above the arch reads: VIVENDO DISCIMUS (living we learn) Riddle's Court Scottish Central Library Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh Scottish Central Library 312-320 Lawnmarket founded by Carnegie UK Trust in 1921 and opened in 1953 after renovations. It was later merged with the National Library of Scotland in 1974. This was part of Fisher’s Land the building built for Thomas Fisher a merchant and first Chamberlain of Edinburgh in 1699. Fisher’s Close Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh Fisher’s Close named from Fisher’s Land owned by Thomas Fisher built a tenement on the land previously known as Hamilton’s Close which Cant’s Land was at the foot of the close Cant was the previous Land owner prior to Fisher. Brodie’s Close Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh William (Deacon) Brodie (28 September 1741 – 1 October 1788), more commonly known as Deacon Brodie lived in Brodie’s Close in the Lawnmarket Edinburgh, where he also had his workshop. William Brodie was a Scottish cabinet maker and Deacon of trades (This is where the name Deacon came from). By day, William Brodie was a respectable tradesman, a Deacon and a member of the Edinburgh Town Council. When evening came he used his skills as a burglar. The money from his crimes was used to maintain his second life, including five children, two mistresses and a gambling habit. He was also a member of the Edinburgh Cape Club founded in the 1700s. The main meeting place was the Isle of Man Arms in Craig’s Close in the Old Town of Edinburgh. A meeting place for the wealthy and nobility where all manner of frivolities would take place. When Deacon Brodie was eventually caught for trying to rob the Royal Mint, he was arrested and sentenced to hang. In 1788 he was taken to the Edinburgh Tolbooth (jail) and hanged by the neck. The Tolbooth is no longer there but is marked with brass cobbles and the Heart of Midlothian. Deacon Brodie’s life inspired Robert Louis Stevenson to write the strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. William Brodie designed and erected the gallows in the High Street and was also the first to hang on them. The Gallows are marked with a plaque and cobbles at the corner of George IV Bridge across from David Hume’s Statue. Deacon Brodie’s Grave is in the Apse Church in Chapel Street. Buccleuch Parish Church The Church that stands in Chapel Street at the junction of the Cross Causeway was originally called the Chapel of Ease as St Cuthbert’s in Lothian Road had become too small for its congregation. The congregation\ of St Cuthbert’s had the Chapel of Ease built in 1754 and it opened its door in 1756. The most significant factor is the graveyard as there are a number of important people of the period buried in the graveyard here. Charles Darwin’s uncle of the same name, William Deacon Brodie, (master craftsman and robber), Dr Andrew Duncan (pioneer into mental health) and Dr Thomas Blacklock a minister of the church in a Borders Town was better known as “The Blind Poet”. Due to illness as a baby he lost his sight before he turned 1 year. He lived on the corner of Chapel Street and West Nicholson Street now a public house named (The Blind Poet) where on the walls can be seen many poems written by Dr Thomas Blacklock, The Blind Poet. Buchanan’s Close Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh Buchanan’s Close named from Buchanan’s Land, previously a tenement of the Abbot of Cambuskenneth which burned down in the fire of 1725. Also could have been Walter Willie’s Close. Now a restaurant entrance for the Hotel on George IV Bridge. Lawnmarket Gallows Last Public Execution Plaque and Cobbles The brass plaque on the Wall of the Lothian Chambers Building and brass cobbles at the side of the walkway show the place where the gallows stood and the site of the last man to hang in public in Edinburgh. The site of the gallows is marked by the three brass plates set at the edge of the pavement. The first public execution from the same gallows was on 1 October 1788, a William (Deacon) Brodie. The gallows William (Deacon) Brodie had designed and funded and built the year before. The inscription on the brass plaque reads; Site of the Last Public Execution in Edinburgh. The site of the gallows is marked by the three brass plates set at the edge of the pavement in front of this notice. George Bryce, the Ratho Murderer, was executed here on 21st June 1864, the Last public execution in Edinburgh. Burns Tavern by George Cattermole Burns Tavern previously Dowie’s Tavern in Libberton's Wynd ran from the Lawnmarket to the Cowgate on the eastern side of the George IV Bridge. Libberton’s Wynd was knocked down with the building of George IV Bridge in 1834. Johnnie Dowie was the owner of Dowie’s Tavern until his death in 1817. The new owner changed the name to Burns Tavern a favourite Howff of Robert Burns when he lived across the road in 1786. Also many other notable gents of the time frequented the Tavern. They included Henry Raeburn, Robert Fergusson and Thomas Campbell, David Hume, Christopher North, David Herd and Archibald Younger all now famous names of Edinburgh. Burns Tavern Lawnmarket Wellhead Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh The Lawnmarket Wellhead can be found up from St Giles Cathedral at the junction of the Lawnmarket and the High Street. This is where the residents of the Lawnmarket would collect their fresh drinking water every day. The water was piped from the reservoir at Castlehill to cisterns / wellheads to give the people fresh water. Lawnmarket Nothside Lawnmarket Attractions Edinburgh (North Side) Milne’s Court Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh Milne’s (Mylne’s) Court Was the first open court of its type in Edinburgh, it was built in 1692 by Robert Milne master mason to the King. The buildings were renovated in 1914. The plaque at the entry to Milne’s Court reads; One of the first open squares in old Edinburgh was designed and built by Robert Milne in the late 17th century. The old building which formed the west side of the court was demolished in 1883. The north and south blocks were restored and the east range rebuilt by the university of Edinburgh between 1966 – 1970. This was made possible by generous friends of the university. James's Court Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh James’s Court 493 -495 Lawnmarket Edinburgh Named after the builder James Brownhill. James’s Court was built around 1725. The philosopher David Hume and James Boswell the lawyer and author lived here. The court was destroyed by fire and re-built in 1857. There are three entry’s to the Court the West Entry where Sir John Lauder (Lord Fountainhall lived, The East Entry which was previously named Jardine’s Close after George Jardine who live here and Mid Entry the main entrance to the Court where John Dickson of Hartree lived. James Court is a large area and has a stain Glass window worth seeing and a sculpture of a pigeon in a basket. James Court is also connected to Makars’ Court and the Writers’ Museum. Inscription on Lintel above stain glass window reads Stain Glass Window James Court Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh NISI DOMINUS FRUSTRA (ONLY THE LORD IN VAIN), with date 1860 and initials FC PH which stands for Free Church Presbytery Hall. The images in the glass are of, centre, King James VI, with Sir David Lindsay of the Mount and George Buchanan to his right and left. This window is part of the College and Offices of the Free Church of Scotland in North Bank Street Edinburgh. Gladstone’s Land Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh Gladstone’s Land Lawnmarket Edinburgh is on the north side of the Lawnmarket section of the Royal Mile. Visit a building of the 16th century and experience what life was like in the Old Town by visiting Gladstone’s Land. Purchased in 1631 by a Thomas Gladstane and left to his son William Gladstane surgeon to Colonel Lauder’s regiment. This is a restored tenement building to show the conditions people lived in, in Edinburgh in the 17th Century. Gladstone's Land Robert Burns First Visit to Edinburgh Robert Burns lived in a boarding house of Dr Blacklock's on arrival in Edinburgh, the actual close Robert Burns Lived in was Baxter’s Close, but has not survived (knocked down when George IV Bridge was built. The Plaque above Lady Stair’s Close entrance reads; In a house on the east side of the close Robert Burns Lived during his first visit to Edinburgh 1786. 453 – 463 Lawnmarket Lawnmarket 453 – 463 was built in 1892 5 storeys to front with shops below and 6 to back was part of Geddes’s idea of restoration through modernisation of Lady Stairs and Wardrop’s Court. The 3 sculptured panels of heads with Crafts, (tradesmen's tools) Arts (artists and potters tools) and Academia, (books and sports equipment). Lady Stair's House Lawnmarket Edinburgh The Writers' Museum is housed in Lady Stair’s House which was built in 1662. This was originally called Lady Gray’s Close the widow of Lord William Gray who was the wealthiest merchant of the time. After his death the house was sold to the Earl of Stair and the house was renamed after his wife on his death Lady Stair’s House. The House was purchased in 1895 by the Earl of Roseberry and he had it restored in 1897. He later in 1907 gifted it to the City for use as a municipal museum. Writers' Museum Lady Stair's Close Lawnmarket Edinburgh The Writer’s Museum is dedicated to the lives and work of Scotland's great literary figures. Rare collections include early editions, manuscripts, portraits, photographs, and personal belongings of Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson. Entry is Free The Link to the interior is below. Writers' Museum Interior Free Entry Inside The Writer's Museum Makars’ Court Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh The Makars are the award winning writers / Poets of Scotland. There are 39 Slabs that have the makers names inscribed one slab for each person. Below is a link to the Makars’ the slabs and who they are / were. A Makar is a poet or author a person skilled in the art of writing. Makers Court Slabs The Makars' slabs Blackie House Wardrop’s Court Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh Blackie House Lawnmarket Wardrop’s Court Royal Mile Edinburgh was named after the resident James Stuart Blackie. The ornate window surrounds of his house can be seen in North bank Street on the second floor. Look up above the shops on North Bank Street to see the window with the memorial to James Blackie a University of Edinburgh Professor in Greek and German. He left 250, 19th century Greek books to the University Library which are still being used by students today. He was born in Aberdeen and studied in Germany and Italy. He was the inspiration behind the founding of the Celtic chair of the University of Edinburgh. Wardrop’s Court Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh Lawnmarket Wardrop’s Court Royal Mile Edinburgh is the last court before crossing Bank Street to the final building in the Lawnmarket, Edinburgh High Court. Wardrop Court was previously Middle Baxter’s Close and the John Wardrop built a tenement in the court and called it Wardrop’s Court with the entrance archway Wardrop’s Close. The entrance is noticeable by the Dragons on each corner. The Dragons were sculpted by J S Gibson circa 1890. Blue Dragons Wardrop’s Court Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh The plaque on the right hand side of the court entrance reads; The pair of dragons facing the Lawnmarket were carved by J S Gibson in the 1890s. The pair at the rear were carved in 1911 by Arthur Geddes when he was 16 under the supervision of Alec Miller, a craftsman closely associated with the arts and crafts movement. Arthur was the son of Patrick Geddes, the influential biologist and town Planner who dedicated much of this life to the regeneration of the Old Town. The dragons were restored in 2012 by the City of Edinburgh Council and Edinburgh World Heritage, with support from the Brownlee Old Town Trust and the Geddes family. David Hume Statue Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh David Hume was born on the 26 April 1711 in Edinburgh, he was a Scottish philosopher and historian. He was one of the most important figures in the history of Western philosophy and the Scottish Enlightenment. David Hume attended the University of Edinburgh. Hume achieved great literary fame as a historian when publishing, "The History of England". David Hume lived from 1771 until his death in 1776 at his home in St. Andrew Square in Edinburgh's New Town. The actual site of his home was 21 St David Street. There are two thoughts on how St David’s Street was named firstly after King David I son of Malcolm III and the other after David Hume. David Hume wrote many books including, A Treatise of Human Nature, The Life of David Hume and many more. Lawnmarket South Side Downhill Johnston Terrace Upper Bow Johnston's Close Riddles Court Royal Mile Fisher's Close Royal Mile Brodie's Close Royal Mile Buchanan's Close Royal Mile Lawnmarket North Side Uphill Wardrop's Close Royal Mile Lady Stair's Close Royal Mile Makars' Court Royal Mile James Court East Entry Royal Mile James Court Mid Entry Royal Mile James Court West Entry Royal Mile Milne's Court Royal Mile Next - High Street Upper South Side