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  • Candlemakers' Row | Greyfriars | All About Edinburgh

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

  • Golf History | Golf Scotland | All About Edinburgh

    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.

  • Visit Scotland | Linlithgow Palace | All About Edinburgh

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

  • Edinburgh Private Education | Schools Guide | All About Edinburgh

    Looking for a Edinburgh private Education Fee paying school for your children in Edinburgh or lothians a full contact list is here EDINBURGH PRIVATE EDUCATION FEE PAYING SCHOOLS AND SCHOOLS FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Education & Learning Edinburgh Private Education Independent / Private Education The Mary Erskine School Ravelston Dykes Road Edinburgh EH4 3NT City of Edinburgh 0131 347 5700 www.esms.edin.sch.uk Independent / Private Education Stewarts Melville College 7 Queensferry Road Edinburgh EH4 3EY City of Edinburgh 0131 311 1000 www.esms.edin.sch.uk Independent / Private Education George Watson's College Colinton Road Edinburgh EH10 5EG City of Edinburgh 0131 446 6040 www.gwc.org.uk Independent / Private Education ESMS The Mary Erskine & Stewarts Melville The Junior School 13 Queensferry Terrace Edinburgh EH4 3EZ 0131 311 1111 Independent / Private Education Fettes College Preparatory School East Fettes Avenue Edinburgh EH4 1QX Scotland 00 44 (0)131 332 2976 www.fettes.com Independent / Private Education Merchiston Castle School 294 Colinton Road Edinburgh EH130PU 0131 3122200 www.merchiston.co.uk Independent / Private Education The Edinburgh Academy 42 Henderson Row Edinburgh EH3 5BL 0131 624 4916 Independent / Private Education George Heriot’s School 15-16 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9EQ 0131 229 7263 www.george-heriots.com Independent / Private Education Loretto School 1-7 Linkfield Road Musselburgh East Lothian EH217RE 0131 6534444 www.lorettoschool.co.uk Independent / Private Education Clifton Hall School Newbridge Edinburgh EH28 8LQ 0131 333 1359 Edinburgh Private Education Independent / Private Education Fettes College Carrington Road Edinburgh EH4 1QX Scotland 00 44 (0)131 332 2281 www.fettes.com Independent / Private Education ESMS The Mary Erskine & Stewarts Melville The Junior School 13 Queensferry Terrace Edinburgh EH4 3EZ 0131 311 1111 Independent / Private Education George Heriot’s 15-16 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9EQ 0131 229 7263 www.george-heriots.com Independent / Private Education Cargilfield School 45 Gamekeeper's Road Edinburgh EH4 6HU 0131 3362207 www.cargilfield.com Independent / Private Education St Serf's School 5 Wester Coates Gardens Edinburgh EH125LT 0131 3371015 Independent / Private Education Regius School 41a South Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9NZ 0131 466 8662 Independent / Private Education Rudolf Steiner School of Edinburgh 60 Spylaw Road Edinburgh EH10 5BR 0131 3373410 www.edinburghsteinerschool.org.uk Independent / Private Education St George's School for Girls Garscube Terrace Edinburgh EH126BG 0131 311 8000 www.st-georges.edin.sch.uk Independent / Private Education St Mary's Music School Coates Hall 25 Grosvenor Crescent Edinburgh EH125EL 0131 5387766 www.st-marys-music-school.co.uk Scottish Council of Independent Schools 61 Dublin Street Edinburgh EH3 6NL 0131 220 2106 www.scis.org.uk Edinburgh Private Education Schools for Performing Arts Academy of Music and Sound 1 Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2HY City of Edinburgh 0131 656 0600 www.academyofmusic.ac.uk Schools for Performing Arts The Children’s Music Centre 24 Angle Park Terrace Edinburgh EH11 2JT City of Edinburgh 0131 337 8872 Schools for Performing Arts St Mary's Music School Coates Hall 25 Grosvenor Crescent Edinburgh EH125EL 0131 5387766 www.st-marys-music-school.co.uk Schools for Performing Arts The MGA Academy of Performing Arts 207 Balgreen Road Edinburgh EH11 2RZ 0131 466 9392 www.themgaacademy.com Schools for Performing Arts Edinburgh Acting School Life Care Edinburgh 2 Cheyne Street Edinburgh EH4 1JB 0131 346 2432 Schools for Performing Arts Edinburgh Acting School North Merchiston Club 48 Watson Crescent Edinburgh EH11 1EP 0131 346 2432 Schools for Performing Arts Stagecoach Dance Base 14-16 Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2JU 0131 610 0636 www.stagecoach.co.uk Schools for Performing Arts Stagecoach Calton Centre 121 Montgomery Street Edinburgh EH7 5EP 0131 610 0636 www.stagecoach.co.uk Stagecoach Fairmilhead Parish Church 1A Frogston Road West Edinburgh EH10 7AA 0131 610 0636 www.stagecoach.co.uk Schools for Performing Arts Stagecoach Broughton High School 21 East Fettes Avenue Edinburgh EH4 1EG 0131 610 0636 www.stagecoach.co.uk

  • Edinburgh Chocolate Making Activity

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

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

    South Bridge Edinburgh built to joint the old town with the south of Edinburgh. There are restaurants bars, Tourist shops, hotel and apartments cafes and many historic building museums and Theatre. University of Edinburgh Old College the A7 out of town. With many businesses and shops on the way SOUTH BRIDGE SHOPS EDINBURGH Retail Stores, Food, Drink and Accommodation. South Bridge to Newington Streets that are highlighted on this page are: Southbridge, Nicolson Street, St Patrick Street, St Patrick Square, Clerk Street, South Clerk Street, Newington Road From the crossrads at the Royal Mile and North - South Bridge the road changes name but is all part of the A7 extends south to Newington Road when it becomes the A701. Southside History & Attractions SOUTH BRIDGE EDINBURGH Whistle Binkies 4 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 5114 Pizza Paradise 6 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 4905 Lothian Limousines 12 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 443 8000 Marie Curie 8 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 555 9011 Subway 10 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 2005 MBE Edinburgh Mail Box Services 12 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 652 3672 Zenobia 14 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 7577 Street Work 18 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 344 0852 Greggs The Bakers 21 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 8183 Noodle'N'Ice 24 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 281 0301 Phone Box 26 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 0459 Boss Barbers 28 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 8329 Zuhus Flamin Peri Chicken 30 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 5730 Sally Salon Services 32 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 1338 William Hill Bookmakers 34 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0870 518 1715 Applejack 37 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 5324 Piemaker 38 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 1728 Forbidden Planet 40 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 8226 Jacob Bakers and Coffee House 42 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 8124 Mace Convenience Store 43South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 3339 Yocoko Noodle Bar 44 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 3889 Bureau De Change 47 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 5455 Cash Converters 49 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 5455 Thornley Stevenson Law 51 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 9599 Blackwell’s Bookshop 62 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 8222 Cheynes Hairdresser 57 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 0108 Tesco Express 59 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0345 675 7213 Ciao Roma 64 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 3777 Whistle Stop Bar and Restaurant 67 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 0954 Talbot Rice Gallery South Bridge Edinburgh EH8 9YL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 650 2211 Old College University of Edinburgh South Bridge Edinburgh EH8 9YL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 650 1000 Biblos Bar and Restaurant 74 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1HR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 7177 B Bar 75 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1HR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 7177 Netversal 76 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1HR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 1112 Ibis Hotel 77 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1HN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 292 0000 Costa Coffee 78 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1HN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 8343 Sainsbury Local 79 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1HN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 470 6330 Shoe Zone 89 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1HN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 4682 Ripping Records 91 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1HN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 7010 The Scotland Kilt Company 93 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1HN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 553 3472 The Edinburgh Clothing Company 95 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1HN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 7733 Global News 95a South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1HN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 7631 Yekta Jewellery Shop 96 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1HN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 9706 Burrito N Shake Restaurant 98 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1HN City of Edinburgh Scotland Heritage of Edinburgh 104 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1HN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 8288 The Scotland Shop 108 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1HN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 8118 NICOLSON STREET EDINBURGH BRGR Burgers 4 Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9DH City of Edinburgh Scotland Spoon Restaurant 6a Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9DH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131623 1752 Babylon Café 26 Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9DH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 7142 Palmyra Pizza 22 Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9DH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 6655 Ryman Stationary 7 Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9BE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 1223 Tutto Matto Pizza 16 Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9DH City of Edinburgh Scotland Surgeons Hall Museum 18 Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9DH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 527 1711 Café 1505 18a Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9DH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 527 1686 City Restaurant 35 Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9BE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 2819 ST PATRICK STREET EDINBURGH Dean Properties 3 St Patrick Street Edinburgh EH8 9ES City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 1900 Optical Express 6a St Patrick Street Edinburgh EH8 9HB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 3306 Boots Pharmacy 6 St Patrick Street Edinburgh EH8 9HB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 1698 Munchiez 7 St Patrick Street Edinburgh EH8 9HB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 3610 ST PATRICK SQUARE EDINBURGH Kalpna Restaurant 2 St Patrick Square Edinburgh EH8 9EZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 9890 Edinburgh Bargain Store 5 St Patrick Square Edinburgh EH8 9EZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 4318 Party Zone 9 St Patrick Square Edinburgh EH8 9EZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 4339 Edinburgh Fabrics 12 St Patrick Square Edinburgh EH8 9EZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 2790 Warners Estate Agents and Solicitors 22 St Patrick Square Edinburgh EH8 9EY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 0232 illegal Jack's Tex Mex Restaurant 45 St Patrick Square Edinburgh EH8 9ET City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 2722 Scayles Music 50 St Patrick Square Edinburgh EH8 9EZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 8241 CLERK STREET EDINBURGH Ruby Rouge 2 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9HX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 2800 LetsLet Property Management 5 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 6868 Tanjore Restaurant 6 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9HX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 476 6518 USA Nailz 10 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9HX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 8382 VMH Solicitors 10 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 2626 TSB Bank 11 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9HX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 517 9983 Post Office 13 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 722 3344 Welch Fishmonger 12 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9HX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 1378 Acuremedy 16 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9HX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 0202 Anteaques 17 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 8466 The Dog House Bar 18 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9HX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 0275 Carington Mouses Larder 21 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JH City of Edinburgh Scotland Starlight Chinese Supermarket 25 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 8951 Kamgpung Ah Lee Takeaway 28 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9HX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 9050 Marmaris Kebab House 35 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 7555 Bailey's Barber Shop 39 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 477 2905 Eva's Hair and Beauty 40 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9HX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 3066 Browns Opticians 19 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 652 1825 Easylet 44 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9HX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 9382 The Paper Gallery 49 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 0369 Drum Central 58 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 3844 Bottle Baron 60 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 281 7030 Lu's Tailor 62 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 1512 Wul-Mamen Café 63 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0751 714 3437 W. Armstrong and Sons 64 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 3056 The wee Boulangerie 67 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 3134 Record Shak 69 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 7144 Vapoured 73 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 281 0053 Bonnington's 75 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 1055 The Grapes Bar 77 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JG City of Edinburgh Scotland Queens Hall box office 85 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 2019 Queens Hall 89 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 2019 SOUTH CLERK STREET EDINBURGH A.B Cave 3 South Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JD City of Edinburgh Scotland Greggs 9 South Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 4699 Papa John's Pizzas 12 South Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9PR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 1122 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 Bridesmaids 69 Newington Road Edinburgh EH9 1QW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 281 5799 Chiropractor 70 Newington Road Edinburgh EH9 1QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 6999 Crags Bar 72 Newington Road Edinburgh EH9 1QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0770 372 089 Pizza Hut 73 Newington Road Edinburgh EH9 1QW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 3434 Picnics 75 Newington Road Edinburgh EH9 1QW City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Framing Co 77 Newington Road Edinburgh EH9 1QW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 0631 Newington Metro 80 Newington Road Edinburgh EH9 1QN City of Edinburgh Scotland Santander Bank 82 Newington Road Edinburgh EH9 1QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0800 030 4321 Isola Restaurant 85 Newington Road Edinburgh EH9 1QW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 9977 Mov8 Estate Agent 88 Newington Road Edinburgh EH9 1QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 202 5444 Wood Winters Wine & Whisky 91 Newington Road Edinburgh EH9 1QW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 2760 Edinburgh Bakehouse 101 Newington Road Edinburgh EH9 1QW City of Edinburgh Scotland 07861 639 458 Voujon Restaurant 107 Newington Road Edinburgh EH9 1QW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 5046 Next - North Bridge Shops & Businesses

  • Segway Racing Trekking in Edinburgh | Guide | All About Edinburgh

    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

  • Royal Mile | Edinburgh Attractions | All About Edinburgh

    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

  • King's Stables Road | Grassmarket | All About Edinburgh

    King's Stables Road where King James IV had stables and where Jousting tournaments took place between Knights of all countries. Access to Princes Street Gardens King’s Stables Road Grassmarket Edinburgh King’s Stables Road joins the Old town at the Grassmarket, with the New Town at Lothian Road, towering over King's Stables Road to the east is Edinburgh Castle and the Castle Rock. To the west is a car park where the Stables once stood and West Port Suburbs where Burke and Hare the murders once lived. The Kings Bridge which stretches over the King’s Stables Road is where the old town is joined to the New Town at Johnston Terrace and Castle Terrace. The street name originates from when the Stables of the King were on the west side of the street. You will also find the west gate entrance to West Princes Street Gardens in King’s Stables Road and the entrance to St Cuthbert’s Church. There is a Cottage that stands in King's Stables Road (King's Stables Cottage) to the east the only building in the street on that side. Royal Jousting Tournaments Chapel Wynd King's Stables Road Edinburgh Beneath the Castle walls the Royal Jousting Tournaments once took place. This was the ultimate test for Knights from many countries. Held by King James IV (last king to died in battle1513. During the reign of the Chivalrous and splendid James IV (who was crowned in Kelso) Edinburgh became celebrated throughout all Europe as the scene of Knightly feats. The favourite place for Royal tournaments was a spot of ground just below the Castle rock and near the King’s stables. There, James in particular, assembled the nobles by proclamation, for jousting, offering such meeds of honour as a golden-head lance, or similar favours. Presented by his own hand or that of some beautiful woman. Knights came from all countries to take part in these jousts. During the reign of James the IV Edinburgh became the resort of men high in every department of science and art circa 1500. The information has been taken from Volume 1 page 35 Old and New Edinburgh Commemoration of royal jousting tournaments during reign of James IV (1483 - 1513) King's Bridge King’s Stables Road Grassmarket Edinburgh King’s Bridge was built over 3 years by Thomas Hamilton, 1829-32 and opened in 1833 to give access from the old town by Johnston Terrace, the the west approach road, to the growing new town to the west. This bridge has four obelisk two on each side that dominates the central arch where the road goes through. The King's Stables Road from Lothian Road is one way and no access is available from the Grassmarket to Lothian Road by car. St Cuthbert's R.C. Church Edinburgh St Cuthbert's Church can be access from King's Stables Road. St Cuthbert is believed to have founded a church by the side of the Nor Loch at the foot of the Castle Rock. It is believed a church has stood on this site since 850 AD, making it Edinburgh’s oldest church building, history mentions St. Cuthbert’s church as far back as 1127. The Church steeple has been in place since 1789. The famous mathematician and inventor, John Napier is buried in the grave yard. In the graveyard are a number of famous people that help shape Edinburgh. Sir Henry Raeburn Painter, James Donaldson founder of Donaldson’s School, Catherine Sinclair author and Philanthropist main funder of the Scott Monument. Bum the Vagabond Dog King's Stables Road West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh Edinburgh and San Diego, California share a twinning link with a difference. Each city is home to a historic famous dog. Edinburgh has Greyfriars Bobby who died in 1872 at the age of 16 years and San Diego has Bum the vagabond dog who died in 1898 age 12 years. Bum can be found at the gate to West Princes Street Gardens of King Stable Road and Bobby stands in George IV Bridge at the top of Candlemaker’s Row, near the entrance to Greyfriars Kirk yard. Bum has now moved to the graveyard at St Cuthbert's Church King’s Stables Cottage King’s Stables Road Grassmarket Edinburgh The now called King's Stables Cottage was built circa 1835 as a school house to teach trades to the many poor of Edinburgh part of the St Cuthbert's church poorhouse system. It is now a cottage to let for visitors to Edinburgh. A unique place to stay next to Edinburgh Castle a Graveyard and Princes Street Gardens. Next - University of Edinburgh

  • East Princes Street Gardens | New Town | All About Edinburgh

    Edinburgh New Town East Princes Street Gardens is on the south side of Princes Street Edinburgh with many attractions including the Scott Monument and National Gallery of Scotland East Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh Attractions Princes Street Gardens is a public park in the centre of Edinburgh in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle. The gardens were formed after a Loch (Lake) was drained that surrounded the Castle Rock to the north. The Nor Loch stretched from under the North Bridge where the Waverley Station is now to the west end of Princes Street in front of St Cuthbert's Church. After draining the Nor Loch which began in 1759 and was completed by circa 1810 a large earthen mound was created as a short cut between the new town and the High street in the old town. This created two areas which were later cultivated into to garden areas the east and west gardens.Circa 1840 the railway was built in the valley and Waverley Station opened in its present form in 1854. David Livingstone East Princes Street Gardens (MAR 1813 - MAY 1873) David Livingstone was an explorer and Scottish missionary. Deep in Africa, Livingstone lost contact with the outside world for six years. In 1871 Henry Morton Stanley was sent as a publicity stunt by The New York Herald to find him, eventually tracking Livingstone to the shores of Lake Tanganyika and giving rise to the saying for which he is best known. "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?" Adam Black East Princes Street Gardens Adam Black was born in Charles Street Edinburgh in Feb of 1784, the son of a builder and educated at the High School and Edinburgh University. He was twice Lord Provost of Edinburgh. In 1826 he was the main bookseller in Edinburgh. He published the 7th, 8th and 9th editions of Encyclopaedia Britannica. He died of old age, 89 almost twice as long a life as most lived in these times. Scott Monument East Princes Street Gardens A 200-foot-high monument to Scottish Author Sir Walter Scott was erected in Princes Street Gardens in 1832 in his honour and funded mainly by another author, Catherine Sinclair, author of Holiday House. Climb the steps to the top for a wonderful view of Edinburgh city centre. There are many statues of famous people on the monument and on the first floor a museum. There is also a replica of the Monument on the corner of St Colme Street, down from Charlotte Square which was erected by the city council after her death. To honour Catherine Sinclair for her donation in having the Scott Monument built and many other city amenities. Scott Monument Sir Walter Scott Story More About Sir Walter Scott Professor John Wilson East Princes Street Gardens John Wilson born 1785 near Paisley in the west of Scotland. A Lawyer and writer and was appointed Professor of Moral Philosophy at Edinburgh University in 1819. He lived in Ann Street in the new town and Died in Edinburgh 1854. He is buried in the Dean Cemetery less than a mile from where he lived. John Wilson made his name writing for Blackwood's Magazine under the pseudonym of Christopher North. He had many influential friends of one was Sir Walter Scott. Spanish Civil War Memorial Commemorative Stone East Princes Street Gardens The stone is to honour the volunteers from the Lothians and Fife who fought in the Spanish Civil War. The Spanish Civil War was fought from 1936 to 1939. Model of Edinburgh Old and New Town The model can be found in the Precinct at the foot of the mound steps. This was crafted to enable people with impaired vision to enjoy the city. East Princes Street Gardens Christmas Market and Amusements East Princes Street Gardens hosts a German Market over the Christmas and New Year period and an outdoor ice rink. The festivities start at the beginning of December and finish in the New Year. At that time the closing times change and Bars and Night Clubs can stay open until 5 am. To give everyone more time to party. Next - West Princes Street Gardens

  • Edinburgh Water Activities | Information Guide | All About Edinburgh

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

  • Swimming Pools | Slides Flumes Waves | All About Edinburgh

    A fun day out for all the family with kids heated pools international Swimming Pools and Swim Centres in Edinburgh East Lothian and Scottish Borders with Flumes, Slides and Wave pools. There a watery fun splashing time for all.  Swimming Pool Activities Edinburgh East Lothian Scottish Borders A fun day out for all the family with kids heated pools international Swimming Pools and Swim Centres in Edinburgh East Lothian and Scottish Borders with Flumes, Slides and Wave pools. There a watery fun splashing time for all. Activities Sports Swim Centre Indoor Drumsheugh Swimming Pool 5 Belford Road Edinburgh EH4 3BL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 2200 Swim Centre Indoor Dalry Swimming Pool 25 Caledonian Crescent Edinburgh EH11 2AL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 313 3964 Swim Centre Indoor Commonwealth Swimming Pool Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH16 5BB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 7211 Swim Centre Indoor Drumbrae Swimming Pool 30 Drumbrae Terrace Edinburgh EH4 7SE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 312 7957 Swim Centre Indoor Glenogle Swimming Pool Glenogle Road Edinburgh EH3 5JB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 343 6376 Swim Centre Indoor Gracemount Swimming Pool 22 Gracemount Drive Edinburgh EH16 6RN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 658 1940 Swim Centre Indoor Leith Victoria Swimming Pool Junction Place Edinburgh EH6 5JA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 555 7428 Swim Centre Indoor Westerhailes Leisure Centre 5 Murrayburn Drive Edinburgh EH14 2SU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 442 2201 Swim Centre Indoor Ainslie Park Leisure Centre 92 Pilton Drive Edinburgh EH5 2HF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 551 2200 Swim Centre Indoor Portobello Swimming Pool 57 The Promenade Edinburgh EH15 2BS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 669 6888 Swim Centre Indoor Warrender swimming pool 55 Thirlestane Road Edinburgh EH9 1AP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 447 0052 Swimming Pools Swim Centres East Lothian Swimming Pool Indoor Dunbar Leisure Pool Castlepark Dunbar EH42 1EU East Lothian Scotland 01368 865456 Swimming Pool Indoor North Berwick Sports Centre Grange Road North Berwick EH39 4QS East Lothian Scotland 01620 893454 Sea Pool Outdoor Misley Beach North Berwick Harbour North Berwick EH39 4JL East Lothian Scotland Swimming Pool Indoor Musselburgh Sports Centre Newbigging Musselburgh EH21 7AS East Lothian Scotland 0131 653 5208 Swimming Pool Indoor Loch Centre Well Wynd Tranent EH33 2JX East Lothian Scotland 01875 824 140 Swimming Pool Indoor Aubigny Sports Centre Mill Wynd Haddington EH41 4DB East Lothian Scotland 01620 820 650 Swimming Pools Swim Centres Scottish Borders Swimming Pool Indoor Selkirk Leisure Centre Buccleuch Road Selkirk TD7 5DN Scottish Borders Scotland 01750 20897 Swimming Pool Indoor Kelso Swimming Pool Inch Road Kelso TD5 7JP Scottish Borders Scotland 01573 224944 Swimming Pool Indoor Galashiels Swimming Pool Livingstone Place Galashiels TD1 1DQ Scottish Borders Scotland 01896 752154 Swimming Pool Indoor Teviotdale Leisure Centre Mansfield Road Hawick TD9 8AG Scottish Borders Scotland 01450 374440 Swimming Pool Indoor Eyemouth Leisure Centre North Street Eyemouth TD14 5ES Scottish Borders Scotland 01890 750557 Swimming Pool Indoor Laidlaw Memorial Pool Oxnam Road Jedburgh TD8 6QH Scottish Borders Scotland 01835 863430 Swimming Pool Indoor Peebles Swimming Pool Port Brae Peebles EH45 8AW Scottish Borders Scotland 01721 720779 Swimming Pool Indoor Gytes Leisure Centre Walkershaugh Peebles EH45 8GL Scottish Borders Scotland 01721 723688

  • George Square | Edinburgh Attractions | All About Edinburgh

    George Square and George Square Gardens are in the centre of the University of Edinburgh's Campus on the southside of Edinburgh. Buccleuch Place which backs onto George Square has many medallions and plaques to famous people and the George Square Gardens are not to be missed. George Square Edinburgh George Square in Edinburgh is in the centre of the University of Edinburgh Central Campus. In the centre of the square is a garden and around the square are buildings for learning. The Square and gardens were first laid in 1766. On a number of the walls are plaques of famous students. There are also a number of famous ex-residents who lived in the square. In the garden there are many benches to site and take time to contemplate the world and read a book. There are Standing Stones. One of which has been carved with a figure as if the stone had been split down the middle and the figure was revealed. George Square is also the centre of the Edinburgh Festival and Fringe every year in August. George Square Garden Labyrinth “The labyrinth is an ancient archetypal pattern dating back more than 4000 years. The design of the Edinburgh Labyrinth is based on the 13th century labyrinth laid in the floor of Chartres Cathedral in France (Notre-Dame d’Chartres or the Cathedral of Notre-Dame). Take the walk from the start follow the path which takes you to the centre and back to the outside. George Square Garden Standing Stones University of Edinburgh George Square Plaques Seven plaques of great people of knowledge on the walls around George Square. Jane Welsh Carlyle, Peter Mark Roget, Eric Henry Liddell, Benjamin Rush, Mwalimu Julius K Nyerere, Robert Louis Stevenson and Sorley MacLean. Jane Welsh Carlyle Plaque George Square Edinburgh Memorial Plaque to Jane Welsh Carlyle, 23 George Square, Edinburgh. Jane Welsh was born in Haddington East Lothian 14 January 1801 – 21 April 1866, she is buried in Haddington She Married Thomas Carlyle the essayist. Peter Mark Roget Plaque George Square Edinburgh Peter Mark Roget was born in 1779, he studied at Edinburgh University Medical School and graduated in 1798. He was a brilliant doctor and published papers on tuberculosis and the effects of nitrous oxide as an anaesthetic. At the age of 34 in 1814 he invented the slide rule which was used by students in schools and Universities for many years. He is best known for ‘Roget’s Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases’, the thesaurus was published in 1852. Peter Roget died in 1869 aged 90. Eric Henry Liddell Plaque George Square Edinburgh Eric Henry Liddell was born in China in 1902 a son of a missionary. Eric Liddell was educated in a boarding school in Blackheath and spent his childhood there will his parents were in China. At the age of 18 he enrolled in Edinburgh University were his brother was already studying. Eric Liddell lived for a short time in Gillespie Crescent before moving to a house in Merchiston Place. While in Edinburgh he lived firstly in Gillespie Crescent before moving to Merchiston Crescent. He was a very good athlete and played Rugby and took part in track events for both the University and Scotland. He took part in the Paris Olympics and won a Gold in the 400 and a bronze in the 200. After graduating from Edinburgh University he returned to China and his last years he was interned in Weihsien prison camp which was a Japanese- internment camp created during World War II to hold civilians of Allied countries living in North China where he died. The Eric Liddell Centre at Holy Corner in Edinburgh is where Eric Liddell attended Church. Benjamin Rush Plaque George Square Edinburgh Benjamin Rush Graduate of Edinburgh University Medical School 1768 at 22 years old, signatory of the American Declaration of Independence, Leader of the American Enlightenment, founder of Dickinson College (private, residential liberal arts college in Carlisle, Pennsylvania) the first college to be founded after the formation of the United States of America. He was also at the age of 23 the first professor of chemistry in America. Benjamin Rush Benjamin Rush was born in 1746 in Pennsylvania U.S.A. Benjamin Rush lived with his uncle Reverend Dr. Samuel Finley ensured Benjamin Rush received an education. Benjamin Rush went to the College of New Jersey which is now called Princeton in 1759. In 1766 at the age of 20 Benjamin Rush moved to Edinburgh to study at the University of Edinburgh Medical School which was the most respected in the world. Benjamin Rush graduated with a degree in medicine in 1768. Benjamin Rush set up the Philadelphia Dispensary in 1786 to provide medical care for the poor which was the first institution of its kind in the United States. Benjamin Rush was not just a doctor but a person that wanted to change the world, to give justice and equality to all. The Declaration of Independence was adopted by the second continental congress on July 4th, 1776 Benjamin Rush signed the final document of the Declaration of Independence with other members on August 2 1776. Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Plaque George Square Edinburgh Mwalimu Julius Nyerere First President of the United Republic of Tanzania was known as Mwalimu’ or ‘Teacher’ in Swahili. He was President from the country’s founding in 1964, until his retirement in 1985. Mwalimu Julius Nyerere received a scholarship to the University of Edinburgh in 1949 and became the first Tanzanian to study at a British university and only the second to gain a university degree outside Africa. He died in 1999 at the age of 77 years. Robert Louis Stevenson Plaque George Square Edinburgh Robert Louis Stevenson was from Edinburgh a poet and author of many famous books known around the world and made into movies. Born in Howard Place into a famous family that has left a mark all over Britain on the land and in the sea. Joined University of Edinburgh at the age of 17 and studied law, which he did not practice, rather to write instead. The plaque in George Square Edinburgh reads; in honour of Robert Louis Stevenson 1850-1894 Poet, author of Treasure Island, Kidnapped, Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, alumnus of the University. Sorley MacLean Plaque George Square Edinburgh Sorley MacLean was born in 1911 on the Isle of Raasay he studied English at Edinburgh University and achieved a first class degree and graduated in 1934 before returning home to Raasay. He was named the University’s first Alumnus of the Year in 1990 and later died in 1996. The plaque in George Square reads; in honour of Sorley MacLean 1911-1996 Gaelic poet and man of letters, graduate of the University. Home of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle George Square Edinburgh Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was a strong believer in the afterlife. Arthur Conan Doyle lived at 23 George Square Edinburgh a few doors up from where Sir Walter Scott lived with his parents. George Watson’s Ladies College George Square Edinburgh George Watson left a sum of money to The Merchant Company of Edinburgh in 1723 to educated less fortunate children of Edinburgh. George Watson was born in Edinburgh in 1654. The first school opened in 1741 for boys only. George Watson’s Ladies’ College was opened for girls in Admiral Duncan’s House in George Square in 1871. The schools were amalgamated in 1974 and the present school is in Colinton Road where both girls and boys are educated equally. Sir Walter Scott's Childhood Home George Square which at the time was outside the city walls was where Sir Walter Scott lived. Number 25 George Square Edinburgh was where he spent his childhood with his parents from the age of 3 until he married at age 26. St Albert’s Catholic Chaplaincy The Dominican Priory opened in Edinburgh in 24 George Square in 1931 and were appointed as Catholic Chaplains to the students and staff at the University of Edinburgh and to the Catholic Professional Guilds of the City of Edinburgh. The plaque on the wall above the door is of Saint Albert. His name was Albertus Magnus born circa 1190. Swedish Runic Stone. “Swedish Runestone”, This ancient (11th Century Viking) Standing Stone has been a part of Edinburgh circa 1780 when Sir Alexander Seton of East Lothian donated it to the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland In 1785. The Stone would have been from their Castle estate in Sweden. Lilla Ramsjö, Vittinge, Uppland, Sweden The Seton family a very wealthy and powerful family of East Lothian purchased Ekolsund Castle in Enköping Sweden from Gustav III who had used it as a Royal Residence until he sold it to the Seton's in 1912. The Stone has stood in Princes Street Gardens below the Esplanade since circa 1820. Next - Southside Edinburgh

  • Ocean Terminal | shops & Businesses | All About Edinburgh

    Ocean terminal is an indoor shopping centre with many high street shops and small bespoke independent shops. The upper floor ahs restaurants and a multiplex cinema and the Royal Yacht Britannia visitor attraction. There is a Softplay centre for the Kids and Gym for adults great on a wet day. Ocean Terminal Shops Edinburgh Retail Stores, Restaurants, Cinemas, Activities, Cafes, Free Car Park & The Royal Yacht Britannia History and Attractions of Leith History and Attractions of The Shore Leith History and Attractions of Newhaven Ocean Terminal Public Car Park Floors A,B, C, D, E, F Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 8888 Boots The Chemist Ground Floor Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 554 6834 Bike Craft Ground Floor Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 8888 Card Factory Ground Floor Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 553 2539 Leith Collective Ground Floor Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 0923 HMV Ground Floor Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 5307 Claire's Accessories Ground Floor Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 553 1730 Sky Ground Floor Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 5778 Costa Coffee Ground 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Floor C Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 8888 Wrapchic Floor C Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 8888 Betty Bags Floor C Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 454 3815 Britannia Gift Shop Floor E Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 8811 Britannia View Restaurant Floor E Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0844 561 6161 Frankie & Benny's Floor E Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 4803 Nando's Floor E Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 561 8253 Pizza Express Floor E Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 0606 Pure Gym Floor E Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0845 189 4709 Ocean Soft play Floor E Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 1900 The Royal Yacht Britannia Floor E Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 5566 VUE Cinema Floor E Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 08712 240 240 Wagamama Floor E Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 553 7036 The Wee Museum of Memory Floor E Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 4435 Transgression Park Floor F Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 555 3755 Next - Newhaven Shops & Businesses

  • Edinburgh | Visit Scotland | All About Edinburgh

    Visit Scotland shows you the attractions around Scotland. All Outlander locations, with an indepth look at Towns and Villages of Stirling, St Andrews, Fife, Scottish Borders, and the Golf Courses of Scotland's Coast. Visit Scotland Visit Scotland places to spend a day. After Taking days walking around the historic sites monuments statues plaques and the closes of the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, I have taken time to visit other places in Scotland that have interesting attractions and historic significance. The Boxes are links to where to find historic sites and attractions in the area. St Andrews Attractions St Andrews Streets Visit Scotland St Andrews Attractions The home of Golf Oldest Scottish University Museums Famous People St Andrews Cathedral Whisky Distillery Harbour + Beaches Historic Buildings Falkirk Area Visit Scotland Falkirk Attractions The Kelpies Helix Park Falkirk Wheel Bannockburn Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway Kinneil Steam Train Rosebank Distillery Robert Burns Lothians Visit Scotland Robert Burns Edinburgh - Lothians Statues and Plaques Historic sites Museums & Monuments Burns Poems Burns Super Stirling Scotland Stirling Castle Visit Scotland Stirling Attractions Royal Palace Holy Rude Hanging Stane Wallace Monument Cambuskenneth Abbey Blair Drummond Safari Park Historic sites Statues and Monuments East Lothian Coast Visit Scotland East Lothian Coast Aberlady Archerfield Cockenzie / Port Seton Dirleton North Berwick Tantallon Gullane Longniddry Prestonpans Musselburgh Dunbar Gosford House Beaches and Gardens Dumfries Attractions Visit Scotland Robert Burns Dumfries Robert Burns Home Robert Burns Grave Statues and Plaques Historic sites Museums & Monuments Burns Family Farm West Lothian Linlithgow Palace Visit Scotland West Lothian Attractions St Michael's Church Cairnpapple Hill Blackness Castle The Binns The British Korean War Memorial Almond Valley Heritage Centre Midhope Castle Statues and Monuments Museums Midlothian Visit Scotland Midlothian Attractions Rosslyn Chapel and Roslin Castle Dalkeith Palace Vogrie Country Park Dalkeith Country Park National Mining Museum Arniston House Museums and historic Buildings Crichton Castle and Church Carberry Tower Mary's Mount Castles and Estates Wanlockhead Visit Scotland Wanlockhead Oldest Lived Man Inventors Gold and Minerals Highest Village in Scotland Highest Golf Course Lead Min Tour Pan for Gold Scottish Border Towns Scottish Border Towns Visit Scotland Attractions Jedburgh Hawick Selkirk Kelso Melrose Castles & Abbeys Famous Graves Donkey Sanctuary Roman Forts Scotland's History Origins of Whisky and Tartan Johnnie Walker Story of Whisky Outlander Scotland Visit Scotland Outlander Locations Culross Cambusbarron Linlithgow Palace Blackness Castle New Hailes House Gosford House and 50 more place to visit

  • Multrees Walk Edinburgh | Shops & Businesses | All About Edinburgh

    Multrees Walk Edinburgh is the place for the designer fashion all the big names in designer clothes, bags, shoes, and perfums are here, Kors, Klein, Mulberry Boss, Geiger, Sassoon, Hilfiger and Vuitton next to St Andrew Square with restaurants pubs and easy access to Taxis, trams and the Bus Station SHOPS MULTREES WALK EDINBURGH DESIGNER SHOPPING PRECINCT The Street's name Multrees Walk is derived from the area that it is built on Multrees Hill, which was a wooded area with a small village prior to the new town and North Bridge being Built. St Andrews Square History & Attractions More Details Louis Vuitton 1-2 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3QD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 652 5900 Links of London 3 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 1239 Sandro 4 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 9669 Burberry 5 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 301 1299 Calvin Klein Underwear 6 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 6971 Mulberry 7 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 5439 Tesla 8 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 460 7426 JoJo Maman Bébé 9 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 8052 More Details Sassoon Salon 10 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 2849 Kurt Geiger 12 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 1816 Boss 13-14 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 550 0700 Caffè Nero 15 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 3349 Sole 16 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 6660 Pepperberry 17 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 01926 459800 Pandora 18 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 0390 Swarovski 19 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 6601 More Details Bravissimo & Pepperberry 20 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 550 3620 The Pen Shop 21 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 8896 Castle Fine Art 22 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 261 9181 Tommy Hilfiger 23 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 8900 Reiss Retail Ltd 24 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 5008 Nespresso 25 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0800 442 442 Michael Kors 26 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 2002 Next Thistle Street Shops & Businesses

  • Hen Party Edinburgh | Activities | All About Edinburgh

    Edinburgh is the ideal place for a Hen Party All the major retailers, high street department store, designer outlets and wedding shops.There are 100's of restaurants, bars and night clubs (3am close) or Casinos (6am close). There are great spa and pamper places, Gin + Champange tasting Hen Party Edinburgh Edinburgh is the ideal place for a Hen Party All the major retailers, high street department store, designer outlets and wedding shops. There are 100's of restaurants, bars and night clubs (3am close) or Casinos (6am close). There are great spa and pamper places including outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi. Also plenty activities chocolate or fudge making, Cocktail masterclass, Hot Yoga, Photo Shoot, champagne and wine tasting Gin and whisky tours and tasting. Paintball Laser tag and Highland Games 4x4 off road driving, Super Car driving, Segway, Quad bikes and white water rafting. There is something for everyone even flying. Activities that are available in Edinburgh Enquires and Bookings Edinburgh Activities Transport and Transfers

  • Galashiels Attractions | All About Edinburgh

    Galashiels or just Gala a town in the Scottish Borders famous for its textile industry. Gala was first mentioned in 1124. It has the school of Textiles and Design no 1 in the s Galashiels Attractions Galashiels History Galashiels became a Burgh in 1599 Margaret Tudor and King James IV at Mercat Cross 1503 The first Railway in Galashiels was in 1849 Galashiels was first mentioned in written records in 1124 Galashiels was famous for its textiles There was 3 fulling Mills in the late 1500s. The mills were for beating and cleaning of the wool before making into textiles. Galashiels Town Crest The Galashiels town crest depicts a fox trying to reach the ripe fruits on a plum tree. The motto Sour Plums refers to a Border raid (of which there were many!) which happened in 1337. At that time a party of English soldiers were taken by surprise whilst gathering plums ‘Soor Plums’ is also a well-known hard sweet. Border Reiver Soldier Statue The bronze statue of a 17th century Borders Reiver on horseback outside the Burgh Chamber and War Memorial. The Border Reiver term was used to describe the outlaws who raided along the Anglo-Scottish Border. They would raid homes, cattle rustle and many other criminal acts of violence. At their height during the period of the early 1300's and late 1400's They were against how their lands were given to the lords by the English aristocrats Robert Coltart Statue Galashiels was also home to the author of the famous Scottish song, "Coulters Candy". Robert Coltart was a weaver in the town, he also made confectionery in nearby Melrose. The song was created as an advertisement, BBC renamed it as "Sugar Candy" when played by the BBC. The song is possibly better known by the first line of its chorus "Ally, bally, ally bally bee". Coltart died in 1890. Sir Walter Scott Way There is a long distance walk way named "Sir Walter Scott Way" , which joins Moffat to Cockburnspath that passes through Galashiels. Sir Walter Scott built his house named Abbotsford across the River Tweed from Galashiels. Old Gala House Old Gala House was originally built in 1457 the owners of the lands the Hoppringill family, who had been granted the lands of Gala by the Earl of Douglas. Old Gala House is a museum and conference centre . A wedding venue and graduation hall The archives of Borders Family History Society are stored here. Scottish College of Textiles In 1922, the South of Scotland Technical College became the Scottish Woollen Technical College. In 1968 it became the Scottish College of Textiles then after the merger in 1998 with Heriot-Watt University the name changed to Heriot-Watt School of Textiles & Design in 2002 It now has the best design and production facilities for textiles and fashion in the UK. With honorary graduates Jasper Conran, Bruce Oldfield, Mary Portas and Dame Vivienne Westwood. Galashiels War Memorial The war memorial at the Burgh building in Galashiels is a memorial to the people that lost their lives in the world wars Robert Burns Memorial Bust The bust of Robert Burns in Galashiels was unveiled on the 31st May 1913. commemorates Burns’ re-writing of the song ‘Braw Lads o’ Galla Water’. Robert Burns being the author of the town’s favourite lines - Braw Braw Lads. The Galashiels Burns Club was founded in 1907. Sir Walter Scott Memorial The memorial to Sir Walter Scott is for the 100th anniversary of the writer’s death. The bronze bust of Walter Scott is the centre piece of the memorial. Galashiels Mercat Cross The Mercat Cross, or ‘Market Cross’, was where a market would be held. There has been a Mercat Cross on the present site since 1599 The originally Mercat Cross was removed in 1820. It was replaced by the present cross circa 1850. The shaft of the original being preserved in the Old Gala House Museum.

  • Lothian Road | Edinburgh New Town | All About Edinburgh

    Lothian Road Edinburgh at the west end of Edinburgh Newe Town was the connection to the south of Edinburgh from the New Town Today it is a busy area with many pubs, restaurants, cafes tourist attractions hotels and apartments. Lothian Road Edinburgh Attractions Lothian Road was built to give access from the west of Princes Street to the southside of new Edinburgh. Below are some of the attractions to look for in Lothian Road. There are man pubs and restaurants in Lothian Road a concert hall, Film house and multiplex cinema and al types of accommodation. Usher Hall Lothian Road Edinburgh The Usher Hall Edinburgh was opened on 16 March 1914 and was funded by Andrew Usher the whisky Distiller for the sole purpose as a concert hall. The Usher Hall has been used for many different events such as the Commonwealth Games boxing tournament in 1986, Euro-vision Song Contest 1972, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in 1947 and in 1914 a speech by the then Prime Minister Asquith (The War). It is still used to this day for concerts. Bell Clock Tower Lothian Road Edinburgh The Bell Tower and Clock was presented to he City of Edinburgh by Arthur Bell & Sons Ltd Scotch Whisky Distillers of Perth in 1962. The Clock was originally positioned outside the Usher Hall (possibly as the Usher hall was funded by Andrew Usher and name after him) the clock proved unpopular with concert-goers because its chimes every quarter Hour which was heard over the concert music in the hall. The clock became silent in 2002 due to a fault. In 2010, the clock was taken across the road To its present position in Festival Square but the chimes have never been heard again even though they were fixed. Festival Square Lothian Road Edinburgh Woman and Child Statue Lothian Road Edinburgh The statue represents and honours all those killed or imprisoned for their stand against apartheid. The statue was unveiled in 1986 by Suganya Chetty, a member of the African National Congress then living in exile in Edinburgh. For those who do not remember, Nelson Mandela was released on 11th February 1990 after being imprisoned for 27 years and died in 2013 at the age of 99 years. The Father of South Africa. The Edinburgh Filmhouse Lothian Road Edinburgh is the home of the Edinburgh International Film Festival was originally opened in 1978 and extended in 1985. The Filmhouse is a publicly funded cinema and is open 7 days a week showing all genre of films from foreign to arthouse and has three screens. Alastair Sim (Actor) The Film House Lothian Road has a plaque to Alistair Sim Alastair Sim was born in Edinburgh on 9 October 1900. He was a Scottish character actor who appeared in a string of classic British Films. He played Ebenezer Scrooge in the 1951 film Scrooge and also the role of Miss Fritton, the headmistress in two St Trinian’s films. The original school was at 10 Palmerston Road in Edinburgh now a private residence described by Ronnie Corbett as a “sad-faced actor, with the voice of a fastidious ghoul”. Sean Connery (James Bond 007) Thomas Sean Connery was born in Fountainbridge Edinburgh in August 1930. He was educated at Darroch Academy and started work as a milkman delivering milk to the local houses. Joined the navy, 3rd place in Mr Universe in 1950, in 1962 became a household name as James Bond and the rest is history. Ronald Balfour “Ronnie” Corbett OBE Ronald Balfour “Ronnie” Corbett OBE was born in Edinburgh on 4 December 1930. He lived in a house in Marchmont Crescent Edinburgh. He is a Scottish actor and comedian and is best known for his association with Ronnie Barker in the series The Two Ronnies. He was educated at the Royal High School in Edinburgh. He has worked in film, television and on stage since the 1950s sadly died in March 2016. Women of Achievement Lynda Myles Lothian Road Edinburgh Linda Myles was born in Arbroath in 1947 A film and television producer and director of the Edinburgh Film Festival for 8 years. She had success as a producer with a number of independent film including The Commitments in 1991. She also received a British Film Industry special award for services to the film industry. St Cuthbert's Church Lookout Tower Lothian Road Edinburgh On the Corner of King's Stables Road and Lothian Road stands a castellated tower built 1827, this is where a guard would spend his nights watching over the graves of St Cuthbert's Church. Watching for the notorious Burke and Hare or some other rouges that were looking to make money by selling the bodies to the Doctor in the medical School, who used them to teach the students about anatomy. Bum the Dog ST Cuthbert's Graveyard Edinburgh Edinburgh and San Diego, California share a twinning link with a difference. Each city is home to a historic famous dog. Edinburgh has Greyfriars Bobby who died in 1872 at the age of 16 years and San Diego has Bum the vagabond dog who died in 1898 age 12 years. Bum can be found in St Cuthbert's Kirkyard Lothian Road. Catherine Sinclair Fountain Lothian Road Edinburgh The Sinclair Drinking Fountain one of many donated by Catherine Sinclair to Edinburgh Stood in the centre of the junction between Lothian Road and Princes Street in Edinburgh . Close to the walkway at the corner where St John’s Church stands. The Sinclair Fountain was to give water to the public dogs and horses. The Sinclair Fountain stood circa 14 foot high, the top part can be seen in Gosford Place Gardens of Ferry Road near to the Water of Leith Walkway. The images below show the three sides of the remaining part of the Fountain. Link - Fountain Lothian Road St John's Church Lothian Road Edinburgh St John's Church stands on the corner of Lothian Road and Princes Street, has a history from 1818. Dean Ramsay was a clergyman in St John’s for 45 years. A cross stands in Princes Street in his Memeory Next - Tollcross Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh Property | Legal Services | All About Edinburgh

    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

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