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- Contact Enquiries | Transfers Tours | All About Edinburgh
Contact Enquiries All About Edinburgh and Travel Tour Scotland for tours, golf transport - Airport Transfers All About Edinburgh Walking Tours and Day Tours of Scotland. Mobile +44 7539 867 587 On WhatsApp all calls free include International calls Enquiry / Contact All About Edinburgh Travel Tour Scotland Looking for information on airport transfers, Golf Transfers Tours of all kinds Enquire below Tours or Transfers Complete your details and we will respond to your request. or call + 44 (0) 7539867587 or Email: allaboutedinburgh@gmail.com Address: All About Edinburgh 93 South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1HN For publications Souvenirs + Cashmere + Clothing Walking Tours + Transfers Email: allaboutedinburgh@gmail.com First name* Last name* Email* Phone* Enquiry Options* Golf Transfer (s) Airport Transfer(s) Tours around Scotland City Walking Tour Other Pick Up Date* Number of Passengers* Number of Bags* Additional Information* Submit
- Hawick | Attractions | All About Edinburgh
Hawick largest town in the Scottish Borders famous for textiles (Pringle knitwear)many monuments and statues a wonderful park with Sculptures and a Museum and memorial to a Rugby Great. Hawick Scottish Borders Attractions The largest of the Scottish Borders towns is Hawick and is the furthest town in Scotland to the sea shore. Renowned for centuries in the textile industry with names of Pringle and cashmere linked with Hawick . Wool was the heart of this town and there are still many places you can buy great woollens. Hawick has a textile museum and a must see is Wilton Lodge Park with many attractions including a memorial bust of Bill McLaren the voice of Scottish and World Rugby for almost 50 years. Turning of the Bull Ken The Horse Battle of Hornshole Memorial Hawick Bill McLaren Memorial Hawick James Wilson Statue Hawick James Wilson Plaque Hawick Drumlanrig Bridge Plaque Hawick KOSB Memorial Plaque Hawick Tolbooth Hawick Memorial Stone Hawick South Port Hawick South Port Plaque Hawick Mercat Cross Remains Hawick Mercat Cross History Hawick Wishing Well Wilton Lodge Park Hawick Museum of Hawick Wilton Lodge Park Mercat Cross Plaque Hawick Fish Sculpture Wilton Lodge Park Hawick West Port Hawick West Port Hawick Bailie Armstrong West Port Plaque Hawick Hawick Textile Warehouse Drumlanrig Family Inn Hawick Heritage Hub Hawick Black Tower of Drumlanrig Hawick Travel and Tours Jedburgh Attractions
- St Andrews | South Street | All About Edinburgh
St Andrews South Street has the gates to the town (West Port) with St Andrews Coat of Arms carved in stone. Blackfriars Chapel, St Andrews Madras College, Plaques of Famous people, St Mary's Quad St Andrews University, Gregory's Time line (meridian). South Street St Andrews South Street St Andrews South Street is where you will find St Mary's Quad and the Gregory meridian. The oldest part of the University and the (West Port) town gate. Madras College, Blackfriars Chapel ruins, the Town Hall and many other historic sites. The West Port South Street St Andrews Scotland The West Port was built circa 1580 and is the only remaining gate in its original position in Scotland. The gateway may have been part of a town wall that would have been closed at night, in case of invasion by the English or French. The gate was extensively refurbished in 1843. Above the centre of the arch is the St Andrews Coat of Arms. The original plaque in the St Andrews Museum (Kinburn House). Blackfriars Chapel Ruins Blackfriars Chapel was built in 1525. The Blackfriars were Dominican Friars, introduced to St Andrews by Bishop Wishart after 1274. The chapel was built on an older church building, and consisted of a nave and transepts. The friary was damaged by fire in 1547 and destroyed in 1559 by a Protestant raid, only the chapel remained. Re-building took place in 1514. Only the north transept of the chapel now survives. Madras College Madras College is a Scottish comprehensive secondary school founded by Dr Andrews Bell in 1833 providing education for children between 11-18 years of age. Plaques to Charles Lapworth and Rev. Dr Andrew Bell can be found to the right of the Chapel Ruins. Charles Lapworth Plaque South Street St Andrews Charles Lapworth was a teacher at Madras College 1875 – 1881. A self-taught Geologist was the founder of a new geological time (The Ordovician Period) He became a Professor of Geology in 1881 at Birmingham University. Plaque Reads: CHARLES LAPWORTH, LLD, FRS, 1842-1920 Between 1875 and 1881 Lapworth was a teacher of English at Madras College. In his spare time he studied the Rocks of extinct creatures called Graptolites to help unravel the complexities of these ancient rocks. As a result of his careful studies, he proposed anew division of geological time, The Ordovician Period that is now recognised and used internationally. He also correctly interpreted the Moine Thrust Fault Zone in the North West Highlands of Scotland as amass of older rocks pushed over younger ones, an idea which at the time conflicted with orthodoxy. He left St Andrews in 1881 to become Professor of Geology at the University of Birmingham. Dr Andrew Bell Plaque South Street St Andrews Dr Bell was born in South Street St Andrews in 1753 he died in 1832. Son of Bailie Bell, Andrew was Founder of the Madras College pioneered the Madras System of Education. Teaching system which went worldwide, where older children taught younger children. Plaque reads: The Reverend Dr Andrew Bell 1753 – 1832 An educational reformer and philanthropist. He was born in St Andrews. It was while serving in Madras in India that he developed a form of schooling where the older pupils taught the younger. When he returned he introduced his “Madras” or monitorial system as an economical form of mass education. The idea spread, Madras Schools appearing in Canada and Australia. Among the other local benefactions was the Bell fund for the benefit of St Andrews. He ended his career as Prebendary of Westminster Abbey. Where he is buried. Dr John Adamson (1809 –1870) Dr John Adamson lived at 127 South Street in St Andrews from 1848 to 1865. He studied medicine at the University of St Andrews and the University of Edinburgh. He qualified with a licentiate diploma (LRCS) from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 1829. St Andrews played a major part in the early development of photography, Due to Adamson’s friendship with Sir David Brewster he became heavily involved with studying the calotype and played a leading role in its research. He was also responsible for the first calotype portrait in Scotland 1840-1842 (mid 1842), He taught his brother Robert Adamson about the calotype process. Robert, in collaboration with David Octavius Hill, (Rock Cottage Calton Hill Edinburgh) used this process later to produce more than 2500 photographs from 1843 to 1848. He also taught Thomas Rodger the technique and art of photography and inspired him to become a pioneering photographer. Brewster, Adamson and Rodger made St Andrews a world centre of Photography. Hamish McHamish Statue Logies Lane St Andrews (next to Holy Trinity Church) Hamish McHamish was a ginger cat, (aged 15 years) that lived in St Andrews Scotland. He became an international star when a book entitled Hamish McHamish of St Andrews: ‘Cool Cat about Town’ was published. Hamish a social media star with his own Facebook page and Twitter account @Hamish_McHamish. A nomadic cat that was looked after by many of the residents of St Andrews. Once owned by Marianne Baird. James Boswell and Samuel Johnson Plaque This is the site of the Glass Inn 29 South Street where James Boswell and Dr Johnson had supper on 18th August 1773. We had a dreary drive in a dusky night to St Andrews where we arrived late. We found a good supper at Glass's Inn. Closed circa 1830. James Gregory's Meridian Line South Street St Andrews South Street St Andrews Scotland James Gregory was first Regis professor of Mathematics. He and two others were the founders of calculus. He invented the Gregorian telescope. The Meridian Line was established in 1672. James Gregory mathematically established a meridian line, a line circling earth from pole to pole along which the time is the same this line passed through St Andrews. The Greenwich Meridian (GMT) is now how time is calculated around the world. St Andrews Meridian / Gregory's Meridian is 12 minutes behind GMT Stand with one foot on each side of the line and you will be standing in both the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. You also gave you an extra 12 minutes to get to where you are going. South Street King James Library The common library in St Andrews was founded by King James VI & I in 1612. With gifts from The Royal family, Archbishop of Canterbury and royal librarian. It was not until 1642 that the building on South Street which now houses the King James Library, St Mary’s College Library, opened as a library. The upper floor was used by Regius Professor James Gregory as his workplace from 1668-1674. The King James Library Building on the lower floor was a public hall where the Scottish Parliament sat in 1645-46 and where the meridian line was first laid in his workshop in 1748 the continuation can be seen in the pavement in South Street. Due to the Copyright Act of 1709, the University was entitled to claim a copy of any book registered at Stationer's Hall. This explains the depth and extent of our 18th century printed collections. The college libraries were officially integrated into the common library in 1783. Library extensions were built in 1889-1890 and in 1907-1908 as collections continued to grow. In 1976 due to the volume of students and books a new Library building was opened on North Street in 1976 St Mary's Quad St Andrews St Andrews Town Hall Polish War Memorial Polish Soldier Mosaic Memorial St Andrews The mosaic on the town hall of St Andrews commemorates the large number of Polish troops stationed in the area after the capitulation of Poland in 1939. St Andrews Royal Coat of Arms King James VI made St Andrews a Royal Burgh in 1620 St Andrews Town Hall St Andrews Town Hall erected in 1858 for municipal and public purposes Sir Hugh Playfair became Provost of St Andrews in 1842. He was knighted for services to the town and University and received an honorary LLD in 1856 James David Forbes House and Plaque South Street St Andrews James David Forbes was born in Edinburgh 20 April 1809 at 86 George Street. He was educated at Edinburgh University in 1825. At 19, became a fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, and in 1832 he was elected to the Royal Society of London. In 1859 he was appointed successor to David Brewster as principal of the United College of St Andrews, which he held until his death in 1868. It could be said he was first to study the heating of the earth. Bailie Bell's House and Foundry South Street St Andrews In 1620 Edward Raban came to St Andrews and set up a printing press in a building on the corner of South Street and Church Street. This was later demolished by Bailie Bell in 1740 so he could build his house. This house is where his son was born in 1753 (Andrew). Andrew (Dr Andrew Bell) was to found Madras College and the "monitorial system" of education. Holy Trinity Church Christian Institute South Street St Andrews The building in South Street now the Christian Institute was originally built as a Main Post Office circa 1890 George Martine of Claremont 1635 -1712 He was a lawyer commissary clerk of St Andrews and author of the first history of the "Reliquiae Divi Andreae" (1683) He lived in 56 South Street St Andrews as did his son. George Martine (the younger) FRS 1700 - 1741 George went to the University of St Andrews when he was thirteen. Later, he went to study medicine at the University of Edinburgh in 1720 and the University of Leyden, where he graduated in 1725. He was a Physician, Surgeon and geologist, George was the first to make a careful study of heat and scales of temperature, making the first estimate -400F, of the absolute zero temperature. He made the first useful mercury in glass clinical thermometer. He also was in 1730 the first to perform a Tracheotomy in Britain Robert Burns Club Plaque South Street St Andrews St Andrews Burns Club Plaque Can be found on what was the Royal Hotel where the club was founded on 25th January 1869. 13 in the Robert Burns World Federation Early 18th Century Houses South Street St Andrews No. 166 -168 Listed Building Early 18th Century Houses 1-4 Louden's Close Street Including Garden Walls South Street St Andrews Attractions John Gillespie Sundial
- North Bridge Edinburgh | Shops & Businesses | All About Edinburgh
North Bridge Edinburgh built to joint Old Edinburgh with a planned New Town. There are shops, Hotels, Apartments great views to the coast and of Edinburgh Castle. restaurants, cafes, a link between the Royal Mile and Princes Street. The head of the North Bridge was the Cntre of Old Edinburgh. NORTH BRIDGE EDINBURGH SHOPS Restaurants, Cafes, Accommodation, attractions The North Bridge was built to span a gap between the High Street in Edinburgh's old town over the Nor Loch to an area where the New Town of Edinburgh was built. The first house in the new town was built in 1767. The Bridge ends at the east end of Princes Street. New Town History & Attractions West Side of North Bridge Scotsman Hotel 20 North Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1YT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 5565 Kilt Hire and Kiltmakers Victor Scott Kilt Maker 26 North Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1QG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 5537 Pasta Fresca Deli 9 North Bridge Arcade Edinburgh EH1 1SB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 6574 Who's Who 8 North Bridge Arcade Edinburgh EH1 1QL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 3334 Pasta Fresca Afternoon Tea 7 North Bridge Arcade Edinburgh EH1 1QL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 2199 Edinburgh Gifts 2 North Bridge Arcade Edinburgh EH1 1TR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 3700 Hotels Destiny Scotland 28 North Bridge Lofts Edinburgh EH1 1SB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 510 3888 Boots The Chemist 40 North Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 1879 Restaurants Pizza Hut 46 North Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 2226 3038 Newsagents and Tobacconists J & S Newsagents 52 North Bridge Edinburgh EH11QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131-225 4614 Restaurants Bella Italia North Bridge 54 North Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1YT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 4044 East Side of North Bridge Restaurants Pasta Fresca Deli 9 North Bridge Arcade Edinburgh EH1 1SB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 6574 Scottish Souvenir and Gift shops Pure Scottish 18 North Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1TR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 2797 Hotels Hilton Carlton Hotel 19 North Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1SD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 472 3000 Patisserie Valerie 25 North Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1SB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 5571533 Byron Burgers 29 North Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1SF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 3444 Next - The Mound Shops & Businesses
- Waverley Bridge | Shops & Businesses | All About Edinburgh
Edinburgh Waverley rail station is surrounded in shops and businesses with entrances - exits in Princes Street, Waverley Bridge, Market Street, Calton Road and car parking in New Street. You will fiind Hotels Hostels and apartments and all types of shops and businesses. Waverley Train Station Area Shops Edinburgh The streets that surround Edinburgh's main Rail Stations (Waverley) are Market Street, East Market Street, Waverley Bridge New Street, Calton Road and the East end of Princes Street. There is also the Waverley Mall which can be access from the rail Station. Waterloo Place is also at the east end of Princes Street. Waverley Bridge History and Attractions Waverley Bridge Shops Edinburgh the Waverley Bridge has two entrances to the main Waverley rail station. It also has entrance to the Waverley Mall. The present Waverley Bridge was built in 1896. The Waverley Mall has over 30 shops including coffee shops and fast food outlets and restaurants. Waverley Bridge Shops Waverley Rail Station Entrance The Booking Office Bar Restaurant 17 Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ 0131 558 1003 Travel Hub Transport Information Centre 31 Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ Information on all Transport Local and National Bus and Rail Tours Taxis All About Edinburgh All Transport Info New Look Waverley Mall Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ Tartan House of Scotland Waverley Mall Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ Sainsburys Supermarket Waverley Mall Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ The Whisky Shop Unit 23 Waverley Mall Waverley Bridge Edinburgh Gleneagles of Scotland Waverley Mall Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ The Body Shop Waverley Mall Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ Starbucks Coffee Waverley Mall Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ Eurochange Waverley Mall Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ Market Street Shops MARKET STREET Shops, restaurants, pubs, hotels, backpackers, Cafes, Galleries, Waverley Train Station Entrance to Waverley Station from Market Street Market Street History and Attractions Advertise Here More Details City Art Centre Café Market street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 529 3993 City Art Centre Market street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 529 3993 St Christopher's Inns Market street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 1446 Jake's Place Market street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 1446 Market Street Hotel (Hilton) Carlton Hotel Collection Market Street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland Waverley Rail Station Entrance Motel One Market Street Edinburgh EH1 1BL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 0730 Belushi’s Bar Hotel Market Street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 1446 Doric Restaurant and Bar Market Street Edinburgh EH1 1HE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 1084 Hebrides Market street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 4213 Belushi's Bar 34 Market Street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 1446 St Christopher's Inns Backpacker's Hostel Market street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 1446 The Edinburgh Dungeon Market street Edinburgh EH1 1DF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 240 1001 Advertise Here More Details The Fruit Market Gallery Market street Edinburgh EH1 1DF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 2383 Waverley Train Station Market street Edinburgh EH1 1DF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0345 758 5960 Scotsman Spa and Health Club Market street Edinburgh EH1 1DF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 3800 Brewhemia Market street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 9560 Champagne Bar and Restaurant Nor Loft Market Street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland East Market Street Edinburgh Shops, restaurants, pubs, hotels, Cafes, Galleries, Waverley Train Station East Market Street Shops Advertise Here More Details Construction Company Union Project 1 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland 01475 741 088 Café and Sandwich Bar Gannet and Guga 4 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland Nail Workshop Buff Concept 6 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland Tempo Tea Bar 7 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland Your RGB Events Ltd 9 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland Advertise Here More Details Juice Bar Juice Warrior 11 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland Art Gallery Mudo Art 13 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland Café Baba Budan Coffee 15 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland Fashion 6 Yard Box 17 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 6411 Gift Shop Elk and Wolf 19 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland Advertise Here More Details Makeup Studio Lauran Gollan Makeup Studio 21 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FS City of Edinburgh Scotland Hotel Premier Inn 37 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0333 321 3104 Café Costa Coffee 37 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland Restaurant Hub Brasserie 37 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland Ranoq Indian Restaurant Cranston Street Edinburgh EH8 City of Edinburgh Scotland New Street Edinburgh New Street Edinburgh Car Park Waverley Station Public Car Park undercover New Street Edinburgh EH8 8BH Car Rental Enterprise Car Rental Level 2 Car Park New Street Edinburgh EH8 8BH Calton Road Calton Road Edinburgh Bar - Restaurant accommodation - attractions Waverley Rail Station Entrance Bunker Bar 2-6 Calton Road Edinburgh EH8 8DL Waterloo Place Waterloo Place Edinburgh Bar - Restaurant accommodation - attractions Travelodge Waterloo 3 Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3BG 0871 984 6445 Waterloo Bar 7 Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3BG 0131 556 7597 Hong Fu Noodle Bar 7a Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3BG 0131 556 7597 Town & City Newsagents 9 Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH13BG 0131-556 7581 Apex Waterloo Place Hotel 27 Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3BH 0131 441 0440 Howies 29 Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3BQ 0131 556 5766 Calton Hill Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3BQ Waterloo P lace Edinburgh Bar - Restaurant accommodation - attractions Old Calton Burial Ground Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3EG The Gym Group 2 Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3EG 0330 056 3918 Amazon Development Centre 6 Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3EG Rabbies Trail burners Ltd 6 Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3EG 0131 226 3133 Factory Gyms 6 Waterloo place Edinburgh EH1 3EG 0131 557 2242 Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Service Limited. The Stamp Office, 10 Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3EG Princes Street Suite 16 Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3EG 0131 558 1600 Next - Broughton Area Shops
- Edinburgh Football Teams Clubs | Information | All About Edinburgh
Edinburgh Football Teams Clubs, male female, young, old, five a side, bubble, footgolf and the league teams from 7 yrs & up parks,pitches,contact, teams, clubs EDINBURGH FOOTBALL PITCHES FOOTBALL INDOOR and OUTDOOR 5 -A- SIDE FOOTBALL PITCHES SPORTS Football Power League 5 - A - side Bankhead Drive Edinburgh EH11 4EQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 442 2000 Football Saughton Pavilion Football Pitches 82 Stevenson Drive Edinburgh EH11 3BQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 444 0422 Football St Marks Park Football Pitches Warriston Road Edinburgh EH7 4HN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 529 7061 Football Power League Football Pitches 10 West Bank Street Edinburgh EH15 1DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 669 2266 Football Power League 5 - A -Side Westbank Street Edinburgh EH15 1DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 669 2266 Football Hibernian Football Club Stadium 12 Albion Road Edinburgh EH7 5QG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 661 2159 Football Power League Bubble Football Bankhead Drive Edinburgh EH11 4EQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 442 2000 Football Power League Football Pitches 66 Bankhead Drive Edinburgh EH11 4EQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 442 2000 Football City Football Ground London Road Edinburgh EH7 6AE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 9628 Football Tynecastle Football Stadium Mcleod Street Edinburgh EH11 2NL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0871 663 1874 Football Saughton Pavilion Athletics 82 Stevenson Drive Edinburgh EH11 3BQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 444 0422 Football Power League Bubble Football Westbank Street Edinburgh EH15 1DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 669 2266
- Golf Transport | Scotland | Airport Golf Transfers
Golf transport Scotland will collect you, your bags and take you directly to your destination, Golf course or accommodation Then transport you to and from the golf courses or airport taking the stress out of the travel and let you enjoy your Scottish golfing expereince. Golf Transport Scotland Specializing in Scotland's Golf Transport. Here are a selection of Golf Transport providers that are local to Golf areas with experience in golf group transfers, reliability and knowledge. The local transport to and from all the courses around Scotland. The providers are dedicated to ensuring a seamless and comfortable experience for all golf enthusiasts. Whether you're an individual golfer or part of a large group, there is suitable transport for you. Arrange your transport direct with the provider to save on any third party fees. Sit back, relax, enjoy and let us take care of the rest. Join us in exploring the great golf courses of Scotland. Scotland's Premier Golf Transport + Airport Transfers Information Scotland's Golf Course Map Golf Transport around Scotland or Group Tours of Scotland There are all sizes of minibuses and coaches that cater for golf groups from 2 passenger seat cars up to 60 passenger seat Coaches When looking for transport for groups please take into consideration the amount of Luggage your group will have and if golfing the size of the golf bags you will have. When looking for transport from an Airport if you have soft or hard case carry bags for your golf clubs as this can determine the size of coach., or if a trailer is required. Golf Course Details Transport to all areas of Scotland East Coast Golf Kingsbarns | Dumbarnie | St Andrews Elie | Carnoustie | Crail Lothian Golf Dunbar | Gullane | North Berwick Archerfield | Kilspindie | Craigielaw Edinburgh Central Scotland Golf Gleneagles | Crieff | Machrihanish Highlands Golf Royal Aberdeen | Cruden Bay | Murcar Links Trump Aberdeen | Brora Royal Dornoch | Castle Stuart | Nairn West Coast Golf Royal Troon | Western Gailes Prestwick | Dundonald | Trump Turnberry Kilmarnock Executive Coach Hire around Scotland up to 16 passengers with luggage and golf clubs Great for tours of Scotland Also available stay with the same coach over to Ireland. Airport & Golf Transfers Edinburgh Fife Dundee Up -To 16 Passengers Golf Transfers | Airport Transfers | Tours Aberdeen Inverness Angus Fife Scotland Golf Transfers | Airport Transfers | Tours Nairn Inverness Dornoch Scotland Golf Transfers | Airport Transfers | Tours 16 Seater 8 Seater Taxis (optional trailer) East Lothian + Edinburgh 2 -60 Passenger Transport Golf Transfers | Airport Transfers | Tours Edinburgh East Lothian and Glasgow Golf and Airport Transfers 8 passengers and Luggage Golf Transfers | Airport Transfers | Tours Edinburgh East Lothian Scotland St Andrews Airport + Golf Transfer Edinburgh - East Lothian - Fife Golf Transport Tours of Scotland St Andrews Transport 8 Passenger Minibus (with option) Trailer for extra luggage / Golf clubs Wedding Transport All Scotland and Islands Up-to 60 Passenger Transport Golf Transfers | Airport Transfers | Tours East of Scotland's Largest independent Travel Company Taxis-Minibuses & Coaches East Lothian Edinburgh Scotland Lothians + Fife + West Scotland Golf Transfers | Airport Transfers | Tours 4 seater Golf Transport 6 Seater V Class 8 Passenger Executive Minibus and Trailer All Scottish Golf Courses and Airports Golf Transfers | Airport Transfers | Tours 10 Seater 8 Seater & Taxis East Coast & West Coast Scotland All Scotland Tours and Transfers Glasgow Ayrshire Scotland Golf Transfers | Airport Transfers | Tours up - To 16 Passenger Executive Coaches Enquiry / Contact Details Next - First Rules of Golf
- Everything for Weddings | All About Edinburgh
Everything for Weddings Looking for flowers, cars, shoes, dresses, kilt hire, hats, venues, cake, gifts, stationery, hair and nails, rings, champagne, photographer they are all here in one convienent place. Wedding Cars, Wedding Venues, Wedding Dresses make it easy to get married. Everything For a Wedding Wedding Venues, Wedding Accommodation, Spa Day, Wedding Bands, Wedding Stationery, Wedding Cars, Wedding Dresses, Bridesmaid Dresses, Wedding Day Flowers, Wedding Day Kilt or Suit Hire, Wedding Day Makeover Hair Dressers, Barbers, Nail Sculpture, Makeup Artist, Wedding Hats and Fascinators. Edinburgh Wedding Venues Wedding Rings & Jewellery Wedding Kilt Hire Wedding Hats & Fascinators Scottish Borders Wedding Venues Lothian Wedding Venues Wedding Cars Wedding Flowers Wedding Dresses Wedding Planners Wedding Stationary Wedding Cakes Wedding Photographers Wedding Party Supplies Hair, Nails and Beauty Wedding Lingerie Wedding Catering Things for before the Wedding Hen Party Activities Spa Days Stag Party Activities
- Martial Arts in Edinburgh | Things to do | All About Edinburgh
Martial Arts in Edinburgh for self being or defence to olympic sport there are hundreds of style from Japan, China, Korea Karate Taekwon Do Judo Jujutsu Kendo MARTIAL ARTS EDINBURGH Tae kwon Do, Keysi Fighting Method, Kung Fu, Karate, Cross Combat, ju-jitsu, Judo SPORTS Martial Arts North Merchiston Club 48 Watson Crescent, Edinburgh EH11 1EP 0131 622 1757 www.northmerchiston.co.uk Martial Arts Kuk Sool Won Edinburgh Martial Arts Centre 82 Jane Street, Edinburgh EH6 5HG 07743 885719 www.martialarts-ksw.co.uk Martial Arts Wolfpack Martial Arts 75 Trafalgar Lane, Edinburgh EH6 4DQ 07456 550421 www.wolfpack.scot Martial Arts Tenchi Martial Arts Centre 21 Arthur Street, Edinburgh EH6 5DA 07887 601682 www.tenchi.org.uk Martial Arts Filipino Self Defence / Rapid Arnis St Martins Church, 232 Dalry Road, Edinburgh EH11 2JG Martial Arts Krav Maga Global Scotland Level 1 The Stamp Office, 10-14 Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3EG Headhunters MMA Academy 125 Great Junction Street, Edinburgh MapEH6 5JB Martial Arts Edinburgh Martial Arts College Unit 1 Abbey lane Edinburgh EH8 8HL Martial Arts Takumi Karate Do Edinburgh infirmary Street Edinburgh EH1 1LT Martial Arts Bai He Alba Kung Fu Cafe Camino, St Mary's Cathedral, 1 Little King Street Edinburgh EH1 3JR www.whitecranescotland.com Martial Arts Angus Budge's School of Tae Kwon Do Gracemount Leisure Centre, Gracemount Drive Edinburgh EH16 6RN www.edinburghtaekwondo.com Martial Arts Rencounter Krav Maga 48 Watson Crescent Edinburgh EH11 1EP www.rencounter.co.uk Martial Arts Alba Dornadair MMA 146 Duddingston road west Edinburgh EH16 4AP www.vale-tudo.co.uk Martial Arts McGowans Tae kwon Do 157 Craigleith hill avenue Edinburgh EH4 2NA www.tagbscotland.biz Martial Arts Keysi Fighting Method Edinburgh Martial Arts College, Abbeyhill industrial estate Edinburgh EH8 8HL Martial Arts WTKO Edinburgh St Serfs Church Hall, 1a Clark Road Edinburgh EH5 3NJ www.wtkoedinburgh.com Martial Arts Han Tae Kwon Do 9 Thornybauk, Tollcross Edinburgh EH3 9QH www.hantkd.com Martial Arts Elite Martial Arts Academy The Royal High School, East Barnton Avenue Edinburgh EH4 6JP Martial Arts Leith Tae Kwon Do St James Church Hall, Johns Place Edinburgh EH6 7EL www. leithtkd.co.uk Martial Arts Jamie Robson Academy 37 St. Stephen Street Edinburgh EH3 5AH www.jamierobson.com Martial Arts Macdonald Academy of Arms Harry Younger Hall, Lochend Close Edinburgh EH8 8BL www.macdonaldarms.com Edinburgh Martial Arts Academy Unit 4 Block B Gracemount Business Pavilions, Captains Road Edinburgh EH17 8QF www. edinburghmartialartsacademy.com Martial Arts Forth Tae Kwon Do Group Drumbrae Leisure Centre, 30 Drumbrae Terrace Edinburgh EH4 7SF Martial Arts David Lloyd Club, Glasgow Road Edinburgh EH12 8GZ sport-ju-jitsu@hotmail.co.uk 07757996335 www.sport-ju-jitsu.com Martial Arts Cross Combat 19 Leven Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9LH www.crosscombat.co.uk
- 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





