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- Wedding Flowers | Wedding Bouquets | All About Edinburgh
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- Fountainbridge Edinburgh | Shops & Businesses | All About Edinburgh
Fountainbridge Edinburgh with a retail park Tenpin bowling, Casino Multiplex cinema, Trampoline centre, pubs, cafe and free car parking all types of accommodation near the city centre and Murrayfield Rugby Stadium, restaurants and Tkeaways with good transport links to airport and city centre. Fountainbridge Edinburgh Shops, Restaurants, Bars, Clubs, Takeaways, Accommodation and Entertainment. In the streets listed below East Fountainbridge Fountainbridge Fountain Park Edinburgh Quay Semple Street Gardner's Crescent Grove Street Dundee Street Dundee Terrace ADVERTISE HERE ADVERTISE HERE ADVERTISE HERE East Fountainbridge Edinburgh 3 Stooges Barber 1 East Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9BH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 466 2193 Coffee Mavi 3 East Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9BH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 659 7635 Scoff 5 East Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9BH City of Edinburgh Scotland East Fountainbridge Edinburgh Tattoo Supplies Ltd 9 East Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9BH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 3709 Jardine Work 48 East Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9BH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7761 Guchhi India 50 East Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9BH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 6666 ADVERTISE HERE ADVERTISE HERE ADVERTISE HERE Fountainbridge Edinburgh Kebab House Restaurant 73 Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9PU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 3645 Rapid Rolls 77 Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9PU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 6006 Mughal Restaurant 81 Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9PU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 241 0148 Rocco Hair 83 Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9PU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 1101 Lock 25 85 Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9PU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 8793 Burger Restaurant 94 Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9QA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 4888 Fountainbridge Edinburgh Loudon's Restaurant 94a Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9QG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7828 Kampong Ali Restaurant 97 Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9GQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 5069 Fieldwork Cafe 105 Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9QG City of Edinburgh Scotland Topkapi Takeaway 109 Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9QG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 2747 Armstrong's Deli 109 Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9QG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 8640 Newstime Newsagent 113 Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9QG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 9922 Fountainbridge Edinburgh Crusts Sandwich Shop 117 Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9QG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 5800 Vacuum Appliances 158 Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9RX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 8834 160 Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9RX City of Edinburgh Scotland Hanks Takeaway 162 Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9RX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 4050 Fabi's Kitchen 164 Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9RX City of Edinburgh Scotland ADVERTISE HERE Edinburgh Quay Edinburgh Luxembourg Consulate 133 Edinburgh Quay Edinburgh EH3 9QG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 270 3004 Four Sisters static boatel Lochrin Basin Edinburgh Quay Edinburgh EH3 9NY City of Edinburgh Scotland ADVERTISE HERE Edinburgh Quay Edinburgh Zizzi's Restaurant Lochrin Basin Edinburgh Quay Edinburgh EH3 9RU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 9908 The Wax Bar Lochrin Basin Edinburgh Quay Edinburgh EH3 9QB City of Edinburgh Scotland ADVERTISE HERE Edinburgh Quay Edinburgh Badabing Restaurant Lochrin Basin Edinburgh Quay Edinburgh EH3 9QB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 5657 Akva Restaurant 129 Edinburgh Quay Edinburgh EH3 9QB City of Edinburgh Scotland Fountain Park Edinburgh Fountain Park Public Car Park Fountain Park Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 9784 Cine World Movies Fountain Park Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 8554 Starbucks Fountain Park Fountain Park Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 656 0455 Gravity Trampoline Park Fountain Park Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1AF City of Edinburgh Scotland Dundee Street Edinburgh Sainsbury's Local 81 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1AW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 470 4130 Kwikfit Garage 109 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1AW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 9878 IQ Student Accommodation 114 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1AB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 201 0111 Pappa John's Pizzas 114-9 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1AB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7979 Booksfromscotland.com 137 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1BP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 2412779 Fountainbridge Library 137 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1BG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 529 5616 Scotbet Bookmakers 141 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1BP City of Edinburgh Scotland Lime Juice Bar 143 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1BP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 1840 Fountain Park Edinburgh Nuffield Health Fountain Park Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 8000 Mega Bowl Tenpin Bowling Fountain Park Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1AW 0871 550 1010 Five Guys Restaurant Unit C6, Fountain Park 130 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1AF 0131 229 2930 Genting Casino Fountain Park Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 4446 Dundee Street Edinburgh N & N Barbers 145 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1BP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 261 5274 Wing Sing Restaurant 147 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1BP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 6668 Myriad 151 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1BP City of Edinburgh Scotland Three Daggers Tattoo Studio 153 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1BP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 281 6325 U F Newsagents 155 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1BP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0800 334 4335 Convenience Store 155 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1BP City of Edinburgh Scotland Fountain News 157 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1BY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 0278 Maria's Pizzas Restaurant 159 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1BY City of Edinburgh Scotland Gardner's Crescent Edinburgh Mercure Edinburgh Quay 38 Gardner's Crescent Edinburgh EH3 8DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland This Wedding Car 39/10 Gardner's Crescent Edinburgh EH3 8DG City of Edinburgh Scotland Semple Street Edinburgh McRoberts LLP 30 Semple Street Edinburgh EH3 8BL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 5046 Scottish Widows Public Car Park undercover Semple Street Edinburgh EH3 9AU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0345 050 7080 Dundee Street Edinburgh Taj Express Takeaway 161 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1BY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 8804 Tugas Amor Portuguese Restaurant 161 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1BY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 8804 Tian Tian Seafood Restaurant Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1BY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 1507 Hair Workshop and Beauty 175 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1BY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 9691 Sandwich Hub 177 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1BY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0758 717 1140 Victor Paris Bathrooms 178 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 297 2894 Fountainbridge Pharmacy 179 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1BY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 8281 Post Office 181 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1BY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 6730 ADVERTISE HERE ADVERTISE HERE Dundee Terrace Edinburgh Guru Balti Restaurant 9 Dundee Terrace Edinburgh EH11 1DL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 9779 Piatto Verde Restaurant 7 Dundee Terrace Edinburgh EH11 1DL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 2588 So Good Restaurants 5 Dundee Terrace Edinburgh EH11 1DL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 8818 ADVERTISE HERE ADVERTISE HERE Grove Street Edinburgh Jaspers 1 Grove Street Edinburgh EH3 8AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 8944 Vietnam House Restaurant 3 Grove Street Edinburgh EH3 8AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 3383 Fineholm Letting Services Ltd 11 Grove Street Edinburgh EH3 8AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 9131 Little Star Gems 17 Grove Street Edinburgh EH3 8AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7117 Glamour Pouch 36a Grove Street Edinburgh EH3 8AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 6855 Grove Street Edinburgh Fountain Court 41 Grove Street Edinburgh EH3 8AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 6677 Benny's Barbers 54 Grove Street Edinburgh EH3 8AT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 8063 IQ Grove 69 Grove Street Edinburgh EH3 8FD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 201 0110 Brooks Hotel 70 Grove Street Edinburgh EH3 8AP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 223 2828 Fountain Café 111 Grove Street Edinburgh EH3 8AA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 2169 Grove Street Edinburgh Fountain Court 121 Grove Street Edinburgh EH3 8AA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 6677 Siller and Donaldson 58 Grove Street Edinburgh EH3 8AT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 5870 Marcos Pool and Pizza Bar 79 Grove Street Edinburgh EH3 8FG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 2905 Escape 7 Grove Street Edinburgh EH3 8AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 9998 Next - Lothian Road Businesses
- 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
- 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.
- Tollcross | Edinburgh New Town | All About Edinburgh
Tollcross on the southern edge of the Old Town Where the King's Theatre Stands and access to Bruntsfield Links and The Meadows. Also the Grassmarket and Art College, Tollcross Edinburgh The area of Tollcross has many streets from Lothian Road the main thoroughfare continues by Earl Grey Street, Home street and Leven Street towards Bruntsfield and the South. to the east is Lauriston Place, with a number of small street branching off. To the south east is brougham street and brougham place continuing south on Melville drive. Lauriston Place Tollcross Edinburgh Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh The first Edinburgh Infirmary was established on 6 August 1729 The Infirmary was granted a Royal Charter from George II in 1736 which gave it, its name of the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. The building a short distance away was then taken as the new Royal Infirmary the gates still in Drummond Street. The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh moved again to the site of old George Watson’s (Hospital) School opposite George Heriots in Lauriston Place 1870. George Watson’s moved to Archibald Place where the previously the Merchant Maiden (Hospital) school had been, they vacated in 1870 to move to Queen Street. George Watson's Boys College remained at Archibald Place from 1870 to 1932, before moving to Colinton Road where they remain. The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh moved to a new purpose built Hospital at Little France in 2003. Formally Lauriston Church Tollcross Edinburgh Lauriston United Presbyterian Church is Gothic style building from circa 1860. The church is now in the hands of The Muslim Welfare House which is a charitable organization for serving the needs of overseas students in Britain. Old Fire Station Tollcross Edinburgh The Central Fire Station opened in 1900 and served Edinburgh for circa 100 years before becoming a museum, but now it has been closed due to funding. Inscription reads; Central Fire Brigade Station Opened By the Right Honourable Sir Mitchell Thomson Bart Lord Provost 7th June 1900 James Braidwood Plaque Aye Ready plaque reads; In memory of James Braidwood, first master of fire engines in Edinburgh and founder of the British fire service. Born in Edinburgh in 1800, who died whilst fighting a fire in Tooley Street London in 1861. Ultimate Sacrifice Plaque Aye Mindit plaque reads; In recognition of all the firefighters in the world who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of others. This plaque was unveiled by councillor K Harrold, convener of the Lothian and Borders Fire Board, on the 11 September 2002, the first anniversary of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre in New York where 343 firefighters gave their lives Old Fire Engine A fire engine from the past stands outside the museum in Lauriston Place that could have been used in the great fire in the High Street in the 1814 Heriots (Hospital) School Tollcross Edinburgh Heriot’s Gates in Lauriston Place Edinburgh was originally the back entrance to the School with the Front facing Edinburgh Castle The present front Gates of Heriot’s Hospital (School). The wealthy of Edinburgh would leave provision in their wills to have a Hospital Built, in 1650 George Heriot bequeathed a sum of money for a hospital to be built for the poor fatherless children of Edinburgh. George Heriot was the first others that followed were, George Watson who built a Hospital directly across from Heriot’s 1741. William Fettes had a (Hospital) school built on his land at Comely Bank in 1870, The Merchant Maiden Hospital (Mary Erskine’s) started in the cowgate in 1659, John Watson built a hospital at Ravelston 1762. Hospital was the name for a boarding School where poor children were educated in all social skills and academic learning. Telfer Wall The Telfer Wall at Lauriston Place Edinburgh The Telfer wall was built around Heriot’s (Hospital) School for its protection against invaders as it stood outside Edinburgh City Wall (Flodden Wall). The wall was built as an extension to the Flodden Wall specifically to protect Heriots Hospital. Link Edinburgh City Wall Cameo Picture House Tollcross Edinburgh The Cameo picture house opened in 1914 as the Kings Cinema The picture house was the first in Scotland to have a mirrored screen. With over 600 seats and an orchestral as there were only silent movies until 1930 the picture house was fitted with sound. By 1949 the picture house was requiring modernising and after refurbishment it change its name to what it is today The Cameo. In 1985 it became a multiplex with 3 screens and the main screen was restored to its original decor. Kings Theatre Tollcross Edinburgh The King's Theatre Edinburgh opened on the 8th December 1906 known as “The Grand Old Lady of Leven Street” Andrew Carnegie then one of the wealthiest men in the world (born in Dunfermline Fife living in America) laid the foundation stone which can still be seen today. Harry Lauder a Portobello entertainer and to become the highest paid performer in his time performed on stage at the Kings Theatre on many occasions and a memorial plaque to him is in the theatre. Another name that worked here as a young man, was a local lad Sean Connery who went on to become known around the world as James Bond and the rest is history. Sadly he died at the age of 90 in 2020. The King's Theatre is a place in Edinburgh for the Pantomime at Christmas and many productions throughout the year. Barclay Church Tollcross Edinburgh In 1858 a Miss Mary Barclay of 7 Carlton Terrace died, leaving over £10,000 for the erection of a Free Church. The Church was built circa 1863 and named after Miss Barclay and the streets around the church also took their names from Miss Barclay. The first service took place in the new Barclay Church in December of 1864. The First minister of the new Barclay Church was James Hood Wilson who remained until his death in 1906. In the church there is a bible in a glass case and its history is; The Bible is known as the ‘Vinegar Bible’ because of the misprint referring to the Parable of the Vineyard as the Parable of the Vinegar. The Church spire can be seen from a great distance as it is 230 foot high. Lothian Road Edinburgh
- 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
- 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
- Craigmillar Castle | Outlander | All About Edinburgh
Craigmillar Castle now ruins where Films TV Shows have been made. Best preserved medieval Castle in UK. Many historic momemts in History happened here. Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh Prestonfield #OUTLANDER FILM LOCATION Craigmillar Castle is one of the best-preserved medieval castles in Scotland. It has a central tower house which is surrounded by a courtyard wall and has a chapel and a do’cot. Craigmillar Castle was built in the late 14th century by the Preston family, Land owners of Craigmillar. Craigmillar Castle is best known for its association with Mary Queen of Scots. She used the castle as a place to rest after illness and after the birth of her son the future James I of England. Mary arrived at Craigmillar Castle on the 20th November 1566 and left on 7 December 1566. In November Bothwell met with nobles at Craigmillar Castle to discuss Lord Darnley. They came up with two options, divorce or assassination. They then consulted with Mary, she ruled out divorce, because it would make her son illegitimate. As for 'other means', she said that she wanted 'nothing against her honour'. The nobles saw this as her agreement to kill her husband and on leaving the nobles signed an agreement to murder Darnley. A pact known as the "Craigmillar Bond" was made, to be rid of her husband Lord Darnley. The garden pond shaped as the initial "P" can still be seen. It was Simon Prestons’ town House in Edinburgh that Mary Queen of Scots spent her last night before she was taken to Leven then on to England to spend the next 19 years in imprisonment before her execution. It was Elizabeth I the cousin of Mary Queen of Scots that had her executed. Prestonfield Edinburgh The area of Craigmillar in the east was purchased and added to the Barony of Priestfield owned by Sir James Dick. The first house was named Priestfield, as the monks had previously been the landowners. Priestfield House was burned to the ground in 1680 by anti-Catholic student protesters (the Dick's being Catholic) and as a consequence the Edinburgh council closed the University of Edinburgh until they could see improvement in the student’s behaviour. The reason for the targeting of Priestfield and Sir James Dick was he held the position of Provost of the University of Edinburgh. The Dick family lived in Prestonfield House for over 250 years. A new house was built by Sir William Bruce, king’s architect. At that time the house was renamed Prestonfield House. In the years to follow Prestonfield house greeted many famous guests that included Bonnie Prince Charlie, Samuel Jonson and James Boswell. Benjamín Franklin was entertained by the president of the Royal College of Physicians, Sir Alexander Dick, at his home, Prestonfield in 1759. The House still stands with many renovations and modernisation over the centuries it still stands, now a hotel and has been a popular venue for the celebrities for the last 50 years with guest such as Winston Churchill, Margaret Thatcher, Sean Connery, Elton John, Catherine Zeta Jones, Oliver Reed and many more. Next - Duddingston Village
- Edinburgh Bus Tours | Scotland | All About Edinburgh
Edinburgh Bus Tours Scotland, buses from Edinburgh to all parts of Scotland, Highlands, Islands, Inverness, Borders, Lothians, Ghost Bus Tours, Dining bus tours Edinburgh and Scotland. Edinburgh Bus Tours Scotland Edinburgh has bus companies that specialise in tours of Scotland and also Edinburgh city tours Each of the tour companies have their own tour itineraries. But to make it simple just click this button to book your specific tour and I will see who can deliver the best package. Fife and St Andrews Tour Falkirk Wheel Tours Rosslyn Chapel Tour Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle Tour Stirling Tour Central Scotland Tours Scottish Border Tours Isle of Skye Tour Enquiry / Contact Moray Firth Dolphins Fort George Dunrobin Castle John O Groats Tour Highland Tours
- 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
- Shore Leith | Shops & Businesses | All About Edinburgh
Shore Leith Edinburgh with restaurants, bars and accommodation, 10 minutes from edinburgh centre and where the Royal Yacht Britannia is moored. A Sunday market and many historic attractions. Ocean Terminal a large indoor shoping Mall with free parking close to the still working dock area. Shore Leith Shops & Businesses The Shore area of leith is the area that the water of leith flows through to the Firth of Forth The streets that are in this area are; The Shore, Tower Place, Tower Street, Waters Close, Shore Place, Sandport Place, Commercial Street, Dock Place, Dock Street, Sandport Street, Ocean Drive Shore History and Attractions ADVERTISE HERE THE SHORE, LEITH Fishers Seafood Restaurant 1 Shore Edinburgh EH6 6QW 0131 554 5666 The Shore Bar 3 Shore Edinburgh EH6 6QW 0131 555 5080 Ocean Mist Hotel 14 Shore Edinburgh EH6 6QN 0131 553 6600 The Ship Wine Bar & Bistro 26 Shore Edinburgh EH6 6QN 0131 555 0409 The Granary Bar Restaurant 32 Shore Edinburgh EH6 6QN 0845 166 6005 The Clock Cafe Bistro 35 Shore Edinburgh EH6 6QN 0131 629 3262 Kings Wark Bar 36 Shore Edinburgh EH6 6QU 0131 554 9260 Pizza Express 38 Shore Edinburgh EH6 6QU 0131 554 4332 Malt and Hops 45 Shore Edinburgh EH6 6QU 0131 555 0083 Shore Deli Co 52 Shore Edinburgh EH6 6RA 0131 554 8841 Martin Wishart Restaurant 54 Shore Edinburgh EH6 6RA 0131 553 3557 Innes & Gunn Taproom 58 Shore Edinburgh EH6 6RD Toast restaurant 65 Shore Edinburgh EH6 6RA Mimi's Bakehouse 63 Shore Edinburgh EH6 6RA 0131 555 5908 Café Truva 77 Shore Edinburgh EH6 6RG 0131 554 5502 Crolla's Gelateria Leith 1 Coalhill Edinburgh EH6 6RH ADVERTISE HERE COMMERCIAL STREET Hemingway's Restaurant 1 Commercial Street Edinburgh EH6 6JA Mov8 4 Commercial Street Edinburgh EH6 6JA 0131 202 5444 Ladylux Hair Extensions 5 Commercial Street Edinburgh EH6 6JA 0131 553 9090 Relish Deli Café 4 Commercial Street Edinburgh EH6 6JA 0131 476 1920 East Pizza 7 Commercial Street Edinburgh EH6 6JA 0131 553 0624 Kezban Restaurant 9 Commercial Street Edinburgh EH6 6JA 0131 227 6465 Barologist Bar Restaurant 23 Commercial Street Edinburgh EH6 6JA 0131 554 9999 Aldi Supermarket Commercial Street Edinburgh EH6 6EY Cashel Travel 39 Commercial Street Edinburgh EH6 6JD 0131 560 2850 LGBT Scotland 40 Commercial Street Edinburgh EH6 6JD 0131 555 3940 Tiso Outdoors 41 Commercial Street Edinburgh EH6 6JD 0131 555 2211 Tartine Restaurant Cafe Wine Bar 72 Commercial Street Edinburgh EH6 6LX 0131 554 2588 The Kitchen 78 Commercial Street Edinburgh EH6 6LX 0131 555 1755 Lost In Leith Bar & Fermentaria 82 Commercial Street Edinburgh EH6 6LX Loud & Clear Audio-visual equipment supplier 84 Commercial Street Edinburgh EH6 6LX 0131 344 4295 Britannia Spice Restaurant 150 Commercial Street Edinburgh EH6 6LB 0131 555 2255 ADVERTISE HERE DOCK PLACE Watermans Legal 5 -10 Dock Place Edinburgh EH6 6LU 0131 261 6349 Teucher's Landing Restaurant 1c Dock Place Edinburgh EH6 6LU 0131 554 7427 A Room in Leith Bistro 1a Dock Place Edinburgh EH6 6LU 0131 554 7427 DOCK STREET Kinloch Anderson Highland Wear 4 Dock Street Edinburgh EH6 6EY 0131 555 1390 Kinloch Anderson Museum 4 Dock Street Edinburgh EH6 6EY 0131 555 1390 TOWER STREET Edinburgh Council Car Pound 1 Tower Street Edinburgh EH15 1EH 0131 669 5331 TOWER PLACE Chez Mal 1 Tower Place Edinburgh EH6 7BZ 0131 285 1478 SANDPORT PLACE Roseleaf 23 Sandport Place Edinburgh EH6 6EW 0131 476 5268 SHORE PLACE Tapa Barra y Restaurant 19 Shore Place Edinburgh EH6 6SW 0131 476 6776 WATERS CLOSE Lambs House Museum 11 Waters Close Edinburgh EH6 6RB 0131 458 0305 Malmaison Hotel 1 Tower Place Edinburgh EH6 7BZ 0131 285 1478 OCEAN DRIVE, LEITH The Ceramic Experience 118 Ocean Drive Edinburgh EH6 6JB 0131 554 4455 Ocean Drive Dental Care 120 Ocean Drive Edinburgh EH6 6JG 0131 555 0376 BRITANNIA WAY Leith and Shore Holiday Inn Express 1 Britannia Way Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0871 902 1610 Next - Ocean Terminal businesses
- 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
- 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
- Art Galleries | Edinburgh Attractions | All About Edinburgh
Edinburgh Art Galleries are some of Edinburgh attractions. Thre are a number of National Galleries and many public and private galleries that can de visited free of charge. Art Galleries are a popular part of the Edinburgh attractions to see. Edinburgh Art Galleries Art Galleries Visitors Attractions There are many art Galleries in Edinburgh public and private these are the main public art galleries are with links and a fuller list is below the main Galleries. Royal Scottish Academy of Art Royal Scottish Academy of Art Mound Precinct Edinburgh EH2 2EL Link Talbot Rice Gallery University Of Edinburgh Old College South Bridge Edinburgh EH8 9YL Link National Gallery of Scotland National Gallery of Scotland Mound Precinct Edinburgh EH2 2EL Link National Gallery Modern Art 1 Scottish Gallery of Modern Art 1 Belford Road Edinburgh EH4 3DR Link National Gallery Modern Art 2 Scottish Gallery of Modern Art 2 Belford Road Edinburgh EH4 3DS Link Queens Gallery Holyrood House Queens Gallery Horse Wynd Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8DX Link City Art Centre Edinburgh City Art Centre Market Street Edinburgh EH1 1DE Link Scottish National Portrait Gallery Scottish National Portrait Gallery Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 1JD Link Fruit Market Gallery Edinburgh Fruit Market Gallery Market Street Edinburgh EH1 1DE Link Art Gallery Open Eye Gallery Abercromby Place Edinburgh EH3 6QE 0131 557 1020 Art Gallery Bellevue Gallery Bellevue Crescent Edinburgh EH3 6ND 0131 558 8368 Art Gallery Union Gallery Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3JU 0131 556 7707 Art Gallery Collective Gallery Calton Hill Edinburgh EH7 5AA 0131 556 1264 Art Gallery Stills Gallery Cockburn Street Edinburgh EH1 1BP 0131 622 6200 Leith Walk Gallery 9-11 Crighton Place Edinburgh EH7 4NY Art Gallery Braewell Gallery Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6RQ 0131 556 2224 Art Gallery Edinburgh Gallery Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6HZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 5002 Art Gallery Scottish Gallery Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6HZ 0131 558 1200 Art Gallery Di Rollo Gallery Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6HZ 0131 557 5227 Art Gallery Axolotl Gallery Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6QQ 0131 557 1460 Art Gallery Anthony Wood Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6HZ 0131 558 9544 Art Gallery Colours Gallery Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6QQ 0131 557 4569 Art Gallery Vermillion Art Studios East Crosscauseway Edinburgh EH8 9HQ Art Gallery Grove Gallery Grove Street Edinburgh EH3 8AF 0131 229 7117 Art Gallery Art Shop Haddington Place Edinburgh EH7 4AF 0131 466 3168 Art Gallery Alpha Art Hamilton Place Edinburgh EH3 5AX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 3066 Art Gallery Dovecot Studios Infirmary Street Edinburgh EH1 1LT 0131 315 3054 Art Gallery Morningside Gallery Morningside Road Edinburgh EH10 4BY Art Gallery Breeze Art Gallery Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 2YJ 0131 220 2655 Art Gallery West End Craft and Design Fair Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 4BJ 0131 661 0012 Art Gallery Bourne Fine Art Gallery Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6HZ 0131 557 4050 Art Gallery Calton Gallery Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 3NH 0131 226 6932 Art Gallery Demarco Roxy Art House Roxburgh Place Edinburgh EH8 9EB 0131 556 3102 Art Gallery Leith Gallery Shore Edinburgh EH6 6RA 0131 553 5255 Art Gallery Reddot Fine Art St Colme Street Edinburgh EH3 6AA 0131 220 8435 Art Gallery Flaubert Gallery St Stephen Street Edinburgh EH3 5AQ 0131 225 5007 Art Gallery Attic Salt Thistle Street Lane North East Edinburgh EH2 1DA 0131 225 2093 Art Gallery Red Door Gallery Victoria Street Edinburgh EH1 2JW 0131 477 3255 Art Gallery Marchmont Gallery Warrender Park Road Edinburgh EH9 1EX 0131 228 8228 Art Gallery Talbot Rice Gallery West College Street Edinburgh EH8 9YL 0131 650 2210 Art Gallery Scottish Pictures West Port Edinburgh EH1 2LD 0131 229 5353 Art Gallery Torrance Gallery Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6JN 0131 556 6366 Next - Edinburgh Libraries
- 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
- 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
- Humbie Village | East Lothian | All About Edinburgh
Humbie Attractions East Lothian Humbie Village East Lothian Humbie Village is in the furthest corner of East Lothian adjoining Midlothian and Berwickshire. Humbie is a small rural village with the Humbie Hub at its heart. The village shop, post office and café are the centre of the village life. Humbie was part of the Barony of Keith and was once called Keith Hundeby. Humbie Do'cot East Lothian Humbie Do'cot is near the entrance to Humbie kirk. The Do'cot may have stood here for hundreds of years before renovations took place. Humbie Parish Church East Lothian Humbie Parish Church was rebuilt in 1800 but a church has stood on this spot for over a hundred and fifty years prior to that date. The 'chancel' was added in 1932. Memorials in the churchyard include a heraldic tablet of the Borthwicks of Whitburgh of the early 17th century. The now cottage to the right of the arch hedge once was stables. Further down the road at the Kirk Bridge is where you can enter the Church woods where you have a choice of paths to follow in a loop. Broun Family Aisle Humbie East Lothian The village war memorial dates from 1921 and was designed by Sir Robert Lorimer. The plaque reads; This Aisle has been erected by Archibald Broun of Johnstounburn. " Lieu of the burial place of his family within the church. Which in deference to the feeling of the parishioners. He has now closed A.D. MDCCCLXIV (1864). And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me Blessed are the dead.Which die in the lord. Revelations XIV. Humbie Village Church Graveyard East Lothian Grave Stones memorials Humbie Churchyard Shield with cross Borthwick on inscriptions, The grave stone which looks like being part of an ancient wall has inscriptions of James Skirven and his wife and children dates from 1644. Shillinghill, Children's Village. East Lothian Built in 1905 to provide holiday accommodation for disabled children, the village takes the form of a series of arts and crafts style cottages, several of which were named after their generous sponsors, built next to a school-house and dining hall with its impressive bell-tower. The village has been redeveloped and extended as private housing from c.2008. Humbie War Memorial East Lothian The village war memorial dates from 1921 and was designed by Sir Robert Lorimer. Humbie Kirk Bridge East Lothian The Humbie Kirk Bridge has been in existence since 1645 when it Was first built. This being the main route from the borders towns to Edinburgh from the south west. Keith Marischal House Keith Marischal House can be found close to Humbie, built in 1589 by the Keith family. William Keith being the Grand Marischal of Scotland was to serve as custodian of the Royal Regalia of Scotland, and to protect the king's person when attending parliament. Sir Charles Annand Fraser KCVO WS DL FRSE East Lothian Sir Charles Annand Fraser was born in Humbie East Lothian in 1928. His father was son of the Very Revd John Fraser MBE. The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1958-59. Educated to a high standard he became a solicitor and a partner in one of Edinburgh's to legal firms. From there he was successful throughout his life. His wife Lady Ann Fraser is a well renowned botanical artist. They have developed one of the top gardens (Shepherd House) in the UK at there home in Inveresk East Lothian. The lands of Keith and Humbie were held by Simon Fraser of Keith. Fraser signed a charter in 1191, which could be the first written records of the area. Information Board Humbie Woods East Lothian Next - Inveresk
- Places to Stay | Accommodation | All About Edinburgh
Places to stay in Edinburgh. Accommodation of all kinds Glamping, Airbnb, Hotels, Apartments (Self Catering and Serviced), Guest Houses, Hotels, backpackers, Caravan and Camp sites there is something for everyone and all budgets for a one night stay or longer. Places to Stay Accommodation for Edinburgh Visitors Golfers and Tourists There are many types of accommodation, from the five star Hotel to hostels and backpackers residence. What you can find here are contact details for a selection of Edinburgh St Andrews Dundee East Lothian Hotels and Guest Houses Edinburgh is well known as a destination worldwide, with visitors all year round. This website has been translated into a number of languages to help the none English speaking visitors. Guest Houses BnB's Hotels Edinburgh Hotels St Andrews Hotels Near Golf Courses
- Contact Enquiries | Transfers Tours | All About Edinburgh
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- Dean Village Tour | Free | All About Edinburgh
Dean Village a favourite for visitors to Edinburgh. The Dean Village tour Free here. With a route, a map and pictures with history so on the walk you don't miss out on anything around the Dean area. Bridges, Houses, Schools, River Walk, Architecture, Art Galleries and amazing views. Dean Village Walking Tour All About Edinburgh Walking Tours Free Dean Village Tour Explore the captivating history and stunning architecture of Edinburgh with our walking tours. Discover iconic landmarks along the Royal Mile, including the Calton Hill, home to remarkable monuments and breathtaking views. Stroll through the picturesque Dean Village, and about the famous figures who shaped this vibrant city. Join for an unforgettable journey through Edinburgh's rich heritage and charm! For more details on tours click the yellow link Dean Village Tour + Route + Map (Free) For The History and images of all the sites on route More Walking Tours Tours Dean Village Dean Village was a small village outside Edinburgh known as Water o Leith Village, and was famous as a grain milling area for over 800 years. The name Dean (Dene) meaning Deep Gorge. The village has steep hills on all sides. The Dean Village with the Water of Leith flowing through, grew as a community in the 1100s from the many mills that were built on the river banks. You will see many stones carved with crossed paddles of the bakers, as this area supplied all the bakers of Edinburgh with their flour. The Incorporation of Baxters (bakers) was a crucial role in Dean Village, controlling the grain milling industry from the 12th century. Mills were first mentioned in 1143 by David I. Places to see on the route Randolph Cliff No.9 Belford Road Old Drumsheugh Toll House, Lynedoch House Dean Bridge Kirk Brae House, View Dean Village, Randolph Cliff Arches Queensferry Road Trinity Church, Belgrave, Buckingham, Bristo Baptist Church Dean Path Dean Church, Dean Cemetery, No.29, Dean Village School, West Mill, Well Court Dean Village Waterfall, Foot Bridge, Hawthornbank Houses, Merchant’s House, Bell’s Brae Bridge, Granary + Old Tollbooth Water of Leith Path Miller Row, Waterfall, Mill wheels, St George’s Well, St Bernard’s Well Nelson Memorial, The Dene Steps St Bernard's Bridge Places to see on the route Danube Street No 17 Ann Street Sir Henry Raeburn - No. 29 India Place Duncan’s Land Doune Terrace Robert Chambers House No.1 Gloucester Place John Wilson AKA Christopher North No.6 Moray Place No.1 Graham No.24 Fettes No.37 Hume Forres Street No.3 St Combe Street Catherine Sinclair Monument Charlotte Square 6 Bute House, 7 Georgian House, 9 Lord Joseph List, 13 Lord Henry Cockburn, 14 Sir William Fettes, 24 Earl Douglas Haig, 45 Professor Sir Robert Philip, Albert Memorial, Register House. South Charlotte Street Alexander Graham Bell No.16 Enquiry / Contact Next Tour Edinburgh Walking Tours Randolph (10th Earl of Moray) The streets named Randolph were named after Thomas Randolph, 1st Earl of Moray, nephew and lieutenant of Robert the Bruce. He made a night-time raid, scaling Edinburgh Castle rock or Cliff in 1313 and recapture the Castle from the English army who had been in occupation for 20 years. On the death of Robert 1st in 1329, Thomas Randolph became Regent of Scotland for the young King (David II). He was believed to have been murdered by poisoning on July 20, 1332, in Musselburgh. In 1822, the 10th Earl of Moray a land owner instructed the famous architect James Gillespie Graham to design an extensive, high-end residential estate on his 13-acre Drumsheugh lands. Joining the West New Town with The New Town. 1 Randolph Cliff Randolph Cliff built at the top of the Dean Gorge overlooking the Water of Leith and part of the Moray Estate was completed in 1831 designed by James Gillespie Graham. The houses were built on a number of underground arches to prevent the terrace and surrounding streets from collapsing and sliding into the Gorge. Famous resident at No.1 was Sir George Washington Browne a renowned architect and a former President of the Royal Scottish Academy. His work includes Holyrood Palace gates, Caledonian Hotel, Central Library 69 George Street (British Linen Bank) and many others some of which have been demolished. Drumsheugh Toll - Lynedoch House Lynedoch House was built in 1891 around an older and smaller house called Drumsheugh Toll, a cottage built circa 1820 for the tollgate keeper, where a toll gate and weighing machine stood for payment of tolls to use the road to the Queensferry. Lynedoch House was built as a family home and a studio for Charles Martin Hardie RSA a successful artist, for paintings of Scottish life and also portraits of Robert Burns and Walter Scott. Notice the stucco around the lower courses of the building, impressed with the motif of an H, (Hardie) an eagle and a thistle along with love hearts in the original cast iron window bars: The thistle for Scotland and the eagle for America, where his first wife, Mary Lewis came from. The heart was a symbol of their love. A marriage that did not last as she ran off with an actor. The name Lynedoch was already a local place name, having been applied circa, 1820 the landowner Major James Weir RM (Promoted to Major by Lord Nelson for his service at Malta) in honour of Major Thomas Graham, 1st Baron Lynedoch, who raised the regiment the 90th Light Infantry - Perthshire Volunteers a military Commander and Member of Parliament for Perthshire. Dean Bridge - Kirkbrae House Dean Bridge - Kirkbrae House The house on the corner of the bridge was the home of Cabbie Stewart, the owner and driver of a horse and cab hire. Stewart would collect old stones while working his cab from old buildings. Kirkbrae House is on 5 floors the stables were on the basement with access next to the water of Leith path. The house was also at times a Tavern and Bakers, the square panel on the wall shows a sun with two arms below, one holding scales and the other a wheat sheaf, with two baker’s paddles crossed One of his acquisitions from an old mill. The inscription on the plaque reads: IN THE SWEAT OF THY FACE SHALT | THOU EAT BREAD | GEN 3 VERSE 19 | ANNO DOM 1619 Known as ‘The Baxter’s Stone. Put on this wall in 1893 from a demolished mill. Above the door is PAX INTRANTIBUS - PEACE TO THOSE WHO ENTER And on the wall and the Edinburgh coat of Arms NISI DOMINUS FRUSTRA – Without the Lord everything is in Vain The Dean Bridge The Dean Bridge was designed by Thomas Telford, and was completed in 1832 and opened in 1833. The Dean Bridge was Thomas Telford’s last project at the age 73 and retirement. The Dean Bridge with 4 arches is 447 feet long (136m) and 39 feet wide (12m) and built on four arches rising 106 feet (32m) above the river. Prior to the building of the Dean Bridge the only way across the river in to Edinburgh was by a ford in the river, which had been crossed since medieval times (5th to 15th centuries). A bridge, of wooden structure across the water of Leith was built in the 5th century. It is now a stone bridge (Bell’s Brae Bridge). The building of Dean Bridge gave access to the north for further extension of Edinburgh’s New Town. Looking over the Dean Bridge West the Dean Village, East the New Town Randolph Cliff built on series of underground stone arches. The arches protect Randolph Cliff, Randolph Crescent, Great Stuart Street, Ainslie Place, and Moray Place from tumbling down into the Water of Leith. Designed by 1822 by, architect James Gillespie Graham for Francis Stuart, the 10th Earl of Moray on the Moray Estate which covers most of the western new town. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Gothic church at the North end of the Dean Bridge. The church is in its original state from when design / built by John Henderson, 1837-8. Henderson has built many churches in Scotland to a Gothic design. The church was converted into an electric sub-station in 1957. It is now the Rhema Christian Centre Church. Belgrave and Buckingham Area Belgrave Crescent was built on land bought by property developer and Lord Provost of Edinburgh James Steel, Designed by John Chesser and completed in 1874. The land between Water of Leith and the new houses also purchased by Steel, which became private gardens for the residents. The gardens designed by James Jeffery and completed in 1876.Buckingham Terrace was also part of the Steel development designed by Chesser which was completed in 1831. The Dean Parish Church The first church in Dean Path was built in 1836 then demolished and replaced by the present church in 1903. This was the main church for the Dean Village population. With the reducing congregation the church closed in 2006. It is now known as The Dean and is used as an Assembly Hall and Event Venue for the nearby Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools (ESMS). Bristo Baptist Church In 1765 in Bristo Place Original Scotch Baptist Church ‘the Scotch Baptist Church’ Bristo Baptist Church is the mother church for the Baptist movement in Scotland. A purpose-built chapel was constructed at Bristo Place in 1836. The designation ‘Scotch’ was discontinued from the church’s title in 1927. In 1932, the present site here on Buckingham Terrace was purchased for £1,000 In October 1933, the Memorial Stone of the new building on Queensferry Road was laid and the first service took place on Wednesday, 20th February, 1935. The church has a long history and is the second oldest Baptist church in Scotland Bible on Dean Path side inscription: SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES S. JOHN V. CH.39 Dean Cemetery Edinburgh The Dean Village is named from Dean House and the Nisbet family who owned the lands. The House was demolished in 1843 and in 1845 the Dean Cemetery was created. A carved heraldic panel from Dean House, now installed on a wall in Dean Cemetery, is decorated with three boars’ heads around a chevron, all surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves, and carries the initials HN for Henry Nisbet born 1535 who died in 1608 Some of the Famous Graves in Cemetery David Octavius Hill, Colonel Robert Smith, James Buchanan, Lord Francis Jeffrey, James Falshaw James Nasmyth, Alexander Nasmyth Artist, Lord Henry Cockburn, Robert McVitie, Lord Andrew Rutherfurd, James Hamilton, Sir Thomas Bouch, Alexander Russell, James Stevenson, William H Playfair, George Combe, Cameron Highlanders Obelisk, Robert Chamber, Sir John Ritchie Findlay, Thomas Drybrough, Flora Stevenson, Louisa Stevenson, Elsie Inglis, Dr Joseph Bell (see separate page) Dean Village Cemetery Dean Village Dean Village was a small village outside Edinburgh known as Water o Leith Village, and was famous as a grain milling area for over 800 years. The name Dean (Dene) meaning Deep Gorge. The village has steep hills on all sides. The Dean Village with the Water of Leith flowing through, grew as a community in the 1100s from the many mills that were built on the river banks. You will see many stones carved with crossed paddles of the bakers, as this area supplied all the bakers of Edinburgh with their flour. The Incorporation of Baxters (bakers) was a crucial role in Dean Village, controlling the grain milling industry from the 12th century. Mills were first mentioned in 1143 by David I. 29 Dean Path The house on Dean Path dates from circa 1790 with a Victorian-era post box with a ("VR" Cypher) circa 1850 still present. This may have been the post house in its time. The tenements in Dean Path, now all demolished and rebuilt, were where most of the families lived. Dean Village School The Old School house on Bell’s Brae was built in 1872 and a historic part of the Dean Village. The public school educated the local children until it closed in 1961. It was able to hold up to 400 children by 1961 there were only 37 pupils. Carvings can be seen "Education" above the ground floor windows and a tablet on the front with the words “Edinburgh School Board 1875” Old West Mill Building The stone building over the bridge with round windows is the Old West Mill, built in 1805. At the top of the building you can see a wheat sheaf. The mill is one of few surviving examples in the Dean Village of its former industrial heritage. Particularly based on grain milling, many of which utilised power provided by the Water of Leith. Bells Brae Bridge In the centre of the Dean village is the Bells Brae Bridge which was the original crossing point of the Water of Leith as it was shallow and narrow. Getting to and from Edinburgh this the only crossing. In the 5th century a single arch bridge which was wide enough for a carriage with horses. The Dean Village stands below the Belford Bridge which was built in 1887 to carry Belford Road. Bells Brae Bridge was built in 1830 replacing previous bridges, the old road from Edinburgh to Queensferry. Well Court- Dean Village The most impressive buildings are of Well Court. Built in 1884 by the then owner of the Scotsman newspaper Sir John Ritchie Findlay. Well Court had its own hall for socialising with a clock tower a communal court yard, and accommodation (tenements). For his staff who worked for Sir John at the Scotsman newspaper. Plaque on Well Court Portrait of Sir John Ritchie Findlay in National Portrait Gallery Dean Path Footbridge The foot bridge takes you over the Water of Leith to Well Court, Old West Mill and the Village School house. Along the water side 100 metres is a waterfall which was a weir (a low dam) which was used to power the mills. A great variety of wild life. The Plague The burgh records mention that the pest was in the Dene On the 15th June 1513 and no one from the area was allowed to enter the walls of Edinburgh. If a women entered she would be branded on the cheek. If a man entered the punishment would be sever even hung. Merchants House 17 Bells Brae The building on the south west corner of Bell’s Brae Bridge is one of the oldest buildings that still remains from the Water of Leith Village built circa 1650. 17 Bells Brae, was where the head of the local merchants' guild lived who oversaw the village's milling industry. It was also a local shop run by A W Kemp in the 20th century. The Granary | Old Tollbooth The Granary was built in 1675 (yellow building in photo) known as the Old Tollbooth Inscribed in two lines GOD BLESS THE BAXTERS OF EDINBURGH WHO BUILT THIS HOUS 1675. On the cornice is a carved panel with a circular garland, a wheat-sheaf flanked by two cherub's heads another inscription GODS PROVIDENCE IS OUR | INHERITANCE 1677, The Last Mill at Bell's Mills was nearly totally destroyed by an explosion in 1971. Hawthornbank Lane Hawthornbank lane is part of the original milling hamlet known the Dene or Water of Leith Village and was famous as a grain milling area for over 800 years. The name Dene (Dean) meaning Deep Gorge. The Dean Village with the Water of Leith flowing through, grew as a community in the 1100s from the numerous mills that were built on the river banks. Miller’s Row On the pathway towards Leith under the Dean Bridge is an area called Miller’s Row old houses for the mill workers. Also you can see three mill stones resting against each other previously used in the Granaries in the 1600s. Look over the wall to see a waterfall which is another part of the weir St George's Well The Water of Leith and the source of the mineral water for St Bernard's Well and St George's Well. St George's Well is on the banks of the Water of Leith near to Alexander Nasmyth's St Bernard's Well. Built in 1810 by Mr MacDonald of Stockbridge on the 50th year on the throne to commemorate the jubilee of George III. King George III celebrated his Golden Jubilee on October 25, 1809, marking the beginning of his 50th year on the throne. It was the first significant jubilee celebration in British history. The well was finally blocked up in 1969. St Bernard's Well A natural mineral spring was discovered on the Water of Leith near to Stockbridge in 1760, some claimed that the water could cure everything. Francis Garden, Lord Gardenstone of Troup the landowner, commissioned a building in 1789 to be erected over the well Alexander Nasmyth designed a Doric Temple, a copy of the Temple to the Sybil at Tivoli, the summer palace of the Roman emperors. The Temple has a domed ceiling supported by 10 columns which covers the statue of Hygeia, the Greek goddess of health The Well closed in 1940. There are two mineral wells on the Water of Leith one called St Bernard's Well and the other well a short distance west and this is called St George’s Well. This was also to have the same powers as St Bernard’s well but was never used to the extent of St Bernard's well. Hygeia Greek Goddess of Health. The well named after St Bernard of Clairvaux (1090–1153) a French abbot, theologian, and major leader in the reform of the Cistercian Order which was present over Scotland, in 1136 an invitation of King David I lead to many Abbeys being built. Melrose Abbey: Founded in 1136, was Scotland's first Cistercian monastery. Famously for the place the heart of Robert the Bruce is buried. Also a pig playing bagpipes. William Nelson Memorial William Nelson was a publisher in Edinburgh and took it upon himself to renovate the St Bernard’s well as it had become in a state of disrepair. He used his own funds to renovate and improve its aesthetic look. St Bernard’s Bridge Also known as Mackenzie Bridge possibly named after Samuel MacKenzie (portrait painter and pupil of Sir Henry Raeburn). The bridge was Built in 1824. The steps and added archways were built in 1887, with Edinburgh’s Coat of Arms above the western arch. The small arch was block off in 1890. The view over the Water of Leith east and west and the road from Mackenzie Place to Dean Terrace The Dene Archway Water of Leith Walkway. The Dene to Belford Bridge. The Dene meaning Deep Gorge was first mentioned in 1143 when David I granted one of his mills of Dene to the Abbey monks of Holyrood. The Dene steps take you to St Bernard’s Bridge built in 1824. 17 Danube Street The house at 17 Danube Street was once a high class Brothel owned by Dora Noyce, Scotland’s most famous Madam. She was in business circa 1945 until 1977. A well-known face in the Royal Mile making sure the men in the pubs new her address. She ran a reputable business with well looked after ladies and clients were given the best of attention. Her early days as a call girl she would dress in quality clothes and speak with a high class Edinburgh accent. (This is where the saying “Fur Coat and Na’ Knickers” came from. Anne Street Sir Henry Raeburn designed Ann Street and named after his wife Ann in 1823 by architect James Milne. It was one of the first streets in the New Town to feature private front gardens. He married Ann Leslie (née Edgar), a wealthy widow who own land and property in and around the Water of Leith. No 29 Ann Street was the house of writer Christopher North (John Wilson Edinburgh Lord Provost). His statue is in East Princes Street Gardens. Duncan’s land Stockbridge David Robert’s R.A. Birthplace Duncan’s land a house built 1790 from rubble from the houses of the Lawnmarket knocked down in development of Bank Street Edinburgh. The initials on the plaque could be of Husband and Wife, a wealthy family of the time. The inscribed lintel is from one of the old town houses. David Roberts was born on 24th October 1796 son of John Roberts who was shoemaker to trade. David Roberts started his career as a designer and painter and became a stage designer for a circus. His talents grew and he became a very successful stage designer and artist while in his free time he painted with oils and became a renowned artist of buildings and scenery which became a full time vocation by 1830. He travelled the world painting and travelled to Egypt and Syria which was the first time many had seen such scenery and Queen Victoria was so taken with his work purchased the entire collection. Inscription Lintel Duncan's Land Stockbridge; This lintel on the building was taken from the rubble of the houses demolished to make way for Bank Street in 1798 Inscription on Lintel I.G. I FEAR GOD ONLYE 1605 I.R. John Gourlay's House, in the Old Bank Close. Inscription on plaques on Duncan’s land Stockbridge; DAVID ROBERTS R.A. | LANDSCAPE PAINTER | WAS BORN HERE ON | 24TH OCTOBER 1796 ERECTED BY THE COCKBURN ASSOCIATION | IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ROYAL SCOTTISH ACADEMY Robert Chambers 1802 - 1871 Robert Chambers at an early age started a business selling old books his brother started a printers and after a while they started a new business together Robert Chambers the writer and William Chambers the printer. There first venture was a periodical The Kaleidoscope a magazine published every two weeks. Robert interested in history published a number of books Traditions of Edinburgh, Walks in Edinburgh, the Life of Walter Scott, and many more on Scottish History. John Wilson AKA Christopher North John Wilson a writer, author, advocate and Professor of moral philosophy at the University of Edinburgh. He was most frequently identified by his pseudonym Christopher North. His family home was 29 Ann Street before having to move and live at his mother’s house No 6 Gloucester Place with his family due to almost bankruptcy caused by his uncle’s dishonest speculation with his money. Through hard work he recovered to move his family to their new home in Ann Street where he remained until his death in 1854. His statue stands in East Princes Street Gardens between the mound precinct and the Walter Scott monument. Moray Place and Forres Street The Moray Estate was designed for the 10th Earl of Moray (1771-1848). He inherited the 13 acre site from his father, after it was acquired from the Heriot Trust in 1782, and decided to feu the property for development in 1822. James Gillespie Graham, designed 1822. The complicated plan, with the crescent, oval and polygon of Randolph Crescent, Ainslie Place and Moray Place respectively, conjoins the New Town with the Second New Town. Building was completed in 1830-31. Lord Francis Jeffrey lived at No.24 Moray Place Lord Francis Jeffrey (1773 – 1850) was a literary critic and Scottish judge, Francis Jeffrey was also the editor of the Edinburgh Review a liberal critical periodical from 1803 -1829. He was appointed Lord Advocate, also as a member of the House of Commons he introduced the Scottish Reform Bill in 1831. On the naming of Edinburgh’s streets the connecting from the High Street to Waverley Station was named “Jeffrey Street” in his honour. Baron David Hume nephew of David Hume philosopher lived at No.37 Moray Place. David Hume, Baron Hume of Ninewells (1757–1838) was a Scottish advocate and judge. In 1822, he became Baron of Exchequer. When he became Baron David Hume. He wrote many books on Scottish Law of which culminated in his ‘Commentaries on the Law of Scotland, Respecting Trial for Crimes (1797)’, which is still used as a reference in court cases to this day. David Hume of Ninewells, is buried in Old Calton Cemetery as is his sons and Uncle. William Graham live at 1 Moray Place William Graham was a pioneer for secondary education for girls and the principal founder of the Scottish Institution for the education of young Ladies. In 1847 the Educational Institute of Scotland (E.I.S) was set up. Thomas Chalmers No.3 Forres Street No. 3 Forres Street was the residence of Thomas Chalmers 17 March 1780 – 31 May 1847 His Statue is in George Street Edinburgh. Thomas Chalmers was a Scottish minister, professor of theology, political economist, and a leader of the Free Church of Scotland. He has been called, "Scotland's greatest nineteenth-century churchman". He was highly regarded during his lifetime as a natural theologian. Catherine Sinclair Memorial Replica Scott Monument Catherine Sinclair was born in Edinburgh on 17 April 1800. Her father was Sir John Sinclair, a well-known politician and the first organiser of the Statistical Account of Scotland’. Catherine Sinclair was home educated and published her first book in 1832 (‘Charlie Seymour, or, the good aunt and the bad aunt’). Catherine Sinclair most popular book was for children and was sold worldwide Holiday House published in 1839. She also established cooking depots and was instrumental in drinking fountains and park benches being installed around the Edinburgh streets. Sir Robert Philip 45 Charlotte Square Professor Sir Robert Philip opened the world's first tuberculosis dispensary in Bank Street Edinburgh in 1887. Sir (Dr) (Professor) Robert Philip pioneered the management, prevention, detection and treatment of tuberculosis (TB). On the wall in Bank Street a blue Plaque reads “Near this place in 1887, Dr Robert Philip founded a tuberculosis dispensary, the first clinic in the world dedicated to fighting a disease of which he foretold Man’s eventual mastery. That vision has brought hope to many lands.” Tuberculosis (TB) was the biggest killer in the UK by the middle of the 19th century and due to Sir Robert Philip it has been almost eradicated. Sir Robert Philip died at home in 9 Palmerston Road, in the Grange area of Edinburgh, on the 25th January 1939. Charlotte Square A typical terrace of houses built in the new town in the 1796 on the north side of Charlotte Square. The row of terraced houses in Charlotte Square was the city’s most affluent area, with boot scrappers and torch snuffers at the doors the must haves before electric and door mats. Also a stone paving for geting in and out a carraige. This is where the wealth lived in the city whith the country house for weekends. Charlotte Square Gardens Charlotte Square was part of the designs of the new town of 1759, originally called George Square after King George III and renamed Charlotte Square after his wife, as there was a George Square already in existence in Edinburgh. The memorial in Charlotte Square Garden is of Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria. Albert Prince Consort Monument Albert Francis Charles Augustus Emmanuel of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha was born on 26 August 1819 in Bavaria. He married Queen Victoria in 1840. Albert and Victoria's were cousin. In 1857 he was given the title of Prince Consort. Albert was behind the great exhibition of 1851. Albert and Victoria had 9 children and when Albert died in 1861 at the age of 42. His wife Queen Victoria went into morning on his death, which lasted until her death in 1901. The monument in the centre of Charlotte Square is a memorial to Albert Prince Consort. A bronze statue of Prince Albert on a horse. It was unveiled in 1876 by his late wife Queen Victoria. Sir John Steell the sculptor. Bute House First Ministers Residence (No. 6) Charlotte Square Edinburgh No. 6 Charlotte Square has been the official residence of the First Minister of Scotland since 1999. The First Minister is the equivalent to the UK Prime Minister, if Scotland were to become independent. The house is similar to next door at No.7 and it is believed to be one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in Edinburgh. The Georgian House No. 7 Charlotte Square Edinburgh. Charlotte Square was one of the most fashionable and desirable residential addresses in the New Town. The Georgian House is a fully restored house with furniture of the period and some even older. Built in 1796 by Robert Adam. The 18th Chief of Clan Lamont was the first owner in 1796. The 4th Marquees of Bute purchased the property with others in the row, restoring the properties to their original Georgian grandeur as you see today. (The real Downton Abbey in Edinburgh). Lord Joseph Lister No. 9 Charlotte Square Edinburgh Lord Lister lived with his father- in- law James Syme at No. 9 Charlotte Square for 7 years 1870-1877. Born in Upton Essex he introduced carbolic acid to sterilise surgical instruments. Carbolic Acid is now known as Phenol. Sir William Fettes 1st Baronet (25 June 1750 – 27 May 1836) No.13 Charlotte Square Edinburgh Founder of Fettes College. When he was eighteen he went into business as a grocer, trading in wine and tea from Smith’s Land at Bailie Fyfe’s Close in the High Street Edinburgh. He retired from trading Tea and Wine in 1800 to concentrate on his many other investments, after his retirement he moved to No.13 Charlotte Square and this is where he died. School building was designed by David Bryce, and it opened in 1870, 34 years after his death. His tomb is in Canongate graveyard. Lord Henry Cockburn (1779-1854) 14 Charlotte Square Edinburgh Henry Cockburn entered the Faculty of Advocates in 1800 at 21 years of age. Following in the footsteps of his father. He married in 1811 and lived in the new town of Edinburgh (14 Charlotte Square). He also had a country farmhouse in Bonaly at the foot of the Pentland Hills. He had 10 children. In 1834 he became a Judge in the Court of Session. And also became Solicitor General for Scotland and Lord Cockburn. A great conservationist protecting Edinburgh’s old buildings for the benefit of Edinburgh. He was happily married for over 40 years and died at Bonaly on 26 April 1854 and is buried in the Dean Cemetery. After his death in 1875 The Cockburn Association was founded and named in his honour. The first major campaign by the Association was to resist the removal of trees at Bruntsfield Links and the Cockburn has campaigned for the retention and improvement of Edinburgh's open and green spaces ever since. Lord Henry Cockburn Lived at 14 Charlotte Square Edinburgh from 1813 -1848. Lord Henry Cockburn’s acquaintances were Lord Francis Jeffrey, Sir Walter Scott all members of the Speculative Society founded in 1764 and still meets at the Old College of Edinburgh University. Bonaly Tower Edinburgh was the country residence of Lord Cockburn. This building was originally purchased as a farm house circa 1810. Lord Henry Cockburn a wealthy Advocate of Edinburgh (became a Lord in 1834) over time had the farmhouse extended with a peel tower added, designed by William Playfair in 1839, the west wing by David Bruce in 1870 and later a library was added in 1888, where the original farmhouse had stood. The church of St George / West Register House West Register House was built as part of the new town plans, having a Square at each end of the plans with a church looking over a garden square. This did not go ahead in St Andrew Square as there was no land space available to build a Church to mirror the one in Charlotte Square. The church of St George was built in Charlotte Square between 1811 and finished in 1813 and opened in 1814 which was to hold up to 1500 worshipers with a dome said to replicate the dome of St Paul's in London. In 1964 St George's church united with St Andrew's Church in George Street and later that year the National registers moved in and it became West Register House. Earl Douglas Haig (No.24) Charlotte Square Edinburgh. Douglas Haig son of the Haig Whisky family and became a Field Marshal in the British Army in the First World War. He also served in India and in Africa in the Boer War. He led his forces in the Battle of the Somme and was nicknamed,The Butcher of the Somme due to his tactics. He died in London in 1928 and was buried in Dryburgh Abbey in the Borders. Born in Edinburgh (No.24) Charlotte Square Edinburgh. THe Statue on Horseback is in Edinburgh Castle Alexander Graham Bell (No.16) South Charlotte Street Edinburgh Alexander Graham Bell was a scientist, inventor, engineer and innovator. He was the inventor of the first practical telephone. He was born in Edinburgh on 3 March 1847 and his home was at 16 South Charlotte Street. The door is now 14 but above on the stone work 16 can still be seen. There is now a commemorative wall tablet beside the door marking where he was born. He was educated at University of Edinburgh and University College London. He died of diabetes on 2 August 1922 (aged 75) in Nova Scotia, Canada. Alexander Graham Bell was awarded the first US patent for the telephone in 1876. Bell considered his most famous invention an intrusion on his real work as a scientist and refused to have a telephone in his study. Dean Village Area Visit (Free Entry) Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art I Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art 2 More Places to visit in the Dean Area Views of Sunbury + Belford Mews + Belford Bridge Daniel Stewarts





