West Lothian has many attractions a Korean War Memorial Royal Palace, birth place of Mary Quen of Scots, Livingston New Town with shopping malls. Golf Courses, Outlander sites Blackness Castle Midhope Castle. West Lothian Linlithgow | Blackness | The Binns Midhope West Lothian Attractions Blackness Castle Blackness Castle was built in 1445 for the Crichton family one of Scotland's most powerful families. Blackness Castle was taken from the Crichton's in 1453 by the then king James II. This was a Castle that only Cromwell over came in 1650 during the rampage Cromwell led through Scotland burning everything he could. Blackness Castle was converted into a prison circa 1540 and was used to imprison the enemies of James V and held many famous prisoners of the crown Cardinal Beaton being the most famous. Covenanters and later war prisoners from the wars with France, Spain and America it ceased to be a prison circa 1850. The original entrance to the castle was blocked of circa 1550 and moved to face the sea making it harder to breach. The House of Binns The House of Binns has been home to the Dalyell’s for 400 years. This house was built circa 1620 by Thomas Dalyell a wealthy merchant from Edinburgh during the reign of King James VI and 1st, where he worked for the royal court in London. On massing his fortune he returned to Edinburgh and purchased the lands and manor house of the Binns. He then demolished the old manor house and built the present house. A fascinating house and well worth a visit. Linlithgow Cross Well The Cross Well or fountain where fresh spring water flowed is where the town Cross stood. The Fountain in the shape of a Crown was erected in 1807. The original Cross Well was built in 1628. The present Cross Well Fountain is an exact replica. St Michaels Church On 22nd May 1242, the Church of St Michael of Linlithgow was consecrated by the Bishop of St Andrews St Michael's church over the centuries has been burnt damaged used as a store house, stables and barracks. It has even been used by the University of Edinburgh during the plague. James IV, when visiting the church saw a ghost which warned him that no good would come of his exploits, and the Battle of Flodden Field and not to go. He was the last King to die in Battle. Mary Queen of Scots was christened in St Michaels next to Linlithgow Palace where she was born. St Michael’s Church Gothic Timber Pulpit This is a magnificent Church which has had many of the rulers of Scotland attend. The Gothic timber pulpit is surrounded by 3 carvings of Queens Elizabeth II, Mary Queen of Scots and St Margaret. St Michael’s Church Stain Glass Window St. Michael's Church on celebrating its 750th anniversary reinstalled a new stained glass window in the St. Katherine's Aisle. The window is designed around the theme of Pentecost and is a must see. Mary Queen of Scots Statue Mary Stuart or Mary I of Scotland. (Dec 1542 – Feb 1587) A Statue of Mary Queen of Scots stands in the grounds of Linlithgow Palace. Mary, daughter of King James V of Scotland. Was to became Queen, 6 days after she was born on the death of her father. Mary of Guise was her mother and had a Palace built in Edinburgh on the north side of Castlehill. Mary, Queen of Scots was born in Linlithgow Palace on 8 December 1542. Linlithgow Palace St Michael's Church In 1337 Edward III's English army set fire to Linlithgow, which was largely built of wood. In 1349 the Black Death (the plague) reached Scotland and killed a third of the population of Edinburgh. The King, his parliament and court took refuge in Linlithgow from Holyrood to escape the plague. There were more fires in 1411 and 1424 destroying most of the town. In 1424 James I returned from exile in England and built the Palace at Linlithgow, starting the work in 1425. James IV and James V, made changes to the Palace. James V making it a home for his wife Mary of Guise. James VI moved to London in 1603, where he added to his title James I of England. Linlithgow Palace Linlithgow Museum (Annet House) When in Linlithgow after seeing the Palace and St Michaels Church, go to the Annet House Museum which has many interesting exhibits including a scale model of the Linlithgow Cross which stands at the foot of the road to Linlithgow Palace. Another exhibit, is the flags of the Scotch Brigade, one of Scotland's oldest infantry regiments the exhibit that tells the story of Mary Queen of Scots and Linlithgow Palace. Regent Moray’s Assassination On January 23rd 1570 in Linlithgow, Scotland, James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray, Regent of Scotland on his way through Linlithgow was shot and killed by James Hamilton of Bothwell Haugh. He was the first assassination by a firearm in recorded history. James Hamilton supported Mary Queen of Scots and fought against James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray (Regent) at the battle of Langside. See the plaque on what was the Sherriff Court (now Court Residence) commemorating this event. A stain glass window can be seen of the Regent Moray shooting in St. Giles Edinburgh. The inscription on the plaque reads; On the street opposite this tablet James Stewart Earl of Murray Regent of Scotland Was shot by James Hamilton of Bothwell Haugh on 20th January 1570 Erected in 1875 The Winged St Michael Sculpture Linlithgow town's ancient burgh seal has the image of St Michael, and a dog (The Black Bitch). To commemorate the Burgh seal a sculpted bronze of each have been erected in Linlithgow. St Michael slaying a Dragon St Michael, is the patron saint of Linlithgow, and the Guardian Angel watching over the towns inhabitants. The ‘Black Bitch’ Sculpture A Hunting Dog The actual reason for the dog is not known but could be a dog that helped his master when his master was chained to a tree on the island in the Loch. On each of the sculptures are inscriptions of the granting of Linlithgow's original coats of arms by the Lord Lyon King of Arms on 16 July 1673. Ross Do’cot Linlithgow The Ross Do’cot was built in the 16th century by the Baron Ross of Halkhead, and can be seen opposite the Linlithgow Canal Centre. Midhope in Beginning Midhope Castle Outlander Jamie Fraser’s, family home called Lallybroch, or Broch Tuarach. Midhope Castle is a 16th-century tower house and walled garden with a 17th-century Do’cot. Located in Abercorn on the Hopetoun estate. Near to The Binns and Blackness Castle historic buildings. Midhope was owned by two sisters who both had separate homes in the late 1470’s after their father died Henry Graham of Mannerstoun without a male heir. One married Robert Livingstone and the other John Martyne. Over the next decades there were many names linked to the Midhope lands and property The Drummonds of Midhope, owned the Midhope in the 16th and 17th centuries, and Alexander Drummond built the tower in 1582 his initials AD with his wife’s MB (Marjorie Bruce) can be seen above the gateway. Cairnpapple Hill Neolithic Burial Site at Cairnpapple Hill first used circa 4000 BC. Go inside and see the centuries roll bye. Cairnpapple Hill in West Lothian between Bathgate and Torphichen is said to be the most important mainland archaeological site in Scotland. The Cairnpapple site was found in 1947. Bathgate West Lothian Bennie Museum Bathgate first known as Bathchet circa 1150 and through the ages changed slightly due to spelling errors. Bathgate is a commuting town now but had a past of great importance, the story of which can be found in the Bennie Museum, in the town centre. Torphichen Preceptory Scottish Korean War Memorial The Korean War Memorial in Scotland is located in West Lothian Soldiers from Scotland were part of the UK, the second largest force in the Korean War the first being the USA. During June 1950 to November 1953 a total of troops the United Kingdom deployed was 56,000 of which 1078 were killed in action, 2,674 wounded in action, 179 missing in action, and 977 prisoners of war. These figures were provided by the Korean Government. James Young (Paraffin) James Young invented the process of extracting, paraffin oil, paraffin wax, and crude oil from oil shale, which began an oil boom in West Lothian. The evidence still remains in the Bings that are pink shale waste, seen around west Lothian countryside. James Young (BP) James Young (1811-1883), engineer, founder of first commercial oil-works in the world and was regarded as the father of the petrochemical industry. The company set up by James Young circa 1860 is now part of a well-known company worldwide BP. For more information on James Young and the Shale Gas industry. Go To Museum of the Scottish Shale Oil industry Almond Valley Heritage Centre, Millfield, Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 7AR. The shale Oil Industry of Scotland ended circa 1960 the museum tells the story of the industry with many artefacts from years gone bye. Next Page Linlithgow Palace

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Melrose Abbey and Bryburgh Abey are famouse for graves of Famous historic people. Robert the Bruce and Sir Walter Scott. Not to for get the pig playing bagpipes two border townd not to miss. Melrose and Dryburgh Scottish Borders Attractions The town of Melrose is in the heart of the Scottish Borders. Melrose is where the Abbey where the Heart of Robert the Bruce is buried. It is also where at Newstead the Romans built first and main camp in the north. Trimontium was the Roman Camp built in 79 A.D. (the size of a town). This is as most Sottish Borders towns is a rugby town with the main exception that it is where the game of 7's rugby began. Melrose Rugby Club Melrose Rugby Football Club was founded in 1877 and is one of the world’s oldest Rugby Football Clubs. Melrose Rugby Club is where 7 a side rugby was thought up by Ned Haig and first played in 1883. The world comes to Melrose in April for the 7s Rugby Tournament. Melrose Abbey Melrose Abbey founded in 1136 by King David I. This was the first Cistercian monastery in Scotland. The stone plaque shows where Robert the Bruce’s Heart Grave Marker Look up to the top of the walls of Melrose Abbey to see a Pig playing Bagpipes Melrose Abbey Museum Thomas The Rhymer Thomas the Rhymer Thomas was a poet and someone that could predict the future. His home was in Earlston in the Scottish Borders. The legend tells that Thomas fell asleep beneath a tree at the foot of the Eildon Hills. When he woke he saw the vision of a shining Lady on a Grey horse, this was the Queen of the Fairies and she entranced him and took him away to Fairyland. He remained there for what he thought had been three days, but was actually 7 years. When he left, the Queen gave him the gift of speaking the truth and told him many prophecies of great events in Scottish history. Thomas the Rhymer Stone Thomas the Rhymer Stone Eildon Hills Bridge Over the Tweed One of the events he prophesied that there would be a bridge over the River Tweed which would be visible from the Eildon Tree. The Fairy Queen also told Thomas that she would return one day, so if you feel weary rest under the tree and you never can tell what will happen next. Thomas was a real person and lived in the 1200s and his rhymes have been popular for hundreds of years. His rhymers are the earliest examples of Scottish Poetry. Look in the Poetry Library of the Royal Mile for some examples. Stand by the stone and look for the Bridge or take a nap and see what happens. Dryburgh Attractions Scottish Borders Dryburgh Abbey In 1150 Hugo de Morville, owner of large area of southern Scotland granted by King David I, established the first community of White Canons of the Premonstratensian Order at Dryburgh. Edward II of England in 1322 and burnt the Abbey and Robert the Bruce had it rebuilt, it was again attacked in 1385 and has been attacked on other occasions, but parts still stand after 850 years. Dryburgh is a small hamlet with an Abbey of great significance. There are many things to see in and around the Abbey with Walter Scott's famous view of the Eildon Hills, and his family grave in the graveyard of the Abbey. A 30 foot statue of William (Braveheart) Wallace and the Temple of the Muse close to the River Tweed. Dryburgh Abbey has many attractions that include the grave of Earl Haig and an obelisk in memorial to King James I, king James II and Hugh de Moreville. Sir Walter Scott's Grave Sir Walter Scott died in 1832 and is buried in Dryburgh Abbey burial grounds. Also in the tomb are some of his family. His wife who died in 1816. His son also Walter, died 1847 and his wife. John Gibson Lockhart's Grave Walter Scott's son-in-law, who wrote Walter Scott’s biography died 1854. Interned next to Sir Walter Scott. Earl Douglas Haig of Bemersyde's Grave Field Marshal Douglas Haig was Commander in Chief of the British forces in the First World War. The Haig family have been part of the area since the building of the Abbey circa 1100. Memorial Obelisk Dryburgh Abbey The Obelisk at Dryburgh Abbey is engraved with figures of three great men. King James I, king James II and Hugh de Moreville who was born in Cumbria circa 1100 was Lord High Constable of Scotland and owned a large part of Scotland. Founder of Dryburgh Abbey circa 1150 and died circa 1160 in Dryburgh in the Scottish Borders. James Ye I of Scots Hugh de Moreville Founder of the Abbey circa 1150 Holding the Kings Banner James Ye II of Scots Temple of Nature William (Braveheart) Wallace In Dryburgh a statue of William Wallace stands looking out over the Eildon Hills 30 ft (9.1 mtrs) in height across from it stands an Urn with an Poetic inscription. The Temple of Nature (Temple Muse) is down the hill from the Wallace statue. Scott's View Eildon Hills Dryburgh Scottish Borders Distance Marker at Scott's View Eildon Hills Dryburgh Scottish Borders

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Outlander was made in Scotland a TV mega series sensation. All the series locations can be found here and were they are located. a tour of Scotland that was taken by Jamie and Claire. Outlander Scotland Outlander the TV series that has become a worldwide success. Outlander a love story over the centuries. The two main characters, Claire Randall, World War II military nurse in 1945, is transported back in time to 1743. The story begins when she meets and falls in love with, then marries a Highland Warrior Jamie Fraser during the Jacobite uprising in Scotland. Below is a list of all the locations that the series visited in Scotland Outlander Edinburgh & Lothians Outlander has been one of the success stories of the last few years. Outlander a time traveling love story with the main characters Claire and Jamie Take a look at the places in Edinburgh, East Lothian, West Lothian and Midlothian that have been seen throughout the series. On the next page are the Outlander places in the rest of Scotland. See the Google map of Scotland with all the Film Locations on button below Go on a tour of the sites you would like to see Bespoke Outlander Tour Outlander Edinburgh Signet Library Edinburgh Outlander’s Season 3 The stunning interior of the Signet Library was the Governor’s Mansion in Jamaica. The library is home to the prestigious Society of Writers to her Majesty’s Signet which dates back to the 15th century. The ‘writers’ of documents sealed them with ‘the Signet’, the private seal of the Scottish kings Bakehouse Close Edinburgh Outlander’s Season 3 Bakehouse Close, where Jamie’s Print Shop and saw Claire reunited with Jamie after years of separation. Acheson House Canongate Outlander season 3 The exterior of Acheson House in Bakehouse Close was Madame Jeanne’s Brothel Madame Jeanne is partners with Jamie's smuggling business. Jamie has a room in her brothel for business. Tweeddale Court Edinburgh Outlander’s Season 3 & 4 The market where Claire is reunited with Fergus was filmed in Tweeddale Court. Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh Outlander’s Season 3 Craigmillar Castle featured as Ardsmuir Prison, where Jamie was incarcerated in season three. Summerhall Outlander's season 3 The lecture theatre in Summerhall was filmed were Claire meets Joe Abernathy at the start of their medical studies. Midhope Castle Hopetoun Estate Outlander season 1, 2, 3 & 4 Lallybroch Castle is Jamie Fraser’s own “north-facing tower”, his clan’s ancestral home Walk down the path in the footsteps of Claire and Jamie. Midhope Castle a ruin of a 16th-century tower house. Midhope Castle UNDER RENOVATION, the Midhope Castle filming locations for Outlander are exterior shots only. Hopetoun House South Queensferry Outlander’s Season 1, 2, & 3 Hopetoun House, doubled as the stately home of the Duke of Sandringham in season one; Provided the backdrop for Parisian streets, the spare room in Jamie and Claire’s Paris apartment, The Hawkins Estate in season two and Ellesmere and the stables at Helwater in season three. Abercorn Church Hopetoun Estate Outlander season 4 Where Frank is buried in Boston. Bree at Frank’s grave after his car crash. Outlander East Lothian The Mart, East Linton Outlander season 5 The Mart is Wilmington Fight Club. Crowd gathered to gamble on a fight between two women who are in dispute. The re-introduction to Stephen Bonnet. Bonnet meets Niall Forbes by a mutual acquaintance. A gory duel to follow. Gosford House East Lothian Outlander’s Season 2 & 3 The grounds that surround mansion doubled as the Palace of Versailles in France in season two Also Helwater and Ellesmere in season three. The house is only open for visiting on certain days. Check before you travel. Private tours can also be arranged in advance. Preston Mill East Lothian Outlander’s Season 1 Preston Mill and Phantassie Do 'cot – one of the oldest working, water-driven meal mills in Scotland. It provided the backdrop for a number of scenes during the Jacobite Uprisings. Tyninghame Beach (Ravensheugh Sands) Outlander Season 5 Claire and Bree face Bonnet, and Roger fights and betters the pirate. Seacliffe Beach Outlander season 5 A fun mother-and-daughter shell-gathering, whale-watching and beach-racing day turned into a nightmare. Newhailes House Outlander Season 4 Newhailes House doubled as Governor Tryon’s home in North Carolina, where Jamie met to discuss business And when Jamie and Claire were introduced to Wilmington Society. Outlander Midlothian Arniston House Midlothian Outlander’s Season 4 Doubled as both the theatre entrance and lobby where Jamie and Claire attended a play in Wilmington With Governor Tryon, and where Claire’s medical skills saved Edward Fanning’s life. Flotterstone near Penicuik, part of the Pentland Hills Regional Park. Season 1 Cocknammon Rock, where Heughan and his men clash with the English. The scenery of the Pentlands south of Edinburgh are magnificent. Glencorse Old Kirk Midlothian Outlander’s Season 1 Glencorse Old Kirk where Claire and Jamie married in the grounds of Glencorse House at the foothills of the Pentland Hills, Roslin Glen Outlander season 1 Roslin Glen Gunpowder Mill, you can find the place where Jamie, Claire, Rupert, Murtagh, and Angus stop to water their horses. Outlander West Lothian Linlithgow Palace Linlithgow Outlander’s Season 1 The entrance and corridors of this palace were used as Wentworth Prison where Jamie was imprisoned. Blackness Castle Outlander’s Season 1 & 2 The 15th century fortress provided the setting for the Fort William headquarters of Black Jack Randall, Also featuring in the heart-wrenching scene of Jamie’s incarceration. Beecraigs Country Park West Lothian Outlander’s Season 4 Beecraigs 913-acre Country Park doubled as the North Carolina wilderness which Jamie and Claire rode through after leaving River Run. On the journey through the forest, they became separated during a thunder storm and Claire was haunted by the ghost of Otter-Tooth. Muiravonside Country Park Linlithgow Outlander’s Season 2 Located between Linlithgow and Falkirk, the park was a backdrop to the dramatic Battle of Prestonpans, Doubled as a British encampment and the English countryside. Outlander Fife Aberdour Castle Fife Outlander’s Season 1 12th century Aberdour Castle doubled as the fictional monastery where Claire and Murtagh Took Jamie to recover after his ordeal at the prison; The Old Kitchen and Long Gallery were used for filming. Falkland Fife Outlander’s Season 1, 2 & 4 First scenes of the TV series in the town of Falkland, which was used to portray 1940s Scotland in season one and 1960s Inverness in seasons two and four. The Covenanter Hotel stood in for the cosy Mrs. Baird’s Guesthouse; The Bruce Fountain featured when the ghost of Jamie looked up at Claire’s room; Fayre Earth Gift Shop doubled as Farrell’s Hardware and Furniture Store; Campbell’s Coffee House and Eatery was Campbell’s Coffee Shop in the show. Culross Fife Outlander’s Season 1, 2 & 4 Culross was used in several scenes: The Mercat Cross area was transformed into the fictional village of Cranesmuir where Geillis lived, Behind Culross Palace was where Claire’s herb garden at Castle Leoch was located in season one. The ruined church, which was the Black Kirk in season one, The town was also a backdrop to the Jacobite encampment and makeshift hospital scenes in season two It doubled as the location of Balriggan Cottage where Laoghaire and her daughter Joan lived in season four. Dysart Harbour Fife Outlander’s Season 2 Dysart Harbour was the port of Le Havre. The Reaper is berthed in Anstruther harbour, being restored by the Scottish Fisheries Museum Outlander Dumfries Drumlanrig Castle Dumfries & Galloway Outlander’s Season 2 17th century castle, situated near Thornhill The exterior, living rooms and bedrooms became Bellhurst Manor Outlander Falkirk Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway Bo’ness Outlander’s Season 1 The Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway was transformed into a wartime London railway station Claire and Frank said their goodbyes Gray Buchanan Park Polmont Outlander’s Season 4 This is where Jamie and Young Ian buried Gavin Hayes after he was hanged for stealing in Charleston, South Carolina. Please note there is no graveyard in the park. Known locally as Parkhill, the site has pretty woodland areas alongside the meandering Polmont Burn and large rolling parkland areas with mature tree avenues. Callendar House Falkirk Outlander’s Season 2 Callendar (14th century) house in grounds of Callendar Park The authentic Georgian working kitchen was used as part of Bellhurst Manor, The home of the Duke of Sandringham. Deanston Distillery Doune Outlander’s Season 2 Deanston Distillery provided the setting for Jamie’s cousin’s wine warehouse on the docks of Le Havre. Cambusmore Estate in Callander Outlander season 5 Cambusmore Estate around Cambusmore outside Callander Trossachs and Loch Lomond National Park. The estate has been the home of the current Clan Chief of Buchanan and his family for many generations. Loch Katrine Callander Outlander’s Season 2 The roads travelled by Roger and Brianna when they first got to know each other after meeting in Inverness. Outlander themed trip along Loch Katrine aboard the SS Sir Walter Scott Loch Katrine was the inspiration and setting for Sir Walter Scott's poem The Lady of the Lake Outlander Stirling Doune Castle Stirling Outlander’s Season 1 Doune Castle near Stirling played a leading role in the show, the fictional Castle Leoch. Home to Colum MacKenzie and his clan in the 18th century. It also featured in the 20th century episode when Claire and Frank visited the castle in ruins on a day trip. Cambusbarron Stirling Outlander season 5 Used for night filming of scenes including Duncan Lacroix / Murtagh and David Berry / Lord John Grey. Stirling University Stirling Outlander’s Season 3 & 4 The walkway between the university buildings doubled as the walkway at Boston Airport, Where Brianna met Roger off the plane from Scotland when he came to visit. Outlander Perthshire The Hermitage forest in Dunkeld. Outlander season 5 Hermitage forest was used for scenes that will reportedly feature in episodes eleven and twelve. The forest surrounds Ossian’s Hall and is a short walk from the car park. Dunkeld House Hotel Perthshire Outlander’s Season 4 Dunkeld House Hotel sits within 280 acres of woodland that doubled as the North Carolina wilderness where Jamie, Claire and Young Ian set off in search of Roger when he was sold to the Mohawk. Tibbermore Parish Church Perthshire Outlander’s Season 1 Tibbermore Parish Church featured as Cranesmuir Church for the scene of the infamous witch trial. Stand in Claire and Geillis’s footsteps in the pulpit. Drummond Castle Gardens Crieff Outlander’s Season 2 Standing in for the ornate park and orchard of the Palace of Versailles in France, Note: the castle is not open to the public. . Kinloch Rannoch Perthshire Outlander’s Season 1 Loch Rannoch and Kinloch Rannoch, in Highland Perthshire, was seen in the background as Claire and Frank enjoyed their second honeymoon, following the end of the war. Craigh Na Dun Outlander season The location of the ancient stone circle where Claire Randall now Jamie's Fraser's wife Claire Fraser, travel back in time from 1945 to 1745. The large cleft stone is the gate which a time traveller pass through. Outlander Highlands Perthshire Glen Coe Scotland Outlander Season 1 Opening credits Glen Coe is a famous Scottish landmark with snow Peak Mountains, rivers and waterfalls. Also nearby Glenfinnan Monument where Bonnie Prince Charlie raised his standard of the Jacobite uprising of 1745. The famous Glenfinnan Viaduct where the Harry Potter train can be seen on its journey between Fort William and Mallaig. Highland Folk Museum - Newtonmore Outlander Season 1 Dougal collecting the rent from the crofters. Outlander Paisley Thomas Coats Memorial Baptist Church Paisley Outlander season 5 Used for scenes set in the sixties, featuring Caitriona Balfe. Both the inside and outside of the church were used. Outlander Cumbernauld Ward park Studios Cumbernauld near Glasgow Season 5 + 6 Where season five and six are being filmed when not on location Outlander Glasgow George Square Glasgow Outlander’s Season 1 Historic George Square, a wonderful civic space in the very centre of Glasgow, turned into a 1940s set to film Frank’s spontaneous proposal to Claire. Glasgow Cathedral Glasgow Outlander’s Season 2 The crypt in the cathedral doubled as L’Hopital Des Anges in Paris where Claire volunteered to work. The cathedral has a rare timelessness to it and is a stunning example of Gothic architecture. It boasts one of the finest post-war collections of stained glass windows in Britain. The University Of Glasgow Outlander’s Season 3 & 4 The University of Glasgow doubled for Harvard University Frank taught as a professor and where Brianna visited him in his office. Established in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the 4th oldest in the English-speaking world. Kelvingrove Park Glasgow Outlander’s Season 3 Kelvingrove Park doubled for the Boston Park where Claire frequently took walks. The park also featured when she pushed Brianna in her pram, passing a man who was playing the bagpipes. Pollok Country Park Glasgow Outlander’s Season 1 & 2 Pollok Country Park doubled as the grounds surrounding the fictional Castle Leoch in season one. The park was the French countryside that the characters travelled through between Le Havre and Paris in season two. Queen’s Park in Glasgow Outlander season 5 Not known scenes but a lot going on Outlander Ayrshire Troon South Ayrshire Outlander’s Season 1 Troon was the setting for the scene where Claire, Jamie and Murtagh arrived at the coast and boarded a 17th century ship to deliver Jamie to France. Dean Castle East Ayrshire Outlander’s Season 2 Set in a wooded glen in Kilmarnock, this 14th century castle stood in for Beaufort Castle near Beauly in the Highlands. Claire and Jamie visited Lord Lovat at the castle to persuade him to send his men to aid Charles Stuart. Dunure Harbour South Ayrshire Outlander’s Season 3 & 4 Dunure Harbour played Ayr Harbour as Claire and Jamie left Scotland in pursuit of Young Ian. Dunure Castle featured as Silkie Island in season three. The harbour featured again in season four, where Brianna and Roger were reunited in Wilmington, North Carolina. South Lanarkshire Calder Glen Country Park Outlander’s Season 4 The park was used as a backdrop when Jamie took Willie on a hunting and fishing trip A recreational park, situated 30 minutes outside Glasgow, is home to a zoo, Nature trails, golf course, gardens and Torrance House

Edinburgh Dance Studios Dance for all ballet modern ballroom jazz pole the list is endless for fun or just exercise for Hen Party groups or individuals Edinburgh Dance Studios POLE DANCING, AEROBIC DANCE EXERCISE, TAP DANCING, BALLROOM DANCING, JAZZ OR ANY OTHER STYLE OF DANCE There are so many Dances that you can have fun Learning. Like to do Strictly Dancing or looking for something fun to do on a group outing? try hanging upside down by your legs only and make the pole yours. There are so many Dances that you can have fun Learning. Below are the dance schools and places for a day out. Activities Pole Dancing Can-Can Burlesque Cheerleading Lap Dancing Zumba Belly Dancing Tap Dancing Dirty Dancing Ballet Street Dance 60's. 70's, 80's Dance Exotic Temptations Dynam-nic Dance 4 Hutchison Terrace Edinburgh EH14 1QB 0131 443 0753 Waterfront Dance Studio Unit 4 Long Craig Rigg Edinburgh EH5 1QT 07772 504958 Live It Dance Studios 328 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh EH17 7PT 07506 104422 Morningside Dance Academy 9B Grange Road Edinburgh EH9 1UQ 0131 668 4977 Dance For All 106 St Stephen Street Edinburgh EH3 5AQ 0131 226 5533 Madame Peaches 2 St Margarets House London Road Edinburgh EH7 6AE City of Edinburgh Scotland 07801 482148 Goes Well Dance The Granary The Shore Edinburgh EH6 6QN City of Edinburgh 07940091638 anniegoes@hotmail.com Dance Classes Dance Masters Studios 40 Restalrig Drive Edinburgh EH7 6AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 07921 452898 Dance Base 14-16 Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2JU 0131 225 5525 House Of Jack 19 Upper Arthur Street Edinburgh EH6 5DA 07740 867901 ashleyjackdance.com The Breakdance Academy 21 Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH16 5BB 07805 947756 Millar's Strictly Dance Studio The Thomas Morton Hall 28-30Ferry Road Edinburgh EH6 4AE 01383 732135

Greyfriars Kirk and Museum is a historic place in Scotland not just as a church. The museum has anceint relics which include the first Stars and Strips on the White House a copy of the Covenant and anceint bibles and seals. The graveyard with famous people and stories of Ghosts and body snachers. Greyfriars Kirk Greyfriars Museum Edinburgh Attractions Greyfriars Kirk Greyfriars Kirk takes its name from the Franciscan friary which was previously on this site. Greyfriars Kirk building was completed in 1620 the first church to be constructed in Scotland following the Reformation. The signing of the National Covenant took place in Greyfriar’s Kirk on 28 February 1638. In a field nearby, in the 18th century 1200 Covenanters were imprisoned. A section of this field was incorporated into the churchyard as vaulted tombs and the area became known as the Covenanters' Prison. You will see enclosed vaults and metal fenced cages called mort safes as a deterrent to grave robbers taking the bodies from their resting place to use in the medical school for autopsy and scientific experiments. The famous grave robbers of the time were (Burke and Hare). Greyfriar’s Cemetery is said to be haunted by the ghost of 'Bloody' George Mackenzie who was buried here in 1691. His Spirit is said to cause bruising, bites and cuts on those who come into contact with the spirit or touch his tomb. Some visitors have reported feeling strange sensations. Take the ghost tour and find out for yourself. Don’t miss visiting Greyfriars Museum for the history and mystery of the graveyard and Kirk. Greyfriars Tolbooth Highland Kirk Museum There are many things to see and stories to be read in the museum like the an American flag that hung in the White House which was gift to the church as Greyfriars Kirk and the landing of the Pilgrim Fathers in the New World took place on Christmas Day 1620. Not to forget the famous dog Greyfriars Bobby. Greyfriars Museum and shop are open with free admission. There are guided tours available. The Notice board on entry to Greyfriars Graveyard read; In Greyfriars Church the national covenant was adopted and signed 28th February 1638. In the churchyard are objects of historical interest such as The Martyrs’ Monument towards the north east and the Covenanters’ Prison towards the south west also The graves of many Scotsmen and Citizens of Edinburgh Highland Kirk National Covenant (The Presbyterians) Greyfriars Kirk Edinburgh The National Covenant signed in Greyfriars on the 28th February 1638 promised to defend Presbyterianism from intervention by the crown. Presbyterians in Scotland agreed to renew the King’s Confession of 1581, (basically a promised before God that they would accept the true religion and oppose Roman Catholicism) with two extra parts. These were a legal section listing over sixty acts of Parliament most of which were against Roman Catholicism. The Covenant was signed by almost all the people and Nobles of Scotland. Covenanting Swords The swords of Robert Trail minister of Greyfriars 1649 -1660, who accompanied, James Graham Marquis of Montrose, to his execution in 1650 and Daniel MacMichael a covenanter shot and killed at Durisdeer, Dumfriesshire in 1685. Robert Trail became minister of Greyfriars in 1949. He was arrested and imprisoned in 1660 and later banished to Holland for refusing to sign the oath of allegiance following the restoration of Charles II. Seal of Queen Victoria 1897 Seal of Queen Victoria attached to a parchment appointing William Montagu Hay 10th Marquess of Tweeddale as Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1897. The office of Lord High Commissioner is one of the oldest in Scotland. It goes back to the early 17th century when James VI became James I of the United Kingdom in 1603. At the Union of the Crowns the King’s court moved to London and it was not so easy for him to attend the General Assembly, but a close relationship with the Church of Scotland was essential for the monarch and continues to be so today. The document states under the Treaty of Union, Queen Victoria’s seal is used in lieu of the Great Seal of Scotland. Mary Queen of Scots Greyfriars Monastery Original Monastery Doorway The grounds of the Franciscan monastery passed into the possession of Mary Queen of Scots after the Scottish Reformation of 1560. Mary then granted the grounds to the Edinburgh town council for the grounds to be use for burials. The original door lintel to the monastery can still be seen in the Greyfriars Graveyard. Greyfriars Bobby Portrait Greyfriars Museum Edinburgh Oil painting of Greyfriars Bobby in Greyfriars Museum, dated 1867. Painted by John McLeod who was born in Golspie, Sutherland in 1812. Greyfriars Bobby is an Icon of Edinburgh and Scotland and is known worldwide. The Statue stands at the junction of Candlemakers' Row, George IV Bridge and Greyfriars Place. Greyfriars Bobby's grave is at the gates to Greyfriars Kirk Museum and Burial Ground. United States Flag Greyfriars Museum Edinburgh. On Christmas Day 1620 the Kirk of the Greyfriars officially opened as a place of worship. In the same year fleeing persecution and seeking the pursuit of their religion free from interference by the state, the Pilgrim Fathers landed in Plymouth, Massachusetts and established the colony. The Stars and Strips once prominent above the White House in Washington D.C was presented to Greyfriars by the American Consul in Edinburgh. Its significance to commemorate Greyfriars Kirk’s 350th anniversary in 1970 and the landing of the Pilgrim Fathers in New England in 1620. Sir Walter Scott Greyfriars Kirk Edinburgh This tablet was made and erected to the memory of Sir Walter Scott on his centenary by the young men of this kirk in which he himself worshipped as a young man. Lady Yester Memorial Grayfriars Kirk Edinburgh In memory of Margaret Lady Yester, by whose benefaction the church of Lady Yester was built in High School Wynd Edinburgh in 1644. This was demolished and a new church was built in 1803. See map by William Edgar 1765. (K) Marks the Lady Yester Kirk. The above tablet formally erected in Lady Yester’s church was transferred here when that church and parish were united with Greyfriars church and Parish in 1938. Greyfriars Kirk Communion Table St Francis Stigma reminder of the friars is a modern representation of the crossed hands of St Francis, with the stigmata, which stands above the cross behind the communion table at the east end of Greyfriars Kirk Hall. Peter Collins Organ Greyfriars Kirk Edinburgh Peter Collins died in 2015. He was a famous builder of organs, in his 40 years as a craftsman he built organs all over the UK and Europe. The Greyfriars organ was built in 1990 in conjunction with the late Michael Chibbett who was then the organist in Greyfriars Kirk. The Peter Collins organ is a magnificent musical instrument which overlooks the hall of the Kirk. A must see when in Edinburgh. Flodden Wall In Greyfriars Kirk Graveyard The Flodden wall can be seen through Greyfriars Graveyard. The old city wall was built for protection from the English invaders (1513) after the Scots Army suffered their heaviest defeat in battle to the English and where King James IV died in battle, King James IV was the last monarch to die in battle. Edinburgh Town Guard The City Guard’s main duty was to protect the city and maintain public order. Formed in 1679 with 40 men. Always present at civic gatherings and were led by the Lord Provost of Edinburgh. The Town Guard House was situated in the middle of the High Street west of the Tron Kirk in line with New Assembly Close. Information found on “the plan of the City and Castle of Edinburgh by William Edgar Architect 1765″. Records held in the National Library of Scotland. The Town Guard were disbanded in 1817 the last Captain of the Guard being James Burnet. The Edinburgh City Guard re-enactment group. The group recreate the Town Guard for ceremonies and recreate battles such as the Battle of Prestonpans annually. To find out more or join the Guard contact chairman, Arran Johnston (Ensign): arran_johnston@hotmail.com . Next - Grayfriars Graveyard

Getting around Edinburgh and Scotland is easy. Edinburgh has a first class bus service that covers the whole city. Waverley Bridge has an information centre on all buses the national bus station is close by and the main rail station is also at Waverley Bridge. By bus or train you can cover Scotland Edinburgh Transport Local & National Bus Services Train Services Tram Service Buses National and Local The City of Edinburgh has a very good local bus service operated by Lothian transport. There are a number of transport shops throughout the city centre, where you can obtain bus timetables and route maps of all the services. There is a fixed fare system which is £1.80 per journey or you can purchase a day ticket or a monthly pass which could reduce your costs dependent on the volume of journeys you take. Bus Enquiries Lothian Buses 0131 555 6363 Scottish Border Buses 01896 754350 East Coast Buses 0131 555 6363 First Bus 0345 646 0707 Travel & Transfers Transfers from the Airport, Rail Station or Hotel Luggage Delivery Luxury vehicles Tours Advance Enquiry & Bookings +44 7539867587 Enquiries Bookings Prices Local Bus Service Edinburgh Lothian Buses Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1BQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Bus Information 0131 555 6363 Customer Service 0131 554 4494 Stagecoach East Scotland Head Office: Our switchboard is open from 07:00 to 19:00, Monday to Friday. Telephone: 01383 660880 Fax: 01383 660877 Email: eastscotland.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com National Express Coaches St Andrew Square Edinburgh EH2 2EQ Enquiries 08717 81 81 81 National Bus Station 26 Elder Street Edinburgh EH1 3DX City of Edinburgh Scotland Enquiries 0131 652 5920 Passenger Access St Andrews Square North East Corner Next to Multrees Walk Scottish Citylink Buses Tickets 0871 266 3333 Calls cost 12p/minute from BT landlines plus network extras. Charges from other providers or mobiles may vary. General enquiries 0141 352 4444 (local rate) MegaBus Tickets Available from St Andrews Square Bus Station Customer Service 0871 266 3333 Edinburgh Rail Station and Train Companies Edinburgh Train Services Edinburgh is also fortunate in that they also have a very good train service that operates all over the United Kingdom. There are two main rail stations Haymarket in the west end of Edinburgh's city centre and Waverley in the east end of the city centre. The Waverley Rail Station is HQ for Edinburgh and all trains stop at this station. Waverley Train Stations Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BB General station enquiries 03457 11 41 41 Tickets & travel information National Rail Enquiries 03457 48 49 50 Haymarket Train Station Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5EY Tickets & travel information National Rail Enquiries 03457 48 49 50 General station enquiries 0800 912 2901 Edinburgh Train Stations Waverley & Haymarket National Rail Enquiries 03457 48 49 50 Train Operators Scotrail Customer Service 0344 811 0141 East Coast Customer Service 03457 225 333 LNER Customer Service 03457 225 333 Cross Country Customer Service 03447 369 123 Transpennine Express Customer Service 0345 600 1671. Eurostar Customer Service 0343 218 6186 Edinburgh Trams Edinburgh Tram service, also operated by Edinburgh Transport, the route however is fixed and runs between Edinburgh Airport and York Place at the East end of the city centre. Edinburgh Tram 55 Annandale Street Edinburgh EH7 4AZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 475 0177 Next - Car Rental Edinburgh

Edinburgh Spa Day Pamper Treatments treat yourself a great present hen Party or Stag Party group relax and treatments Edinburgh city centre Edinburgh Spa Day Pamper Treatments Health Spa and Pamper Day There are Spas in many locations mainly in hotels but there are a few that cover the original spa experience, health, relaxation and fitness programmes, nutritious health foods (carrot drinks etc). a number of treatments, educational lectures and hydrotherapy areas. The Hotel Spa is for the pamper day a swim, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room, facial, massages, pedicure, manicure and glass of bubbly. Activities City of Edinburgh Spa Day Scotsman Hotel Market Street Edinburgh EH1 1TR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 5565 Spa Day Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh Princes Street Edinburgh EH1 2AB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 222 8836 Spa Day Roxburghe Hotel 38 Charlotte Square Edinburgh EH2 4HQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 240 7137 Spa Day One Spa Sheraton 8 Conference Square Edinburgh EH3 8AN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 7777 Spa Day G & V Royal Mile Hotel George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1AD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 6666 Spa Day Macdonald Holyrood Hotel 81 Holyrood Road Edinburgh EH8 8AU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0844 879 9028 Spa Day Norton House Hotel & Spa Ingliston Edinburgh EH28 8LX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 333 1275 Scottish Borders Spa Day Macdonald Cardrona Hotel Horsburgh Ford Cardrona Peebles EH45 8NE Scottish Borders Scotland 0844 879 9024 Spa Day Stobo Castle B712 Stobo EH45 8NY Scottish Borders Scotland 01721 735 200 Spa Day Barony Castle Hotel & Spa Old Manse Road Eddleston EH45 8QW Scottish Borders Scotland 0844 980 2301 Spa Day Peebles Hydro Innerleithen Road Peebles Scotland EH45 8LX 01764 651846 East Lothian Spa Day Macdonald Marine Hotel & Spa Cromwell Road North Berwick EH39 4LZ East Lothian Scotland 0844 879 9130 West Lothian Spa Day Macdonald Houstoun House A899 Uphall EH52 6JS West Lothian Scotland 01506 853 831

Shops and Businesses in Bank Street - North Bank Street - The Mound - St Giles Street in the heart of Edinburgh near all the attraction. The Mound is Access from the Old Town to the New Town with great views over Edinburgh and a short walk to Edinburgh Castle. The Mound Area Bank Street - North Bank Street - The Mound - St Giles Street Shops - Pubs - Restaurants Cafés - Accommodation Mound Area History & Attractions Advertise Your Business Here More Details Café on the Mound 15 North Bank Street Edinburgh EH1 2LS City of Edinburgh Scotland Wash Bar 11 North Bank Street Edinburgh EH1 2LP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 6193 Restaurant The Makars' Rest Bar and Grill 9 North Bank Street Edinburgh EH1 2LP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 1178 Restaurant Whiski Rooms 7 North Bank Street Edinburgh EH1 2LP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 7224 Souvenir and Gift Shop Best in Scotland 2 North Bank Street Edinburgh EH1 2LP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 4434 Advertise Your Business Here More Details Makars' Mash Bar Restaurant 12 Bank Street Edinburgh EH1 2LN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 7246 Chat time Internet Café 14 Bank Street Edinburgh EH1 2LN City of Edinburgh Scotland Restaurant Italian on Mound 15 Bank Street Edinburgh EH1 2LN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 4400 Restaurant Zebra Coffee Co 16 Bank Street Edinburgh EH1 2LN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 3444 Souvenir and Gift Shop I love Scotland 20 Bank Street Edinburgh EH1 2LN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3800 The Mound Museum Mound Museum 1 The Mound Edinburgh EH1 1YZ City of Edinburgh Scotland St Giles Street Saint Giles Café & Bar 8 St Giles Street Edinburgh EH1 1PT City of Edinburgh Scotland Fraser Suites 12 - 22 St Giles Street Edinburgh EH1 1PT City of Edinburgh Scotland Broad Street Bistro Bistro and Bar 18 St Giles Street Edinburgh EH1 1PT City of Edinburgh Scotland Stocks 24 St. Giles Street Edinburgh EH1 1PT City of Edinburgh Scotland Kirks Bistro Bar 26 St. Giles Street Edinburgh EH1 1PT City of Edinburgh Scotland Link George IV Bridge Area Shops & Businesses

Dean Cemetry is famous for the people that are buried here Photography's pioneer, Builder of Glasgow, Confederate General, Biscut Maker, Lords Cockburn, Jeffrey Dean Cemetery Edinburgh David Octavius Hill Dean Cemetery Edinburgh David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson circa 1845 pioneered many aspects of photography in Scotland. David was a Scottish painter and photographer. His studio was Rock Cottage on Calton Hill. Colonel Robert Smith Dean Cemetery Edinburgh An obelisk and stone plaque in memory of and Edinburgh born soldier who was a Colonel in the Confederate Army in Americas South. Stone plaque inscription COL. ROBERT A. SMITH / OF THE / 10TH MISSISSIPPI REGIMENT CONFEDERATE STATES ARMY / A NATIVE OF EDINBURGH / WHO FELL MORTALLY WOUNDED AT THE / BATTLE OF MUNFORDSVILLE / KENTUCKY / SEPTEMBER 14TH 1862 WHILE GALLANTLY LEADING IN THE / CHARGE OF FORT CRAIG / AGED 26 YEARS SPONSORED BY MURFREESBORO S.C.V.CAMP NO 33/ TENNESSEE Buchanan Dean Cemetery Edinburgh James Buchanan (1785–1857) was a Scottish businessman and philanthropist who was instrumental in building Glasgow. Born in Glasgow and lived his last years in Edinburgh’s New Town where his wife continued to live after his death. Lord Francis Jeffrey Dean Cemetery Edinburgh Lord Francis Jeffrey, born 23 Oct 1773 in Edinburgh, Scotland, died 26 Jan 1850 in Edinburgh buried in the Dean Cemetery. He was a literary critic and became a Judge. He was the editor of, The Edinburgh Review, a newspaper on British political and literary criticism in the early 19th century. His offices were in Buccleuch Place Edinburgh. James Falshaw Dean Cemetery Edinburgh James Falshaw was an engineer and helped build the railways around the UK. He lived in Edinburgh from the mid-1800s. He was Edinburgh’s Lord Provost from 1874 -77. He helped modernise the lothians and was knighted in 1876 and was involve in the building of the Forth Rail Bridge which still stands today as the main crossing of the Firth of Forth by rail. Nasmyth Dean Cemetery Edinburgh James Nasmyth born 47 York Place Edinburgh in 1808 became a Scottish engineer famed for inventing the steam hammer in 1842 and many other engineering firsts in his foundry in Manchester. He produced many tools and steam engines. His father Alex was a renowned Scottish artist. Alexander Nasmyth Artist Alexander Nasmyth born in 1758 in Edinburgh live at 47 York Place and was said to be the father of Scottish Landscape Painting. He Studied under Allan Ramsay and as a friend of Robert Burns he was fortunate enough to be the only one to paint a portrait of Robert Burns that exists today. only one to paint a portrait of Robert Burns that exists today. Lord Henry Cockburn Dean Cemetery Edinburgh See https://www.allaboutedinburgh.co.uk/bonaly-tower for info on Henry Cockburn Robert McVitie Dean Cemetery Edinburgh Robert McVitie (1854-1910) took over the running of the business from his father who died in 1884. That was when the company moved solely to Biscuits. The biscuit that is known by everyone is McVities Digestive, which was created in 1892. An Edinburgh man with the biggest name in biscuits. Lord Andrew Rutherfurd Dean Cemetery Edinburgh Andrew Rutherfurd was born at Bristo Port Edinburgh 1791. His home was to be Lauriston Castle and his townhouse was 9 St Colme Street, where he died in 1854. (Even in 1800s they had 2 houses). He studied law at the University of Edinburgh and became an advocate in 1812. He was appointed Solicitor General for Scotland in 1837 and in 1839 he was appointed Lord Advocate and Member of Parliament for Leith. He was also appointed the Rector of the University of Glasgow. James Stevenson Dean Cemetery Edinburgh James Stevenson born in Paisley on 28 April 1786 a Scottish merchant and philanthropist who was the father of two famous Scottish women, Flora Stevenson and Louisa Stevenson. In 1865 he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. He died at Home 13 Randolph Crescent in Edinburgh. Randolph Crescent the home of Flora Stevenson, Louisa Stevenson, and Elisa Stevenson in Edinburgh became one of the centres for women’s rights campaigning. They were founder members of the Ladies Educational Association. Flora Stevenson was elected onto the Governments School Board in 1873 and was so re-elected every year until her death in 1905. In her honour the Education board named a school after her which still is in use to this day. Louisa campaigned specifically for women to be allowed medical training and to qualify as doctors. She joined with Sophia Jex Blake to found the women’s medical college. Louisa later became a member of the executive committee of the National Union of Women’s suffrage society. Louisa Stevenson with Christian Guthrie Wright founded the Edinburgh School of Cookery in 1875 in Atholl Crescent Edinburgh. This school developed into The Queen Margaret University. James Hamilton Dean Cemetery Edinburgh James Hamilton, 9th Lord Belhaven and Stenton (1822–1893) His family can be traced back over 500 years to James Hamilton, 1st Lord Hamilton, by Janet Calderwood, and half-brother of James Hamilton, 1st Earl of Arran from whom the Dukes of Hamilton descend. Information from https://en.google-info.org/463879/1/lord-belhaven-and-stenton.html Sir Thomas Bouch Dean Cemetery Edinburgh The well-known saying ‘you botched it up’ was after Sir Thomas Bouch who built the original Tay Bridge which collapsed due to design faults, many were killed. Ironically, his Knighthood was for the building of the bridge. Sir Thomas Bouch 1822 –1880 a British railway engineer. He was born in Cumbria. He was the manager of the Edinburgh and Northern Railway and introduced the first roll-on/roll-off train ferry service in the world which left from Granton harbour taking trains over to Fife. William H Playfair Dean Cemetery Edinburgh William Henry Playfair was born in London to Scottish Parents in 1790. He studied at Edinburgh University graduating in 1809. He became the leading architect in Edinburgh. His neoclassical architecture can be seen all over Edinburgh. His buildings were how Edinburgh was called ‘The Athens of the North’. Most of his finest buildings are in or around Edinburgh. The Royal Scottish Academy building, The National Gallery of Scotland, Royal College of Surgeons, Donaldson's Hospital, St Stephen's Church New College on The Mound, City Observatory and Dugald Stewart Monument on Calton Hill. He died in 1857 leaving Edinburgh a as an architectural paradise known throughout the world. Next - Corstorphine Village

Keso with its Abey and Castle Ruin. Walter Scott lived here and went to School. Floors Castle home to the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe since 1730. A herd of Alpacas and the River Tweed. Kelso Attractions Scottish Border Town Kelso Abbey In the early times, about AD 1100, the main settlement in the area was in what was then known as Marchmount. The site of a castle which stood on the mound between the Teviot and Tweed. In 1124 David I, renamed the Town and Castle as Roxburgh (Rokesburgh). Today Roxburgh Castle is a ruin. David I founded Kelso Abbey, in 1128, in Easter Kelso which expanded around the abbey. Kelso Abbey was inhabited by monks from Normandy (Tiron) in France which Alexander I brother to David I had first brought to Selkirk. In 1143 the Abbey was dedicated to The Blessed Virgin and Saint John. After the final destruction of the Abbey buildings in circa 1587. Most of the Abbey ruins were cleared in 1805 leaving what you can be seen today. Kelso War Memorial The War Memorial can be seen in gardens next to Kelso Abbey ruins. The garden was gifted by the Duke of Roxburghe in 1921. Kelso War Memorial commemorates the people of Kelso who were lost in World War I (92 names) and World War II (42 names). The memorial resembles a medieval Scottish Mercat Cross, with a sculpture of St George slaying the dragon, a symbol for the triumph of good over evil. There are bronze plaques with the names of the fallen. Waverley Lodge Kelso Sir Walter Scott Walter Scott lived with his aunt Janet in 1783 for 6 months and attended Kelso Grammar School. While at Kelso Grammar school he met James Ballantyne, who was later to become Walter's publisher and business partner. He live in Waverley Cottage which has a bust of Scott and a dog statue. Kelso Grammar School Bridge and River Tweed Floors Castle Gates Floors Castle is one of the most historic residences in Scotland with centuries of family history. The Castle has been home to the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe since 1730. Floors Castle was first constructed between 1721 and 1726 for the 5th Earl of Roxburgh, who became the 1st Duke of Roxburghe in 1707, moving from their main residence in Dunbar (Broxmouth Park) to their new residence at Floors C astle in 1730. Floors Castle stands in a 52000 acre estate which includes the Cheviot Hills, Tweed Valley and Lammermuir Hills. It Overlooks the River Tweed and the ruins of Roxburgh Castle. There is many things to see, and do, a great day out for all the family. Beirhope Alpacas Beirhope Farm Kelso is where you can go trekking with Alpacas. The Alpaca originates from South American are a camelid mamma. Like a small Llama. They have been present in Kelso since 2006 and there is a herd of over 25.

Wedding Venues in the lothians from a castle or church in a balloon on the beach or stately home this comprehensive list of wedding venues contact details. Wedding Venues East Lothian | West Lothian | Midlothian West of Edinburgh City Weddings EAST LOTHIAN WEDDING VENUES Wedding Venues Ravelston House 182 North High Street Musselburgh EH21 6BH East Lothian Scotland 0131 665 2478 Wedding Venues Greywalls Hotel Muirfield Gullane EH31 2EG East Lothian Scotland 01620 842 144 Wedding Venues Colstoun House Colstoun Water Bolton Haddington EH41 4PA East Lothian Scotland 01620 822 922 Wedding Venues Lennoxlove House Haddington Lennox Love Estate Haddington EH41 4NZ East Lothian Scotland 01620 823 720 Wedding Venues Maitlandfield House Hotel Haddington 24 Sidegate Haddington EH41 4BZ East Lothian Scotland 01620 082 6513 Wedding Venues Mavis Hall Park B6368 Humbie EH36 5PL East Lothian Scotland 01875 833733 Wedding Venues Gosford House North Berwick Road A198 Longniddry EH32 0PY East Lothian Scotland 01875 870 808 Wedding Venues Musselburgh Racecourse Linkfield Road Musselburgh EH21 7RG East Lothian Scotland 0131 665 2859 Wedding Venues Inveresk Lodge Garden 24 Inveresk Village Musselburgh EH21 7TE East Lothian Scotland 0131 458 0200 Wedding Venues Brunton Musselburgh Ladywell Way Musselburgh EH21 6AA East Lothian Scotland 0131 665 2240 Wedding Venues Quay Complex Musselburgh 131 New Street Musselburgh EH21 6DH East Lothian Scotland 0131 665 1066 Wedding Venues Eskmills Venue Stuart House Station Road Musselburgh EH21 7PQ East Lothian Scotland 0131 273 5145 Wedding Venues Winton House Winton Estate Pencaitland EH34 5AT East Lothian Scotland 01875 340 222 Wedding Venues Seton Collegiate Church North Berwick Road A198 Port Seton EH32 0PG East Lothian Scotland 0131 668 8686 MIDLOTHIAN WEDDING VENUES Newbattle Abbey Dalkeith Newbattle Road Dalkeith EH22 3LL Mid lothian Scotland 0131 663 1921 County Hotel 152-156 High Street Dalkeith EH22 1AY Midlothian Scotland 0131 663 3495 Dalhousie Castle Bonnyrigg EH19 3JB Midlothian Scotland 01875 820153 Wedding Venues West of the City of Edinburgh Wedding Venues Carlowrie Castle Kirkliston Bridge Road Kirkliston EH29 9ES West Lothian Scotland 0131 335 3184 Wedding Venues Pride of the Union Canal Boat & Pride of Belhaven Canal Boat Bridge Inn Baird Road Ratho EH28 8RA Scotland 0131 333 1320 Wedding Venues Bridge Inn at Ratho 27 Baird Road Ratho EH28 8RA Scotland 0131 333 1320 Wedding Venues Dundas Castle B800 South Queensferry EH30 9SP Scotland 0131 319 2039 Wedding Venues Dakota Hotel Ferrymuir Retail Park South Queensferry EH30 9QZ Scotland 0131 319 3690 Wedding Venues Orocco Pier 17 High Street South Queensferry EH30 9PP Scotland 0870 118 1664 Wedding Venues Hopetoun House Hopetoun Estate South Queensferry EH30 9SL Scotland 0131 331 2451 WEST LOTHIAN WEDDING VENUES Wedding Venues Kirknewton House Stables Kirknewton Estate Kirknewton EH27 8DA West Lothian Scotland 01506 881235 Wedding Venues Linlithgow Palace Kirkgate High Street Linlithgow EH49 7AL West Lothian Scotland 0131 668 8686 Wedding Venues Linlithgow Burgh Halls The Cross Linlithgow EH49 7AH West Lothian Scotland 01506 282 720 Wedding Venues Deer Park Golf and Country Club Golf Course Road Livingston EH54 8AB West Lothian Scotland 01506 446 699 Wedding Venues National Mining Museum Lady Victoria Colliery Newtongrange EH22 4QN West Lothian Scotland 0131 663 7519 Wedding Venues Macdonald Houstoun House Dechmont Road Uphall EH52 6JS West Lothian Scotland 01506 853831 Wedding Venues Harburn House Harburn West Calder EH55 8RN West Lothian Scotland 01506 461 818 Wedding Venues Jupiter Artland Bonnington House Steading Wilkieston EH27 8BB West Lothian Scotland 01506 889 900 East Lothian Wedding Venues Wedding Venues Gilmerton House Athelstaneford Athelstaneford North Berwick EH39 5LQ East Lothian Scotland 01620 880342 Wedding Venues Madonald Marine Hotel Cromwell Road North Berwick EH39 4LZ East Lothian Scotland 01620 897 300 Wedding Venues Nether Abbey Hotel 20 Direlton Avenue North Berwick EH39 4BQ East Lothian Scotland 01620 895 298 Wedding Venues National Museum of Flight East Fortune Airfield North Berwick EH39 5LF East Lothian Scotland 0300 123 6789 Wedding Venues Fenton Tower Kingston North Berwick EH39 5JH East Lothian Scotland 01620 890 089 Wedding Venues Harvest Moon Holidays Lochhouses Farm (beach) Tyninghame EH42 1XP East Lothian Scotland 07960 782246 Wedding Venues Carberry Tower Musselburgh Wallyford EH21 8PY East Lothian Scotland 0131 341 3422

Shops and Businesses in Edinburgh by Street. Looking for something in the streets of Edinburgh Shops, Pubs, restuarants, cafes, whatever the business the full street directory of Shops and businesses of Edinburgh city centre is here. Shops and Businesses Central Edinburgh by Streets Shops and Businesses in all the streets of Edinburgh's City Centre. Each street has all the postal addresses and details of the business in Edinburgh's busy central area. Pubs, Night Clubs, Shops, Places to Stay, Food, Drink, Activities and Attractions and Car Rental. As an example Princes Street businesses start in the East end at No.1 The Balmoral and finish at No.145 Johnny Walker Visitor Centre (Opening soon). (Please note update to index coming soon) If you are not listed please send your details to info@allaboutedinburgh.co.uk Full list of streets at foot of page. All the Businesses In the City Centre of Edinburgh Shops - restaurants - cafes - pubs - accommodation - attractions - activities Whisky Shops Edinburgh Outside Waverley Rail Station Shops & Businesses Waverley Bridge Edinburgh Market Street Edinburgh East Market Street Edinburgh New Street Edinburgh Calton Road Edinburgh West End Area Edinburgh Shops & Businesses West End Village Area Haymarket Area Edinburgh Dalry Road Edinburgh Edinburgh New Town Shops & Businesses Princes Street Edinburgh George Street Edinburgh Queen Street Edinburgh Hanover Street Edinburgh Frederick Street Edinburgh Multrees Walk Edinburgh St Andrews Square Edinburgh Castle Street | North Castle Street Thistle Street | Thistle Street Lanes Young Street | Hill Street Rose Street | Rose Street Lanes Mound and Grassmarket Area Shops & Businesses Mound Area Edinburgh George IV Bridge Edinburgh Chamber Street Edinburgh Candlemakers' Row Cowgate Edinburgh Greyfriars Place Shops Forrest Road Edinburgh West Bow Shops Victoria Street Victoria Terrace & Johnston Terrace Upper Bow Edinburgh Grassmarket Edinburgh Tollcross & Fountainbridge Area Shops & Businesses Lauriston Place Area Edinburgh Tollcross Area Edinburgh South Tollcross Area Edinburgh Gilmore Place Area Edinburgh Fountainbridge Edinburgh Lothian Road Edinburgh Leith & Newhaven Area Shops & Businesses The Shore | Leith Edinburgh Leith Area Edinburgh Newhaven Area Edinburgh Constitution Street Edinburgh Ocean Treminal Mall Edinburgh Shoppping Malls & Retail Parks Bruntsfield & Morningside Shops & Businesses Bruntsfield Place Edinburgh Morningside Road Edinburgh Barclay Place Edinburgh Barclay Terrace Area Edinburgh Royal Mile Area Shops & Businesses Edinburgh Castle Royal Mile Castlehill Royal Mile Lawnmarket Royal Mile High Street Royal Mile Canongate Royal Mile Abbey Strand Royal Mile Horse Wynd North New Town Edinburgh Area Shops & Businesses Broughton Edinburgh Canonmills Area Edinburgh Dundas Street Edinburgh Stockbridge Area Edinburgh Streets off the Royal Mile Shops & Businesses St Mary Street Edinburgh Jeffrey Street Edinburgh Blackfriars Street Edinburgh Niddry Street Edinburgh Cockburn Street Edinburgh Blair Street & Hunter Square Holyrood Road Southside Edinburgh Area Shops & Businesses North Bridge Edinburgh South Bridge - Newington Road Eastside of Southside Edinburgh Westside of Southside Edinburgh Shops and Businesses All the Streets Covered (Please note update to index coming soon) If you are not listed please send your details to info@allaboutedinburgh.co.uk You can go street to street by following the links at the foot of each page. The streets in bold text are the page links ROYAL MILE Abbey Strand Canongate Castlehill High Street Horse Wynd Lawnmarket ROYAL MILE SIDE STREETS Cockburn Street Hunter Square Blair Street -------------------- Niddry Street Blackfriars Street Holyrood Road Jeffrey Street St Mary Street WEST END VILLAGE Alva Street Charlotte Lane Charlotte Square Drumsheugh Place Hope Street Hope Street Lane Melville Place Queensferry Street Queensferry Street Lane Randolph Place Rutland Place Rutland Street Shandwick Place South Charlotte Street Stafford Street William Street NEW TOWN Princes Street Castle Street Frederick Street George Street Hanover Street Hill Street North Castle Street Queen Street Rose Street Thistle Street West Register Street Young Street ST. ANDREW SQUARE South St Andrew Street Meuse Lane North St Andrew Street South St David Street North St David Street MULTREES WALK ST JAMES QUARTER HAYMARKET AREA Athol Place Clifton Terrace Grosvenor Crescent Grosvenor Gardens Haymarket Terrace Kew Terrace Morrison Street Palmerston Place Torphichen Place Torphichen Street West Coates West Maitland Street DALRY ROAD TOLLCROSS Brougham Place Brougham Street Earl Grey Street Home Street Lochrin Place Lochrin Terrace Tarvit Street West Tollcross WEST BOW AREA Victoria Street Victoria Terrace Johnston Terrace West Bow GRASSMARKET GEORGE IV BRIDGE AREA Candlemakers’ Row Merchant Street Chamber Street Guthrie Street Cowgate George IV Bridge Greyfriars Place Forrest Road Forrest Hill WAVERLEY Calton Road East Market Street Market Street New Street Waverley Bridge BRIDGES - NEWINGTON South Bridge Nicholson Street St Patrick Street St Patrick Square Clerk Street South Clerk Street Newington Road NORTH BRIDGE MOUND Bank Street North Bank Street St Giles Street The Mound LAURISTON AREA Lauriston Place Lauriston Street Bread Street High Riggs Lister Square Simpson Loan Lady Lawson Street West Port LOTHIAN ROAD AREA Conference Square Festival Square Lothian Road Cornwall Street Cambridge Street Castle Terrace Grindlay Street Spittal Street SOUTHSIDE WEST Bristo Place Bristo Square Buccleuch Street Causewayside Chapel Street Charles Street Lothian Street Meadow Lane Potterrow Ratcliffe Terrace Salisbury Place South College Street Summerhall Summerhall Place Teviot Place Teviot Row West Crosscauseway West Nicolson Street West Preston Street SOUTHSIDE EAST Dalkeith Road Drummond Street East Crosscauseway East Mayfield East Preston Street Hermit's Croft Hill Place Hill Square Holyrood Park Road Howden Street Infirmary Street Pleasance Richmond Place Salisbury Road St Leonards Bank St Leonards Hill St Leonards Street West Richmond Street TOLLCROSS SOUTH Alvanley Terrace Barclay Place Barclay Terrace Gillespie Crescent Gillespie Place Glengyle Terrace Valleyfield Street Wright's House GILMORE PLACE Lochrin Buildings Hailes Street St Peter's Buildings Lower Gilmore Bank Granville Terrace Polwarth Crescent Polwarth Gardens Watson Crescent Yeaman Place FOUNTAINBRIDGE Dundee Street Dundee Terrace East Fountainbridge Edinburgh Quay Fountain Park Fountainbridge Gardner's Crescent Grove Street Semple Street Yeaman Place BRUNTSFIELD MORNINGSIDE Bruntsfield Place Viewforth Gardens Bruntsfield Avenue Morningside Road Colinton Road Churchhill Place Comiston Road Belhaven Terrace Alvanley Terrace NEWHAVEN Anchorfield Annfield Laverockbank Road Lindsay Road Newhaven Main Street Newhaven Place Pier Place Sandpiper Drive Starbank Road STOCKBRIDGE Bakers Street Comely Bank Place Comely Bank Road Comely Bank Terrace Comleybank Dean Bank Lane Dean Street Deanhaugh Street Glanville Place Hamilton Place Howe Street Kerr Street North West Circus Place Raeburn Place South East Circus Place St Stephen Street St Vincent Street LEITH AREA Assembly Street Bangor Road Bernard Street Duke Street Great Junction Street Henderson Gardens Henderson Street Links Place North Junction Street Queen Charlotte Street Timberbush CONSTITUTION STREET CANONMILLS Brandon Terrace Canon Street Canonmills Dundas Street Eyre Place Henderson Row Huntley Street Rodney Street THE SHORE Britannia Way Commercial Street Dock Place Dock Street Sandport Place Sandport Street Shore Place The Shore Tower Place Tower Street Waters Close Ocean Drive OCEAN TERMINAL BROUGHTON & TOP LEITH Antigua Street Baxter's Place Broughton Street Dublin Street East London Street Eyre Place Forth Street Greenside Place Greenside Street Leith Street London Street Mansfield Place Picardy Place Union Place Union Street York Place

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Edinburgh Castle shop at the top of the Royal Mile just over the Drawbridge no entry fee. Edinburgh Castle is the No.1 attraction when you visit Scotland and Edinburgh Edinburgh Castle Shops and Businesses Edinburgh Castle is one of the most visited places in the United Kingdom and is in the heart of Scotland's capital city Edinburgh. In Edinburgh Castle there are cafe's and restaurants to make your visit relaxing and enjoyable for all. Edinburgh Castle also has a number of areas in the Castle that you can be married and also have your reception. Edinburgh Castle Attractions and History Advertise your business here View More Advertise your business here View More Advertise your business here View More Wedding Venue Religious Ceremony Only St Margaret’s Chapel Edinburgh Castle Royal Mile Edinburgh Scotland EH1 2NG Tel: +44 (0)131 225 9846 Crown Gift Shop Edinburgh Castle Castlehill, Royal Mile Edinburgh Scotland EH1 2NG Tel: +44 (0)131 225 9846 Portcullis Shop Edinburgh Castle Castlehill, Royal Mile Edinburgh Scotland EH1 2NG Tel: +44 (0)131 225 9846 Edinburgh Castle Castlehill, Royal Mile Edinburgh Scotland EH1 2NG Tel: +44 (0)131 225 9846 Wedding Venue Evening Reception Edinburgh Castle Jacobite Room Castlehill, Royal Mile Edinburgh Scotland EH1 2NG Tel: +44 (0) 131 668 8686 Queen Anne Room Wedding Venue Civil and Humanist Ceremony Edinburgh Castle Castlehill, Royal Mile Edinburgh Scotland EH1 2NG Tel: +44 (0) 131 668 8686 Edinburgh Castle Queen Anne Tearoom Edinburgh Castle Castlehill, Royal Mile Edinburgh Scotland EH1 2NG Tel: +44 (0)131 668 8081 Edinburgh Castle Ticket Office Castlehill, Royal Mile Edinburgh Scotland EH1 2NG Tel: +44 (0)131 225 9846 Redcoat Café Edinburgh Castle Castlehill, Royal Mile Edinburgh Scotland EH1 2NG Tel: +44 (0)131 668 8081 Advertise your business here View More View More Advertise your business here Gatehouse Suite Wedding Venue Civil, Religious and Humanist Ceremony Edinburgh Castle Castlehill, Royal Mile Edinburgh Scotland EH1 2NG Tel: +44 (0)131 225 9846 Whisky and Finest Food Edinburgh Castle Castlehill, Royal Mile Edinburgh Scotland EH1 2NG Tel: +44 (0)131 225 9846 Next - Castlehill Edinburgh

Markle Attractions East Lothian Markle was a village in East Lothian but due to its location there are only a number of residential houses and the Markle Fisheries. Markle was a hamlet that surrounded Markle Castle. Made Famous when Prince Harry married Megan Markle. Markle Fisheries East Lothian Markle Fisheries, Markle Steading, East Linton, EH40 3EB. Tel: 01620 851213. Open all year, 8am to dusk. 7 miles south, off the B1377 near East Linton. Parking. Fly fishing for top quality trout on three beautifully situated lochs. Fly fishing only on Markle and Monastery lochs, totalling 10 acres. Kinloch loch is bait and fly fishing. Night time sessions are available by arrangement. Lochs easily accessible for bank fishing only Markle Castle East Lothian There are only ruins that remain next to the Fisheries which would have been a loch around the castle protection against invaders. The Castle was built circa 1350 by the wealthy Hepburns. The Castle was attacked on many occasions burnt bombarded and partially destroyed, but throughout history there has been mentions of the Markle Castle being sold and in 1655 was purchased by the Kinloch family who retained the lands till the mid 20th century. Next - Ormiston

Traprain Attractions The Votadini an Iron Age Celtic tribe had lands with boundaries from the River Forth to the River Tyne (East and Central Scotland and Northumbria) with a central settlement at Traprain Law which was also became a Roman Settlement and finally the Stronghold of Gododdin tribe. Traprain Law East Lothian First known as Dunpendyr law then being change to Traprain after the area. A volcanic rock or hill in East Lothian measuring 221 m (725 ft) high with myths and legends connected to it. A treasure trove of Roman silver was found on Traprain Law in 1919 dating circa 415 AD which is the largest hoard found outside the Roman Empire. Traprain was the Northern Stronghold for the Roman Army in Britain. The Maiden Traprain East Lothian There is a standing Stone on the south east side called the Maiden which is where the rock face has split and a gap was created, which has mystic powers. It is said if you can squeeze through the gap (naked) it can help your fertility. Loth Stone Traprain East Lothian On the South west end of Traprain Law 200m away is another standing stone, the Loth Stone. The Loth Stone is said to mark the grave of King Loth, which has not been found and there is no evidence of a pictish King living in the area as the Picts (Picti), were British people who lived north of of the Firth of Forth, who were never defeated by the Roman armies. The meaning of Pict is “Painted Ones”. Said to be fierce warriors covered in blue paint. King Loth In 528 the ruler of the Gododdin, King Loth had made is strong hold Traprain Law where he ruled his kingdom. Th story goes that King Loths daughter Princess Theneva (Teneu) had an illicit affair and became pregnant. The King became enraged and threw her from the Law, however she survived. The Gododdin, could only believe that she had to be a witch and banished her from the kingdom. She was put on a boat never to be seen again. On arriving in what is Fife she was taken in by monks and had her baby. Her son educated by the monks joined the order and was later to become a Saint. Standing Stane Traprain East Lothian Not far from the Traprain Law is Standingstone Farm, where yet another Standing Stone can be seen. This Stone stands in the orchard of the farmhouse. almost 3 m in height (9 foot). Standing stones maybe ancient markers for homesteads or farms and from the ones I have come across all seem to be around 9 feet in height (3m). Garleton Castle East Lothian Garleton Castle once a large courtyard castle surrounded by water. Built by Seton of Garleton mid 16th century where a tower once stood circa 1480 and was sold to the Wemyss Estate circa 1720. Next - Wallyford - Carberry

Edinburgh Beaches East Coast golden sand beaches have a BBQ or go for a swim Edinburgh in easy reach and activities on the water Edinburgh Beaches, East Coast of Scotland Beaches in Edinburgh, East Lothian , West Lothian and Scottish Borders East Lothian beaches are the best on the East coast for swimming and water sports, with many harbours hiring boats, Kayaks and sightseeing boat trips go to East Lothian on this link. East Lothian Beaches Beaches in Edinburgh Cramond Beach Cramond Glebe Road Cramond Village EH4 6QU City of Edinburgh Scotland Portobello Beach James Street Edinburgh EH15 2DX City of Edinburgh Scotland Silverknowes Beach Marine Drive Edinburgh EH12 7EG City of Edinburgh Scotland South Queensferry Beach Gote Lane South Queensferry EH30 9PP West Lothian Scotland Beaches West Lothian Carriden Beach A904 Carriden EH51 9SN West Lothian Scotland Beaches in the Scottish Borders Pease Bay Beach Peas Bay Cockburnspath TD13 5YP Scottish Borders Scotland Berwick-upon-Tweed Beach Pier Road Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1JB Scottish Borders Scotland Spittal - Quay Beach Sandstell Road Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1RE Scottish Borders Scotland Spittal Beach Sea Road Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1SE Scottish Borders Scotland St.Abbs Beach Seaview Terrace St Abbs TD14 5PW Scottish Borders Scotland Cove Beach Southern Upland Way Cove Village TD13 5YB Scottish Borders Scotland Beaches in the Scottish Borders Cocklawburn Beach Ancroft Goswick TD15 2RW Scottish Borders Scotland Dunglass Beach Dunglass Cockburnspath TD13 5XE Scottish Borders Scotland Cheswick Sands East House Cheswick TD15 2SY Scottish Borders Scotland Coldingham Bay Beach Fisher's Brae Coldingham TD14 5PA Scottish Borders Scotland Eyemouth Beach High Street Royal Mile Eyemouth TD14 5EU Scottish Borders Scotland Fishermans Haven Beach Northumberland Avenue Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1AF Scottish Borders Scotland

St Andrews Streets are full of history and historic sites. From the oldest University in Scotland to the Home of Golf. Inventors, Open Champions, Churches, Cathedral ruins and museums, including The World Golf Museum St Andrews Streets St Andrews Streets, where you can find historic places of interesting in other streets of St Andrews. All the places can be found on the google map on this link. St Andrews attractions Map Blue Stane St Marys Place's St Andrews The Blue Stane (stone) a prehistoric memorial stone, a place for meetings and oath taking. Knights swore Failte to the kings of Scotland over it, and passers-by would touch the stone for good luck. The legend of the stone has it thrown by a giant from a safe distance (Blebocraigs 5 miles from St Andrews) at St Rule who had usurped him. St Mary's Place St Andrews Thomas Rodger's Studio St Mary's Place St Andrews Thomas Rodger, born April 1832 and died 1883. Rodger's photographic studio was built in 1866 in St Mary's Place St. Andrews. St Andrews University Library has a photographic collection of his work. Thomas Rodger was a pioneer of photographer. West Infant School Gateway St Mary's Place St Andrews This ancient Gateway built in 1846 in St Mary's Place St. Andrews. The teacher's house is through the gate. East boundary wall of playground comprises part of mediaeval Greyfriars precinct wall. Greyfriars Gardens St Andrews Greyfriars Monastery Well Greyfriars Gardens St Andrews Greyfriars was a religious house of Franciscan monks in St Andrews, from 1465 to 1547. Founded by Bishop James Kennedy. The Monastery had provision for 24 friars. In July 1547, the friary was burned by the army lead by Norman Leslie (Also leader of assassins of Cardinal Beaton at St Andrews Castle). The Monastery was completely destroyed, by June 1559. The only part that remains above ground is a well which is located in a private garden. Greyfriars Gardens was part of the lands the monastery stood on. Market Street St Andrews St Mary's Place and Market Street St Andrews are a continuous Street. That stretches from one end of the town to the other. Whyte-Melville Memorial Fountain Market Street St Andrews (1821 – 1878) Iconic landmark in Market Street St Andrews Major George John Whyte-Melville he was a grandson to the 5th Duke of Leeds. A soldier and novelist. His father was a well-known sportsman and Captain of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews. Educated at Eton joined the 93rd Highlanders in 1839. Transferring to the Coldstream Guards in 1846 retired in 1849. Mercat Cross Market Street St Andrews The Mercat Cross once stood where now setts in the road mark where it stood. Circa 1195 it was agreed that a Cross should be erected in St Andrews' market-place on "the land of Lambinus" an open space where markets could take place. It was also where executions took place hangings and burning at the stake. Pavel Kravař an emissary from Bohemia was burnt at the stake for heresy 0n 23rd July 1433. Paul Craw Plaque Market Street St Andrews Real name Pavel Kravař was executed for heresy, by burning at the stake in 1433 at the Market Cross in Market Street St Andrews. He was a religious reformer who was martyred for his beliefs. Buchanan Gardens St Andrews Observatory St Andrews Buchanan Gardens St Andrews In 1940 when an observatory was founded in St Andrews, bringing back astronomy to St Andrews. It was 350 years ago in 1672 when James Gregory, established the Meridian Line. St Andrews today has the largest operating optical telescope in the United Kingdom. Open to the public by appointment. New York Cottage Bridge Street St Andrews Thomas Rodger was a photography pioneer and took his first photographs in the Garden of New York Cottage. New York Cottage was where he lived for most of his life. More info about him at his studio in St Mary’s Place St Andrews. Bridge Street St Andrews Canongate St Andrews Canongate St Andrews St Andrews Botanic Gardens St Andrews Botanic Gardens are 18 acres of trees plants flowers and wildlife. Internationally acclaimed, as a 'Hidden gem' of Scotland. Founded in 1889 by St Andrews University, moved to its present position circa 1960 needing more space. With a visitor’s centre, gift shop, and café. Climb on the rope structures and visit the tree house. City Road St Andrews Gavin Douglas Plaque City Road St Andrews Through West Gate on corner of street opposite a plaque to Gavin Douglas. Gavin Douglas was born in 1476 Tantallon Castle East Lothian. He was 3rd son of Archibald "Bell the Cat" Douglas 5th Earl of Angus his house stood near this spot. A student of St Andrews University, he was a poet noted for his "Palice of Honour" and for his "Eneados" a translation of Virgil's "Aeneid" into Scots. He was Dean of St Giles Edinburgh in 1501, the Bishop of Dunkeld in 1515. Died 1522 London of the Plague. His Coat of Arms (no longer visible on the wall). His Coat of Arms once was above the plaque. The Shield is an accurate reconstruction of the original stone carved coat of arms above the plaque. Abbotsford Crescent St Andrews Abbotsford Crescent St Andrews Jo Grimond Plaque No.8 Abbotsford Crescent is where Jo Grimond was born in 1913. He was the leader of the Liberal Party from 1956 -1967 and again in 1976. He was the MP for Orkney and Shetland (1950 – 1983). Doubledykes Road St Andrews Doubledykes Road St Andrews Kinburn House St Andrews Museum Kinburn House where St Andrews Museum is situated, was named after a battle in the Crimean War in 1855. The House and Gardens were built by a retired local (Dr Davis Buddo) in St Andrews 1855. The next owner a John Paterson Provost of the Burgh of St Andrews from 1872 till 1920. The Town Council acquired the property IN 1920 and the Museum opened in 1991. St Andrews Museum and Gallery has exhibitions throughout the year with gardens and activities for the children and a café and shop. Memorial Bust Wladyslaw Eugeniusz Sikorski who was Prime Minister of Poland and a military leader. He was also involved in the cause for the independence of Poland from the Russian Empire. Executioner's Axe The Axe was used to execute criminals in St Andrews in the 17th Century The Jurassic Garden In the grounds of Kinburn House was made with plants and trees from the Jurassic period when Dinosaurs roamed the World. Hallowhill St Andrews St Andrews Trinity Place / Hallow Hill St Andrews Hallow Hill Ancient Burial Ground This burial site was first found in 1860 on ground called Hallow Hill where 20 Stone coffins were unearthed. The coffins date back to the 6th centuries AD Further excavations took place in 1975-1977, when circa 160 further burials were found from the 7th century AD, Also a location of a chapel and a cobbled road. Mount Melville St Andrews Craigtoun Park Mount Melville St Andrews Craigtoun is a 47 acre country park not far from St Andrews town centre. Next to the Dukes Golf Course The park is a place for the whole family with many great activities Open every day from Easter to October miniature railway rides The road train Boating in the lake, Putting and Crazy Golf. Bouncy Castles Pedal Cars and a Go-Kart track A Golf Course All weather permitting for safety reasons. On site Café with hot and cold food, hot or cold drinks and ice cream. Next Page East Lothian Coast