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- Spott Village | East Lothian | All About Edinburgh
Spott Attractions East Lothian Spott Village East Lothian Spott village grew around the estate of Spott House circa 1280 The war memorial in Spott dates from 1920 and was designed by Sir Robert Lorimer Spott House East Lothian Spott (Spote) was a Tower House until redesigned circa 1840. It is believed that a tower has been on this site prior to 1300. Spott House was visited by many famous people throughout history. One which was James VI when he was treated to a banquet at Spott in October 1600 by the then owner Sir George Home, 1st Earl of Dunbar. The present house which has been changed over the centuries dependent on the owners of the time. This present house was restored circa 2000. Witches Stone East Lothian Spott was where the last executions of the Scottish witch-hunts of the 17th and 18th centuries, when several witches were executed at Spott Loan in October 1705 by burning. St John's Holy Well Spott East Lothian This spring water well dedicated to St John was sacred to the monks of Coldinghame and an annual pilgrimage was made by the monks. The Monks present in Coldingham circa 1098 and the Knights Templars presence at Coldingham could be how the well was named. This holy well is located across the road from Spott House on the slop near the burn 100 m north west of the church. Spott Parish Church Spott church has little known about it but may have been a chapel for the occupants of Spott House. There is recorded history of a Chapel / Church in Spott from before 1500. The building at the gate was used by a watchman to deter bodysnatchers. The ‘jougs’ still hanging outside the east door, this was used in stopping offenders of the church from attending the service, whereby the individual was held by the neck while the church service took place. A common practice at the time. for more on the church history go to their website www.spottchurch.org.uk . Doon Hill East Lothian Doon Hill is on of the most important historic finds in Britain. A settlement on Doon Hill was found in 1964 and it is believed to be of two separate dwellings built in two different times, the first dated, Earlier Neolithic (Late Stone Age) Around 6,000 years and the later believed to be Bronze Age about 2000 years ago. There is also evidence of Bronze age Graves and a structure (possible Chapel). Doon Hill is where Leslie camped over night with his covenanter Army on the 2nd September 1650 before Cromwell's army crushed the Scots fighting for the English throne for Charles II of Scotland. The monument marking the Battle site can be found on the A1087 Dunbar road off the A1 going south. Broomhouse Stone East Lothian Broomhouse Standing stone made of red sandstone at 9 ft high stands overlooking the sea on a hill. Visible on the stones surface is three cup marks believed to be inscriptions and are seen on many Standing stones. The standing stone could date back to Iron age as many Iron age site have been discovered in East Lothian. Battle of Dunbar 1296 John Balliol became King of Scots in 1292 after arbitration by Edward I who decided that Balliol would be helpful to him at a later date. However this did not happen due to the demands of Edward John rebelled and a war ensued. On the 27 April 1296 an English force which was part of the army that had Dunbar under siege defeated the army of Scots at the Spott burn prior to Edward I arrival with the main English forces on the 28th April when Dunbar Castle surrendered to Edward I. John Balliol King of Scots was forced to abdicate on the 8th July at Montrose, where he was stripped of his Royal regalia leaving the Scottish Throne vacant. It was only 10 months before William Wallace humiliated the same English Army at Stirling Bridge and sent the English running. Next - Stenton Village
- Edinburgh Football Teams Clubs | Information | All About Edinburgh
Edinburgh Football Teams Clubs, male female, young, old, five a side, bubble, footgolf and the league teams from 7 yrs & up parks,pitches,contact, teams, clubs EDINBURGH FOOTBALL PITCHES FOOTBALL INDOOR and OUTDOOR 5 -A- SIDE FOOTBALL PITCHES SPORTS Football Power League 5 - A - side Bankhead Drive Edinburgh EH11 4EQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 442 2000 Football Saughton Pavilion Football Pitches 82 Stevenson Drive Edinburgh EH11 3BQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 444 0422 Football St Marks Park Football Pitches Warriston Road Edinburgh EH7 4HN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 529 7061 Football Power League Football Pitches 10 West Bank Street Edinburgh EH15 1DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 669 2266 Football Power League 5 - A -Side Westbank Street Edinburgh EH15 1DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 669 2266 Football Hibernian Football Club Stadium 12 Albion Road Edinburgh EH7 5QG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 661 2159 Football Power League Bubble Football Bankhead Drive Edinburgh EH11 4EQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 442 2000 Football Power League Football Pitches 66 Bankhead Drive Edinburgh EH11 4EQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 442 2000 Football City Football Ground London Road Edinburgh EH7 6AE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 9628 Football Tynecastle Football Stadium Mcleod Street Edinburgh EH11 2NL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0871 663 1874 Football Saughton Pavilion Athletics 82 Stevenson Drive Edinburgh EH11 3BQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 444 0422 Football Power League Bubble Football Westbank Street Edinburgh EH15 1DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 669 2266
- Edinburgh English Language Schools | Education | All About Edinburgh
Looking to gain a certificate in English Language A list of all the schools are here to help Queen Street Royal Mile and many more institues of learning English Language Schools Edinburgh Scotland Education & Learning Edinburgh English Language Schools are for students of other countries to pass examinations in the English Language. The schools are available to individuals and groups. English Language Schools Edinburgh Scotland English Language Schools Global School of English - Edinburgh Wemyss House 45 Frederick Street Edinburgh EH2 1EP Tel: +44(0) 131 226 2333 info@gse-edinburgh.com English Language Schools Kaplan International 9 Albyn Place Edinburgh EH2 4NG City of Edinburgh Scotland +44 (0)131 220 4278 English Language Schools Edinburgh College Bankhead Avenue Edinburgh EH11 4DE City of Edinburgh Scotland +44 (0)131 669 4400 English Language Schools Edinburgh School of Language 55 Broughton Road Edinburgh EH7 4EX City of Edinburgh Scotland +44(0) 131 510 0502 English Language Schools Edinburgh School of English 271 Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8BQ City of Edinburgh Scotland +44 (0)131 557 9200 English Language Schools F C I Edinburgh Fettes College Carrington Road Edinburgh EH4 1QX City of Edinburgh Scotland +44 (0)131 311 6072 English Language Schools Alba English School 86-92 Causewayside Edinburgh EH9 1PY City of Edinburgh Scotland +44 (0)131668 4336 English Language Schools School of Language Sciences 3 Charles Street Edinburgh EH8 9AD City of Edinburgh Scotland +44 (0)131 651 3083 English Language Schools Berlitz Edinburgh 14 Frederick Street Edinburgh EH2 2HB City of Edinburgh Scotland +44 (0)131 226 7198 English Language Schools Randolph School of English 63 Frederick Street Edinburgh EH2 1HL City of Edinburgh Scotland +44 (0)131226 5004 English Language Schools Hamilton School of English 45 Frederick Street Edinburgh EH2 1EP City of Edinburgh Scotland +44(0) 131 440 3301 English Language Schools Wallace College 12 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EE City of Edinburgh Scotland +44(0)131 220 3634 English Language Schools Edinburgh Language Centre 62- 68 George Street Edinburgh EH2 2LR City of Edinburgh Scotland +44 (0)2089390402 English Language Schools Oscars International 27a Haddington Place Edinburgh EH7 4AF City of Edinburgh Scotland +44 (0)131557 7505 English Language Schools Mckenzie School of English 6 John Place Edinburgh EH6 7EL City of Edinburgh Scotland +44 (0)131 555 5315 English Language Schools English Language Academy 49 Melville Street Edinburgh EH3 7HL City of Edinburgh Scotland +44 (0)131 226 6182 English Language Schools Edinburgh College 24 Milton Street East Edinburgh EH15 2PP City of Edinburgh Scotland +44 (0)131 669 4400 English Language Schools The Language Institute Palmerston Place Edinburgh EH12 5DE City of Edinburgh Scotland +44(0)131 226 6975 English Language Schools Basil Paterson 66 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 4NA City of Edinburgh Scotland +44 (0)131 225 3802 English Language Schools Regent Edinburgh 65 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 4NA City of Edinburgh Scotland +44 (0)131 225 9888 English Language Schools H.W.U School of Languages 1 Riccarton Campus Edinburgh EH14 4AS City of Edinburgh Scotland +44(0)131 451 3542 English Language Schools Inlingua 40 Shandwick Place Edinburgh EH2 4RT City of Edinburgh Scotland +44(0)131 220 5119 English Language Schools Caledonian Language School 7 Torphichen Street Edinburgh EH3 8HX City of Edinburgh Scotland +44 (0)131 229 2988 English Language Schools Edinburgh College 350 West Granton Road Edinburgh EH5 1GE City of Edinburgh Scotland +44 (0) 131 669 4400 English Language Schools Global School of English 41a York Place Edinburgh EH1 3HP City of Edinburgh Scotland +44(0) 131 478 7620 English Language Schools Hamilton School of English 41a York Place Edinburgh EH1 3HP City of Edinburgh Scotland +44(0) 131 440 3301 English Language Schools E C S Scotland 17 Young Street Edinburgh EH2 4HU City of Edinburgh Scotland +44 (0)131226 5262 English Language Schools Edinburgh College 46 Dalhousie Road Dalkeith EH22 3FR Midlothian Scotland +44 (0)131 669 4400
- Princes Street | Shops & Businesses | All About Edinburgh
Princes Street Edinburgh has a name famous for shoping with all the major names in Department store and a mixture of speciality store selling all the famous names in fashion, whisky, Jewellery. With Hotels coffee shops restaurants and many attractions including the view of Edinburgh Castle. Princes Street Shops What Can be found in Princes Street Edinburgh Princes Street in Edinburgh is the central street of Edinburgh and has had a long history as a place to go shopping. There are two sides to Princes Street on the south side are gardens. West Princes Street Gardens has many memorials a bandstand Fountain and a promenade. The West Princes Street Gardens are directly below Edinburgh Castle and the Castle Rock. Between the west and East Gardens is the Mound a street that links the Old and New towns of Edinburgh. On the Mound are the Scottish National Art Gallery and Scottish Academy of Art. East Princes Street Gardens has a number of statues and the Scott Monument and is the centre of the Edinburgh Christmas Market and Fun Fair held between November and January each Year. New Town Edinburgh History & Attractions West Princes Street Gardens Attractions East Princes Street Gardens Attractions Princes Street was built circa 1770 as one of three main streets in Edinburgh’s New Town. Princes Street was made up of residential houses, retail stores and one or two Hotels. It has not changed a great deal since then except, there are now no residential houses, there are only Hotels and retail stores. All with the fantastic view of Edinburgh Castle. 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- Scottish Independence | History | All About Edinburgh
Looking for the famous Battles in Scottish history and when they took place. Find the battle sites and victors. Visit Edinburgh on All About Edinburgh Scottish Independence Important Dates between Scotland and England in the fight for Scottish Independence 1093 Battle of Alnwick Malcolm III (Malcolm Canmore) King of Scotland 1058 -1093 occupied Edinburgh Castle and was first to start the battles between Scotland and England. He was killed by knights led by Robert de Mowbray at Alnwick Castle 13 November 1093. Alnwick Castle Greenwell Road, Alnwick NE66 1NQ 1286 Death of Alexander III Alexander III ruled in Scotland for 36 years till his death when he fell from his horse when travelling home to see his wife in 1286, leaving his daughter as heir to the throne at the age of 3 years. However due to her premature death there was no ruler of Scotland. King Alexander III 1292 Coronation of John Balliol John Balliol was chosen by Edward to become King of Scots. He was crowned king at Scone on St Andrew's Day 1292 and ruled till 1296. 1296 War of Independence War of Independence began in 1296 because the English king Edward I wanted to appoint his choice to the vacant Scottish throne. 1296 Battle of Dunbar John de Warenne defeats John Balliol , paving the way for most of Scotland to fall to Edward I (Longshanks). 1297 Battle of Stirling Bridge William Wallace defeated the English forces of John de Warenne and Hugh de Cressingham near Stirling on the River Forth. 1298 Battle of Falkirk Led by Edward I the English army defeated the Scots led by William Wallace . Shortly after the battle Wallace resigned as Guardian of Scotland 1303 Battle of Roslin When 8000 Scots defeat 30.000 English at Roslin. 1304 Siege of Stirling Castle . The English under King Edward Ist capture Stirling Castle 1307 Battle of Loudoun Hill. King Robert the Bruce Crowned 1306. His first victory over English came at Loudoun Hill Darvel Ayrshire. 1314 Battle of Bannockburn. Scottish victory in the First War of Scottish Independence , Robert the Bruce defeating the English which led to Independence. 1320 Declaration of Arbroath A declaration in the form of a letter which was signed by 50 (8 Earls) (31 Barons) of Scotland with their seals attached and 11 without seals. The Letter was sent to the Pope (John XXII) on 6 April 1320 requesting the pope to recognise Robert the Bruce as the King of Scotland. 1328 The Treaty of Edinburgh The Treaty of Edinburgh–Northampton was a peace treaty between England and Scotland . It brought an end to the First Scottish war for Independence ,The war began in 1296 The treaty was signed in Edinburgh Abbey of Holyrood, by Robert the Bruce , King of Scotland, on 17 March 1328, and was ratified by the English Parliament at Northampton on 1 May. The document is held by the National Archives of Scotland in Edinburgh. 1513 The Battle of Flodden. The Battle of Flodden Field between the Scots army led by James IV and an English army led by Earl of Surrey resulted in an English victory. It was the largest battle fought between Scotland and England James IV was killed in the battle, becoming the last monarch of Great Britain to die in Battle. 1547 Battle of Pinkie Cleugh Worst Scottish defeat by English forces and the first use of ships to bombard land troups. Known as the first modern battle in the British Isles. The Scots called it Black Saturday. Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset was Lord Protector of England led the English Army 1650 Battle of Dunbar Second Battle of Dunbar Cromwell defeated Scots at Doon Hill 1666 Battle of Rullion Green Pentland Uprising Government troups defeat Covenanters Army 1689 Battle of Killiecrankie First Scottish victory of the 1st Jacobite uprising Robert Louis Stevenson wrote of David Balfour and Alan Breck Stewart a Jacobite and the Battle of Killiecrankie 1745 Battle of Prestonpans Last Jacobite Uprising fought on 21 September 1745. A historic victory over Edward's Army led by Johnnie Cope. First Scottish victory over English lead by Bonnie Prince Charlie which led to victories taking them as far as Derby england before the final defeat at Culloden. 1746 Battle of Culloden The end of the Stuart battle for the throne and Jacobite Uprising with up to 2000 Scots dead the battle lasted 20 minutes with a victory to the English. Then came the banning of Tartan on 1 August 1746 by act of parliament made the wearing of Tartan Clothing (Highland Dress) which included the kilt, illegal in Scotland. Declaration of Arbroath
- Portobello Edinburgh | All About Edinburgh
Portobello East of Edinburgh with its golden sand beach and prommenade and famous residents, Harry Lauder, Ned Barnie oldest channel swimmer, Hugh Millar, Ann Hopkirk, Dr Hugh DewarPottery Kilns, Coade Stones Figgate park, Portobello Edinburgh Places to visit historic site famous people and the Beach. Portobello Edinburgh The name Portobello comes from Portobello Hut, which was a hut built by a sailor called George Hamilton in 1742. He named it after a battle he fought in Panama in 1739, the Battle of Puerto Bello. The Portobello Hut was used as a stop for travellers on the coaches between Edinburgh and London, as it was the only building in the area The image below shows Portobello and the Beach under the Balmoral Tower Clock Walter Scott Monument looking East to West. PORTOBELLO BEACH Portobello was created as a burgh by Act of Parliament in 1833, and became a part of Edinburgh in 1896. It is a beach resort located three miles (5 km) to the east of the city centre of Edinburgh, with a promenade that stretches from Seafield on the outskirts of Leith to Joppa just outside Musselburgh. Portobello was at its peak as a resort in the late 19th century. Now Portobello Sailing and Rowing Club use the area for sailing kayaking and surfing. On the good summer days the beach is crowded with sun lovers and people out for a stroll along the promenade. Portobello grew from a small coastal village called Figgate (The estuary to the Figgate Burn still flows into the Forth) where smugglers and highwaymen would hideout. The name Portobello has been recorded in manuscripts as far back as 1739. PORTOBELLO POTTERIES A pottery factory has stood near the Figgate Burn in Portobello since 1770. These are the only surviving kilns of their kind in Scotland from a once thriving industry that goes back over 200 years. The pottery closed in 1972 and moved to a new factory in Crieff Perthshire. Hugh Miller Portobello High Street Edinburgh Hugh Miller born in 1802 became a stone mason but known as a geologist and palaeontologist and writer (The Old Red Sandstone and My Schools and Schoolmasters two of his publications) spent his last years in his house in Tower Street Portobello where he shot himself in 1856. His funeral was one of the largest Edinburgh had witnessed. He was the editor of a religious newspaper and a leading figure which led to the founding of the Free Church of Scotland. A great man and a true Scot. Plaque in High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh and Portobello High Street. There is a bust of Hugh Miller in the Hall of Heroes in the Wallace Monument, Stirling. SIR HARRY LAUDER Harry Lauder was born in the cottage 3 Bridge Street Portobello in 1870. Sir Harry Lauder was a world wide musical entertainer and three of his most famous songs were Roamin in the Gloamin, I Love a Lassie and Keep right on to the end of the road. Sir Harry Lauder was the highest paid entertainer of his time and the first UK artist to sell one million records. COADE PILLARS The pillars were originally in the garden of Argyle House Hope Lane Portobello. They are constructed from moulded blocks of Coade stone named after Eleanor Coade the inventor of the artificial stone which she called Litho di pyra (which is an ancient Greek word for stone twice fired). Her work can be seen all over the world and is on some of the most prominent buildings in the UK including Buckingham Palace. She died at the age of 98. Coade Stone is no longer used as Portland Cement was invented and the factory ceased trading in 1833. The Pillars can be seen in a garden of Portobello Promenade at the foot of John Street. WILLIAM (NED) BARNIE ENGLISH CHANNEL SWIMMER William Barnie known as Ned was the first Scotsman to swim the English Channel. At the age of 54 Ned was also the oldest person to swim the English Channel a record he held for 28 years. He was also the first to swim the English Channel in both directions (on the 28 July 1951 from England to France and on the 16 August 1951 from France to England) within the same year. The house where he lived has a plaque in his honour and can be found in Straiton Place, Portobello. SCIENCE TEACHER 1898 - 1983 ROCK COTTAGE Joppa was a major supplier of salt from the 1600s to 1953 when the last salter closed for business. Salt was extracted from the sea by evaporation on large metal pans heating the salt water which evaporated to leave the salt. The oldest House in the area Rock Cottage which was used by the salt workers. It was originally a lodge owned by a wealth landowner in the 1500s. THE TOWER The Tower at Portobello was built in 1785 by Mr James Cunningham from stones window sills and lintels from properties that were knocked down to allow the South Bridge in Edinburgh to be built. Sir William Russell Flint | Portobello Edinburgh Sir William Russell Flint died in December 1969, aged 89. He was born in Edinburgh on 4th April 1880 and went to school at Daniel Stewart’s College Edinburgh. He lived in Portobello with his parents for 14 years and became a worldwide known name and highly rated watercolourist. He also was the president of the Royal Society of Painters in Watercolours and was Knighted in 1947. Dr Hugh Dewar Memorial Fountain Abercorn Park Portobello Edinburgh Dr Hugh Dewar’s patient Jane Anderson, died the day after Dr Hugh Dewar made a house call to deliver Jane’s first child in February 1914. Dr Dewar while trying to remove the placenta and umbilical cord noticed a ‘cord’ which he proceeded to pull. It was found that he had in fact removed the mucous membrane lining of the large intestine. No one can understand how a medically qualified person could make such a mistake but he did and Jane Anderson died in agony aged 25 the next day. Dr Dewar was arrested but on the day before his trial for culpable homicide, he took his own life. The inscription on the fountain reads; “This fountain has been erected in remembrance of Dr Hugh Dewar, Portobello, by his grateful patients and numerous friends, who deplore the loss in the prime of manhood of a kind friend and skilful and beloved physician. His quiet charity was known to the needy. 1866-1914” John Gibson Lockhart Bellfield Street Portobello John Gibson Lockhart (1794 – 1854) Son in Law of Sir Walter Scott and author of Sir Walter Scott’s Biography. John Lockhart was a writer and editor. He lived in the house at 37 Bellfield Street Portobello in 1827 for a short time and was regularly visited by Sir Walter Scott. Helen Hopekirk Portobello Edinburgh Helen Hopekirk was born on 20 May 1856, Portobello High Street. Helen Hopekirk attended the Edinburgh Institution for the Education of Young Ladies at 23 Charlotte Square. Helen Hopekirk was best known as a pianist and teacher during her lifetime. Old Town Hall Portobello Edinburgh Portobello was a separate burgh from Edinburgh until in 1896 it was incorporated into Edinburgh by Act of Parliament. The first town hall was built in 1863, and is presently a Baptist Church 187 Portobello High Street, The second town hall opened in 1878 on Portobello High Street, which is now the Police Station. A new town hall opened in 1914 which is still in use. FIGGATE BURN POND AND PICNIC PARK The Figgate Burn is where the original name of the area now known as Portobello was named. The history books show a place called Figgate Muir a moor land with a beach front, with a burn (The Figgate Burn) running from the Duddingston Loch. Figgate was first mentioned in 1296 William Wallace met with troops on the Figgate Whins. The Figgate Burn Figgate Pond and Park Figgate Pond and Picnic Park The Figgate park has a pond with a walkway over part of it and it is a great way to see the wild life that is in the park. There are also carved sculptures that can be found. A place for a day out, with plenty of space for the children and with picnic tables provided, bring your lunch and have a picnic. Things to see around the Figgate Park, Wildlife, flowers and carvings Next - Niddrie - Newcraighall
- Visit Scotland | Midlothian | All About Edinburgh
Midlothian has many estates with Castles a Palace and museums, Rosslyn Chapel and Newbattle Abbey National Mining Museum and Statues Memorial and the larges artificial Ski Slop in Europe. Midlothian Attractions Midlothian is also on the boundary of Edinburgh and has many attractions. Castles, Mansion Houses, Museums and Country Parks. Dalhousie Castle, Oxenfoord Castle Borthwick Castle, Crichton Castle Dalkeith Palace, Newbattle Abbey Melville Castle and Arniston House. Rosslyn Chapel, Roslin Castle National Mining Museum Corn Exchange Museum Vogrie House and Country Park, Dalkeith Country Park Dalkeith Museum, St Nicholas Church Dalkeith Tolbooth Stewarts Brewery Water Tower House Robert Burns Fountain Cousland Smiddy Cousland Castle Ruins Temple Village Midlothian Penicuik House Pentland Hills Dryden Tower Hillend Ski Slop Bilston Glen Miners Memorial Canter by Andy Scott @ Bush Estate DALHOUSIE CASTLE The Ramsay (de Ramesie) family of Dalhousie (Dalwolsie) Castle Have been owners of the Castle and Lands since Coming from Huntingdon with David I in 1140. There is evidence that the Castle was first built circa 1230. The Ramsay family have been linked to many famous times, at the Battle of Bannockburn 1314, the signing of the declaration of Arbroath 1320, the siege of Dunbar in 1338, the Battle of Flodden Field 1513 and the Gowrie conspiracy of 1600, Dalhousie Castle was sold by the Ramsay’s in 1972 and has been a Hotel since. Many of the original parts to the Castle still remain and is a unique place to stay or have a wedding. Dalhousie Birds of Prey A truly unique experience that is available at Dalhousie Castle is the Falconry area where there are many birds of prey. Kestrels, Owls, Hawks and Eagles. Have one fly to your gloved hand something that is unforgettable . CRICHTON CASTLE Crichton Castle was built by Thomas de Crichton (Thomas de Kreitton) circa 1260. The castle still stands all be it a ruin. The Crichton family had one of the first baronies near Edinburgh was formed from the lands of Kreitton and is mentioned in charters of the early 12th century. VOGRIE HOUSE and COUNTRY PARK The original Vogrie house was built circa 1870 by James Dewar the whisky distiller and opened as a country park in 1980. Vogrie House like many old mansions and castle is said to be haunted. A property has been on the site since early 15th century when the Menzies family were owners. A truly magnificent area to have a day out. There is an adventure play area and toddlers play park, a miniature railway, guided nature walks, Café, many country paths for walking, cycling or horse riding. VOGRIE COUNTRY PARK Vogrie Park Midlothian Giants Chairs Vogrie Park Midlothian Gigantic Bicycle Vogrie Park Midlothian Vogrie House Vogrie House Golf course. Vogrie Segway Adventure Trail BORTHWICK CASTLE Borthwick Castle, is one of the best preserved Tower Houses in Scotland. Built circa 1430 by Sir William de Borthwick. It was built on the previous the Mote of Locherwart. Built in the 13th century by the Locherwart. Melville Castle Melville Castle named after the first owner Galfrid De Melville Circa 1150. Melville Castle was also said to have been for a time owned by David Rizzio and Mary Queen of Scots often visited. Other Royals that have visited the castle are George IV in 1828 and in 1842 Queen Victoria visited Melville Castle when she was on her tour of Scotland. It is said that a ghost has been seen on many occasions and it is thought to be Queen Mary looking for David Rizzio. Melville Castle can be found at the very east end of Gilmerton Road at Melville Gate on the road to Dalkeith. The Dundas family crest which can be seen above the main entrance to Melville Castle THE MOTTO ON THE FAMILY CREST BELOW THE SHIELD (TRANSLATION) QUOD POTUI PERFECI (I HAVE DONE WHAT I COULD TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY) INSCRIBED ABOVE THE LION'S HEAD (TRANSLATION) ESSAYEZ (KEEP TRYING) ARNISTON HOUSE George Dundas, 16th Laird of Dundas Castle, and his wife Katherine bought the land in 1571 for their son James. At that time a Tower House stood on the lands. The mansion House that can be seen today was designed by William Adam. The only part of the old tower that remains is the Oak Room. The Mansion took almost 10 years to complete circa 1730 and is said to be “one of the most important Georgian country houses in Scotland”. James Dundas was born in 1570 and was educated at St. Andrew's University. He died in 1628 and is buried within the vestry Borthwick Church. His son Sir James Dundas became 1st Lord of Arniston 1620 - 1679 his son Robert Dundas 2nd Lord Arniston 1650 – 1726, Robert Dundas 3rd Lord Arniston, 1685 – 1783, Henry Dundas born 1742 1st Viscount Melville 18th child of 19 to Robert Dundas 3rd Lord Arniston step brother to Robert Dundas 4th Lord Arniston. Henry Dundas was to become the most powerful person in Britain. He died in his bed in Melville Castle 29 May 1811 and was buried in Lasswade Parish church. Robert Dundas 4th Lord Arniston, 1713 – 1787, Robert Dundas 5th Lord Arniston (6th June 1758 died 17 June 1819). The title continued as Baronet from 1898 until the death of the last male heir, Thomas Calderwood Dundas who died in 1970 when the title died out. The present owner Althea Dundas-Bekker. NEWBATTLE ABBEY and GARDENS Newbattle Abbey a Cistercian Monastery was founded in 1140 by King David I. Newbattle Abbey was also where a council of Nobles met in 1320 and drafted a parchment (letter) to Pope John XXII asking him to recognise Scotland’s independence as a country and acknowledge Robert the Bruce as the lawful king. (The letter was, The Declaration of Arbroath). Mark Kerr made the old Abbey into a family home after taking it from the Monk in 1560. The Kerr Family were an important and influential family in Scotland becoming the Earls of Lothian and in 1701 the Marquis of Lothian. It was in the Kerr family until the 1930s when Newbattle Abbey was changed to an adult residential college. In 1937it was gifted to the people of Scotland. ST NICHOLAS CHURCH and VAULT The original section of the church was built in the early 15th century Sir James Douglas (The Black Douglas), 1st Earl of Morton, and his wife Princess Joanna, daughter of James I are the effigies on the tomb next to the door to the Buccleuch Burial Vault. Look up at the gargoyles on the church walls. DALKEITH PALACE DALKEITH Original owners were the Grahams Lord William de Graham, of Abercorn and Dalkeith was first of the Graham family mentioned living in Dalkeith where he died in 1139. The Castle was destroyed in 1547 by an English Army. It then became the Douglas family stronghold. It was finally sold to the Buccleuch family in circa 1640. James Douglas 4th Earl of Morton who became the Regents of Scotland in 1572 ruled Scotland on behalf of James VI infant son of Mary Queen of Scots. There has been many occupiers of what was Dalkeith Castle renamed circa 1700. No less than in 1650, Oliver Cromwell's Commander, General Monk, Cromwell's Governor in Scotland made Dalkeith Palace his headquarters. The Earl of Morton was executed 1581 in Edinburgh on the Maiden a guillotine which stood at the foot of the Canongate which was said he had brought up from England. (can be seen in National Museum of Scotland) The Duke of Buccleuch is still the owner of the estate. Dalkeith Palace Orangery The Orangery at Dalkeith Palace was built circa 1830 at the time it was the state of the art Orangery with under-floor heating and it provided fresh fruit for the Palace. DALKEITH CORN EXCHANGE / MUSEUM The Dalkeith Corn Exchange was built in 1854 and was the largest corn market in Scotland’s. The Corn Exchange was also where both Gladstone and Churchhill both made speeches, it later became a ballroom where up to 800 could dance the night away. It now houses the museum for Dalkeith, managed by the Dalkeith History Society. The public entrance to the museum is in St Andrew Street which is at the back of the building. DALKEITH TOLBOOTH The last Man Hung in Dalkeith was William Thomson on March 1, 1827. Sentenced to hang for highway robbery a large crowd gathered in front of the Tolbooth see the hanging which lasted circa 45 minutes. Leaving William Thomson Hanging for around 30 minutes to ensure he was dead. The last hanging in Scotland took place in Aberdeen in 1963 a Henry John Burnett. WATER TOWER HOUSE The Water Tower was constructed for the Edinburgh Water Company in 1879. It is an octagonal polychrome brick water tower it was no longer required and was left empty form around 1946. Gerry Goldwyre and his wife purchased the Water Tower and converted it into a home. In 1994 Gerry won MasterChef. ROBERT BURNS FOUNTAIN The Burns Memorial Drinking Fountain was commissioned in 1896 by the Dalkeith Burns Club to mark the centenary of the death of Robert Burns and was paid for by the residents of Dalkeith. It was erected in Dalkeith’s High Street in 1899 and moved locations on several occasions but has now been returned to the High Street. The structure has four columns with a domed canopy. Known locally as the “Burns Monument”, it was not in fact installed until 1899 and, for many years after, was one of the main focal points in Dalkeith High Street. SINCLAIR’S of ROSLIN Henry Sinclair was born in Roslin Castle in 1345 and it is claimed that he travelled to lands west of the large ocean in 1398 making him the first to discover the Americas, Henry Sinclair was Lord of Shetland, 1st Earl of Orkney, Baron of Roslin and Grand Master Knights Templar. The Sinclair family were world travellers and fought in battles worldwide. When Henry Sinclair and his men were in the Americas one of the party Sir James Gunn died and a grave stone was carved and placed in his memory. This stone still remains now known as Prospect Hill, located in Westford, Massachusetts. This is known as the Westford Knight. ROSLIN CASTLE Roslin Castle is only 200 yards from Rosslyn Chapel the castle has been forgotten about but is worth a visit now a partial ruin it was originally built circa 1300 and has had a very turbulent history. There are stories of ghosts on horseback and a hound that prowls the woods around the castle. ROSSLYN CHAPEL The Earl and Countess of Rosslyn are the present owners of Rosslyn Chapel which was founded by their descendants in 1446. It has been brought to the attention of the world by the book and film The Da Vinci Code. Visit the chapel and grounds and take the tour which will tell you all about Rosslyn Chapel. Old Rosslyn Inn Next to Rosslyn Chapel was a resting place for travellers There has been many notable travellers stayed the night including Edward VII, Robert Burns, Walter Scott, William Wordsworth and his wife, Alexander Naysmith and Dr Johnson and James Boswell COUSLAND SMIDDY The Cousland Smiddy (Blacksmiths) on this site since circa 1700 attached a butt ‘n’ ben circa 1735 a small place to live. A later Blacksmiths cottage circa 1820 and a new workshop circa 1940. NATIONAL MINING MUSEUM SCOTLAND The National Coal Mining Museum opened in 1984. The Lady Victoria Colliery, was first mined in 1895. It closed its production in 1981. The Lady Victoria Colliery is the best preserved Victorian collier in Europe a place to see what people had to endure to bring coal to people's homes. BOY ON A PIT PONY The sculpture of a horse with a small boy on its back and a miner leading the Pit Pony in memory of all the miners that worked in the pits from childhood. DRYDEN TOWER Stands on the summit of a hill which gives views as far as the Forth Estuary. Dryden Tower built circa 1850 by the owners of Dryden House (Demolished) was for viewing their lands and shipping moving up and down the Firth of Forth. OXENFOORD CASTLE The original Tower House was inherited by Lady Dalrymple in 1799. Robert Adam, design a larger mansion house incorporating the Tower House at that time. The tower house built in the 12th century. The property was owned by the Dalrymple’s of Stair in 1760. It was used as a girls’ private boarding school for over 50 years and closed in 1984. It is now a private residence of the Dalrymple family. The castle can be booked for Private & Corporate Events and Weddings. BILSTON GLEN MINERS MEMORIAL Bilston Glen was a monster of coal mining, which began in the area circa 1685. At its height of production there was circa 2000 workers with up to a million tons of coal per year. The memorial in the centre of Loanhead is to the miners who died in the production of coal. MIDLOTHIAN ARTIFICIAL SKI SLOPS All year round Skiing and Snow Boarding The Ski slop is situated on the Pentland Hills On the outskirts of Edinburgh and is open to all. Opened in the 1960's it has been used for the training of the Olympic ski and boarders since 2010 There is a ski lift and floodlighting for evening use. COUSLAND CASTLE (Tower House) Records show that there has been a structure on the site circa 1200. The Castle was burned in 1529. Following the Battle of Pinkie in 1547, the castle was partially destroyed by Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset. It was rebuilt and has passed through many families and was still in use in the 18th century Pathhead War Memorial CANTER by Andy Scott Unveiled by HRH Princess Royal in 2018 at the new veterinary building on the University of Edinburgh's Bush Estate TEMPLE VILLAGE MIDLOTHIAN The historic village of Temple, headquarters in Scotland of the Knights Templar from 1153 to circa 1310. The old Kirk is built prior to 1153. The village was originally known as Balantrodoch before 1570. It is known that King David I of Scotland, granted the manor and chapel of Balantrodoch to the Order of the Knights Templar in 1153. Old gravestones showing carved symbols of skull and crossbones, associated with death and the Knights Templar. Others gravestone carvings, the trowel and egg timer, and the symbol of the compass and set square are associate with the Freemasons PENICUIK HOUSE The Grounds of Penicuik House were in the same family for over 300 years. The Barony of Penicuik was acquired by John Clerk in 1654. The first house being Newbigging House which was demolished in 1761 and the present house Penicuik House was built. The house was extended with two large wings in 1857. Sadly a fire left the house as a ruin on the 16 June 1899. The only option was to convert the Stables to a new house in 1900. Penicuik House Preservation Trust (PHPT) has now restored the original Penicuik House that was burnt down in 1899 to its external magnificence. THE NEWBATTLE VIADUCT LOTHIANBRIDGE The Lothian Bridge has 23 arches which spans the River Esk. The Lothian Bridge Viaduct was built to join collieries in 1847 and carried the rail line from Edinburgh to Carlisle before closing in 1972. It is now being used for the Border railway linking Edinburgh with the Scottish Borders. HAWTHORNDEN CASTLE Hawthorndean Castle dates from the 15th century, The land owned by The Douglas's a powerful family with Royal connections. The poet Sir William Drummond of Hawthorndean , was born here. Visitors in 1618 by English poet Ben Jonson . In the following century Dr Johnson visited Hawthornden. This house has been much altered, including a major modernisation of the mid-19th century. The arms of the Abernethy family were installed above a door in 1795, by Dr William Abernethy Drummond , Bishop of Edinburgh . The bishop also added a memorial in honour of his ancestors Sir William Drummond and Sir Lawrence Abernethy of Hawthornden. Hawthornden Castle was owned by the Drummonds until the early 1970s. It was left to the butler when the last Drummond died, then sold to Douglas Adamson, a well known and respected fine art and antiques dealer from Edinburgh, and his family, who turned it back into a home. The house was also open to the public. The Adamson family lived there until the mid-1980s when Douglas Adamson died. The Castle was then sold to Drue Heinz , the widow of H. J. Heinz II . making it into a sanctuary for writers to peacefully live and work, called the Hawthorndean Literary Retreat There are a number of man-made caves in the cliffs beneath the castle. One cave serves as a doocot , with 370 compartments. There is a tradition that King Robert the Bruce and Sir Alexander Ramsay of Dalhousie once found shelter in the caves underneath it. Another cave nearby is known as Wallace's Cave , after William Wallace . West Lothian Attractions
- 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
- Edinburgh Islands | River Forth | All About Edinburgh
Edinburgh islands in the Firth of Forth is a look at the islands of the River Forth. See the history and where they are situated. See the wild life, bird, seals, dolphin, whales all of the Edinburgh Islands. Edinburgh Islands Queensferry - North Berwick From South Queensferry a small town at the three bridges over the Firth of Forth river to North Berwick A small town on the estuary of the Forth with golden sand beaches and great shops, restaurants, and activities with boats leaving frequently to tour the islands of the forth and their historic sites. Also the seals, dolphin and many species of seabirds. Tours & Travel Transfers from the Airport, Rail Station or Hotel Luggage Delivery Luxury vehicles Tours Advance Enquiry & Bookings Book - Transfer and Tours Boat Tours and Trips Islands of Edinburgh BASS ROCK The Bass Rock has more than 150,000 nesting Northern Gannets and is the largest single rock gannetry in the world. The naturalist David Attenborough called it the 12 wonder of the natural world. The Lighthouse was first used on the Bass Rock o the 1st November 1902. There are ruins of a Chapel dedicated to Saint Baldred, a monk said to have lived a life of solitude on the Bass Rock till his death in 606 A.D. The Chapel was built circa 1540 by the Lauder family who were the owners of the Bass Rock from 1316. In 1671, Charles I claimed the Bass as Royal Property and was leased out . The Bass Rock became a prison between 1672 and 1701. In 1691 four Jacobite prisoners escaped from their cells and occupied the Bass Rock for three years and fought of all the king's me who tried to reclaim the Rock. With help from the French Navy the 4 were able to raid the coastal areas of Fife and East Lothian. The occupation by the 4 finally ended in 1694 as food and fresh water had ran out. This was unknown to the King's men and the 4 negotiated to leave the Rock, only if they were given a pardon to walk free. This was agreed and they left as free men. The Bass Rock remained a State Prison until demolished in 1701 at that time . In 1706, the crown sold the Bass Rock to the Dalrymple family who are still the owners. FIDRA ISLAND This is a volcanic island created around 335 million years ago. John de Vaux a Norman nobleman built Castle Tarbet on the island of Fidrain the 12th Century. There is a lighthouse on it built in 1885 by Robert Louis Stevenson’s family as were most lighthouses around the British shores. Robert Louis Stevenson often visited the beaches at Dirleton the area known today as Yellowcraigs. Robert Louis Stevenson’s inspiration for his novel Treasure Island came from his days looking at the Island and dreaming of pirates on the high seas. LAMB ISLAND Lamb Island is a uninhabited island between the Bass Rock and Fidra Island. Baron Camilo Agasim-Pereira of Fulwood & Dirleton the previous owner sold the Lamb to Uri Geller in 2009. Uri Geller believes the layout of the 3 islands Fidra, Lamb and Craigleith match the three stars known as the 3 kings on Orion’s Belt which are linked to many ancient fables from Scottish and Egyptian history. This Island is found between the islands of Fidra and Craigleith. Uri Geller believes that Lamb hides Egyptian Treasure. CRAIGLEITH ISLAND This Island can be found close to North Berwick's harbour and its claim to fame was having the largest colony of Puffins in Britain numbering almost 30,000. It was also used in the breeding of rabbits for food. Craigleith is owned by the Dalrymple family. ISLE OF MAY The most easterly Island in the Forth and studies have revealed over 240 species of bird and 60 varieties of seaweed. This Isle was a black place when the Danes murdered ministers of the church who had tried to escape the plunder of the Danes in the mid to late 800 AD. The Oxcar Lighthouse The Oxcar Lighthouse was built by the Stevenson's and its light was seen for the first time in 1886. This was the first Northern Lighthouse to be automated in 1894. The Oxcar stands on a rock near to the Island of Inchmickery. In the background is the Pentland Hills and the largest artificial ski slop in Europe INCHMICKERY This uninhabited Island was used during both World War I and World War II the island was used as a gun emplacement and the structures still remain in place. CRAMOND ISLAND This island is the only island that can be accessed at low tide by foot. The causeway runs at the foot of a row of concrete pylons which were constructed as a submarine defence boom during the Second World War. INCHKEITH ISLAND L’Île de Dieu. (THIS ISLAND OF GOD) and L’Île des Chevaux (THIS ISLAND OF HORSES). As Inchgarvie, Inchkeith was used as a quarantine island in the 14th and 15th centuries. It was occupied by the English in the 16th century and Italian mercenaries fighting for the English in the 16th century. Mary of Guise renamed the island L’Île de Dieu. The soldiers also nicknamed it L’Île des Chevaux It is currently owned by Tom Farmer, founder of Kwik fit Garages. The Lighthouse that stands on the island was first used in 1804. INCHCOLM ISLAND. Inchcolm Island is just off the Fife coast near to the towns of Burntisland and Aberdour. This Island may have been occupied since the 6th century when St Columba is said to have visited the priory. A monesrery was built on the Inchcolm Island by David I, keeping a promise of his brother Alexander who had been saved on the island during a storm. There has been an Abbey on the island since 1235. Danes are said to have buried their dead on the island by payment in gold to King Macbeth of Scotland and a tombstone of the 10th century stands as a memorial to the Danish leader. The Abbey and island are looked after by a caretaker for Historic Scotland and is open to the public. INCHGARVIE ISLAND (The Island Fortress) Inchgarvie Island was a gift from James IV to the Dundas family which gave them the rights to build a fortification (Castle) on the Island to protect the sea ways from invaders. Inchgarvie island has been used for many things, in 1580 was an exile for the Edinburgh plague victims and the Castle was a prison from the early 1500 to the late 1600s. Inchgarvie Island supports the leg of the Forth Rail Bridge and it's history is said to go back to 832 A.D. when Angus / Oengus mac Fergus (II) King of the Picts killed Athelstan the Anglian King in a battle and to warn off intended invaders, he put Athelstan's' head on a spike on the Island for all to see. Next - Tours from Edinburgh
- Falkirk Atrtractions | Scotland | All About Edinburgh
Falkirk Attractions Scotland where you can see the Largest Horse Sculpture worldwide, Rosebank Distillery, The Kelpies and the Falkirk Wheel a barge lift. The Antonine Wall Roman Fort. Graves of Famous people, Battlesite Memorials, Callendar House and the Avon Viaduct (Larges in Scotland). Falkirk Attractions Scotland The Kelpies The Kelpies were officially opened by HRH Princess Anne on the 8th July 2015. A kelpie is a shape-shifting water spirit that take on the shape of a horse which resides in lakes and pools. The Kelpies are the largest pair of equine sculptures in the world and stand in the Helix Park, where the new extension to the Forth and Clyde Canal is located. At a height of 100 feet (30 mtrs) a memorial to the horses of Scotland that worked the land and pulled barges along the canals. The Kelpies & Helix Park The Graveyard at Falkirk Trinity Church Falkirk Trinity Church stands on the original site of the ‘Faw Kirk’, the first church erected in the town of Falkirk. This where the name of the town derives Falkirk. The graveyard of Falkirk Trinity Church has many memorials from the Battle of Falkirk 1298 (A defeat by the English in a battle of the First War of Scottish Independence). Led by King Edward I of England, the English army defeated by the Scots lead by Bonnie Prince Charlie at the Battle of Falkirk on 17 January 1746 which was prior to the massacre at Culloden in 16th April of the same year. Sir John De Graeme Grave The Trinity Graveyard is the resting place of Sir John De Graeme, William Wallace’s close friend, and right-hand man. Sir John De Graeme was killed in action during the Battle of Falkirk on 22 July 1298. William Wallace is said to have carried his body to its present resting place at the Faw Kirk Graveyard. A replica of the broadsword Sir John De Graeme carried into war has been attached to his tombs wrought-iron enclosure. Sir John De Graeme Trinity Church Falkirk Sir John De Graeme Memorial Fountain The Memorial Fountain was built in 1912 on the site where Sir John De Graeme, William Wallace's loyal knight and close friend died in the battle of Falkirk in 1298. Falkirk Steeple Heritage Centre The present Steeple is the third steeple the first was built circa 1590 a new Tolbooth and prison was built in 1663 and demolished in 1803 the present Steeple was completed in 1814 and is over 140 feet high (43 mtrs) High. The Heritage centre tells the story of the area circa last 400 years. Also in the heritage centre is the bell that was made in 1697. Take the guided tour of the centre Rosebank Distillery O n the opening of the Forth & Clyde canal in 1790, the connection between Edinburgh in the east and Glasgow in the west of Scotland gave a safe route for goods and people from coast to coast. Many Distilleries were built along the canal banks, Rosebank was one of them in the village of Camelon. Rosebank Distillery Rosebank Distillery, Camelon Rd, Falkirk FK1 5SQ The Rankine Family The Distillery was founded by James Rankine, a merchant of the town. The Rosebank distillery is the only surviving among all the distilleries opened along the canal. James Rankine purchased the maltings of the old Camelon distillery in 1840, his son then demolished the Camelon site and rebuilt it in 1868 as the now Rosebank Distillery. Rosebank was closed in 1993. It continued to produce whisky for the conglomerate owner and the quality was lost to blends now after many years it has been rescued by an independent Ian Macleod Distillers in 2017. The Rosebank Distillery is back distilling great whiskies. Take a Tour and buy the whisky with the money you would have spent on transport to the highland distilleries, you will not be disappointed. The Falkirk Wheel The Falkirk Wheel is the only fully rotating boat lift in the world and joins the Forth and Clyde Canal (Built 1790 is circa 35 miles (57km) long) and The Union Canal (built 1822 is circa 31 miles (51km) long), replacing the staircase of 11 locks which were dismantled in 1933. The Falkirk Wheel was opened in 2002 by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II and at a height of 115 Feet (35 mtrs). The Basin of the Union Canal is at Fountain Quay in Edinburgh ends in Grangemouth where the Falkirk Wheel stands, and joins the Forth & Clyde Canal which ends at the River Clyde at Bowling in Glasgow. There is a Cycle Route 754 which is traffic-free from Edinburgh to Glasgow which follows the Canals. Rough Castle Rough Castle was one of 16 known forts along the Antonine Wall, The wall formed the north-western frontier of the Roman Empire. Rough Castle can be reached on foot (about 15 minutes) from the Falkirk Wheel, a signposted path from the visitor centre will get you there. This is where the tallest surviving section of rampart, Defensive Lilia pits and many ditches and gateways can be seen. The Battle of Falkirk Muir Monument The Battle of Falkirk Muir, which was the second Battle of Falkirk on 17 January 1746, a defeat for the English. This was the last Jacobite success prior to Culloden and their final defeat. The battle site is currently marked by a monument, erected in 1927 situated on the South Muir on the edge of the Bantaskine estate. Falkirk Tunnel The Falkirk Tunnel built as part of the Union Canal connecting Edinburgh and Glasgow was completed in 1822. It was constructed as a tunnel rather than over land, as William Forbes owner of Callendar House objected as it would spoil his view from his house. This the longest canal tunnel in Scotland measures in length over 2000 foot (630 metres) and was carved through solid rock. It is now illuminated and with a path to allow people to walk through the tunnel. Found behind Falkirk High Station and is accessible via a well-marked path along the canal. Falkirk Memorial Cairn The Battle of Falkirk 1298 Memorial Cairn erected in 2007 to the memory of the men who fought with William Wallace against the English at the battle of Falkirk. The cairn positioned on the battlefield which is now part of Callendar House Park. Callendar House Callender House and grounds were in possession of the Callendar family circa 1240 it then changed ownership in 1346 to the Livingstone family, in 1783 William Forbes became owner and the descendant are still owners today. The Tower house is the oldest part of what now looks like a French château. Over the centuries it has been extended and modernised. It present look was given to the property circa 1870. The extensive grounds and has many things to see including a pond and ice House. There are many historic things to see in the park dating back to the building of the Antonine Wall in 142 AD. In the house a Library hold the archives of Falkirk and a Georgian Kitchen still in use. Outlander TV series to place here and the grounds hold a golf course and children’s play area The Antonine Wall The Antonine Wall was a Roman defensive wall, which was built across central Scotland from Bo’ness on the shores of the Firth of Forth to Old Kilpatrick on the Firth of Clyde. 37 miles long with 16 forts. Completed 162 AD. The Wall was the north western frontier of the Roman Empire. There are a number of other areas where the wall is still visible Rough Castle, Kinneil Estate, Polmont Hill, Seabegs Wood and Watling Lodge. Forbes Mausoleum A mausoleum was built after the death of William Forbes the first, which took the form of a circular Doric temple 45ft tall. Above the door you can see a panel with a Greek inscription: ӨNHTA TA TΩN ӨNHTΩN KAI ΠANTA IҐAPEPXETAI HMAΣHN ΔE MH AΛΛ HMEIΣ ATTA ΠAPEPXOMEӨA. The translation: “Mortals; possessions are mortal, and all things pass us by; if not, at any rate we pass them by”. The first occupant was William Forbes the First in 1816 one year after his death, then the wife of William Forbes the second, Rose O’Hara in 1866. Later occupants include Colonel Charles Forbes in 1948 and William Dudley Forbes in 1977. West Quarter Do 'cot This was the Do 'cot of the Lairds House that was the source of fresh meet for the house with spaces for hundreds of pairs of pigeons. The estate and its mansion house inherited by Dame Helenore Livingstone. A panel above the dovecot’s door shows the arms of Sir William and his wife Dame Helenore Livingstone and the date 1647. They built a new mansion house nearby, but probably not this dovecot. Wallacestone Monument The Wallace Monument commemorates the first Battle of Falkirk, which took place on 22 July 1298 William Wallace resigned as Guardian of Scotland. The position Wallace stood, seeing the English armies approach from Linlithgow. The memorial Stone erected in 1810, replaced the original stone which also contained a Latin inscription “Here he stood”, with a panoramic view of the Forth Valley and beyond. The Avon Aqueduct The Avon Aqueduct (Linlithgow) is the largest of three major aqueducts along the Union Canal. The others are the Almond (Lin’s Mill) Aqueduct (Ratho) and the Slateford Aqueduct (Longstone) over the Water of Leith. All three Aqueducts are built to the same design. Constructed 1821, 247 metres long and 86 feet (26 metres) high, it is the longest and tallest aqueduct in Scotland. It is also the second longest in Britain. Kinneil (Palace) House The Lands of Kinneil Estate are said to have been awarded to the first of the Hamilton's after the Battle of Bannockburn (1314) by Robert the Bruce. The original Tower House was built circa 1550. It was later blown up. In the early 17th century it was rebuilt and extended in 1677. The House was left empty from 1822 an has become a ruin. Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway Museum Scotland’s largest railway museum situated in Bo'ness this is a must for the railway and train enthusiasts. The Railway Museum has many historic locomotives, carriages and wagons, model trains. It also has displays and photographs of the railways in Scotland. Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway and Steam Locomotive Trips Enjoy 70 minutes on the Steam Train over a 10 mile return journey along the Firth of Forth Estuary from Bo’ness to Manuel, with a 10 minute stop in Manuel. There is an on-train buffet and afternoon tea is served on most Saturday and Sunday afternoons. The train has been used in films and the Outlander series. There is also Thomas the Tank Engine Train and a Santa Claus train trip. Dunmore Pineapple The “Dunmore Pineapple” was built in 1761 as a summer house for his wife, which gave views of the walled gardens. The Pineapple is circa 46 feet (14 mtrs) in height. The Pineapple was added to the property in 1777 after John Murray, the 4th Earl of Dunmore return from Virginia in summer of 1776 where he served as the last British Governor of the Colony. It open to the public through the National Trust for Scotland and can be found in Dunmore Park Airth Scotland. Bannockburn The Rotunda and Flag Pole Bannockburn The rotunda was built to commemorate the 650th anniversary of the battle of Bannockburn in 1964. The flag pole was place where Robert the Bruce raised his standard and a commemorative pole was first erected here in 1870. Borestone Location Bannockburn Written in the circle the words Location of the Borestone where by tradition Robert Bruce raised his standard in 1314. Battle of Bannockburn Battle Ground BANNOCKBURN BATTLE SITE KING ROBERT ASSEMBLED HIS ARMY HERE TO GUARD THE POINT WHERE THE ROMAN ROAD ENTERED THE NEW PARK. CARTHROPES WERE SET IN NUMEROUS PITS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE ROMAN ROAD ALONG THE BANNOCKBURN. THE ENGLISH CAVALRY ARRIVED AT THE FORD ON SUNDAY 23 JUNE 1314. BRUCE KILLED DE BOHUN NEARBY. THE SCOTS FORCED THE CAVALRY BACK OVER THE BANNOCK BURN MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR EDWARD II TO REACH STIRLING CASTLE BY THE NEW PARK Battle of Bannockburn Cairn BATTLE OF BANNOCKBURN FOR GOD AND ST ANDREW ______________________ ROBERT THE BRUCE KING OF SCOTS PLANTED HIS STANDARD NEAR THIS SPOT WHEN THE SCOTTISH PATRIOTS UNDER HIS COMMAND VANQUISHED THE ARMY OF EDWARD II OF ENGLAND AT THE BATTLE OF BANNOCKBURN 24TH JUNE - 1314 "WE FIGHT NOT FOR GLORY NOR FOR WEALTH, NOR HONOUR BUT ONLY AND ALONE WE FIGHT FOR FREEDOM WHICH NO GOOD MAN SURRENDERS BUT WITH HIS LIFE." Wanlockhead Leadhills Attractions
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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
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Edinburgh Churches Place of from Budists to Sikhism Church of Scotland Roman Catholic Presbyterian Jehovah’s Witness Episcopal looking for a place to pray in Edinburgh you will find it here. Churches, Temples, Mosques and Gurdwadas are all in Edinburgh, Edinburgh Churches Place of Worship Edinburgh Churches and Places of Worship Edinburgh has many churches and places of worship. Not only the traditional Church of Scotland and Roman Catholic Chapels, they have a divers mixture of worship and places. Cathedrals, Mosques, Buddhist Temples, Gurdwara, Baptist Churches, Presbyterian churches and many more. Churches and Places of Worship Albany Deaf Church Albany Street Edinburgh EH6 5AH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 3128 Churches and Places of Worship Annandale Street Mosque Annandale Street Edinburgh EH7 4 AZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 1226 Churches and Places of Worship Shah Jalal Mosque Annandale Street Lane Edinburgh EH7 4LS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 1841 Churches and Places of Worship Bellevue Baptist Church Arthur Street Edinburgh EH6 5AH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 551 5191 Churches and Places of Worship Edinburgh City Mission Hall Arthur Street Edinburgh EH6 5AH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 551 5191 Churches and Places of Worship Holy Cross R.C. Bangholm Loan Edinburgh EH5 3AH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 552 3957 Churches and Places of Worship United Free Church of Scotland Bangor Road Edinburgh EH6 5JX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 553 5243 Churches and Places of Worship Broughton St Mary's Bellevue Crescent Edinburgh EH3 6NE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 4786 Churches and Places of Worship Granton Parish Church Boswall Parkway Edinburgh EH5 2BD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 551 2159 Churches and Places of Worship Seventh-Day Adventist Church Boswell Parkway Edinburgh EH5 2BZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 3575 Churches and Places of Worship Portobello Buddhist Priory Brighton Place Edinburgh EH15 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 669 9622 Churches and Places of Worship Parish of St. John the Evangelist Brighton Place Edinburgh EH15 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 669 5447 Churches and Places of Worship St Michael and All Saints Church Brougham Street Edinburgh EH3 9JH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 6368 Churches and Places of Worship St Mary's R.C.Cathedral Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3JD City of Edinburgh Scotland Churches and Places of Worship St Paul's & St George's Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3RH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 1335 Churches and places of worship Kirk O'Field Brown Street Edinburgh EH8 9RR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 2758 Churches and Places of Worship Canongate Kirk Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8BN City of Edinburgh Scotland Churches and Places of Worship Destiny Church Edinburgh Casselbank Street Edinburgh EH6 5HA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 555 2707 Churches and Places of Worship The Hub Castle Hill Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 2NG City of Edinburgh Scotland Churches and Places of Worship Unitarian Church (St. Mark's). Castle Terrace Edinburgh EH1 2DP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 4360 Churches and Places of Worship Trinity Apes Church Chalmers' Close Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SR City of Edinburgh Scotland Churches and Places of Worship German Church Chalmers Crescent Edinburgh EH9 1TW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 1619 Churches and Places of Worship King's Church St Thomas High School Chalmers Street Edinburgh EH3 9ES City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 8734 Churches and Places of Worship Morningside United Church Chamberlain Road Edinburgh EH10 4DJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 447 8724 Churches and Places of Worship Rosslyn Chapel Chapel Lane Edinburgh EH25 9PU City of Edinburgh Scotland Churches and Places of Worship Embassy of the Word of God Clovenstone Gardens Edinburgh EH14 3HY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 466 3020 Churches and Places of Worship St Stephens Comely Bank Parish Church Comely Bank Road Edinburgh EH4 1DW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 315 4616 Churches and Places of Worship St Patrick's R. C Cowgate Edinburgh EH1 1NA City of Edinburgh Scotland Churches and Places of Worship Almond Vineyard Church Craigs Road Edinburgh EH12 8NH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 476 6640 Churches and Places of Worship Cramond Kirk Cramond Village Edinburgh EH4 6QU City of Edinburgh Scotland Churches and Places of Worship St Martin of Tours Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2JG City of Edinburgh Scotland Churches and Places of Worship Salvation Army Hall East Adam Street Edinburgh EH8 9TF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 669 8257 Churches and Places of Worship St Peter's Church (Catholic) Falcon Avenue Edinburgh EH10 4AN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 447 2502 Churches and places of worship Edinburgh Christadelphian Church Gayfield Place Edinburgh EH7 4AB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 2182 Churches and Places of Worship Augustine United Church George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 1677 Churches and Places of Worship Metropolitan Community Church George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 1677 Churches and Places of Worship St Albert the Great (Catholic) George Square Edinburgh EH8 9LD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 650 0900 Churches and Places of Worship St. Andrew's and St. George's George Street Edinburgh EH2 2PA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3847 Churches and Places of Worship St Thomas' Episcopal Church Glasgow Road Edinburgh EH12 8LJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 316 4292 Churches and Places of Worship Salvation Army Hall Gorgie Road Edinburgh EH11 2RT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 346 2875 Churches and Places of Worship Destiny Church Gorgie Road Edinburgh EH11 2NB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 555 2707 Churches and Places of Worship Greyfriars Kirk Greyfriars Place Edinburgh EH1 2QQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 1900 Churches and Places of Worship South Leith Parish Church Henderson Street Edinburgh EH6 6BS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 554 2578 Churches and Places of Worship Carrubber's Close Mission High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SR City of Edinburgh Scotland Churches and Places of Worship Tron Kirk High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1QS City of Edinburgh Scotland Churches and Places of Worship Carrubber's Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SW City of Edinburgh Scotland Churches and Places of Worship St. Giles' Cathedral High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1RE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 4363 Churches and Places of Worship Blackhall Mosque House O Hill Road Edinburgh EH4 2AG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 343 3802 Churches and Places of Worship Kingdom Hall Jehovah's Witnesses Inglis Green Road Edinburgh EH14 1TN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 445 7368 Churches and Places of Worship Apostolic Tabernacle Church Inverleith Gardens Edinburgh EH3 5PR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 552 3869 Churches and Places of Worship Old St Paul's Episcopal Church Jeffrey Street Edinburgh EH1 1DH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 3332 Churches and Places of Worship St. Columba's by-the-Castle Johnston Terrace Edinburgh EH1 2PW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 2277 Churches and Places of Worship 1st Gaelic Chapel Johnston Terrace Edinburgh EH1 2NQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Churches and Places of Worship United Free Church Kekewich Avenue Edinburgh EH7 6TZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 669 6636 Churches and Places of Worship Marchmont St Giles Parish Church Kilgraston Road Edinburgh EH9 2DW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 447 4359 Churches and Places of Worship St Cuthbert's R.C. King's Stables Road Edinburgh EH1 2EP City of Edinburgh Scotland Churches and Places of Worship South Leith Parish Kirkgate Edinburgh EH6 6BG City of Edinburgh Scotland Churches and Places of Worship Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart Lauriston Street Edinburgh EH3 9DJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 9821 Churches and Places of Worship Holyrood Abbey Church of Scotland London Road Edinburgh EH7 5TT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 661 6002 Churches and Places of Worship St John's Church Lothian Road Edinburgh EH1 2AB City of Edinburgh Scotland Churches and Places of Worship St Cuthbert's Parish Church Lothian Road Edinburgh EH1 2EP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 1142 Churches and Places of Worship St. Peter’s Lutton Place Edinburgh EH8 9PE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 9171 Churches and Places of Worship Mansfield Traquair Church Mansfield Place Edinburgh EH7 4BL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 555 8475 Churches and Places of Worship Hope Church (Edinburgh) McDonald Road Edinburgh EH7 4NW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 554 7695 Churches and Places of Worship Edinburgh Orthodox Church of Saint Andrew Meadow lane Edinburgh EH8 9NR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 0372 Churches and Places of Worship Morningside Baptist Church Morningside Road Edinburgh EH10 4DB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 447 9787 Churches and Places of Worship United Free Church of Scotland Mound Edinburgh EH1 2LS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 5286 Churches and Places of Worship Nicolson Square Methodist Church Nicolson Square Edinburgh EH8 9BX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 6671465 Churches and Places of Worship All Nations Christian Fellowship Oxgangs Avenue Edinburgh EH13 9JA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 658 1777 Churches and Places of Worship Palmerston Place Church Palmerston Place Edinburgh EH12 5AA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 1690 Churches and Places of Worship St Mary's Cathedral Palmerston Place Edinburgh EH12 5AW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 6293 Churches and Places of Worship Kirk 0' Field Parish Church Pleasance Edinburgh EH8 9RR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 7954 Churches and Places of Worship The Great Lafayette Portobello Road Edinburgh EH8 7BG City of Edinburgh Scotland Churches and Places of Worship Piershill Cemetery Portobello Road Edinburgh EH8 7BG City of Edinburgh Scotland Churches and Places of Worship Edinburgh Central Mosque Potterrow Edinburgh EH8 9BT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 1777 Churches and Places of Worship The Church of St John the Evangelist Princes Street (west end) Edinburgh EH2 4BJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7565 Churches and Places of Worship St Anthony's Chapel Queen's Park Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland Churches and places of worship Chapel & Shrine of St Triduana Restalrig Road South Edinburgh EH7 6EA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 554 7400 Churches and Places of Worship Charlotte Chapel Rose Street (west end) Edinburgh EH2 4AZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 4812 Churches and Places of Worship Roxburgh Street Mosque Roxburgh Street Edinburgh EH8 9TE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 1902 Churches and Places of Worship Greenside Royal Terrace Edinburgh EH7 5AB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 5588 Churches and Places of Worship Saughtonhall United Reformed Church Saughtonhall Drive Edinburgh EH12 5TR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 3378 733 Churches and Places of Worship Guru Nanak Gurdwara Sheriff Brae Edinburgh EH6 6TJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 553 7207 Churches and Places of Worship St Michael's Slateford Road Edinburgh EH11 1NX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 478 9675 Churches and Places of Worship Community Church Edinburgh South Clerk Street (King's Hall) Edinburgh EH8 9NZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 466 8660 Churches and Places of Worship St Patrick's RC Church South Gray's Close Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 1973 Churches and Places of Worship Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints Spylaw Road Edinburgh EH10 5BR City of Edinburgh Scotland Churches and Places of Worship St. Margaret's & St. Leonard's Catholic Church St Leonard's Street Edinburgh EH8 9RD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 333 2021 Churches and Places of Worship St. Vincent's Chapel St. Vincent Street Edinburgh EH3 6SW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 8609 Churches and Places of Worship St Columba (Catholic) Upper Gray Street Edinburgh EH9 1SN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 1605 Churches and Places of Worship Quaker Meeting House Victoria Terrace Edinburgh EH1 2JL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 4825 Churches and Places of Worship Old Calton Graveyard Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3BQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Churches and Places of Worship Buccleuch & Greyfriars West Crosscauseway Edinburgh EH8 9JP City of Edinburgh Scotland 01316674651 Churches and Places of Worship Apostolic Church West Richmond Street Edinburgh EH8 9AB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 665 2710 Churches and Places of Worship Methodist Church West Tollcross Edinburgh EH3 9BP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 9029 Churches and Places of Worship St Mary's Cathedral (Catholic) York Place Edinburgh EH1 3JD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 1798 Churches and Places of Worship Leith St Andrews Church Easter Road Edinburgh EH6 8HT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 553 8839 Next - Edinburgh Old Town Attractions
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Lauriston Place connects Tollcross with the Old town of Edinburgh. Greyfriars Bobby, Greyfriar Museum and Kirk Old Heriots School (Hogwarts), National Museum of Scotland and the Central campus of the University of Edinburgh. There are shops, attractions, restaurants, hotels and apartment in the area Lauriston Place Area Shops & Businesses Edinburgh In this area the businesses are in the following streets Lauriston Place, Lauriston Street, Simpson Loan, Lister Square Lady Lawson Street, Bread Street, High Riggs, West Port Lauriston Place connects Tollcross with the Old town of Edinburgh. Greyfriars Bobby, Greyfriar Museum and Kirk, Heriots School (Hogwarts), National Museum of Scotland and the Central campus of the University of Edinburgh. There are shops, attractions, restaurants, hotels and apartment all in this area. Advertise your Business Here Lady Lawson Street Shops & Businesses Timberyard Restaurant 10 Lady Lawson Street Edinburgh EH3 9DS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 1222 Star Sea (The) 14 Lady Lawson Street Edinburgh EH3 9DS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 6603 Mandarin House Chinese 18 Lady Lawson Street Edinburgh EH3 9DS City of Edinburgh Scotland Preacher's Patisarie 24 Lady Lawson Street Edinburgh EH3 9DS City of Edinburgh Scotland 07810 898 476 Peppers 32 Lady Lawson Street Edinburgh EH3 9DS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 1592 Lady Lawson Street Shops & Businesses Café Truva 52 Lady Lawson Street Edinburgh EH3 9DW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 5057 Boardwise 4 Lady Lawson Street Edinburgh EH3 9DS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 5887 Stag Barbers 22 Lady Lawson Street Edinburgh EH3 9DS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 1830 Loft Hair and Beauty 28 Lady Lawson Street dinburgh EH3 9DS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 466 1192 Unite Student Accommodation 56 Lady Lawson Street Edinburgh EH3 9DH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0300 303 8642 Advertise your Business Here Lauriston Place Shops & Businesses Quarter Mile 1 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9AU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 000 2525 Maclay Murray & Spence LLP 15 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9EP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 7000 George Heriots 16 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9EQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7263 Blood Transfusion Centre 41 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9HA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 536 1000 Blood Donor Centre 41 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9HB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0345 90 90 999 Dental Hospital 41 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9EN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 200 2000 Edinburgh Art College 72 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9DF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 650 2306 Wee Red Bar 74 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9DF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 651 5859 Leonardo Edinburgh City 79 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9HZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Advertise your Business Here Bread Street Shops & Businesses Crowne Couture 6 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 2128 Pasha Takeaway 9 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 477 2888 Show Barber Shop 9a Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 478 4548 West End Veterinary Partnership 12 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7619 City Grill 13 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 283 9483 Bentoya Japanese Restaurant 15 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 3993 Jazz Tattoo Studio 17 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 9371 The 6's 2 Hit Shop 20 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AF City of Edinburgh Scotland Lothian Amusements 23 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 6997 Home Taste Restaurant 27 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 4343 Advertise your Business Here Lauriston Street Shops & Businesses Baby Dolls No1 Showbar 2 Lauriston Street Edinburgh EH3 9JN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 3201 Alba Acupuncture 8 Lauriston Street Edinburgh EH3 9JN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 9792 Backstage Barbers Edinburgh 10 Lauriston Street Edinburgh EH3 9JN City of Edinburgh Scotland The Knight Residence 12 Lauriston Street Edinburgh EH3 9JN City of Edinburgh Scotland Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church 28 Lauriston Street Edinburgh EH3 9DJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 9821 Lauriston Hall and Jesuit Centre 38 Lauriston Street Edinburgh EH3 9DJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 477 5774 Leather Work 31 Lauriston Street Edinburgh EH3 9DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 8396 Peter Trainer Corporate Services 27 Lauriston Street Edinburgh EH3 9DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 8600 Hayweight House Offices 23 Lauriston Street Edinburgh EH3 9DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland High Riggs Shops & Businesses Piccolino Edinburgh Italian Restaurant 103 High Riggs Edinburgh EH3 9RP Burke and Hare 2 High Riggs Edinburgh EH3 9BX 0131 466 2567 Advertise your Business Here Lauriston Place Shops & Businesses Lauriston Tap 80a Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 656 3500 Novotel Edinburgh Centre 80 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 656 3500 Premier Inn Central 82 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9AU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0870 990 6610 Tyre & Battery Depot 91 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9JB City of Edinburgh Scotland Mania Takeaway 93 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9JB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 623 5555 Red Box Vape 97 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9JB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 463 9962 Bob's Barber Shop 99 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9JB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 1092 Games Hub 101 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9JB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 237 2310 Bauhaus 105 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9JG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 656 0649 Advertise your Business Here Bread Street Shops & Businesses Medusa Hair and Beauty 26 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 7277 Duncan McLaren Locksmith 29 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7802 Café Plus 33 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 6650 The Chanter Bar and Restaurant 30 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 0575 Monboddo Bar and Restaurant 34 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 5555 Doubletree Conference Centre 34 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 5555 Doubletree Hilton 34 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 5555 Bread Street Brasserie 36 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 5558 The Healthy Life Centre 35 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 0274 Advertise your Business Here Simpson Loan Shops & Businesses Peter's Yard 27 Simpson Loan Edinburgh EH3 9GG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 5876 Sainsbury's Local 29 Simpson Loan Edinburgh EH3 9GG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 656 0505 Starbucks Coffee 32 Simpson Loan Edinburgh EH3 9GG City of Edinburgh Scotland Residence Inn by Marriott 36 Simpson Loan Edinburgh EH3 9GG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7150 Lister Square Shops & Businesses Soderberg Pavilion Restaurant 1 Lister Square Edinburgh EH3 9GL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 5876 Nanyang Restaurant 3 Lister Square Edinburgh EH3 9GL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 1797 Nanyang Mini Market 6 Lister Square Edinburgh EH3 9GL City of Edinburgh Scotland Chinese Bubble Tea 9 Lister Square Edinburgh EH3 9GL City of Edinburgh Scotland Hot Flame World Banquette Dining 2 Lister Square Edinburgh EH3 9GL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 4400 Cafe Nero 1, Q7 Lister Square Edinburgh EH3 9GL City of Edinburgh Scotland Advertise your Business Here Lauriston Place Shops & Businesses H&T Pawnbrokers 106 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9HX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 4448 Delekt 109 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9JG City of Edinburgh Scotland 07801 212 433 Littlejohns Ltd 115 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9JG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 3535 Oriental Supermarket 125 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9JN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 477 2534 Edinburgh Art Shop 129 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9JN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 1809 Electro Wheels 137 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9JN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 7495 Forest Café 141 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9JN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 4922 Pure Gym 15 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9EN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 077 3256 Skyscanner 15 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9EN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 252 5353 Advertise your Business Here Bread Street Shops & Businesses Bobaba Tree Café 43a Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 283 4393 Flowers by Arkadius 43 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 5972 All Trade Partners.com 47 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 222 9960 Smooch 51 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 8787 Dalliance 55 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AF City of Edinburgh Scotland Digital Design 61 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 477 4524 Mission Hair Salon 65 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 0878 Kingfisher Takeaway and Restaurant 69 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 3028 Edinburgh Tattoo and Piercing Studio 75 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 478 2922 Main Point Books 77 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 4837 Bread Street West Port West Port Shops & Businesses Hostel Kickass Hostel 2 West Port Edinburgh EH1 2JE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 6351 Designer Fasion Godiva Boutique 9 West Port Edinburgh EH1 2JE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 9212 Tee Shirt Printers 97 Black 11 West Port Edinburgh EH1 2JE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 1589 Barbers Sink and Anchor 13 West Port Edinburgh EH1 2JE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 4404 Cat Café Maison De Moggy 17 West Port Edinburgh EH1 2JE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 5530 Takeaway Yum Yum 18 West Port Edinburgh EH1 2JE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 8300 Grassmarket Bar 27 West Port Edinburgh EH1 2JE City of Edinburgh Scotland Defence Lawyers V Good and Co 24 West Port Edinburgh EH1 2JE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 3349 Tattoo Studio Stacey's Bizarre Ink 36 West Port Edinburgh EH1 2LD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 0677 West Port Shops & Businesses L'etoile Salon de Tea 44 West Port Edinburgh EH1 2LD City of Edinburgh Scotland 013 281 5474 Dragonfly Bar 52 West Port Edinburgh EH1 2LD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 4543 Café Bistro The Coffee Mill 54 West Port Edinburgh EH1 2LD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 8246 Le Café Blue 60 West Port Edinburgh EH1 2LD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0747 856 5350 Andrew Pringle Booksellers 62 West Port Edinburgh EH1 2LD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 8880 Scottish Pictures Gallery 64 West Port Edinburgh EH1 2LD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 5353 Sadie's Soap Farm 66 West Port Edinburgh EH1 2LD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 0818 Peter Bell Books 68 West Port Edinburgh EH1 2LD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 0562 Armchair Books 74 West Port Edinburgh EH1 2LE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 5927 West Port Shops & Businesses Afrin Barbers 76 West Port Edinburgh EH1 2LE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0783 344 8031 Antiques and Curios Cabaret 137 West Port Edinburgh EH3 9DP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 4100 West Port News 139 West Port Edinburgh EH39DP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 7135 Alexanders Takeaway 141 West Port Edinburgh EH3 9DP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 9074 Lily West Florist 143West Port Edinburgh EH3 9DP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 6003 Edinburgh Books 147 West Port Edinburgh EH3 9DP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 4431 Vintage Fashion Herman Brown 151 West Port Edinburgh EH3 9DP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 2589 Lovecrumbs Restaurant 155 West Port Edinburgh EH3 9DP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 0626 Stag Bar Western Bar 157 West Por Edinburgh EH3 9DP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 7983 Tollcross Area Shops & Businesses
- 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
- George IV Bridge | Shops & Businesses | All About Edinburgh
George IV Bridge Edinburgh has a junction with the Royal Mile. With Cafes one of which is where Harry Potter was written. Shops local and tourist, accommodation, Greyfriars Bobby, National Musem of Scotland an the French Consulate with a great Bistrot. All the streets are the old town Edinburgh. George IV Bridge Area Shops, Food, Drink, Entertainment, Accommodation Streets on this page include George IV Bridge, Greyfriars Place, Forrest Road, Forrest Hill, Chamber Street, Merchant Street and Guthrie Street. George IV Bridge History & Attractions George IV Bridge Shops Advertise Your Business Here GEORGE IV BRIDGE EDINBURGH Restaurant Cucina's Restaurant 1 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1AD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 240 1666 Hotel G & V 's Hotel 1 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1AD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 6666 Restaurant Ondine Restaurant 2 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1AD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 1888 3 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1AG City of Edinburgh Scotland Library Central Library 7 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1AG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 242 8000 Takeaway Deli Global 11 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 3690 College Wallace College 12 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 3634 Restaurant Outsider Restaurant 15 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 3131 Advertise Your Business Here GEORGE IV BRIDGE EDINBURGH Restaurant Vittoria On the Bridge Restaurant 19 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 1740 Restaurant Elephant House Café Bistro 21 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 5355 Café Bistro Patisserie Valerie 24 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 2092 Bar and Club Frankenstein Bar and Night Club 26 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 1818 Bistro Café Florentine 27 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 9150 Book Shop McCall Barbour’s Books 28 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 4816 Souvenir and Gifts Bridge Express 30 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 929 7832 Takeaway Pizza Paradise 32 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 6706 Advertise Your Business Here GEORGE IV BRIDGE EDINBURGH Restaurant Lucano and Ross Café Bistro 37 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 6690 Restaurant Cellar Door Restaurant 44 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 4155 Newsagent Paper Rack 45 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3461 Takeaway Yum Yum 48 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EJ City of Edinburgh Scotland Restaurant Villager Restaurant 49 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 2781 Takeaway Uncle's 51 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 261 6398 Bar & Restaurant George IV Bar 54 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 6936 Library National Library of Scotland 58 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 623 3700 Café Café National Library 58 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 623 3700 Greyfriars Kirk Museum Greyfriars Graveyard Tour Greyfriars Shops GREYFRIARS PLACE EDINBURGH Gift Shop Creepy wee shop in the Graveyard Greyfriars Place Edinburgh EH1 2QQ City of Edinburgh 0131 225 9044 Church Greyfriars Kirk Greyfriars Place Edinburgh EH1 2QQ City of Edinburgh 0131 225 1900 Museum Greyfriars Museum Greyfriars Place Edinburgh EH1 2QQ City of Edinburgh 0131 225 1900 Advertise Your Business Here ADVERTISE HERE GREYFRIARS PLACE EDINBURGH Art Shop Greyfriars Art Shop 1 Greyfriars Place Edinburgh EH1 2QQ City of Edinburgh 0131 225 4600 Jewellery and Gifts Joe Cool jewellery and Gifts 3 Greyfriars Place Edinburgh EH1 2QQ City of Edinburgh 0131 225 4881 Sandwich Bar Bobby's Sandwich Bar 4 Greyfriars Place Edinburgh EH1 2QQ City of Edinburgh 0131 225 8328 Chamber Street History & Attractions Chamber Street Shops Advertise Your Business Here CHAMBER STREET EDINBURGH Bar and Restaurant Biblos Restaurant 1 Chamber Street Edinburgh EH11HU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 7177 Night Club and Bar The Jazz Bar 1a Chamber Street Edinburgh EH1 1HR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 4298 Electrical Store Richer Sounds 1b Chamber Street Edinburgh EH1 1HR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0333 900 0026 Edinburgh University Adam House 3 Chamber Street Edinburgh EH1 1HR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 651 2120 Law Courts Procurator Fiscal 25 Chamber Street Edinburgh EH1 1LA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 561 3875 CHAMBER STREET EDINBURGH Law Courts Sheriff Court 27 Chamber Street Edinburgh EH1 1LB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 2525 Law Courts Crown Court 29 Chamber Street Edinburgh EH1 1LB City of Edinburgh Scotland Restaurant Tower Restaurant National Museum Chamber Street Edinburgh EH1 1JF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3003 Night Club Cocktail Bar Revolution Cocktail Bar & Night Club 30a Chamber Street Edinburgh EH1 1HU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 5679 GUTHRIE STREET EDINBURGH Hostel Euro Hostel 4 Guthrie Street Edinburgh EH1 1JT City of Edinburgh 0845 490 0461 Night Club Mash House 37 Guthrie Street Edinburgh EH1 1JG City of Edinburgh 0131 220 2987 Advertise Your Business Here CHAMBER STREET EDINBURGH Restaurant Nando's Restaurant 32a Chamber Street Edinburgh EH1 1JB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 0710 National Museum of Scotland Museum of Antiquities Chamber Street Edinburgh EH1 1JF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0300 123 6789 National Museum of Scotland Chamber Street Edinburgh EH1 1JF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0300 123 6789 Restaurant Tower Restaurant Chamber Street Edinburgh EH1 1JF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3003 FORREST HILL EDINBURGH Apartments Self Catering Apartment 3-6 Forrest Hill Edinburgh EH1 2QL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 555 2596 Forrest Road Shops ADVERTISE HERE FORREST ROAD EDINBURGH Restaurant Mums Great Comfort Food 4a Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 260 9806 Soup Café Union of Genius 8 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 4436 Restaurant Cappadocia Restaurant 10 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 3234 Pub McSorleys 14 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 5954 Restaurant Koyama Restaurant 20 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 3DX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 6555 Kauai Café Diner Deli 26 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QN City of Edinburgh Scotland Rudi's Deli 30 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 6434 Doctors Bar and Diner 32 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 2251819 ADVERTISE HERE FORREST ROAD EDINBURGH Computer Repairs Simply fixit 1 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 549 8820 Barbers The Golden Scissors Barbers 3 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 5414 Sushi Stop 7 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QH City of Edinburgh Scotland Subway Sandwich Shop 11 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QH City of Edinburgh Scotland Bowls 13 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QH City of Edinburgh Scotland Newsagent Forrest Road News 24 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QN City of Edinburgh Scotland Namaste Kathmandu Restaurant 17 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 2273 Che Takeaway 21 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QH City of Edinburgh Scotland Sandy Bells Bar 25 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 2751 ADVERTISE HERE FORREST ROAD EDINBURGH Travel Agent STA Travel 27 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 261 5771 Post Office 33 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3957 Greggs Baker 43 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 3953 Mackenzie and Co Chemist 45 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 7770 Civerinos Slice Pizzeria 49 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 7770 Travel Agent Flight Centre 53 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 6868 Bar Burrito 55 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 6868 Paolozzi Restaurant 59 -61 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 259 0047 ADVERTISE HERE ADVERTISE HERE ADVERTISE HERE Candlemakers' Row shops CANDLEMAKERS'ROW EDINBURGH Closed 4 Lochrin Buildings Edinburgh EH3 9NB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 466 1883 Bobby's Café 21 Candlemaker Row Edinburgh EH1 2QG City of Edinburgh Scotland Little Ox Gallery 23 Candlemaker Row Edinburgh EH1 2QG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 0474 Love Hate Tattoo 27 Candlemaker Row Edinburgh EH1 2QG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 0973 Greyfriars Bobby 30 Candlemaker Row Edinburgh EH1 2QE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 8328 Oz Bar 33 Candlemaker Row Edinburgh EH1 2QG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 7190 Pi-Ku Collective 39 Candlemaker Row Edinburgh EH1 2QB City of Edinburgh Scotland Joyce Forsyth 42 Candlemaker Row Edinburgh EH1 2QE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 4112 CANDLEMAKERS' ROW EDINBURGH Hannah Zakari 43 Candlemaker Row Edinburgh EH1 2QB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 516 3264 Tang’s 44 Candlemaker Row Edinburgh EH1 2QE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 5000 Transreal 46 Candlemaker Row Edinburgh EH1 2QE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 6266 Venus Fly Trap Tattoos 50 Candlemaker Row Edinburgh EH1 2QE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 4971 Still Life 54 Candlemaker Row Edinburgh EH1 2QE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 8524 Avizandum 56 Candlemaker Row Edinburgh EH1 2QE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 3373 Maple Arts 62 Candlemaker Row Edinburgh EH1 2QE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 1096 Grassmarket Community Project 86 Candlemaker Row Edinburgh EH1 2QE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3626 MERCHANT STREET EDINBURGH Divino Wine Bar Restaurant 5 Merchant Street Edinburgh EH1 2QD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 1770 Drop Kick Murphy's 7 Merchant Street Edinburgh EH1 2QD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 2002 The Wee Hostel 9 Merchant Street Edinburgh EH1 2QD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 5152 Bobby's Bunkhouse 9a Merchant Street Edinburgh EH1 2QD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 5152 Merchants 17 Merchant Street Edinburgh EH1 2QD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 4009 Next - Grassmarket Shops & Businesses
- Edinburgh Volleyball Clubs Teams | Guide | All About Edinburgh
Edinburgh Volleyball Clubs Teams teams have 6 players on court at a time. Indoor or outdoor club teams or for fun on the beach or in a park Edinburgh Volleyball Clubs & Teams Volleyball Clubs & Teams Edinburgh, West Lothian, Scottish Borders SPORTS Activities City of Edinburgh Volleyball Club Queensferry High School Ashburnham Rd South Queensferry, West Lothian EH30 9JN United Kingdom simonhammond2@hotmail.com www.cityofedinburghvolleyball.co.uk NUVOC Volleyball Club Crags Sports Centre 8-10 Bowmont Place Edinburgh EH8 9RY 07473158278 info@nuvocvolleyball.co.uk www.nuvocvolleyball.co.uk NUVOC Volleyball Club Firrhill High School, Oxgangs Road North, Edinburgh, EH14 1DP 07473158278 info@nuvocvolleyball.co.uk www.nuvocvolleyball.co.uk University of Edinburgh University of Edinburgh Volleyball Club 46 The Pleasance, Edinburgh, EH8 9TJ volleyball@ed.ac.uk Edinburgh Jets Volleyball Club St Augustines RC High School, 212 Broomhouse Road, Edinburgh, EH12 9AE 0131 334 9262 Jetsvc@gmail.com www.jetsvc.co.uk Edinburgh Jets Volleyball Club Drummond Community High School 41 Bellevue Place, Edinburgh, EH7 4BS 0131 556 2651 Jetsvc@gmail.com www.jetsvc.co.uk Heriot Watt University Volleyball Club Heriot-Watt University Centre of Sport and Exercise, Riccarton Campus Edinburgh, EH14 4AS volleyball@hw.ac.uk Linlithgow Hornets Volleyball Club Linlithgow Academy Braehead Road Linlithgow EH49 6EH secretary@linlithgowvolleyballclub.co.uk Livingston Lizards Volleyball Club Inveralmond Community High School Willowbank Livingston EH54 6HW alex.doinikovs@gmail.com 07707487202 Napier University Volleyball Club Sighthill Campus Sighthill Court Edinburgh EH11 4BN 0131 455 6420: edinburghnapiervolleyball@hotmail.com Peebles Volleyball Club Peebles Community Centre (Drill Hall) Walkershaugh Peebles EH45 8AU gmascall@aol.com
- Edinburgh Surfing | Experience | All About Edinburgh
The Surf is up go surfing from Edinburgh on the best surf in Britain Surf schools and hire start surfing the seas now and get away from the computer surfing Edinburgh Surfing Experience Edinburgh Surfing Experience from the high waves to the came shores or boarding on the canals but true surfing is on the open water Edinburgh has many safe sites for beginners to the surf dude that looks for a tube. Check out all the beaches down the East coast on the link. Beaches Activities Windsurfing Edinburgh University Water Sports Firbush Point Loch Tay Killin FK21 8SU Falkirk Scotland 0131 650 2954 Surfing St. Vedas Surf School Coldingham Bay St Abbs Road Coldingham TD14 5PA Scottish Borders Scotland 018907 71679 WAVE GARDEN SCOTLAND Inland Surf Lagoon world class wave machines. World class waves and so much more this will blow your minds Baja California = Oahu Hawaii - Bondi Beach Australia - Hossegor France No more long flights and shark infested waters Scotland will be the venue for the surf dudes and watchers of Europe. Keep up to date with the surfers dream in Scotland Opening soon
- 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




