Places to stay in Edinburgh. Accommodation of all kinds Glamping, Airbnb, Hotels, Apartments (Self Catering and Serviced), Guest Houses, Hotels, backpackers, Caravan and Camp sites there is something for everyone and all budgets for a one night stay or longer. Places to Stay Accommodation for Edinburgh Visitors Golfers and Tourists There are many types of accommodation, from the five star Hotel to hostels and backpackers residence. What you can find here are contact details for a selection of Edinburgh St Andrews Dundee East Lothian Hotels and Guest Houses Edinburgh is well known as a destination worldwide, with visitors all year round. This website has been translated into a number of languages to help the none English speaking visitors. Guest Houses BnB's Hotels Edinburgh Hotels St Andrews Hotels Near Golf Courses

Getting Married Everything you are looking for Bridal Shops for wedding dresses shoes lingerie Hats Veils. You will find a comprehensive list of Bridal shops to find your perfect dress for your wedding. Look no further a the bridal shops are here. EDINBURGH BRIDAL SHOPS Wedding Dress | Bridesmaid Dress Wedding Dresses Kavelle 4 Brandon Terrace Edinburgh EH3 5EA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 9878 Wedding Dresses Lamesley Bridal 109 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3RZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 01315 566 384 Wedding Dresses Pan Pan Bridal 29-31 Buccleuch Street Edinburgh EH8 9LT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 1007 Wedding Dresses Rachel Scott Bridal Couture 3 Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6QG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 1520 Wedding Dresses Berketex Bride Edinburgh 48a Frederick Street Edinburgh EH2 1EX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 7070 Wedding Dresses Pretty Woman 12 Earlston Place Edinburgh EH7 5SU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 661 6951 Wedding Dresses Simply Exquisite Bridal and Prom Boutique 15 Elm Row Edinburgh EH7 4AA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 2020 Wedding Dresses Gwenne Bridal Shop 147 Liberton Brae Edinburgh EH16 6LD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 672 2764 Wedding Dresses Bliss Studio 12 Montgomery Street Edinburgh EH7 5JS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 3684 Wedding Dresses Kudos Bridal Boutique 66 Morningside Road Edinburgh EH10 4BZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 447 8800 Wedding Dresses La Novia 6 York Buildings Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 1HY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 3445 Wedding Dresses Emma Roy 31 Leith Street Edinburgh EH1 3AT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 2875

Edinburgh Bus Tours Scotland, buses from Edinburgh to all parts of Scotland, Highlands, Islands, Inverness, Borders, Lothians, Ghost Bus Tours, Dining bus tours Edinburgh and Scotland. Edinburgh Bus Tours Scotland Edinburgh has bus companies that specialise in tours of Scotland and also Edinburgh city tours Each of the tour companies have their own tour itineraries. But to make it simple just click this button to book your specific tour and I will see who can deliver the best package. Fife and St Andrews Tour Falkirk Wheel Tours Rosslyn Chapel Tour Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle Tour Stirling Tour Central Scotland Tours Scottish Border Tours Isle of Skye Tour Enquiry / Contact Moray Firth Dolphins Fort George Dunrobin Castle John O Groats Tour Highland Tours

Edinburgh libraries is a list of libraries in the Edinburgh area. Libraries are a neat way to spend a cold wet day as they have many books reference areas and online search areas for old newspapers and maps. National Library has a copy of all books and maps published in Britain. Edinburgh Libraries Guide Edinburgh has many libraries including the first public library and the largest reference library in Britain. The National Library of Scotland has a copy of every book and map to be published in the British Isles. When a boo or map is published a copy must be given to the National Library of Scotland by the author by Law. Library of Mistakes 4 Wemyss Place Mews Edinburgh EH3 6DN Link to library National Library of Scotland George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EG Link to library Scottish Poetry Library Crighton Close Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8DT Link to library Libraries Balgreen Library Balgreen Road Edinburgh EH11 3AT Libraries South Neighbourhood Library Captain's Road Edinburgh EH17 8HN Libraries Drumbrae Library and Day Centre Drumbrae Drive Edinburgh EH4 7FE Libraries Fountainbridge Library Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1BG Libraries Leith Library Ferry Road Edinburgh EH6 4AE Libraries Newington Library Fountainhall Road Edinburgh EH9 2LN Libraries Central Children's Library George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EG Libraries Central Lending Library George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EG Libraries Edinburgh and Scottish Collection George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EG Libraries Fine Art Library George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EG Libraries Music Library George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EG Libraries Ratho Library, School Wynd Ratho EH28 8TT Libraries Oxgangs Library Oxgangs Road North Edinburgh EH13 9LY Libraries Signet Library Parliament Square Edinburgh EH1 1RF Libraries Muirhouse Library Pennywell Court Edinburgh EH4 4TZ Libraries Piershill Library Piersfield Terrace Edinburgh EH8 7BQ Libraries Portobello Library Rosefield Avenue Edinburgh EH15 1AU Libraries Sighthill Library Sighthill Road Edinburgh EH11 4PB Libraries Colinton Library Thorburn Road Edinburgh EH13 0BQ Libraries Wester Hailes Library Westside Plaza Edinburgh EH14 2ST Libraries Currie Library Lanark Road West Currie EH14 5NX Libraries Balerno Library Main Street Balerno EH14 7EQ Libraries South Queensferry Library Shore Road, South Queensferry EH30 9RD Libraries Kirkliston Library Station Road Kirkliston EH29 9BE Libraries Reference Library George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EG Libraries Resource Centre George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EG Libraries Touchdown Centre George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EG Libraries Stockbridge Library Hamilton Place Edinburgh EH3 5BA Libraries Blackhall Library Hillhouse Road Edinburgh EH4 5EG Libraries Corstorphine Library Kirk Loan Edinburgh EH12 7HD Libraries McDonald Road Library McDonald Road Edinburgh EH7 4LU Libraries Moredun Library Moredun Park Road Edinburgh EH17 7HL Libraries Morningside Library Morningside Road Edinburgh EH10 4PU Libraries Gilmerton Library Newtoft Street Edinburgh EH17 8RG Libraries Craigmillar Library Niddrie Marischal Gardens Edinburgh EH16 4LX Libraries Granton Library Wardieburn Terrace Edinburgh EH5 1DD Next - Hills Parks Gardens

Queen Street was the last buildings in the original New Town of Edinburgh with gardens on the north side of the street. The National Portrait Gallery was built in Queen Street by the founder aand owner of the Sctsman newspaper Sr R Queen Street Edinburgh Attractions Queen Street Edinburgh the last street in the planned New Town Edinburgh named after Queen Charlotte wife of George III. Thing to see and do in Queen Street. Home of James Young Simpson, Royal College of Physicians and Scottish National Portrait Gallery. Queen Street Scottish National Portrait Gallery The Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Queen Street houses many of the Scottish Masters and has many statues, busts, sculptures, art works modern and contemporary. With a cafe and many exhibits its a great place to spend a wet day. Scottish National Portrait Gallery The Plaque on the west of the entrance reads; Dedicated to the | illustration of Scottish | history. This edifice the | gift to his native country | of John Ritchie Findlay | was erected anno domini 1890 | by the honourable the board | of trustees for manufactures | R Rowan Anderson LLD architect Scottish National Portrait Gallery Statues Queen Street Edinburgh Scottish National Portrait Gallery was built in the 1880. All the portraits are from Scottish history, painted by a range of major European and American masters. The gallery also displays sculptures, miniatures and photographs. Unique visual history of Scotland told through the portraits of those who shaped it, from the 16th century to the present. They include Mary Queen of Scots, Sir Walter Scott, Robert Burns and Sean Connery. It also houses the National Photography Collection. Ist Viscount Duncan John Hunter George Buchanan Cardinal Beaton 2nd Duke of Argyll John Knox Sir Ralph Abercrombie David Hume Adam Smith Sir Henry Raeburn Ist Viscount Stair Gavin Douglas Sir David Lesley William Dunbar King James VI & I King Malcolm III King James I King Alexander III James Douglas King James V Earl of Moray Saint Margaret John Napier William Maitland John Lesley Kleio Daughter of Zeus William Wallace Mary Queen of Scots Robert the Bruce Bishop Gavin Douglas James Hutton Link to Inside the Portrait Gallery James Young Simpson (7 June 1811 – 6 May 1870) James Young Simpson discovered the unaesthetic power of chloroform and introduced anesthesia to childbirth. Simpson was elected a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in 1863. On 4th November, 1847 Simpson first used chloroform. It was first used as an anaesthetic to help ease the pain during childbirth. Queen Victoria used chloroform during the delivery of Prince Leopold in 1853. Simpson was the first man to be knighted by the Scottish Court of the Lord Lyon for services to medicine. "Victo Dolore" (pain conquered) is the inscription on Simpson’s coat of arms. Simpson died at his home in Edinburgh at the age of fifty-eight. A burial spot in Westminster Abbey was offered to his family, but they declined and instead buried Simpson closer to home in Warriston Cemetery, Edinburgh. On the day of Simpson's funeral, a Scottish holiday was declared, including the banks and stock markets, with over 100,000 citizens lining the funeral cortege on its way to the cemetery, while over 1,700 colleagues and business leaders took part in the procession itself. James Young Simpson Lived in 52 Queen Street Edinburgh for over 25 years. Royal College of Physicians Queen Street Edinburgh The Royal College of Physicians was given its Royal status in 1681 by Charles II and their first meeting hall was in Fountain Close in 1704. The present building was completed in 1844 and previous to that the first building on the same site was started in 1775. The three statues are of Hygeia (daughter of Asclepius and Goddess of good health), Asclepius (Greek God of medicine and son of Apollo), Hippocrates (ancient Greek physician). Two panels’ right and left of Hygeia show the winged lions at the lyre of Apollo. THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS QUEEN STREET EDINBURGH WINGED LIONS AT THE LYRE OF APOLLO. Asclepius (Greek God of medicine) (Son of Apollo) Hippocrates (ancient Greek physician). Asclepius was a Greek god, healer and one of the Argonauts and his downfall was when he resurrected two mortals, Zeus was unhappy with his actions and slew Asclepius with a thunderbolt. Hippocrates Lived on the island of Kos, He was a Greek physician and is believed to be one of the most important figures in the history of medicine. Known as the "Father of Western Medicine" The Hippocratic Oath that doctors take is named after him. Hygeia (Daughter of Asclepius) (Goddess of good health) Hygiene Greek goddess of good health was a daughter and helper of the god of medicine Asclepius,and a friend to the goddess Aphrodite. Mary Erskine School Plaque Mary Erskine donated a sum of money from her husbands estate to the Company of Merchants of Edinburgh, to have a school built to educate the poor children of Edinburgh Merchant families. The School (Hospital as they were called) named Merchant Maiden Hospital first opened in the Cowgate in 1694. It then moved to new premises on the corner of Bristo Street (now Bristo Place) and Lothian Street in 1706. As it grew it moved again to new premises in 1818 at the Lauriston area at the foot of Archibald Place. In 1870 moving once more to larger premises in the New town and changing its name to Edinburgh Educational Institution for Young Ladies. It was renamed in 1889 to The Edinburgh Ladies’ College. In honour of Mary Erskine the school changes its name in 1944 to The Mary Erskine School and a final move to its present home at Ravelston in 1966. Inside Portrait Gallery Queen Street

North Bridge Edinburgh built to joint Old Edinburgh with a planned New Town. There are shops, Hotels, Apartments great views to the coast and of Edinburgh Castle. restaurants, cafes, a link between the Royal Mile and Princes Street. The head of the North Bridge was the Cntre of Old Edinburgh. NORTH BRIDGE EDINBURGH SHOPS Restaurants, Cafes, Accommodation, attractions The North Bridge was built to span a gap between the High Street in Edinburgh's old town over the Nor Loch to an area where the New Town of Edinburgh was built. The first house in the new town was built in 1767. The Bridge ends at the east end of Princes Street. New Town History & Attractions West Side of North Bridge Scotsman Hotel 20 North Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1YT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 5565 Kilt Hire and Kiltmakers Victor Scott Kilt Maker 26 North Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1QG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 5537 Pasta Fresca Deli 9 North Bridge Arcade Edinburgh EH1 1SB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 6574 Who's Who 8 North Bridge Arcade Edinburgh EH1 1QL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 3334 Pasta Fresca Afternoon Tea 7 North Bridge Arcade Edinburgh EH1 1QL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 2199 Edinburgh Gifts 2 North Bridge Arcade Edinburgh EH1 1TR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 3700 Hotels Destiny Scotland 28 North Bridge Lofts Edinburgh EH1 1SB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 510 3888 Boots The Chemist 40 North Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 1879 Restaurants Pizza Hut 46 North Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 2226 3038 Newsagents and Tobacconists J & S Newsagents 52 North Bridge Edinburgh EH11QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131-225 4614 Restaurants Bella Italia North Bridge 54 North Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1YT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 4044 East Side of North Bridge Restaurants Pasta Fresca Deli 9 North Bridge Arcade Edinburgh EH1 1SB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 6574 Scottish Souvenir and Gift shops Pure Scottish 18 North Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1TR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 2797 Hotels Hilton Carlton Hotel 19 North Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1SD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 472 3000 Patisserie Valerie 25 North Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1SB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 5571533 Byron Burgers 29 North Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1SF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 3444 Next - The Mound Shops & Businesses

Hawick largest town in the Scottish Borders famous for textiles (Pringle knitwear)many monuments and statues a wonderful park with Sculptures and a Museum and memorial to a Rugby Great. Hawick Scottish Borders Attractions The largest of the Scottish Borders towns is Hawick and is the furthest town in Scotland to the sea shore. Renowned for centuries in the textile industry with names of Pringle and cashmere linked with Hawick . Wool was the heart of this town and there are still many places you can buy great woollens. Hawick has a textile museum and a must see is Wilton Lodge Park with many attractions including a memorial bust of Bill McLaren the voice of Scottish and World Rugby for almost 50 years. Turning of the Bull Ken The Horse Battle of Hornshole Memorial Hawick Bill McLaren Memorial Hawick James Wilson Statue Hawick James Wilson Plaque Hawick Drumlanrig Bridge Plaque Hawick KOSB Memorial Plaque Hawick Tolbooth Hawick Memorial Stone Hawick South Port Hawick South Port Plaque Hawick Mercat Cross Remains Hawick Mercat Cross History Hawick Wishing Well Wilton Lodge Park Hawick Museum of Hawick Wilton Lodge Park Mercat Cross Plaque Hawick Fish Sculpture Wilton Lodge Park Hawick West Port Hawick West Port Hawick Bailie Armstrong West Port Plaque Hawick Hawick Textile Warehouse Drumlanrig Family Inn Hawick Heritage Hub Hawick Black Tower of Drumlanrig Hawick Travel and Tours Jedburgh Attractions

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

All the dates for all the Edinburgh Festival and Fringe Guide 2017 the 70th anniversary of the Edinburgh Internatinal Festival Edinburgh Festivals Edinburgh International Festival and Edinburgh Fringe EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL AND EDINBURGH FRINGE SOCIETY Back to Activities The Edinburgh International festival was established in 1947 as a cultural event to bring together audiences and artists from around the world. Link Edinburgh International Festival's official site With the start of 2021 brings the 74th anniversary of the Edinburgh International Festival and Fringe. The International Festival started in 1947 and a number of uninvited groups came along to Edinburgh and performed around the fringes of the official International Festival and year after year the uninvited returned and in 1958 the Festival Fringe Society was born. 2020 was the first year the festival was cancelled. Link Edinburgh Festival Fringe official site Today, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society is a registered charity, The Festival Fringe has three core objectives: 1 providing support, advice and encouragement to all the amazing artists, producers and venues who create the Fringe each year, from help with choosing a venue or writing a press release, to advice on touring, free access to rehearsal space, and professional development activities and events 2 assisting the audiences who come to Edinburgh by helping you navigate what’s on offer with comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date information and ticketing 3 promoting this wonderful and unique festival to the rest of the world. Edinburgh has festivals of all sorts throughout the year below is a list of the Festivals and dates they take place or for the official sites click on Edinburgh Festival above. ROBERT BURNS ( BURNS SUPPER ) 25 JANUARY EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FESTIVAL APRIL EDINBURGH BELTANE FIRE FESTIVAL 30 APRIL EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL MARATHON FESTIVAL MAY EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF PERFORMING ARTS (FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTHS) IMAGINATE MAY - JUNE EDINBURGH LEITH FESTIVAL JUNE EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL JUNE - JULY EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL MAGIC FESTIVAL JUNE - JULY EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL JULY EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL ART FESTIVAL JULY - AUGUST EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL MILITARY TATTOO AUGUST EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE AUGUST EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL AUGUST EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL AUGUST EDINBURGH MELA FESTIVAL AUGUST -SEPTEMBER EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL STORYTELLING FESTIVAL OCTOBER NATIONAL SAINTS DAY ( ST ANDREWS DAY ) 30 NOVEMBER EDINBURGH CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL NOVEMBER - JANUARY EDINBURGH TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION 30 DECEMBER EDINBURGH HOGMANY STREET PARTY 30 DECEMBER - 1 JANUARY LOONY DOOKS FESTIVAL SOUTH QUEENSFERRY 1 JANUARY Edinburgh Information

Golf transport Scotland will collect you, your bags and take you directly to your destination, Golf course or accommodation Then transport you to and from the golf courses or airport taking the stress out of the travel and let you enjoy your Scottish golfing expereince. Golf Transport Scotland Specializing in Scotland's Golf Transport. Here are a selection of Golf Transport providers that are local to Golf areas with experience in golf group transfers, reliability and knowledge. The local transport to and from all the courses around Scotland. The providers are dedicated to ensuring a seamless and comfortable experience for all golf enthusiasts. Whether you're an individual golfer or part of a large group, there is suitable transport for you. Arrange your transport direct with the provider to save on any third party fees. Sit back, relax, enjoy and let us take care of the rest. Join us in exploring the great golf courses of Scotland. Scotland's Premier Golf Transport + Airport Transfers Information Scotland's Golf Course Map Golf Transport around Scotland or Group Tours of Scotland There are all sizes of minibuses and coaches that cater for golf groups from 2 passenger seat cars up to 60 passenger seat Coaches When looking for transport for groups please take into consideration the amount of Luggage your group will have and if golfing the size of the golf bags you will have. When looking for transport from an Airport if you have soft or hard case carry bags for your golf clubs as this can determine the size of coach., or if a trailer is required. Golf Course Details Transport to all areas of Scotland East Coast Golf Kingsbarns | Dumbarnie | St Andrews Elie | Carnoustie | Crail Lothian Golf Dunbar | Gullane | North Berwick Archerfield | Kilspindie | Craigielaw Edinburgh Central Scotland Golf Gleneagles | Crieff | Machrihanish Highlands Golf Royal Aberdeen | Cruden Bay | Murcar Links Trump Aberdeen | Brora Royal Dornoch | Castle Stuart | Nairn West Coast Golf Royal Troon | Western Gailes Prestwick | Dundonald | Trump Turnberry Kilmarnock Executive Coach Hire around Scotland up to 16 passengers with luggage and golf clubs Great for tours of Scotland Also available stay with the same coach over to Ireland. Airport & Golf Transfers Edinburgh Fife Dundee Up -To 16 Passengers Golf Transfers | Airport Transfers | Tours Aberdeen Inverness Angus Fife Scotland Golf Transfers | Airport Transfers | Tours Nairn Inverness Dornoch Scotland Golf Transfers | Airport Transfers | Tours 16 Seater 8 Seater Taxis (optional trailer) East Lothian + Edinburgh 2 -60 Passenger Transport Golf Transfers | Airport Transfers | Tours Edinburgh East Lothian and Glasgow Golf and Airport Transfers 8 passengers and Luggage Golf Transfers | Airport Transfers | Tours Edinburgh East Lothian Scotland St Andrews Airport + Golf Transfer Edinburgh - East Lothian - Fife Golf Transport Tours of Scotland St Andrews Transport 8 Passenger Minibus (with option) Trailer for extra luggage / Golf clubs Wedding Transport All Scotland and Islands Up-to 60 Passenger Transport Golf Transfers | Airport Transfers | Tours East of Scotland's Largest independent Travel Company Taxis-Minibuses & Coaches East Lothian Edinburgh Scotland Lothians + Fife + West Scotland Golf Transfers | Airport Transfers | Tours 4 seater Golf Transport 6 Seater V Class 8 Passenger Executive Minibus and Trailer All Scottish Golf Courses and Airports Golf Transfers | Airport Transfers | Tours 10 Seater 8 Seater & Taxis East Coast & West Coast Scotland All Scotland Tours and Transfers Glasgow Ayrshire Scotland Golf Transfers | Airport Transfers | Tours up - To 16 Passenger Executive Coaches Enquiry / Contact Details Next - First Rules of Golf

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

St Andrews South Street has the gates to the town (West Port) with St Andrews Coat of Arms carved in stone. Blackfriars Chapel, St Andrews Madras College, Plaques of Famous people, St Mary's Quad St Andrews University, Gregory's Time line (meridian). South Street St Andrews South Street St Andrews South Street is where you will find St Mary's Quad and the Gregory meridian. The oldest part of the University and the (West Port) town gate. Madras College, Blackfriars Chapel ruins, the Town Hall and many other historic sites. The West Port South Street St Andrews Scotland The West Port was built circa 1580 and is the only remaining gate in its original position in Scotland. The gateway may have been part of a town wall that would have been closed at night, in case of invasion by the English or French. The gate was extensively refurbished in 1843. Above the centre of the arch is the St Andrews Coat of Arms. The original plaque in the St Andrews Museum (Kinburn House). Blackfriars Chapel Ruins Blackfriars Chapel was built in 1525. The Blackfriars were Dominican Friars, introduced to St Andrews by Bishop Wishart after 1274. The chapel was built on an older church building, and consisted of a nave and transepts. The friary was damaged by fire in 1547 and destroyed in 1559 by a Protestant raid, only the chapel remained. Re-building took place in 1514. Only the north transept of the chapel now survives. Madras College Madras College is a Scottish comprehensive secondary school founded by Dr Andrews Bell in 1833 providing education for children between 11-18 years of age. Plaques to Charles Lapworth and Rev. Dr Andrew Bell can be found to the right of the Chapel Ruins. Charles Lapworth Plaque South Street St Andrews Charles Lapworth was a teacher at Madras College 1875 – 1881. A self-taught Geologist was the founder of a new geological time (The Ordovician Period) He became a Professor of Geology in 1881 at Birmingham University. Plaque Reads: CHARLES LAPWORTH, LLD, FRS, 1842-1920 Between 1875 and 1881 Lapworth was a teacher of English at Madras College. In his spare time he studied the Rocks of extinct creatures called Graptolites to help unravel the complexities of these ancient rocks. As a result of his careful studies, he proposed anew division of geological time, The Ordovician Period that is now recognised and used internationally. He also correctly interpreted the Moine Thrust Fault Zone in the North West Highlands of Scotland as amass of older rocks pushed over younger ones, an idea which at the time conflicted with orthodoxy. He left St Andrews in 1881 to become Professor of Geology at the University of Birmingham. Dr Andrew Bell Plaque South Street St Andrews Dr Bell was born in South Street St Andrews in 1753 he died in 1832. Son of Bailie Bell, Andrew was Founder of the Madras College pioneered the Madras System of Education. Teaching system which went worldwide, where older children taught younger children. Plaque reads: The Reverend Dr Andrew Bell 1753 – 1832 An educational reformer and philanthropist. He was born in St Andrews. It was while serving in Madras in India that he developed a form of schooling where the older pupils taught the younger. When he returned he introduced his “Madras” or monitorial system as an economical form of mass education. The idea spread, Madras Schools appearing in Canada and Australia. Among the other local benefactions was the Bell fund for the benefit of St Andrews. He ended his career as Prebendary of Westminster Abbey. Where he is buried. Dr John Adamson (1809 –1870) Dr John Adamson lived at 127 South Street in St Andrews from 1848 to 1865. He studied medicine at the University of St Andrews and the University of Edinburgh. He qualified with a licentiate diploma (LRCS) from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 1829. St Andrews played a major part in the early development of photography, Due to Adamson’s friendship with Sir David Brewster he became heavily involved with studying the calotype and played a leading role in its research. He was also responsible for the first calotype portrait in Scotland 1840-1842 (mid 1842), He taught his brother Robert Adamson about the calotype process. Robert, in collaboration with David Octavius Hill, (Rock Cottage Calton Hill Edinburgh) used this process later to produce more than 2500 photographs from 1843 to 1848. He also taught Thomas Rodger the technique and art of photography and inspired him to become a pioneering photographer. Brewster, Adamson and Rodger made St Andrews a world centre of Photography. Hamish McHamish Statue Logies Lane St Andrews (next to Holy Trinity Church) Hamish McHamish was a ginger cat, (aged 15 years) that lived in St Andrews Scotland. He became an international star when a book entitled Hamish McHamish of St Andrews: ‘Cool Cat about Town’ was published. Hamish a social media star with his own Facebook page and Twitter account @Hamish_McHamish. A nomadic cat that was looked after by many of the residents of St Andrews. Once owned by Marianne Baird. James Boswell and Samuel Johnson Plaque This is the site of the Glass Inn 29 South Street where James Boswell and Dr Johnson had supper on 18th August 1773. We had a dreary drive in a dusky night to St Andrews where we arrived late. We found a good supper at Glass's Inn. Closed circa 1830. James Gregory's Meridian Line South Street St Andrews South Street St Andrews Scotland James Gregory was first Regis professor of Mathematics. He and two others were the founders of calculus. He invented the Gregorian telescope. The Meridian Line was established in 1672. James Gregory mathematically established a meridian line, a line circling earth from pole to pole along which the time is the same this line passed through St Andrews. The Greenwich Meridian (GMT) is now how time is calculated around the world. St Andrews Meridian / Gregory's Meridian is 12 minutes behind GMT Stand with one foot on each side of the line and you will be standing in both the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. You also gave you an extra 12 minutes to get to where you are going. South Street King James Library The common library in St Andrews was founded by King James VI & I in 1612. With gifts from The Royal family, Archbishop of Canterbury and royal librarian. It was not until 1642 that the building on South Street which now houses the King James Library, St Mary’s College Library, opened as a library. The upper floor was used by Regius Professor James Gregory as his workplace from 1668-1674. The King James Library Building on the lower floor was a public hall where the Scottish Parliament sat in 1645-46 and where the meridian line was first laid in his workshop in 1748 the continuation can be seen in the pavement in South Street. Due to the Copyright Act of 1709, the University was entitled to claim a copy of any book registered at Stationer's Hall. This explains the depth and extent of our 18th century printed collections. The college libraries were officially integrated into the common library in 1783. Library extensions were built in 1889-1890 and in 1907-1908 as collections continued to grow. In 1976 due to the volume of students and books a new Library building was opened on North Street in 1976 St Mary's Quad St Andrews St Andrews Town Hall Polish War Memorial Polish Soldier Mosaic Memorial St Andrews The mosaic on the town hall of St Andrews commemorates the large number of Polish troops stationed in the area after the capitulation of Poland in 1939. St Andrews Royal Coat of Arms King James VI made St Andrews a Royal Burgh in 1620 St Andrews Town Hall St Andrews Town Hall erected in 1858 for municipal and public purposes Sir Hugh Playfair became Provost of St Andrews in 1842. He was knighted for services to the town and University and received an honorary LLD in 1856 James David Forbes House and Plaque South Street St Andrews James David Forbes was born in Edinburgh 20 April 1809 at 86 George Street. He was educated at Edinburgh University in 1825. At 19, became a fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, and in 1832 he was elected to the Royal Society of London. In 1859 he was appointed successor to David Brewster as principal of the United College of St Andrews, which he held until his death in 1868. It could be said he was first to study the heating of the earth. Bailie Bell's House and Foundry South Street St Andrews In 1620 Edward Raban came to St Andrews and set up a printing press in a building on the corner of South Street and Church Street. This was later demolished by Bailie Bell in 1740 so he could build his house. This house is where his son was born in 1753 (Andrew). Andrew (Dr Andrew Bell) was to found Madras College and the "monitorial system" of education. Holy Trinity Church Christian Institute South Street St Andrews The building in South Street now the Christian Institute was originally built as a Main Post Office circa 1890 George Martine of Claremont 1635 -1712 He was a lawyer commissary clerk of St Andrews and author of the first history of the "Reliquiae Divi Andreae" (1683) He lived in 56 South Street St Andrews as did his son. George Martine (the younger) FRS 1700 - 1741 George went to the University of St Andrews when he was thirteen. Later, he went to study medicine at the University of Edinburgh in 1720 and the University of Leyden, where he graduated in 1725. He was a Physician, Surgeon and geologist, George was the first to make a careful study of heat and scales of temperature, making the first estimate -400F, of the absolute zero temperature. He made the first useful mercury in glass clinical thermometer. He also was in 1730 the first to perform a Tracheotomy in Britain Robert Burns Club Plaque South Street St Andrews St Andrews Burns Club Plaque Can be found on what was the Royal Hotel where the club was founded on 25th January 1869. 13 in the Robert Burns World Federation Early 18th Century Houses South Street St Andrews No. 166 -168 Listed Building Early 18th Century Houses 1-4 Louden's Close Street Including Garden Walls South Street St Andrews Attractions John Gillespie Sundial

The history of golf, its beginings in Scotland. With the oldest institued Golf Clubs and first ever Golf Clubhouse. Play the Oldest golf course for free. Be part of the History of golf, visit where the rules were first played to and the first open championship course. The history of the Claret Jug, Clubs and Balls. Golf History Ye Old Golf Tavern Established (1456) Edinburgh The first known Golf Club House in the world was at Wright’s Houses built circa 1376 next to Bruntsfield Links. In 1717 Golfhall was built where golfers met before and after golf on the Links. It m oved 2 doors down and change name to Ye Old Golf Tavern where it stands today. Bruntsfield Links adds 30 holes to the original 6 holes in 1890. There was mention of golf being played in Bruntsfield as early as 1380's. The Burghers (Royal Burgess) Wall Tablet shows golfers at Bruntsfield Links with Edinburgh Castle in the background. Enquiries Bookings Prices First Instituted Golf Clubs The Golf Clubs of note are; Burghers (Royal Burgess Golf Society) The Burghers were instituted in 1735 now known as Royal Burgess the Oldest Golf Society in the world. The Rhind Stone pictured below is of two Burghers golfers with their caddies on the Bruntsfield Links. When overcrowding of the golf course became a problem the Burghers (Burgess) moved to Musselburgh in 1874 and then made a final move to their present home in Barnton where they had a new golf course designed by Tom Morris which opened in May of 1895. It was 1929 when King George V by royal proclamation allowing the Burgess to change name to The Royal Burgess Golfing Society as it is today. The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers instituted prior 1744. The writers’ of the rules of golf. (2nd oldest club) Moved to its present location in 1891. Their first move was to Leith in 1744 where they wrote the rules of golf. Bruntsfield Links Golf Club Bruntsfield Links Institute 1761. Moved to its present location in 1898. (4th oldest). Other clubs that played and used the clubhouse were, Edinburgh Thistle Golf Club instituted 1870. Moved to Braid Hills 1890 and still play there. The Allied Golfing club instituted 1856. The St Leonards Instituted 1857, The Warrender Instituted 1858 Bruntsfield Links Golf Course Royal Burgess Plaque of golfers at Bruntsfield Links Silver Golf Club In 1744 the city gave a silver club to be played for on 1 April annually by the Edinburgh Company of golfers. The winner to be club Captain for a year and a gold or silver medal to be attached to the silver club bearing the winners name and date of winning. The Royal Burgess Golfing Society still play for a silver putter to this day. Home of Golf St Andrews is the 3rd oldest instituted golf club, which started in 1754 and has become the home of Golf. St Andrews is also home to the oldest club makers where the art of ball and club making can still be seen today at the St Andrews Golf Company which was established in 1881. No Bags in these days. Golf bags were thought of by Tom Morris Jnr when playing a round of golf against an archer. He thought the quill that carried the arrows could be adapted to carry golf clubs. However, when telling his father Tom Morris Snr the idea he said " it never catch on". Golfer's Land Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Brown’s Close previously Golfer’s Land is a tenement building purchased with winnings from a 4 ball golf match between Baillie John Paterson and The Duke of York (King James VII) and two English noblemen. Will James was in residence at Holyrood in 1680, two English noblemen attached to the court of the Duke of York (to be King James VII) were challenged by the Duke to a golf match on Leith Links. The Duke’s partner was shoemaker John Paterson a descendent from a long line of golfers. The English noblemen were beaten and the Duke rewarded Paterson with the stakes that had been played for, which enabled Paterson to build a tenement building which he called Golfer’s Land. The building is no longer on the site as it was demolished in 1960. In 1664 Charles I (The Duke’s father) bestowed on the Duke of York the American provinces previously controlled by the Dutch now renamed in his honour, New York. The Duke succeeded to the crown in 1685, and died in 1701. In 1688, his wife Queen Mary gave birth to a son who was later to be father to Bonnie Prince Charlie. Golf in the Beginning It is not known when golf was actually introduced into Scotland. However, in historic documents golf was mentioned in 1457 and 1471 under James III. In the accounts of the Lord high Treasurer under James IV the following entries are found one of which is 1503 “to play at the golf with the Errol of Bothwell”.. Golf Clubs and Balls During the reign of James VI (1566 – 1625) the business of club making had become one of some importance. On 4 April 1603 William Mayne, Burgess of Edinburgh is appointed maker of bows, arrows, spears and clubs to the King. Golf balls were originally stuffed with feathers and golf clubs were made from wood with a smooth brass head. When playing the game of golf, before every strike of the ball a shout of ‘Fore’ was shouted out as a warning to anyone that may be out walking. Clubs and Balls were most certainly made prior to Feb 4th 1503 as Clubbes and Ballis were in the accounts of the Lord High Treasurer of James IV. Musselburgh's Golf Champions 5 famous golfers from Musselburgh all champions. Willie Park Snr- Mungo Park - Willie Park Jnr - Bob Ferguson - David Brown. on the other plaque Willie Dunn Jnr First unofficial U.S Open Champion and Willie Campbell was runner-up He became the first Golf professional at Brookline County Club in Massachusetts USA Trivia Banning Of Golf King James II of Scotland banned the game in the Scottish Act of Parliament of 1457 The first documented reference to today's game. Golf was also banned by James III in 1471. James IV in 1491. The Golf Hole The size of a golf hole has remained the same size since 1893. Robert Gay made the first hole in 1829. Lofted Clubs The niblicks (wedge) and Mashie (7 iron) were the first iron headed golf clubs circa 1750. Traditional sets of irons were invented by Archibald Barrie and were in use circa 1900. Golf Bag Golf bags were thought of by Tom Morris Jnr when playing a round of golf against an archer. He thought the quill that carried the arrows could be adapted to carry golf clubs. However, when telling his father Tom Morris Snr the idea he said "it never catch on". Caddie The first named caddie was Andrew Dickson in 1681 when in a competition with the then Duke of York later (James VII) Golf Ball During the reign of James VI (1566 – 1625) the business of club making had become one of some importance. On 4 April 1603 William Mayne, Burgess of Edinburgh is appointed maker of bows, arrows, spears and clubs to the King. Golf balls were originally stuffed with feathers and golf clubs were made from wood with a brass head which was perfectly smooth. Bunkers. Definition of Bunker in Golf "small, deep sand pit in links land" First mentioned in 1812, but thought to have been on courses when quarrying at Bruntsfield links was a plight of the golfers. First Putter The Putting Cleek was made circa 1785 by Simon Cossar a golf club maker in Leith. The putter was made with an iron head attached to a wooden shaft. The Claret Jug First played for at St Andrews Old Course in 1872. The winner was Tom Kidd a Caddie from St Andrews Old Course.

Edinburgh Waverley rail station is surrounded in shops and businesses with entrances - exits in Princes Street, Waverley Bridge, Market Street, Calton Road and car parking in New Street. You will fiind Hotels Hostels and apartments and all types of shops and businesses. Waverley Train Station Area Shops Edinburgh The streets that surround Edinburgh's main Rail Stations (Waverley) are Market Street, East Market Street, Waverley Bridge New Street, Calton Road and the East end of Princes Street. There is also the Waverley Mall which can be access from the rail Station. Waterloo Place is also at the east end of Princes Street. Waverley Bridge History and Attractions Waverley Bridge Shops Edinburgh the Waverley Bridge has two entrances to the main Waverley rail station. It also has entrance to the Waverley Mall. The present Waverley Bridge was built in 1896. The Waverley Mall has over 30 shops including coffee shops and fast food outlets and restaurants. 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Linlithgow Palace was home to the kings and queens of Scotland. Mary Queen of Scot's birthplace. On the north side a Loch and next to the only remaining building from the early 1400's in Linlithgow. Linlithgow Palace Charles I made an official visit to Linlithgow and stayed in the Palace in 1633. Oliver Cromwell defeated the Scots at Dunbar in 1650 and entered Linlithgow in October occupying Linlithgow Palace. Linlithgow Palace has had many residents Bonnie Prince Charlie stayed here in 1745. The government troops led by the Duke of Cumberland on leaving in pursuit of Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobite army set the Palace on fire in February of 1746. This was a common practice by the English as Cromwell’s troops set alight Holyrood Palace when leaving in 1650 on their way to Linlithgow. The palace you see today is much as it was left by Cumberland's troops in 1746. Linlithgow Palace Originally built on the site of a great manor house circa 1145 when David I was in residence.  It was King Edward I in 1301 that first built a wooden stronghold around the Manor House and St Michael’s Church. The The stronghold remained in English hands for over 13 years until the English were defeated at Bannockburn by King Robert I in 1314 and he reclaimed the Palace for Scotland. The future saw many English invasion of Scotland the Town and Stronghold were burnt to the ground with only St Michael’s church surviving. The rebuilding of the stronghold took place over a long period by a succession of Kings starting with James I in 1425 and continued by James III, James IV, James V and James VI. The remains of Linlithgow Palace that you can see today were there legacy. The completion of Linlithgow Palace took until circa 1620. James IV left Linlithgow Palace and was never to return to Linlithgow Palace as he led the battle at Flodden and became the last monarch to die in battle (1513). James IV son was born at Linlithgow Palace in April 1512 as was his daughter Mary a few days after James V died in December 1542. Mary Queen of Scots Statue Linlithgow Linlithgow Palace Outer Gate Above the archway can be seen Stone Carved Painted Heraldry Coat of Arms of King James V circa 1550 The Order of the Garter | The Order of the Thistle | The Order of the Golden Fleece The Order of St. Michael Mary, Queen of Scots Mary Stuart or Mary I of Scotland, (8 December 1542 – 8 February 1587) Born in Linlithgow Palace and christened in St Michael's Church Queen of Scotland from 14 December 1542 until her forced abdication in 1567. Executed 8 February 1587 in Fotheringhay Castle. James Charles Stuart ; 19 June 1566 – 27 March 1625) was King of Scotland as James VI from 24 July 1567 and King of England and Ireland as James I 24 March 1603 Elizabeth Stuart (19 August 1596 – 13 February 1662) was Electress of the Palatinate and Queen of Bohemia as the wife of Frederick V of the Palatinate. Sophia (Wittelsbach) Hannover (1630 - 1714) married 30 Sep 1658 Ernst August (Welf) Braunschweig-Lüneburg Daughter of Queen of Bohemia (Elizabeth Stuart) the wife of Frederick V of the Palatinate. George I (born May 28, 1660, died June 11, 1727) The first Hanoverian king of Great Britain and Ireland (1714–27). George II (George Augustus) 30 October - 9 November 1683 – 25 October 1760) was King of Great Britain and Ireland, from June 1727 – 25 October 1760. Frederick 31 January 1707 - 31 March 1751 Duke of Edinburgh 1st creation 1726–1751 George III (George William Frederick) 4 June 1738 – 29 January 1820) King of Great Britain and Ireland from 25 October 1760 - 1820 Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn (2 November 1767 – 23 January 1820) Fourth son and fifth child of King George III and Queen Charlotte. In 1792 he was First to use the term "Canadian" for settlers. His only child, Victoria, became Queen of the United Kingdom Victoria (Alexandrina Victoria) (24 May 1819 – 22 January 1901) Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland 20 June 1837 - 1901. She reign for 63 years and 216 days Edward VII (Albert Edward) (9 November 1841 – 6 May 1910) King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, from 22 January 1901 - 1910 George V (George Frederick Ernest Albert) (3 June 1865 – 20 January 1936) King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, from 6 May 1910 - 1936. George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George) 14 December 1895 – 6 February 1952) King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 - 1952 Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary) (21 April 1926 – 8 September 2022) Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms 6 February 1952 - 2022 Scottish Border Towns

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

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

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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