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  • Dalry Road | Shops & Businesses | All About Edinburgh

    Dalry Road Edinburgh has all kinds of shops restaurants, bars and accommodation within minutes of the city centre. Dalry Road is the way out of Edinburgh to the west and is close to both Murrayfield Rugby Stadium and Tyncastle Park where Hearts FC play football. Dalry Road (A70) Edinburgh Shops - Businesses - Restaurants - Pubs Dalry Road (A70) Edinburgh is within walking distance of Edinburgh city centre. Haymarket Railway Station is at the east end of Dalry Road (A70) at the Haymarket junction Dalry - Gorgie - Saghton - History and Attractions Advertise Your Business Here More Details Troy Café 18 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2BA City of Edinburgh Scotland 07921 874 443 Ali Baba Kabab Takeaway 22 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2BA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 346 1191 Haymarket Barbers 30 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2BA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 313 1158 Marshall Jewellers 46 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2BA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 313 2032 Twelve Triangles Bakery & Café 50 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2BA City of Edinburgh Scotland Escape Café 54 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2BA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 1244 Ink Dependent Tattoo Salon 56 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2BA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131623 6565 Edinburgh Golf Centre 58 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2AY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 5888 Kami Hair 60 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2AY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 346 4770 Dr Vapour 64 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2AY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 347 1581 Baixing Chinese Supermarket 66 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2AY City of Edinburgh Scotland Myles Hairdresser 70 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2AY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 623 7222 The Marmaris Takeaway 72 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2AY City of Edinburgh Scotland High Spirit Drinks 76 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2AY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 346 1471 Riverlife Restaurant 82 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2AX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0772 482 2386 Dickens Bar 88 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2AX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 346 3286 Victorian Heart Tattoo Salon 90 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2AX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 346 8857 Mia Italian Restaurant 96 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2AX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 1750 Locanda De Gusti Restaurant 102 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2BW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 346 8800 Taste Of Europe Supermarket 106 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2DR City of Edinburgh Scotland Glenmore Mobility 108b Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 2333 Ramsdens 110b Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2DW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 664 4659 Co-op Food Supermarket 114 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2EZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Hamptons Home Store 118 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2EZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Kebabish Restaurant 128 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2EZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 3371 Salt Yard Café 158 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2HB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 313 4757 Dersim Kebab House Takeaway 166 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2EG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 346 8396 Ladbrokes 168 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2EG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0800 022 3454 Dalry Newsagents 174 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2EG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 1177 Benson's Bar 182 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2EF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 6788 Priyaz Tandoori 192 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2ES City of Edinburgh Scotland Stewart Watt & Co. Solicitors 202 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2ES City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 9692 B&D's Kitchen 214 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2ES City of Edinburgh Scotland St Martin of Tours Church 232 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2JG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 5471 Steven Parry Donald Photography 246 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2JG City of Edinburgh Scotland Wangping Travel 258 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2JQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Advertise Your Business Here More Details Pho Viet Vietnamese restaurant 15 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2BQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Los Amigos Steak house 17 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2BQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Pizza Geeks Pizza restaurant 19 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2BQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Mediterranean Supermarket 21 - 23 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2BQ City of Edinburgh Scotland The Chicken Crew 25 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2BQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Shelter Scotland 27 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2BQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Optimus IT Solutions 29 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2BQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Barbers 31 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2BU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 4141 Aqua Vapour 33 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2BA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 0900 Dudes and Divas Hair 35 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2BU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 346 0811 Ade Blessing Salon 35a Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2BU City of Edinburgh Scotland GF Café 37 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2BU City of Edinburgh Scotland Thai@Haymarket 39 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2BU City of Edinburgh Scotland Healthy Feet Podiatry 39a Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2BU City of Edinburgh Scotland Zuri Beauty 41 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2BU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 346 8888 The Beer Cave 43 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2BU City of Edinburgh Scotland Save The Children 45 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2BU City of Edinburgh Scotland Stitch Express 47 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2BU City of Edinburgh Scotland Xiangbala Hotpot Restaurant 63 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2BZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 313 4408 Apple Pharmacy 65 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2BZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 4838 M + D News 67a Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2AA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 346 8660 Edinburgh Pearl Lettings 73 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2AA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 2020 Vanity Hair Stylist 77 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2AA City of Edinburgh Scotland Levant Sweets 79 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2AA City of Edinburgh Scotland Pizzeria 1926 Restaurant 85 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2AA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 5757 Wallace’s Electricals 87 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2AB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 6362 Post Office 91 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2AB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 1586 First Coast Restaurant 97 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2AB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 313 4404 La Casa Restaurant 103 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2AB City of Edinburgh Scotland Chapter One 107 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2DR City of Edinburgh Scotland Cleopatra internet Café 109 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2DR City of Edinburgh Scotland Space Clinic 119 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 313 3999 Scott’s Newsagent 123 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2DR City of Edinburgh Scotland The Clock Restaurant 125 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 2926 Domino’s Pizza Takeaway 131 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2EA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 313 3399 C J'S Café 137 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2EA City of Edinburgh Scotland M G M Letting 141 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2EA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 477 3531 Advertise Your Business Here More Details Shoppers Spot 145 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2EA City of Edinburgh Scotland Tailor Express 149 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2EA Scotland 0131 337 4500 First Class Mortgages 155 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2EA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 6622 Paradise Beauty and Hair 157 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2EA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 9603 Nicola Bald Photography 159 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2EB City of Edinburgh Scotland 1:15 Bakery Studio 163 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2EB City of Edinburgh Scotland The Black Hoof Tapas 171 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2EB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 281 5279 Bravo Restaurant & Café 175 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2EB City of Edinburgh Scotland Orchid Nails & Beauty 189 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2EB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0758 896 2555 Lazeez restaurant 191 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2EB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 7977 Scottish Building Society 193 Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2EF City of Edinburgh Scotland Lidl Supermarket Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2EF City of Edinburgh Scotland Next - Fountainbridge Shops

  • Bus and Train Services | Transport | All About Edinburgh

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

  • Pencaitland Village | East Lothian | All About Edinburgh

    Pencaitland Attractions East Lothian Pencaitland East Lothian Pencaitland became a burgh of barony in 1695. There are two parts to Pencaitland Western and Eastern Pencaitland separated by the River Tyne. The Western side has the older houses and the main part of the old village where the eastern side has predominantly newer housing The old school house built i 1820. There are wood walks and many things to see in Pencaitland with its local hostelry three nearby Castles and Glenkinchie Distillery you can spend a great day out here. Pencaitland Mercat Cross East Lothian Pencaitland Mercat Cross was erected circa 1695 when by act of parliament the burgh can have a cross and a marketplace. Pencaitland has been said to be where body snatchers (resurrectionists) were caught and put in jougs (manacles) before receiving punishment from the crowd of villagers. Pencaitland Belfry Cottage and Old Schoolhouse East Lothian The first school and schoolhouse circa 1820, Pencaitland stands on the corner across from the Pencaitland mercat cross. On the Stone above the front porch a boy sites reading a book on the stone an inscription reads: “Given by John McEwan | To Robert Focco teacher | Wm’s Son Gave It to Mrs Trevelyan”. Pencaitland Bridges East Lothian The River Tyne flows under two bridges the old bridge between western and eastern Pencaitland was built circa 1500 to connect the two parts of the village seen below left. The other bridge is to the east on the way out of Pencaitland. On the south side are the arms of the Sinclair family and the date 1510 Pencaitland Temperance Hall East Lothian The Trevelyan Hall (Temperance Hall) in Wester Pencaitland was erected in 1883 by Mrs. Trevelyan in memory of her husband, Arthur Trevelyan, a well-known benefactor of Pencaitland who died in 1880. Arthur Trevelyan also had the Tyneholm Cottages and Trevelyan Cottage and Post Office built 1881. Pencaitland War Memorial East Lothian Pencaitland War Memorial was erected after the First World War in memorial to the fallen from the village. There is a plaque at the base of the monument to the memory of those who fell in the Second World War. Pencaitland Parish Church East Lothian Pencaitland Parish Church was consecrated in 1242 and was built prior to that but when is uncertain. There is a date on the lintel of the west door 1631 which is when the present church was erected. It is possible the church as most were extended and renovated at different periods but for certain a church stood here prior to 1242. In 1127 the Bishop of St. Andrews claimed jurisdiction over all the churches in the Lothians and prior to 1018 East Lothian was part of Northumbria Penkaet Castle Pencaitland East Lothian The Baronial home of Woodhead (or in old Celtic Penkaet) now known as Penkaet Castle built circa 1485. Sold to Adam de Crichton in 1506. The next owner was Alexander Cockburn who lived here till his death in 1579. Sir George Cockburn of Ormiston then purchased the barony before selling it to the Pringle family in 1636. The Castle was passed on in 1681 to John Lauder of Newington, Edinburgh. The Castle was empty for many years and became uninhabitable until in 1922 with a new owner an author and traveller, Professor John Bernard Holbourn renovated the property bringing it back to its former glory. Penkaet Castle Ghosts that Haunt the Castle With old Castles come the ghosts and murders and Penkaet is no different and boasts of three ghosts. Alexander Hamilton He was burned at the stake on Castlehill, Edinburgh for witchcraft, after putting a spell on Penkaet Castle, the Lady of the Castle and her daughter were found dead days later. It was later found that he had murdered them. It is said he roams the grounds at the gate where he put the spell on the Castle. John Cockburn He is said to have murdered his cousin and and due to his guilt has haunted the Castle he once owned. King Charles II After Charles II hd spent many different occasions at the castle in the same room it was known as King Charles bedchamber. Many people who have stayed at the castle have reported strange noises footsteps and moving furniture and no-one to be present. There has been many strange things happen and when in 1964 a paranormal research group visited the castle a glass dome disintegrated with no reason or anyone present. Professor Holbourn was gifted the bed and Death mask of Charles II and is said that the King on occasion rests in the bed. Penkaet Castle is strictly private and is only accessible by appointment. I thank the present owner for allowing me to take these photographs. Penkaet Castle Plaques East Lothian The Plaques on the entrance posts to Penkaet Castle were sculpted by Maria Anna Angelika Kauffmann RA (30 October 1741 – 5 November 1807). Winton Castle East Lothian Winton Castle (Winton Tower House). In 1619 when the 3rd Earl of Winton built the stately home of Winton near Pencaitland. Where a Tower house (Castle) had previously stood before being burnt by English invasion. The House was purchased by Mrs Hamilton Nisbet’s of Pencaitland in 1779. It then became the property of Lady Ruthven in 1846. Constance Nisbet Hamilton became the owner in 1885 and married Henry Ogilvy of Inverquharity, Angus, in 1888. When Constance Nisbet Hamilton died in 1920 and then passed to Gilbert Ogilvy, then the property passed to Sir David Ogilvy 13th Bt. and on his death in 1992, Sir Francis Gilbert Arthur Ogilvy of Inverquharity, 14th Bt. is now owner. Earls of Winton East Lothian Robert Seton’s father died in 1585 and Robert succeeded as 6th Lord Seton. Robert Seton the 6th Lord Seton also became 1st Earl of Winton at Holyrood House, on 16 November 1600. The second Earl (1603) forfeited the Earldom after a short time due to a mental illness and his title passed to his brother George in 1607. In 1619 he built a stately home of Winton near Pencaitland. Where a Tower house had previously stood before being burnt by English invasion. George Seton 4th Earl of Winton became head of the family estates in 1650 from a young age. He was a military man and fought in many battles and commanded many troops till his death 1704. The 5th Earl was educated in Europe and did not return until circa 1710. George Seton, 5th Earl of Winton was convicted of high treason in 1716 after taking part in the Jacobite rising of 1715 supporting James Stuart. His titles were forfeit and he was condemned to death, but he managed to escape the Tower of London and returned to Europe where he later died in 1749. The Earldom returned in 1859 when Archibald William Montgomerie, 13th Earl of Eglinton and 1st Earl of Winton (1812–1861) was also created Earl of Winton in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. The present is Hugh Archibald William Montgomerie, 19th Earl of Eglinton 7th Earl of Winton. Glenkinchie Distillery Visitor Centre Glenkinchie Distillery is owned by the drinks conglomerate Diageo. Glenkinchie Whisky is a single malt. See more about the Glenkinchie Distillery and Johnnie Walker on links below. Origins of Whisky and Tartan Johnnie Walker Story Next - Spott

  • Edinburgh New Town | Market Street | All About Edinburgh

    Edinburgh New Town Market Street and East Market Street in Edinburgh is like one continuous road from the Mound and New Street running almost parallel with the Royal Mile The main access to Waverley Rail Station. Market Street Edinburgh The Street is named because there was a vegetable market on the northside where the Waverley Station stands. The Market gave way to the development of the station and the present Waverley Bridge in 1896. Looking towards the North Bridge down Market Street. Market Street begins at the Mound and ends at Jeffrey Street. Craig's close Craig's close which takes you half way up Cockburn Street. This close was famous for the Cape Club a secret gentleman's club with members such as Robert Fergusson, David Hume, Robert Burns, Walter Scott, James Hutton and Henry Raeburn. The club is no longer there. The Scotsman Steps The Scotsman Steps which take you to the North Bridge beside the Scotsman Hotel. 100 mtrs from the Royal Mile. The Edinburgh Dungeon The Dungeon is a ghost train with a historic story of Edinburgh, murderers and grave robbers The underground attraction with interactive rides historical events from Scottish history Edinburgh Dungeon The City Art Gallery and Cafe Edinburgh City Art Centre aims to encourage historic and contemporary Scottish visual and applied arts and help give everyone a journey into the world of art. There is also a Mimi's Bakehouse café available for food and drink. City Art Gallery The Fruitmarket Gallery Scotland's leading contemporary art Gallery that will have everyone enjoying art. Fruit Market Gallery Fleshmarket Close Fleshmarket Close takes you to the upper part of High Street near the Tron Kirk. Stop on the way up in the smallest pub in Edinburgh or Jinglin' Geordie's named after a famous Jeweller to the King click on sign for more Waverley Station Market Street Edinburgh EH1 1BB The entrance to Waverley Station which includes lift can be found on the north side of Market Street close to the North Bridge. Easy drop off and taxi pickup, Physic Garden Waverley Station, Edinburgh EH1 1BB From 1675 to 1763 the Edinburgh Physic Garden was near what is now platform 11 of Waverley Station. At the time it was close to the shores of a small lake, the Nor’ Loch. The site is now marked with a blue plaque. The garden had originally been established at Holyrood in 1670 by Sir Robert Sibbald and Sir Andrew Balfour, founder members of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. They were inspired to found it by similar gardens they had seen in France. It existed to provide medicinal plants and to teach botany to medical students. Two physicians, Robert Sibbald (1641-1722), seen below, and Andrew Balfour (1630-1694), altered the way in which medicine was practised in Edinburgh. They, with others, established the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, each was a founding Fellow and later became President. They had both travelled extensively in Europe during their studies of medicine. It is known that Sibbald met and stayed with the great Scottish gardener Morrison in Blois at the garden of the Duke of Orleans. East Market Street Edinburgh East Market Street Edinburgh East Market Street in Edinburgh was a connecting road to the Waverley Station with garages that were unused. Now it is a thriving area with cafes boutique shops and great views of Calton Hill. East Market Street starts just after the junction of Market Street and Jeffrey Street which is another way to the Royal Mile. East Market Street has a number of boutique style shops that are built under Jeffery Street. See below for a comprehensive list of the retail shops, Art Galleries, restaurants and accommodation. Also close to East Market Street the best entrance to Waverley Station as there is an elevator and escalators only one floor down to the Station concourse. The Taxi rank for the rail station starts just at the junction left under the bridge from the station exit. East Market Street East Market Street East Market Street in Edinburgh was a connecting road to the Waverley Station with garages that were unused. Now it is a thriving area with cafes boutique shops and great views of Calton Hill. Market Street the best entrance to Waverley Station and well positioned hotels. Edinburgh Council HQ Council headquarters. The sculpture of a man in a white shirt and black trousers standing on a multi-coloured scaffold tower created by Stephan Balkenhol German artist. The statue "man on the street". Next - Cockburn Street

  • Athelstaneford | All About Edinburgh

    Athelstaneford Attractions East Lothian Athelstaneford Birthplace of the Scottish Flag Athelstaneford is a small hamlet in East Lothian, with a church and a few houses and a big history. Known as Athelstoneford as on Adair’s map 1650 -1722. The Scottish flag (Saltire) a white cross on a blue background is thought to be the oldest national flag in Europe and the Commonwealth. It was during a battle in 834 AD, King Angus believes that when seeing a cloud formation of a white saltire in the sky (which was the diagonal cross that St Andrew had been crucified on) was a sign from the saints, he proclaimed if the saints help them defeat the enemy he would make St Andrew patron saint of Scotland. On victory, he made the Saltire the flag of Scotland in addition to St Andrew becoming the patron Saint of Scotland. Scottish Flag Heritage Centre Athelstaneford East Lothian The doocot, in the Athelstaneford Church grounds houses a visitor centre, visitors can see a short audio-visual dramatization of the Battle in 834 AD prior to when the St Andrew’s Cross first appeared in the sky. The Doocot was original built 1583 by George Hepburn. A landowner of the area. Doocots were near to large house or Castles and are seen all over Scotland as they were means of getting fresh meat to the table only taking the young pigeons as they are the most tender. The Scottish Saltire Athelstaneford East Lothian The story of the Scottish Saltire starts in East Lothian with a white cross in the sky. When the St Andrew's Cross was written about circa 1380 the scots were going into battle against the English and were all to wear the white cross on a dark top. However, it was 1385 before we see any mention of the symbol to be committed to cloth. A Parliament decree that year, as Scots prepared to raid England stated that every man would bear St Andrew's cross but set against black cloth. Later in the century this symbol began to appear on coins. However blue was still not a feature. Indeed the Douglas standard carried into the Battle of Otterburn (1388) had a green background and also contained the lion as a predominant symbol. It might have been 1460 before the white Saltire against a blue background first appeared in the standard of the Edinburgh Incorporated Trades although the Saltire cross was not the predominant symbol and was vertical and on one side of the banner. Athelstaneford Parish Church Nigel Tranter Centre Athelstaneford East Lothian Athelstaneford Parish Church that can be seen today was built Circa 1885, but a church has been on this site since circa 1175. The first church was replaced in 1784. Nigel Tranter author and historian, a true Scotsman and nationalist. He was married in Athelstaneford Church in 2008. There is an Nigel Tranter Exhibition in the church. Educated at George Heriot’s School Edinburgh, he has had over 125 books published. He died at his home in Gullane East Lothian aged 90. Athelstaneford Village Hall Athelstaneford East Lothian The Village hall in Athelstaneford opened in 1929 on land donated by Sir David Alexander Kinloch, of Gilmerton. The purpose of the hall is for the benefit of the Athelstaneford Parish community as a centre for community activities. The monument in the garden in front of the village hall is a memorial to Robert Blair. Robert Blair was born at Edinburgh in 1699. He moved in 1731 to Athelstaneford where he lived until his death in February 1746. He was the minister of Athelstaneford and a poet with only one notable work, The Grave published in 1743. Athelstaneford Mains Athelstaneford East Lothian Athelstaneford Mains Farm was built by Mt Douglas circa 1850. He was well known for breeding shorthorn cattle. In the garden of the house are a number of ornaments, carved stone heads of cattle and a fountain with a scallop stone base and dolphins. A ancient Yew tree and topiary hedges. Athelstaneford Mains Barn Athelstaneford East Lothian Barnes Castle Athelstaneford Sir John Seton of Barnes Barnes Castle was being built by Sir John Seton of Garleton Castle as he had been honoured with the title of Sir John Seton of Barnes. Sir John Seton's important status to King James IV (a diplomat at Philip II of Spain’s court and later James VI’s Treasurer of the Household and a Lord of Session) and that he was to marry. He decided to build a more lavish home, a castle with courtyard and towers, that had gun loops that could defend against any potential invaders. Barnes Castle was never completed as Sir John Seton died in 1594. Next - Bolton

  • Edinburgh University | Tours | All About Edinburgh

    University of Edinburgh from 1583 Edinburgh, university, medical, study, famous, students, Conan Doyle, Archibald Tait, William McEwan, General Reid, Concert Hall, Jex Blake, Elise Inglis, Walter, Old College, New Lidrary, Dick Vet, first Chinese Graduate and many other famous inventors and doctors. University of Edinburgh Kirk O’ Fields A description of the land and history of Kirk O’ Fields Prior to the building of the present college. In medieval Edinburgh the site of the University of Edinburgh where the Old College stands today belonged to the Abbey of Holyrood and at that time the 13th century collegiate Church of St Mary in the Fields stood on the same site. The area known at that time as Kirk o’ Fields. The church was damaged in 1544 by King Henry the VIII’s troops during the Burning of Edinburgh and became a ruin circa 1550. The University of Edinburgh was granted the site and opened in 1583. The Old College has not change since it was built in 1789. University of Edinburgh Old College Inscription; Academia Jacobi VI. Scotorum Regis Anno Post Christum Natum MDLXXXII Instituta; Sed Amplitudine Crescente Recens Extructa; Regnante Georgio III. Principe Munificentissimo; Urbis Praefecto Thoma Elder; Academiae Primario Gulielmo Robertson. Architecto Roberto Adam. MDCCLXXXIX." TRANSLATION The Academy of James VI. King of Scots was founded in the year after Christ, 1582; but was recently built with increasing scope; in the reign of George III. Most Generous Prince; Thomas Elder, Governor of the City; William Robertson, Principal of the Academy. Architect Robert Adam. 1789." University of Edinburgh Plaques There are a number of medallions on the walls of the Old College (known as the New College) in the quadrangle of the University of Edinburgh on South Bridge and also history story boards The medallions below give information on who the people of the medallions are. 1 Robert Rollock , born 1555 died 1599 first principal and first professor to teach at Edinburgh University 1583. He was previously the Regent of St Andrews University in 1580. 2 Robert Adam, Architect of the Edinburgh University New College 1789. 3 James Boswell, Advocate, traveller, journalist. In 1753-1758: Boswell attended the University of Edinburgh. Discovered by scholars in the 1920s, Boswell's long-lost journals was one of the major literary discoveries of the 20th century. In his detailed and honest journal entries from the early 1760's until shortly before his death, we get his unique first-hand observations of life and personalities in the second half of the 18th century. 4 James Miranda Barry lived as a man and is believed to be the first female graduate of the University of Edinburgh in 1812. She was also an army surgeon and Inspector General of hospitals in Canada. 5 William Henry Playfair Designed the quadrangle in the New University College 1815. 6 James Lorimer , Regius Professor of Public Law at Edinburgh University for 28 years. 7 William James He was invited to Edinburgh University to give a lecture at the Gifford Lectures 1901-1902 Gifford lectures appointment is one of the most prestigious honours in Scottish academia. 1 ROBERT ROLLOCK 4 MIRANDA BARRY 2 ROBERT ADAM 5 WILLIAM HENRY PLAYFAIR 3 JAMES BOSWELL 6 JAMES LORIMER 7 WILLIAM JAMES University of Edinburgh History The University of Edinburgh first opened in 1583 with one teacher and one class in an area called Kirk o’ Fields now known as the Old College in the South Bridge Edinburgh. Today the University of Edinburgh has five areas (campus). The University Central Area is primarily centred on George Square Edinburgh and Bristo Square Edinburgh. The King’s Buildings Campus was founded in 1920 and can be entered from West Mains Road Edinburgh and Mayfield Road Edinburgh, the Campus dedicated to Edinburgh University for the sciences. Western General Hospital is the University of Edinburgh’s centre for Molecular Medicine. Easter Bush Campus is for veterinary Studies, Little France Campus has two buildings, The Chancellor' Building is the Medical School and main undergraduate teaching and learning centre. The Queen's Medical Research Institute provides facilities for high quality interdisciplinary research. On top of the dome of the Old College stands a statue for over 100 years holding a torch called Golden Boy. Modelled by a local boxer Toni Hall and created by John Hutchison. in 1888, the 6 foot (2 m) statue was first unveiled to the residents of Edinburgh. University of Edinburgh Law School First Chair in Law Charles Areskine (Erskine) born Dumfries 1680 and went to the High School in Edinburgh before St Andrews University. He became regent of the University of Edinburgh at the age of 20 in November 1700 in 1707 became the first Chair in Law, the Regius Chair of Public Law and the Law of Nature and Nations. He also became Lord Tinwald, a Member of Parliament, served as Solicitor General and Lord Advocate and was Lord Justice Clerk until his death in 1763 at the age of 83. University of Edinburgh New College Plaque South Bridge Edinburgh The foundation stone was laid on the 16th November 1789. This plaque commemorates the 200th anniversary of the stone being laid. Talbot Rice Art Gallery Old College Quadrangle South Bridge Edinburgh The Talbot Rice Gallery was named after David Talbot Rice professor of Fine Art at Edinburgh University and an Art historian. In 1967 Talbot Rice became Vice Principal of the University of Edinburgh. He died in Edinburgh in March 1972. The Gallery can be found in the University of Edinburgh Old College on South Bridge. Entrance is in the far south west corner of the quadrangle. Talbot Rice King's Buildings University of Edinburgh The King's Buildings is a dedicated campus of Edinburgh University for the sciences. Science has been studied at Edinburgh University since the University was established in 1583. King George V, who endorsed the need for a dedicated science campus for the University laid the foundation stone for the first building in 1920 and the campus was named after him. The first building was for Chemistry and named after Joseph Black. Joseph Black FRSE FRCPE FPSG born 1728 and died at the age of 71. A physician and chemist, known for his discoveries of latent heat, specific heat, and carbon dioxide. The Zoology Building dates from 1928. David Brewster K.R. Statue University of Edinburgh King's Buildings David Brewster was born in Jedburgh a town in the Scottish Borders in 1781 and died in Edinburgh in 1868. David Brewster was one of the most important inventors of our time inventing the kaleidoscope, lenticular stereoscope, binocular camera, polyzonal lens, lighthouse illuminator, polarimeter. He also was instrumental in the development of fibre optics and lasers. His statue can be found in the King’s Buildings, one of the University of Edinburgh campus. University of Edinburgh The original site Blackfriars' Abbey Britain is becoming the Egypt of the North. A car park in England reveals a King and another in Edinburgh reveals a Knight. This is one of the first photographs of the Knight found in High School Yards Edinburgh. The Blackfriars' (Dominican) Friary once stood on the land. King Alexander 2nd brother of King David 1st son of King Malcolm 3rd built a church on the land and bestowed a royal residence to the monks in 1130. This is also near to where the murdered body of Mary Queen of Scot's husband, Lord Darnley, was found in 1567. The monastery and church were destroyed in 1558. What is now Infirmary Street, bottom left (Lady Yester’s Church). Where the Friary stood was the Royal High School and on the right side of the street was the Royal Infirmary and finally the University moved in and has two buildings, one where the church had been and the other where the friary had stood. Skeleton in the car park The skeleton was found in 2013 during renovations at the front of the University of Edinburgh building in Infirmary Street. This was the site of the Balckfriars Abbey then the famous Edinburgh High School where many famous names in history attended. The picture taken below was the first sight of the remains since buried, possibly over 500 years ago. This would have been the site of the Blackfriars Abbey burial ground McEwan Hall University of Edinburgh Graduation Hall William McEwan (16 July 1827 – 12 May 1913) was a Scottish politician and brewer. He founded the Fountain Brewery in 1856 which became Scottish and Newcastle Breweries Ltd. William McEwan presented The McEwan Hall to the University of Edinburgh in 1897. The building is based on an ancient Greek theatre. The McEwan Hall is the Graduating Hall of the University of Edinburgh and can be found in the Central Area South Campus in Bristo Square. William McEwan MP was a benefactor of the Medical School and Graduation Hall of Edinburgh University. Above the main entrance of the McEwan Hall can be seen a semi-circle with a scene with nine figures, showing a graduation. The figures are all dressed in academic robes and the central figure is of the rector on a raised platform placing a book on a graduate’s head signify the students graduation. Teviot Row University of Edinburgh Student Union In 1884 the Students’ Representative Council of Edinburgh University was formed. The Student Union Building was opened on the 19 October 1889. The Edinburgh University Students’ Association was founded in 1973 which is when all male and female students were automatically members of the union on joining Edinburgh University as a student. University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School The Old Medical School Teviot Place Edinburgh has long been recognised as one of the leading and oldest Medical Schools in the world. The Medical School has links with 6 Nobel Prize winners. Edinburgh has had medical teaching from as far back as the early 1500s and The Royal College of Physicians was opened in 1681. Elsie Inglis Quadrangle University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School Edinburgh University Medical School Elsie Inglis Quadrangle where all the plaques on this page can be found as well as the Anatomy Surgery and Museum. Sophie Jex-Blake Edinburgh 7 Sophie Jex-Blake, Isabel Thorne, Edith Pechey, Matilda Chaplin, and Helen Evans. Mary Anderson and Emily Bovell Sophia Jex Blake Sophia Louisa Jex-Blake born 21 January 1840 became a doctor and teacher. She was the leader of a campaign to secure women access to a University education. Known as the Edinburgh Seven when she and six other women banded together and protested outside the medical school. Which gave recognition to the women wanting to study medicine and the University of Edinburgh granted them the rights to study for a degree in medicine in 1869. She was the first practising female doctor in Scotland (1878). Living in 4 Manor Place Edinburgh she erected a brass plate inscribed with Doctor Sophia Jex Blake. The little outpatient clinic in Grove Street became the Edinburgh Hospital and Dispensary for Women. This was Scotland’s first hospital for women staffed entirely by women. Sophia Jex-Blake opened Edinburgh Provident Dispensary for Women and Children at 73 Grove Street in 1878. This was the fore runner of Bruntsfield Hospital. Bruntsfield Hospital was previously Sophia Jex Blake’s home and she sold it to the Hospital committee in 1899. The renovated it and made it into the first general hospital for women. The Hospital finally closed in 1989 Elsie Inglis Graduated from Edinburgh University in 1899 after Sophia Jex-Blake who she had an ongoing rivalry with, as Sophia Jex Blake had been the leader of the Edinburgh 7 group who fought for the right of entry for women to the Edinburgh medical School. Louisa Stevenson campaigned specifically for women to be allowed medical training and to qualify as doctors. She joined with Sophia Jex Blake to found the women’s medical college. Louisa later became a member of the executive committee of the National Union of Women’s suffrage society. University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School Graduates of Note Richard Bright, Thomas Addison, Thomas Hodgkin each individual gave the first complete and accurate description of the medical condition which were named after them; Bright’s Disease (Acute post-streptococcal hemorrhagic glomerulonephritis described in 1836), Addison’s Disease (Adrenocortical insufficiency described in 1849), Addisonian Anaemia (Pernicious Anaemia Vitamin B12 deficiency described in 1849), Hodgkin’s Disease ( Lymphadenoma Hodgkin Lymphoma described in 1836). Edinburgh Medical School James Lind MD F.R.C.PE / F.R.S.E "The Hippocrates of Naval Medicine" James Lind born in Edinburgh in 1716 became a surgeon's mate and carried out experiments on sailors with scurvy and proved that citrus was a cure, however, the navy did not implement his findings for a further 40 years and when they did scurvy was eradicated from the navy. He retired from the Navy in 1748 at the age of 32 and enrolled in the University of Edinburgh for medical qualifications. Plaque inscription on plaque reads: The province has been mine to deliver precepts | the power is in others to execute | 1716 | 1794 | James Lind | MD. (Edin) r.c.p.e. f.r.s.e. |”the Hippocrates of naval medicine” | author of | a treatise of the scurvy | an essay on preserving the | health of seamen| an essay on diseases incidental | to Europeans in hot climates | these works led to the conquest | of scurvy the development of | modern naval hygiene and the / growth of tropical medicine / this plaque is presented in honour of | the first experimental nutritionist. |a great physician and scientist | by | the sunkist growers of citrus fruit | in California and Arizona | 22nd May 1953 University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School North America During the 50 years between 1749 and 1799, 117 Americans received medical degrees from the University of Edinburgh Medical School. Included in the degree recipients were; John Morgan who founded the first North American Medical School. The Medical School of the college of Philadelphia. The first faculty were John Morgan, William Shippen, Casper Wistar, Adam Kuhn and Benjamin Rush Benjamin Rush and Dr John Witherspoon also degree recipients were both signatories of the declaration of Independence. University of Edinburgh McGill University This tablet has been erected by McGill University to commemorate the 250th anniversary of The University of Edinburgh faculty as a symbol of the historic bond between them and in memory of the four founders of the faculty of medicine of McGill University, William Caldwell, Andrew R Holmes, William Robertson, John Stephenson all whom received their training at the University of Edinburgh. James McGill was born in Glasgow Scotland on October 6, 1744 and founded the McGill University in 1821. University of Edinburgh Professor John Hughes Bennett Professor John Hughes Bennett MD Edin. Hon LLD Edin. FRCP Edin. FRSE 1812 – 1875. Professor of the institutes of medicine, University of Edinburgh. An outstanding physician, physiologist, pathologist and great teacher who in 1845 was the first to identify the disease leukaemia. Charles Darwin University of Edinburgh Charles Darwin lived at 11 Lothian Street while attending the University of Edinburgh, Medical School in 1825 for a 2 year period. He was unable to pass the exams and returned home. He was born 1809 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England and died 1882 in Downe, Kent. His uncle, also Charles Darwin, died in Edinburgh at the age of 19 while attending the University in 1778. He achieved, and was given many accolades for his expertise in medical science. University of Edinburgh Famous Graduates Sir Robert Sibbald, Sir James Young Simpson, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Lord Henry Lister all graduated from the University of Edinburgh. Sir Robert Sibbald Professor of Medicine 1685 -1722 was founder of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. Sir James Young Simpson was a pioneer of anaesthetics, Professor of Midwifery 1810 -1870. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was a medical graduate of the university author and creator of Sherlock Holmes, Lord Henry Lister was a founder of antiseptic and aseptic surgery regius professor of clinical surgery 1869 – 1877. All the plaques can be found in The Elsie Inglis Quadrangle of the Medical School in Teviot Place Edinburgh. University of Edinburgh Polish School of Medicine The Polish School of Medicine was founded on 24 February 1941 In an agreement between the University of Edinburgh and the Polish Government-in-Exile in London. At this time it was the only Polish higher educational institution in the world. here were more than 300 Polish students attended the school, 227 achieved a medical diploma and a further 19 graduated with an MD. The Inscription on the plaque reads; In the dark days of 1941 when Polish universities were destroyed and Polish professors died in concentration camps, the University of Edinburgh established the Polish School of Medicine. This memorial was set up by the students, lecturers and professors of the Polish School of Medicine in gratitude to the University of Edinburgh for the part it played in the preservation of Polish science and learning. JAKO WYRAZ WDZIECZNOŚCI UNIWERSYTETU EDINBURSKEIGO ZA UTWORZENIE POLSKIEJ PLACÓWKI NAUKOWEJ W EDYNBURGU PŁYTĘ TĘ OFIAROWALI STUDENCI WYKŁADOWCY I PROFESOROWIE POLSKIEGO WYDZIAŁU LEKARSKIEGO 1941 – 1949. Anatomical Museum 1884 Old Medical School The Museum of Anatomy in the Medical School in Teviot place is full of wonderful things and you can even see the murderer William Burke’s skeleton free of charge when open to the public. Museum of Anatomy Reid Concert Hall University of Edinburgh The Reid Concert Hall named after General John Reid was born John Robertson and was educated at the University of Edinburgh. He change his name to his mother’s maiden name of Reid. On his death he left a sum of money to the University for a Chair of Music to be established and other purposes. The Chair of music was established in 1839. The Reid Concert Hall was founded in February of 1858 and is part of the Reid School of Music. The Concert Hall is named after General John Reid in his honour. Edinburgh Southside George Square and Gardens Buccleuch Place University of Edinburgh Bush Estate Veterinary College The Bush Estate Professor O. Charnock Bradley Building and Kelpie sculpted by John Scott The inscription on the plaque reads; “CANTER” by Andy Scott | unveiled by | HRH, The Princess Royal | Chancellor of the University of Edinburgh and | Patron of the Royal (Dick) Vet School of Veterinary Studies | on 1st May 2018 | “Canter” by Andy Scott William Dick Founder Edinburgh Veterinary College William Dick was born in 1793 in White Horse Close in the Canongate. William Dick was educated at Mr Kesson’s school in Shakespeare Square which was located at the east end of Edinburgh at the foot of the North Bridge. The square was demolished in 1860. The first veterinary College was in Clyde Street on the site of where the present bus station is now. The College moved to the site of Summerhall, William Dick the Veterinary Science department is now at the Bush Estate. In 1906, the College was named the Royal (Dick) Veterinary College and became part of the University of Edinburgh in 1951. Royal Dick Veterinary College The Royal Dick Veterinary College known locally as the Dick Vet can be found in the internal square of what is now home to Edinburgh’s newest and biggest arts and science venue. Summerhall is open to the public all year around and there are theatre and gallery spaces, libraries and small museums, studios and workshops. There is also a Café and Bar. The Royal Dick veterinary College is part of the University of Edinburgh and is on the Bush campus. The original site was where one of the first of the many breweries in Edinburgh was opened. You can find out the history of the site and building on your visit. You can also see a working micro-Brewery and taste the beer if over 18 years old. University of Edinburgh Pollock Halls . The area that Pollock Halls Stands on had a house on the land known as Arthursley, this could have been renamed prior to the Dicks of Prestonfield purchased the house and land. The house purchased around 1770 was known as Salisbury Green . Later the Nelson (Neilson) family who owned the printers that stood nearby purchased the property in 1860 and built a further 2 property in 1869 called St Leonard’s Hall and Abden Hall. The properties were then purchased by Sir J D Pollock the rector of the University of Edinburgh in 1939 and later he gifted them to the university to be used as student accommodation. Salisbury Green is used as a Hotel and conference facility and St Leonard’s Hall is a wedding venue and function suite while Abden House was left for accommodation for the faculty it is now the Confucius Chinese Institute. University of Edinburgh Logo The medallion on the Mercat Cross in Parliament Square Royal Mile Edinburgh. University of Edinburgh New College The new college, Assembly Hall was built in 1846 as a Theological College, and a home for the Church of Scotland in 1929. The General Assembly is held here annually in May. This is also where in 1989 the majority of the Scottish members of parliament signed a document to claim the right for Scotland to have an independent parliament. The Assembly hall was used as a debating hall of the Scottish Parliament for 5 years between 1999 -2004. The Assembly Hall has also been used by the Edinburgh International Festival for many years. The Spire behind the Assembly Hall is The Hub on the Castlehill. In the main courtyard of the New College stands a statue of John Knox the leader of the protestant reformation and founder of the Presbyterian Church. Born in 1514 and died in 1572 his grave is in the car park of St Giles Cathedral. James Stuart Blackie Look up above the shops on North Bank Street to see the window with the memorial to James Blackie 1809 -1895 a University of Edinburgh Professor in Greek and German. He left 250, 19th century Greek books to the University Library which are still being used by students today. He was born in Aberdeen and studied in Germany and Italy. He was the inspiration behind the founding of the Celtic chair of the University of Edinburgh. The entrance to his house can be seen in Makars’ Court (Blackie House). Nobel Prize Winner Peter Ware Higgs University of Edinburgh Peter Ware Higgs and François Englert jointly won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2013 for their discovery of the “theoretical discovery of a mechanism that contributes to our understanding of the origin of mass of subatomic particles”. In 2012 Peter Ware Higgs and François Englert carried out two experiments at the CERN laboratory Switzerland which confirmed the existence of the Higgs particle. About Peter Ware Higgs Professor Higgs PhD was born in Newcastle upon Tyne in May 1929 he graduated from King’s College London and continued his studies and graduated with a masters in Physics in 1952 two years later in 1954 he gained a PhD Peter Higgs was an affiliate of University of Edinburgh, at the time of his discovery. He has lived in Edinburgh since moving and is married with two sons. Peter Higgs has received many honours including a Knighthood which he rejected for personal reasons. The University of Edinburgh has named a chair after him and also a centre (The Higgs Centre for Theoretical Physics). He is now a retired professor and grandfather living in Edinburgh. Nobel Prize Award The Nobel Prize award ceremony is held in Stockholm, Sweden annually where the award winners are presented with a diploma and a medal by His Royal Majesty the King of Sweden speeches and speeches honouring the Nobel Laureates and their discovery or work, this ceremony has been taking place since 1934. University of Edinburgh Bristo Square Central Campus Edinburgh University or to be correct University of Edinburgh is a large part of Edinburgh today and has been around for over 425 years. Below is the Central Campus meeting area Bristo Square where the graduation Hall sits centre stage. The Edinburgh University Student Union Building is close by, as is the Reid Concert Hall and many other places of learning. All students will with dedication take their place in the McEwan Hall of Graduation where their careers will start. University of Edinburgh Bristo Square The McEwan Lantern Pillar The Pillar was unveiled in 1897 at the time the McEwan Hall was opened. The Hall and Lantern were erected by donation from William McEwan. The Light is to signify the ever pursuit of Knowledge. Blue Plaque Women of Achievement Mary Crudelius Edinburgh Ladies’ Educational Association Mary Crudelius was a campaigner for women’s education and a supporter of women’s suffrage movement. She was born in 1839 to Scottish parents and was educated in Edinburgh She with another set up the Edinburgh Ladies’ Educational Association to help give equal educational opportunities for women. She died before her goal was achieved, for access to universities for women undergraduates which was achieved in 1892. Edith Mary Burnet was born in in 1888 and became Britain’s first qualified woman architect Mary Crudelius was her grandmother. Archbishop of Canterbury Archibald Campbell Tait Archibald Campbell Tait Archbishop of Canterbury from 1868 – 1882 was born in Edinburgh and this memorial is on the site of the house where he was born in December 1811. A student at Oxford University he later became a tutor at Balliol College in 1835. In 1842 he became headmaster of Rugby School. He became the Archbishop in 1868. The memorial can be found at the south end of the McEwan Hall. The inscription on the monument reads; To commemorate in his native country the piety the virtues and the wisdom of Archibald Campbell Tait Archbishop of Canterbury 1868 - 1882 Friends and admirers in Scotland have erected this monument on the site of the house which he was born. Next - Buccleuch Place Edinburgh

  • Shops and Businesses | Edinburgh Streets | All About Edinburgh

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

  • 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

  • Queen Street | shops & Businesses | All About Edinburgh

    Queen Street Edinburgh is the last street of the original new town with night clubs, accommodation, pubs and one or two restaurants and anumber of shops. There are also anumber of attractions and where famous people lived with great views over to Fife. Queen Street Edinburgh Shops Attractions - Pubs - Restaurants Accommodation - Night Clubs Queen Street is one of the original 3 main streets of Edinburgh's new town. Queens street being the last street and furthest north of the new town. The New Town has extended miles north now but once ther was nothing but hills and a loch past the gardens of Queen Street on the north side. Queen Street History and Attractions Advertise Your Business Here Edinburgh Queen Street National Portrait Gallery 1 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 1JD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 624 6200 Edinburgh Queen Street La Novia York Buildings Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 1HY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 3445 Edinburgh Queen Street Royal Garden Apartments 2 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 1HY‎ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 045 2222 Edinburgh Queen Street Jam House The 5 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 1JE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 4380 Edinburgh Queen Street City Stay Edinburgh Apartments 6 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 1JE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 2826 Edinburgh Queen Street Edinburgh New Town Cookery School 7 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 1JE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 4314 Edinburgh Queen Street Royal College of Physicians Edinburgh 9 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 1JQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 7324 Edinburgh Queen Street 20 20 Opticians 17 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 1JX City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Queen Street Destiny Scotland Q-residence 21 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 1JX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 3888 Edinburgh Queen Street Bonham's Auction Rooms 22 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 1JX City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Queen Street Destiny Scotland Q-residence 23 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 1JX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 3888 Edinburgh Queen Street Royal College of General Practitioners 25 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 1JX City of Edinburgh Scotland Advertise Your Business Here Edinburgh Queen Street Royal College of General Practitioners 25 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 1JX City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Queen Street Destiny Scotland Q-residence 26 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 1JX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 3888 Edinburgh Queen Street The Scotch Malt Whisky Society 28 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 1JX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 2044 Edinburgh Queen Street Jigsaw Nurseries 29 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 1JX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 7340 Edinburgh Queen Street Travelodge Central Queen Street 30 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 1JX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0871 984 6143 Edinburgh Queen Street Destiny Scotland Q-residence 35 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 1JX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 3888 Edinburgh Queen Street Destiny Scotland Q-residence 37 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 1JX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 3888 Edinburgh Queen Street 38 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 1JX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0800 833 833 Edinburgh Queen Street Boutique Men's Gifts 39 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 3NH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 1303 Edinburgh Queen Street Lucky Liquor Company 39a Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 3NH City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Queen Street Bannatyne's Health Club 43 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 3NH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 8384 Edinburgh Queen Street Ottimo Lighting 44 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 3NH City of Edinburgh scotland Advertise Your Business Here Edinburgh Queen Street Queen’s Guest House 45 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 3NH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 2000 Edinburgh Queen Street Calton Gallery 46 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 3NH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 6932 Edinburgh Queen Street Blue Sky Pilates 50 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 3NS City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Queen Street James Young Simpson 52 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 3NS City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Queen Street Murray & Currie 60 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 4NA City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Queen Street The Flat Company 61a Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 4NA City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Queen Street Stewart Christie & Co Tailors 63 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 4NA City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Queen Street Basil Paterson College 66 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 4NA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3802 Edinburgh Queen Street Him Grooming Gents Spa 77 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 4NA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 0948 Edinburgh Queen Street Sweet Service News & Food 78 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 4NF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 5912 Edinburgh Queen Street Panda and Sons Barbers 79 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 4NF City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Queen Street Knight Frank Estate Agents 80 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 4NF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 222 9600 Next - Rose Street Shops

  • Princes Street | Edinburgh New Town | All About Edinburgh

    Edinburgh New Town Princes Street is one of three main streets in the original new town of Edinburgh. Princes Street has Shops on the north side and the southside is two gardens East and West Princes Street Garden. Princes Street Edinburgh Attractions and History Princes Street Shops Princes Street Edinburgh Attractions Edinburgh’s famous Street “Princes Street” originally named St. Giles Street after the city’s patron saint, Saint Giles. King George III, after consideration, rejected the name St. Giles Street as St Giles being the patron saint of lepers and also the name of a slum area on the edge of the City of London. It was renamed Princes Street after his sons, the Princes. Princes Street is approximately 2kms in length with shops on the north side and gardens on the south side of the street. First House in Princes Street The first house built in Princes Street was No 10 in 1769. This was Silk Mercer (haberdasher) owner Mr John Neale. Then Pooles Coffee House 1783, then Archibald Constable purchased the house in 1822. Nor’ Loch The Nor Loch stretched from under the North Bridge where the Waverley Station is now and in the west at the edge of St Cuthbert's Church, the Castle Rock and King's Stables Road. The draining of the Nor Loch was required due to the fact that it had been heavily polluted from centuries of sewage draining downhill from the Old Town. The draining of the Nor Loch began in 1759 by way of making a canal that emptied into Lochend at the back of Calton Hill. The Gardens were then laid. In the 1840s the railway was built in the valley, and Waverley Station opened in its present form in 1854. The first station was originally named Canal Street Station where Waverley Market now stands. Princes Street Gardens Princes Street Gardens is a public park in the centre of Edinburgh in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle. Before the gardens were formed ( West Gardens Laid 1816-20 and East Gardens Laid 1830), a Loch (Lake) surrounded the Castle Rock, separating the two Gardens West and East is the Mound (building started 1781) which was formed from earth and rubble when the new town was under construction, it became a connection between Old and New Edinburgh. Royal Scottish Academy of Art Royal Scottish Academy of Art Mound Edinburgh The oldest and most prestigious academy of contemporary art in Scotland. The Academy is active in the promotion of young artists from Scotland’s Colleges of Art and Architecture and takes a lead role in promoting living artists in Scotland. Royal Scottish Academy seen with the entrance from Princes Street Edinburgh. Dean Ramsay Cross Dean Ramsay was a clergyman in St John’s for 45 years. The Celtic Cross in his memory can be seen at the east end of the church near the entrance to Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh. St John’s Scottish Episcopal Church, Daniel Sandford a 26-year-old parson from England opened a chapel in West Register Street in 1794. He was consecrated Bishop of Edinburgh in 1806. Open St John’s in 1818, designed by William Burn. He made Edward Ramsay curator in 1827 when he died in 1830 Ramsay took over. He was appointed Dean of Edinburgh in 1846. A well respected and loved man died in 1872 20,000 lined the streets for his funeral. Procession. Anne Rutherford (Mrs Walter Scott Esq) 1733 - 1819 Anne Rutherford was born in 1733 and died in 1819 her grave can be seen on the east side St John’s Church west end Edinburgh. Her father was John Rutherford and her mother Jean Swinton. The Swinton family being one of the oldest families in Scotland. Anne Rutherford was mother of Sir Walter Scott her ninth child, six of which died in infancy. Sir Walter Scott’s, grandmother was a Halliburton which gave the Scott family the hereditary right to be buried in Dryburgh Abbey. Where Walter Scott is buried with family members. Sir Henry Raeburn R.A. 1756 -1823 Sir Henry Raeburn R.A. was born in Edinburgh in 1756 and became Scotland’s foremost portrait painter. He lived in Stockbridge area north of Edinburgh. HIs studio Raeburn House where he worked is in York Place Edinburgh an extension of Queen Street which was an original part of Edinburgh’s new town. He was knighted in 1822 and was portrait painter to King George IV. His work can be seen in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery and on the outside wall of the Gallery stands a statue of Sir Henry Raeburn amongst others. A memorial stone is in St John’s Church at the west end of Princes Street close to Sir Walter Scott’s mothers grave. George Burnett 1822 -1890 George Burnett Lyon King of Arms grave stone is in St John’s graveyard at the west end of Princes Street Edinburgh. George was born in 1822 son of John Burnett, Fifth Laird of Kemnay Inverurie. The family home Kemnay House would pass to Alexander the 6th Laird, George’s older brother. George became a lawyer in 1845 a member of the faculty of Advocates and was appointed Lord Lyon King of Arms in 1866. He remained in the position until his death in 1890. Lord Lyon King of Arms is the most junior of the Great Officers of State in Scotland and is the Scottish official with responsibility for regulating heraldry in that country. Lang Dykes - Princes Street From Multrees Hill on the east to Kirkbraehead (Rutland Square) on the west. This road was called the ' Lang gait,' or 'Lang dykes,' a country road walled on either side with farm lands on the north side. The main road from east to west now replaced by the New Town. The road now where Rose Street is now. Princes Street New Town Designed originally by James Craig and built between 1770 and 1823 mainly residential properties with a number of commercial properties Johnnie alker Visitor Centre 145 Princes Street originally built as residential townhouses 144-147 the last to be built in Princes Street. 1823. In 1873 the properties were transformed into a luxury Hotel (Osborne Hotel). Change of use when the Scottish Liberal Club took possession and later was changed to retail. The modernisation took place in 1935 when it became Binns Department, and now the Johnnie Walker Experience. Old Clock 1962 the Clock on the corner of Princes Street and Hope Street was erected in 1962 and twice each hour the miniature Pipers circled the base of the Clock playing the tune Scotland the Brave. This was originally a Binns department store built in 1935 for a company founded in Sunderland in 1811 by a draper called George Binns. 128 Princes Street Edinburgh Originally built in 1866. The design a grand Italian Palazzo style by Peddie and Kinnear Architects originally built as the University Club, a private gentlemen's club. With Corinthian columns and a bow window on the first floor. 123 Princes Street Originally built as a townhouse, in 1869 and in 1873 the exterior of the building was finished in a grand Victorian style 112 Princes Street The building at 112 Princes Street in Edinburgh was built between 1882 and 1884. It officially opened on 1 February 1884 as the purpose-built clubhouse for the Edinburgh Conservative Club. This building housed the Gladstone Memorial Library on the first floor. In 1978 112 -109 were joined inside to make one large store on the upper floors when completed Debenhams opened in 1981 in May 2021 Debenhams store closed. 100 Princes Street Originally built as a town house for Lady Mary Clerk of Penicuik in 1798 after her husband’s death. In 1877 it became Dejay's Hotel opened by a Frenchman Calixte Dejay in 1879 it was purchased by Albert Thiem of German heritage naming it the Windsor Hotel. It then was purchased by the over-seas League and opened as The Royal Over-Seas League Edinburgh’s first mixed-gender private members' club. 90 Prince Street Originally a town house built circa 1780 where wealthy families lived. In 1866 A jeweller purchased the retail unit on the ground floor and opened his newly founded business in Princes Street the Jeweller being James Hamilton and his nephew, Robert Inches (who was knighted in 1915). In 1887 with success more space was required and they purchase r premises at No 88. combining the stores. They then purchased 87 George Street and moved in 1952 and still remain. The upper residential floors of 90 was a Turkish Baths from 1861 until circa 1920. 61 -62 Prince Street Originally built in 1780 as a town house residence Romanes and Paterson moved here in 1884 after the building was redesigned in 1870 to what you see today. 109 - 110 Princes Street It was built between 1770 - 1800 as private residences. In 1869 it was replaced with a new building as the luxury The Grand Palace Hotel. It then became the Scottish Liberal Club in 1890 and housed the Gladstone Memorial Library including bust of William Gladstone ) on the first floor. In 2023 The Gladstone Memorial Library, was sold by the Debenhams an is now located in Church Lane, Hawarden, Flintshire, CH5 3DF (North Wales, roughly 6 miles from Chester). 97 - 98 Princes Street Built in 1786 designed by James Craig a three-story and attic stone building on the corner of Princes Street and Frederick street with a main entrance hall and reception areas to welcome their visitors. This was the first tenements (based on a large Town House) of the new town and one of the only that still remain. The ground floor area was converted into a retail unit circa 1840. 70 -71 Prince Street The original area was built as a town house by James Craig circa 1780. With its first resident Scottish legal writer and inventor John Clerk of Eldin who lived here with his family until his death in 1812. The future transformed town house into mixed use, with shops on the ground and basements this town house was demolished and rebuilt as you see it know as the Edinburgh Café built in 1887 in the North European Renaissance style. The Edinburgh Café was sold and changed into mixed use ground floor retail and upper residential. In 1922 D. S. Crawford redesigned the building into Crawford’s Tea Rooms (the place to be seen). 60 Princes Street John Dickson & Son Scottish Gun and Rifle maker opened in 1838 closed 1923. The Building was rebuilt in 1903 to what it is today, A Jacobean styled town house built for the owners Turnbull & Co retailers Opticians and Sporting Goods (fishing equipment). They moved in 1929 to 37 George Street. In 1930 J Woodhouse & Son A furniture and household goods store was here until 1960. The Upper floors were used as a Studio and occupied by a number of Photographers over many years John Menzies 61 Princes Street John Menzies moved from London to Edinburgh at the age of 25 and opened a book shop in 1833 at 61 Princes Street, Edinburgh. With in a few years it became what is now known as a newsagents, being the first to sell The Scotsman newspaper (another business still trading) over the counter. John Menzies is now Menzies Aviation and is still going strong. 48 Princes Street Jenner's Department Store (one of the world's first department stores) The original store opened in 1838 by 2 out of work drapers Charles Jenner and Charles Kennington at 47 Princes Street. The store grew with its popularity of fine goods and over time acquired 2 further premises in Princes Street and 8 in South St David Street to make it the largest department store in the United Kingdom. In early 1860s when Charles Kennington retired Charles Jenner became sole proprietor. The Store was burnt to the ground and rebuilt in 1893 by the same architect that designed the North British Railway Hotel (The Balmoral). The reopening of Jenner’s was in 1895 and was successful as an independent Department store until the House of Fraser group took over in 2005. Not surprisingly the Royal Warrant was awarded to the store in 1911 as the Royals at the time were frequent customers 43 (No.42 - 46) Prince Street As building from the 1770's this block were town houses until 1883 one of the only survivors. In 1800 it changed to commercial on the (ground floor) and offices above. In 1848 No. 43 was Scotland's first temperance Hotel. (Waverley Hotel) Owned by the Cranston family until 1953. It Became the Old Waverley Hotel in 1868 as the Cranston's' opened a further hotel the New Waverley Hotel. In 1883 No.42 - 46 were demolished to what you see today. 30 Princes Street The Forsyth Armillary Sphere Princes Street Edinburgh First steel framed Building in Scotland. An icon of the Edinburgh skyline for over one hundred years. This corner building was the first to be built with a full steel-frame in Scotland date 1906. The corner store features the Forsyth Armillary Sphere which has the signs of the zodiac around the centre with 3 Gilt cherub figures holding the sphere in place. 20 Prince Street No. 19 and No. 20 were rebuilt in 1837 Victorian Town Houses The Royal British Hotel was later Built on the site in 1899 North British Station Hotel (The Balmoral Hotel ) Edinburgh The North British Station Hotel (The Balmoral) opened for Business in 1902 and is positioned next to the Waverley Station Between Waverley Bridge and the North Bridge, which gives direct access to Edinburgh’s old town, The Royal Mile, The Castle and The Palace of Holyrood House (Holyrood Palace). Directly behind the hotel is Calton Hill. The Hotel is at the east end of Princes Street, one of the most famous and picturesque streets in the world. The clock has historically been set 5 minutes fast giving rail travellers the illusion that they are late for their train. The site it stands on is where the first ever hotel in Edinburgh stood. The first hotel being The Crown in 1811 and then changed to Royal Eagle and Prince Regent before being demolished to make way for modernisation and the building of the present hotel. Edinburgh’s Waverley Mall and Waverley Train Station The Waverley Train Station entrance in Princes Street is one of 4 entrances into the Waverley rail Station which is below street level. The Station was built in 1854 and is the main rail station in Edinburgh where you can travel in all direction with a direct line to London with a journey time of just over 4 hours. There are trains to Highlands, Glasgow, the Scottish Borders all points north and south. Original Canal Street Station Register House Multrees Hill The Street's name Multrees Walk is derived from the family Montrays who lived here in the reign James V. The hill taking its name from the family. The hill was on the highest point before Calton hill and was used for hangings and displaying the dead on poles as a deterant to others. Later the area of Multrees Hill, was developed into a small village of workshops prior to the new town and North Bridge being Built. Register House Princes Street Edinburgh Register House can be found at the foot of North Bridge Edinburgh built on what was at the time called Multrees Hill. It was opened in the 1790 and New Register House on the west side of the building in West Register Street was completed in the 1858. The buildings were built to store records of registry (births, deaths and marriages) and is also where the Tartan registry is now housed. Directly outside Register House can be found the Duke of Wellington’s statue which was erected in 1852 in memory of the Battle of Waterloo. Waterloo Place leading to the Calton Hill is also named in memory of the Battle of Waterloo which took place in 1815. Duke of Wellington Statue Princes Street Edinburgh Directly outside Register House can be found the Duke of Wellington’s statue which was erected in 1852 in memory of the Battle of Waterloo. Waterloo Place leading to the Calton Hill is also named in memory of the Battle of Waterloo which took place in 1815. The name of the horse erected in 1852. The Horse was called Copenhagen. Ritchie Clock Edinburgh Circle The clock that can be found on the west side of the Wellington Statue is a clock that was part of the “Edinburgh Circle” a number of electronic clocks placed around the city by Frederick James Ritchie to give the correct time to Edinburgh’s residents. Next - Waverley Bridge

  • Canonmills | Shops Businesses | All About Edinburgh

    Canonmills Area Edinburgh with restaurants, cafes and bars, accommodation and easy access to the Water of Leith and Royal Botanic Gardens. Canonmills is a mile downhill from Princes Street and the same from Leith. Canonmills Shops Edinburgh Retail Stores, Restaurants, Pubs, Accommodation, Streets included are Canon Street, Rodney Street, Canonmills, Huntley Street, Brandon Terrace and Eyre Place Dundas Street. Canonmills History and Attractions CANONMILLS Brandon's of Canonmills 1 Canonmills Edinburgh EH3 5HA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 7080 Blue Bird Café 5 Canonmills Edinburgh EH3 5HA City of Edinburgh Scotland BP Petrol Station 23 Canonmills Edinburgh EH3 5HA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 0642 Canonmills Baptist Church 14 Canonmills Edinburgh EH3 5LH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 5220 Canon Court Apartments 20 Canonmills Edinburgh EH3 5LH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 474 7000 Decorum Décor 28 Canonmills Edinburgh EH3 5LH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 5000 Napier Bathrooms 30 Canonmills Edinburgh EH3 5LH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 6166 HUNTLEY STREET McGrath Mathematics 1 Huntley Street Edinburgh EH3 5HB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 610 6110 Canonmills Drycleaners Huntley Street Edinburgh EH3 5HB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 3199 CANON STREET Primate 1 Canon Street Edinburgh EH3 5HE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 6877 Jade Garden Takeaway Canon Street Edinburgh EH3 5HE City of Edinburgh Scotland BRANDON TERRACE Di Giorgio's 1 Brandon Terrace Edinburgh EH3 5EA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 624 4666 Post Office 2 Brandon Terrace Edinburgh EH3 5EA City of Edinburgh Scotland Kavelle 4 Brandon Terrace Edinburgh EH3 5EA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 9878 Gayfield Design 6 Brandon Terrace Edinburgh EH3 5EA City of Edinburgh Scotland Forth Flooring 7 Brandon Terrace Edinburgh EH3 5EA City of Edinburgh Scotland Blue Bear Café 9 Brandon Terrace Edinburgh EH3 5EA City of Edinburgh Scotland Edina Lock and Key 10 Brandon Terrace Edinburgh EH3 5EA City of Edinburgh Scotland RODNEY STREET William Hill Bookmaker 1 Rodney Street Edinburgh EH7 4EN City of Edinburgh Scotland The Other Place Bar 2 Rodney Street Edinburgh EH7 4EA City of Edinburgh Scotland Sugar Daddy's 5 Rodney Street Edinburgh EH7 4EN City of Edinburgh Scotland Fioritalia 6 Rodney Street Edinburgh EH7 4EA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 9623 Joyce's Cake Shop 7 Rodney Street Edinburgh EH7 4EN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 0104 Crystal Optometry 8 Rodney Street Edinburgh EH7 4EA City of Edinburgh Scotland Coffee Magic 10 Rodney Street Edinburgh EH7 4EA City of Edinburgh Scotland B & W Joiner and Builders Services 13 Rodney Street Edinburgh EH7 4EN City of Edinburgh Scotland Marshmallow Lady 14 Rodney Street Edinburgh EH7 4EA City of Edinburgh Scotland Mandala Flow 16 Rodney Street Edinburgh EH7 4EA City of Edinburgh Scotland Hershaws 17 Rodney Street Edinburgh EH7 4EN City of Edinburgh Scotland Tailor Design 21 Rodney Street Edinburgh EH7 4EN City of Edinburgh Scotland Shangri-La 24 Rodney Street Edinburgh EH7 4EA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 3878 BRANDON TERRACE Phase Hair 15 Brandon Terrace Edinburgh EH3 5EA City of Edinburgh Scotland John Hall Hair 16 Brandon Terrace Edinburgh EH3 5DZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Martinez Antiques 17 Brandon Terrace Edinburgh EH3 5DZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Beuaty @Brandon Terrace 19 Brandon Terrace Edinburgh EH3 5DZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Sandy Jones Hair 20 Brandon Terrace Edinburgh EH3 5DZ City of Edinburgh Scotland The Art Club 21 Brandon Terrace Edinburgh EH3 5DZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Coffee Angel 24 Brandon Terrace Edinburgh EH3 5DZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 6235 RODNEY STREET London 1 22 Rodney Street Edinburgh EH7 4EA City of Edinburgh Scotland Gordon Mason Accountants 23 Rodney Street Edinburgh EH7 4EN City of Edinburgh Scotland Beerhive 24 Rodney Street Edinburgh EH7 4EA City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op 30 Rodney Street Edinburgh EH7 4EA City of Edinburgh Scotland Ravenstone Property Ltd 32 Rodney Street Edinburgh EH7 4DX City of Edinburgh Scotland Fishmonger 34 Rodney Street Edinburgh EH7 4EA City of Edinburgh Scotland Loulabella's 40 Rodney Street Edinburgh EH7 4EA City of Edinburgh Scotland Barbers 42 Rodney Street Edinburgh EH7 4EA City of Edinburgh Scotland City Chiropractic 44 Rodney Street Edinburgh EH7 4EA City of Edinburgh Scotland Dicle Café 46 Rodney Street Edinburgh EH7 4EA City of Edinburgh Scotland Snow Sports Services 50 Rodney Street Edinburgh EH7 4EA City of Edinburgh Scotland Celadon 2 U 52 Rodney Street Edinburgh EH7 4EA City of Edinburgh Scotland Bodrum Express 54 Rodney Street Edinburgh EH7 4EA City of Edinburgh Scotland EYRE PLACE Eyre Guest House 5 Eyre Place Edinburgh EH3 5ES City of Edinburgh Scotland Dene Guest House 7 Eyre Place Edinburgh EH3 5ES City of Edinburgh Scotland Ardenlee Guest House 9 Eyre Place Edinburgh EH3 5ES City of Edinburgh Scotland AiIsa Guest House 11 Eyre Place Edinburgh EH3 5ES City of Edinburgh Scotland Roman Nose Bistro 14 Eyre Place Edinburgh EH3 5EP City of Edinburgh Scotland New Chapter Restaurant 18 Eyre Place Edinburgh EH3 5EP City of Edinburgh Scotland Banana Road Music Studios 47 Eyre Place Edinburgh EH3 5EY City of Edinburgh Scotland Smithies Bar 49 Eyre Place Edinburgh EH3 5EY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 9805 Jewson 72 Eyre Place Edinburgh EH3 5EL City of Edinburgh Scotland DUNDAS STREET Glass & Thompson Deli 2 Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6HZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 0909 Rachel Scott Bridal Couture 3 Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6QG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 1520 Spice Pavilion 3a Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6QG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 467 5506 Anthony Wood 4 Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6HZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 9544 Bourne Fine Art Gallery 6 Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6HZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 4050 Sturrock Armstrong & Thomson 7a Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6QG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 0159 Shilla 13 Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6QG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 4840 Belinda Robertson Retail Ltd 13a Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6QG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 8118 Scottish Gallery 16 Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6HZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 1200 Di Rollo 18 Dundas Street EdinburghEH3 6HZCity of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 5227 Sutton Gallery 18a Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6HZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 4810 DUNDAS STREET Kweilin 19 Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6QG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 1875 Greyfriars's Art Shop 20 Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6HZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 4600 D J Alexanders Lettings Ltd 24 Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6JN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 3000 Bottledog 25a Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6QQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 4161 Belvoir Lettings 28a Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6JN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 2545 The Trout Angler's Club 29 Dundas Street EdinburghEH3 6QQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 6656 James Ritchie and Sons Clockmakers 29b Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6QQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 1420 Tesco Express 30 Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6JN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0345 610 6732 Bulthaup Kitchens 31 Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6QQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 2233 Axolotl Gallery 35 Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6QQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 1460 DUNDAS STREET Torrance Gallery 36 Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6JN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 6366 Marwick’s 40 Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6JN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 5938 Colours Gallery 41 Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6QQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 4569 DJ Alexander Lettings Ltd 52 Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6QZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 572 0174 Braemore Property Management 53 Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6RS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 624 6666 Walton Hotel 79 Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6SD ‎City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 1137 PHP Lettings 103 Dundas Street EdinburghEH3 6SD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 461 3115 Braewell 106 Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6RQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 2224 Zen Kitchen 138 Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 5DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 9988 Clark's Bar 142 Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 5DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 1067 Cuckoo's Bakery 150 Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 5DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 6224 Dundas Street Next Stockbridge Area Businesses

  • Flying around Edinburgh Sky | Sky Activities | All About Edinburgh

    Flying around Edinburgh Sky Planes Microlights Helicopters Gliders Paragliding Ballooning if its in the air its available in Edinburgh Flying Around Edinburgh Sky Microlight, Gliding or Light aircraft Activities Flying Micro Flight Academy Balado Park Airfield Balado Kinross KY13 0RF Fife Scotland 01577 865 880 Flying Cumbernauld Flying School Cumbernauld Airport Duncan Mcintosh Road Cumbernauld G68 0HH Glasgow Scotland 01236 734 672 Flying East of Scotland Microlights East Fortune Airfield East Fortune North Berwick EH39 5LE East Lothian Scotland 01875 820102 Flying Flying Borders Gliding Club The Airfield Milfield Wooler NE71 6HD Scottish Borders Scotland 01668 216284 Flying Borders Gliding Club The Airfield Milfield Wooler NE71 6HD Scottish Borders Scotland 01668 216284 Ascent Aviation Riverpark Business Centre 32 Napier Street Linwood Paisley PA3 3AJ 01505 341 113 Ascent Aviation (Flight Simulator) Professional Qualified Pilots Take you to the heights Fly the A320 and B737 jet in a simulator A be a pilot for the day

  • Hills Parks Gardens | Attractions | All About Edinburgh

    Edinburgh built on 7 hills has many public parks and gardens, Nature Reserves and outdoor areas for walking and enjoying the green spaces. Get back to nature with wildlife and mature gardens. The hills on all sides of Edinburgh give great views and great fun spaces for children and families. Edinburgh Hills Parks and Gardens Edinburgh Attractions Nature Reserves, Parks, Gardens, Pond and Hills Attractions Edinburgh Gardens Edinburgh Gardens Saughton Rose Gardens Saughton Rose Gardens Balgreen Road Edinburgh EH11 3BQ Learn More Corstorphine Hill Walled Garden Clermiston Road Edinburgh EH12 6UR Learn More Malleny House Gardens Malleny House Gardens Bavelaw Road Balerno EH14 7AF Learn More Royal Botanic Gardens Royal Botanic Gardens Arboretum Place Edinburgh EH3 5NY Learn More West Princes Street Gardens West Princes Street Gardens Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 2HG Learn More East Princes Street Gardens East Princes Street Gardens Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 2EJ Learn More Dr Neil’s Garden Duddingston Kirk Manse Garden Duddingston Village Edinburgh EH15 3PX Learn More Physic Gardens Abbey Strand Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8DU Learn More Cammo Gardens Cammo Gardens Visitor Centre Cammo Road Edinburgh EH4 8EE Learn More Edinburgh Public Parks Edinburgh Public Parks Morningside Public Park Balcarres Street Edinburgh EH10 5JP Learn More Bruntsfield Links Public Park Bruntsfield Links Bruntsfield Place Edinburgh EH10 4HJ Learn More Craiglockhart Nature Park Craiglockhart Nature Park Nature reserve Lockharton Crescent Edinburgh EH14 1AX Learn More The Meadows Millenium Public Park The Meadows Melville Drive Edinburgh EH8 9LW Learn More Pentland Hills Bonaly Country Park Pentland Hills Bonaly Road Edinburgh EH13 0PB Learn More Inverleith Park and Pond Inverleith Park Arboretum Place Edinburgh EH3 5NZ Learn More Victoria Public Park Victoria Park Newhaven Road Edinburgh EH6 5PY Learn More Figgate Park and Pond Figgate Park and Pond Hamilton Terrace Edinburgh EH15 1NB Learn More Edinburgh Hills Edinburg Hills Calton Hill Edinburgh Calton Hill Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH7 5AA Link Craiglockhart Hills Craiglockhart Hills Glenlockhart Road Edinburgh EH14 1BQ Learn More Corstorphine Hill Corstorphine Hill Corstorphine Road Edinburgh EH12 6TZ Learn More Blackford Hill and Pond Charterhall Road Edinburgh EH9 3HR Learn More Salisbury Crags The Radical Road Arthur Seat Holyrood Park Edinburgh EH8 8HG Learn More Arthur Seat Edinburgh Arthur Seat Holyrood Park Edinburgh EH8 8HG Link The Hermitage Blackford Hills Nature Reserve Braid Road Edinburgh EH10 6JF Learn More Pentland Hills Pentland Hills Biggar Road Edinburgh EH10 7EF Learn More Next - Lochs - Ponds - Waterways

  • Edinburgh Snow Sports | Ice Sports | All About Edinburgh

    Edinburgh Snow and Ice Sports Europe's largest artificial Ski and Boarding Slops and Scotland largest Ice Rink at Murrayfield Take part in ice skating Curling or Ice Hockey. No snow go to Hillend where you can Ski or Snowboard. All Ice and Snow sports are available all year round. Edinburgh Snow & Ice Sports SNOW & ICE SPORTS SKIING, SNOW BOARDING CURLING, ICE SKATING SPORTS Back to Activities Advertise Here Advertise Here Advertise Here Snow Sports Midlothian Ski Centre Snow Boarding Hillend Biggar Road Edinburgh EH10 7DU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 445 4433 Snow Sports Snow Sports Centre Skiing Hillend Biggar Road Edinburgh EH10 7DU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 445 4433 ski@midlothian.gov.uk Snow Sports Edinburgh University Cross country Skiing Firbush Point Loch Tay Killin FK21 8SU Falkirk Scotland 0131 650 2954 Snow Sports Snow Sports Centre Tubing Hillend Biggar Road Edinburgh EH10 7DU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 445 4433 ski@midlothian.gov.uk Snow Sports Jedburgh ski slope Skiing Jedburgh Grammar School High Street Jedburgh TD8 6DQ Scottish Borders Scotland 01835 863273 Ice Sports Border Ice Rink Ice Skating Abbotseat Road Kelso TD5 7SL Scottish Borders Scotland 01573 224774 Ice Sports Murrayfield Ice Rink Ice Hockey Riversdale Crescent Edinburgh EH12 5XN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 663 6933 Ice Sports Murrayfield Ice Rink Ice Skating Riversdale Crescent Edinburgh EH12 5XN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 663 6933 Murrayfield Curling Rink Curling Riversdale Crescent Edinburgh EH12 5XN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 4242 Gogar Park Curling Club Gogar Station Road Edinburgh EH12 9BS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 339 1254 Royal Caledonian Curling Club Ingliston Showground Edinburgh EH28 8NB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 333 3003 Curling Clubs Scottish Borders Ayton Castle Chirnside Earlston Foulden Jedburgh Kelso Lammermuir Lauderdale St Boswells St Ronans Swinton Selkirk Yester Duns Teviotdale Roxburghe Coldstream Eildon Greenlaw Glendale Lees 01890 781 339 01890 761 311 07708 857 623 01289 386 302 01835 862 663 01573 223 915 01890 840 283 01896 860 360 01573 460 222 01896 755 917 01890 870 215 01896 822 724 01875 853 109 01896 755 917 01450 860 618 01890 830 225 01890 840 216 01890 818 521 01573 450 305 07894 537 633 07407 684 068

  • St Andrews | The Scores | All About Edinburgh

    The Scores St Andrews a road that follows the coast from the Old Coarse to the Castle, with historic houses monuments statues plaques and St Andrews Castle. Many old University buildings and a museum (free entry). The Scores St Andrews The Scores is the road that follows the shore path and continues to East Scores then The Pends, the Harbour and a wonderful golden sandy beach. The Scores St Andrews Attractions Band Stand The Scores St Andrews Attractions The Bandstand in the Scores St Andrews has been used for over 100 years for concerts and events since it was built in 1905. St Andrews Aquarium The Scores St Andrews St Andrews Aquarium with an outside area for sea Lions. Inside there are many Molluscs, octopus, shell fish, Sea horses, and other creatures from the sea in tanks. Tom Morris Snr The Scores St Andrews Attractions 4 times winner of the open, keeper of the greens at St Andrews. First honorary member of the R & A club. For more on Tom and Tommy see The Pends St Andrews | All About Edinburgh West Sands St Andrews St Andrews Scotland View from The Martyrs' Monument West Beach is close to St Andrews town centre, 2 miles of golden sand beach with safe swimming a board walk and picnic area. This is also the beach that was used in the Chariots of Fire movie. Martyrs' Monument The Scores St Andrews Scotland The Martyrs’ Monument was built to commemorate four men executed in St Andrews during the 16th Century Scottish Reformation Patrick Hamilton Patrick Hamilton was one of the first critics of the Catholic Church in Scotland to be tried and burnt at the stake, in 1528, for promoting the doctrines of Martin Luther. Patrick Hamilton was of royal blood, Patrick was related to King James V. Henry Forest Henry Forest was executed in 1533 Henry a Benedictine monk. Began his sermons with the story of teacher Patrick Hamilton, A Martyr for the truth. Archbishop Beaton had him executed for his sermons and beliefs. Not by burning at the stake, but in a cell by suffocation away from the people. George Wishart George Wishart age 33, died 1 March 1546, a Scottish Protestant Reformer and one of the early Protestant martyrs burned at the stake as a heretic. Walter Milne Walter Milne was the last Protestant martyr to be burned in Scotland before the Scottish Reformation changed the country from Catholic to Presbyterian. He was burned at the stake for heresy outside Deans Court, St Andrews, in April 1558 at the age of 82. Martyrs' Monument Inscription In memory of the Martyrs' Patrick Hamilton, Henry Forrest, George Wishart and Walter Mill Who in support of the Protestant faith suffered death by fire at Saint Andrews between the years of MDXXVIII (1528) and MDLVIII (1558). The righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance Robert Chambers House Robert Chambers built this house 6 Gillespie Terrace (The Scores) in St Andrews in 1863 after marrying his second wife in North Street St Andrews in 1867 and lived in Gillespie Terrace till his death in 1871. Chambers was the top publishing house of its time in Edinburgh. In 1844 he wrote "Vestiges of the natural history of creation" (A theory of Evolution) 15yrs prior to Darwin. Simple Sugars Plaque Near this site in 1903, James Colquhoun Irvine, Thomas Purdie and their team found a way to understand the chemical structure of simple sugars like glucose and lactose. Over the next 18 year this allowed them to lay the foundations of modern carbohydrate chemistry, with implications for medicine, nutrition and biochemistry. St Katherine’s West St Katherine's West is used for Admissions, and Registry to St Andrews University. It is also a meeting point for guided tours of the University of St Andrews Wardlaw Museum The Scores St Andrews The Wardlaw Museum is part of St Andrews University with free entry to all. The Museum has a selection of art, history, science and natural history in their collections Gallery 1: Scotland’s First University Gallery 2: Enquiring Minds Gallery 3: Reformers and Innovators Gallery 4: Expanding Horizons The Wardlaw Museum is part of St Andrews University with free entry to all. Peter Pan Statue JM Barrie creator of Peter Pan presented this sculpture to the students Hall St Andrews University when he was Rector in 1922. Skeletons The collection of Skeletons were collected in the 1800's and early 1900's Patagonian Mara | Red Fox Skull | Tiger Skull | Coral Chunks Alligator Skull | Oystercatcher Skeleton James Kennedy Skull James Kennedy was Bishop of St Andrews after Henry Wardlaw. He was Chancellor of the University and founded the College of St Salvator's in 1450. It became known as Old College after St Leonard's College was founded in 1512 and the new college of St Mary's in 1538 Popes Benedict XIII Skull Cast of skull of Pope Benedict XIII He was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 29 May 1724 to his death in February 1730. Born Pietro Francesco Orsini and later called Vincenzo Maria Orsini. The University Maces The medieval maces, the Mace of the Faculty of Arts (completed 1418-19), the Mace of the Faculty of Canon Law (mid-15th century) and the Mace of St Salvator’s College (1461) are of outstanding workmanship. The Maces are used in University ceremonies such as Graduations. The Poetry House (Castle) The Scores St Andrews This four-storey listed building, is now a national focal point for poetry. Thought to be the larges building dedicated to Poetry writing in the UK. Edgecliffe House The Scores St Andrews Edgecliffe House was built 1865 by, George Rae, architect. A Baronial listed building on the shore side of the Scores in St Andrews. St Andrews Castle The Scores St Andrews St Andrews Castle was first built circa 1070 the castle was erected around at the time of Malcolm III who also was behind the fortification of Edinburgh Castle. St Andrews Castle stands on a cliff overlooking the sea. It was a courtyard castle now in ruins. The stronghold of the Bishops of St Andrews and where the murder of Cardinal David Beaton took place in 1546. Also where George Wishart was burnt alive as a punishment for being a heretic. Castle Ghosts The ghost of Archbishop John Hamilton, George Wishart Archbishop David Beaton, Archbishop James Sharp and ‘The White Lady’, described as being clad in white with a veil which hides her face. St Andrews Castle from St Andrews Pier George Wishart Plaque George Wishart age 33, died 1 March 1546, a Scottish Protestant Reformer was burned at the stake outside St Andrews Castle and was Hung on the Castle wall for all to see. One of the first Protestant Martyrs'. His Crime of being a heretic. GW Cobbles on Road The GW on the road is where George Wishart was burned at the stake by Cardinal Henry Beaton, who later was assassinated by friends of Wishart

  • Visit Scotland | Fife Attractions | All About Edinburgh

    Fife once known as the KIngdom of Fife was accessed by boat until 1890 when the Famous Forth Rail Bridge opened. Birth place of Andrew Carnegie, Falkland Palace, Dunferline Abbey and Home of Golf and many coastal ports. Fife Attractions Scotland Just across the bridge from Edinburgh is Fife Known as the Kingdom of Fife. The Area stretches from the Firth of Forth to the Firth of Tay at Dundee. There are many towns and villages with much to see. Castles, homes of famous people, Palace of the kings and the home of Golf, St Andrews. Culross the village in Outlander and Dunfermline Abbey where kings were buried. Old Course St Andrews, Weymss Caves and the birthplace of Andrew Carnegie. Deep Sea World, museums Falkland Palace and the Scottish Deer Centre. A great place to tour. Gateway to Fife Over the Bridges of the Firth of Forth Forth Rail Bridge From South Queensferry to North Queensferry in Fife Opened in 1890 The first trains crossed the Forth in 1850 when the Edinburgh, Leith and Granton Railway started the world’s first ‘train ferry’ Forth Road Bridge From South Queensferry to North Queensferry in Fife opened in 1964 Queensferry Crossing From South Queensferry to North Queensferry in Fife opened in 2017 Culross Village Attractions Outlander Village See the many historic sites of Culross the Outlander Village Dunfermline Attractions Fife Dunfermline was first a Neolithic settlement. Dunfermline has been linked to Royals from 1070 when King Malcolm III, married a Norwegian Countess known as Margaret, later Saint Margaret, at the church in Dunfermline. A church was established by Margaret which became Dunfermline Abbey in 1150 Malcolm III was the first King to be buried at Dunfermline Abbey and after his son Alexander I was also buried at Dunfermline Abbey it became the mausoleum of Scotland's Kings and later Queens Dunfermline Abbey & Palace Dunfermline Fife KY12 7PE Andrew Carnegie Museum & Birthplace One of the most famous modern day Scots was born in Dunfermline the entrepreneur and philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie who was born in the town in 1835. Pittencrieff House General John Forbes who fought the French in the French and Indian War to capture Fort Duquesne and establishing the city of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania. He was brought up in his family's ancestral home of Pittencrieff House. Canmore Tower Pittencrieff Park Fife KY12 8QH Malcolm Canmore's Tower Malcom III and his Queen Margaret lived in Edinburgh Castle. Dunfermline's name is thought to derive from the Tower Dun (Hill or Fort) Fearam (Bent of Crooked) Lin (Pool or running water) Fife Village Attractions St Andrews Attractions Deep Sea World North Queensferry Fife KY11 1JR St Monan's Windmill St Monans Fife KY10 2DN Robinson Crusoe Lower Largo Fife KY8 6BP King Alexander III Monument A921 Near Pettycur Bay Fife KY3 9YE King Alexander III (4 September 1241 – 19 March 1286) was the last Celtic King of Scots from 1249 to his death 1286. Alexander III, then aged 44, was returning on horseback to be with Yolande at Kinghorn Castle after meeting his Council in Edinburgh. It was after dark and the weather was very bad when he came along the cliff road above Pettycur. It is believed Alexander's horse stumbled, and pitched him to his death over the cliffs. Other Attractions Fife Aberdour Castle Aberdour Outlander Fife KY3 0SL Aberdour House Obelisk Aberdour Fife KY3 0TR Anstruther Harbour Anstruther Fife QY10 3EA Kellie Castle Anstruther Fife KY10 2RF Jimmy Shand Monument Auchtermuchty Fife KY14 7BS Myres Castle & Gardens Auchtermuchty Fife KY14 7EW Buckhaven Museum Buckhaven Fife KY8 1JP Rossend Castle Burntisland Fife KY3 0DF Museum of Communications Burntisland Fife KY3 9AA The Binn Burntisland Fife KY3 9HP Constantine’s Cave Crail Fife KY10 3XN Crail Harbour Gallery Crail Fife KY10 3SU Crail Museum & Heritage Centre Crail Fife KY10 3TL Daftmill Distillery Cupar Fife KY15 5RF Lindores Distillery Cupar Fife KY14 6HH Scotstarvit Tower Cupar Fife KY15 5PA Scottish Deer Centre & Raptor World Cupar Fife KY15 4NQ Other Attractions Fife Andrew Carnegie library & Gallery Dunfermline Fife KY12 7Nl Knockhill Race Track Dunfermline Fife KY12 9TF St Margaret's Cave Dunfermline Fife KY12 8DQ Dysart Harbour Dysart Outlander Fife KY1 2TQ MacDuff Castle East Wemyss Fife KY1 4RT Ardross Castle Elie Fife KY9 1EU Elie Harbour Elie Fife KY9 1EG Elie Ness lighthouse Elie Fife KY9 1BS Lady's Tower Elie Fife KY9 1BS Covenanter Hotel Falkland Falkland Outlander Fife KY15 7BU Falkland Palace & Gardens Falkland Outlander Fife KY15 7BY Bonnet Stane Gateside Fife KY14 7RR Balgonie Castle Glenrothes Fife KY7 6HQ Lost Seggie Distillery Guardbridge Fife KY16 0UU Seafield Tower Inchkeith Crescent Kirkcaldy Fife KY1 1GL Inverkeithing Museum Inverkeithing Fife KY11 1LS Jim Clark Statue Kilmany Fife KY15 4PT Ravenscraig Castle Kirkcaldy Fife KY1 2QG Other Attractions Fife Hickery Golf Workshop and Experience St Andrews Road Largoward Leven Fife KY9 1HZ Methil Heritage Centre Methil Fife KY8 3EQ Dairsie Castle Osnaburgh Fife KY15 4RL Glen Pavilion Pittencrieff Park Fife KY12 8QH Pittencrieff Glasshouse Pittencrieff Park Fife KY12 8QH Pittencrieff Park Pittencrieff Park Fife KY12 8QH St Fillan's Cave Pittenweem Fife KY10 2LE Pittenweem Harbour Pittenweem Fife KY10 2NH Rosyth Castle Rosyth Fife KY11 2XB Newark Castle St Monans Fife KY10 2BX Auld Kirk St Monans Fife KY10 2BX St Monans Tidal Pool St Monans Fife KY10 2BB Wemyss Castle Wemyss Fife KY1 4RT Wemyss Caves Wemyss Fife KY1 4RT Dunino Den Dunino Village Fife KY16 8LU Fife Folk Museum Ceres Fife KY15 5NF Cupar Zoo ladybank, Cupar Fife KY15 7UT Falkirk Attractions

  • Wedding Venues | Lothian | All About Edinburgh

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

  • Cramond | Edinburgh attractions | All About Edinburgh

    Cramond Edinburgh with many attractions. A Roman settlement from 140 A.D., Heritage museum, Almond River estuary, Cramond Island, Beach and wonderful views. History going back 8000 years. cafe restaurant and village. Cramond Village Attrctions Edinburgh Cramond Village CRAMOND VILLAGE 8400 B.C. This was the oldest known area of where there is evidence of human settlement in Scotland (8400 B.C.). The Romans used the area as a camp and evidence shows Cramond started to grow as a village in 142 A.D. Cramond was also the first area the residents were called commuters, as the new railway built in 1894 would take the residence of the area to Edinburgh City to work. There are many historic buildings and interesting things to see in Cramond Village a short Taxi ride from Edinburgh city centre. You can also see the Royal Burgess Golf Club the oldest established golf club in the World founded in 1735. The oldest recorded area of human habitation in Scotland is just outside Edinburgh at Howburn dated from (12000 B.C.). SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS Cramond Village Septimius Severus was the last Roman Emperor to try and conquer Scotland in 208 AD but died of illness in 210 AD. A previous emperor Antoninus Pius also tried to conquer the Scots but gave up after 30 years about in 140 AD. The Romans failed in their attempts to conquer Scotland and all they left were ruins, walls, roads and bridges which can still be seen today. Both emperors built forts in Cramond about a century apart. This area was inhabited by many hundreds of Romans and was more like a town than a Fort. Don’t miss the Cramond Lioness a sandstone sculpture found in 1997 in the river bed at Cramond. Depicting a Lioness devouring a human torso (600 B.C – 200 B.C.) now in the National Museum in Edinburgh. Cramond Roman Bath House Ruins Cramond Village Edinburgh The Bathhouse was found while the car park was being constructed in 1975. This is said to be the best preserved Roman Bathhouse in Scotland. Cramond Tower Cramond Village Edinburgh The Cramond Tower once the residence of the Bishop of Dunkeld. Originally built in the 11th century and left vacant for over 300 years it was renovated in the 1970s under strict guidance from historians. Stone Fish Sculpture Attraction Cramond Esplanade The Stone Fish Sculpture all of 8 tonnes (8000 Kgs) stands 7 feet high (2.2m) and 10 feet (30.5 m) in length can be found on the beach at Cramond. Cramond Kirk Attractions Cramond Village Edinburgh Cramond Kirk dates from the 15th century with additions in 1800s. The bell is from Holland as were most church bells in Scotland. The River Almond Estuary Attraction Cramond Village There is a walkway at the side of the River Almond access can be gained from the estuary at Cramond. The Almond river is 28 Miles long and winds its way through West Lothian from its source in the Cant Hills near Shotts in Lanarkshire. If you are interested in fishing the Almond it is a great place to start. There is an angling club at Cramond that started in 1963. The fish that occupy the Almond are salmon and sea trout. Contact the club and catch the big one secretary@fishalmond.co.uk . Cramond Island Attractions Cramond Island is accessible by a causeway dependent on tides, have a walk to the island and see the deserted buildings. An Ivy covered Farm house which once was occupied as early as the 1700s and possibly there would have been a Roman lookout tower when Cramond was a Roman strong hold in 200 A.D. Cramond Heritage Cramond Heritage Museum The Maltings Cramond Heritage Trust, The Maltings 6 Riverside Cramond is run by local volunteers. The area is believed to be the oldest continuously occupied settlement in Scotland dating back to 8500 b.c. The Maltings was originally part of the Royal Oak Inn a favourite meeting place for Robert Louis Stevenson and his friends. If interest in Cramond and its history and wish to find out more about Cramond Heritage Trust or arrange a visit Please use this contact email admin@cramondheritage.org.uk Lauriston Castle Attractions Lauriston Castle originally a Tower House built circa 1330 John Tennand, Almost totally destroyed by the English in 1540 the lands were sold to the Napier’s of Colinton circa 1590. The Law family purchased from the Napier’s Circa 1660 John Law the son was said to be the first ever millionaire. William Reid became the owner of Lauriston Castle in 1902 and modernised it with plumbing and electricity. He died leaving Lauriston Castle to his wife and on her death she left the castle and land to Scotland with one stipulation, the house and contents were to remain unaltered. Lauriston Castle is still decorated and furnished as it would have been in 1926. With furnishings dating back to the first owners. There is in Lauriston Castle's a Courtyard Café. Japanese garden and a woodland walk. Lauriston Castle Lauriston Castle Gardens Attractions Lauriston Castle and Gardens. Take a walk round the beautiful gardens. Also in the gardens are statues and memorials and the original well they would have got their drinking water. The pond has a Statue of Diane. Above the main entrance is the coat-of-arms of the Rutherfords "Per Mare per Terras", and what looks like a mermaid. Lauriston Castle Wall Tablet The inscription on the tablet reads; Lauriston Castle Attractions Japanese Garden The Japanese Garden at Lauriston Castle was gifted by Kyoto. Take a stroll and meditate in the Japanese garden. Lauriston Castle Attractions Garden and Grounds Next - South Queensferry

  • Edinburgh Castle Shop | All About Edinburgh

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

  • Edinburgh Beaches East Coast | Guide | All About Edinbuh

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

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