Edinburgh high scchools throughout the region educating local children in the catchment area of the local school contact details here Edinburgh High Schools Edinburgh High Schools Community High Schools Education & Learning Community High Schools Drummond Bellevue Place Edinburgh EH7 4BS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 2651 Community High Schools Balerno High Bridge Road Edinburgh EH14 7AQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 477 7788 Education Community High Schools Currie Dolphin Avenue Edinburgh EH14 5RD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 449 2165 Education Community High Schools Craigroyston Pennywell Road Edinburgh EH4 4NL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 477 7801 High Schools Westerhailes Community High Murrayburn Drive Edinburgh EH14 2SU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 442 2201 High Schools Leith Academy Academy Park Edinburgh EH6 8JQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 554 0606 High Schools South Queensferry Ashburnham Road Edinburgh EH30 9JN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 319 3200 High Schools St Augustine's R.C. Broomhouse Road Edinburgh EH12 9AE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 334 9262 High Schools Forresters Broomhouse Road Edinburgh EH12 9AD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 334 6801 High Schools St Thomas Of Aquin's R.C Chalmers Street Edinburgh EH3 9NH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 8734 High Schools Trinity Academy Craighall Avenue Edinburgh EH6 4RT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 478 5050 High Schools Craigmount Craigs Road Edinburgh EH12 8NH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 339 6823 High Schools Gillespies Academy Lauderdale Street Edinburgh EH9 1DD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 447 1900 High Schools Tynecastle High School McLeod Street Edinburgh EH11 2NJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 3488 High Schools Oxgangs High School Oxgangs Road North Edinburgh EH14 1DP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 441 4501 High Schools Boroughmuir High School 111 Viewforth Edinburgh EH11 1FL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 9703 High Schools Liberton Gilmerton Road Edinburgh EH17 7PT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 664 7514 High Schools Portobello High School 1 Milton Road Edinburgh EH15 3BY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 669 2324 High Schools Holyrood R.C. Duddingston Road West Edinburgh EH15 3ST City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 661 5871

Colstoun House in East Lothian is has been inhabited for over 900 years by the same family. With many stories of ghosts and strand happenings see about the Colstoun Pear. Colstoun Village East Lothian Colstoun House is, if not the oldest house in Scotland, it is the longest inhabited house by one family in Scotland, over 900 years in the same family. First Mention of Brun (Broun) (Brown) is Walter Le Brun, 1st of Colstoun and Glamilshiels circa 1116. This branch returning to France. The family are Broun's of Colstoun. Colstoun House is set in circa 2000 acres of land hidden in a wood centuries old. Colstoun Estate has many things to see and do on it. You can even stay here for a holiday. The first Broun (Brown) recorded to be born Colstoun House was a George Broun in 1438 from the Broun of Midmar Aberdeenshire. He died in Strathdon Aberdeenshire 1514. He had two sons, William Brown, born 1460 Coulston, East Lothian Scotland, James Broun, born 1493 Colstoun East Lothian Scotland Like all old Castles this one is no different with stories of many goings on, but the most famous is of the Colstoun Pear. When looking around the house you will see a Pear in every room. The Legend of the Colstoun Pear With more than one version of the Colstoun Pear legend this one maybe true. The Pear was a wedding gift from Sir Hugo de Gifford (Lord Yester) of Yester Castle. Hugo was said to be a warlock and the coven was below the Castle at Yester. Gifted to George Broun on his marriage to Hugo's daughter, On passing the the pear he informed his son-in-law that, good as the lass might be, her tocher (dowry) was still better, for while she could only be of use in her own day and generation, the pear, so long as it continued in the family, would cause it to flourish till the end of time. The pear was accordingly preserved with great care in a silver case by the fortunate recipient and his descendants. And it has been preserved in the silver box, reportedly remaining as fresh and luscious as the day it was picked. In 1692, Sir George Broun of Colstoun, 2nd Baronet, was to marry the highlander, Lady Elizabeth Mackenzie, daughter of George Mackenzie, 1st Earl of Cromarty. On their wedding night, Elizabeth dreamed of taking a bite of the pear (this was considered a bad omen by her father-in-law). When she was pregnant, the story goes, she developed a craving for the pear and ultimately couldn’t resist taking a bite. The pear immediately turned brown, hard and shriveled up like a walnut. Following the infamous "bite" of the pear, George fell into gambling and eventually lost so much money that he had to sell Colstoun to his brother, Robert. Sir George reportedly died penniless in Spain in 1718. The bad luck continued but the house remained safe in the family. It is believed still to be in the same silver box hidden away in the house to this day. Colstoun Walled Garden Colstoun House Next - Drem

The Fountainbridge Area Edinburgh the start of the Union Canal 007 Sean Connery's birthplace, EICC, Retail, food, drink, accommodation all near the City Centre Fountainbridge Area Edinburgh Attractions Edinburgh Quay Fountainbridge Edinburgh Fountainbridge area of Edinburgh has been going through a redevelopment over the last few years and is now a modern business area with a leisure area that has a multiplex cinema, bowling alley, casino, children’s soft play centre, restaurants, pubs and the canal basin with barges which can be hired, or go for a slow cruise and have dinner. When Sean Connery returned to unveil a plaque dedicated to where he was born he was amazed at the changes that had been made to the area. The Edinburgh International Conference Centre is also nearby and has events all year around. There are hotels, self-catering and serviced apartments nearby and it is all a short walk to the city centre and Haymarket Rail Station. Edinburgh Quay Attractions Edinburgh Edinburgh Quay is where the Union canal basin (end) is located. You can follow the canal to where it joins the Forth and Clyde canal at the world famous Falkirk Wheel opened in 2002 it re-joins the 2 canals for the first time since the 1930s. Take a barge trip or sit by the shore and have lunch and drinks at the shore side bars and restaurants. Union Canal Barge Centre Union Canal Barge Centre Edinburgh Attractions Edinburgh Union Canal Barge Centre is close to the Leamington Lift Bridge where you start the trip on a Barge. Take a barge trip on a slow moving barge have lunch High tea or drinks and see the sites as you cruise along. THE FALKIRK WHEEL The Falkirk Wheel is the first barge lift in the world which replaces the loch system. Opened in 2002 it is an engineering break through to connect the Forth and Clyde Canal and the Union Canal. The Falkirk Wheel can carry eight or more boats at a time. You can enjoy a return trip which take around 1 hour. THE KELPIES The Kelpies are the largest equine sculptures in the world. The heads are called Duke and Baron, Duke on the left is 26.3m and Baron on the right is 30m. There are tours of both which you can go on. Take the barge that goes on the wheel and you can go inside the horse’s heads. Both sites mark where the canal system connects the east and the west of Scotland. The Kelpies are mythical beasts that lured Victims to their deaths by drowning. SIR THOMAS SEAN CONNERY Born 25 August 1930 and live at 176 Fountainbridge in Edinburgh. Sean Connery is probably the most famous and well known Scottish actor. He is best known for his role as James Bond between 1962 and 1983. His first job however was delivering milk in Edinburgh local people from the local base at Grove Street. The plaque has been place at the location where he was born which is now a new build and street called Melvin Walk. Edinburgh International Conference Centre Morrison Street Edinburgh Edinburgh Meat Market Arch Fountainbridge Next - Craigentinny - Restalrig

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

Edinburgh Activities for individuals large group activities, couples, hen and Stag Party group activities, information, direct contact details, for best prices, on the water activities, motor sports activities, paintball, karting, fishing, Cocktail masterclass, segway, over 50 different activities. Edinburgh Activities Edinburgh Activities in and around Edinburgh Edinburgh is not just for the Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile come to Edinburgh and enjoy over 90 different activities from Paintball, Pole Dancing, Pottery Surfing Diving F1 Motor Racing Experience Helicopter Tours, Whisky Tasting the list goes on as you can see below all the contact details for whatever you want to do for children to the adrenaline junkies. Cage Buggies Segway Go Karts Kids & Family 4 X 4 Off Road Driving Quad Biking Indoor Activities Flying Super Cars | Speed Boats Outdoor Activities Hovercrafting Helicopter Trips Pan For Gold Tenpin Bowling Ice & Snow Sports Edinburgh Festivals Paintball Family and Children Escape Games Horse Racing Chocolate Making Wine School Thai Cooking School Cocktail Masterclass Fudge Making Whisky Tasting Champagne Tasting Arts and Crafts Highland Games Photo Shoot Comedy Clubs Sports Golf Courses Shooting Dancing Pole 2 ballet Marathons & Runs Walk & Climb Footgolf Archery Cycle & Mountain Biking Bubble Football Yoga Equestrian Centres Zorbing Diving / Scuba Spa Day Surfing Water Sports Fishing Assault Course over Water White Water Rafting Boats and Sailing

Lothian Road Edinburgh at the west end of Edinburgh Newe Town was the connection to the south of Edinburgh from the New Town Today it is a busy area with many pubs, restaurants, cafes tourist attractions hotels and apartments. Lothian Road Edinburgh Attractions Lothian Road was built to give access from the west of Princes Street to the southside of new Edinburgh. Below are some of the attractions to look for in Lothian Road. There are man pubs and restaurants in Lothian Road a concert hall, Film house and multiplex cinema and al types of accommodation. Usher Hall Lothian Road Edinburgh The Usher Hall Edinburgh was opened on 16 March 1914 and was funded by Andrew Usher the whisky Distiller for the sole purpose as a concert hall. The Usher Hall has been used for many different events such as the Commonwealth Games boxing tournament in 1986, Euro-vision Song Contest 1972, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in 1947 and in 1914 a speech by the then Prime Minister Asquith (The War). It is still used to this day for concerts. Bell Clock Tower Lothian Road Edinburgh The Bell Tower and Clock was presented to he City of Edinburgh by Arthur Bell & Sons Ltd Scotch Whisky Distillers of Perth in 1962. The Clock was originally positioned outside the Usher Hall (possibly as the Usher hall was funded by Andrew Usher and name after him) the clock proved unpopular with concert-goers because its chimes every quarter Hour which was heard over the concert music in the hall. The clock became silent in 2002 due to a fault. In 2010, the clock was taken across the road To its present position in Festival Square but the chimes have never been heard again even though they were fixed. Festival Square Lothian Road Edinburgh Woman and Child Statue Lothian Road Edinburgh The statue represents and honours all those killed or imprisoned for their stand against apartheid. The statue was unveiled in 1986 by Suganya Chetty, a member of the African National Congress then living in exile in Edinburgh. For those who do not remember, Nelson Mandela was released on 11th February 1990 after being imprisoned for 27 years and died in 2013 at the age of 99 years. The Father of South Africa. The Edinburgh Filmhouse Lothian Road Edinburgh is the home of the Edinburgh International Film Festival was originally opened in 1978 and extended in 1985. The Filmhouse is a publicly funded cinema and is open 7 days a week showing all genre of films from foreign to arthouse and has three screens. Alastair Sim (Actor) The Film House Lothian Road has a plaque to Alistair Sim Alastair Sim was born in Edinburgh on 9 October 1900. He was a Scottish character actor who appeared in a string of classic British Films. He played Ebenezer Scrooge in the 1951 film Scrooge and also the role of Miss Fritton, the headmistress in two St Trinian’s films. The original school was at 10 Palmerston Road in Edinburgh now a private residence described by Ronnie Corbett as a “sad-faced actor, with the voice of a fastidious ghoul”. Sean Connery (James Bond 007) Thomas Sean Connery was born in Fountainbridge Edinburgh in August 1930. He was educated at Darroch Academy and started work as a milkman delivering milk to the local houses. Joined the navy, 3rd place in Mr Universe in 1950, in 1962 became a household name as James Bond and the rest is history. Ronald Balfour “Ronnie” Corbett OBE Ronald Balfour “Ronnie” Corbett OBE was born in Edinburgh on 4 December 1930. He lived in a house in Marchmont Crescent Edinburgh. He is a Scottish actor and comedian and is best known for his association with Ronnie Barker in the series The Two Ronnies. He was educated at the Royal High School in Edinburgh. He has worked in film, television and on stage since the 1950s sadly died in March 2016. Women of Achievement Lynda Myles Lothian Road Edinburgh Linda Myles was born in Arbroath in 1947 A film and television producer and director of the Edinburgh Film Festival for 8 years. She had success as a producer with a number of independent film including The Commitments in 1991. She also received a British Film Industry special award for services to the film industry. St Cuthbert's Church Lookout Tower Lothian Road Edinburgh On the Corner of King's Stables Road and Lothian Road stands a castellated tower built 1827, this is where a guard would spend his nights watching over the graves of St Cuthbert's Church. Watching for the notorious Burke and Hare or some other rouges that were looking to make money by selling the bodies to the Doctor in the medical School, who used them to teach the students about anatomy. Bum the Dog ST Cuthbert's Graveyard Edinburgh Edinburgh and San Diego, California share a twinning link with a difference. Each city is home to a historic famous dog. Edinburgh has Greyfriars Bobby who died in 1872 at the age of 16 years and San Diego has Bum the vagabond dog who died in 1898 age 12 years. Bum can be found in St Cuthbert's Kirkyard Lothian Road. Catherine Sinclair Fountain Lothian Road Edinburgh The Sinclair Drinking Fountain one of many donated by Catherine Sinclair to Edinburgh Stood in the centre of the junction between Lothian Road and Princes Street in Edinburgh . Close to the walkway at the corner where St John’s Church stands. The Sinclair Fountain was to give water to the public dogs and horses. The Sinclair Fountain stood circa 14 foot high, the top part can be seen in Gosford Place Gardens of Ferry Road near to the Water of Leith Walkway. The images below show the three sides of the remaining part of the Fountain. Link - Fountain Lothian Road St John's Church Lothian Road Edinburgh St John's Church stands on the corner of Lothian Road and Princes Street, has a history from 1818. Dean Ramsay was a clergyman in St John’s for 45 years. A cross stands in Princes Street in his Memeory Next - Tollcross Edinburgh

Edinburgh Attractions from the 18th and 19th century are memorials in forms of monuments to the people they believed to be the great and good.  Here is a comprehensive list of monuments that can be found in the streets of Edinburgh. Who and where they are.  Edinburgh Monuments Attractions Edinburgh in the 18th and 19th century were great believers in leaving memorials in forms of monuments to the people they believed to be the great and good. He is a comprehensive list of what can be found in the streets of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Monuments Monuments Saughton Sundial Balgreen Road Edinburgh EH11 3BQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Buckstane Standing Stone Braid Road Edinburgh EH10 6NZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Portuguese Canon Calton Hill Edinburgh EH7 5AA City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments National Monument Calton Hill Edinburgh EH7 5AA City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Dugald Stewart Memorial Calton Hill Edinburgh EH7 5AA City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Lord Nelson Tower Calton Hill Edinburgh EH7 5AA City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Girth Cross Cobbles Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8BX City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Cannonball House Castle Hill Royal Mile Edinburgh EHI 2NE City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Prince Albert Memorial Charlotte Square Edinburgh EH2 4HQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Covenanters 1666 Pillar Colinton Road Edinburgh EH13 9QN City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments John Napier Tower Colinton Road Edinburgh EH10 5DU City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Edinburgh Zoological Park Corstorphine Road Edinburgh EH12 6TS City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Kidnapped Memorial Sir Walter Scott Corstorphine Road Edinburgh EH12 6TZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments William Burton Stone Old Craig House Edinburgh EH10 5LQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Fish On Beach Cramond Village Edinburgh EH4 6QU City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Grain Wheels Dean Village Edinburgh EH8 8BH City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Sir Walter Scott East Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh EH2 2BY City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Spanish Civil War East Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh EH2 2EL City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Princess Louise’s Highlanders Edinburgh Castle Esplanade Edinburgh EH1 2NG City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments One O'clock Gun Edinburgh Castle Ramparts Edinburgh EHI 2NE City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Heart Of Midlothian Clock Haymarket Edinburgh EH3 8DT City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments High Street Wellhead High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SR City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Netherbow Wellhead High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SR City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Mercat Cross High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1RF City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Sir Chris Hoy Olympic Cyclist Gold Post Box Hunter Square Edinburgh EH1 1PD City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Old St Paul's Church Grassmarket Cross Jeffrey Street Edinburgh EH1 1DH City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Code Stones Portobello Beach John Street Edinburgh EH15 2EE City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Unicorns Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH1 2QP City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Lawnmarket Well Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PW City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Lions And Unicorn Melville Drive East End Edinburgh EH9 1QH City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Unicorns Melville Drive West End Edinburgh EH9 3JX City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Brass Founders Pillar Nicholson Square Edinburgh EH8 9DL City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments David Hume Tomb Old Calton Graveyard Edinburgh EH1 3BQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Martyr's Obelisk Old Calton Graveyard Edinburgh EH1 3BQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Muschat's Cairn Queen's Park Edinburgh EH8 8JA City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments St Margaret's Well Queen's Park Edinburgh EH8 8JA City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments St Anthony's Well Queen's Park Edinburgh EH8 8JA City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Robert Burns Memorial Regent Road Edinburgh EH7 5BN City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Democracy Cairn Calton Hill Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH7 5AA Monuments Harrison Arch Observatory Road Edinburgh EH9 3HG Monuments Henry Dundas St Andrew Square Edinburgh EH2 2AD City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Catherine Sinclair St Colme Street Edinburgh EH2 4HQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Governor John Hunter Tower Place Edinburgh EH6 6QW City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Harpoon Gun Tower Place Edinburgh EH6 6QW City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Lighthouse Beacon Tower Place Edinburgh EH6 6QW City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments St Bernard's Well Water Of Leith Walkway Edinburgh EH3 6TS City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments St George's Well Water Of Leith Walkway Edinburgh EH3 6TS City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Deacon Gumley Fountain Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH2 2AB City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Prince Albert Sundial West Meadows Edinburgh EH3 9HN City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Zetland Jawbone West Meadows Edinburgh EH9 1HY City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments St Margaret's Fountain West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh EH1 2EU City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Ross Fountain West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh EH1 2EU City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Royal Scots Greys West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh EH2 2EY City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Norwegian Boulder West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh EH2 3AA City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Robert Louis Stevenson West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh EH2 3AA City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Belsen Concentration Camp West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh EH2 2ER City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Holocaust Memorial West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh EH2 2ER City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Bridge Workers High Street South Queensferry Edinburgh EH30 9HP Monuments Caiy Stane Standing Stone Caiystane View Edinburgh EH10 6SQ Monuments 72nd Highlanders Edinburgh Castle Esplanade Edinburgh EH1 2NG City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Gallows Cobbles and Plaque Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2JU City of Edinburgh Scotland Next - Churches Places of Worship

Johnston Terrace connects old Edinburgh with the west of Edinburgh by the King's Bridge. Access to the Grassmarket and Castlehill, see all about Edinburgh from your fingertips. About Edinburgh's history and attractions. Johnston Terrace Attractions Edinburgh Johnston Terrace Edinburgh was part of the new developing Edinburgh which linked Old Edinburgh with the new developing area of Tollcross. At the west end of Johnston Terrace is the King’s Bridge which spans King’s Stable Road. Other attractions in Johnston Terrace include the back of the Whisky Experience which was Castlehill School. The southern elevation of the Hub and Granny Green Steps which are in line with the old city wall (Flodden Wall, 1513) and the (King’s Wall, 1450) where you can see the carving on the building, seen below. Castle Wynd North Edinburgh Castle Wynd North Royal Mile Castlehill Edinburgh is a set of steps with housing on the east side that begins at Castlehill next to the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade and ends in Johnston Terrace Edinburgh. The House at the top of Castle Wynd North is Cannonball House which has survived through 3 sieges of Edinburgh Castle in 1650 by Cromwell, in 1689 by William of Orange and by the rebel Jacobite Army in 1745, when General Preston shot Cannon from the Half-moon battery at the rebels a cannonball lodge in the wall and remains there to this day. Castle Wynd South Edinburgh At the foot of the steps of Castle Wynd North directly across the road (Johnston Terrace) is Castle Wynd South, Patrick Geddes Steps and path, which ends at the Grassmarket a pedestrian precinct with bars, restaurants and shops. Celtic Chapel Johnston Terrace Edinburgh Near the top of Castle Wynd South is the Entrance to a hidden Garden and wildlife reserve, where the first Gaelic Chapel once stood, now just ruins. There is also a plaque which can be found on the wall on the south side of Johnston Terrace Edinburgh which is inscribed; EAGLAIS GHAIDHEALACH DHUN – EIDEANN Site of the first GAELIC CHAPEL 1769. Old Edinburgh City Wall The Flodden Wall was joined to the walls of Edinburgh Castle at David's Tower now where the Half-moon Battery stands and continued down to the house at top of Granny Green Steps on Johnston Terrace. The stone tablet with inscription on the wall of the house reads; Erected on a site near the extremity of the ancient town wall built in the reign of James II King of Scots A.D. 1450 for the protection of Edinburgh against invasion. This was replaced by a more secure defensive wall in 1513 the Flodden Wall. The route of which continued down Granny Green steps to the Grassmarket. Link Route of Flodden Wall King's Bridge Johnston Terrace Edinburgh The King's Bridge was built in 1833 as the approach to the new western area of Edinburgh Next - Upper Bow Lawnmarket

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Hotels near Golf Courses in Scotland. Playing Golf in Sotland, looking for hotels, accommodation. Here are a list of hotels in the Golfing areas East Lothian, Inverness, Aberdeen, St Andrews, Ayrshire, Edinburgh and Dornoch to help plan your golf trip. Hotels near Golf I have listed a selection of Hotels that are near to golfing areas in Scotland to help you with organising your golf trips St Andrews Area Hotels Accommodation Rusacks Hotel Premier Inn St Andrews Fairmont St Andrews Albany Hotel Old Course Hotel Pilmour Links Hotel Haar Rooms Fairways St Andrews The New Inn Dunvegan Hotel Rooms at the Saint Greyfriars Inn Hazelbank Hotel Hotel Du Vin Kinnettles Hotel Ardgowan Hotel Dundee Hotels (close to St Andrews) Hotel Indigo Apex City Quay Hotel Malmaison Hotel Staybridge Suites Hotel Sleeperz Hotel Premier Inn Travelodge Central Holiday Inn Express East Lothian Hotel Accommodation Dunbar Bayswell Park Hotel Royal Mackintosh Hotel Castle Hotel Dunmuir Hotel Hillside Hotel North Berwick Folly Hotel Nether Abbey Hotel Marine Hotel Castle Inn Archerfield Lodges Gullane Bonnie Badger Hotel Greywalls Hotel Mallard Hotel The Watchman Hotel Musselburgh Premier Inn Carberry Tower Ravelston House Hotel Arden Guest House Aberlady The Leddie Hotel Old Aberlady Inn Craigielaw Lodge Kilspindie House Hotel Edinburgh Accommodation Places to Stay West Coast Hotels Accommodation Carlton Hotel Prestwick Turnberry Golf Accommodation Travelodge Ayr Marine Troon Fairfield House Hotel Savoy Park Hotel Mercure Ayr Travelodge Kilmarnock Western House Hotel Old Loans Inn Riverside Lodge Hotel Premier Inn Ayr (Racecourse) Blackburn Villa B&B Lochinver Guest House Anchorage Hotel Aberdeen Hotels Accommodation The Aberdeen Altens Hotel Ardoe House Hotel & Spa Premier Inn Aberdeen South The Marcliffe Hotel and Spa Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel The Aberdeen Alters Hotel The Dutch Mill Hotel The Chester Hotel Dornoch Accommodation Links House Hotel Dornoch Station Hotel Royal Golf Hotel Dornoch Castle Hotel The Eagle Hotel Dornoch Inn Inverness Hotels Accommodation Leonardo Hotel Inverness Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel Travelodge Inverness City Centre Mercure Inverness Hotel Travelodge Inverness Fairways Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Columba Hotel Inverness Holiday Inn Express Inverness Beaufort Hotel Cabot Highlands Nairn Accommodation Golf View Hotel Boath House Hotel Club House Hotel Muthu Newton Hotel Albert Inn All About Edinburgh Waiver The accommodation Listed above is for information only and All About Edinburgh takes no responsibility for the goods they provide.

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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

Myths and legends from down the years. See the predictions of Scotland's Nostridamus and other predictions that have come true. Edinburgh Ghosts and more. Place to Visit Myths Thomas the Rhymer Thomas was a poet and someone that could predict the future. His home was in Earlston in the Scottish Borders. The legend tells that Thomas fell asleep beneath a tree at the foot of the Eildon Hills. When he woke he saw the vision of a shining Lady on a Grey horse, this was the Queen of the Fairies and she entranced him and took him away to Fairyland. He remained there for what he thought had been three days, but was actually 7 years. When he left, the Queen gave him the gift of speaking the truth and told him many prophecies of great events in Scottish history. One of the events he prophesied that there would be a bridge over the River Tweed which would be visible from the Eildon Tree. The Fairy Queen also told Thomas that she would return one day, so if you feel weary rest under the tree and you never can tell what will happen next. Thomas was a real person and lived in the 1200s and his rhymes have been popular for hundreds of years. His rhymers are the earliest examples of Scottish Poetry. Look in the Poetry Library of the Royal Mile for some examples. Stand by the stone and look for the Bridge or take a nap and see what happens . James Gregory's Meridian Line St Andrews James Gregory’s Meridian is now marked on South Street by a brass marker across the pavement outside the University of St Andrews’ King James Library together with a plaque on the wall. In 1673, almost 200 years prior to the international adoption of GMT, a Scottish astronomer named James Gregory laid down Europe’s first meridian on the floor of his laboratory at the University of St Andrews. He used this line in conjunction with a metal sight fixed outside one of the windows, which he lined up with a post on the horizon exactly due south, to make astronomical observations. Gregory's Scottish meridian runs almost twelve minutes behind Greenwich meridian time, as it is several degrees to the west which, explained Dr John Amson of St Andrews University, means the world could have been running on a different time scale: 'The world could today be running on STAMT (St Andrews Mean Time) and not GMT. Cairngorms National Park The Cairngorms is made up of over 4,500sq km of wild countryside and is twice the size of the Lake District National Park, the Cairngorms National Park covers a large part of the eastern Highlands and west Aberdeenshire and is the largest National Park in the UK. It contains 5 out of the 6 largest mountains in the UK mountains, rare and sub-arctic habitats, ancient forests, rivers, lochs, wildlife hotspots, friendly villages and attractions than you could hope to explore in a lifetime. Cairngorms Dark Sky Park Star Gazing - Cairngorms National Park Richmond Hall, Tomintoul The Great Glen Tobar Nan Cean Well of the Heads Near the shore of Loch Oich outside a local shop you can see the Well of the Seven Heads. A fascinating column at the pinnacle a hand holding a large dagger and around it seven stone carved heads. The story goes that on 25th September, 1663 the Chieftain of Clan MacDonald of Keppoch, Alexander MacDonald, and his brother Ranald, were murdered by rivals within their clan. Two years passed with no just handed out for their killers. At that time the Privy Council in Edinburgh, issued letters of “Fire and Sword” against the murderers. Ian Lom and the MacDonald’s of Sleat sought “ample and summary vengeance”. They caught the seven murderers and decapitated them. Ian Lom on his journey, taking the seven heads to Invergarry Castle, he stopped to wash the blood from the heads to make them more presentable to the clan chief of the MacDonald’s of Glengarry. The Heads were then taken to Edinburgh, where they were displayed on Pikes at the Gallows between Edinburgh and Leith. The story has been ratified, when the seven graves with headless bodies were exhumed. In 1812 the monument was erected by the clan chief of the MacDonnell (Clan MacDonnell of Glengarry is a Scottish clan and is a branch of the Clan Donald) to remember the crime and punishment handed out. Lochaber Commando Memorial Dedicated to the men of the original British Commando Forces raised during World War II. Situated around a mile from Spean Bridge, it overlooks the training areas of the Commando Training Depot established in 1942 at Achnacarry Castle. Unveiled in 1952 by the Queen Mother, it is one of Scotland’s best-known monuments, both as a war memorial and as a tourist attraction offering views of Ben Nevis and Aonach Mòr. Neptune's Staircase Banavie A staircase lock comprising eight locks on the Caledonian Canal. Built by Thomas Telford between 1803 and 1822, it is the longest staircase lock in Britain. The system was originally hand-powered but has been converted to hydraulic operation. Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park Loch Lomond a true sight to behold. The scenery that can not be surpassed anywhere in the UK Forest, Hills, mountains, wildlife, a natural fresh water loch that is the boundary between the highlands and lowlands of Scotland. Part of the Trossachs National Park. A body of water that is over 500 feet (153m) deep and covers an area of over 27 square miles (71 km²) Pitlochry Scotland Pitlochry the gateway to the Highlands of Scotland. World Famous Pitlochry Salmon Ladder, Dam and Visitor Centre Fonab Castle The beautiful countryside Loch Faskally and Ben Vrackie Edradour Distillery Village. The smallest traditional distillery in Scotland dating back to 1825, the last of the handmade single malt whisky from a farm distillery. Port Na Craig Inn Established in 1650, Located on the banks of the river Tummel at the Rob Roy Way, a famous walk from Drymen to Pitlochry. Port Na Craig ferry Established in the 12th Century by the monks of Coupar Angus, who were gifted the land of Fonab. There was a ferry crossing over the river to the village of Moulin. To ensure a safe crossing, from Moulin people would drop a coin in to St Brides Wishing Well (now closed). The ferry no longer runs, The Port-Na-Craig Bridge was built and the last ferry crossing was on Empire Day 1913 when the bridge was opened by the Duchess of Atholl. Dunrobin Castle and Gardens Golspie Scotland KW10 6SF +44 1408 633177 Dunrobin Castle is the seat of Clan Sutherland. Dunrobin Castle is also one of Britain's oldest continuously inhabited houses dating back to the early 14th century. home to the Earls and Dukes of Sutherland, The castle resembles a French château with its imposing spires. Dunrobin Castle overlooks the Moray Firth. The Gardens are over 150 years old and were designed on the gardens of Palace of Versailles in Paris. the Castle is opened to visitors. John O Groats Dunnet Head Caithness KW1 4YR John O Groats on the north east point of Scotland’s mainland follow the A9 from Stirling or Perth through Inverness to Latheron in Caithness which then joins the A99, then follow the A99 to the end of the road and mainland Scotland you are at John O Groats. The Brahan Seer Scottish Nostradamus The Brahan Seer was the Nostradamus of Scotland. He was gifted with the ability of seeing events in the fut ure. His prophecies are still quoted to this day. To have “Second Sight”, or two sights, is an ability to see both into two worlds at the same time. Always thought by the folks of Scotland as an affliction or curse. The Brahan Seer, Coinneach (a variant transcription of the name Kenneth) Mackenzie, was born at Baile-na-Cille on the Isle of Lewis, circa 1600 and lived at the shores of Loch Ussie near to Dingwall in the Scottish Highlands. Legend has it that it was his mother that passed the sight to his son (Coinneach) Kenneth. At a graveyard one night when ghosts were known to roam the earth, his mother encountered the ghost of a Danish Princess on her way back to her grave. In order to allow her to pass back into the grave, Kenneth’s mother demanded that the Princess should pay a tribute, and asked that her son should be given the second sight. The legend goes that later that day, Kenneth found a small stone with a hole in the middle, through which he would look and see visions. The prophetic visions that have come true in the years after his death The Battle of Culloden (1746) He spoke on the moors, and his words were recorded. “Oh! Drum Ossie, thy bleak moor shall, ere many generations have passed away, be stained with the best blood of the Highlands. Glad am I that I will not see the day, for it will be a fearful period; heads will be lopped off by the score, and no mercy shall be shown or quarter given on either side.” He predicted, The lochs in the Great Glen would become one . This became fact when the Caledonian Canal was constructed in 1822. He talked of great black bridle less horses belching fire and steam. This became fact in the 1860’s when railways with steam trains were built throughout the Highlands. The North Sea oil fields were foretold: When Kenneth said “A black rain will bring riches to Aberdeen.” He also spoke of; When Scotland would once again have its own Parliament. But it would only come to pass when men could walk dry shod (without wetting ones boots) from England to France . First men to travel from England and France under the sea. On 1 December 1990, Englishman Graham Fagg and Frenchman Phillippe Cozette The Scottish Parliament reconvened on 12 May 1999 after it was dissolved on the 28th April 1707. He spoke of how fire and water would run beneath the streets of Inverness and into every dwelling. Gas and water pipes were laid down in Inverness circa 1825. Kenneth made a prediction that was to cost him his life. The Earl of Seaforth’s wife Isabella, was said to be one of the ugliest women in Scotland asked Kenneth for news of her husband, who was visiting Paris. Kenneth confirmed that the Earl was in good health but refused to elaborate further. This enraged Isabella, who demanded that he tell her everything or she would have him killed. Kenneth told her that her husband was with another woman, fairer than herself, and he foretold the end of the Seaforth family line. Isabella was so incensed by this that she had (Coinneach) Kenneth seized and thrown head-first into a barrel of boiling tar. The Brahan Seer Stone Slab There is a stone slab near the light house at Chanonry Point on the Moray Firth, near Fortrose, that is said to mark the spot where he died. The inscription reads: “This stone commemorates the legend of Coinneach Odhar better known as the BRAHAN SEER – Many of his prophesies were fulfilled and tradition holds that his untimely death by burning in tar followed his final prophecy of the doom of the House of Seaforth.” The Brahan Seer Celtic Stone A Celtic stone stands at the bridge across the Black Water River at the Rogie Falls, Strathpeffer Ross-shire The Seer said that if the stone fell down three times, then Loch Ussie would flood the valley below so that ships could sail to Strathpeffer. The stone has fallen down twice: it is now set in concrete. Fonab Castle Pitlochry Scotland Once home to the Sandeman Family the leading Port and Sherry wine businesses in the world. In 1790 when George Sandeman (1765-1841), the 25-year-old son of a Scottish cabinetmaker asked his father for money to set up as a wine merchant in London. Fonab Castle beside Loch Faskally and Ben Vrackie, on the once Port-na-Craig Estate which was purchased by George Glas Sandeman in 1890 who built a magnificent Home. History of the name Fonab can be seen as early as the 12th century. Fonab Castle was completed in 1892. The house transferred through the family and in 1915 till the war end in 1918 the house was a British Red Cross hospital. From 1928-46 Colonel and Mrs Kinglake Tower were occupants until they sold Fonab Castle to North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board who renamed it 'Port-na-Craig House'. The House was left by the SHEB abandoned until in 2002, when the Clark family purchased the property and changed the name back to its origin name of Fonab Castle. After many years of conservation and rebuilding the Clark family opened Fonab Castle as a luxury hotel in 2013.

Edinburgh Waverley rail station is surrounded in shops and businesses with entrances - exits in Princes Street, Waverley Bridge, Market Street, Calton Road and car parking in New Street. You will fiind Hotels Hostels and apartments and all types of shops and businesses. Waverley Train Station Area Shops Edinburgh The streets that surround Edinburgh's main Rail Stations (Waverley) are Market Street, East Market Street, Waverley Bridge New Street, Calton Road and the East end of Princes Street. There is also the Waverley Mall which can be access from the rail Station. Waterloo Place is also at the east end of Princes Street. Waverley Bridge History and Attractions Waverley Bridge Shops Edinburgh the Waverley Bridge has two entrances to the main Waverley rail station. It also has entrance to the Waverley Mall. The present Waverley Bridge was built in 1896. The Waverley Mall has over 30 shops including coffee shops and fast food outlets and restaurants. 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Robert Burns Scotlands Poet. His birthday is celebrated annually on the 25th January. Born in 1759, died 21st July 1796. Visit Edinburgh at All About Edinburgh Burns Supper Scotland 25th January Robert Burns Robert Burns the Poet was born in Alloway Scotland and finally died in Dumfries Scotland. His birthday is celebrated every year worldwide when people come together at a Burns Supper. A dinner to celebrate the life of Robert Burns. Traditionally Haggis neeps and tatties are the menu with drams of whisky. Finally before the food is served a ceremony is performed called “Address to a Haggis” and a Grace is also performed. Burns Supper Address to a Haggis j Robert Burns Poetry Fair fa’ your honest, sonsie face, Great chieftain o’ the puddin’-race! Aboon them a’ ye tak yer place, Painch, tripe, or thairm: Weel are ye wordy o’ a grace As lang’s my airm The groaning trencher there ye fill, Your hurdies like a distant hill, Your pin wad help to mend a mill In time o need, While thro your pores the dews distil Like amber bead. His knife see rustic Labour dicht, An cut you up wi ready slicht, Trenching your gushing entrails bricht, Like onie ditch; And then, Oh what a glorious sicht, Warm-reekin, rich! Then, horn for horn, they stretch an strive: Deil tak the hindmaist, on they drive, Till a’ their weel-swall’d kytes belyve Are bent like drums; Then auld Guidman, maist like to rive, ‘Bethankit’ hums. Is there that ower his French ragout, Or olio that wad staw a sow, Or fricassee wad mak her spew Wi perfect scunner, Looks down wi’ sneering, scornfu view On sic a dinner? Poor devil! see him ower his trash, As feckless as a wither’d rash, His spindle shank a guid whip-lash, His nieve a nit: Thro bloody flood or field to dash, Oh how unfit! But mark the Rustic, haggis-fed, The trembling earth resounds his tread, Clap in his wallie nieve a blade, He’ll make it whissle; An legs an arms, an heads will sned, Like taps o thrissle. Ye Pow’rs, wha mak mankind your care, And dish them out their bill o fare, Auld Scotland wants nae skinking ware That jaups in luggies: But, if Ye wish her gratefu prayer, Gie her a Haggis! The Selkirk Grace This is the grace given before the Burns Supper when the Haggis is cut with a dagger. Fair fa’ your honest, sonsie face, Great chieftain o’ the puddin’-race! Aboon them a’ ye tak yer place, Painch, tripe, or thairm: Weel are ye wordy o’ a grace As lang’s my airm The Plaque can be found on the wall of Robert Burns Rose Garden Burn Street Dumfries Robert Burns Ploughing the field outside his house Ellisland Farm Next - Robert Louis Stevenson Story

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

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