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Edinburgh City Wall first built in 1450 called the king's Wall then after a heavy defeat to the English Army the Fodden Wall was built fortifying the old wall and extending it to protect the expanded City of Edinburgh. Built in 1513 there are remaining parts of the wall stil standing. Grassmarket Edinburgh City Wall The Flodden Wall and Telfer Wall Old Town Edinburgh Flodden Wall Route The Flodden and Telfer Walls Where the Ports (Gates) of Edinburgh once stood. The Edinburgh City Wall, The Flodden and Telfer Wall, plus where the Ports or gateways into Edinburgh stood. The first Edinburgh city wall was erected circa 1450 (The King’s Wall) and then was fortified and extended in 1513 after the Battle of Flodden. A further extension to the Edinburgh city wall was built to include Heriot’s Hospital (school) circa 1630. There was also a wall that extended to the Palace of Holyrood to surround the Canongate area, but this was not considered as a protection as was out with the city wall. There were a total of 6 gates (gaits or Ports) The first Port (gateway) in the wall from Edinburgh Castle where the wall started, was the West Port the road from the west into the Grassmarket at the foot of the Vennel Steps. The second Port on the wall was the Bristo Port which stood at what is now Forrest Road a plaque denotes its position, the next gateway was Potterrow Port which would have stood at the south west corner of Edinburgh University building across Lothian Street. The next Port (gateway) was the Kow gate (Cowgate Port) which stood from the pleasance to St Mary's Wynd (Street) at the end of the Cowgate. The Main Port (Gate) into Edinburgh the Nether Bow Port was next at the foot of the High Street and the final port was Leith Wynd Port that stood next to Trinity College Church which was at the edge of the Nor Loch. Below the Calton Hill in line with the Governor's House. The Edinburgh city wall started at Edinburgh Castle went straight down (Granny Green Steps) to the west end of the Grassmarket. Continued up The Vennel to join the Telfer Wall and continued on to Lauriston Place, turn left along Lauriston past Heriot’s Hospital (school) and continue along Teviot Place past the Medical School on your right. On the corner of Bristo Place above Napier's can be seen a carved tablet (Site of Town Wall 1513). Cross the road, continue straight forward on to Lothian Street across from Bristo Square and the McEwan Hall. On your right is a tunnel under the road named Potterrow Port across from where the south gate into Edinburgh stood. Continue down South College Street where you will see a plaque with Charles Darwin on it and at No.5 the house of the world's worst Poet William McGonagall, on the north side of the street is the walls of Edinburgh University where the first University building stood in 1583. Cross the road which is South Bridge you come to Drummond Street on the south corner is the cafe where J K Rowling would write her Harry Potter stories. Continue down Drummond Street and you will pass the original gates to the first Edinburgh Infirmary and then the Flodden Wall which continues to the foot of Drummond Street turn left at the foot and the wall continues down the Pleasance hill (This is the last remaining part of the Flodden Wall) to where the Cowgate Port stood at the junction of Pleasance and St Mary Street. The Flodden Wall then continued up St Mary Street to the Nether Bow Gate at the foot of the High Street (Brass cobbles in Road outline the Port. This was the main gate into Edinburgh. The Edinburgh city wall continued Over to The foot of Calton Hill at the back entrance to Waverley Station. This is where the Nor Loch and the Trinity College Church were situated. The Trinity College church was moved brick by brick to its present position in Chalmers Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh. The Flodden Wall ended at the edge of where the Nor Loch shore and Trinity Church stood where the final Port (gateway stood at Leith Wynd near the Church. Where the Flodden Wall was Joined to the walls of Edinburgh Castle at David's Tower now the Half moon Battery. House at top of Granny Green Steps on Johnston Terrace (First City Wall) and steps to the Grassmarket route of Flodden Wall. Inscription; 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. The paving stones mark where the Flodden Wall stood at the foot of Granny Green Steps and poem by Sir Walter Scott. Walter Scott's Poem (Marmion) The Battle of Flodden 1513 From Flodden ridge, The Scots beheld the English host Leave Barmoor Wood, their evening post And headful watched them as they crossed The Till by Twizell Bridge. High sight it is, and haughty, while They dive into the deep defile; Beneath the cavern’d cliff they fall, Beneath the castle’s airy wall. By rock, by oak, by Hawthorn tree, Troop after troop are disappearing; Troop after troop their banners rearing Upon the eastern bank you see. Still pouring down the rocky glen, Where flows the sullen Till, And rising from the dim-wood glen, Standards on standards, men on men, In slow procession still, And sweeping o’er the Gothic arch, And pressing on in ceaseless march, To gain the opposing hill. Sir Walter Scott 1771 - 1832 Paving Slabs highlighting where the wall stood, across the Grassmarket between Granny Green Steps and the Vennel The marker where the Flodden Wall stood at the foot of the Vennel Steps The Vennel Steps, now been named Miss Jean Brodie Steps, that access to the Flodden Tower The Flodden Wall this is the only remaining lookout tower of the flodden wall The window in the Flodden Tower The Telfer Wall in Heriot Place with Edinburgh Castle in the background The Telfer Wall at the corner of Heriot Place and Lauriston Place The last part of the Telfer Wall still standing (Lauriston Place). Wall Tablet above Napier's The Herbalist Bristo Place The Potterow Port stood across Lothian Street opposite the underpass The origin Infirmary Gates that stood in High School Yards at the foot of Infirmary Street 1830. The Flodden Wall in Drummond Street turning into the Pleasance Edinburgh. The final part of the Flodden Wall that still stands at the foot of St Mary's Street Edinburgh. The Cowgate Port stood across the entrance to the Cowgate one of the six Ports (Gates) The brass cobbles showing the outline of where the Nether Bow Port (Gate) stood on the boundary of Edinburgh and the Burgh of the Canongate. Edinburgh's Trinity Apse Church stood below the Calton Jail Wall. It was moved when the Waverley Rail Station was built. The dismantled it brick by brick and rebuilt it in Chalmer's Close in the High Street Royal Mile. Calton Hill from Jeffrey Street looking over where the end of the Flodden Wall stood and the shore of the Nor Loch beside the Trinity Church which is now in Chalmer's Close. Flodden Plaque shows where the route of the Flodden wall was and where the Bristo Port once stood. This section of the Flodden wall pictured below that still stands in Grayfriars burial ground was original attached to the Flodden Tower (In Vennel up from Grassmarket) and Bristo Port which is no longer there. The Telfer Wall is now attached to the Flodden Tower and is now the main route of the Flodden Wall. Next - West Port Grassmarket

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

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Edinburgh New Town, The Mound Edinburgh, Royal Mile Bank Street and North Bank Street Edinburgh Historic facts famous people and buildings. Where the Edinburgh New Town and Old Town meet. The Mound Bank Street, North Bank Street Mound Place, St Giles Street Edinburgh The Mound Edinburgh The Mound in the centre of Edinburgh links the Old Town with the New Town. The Mound was originally the excavations from the building of the New town piled up in the middle of the area that had been Nor Loch. This eventually provided a further access to and from the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh. At the foot of the mound is access to West Princes Street Gardens and opposite can be found the Royal Scottish Academy of Art and slightly further up the mound is the National Gallery of Scotland. On the corner with Market Street stands a statue in memorial to the Black Watch. On mound Place is the New Library which was built in 1846. The Mound then joins North Bank Street and the Bank Street before Joining the Royal Mile. 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. Royal Scottish Academy MOUND PRECINCT is a Large open air paved space at the foot of the Playfair steps which is used for street performers (jugglers, acrobats fire eaters etc.) during the summer. With its location in the centre of Princes Street it is an ideal place to arrange to meet before touring or visiting the galleries that surround the square. On the left of the picture is the Royal Scottish Academy of Art and at the back, the National Gallery of Scotland. National Gallery of Scotland Mound Edinburgh The National Gallery of Scotland was opened in 1859 on the Mound and is now home to Scotland's greatest collection of European paintings and sculpture from the Renaissance to Post-Impressionism. It also includes a comprehensive collection of the major names in Scottish art. National Gallery BLACK WATCH ON THE MOUND The 11-foot high bronze statue of a Black Watch soldier commemorates over 200 members of the Regiment who were killed or wounded in the South African War of 1900-02. The Black Watch, the oldest Highland Regiment, was formed by General Wade in 1739 to police the Highlands at a time when many of the clans harboured pro-Jacobite sympathies. THE ASSEMBLY HALL (NEW COLLEGE) MOUND PLACE EDINBURGH The Assembly Hall was built in 1846 as a Theological college, now the New 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. WRITERS' MUSEUM LADY STAIR'S PLACE MOUND ENTRANCE is in Lady Stair’s House which was built in 1662 in Lady Stair's Close, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, (named after Elizabeth Countess Dowager of Stair, a fashion icon of her time). Lady Stair’s House is dedicated to the lives and work of Scotland's great literary figures. Rare collections include early editions, manuscripts, portraits, photographs and personal belongings of Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert L Stevenson. On paving stones and steps up from the mound and down from the Lawnmarket you will find inscriptions and verses. JAMES STUART BLACKIE NORTH BANK STREET EDINBURGH Look up above the shops on North Bank Street to see the window with the memorial to James Blackie 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 BANK MUSEUM BANK STREET EDINBURGH Opened in 2006 telling the story of money. Art & design, technology, crime, trade and security all feature in the story of money. Come in and see for yourself what 1 million pounds looks like. The Bank of Scotland is the second longest surviving bank in the United Kingdom and was established just 1 year after the Bank of England in 1695 by a Scotsman, William Paterson. The Bank of Scotland was founded by John Holland an Englishman. Bank Museum Dr Robert Philip Bank Street Edinburgh The worlds’ first tuberculosis dispensary was opened in Bank Street Edinburgh by Dr Robert Philip in 1887. Sir (Dr) (Professor) Robert Philip pioneered the management, prevention, detection and treatment of tuberculosis (TB). On the wall in Bank Street a blue Plaque reads "Near this place in 1887, Dr Robert Philip founded a tuberculosis dispensary, the first clinic in the world dedicated to fighting a disease of which he foretold Man's eventual mastery. That vision has brought hope to many lands." Tuberculosis (TB) was the biggest killer in the UK by the middle of the 19th century and due to Sir Robert Philip it has been almost eradicated. Sir Robert Philip died at home in 9 Palmerston Road, in the Grange area of Edinburgh, on the 25th January 1939. NEWS STEPS ST GILES STREET EDINBURGH The News Steps are next to The Bank of Scotland Building at the end of St Giles Street across from West Parliament Square in the High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh. The steps will take you to the Waverley Bridge and the train Station. Next - Market Street

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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. Waverley Bridge Shops Waverley Rail Station Entrance The Booking Office Bar Restaurant 17 Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ 0131 558 1003 Travel Hub Transport Information Centre 31 Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ Information on all Transport Local and National Bus and Rail Tours Taxis All About Edinburgh All Transport Info New Look Waverley Mall Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ Tartan House of Scotland Waverley Mall Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ Sainsburys Supermarket Waverley Mall Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ The Whisky Shop Unit 23 Waverley Mall Waverley Bridge Edinburgh Gleneagles of Scotland Waverley Mall Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ The Body Shop Waverley Mall Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ Starbucks Coffee Waverley Mall Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ Eurochange Waverley Mall Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ Market Street Shops MARKET STREET Shops, restaurants, pubs, hotels, backpackers, Cafes, Galleries, Waverley Train Station Entrance to Waverley Station from Market Street Market Street History and Attractions Advertise Here More Details City Art Centre Café Market street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 529 3993 City Art Centre Market street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 529 3993 St Christopher's Inns Market street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 1446 Jake's Place Market street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 1446 Market Street Hotel (Hilton) Carlton Hotel Collection Market Street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland Waverley Rail Station Entrance Motel One Market Street Edinburgh EH1 1BL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 0730 Belushi’s Bar Hotel Market Street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 1446 Doric Restaurant and Bar Market Street Edinburgh EH1 1HE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 1084 Hebrides Market street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 4213 Belushi's Bar 34 Market Street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 1446 St Christopher's Inns Backpacker's Hostel Market street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 1446 The Edinburgh Dungeon Market street Edinburgh EH1 1DF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 240 1001 Advertise Here More Details The Fruit Market Gallery Market street Edinburgh EH1 1DF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 2383 Waverley Train Station Market street Edinburgh EH1 1DF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0345 758 5960 Scotsman Spa and Health Club Market street Edinburgh EH1 1DF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 3800 Brewhemia Market street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 9560 Champagne Bar and Restaurant Nor Loft Market Street Edinburgh EH1 1DE City of Edinburgh Scotland East Market Street Edinburgh Shops, restaurants, pubs, hotels, Cafes, Galleries, Waverley Train Station East Market Street Shops Advertise Here More Details Construction Company Union Project 1 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland 01475 741 088 Café and Sandwich Bar Gannet and Guga 4 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland Nail Workshop Buff Concept 6 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland Tempo Tea Bar 7 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland Your RGB Events Ltd 9 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland Advertise Here More Details Juice Bar Juice Warrior 11 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland Art Gallery Mudo Art 13 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland Café Baba Budan Coffee 15 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland Fashion 6 Yard Box 17 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 6411 Gift Shop Elk and Wolf 19 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland Advertise Here More Details Makeup Studio Lauran Gollan Makeup Studio 21 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FS City of Edinburgh Scotland Hotel Premier Inn 37 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0333 321 3104 Café Costa Coffee 37 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland Restaurant Hub Brasserie 37 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8FR City of Edinburgh Scotland Ranoq Indian Restaurant Cranston Street Edinburgh EH8 City of Edinburgh Scotland New Street Edinburgh New Street Edinburgh Car Park Waverley Station Public Car Park undercover New Street Edinburgh EH8 8BH Car Rental Enterprise Car Rental Level 2 Car Park New Street Edinburgh EH8 8BH Calton Road Calton Road Edinburgh Bar - 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The Stamp Office, 10 Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3EG Princes Street Suite 16 Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3EG 0131 558 1600 Next - Broughton Area Shops

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Fife Golf Courses The area known locally as the Kingdom of Fife is situated between the Firth of Forth (Edinburgh) and the River Tay (Dundee) There are many great golf courses in the area. Most well known to all is St Andrews the home of golf. For St Andrews golf courses click the link below. Golf & Airport Transfers Thornton Golf Course Station Road Thornton Kirkcaldy KY1 4DW Fife +44 1592 771 111 Dunnikier Park Golf Course Dunnikier Country Park Kirkcaldy KY1 3LP Fife +44 1592 261 599 Kirkcaldy Golf Course Balwearie Road Kirkcaldy KY2 5LT Fife +44 1592 205 240 Aberdour Golf Course Seaside Place Aberdour KY3 0TX Fife +44 1383 860 256 Kinghorn Golf Course Burntisland Road Kinghorn KY3 9RS Fife +44 1592 890 345 Dodhead Golf Course 10 Dallas Avenue Burntisland KY3 9ET Fife +44 1592 872 116 Burntisland Golf club 10 Dallas Avenue Burntisland KY3 9ET Fife +44 1592 872 116 Cowdenbeath Golf Course Seco Place KY4 8PF Fife +44 1383 513 079 Lochore Meadows Golf Course Lochore Meadows Country Park Lochore KY5 8BA Fife +44 1592 583 672 Lochgelly Golf Course Cartmore Road Lochgelly KY5 9PB Fife +44 1592 782 589 Auchterderran Golf Course Woodend Road Lochgelly KY5 0NH Fife +44 1592 721 572 Glenrothes Golf Course Golf Course Road Glenrothes KY6 2LA Fife +44 1592 750 063 St Andrews Golf Courses Leslie Golf Course Leslie Glenrothes KY6 3EZ Fife +44 1592 620 040 Balbirnie Park Golf Course Markinch Glenrothes KY7 6NR Fife +44 1592 612 095 Scoonie Golf Course North Links Leven KY8 4SP Fife +44 1333 423 437 Lundin Golf Course Golf Road Lundin Links Leven KY8 6BA Fife +44 1333 320 202 Leven Links Golf Course Promenade Leven KY8 4HS Fife +44 1333 421 390 Dumbarnie Golf Links, Upper Largo KY8 6JQ Fife +44 1334 845945 Charleton Golf Course Charleton House Colinsburgh Leven KY9 1HG Fife +44 1333 340 505 Elie Golf Course Golf Club Lane, Elie KY9 1AS Fife +44 1333 330301 Crail Golf Course, Crail Golfing Society, Anstruther KY10 3XN Fife +44 1333 450686 Anstruther Golf Course Shore Road Anstruther KY10 3DZ Fife +44 1592 782 589 Pitreavie Golf Course Queensferry Road Dunfermline KY11 8PR Fife +44 1383 722 591 Canmore Golf Course Venturefair Avenue Dunfermline KY12 0PE Fife +44 1383 724 969 Scotland's Golf Course Map Dunfermline Golf Course Cairneyhill Road Crossford Dunfermline KY12 8QW Fife +44 1383 723 534 Saline Golf Course Steelend Road Saline KY12 9LT Fife +44 1383 852 591 Kinross Golf Courses The Montgomery Golf Course The Bruce Golf Course 2 Muirs Kinross KY13 8AS Fife +44 1577 863 407 Milnathort Golf Course South Street Milnathort Kinross KY13 9XA Fife +44 1577 864 069 Burleigh Golf Course Milnathort Golf club South Street Milnathort KY13 9XA Fife +44 1577 864 069 Cupar Golf Course 19 Ceres Road Cupar KY15 5JT Fife +44 1334 653 549 Kingarrock Hickory Golf Hill of Tarvit Mansion House Cupar KY15 5PB Fife +44 1334 653 421 Elmwood Golf Course Stratheden Cupar KY15 5RS Fife +44 1334 658 780 Falkland Golf Course The Myre Falkland Cupar Fife KY15 7AA +44 01337 857 404 Ladybank Golf Course Ladybank Cupar KY15 7RA Fife +44 1337 830 814 Drumoig Golf Course Forgan Drive St Andrews KY16 0DW Fife +44 1382 541 800 St. Michaels Golf Course A919 Leuchars St Andrews KY16 0DX Fife +44 1334 838 666

King's Stables Road where King James IV had stables and where Jousting tournaments took place between Knights of all countries. Access to Princes Street Gardens King’s Stables Road Grassmarket Edinburgh King’s Stables Road joins the Old town at the Grassmarket, with the New Town at Lothian Road, towering over King's Stables Road to the east is Edinburgh Castle and the Castle Rock. To the west is a car park where the Stables once stood and West Port Suburbs where Burke and Hare the murders once lived. The Kings Bridge which stretches over the King’s Stables Road is where the old town is joined to the New Town at Johnston Terrace and Castle Terrace. The street name originates from when the Stables of the King were on the west side of the street. You will also find the west gate entrance to West Princes Street Gardens in King’s Stables Road and the entrance to St Cuthbert’s Church. There is a Cottage that stands in King's Stables Road (King's Stables Cottage) to the east the only building in the street on that side. Royal Jousting Tournaments Chapel Wynd King's Stables Road Edinburgh Beneath the Castle walls the Royal Jousting Tournaments once took place. This was the ultimate test for Knights from many countries. Held by King James IV (last king to died in battle1513. During the reign of the Chivalrous and splendid James IV (who was crowned in Kelso) Edinburgh became celebrated throughout all Europe as the scene of Knightly feats. The favourite place for Royal tournaments was a spot of ground just below the Castle rock and near the King’s stables. There, James in particular, assembled the nobles by proclamation, for jousting, offering such meeds of honour as a golden-head lance, or similar favours. Presented by his own hand or that of some beautiful woman. Knights came from all countries to take part in these jousts. During the reign of James the IV Edinburgh became the resort of men high in every department of science and art circa 1500. The information has been taken from Volume 1 page 35 Old and New Edinburgh Commemoration of royal jousting tournaments during reign of James IV (1483 - 1513) King's Bridge King’s Stables Road Grassmarket Edinburgh King’s Bridge was built over 3 years by Thomas Hamilton, 1829-32 and opened in 1833 to give access from the old town by Johnston Terrace, the the west approach road, to the growing new town to the west. This bridge has four obelisk two on each side that dominates the central arch where the road goes through. The King's Stables Road from Lothian Road is one way and no access is available from the Grassmarket to Lothian Road by car. St Cuthbert's R.C. Church Edinburgh St Cuthbert's Church can be access from King's Stables Road. St Cuthbert is believed to have founded a church by the side of the Nor Loch at the foot of the Castle Rock. It is believed a church has stood on this site since 850 AD, making it Edinburgh’s oldest church building, history mentions St. Cuthbert’s church as far back as 1127. The Church steeple has been in place since 1789. The famous mathematician and inventor, John Napier is buried in the grave yard. In the graveyard are a number of famous people that help shape Edinburgh. Sir Henry Raeburn Painter, James Donaldson founder of Donaldson’s School, Catherine Sinclair author and Philanthropist main funder of the Scott Monument. Bum the Vagabond Dog King's Stables Road West Princes Street Gardens 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 at the gate to West Princes Street Gardens of King Stable Road and Bobby stands in George IV Bridge at the top of Candlemaker’s Row, near the entrance to Greyfriars Kirk yard. Bum has now moved to the graveyard at St Cuthbert's Church King’s Stables Cottage King’s Stables Road Grassmarket Edinburgh The now called King's Stables Cottage was built circa 1835 as a school house to teach trades to the many poor of Edinburgh part of the St Cuthbert's church poorhouse system. It is now a cottage to let for visitors to Edinburgh. A unique place to stay next to Edinburgh Castle a Graveyard and Princes Street Gardens. Next - University of Edinburgh

Tollcross Area Edinburgh extends from Lothian Road to the kings Theatre and the Meadows Park. Minutes from Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street with shops restaurants pubs and night clubs accommodation it has everything. also the oldest Golf course and acess to the south. Tollcross Area Edinburgh Shops, Pubs, Night Clubs, Restaurants, Takeaways, Accommodation The Tollcross area of Edinburgh consists of the following street: Earl Grey Street Edinburgh Home Street Edinburgh Lochrin Place Edinburgh Lochrin Terrace Edinburgh Brougham Street Edinburgh Brougham Place Edinburgh Tarvit Street Edinburgh West Tollcross Edinburgh Bruntsfield Links History and Attractions Earl Grey Street Edinburgh Turcan Connell 1 Earl Grey Street Edinburgh EH3 9EE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 8111 Bank of Scotland 3 Earl Grey Street Edinburgh EH3 9BN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 465 2406 La Viola Cafe 4 Earl Grey Street Edinburgh EH3 9BN City of Edinburgh Scotland Co-op Food 5 Earl Grey Street Edinburgh EH3 9BN City of Edinburgh Scotland Earl Grey Street Edinburgh City Health Clinic White Dental Care 9 Earl Grey Street Edinburgh EH3 9BN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 2442 Sainsbury’s Local 10 Earl Grey Street Edinburgh EH3 9BN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 470 4140 Pink Bear Boutique 14 Earl Grey Street Edinburgh EH3 9BN City of Edinburgh Scotland Boots Pharmacy 16 Earl Grey Street Edinburgh EH3 9BN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 5700 Barber Sho 18 Earl Grey Street Edinburgh EH3 9BN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 477 1219 Earl Grey Street Edinburgh Remploy 22 Earl Grey Street Edinburgh EH3 9BN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0300 456 8031 Tesco 32 Earl Grey Street Edinburgh EH3 9BN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0345 026 9713 The Retreat Thai Spa 44 Earl Grey Street Edinburgh EH3 9BN City of Edinburgh Scotland Princes Exchange Car Park Earl Grey Street Edinburgh EH3 9BN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 200 2323 Home Street Edinburgh Omnicare Pharmacy 2 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 8351 First Mortgage 6 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 290 2350 Seven Café 7 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JR City of Edinburgh Scotland Substance Barber shop 8 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LY City of Edinburgh Scotland I.M.E Commercial Property 12 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 290 2350 Dukes Barbers 16a Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 8463 Liquorice Club 16 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 9330 Thistles Cafe 18 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JR City of Edinburgh Scotland Club Tan Sol & Wellness 22 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JR City of Edinburgh Scotland Silver Lining Apartments 25 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JR City of Edinburgh Scotland Nettl of Edinburgh 26 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Subway 30 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 8080 West Tollcross Edinburgh Dreamhouse Apartments 15 West Tollcross Edinburgh EH3 9QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 226 0232 Methodist Church West Tollcross Edinburgh EH3 9BP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 9029 Atik Nightclub 3 West Tollcross Edinburgh EH3 9BP City of Edinburgh Scotland Home Street Edinburgh Ethos Nature's Remedies 31 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JR City of Edinburgh Scotland Taquito Sandwich Shop 32 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Post Office 33 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0345 611 2970 Statement Barbers 36 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 466 3232 No1 Sushi Bar 37 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 6880 Cameo Picture House 38 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0871 902 5723 Caffe Carlucci 39 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Nutans Indian Restaurant 42 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 07814 603 938 Hotter Than Hell Tattoos 44 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 4222 Kings Arms Bar 45 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 6085 Hoochie Coochie Childrens Boutique 48 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9NA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 6559 Concore Fish and Chips 51 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 1182 Lochrin Place Edinburgh Detail Framing Studio 5 Lochrin Place Edinburgh EH3 9QY City of Edinburgh Scotland Biketrax 11 Lochrin Place Edinburgh EH3 9QY City of Edinburgh Scotland Gallery Bead Shop 14 Lochrin Place Edinburgh EH3 9QY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 2209 Home Street Edinburgh Everest Restaurant 52 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9NA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 1348 Buchanan Clinic 54 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9NA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 9099 Formo salon 57 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JP City of Edinburgh Scotland The 13:02 Cafe 57a Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JP City of Edinburgh Scotland The Colony Gourmet Cafe 58 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9NA City of Edinburgh Scotland The Smoking Fox 59 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9JP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7782 Dumplings of China (彩来中餐厅) Restaurant 60 Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9NA City of Edinburgh 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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

Leith was once a thriving sea port with many whisky bonds and a seperate town from Edinburgh. Leith since 1920 is part of Edinburgh. Many attractions date from the 15th to 19th centuries. withh shore side restaurants and cafes visit leith for a gret time. Leith Shore Edinburgh Attractions In 1827 Leith became a Burgh as Edinburgh was, this lasted for a short time as in 1920 Edinburgh took over. Leith was first mentioned in history in 1143 when King David I granted the monks lands at ‘Inverlet’ He also had a harbour built at the Shore for personal use. Leith has been a very important area due to its position on the forth and closeness to Edinburgh. The port of Leith has been attached by Spanish, French, English and American ships over the years and eventually taken by Edinburgh in 1920. Take a trip to the redeveloped area of the commercial quayside just over the bridge at the Shore, where you will find many types of open air restaurants and just a short stroll away from the Royal Yacht Britannia and the indoor shopping mall Ocean Terminal. On a Sunday there is an outdoor market. In 1813 a Mr William Crawford opened a small biscuit Shop on the Shore Leith eventually merging with McVities circa 1960. King’s Landing Shore Leith Edinburgh Attractions The King’s Landing is the historic occasion of George the IV becoming the first monarch to stand on Scottish shores since Charles II in 1651. It came about by an invitation from Sir Walter Scott on a suggestion by Henry Dundas, (a very powerful politician at the time). The King’s Landing was at the Shore of Leith a port just outside Edinburgh on Thursday 15th August 1822 The plaques can be seen on the Shore on where he set foot on the shore and the other on the wall opposite the plaque. The Wall Plaque reads; OPPOSITE THIS SPOT KING GEORGE IV LANDED | ON 15th AUGUST 1822. AN HISTORIC VISIT | ARRANGED MAINLY BY SIR WALTER SCOTT | FOR THE BICENTENARY OF WHOSE BIRTH | THIS PLAQUE WAS ERECTED | LEITH CIVIC TRUST August 1971 King's Landing The Signal Tower Shore Leith Edinburgh Attractions The Signal Tower built in 1685 had sails of a windmill. The stone tower you can see today was originally higher by at least two further floors. The battlements were built during the Napoleonic war when the tower became the signal tower relaying flag messages to incoming ships The Sailor’s Home Shore Leith The Sailors Home built in 1883 was accommodation for sailors whose ships were in port. Look for the angel above the door an emblem for the seaman’s mission, now a luxury hotel. The Memorial to merchant seamen can be seen in front of the building. Merchant Seamen’s Memorial Tower Shore Leith The Memorial takes the form of a 5.5 metre sandstone column featuring seafaring scenes in bronze relief. It is possible to see navigators with charts, a ship’s cook, stokers, engineers, and seamen hauling lines. The Shore was chosen as the location for this new Memorial because Leith was Scotland’s premier port for more than 300 years, and served as Edinburgh’s trading port for more than 700 years. In addition, the Memorial recognises the 132 years of service dedicated to the Merchant Navy by Leith Nautical College (1855-1987) and its training ship, “Dolphin” (1944- 1979). Four shelves on the the working seamen showing their different duties. Musician’s Memorial Spiral Sculpture Shore Leith This sculpture of grey slate is a memorial to three musicians and was designed by the sculptor James Parker from Galloway Scotland. Thomas (Tam) Bennett Sim White He was a Blues and Jazz singer, TV personality and film actor. He was In many TV dramas and soaps performed on Top of the Pops. He was born in Grassmarket Edinburgh he went to the same secondary school (Darrock Academy) as Sean (007) Connery Raymond (Boz) Burrell He was born in Holbeach England. He was a musician, singer-songwriter and Guitar player. He played with Ritchie Blackmore, King Crimson, Bad Company and Tam White. Derek “Dell Boy” Allen The Gates of Leith Shore Leith The Gates of Leith stand with two cannon from the 16th century once part of the artillery that protected the Leith Docks from invaders. In the centre a bust of Governor John Hunter, son of a Leith ship master and second in command aboard H.M.S. Sirius when they found the colony of New South Wales in 1788. Governor John Hunter Bust Shore Leith Vice Admiral |John Hunter R.N.| 1737-1821 Captain John Hunter was captain of the HMS Sirius and later became the 2nd Governor of New South Wales Australia from 1795 returning to Britain in 1800. New South Wales was the penal outpost of the British Empire. As a professional sailor John Hunter was involved in the American War of Independence and took part in Chesapeake and Sandy Hook He was appointed third lieutenant of his flagship HMS Victory and he received his first command in 1782. John Hunter ended his career as a Vice-Admiral and spent his final years in Leith in 6 Cassels Place (43 Leith Walk near the corner of Kirk Street) before returning to London where he died in 1821. The inscription on the plaque reads; Governor John Hunter | Governor of New South Wales 1795 – 1800 | Born Leith 29th August 1737 Died London 13th March 1821 | John Hunter, son of a Leith Ship Master, was Second in | command aboard H.M.S. Sirius to Governor Arthur Phillip | Who Founded the Colony in January 1788. He Returned to be | The Colony’s Second Governor and Conducted its Government | with Sense, Duty, And Humanity. | This bust was donated to the Scots Australian Council in | Edinburgh by its Sculptor, Victor Cusack, and the Scottish | Australian Heritage Council in Sydney and was unveiled on | 28th August 1994, by The Rt. Hon. Norman Irons, the | Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh, and his | Excellency, The Hon. Neal Blewett, High | Commissioner for Australia. HMS SIRIUS HMS Sirius built in Newhaven Leith Edinburgh, was the flagship of the First Fleet. The HMS Sirius set out from Portsmouth, England, in 1787 to establish the first European colony in New South Wales, Australia. Lighthouse Beacon Shore Leith The original position of the lighthouse beacon was in Burntisland, Fife (1876) and was moved to its present position in 1990. The roman numerals that can be seen on the front of the lighthouse show the date when it was first used. Sandy Irvine Robertson OBE Shore Leith Wine merchant, charity promoter and founder of the Scottish Business Achievements Awards Trust. After his premature death, his friends commissioned a bronze statue which sits on the waterfront at the estuary of the Water of Leith. Behind is a harpoon gun from Port Leith Whaling Station, and the Victoria Swing Bridge that was built in 1874. Christian Salvesen Harpoon Gun Shore Leith 1851 Christian Salvesen arrived in Leith and set up in business as a shipowner and broker, later the family started the whaling from Leith in 1906 and by 1911 Christian Salvesen & Co had become the largest whaling company in the world. Whale Oil was a very important commodity as it was used for the oil for lamps, machine lubrication, margarine, soap and glycerine for explosives. The gun came from one of the whale catchers run by the Salvesen Company which was registered in Leith Victoria Swing Bridge Shore Leith This bridge formerly carried a road, railway crossing and footpaths and was the largest swing bridge in Great Britain. The original Victoria Swing Bridge across the Inner Harbour linked the Albert Dock to the Victoria Dock and was built in 1874. The bridge is now static and is used as a footpath to cross the mouth of the Water of Leith. Fingal Luxury Hotel Fingal was built in 1963 by Blythswood Shipbuilding Company, Scotstoun Glasgow. As steam tender vessel for the Northern Lighthouse Board. The ship was registered in Leith and based for most of its life in Oban (30 years) and 6 years in Stromness, Orkney. The ship on its retirement was sold in 2000 and moored in Cornwall. In 2014 the Britannia trust purchased the vessel which had been renamed Windsor Castle and brought it back to Leith. The ship is 239.01 feet (72.85 m) in length. Its breadth: Beam to Beam is 40.35 feet (12.30 m) and Depth 8.50 feet (5.64 m). The Name has reverted back to Fingal and is now a Luxury five star hotel, moored at the Alexandra Dock in the Port of Leith. Royal Yacht Britannia Ocean Terminal Leith The Royal Yacht Britannia is the former Royal Yacht of the British monarch Queen Elizabeth II. The ship is now permanently moored at Ocean Terminal in Edinburgh. The Britannia is the 83rd vessel since the first Royal yacht owned by King Charles II in 1660. It is the second Royal yacht to bear the name Britannia, the first being the famous racing cutter built for the Prince of Wales in 1893. Have a day out and look around the famous Yacht. Now the rich and famous hire the ship for the evening for dinner parties. Royal Yacht Britannia Antony Gormley Statue Leith Jetty Antony Gormley is a renowned British sculptor with works that are displayed over the word from New Zealand Hong Kong and the U.S.A and all around the UK. The iconic Angel of the North to statues a man 6 of which are around Edinburgh. I have named this one for the birds. Kinloch Anderson Museum Kinloch Anderson Heritage Room Museum Kinloch Anderson was started in 1868 by William Anderson and his two sons in Edinburgh’s George Street. It has Royal warrants of appointment and is a global name in tailoring. The Museum tells the story of the Kinloch Anderson Family business from its start in 1868. The Citadel Archway Leith Shore The Citadel Archway is the only remains of Leith Citadel built by Oliver Cromwell’s troops in 1656. Located next to what was St Ninian’s Church. When the Citadel was first built it stood alone next to the beach. Leith was fought over by the English and French and eventually a treaty was signed. The Citadel was a fortification where retreating troops would go when the main walls of the city defences were breached. Leith Citadel was one of the largest as its location to Edinburgh made it an important site to control. The other Citadels that were built were in Perth Inverness, Ayr and (Inverlochy) now Fort William. In 1827 Leith became an independent Parliamentary Burgh which lasted less than 100 years as in 1920 it became a part of Edinburgh. The first recorded mention of Leith was in 1143. Leith was so important that even the American Navy under John Paul Jones tried to capture the port of Leith. Commercial Quay Leith Shore Take a trip to the redeveloped area of the commercial quayside just over the bridge at the Shore, where you will find many types of open air restaurants and just a short stroll away from the Royal Yacht Britannia and the indoor shopping mall Ocean Terminal. Customs House Leith Shore The coat of arms over the entrance of the Customs House is that of King George III. The Leith Customs House was built circa 1811 to house and control the goods being brought into Leith by the many ships that traded around the world. All Captains had to declare there cargo and pay a duty. The customs Houses were at every port and have been in operation circa 1390. The customs house of Leith was previously at Trinity House where the maritime museum is now situated. The King’s Wark Shore Leith The King’s Wark has history from circa 1430 when it was built by order of James I. In 1590 King James VI, his wife the Queen, Princess Anne of Denmark, resided there for five nights. In 1606 the King’s Wark and lands were gifted to Bernard Lindsay by James VI, The King’s Wark was known to be rebuilt and extended by Mr Bernard Lindsay in 1613 with a tennis court and four Taverns, one for the King and a cellar for the King’s wines. In 1649 it became a weigh House for hemp and iron. The thoroughfare was known as Bernard’s Nook but in 1806 when improvements were being made the new thoroughfare was named Bernard Street after Bernard Lindsay. Queen’s Landing Shore Leith Edinburgh Attractions This Plaque commemorates the landing in Leith of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots upon her return from France on 19th August 1561. Mary Stuart (Mary Queen of Scots) was born on 8 December 1542. She was the queen of Scotland from December 1542 until July 1567. An infant Queen due to her father King James V death 6 days after her birth. Her reign ended on a forced abdication by Scottish nobles in 1567 at Carberry. Mary’s cousin Queen Elizabeth I had her arrested and she spent the rest of her life as a prisoner until her execution in 1587. Queens Landing Lamb’s House Leith Lamb’s House was built in 1610, was one of the finest merchant’s houses in Scotland. It was built by a merchant called Andrew Lamb a member of the lamb family who lived in the Leith area for circa 200 years. As the date of May Queen of Scots landing was prior to this it is unlikely to be the same house. It is more likely to be the King’s Wark that she waited as this was for the upper class and royalty. Old Leith Bridge Leith North Leith and “St Leonard’s Lands” or what became South Leith were joined by a bridge that connected the two areas in 1493. This was the first Stone Bridge to be built over the inlet. Due to the shipbuilders operating upstream from the bridge and when the ships were ready to sail they would have to pass under the bridge, which stopped large ships from being built. The first bridge was replaced by a drawbridge which was built closer to the estuary. When shipbuilding stopped the bridge was replaced by what is in place today. St Ninian’s Chapel Shore Leith St Ninian’s Chapel was established in 1493 by Robert Ballantyne, Abbot of Holyrood. When the English were on the rampage burning and destroying churches and castles in Scotland 1560-1 St Ninian’s was not spared. In 1609 North Leith parish was a new parish and required a Church The ruins of St Ninian’s became the possession of the people of north Leith and rebuilt the chapel which became the parish Church. The Church was extended in 1675. As Leith grew the church became to small for the congregation and a new church was built in 1816. The church building was used by other church groups until 1825 when it was used for commercial purposes. On the wall above the main entrance, stone inscriptions read: Blessed Are | They Yet Heir | Yevord of God | And keep It | Luke XI | 1600 S.S. Explorer Shore Leith Docks Edinburgh The SS Explorer is the last surviving steam trawler in the world. It was a purpose built fishery research ship. She is on the National Historic Ships. Launched on 21 June 1955. SS Explorer went out of service in 1984. The SS Explorer was a fishery research Ship which was to investigate fish breeding and feeding grounds which could establish fishing levels and types of fish that would suit the British markets. This would enable fishing boats to be more productive. The SS Explorer has been in Leith docks since 1996 being restored for historic purposes and would be a unique museum. She was one of the last ship of it kind registered to the port of Leith. Next - Newhaven Edinburgh

George Square and George Square Gardens are in the centre of the University of Edinburgh's Campus on the southside of Edinburgh. Buccleuch Place which backs onto George Square has many medallions and plaques to famous people and the George Square Gardens are not to be missed. George Square Edinburgh George Square in Edinburgh is in the centre of the University of Edinburgh Central Campus. In the centre of the square is a garden and around the square are buildings for learning. The Square and gardens were first laid in 1766. On a number of the walls are plaques of famous students. There are also a number of famous ex-residents who lived in the square. In the garden there are many benches to site and take time to contemplate the world and read a book. There are Standing Stones. One of which has been carved with a figure as if the stone had been split down the middle and the figure was revealed. George Square is also the centre of the Edinburgh Festival and Fringe every year in August. George Square Garden Labyrinth “The labyrinth is an ancient archetypal pattern dating back more than 4000 years. The design of the Edinburgh Labyrinth is based on the 13th century labyrinth laid in the floor of Chartres Cathedral in France (Notre-Dame d’Chartres or the Cathedral of Notre-Dame). Take the walk from the start follow the path which takes you to the centre and back to the outside. George Square Garden Standing Stones University of Edinburgh George Square Plaques Seven plaques of great people of knowledge on the walls around George Square. Jane Welsh Carlyle, Peter Mark Roget, Eric Henry Liddell, Benjamin Rush, Mwalimu Julius K Nyerere, Robert Louis Stevenson and Sorley MacLean. Jane Welsh Carlyle Plaque George Square Edinburgh Memorial Plaque to Jane Welsh Carlyle, 23 George Square, Edinburgh. Jane Welsh was born in Haddington East Lothian 14 January 1801 – 21 April 1866, she is buried in Haddington She Married Thomas Carlyle the essayist. Peter Mark Roget Plaque George Square Edinburgh Peter Mark Roget was born in 1779, he studied at Edinburgh University Medical School and graduated in 1798. He was a brilliant doctor and published papers on tuberculosis and the effects of nitrous oxide as an anaesthetic. At the age of 34 in 1814 he invented the slide rule which was used by students in schools and Universities for many years. He is best known for ‘Roget’s Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases’, the thesaurus was published in 1852. Peter Roget died in 1869 aged 90. Eric Henry Liddell Plaque George Square Edinburgh Eric Henry Liddell was born in China in 1902 a son of a missionary. Eric Liddell was educated in a boarding school in Blackheath and spent his childhood there will his parents were in China. At the age of 18 he enrolled in Edinburgh University were his brother was already studying. Eric Liddell lived for a short time in Gillespie Crescent before moving to a house in Merchiston Place. While in Edinburgh he lived firstly in Gillespie Crescent before moving to Merchiston Crescent. He was a very good athlete and played Rugby and took part in track events for both the University and Scotland. He took part in the Paris Olympics and won a Gold in the 400 and a bronze in the 200. After graduating from Edinburgh University he returned to China and his last years he was interned in Weihsien prison camp which was a Japanese- internment camp created during World War II to hold civilians of Allied countries living in North China where he died. The Eric Liddell Centre at Holy Corner in Edinburgh is where Eric Liddell attended Church. Benjamin Rush Plaque George Square Edinburgh Benjamin Rush Graduate of Edinburgh University Medical School 1768 at 22 years old, signatory of the American Declaration of Independence, Leader of the American Enlightenment, founder of Dickinson College (private, residential liberal arts college in Carlisle, Pennsylvania) the first college to be founded after the formation of the United States of America. He was also at the age of 23 the first professor of chemistry in America. Benjamin Rush Benjamin Rush was born in 1746 in Pennsylvania U.S.A. Benjamin Rush lived with his uncle Reverend Dr. Samuel Finley ensured Benjamin Rush received an education. Benjamin Rush went to the College of New Jersey which is now called Princeton in 1759. In 1766 at the age of 20 Benjamin Rush moved to Edinburgh to study at the University of Edinburgh Medical School which was the most respected in the world. Benjamin Rush graduated with a degree in medicine in 1768. Benjamin Rush set up the Philadelphia Dispensary in 1786 to provide medical care for the poor which was the first institution of its kind in the United States. Benjamin Rush was not just a doctor but a person that wanted to change the world, to give justice and equality to all. The Declaration of Independence was adopted by the second continental congress on July 4th, 1776 Benjamin Rush signed the final document of the Declaration of Independence with other members on August 2 1776. Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Plaque George Square Edinburgh Mwalimu Julius Nyerere First President of the United Republic of Tanzania was known as Mwalimu’ or ‘Teacher’ in Swahili. He was President from the country’s founding in 1964, until his retirement in 1985. Mwalimu Julius Nyerere received a scholarship to the University of Edinburgh in 1949 and became the first Tanzanian to study at a British university and only the second to gain a university degree outside Africa. He died in 1999 at the age of 77 years. Robert Louis Stevenson Plaque George Square Edinburgh Robert Louis Stevenson was from Edinburgh a poet and author of many famous books known around the world and made into movies. Born in Howard Place into a famous family that has left a mark all over Britain on the land and in the sea. Joined University of Edinburgh at the age of 17 and studied law, which he did not practice, rather to write instead. The plaque in George Square Edinburgh reads; in honour of Robert Louis Stevenson 1850-1894 Poet, author of Treasure Island, Kidnapped, Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, alumnus of the University. Sorley MacLean Plaque George Square Edinburgh Sorley MacLean was born in 1911 on the Isle of Raasay he studied English at Edinburgh University and achieved a first class degree and graduated in 1934 before returning home to Raasay. He was named the University’s first Alumnus of the Year in 1990 and later died in 1996. The plaque in George Square reads; in honour of Sorley MacLean 1911-1996 Gaelic poet and man of letters, graduate of the University. Home of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle George Square Edinburgh Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was a strong believer in the afterlife. Arthur Conan Doyle lived at 23 George Square Edinburgh a few doors up from where Sir Walter Scott lived with his parents. George Watson’s Ladies College George Square Edinburgh George Watson left a sum of money to The Merchant Company of Edinburgh in 1723 to educated less fortunate children of Edinburgh. George Watson was born in Edinburgh in 1654. The first school opened in 1741 for boys only. George Watson’s Ladies’ College was opened for girls in Admiral Duncan’s House in George Square in 1871. The schools were amalgamated in 1974 and the present school is in Colinton Road where both girls and boys are educated equally. Sir Walter Scott's Childhood Home George Square which at the time was outside the city walls was where Sir Walter Scott lived. Number 25 George Square Edinburgh was where he spent his childhood with his parents from the age of 3 until he married at age 26. St Albert’s Catholic Chaplaincy The Dominican Priory opened in Edinburgh in 24 George Square in 1931 and were appointed as Catholic Chaplains to the students and staff at the University of Edinburgh and to the Catholic Professional Guilds of the City of Edinburgh. The plaque on the wall above the door is of Saint Albert. His name was Albertus Magnus born circa 1190. Swedish Runic Stone. “Swedish Runestone”, This ancient (11th Century Viking) Standing Stone has been a part of Edinburgh circa 1780 when Sir Alexander Seton of East Lothian donated it to the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland In 1785. The Stone would have been from their Castle estate in Sweden. Lilla Ramsjö, Vittinge, Uppland, Sweden The Seton family a very wealthy and powerful family of East Lothian purchased Ekolsund Castle in Enköping Sweden from Gustav III who had used it as a Royal Residence until he sold it to the Seton's in 1912. The Stone has stood in Princes Street Gardens below the Esplanade since circa 1820. Next - Southside Edinburgh

Candlemaker's Row where the candles of Edinburgh were made to light the house of Edinburgh. At the head of the Row still stands Candlemaker's House, Greyfriars Kirk and Greyfriars Bobby statue. famous Edinburgh Attraction, Ghosts and grave robbers walk the graveyard of Grafriars. Candlemakers' Row Grassmarket Edinburgh Candlemakers' Row Grassmarket History Candlemakers' Row was once the main thoroughfare from the Grassmarket out of Edinburgh linking with Jamaica Street (now Chamber Street) which ended at Blackfriars Abbey (foot of Infirmary Street). Candlemakers' Row winds up from the Grassmarket at Cowgatehead to Greyfriars Place at George IV Bridge and Chamber Street where the Scottish National Museum Stands. At the top of Candlemakers' Row is where the statue of Greyfriars Bobby can be found an icon of the City of Edinburgh. A small street of to the east halfway up Candlemakers' Row (Merchant Street ) has restaurants, pubs and accommodation and the George IV Bridge can be sent stretching over the street. This street is a dead end. On the west side of Candlemakers' Row stands Greyfriars Graveyard, where many famous Edinburgh people are buried and where Ghostly goings on with haunted graves and unexplained noises. Candlemaker’s Hall The Ancient Corporation of Candlemakers' Hall stood close to the Greyfriars gates on the west side of Candlemaker's Row. This is where the street name originated. The Candlemakers' Hall was built in 1722 and still can be seen today. The Row was where all the Candlemaker’s of Edinburgh would make candles and the smell was on occasion so strong that residents of Candlemaker’s Row tried to stop the trade. Greyfriars Bobby Statue Greyfriars Bobby was a Skye terrier who became known in 19th-century Edinburgh after spending 14 years guarding the grave of his owner, John Gray. Bobby himself died in 1872. A year later a statue was erected at the top of Candlemaker Row across from the Greyfriars Kirkyard. There is also a red granite headstone in Greyfriars kirkyard near the gate. Have a stroll around the Greyfriars Kirkyard and see many famous and powerful people of old Edinburgh. Greyfriars Bobby died 14th January 1872 age 16 years Let his loyalty and devotion be a lesson to us all. Greyfriars Bobby Greyfriars Bobby Plaque The Plaque underneath the statue of the dog reads; A tribute to the affectionate fidelity of Greyfriars Bobby in 1858 this faithful dog followed the remains of his master to Greyfriars Kirkyard and lingered near the spot until his death in 1872. With permission erected by the Baroness Burdett Coutts. Cowgatehead Parish Church The Cowgatehead Free Church stands at the junction of Candlemaker's Row and Cowgate in Edinburgh. William Whyte the bookseller had a shop at 13 George Street in Edinburgh and lived Kirkbrae Liberton. Inscription above door of church reads; "Erected and endowed from funds bequeathed by William Whyte Edinburgh MDCCCLXI" (1861) Next - Grassmarket

Edinburgh Art Galleries are some of Edinburgh attractions. Thre are a number of National Galleries and many public and private galleries that can de visited free of charge. Art Galleries are a popular part of the Edinburgh attractions to see. Edinburgh Art Galleries Art Galleries Visitors Attractions There are many art Galleries in Edinburgh public and private these are the main public art galleries are with links and a fuller list is below the main Galleries. Royal Scottish Academy of Art Royal Scottish Academy of Art Mound Precinct Edinburgh EH2 2EL Link Talbot Rice Gallery University Of Edinburgh Old College South Bridge Edinburgh EH8 9YL Link National Gallery of Scotland National Gallery of Scotland Mound Precinct Edinburgh EH2 2EL Link National Gallery Modern Art 1 Scottish Gallery of Modern Art 1 Belford Road Edinburgh EH4 3DR Link National Gallery Modern Art 2 Scottish Gallery of Modern Art 2 Belford Road Edinburgh EH4 3DS Link Queens Gallery Holyrood House Queens Gallery Horse Wynd Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8DX Link City Art Centre Edinburgh City Art Centre Market Street Edinburgh EH1 1DE Link Scottish National Portrait Gallery Scottish National Portrait Gallery Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 1JD Link Fruit Market Gallery Edinburgh Fruit Market Gallery Market Street Edinburgh EH1 1DE Link Art Gallery Open Eye Gallery Abercromby Place Edinburgh EH3 6QE 0131 557 1020 Art Gallery Bellevue Gallery Bellevue Crescent Edinburgh EH3 6ND 0131 558 8368 Art Gallery Union Gallery Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3JU 0131 556 7707 Art Gallery Collective Gallery Calton Hill Edinburgh EH7 5AA 0131 556 1264 Art Gallery Stills Gallery Cockburn Street Edinburgh EH1 1BP 0131 622 6200 Leith Walk Gallery 9-11 Crighton Place Edinburgh EH7 4NY Art Gallery Braewell Gallery Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6RQ 0131 556 2224 Art Gallery Edinburgh Gallery Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6HZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 5002 Art Gallery Scottish Gallery Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6HZ 0131 558 1200 Art Gallery Di Rollo Gallery Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6HZ 0131 557 5227 Art Gallery Axolotl Gallery Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6QQ 0131 557 1460 Art Gallery Anthony Wood Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6HZ 0131 558 9544 Art Gallery Colours Gallery Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6QQ 0131 557 4569 Art Gallery Vermillion Art Studios East Crosscauseway Edinburgh EH8 9HQ Art Gallery Grove Gallery Grove Street Edinburgh EH3 8AF 0131 229 7117 Art Gallery Art Shop Haddington Place Edinburgh EH7 4AF 0131 466 3168 Art Gallery Alpha Art Hamilton Place Edinburgh EH3 5AX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 3066 Art Gallery Dovecot Studios Infirmary Street Edinburgh EH1 1LT 0131 315 3054 Art Gallery Morningside Gallery Morningside Road Edinburgh EH10 4BY Art Gallery Breeze Art Gallery Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 2YJ 0131 220 2655 Art Gallery West End Craft and Design Fair Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 4BJ 0131 661 0012 Art Gallery Bourne Fine Art Gallery Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6HZ 0131 557 4050 Art Gallery Calton Gallery Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 3NH 0131 226 6932 Art Gallery Demarco Roxy Art House Roxburgh Place Edinburgh EH8 9EB 0131 556 3102 Art Gallery Leith Gallery Shore Edinburgh EH6 6RA 0131 553 5255 Art Gallery Reddot Fine Art St Colme Street Edinburgh EH3 6AA 0131 220 8435 Art Gallery Flaubert Gallery St Stephen Street Edinburgh EH3 5AQ 0131 225 5007 Art Gallery Attic Salt Thistle Street Lane North East Edinburgh EH2 1DA 0131 225 2093 Art Gallery Red Door Gallery Victoria Street Edinburgh EH1 2JW 0131 477 3255 Art Gallery Marchmont Gallery Warrender Park Road Edinburgh EH9 1EX 0131 228 8228 Art Gallery Talbot Rice Gallery West College Street Edinburgh EH8 9YL 0131 650 2210 Art Gallery Scottish Pictures West Port Edinburgh EH1 2LD 0131 229 5353 Art Gallery Torrance Gallery Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6JN 0131 556 6366 Next - Edinburgh Libraries

The extention of New town north was a success and the new town was also spreading east and West. with Haymarket rail station and the glasgow road many people set up home in the western area. This page concentrats on the attractions of the west of Edinburgh new town from the west end to Haymarket. Edinburgh New Town West Attractions Palmerston Place Edinburgh New Town West Attractions St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral The actual name is The Cathedral Church of St Mary in Edinburgh. St Mary’s is Scotland’s Largest Cathedral and has been since 1879. St Mary’s is easily spotted on Edinburgh’s skyline due to being the only church with three spires. The Cathedral is dedicated to St Mary the Virgin. The highest tower is 90 meters in height and the other 2 are both 60 meters high. The Cathedral is open every day to all who wish to visit. If you continue past St Mary’s Cathedral down the hill you will come to the Belford Bridge and an entrance to the water of Leith walkway, over the bridge and round the corner are the Modern Art Galleries One and Two Palmerston Place Old Coates House Old Coates House was built between circa 1613 by John Byres and was restored in 1830 by Sir Patrick Walker. When Mary Walker died in 1870 she gifted the property to the Scottish Episcopal Church of Scotland which enabled a Cathedral to be built. In 1874 the foundation stone for the New St Mary’s Cathedral was laid by the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry, and the Cathedral was consecrated on 30th October 1879. The Chapter House and western spires were added in 1890.The Old Coates House was the home of the Cathedral Choir School, which became St Mary’s Music School in 1971. The Music School moved in 1995. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre was formed to provide for the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of society and community needs in Edinburgh. This is a spiritual centre and you are able to get psychic and spiritual readings. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was a great believer of the afterlife and he wrote circa 20 books on the subject of spiritualism and the afterlife. For any believers in Spiritualism, psychic phenomena, paranormal research or ghosts take a read of Conan Doyle’s books as he truly believed. Take a break in the Arthur Conan Doyle tearoom at 25 Palmerston Place Edinburgh and feel the spirits. Chester Street Edinburgh New Town West Walpole Hall The Right Reverend George Henry Somerset Walpole was elected Bishop of Edinburgh in 1910 and remained in his post till his death in 1929. The Walpole hall was built in 1932 in memory of George Walpole DD Bishop of Edinburgh and is attached to the Song school. George Walpole was the Bishop of Edinburgh. Chester Street Melville Crescent Edinburgh New Town West Attractions Robert Dundas 2nd Viscount Melville The Statue of Robert Viscount Melville 1771 -1851 was erected in 1857 in Melville Crescent Edinburgh. Robert Dundas 2nd Viscount Melville, son of Henry Dundas (1st Viscount Melville), was born in Edinburgh and educated at Gottingen University Germany and the University of Edinburgh. He was a Member of Parliament, 1st Lord of the Admiralty, and Governor of the Bank of Scotland as his father before him. Robert Dundas was awarded the Knight of the Thistle in 1821. His home was Melville Castle where he died in 1851. Pictured is the Dundas family crest above outside the door of Melville Castle below. Melville Crescent Joseph Bell M.D The Real Sherlock Holmes Joseph Bell pioneer in forensic science was born in Edinburgh in 1837, great-grandson of Benjamin Bell, a forensic surgeon and detective. Joseph became a surgeon and in 1859 and went on to become a lecturer at Edinburgh University one of his students being Arthur Conan Doyle. To be Doyle’s inspiration for the character Sherlock Holmes. He purchased 2 Melville Crescent in 1883 where he lived till his death in 1911. This is also the site of the Japanese Sherlock Holmes Club. Melville Street Melville Street Edinburgh New Town West Attractions Sir Robert Lorimer Robert Lorimer lived at 21 Hill Street Edinburgh with his parents he was educated at Edinburgh Academy before going to the University of Edinburgh. In 1893 he formed his own Architectural practice. His family home was 54 Melville Street Edinburgh in the west new town of Edinburgh Robert Lorimer designed the new chapel for the Knights of the Thistle in St Giles Cathedral in 1911. The Scottish National War Memorial at Edinburgh Castle in 1919. He was knighted for his work in 1927 and died in 1929. Gladstone Memorial Coates Crescent Gardens Edinburgh New Town West Attractions Gladstone's Memorial Gladstone's Memorial stands in Coates Crescent of Shandwick Place at the west end of Princes Street at the tram stop. The memorial shows William Gladstone surrounded by women. The monument was constructed in 1917 and originally stood in St Andrew Square and was moved to Coates Crescent Gardens in 1955. Gladstone was a very important public figure in Britain. Born in 1809 Gladstone served as Prime Minister for four terms, being appointed to the post on 1868, 1880, 1886, and 1892. Gladstone founded a church foundation to help women prostitutes. He was affectionately known as the 'Grand Old Man' by his many supporters and as 'God's Only Mistake' by his enemies, especially Benjamin Disraeli, the then leader of the Conservative Party. West Coates West Coates Edinburgh New Town West Donaldson's (Hospital) School Donaldson's School was designed by William Playfair for James Donaldson in (1851), a wealth bookseller and printer that lived in Edinburgh in 1830. James Donaldson on his death left his fortune to build and maintain a building for the deaf and dumb of Edinburgh. The students in the school were both hearing and non hearing and this lead to the hearing students learning sign language and these students went on to teach sign language around the world. The School moved from Edinburgh to its present location in Linlithgow in 2007. Haymarket Haymarket Edinburgh New Town West Heart of Midlothian Memorial Clock The clock is in honoured memory of the players and members of the Heart of Midlothian football Club who lost their lives in the world wars and it was first unveiled in 1922 to commemorate the men that fell in the first world war. On the front panel of the memorial; ERECTED BY THE HEART OF MIDLOTHIAN FOOTBALL CLUB TO THE MEMORY OF THEIR PLAYERS AND MEMBERS WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919 On the back panel of the memorial; IN HONOURED MEMORY OF THE PLAYERS AND MEMBERS OF THE HEART OF MIDLOTHIAN FOOTBALL CLUB WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR 1939-1945 Haymarket Railway Station Haymarket the main Junction on the way out of Edinburgh to the west and Edinburgh International Airport. Under a mile from Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle. Haymarket Rail Station opened in 1842 as the main station to join Edinburgh and Glasgow. The rail line was then extended to join Canal Street Station now Waverley Station in 1846. The line went under ground before emerging at the side of the Edinburgh Castle Rock and what is now Princes Street Gardens Atholl Crescent Edinburgh New Town West Edinburgh School of Cookery Louisa Stevenson with Christian Guthrie Wright founded the Edinburgh School of Cookery in 1875 in Atholl Crescent Edinburgh. This school developed into The Queen Margaret University. The plaque reads; The Edinburgh College of domestic science founded in 1875 as the Edinburgh school of cookery and domestic economy. Moved to No.3 Atholl crescent in 1891. By 1970, when the college moved to Clermiston it occupied Nos. 1-8. No. 12 Nos 15-17 and was known around the world as “Atholl Crescent”. Atholl Crescent Rothesay Terrace Edinburgh New Town West Sir John Ritchie Findlay Rothesay Terrace (No3) is a Building of architectural renown, was owned by Sir John Ritchie Findlay (1st Baronet) owner of the Scotsman Newspaper. The House from the rear overlooks Well House on the water of Leith in Dean Village, which he had built for his staff. Rothesay Terrace Rothesay House School Rothesay Terrace (No1) was a private school (Rothesay House School) that occupied the premises from 1985 - 1957 Walker Street Walker Street Edinburgh New Town West Attractions Elsie Maud Inglis 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 group to get entry for women to Edinburgh medical School. Elsie Inglis Had a medical practice in the High Street Edinburgh and at 8 Walker Street. She founded the second woman’s Hospital in Edinburgh. She help found the Scottish Women’s Hospitals for Foreign Services in 1914 and took part in aiding soldiers in Serbia and Russia. She was returning home from war in 1917 when she died of cancer which she had known she had before the start of the war. Rutland Street Rutland Street Edinburgh New Town West Dr John Brown John Brown FRSE FRCPE born in Biggar in 1810 and he died at home in 1882 in Rutland Street Edinburgh. He was a renowned Scottish physician and essayist he was known for his essays and papers on art, medical history and biography. Lord Lister Lord Joseph Lister Charlotte Square Lord Lister lived with his father- in- law James Syme at No. 9 Charlotte Square for 7 years 1870-1877, Lord Lister also lived at 11 Rutland Street Edinburgh from 1856 -1860 Born in Upton Essex he introduced carbolic acid to sterilise surgical instruments. Carbolic Acid is now known as Phenol. Sir Walter Scott Sir Walter Scott's Last Main residence in Edinburgh was number 6 Shandwick Place the main house is by way of No.8 where he lived from 1828 -1830 prior to his moved to Abbotsford House in The Scottish Borders Lieutenant General Frances Dundas Francis Dundas died 15/1/1824 at 11 Shandwick Place Edinburgh Horse and Rider Sculpture by E Bridge The Horse and Rider Sculpture stands on a bridge in Edinburgh George IV Bridge Edinburgh