Sir Walter Scott Scotland's most famous writer of poems and books. Look around Edinburgh's New Town for all the things related to the great man. see all the memorials here About Sir Walter Scott Images of things to look for King's Landing Sir Walter Scott invited George IV to Edinburgh. Stepping ashore at Leith Duddingston Kirk where Sir Walter Scott was ordained an elder in 1806. Corstorphine Tower There is a tower dedicated to his memory on Corstorphine Hill where he would site and look over the landscape of Edinburgh The Council of Edinburgh also honoured him by naming The Inch district of Edinburgh, around 30 streets after him and for characters and places from his poems and novels Kelso Grammar School where Walter Scott went to school when living with his aunt in 1783. Waverley Lodge Kelso Walter Scott's Aunt Janet's Home Sir Walter Scott's Mothers Grave St John's Princes Street Edinburgh Walter Scott's Grave Dryburgh Abbey Scott's View over Eildon Hills Sir Walter Scott in the Writers' Museum Lawnmarket Edinburgh 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 Sir Walter Scott Portrait Signet Library Sir Walter Scott Plaque in Grayfriars Kirk Sir Walter Scott Plaque Tolbooth Musselburgh John Gibson Lockhart's House 25 Northumberland Street Edinburgh Sir Walter Scott's Thoughts on the future John Gibson Lockhart's House Bellfield Street Portobello Sir Walter Scott Statue Selkirk Walter Scott Court Room Selkirk Next - Robert Burns

Edinburgh New Town home of Sir Walter ScottHis story in Writers' Museum with artifacts, busts, statues and manuscripts and personal items about the great writer. Sir Walter Scott Scottish historical novelist and poet Lawyer and Sheriff Father: Walter Scott (1729–1799) Mother: Anne Rutherford (1733 - 1819) Walter Scott born 15 /08/1771 Sir Walter Scott’s wife Charlotte died in 1826. Sir Walter Scott die at his home, Abbotsford on 21 September 1832. In 1779 he went to the High School in Edinburgh (in High School Yards). In 1783 he stayed for six months with his aunt Jenny at Kelso in the Scottish Borders, where he also attended Kelso Grammar School. November 1783 he started at the University of Edinburgh age 12. Studying Law at the University of Edinburgh he became a Lawyer (like his father) he was admitted to the Faculty of Advocates in 1792. In 1797 he join the Royal Edinburgh Volunteer Light Dragoons when the French invaded Leith. Walter met Charlotte Charpentier of Lyon, three weeks later they were married on Christmas Eve 1797 in St Mary's Church, Carlisle. Sir Walter Scott was a member of the Freemason Lodge, St David, No. 36 (Edinburgh), in 1801 He was ordained as an elder in Duddingston Kirk in 1806. Walter Scott published Marmion in 1808. Walter Scott’s most famous titles include Ivanhoe, Rob Roy, The Lady of the Lake, Waverley, The Heart of Midlothian and The Bride of Lammermoor. Sir Walter Scott's Birthplace Edinburgh Near this spot stood the house in which Walter Scott was born on the 15 August 1771. The family lived here until 1774. The street which is no longer here, was College Wynd a street leading to the university building called the old College. Sir Walter Scott's Childhood Home 25 George Square Edinburgh which was outside the city walls is where Walter Scott grew up until he married at 26. Walter Scott was born on 15 August 1771, in a third-floor apartment on College Wynd. Walter Scott moved to one of the first houses to be built in George Square Edinburgh with his parents. Sir Walter Scott's Residences Walter Scott first rented a flat in 50 George Street for just under a year then late in 1798 moved to 10 Castle Street and lived there for 3 years. At that time he also leased a cottage in Lasswade, from 1798 -1804 for a summer residence where he would have many guests and groups of literary figures. It was here his career as an author began. They lived in a rented flat 50 George Street Edinburgh until 1802 when they moved to a house at 39 North Castle Street Edinburgh which he kept until 1826. In 1804, he gave up the lease on Lasswade and leased a house at Ashiestiel 8 miles from Selkirk, where the family lived for 7 years. Keeping 39 North Castle Street for a winter residence. His next property was to be his final home from 1811 till his death in 1832. He purchased the farm called Cartley Hole Farm. Which he renamed after a ford in the river where monks from the Abbey used, “Abbotsford”. Over the years he would find ways to enlarge the house, acquiring previous building materials from the old house being knocked down in Edinburgh. The first phase in 1811–12, then a wide scale expansions in 1816–19 and 1822–24. He was still living in North Castle Street, while developing Abbotsford. Makars' Court Lawnmarket Edinburgh The slab that is in Makars' Court Royal Mile Edinburgh with the inscription; This is my own, my native land Sir Walter Scott 1771 - 1832 Writers' Museum Robert Burns & Sir Walter Scott The one and only time Robert Burns and Walter Scott (at age 15yrs) met was in the house of Professor Adam Ferguson in Sciennes House Place, also present were Adam Smith, Dugald Stewart and Joseph Black. This was a meeting place of the hierarchy of Edinburgh society. Finding The Crown Jewels The lost Crown Jewels (Honours of Scotland) thought lost were found in a box unopened for over 100 years by Walter Scott in the Crown Room of Edinburgh Castle on 19 August 1818 Kings Visit Sir Walter Scott’s Invitation With the connection, Sir Walter Scott had with the then Prince Regent George the Council of Edinburgh set the task for Sir Walter Scott to invite the new King George IV to Edinburgh, the first monarch to stand on Scottish soil from King Charles II at his Scottish coronation at Sone in 1651. A pre-requisite of his invitation was that he was to wear kilts. (Tartan having been banned from 1746 in the Highland Clearings). In July 1822 knowing of his visit ordered Kilts in bright red Royal Tartan, later known as Royal Stuart, which he wore as requested on his visit. It was the largest gathering of the clans after Culloden to honour the King whose bloodline went back to Bonnie Prince Charlie. Sir Walter Scott, brought together a pageant of amazing magnitude presenting King George IV as the new Jacobite king. King George IV wore his Highland dress (Kilts) at the Palace of Holyrood House on 17 August 1822 to a ball in his honour. Knighting Walter Scott Prince Regent George later to be King George IV granted Walter Scott the title of baronet: in April 1820. Making him Sir Walter Scott. Sir Walter Scott was the first baronet King George IV appointed after his coronation on 19 July 1821. Scott Monument Honouring Sir Walter Scott The Scott Monument, an icon of Edinburgh, a Gothic spire built in 1844 to honour Sir Walter Scott can be found in East Princes Street Gardens of Princes Street Edinburgh. This 200 foot tall monument to Scottish author Sir Walter Scott was funded mostly by a great admirer and author Catherine Sinclair. Climb the steps to the top see statues of other great historic figures and for an exceptional view of Edinburgh city centre. The picture below shows the Monument from North Bank Street with South St David Street in the background. Scott Monument Plaques The inscriptions on the plaque on the stone reads; The Scott Monument. This Plaque and stone commemorate the restoration of the nearby memorial to one of Scotland’s greatest writers SIR WALTER SCOTT (1771- 1832). The monument was built between 1840 and 1846 with stone from the Binny quarry in West Lothian. Which was specially reopened for the 1998 – 1999 restoration. The project was supported by The Heritage lottery fund Historic Scotland and The City of Edinburgh Council Replica Scott Monument Honouring Catherine Sinclair The Victorian Gothic spire of the Scott Monument that stands in East Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh was designed by George Meikle Kemp. It was completed in 1844 and stand over 200 foot high (61mtrs). The funding to build it was made possible by another great writer Catherine Sinclair who donated the majority of the funds. Catherine Sinclair was honoured by Edinburgh Council with her own monument on the corner of St Colme Street Edinburgh a replica of the Scott Monument that she funded. More about Walter Scott

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The New town was quickly occupied by the wealthy from the old town and Canongate and an extension to the New Town was required by adding streets north of Queen Street. Edinburgh New Town North East Once the New town in Edinburgh was habitable it was quickly occupied by the merchants and well to do moving from the Canongate and Old Edinburgh. The New Tow was soon extended past Queen Street Gardens to the north. The next row of houses being Heriot Row and Abercrombie Place with Nelson Street, India Street, Dundas Street, Dublin Street and Albany Street all branching from them. This page covers Heriot Row and Abercrombie Place, Nelson Street, Dundas Street, Dublin Street, London Street, Drummond Place Mansfield Place, Northumberland Street and Albany Street. Heriot Row Edinburgh New Town North East Robert Louis Stevenson he went to school at Canonmills (now Baptist Church). The Stevenson family moved in 1857 to 17 Heriot Row Edinburgh Robert Louis Stevenson was born Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson at 8 Howard Place, Edinburgh, on 13 November 1850. He then moved with his parents to a new family home in Inverleith Row before moving to 17 Heriot Row where he lived from the age of 7 for the next 23 years the Stevenson family home. Then moving to Tusitala an island of Samoa, where he lived until he died in 1894 (aged 44). There is a bronze memorial to Robert Louis Stevenson in the Moray Aisle of St Giles Cathedral. Other residents of the Row were at No.6 Henry Mackenzie Author died here 1831 and friend of Robert Burns. Heriot Row Nelson Street Nelson Street Edinburgh New Town North East Sir Alexander MacKenzie Sir Alexander MacKenzie Lived at No 22 Nelson Street. A famous Composer and Musician Robert Garioch Sutherland Robert Sutherland lived at No4 Nelson Street a poet and Makar. He was honoured with a Makars' paving slab in Makars' Court in the Lawnmarket Edinburgh. Drummond Place Edinburgh New Town North East Drummond Place Sydney Goodsir Smith Sydney Goodsir Smith was born on 26 October 1915 in Wellington, New Zealand Scottish mother came to Edinburgh with his parents in 1928.A renowned Scottish poet, artist, dramatist and novelist. His home was 25 Drummond Place where he died young on the 15 January 1975 at the age of 59. There is a slab in Makars’ Court Lawnmarket to honour him and he is buried in the Dean Cemetery. William and Fanny McTaggart Sir William McTaggart (1903 – 1981) was a landscape artist and was married to Fanny Aavatsmark a Norwegian Journalist and Patriot. Born in Loanhead Midlothian he was a successful artist and teacher, he was given many honours including a knighthood in 1962. He lived with his wife Fanny Aavatsmark at Drummond Place Edinburgh till his death in 1981. Sir Compton McKenzie (writer) Compton McKenzie was born in 1893 in West Hartlepool His English father and American mother both actors. Compton Mackenzie moved to Scotland at the age of 35 and was a resident on Barra, having a house Suidheachan built in 1928. Moving to his new home in Edinburgh at 31-32 Drummond Place in 1946. Sir Compton Mackenzie died at his Edinburgh home in 1972 and was buried on the Isle of Barra where he wrote his novel Whisky Galore from true events. York Place North East New Town Edinburgh York Place Edinburghs nya stad Nordöstra York Place var en del av den norra förlängningen av den nya staden, en fortsättning på Queen Street, och är oförändrad sedan den byggdes omkring 1820. Det fanns många framstående familjer som bodde i husen längs denna genomfartsled. Sir Henry Raeburn Henry Raeburn var porträttmålare och föddes i Stockbridge, Edinburgh, år 1756 och dog i Stockbridge, Edinburgh, år 1823. Han byggde ett hus på York Place 32, det var här han målade från 1795 till 1809. Han adlades 1822 av kung George IV och är erkänd som Skottlands mest berömda porträttmålare. Hans mest kända verk är ”The Skating Minister”. Pastor Robert Walker från Canongate Kirk åkte skridskor på Duddingston Loch. Målningen finns i National Gallery of Scotland. Huvudgatan i Stockbridge är Raeburn Place, uppkallad efter målaren nära där han föddes och även dog. York Place Edinburghs nya stad Nordöstra James Nasmyth Födelseort James Nasmyth Inventor James Nasmyth born 47 York Place Edinburgh in 1808 became a Scottish engineer famed for inventing the steam hammer in 1842 and many other engineering firsts in his foundry in Manchester. He produced many tools and steam engines. His father Alex was a renowned Scottish artist. Alexander Nasmyth Artist Alexander Nasmyth born in 1758 in Edinburgh live at 47 York Place and was said to be the father of Scottish Landscape Painting. He Studied under Allan Ramsay and as a friend of Robert Burns was fortunate enough to be the only one to paint a portrait of Robert Burns that exists today. Dundas Street Dundas Street Edinburgh New Town North East The Botanic Society The Botanic Society of Edinburgh was founded at 15 Dundas Street on 8th February 1836. Abercrombie Place Abercrombie Place Edinburgh New Town North East Dame Sarah Elizabeth Siddons Mair, DBE Dame Sarah Elizabeth Siddons Mair, DBE campaigned for the rights of women to have equal opportunities for education. She was born in 1846 in Edinburgh. She founded the Edinburgh Essay Society which became the Edinburgh Debating Society at the age of 19 and was president of for 70 years. She was a principal in setting up St George’s training college which was the first Scottish institution for training women to teach in secondary education, Girls from St. George’s College were among the first female graduates of Edinburgh University. The tireless campaigning and endless work for women’s education led to an honorary LLD (Legum Doctor Latin: “teacher of the laws”) from Edinburgh University in 1920 and a DBE (Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) in 1931. Abercrombie Plac e Edinburgh New Town North East Kinross House Kinross House was the offices of John Kinross a highly respected architect and president of the Edinburgh Architectural Association between 1890 and 1892, and was elected to the Royal Scottish Academy in 1905. He was responsible of the restorations of many historic buildings including Falkland Palace in Fife and the Priory Church of St Mary in South Queensferry. Abercrombie Place Edinburgh New Town North East Royal Scots Memorial Club The Royal Scots War Memorial Fund was formed in 1919 to fund the purchase of the Club. The first buildings No 30 and 31 Abercromby Place were purchased in 1921 with the further purchase of No. 29 years later. At that time the three buildings were converted into the Royal Scots War Memorial Club circa 1929. The purpose of the Club was to honour the memory of all ranks 11,162 Royal Scots who had been killed in the Great war. Abercrombie Place Edinburgh New Town North East Marie Charlotte Carmichael Stopes Marie Charlotte Carmichael Stopes woman of achievement plaque can be seen at 3 Abercrombie Place Edinburgh where she was born.Marie Stopes was born in Edinburgh in 1880 and went to school at St Georges Garscube Terrace Edinburgh 1892 – 94. She became an author, palaeobotanist and campaigner for women’s rights. Northumberlandgatan Edinburghs nya stad Nordöstra John Gibson Lockhart John Gibson Lockhart-plaketten på Northumberland Street i Edinburgh. Svärson till Sir Walter Scott och författare till Sir Walter Scotts biografi, han är begravd bredvid honom i Dryburgh Abbey. andra invånare på gatan var amiral Sir WG Fairfax som bodde på nr 53, Sir John Hope nr 57 Northumberland Street Dublin Street Edinburgh New Town North East Herbert Nigel Gresley Herbert Nigel Gresley was born here 1876 he is famous for designing steam locomotives, the Flying Scotsman and Mallard two iconic steam trains both designed by him. Dublin Street Stora kungagatan Edinburghs nya stad Nordöstra Sir William Allan Sir William Allan föddes i Edinburgh 1872 och blev en världsberömd konstnär. Han var ordförande för Royal Scottish Academy och Royal Academician. Några av hans verk inkluderar: Mordet på David Rizzio, Sir Walter Scott, Undertecknandet av det nationella förbundet på Greyfriars kyrkogård och Slaget vid Waterloo. Great King Street Felix Yaniewiscz Felix Yaniewiscz var en polsk violinist och kompositör. Han föddes 1762. Han flyttade till Edinburgh 1815 och var medorganisatör för den första Edinburgh Music Festival. Han bodde på Great King Street från 1823 till sin död i maj 1848. Sir J.M. Barrie Sir JM Barrie var känd för sin bok Peter Pan. James Matthew Barrie tog examen från Edinburghs universitet 1882. Historiskt sett måste hans karaktär Peter Pan vara känd av fler människor världen över än någon annan karaktär. Han tillbringade många år i Edinburgh. Han var kansler för Edinburghs universitet under sina sista år, från 1930 till 1937. Cumberlandgatan Edinburghs nya stad Nordöstra Uppkallad efter hertig Cumberland, kung George III:s femte son. Jean Thomas Harris Rotaryklubben Jean Thomson föddes på Cumberland Street och bodde där med sina föräldrar tills hon 1892 flyttade till Comely Bank Avenue. Hon flyttade till Amerika och bodde i Chicago där hon träffade sin man, Paul Harris. Hennes man var advokat i Chicago och den 23 februari 1905 bildade han vad som skulle bli en världsomspännande organisation (Rotary Club). Jean blev hedersmedlem i Inner Wheel Club i Edinburgh 1946. Hon dog i Edinburgh och är begravd i Newington. Cunberland Street Edinburgh New Town North West

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The Village of Aukdhame where the Outlander Seacliffe beach, Tantallon Castle, NB Distillery, Canty Beach, St Baldred's Cave an Equestrian Centre and further Castle ruins a place for a great day out 10 minutes from North Berwick.(Walkable). Tantallon - Auldhame North Berwick East Lothian Coast Auldhame was a village just outside North Berwick, which was close to Tantallon Castle. There is no village now but the area retains its name but is now part of the Seacliff Estate. The area has a Gin Distillery, two beaches Seacliff and Canty Bay, a cave, castle ruins and an equestrian centres. St Baldred’s’ Cave situated beside Seacliff Beach was discovered circa 1830 but was said to have been a retreat where St Baldred would spend time in isolation circ 740 AD. Seacliffe Beach Seacliffe North Berwick East Lothian Coast Seacliff beach is a great place to spend the day. A safe golden sand beach, plenty of places to explore with a small harbour and great views of Tantallon Castle and the East coast. St Baldreds' Boat Seacliffe Beach North Berwick East Lothian Coast St Baldred's Boat id a rocky outcrop on the east coast of Scotland at Seacliffe Beach. Standing on the rocks is a tower with a cross to warn of ships of the mainland rocks. St Baldreds' Cave Seacliffe Beach North Berwick East Lothian Coast St Baldred’s’ Cave at Seacliff Beach was discovered in 1830 by the owner of Seacliff House, George Sligo. Thought to have been used in the Iron Age as there was broken pottery. The cave was said to be used by St Baldred circa 740 AD. Auldhame Castle Tantallon Auldhame North Berwick East Lothian Coast Auldhame Tower is now a ruin that stands in woodland that overlooks Seacliffe Beach The Tower built circa 1495 is link with Sir Adam Otterburn of Redhall. He was King's advocate and a diplomat. Seacliffe Harbour Seacliffe North Berwick East Lothian Coast The harbour at the north end of Seacliffe Beach is unique as it was carved out of the rocks in 1890 by Andrew Laidley, the then owner of the House and lands. He used a steam engine with compressed air to cut through the rocks. The harbour is still in use today. Tantallon Castle Tantallon Auldhame North Berwick East Lothian Coast “The Ghost of Tantallon Castle” as all old Castles and houses the proverbial ghost is always in the wings so always be aware of strange winds and noises. There is doubt of when and who built the Castle but from records it is said that Tantallon Castle was the last medieval curtain wall castle to be constructed in Scotland, Tantallon comprises a single wall blocking off the headland, with the other three sides naturally protected by sea cliffs. With mentions of a castle prior to 1360. The Castle was attacked on many occasions. It was besieged by King James IV in 1491, and again by his successor James V in 1528, when extensive damage was done. Tantallon saw action in the First Bishops’ War in 1639, and again during Oliver Cromwell’s invasion of Scotland in 1651, when it was bombarded by Cromwell’s troops and finally after a long battle the Castle was surrendered to Cromwell and abandoned and has never been used since. Tantallon Castle Do'cot Tantallon Auldhame North Berwick East Lothian Coast “The Ghost of Tantallon Castle” as all old Castles and houses the proverbial ghost is always in the wings so always be aware of strange winds and noises. There is doubt of when and who built the Castle but from records it is said that Tantallon Castle was the last medieval curtain wall castle to be constructed in Scotland, Tantallon comprises a single wall blocking off the headland, with the other three sides naturally protected by sea cliffs. With mentions of a castle prior to 1360. The Castle was attacked on many occasions. It was besieged by King James IV in 1491, and again by his successor James V in 1528, when extensive damage was done. Tantallon saw action in the First Bishops’ War in 1639, and again during Oliver Cromwell’s invasion of Scotland in 1651, when it was bombarded by Cromwell’s troops and finally after a long battle the Castle was surrendered to Cromwell and abandoned and has never been used since. Gin Head Tantallon Auldhame North Berwick East Lothian Coast AGin Head is a stunning peninsula with magnificent views of the Forth of Forth estuary and North Sea. The base was built in 1943 by the Admiralty as a signals and radar base but now abandoned. Tantallon Castle stands on the next point which gives Gin Head the best view of the ancient Castle ruins. Canty Bay Tantallon Auldhame North Berwick East Lothian Coast This small golden sand bay and is linked with Robert Louis Stevenson and William McGonagall NB Gin Distillery Tantallon Auldhame North Berwick East Lothian Coast Steve and Viv Muir, Owners of NB Distillery started they journey in their kitchen, the old way of distilling. Once the correct formula was made from the correctly source produce and water they moved to a unit which became their first distillery. Now NB Gin is known worldwide and our latest product Golden Rum is not to be missed. Tantallon Castle Harbour Tantallon Auldhame North Berwick East Lothian Coast The area between Gin Point and Tantallon Castle was once a small harbour and boats would bring supplies to the Castle Food gunpowder and weapons. There was a pier (jetty) for Tantallon Castle at the base of the castle rock. This is also where Cromwell had his ships anchored and bombard the castle from the sea while his troops attacked from the land. Next - Dunbar

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

Ensign Ewart a heroic tail at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. See his grave, memeorial, on the Castle Esplanade and the flag and standard from the battle in the museum in Edinburgh Castle. Portrait in Great Hall. Now read the story. Edinburgh Castle Esplanade Ensign Ewart EDINBURGH CASTLE ESPLANADE SERGEANT CHARLES EWART MEMORIAL AND GRAVE Battle of Waterloo 18th June 1815. In 1938 the actual remains of Ensign Ewart were re-interred on Edinburgh Castle’s Esplanade. Look behind the memorial stone and you can see his head stone . The French Eagle from the Standard at the Battle at Waterloo. Grave Stone In Memory of Ensign Charles Ewart who died March 23rd 1846 aged 77 years Date of the Battle of Waterloo on end of Ensign Charles Ewart Memorial Stone Ensign Ewart Taking of the Flag at Waterloo As Ewart fought his way deep into the heart of the 45th French Infantry, he was caught in a fierce fight with a French officer. The French officer was saved from Ewart’s fatal strike by the arrival of his senior officer, Francis Kinchant. The French officer surrender to Kinchant saving his life. No sooner had Ewart turned away from the scene when he heard a gunshot just behind him. When he turned back, he saw senior officer Kinchant fall of his horse and the French Officer trying to hide his gun with which he had just killed Kinchant. Ewart, furious at what the French Officer had done, he lashed out with his sword ignoring the Frenchman’s pleas for mercy and took the Frenchmen’s head off with one stroke of his sword. (See the sword in Edinburgh Castle) Ewart was now near to the 45th French Infantry standard bearer. Rather than retreating, Ewart continued forward and battled through to take the flag back to his own lines and into history. In Ewart’s own words, what was to follow; “It was in the first charge I took the eagle from the enemy. I had a hard contest for it, he made a thrust at my groin, I parried it off and cut him down through the head. After this a lancer came at me; I threw the lance off by my right side and cut him through the chin and upward through the teeth. Next, a foot-soldier fired at me and charged me with his bayonet, which I also had the good luck to parry, and then I cut him down through the head; thus ended the contest. As I was about to follow my regiment, the general said, ’My brave fellow, take that to the rear; you have done enough till you get quit of it’, which I was obliged to do, but with great reluctance. I retired to a height, and stood there for upwards of an hour, which gave a general view of the field, but I cannot express the horrors I beheld. The bodies of my brave comrades were lying so thick upon the field that it was scarcely possible to pass, and horses innumerable. I took the eagle into Brussels amid the acclamation's of thousands of spectators who saw it. Displayed in the Regimental Museum in Edinburgh Castle is the sword said to have been used at Waterloo by Ensign Charles Ewart. “The Fight for the Standard at the Battle of Waterloo” By, Richard Ansdell R.A. The painting depicts Ensign Ewart at the Battle of Waterloo with the French standard. This painting can be seen in Edinburgh Castle Great Hall. Royal Scots Dragoons Museum Edinburgh Castle The actual flag (Standard) and Eagle taken from the French at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 by Ensign Ewart Next - Royal Mile Edinburgh

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

Return helicopter transfers for your golf group. Helicoter transfers to all areas of Scotland and the islands. Make your visit to Scotland spectacular with Helicopter transport. See the course from the air before you play. Helicopter Transfers Helicopter Charters Take a trip of a lifetime on a Helicopter and see Edinburgh from above. From high in the sky in a private helicopter flight take photos that others will wow. Golf Transport by Helicopter to the golf courses around Scotland. Destinations North Berwick and Gullane, East Lothian Cabot Highlands and Royal Dornoch, Inverness Royal Troon, Prestwick, Western Gailes, Ayrshire The Trump Courses Aberdeen and Turnberry on the same day, if your fit enough. Golf Transfers Group Transport City Tours Bespoke Helicopter Trips The Ultimate Gift Island Hopping Tour Wedding Day Transfer Business Travel Helicopter Distillery Visit See Scotland from the air in a Helicopter. Take a journey in a helicopter for the flight of your life. Helicopter transfers for golf groups, save time, see the course from the air. No need to be stuck in a bus in traffic. See Scotland's attractions from above. The Ultimate way to get to your Golf Outing. Tour a City or Travel to your Wedding Inverness and Newcastle

Edinburgh Suburbs or outer areas are areas that were once villages or small areas that were not governed by Edinburgh until around 1920. Edinburgh suburbs, Leith, Dean Village, Queensferry, Cramond, Colinton, Craigmilar attractions are all worth a visit. Castles, Neolithic Stones and Golf History Edinburgh Suburbs Map Edinburgh Outer Areas Edinburgh Suburbs are areas that are outwith the central city area. These areas include Leith, Dean Village, Duddingston Village, Corstorphine, Murrayfield, Portobello, Stockbridge, Colinton, Morningside, South Edinburgh, Cramond, South Queensferry and a number of smaller areas. Next - Map Edinburgh New Town Attractions

West Lothian has many attractions a Korean War Memorial Royal Palace, birth place of Mary Quen of Scots, Livingston New Town with shopping malls. Golf Courses, Outlander sites Blackness Castle Midhope Castle. West Lothian Linlithgow | Blackness | The Binns Midhope West Lothian Attractions Blackness Castle Blackness Castle was built in 1445 for the Crichton family one of Scotland's most powerful families. Blackness Castle was taken from the Crichton's in 1453 by the then king James II. This was a Castle that only Cromwell over came in 1650 during the rampage Cromwell led through Scotland burning everything he could. Blackness Castle was converted into a prison circa 1540 and was used to imprison the enemies of James V and held many famous prisoners of the crown Cardinal Beaton being the most famous. Covenanters and later war prisoners from the wars with France, Spain and America it ceased to be a prison circa 1850. The original entrance to the castle was blocked of circa 1550 and moved to face the sea making it harder to breach. The House of Binns The House of Binns has been home to the Dalyell’s for 400 years. This house was built circa 1620 by Thomas Dalyell a wealthy merchant from Edinburgh during the reign of King James VI and 1st, where he worked for the royal court in London. On massing his fortune he returned to Edinburgh and purchased the lands and manor house of the Binns. He then demolished the old manor house and built the present house. A fascinating house and well worth a visit. Linlithgow Cross Well The Cross Well or fountain where fresh spring water flowed is where the town Cross stood. The Fountain in the shape of a Crown was erected in 1807. The original Cross Well was built in 1628. The present Cross Well Fountain is an exact replica. St Michaels Church On 22nd May 1242, the Church of St Michael of Linlithgow was consecrated by the Bishop of St Andrews St Michael's church over the centuries has been burnt damaged used as a store house, stables and barracks. It has even been used by the University of Edinburgh during the plague. James IV, when visiting the church saw a ghost which warned him that no good would come of his exploits, and the Battle of Flodden Field and not to go. He was the last King to die in Battle. Mary Queen of Scots was christened in St Michaels next to Linlithgow Palace where she was born. St Michael’s Church Gothic Timber Pulpit This is a magnificent Church which has had many of the rulers of Scotland attend. The Gothic timber pulpit is surrounded by 3 carvings of Queens Elizabeth II, Mary Queen of Scots and St Margaret. St Michael’s Church Stain Glass Window St. Michael's Church on celebrating its 750th anniversary reinstalled a new stained glass window in the St. Katherine's Aisle. The window is designed around the theme of Pentecost and is a must see. Mary Queen of Scots Statue Mary Stuart or Mary I of Scotland. (Dec 1542 – Feb 1587) A Statue of Mary Queen of Scots stands in the grounds of Linlithgow Palace. Mary, daughter of King James V of Scotland. Was to became Queen, 6 days after she was born on the death of her father. Mary of Guise was her mother and had a Palace built in Edinburgh on the north side of Castlehill. Mary, Queen of Scots was born in Linlithgow Palace on 8 December 1542. Linlithgow Palace St Michael's Church In 1337 Edward III's English army set fire to Linlithgow, which was largely built of wood. In 1349 the Black Death (the plague) reached Scotland and killed a third of the population of Edinburgh. The King, his parliament and court took refuge in Linlithgow from Holyrood to escape the plague. There were more fires in 1411 and 1424 destroying most of the town. In 1424 James I returned from exile in England and built the Palace at Linlithgow, starting the work in 1425. James IV and James V, made changes to the Palace. James V making it a home for his wife Mary of Guise. James VI moved to London in 1603, where he added to his title James I of England. Linlithgow Palace Linlithgow Museum (Annet House) When in Linlithgow after seeing the Palace and St Michaels Church, go to the Annet House Museum which has many interesting exhibits including a scale model of the Linlithgow Cross which stands at the foot of the road to Linlithgow Palace. Another exhibit, is the flags of the Scotch Brigade, one of Scotland's oldest infantry regiments the exhibit that tells the story of Mary Queen of Scots and Linlithgow Palace. Regent Moray’s Assassination On January 23rd 1570 in Linlithgow, Scotland, James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray, Regent of Scotland on his way through Linlithgow was shot and killed by James Hamilton of Bothwell Haugh. He was the first assassination by a firearm in recorded history. James Hamilton supported Mary Queen of Scots and fought against James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray (Regent) at the battle of Langside. See the plaque on what was the Sherriff Court (now Court Residence) commemorating this event. A stain glass window can be seen of the Regent Moray shooting in St. Giles Edinburgh. The inscription on the plaque reads; On the street opposite this tablet James Stewart Earl of Murray Regent of Scotland Was shot by James Hamilton of Bothwell Haugh on 20th January 1570 Erected in 1875 The Winged St Michael Sculpture Linlithgow town's ancient burgh seal has the image of St Michael, and a dog (The Black Bitch). To commemorate the Burgh seal a sculpted bronze of each have been erected in Linlithgow. St Michael slaying a Dragon St Michael, is the patron saint of Linlithgow, and the Guardian Angel watching over the towns inhabitants. The ‘Black Bitch’ Sculpture A Hunting Dog The actual reason for the dog is not known but could be a dog that helped his master when his master was chained to a tree on the island in the Loch. On each of the sculptures are inscriptions of the granting of Linlithgow's original coats of arms by the Lord Lyon King of Arms on 16 July 1673. Ross Do’cot Linlithgow The Ross Do’cot was built in the 16th century by the Baron Ross of Halkhead, and can be seen opposite the Linlithgow Canal Centre. Midhope in Beginning Midhope Castle Outlander Jamie Fraser’s, family home called Lallybroch, or Broch Tuarach. Midhope Castle is a 16th-century tower house and walled garden with a 17th-century Do’cot. Located in Abercorn on the Hopetoun estate. Near to The Binns and Blackness Castle historic buildings. Midhope was owned by two sisters who both had separate homes in the late 1470’s after their father died Henry Graham of Mannerstoun without a male heir. One married Robert Livingstone and the other John Martyne. Over the next decades there were many names linked to the Midhope lands and property The Drummonds of Midhope, owned the Midhope in the 16th and 17th centuries, and Alexander Drummond built the tower in 1582 his initials AD with his wife’s MB (Marjorie Bruce) can be seen above the gateway. Cairnpapple Hill Neolithic Burial Site at Cairnpapple Hill first used circa 4000 BC. Go inside and see the centuries roll bye. Cairnpapple Hill in West Lothian between Bathgate and Torphichen is said to be the most important mainland archaeological site in Scotland. The Cairnpapple site was found in 1947. Bathgate West Lothian Bennie Museum Bathgate first known as Bathchet circa 1150 and through the ages changed slightly due to spelling errors. Bathgate is a commuting town now but had a past of great importance, the story of which can be found in the Bennie Museum, in the town centre. Torphichen Preceptory Scottish Korean War Memorial The Korean War Memorial in Scotland is located in West Lothian Soldiers from Scotland were part of the UK, the second largest force in the Korean War the first being the USA. During June 1950 to November 1953 a total of troops the United Kingdom deployed was 56,000 of which 1078 were killed in action, 2,674 wounded in action, 179 missing in action, and 977 prisoners of war. These figures were provided by the Korean Government. James Young (Paraffin) James Young invented the process of extracting, paraffin oil, paraffin wax, and crude oil from oil shale, which began an oil boom in West Lothian. The evidence still remains in the Bings that are pink shale waste, seen around west Lothian countryside. James Young (BP) James Young (1811-1883), engineer, founder of first commercial oil-works in the world and was regarded as the father of the petrochemical industry. The company set up by James Young circa 1860 is now part of a well-known company worldwide BP. For more information on James Young and the Shale Gas industry. Go To Museum of the Scottish Shale Oil industry Almond Valley Heritage Centre, Millfield, Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 7AR. The shale Oil Industry of Scotland ended circa 1960 the museum tells the story of the industry with many artefacts from years gone bye. Next Page Linlithgow Palace

Princes Street Edinburgh has a name famous for shoping with all the major names in Department store and a mixture of speciality store selling all the famous names in fashion, whisky, Jewellery. With Hotels coffee shops restaurants and many attractions including the view of Edinburgh Castle. Princes Street Shops What Can be found in Princes Street Edinburgh Princes Street in Edinburgh is the central street of Edinburgh and has had a long history as a place to go shopping. There are two sides to Princes Street on the south side are gardens. West Princes Street Gardens has many memorials a bandstand Fountain and a promenade. The West Princes Street Gardens are directly below Edinburgh Castle and the Castle Rock. Between the west and East Gardens is the Mound a street that links the Old and New towns of Edinburgh. On the Mound are the Scottish National Art Gallery and Scottish Academy of Art. East Princes Street Gardens has a number of statues and the Scott Monument and is the centre of the Edinburgh Christmas Market and Fun Fair held between November and January each Year. New Town Edinburgh History & Attractions West Princes Street Gardens Attractions East Princes Street Gardens Attractions Princes Street was built circa 1770 as one of three main streets in Edinburgh’s New Town. Princes Street was made up of residential houses, retail stores and one or two Hotels. It has not changed a great deal since then except, there are now no residential houses, there are only Hotels and retail stores. All with the fantastic view of Edinburgh Castle. 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Royal Mile Edinburgh walking tours, underground walking tours, city centre walking tours, free walking tours, foreign guided walking tours. If you like walking there is a tour for you. Edinburgh Walking Tours Walking Tours of Edinburgh Edinburgh Walking Tours looking at all the attractions, famous iconic buildings, Edinburgh Castle and The Palace of Holyrood House. There are many companies and individuals who can guide you round the streets and give you historic stories of the past. All About Edinburgh has 6 different Edinburgh Walking Tours covering: Old Edinburgh | Royal Mile | Old City Wall New Town Dean Village and Botanic Gardens with free A4 size magazines Royal Mile 64 pages Old Town + New Town 64 pages Outer Areas (Suburbs) 48 pages OR Why not do it yourself? D.I.Y Edinburgh Walking Tour Buy the three guides to all areas of Edinburgh £7.50 or £3.00 each Full of pictures and historic stories With images, history and maps of where all the attractions are. The research design (web +magazine) photos and maps all by Gary Marshall Edinburgh Walking Tours City Tours Edinburgh City Guided Tours 93 South Bridge Lower Ground Floor Edinburgh EH1 1HN There are many guided tour companies in Edinburgh, Only All About Edinburgh has 6 Edinburgh Walking Tours With FREE magazines with every guided tour Pictures, History and Map s. There are 176 pages over 500 images and stories. Maps pinpointing the attractions - historic sites and Streets Books in English only all information available in multiple Languages on this site. Google Translate French German Italian Spanish Dutch Norwegian Danish Swedish There are many areas of Edinburgh and different things that can be seen. What are the things that interest you ? Ghost stories - Architecture - History - Gardens Old Edinburgh - Historic Buildings - Royal Mile Old Town - New Town or Suburbs We have them Covered. Private Tours Walking or by Taxi we can provide a quick or in-depth tour of Edinburgh. Prices are dependent on number of people and tour time. Group Tours Longer or shorter tours available Walking Tour No.1 New Town Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh Walking Tour No. 2 Upper Royal Mile Castle Hill Lawnmarket High Street + Mound Edinburgh Walking Tour No. 3 Edinburgh City Wall Walking Tour Walking Tour No. 4 Canongate + Calton Hill Edinburgh Walking Tour No. 5 Old South Side University of Edinburgh Harry Potter Greyfriars Bobby Edinburgh Walking Tour No. 6 Dean Village | Water of Leith Botanic Gardens Edinburgh Number persons Tour time DAY + DATE SEND A MESSAGE Send Success! Message received.

Looking for a sport to take part in or join a club or team? Edinburgh has all types of sports teams and are always welcoming new participant. Sportis a great way to meet people and keep healthy. you will find all sports clubs, sports associations, sports centres and contact details to join in. Edinburgh Sports Clubs & Teams Equestrian, Athletics, Basketball, Rugby, Cricket, Football, Tennis, Badminton, Table Tennis, Swimming, Bowling, Hockey, Rock Climbing, Wrestling, Golf, Skiing, Ice Skating, Curling, Ice Hockey, Martial Arts, Yachting, Sailing, Canoeing, Kayaking and more If there is a Sports club its listed on allaboutedinburgh.co.uk With details of where you can join in. If you can't find what you are looking for it will be listed under Activities Cricket Teams Golf Courses Racket Sports Activities Horse Racing Athletics Clubs Swim Centres Health and Fitness Rock Climbing Sports Centres Basketball Clubs Equestrian Hockey Clubs Rugby Clubs Volleyball Clubs Bowling Football Pitches Martial Arts Snow and Ice Sports Wrestling Sports Associations Contact Details Sports Scotland Anglers, Archery, Athletics, Auto-Cycle, Badminton, Basketball, Bowls, Boxing, Camanachd Canoeing, Croquet, Cricket, Curling, Cycling, Dance Disability Sports, Equestrian, Fencing, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Hockey, Ice Hockey, Judo, Ju-Jitsu, Karate, Lacrosse, Motor Sports, Mountaineering, Netball, Orienteering, Pentathlon, Pétanque, Racquetball, Racquetball, Ramblers, Rowing, Rugby Union, Rugby League, Snooker, Snow sports, Skateboarding, Squash, Sub-Aqua, Swimming, Surfing, Target Shooting, Tennis, Tenpin Bowls, Table Tennis, Triathlon, Tug-O-War, Volleyball, Wrestling, Yachting Sportscotland Caledonia House 1 Redheughs Rigg South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 317 7200 Sportscotland National Centre Glenmore Lodge Aviemore Inverness-shire PH22 1QU Scotland Tel 01479 861256 Fax 01479 861212 www.glenmorelodge.org.uk Scottish Anglers National Association National Game Angling Centre The Pier Loch Leven Kinross KY13 8UF Scottish Archery Association Caledonia House 1 Redheughs Rigg South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 317 7200 Scottish Athletics 1 Redheughs Rigg Caledonia House South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 539 7320 Badminton Scotland Cockburn Centre 40 Bogmoor Place Glasgow G51 4TQ Basketball Scotland Caledonia House 1 Redheughs Rigg South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 317 7200 Scottish Disability Sport Caledonia House 1 Redheughs Rigg South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 317 7200 Bowls Scotland National Centre For Bowling Hunters Avenue Ayr KA8 9AL Boxing Scotland 5 Nasmyth Court Houston Industrial Estate Livingston EH54 5EG Scottish Canoe Association Caledonia House 1 Redheughs Rigg South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 317 7200 The Mountaineering Council of Scotland The Old Granary West Mill Street Perth PH1 5QP 01738-493942 Cricket Scotland National Cricket Academy, Ravelston, Edinburgh, EH4 3NT Scottish Croquet Association Caledonia House 1 Redheughs Rigg South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 317 7200 The Royal Caledonian Curling Club 2A Ochil House Springkerse Business Park Stirling FK7 7XE Scottish Cycling Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome Emirates Arena 1000 London Road Glasgow G40 3HY Dance Sport Scotland 93 Hillfoot Drive Bearsden Glasgow G61 3QG Scottish Fencing Caledonia House 1 Redheughs Rigg South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 317 7200 The Scottish Football Association 6th Floor, Hampden Park Glasgow G42 9AY Scottish Golf The Duke’s, St Andrews, KY11 8NX Scottish Gymnastics Asociation Caledonia House 1 Redheughs Rigg South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 317 7200 Scottish Handball Association National Sport Centre Inverclyde Burnside Road Largs KA30 8RW Scottish Hockey Glasgow National Hockey Centre, 8 King’s Drive , Glasgow G40 1HB Horse Scotland Titwood Farm Kilmaurs Ayrshire KA3 2PN 01563 549802 Scottish Ice Hockey Ltd 19 Rutland Place Edinburgh EH1 2BB Judo Scotland EICA South Platt Hill, Ratho, Newbridge, Edinburgh, EH28 8AA Scottish Ju-Jitsu Association SJJA HQ 93 Douglas Street Dundee DD15AZ Scottish Karate Governing Body Ltd Netherlee Glasgow G44 3TJ Lacrosse Scotland Caledonia House 1 Redheughs Rigg South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 317 7200 Scottish Pentathlon Caledonia House 1 Redheughs Rigg South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ 0131 317 7200 Scottish Auto-Cycle Union 28 West Main Street Uphall Broxburn EH52 5DW Scottish Motor Sports 28 West Main Street Uphall West Lothian EH52 5DW 01506 858354 Netball Scotland Emirates Arena 1000 London Road Glasgow G40 3HY Scottish Orienteering Association National Orienteering Centre. 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West Bow in Grassmarket Edinburgh has been nicknamed Diagon Alley because of simillarites with the street in Harry Potter Witches and demons. The West Bow conects the Grassmarket to the Royal Mile and the New Town at Victoria Street with George IV Bridge Edinburgh. West Bow Attractions Edinburgh West Bow in Grassmarket Edinburgh has been nicknamed Diagon Alley because of similarities with the street in Harry Potter, with Witches, warlocks and demons, magic and intrigue. accommodation, shops, restaurants, bars, a street that joins the old town with the new and has secret steps that take you to Edinburgh Castlehill. West Bow Attractions Edinburgh The West Bow Edinburgh is a street with retail stores, pubs, night clubs and restaurants, starting from the east end of the Grassmarket and winding up to George IV Bridge. There are steps on the north side that connect to Castlehill and the Royal Mile. Victoria Street is a continuation of the West Bow which was created circa 1835 with demolition of many houses. The West Bow previously before George IV Bridge was built a Z shape narrow Wynd that connected the Grassmarket with Castlehill and the Lawnmarket. (More Harry Potter) Now the connection to Castlehill is steps that take you to the now named Upper Bow and Victoria Terrace a balcony walkway. The West Bow was extended by Victoria Street being a continuation of the West Bow to join George IV Bridge with the Grassmarket. West Bow Wellhead Grassmarket Edinburgh West Bow or Bowfoot Well was erected in 1674. The West Bow is a continuation of Victoria Street at the east end of the Grassmarket. This was the first well head built to supply water to the Grassmarket from the reservoir at Castle Hill. Until 1820 these square stone well heads were the only way in which the thousands of people of Edinburgh could access drinking water. The reservoir was filled by the springs from the Pentland hills. West Bow Wellhead Plate The inscription reads; The Bow Well stonework was restored in 2008 as part of the 12 monuments restoration project, a partnership between The City of Edinburgh Council and Edinburgh World Heritage. In 1674 Lord Provost Sir Andrew Ramsay instigated Edinburgh's firsts Piped Water supply. Robert Mylne, the king's master mason built the well, supervised by Sir William Bruce. The surveyor was George Sinclair and Peter Brauss a Dutch engineer, made the lead pipe work. The Old City Coat of Arms motto 'NISI DOMINUS FRUSTRA' means; Labour in vain without the lord'. On the other side 'VIRTUTE AQUISITUR HONOS' means, 'Honour is acquired by virtue'. West Bow Major Thomas Weir The West Bow had many well-known residents, one of which was a Major Thomas Weir born circa 1600 -1670 (Head of Edinburgh’s Town Guard) who everyone thought was a wizard and practices the Dark arts. He was burned at Greenside and many were convinced he haunted the West Bow. There were many claims of sightings which have been written about. His house was left vacant for many years and when an old soldier and his wife took up residence on the first night they awoke to the sight of a ghostly figure and left the property the next day, the house lay empty for circa 50 years before it was demolished. Major Weir’s Land were the houses on the east side of the West bow. West Bow Murder and Sorcery Lord Ruthven also was a resident of the West Bow, known as the man who was first to stab David Rizzio, Mary Queen of Scots secretary, before others joined in and Lord Darnley, Mary Queen of Scots husband dealt the final blow. This took place in the Palace of Holyrood House on the 9th of March 1566. More recently the West Bow has been linked with J K Rowling’s Harry Potter. With the old stories of the wizard the winding narrow road with high tenements the look of Daigon Alley with the Harry Potter shop and Witchery Tours. West Bow Old and New Map The West Bow was changed from a narrow winding road to a Street that connects the Old town of Edinburgh with the new Town street on the southside of the Royal Mile. From the Grassmarket the West Bow went up a steep hill turned right and then up and left ending at the foot of Castlehill. The New layout took the West Bow from the Grassmarket turning right and continuing up the new section which is Victoria Street and ends at George IV Bridge named in honour of King George IV when he visited Edinburgh and Scotland the first monarch since 1746 when the English defeated Bonny Prince Charlie and his army at Culloden. West Bow Old Doorway Old Door entrance to building with inscription that reads; God for all his gifts 1616. This is an old entrance to the corner bulding of the West Bow and Grassmarket. Now a Hotel. Look u at the windows to see more old parts of the building. Next - King's Stables Road

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About Edinburgh and the Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh. A short road leading to Edinburgh Castle with many attractionsand places to visit. One of the oldest streets in Edinburgh dating befor the 14th century. All About Edinburgh has everything at your fingertips. Castlehill Attractions Royal Mile Edinburgh All About Edinburgh Castlehill Edinburgh is a short road that begins at the Castle Esplanade and ends at the Tolbooth Kirk. The gothic spire being the highest point in central Edinburgh constructed between 1842 and 1845, now the headquarters International Festival society. The other attractions in the street are the; Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, (One of the oldest tourist attractions in the city), Cannonball House, Its name derived from the cannonball embedded in the outside wall of the house. Witches Well, where over 300 witches were burned at the stake. The Scottish Whisky Experience, where you can see how whisky is made and try one of the many whiskies available. The Scottish Weaving Mill previously the reservoir for Edinburgh, now a retail outlet with the best selection of Scottish goods available, also see Tartan being made on the only working looms in the city. The All About Edinburgh books are available in store the best guide to the whole of Edinburgh. Castlehill Royal Mile Edinburgh Witches Well Castlehill Royal Mile Edinburgh The site of the Witches Well is situated at the top of Castlehill on the west wall of The Tartan Weaving Mill where an iron wall fountain commemorates the place where over three hundred women were burned at the stake, accused of being witches in the 16th Century. There were more Witch burnings carried out at Castlehill than anywhere else in Europe. Witches Well Plaque Castlehill Royal Mile Edinburgh This fountain, designed by John Duncan, R.S.A is near the site on which many witches were burned at the stake. The wicked head and serene head signify that some used their exceptional knowledge for evil purposes while others were misunderstood and wished their kind nothing but good. The serpent has the dual significance of evil and wisdom. The foxglove spray further emphasises the dual purpose of many common objects. The plaque was unveiled in 1894 Castle Wynd Royal Mile North Steps 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. At the foot of the steps directly across the road (Johnston Terrace) is Castle Wynd South steps which ends at the Grassmarket a pedestrian precinct with bars, restaurants and shops. Edinburgh Reservoir Tartan Weaving Mill Castlehill Royal Mile Edinburgh This is an opportunity to see the full story of kilt making, from the wool on the sheep via the weaving of the tartan cloth to the making of the kilt. Try out the weaving loom for yourself, or dress up in ancient Scottish costume for a souvenir photograph. The picture on the left shows the Tartan Weaving Mill from Ramsay Garden, below a sword that would have been used at the time of William Wallace. See the armoury in the Tartan Weaving Mill. Tartan Weaving Mill Tartan Weaving Mill (On 5 floors) Scottish Goods / Café / Whisky Tasting Cannonball House Castlehill Royal Mile Edinburgh Can you spot the cannon ball embedded in the wall. The story is that the cannon ball was carefully placed here by engineers to mark the height above sea-level of the fresh springs which provided Edinburgh with its first piped supply of fresh water, in about 1621. The cannon ball can be seen embedded in the wall above the first-floor window in Castle Wynd North. On the opposite side where the Tartan Weaving Mill is now, was the site of a reservoir that served the well heads in the old town of Edinburgh. In 1991 the reservoir was no longer required and is now conserved as the Edinburgh Tartan Weaving Mill. The Cannonball The cannonball embedded in the wall can be seen from the steps that go down to Johnstone Terrace from Castlehill. Legend has it that in 1745 the castle garrison fired the cannon ball at Bonnie Prince Charlie’s encampment at Dunsapie Loch but missed and hit the house. Patrick Geddes Heritage Trail Castlehill Royal Mile Edinburgh Patrick Geddes (1854 – 1932) was an Educator, Conservationist, Town Planner, Philosopher, Sociologist, Biologist, Botanist and Ecologist. Born in Ballater, Royal Deeside. The Edinburgh Patrick Geddes Heritage Trail was produced by the Sir Patrick Geddes Memorial Trust in the year 2000. You can you can find out more from the Patrick Geddes Trust. Next - go to Ramsay Garden and Lane Camera Obscura Castlehill Royal Mile Camera Obscura (Outlook Tower) World of Illusion. The Camera Obscura (Outlook Tower was one of the original tourist attractions in 1850s Edinburgh, the first attraction being the Walter Scott Monument. The Camera Obscura gives an amazing live panoramic view of the city of Edinburgh. See the people in Edinburgh walking about the streets below and pick them up in your hand. The telescopes let you view amazing rooftop views of the city. It was named the Outlook Tower in 1892. Take a walk around the outside walkway at the top of the Tower for more amazing views. Castlehill Attractions The Scotch Whisky Experience Castlehill School Royal Mile Edinburgh Castle hill Primary School opened in 1889 and is now closed as a school. The front of the school can be seen from Johnston Terrace Edinburgh. The building now houses The Scottish Whisky Experience which is entered from the Castlehill across from Ramsay Lane. The Scottish Whisky Experience tells the story of the history of whisky making, from the stills in the hills to the world wide industry of today. See possibly the world’s largest collection of Scotch whisky and the chance to taste the nectar of Scotland. The whisky experts will help you find the ideal whiskies for your individual taste in the McIntyre whisky gallery. There is also a chance to shop for the whisky you love. No driving afterwards. Tasting over 18 years of age only). Scots Whisky Experience Skinner's Close Royal Mile Castlehill Edinburgh Skinner’s Close was the originally Built by the Incorporation of Skinner’s and Furriers and a William Brown Skinner had a house in the close. It was also the site of Fortunes tavern before moving Old Stamp Office Close then to Nicholson Square and finally to St Andrew’s Square. Fortune’s Tavern was a place for the well-heeled and gentlemen of Edinburgh. This close was demolished to make way for the present building the Camera Obscura circa 1850 Semple's Close Royal Mile Castlehill Edinburgh Semple’s Close was named after the owner Lords Semple of Castle Semple (SEMPILL). The mansion was originally built for Lady Semple in 1638. Lord Hugh Semple Purchase a property next door to increase the size of his present residence in 1743. A military officer, Major in the Cameronians, Commander of the Black Watch and Colonel of the Edinburgh Regiment and commanded the left wing of the Hanoverian Army at Culloden. Inscription above door of Semple’s Mansion PRAISED BE THE LORD, MY GOD, MY STRENTH & MY REDEEMER ANNO DOM 1638. Boswell's Court Royal Mile Castlehill Edinburgh Boswell Court Castlehill is the site of the famous Witchery Restaurant and Lodging. Named after Dr Boswell the owner circa 1690 and previously known as Lowthian’s Land , but it is said that the Earl of Boswell also resided here. What can be seen on a lintel over a door in the close is the inscription “O LORD IN THE IS AL MI TRAIST” Jollie's Close Royal Mile Castlehill Edinburgh Jollie’s Close named after the land and building in Castlehill owned by Patrick Jollie, and later by Alexander Jollie who was a writer in 1859. Now part of the Witchery hotel apartments which is based in Boswell’s Court Castlehill. Castlehill Royal Mile Palace and Chapel Mary of Guise The first building you will walk past on the Castehill is the site where Mary of Guise had her Palace (pictured). Mary of Guise was the daughter of Antoinette of Bourbon and Claud Count of Guise. Mary of Guise married King James V in 1538. They had a daughter born in Linlithgow Palace in 1542 and at a week old became the Queen of Scotland on her father’s death. Her name was Mary. (Mary Queen of Scots).The building was also used as the Scottish Parliament in 1990s. Marie de Guise died in June 1560. The English and French, agreed the Treaty of Edinburgh. The military forces of both withdrew from Scotland which allowed the Scottish people to govern themselves. A Scottish Parliament was formed in Edinburgh on 10 July 1560, attended by 14 Earls, 6 Bishops, 19 Lords, 21 Abbots, 22 Burgh Commissioners, and over 100 Lairds. On the 24 August the Scottish parliament passed a series of Acts that entirely destroyed the Roman Church in Scotland. The celebration of mass was made illegal and was punishable by many things including death. Palace and Chapel Mary of Guise Castlehill Royal Mile Highland Kirk The Hub The International Festival HQ stands at the foot of Castlehill and at the top of the Lawnmarket. The Hub’s spire is the highest point in central Edinburgh. The building was constructed around 1845 as the Victoria Hall to house the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. In 1929 the Church of Scotland ceased to use the building and it became a temporary home for a variety of congregations. It was named the Highland Tolbooth and then St John’s Church in 1956 and finally closed in the early part of the 1980s. In 1999 the building was transformed into The Hub, offices and a performance space for the Edinburgh International Festival. Sir Rudolf Bing founding Director of Edinburgh International Festival 1947 Blue Plaque at d0or. Next - Johnston Terrace Edinburgh