Golf Courses Scotland, is a list of golf courses, from the Highlands to the Scottish Borders Local Group Transfers, Airport transfers. Take stress out of the travel and just play golf. We get you there and back. Golf Courses Scotland Golf in Scotland when you have booked the golf course(s) and your accommodation you will be ready to get the right transport for your group. For transfers Airport / rail station - Hotel / Accommodation return transfers to and from the golf course(s) High quality transport with Low prices. Golf Scotland is available to all. From the oldest course in the world and first ever clubhouse. The first established Golf club and the first open championship course. Where Willie Park lived. Where the first rules of golf were written and the first competition played to rules. Musselburgh in East Lothian where many Open Champions came from. Where the size of the Golf hole was decided and how it was first measured. Where Tom Morris Snr and his son Tommy won Open Championships. The first Grand Champion Thomas Chambers The First professional Golfer Allan Robertson On the East Coast There are over 20 golf courses in Edinburgh city and a further 20 + in the Lothian area Fife and St Andrews, Aberdeen area and Inverness area On the West Coast Turnberry - The Gailes See almost all Scotland's mainland courses here Edinburgh Golf Courses East Lothian Golf Courses Fife Golf Courses Dundee Golf Courses Central Scotland Golf Courses Ayrshire Golf Courses Aberdeenshire Golf Courses Inverness Golf Courses St Andrews Golf Courses Midlothian Golf Courses Perthshire Golf Courses West Lothian Golf Courses Falkirk Area Golf Courses Scottish Borders Golf Courses Glasgow Golf Courses Golf Course Travel Times Golf Transport Scotland's Golf Course Map Enquire Golf / Airport Transfers Enquiry /Contact Golf & Airport Transfers This is the perfect vehicle for up to 8 passengers with 8 sets of golf clubs and 8 cases all Forward Facing Seats

Edinburgh new Town attractions map pinpoints attractions and things to see in Edinburgh's original new town and extention north. The New Town Attractions include famous peoples bithpaces plaques, statues, houses, Gardens, Museums Galleries and monuments and the history. Edinburgh New Town Map A map of the New Town of Edinburgh with all the monuments, plaques, statues, historic buildings and their history Edinburgh new town was built due to overcrowding of the old town. The original new town was three main streets a Garden square at each end and smaller streets running from north to south, with two narrow streets one between Princes Street and George Street and one between George Street and Queen Street the same length as the three main streets. The first House was built in 1767 and still stands today. The maps below show all the things to lookout for in the new town and in the extended new town north of Queen Street. Also included in this map is Leith. Next - Map Scotland Highland Attractions

Upper Bow is at the junction of johnston Terrace Castlehill and Lawnmarket. The Upper Bow was part of the West Bow a street that linked the Old town with the Grassmarket. Now it is a street with steps to access the West Bow. Attractions are all around this area. Upper Bow Attractions Royal Mile Edinburgh The Upper Bow was part of the West Bow which was a steep road that linked the Grassmarket to Castlehill. The West Bow now ends at Victoria Street and steps take you to the Upper Bow and Victoria Terrace which is a balcony walkway that is above the old West Bow. The map show the present road layout with the Upper Bow, West Bow, Johnston Terrace, Castlehill, and Lawnmarket. The map can be found at the foot of the Upper Bow. St Columba's Free Church St Columba's Free Church is a Victorian Gothic building built in 1846 for a congregation of the Old Town's poor founded by the Rev. John Alexander, a mission priest. The day school beneath the church fed and educated up to 200 boys and girls until the 1870’s The first picture below shows the Upper Bow steps that go down to the west bow and Victoria Street. The centre picture is the steps from West Bow to Upper Bow and Victoria Terrace. The last Picture is looking up the West Bow from the Grassmarket. Victoria Terrace Victoria Terrace and Victoria Street are part of the New Town. They were built when George IV Bridge was built 1845 - 1866. It is on the line of the original city wall circa 1450 ta part of which can be seen off the Grassmarket. Quaker House The building with arches on Victoria Terrace was built in 1866 as the United Original Secession Church it closed in 1900 and and later in 1988 became the Quaker Meeting house. On the south side of the Street is India Buildings built 1866. 1-6 Victoria Street, was occupied by the British Linen Bank, the Scottish Chamber of Agriculture, and the Geological Survey of Scotland. In 2022 the Vigin Hotel opened, on construction there were many medieval artifacts, ruins of previous buildings found dating to the 10th century. Inscription 'Dominus Providebit.' The Lord Will Provide Next - Lawnmarket Royal Mile

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

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

Segway Racing Trekking in Edinburgh for all ages 2 wheels and safe venues great fun for large groups families hen party and stag party weekends SEGWAY Electric 2 Wheel Transporter RACING + TREKKING EDINBURGH Segway a great 2 wheel experience for all ages Fun for the family, Segway the self-balancing trail blazer. Safe for all ages. Experiences a countryside trail with a guide or race over a specialised track. The best fun for all. Back to Activities advertise your business here Segway Fun Segway Trekking Newhailes Estate Newhailes Road Musselburgh EH21 6RY East Lothian Scotland 0131 665 1546 Segway Trekking Go Ape Glentress Forest Peebles EH45 8NB Scottish Borders Scotland 01387 702 228 Segway Fun Segway Trekking Winton House B6355 Pencaitland EH34 5AT East Lothian Scotland 01875 340 222 Segway Trekking Foxlake Adventures Hedderwick Hill Stable Dunbar EH42 1XF East Lothian Scotland 01368 863 615

George IV Bridge Edinburgh has a junction with the Royal Mile. With Cafes one of which is where Harry Potter was written. Shops local and tourist, accommodation, Greyfriars Bobby, National Musem of Scotland an the French Consulate with a great Bistrot. All the streets are the old town Edinburgh. George IV Bridge Area Shops, Food, Drink, Entertainment, Accommodation Streets on this page include George IV Bridge, Greyfriars Place, Forrest Road, Forrest Hill, Chamber Street, Merchant Street and Guthrie Street. George IV Bridge History & Attractions George IV Bridge Shops Advertise Your Business Here GEORGE IV BRIDGE EDINBURGH Restaurant Cucina's Restaurant 1 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1AD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 240 1666 Hotel G & V 's Hotel 1 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1AD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 6666 Restaurant Ondine Restaurant 2 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1AD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 1888 3 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1AG City of Edinburgh Scotland Library Central Library 7 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1AG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 242 8000 Takeaway Deli Global 11 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 3690 College Wallace College 12 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 3634 Restaurant Outsider Restaurant 15 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 3131 Advertise Your Business Here GEORGE IV BRIDGE EDINBURGH Restaurant Vittoria On the Bridge Restaurant 19 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 1740 Restaurant Elephant House Café Bistro 21 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 5355 Café Bistro Patisserie Valerie 24 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 2092 Bar and Club Frankenstein Bar and Night Club 26 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 1818 Bistro Café Florentine 27 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 9150 Book Shop McCall Barbour’s Books 28 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 4816 Souvenir and Gifts Bridge Express 30 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 929 7832 Takeaway Pizza Paradise 32 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 6706 Advertise Your Business Here GEORGE IV BRIDGE EDINBURGH Restaurant Lucano and Ross Café Bistro 37 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 6690 Restaurant Cellar Door Restaurant 44 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 4155 Newsagent Paper Rack 45 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3461 Takeaway Yum Yum 48 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EJ City of Edinburgh Scotland Restaurant Villager Restaurant 49 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 2781 Takeaway Uncle's 51 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 261 6398 Bar & Restaurant George IV Bar 54 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 6936 Library National Library of Scotland 58 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 623 3700 Café Café National Library 58 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 623 3700 Greyfriars Kirk Museum Greyfriars Graveyard Tour Greyfriars Shops GREYFRIARS PLACE EDINBURGH Gift Shop Creepy wee shop in the Graveyard Greyfriars Place Edinburgh EH1 2QQ City of Edinburgh 0131 225 9044 Church Greyfriars Kirk Greyfriars Place Edinburgh EH1 2QQ City of Edinburgh 0131 225 1900 Museum Greyfriars Museum Greyfriars Place Edinburgh EH1 2QQ City of Edinburgh 0131 225 1900 Advertise Your Business Here ADVERTISE HERE GREYFRIARS PLACE EDINBURGH Art Shop Greyfriars Art Shop 1 Greyfriars Place Edinburgh EH1 2QQ City of Edinburgh 0131 225 4600 Jewellery and Gifts Joe Cool jewellery and Gifts 3 Greyfriars Place Edinburgh EH1 2QQ City of Edinburgh 0131 225 4881 Sandwich Bar Bobby's Sandwich Bar 4 Greyfriars Place Edinburgh EH1 2QQ City of Edinburgh 0131 225 8328 Chamber Street History & Attractions Chamber Street Shops Advertise Your Business Here CHAMBER STREET EDINBURGH Bar and Restaurant Biblos Restaurant 1 Chamber Street Edinburgh EH11HU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 7177 Night Club and Bar The Jazz Bar 1a Chamber Street Edinburgh EH1 1HR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 4298 Electrical Store Richer Sounds 1b Chamber Street Edinburgh EH1 1HR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0333 900 0026 Edinburgh University Adam House 3 Chamber Street Edinburgh EH1 1HR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 651 2120 Law Courts Procurator Fiscal 25 Chamber Street Edinburgh EH1 1LA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 561 3875 CHAMBER STREET EDINBURGH Law Courts Sheriff Court 27 Chamber Street Edinburgh EH1 1LB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 2525 Law Courts Crown Court 29 Chamber Street Edinburgh EH1 1LB City of Edinburgh Scotland Restaurant Tower Restaurant National Museum Chamber Street Edinburgh EH1 1JF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3003 Night Club Cocktail Bar Revolution Cocktail Bar & Night Club 30a Chamber Street Edinburgh EH1 1HU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 5679 GUTHRIE STREET EDINBURGH Hostel Euro Hostel 4 Guthrie Street Edinburgh EH1 1JT‎ City of Edinburgh 0845 490 0461‎ Night Club Mash House 37 Guthrie Street Edinburgh EH1 1JG City of Edinburgh 0131 220 2987 Advertise Your Business Here CHAMBER STREET EDINBURGH Restaurant Nando's Restaurant 32a Chamber Street Edinburgh EH1 1JB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 0710 National Museum of Scotland Museum of Antiquities Chamber Street Edinburgh EH1 1JF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0300 123 6789 National Museum of Scotland Chamber Street Edinburgh EH1 1JF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0300 123 6789 Restaurant Tower Restaurant Chamber Street Edinburgh EH1 1JF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3003 FORREST HILL EDINBURGH Apartments Self Catering Apartment 3-6 Forrest Hill Edinburgh EH1 2QL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 555 2596 Forrest Road Shops ADVERTISE HERE FORREST ROAD EDINBURGH Restaurant Mums Great Comfort Food 4a Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 260 9806 Soup Café Union of Genius 8 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 4436 Restaurant Cappadocia Restaurant 10 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 3234 Pub McSorleys 14 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 5954 Restaurant Koyama Restaurant 20 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 3DX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 6555 Kauai Café Diner Deli 26 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QN City of Edinburgh Scotland Rudi's Deli 30 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 6434 Doctors Bar and Diner 32 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 2251819 ADVERTISE HERE FORREST ROAD EDINBURGH Computer Repairs Simply fixit 1 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 549 8820 Barbers The Golden Scissors Barbers 3 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 5414 Sushi Stop 7 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QH City of Edinburgh Scotland Subway Sandwich Shop 11 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QH City of Edinburgh Scotland Bowls 13 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QH City of Edinburgh Scotland Newsagent Forrest Road News 24 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QN City of Edinburgh Scotland Namaste Kathmandu Restaurant 17 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 2273 Che Takeaway 21 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QH City of Edinburgh Scotland Sandy Bells Bar 25 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 2751 ADVERTISE HERE FORREST ROAD EDINBURGH Travel Agent STA Travel 27 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 261 5771 Post Office 33 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3957 Greggs Baker 43 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 3953 Mackenzie and Co Chemist 45 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 7770 Civerinos Slice Pizzeria 49 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 7770 Travel Agent Flight Centre 53 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 6868 Bar Burrito 55 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 6868 Paolozzi Restaurant 59 -61 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 259 0047 ADVERTISE HERE ADVERTISE HERE ADVERTISE HERE Candlemakers' Row shops CANDLEMAKERS'ROW EDINBURGH Closed 4 Lochrin Buildings Edinburgh EH3 9NB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 466 1883 Bobby's Café 21 Candlemaker Row Edinburgh EH1 2QG City of Edinburgh Scotland Little Ox Gallery 23 Candlemaker Row Edinburgh EH1 2QG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 0474 Love Hate Tattoo 27 Candlemaker Row Edinburgh EH1 2QG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 0973 Greyfriars Bobby 30 Candlemaker Row Edinburgh EH1 2QE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 8328 Oz Bar 33 Candlemaker Row Edinburgh EH1 2QG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 7190 Pi-Ku Collective 39 Candlemaker Row Edinburgh EH1 2QB City of Edinburgh Scotland Joyce Forsyth 42 Candlemaker Row Edinburgh EH1 2QE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 4112 CANDLEMAKERS' ROW EDINBURGH Hannah Zakari 43 Candlemaker Row Edinburgh EH1 2QB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 516 3264 Tang’s 44 Candlemaker Row Edinburgh EH1 2QE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 5000 Transreal 46 Candlemaker Row Edinburgh EH1 2QE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 6266 Venus Fly Trap Tattoos 50 Candlemaker Row Edinburgh EH1 2QE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 4971 Still Life 54 Candlemaker Row Edinburgh EH1 2QE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 8524 Avizandum 56 Candlemaker Row Edinburgh EH1 2QE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 3373 Maple Arts 62 Candlemaker Row Edinburgh EH1 2QE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 1096 Grassmarket Community Project 86 Candlemaker Row Edinburgh EH1 2QE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3626 MERCHANT STREET EDINBURGH Divino Wine Bar Restaurant 5 Merchant Street Edinburgh EH1 2QD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 1770 Drop Kick Murphy's 7 Merchant Street Edinburgh EH1 2QD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 2002 The Wee Hostel 9 Merchant Street Edinburgh EH1 2QD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 5152 Bobby's Bunkhouse 9a Merchant Street Edinburgh EH1 2QD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 5152 Merchants 17 Merchant Street Edinburgh EH1 2QD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 4009 Next - Grassmarket Shops & Businesses

Edinburgh's Famous Royal Mile from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Palace, Attractions, museums, historic buildings, ghosts, statues, monuments. A map of the Royal Mile pinpointing all attractions inside and outside. No need for a guide, go to the google map for everything Free. Royal Mile Edinburgh Map Attractions I have pinpointed all the sites of the Royal Mile Edinburgh, things to see and places to visit. The Royal Mile starts at Edinburgh Castle and ends at the Palace of Holyrood House. The Streets the make the Royal Mile are Castlehill, Lawnmarket, High Street, Canongate, Abbey Strand and Horse Wynd. Each area has its own identity and there are many things to see and do while searching through the closes and wynds of the the Royal Mile. Edinburgh city centre extends approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometres) from west to east and the same south to North. The City Centre and Royal Mile are the main shopping areas and where the main attractions can be found. The areas included in Edinburgh city centre are the Royal Mile, Grassmarket, New Town, Old Town, Southbridge, North Bridge, Princes Street and Gardens, Mound, Calton Hill. The thick blue line is to show where the Nor Loch once filled the area. The Black line is where the City Wall stood to protect the residents from invaders. Starting where David's Tower stood and finishing at the side of the Nor Loch in the East beside the Trinity church below Calton hill. Next - Map Edinburgh Old Town Attractions

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

Leith Edinburgh Suburb attractions from the 11th to 19th centuries. First written rules of Golf. Tourist attractions at the shore restaurants and shops, Royal Yacht Britannia, cruise ships Dock. Sunday Market and a host of history. Leith Edinburgh History, Attractions and Activities Leith Area Edinburgh Leith area Edinburgh or originally inverlet ‘the mouth of the Water of Leith’ which was two villages one on each side of the river estuary North and South Leith which were first joined by a bridge in 1493 and the oldest building that remains is St Ninian’s at the shore. Leith was chartered to Edinburgh by Robert the Bruce in 1329 giving the powers of Edinburgh control of Leith. In 1920 Leith became a part of Edinburgh. The Leith Area Timeline The first recorded mention of Leith was in 1143, when the area near the river estuary was granted to the Holyrood monks by David I. Known by the name Inverlet. Edward II mentions Leith in 1313 before the Battle of Bannockburn. The incorporation of institution of the Mariners’ happened in Leith 1380. Leith became a ship building area circa 1520. The French invaded Leith in 1548 for 12 years they took control. Finally in 1560 after many battles and a siege the French left Leith in the wake of destroying what they could. Mary Queen of Scots returned to Scotland from France in 1560 at the shore in Leith. The final outbreak of the black death or bubonic plague, (a acquired from the bite of an infected flea) took hold in Edinburgh and Leith, 1645. With circa 2,600 deaths of people living in South Leith (75% of the population). Huts were built on Leith Links where whole families were isolate to reduce the spread of infection. Cromwell took control of Leith in 1650 and had a base at the Citadel. Leith Area 17th Century On The Bank of Leith opened in 1806 with its own Leith currency. King George VI set foot on Scottish soil at the Shore invited by Sir Walter Scott in 1822. The “Leith Act” was passed by Parliament in 1827. Leith Nautical College was opened in 1855 The building resembling a ship. The Leith Improvement Act was passed in 1880. A free home for retired Sailors’ was built in 1883 at the Shore. Now the building is a Hotel. The first trains arrived in Leith when Leith Central station opened at the junction of Leith Walk and Duke Street in 1903. Finally Leith became a part of Edinburgh in 1920. James Simpson (1830–1894) was a highly influential 19th-century Scottish architect who served as the Burgh Assessor and Town Architect of Leith. He designed Leith and its important buildings. Queen Victoria Kirkgate Leith This Statue was to commemorate the reign of Queen Victoria and her visit to Leith in 1842. She died in 1901. It is also a war memorial to the memory of the Scots Guards from the area that died in the Boar War. It was unveiled by Lord Rosebery who was the Liberal Prime Minister 1894-5 and the ceremony was watched by a crowd of over 20,000 people. Leith became a part of Edinburgh in 1920. The meaning of Leith is broad river. Trinity House Museum Leith Edinburgh The original mariner’s house built in 1555 on this site was an Almshouse for the retired and poor that wished to stay within the seafaring community. The present building replacing the original Almshouse was built in 1816. Explore Trinity house and see the treasures the mariners returned home with from their travels. There are old marine maps, navigation equipment and ships models. There are also paintings and manuscripts that tell the stories of the sailors of the 14th century to this day. Trinity House Museum South Leith Parish Church Leith Edinburgh The first church built was St Mary’s in 1483, over the centuries famous people have used the church such as Mary of Guise and Oliver Cromwell. The church has been used as a prison and the General Assembly was held here. Many parts of the church have been replaced since first built, with the ceiling being replace during the renovations of 1847, a Hammer beam ceiling was installed which is still present and will take your breath away. St Mary’s Star of the Sea Church Leith Edinburgh St Mary Star of the Sea was built mainly due to the emigration of Irish families due to the potato famine between 1845 and 1849. Many Irish Catholics families came to Leith and there was a lack of Catholic churches to satisfy the large congregations. The Church of St Mary Star of the Sea was Completed in 1854 and is within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh. Leith Town Hall Leith Edinburgh The Town Hall and Sheriff Court on the corner of Constitution Street and Queens Charlotte Street was built in 1828. A new Town Hall was open in 1929 after leith joined Edinburgh but was nearly destroyed by bombings in 1941 during the 2nd World War. The Town Hall was Converted to police and burgh offices in 1868, becoming the Leith Police headquarters. Merging with Edinburgh Police in 1920 when Leith became part of Edinburgh. S. M. J. & Co (established 1840, incorporated 1899) Over front door, also on building are Stone Plaques 5 - 6 Quality Street (Street change name in 1967 Maritime Street ) 1893 Javance (Uncover) Spe vires augentur (Our powers are augmented by hope ) S. M. J. & Co was a historic cooperage and warehousing company of Leith, 5-6 Maritime Street, which served as their headquarters and bonded warehouse. They were a coopers, making wooden barrels for the whisky and wine industry in Leith. Leith Assembly Rooms Exchange Building Leith Edinburgh The exchange buildings were built by subscription as a meeting place for merchants, which included the Assembly Rooms that opened in 1783 and an extension in 1810 which was the Leith Exchange. This was where everything from commerce to entertainment was centred. A Leith Hero Eric “Winkle” Brown Leith Edinburgh Eric Melrose Brown 21 January 1919 – 21 February 2016. Eric was born in Leith Area a port outside of Edinburgh. Captain Eric Melrose Brown known as Winkle due to his slight stature was an amazing man and record holder. His father was a pilot and as a young boy Eric was involved in aviation. Captain Eric Brown’s first flight was on his fathers’ knee. He became Britain’s most decorated test pilot in the Royal Air Force. Flying 487 different types of aircraft. He was also the first person to land a plane on an aircraft carrier. He saw Jesse Owens in the 1936 Olympics, witnessed the horrors of Belsen and awarded and the CBE, MBE and OBE. He was to continue flying aircraft until he was 70 years old. He also was a published author of books and lived till he was 97 years of age. Robert Burns Statue Leith Edinburgh Robert Burns died at the age of 37. He was known as the Ploughman poet. He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland. Burns was born two miles south of Ayr, in Alloway South Ayrshire, Scotland. Robert Burns was the eldest of seven children. He travelled the world and had many love interests and had 9 children. Robert Burns is buried in St. Michael’s Churchyard, Dumfries, Scotland. Robert Burns’ brother Gilbert Burns (1760 – 1827) and mother, Agnes Broun 17 March 1732 – 14 January 1820 (and later his sister Annabella) moved to Bolton East Lothian from Ayrshire. Gilbert oversaw the building of the new Bolton parish church which was completed in 1809. The cottage at Grant’s Brae is no longer there, the house was demolished and a roadside monument stands in its place. No more than one hundred yards northeast lies the drinking well used by the Burns family. It was lovingly restored in 1932 and dedicated to Agnes Broun. The dedication states: “Drink of the pure crystals and not only be ye succoured but also refreshed in the mind. To the mortal and immortal memory and in noble tribute to her, who not only gave a son to Scotland but to the whole world and whose own doctrines he preached to humanity that we might learn? Burns 1759 – 1796 “The priest-like father reads the sacred page – from scenes like these old Scotia’s grandeur springs, that makes her loved at home, revered abroad:” “I there wi something did forgather, that pat me in an eerie swither:” Presented by Robert Meikle “When Vulcan gies his bellows breath an plowmen gather wi’ their graith” “In order, on the clean hearth-stane the luggies three are ranged:” Hallow’een Presented by William Tulloch Leith Bank Building Leith Edinburgh Leith Bank was established in 1792 and printed Leith bank notes and was trading from its purpose built premises at 25 Bernard Street from 1806. It was common place for towns in Scotland to print their own money. The funding came from local wealth merchants. Leith Bank did not stay open long as it closed due to lack of funds in 1842. Leith Union Bank Leith Edinburgh Union Bank of Scotland in Leith (1871): the Union Bank of Scotland built a branch at 28 Bernard Street, The Union Bank of Scotland, the Glasgow Union Bank was formed in 1830, the Glasgow Union Bank taking over many smaller local Scottish banks to form the Union Bank of Scotland based in Leith until the merger of the Union Bank with the Bank of Scotland in 1954. Reverend John Home Leith Edinburgh Reverend John Home was a poet and playwright and was born in Maritime Street Leith in 1722. He is remember for his play Douglas which was first performed in the Playhouse Theatre Canongate in 1756 Robertson Sanderson & Co 11-14 Maritime Street (previously Quality Street until 1967) Original building 11 and 12 was built 1892 as a warehouse in 1900 13 + 14 were added for a wine and spirit merchant Robertson Sanderson & Co. The Renaissance-style architecture, of 13 – 14 features a dome, ashlar frontage. Acanthus leaves and grapes, and the head of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine. Two shields one with (R.S. & Co Ltd). And the other (EST’D 1846) In May 1863 William Sanderson after obtaining licences made his first recipe. A whisky mixture of Glenlivet, Pitlochry and grain whiskies. In 1822 he put samples of almost one hundred of his blends in separate small numbered vats and invited experts to choose which they liked the best. All chose the vat numbered 69. Sanderson’s VAT69 became the premier grade blend of Sanderson’s. North British Distillery in Gorgie Edinburgh Grain Whisky producer which is still open and working today was Established in 1885 by William Sanderson Read more about the Sanderson dynasty on https://leithlocalhistorysociety.org.uk/william-sanderson-son-ltd/ Corn Exchange Leith Edinburgh The Corn Exchange building was built in 1861 marketing hall to deal with the sale and purchase of agricultural goods. The building has a frieze which runs down the Constitution Street side of the building which depicts cherubs at work in the agricultural services. The frieze was sculpted by John Rhind. West Bowling Green Street Bridge Leith Edinburgh William Beatson was the engineer that built the bridge in west Bowling Green Street in 1886. It is a Single span bridge with a single cobbled road which spans the Water of Leith. The road is now pedestrian only and can be accessed from The Quilts or west Bowling Green Street. Leith Fort Leith Edinburgh In 1779 Leith was threatened by a fleet of ships led by John Paul Jones, (a native Scot from Galloway) Known as the Father of the United States Navy. The attack was thwarted by the weather and Leith survived. A Fort, manned by the Royal Artillery, was then constructed in North Leith to defend against future attacks. Leith fort was designed by James Craig of Edinburgh and the Fort was constructed in 1780. The Royal Artillery occupied the fort in 1793. The Fort was increased in size during the Napoleonic War to accommodate French prisoners. Leith Fort saw no action and was manned with a battalion until 1957. All that remains of the fort is part of the walls and the two gate houses. There are also a number of canon still on site. Norwegian Seaman’s Church Leith Norwegian Seaman’s Church Leith was built in 1868 by Johan Storjohn a divinity graduate from Bergen Norway who arrived in Edinburgh in 1863 and could not find a church for Scandinavian people. At the time there were many Scandinavian sailors as the whaling fleet of Christian Salvesen was registered in Leith. Norwegian King Olav V visited the church in 1962. Miracle at Sea Norwegian Church Leith “Vim Stone” In the Garden of the Church is a stone named the “Vim Stone”. The stone was named after a Norwegian ship which ran aground in 1937 and was letting in water and would have sunk with loss of life. The rocks the ship hit, part broke off and plugged the hole and saved the ship, which finished its journey to Leith. . The sailors on the ship removed the rock fragment and took it to the church, where it can be seen in the garden to this day. The inscription reads DENNE STEN FRA NORGES BUNN BRAGTE ‘VIM’ SOM GIKK PA GRUNN David Kilpatrick Public School Leith Memorial Stone David Kilpatrick School was built between 1913 and 1915 and was first used as a barracks before becoming a school in 1919, which it was its original purpose. The inscription on the memorial stone reads: “David Kilpatrick” Public School, Leith. The Memorial Stone of this public school was laid on 27th September 1913 by the Right Honourable R.C. Munro Ferguson P.C. L.L.D. M.P. For Leith District of Burghs members of the school board. Rev. David Kilpatrick (Chairman) Mrs. Elizabeth Logan Calder, Mr. James Murphy, Mr. J. Duncan Cran, Rev. M. O’Reilly, Mrs. Janet Cruickshank, Rev. James M. Stott M.A., Mr. James Dempster, Mr. Thomas Scott, Mr. John Garden, Mr. Wm. L. Sharp, Miss Clarice M. McNab, Mr George W. Tait S.S.C. Mr Frank J. Trotter, clerk and treasurer, Mr George Craig, licentiate, R.I.B.A., architect. The building was ready for occupancy on 1st September, 1915; but owing to the premises being required for military purposes in connection with the great European war, they were not fully utilised for educational work until 2nd September 1919. Leith Town Hall Complex Leith Town Hall Complex consists of Thomas Morton Hall a venue that holds upto 200 people. The Theatre which concerts and weddings are held plus the public Library building. Thomas Morton Hall Leith Thomas Morton was born in Leith in October 1781 and became a shipbuilder. Opening his own company. In 1818 Thomas Morton was the inventor of the slipway, a way to haul ships in and out of the water. Thomas Morton lived at 1 Pilrig Place Leith. He died in 1832 and is buried in South Leith church burial grounds. The hall that is part of the Town Hall Complex was named in his memory. Leith Theatre The Leith Theatre complex was a gift fro Edinburgh Council when Leith became a part of Edinburgh in 1920. After many years of building the theatre opened in 1932. With the complex being bombed in 1941 the theatre did not open again until 1961 when renovations and rebuild was complete. The theatre building now operates by a trust and is a creative hub for all. Leith Public Library The Library was built in 1929 and bombed in 1941 then rebuilt and opened in 1955. Mount Falcon Battery Site Leith Edinburgh This is said to be where Officer Falcon had an artillery battery in the siege of Leith in 1560 prior to the French disregarding Leith due to Mary Queen of Scots intervention. There were 3 battery's The other two were Mount Pelham and Mount Somerset, known today as Giant's Brae in Leith Links The Protestant and English forces gun mounts to bombard the fortifications of the French army. The bombardment, and naval blockade and resulted in the French forces surrendering and signing the Treaty of Treaty of Leith, on 6 July 1560 between representatives of Queen Elizabeth I of England, the Scottish Lords of the Congregation, and King Francis II of France and Mary, Queen of Scots. This was the end of the Auld Alliance and all French troops were sent from the British Isles Leith Provident Buildings Leith Edinburgh The Leith Provident Co-operative Society built their first department store in 1911 on Great Junction Street Leith Gurdwara Nanak Leith Edinburgh The first Sikh families to arrive in Edinburgh were in 1958 from the Punjab. The Sikh place of worship is a Gurdwara and the first Gurdwara was a house in Leith in 1964. In 1976 the present Gurdwara was opened at 1 Sheriff Brae Edinburgh. Previous to the Gurdwara it was St Thomas’s Church which was built in 1843. The Sikh religion was founded by Guru Nanak, he was born in 1469 A.D. It is believed that the Sikh religion was first preached in 1496 in the Punjab by Guru Nanak. Dr Andrew Bell School Leith Edinburgh Dr Bell's School Junction Street Leith was built in 1838 and acquired by Leith school board in 1882 from the Bell Trust. Dr Andrew Bell founded schools worldwide using the educational system that he founded. Andrew Bell was born in St Andrews in 1753. He became a Scottish Episcopalian priest and teacher who pioneered the Madras System of Education. He was founder of The Madras College St Andrews. More on St Andrews on www.allaboutedinburgh.co.uk/st-andrews-attractions He first was a teacher in the Americas during the 1770’s. He returned to Britain in 1871 and was a minister at Episcopal Chapel in Leith. Leith Swimming Baths Leith Edinburgh Leith swimming baths is a part of the original Bell’s School which was acquired by the Leith school board in 1896. Leith Vaults Leith Edinburgh The oldest warehouse and cellar for wine in the Leith Area is the Vaults previously known as the Black Vaults. The oldest part of the Vaults now is 1682, but were on this site much earlier possibly circa 1540. Porters’ Stone Leith Edinburgh The Porters Stone or Stingmans Plaque was originally in Tolbooth Wynd before it was moved to Sugarhouse Close Leith, then was put for safekeeping in the National Museum Edinburgh, the copy in Henderson street of the original carving 1670 gives a picture of how wines and spirits were transported from Leith. Leith was the main supplier of Wine to Edinburgh with circa 250,000 p.a. The Stingmen were the workers at the warehouse that moved the barrels of wine. Leith Improvement Scheme Memorial Stone First Artisans Dwellings Henderson Street was built as part of the Leith Improvement Scheme, a Bill which became an Act of Parliament known as the Artisans and Labourers Dwellings Act, Henderson Street was named after Dr John Henderson the lord Provost of Leith from 1875 to 1881 The area Henderson street was built on was previously over a dozen close’s which had terrible living conditions. 1563 The year 1563 was significant due to the Siege of Leith. This was the end of the twelve-year occupation of French troops at the port of Leith. The siege of 1559 was by the Scottish Protestant nobles and English forces under Queen Elizabeth I. The French troops left peacefully under the terms of a treaty signed by all three nations (Scotland, England, and France). Leith Links First Written Rules of Golf Leith Links is where the first rules of golf where written in 1744 for a golf tournament, 13 rules in all. There had only been 5 rules players had played to before. The oldest golf course to be mentioned in history is in fact Bruntsfield Links with the oldest golf club house the Golf Tavern. Which is where the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers were first based as were the oldest golfing society the Burghers (Royal Burgess Golfing Society) incorporated in 1735. Leith Links course has the honour of the first official tournament to rules. Link - Golf Rules and History Giants’ Brae Leith Links Edinburgh The are two small hills on Leith Links which both have names, the one pictured is “Giant’s Brae” or “Somerset's Battery”, the other being Lady Fyfe’s Brae or Pelham's Battery these were said to be constructed as artillery mounds dated from 1560 when the siege of Leith took place Pilrig House Leith Area Edinburgh The original Pilrig House was owned by Sir Patrick Moneypenny and he sold the land to Gilbert Kirkwood in 1623 who rebuilt the house in 1638. The Balfour family purchased the house in 1718. James Balfour’s great-grandson was Robert Louis (Balfour) Stevenson, Robert’s father married a member of the Balfour family and his great grandfather was born in Pilrig house in 1777. The Balfour family remained in Pilrig House till 1941. In 1971 a fire destroyed the house but luckily the history of the house and owners were seen to be important enough for the house to be rebuilt and restored to its original look in 1982 when the work started and is now complete Professor John Barlow Blue Plaque Professor John Barlow eminent Quaker scientist. Professor of Anatomy and Physiology at the Royal Veterinary College Edinburgh. He was a highly respected member of the Edinburgh scientific community. Much loved member of the Religious Society of Friends. Husband of Eliza Nicholson (1813-1894) and father of Alfred (1851-1899). He was a leading Quaker pacifist and first manager of the Bourneville Village Trust. John Henry Barlow (1855-1924) lived here 1851-1856. Next - Leith Shore Edinburgh

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

Dean Village a favourite for visitors to Edinburgh. The Dean Village tour Free here. With a route, a map and pictures with history so on the walk you don't miss out on anything around the Dean area. Bridges, Houses, Schools, River Walk, Architecture, Art Galleries and amazing views. Dean Village Walking Tour All About Edinburgh Walking Tours Free Dean Village Tour Explore the captivating history and stunning architecture of Edinburgh with our walking tours. Discover iconic landmarks along the Royal Mile, including the Calton Hill, home to remarkable monuments and breathtaking views. Stroll through the picturesque Dean Village, and about the famous figures who shaped this vibrant city. Join for an unforgettable journey through Edinburgh's rich heritage and charm! For more details on tours click the yellow link Dean Village Tour + Route + Map (Free) For The History and images of all the sites on route Other Guided Tours Dean Village Dean Village was a small village outside Edinburgh known as Water o Leith Village, and was famous as a grain milling area for over 800 years. The name Dean (Dene) meaning Deep Gorge. The village has steep hills on all sides. The Dean Village with the Water of Leith flowing through, grew as a community in the 1100s from the many mills that were built on the river banks. You will see many stones carved with crossed paddles of the bakers, as this area supplied all the bakers of Edinburgh with their flour. The Incorporation of Baxters (bakers) was a crucial role in Dean Village, controlling the grain milling industry from the 12th century. Mills were first mentioned in 1143 by David I. Places to see on the route Randolph Cliff No.9 Belford Road Old Drumsheugh Toll House, Lynedoch House Dean Bridge Kirk Brae House, View Dean Village, Randolph Cliff Arches Queensferry Road Trinity Church, Belgrave, Buckingham, Bristo Baptist Church Dean Path Dean Church, Dean Cemetery, No.29, Dean Village School, West Mill, Well Court Dean Village Waterfall, Foot Bridge, Hawthornbank Houses, Merchant’s House, Bell’s Brae Bridge, Granary + Old Tollbooth Water of Leith Path Miller Row, Waterfall, Mill wheels, St George’s Well, St Bernard’s Well Nelson Memorial, The Dene Steps St Bernard's Bridge Places to see on the route Danube Street No 17 Ann Street Sir Henry Raeburn - No. 29 India Place Duncan’s Land Doune Terrace Robert Chambers House No.1 Gloucester Place John Wilson AKA Christopher North No.6 Moray Place No.1 Graham No.24 Fettes No.37 Hume Forres Street No.3 St Combe Street Catherine Sinclair Monument Charlotte Square 6 Bute House, 7 Georgian House, 9 Lord Joseph List, 13 Lord Henry Cockburn, 14 Sir William Fettes, 24 Earl Douglas Haig, 45 Professor Sir Robert Philip, Albert Memorial, Register House. South Charlotte Street Alexander Graham Bell No.16 Enquiry / Contact Next Tour Edinburgh Walking Tours Randolph (10th Earl of Moray) The streets named Randolph were named after Thomas Randolph, 1st Earl of Moray, nephew and lieutenant of Robert the Bruce. He made a night-time raid, scaling Edinburgh Castle rock or Cliff in 1313 and recapture the Castle from the English army who had been in occupation for 20 years. On the death of Robert 1st in 1329, Thomas Randolph became Regent of Scotland for the young King (David II). He was believed to have been murdered by poisoning on July 20, 1332, in Musselburgh. In 1822, the 10th Earl of Moray a land owner instructed the famous architect James Gillespie Graham to design an extensive, high-end residential estate on his 13-acre Drumsheugh lands. Joining the West New Town with The New Town. 1 Randolph Cliff Randolph Cliff built at the top of the Dean Gorge overlooking the Water of Leith and part of the Moray Estate was completed in 1831 designed by James Gillespie Graham. The houses were built on a number of underground arches to prevent the terrace and surrounding streets from collapsing and sliding into the Gorge. Famous resident at No.1 was Sir George Washington Browne a renowned architect and a former President of the Royal Scottish Academy. His work includes Holyrood Palace gates, Caledonian Hotel, Central Library 69 George Street (British Linen Bank) and many others some of which have been demolished. Drumsheugh Toll - Lynedoch House Lynedoch House was built in 1891 around an older and smaller house called Drumsheugh Toll, a cottage built circa 1820 for the tollgate keeper, where a toll gate and weighing machine stood for payment of tolls to use the road to the Queensferry. Lynedoch House was built as a family home and a studio for Charles Martin Hardie RSA a successful artist, for paintings of Scottish life and also portraits of Robert Burns and Walter Scott. Notice the stucco around the lower courses of the building, impressed with the motif of an H, (Hardie) an eagle and a thistle along with love hearts in the original cast iron window bars: The thistle for Scotland and the eagle for America, where his first wife, Mary Lewis came from. The heart was a symbol of their love. A marriage that did not last as she ran off with an actor. The name Lynedoch was already a local place name, having been applied circa, 1820 the landowner Major James Weir RM (Promoted to Major by Lord Nelson for his service at Malta) in honour of Major Thomas Graham, 1st Baron Lynedoch, who raised the regiment the 90th Light Infantry - Perthshire Volunteers a military Commander and Member of Parliament for Perthshire. Dean Bridge - Kirkbrae House Dean Bridge - Kirkbrae House The house on the corner of the bridge was the home of Cabbie Stewart, the owner and driver of a horse and cab hire. Stewart would collect old stones while working his cab from old buildings. Kirkbrae House is on 5 floors the stables were on the basement with access next to the water of Leith path. The house was also at times a Tavern and Bakers, the square panel on the wall shows a sun with two arms below, one holding scales and the other a wheat sheaf, with two baker’s paddles crossed One of his acquisitions from an old mill. The inscription on the plaque reads: IN THE SWEAT OF THY FACE SHALT | THOU EAT BREAD | GEN 3 VERSE 19 | ANNO DOM 1619 Known as ‘The Baxter’s Stone. Put on this wall in 1893 from a demolished mill. Above the door is PAX INTRANTIBUS - PEACE TO THOSE WHO ENTER And on the wall and the Edinburgh coat of Arms NISI DOMINUS FRUSTRA – Without the Lord everything is in Vain The Dean Bridge The Dean Bridge was designed by Thomas Telford, and was completed in 1832 and opened in 1833. The Dean Bridge was Thomas Telford’s last project at the age 73 and retirement. The Dean Bridge with 4 arches is 447 feet long (136m) and 39 feet wide (12m) and built on four arches rising 106 feet (32m) above the river. Prior to the building of the Dean Bridge the only way across the river in to Edinburgh was by a ford in the river, which had been crossed since medieval times (5th to 15th centuries). A bridge, of wooden structure across the water of Leith was built in the 5th century. It is now a stone bridge (Bell’s Brae Bridge). The building of Dean Bridge gave access to the north for further extension of Edinburgh’s New Town. Looking over the Dean Bridge West the Dean Village, East the New Town Randolph Cliff built on series of underground stone arches. The arches protect Randolph Cliff, Randolph Crescent, Great Stuart Street, Ainslie Place, and Moray Place from tumbling down into the Water of Leith. Designed by 1822 by, architect James Gillespie Graham for Francis Stuart, the 10th Earl of Moray on the Moray Estate which covers most of the western new town. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Gothic church at the North end of the Dean Bridge. The church is in its original state from when design / built by John Henderson, 1837-8. Henderson has built many churches in Scotland to a Gothic design. The church was converted into an electric sub-station in 1957. It is now the Rhema Christian Centre Church. Belgrave and Buckingham Area Belgrave Crescent was built on land bought by property developer and Lord Provost of Edinburgh James Steel, Designed by John Chesser and completed in 1874. The land between Water of Leith and the new houses also purchased by Steel, which became private gardens for the residents. The gardens designed by James Jeffery and completed in 1876.Buckingham Terrace was also part of the Steel development designed by Chesser which was completed in 1831. The Dean Parish Church The first church in Dean Path was built in 1836 then demolished and replaced by the present church in 1903. This was the main church for the Dean Village population. With the reducing congregation the church closed in 2006. It is now known as The Dean and is used as an Assembly Hall and Event Venue for the nearby Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools (ESMS). Bristo Baptist Church In 1765 in Bristo Place Original Scotch Baptist Church ‘the Scotch Baptist Church’ Bristo Baptist Church is the mother church for the Baptist movement in Scotland. A purpose-built chapel was constructed at Bristo Place in 1836. The designation ‘Scotch’ was discontinued from the church’s title in 1927. In 1932, the present site here on Buckingham Terrace was purchased for £1,000 In October 1933, the Memorial Stone of the new building on Queensferry Road was laid and the first service took place on Wednesday, 20th February, 1935. The church has a long history and is the second oldest Baptist church in Scotland Bible on Dean Path side inscription: SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES S. JOHN V. CH.39 Dean Cemetery Edinburgh The Dean Village is named from Dean House and the Nisbet family who owned the lands. The House was demolished in 1843 and in 1845 the Dean Cemetery was created. A carved heraldic panel from Dean House, now installed on a wall in Dean Cemetery, is decorated with three boars’ heads around a chevron, all surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves, and carries the initials HN for Henry Nisbet born 1535 who died in 1608 Some of the Famous Graves in Cemetery David Octavius Hill, Colonel Robert Smith, James Buchanan, Lord Francis Jeffrey, James Falshaw James Nasmyth, Alexander Nasmyth Artist, Lord Henry Cockburn, Robert McVitie, Lord Andrew Rutherfurd, James Hamilton, Sir Thomas Bouch, Alexander Russell, James Stevenson, William H Playfair, George Combe, Cameron Highlanders Obelisk, Robert Chamber, Sir John Ritchie Findlay, Thomas Drybrough, Flora Stevenson, Louisa Stevenson, Elsie Inglis, Dr Joseph Bell (see separate page) Dean Village Cemetery Dean Village Dean Village was a small village outside Edinburgh known as Water o Leith Village, and was famous as a grain milling area for over 800 years. The name Dean (Dene) meaning Deep Gorge. The village has steep hills on all sides. The Dean Village with the Water of Leith flowing through, grew as a community in the 1100s from the many mills that were built on the river banks. You will see many stones carved with crossed paddles of the bakers, as this area supplied all the bakers of Edinburgh with their flour. The Incorporation of Baxters (bakers) was a crucial role in Dean Village, controlling the grain milling industry from the 12th century. Mills were first mentioned in 1143 by David I. 29 Dean Path The house on Dean Path dates from circa 1790 with a Victorian-era post box with a ("VR" Cypher) circa 1850 still present. This may have been the post house in its time. The tenements in Dean Path, now all demolished and rebuilt, were where most of the families lived. Dean Village School The Old School house on Bell’s Brae was built in 1872 and a historic part of the Dean Village. The public school educated the local children until it closed in 1961. It was able to hold up to 400 children by 1961 there were only 37 pupils. Carvings can be seen "Education" above the ground floor windows and a tablet on the front with the words “Edinburgh School Board 1875” Old West Mill Building The stone building over the bridge with round windows is the Old West Mill, built in 1805. At the top of the building you can see a wheat sheaf. The mill is one of few surviving examples in the Dean Village of its former industrial heritage. Particularly based on grain milling, many of which utilised power provided by the Water of Leith. Bells Brae Bridge In the centre of the Dean village is the Bells Brae Bridge which was the original crossing point of the Water of Leith as it was shallow and narrow. Getting to and from Edinburgh this the only crossing. In the 5th century a single arch bridge which was wide enough for a carriage with horses. The Dean Village stands below the Belford Bridge which was built in 1887 to carry Belford Road. Bells Brae Bridge was built in 1830 replacing previous bridges, the old road from Edinburgh to Queensferry. Well Court- Dean Village The most impressive buildings are of Well Court. Built in 1884 by the then owner of the Scotsman newspaper Sir John Ritchie Findlay. Well Court had its own hall for socialising with a clock tower a communal court yard, and accommodation (tenements). For his staff who worked for Sir John at the Scotsman newspaper. Plaque on Well Court Portrait of Sir John Ritchie Findlay in National Portrait Gallery Dean Path Footbridge The foot bridge takes you over the Water of Leith to Well Court, Old West Mill and the Village School house. Along the water side 100 metres is a waterfall which was a weir (a low dam) which was used to power the mills. A great variety of wild life. The Plague The burgh records mention that the pest was in the Dene On the 15th June 1513 and no one from the area was allowed to enter the walls of Edinburgh. If a women entered she would be branded on the cheek. If a man entered the punishment would be sever even hung. Merchants House 17 Bells Brae The building on the south west corner of Bell’s Brae Bridge is one of the oldest buildings that still remains from the Water of Leith Village built circa 1650. 17 Bells Brae, was where the head of the local merchants' guild lived who oversaw the village's milling industry. It was also a local shop run by A W Kemp in the 20th century. The Granary | Old Tollbooth The Granary was built in 1675 (yellow building in photo) known as the Old Tollbooth Inscribed in two lines GOD BLESS THE BAXTERS OF EDINBURGH WHO BUILT THIS HOUS 1675. On the cornice is a carved panel with a circular garland, a wheat-sheaf flanked by two cherub's heads another inscription GODS PROVIDENCE IS OUR | INHERITANCE 1677, The Last Mill at Bell's Mills was nearly totally destroyed by an explosion in 1971. Hawthornbank Lane Hawthornbank lane is part of the original milling hamlet known the Dene or Water of Leith Village and was famous as a grain milling area for over 800 years. The name Dene (Dean) meaning Deep Gorge. The Dean Village with the Water of Leith flowing through, grew as a community in the 1100s from the numerous mills that were built on the river banks. Miller’s Row On the pathway towards Leith under the Dean Bridge is an area called Miller’s Row old houses for the mill workers. Also you can see three mill stones resting against each other previously used in the Granaries in the 1600s. Look over the wall to see a waterfall which is another part of the weir St George's Well The Water of Leith and the source of the mineral water for St Bernard's Well and St George's Well. St George's Well is on the banks of the Water of Leith near to Alexander Nasmyth's St Bernard's Well. Built in 1810 by Mr MacDonald of Stockbridge on the 50th year on the throne to commemorate the jubilee of George III. King George III celebrated his Golden Jubilee on October 25, 1809, marking the beginning of his 50th year on the throne. It was the first significant jubilee celebration in British history. The well was finally blocked up in 1969. St Bernard's Well A natural mineral spring was discovered on the Water of Leith near to Stockbridge in 1760, some claimed that the water could cure everything. Francis Garden, Lord Gardenstone of Troup the landowner, commissioned a building in 1789 to be erected over the well Alexander Nasmyth designed a Doric Temple, a copy of the Temple to the Sybil at Tivoli, the summer palace of the Roman emperors. The Temple has a domed ceiling supported by 10 columns which covers the statue of Hygeia, the Greek goddess of health The Well closed in 1940. There are two mineral wells on the Water of Leith one called St Bernard's Well and the other well a short distance west and this is called St George’s Well. This was also to have the same powers as St Bernard’s well but was never used to the extent of St Bernard's well. Hygeia Greek Goddess of Health. The well named after St Bernard of Clairvaux (1090–1153) a French abbot, theologian, and major leader in the reform of the Cistercian Order which was present over Scotland, in 1136 an invitation of King David I lead to many Abbeys being built. Melrose Abbey: Founded in 1136, was Scotland's first Cistercian monastery. Famously for the place the heart of Robert the Bruce is buried. Also a pig playing bagpipes. William Nelson Memorial William Nelson was a publisher in Edinburgh and took it upon himself to renovate the St Bernard’s well as it had become in a state of disrepair. He used his own funds to renovate and improve its aesthetic look. St Bernard’s Bridge Also known as Mackenzie Bridge possibly named after Samuel MacKenzie (portrait painter and pupil of Sir Henry Raeburn). The bridge was Built in 1824. The steps and added archways were built in 1887, with Edinburgh’s Coat of Arms above the western arch. The small arch was block off in 1890. The view over the Water of Leith east and west and the road from Mackenzie Place to Dean Terrace The Dene Archway Water of Leith Walkway. The Dene to Belford Bridge. The Dene meaning Deep Gorge was first mentioned in 1143 when David I granted one of his mills of Dene to the Abbey monks of Holyrood. The Dene steps take you to St Bernard’s Bridge built in 1824. 17 Danube Street The house at 17 Danube Street was once a high class Brothel owned by Dora Noyce, Scotland’s most famous Madam. She was in business circa 1945 until 1977. A well-known face in the Royal Mile making sure the men in the pubs new her address. She ran a reputable business with well looked after ladies and clients were given the best of attention. Her early days as a call girl she would dress in quality clothes and speak with a high class Edinburgh accent. (This is where the saying “Fur Coat and Na’ Knickers” came from. Anne Street Sir Henry Raeburn designed Ann Street and named after his wife Ann in 1823 by architect James Milne. It was one of the first streets in the New Town to feature private front gardens. He married Ann Leslie (née Edgar), a wealthy widow who own land and property in and around the Water of Leith. No 29 Ann Street was the house of writer Christopher North (John Wilson Edinburgh Lord Provost). His statue is in East Princes Street Gardens. Duncan’s land Stockbridge David Robert’s R.A. Birthplace Duncan’s land a house built 1790 from rubble from the houses of the Lawnmarket knocked down in development of Bank Street Edinburgh. The initials on the plaque could be of Husband and Wife, a wealthy family of the time. The inscribed lintel is from one of the old town houses. David Roberts was born on 24th October 1796 son of John Roberts who was shoemaker to trade. David Roberts started his career as a designer and painter and became a stage designer for a circus. His talents grew and he became a very successful stage designer and artist while in his free time he painted with oils and became a renowned artist of buildings and scenery which became a full time vocation by 1830. He travelled the world painting and travelled to Egypt and Syria which was the first time many had seen such scenery and Queen Victoria was so taken with his work purchased the entire collection. Inscription Lintel Duncan's Land Stockbridge; This lintel on the building was taken from the rubble of the houses demolished to make way for Bank Street in 1798 Inscription on Lintel I.G. I FEAR GOD ONLYE 1605 I.R. John Gourlay's House, in the Old Bank Close. Inscription on plaques on Duncan’s land Stockbridge; DAVID ROBERTS R.A. | LANDSCAPE PAINTER | WAS BORN HERE ON | 24TH OCTOBER 1796 ERECTED BY THE COCKBURN ASSOCIATION | IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ROYAL SCOTTISH ACADEMY Robert Chambers 1802 - 1871 Robert Chambers at an early age started a business selling old books his brother started a printers and after a while they started a new business together Robert Chambers the writer and William Chambers the printer. There first venture was a periodical The Kaleidoscope a magazine published every two weeks. Robert interested in history published a number of books Traditions of Edinburgh, Walks in Edinburgh, the Life of Walter Scott, and many more on Scottish History. John Wilson AKA Christopher North John Wilson a writer, author, advocate and Professor of moral philosophy at the University of Edinburgh. He was most frequently identified by his pseudonym Christopher North. His family home was 29 Ann Street before having to move and live at his mother’s house No 6 Gloucester Place with his family due to almost bankruptcy caused by his uncle’s dishonest speculation with his money. Through hard work he recovered to move his family to their new home in Ann Street where he remained until his death in 1854. His statue stands in East Princes Street Gardens between the mound precinct and the Walter Scott monument. Moray Place and Forres Street The Moray Estate was designed for the 10th Earl of Moray (1771-1848). He inherited the 13 acre site from his father, after it was acquired from the Heriot Trust in 1782, and decided to feu the property for development in 1822. James Gillespie Graham, designed 1822. The complicated plan, with the crescent, oval and polygon of Randolph Crescent, Ainslie Place and Moray Place respectively, conjoins the New Town with the Second New Town. Building was completed in 1830-31. Lord Francis Jeffrey lived at No.24 Moray Place Lord Francis Jeffrey (1773 – 1850) was a literary critic and Scottish judge, Francis Jeffrey was also the editor of the Edinburgh Review a liberal critical periodical from 1803 -1829. He was appointed Lord Advocate, also as a member of the House of Commons he introduced the Scottish Reform Bill in 1831. On the naming of Edinburgh’s streets the connecting from the High Street to Waverley Station was named “Jeffrey Street” in his honour. Baron David Hume nephew of David Hume philosopher lived at No.37 Moray Place. David Hume, Baron Hume of Ninewells (1757–1838) was a Scottish advocate and judge. In 1822, he became Baron of Exchequer. When he became Baron David Hume. He wrote many books on Scottish Law of which culminated in his ‘Commentaries on the Law of Scotland, Respecting Trial for Crimes (1797)’, which is still used as a reference in court cases to this day. David Hume of Ninewells, is buried in Old Calton Cemetery as is his sons and Uncle. William Graham live at 1 Moray Place William Graham was a pioneer for secondary education for girls and the principal founder of the Scottish Institution for the education of young Ladies. In 1847 the Educational Institute of Scotland (E.I.S) was set up. Thomas Chalmers No.3 Forres Street No. 3 Forres Street was the residence of Thomas Chalmers 17 March 1780 – 31 May 1847 His Statue is in George Street Edinburgh. Thomas Chalmers was a Scottish minister, professor of theology, political economist, and a leader of the Free Church of Scotland. He has been called, "Scotland's greatest nineteenth-century churchman". He was highly regarded during his lifetime as a natural theologian. Catherine Sinclair Memorial Replica Scott Monument Catherine Sinclair was born in Edinburgh on 17 April 1800. Her father was Sir John Sinclair, a well-known politician and the first organiser of the Statistical Account of Scotland’. Catherine Sinclair was home educated and published her first book in 1832 (‘Charlie Seymour, or, the good aunt and the bad aunt’). Catherine Sinclair most popular book was for children and was sold worldwide Holiday House published in 1839. She also established cooking depots and was instrumental in drinking fountains and park benches being installed around the Edinburgh streets. Sir Robert Philip 45 Charlotte Square Professor Sir Robert Philip opened the world's first tuberculosis dispensary in Bank Street Edinburgh 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. Charlotte Square A typical terrace of houses built in the new town in the 1796 on the north side of Charlotte Square. The row of terraced houses in Charlotte Square was the city’s most affluent area, with boot scrappers and torch snuffers at the doors the must haves before electric and door mats. Also a stone paving for geting in and out a carraige. This is where the wealth lived in the city whith the country house for weekends. Charlotte Square Gardens Charlotte Square was part of the designs of the new town of 1759, originally called George Square after King George III and renamed Charlotte Square after his wife, as there was a George Square already in existence in Edinburgh. The memorial in Charlotte Square Garden is of Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria. Albert Prince Consort Monument Albert Francis Charles Augustus Emmanuel of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha was born on 26 August 1819 in Bavaria. He married Queen Victoria in 1840. Albert and Victoria's were cousin. In 1857 he was given the title of Prince Consort. Albert was behind the great exhibition of 1851. Albert and Victoria had 9 children and when Albert died in 1861 at the age of 42. His wife Queen Victoria went into morning on his death, which lasted until her death in 1901. The monument in the centre of Charlotte Square is a memorial to Albert Prince Consort. A bronze statue of Prince Albert on a horse. It was unveiled in 1876 by his late wife Queen Victoria. Sir John Steell the sculptor. Bute House First Ministers Residence (No. 6) Charlotte Square Edinburgh No. 6 Charlotte Square has been the official residence of the First Minister of Scotland since 1999. The First Minister is the equivalent to the UK Prime Minister, if Scotland were to become independent. The house is similar to next door at No.7 and it is believed to be one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in Edinburgh. The Georgian House No. 7 Charlotte Square Edinburgh. Charlotte Square was one of the most fashionable and desirable residential addresses in the New Town. The Georgian House is a fully restored house with furniture of the period and some even older. Built in 1796 by Robert Adam. The 18th Chief of Clan Lamont was the first owner in 1796. The 4th Marquees of Bute purchased the property with others in the row, restoring the properties to their original Georgian grandeur as you see today. (The real Downton Abbey in Edinburgh). Lord Joseph Lister No. 9 Charlotte Square Edinburgh Lord Lister lived with his father- in- law James Syme at No. 9 Charlotte Square for 7 years 1870-1877. Born in Upton Essex he introduced carbolic acid to sterilise surgical instruments. Carbolic Acid is now known as Phenol. Sir William Fettes 1st Baronet (25 June 1750 – 27 May 1836) No.13 Charlotte Square Edinburgh Founder of Fettes College. When he was eighteen he went into business as a grocer, trading in wine and tea from Smith’s Land at Bailie Fyfe’s Close in the High Street Edinburgh. He retired from trading Tea and Wine in 1800 to concentrate on his many other investments, after his retirement he moved to No.13 Charlotte Square and this is where he died. School building was designed by David Bryce, and it opened in 1870, 34 years after his death. His tomb is in Canongate graveyard. Lord Henry Cockburn (1779-1854) 14 Charlotte Square Edinburgh Henry Cockburn entered the Faculty of Advocates in 1800 at 21 years of age. Following in the footsteps of his father. He married in 1811 and lived in the new town of Edinburgh (14 Charlotte Square). He also had a country farmhouse in Bonaly at the foot of the Pentland Hills. He had 10 children. In 1834 he became a Judge in the Court of Session. And also became Solicitor General for Scotland and Lord Cockburn. A great conservationist protecting Edinburgh’s old buildings for the benefit of Edinburgh. He was happily married for over 40 years and died at Bonaly on 26 April 1854 and is buried in the Dean Cemetery. After his death in 1875 The Cockburn Association was founded and named in his honour. The first major campaign by the Association was to resist the removal of trees at Bruntsfield Links and the Cockburn has campaigned for the retention and improvement of Edinburgh's open and green spaces ever since. Lord Henry Cockburn Lived at 14 Charlotte Square Edinburgh from 1813 -1848. Lord Henry Cockburn’s acquaintances were Lord Francis Jeffrey, Sir Walter Scott all members of the Speculative Society founded in 1764 and still meets at the Old College of Edinburgh University. Bonaly Tower Edinburgh was the country residence of Lord Cockburn. This building was originally purchased as a farm house circa 1810. Lord Henry Cockburn a wealthy Advocate of Edinburgh (became a Lord in 1834) over time had the farmhouse extended with a peel tower added, designed by William Playfair in 1839, the west wing by David Bruce in 1870 and later a library was added in 1888, where the original farmhouse had stood. The church of St George / West Register House West Register House was built as part of the new town plans, having a Square at each end of the plans with a church looking over a garden square. This did not go ahead in St Andrew Square as there was no land space available to build a Church to mirror the one in Charlotte Square. The church of St George was built in Charlotte Square between 1811 and finished in 1813 and opened in 1814 which was to hold up to 1500 worshipers with a dome said to replicate the dome of St Paul's in London. In 1964 St George's church united with St Andrew's Church in George Street and later that year the National registers moved in and it became West Register House. Earl Douglas Haig (No.24) Charlotte Square Edinburgh. Douglas Haig son of the Haig Whisky family and became a Field Marshal in the British Army in the First World War. He also served in India and in Africa in the Boer War. He led his forces in the Battle of the Somme and was nicknamed,The Butcher of the Somme due to his tactics. He died in London in 1928 and was buried in Dryburgh Abbey in the Borders. Born in Edinburgh (No.24) Charlotte Square Edinburgh. THe Statue on Horseback is in Edinburgh Castle Alexander Graham Bell (No.16) South Charlotte Street Edinburgh Alexander Graham Bell was a scientist, inventor, engineer and innovator. He was the inventor of the first practical telephone. He was born in Edinburgh on 3 March 1847 and his home was at 16 South Charlotte Street. The door is now 14 but above on the stone work 16 can still be seen. There is now a commemorative wall tablet beside the door marking where he was born. He was educated at University of Edinburgh and University College London. He died of diabetes on 2 August 1922 (aged 75) in Nova Scotia, Canada. Alexander Graham Bell was awarded the first US patent for the telephone in 1876. Bell considered his most famous invention an intrusion on his real work as a scientist and refused to have a telephone in his study. Dean Village Area Visit (Free Entry) Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art I Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art 2 More Places to visit in the Dean Area Views of Sunbury + Belford Mews + Belford Bridge Daniel Stewarts

Newhaven was once a small fishing community with a harbour and ship building in the 1600's with links to Australia. This is a port of call for the Crusie Ships with many attractions in the area see the Royal Yacht Britannia the UK,s No.1 tourist attraction. Newhaven Edinburgh Newhaven Village and Harbour Newhaven Edinburgh, Newhaven (new harbour) is located on the River Forth and has a small harbour that services a number of local fishing boats. It is now part of Edinburgh but once was a small independent village where the local people lived of the sea, between fishing and shipbuilding. The reason that ship building took place here was due to the depth of the sea. The locals people were known as Bow tows. The Newhaven area has history as far back as the 1400s and connections with King James III and James IV who had the largest ships of their time built in Newhaven. One of which was the Great Michael, a Man-O-War which was part of the Royal Scottish Navy. Now around the Harbour are a number of restaurants and a hotel on the seaside. This is also where cruise liners, dock on their stop in Edinburgh. The Armada Stone Newhaven Edinburgh The Armada Stone, a bronze plaque is a famous Newhaven artefact. No one knows its origin but speculation has it, it is a memorial to the sinking of a Spanish ships in the Spanish Armada, that had been defeated by the English navy when in August 1588 they sailed past the Firth of Forth, where a large number of ships were destroyed by storms, as the Armada made its way home to Spain. Ships built in Newhaven The Great Michael The largest Ship to be built in Newhaven wa the Great Michael in 1511 for James IV 200 foot long and 36 foot wide the main ship of the Scottish Navy. Sold by the Duke of Albany in 1514 to Louis XII of France. The Great Michael was known world wide due to its size and guns, the largest vessel of that time on the sea. Ships built in Newhaven HMS Sirius HMS Sirius built in Leith 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. Catherine Sinclair Fountain Newhaven Leith The Sinclair Drinking Fountain one of many donated by Catherine Sinclair to Edinburgh Stood in the centre of the junction between Lothian Road and Princes Street in Edinburgh . Close to the walkway at the corner where St John’s Church stands. The Sinclair Fountain was to give water to the public dogs and horses. The Sinclair Fountain stood circa 14 foot high, the top part can be seen in Gosford Place Gardens of Ferry Road near to the Water of Leith Walkway. The inscriptions on each side of Catherine Sinclair Fountain read; Drink and be thankful | Water is not for man alone | A blessing on the liver Sinclair Fountain King Edward VII Newhaven Edinburgh There is a statue of Queen Victoria’s eldest son Edward who became king on her death in Victoria Park, Newhaven Road Edinburgh. King Edward VII was educated at the University of Edinburgh, Oxford University and Cambridge University and went on to marry Alexandra, eldest daughter of King Kristian IX of Denmark. Chapel of St Mary & St James Newhaven Edinburgh The chapel of St Mary’s and St James was built circa 1508 part of the walls still exist today. The chapel has not been in use since the reformation in 1560 and over the next 100 years became ruins. The area within the ruined walls was used by the Society of Free Fishermen as a burial ground until 1848. Armada Stone War Memorial Newhaven Edinburgh Nemo Me Impune | Lacessit | 1588 | In the nean of God | The Newhaven Stone with Two Globes | Quadrant | Cross | Staff | Anchor | Virtute Sydera War Memorial with Armada Stone which is on wall of school in Main Street Newhaven. Inscription reads; To the honoured memory of the men and women of Newhaven who fell in the world war 1939 – 1945 Victoria School Newhaven Edinburgh A school was first agreed to be built in Newhaven Village in 1844 and completed in 1861. This is one of very few original buildings that can still be seen intact. Newhaven Village was built circa 1505 and was occupied by a mixture of nationalities Flemish Dutch and French as we as local tradesmen . Newhaven was a shipbuilding and fishing village for around 10 years until the shipbuilding stopped circ 1520 and was left with fishermen. Starbank Park Newhaven Edinburgh Starbank Park is a few minutes west from Newhaven harbour. Theis community park has won awards and is well worth a visit with seating to take in the views of the forth and Fife. there are also a great mixture of plants, trees, herbs, fruit trees, shrubs, ferns, herbaceous plants and bedding plants. There are also a children's nature trail. Next - Granton & Silverknowes

St Andrews North Street, is the main road into St Andrews, Place in North Street include St Andrews New Club, The Morris house, St Andrews War Memorial, Heritage Museum, St Salvator Quad and Chapel, Plaques and famous peoples birthplaces. North Street St Andrews North Street St Andrews North Street runs from the City Road to The Pends at the Cathedral. North Street is a main thoroughfare of St Andrews and is where you can find many attractions including St Salvator's Chapel and Tower. North Street St Andrews Attractions St Andrews War Memorial Gregory Lane opposite North Street St Andrews St Andrews War Memorial A Celtic cross with Sword of Sacrifice on the shaft, on a stepped base. With inscription on the shaft, PRO PATRIA 1914-1918, 1939-1945, TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND THE HONOURED MEMORY OF THE MEN OF ST ANDREWS WHO WITH COURAGE AND FAITH AT THEIR COUNTRY'S CALL LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES THAT WE WHO REMAIN MIGHT LIVE IN FREEDOM AND PEACE A Semi-circular wall to rear with bronze panels inscribed with names of 185 men who fell in WWI. The Statue was unveiled on the 23rd of September 1922 Attended by Field Marshal, Earl, Douglas Haig, KT, GCB, OM, GCVO, KCIE North Street St Andrews Attractions St Andrews Heritage Museum & Garden St Andrews Heritage Museum and Garden located at 12 North Street in a 17th century house with garden. The Museum and Garden is one of the oldest houses in the old town of St Andrews. The museum is all about St Andrews the people and their lives from the 1700s Our Garden is a hidden gem and, as well as a sensory garden and a variety of plants, visitors can enjoy exhibitions and installations throughout. Our dedicated an enthusiastic museum guides look forward to sharing the rich heritage of St Andrews. North Street St Andrews Attractions Jock Hutchison Plaque Jock Hutchison was born in St Andrews 06 June 1884 (John Waters Hutchison). He became a professional golfer and won the Open Championship at St Andrews over 36 holes by 9 strokes in 1921. The previous year he won the PGA Championship. He die, aged 93 in 1977. He won the inaugural PGA Seniors' Championship in 1937 and inductee of the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2011 North Street St Andrews Attractions Fitzroy Barometer Admiral Robert Fitzroy (5 July 1805 – 30 April 1865) Admiral Fitzroy was a famous meteorologist who made accurate weather forecasting a reality. He was Governor of New Zealand in 1843 till 1845. He was also the captain of HMS Beagle and invited Charles Darwin to be a scientific passenger on the voyage which lasted 5 years. This was to give Darwin his inspiration for ‘The Theory of Evolution’. North Street St Andrews Attractions Benjamin Franklin Plaque Honours bestowed upon Benjamin Franklin by St Andrews Scotland. The Plaque reads; "Benjamin Franklin. In 1759 the University of St. Andrews awarded an honorary doctor of laws degree to Benjamin Franklin and the city of St. Andrews granted him the freedom of the Burgh. This marker commemorates the conferring of these honours. Marked places by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution October 2002" North Street St Andrews Attractions College Gate College Gate is entrance to St Andrews University Buildings North Street St Andrews Attractions Younger Hall St Andrews Younger Hall is the main venue for St Andrews University graduation ceremonies. James and Annie Younger, local philanthropists donated funds for the building which was opened in 1929 by HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother North Street St Andrews Attractions James Crichton's House 19 August 1560 – 3 July 1582 James Crichton was a most gifted individual, educated at St Andrews University completing the requirements for both his bachelor's and master's degrees by the age of 14. He became fluent in multiple languages and was accomplished in many of the arts and a master swordsman. His tutor was the scholar, politician and poet George Buchanan. James was a gifted prodigy, with a gift of perfect recall. He travelled to France then Italy where he eventually met his death by Vincenzo Gonzaga the son of the Duke of Mantua whom James was employed. At the age of 21. Known as "The Admirable Crichton" referred to by Charles Dickens. Many books have been written about him as he was admired by many. He has a society named after him, at St Andrews University, The James Crichton Society. North Street St Andrews Attractions Józef Kosacki Plaque Józef Stanislaw Kosacki (21 April 1909–26 April 1990) was a Polish professor, engineer, inventor, and an officer in the Polish Army during World War II, stationed in St Andrews Scotland. He invented the Polish Mine Detector. The Ardgowan Hotel was the HQ of the Polish army during the the world war. St Salvator's Chapel and Quad

Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, where the Edinburgh Military Tattoo take place annually. With plaques, statues and memorials Look out from the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade and see the city to the north south east and west. The Free views of the city of Edinburgh. EDINBURGH CASTLE E SPLANADE Edinburgh Castle Esplanade has many memorial plaques and a statues looking at Edinburgh Castle from the Esplanade to the left is the Royal Palace where the flag pole with flag ar situated.and above the main entrance at the drawbridge id the Half Moon Battery to the right is the Forewell Battery and Mills Mount. Edinburgh Castle Esplanade Garrison Shield and Motto Edinburgh Castle Esplanade is the area for four weeks of the year the world famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo his held. During the months of July and August is the main showcase of Edinburgh. This is when The Fringe Festival and Edinburgh International Festival takes place and tourists from around the world can be seen in their 100s of thousands. Looking around the Esplanade you can see memorials, statues and plaques to the regiments and heroes of the past battles. There is one obelisk, one statue, 3 plaques, 3 crosses, a wall fountain and the Ewart grave. Below are photographs of all the things to see before entering Edinburgh Castle where there are many more things to see. St Margret's Chapel 3 Museums, Mons Meg a giant canon and the firing of the One O'clock Gun every day except Sunday. The motto “nemo me impune la cessit” no one attacks me with without punishment. Edinburgh Castle Esplanade Castle Drawbridge The drawbridge at the entrance to Edinburgh Castle spanning the moat which helped protect the Castle from intruders. On guard on either side of the drawbridge are statues, on the right is William Wallace and the left is Robert the Bruce when facing the castle. Above the gateway, can be seen the coat of arms and motto of the Regiment of Scotland, who were based at Edinburgh Castle until the amalgamation of the Scottish regiments in 2006. Edinburgh Castle Esplanade Robert the Bruce Statue King Robert the Bruce. On the left side facing the Edinburgh Castle drawbridge stands Robert I, known as Robert the Bruce, became King of Scots on 25 March 1306. At the Battle of Bannockburn in June 1314, he led a Scottish army and defeated the English army lead by Edward II. To confirm an independent Scottish monarchy in 1320 a letter was sent to Pope John XXII declaring that Robert the Bruce was their rightful monarch. This letter was the 'Declaration of Arbroath' and it asserted the antiquity of the Scottish people and their monarchy. In 1324 Robert the Bruce received papal recognition as king of an independent Scotland. Robert died on 7 June 1329. He was buried in Dunfermline Abbey and his heart is buried in Melrose Abbey. Edinburgh Castle Esplanade William Wallace Statue Sir William Wallace (Braveheart). On the right side facing the Edinburgh Castle drawbridge stands two mighty warriors. William Wallace was born circa 1270. At Stirling Bridge 1297 he defeated the English army. Around 1298 he was knighted and appointed 'guardian of the kingdom'. On the 22 July 1298, the Scottish army lead by Wallace battled the English arms of Edward I near Falkirk, the Scots were heavily defeated but Wallace escaped. Edward hated Wallace and put a price on his head. Wallace was finally captured on the 3 August 1305 in Robroyston, north of Glasgow and transported to London. He was charged and tried with treason, which he denied, saying he had never sworn allegiance to the English king. His execution was held on 23 August 1305, where he was hung, drawn and quartered. His head was placed on London Bridge, and his limbs displayed in Newcastle, Berwick, Stirling and Perth. Edinburgh Castle Esplanade Sir William Alexander Plaque First Baron of Nova Scotia In 1621, King James granted Sir William Alexander the land in North America between New England and Newfoundland, as Nova Scotia ("New Scotland"). To promote the settlement of Nova Scotia, the Baronetage of Nova Scotia was created in 1624. Scots Law, baronets had to "take sasine" by symbolically receiving the earth and stone of the land of which they were baronet. To make this possible, as Nova Scotia was so far away, the King declared that sasine could be taken either in Nova Scotia or, "at the Castle of Edinburgh as the most eminent and principal place of Scotland". Edinburgh Castle Esplanade The King’s Own Scottish Borderers Memorial On the 19th March 1689 David Leslie Earl of Leven gathered a regiment of soldiers within two hours to defend the City of Edinburgh. For Leven’s regiment’s gallantry in defending Edinburgh and later at the Battle of Killiecrankie with a resounding victory for the Jacobite’s lead by James VII of Scotland and II of England, the magistrates of Edinburgh gave the unique right of recruiting by the beat of the drum, marching through the Edinburgh streets with drums beating and flags flying and bayonets fixed. The regiment was later named The King’s Own Scottish Borderers. Edinburgh Castle Esplanade Field Marshal His Royal Highness Frederick Duke of York The Duke of York (1763-1827) was appointed Commander in Chief of the British Army in 1795. His parents King George III and his mother Queen Charlotte were instrumental in shaping Edinburgh’s New Town with streets named by and after them. King George III was the first King of Great Britain and Ireland. King George III King George III (George William Frederick) was born 4 June 1738 in London. He became king in October 1760 at 22. His wife was Charlotte and they had 16 children, 10 sons and 6 daughters and were married for 57 years. He died in January 1820 at 81. During his reign he had Edinburgh’s new town built and purchased Buckingham House in London in 1762 which later became Buckingham Palace. Edinburgh Castle Esplanade Scottish Horse Memorial Cross This is a memorial to the Scottish Horse Regiment who were killed during the South African War of 1901-2. Edinburgh Castle Esplanade The Runic Cross The Runic Cross was erected in 1862 for the memory of the officers, non-commissioned officers and private soldiers of the 78 highland regiment who died at the suppression of the First Relief of Lucknow in 1857 during the Indian Mutiny (1857-59). Eight men of the 78th Highland Regiment were awarded the Victoria Cross and the regiment also received the Victoria Cross during the campaign. The troubles started due to the bullets being covered with pig fat which they had to bite. Putting pork of any kind in their mouths is against the religious beliefs of Hindus and Muslims. Edinburgh Castle Esplanade 72nd Highlanders The Obelisk was erected in memory of the officers, Non-commissioned officers and men of the Duke of Albany's 72nd highlanders who died in the Afghan campaigns of 1878, 1879 and 1880. Edinburgh Castle Esplanade Ensign Ewart Memorial and Grave SERGEANT CHARLES EWART Battle of Waterloo 18th June 1815. In 1938 the actual remains of Ensign Ewart were re-interred on Edinburgh Castle’s Esplanade. (Pictured) battle date, the eagle standard of the French Army and memorial stone. Look behind the memorial stone and you can see his head stone. Edinburgh Castle Esplanade For the whole story of his heroic act click on this link SERGEANT CHARLES EWART Edinburgh Castle Esplanade The Princess Louise’s Argyllshire Highlanders. Fountain Princess Louise Her Royal Highness, Marchioness of Lorne, 9th Duchess of Argyll and Queen Victoria’s daughter. She had many honours bestowed upon her. The 91st Argyllshire Regiment name changed in her honour to 91st (Princess Louise's Argyllshire Highlanders) Regiment of Foot. She had a strong connection with Canada and a province (Alberta), a mountain (Alberta) and villages of Caroline and Alberta named after her. The inscription on the memorial Drinking Fountain above the trough reads; THE PRINCESS LOUISE’S ARGYLLSHIRE HIGHLANDERS. Edinburgh Castle Esplanade Gordon Highlanders This memorial is to the officers and men of the Gordon Highlanders who lost their lives in the South African war from 1899 to 1902 in Natal, Transvaal, Cape Colony and The Orange Free State. The Gordon Highlanders was an army infantry regiment from 1881 until 1994. The regiment took its name from the Clan Gordon and recruited principally from Aberdeen and the North-East of Scotland. Edinburgh Castle Esplanade 78th Highlanders Memorial Celtic Cross The Celtic Cross was erected in memory of Colonel Kenneth Douglas Mackenzie a member of the 92nd Highlanders for forty-two years. He died on duty in 1873. Next - Ensign Ewart Battle Story

Edinburgh has a number of distilleries and Breweries that you can tour and taste the products. Tour the Rosebank Single Malt Distillery or a Brewery or visit a Whisky Experience in the city Centre. Eden Mill +Johnnie Walker both in City Centre. Distillery and Brewery Whisky and Bear Attractions and Tours The Beginning of whisky in 1505 the Guild of Barbers and Surgeons were granted distilling ‘Aqua Vitae’ Water of Life in Edinburgh by James IV of Scotland. Whatever part of Edinburgh you are in there would have been someone distilling spirits legally or illegally. Some of the names that will still be known today Distillers Company Limited was founded in Torphichen Street Edinburgh circa 1877 (now known as Diageo) George Ballantine, who founded Ballantine’s Whisky in Edinburgh Andrew Usher Jr founder of North British distillery 1880 which is still open in Gorgie Edinburgh John Haig in 1804 Bonnington Distillery William Sanderson & Sons VAT 69 from 1882. Whisky Distillery and Brewery Attractions and Tours Origins of Whisky Johnnie Walker Story Edinburgh has a long history with distilling and brewing. Once the largest brewery in Europe stood in Fountainbridge and Leith had whisky bond warehouses everywhere. All now gone. There are still a number of distilleries and micro breweries in Edinburgh and soon Edinburgh is to have the Johnnie Walker Experience on Princes Street Diageo's flagship visitor centre. Another recent addition in Edinburgh is Holyrood Distillery which started distilling again after almost 100 years. Here are two places one at the shore and the other near the city centre that I can recommend for a large selection of Malt Whiskies food and great atmosphere Teuchters Landing Malt Whisky Bar 1c Dock Place Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6LU Scotland Athletic Arms Locally known as 'Diggers' Malt Whisky Bar 1-3 Angle Park Terrace Edinburgh EH11 2JX Scotch Whisky Experience 354 Castlehill Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 2NE Eden Mill Whisky Experience 1A, Rutland Place, Edinburgh EH1 2AD Tartan Weaving Mill Whisky Experience 555 Castlehill Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 2ND Johnnie Walker Experience Princes Street West End Edinburgh Whisky Distillery Tours Scottish Single Malt Whisky Tours Six of the Best Single Malt Whiskies, already tried the Whisky now come to where it’s made, in the Highlands of Scotland. See where the water of life originates. From the Burn to the Bottle. Tour a Malt Whisky distillery and find out its history. Now the good part. Tasting the great nectar of Scotland. No Drinking and Driving. Rosebank Distillery Single Malt Whisky Camelon Road Falkirk FK1 5SQ ( Only 27 miles from Edinburgh ) Rosebank opened in 1840 by James Rankine on the banks of the Forth & Clyde Canal in the heart of the Lowlands. The distillery was founded by James Rankine a local wine merchant, and within forty years the Rankines were shipping their whisky around the world. Rosebank whisky is a non peated, triple distilled, Lowland Single Malt. It is considered one of the finest Lowland malt whiskies due to the fruity floral style produced through triple distillation. Tours of the Distillery and Tastings start from 75 minutes up to 3 hours. Macallan Distillery Single Malt Whisky Easter Elchies, Craigellachie AB38 9RX The Macallan single malt whisky licensed in 1824, distributed around the world. Made for centuries on the Macallan (Maghellan) Estate. The Macallan distillery is where the high quality single malt is made using oak casks that gives the unique taste no other whisky has. A taste not to be missed, arrange a tailor made tour of this unique distillery. Glenlivet Distillery Single Malt Whisky Castleton of Blairfindy, Ballindalloch AB37 9DB A name known around the world, Glenlivet near Ballindalloch, Moray, Scotland in the Sp eyside region. George IV on his visit to Scotland and drank the famous malt (illegal at that time). Glenlivet became the oldest legal distillery in the parish of Glenlivet. Producing single malt Scotch whisky under license since 1824. Whilst in Ballindalloch, why not visit the Ballindalloch Castle and Gardens since the 16th century. The water that makes Glenlivet special comes from ‘Josie's Well’, and other springs near the distillery. Glenfiddich Distillery Single Malt Whisky Dufftown, Banffshire AB55 4DH Glenfiddich Malt Whisky has been produced by the Grant family since its foundi ng in 1887. The Distillery was literally built by hand, by the family taking a year to build. Named by William Grant after the land purchased to build the distillery on ‘Glenfiddich’ Gaelic ‘Valley of The Deer’. The water source is from the famous Robbie Dhu Spring Glenmorangie Distillery Single Malt Whisky Tain, Glen Morangie, Ross-Shire IV19 1PZ William and Ann Matheson had a dream which they fulfilled in 1843, when they founded the Glenmorangie Distillery. The Tarlogie Springs are the source of the unique waters that give the fruity taste to Glenmorangie Malt Whisky. Glenmorangie Whisky has been produced on the site since its founding. Aberlour Distillery Single Malt Whisky Main Street, Aberlour AB38 9PJ Aberlour Distillery was first founded by the Grants in 1825 but in 1833 the built their own distillery in Rothes. Along came James Fleming, founding the present distillery in 1879. The whisky is aged in both ex-Sherry and ex-Bourbon casks giving unique flavours. Glenallachie Distillery Single Malt Whisky Glenallachie, Aberlour AB38 9LR This Distillery is young in comparison to the 1824 starts. However this is truly a Scottish Malt whisky Distillery. GlenAllachie Speyside Single malt Scotch whiskies Batch 4 of the10-year-old Cask Strength GlenAllachie Single Malt Whisky Won the World’s Best Single Malt at the 2021 World Whiskies Awards Eden Mill Distillery Guardbridge St Andrews The Eden Mill returns Whisky distilling to Guardbridge area of St Andrews that first started in 1655. Eden Mill on the Eden Estuary The River Eden has been used in distilling and brewing for over 200 years. The Eden Mill's distillery products include Premium Single Malt whisky and bourbon-aged Oak Gin, The top floor of the new distillery will be home to a bar where guests will be able to relax and enjoy the scenery and drinks. Take a tour of the new distillery (The Whisky experience or Gin Experience), Two different tours with different routes around the distillery. Finishing with a tasting of the produce. There is also a visitor centre in Edinburgh Belhaven Brewery Tour Belhaven Brewery was started by the Benedictine Monks circa 800 years ago and is the oldest brewery in Scotland. Belhaven is a successful independent brewery one of its kind in Scotland. Belhaven Visitor Experience and Shop where you can try the award winning Beers see where and how its made. Belhaven beers are all made from a fresh water source and the secret Belhaven yeast. Our top beers are Belhaven Best and Belhaven Black and a number of award winning craft beers and ales. Bellfield Brewery Ltd. 46 Stanley Place Edinburgh EH7 5TB Summerhall Barney's Brewery Tour 1 Summerhall Edinburgh EH9 1PL Edinburgh Beer Factory Unit 15 Bankhead Industrial Estate Edinburgh EH11 4EQ Stewart's Brewery Tour Stewart’s Brewery opened in 2004 by Steve Stewart and his wife Jo. With many craft beers enjoy a tour of the brewing facility and have a meal and buy some gifts. Don’t drink and drive. 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Craigmillar Castle now ruins where Films TV Shows have been made. Best preserved medieval Castle in UK. Many historic momemts in History happened here. Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh Prestonfield #OUTLANDER FILM LOCATION Craigmillar Castle is one of the best-preserved medieval castles in Scotland. It has a central tower house which is surrounded by a courtyard wall and has a chapel and a do’cot. Craigmillar Castle was built in the late 14th century by the Preston family, Land owners of Craigmillar. Craigmillar Castle is best known for its association with Mary Queen of Scots. She used the castle as a place to rest after illness and after the birth of her son the future James I of England. Mary arrived at Craigmillar Castle on the 20th November 1566 and left on 7 December 1566. In November Bothwell met with nobles at Craigmillar Castle to discuss Lord Darnley. They came up with two options, divorce or assassination. They then consulted with Mary, she ruled out divorce, because it would make her son illegitimate. As for 'other means', she said that she wanted 'nothing against her honour'. The nobles saw this as her agreement to kill her husband and on leaving the nobles signed an agreement to murder Darnley. A pact known as the "Craigmillar Bond" was made, to be rid of her husband Lord Darnley. The garden pond shaped as the initial "P" can still be seen. It was Simon Prestons’ town House in Edinburgh that Mary Queen of Scots spent her last night before she was taken to Leven then on to England to spend the next 19 years in imprisonment before her execution. It was Elizabeth I the cousin of Mary Queen of Scots that had her executed. Prestonfield Edinburgh The area of Craigmillar in the east was purchased and added to the Barony of Priestfield owned by Sir James Dick. The first house was named Priestfield, as the monks had previously been the landowners. Priestfield House was burned to the ground in 1680 by anti-Catholic student protesters (the Dick's being Catholic) and as a consequence the Edinburgh council closed the University of Edinburgh until they could see improvement in the student’s behaviour. The reason for the targeting of Priestfield and Sir James Dick was he held the position of Provost of the University of Edinburgh. The Dick family lived in Prestonfield House for over 250 years. A new house was built by Sir William Bruce, king’s architect. At that time the house was renamed Prestonfield House. In the years to follow Prestonfield house greeted many famous guests that included Bonnie Prince Charlie, Samuel Jonson and James Boswell. Benjamín Franklin was entertained by the president of the Royal College of Physicians, Sir Alexander Dick, at his home, Prestonfield in 1759. The House still stands with many renovations and modernisation over the centuries it still stands, now a hotel and has been a popular venue for the celebrities for the last 50 years with guest such as Winston Churchill, Margaret Thatcher, Sean Connery, Elton John, Catherine Zeta Jones, Oliver Reed and many more. Next - Duddingston Village

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The Duddingston Village Edinburgh History has the oldest pub Sheep Heid easy way up Arthur Seat, nature reserve, Duddingston Loch and Bonnie Prince Charlie DUDDINGSTON VILLAGE EDINBURGH HISTORY & ATTRACTIONS DUDDINGSTON LOCH at Dodin’s Village (Duddingston Village) dates back to the 1100s and replaced Treverlen the name of the land owners of the area. The name Duddingston is said to come from the Norman Knight Dodin de Dodinestun who settled in the area. An earlier Bronze Age settlement / lake village may lay buried beyond the car park next to the gate. Duddingston Loch is a nature reserve with swans, geese,ducks and otters. It was previously used for ice skating curling and boating. There is a famous painting by Sir Henry Raeburn of a minister ice skating on the Duddingston Loch. SHEEP HEID INN The Causway, Duddingston Village known originally as Dodin Village. It is said that a drinking house has been on the site since the 1300s and Bonnie Prince Charlie may have drank here before the Battle of Prestonpans in 1745. There is no definite proof of how old the pub is or how it got its name but Royalty played skittles in the back yard and a bowling alley was built in 1870. A club founded in 1882 still exists and plays once a week. A gift given to the landlord in 1580 by King James VI was a rams head snuff box, which is now in Dalmeny House and a copy is behind the bar. The village was known for the slaughter of sheep and the use of the heads for soup (powsowadie) a local broth. THE NIGHT BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF THE END Camped around Dunsapie Loch on Arthur Seat the army of Bonnie Prince Charlie awaited instructions from the war council being held in the house pictured below in Duddingston Village on the night of the 19 September 1745 before the Battle of Prestonpans took place. The Battle at Prestonpans was an monumental victory for the Jacobite army over the English army of red coats. The Jacobite army lead by Bonnie Prince Charlie (Charles Edward Stuart) went on to battle their way as far as Derby, before turning back with the might of the English army in chase. After 7 months of battles, the end came in just 20 minutes at the battle of Culloden where the English wiped out the Jacobite's and ended the Stuarts regaining the throne, Bonnie Prince Charlie fled to Skye and then into Europe. Duddingston Loch a wildlife sanctuary. The plaque with the quote by John Thomson one time minister of Duddingston Kirk, ‘We’re all Jock Tamson’s bairns’, (Meaning) We are all the same. Duddingston Village full of history and an easy way up Arthur Seat. With steps that take you halfway and a gentle slope the remainder of the way to the top. Midpoint a bench for a rest and Dunsapie Loch with a view of East Lothian. UNDER THE SEAT BESIDE THE WATER MAKES A HOME FOR A' JOCK TAMSON'S BAIRNS The Loupin on stane is found outside many churches in Scotland as it was a way for gentlemen to get on their horses. The Jougs is a neck brace which would be put around the criminal's neck while passers by would throw rotten food at whoever was in the jougs Duddingston Kirk is a Norman style Church overlooking Duddingston Loch built in the early 1100s and is one of the oldest churches still in use in the East of Scotland. Duddingston War Memorial Duddingston War Memorial. The Celtic Cross was erected in 1921 in memory of those who fell in the First World War. Arthur Seat (Easy Way Up) Duddingston Village There is a car park just inside the gates of the Queen's Park at the foot of Arthur Seat. A stairway with about 400 steps will take you half way, where a road is then its a grass slop to the top. Next - Gilmerton & Liberton