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- Wedding Lingerie | wedding Wear | All About Edinburgh
Wedding lingerie find the under wear of your choice to thrill your groom on his first night of marriage stockings, garters, basques and more..... Be the best dressed for your wedding and wedding night. Edinburgh Wedding Lingerie Wedding Lingerie|Beautiful bridal Lingerie| Wedding day Underwear Wedding Lingerie can be purchased in most high quality department stores and a number of Bridal Shops Wedding Lingerie Lovebysusie 35 Dean Street Edinburgh EH4 1LN City of Edinburgh Scotland 07765 245768 Wedding Lingerie Pepperberry 17 Multrees Walk Edinburgh EH1 3 City of Edinburgh Scotland
- Edinburgh Marathons | Fun Runs 5k 10k | All About Edinburgh
Edinburgh Running events in Edinburgh. Find a fun run a 10km road race, the Edinburgh Marathons and Runs, Meadows Marathon, the EMF 2 day event and Pretty Muddy. Edinburgh has all the different races held throughout the year. Edinburgh Marathons and Runs Road Races, Fun Runs and Charity Runs Back to Activities Edinburgh has become a city that loves to run on roads, up hills, on the track, round Arthur Seat in the mud over and under obstacles for fun or marathons for the elite athletes. Cross country or in a field. Form the Moonwalk to Pretty Muddy the ladies and girls of of ages get involved for charity the men also get their bras out once a year for the Moonwalk get their kilts on for the kilt walk and their shorts on for real running in the 10k men's road race. Want to get fit go to Cramond Beach Promenade where everyone starts a 5k run for fun or just go every week to see if you can beat your own time great place to meet other runners. That's 9.30 am every Saturday morning MARCH 2017 Meadows Marathon 5K Meadows Marathon 10K Meadows Half Marathon 21.1km Meadows Marathon 42.2km APRIL 2017 Mini Kilomathon Murrayfield Stadium 2.620 km Kilomathon Clark Road Cycle Way 6.55 km Kilomathon Ocean Terminal Edinburgh 13.1 km Great Edinburgh Run 10 Miles MAY 2017 Edinburgh Hopetoun House 10k The EMF Junior 2k The EMF Junior 5K The EMF 10K Edinburgh Half Marathon 21.1k The EMF Hairy Haggis Relay 42.195 k Team Relay Edinburgh Marathon 42.195 k JUNE Moonwalk New Moon 6.55 miles (10.55km) aged 10 + 1/2 Marathon Half Moon 21.1km Marathon Full Moon 42.2km ages 13 + Double Marathon Over The Moon 84.33km age 18 + JULY City of Edinburgh Running Festival Big Fun Run 5km SEPTEMBER North Berwick Total Warrior Obstacle Race 10km Edinburgh Pretty Muddy 5km The Edinburgh Kilt Walk The Mighty Stride 26 miles The Big Stroll 12 miles Wee Wander 5 miles NOVEMBER Men's Road Race Edinburgh 10K January Great Edinburgh Winter Run 5K
- Canoeing Kayaking | Edinburgh Activities | All About Edinburgh
Edinburgh Canal network offers canoeing Kayaking and Paddle Boarding. Also available at portobelllo beach on lochs and in the sea Edinburgh Canoeing and Kayaking Activities for all ages or try East Lothian for water activities www.abouteastlothian.co.uk Edinburgh Canoeing and Kayaking Activities Canals, Rivers, Sea, Lochs Kayaking and Canoeing Paddle Boarding Have a ay out on the water Kayaking or canoeing down a river canal or in the sea. Try the latest craze stand up paddle boarding standing on a surf board with a long paddle. Great fun for all the family. Activities East Lothian Activities Canoeing / Kayaking Canoeing / Kayaking Craiglockhart Sports Centre 177 Colinton Road Edinburgh EH14 1BZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 443 0101 Canoeing / Kayaking Forth Canoe Club Harrison Canal Bridge Harrison Road Edinburgh EH10 4LE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 9586 Paddle Boarding Stand up Paddle Boarding Treetops Langton View East Calder EH53 0RD West Lothian Scotland 07507 459 689 Cramond, Portobello, Ratho, Linlithgow, Union Canal Edinburgh Canoeing / Kayaking Canoeing / Kayaking Edinburgh University Water Sports Firbush Point Loch Tay Killin FK21 8SU Falkirk Scotland 0131 650 2954 Canoeing / Kayaking Portobello Sailing & Kayaking Club Promenade Portobello Edinburgh EH15 1HF City of Edinburgh Scotland 07932 159983
- Edinburgh Surfing | Experience | All About Edinburgh
The Surf is up go surfing from Edinburgh on the best surf in Britain Surf schools and hire start surfing the seas now and get away from the computer surfing Edinburgh Surfing Experience Edinburgh Surfing Experience from the high waves to the came shores or boarding on the canals but true surfing is on the open water Edinburgh has many safe sites for beginners to the surf dude that looks for a tube. Check out all the beaches down the East coast on the link. Beaches Activities Windsurfing Edinburgh University Water Sports Firbush Point Loch Tay Killin FK21 8SU Falkirk Scotland 0131 650 2954 Surfing St. Vedas Surf School Coldingham Bay St Abbs Road Coldingham TD14 5PA Scottish Borders Scotland 018907 71679 WAVE GARDEN SCOTLAND Inland Surf Lagoon world class wave machines. World class waves and so much more this will blow your minds Baja California = Oahu Hawaii - Bondi Beach Australia - Hossegor France No more long flights and shark infested waters Scotland will be the venue for the surf dudes and watchers of Europe. Keep up to date with the surfers dream in Scotland Opening soon
- Haddington Town | East Lothian | All About Edinburgh
Haddington Attractions East Lothian Haddington was a important town and over the years has been burnt down and flooded on more than one occasion. Haddington originally was in Northumbria up until circa 900 AD when the border between Scotland and England was moved to bring it into Scotland. St Martin’s Kirk in the Nungate was built 1178 which is now the oldest standing building in Haddington. The once Palace of Haddington was abandoned in 1216 when Haddington was burnt by the English invaders. In 1198 King Alexander II of Scotland was born in Haddington. John Knox Protestant reformer was born in Haddington or nearby circa 1510. Haddington’s new Town Hall was built in 1748 and in 1817 the Waterloo Bridge near the Poldrate Mill was opened. In 1846 Haddington’s railway station opens to the public. linking with Edinburgh and closed in 1949. The twin steel arched Victoria Bridge was built in 1898 and the largest hoard of Roman artefacts (outside Rome) were found on nearby Traprain Hill in 1919 and can be seen in the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. In 1965 Haddington was twinned with Aubigny sur Nère in France. St Martins Kirk Haddington East Lothian St Martin’s Kirk was built in 1178. It belonged to the Cistercian Nunnery of St Mary’s which was situated about one mile to the east of this site. The church was probably used by both nuns and the people of Haddington. Originally consisting of a nave and chancel at the east end. Only nave now remains. In the thirteenth century the six buttresses were added to the outer walls to take the weight of a new barrel vault. The area above the vault provided a second storey. The purpose of the square holes in the walls is unclear. Although it is possible that they were used for scaffolding (or the struts that held the upper floor up). Some Time after the reformation the church fell out of use and it is thought, although no visible sign exists. The area surrounding it was used for burials until the nineteenth century. Poldrate Mill Tynebank Haddington Poldrate Mill in Haddington is a modern mill built 1842 (Poldrate the area) on the site of the medieval Kirk Mill circa 1530 known as the east mill, situated near the Tyne River at the Waterloo Bridge. Nungate Bridge Haddington The first bridge built over the River Tyne in Haddington was in 1282. The Nungate Bridge is built on the same site built circa 1560 after the previous bridge was bombarded in the siege in 1548 when most of Haddington burned. The Nungate bridge as its predecessor was the main route from the south into Haddington (now a foot bridge). The bridge was a place many criminals were shacked to with jougs’ iron manacle that went around the neck. St Mary’s Church Haddington In 1375 the building of St Mary’s Church began and was completed in 1462. In 1548-9 the church was in ruins due to the siege of Haddington. At John Knox insistence the church was rebuilt in 1561. Further renovations and improvements have been made over the centuries to what you see today. There are many things to see, which include; Lauderdale Aisle and Tomb, Jane Welsh Carlyle memorial stone. Stain Glass windows depicting; The Sepulchre, Vision of St John the Divine, Christ and the Woman of Samaria, The Good Woman, The Crucifixion with the Virgin and St John, St Margaret and St Helen Divine Wisdom, The Herald Angel appears to the Shepherds, Christ as the Good Shepherd, The Ascension, Christ and the Sea of Galilee, Gethsemane and Emmaus. Wemyss Family Grave Haddington East Lothian Francis Charteris, became Charteris-Wemyss-Douglas 8th Earl of Wemyss & 4th Earl of March was born in 1772 as Frances Charteris and died 1853 at his home at Gosford House East Lothian Haddington War Memorial Haddington East Lothian Haddington war memorial at the gates to St Mary's Church was unveiled circa 1920. To commemorate all the local men and women who gave their lives in the defence of Britain in the World Wars Amisfield House Remains Francis Charteris bought a property called Newmills near Haddington circa 1715, and renamed it Amisfield after the family estate near Dumfries. On the land they built Amisfield House in 1755, a classic mansion house with a walled garden, a summer house known as the Banqueting House and stables. All that remains are ruins of the the summerhouse, Gothic Garden House, cascade pump house and stables. The gates with Lodges built circa 1720. and the walled garden circa 1786 are still in tact. However, the main house was demolished in 1928. The grounds have been used as Haddington Golf Course since 1865. Amisfield House East Gate and lodges Amisfield House Stables 1785 Amisfield House Summer House (Banqueting House) 1755 The Summerhouse was used as a banqueting hall and was were the Charteris family would entertain guests. A bowling green was once to the rear of the house with statues surrounding it. Unfortunately a flood of the Tyne in 1775 washed the statues away and destroyed the bowling green. Amisfield Gothic House This is a Gothic style House was built in 1766 by one of the most renowned builder | Stonemasons of the time Robert Milne from Edinburgh. Built for the then owners of the House and Lands the Charteris family. Amisfield Walled Garden Amisfield House walled garden (1783) is eight acre, one of the largest walled gardens in Scotland. The walls of the garden stand at 16 feet (4.9 m) and in each corner are circular pavilions. Note; The Ancient Fraternity of Gardeners of East Lothian was established in 1676 the oldest gardeners fraternity known. Amisfield House Cascade & Pump House The River Tyne flows through the grounds of Amisfield in Haddington. Amisfield House and grounds are now a golf course the house was demolished in 1928 as it had stood empty for years. The pump house may have previously been an Ice House which was a common place for all large houses. Samson Fountain Court Street Haddington The drinking fountain in Court Street Haddington with a statue of Samson at the apex was originally erected in 1924 At that time it was only the centre piece with four drinking cups on chains. It was then surrounded by a pond in 1998 and the cups removed. Haddington Corn Exchange The Corn Exchange was built in 1854 and is one of the largest Corn Exchanges to be built in Scotland. Tweeddale Monument Haddington Field Marshal George Hay, 8th Marquess of Tweeddale born 1787 at Yester House educated at the Royal High School in Edinburgh and became a full time soldier in 1804 and was awarded many honours throughout his career. On his fathers death in 1804 he became 16th Lord Hay of Yester. Earl of Tweeddale. 8th Marquess of Tweeddale. 8th Earl of Gifford. 8th Viscount of Walden. He was appointed Knight, Order of the Thistle (K.T.) in 1820 He held the office of Lord-Lieutenant of Haddingtonshire between 1823 till is death. He became Governor of Madras India in 1842-46 and retired from active service in 1848 when he returned to Yester House. He gained the rank of Field Marshal in 1875. While at home in Yester House he died of injuries sustained in a fire in 1876. He was honour in 1881 with the monument that stands in Court Street Haddington for his services in both times of war and peace. Goats of Haddington The Goats were sculpted by Dyre Vaa of Norway in 1978 The symbol of the Goat is on the coat of arms and the seal of Haddington thought to have been first adopted in 1296 when there were numerous goat farms in the area. Custom Stone Haddington Custom Stone of Haddington stood in the High Street and has been moved to the gardens behind the old George Hotel(Falkos). There are setts in the road where the Custom stone once sat. The plaque reads; This ancient stone was for | centuries the seat of the tacksman (Tax) | When petty customs were levied | in the Burgh. Mercat Cross Haddington A goat appears on the seal and on the coat of arms of Haddington it also is on the top of the mercat cross where the unicorn stands on most other mercat crosses throughout Scotland. The earliest documentary reference occurs in the reign of William the Lion (1165–1214), when it was decreed that “all merchandises sal be presentit at the mercat and mercat croce of burghis”. As William the Lion was a resident of Haddington, the mercat cross in the High Street could have been the first. John Gray Centre Haddington The John Gray Centre is the library, originally founded by Rev. John grey in 1688 and now is the heritage hub and museum of East Lothian. There is 700 years of manuscripts books and images all relating to the history of East Lothian. The new building opened in 2012 John Gray Plaques Haddington At the entrance to the Centre on the wall is a plaque to John Gray which reads; Mr John Gray Minister of the Gospel at Aberlady,for the regard he had for the town of Haddington. The place of his nativity did mortify this library for the community also did mortify the sum of 3000 merks scots. Appointed the annual rent thereof to charitable uses agreeable to his will under ye management of magistrates & town clerk thereof he departed this life in tear 1717. The red plaque reads; The story of John Gray Centre Began over 400 years ago, but who was John Gray? John was born in Haddington in 1684, the son of a merchant. He became a Presbyterian minister in 1667 and minister of Aberlady in 1684. During his life he collected a library of around 900 books which he left, together with money for their upkeep, to the people of Haddington on the death of his wife in 1717. His library was one of the first in Britain made freely available to the public and is now housed in the National Library of Scotland. The Centre has been named after John Gray in recognition of his gift to the people of Haddington. Carlyle House Museum Haddington Jane Welsh was born in Haddington in 1801 daughter of Dr John Welsh. She became one of the great letter writers of her age. She married essayist Thomas Carlyle in 1826. The house has been restored and is now the Jane Welsh Carlyle Museum. which tells the life of Jane before and after marriage. Mitchell’s Close Haddington Mitchell’s Close are 17th century buildings that have survived from the period, a true look back into the past. Royal Palace King William I Haddington Alexander II, son of King William I was born in Haddington Palace 1198. In 1214 King John attacked Haddington and burned it to the ground leaving very few buildings. The royal Place was saved but was vacated two years later. The present building is the County Building which was built in 1832 and stands on the site of the medieval palace of King William I remnants and foundations of which were found when excavating to build the county building in 1830. The plaque on the wall reads; This is the site of The Royal Palace occupied by King William the Lion and here his son Alexander II of Scotland was born 24th August 1198. Ferguson Monument Haddington Robert Ferguson of Raith was born in 1767 he was a landowner with estates in Haddingtonshire and Dysart Burghs. He became a member of parliament in 1835 for East Lothian and was also Lord Lieutenant of Fife in 1837. He after an affair married Lady Elgin of Dirleton. Lord Elgin of Elgin Marbles fame was the husband she divorced. John Knox Institute Haddington In 1880 the Knox Memorial Institute to house the grammar school of Haddington was completed with a statue of John Knox in the centre tower. Later to be known as Knox Academy. John Knox a Scottish minister, theologian, and writer was a leader of the country’s Reformation, which in 1572 under James IV approved the reformation settlement of which founded the Presbyterian Church of Scotland in 1560. John Knox was born in Haddingtonshire in 1513. Other information states he was born in 1505 (Thomas Carlyle). Gifford Gate John Knox Birthplace John Knox House was at Gifford gate near Haddington opposite the parish church on the far bank of the River Tyne. Thomas Carlyle easiest and historian husband of a local girl Jane Welsh (14 January 1801 – 21 April 1866) a Scottish writer had a tree planted where John Knox house once stood. John Knox Tree Plaque The Plaque reads; Near this spot stood the house in which was born John Knox AD 1505. An oak tree was planted on 29th March 1881 at the request of the late Thomas Carlyle. Lady Kitty’s Do’cot and Garden Lady Kitty’s Do’cot was built in 1771. Named after Lady Catherine Charteris (born 1722) who had a walled garden built in the same period. Lady Charteris was of Francis Charteris, 7th Earl of Wemyss (Buried in Gosford Estate in a Mausoleum designed after the Great Pyramid at Giza) substantial land owner of Haddingtonshire. They had 6 children and Catherine lived until 1786 (64). The Do’cot was a feature of most wealthy home owners which provided fresh meat in the form of pigeons. Haddington House St Mary's Pleasant Gardens East Lothian Haddington House was built circa 1650. THE INSCRIPTION above the door would have been put there when Al AO Haddington and dates from 1648. Alexander Maitland renovated the house IN 1680 and installed the present doorway which has a date of 1680 his initials AM and his wife’s KC, Katherine Cunninghame. A traditional mark of ownership. The gardens were restored by the 14th Duke of Hamilton and gifted to the Haddington Garden Trust to allow everyone to benefit from the gardens. Sir George Taylor Plaque Haddington House Haddington East Lothian Sir George Taylor plaque reads; Sir George Taylor DSC LLD FRS FRSE VHM SHM 15 February 1904 - 12 November 1993 Director Royal Botanic Gardens Kew 1956 - 1971 Chairman Haddington Garden Trust 1973 - 1990 Waterloo Bridge Haddington East Lothian The Waterloo Bridge near the Poldrate Mill was completed in 1817. The foundation stone of the Waterloo Bridge was laid on the anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 and was named after the Battle ‘Waterloo’. Normandy Garden The Normandy Memorial in the old bowling green area was erected in 2004. The gardens were once a bowling green which opened in 1749 after moving from its original place in Haddington, where Lawn bowls were first played circa 1660. The area is now a World War II memorial to the Normandy Landings. Commemorative Trees Haddington King Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark Coronation Trees 1902 Commemorative Trees Haddington The tree on the side of the River Tyne near Poldrate is one of many trees planted at the time the plaque at the foot of this tree reads; The tree was planted to commemorate the coronation of Her Majesty Queen Victoria on the 28th June 1838. Commemorative trees Haddington King George V and Queen Mary Commemorative Trees Haddington 1911 Victoria Bridge Haddington The twin steel arched Victoria Bridge was built in 1898 named to commemorate Queen Victoria’s diamond jubilee which had taken place in 1897. An excellent early example of a provincial steel arch bridge, similar to the North Bridge in Edinburgh but on a smaller scale. Haddington Town House Haddington Town House was built in 1748 and designed by William Adam Town House steeple had to be replaced in 1831. The bell in the steeple rings each day as a curfew at 10 in the evening and it then rings again at the end of curfew at 7 in the morning. The curfew-bell has rung since 1532. Within the Town House were a council chamber a jail and court and a clock was added to the tower in 1835. Samuel Smiles Haddington Samuel Smiles was born in Haddington in 1812. He was a government reformer and author of many books including “Self Help” which became a worldwide success. He was also the author of George Stephenson’s biography, the inventor of the locomotive and the modern railways. Self Help was published in 1859 the same year as Charles Darwin’s Origin of the Species. The plaque where he was born reads; Samuel Smiles, born in Haddington, lived in this house, Author of “Self Help” and other books. He died Kensington 1904. Falko (George Hotel) Haddington East Lothian One of the older properties still being used in Haddington, Falko (George Hotel) stands in Market Lane previously George Wynd. The building being a coaching station and Post Office circa 1700 and an Inn owned by a James Fairbairn IN 1764. It has been called The George and Dragon and George Inn circa 1850. Cyclists Touring Club The Cyclists Touring Club plaque signifies the previous Headquarters of the Cyclists Touring Club now Cycling UK. A wheel with 3 wings and the initials CTC. Haddington Railway Station The Rail Station in Haddington has long been closed and all that remains is the ticket office. The rail line opened on 22 June 1846 and took passengers to Longniddry Station where they would change trains to the Edinburgh Train. The final passengers embarked on the last train from Haddington in December 1949. Summerfield House Haddington East Lothian Summerfield House that stands in the Sidegate Haddington was built circa 1780. This shows a typical house of a wealthy merchant. With coach houses (garages) at both sides of the house. Flour and Malt Mill Haddington East Lothian There has been a mill on this site since circa 1410. It has changed ownership on several occasions. In 1897 the mills were operated by John Montgomery tin the production of malt flour for baking 'Bermaline' bread, a famous Health food. The present company has continued operations of the mills producing cereals (Scottish Flour and Malt from wheat and barley). PureMalt products are distributed worldwide. Old Bank House Haddington East Lothian There are two historic buildings close together on the Hargate, Old Bank House and Sunnybank also known as Tenterfield House. Tenterfield House was originally Sunnybank once owned and occupied by the Donaldson family and sold to Archibald Todrick on his marriage to Katherine Howden in 1812. Sunnybank (Tenterfield House) Haddington East Lothian Hay Donaldson was the Town Clerk and solicitor (writer of the signet) who previously lived at Sunny Bank and moved to Old Bank House and ran the Bank of Scotland Offices from 1783. Handing over to Archibald Todrick in 1803. County Police Station Haddington East Lothian The Haddington Police Station in Court Street previously Weston House built 1833 by William Burn. The Building was the former Court House. It became the Police Station when the police moved to the building in 1954. Lennoxlove House Haddington East Lothian Lennoxlove (Castle) House grounds and gardens are one of the must see Houses and gardens to see in Scotland with history over eight centuries. The estate was originally named Lethington and was owned by Robert Maitland of Thirlestane from 1345. The original Tower built in 1345 still stands as the south west corner of the present Lennoxlove House. The south face of the house was completed in 1644 when a further tower was built at the east end. There has been further changes to the house over the centuries and different owners. The present owners purchased the Lennoxlove House in 1947 by Sir Douglas Douglas-Hamilton. The house is open to visitors by guided tours. With many centuries of history and historic artefacts as well as paintings by the masters lie Van Dyke and Scottish painters such as Raeburn. The 400+ acres of walled gardens have an ornate sundial, a tree over 650 years old and the architecture from the 16th century. Skid Hill Haddington East Lothian Skid Hill once the site of an Iron age fort circa 800 BC, at the summit of the 600 foot (185 mtr) hill, which is the highest point of the Garleton Hill range. Not far from the Hopetoun Monument on Byre's Hill. Skid hill is now a disused quarry. Hopetoun Monument Byre's Hill Haddington East Lothian The Hopetoun Monument is 95 feet (29 m) tall. Situated on Byres Hill near Haddington, the monument was erected in 1824 in memory of John Hope, 4th Earl of Hopetoun The foundation stone was laid on May 3, 1824. There is an inscription on the monument which states: “This monument was erected to the memory of the Great and Good John, Fourth Earl of Hopetoun by his affectionate and grateful tenantry in East Lothian. “MDCCCXXIV” 1824. Haddington Abbey In 1138 the lands of Haddington were given to Ada de Warenne (became wife of Robert I son). The estate on the north-east of Haddington that formed part of the lands belonging to the Abbey of Haddington (The Abbey of Haddington was founded in 1178 by Ada de Warenne a Northumbrian Countess) were sold circa 1568 to William Maitland of Lethington, who in turn sold it in 1681 to Colonel James Stanfield an officer in Cromwell’s Army. He became the Member of Parliament for East lothian and established New Mills Cloth factory in the existing Waulk Mill on the River Tyne. He then built New Mills House the same year. New Mills was renamed circa 1715 to Amisfield and the demolished and a new house was built named Amisfield House in 1755 for Francis Charteris (later 7th Earl of Wemyss). The Google map shows top centre where the Abbey once Stood, below the Abbey Bridge and Amisfield Walled Garden. Abbey Bridge Haddington East Lothian The Abbey is no longer their but the Abbey Bridge that the young Queen, her mother and nobles of France and Scotland crossed to sign the treaty remains across the River Tyne not far from where the Abbey once Stood. The Abbey Bridge was built over the River Tyne to give access to the Abbey of Haddington. The stone bridge could have been built circa 1450 replacing a wooden bridge. A pathway at the side of the Tyne follows the river to East Linton 6 miles towards the sea. Treaty of Haddington 1548 The reformation saw the end to the priory in 1567. There are no remains of the Abbey but a tree stands on the site where the Abbey once stood. After the Battle of Pinkie Cleuch Lord Somerset set siege to Haddington in hope to seize the young Mary Queen of Scots (5 years old). To save the Queen from the English her mother (Mary of Guise) made a pact with the French to send her daughter to France to marry the Dauphin, the young French prince. This secured an alliance between the Scots and French against the English when the Treaty of Haddington was signed at the Abbey of Haddington on 7th July 1548. Mary was sent to France and later married the Dauphin, however the marriage did not last long as the prince died in his teens and Mary returned to Scotland. Next - Humbie
- East Lothian | Golf Courses | All About Edinburgh
East Lothian golf courses are some of the best in the world. With Muirfield, Gullane, North Berwick, Renaissance Club and Archerfield. Where all the top professional golfers have played. The Masters, Open, Scottish Open, Ladies championships, Solheim Cup and Scottish Ladies Open, see how you get on. East Lothian Golf Courses There are 18 golf courses in East Lothian a short 8 miles from Edinburgh. The courses are manly Links, however there are a number of parkland courses which are well worth a visit. East Lothian is where the men's British open championships has been held on several occasions, Musselburgh and Muirfield. Gullane and The Renaissance Club have held the men's Scottish open Championship and the women's Scottish Open Championships have been held at Archerfield Links, Gullane and The Renaissance Club. The Masters has also been held at Muirfield. The Senior men also played their open championship at Craigielaw. Golf & Airport Transfers Scotland's Golf Course Map Golf East Lothian Monktonhall Golf Course The Musselburgh Golf Club Monktonhall Edinburgh EH21 6SA PRO SHOP 0131 665 7055 The Course and More Golf East Lothian Old Musselburgh Links Golf Course Balcarres Road Musselburgh EH21 7SB East Lothian 0131 665 5438 The Course and More Golf East Lothian Royal Musselburgh Golf Course Prestongrange House Prestonpans EH32 9RP East Lothian 01875 810139 The Course and More Golf East Lothian Longniddry Golf Course Links Road Longniddry EH32 0NL East Lothian 01875 852 228 The Course and More Golf East Lothian Craigielaw Golf Course North Berwick Road Aberlady EH32 0PY East Lothian 01875 870800 The Course and More Golf East Lothian Kilspindie Golf Course North Berwick Road Aberlady EH32 0QD East Lothian 01875 870358 The Course and More Golf East Lothian Luffness New Golf Course North Berwick Road Aberlady EH32 0QA East Lothian 01620 843336 The Course and More Gullane Golf Courses Courses 1,2,3 1 West Links Road Gullane EH31 2BB East Lothian 01620 842255 The Course and More Golf East Lothian Muirfield Golf Course Duncur Road Gullane EH31 2EG East Lothian 01620 842123 The Course and More Golf East Lothian Archerfield Golf Courses Fidra and Dirleton Golf Club House, Golf Green, Dirleton, EH39 5HU 01620 897050 The Course and More Golf East Lothian North Berwick Golf Course West Links North Berwick Tantallon Terrace North Berwick EH39 4LE East Lothian 01620 892726 The Course and More Golf East Lothian The Glen Golf Course Beach Road North Berwick EH39 4BB East Lothian 01620 892135 The Course and More Golf East Lothian Winterfield Golf Course North Road Dunbar EH42 1AU East Lothian 01368 863562 The Course and More Golf East Lothian Dunbar Golf Course East Links Dunbar EH42 1LL East Lothian 01368 862317 The Course and More Golf East Lothian The Renaissance Club Cowden Hill Drive, Dirleton, EH39 5HS 01620 850901 The Course and More Golf East Lothian Haddington Golf Club Whittinghame Drive, Haddington EH41 4PT 01620 822727 The Course and More Golf East Lothian Gifford Golf Club Edinburgh Road, Gifford EH41 4JE 01620 810591 The Course and More Next - Midlothian Golf Courses North Berwick Golf Course Golf East Lothian North Berwick Golf Club New Club House Beach Road North Berwick EH39 4BB Contact: +44 1620 895040 IMAGE (Signature Hole etc) Description of Course Par - length - Park Links etc -History - Who designed it - when it opened Visitor Information Par - length - Park Links etc Professional Ranking Tee Times - Prices - Special Deals - Food - Drink Gullane Golf Courses Golf East Lothian Gullane Golf Club West Links Road East Lothian EH31 2BB Contact: +44 1620 842255 IMAGE (Signature Hole etc) Description of Course Par - length - Park Links etc -History - Who designed it - when it opened Visitor Information Par - length - Park Links etc Professional Ranking Tee Times - Prices - Special Deals - Food - Drink Golf East Lothian Dunbar Golf Club East Links Town Centre Dunbar EH42 1LT Contact: +44 1368 862317 IMAGE (Signature Hole etc) Description of Course Par - length - Park Links etc -History - Who designed it - when it opened Visitor Information Par - length - Park Links etc Professional Ranking Tee Times - Prices - Special Deals - Food - Drink Dunbar Golf Course Golf East Lothian Archerfield Golf Links Golf Green Dirleton East Lothian EH39 5HU Contact: +44 (0) 1620 897050 IMAGE (Signature Hole etc) Description of Course Par - length - Park Links etc -History - Who designed it - when it opened Visitor Information Par - length - Park Links etc Professional Ranking Tee Times - Prices - Special Deals - Food - Drink Archerfield Golf Courses Golf East Lothian Kilspindie Golf Club The Clubhouse Aberlady EH32 0QD Contact: +44 1875 870358 IMAGE (Signature Hole etc) Description of Course Par - length - Park Links etc -History - Who designed it - when it opened Visitor Information Par - length - Park Links etc Professional Ranking Tee Times - Prices - Special Deals - Food - Drink Kilspindie Golf Course Musselburgh Old Course Golf East Lothian Musselburgh Old Course 10 Balcarres Road, Musselburgh EH21 7SD Contact: +44 131 665 6981 IMAGE (Signature Hole etc) Description of Course Par - length - Park Links etc -History - Who designed it - when it opened Visitor Information Par - length - Park Links etc Professional Ranking Tee Times - Prices - Special Deals - Food - Drink Golf East Lothian Craigielaw Golf Club Craigielaw Park Longniddry EH32 0PY Contact: +44 1875 870800 IMAGE (Signature Hole etc) Description of Course Par - length - Park Links etc -History - Who designed it - when it opened Visitor Information Par - length - Park Links etc Professional Ranking Tee Times - Prices - Special Deals - Food - Drink Craigielaw Golf Course Golf East Lothian Royal Musselburgh Golf Course Prestongrange House Prestonpans EH32 9RP East Lothian 01875 810139 IMAGE (Signature Hole etc) Description of Course Par - length - Park Links etc -History - Who designed it - when it opened Visitor Information Par - length - Park Links etc Professional Ranking Tee Times - Prices - Special Deals - Food - Drink Royal Musselburgh Golf Course Monktonhall Golf Course Golf East Lothian Monktonhall Golf Course The Musselburgh Golf Club Monktonhall Edinburgh EH21 6SA +44 131 665 7055 IMAGE (Signature Hole etc) Description of Course Par - length - Park Links etc -History - Who designed it - when it opened Visitor Information Par - length - Park Links etc Professional Ranking Tee Times - Prices - Special Deals - Food - Drink Golf East Lothian Longniddry Golf Course Links Road Longniddry EH32 0NL East Lothian Contact: +44 1875 852 228 IMAGE (Signature Hole etc) Description of Course Par - length - Park Links etc -History - Who designed it - when it opened Visitor Information Par - length - Park Links etc Professional Ranking Tee Times - Prices - Special Deals - Food - Drink Longniddry Golf Course Golf East Lothian The Renaissance Club Cowden Hill Drive, Dirleton, EH39 5HS Contact: +44 1620 850901 IMAGE (Signature Hole etc) Description of Course Par - length - Park Links etc -History - Who designed it - when it opened Visitor Information Par - length - Park Links etc Professional Ranking Tee Times - Prices - Special Deals - Food - Drink The Renaissance Golf Club Luffness Golf Course Golf East Lothian Luffness New Golf Course North Berwick Road Aberlady EH32 0QA East Lothian +44 1620 843336 IMAGE (Signature Hole etc) Description of Course Par - length - Park Links etc -History - Who designed it - when it opened Visitor Information Par - length - Park Links etc Professional Ranking Tee Times - Prices - Special Deals - Food - Drink Golf East Lothian Muirfield Golf Course The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers Duncur Road Gullane EH31 2EG East Lothian +44 1620 842123 IMAGE (Signature Hole etc) Description of Course Par - length - Park Links etc -History - Who designed it - when it opened Visitor Information Par - length - Park Links etc Professional Ranking Tee Times - Prices - Special Deals - Food - Drink Muirfield Golf Course The Glen Golf Course Golf East Lothian The Glen Golf Course Beach Road North Berwick EH39 4BB East Lothian +44 1620 892135 IMAGE (Signature Hole etc) Description of Course Par - length - Park Links etc -History - Who designed it - when it opened Visitor Information Par - length - Park Links etc Professional Ranking Tee Times - Prices - Special Deals - Food - Drink Winterfield Golf Course Golf East Lothian Winterfield Golf Course North Road Dunbar EH42 1AU East Lothian +44 1368 863562 IMAGE (Signature Hole etc) Description of Course Par - 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- Edinburgh Lothian & Borders | Pharmacy Chemists | All About Edinburgh
Looking for a Pharmacy or Chemists in Edinburgh Lothians or Scottish Borders this is a cmprehensive details adress and contact list of establishments for the south east of Scotland. Chemsts Apothicories and Pharmacists. EDINBURGH PHARMACIES CHEMISTS Pharmacy / Chemist Edinburgh, East Lothian, West Lothian, Midlothain and Scottish Borders Edinburgh Information Edinburgh Chemists Pharmacy Boots The Chemist Waverley Mall Edinburgh EH1 1BB 0131 558 9412 Boots The Chemist North Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1QN 0131 220 1879 Royal Mile Pharmacy High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SR 0131 556 1971 Apple Pharmacy Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3RZ 0131 556 1054 Boots The Chemist St James Centre Edinburgh EH1 3SN 0131 556 1062 Superdrug St James Centre Edinburgh EH1 3SR 0131 5578959 Superdrug Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 2ER 0131 2252367 Boots The Chemist Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 3AA 0131 225 8331 Apple Pharmacy Eyre Place Edinburgh EH3 5EP 0131 556 1908 Goldenacre Pharmacy Montagu Terrace Edinburgh EH3 5QX 0131 552 4098 Stockbridge Pharmacy North West Circus Place Edinburgh EH3 6TW 0131 220 9150 Superdrug Lothian Road Edinburgh EH3 9BG 0131 2298175 Clear Pharmacy Brougham Place Edinburgh EH3 9JU 0131 229 7948 Tollcross Pharmacy Home Street Edinburgh EH3 9LY 0131 229 7778 Lloyds Pharmacy Deanhaugh Street Edinburgh EH4 1LU 0131 332 5721 Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy Hillhouse Road Edinburgh EH4 2AG 0131 332 3602 Boots The Chemist South Groathill Avenue Edinburgh EH4 2LN 0131 332 6114 Lloyds Pharmacy Pennywell Road Edinburgh EH4 4TY 0131 315 2136 Boots The Chemist Main Street Edinburgh EH4 5AA 0131 312 8600 Barnton Pharmacy Whitehouse Road Edinburgh EH4 6BU 0131 339 3449 Clermiston Pharmacy Duart Crescent Edinburgh EH4 7JP 0131 339 6525 Omnicare Pharmacy Queensferry Road Edinburgh EH4 7QD 0131 336 2861 Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy Crewe Road North Edinburgh EH5 2NS 0131 552 4253 Clark Chemist Pharmacy Lindsay Road Edinburgh EH6 4EP 0131 554 2258 Great Junction Street Pharmacy Great Junction Street Edinburgh EH6 5HX 0131 554 2196 Superdrug Newkirkgate Centre Edinburgh EH6 6AA 0131 5551804 Boots The Chemist Ocean Terminal Edinburgh EH6 6JJ 0131 554 6834 Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy Leith Walk Edinburgh EH6 8NY 0131 554 6591 Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy Elm Row Edinburgh EH7 4AA 0131 556 4316 Lloyds Pharmacy Crighton Place Edinburgh EH7 4NZ 0131 554 1373 Dears Pharmacy Easter Road Edinburgh EH7 5RQ 0131 659 6095 Sainsbury's Pharmacy Moray Park Edinburgh EH7 5TS 0131 661 1129 Boots The Chemist Parsons Green Terrace Edinburgh EH8 7AF 0131 661 3591 Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy Piersfield Terrace Edinburgh EH8 7BR 0131 669 8109 University of Edinburgh Pharmacy Bristo Square Edinburgh EH8 9AL 0131 668 2182 Southside Pharmacy Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9BZ 0131 667 4032 Superdrug Nicholson Street Edinburgh EH8 9DT 0131 6675070 Boots The Chemist St Patrick Street Edinburgh EH8 9HB 0131 667 1698 Newington Pharmacy Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JB 0131 667 2368 Marchmont Pharmacy Marchmont Road Edinburgh EH9 1HZ 0131 228 6677 Omnicare Pharmacy Fountainhall Road Edinburgh EH9 2NN 0131 667 2151 Edinburgh Chemists Pharmacy Superdrug Morningside Road Edinburgh EH10 4QQ 0131 4479055 Boots The Chemist Morningside Road Edinburgh EH10 4QT 0131 447 6188 Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy Comiston Road Edinburgh EH10 5QE 0131 447 2336 Boots The Chemist Buckstone Terrace Edinburgh EH10 6PZ 0131 445 1157 Polwarth Pharmacy Polwarth Gardens Edinburgh EH11 1LW 0131 229 3199 Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy Slateford Road Edinburgh EH11 1QY 0131 337 3405 Boots The Chemist Gorgie Road Edinburgh EH11 2PN 0131 337 1818 Co-operative Pharmacy Stenhouse Cross Edinburgh EH11 3JY 0131 443 2222 Lloyds Pharmacy Calder Road Edinburgh EH11 4AW 0131 442 2894 Lloyds Pharmacy Corstorphine Road Edinburgh EH12 5PZ 0131 337 5100 Carrick Knowe Pharmacy Saughton Road North Edinburgh EH12 7DS 0131 334 2087 Boots The Chemist St John’s Road Edinburgh EH12 7SB 0131 334 4520 Corstorphine Pharmacy St John’s Road Edinburgh EH12 7SD 0131 334 8106 Rowlands Pharmacy Featherhall Avenue Edinburgh EH12 7TG 0131 334 4694 Lloyds Pharmacy Bughtlin Market Edinburgh EH12 8XP 0131 339 1188 Superdrug Edinburgh Airport Edinburgh EH12 9DN 0131 3333973 Boots The Chemist Jubilee Road Edinburgh EH12 9DN 0131 333 2421 Colinton Pharmacy Ltd Bridge Road Edinburgh EH13 0LQ 0131 441 2352 Colinton Mains Pharmacy Colinton Mains Drive Edinburgh EH13 9BJ 0131 441 3388 Oxgangs Pharmacy Oxgangs Broadway Edinburgh EH13 9LQ 0131 445 1925 Lloyds Pharmacy Westside Plaza Edinburgh EH14 2SW 0131 442 3118 Boots The Chemist Portobello High Street Edinburgh EH15 1EX 0131 669 1883 Reach Pharmacy Portobello High Street Edinburgh EH15 1EX 0131 669 3100 Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy Milton Road West Edinburgh EH15 1LF 0131 669 1532 Asda Pharmacy The Jewel Edinburgh EH15 3AR 0131 454 4010 Superdrug Fort Retail Park Edinburgh EH15 3HH 0131 6575317 Boots The Chemist Fort Retail Park Edinburgh EH15 3RH 0131 669 4428 Boots The Chemist Cameron Toll Edinburgh EH16 5PB 0131 666 1111 Gordons Chemists Gracemount Drive Edinburgh EH16 6RR 0131 664 2249 Lloyds Pharmacy Ferniehill Road Edinburgh EH17 7AB 0131 664 3295 Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy Moredun Park Road Edinburgh EH17 7ES 0131 664 2119 Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy Lanark Road Juniper Green EH14 5DJ 0131 453 3130 Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy Pentland View Court Currie EH14 5NP 0131 449 2707 Lloyds Pharmacy Lanark Road West Currie EH14 5NY 0131 449 3417 Kirknewton Pharmacy Main Street Kirknewton EH27 8AH 01506 883 048 Ratho Pharmacy North Street Newbridge EH28 8RR 0131 333 1397 Co-operative Pharmacy Main Street Kirkliston EH29 9AA 0131 333 3352 Co-operative Pharmacy Main Street Kirkliston EH29 9AA 0131 333 3352 Lloyds Pharmacy Ferryburn South Queensferry EH30 9QS 0131 331 2579 Lloyds Pharmacy The Loan South Queensferry EH30 9SD 0131 331 4347 East Lothian Chemists Pharmacy Boots The Chemist North High Street Musselburgh EH21 6AS 0131 665 2061 Co-operative Pharmacy North High Street Musselburgh EH21 6JE 0131 653 2855 Gordons Chemists Pharmacy High Street Musselburgh EH21 7DA 0131 653 2577 Boots The Chemist High Street Musselburgh EH21 7DZ 0131 665 3139 Wallyford Pharmacy Salters Road Musselburgh EH21 8AQ 0131 665 5499 Preston links Pharmacy High Street Prestonpans EH32 9AF 01875 813 533 Co operative Pharmacy High Street Prestonpans EH32 9AZ 01875 815 280 Bankton Pharmacy Hawthorn Road Prestonpans EH32 9QW 01875 811284 Lloyds Pharmacy High Street Tranent EH33 1LN 01875 610321 Co-operative Pharmacy High Street Tranent EH33 1LW 01875 615453 Longniddry Pharmacy Links Road Longniddry EH32 0NH 01875 853 328 Lloyds Pharmacy High Street Dunbar EH42 1EN 01368 862305 Midlothian Chemists Pharmacy Lloyds Pharmacy High Street Bonnyrigg EH19 2AA 0131 663 8585 Rowlands Pharmacy High Street Bonnyrigg EH19 2AB 0131 663 8353 Boots The Chemist Straiton Park Way Loanhead EH20 9QY 0131 440 3419 Rowlands Pharmacy Clerk Street Loanhead EH20 9RE 0131 440 0511 Lloyds Pharmacy Eskdaill Court Dalkeith EH22 1AG 0131 663 6789 Superdrug High Street Dalkeith EH22 1HR 0131 5619856 Boots The Chemist High Street Dalkeith EH22 1JB 0131 663 3158 Danderhall Pharmacy Newton Church Road Dalkeith EH22 1LX 0131 663 3031 Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy Woodburn Avenue Dalkeith EH22 2BP 0131 663 0372 Lloyds Pharmacy Main Street Dalkeith EH22 4PF 0131 663 2251 Lloyds Pharmacy Bogwood Court Dalkeith EH22 5DG 0131 663 3523 Lloyds Pharmacy Main Street Gorebridge EH23 4BX 01875 820422 Lloyds Pharmacy Hunterfield Road Gorebridge EH23 4TS 01875 820345 Pathhead Pharmacy Main Street Pathhead EH37 5PP 01875 320 020 Roslin Pharmacy Penicuik Road Roslin EH25 9NT 0131 440 2596 Lloyds Pharmacy John Street Penicuik EH26 8AB 01968 673633 Rowlands Pharmacy John Street Penicuik EH26 8HN 01968 673 939 Rowlands Pharmacy Edinburgh Road Penicuik EH26 8NW 01968 676 868 Scottish Borders Chemists Pharmacy D & E Ogilvie Pharmacy High Street Innerleithen EH44 6HD 01896 830384 Boots The Chemist Eastgate Peebles EH45 8AD 01721 720613 Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy High Street Peebles EH45 8SF 01721 720729 Superdrug Channel Street Galashiels TD1 1BA 01896 753651 Galashiels Pharmacy Channel Street Galashiels TD1 1BH 01896 755948 Boots The Chemists Channel Street Galashiels TD1 1BN 01896 752382 Lloyds Pharmacy Channel Street Galashiels TD1 1BN 01896 755948 Borders Pharmacy Marmion Road Galashiels TD1 2DE 01896 75 65 55 Boots the Chemist Huddersfield Street Galashiels TD1 3AP 01896 752382 Lauder Pharmacy Market Place Lauder TD2 6SR 01578 722302 R G Turnbull The Square Earlston TD4 6DB 01896 849260 Superdrug Roxburgh Street Kelso TD5 7DN 01573 228415 Lloyds Pharmacy Horsemarket Kelso TD5 7HD 01573 224613 Boots The Chemist The Square Kelso TD5 7HH 01573 224523 Eildon Pharmacy Tweedside Road St Boswells TD6 0PB 01835 823732 Moss Pharmacy High Street Melrose TD6 9PB 01896 822178 Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy Market Place Selkirk TD7 4BT 01750 21723 Alexander Weir Pharmacy High Street Selkirk TD7 4BZ 01750 21230 Borders Pharmacy Kenilworth Avenue Hawick TD9 8EG 01450 373 300 Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy Oliver Place Hawick TD9 9BG 01450 372757 Superdrug High Street Hawick TD9 9BP 01450 372462 Boots The Chemist High Street Hawick TD9 9BU 01450 372051 Hawick Health Centre Pharmacy Teviot Road Hawick TD9 9DT 01450 377449 G L M Romanes Ltd Pharmacy The Square Greenlaw TD10 6UD 01361 810684 G L M Romanes Ltd Pharmacy Market Square Duns TD11 3DB 01361 883753 Coldstream Pharmacy High Street Coldstream TD12 4DL 01890 882412
- Musselburgh | East Lothian | All About Edinburgh
Musselburgh is famous for Golf Fishing and Horse Racing. Musselburgh is home to Open champions and golf history. Walter Scott and the first fishing net makers. Also the estuary of the river Esk. Musselburgh East Lothian Coast The Honest Toun In 1201 the nation’s nobility gathered there to pledge allegiance to the future Alexander II, aged just 4, in the presence of his father William the Lion. In the fourteenth century, the Regent of Scotland died in Musselburgh after a long illness during which he was cared for by the local people. When his successor offered to reward the people, they refused saying that they were only doing their duty. Thus, the townspeople became famed for their honesty: since then Musselburgh has been known as the ‘Honest Toun. The New Bridge seen below was built in 1806 and designed by John Rennie the Elder a Scottish civil engineer born in 1761 in Phantassie, near East Linton Musselburgh Mile Stone Musselburgh known as ‘The Honest Toun.’ is the first town of East Lothian to the south east of the City of Edinburgh approximately 5 miles (9 Klm). Carved on the Stone below: 5 Miles from the General Post Office Edinburgh | erected to regulate the post horse duties |payable | by hackney coaches |1821 |first restored in 1933 | restored by |Musselburgh and Fisherrow |CO-OP 1998. The Mussel in Musselburgh The Mussel in Musselburgh is a 12 feet high mussel shell sculpted from stainless Steel which can be seen on the Edinburgh Road on the main road into Musselburgh. Musselburgh was associated with mussels and oysters along with sea fishing from its beginnings. The River Forth was at one time, one of the riches Oyster beds sin the UK. The name Musselburgh deriving from the place for mussel’s referring to the shellfish, and burgh derived from Place. The original settlement and harbour in the present Burgh was between the high ground of Inveresk and the River Esk up the river at the old bridge. When the roman army occupied Inveresk from 142 A.D. – 163 A.D. the shore line of the Firth of Forth was 500 metres inland from its present position. Boats could navigate up the Esk River as far as the Roman Bridge. In the 13th century the town centre had shifted to the lands of Pinkie the jurisdiction of the Abbots of Dunfermline who were granted a charter in 1070 by King Malcolm III. The town centre has been here for 700 years. River Esk Estuary Musselburgh East Lothian The River Esk estuary is in Musselburgh East Lothian and flows from two separate sources. The first (the north Esk) is from the Pentland Hills near Carlops, West Lothian and the second (the south Esk) from the west slopes of Blackhope Scar in the Moorfoot Hills in the Scottish Borders. They join together just outside Dalkeith in Midlothian and finish at the Firth of Forth in Musselburgh. The River Esk at one time was the border between Scotland and England. The images below show, looking down the Esk from Musselburgh and The Esk estuary with Arthur Seat in the distance. Roman Bridge Musselburgh East Lothian The original Roman Bridge over the river Esk is said to have been built by the Romans in the 6th century and a bridge has been in the same position since that time, all be it the bridge has been rebuilt in part and a third arch has been added. The bridge is still in use as it originally was, a foot bridge that the Romans used the Jacobite’s, Bonnie Prince Charlie in 1745 and also the English during the reformation and Cromwell. Musselburgh is believed to be one of the oldest towns in Scotland becoming a Burgh in 1354 and became a Royal Burgh in 1632 and was first quoted as The Honest Toun” in 1332 after attending to the Regent at no cost. (see plaque on Musselburgh Mercat Cross. Roman Archer Statue “Musselburgh Silver Arrow” On the west bank of the River Esk near to the Roman Bridge a sculpture of a bronze Archer can be seen. The Musselburgh Archer is a life size figure of a roman warrior from the invasion of Scotland in 80 AD. The sculpture also depicts the historic archery competition “The Musselburgh Silver Arrow” circa 1600. The Silver arrow was competed for on Musselburgh links annually by the members of the Royal Company of Archers. The winner receiving a sliver arrow which he would keep for one year and attach a medal of gold or silver with his name and date before returning the arrow. The actual date the competition started is vague with minutes of meetings stating 1603, but prior to that date winners of one dated 101 with two prior to that. Brunton Theatre Musselburgh East Lothian Musselburgh was bequeathed more than ½ million pounds in 1951 from the estate of John D Brunton, the son of the founder of Brunton Wire Works to provide halls and other municipal buildings’ which was constructed between 1964 and 1970 known as The Brunton Halls. The Brunton Theatre and Halls in Musselburgh, is the community hub of Musselburgh where many activities take place. It is also available to hire for private and corporate functions weddings and conferences. Within 20 minutes of Edinburgh by taxi and 10 minutes by train it is perfectly positioned. The Queen Mother opened the building 1971. Musselburgh Tolbooth and Tower Musselburgh East Lothian Musselburgh Tolbooth was built in 1496 and the tower is the only original part that still survives. The original clock was gift by the Dutch. In 1544 the Earl of Hertford Edward Seymour 1st Duke of Somerset on Henry VIII orders was sent to Burn Edinburgh and whatever on the way. This was an attack by the English sea-borne army and the first major action of the war of the Rough Wooing. Musselburgh was burnt but the tower of the Tolbooth survived. The Tolbooth was built adjoining the tower in 1590. The Building was built from the remnants of the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Leureit, which was used as a hospital for the dead and wounded at the Battle of Pinkie in 1547. The Chapel and Hermitage was destroyed as many other places of worship were destroyed during the Reformation in 1544. Open Champions Plaque Tolbooth Musselburgh At the top of the steps of the Tolbooth in Musselburgh is a Bronze plaque which reads; ROLL OF HONOUR | OPEN GOLF CHAMPIONS | WILLIE PARK Senior 1860, 1863 1866 1875 | all at Prestwick | MUNGO PARK 1874 | at Musselburgh | BOB FERGUSON 1880, 1881, 1882 | Musselburgh, Prestwick, St Andrews | DAVID (DEACON) BROWN 1885 | Musselburgh | WILLIE PARK Junior 1887, 1889 | Prestwick and Musselburgh Sir Walter Scott Musselburgh East Lothian Sir Walter Scott lived in Musselburgh and at 57 High Street Prestonpans circa 1800 while on duty as the Quarter Master of the Edinburgh Light Horse. He was injured why on Portobello Beach where the Edinburgh Light Horse drilled. While recovering he completed “The Lay of the last Minstrel”. The plaque above reads; SIR WALTER SCOTT CREATED HONORARY BURGESS | OF MUSSELBURGH 25th MARCH 1799 RESIDED IN | THE HONEST TOUN PERIODICALLY FROM 1797 – 1808 | WHILE ON DUTY AS QUARTERMASTER OF THE EDINBURGH | LIGHT HORSE AND THERE WROTE MANY STANZAS OF THE LAY OF | THE LAST MINSTREL AND OF MARMION | SCOTT CENTENARY 1932 Musselburgh Mercat Cross Musselburgh East Lothian The Musselburgh Mercat Cross dates from circa 1740 and stands on the site of the original medieval cross. At the top of the pillar stands a lion holding a shield with the Musselburgh Coat of Arms inscribed on it. The mercat cross was where public proclamations would be announced to the residents of the towns. There were a row of houses that stood facing the present west side of the High Street from the Tolbooth to the east gate pillars. This is where amongst others, The Regent had a house and Sir Walter Scott also lived here in Musselburgh when he was Quarter Master of the Edinburgh Light Horse. The Plaque reads; NEAR THIS SPOT STOOD TILL THE EARLY | PART OF THE NINETEENTH CENTURY THE | HOUSE IN WHICH THERE DIED ON 20th JULY | 1332 THOMAS RANDOLPH, EARL OF MORAY | REGENT OF SCOTLAND | ACCORDING TO TRADITION THE MOTTO | “HONESTATS” ADOPTED BY THE BURGH | IS DERIVED FROM THE TRIBUTE PAID TO THE | CITIZENS FOR THEIR CARE OF THE DYING | REGENT BY DONALD, EARL OF MAR | HIS SUCCESSOR IN THE REGENCY | REVEILED 20th JULY 1932 | DAVID LOWE, PROVOST Fisherrow Harbour Musselburgh East Lothian Evidence of the existence of a harbour here circa 1600 with many boats listed in the 1620s working from here. However it is said the first harbour was positioned at the mouth of the River Esk remembering the shore line circa 1500 was 500 yards inland from its present position. Rebuilding took place in 1806 and 1850. St Peter’s at the Gate Musselburgh East Lothian St Peter’s Church in Musselburgh stand at the old East Gates to Musselburgh. St Peter’s Church was built circa 1862. The pillars that stand at both sides of the road once held the east gates to Musselburgh. The Pillars were moved further apart to make way for the present road. Hay-Weights Clock Musselburgh East Lothian The Hay-weights clock stood on top of a kiosk on the corner of the road where the Brunton Halls now stands, a landmark known by all which marked the site of the municipal weighbridge. The clock faces are now at the gazebo on Mall Avenue and the original clock workings are in the clock at Eskmills. Musselburgh Museum East Lothian The Musselburgh Museum tells the story of the area since it was formed as a settlement over 1000 years ago based tt the estuary of the River esk and Firth of Forth. Electric Bridge Musselburgh East Lothian The Electric Bridge was built by the Cockenzie power Station to enable the turbines to be transported without using the high street and crossing the bridge which would not hold their weight The electric bridge only opens on Musselburgh race-days as the town council refused to buy the bridge from Cockenzie power station. The power station previously an icon on the River Forth due to twin its chimneys, was demolished in 2015. David MacBeth Moir Monument Musselburgh East Lothian David Macbeth Moir was born in Musselburgh in 1798 and became a medical doctor gaining a degree from the Edinburgh medical School of Edinburgh University in 1816. He was also an accomplished poet. There is a memorial statue that stands at the side of the River Esk near Musselburgh High Street which was erected in 1853. David Macbeth Moir worked in his medical practice in Musselburgh for 35 years till his death in 1851. David Wright Drinking Fountain Musselburgh East Lothian The War Memorial fountain was unveiled on Remembrance Sunday 2000. This commemoration is to the residents of Musselburgh who did not return from World War II over 200 residents. Musselburgh Beaches East Lothian Musselburgh has two beaches one is at the westside of the harbour and the other at the east side. Musselburgh BMX Track East Lothian BMX track can be found at the end of Balcarres Road at the side of the racecourse in Musselburgh. 17th Century Coaching Inn Musselburgh East Lothian No.7 High Street Musselburgh was built as Carriage Inn in circa 1650 and later became the French Ambassador's House Through the gated arch are a row of Stables, which originally would have been used to change the horses on the coaches. On the front elevation can be seen stone carvings of a Thistle, Rose, Fleur-de-lis and one other representing Scotland, England, France and other The Seton Crest was a crescent shape as seen on the Pinkie Do'cot . Musselburgh Racecourse Musselburgh Golf Links Musselburgh Links is situated in the middle of the Musselburgh Racecourse. There is written evidence of golf being played on Musselburgh Links on 2 March 1672 but in other books of history it is said that Mary Queen of Scots played at the links circa 1560. The Musselburgh Links held the Open Golf Championships in 1874, 1877, 1880, 1883, 1886, 1889. The Claret Jug was first played for at St Andrews in 1873. Golf is also mentioned in Parliament in 1457. With golf being played on Bruntsfield Links Edinburgh prior to that date. Golf History Musselburgh East Lothian Golf has been played on Musselburgh Links from 1672. Due to over crowding of courses in Edinburgh The Royal Burgess Golfing Society (Old Golf Club in World) of Edinburgh moved to 10 Links Place now Balcarres Road Musselburgh in 1875. Now used by Musselburgh Links “Old Course Golf Club” founded 1982. Musselburgh Links is where the Open Golf Championship was played in 1874 and on 5 further occasions. The Open was held from 1860-72 at Prestwick Golf Club. Musselburgh Golf Club 9 Links Place now Balcarres Road Musselburgh golf course was the first club house at Musselburgh Links 1872. Became Royal Musselburgh Golf Club (6h Oldest in world) in 1876. The world's first golfing competition for women took place in Musselburgh in 1811. The Golf hole was first cut to the present diameter by Blacksmith Robert Gay from Musselburgh in 1829 and became the official size in 1893. British Open Golf Champions Musselburgh East Lothian The first open golf Championship was held in 1860, was played over 3 rounds of golf consisting of 12 holes per round. Willie Park beat Tom Morris to become champion. All the named winners on the plaque were local Musselburgh born. Bob Ferguson had a shot named the “Musselburgh Iron” using his putter from of the green. Old Musselburgh Course in the middle of the Race Course was the venue for the Open Championship on six occasions. Willie Park Snr. First Open Golf Champion Willie Park Snr, 1833-1903 was the winner of the first Open Golf Championship and a further three Open Golf Championships lived and died in Musselburgh at No 23 Ravensheugh where the plaque has been erected in his honour. First US Open Golf Champion This plaque also honours two further great Musselburgh golfers. Willie Dunn Jnr First unofficial U.S Open Champion and Willie Campbell was runner-up He became the first Golf professional at Brookline County Club in Massachusetts USA. Willie Campbell Professional Golfer Willie Campbell was a Scottish professional golfer. He emigrated to America in 1894. He finished in sixth place in the first US Open Championship held on Friday, 4 October 1895 at Newport Golf Club in Newport, Rhode Island, America. Willie Dunn Jnr Willie Dunn Jnr son of a club and ball maker, started work at 13 as an apprentice club maker to his brother Tom. Willie Dunn first match was against Ben Sayers at age 15, also his first success. After taking part in the Open championship in 1883-84 and 86 he joined his brother in France at the Biarritz golf club which his brother designed and worked at. Willie Dunn Jnr. remained at Biarritz for around six years. He later moved to the US where he designed golf courses and took park in the first unofficial US Open played at Southampton Long Island New York which he won. The first official US Open was played the next year 1895 in Newport, Rhode Island, where Willie Dunn was second to Horace Rawlins. Musselburgh Lagoons East Lothian In 1964 the electricity board built a sea wall on the east side at the mouth of the Esk River which formed four lagoons. The area was used by Cockenzie Power Station to dump fly-ash. The area soon became a habitat for many birds and wildlife. You will find many species of sea birds who have adopted the area for nesting. Two of the four lagoons have been filled and one has been formed into a series of scrapes and high tide roost that are part of a nature reserve. They give great views for ornithologists throughout the year. The uniqueness of the area attracts many species of bird with a list at over 220 difference species. Musselburgh Lagoons is now rated as one of the top site in Britain. The final lagoon attracts fewer birds and the freshwater pond also attracts ducks and other species that are attracted to freshwater. This is most definitely a site that all true birders should visit both in summer and winter. Eskmills Musselburgh Colonel James Paterson Inventor 1821 The original mills were where fishing nets were made by the inventor of a machine for tying knots for the manufacture of fishing nets. This mill became the number one net producer in the world. Stuart House Stuart House is the man building in Eskmills built in 1867 which was where the spinning and weaving was carried out. Archibald Hope was one of two brothers who owned Eskmills. Stuart House is named after the land owner Sir Archibald Hope a wealthy merchant and coal colliery owner. The Clock is powered by the mechanism previously from the Hay-weights Clock a previous Musselburgh icon. The weighbridge is in courtyard outside the dispatch warehouse. The restaurant that is in the Eskmills courtyard was originally built as offices for the Stuart brothers the original building was renovated into the present building with a new dome. Old Engine house built 1857 Archibald Hope House Eskmills Stuart House Eskmills North House Eskmills Stuart Offices Eskmills Clock Tower Eskmills Adam Ferguson House Eskmills Fishing Net Machine Inventor Musselburgh East Lothian Col James Paterson a local man of Musselburgh returned home circa 1810 and invented a machine capable of tying knots in fishing nets in 1812. On James Paterson’s death his company and patent were bought by J.W. Stewart in 1849 who established a new factory at Esk net mill Musselburgh. The company became the number one manufacturer of nets in the world with over 800 workers and worldwide sales. With the introduction of man-made fibres and new technology the factory declined and closed in 1979 The company was purchased and is now situated in Eyemouth. Newhailes House Palladian Villa Musselburgh Sir Alexander Seton, Viscount Kingston, heirs sold the lands of Hailes which included the then ruined castle to David Dalrymple in 1700. David Dalrymple (Lord Hailes) purchased the Whitehill estate in 1709. The house was originally built by James Smith architect in 1686. The house was renamed New Hailes after Hailes Castle. David Dalrymple was the fifth and youngest son of James Dalrymple, 1st Viscount of Stair. New Hailes House was famous for its library quote by Dr Johnson “the most learned room in Europe.” The House remained in the Dalrymple family until Lady Antonia Dalrymple sold it to The National Trust in 1996. Newhailes Estate Nature Walk Newhailes House Musselburgh Newhailes house estate and woods has a nature trail with the Brunstane Burn and a number of attractions throughout the woodlands and grasslands. Earl of Stair's Obelisk Newhailes House Musselburgh On your walk through the estate nature trail lookout for the Earl of Stair's Obelisk a historic monument dates 1746. There are inscriptions on all four sides which read; Sir John Dalrymple Earl of Stair's Obelisk Newhailes House Musselburgh The Earl of Stair's Obelisk stands in Newhailes House Gardens. The Stair's Obelisk has inscriptions on all sides. The translations are bracketed. MDCCXLIII (1743) DE TINCEN (NO DIPPING) |HIS STONE WAS RENEWED FOR PRESERVATION BY THE RIGHT HON SIR CHARLES DALRYMPLE BART. AD 1907 | LICUISSET (ALLOWED). JOANNI (SIR JOHN) COMITI DE STAIR (EARL OF STAIR) DE PATRIA ET PRINCIPE (THE HOMELAND AND PRINCIPLE) OPTIME MERITO (SECOND MERIT) VIVENTI (LIVING) POSITUM (POST) MDCCXLVI 1746 MDCCXX (1720) PRUBA PERTINACIA (PRUBA DEFIANCE) CALPE (GIBRALTAR) SERVATA (OBSERVING) CUM (THE) PORTU MAGONIS (GRAND PORT) MDCCXV (1715) INSIGNI DILIGENTIA (REMARKABLE DILIGENCE) ET (AND) SUMMA APUD PRO REGEM (SUPREME AS KING) GALLIAE (IN FRANCE) CONCILIATA GRATIA (GRACE WON THE ENEMY) SPE ET CONSILIO FRUSTRAVIT (HOPE AND PLANNING POINTLESS) Newhailes Summerhouse Newhailes House Musselburgh The summerhouse was built circa 1750 Newhailes Curling Pond Newhailes House Musselburgh The Curling Pool is not visible but is a metre underground It was used by the Viscount and family in the winter. Picture from info board National Trust of Scotland Newhailes Shell Grotto Newhailes House Musselburgh Newhailes House Shell Grotto completed in 1774 Grottos were secluded places designed to evoke reflection on the cycle of life and death. The Grotto was covered in shells from as far as the East Indies. Newhailes Do’cot Newhailes House Musselburgh Newhailes House Do'cot was where the family would get fresh meat. This was a feature of all large wealthy households. Pigeons would nest inside upto 1000 and the gamekeeper would take the young birds for the kitchen of the main house. Newhailes House Children’s Activity Area Newhailes House Musselburgh Newhailes House Children's Play area swings, climbing, shutes, roundabout, zipwire, great for all ages. Pinkie House Musselburgh Sir Alexander Seton born in Seton 1555 son of 7th Lord Seton purchased Pinkie House in 1593 after becoming Lord President of the Court of Session. The house was a ruin after the battle of Pinkie Cleuch 1547. He rebuilt the former mansion which had also been a hospital into what can be seen today one of very few residences that have been unspoiled. Pinkie house was a place that the young prince Charles later to be Charles I spent much of his childhood. The House changed hands through the years until 1951 when it became the property of Loretto School. The fountain was built circa 1607 which stands outside the main door to Pinkie House, possibly to commemorate his marriage to Margaret Hay. The oldest part of Pinkie house that remained from before it part destruction in 1547 is the main tower circa 1130 built by the Abbots of Dunfermline. Pinkie House Doo’cot Musselburgh East Lothian The Pinkie Do’cot built by the Alexander Seton after his marriage to Margaret Hay with the initials on a stone tablet and date unreadable the letters AS MH intertwined. With a crown above. The other tablet has one of three crescents (the crest of the Seton family) topped by a crown. Next - Prestonpans
- Whittingehame Vllage | East Lothian | All About Edinburgh
Whittingehame Attractions East Lothian Whittingehame House East Lothian Balfour Family Whittingehame Estate near Haddington East Lothian was purchased by James Balfour in 1817 when he had Whittingehame House built. He also had the village moved as it obstructed his view from his new house. James Balfour’s grandson Arthur Balfour, who was born in Whittingehame House served as Prime Minister from 1902 to 1905. As Foreign Secretary during the First World War he issued the “Balfour Declaration” which later led to the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine. Viscount Traprain (Earl of Balfour) change Whittingehame House into a school between 1939 and 1941 for Jewish refugee children. Circa 200 children attended the school over the period. It then returned to a family home and then in 1950 for circa 10 years it was used as a school once again before being renovated into separate apartments. Whittingehame Parish Church East Lothian Whittingehame is a small village between Haddington and Dunbar just south of East Linton. The first church in the area was established by St Cuthbert circa 660, near Luggate (no remains of the church can be seen). In 1225 a new church at Whittingehame was built dedicated by the Bishop of St Andrews on 7 May 1245. After time the church needed replaced and in 1722 a new church was built. In 1820 James Balfour rebuilt the church which can be seen today. Whittingehame most famous resident was Arthur Balfour (Prime Minister of Britain) who is buried in the family aisle in the church. Whittingehame Tower In 1372 George de Dunbar, 10th Earl of March, gave to James Douglas of Dalkeith, (2nd Earl of Douglas and Mar) the manor of Whittingehame. The Douglas family remained owners over the next 300 years as the property transferred on marriage. Elizabeth (1632–1668) daughter of Sir Arthur Douglas married Alexander Seton in 1652 and their daughter also Elizabeth married William Hay of Duns in 1695. They in turn sold the lands and property to James Balfour 1817. Whittingehame Arboretum Whittingehame arboretum has many different varieties of tree, The oldest is over 700 years old a Yew tree that radius is enormous. Other trees are the Blue Gum one of the earliest trees planted in 1846. There is a Monkey Puzzle tree, beech trees, Acer pseudoplatanus 'Variegatum' and Lebanese Cedar. Whittingehame Yew Tree The Whittingehame Yew tree over 700 years old and 60 foot (19 mtrs) high. One of a few Yew trees that can be seen in the Lothians others are in Colinton where Robert Louis Stevenson would play on a swing in the churchyard. Ormiston Yew probably the Whittingehame Walled Garden The walled garden was maintained by Miss Alice Balfour while living at Whittingehame here husband, Lord 1905 Lord Arthur James Balfour (1st Earl of Balfour) had a Temple built outside the garden wall in 1905. He also installed Large gates to the walled garden. Lady Eleanor's Cottage, a 19th century Gothic cottage There is also a wellhead in the garden of the Tower and the Balfour palm tree crest appears on the garden gate dated 1956. Whittingehame Gothic Cottage Lady Eleanor's Cottage, was built in 1833 after the village had been moved by her husband. There is also a wellhead in the garden of the Tower and the Balfour palm tree crest appears on the garden gate dated 1956. Whittingehame War Memorial East Lothian The 1st World War memorial stands opposite the driveway to the Whittingehame Parish Church to commemorate the lives lost in the 1st World War. The Whittingehame War Memorial was unveiled by Arthur Balfour, Prime Minister, 1st earl of Balfour of Whittingehame and Viscount Traprain was born July 25, 1848 in Whittingehame House in 1920. The fallen named are; George Burgess, George Calder, James Gray, David Jarvis, James Jarvis, Peter Jarvis, William Keiller, William McLachlan, James Robertson, Charles Russell, David Stoddart Balfour Monument East Lothian The Obelisk stands on a high point over looking Whittingehame erected by the Yeoman Cavalry in 1858 Erected to the memory of James Maitland Balfour of Whittingehame, Major Commandant of the East Lothian Yeomanry Cavalry by the officers and non-commissioned officers of that Corps in testimony of their great respect and esteem of him as a Commanding Officer, of their affectionate regard for him as an amiable and able country gentleman and of their deep and lasting regret for his premature removal from among them. MDCCCLVIII Next - East Lothian Coastal Towns Villages
- East Southside Edinburgh | Shops & Businesses | All About Edinburgh
On the Eastside of the main road out of town, the Southside of Edinburgh are restaurants, bars, historic attractions Univesity of Edinburgh, Holyrood Distillery and Arthur Seat a exstinct Valcano over 350,000,000 years old. Great place to spend time in the shops and museums seeing the attractions. SOUTHSIDE EAST EDINBURGH BUSINESSES Shops, Food, Drink, Accommodation The streets listed are on the Southeast side of Edinburgh Infirmary Street Drummond Street Hill Place Hill Street Hill Square West Richmond Street Richmond Place Pleasance East Crosscauseway Howden Street St Leonards Hill St Leonards Street, Hermit's Croft St Leonards Bank East Preston Street Dalkeith Road Holyrood Park Road Salisbury Road East Mayfield Southside Edinburgh History and Attractions INFIRMARY STREET EDINBURGH Royal Oak 1 Infirmary Street Edinburgh EH1 1LT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 2976 Mother India 3 Infirmary Street Edinburgh EH1 1LT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 524 9801 Caffé Nero 8 Infirmary Street Edinburgh EH1 1LT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 2624 Dovecot Studios 10 Infirmary Street Edinburgh EH1 1LT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 550 3660 WEST RICHMOND STREET Southsider Bar and Restaurant 3 West Richmond Street Edinburgh EH8 9EF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 2003 Events Armoury Printers 9 West Richmond Street Edinburgh EH8 9EF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 1934 Maki and Ramen 13 West Richmond Street Edinburgh EH8 9EF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0754 862 8685 Richmond Barbers 15 West Richmond Street Edinburgh EH8 9EF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 6984 Chu's Salon 15a West Richmond Street Edinburgh EH8 9EF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0782 855 1069 Mackenzie Medical Centre 20 West Richmond Street Edinburgh EH8 9DX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 2955 Bonsai Japanese Restaurant 46 West Richmond Street Edinburgh EH8 9DZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 3847 The Cycle Service Repairs 50 West Richmond Street Edinburgh EH8 9DZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 9243 DALKEITH ROAD EDINBURGH Gladstone House Bed and Breakfast 90 Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH16 5AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 4708 94 DR 94 Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH16 5AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 9265 Clan Walker Guest House 96 Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH16 5AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 1244 Ascot Guest House 98 Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH16 5AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 1500 Rosehall Hotel 101 Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH16 5AJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 9372 Gifford House 103 Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH6 5AJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 4688 Edinburgh Food Studio / Food Research Centre 158 Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH16 5DX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 258 0758 Dalkeith Road Apartment 164 Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH16 5BY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0774 777 2389 The Bookworm 210 Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH16 5DT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 4357 Cameron Toll Guest House 299 Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH16 5JX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 2950 Clambers Soft Play Royal Commonwealth Pool Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH16 5BB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 7211 Preston Street School Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH16 5BR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 4208 Commonwealth Swimming Pool Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH16 5BB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 7211 MW Guest House Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH16 5AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 9265 DRUMMOND STREET Self Catering Apartment 5 Drummond Street Edinburgh EH8 9TT City of Edinburgh Scotland 01573 225 028 Home Central Apartment 5 Drummond Street Edinburgh EH8 9TT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0799 965 3447 Drummond Street Apartments 5 Drummond street Edinburgh EH8 9TT City of Edinburgh Scotland Brass Monkey 14 Drummond Street Edinburgh EH8 9TU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 1961 Red Fort 10 Drummond Street Edinburgh EH8 9TU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 8014 B'est 16 Drummond Street Edinburgh EH8 9TX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 6040 SALISBURY ROAD EDINBURGH Salisbury Spiritual / Meditation Centre 2 Salisbury Road Edinburgh EH16 5AB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 5438 Synagogue Hebrew Centre 4 Salisbury Road Edinburgh EH16 5AD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 3144 Salisbury Hotel 45 Salisbury Road Edinburgh EH16 5 AA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 1264 Café Cassis 43 Salisbury Road Edinburgh EH16 5 AA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 8991 HOLYROOD PARK ROAD EDINBURGH Pollock Halls Edinburgh Edinburgh 1st Apartments 18 Holyrood Park Road Edinburgh EH16 5AY 0131 667 1971 Masson Hotel Edinburgh Edinburgh 1st Hotel 18 Holyrood Park Road Edinburgh EH16 5AY 0131 667 1971 Salisbury Green Hotel Edinburgh 1st Hotel 18 Holyrood Park Road Edinburgh EH16 5AY 0131 667 1971 EAST MAYFIELD EDINBURGH Cherry Tree Villa 9 East Mayfield Edinburgh EH9 1SD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 258 0009 Kingsway Guest House 5 East Mayfield Edinburgh EH9 1SD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 5029 Sonas Guest House 3 East Mayfield Edinburgh EH9 1SD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 2781 Clarin Guest House 4 East Mayfield Edinburgh EH9 1SD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 2433 PLEASANCE EDINBURGH Pleasance Gym 1 Pleasance Edinburgh EH8 9TJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 650 2585 Edinburgh University Sports Centre 46 Pleasance Edinburgh EH8 9TJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 650 2578 Pleasance Theatre 60 Pleasance Edinburgh EH8 9TJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 6550 Final Piece of Flodden Wall Pleasance Edinburgh EH8 9UE City of Edinburgh Scotland Deaconess House Student Accommodation 142 Pleasance Edinburgh EH8 9RR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 1971 St Leonards Medical Centre 145 Pleasance Edinburgh EH8 9RU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 4547 Edinburgh University Basketball Club Centre for Sports and Exercise Pleasance Edinburgh EH8 9TJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 650 2346 HILL PLACE EDINBURGH Ten Hill Place Hotel 10 Hill Place Edinburgh EH8 9DS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 2080 The Prince Philip Building 19 Hill Place Edinburgh EH8 9DP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 527 3434 HILL SQUARE EDINBURGH King Khalid Building 9 Hill Square Edinburgh EH8 9DW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 527 3434 ST LEONARD'S BANK EDINBURGH The Nomads Tent Tribal Art 21 St Leonard's Bank Edinburgh EH8 9SH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 1612 ST LEONARD'S HILL EDINBURGH Jeannie Deans Tryst Bar 67 St Leonard's Hill Edinburgh EH8 9SB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 2628 New Image Hairdressers 73 St Leonard's Hill Edinburgh EH8 9SB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 9403 ST LEONARD'S STREET St Leonards Police Office 14 St Leonard's Street Edinburgh EH8 9QW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 5000 Auld Hoose Bar 23 St Leonard's Street Edinburgh EH8 9QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 2934 Kismot Restaurant 29 St Leonard’s Street Edinburgh EH8 9QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 0123 Green Print 49 St Leonard's Street Edinburgh EH8 9QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 0302 Signature Hair, Nails and Beauty 67 St Leonard's Street Edinburgh EH8 9QR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 6555 Blonde Restaurant 75 St Leonard's Street Edinburgh EH8 9QR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 2917 Rice Terrace Restaurant 93 St Leonard's Street Edinburgh EH8 9QY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 9877 Karen Wong’s Restaurant 107 St Leonard’s Street Edinburgh EH8 9QY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 0777 St. Margaret's & St. Leonard's Church 110 St Leonard's Street Edinburgh EH8 9RD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 333 2021 Tikka Masala Restaurant 201 St Leonard's Street Edinburgh EH8 9RU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 1412 HERMIT'S CROFT EDINBURGH Easi Park Car Park Hermits Croft Edinburgh EH8 9SW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 200 2323 HOWDEN STREET EDINBURGH La Sal 6 Howden Street Edinburgh EH8 9HL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 3600 EAST CROSSCAUSEWAY EDINBURGH Backbeat Records 31 East Crosscauseway Edinburgh EH8 9HE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 2666 Alba Flamenca 74 East Crosscauseway Edinburgh EH8 9HQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 7033 Vermillion Art Studios 76-78 East Crosscauseway Edinburgh EH8 9HQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Next - South Bridge - Newington Shops & Businesses
- Edinburgh Archery | Activities Guide | All About Edinburgh
Edinburgh Archery Robin Hood maid Marion Archery for begginers shoot the apple of your friends head Achers targets and more edinburgh archery Edinburgh Archery Bow and Arrows or Crossbows Robin Hood Hit the target and save Maid Marion Activities Archery Experience Archery Parties North Berwick East Lothian Scotland EH39 5BW 07831173421 01620-850325 Archery Experience Roxburghe Sporting Estate Roxburghe Hotel A698 Heiton TD5 8JZ Scottish Borders Scotland 01573 450 333 Archery Experience Combat Archery Scotland Edinburgh Corn Exchange 11 New Market Road Edinburgh EH14 1RJ 0131 510 7160 Archery Experience Winton House Winton House Estate B6355 Pencaitland EH34 5AT East Lothian Scotland 01875 340 222 Archery Experience Mad Max Adventures Whitemoss Farm Kirknewton EH27 8DA 0345 901 1424 Archery Experience Yetholm Archery Club High Street Yetholm TD5 8RR Scottish Borders Scotland 07944093674 Archery Experience Don Coyote Outdoor Centre Lamancha West Linton EH46 7BD Scottish Borders Scotland 01968 661 066 Archery Experience Archery Duns 9 Langton Gate Duns TD11 3AF Scottish Borders Scotland 07989 698 425 Archery Experience Hopetoun Clays Pinetum Woods Newton Village EH52 6QD West Lothian Scotland 0131 331 9940 Archery Experience Scottish Outdoor Education Centre Broomlee Centre Station Road West Linton EH46 7BU Scottish Borders Scotland 01899 221 115 Archery Experience Southern Upland Roving Archers Howlets Ha Farm House Westruther Gordon TD3 6NF Scottish Borders Scotland 01578 740 205 Archery Experience Archery Centre Eastcote Hawick TD9 8SZ Scottish Borders Scotland 01450 870008
- Flight Destinations | Worldwide | All About Edinburgh
Looking for a holiday or travelling for any reason? Find out where the flights go to from Edinburgh Airport. Direct flights and flights connecting with other airports before arrival at destination. Flights from Edinburgh Airport with airline and destination details. Flight Destinations Worldwide Edinburgh Airport Edinburgh International Airport has a galaxy of worldwide destinations direct flights to most holiday destinations and America, Canada, Mexico and the Middle East UK Flights Edinburgh Airport Airlines from Edinburgh Airport GREEK DESTINATIONS Athens Thessaloniki GREEK ISLAND DESTINATIONS Corfu Kos Rhodes Zakynthos Heraklion Crete FRENCH DESTINATIONS Beziers Bordeaux Carcassonne Grenoble Lyon Marseille Nantes Nice Paris Toulouse SPANISH DESTINATIONS Alicante Barcelona Bilbao Girona Costa Brava Madrid Malaga Murcia Reus Santander Valencia GERMAN DESTINATIONS Berlin Schönefeld Bremen Cologne Düsseldorf Frankfurt Hamburg Karlsruhe Munich Stuttgart Baden-Baden ITALIAN DESTINATIONS Bologna Milan Naples Pisa Rome Turin Venice Verona BALEARIC ISLAND DESTINATIONS Ibiza Menorca Palma Majorca CANARY ISLAND DESTINATIONS Fuerteventura Gran Canaria Lanzarote Tenerife South PORTUGUESE DESTINATIONS Faro Lisbon Porto Madeira Island AUSTRIAN DESTINATIONS Innsbruck Salzburg Vienna TURKISH DESTINATIONS Antalya Bodrum Dalaman Istanbul CYPRIOT DESTINATIONS Larnaca Paphos POLISH DESTINATIONS Bydgoszcz Gdansk Katowice Krakow Poznan Szczecin Warsaw Modlin Wrocław AMERICAN DESTINATIONS Chicago O'Hare Connecticut Bradley/Hartford New York Orlando Sanford Providence Boston BELGIAN DESTINATIONS Brussels CANADIAN DESTINATIONS Toronto BULGARIAN DESTINATIONS Bourgas CROATIAN DESTINATIONS Dubrovnik Pula Split SWEDISH DESTINATIONS Gothenburg Stockholm SWISS DESTINATIONS Basel Geneva Zurich DANISH DESTINATIONS Copenhagen Billund Esbjerg Faroe Islands MALTESE DESTINATIONS Malta FINNISH DESTINATIONS Helsinki ICELANDIC DESTINATIONS Reykjavik MIDDLE EAST DESTINATIONS Doha Abu Dhabi SLOVAKIAN DESTINATIONS Bratislava MEXICAN DESTINATIONS Cancun HUNGARIAN DESTINATIONS Budapest LITHUANIAN DESTINATIONS Kaunas NORWEGIAN DESTINATIONS Oslo Bergen EGYPTIAN DESTINATIONS Sharm El Sheikh DUTCH DESTINATIONS Amsterdam Eindhoven SICILIAN DESTINATIONS Catania CZECHOSLOVAKIAN DESTINATIONS Prague ROMANIAN DESTINATIONS Bucharest Next - Edinburgh Visitor Attractions
- Guest House B & B | All About Edinburgh
Guest House B & B Edinburgh Edinburgh has a large selection of place to stay from one night. Apartments, Hotels, Guest Houses and Bed and Breakfast accommodation. Below is a selection of B&B's and Guest Houses in the Edinburgh city centre post codes EH1, EH2 and EH3. Guest Houses Atlas Guest House 30 London Street Edinburgh EH3 6 NA City of Edinburgh Scotland 07783 902214 Edinburgh Bed and Breakfast Scott House 6 Broughton Place Edinburgh EH1 3RX City of Edinburgh Scotland 07722080138 Guest Houses Elder York Guest House 38 Elder Street Edinburgh EH1 3DX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 1926 Edinburgh Bed and Breakfast Royal Mile Bed and Breakfast 227 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 5917 Guest Houses Queen Charlotte Guest House 45 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 3NH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 2000 Edinburgh Bed and Breakfast Emmaus House Bed and Breakfast 14 Gilmore Place Edinburgh EH3 9NQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 9413 Guest Houses Armadillo Guest House 12 Gilmore Place Edinburgh EH3 9NQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 6457 Guest Houses Ivy Braveheart Guest House 26 Gilmore Place Edinburgh EH3 9NQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 9192 Guest Houses Balmore Guest House 34 Gilmore Place Edinburgh EH3 9NQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 1331 Guest Houses Adam Drysdale Guest House 38 Gilmore Place Edinburgh EH3 9NQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 8952 Guest Houses Averon Guest House 44 Gilmore Place Edinburgh EH3 9NQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 9932 Guest Houses Valentine Guest House 19 Gilmore Place Edinburgh EH3 9NE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 5622 Guest Houses Cruachan Guest House 53 Gilmore Place Edinburgh EH3 9NT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 6219 Guest Houses Castle Park Guest House 75 Gilmore Place Edinburgh EH3 9NU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 1215 Edinburgh Bed and Breakfast Capital West End 3 Torphichen Street Edinburgh EH3 8HX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 1204 Guest Houses Ailsa Guest House 11 Eyre Place Edinburgh EH3 5ES City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 1433 Guest Houses Ardenlee Guest House 9 Eyre Place Edinburgh EH3 5ES City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 2838 Guest Houses Dene Guest House 7 Eyre Place Edinburgh EH3 5ES City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 2700 Guest Houses Eyre Guest House 5 Eyre Place Edinburgh EH3 5ES City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 3025 Edinburgh Bed and Breakfast Chester Street Apartments 22 Chester Street Edinburgh EH3 7RA City of Edinburgh Scotland 07957 558 658 Golfers Hotels
- Calton Hill Attractions | Sightseeing | All About Edinburgh
Edinburgh New Town, Calton Hill and Waterloo Place are mixture of old and new town with many attractions on the Calton Hill, and Old Calton Burial Ground on Waterloo Place. Calton Hill CALTON HILL EDINBURGH Climb the steps and short path to the top of Calton Hill from Waterloo Place and you will see views of Scotland for up to 100 miles on a clear day. To the east, west and north you can see the River Forth and the famous red Forth Rail Bridge and the many islands in the Firth of Forth. This includes the Bass Rock, named by David Attenborough as 'one of the 12 wildlife wonders of the world'. To the east Berwick Law, a 613-foot (187 m) volcanic hill (which is worth a climb).Looking over to Arthur Seat and Salisbury Crags below you can see Holyrood Abbey, Holyrood Palace, Scottish Parliament Building and Our Dynamic Earth. Just over the road you can see the memorial to Robert Burns and an enormous obelisk which remembers the political martyrs of 1793, who were banished for sedition and lived the remainder of their lives in Australia. The Nelson Monument (built in 1807) in the form of an upturned telescope can be climbed by the 143 spiral stairs to the top. It is well worth the climb just for the view. Edinburgh’s National Monument referred to as "The Athens of the North" (a replica of the Parthenon), the unfinished monument is to commemorate victims of the Napoleonic Wars. The project was started in 1826 and, as you can see, is still not finished. TIME BALL. NELSON’S MONUMENT GOTHIC HOUSE NATIONAL MONUMENT MARTYR’S OBELISK. OLD OBSERVATORY DUGALD STEWART D AVID HUME’S TOMB ST ANDREW’S HOUSE THE GOVERNOR’S HOUSE. OLD JAIL WALL The Three Tenors Calton Hill Edinburgh Before you climb the steps and go up the hill look to your right of the steps where there is a bronze memorial plaque to the original 3 Tenners. They were at the time the most famous Singers in the world. The three men pictured on the bronze plaque are: David Kennedy David Kennedy a world renowned Scottish tenor born in Perth 1825 died aged 61. John Wilson John Wilson was a singer born in Edinburgh in 1800, sang in front of Queen Victoria and in Covent Garden and Drury Lane. he died in Quebec at age 49. John Templeton John Templeton was the greatest musical artist of his time. He travelled the world and was a tenor opera singer born in Riccarton Kilmarnock 1802 and died in his home in Hampton age 84. Saint-Volodymyr Plaque Volodymyr was born circa 960, Volodymyr meaning peaceful ruler. On 11 July 978 become the “sole ruler” of the Kyiv realm. Few names in the annals of history can compare in significance with the name of holy Equal-to-the-Apostles 'Volodymyr, the Baptiser of Rus’, who stands forever at the onset of the foreordained spiritual destiny of the Russian Church and the Russian Orthodox people. Rock House Calton Hill Rock House was originally built circa 1750, Rock House was where David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson circa 1840 had an art and photographic studio and were the first to be recognised for photography as an art form. David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson used the calotype process which was invented by William Henry Fox Talbot in 1840. Rock House Rock House was were Robert Adamson and David Octavius Hill lived. The Inscription on plaque reads; Rock House | The Studio of the | pioneer photographers | Robert Adamson and | David Octavius Hill | 1843 – 1847 Calton-Hill The-Way-up The way up Calton Hill is from Waterloo Place opposite St Andrew’s House headquarters building of the Scottish Government. There are a short number of steps before a path which takes you around and up the Calton Hill. A few metres up the path on the right are more steps which is a quick way to the top. (If you are not fit, take the path). THE PORTUGUESE CANNON CALTON HILL EDINBURGH The Portuguese cannon was made in the 1400s of brass and has travelled all over the world. On the barrel can be seen the Spanish Royal Coat of Arms. In 1886 it was presented to Edinburgh and has stood on Calton Hill since 1887. The National Monument Calton Hill Edinburgh Attraction The National Monument was modelled upon the Parthenon in Athens one of the reasons that Edinburgh is known as the Athens of the North. Construction started in 1826 and, due to the lack of funds, was left unfinished. The monument has the nickname of, "Edinburgh's Disgrace", another reason Edinburgh is known as the Athens of the North is that the buildings of the new town were built of white sand stone which resembled marble National Monument DUGALD STEWART FRSE FRS CALTON HILL Dugald Stewart (1753 – 1828) Dugald Stewart was a Scottish Enlightenment Philosopher and mathematician. Born in Edinburgh in 1753, educated at the Royal High School, Edinburgh University and Oxford University. He died in 1828 at home in The Lothian Hut. A mansion where the present Parliament building stands. He is buried in the Canongate Kirk graveyard. NELSON MONUMENT Calton Hill Edinburgh Attraction The Nelson Monument is dedicated to Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson who died at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The foundation stone was laid on 21 October 1807 and the monument was completed in 1816. The monument is shaped like an upside down telescope. It is linked with the One O’clock Gun at Edinburgh Castle. The ball on the mast rises every day at 5 minutes before 1p.m. (13.00hrs) not on Sunday. Nelson Monument THE TIME BALL CALTON HILL EDINBURGH Professor Charles Piazzi Smyth, the second Astronomer Royal for Scotland was first to have the idea of the time ball. He had it installed on a mast on Nelson Monument in 1853. The Time Ball on the mast of Nelson’s monument was originally a visual aid for the sailors in the Leith port and the Firth of Forth to set their chronometers by. Later due to the regular bad weather in Edinburgh it was decided that an audio aid would also be required and the Time Ball was attached to a steel cable over 4000 feet long and 240 feet in the air in 1861, which was attached to a clock in the Edinburgh Castle which set the gun to fire from the half-moon battery, is still synchronised with the One O’clock Gun to this day. The ball will rise up the mast just before 13.00 hours and at one o’clock will return to the foot and the gun on the castle ramparts will be fired. Frederick James Ritchie clock maker of the One O’clock Gun stayed at 6 Brunton Place at the foot of the Calton Hill for 40 years. Inscriptions: Above main door on the Stone tablet reads: TO THE MEMORY OF VICE ADMIRAL HORATIO LORD VISCOUNT NELSON, AND OF THE GREAT VICTORY OF TRAFALGAR | TOO DEARLY PURCHASED WITH HIS BLOOD | THE GRATEFUL CITIZENS OF EDINBURGH HAVE ERECTED THIS MONUMENT | NOT TO EXPRESS THEIR UNAVAILING SORROW FOR HIS DEATH | NOR YET TO CELEBRATE THE MATCHLESS GLORIES OF HIS LIFE | BUT BY HIS NOBLE EXAMPLE, TO TEACH THEIR SONS | TO EMULATE WHAT THEY ADMIRE, AND, LIKE HIM | WHEN DUTY REQUIRES IT, TO DIE FOR THEIR COUNTRY. CITY OBSERVATORY Calton Hill Edinburgh Attraction The First Observatory in Edinburgh was founded in 1776 on Calton Hill by Thomas Short and was demolished in 1850 and moved to Castle Hill, the building where the Camera Obscura is now. The Gothic Tower was used for several years as the site of a new observatory before the City Observatory was built in 1818. In 1822 it became the Royal Observatory and moved to Blackford Hill in 1896 where it still stands. It has been a world leader in astronomy from then to this day. City Observatory The inscription on the boundary wall translates TO JOHN PLAYFAIR HIS FRIENDS' PIETY SPURRED ON BY CONSTANT LONGINGS IN THE PLACE WHERE HE HIMSELF HAD ONCE DEDICATED A TEMPLE TO HIS URANIA THIS MONUMENT PLACED 1826 BORN 10TH MARCH 1748 DIED 19TH JULY 1819 THE GOTHIC TOWER CALTON HILL James Craig's House and First Observatory Calton Hill Stone Cairn The stone in the photograph below has been erected on this spot to indicate the highest point of Calton Hill. A tradition in Scotland, was to carry a stone from the foot of a hill / mountain and when at the summit. A pile of stones will for as a Cairn signifying the top. Other cairns can be found where people have placed stones in memory of others. See Muschat’s- Cairn/Arthur-Seat Democracy Cairn Vigil Cairn Calton Hill Edinburgh Attraction The Cairn on Calton Hill is positioned when looking to the coast the Scottish Parliament building is to the right and when looking west the National Monument stand behind it. The Cairn has six plaques which are attached to stones from places of importance. The Cairn was unveiled on 10 April 1998. On top of the cairn stands a brazier including four sets of medallions, three to each side. On the top the dove of peace, centre Knight on horseback foot, a three-pronged abstract. On the other sides are; Two open hands, Bird on twig, A plaque with writing | Section of the World, Viking Ship, Ancient Celtic Cross. | Nuclear Family, Celtic Design, Crescent Moon with Compass Democracy Cairn Democracy Cairn Vigil Cairn Plaque The Cairn plaque reads: This cairn was built by the keepers of the Vigil for a Scottish Parliament. The Vigil was kept at the foot of this road. It began on the night of the 10th April 1992 as news broke of the fourth Consecutive Conservative General Election victory. It ended 1980 days later. The previous day, 11th September 1997, Scotland voted "Yes, Yes" for her own Parliament. Erected by Democracy for Scotland, 10th April 1998 Auschwitz Haining Plaque THIS STONE FROM AUSCHWITZ IS IN MEMORY OF JANE HAINING SCOTTISH MISSIONARY AND ALL OTHERS WHO DIED IN THE DEATH CAMP Hugh MacDiarmid Plaque FOR WE HA'E FAITH IN SCOTLAND'S HIDDEN POO'ERS. THE PRESENT'S THEIRS BUT A' THE PAST AND FUTURE'S OORS. HUGH MACDIARMID Paris-Auld-Alliance-Plaque PAVING STONE FROM PARIS USED FOR DEFENDING DEMOCRACY DONATED TO THE PEOPLE OF SCOTLAND BY SUPPORTERS IN PARIS TO COMMEMORATE THE AULD ALLIANCE Robert Burns Plaque THIS STANE WAS TAEN FRAE THE MAUCHLIN HAME O ROBERT BURNS AND JEAN ARMOUR DURIN THE RENOVATION IN 1966 THE BICENTENARY O THE POETS DAITH "THE RANK IS BUT THE GUINEA'S STAMP THE MAN'S THE GOWD FOR A THAT." Destiny Marches Plaque DESTINY MARCHES 1993 LOCHMABEN THIS STONE FROM BRUCE'S CASTLE REPRESENTS AN EARLIER STRUGGLE FOR SELF-DETERMINATION BY THE PEOPLE OF SCOTLAND Mauchlin Stane Old Calton Graveyard Old Calton Graveyard Edinburgh Attraction The larger part of the graveyard lies to the south of Waterloo Place and includes a number of interesting memorials. An enormous obelisk by Thomas Hamilton (1784 - 1858) is of the memorial to the political martyrs of 1793, who were transported to Australia because of their incitement to rebellion. The classical monument to philosopher David Hume (1711-76) was built in 1777 by Robert Adam (1728-92) and the Emancipation Monument (1893), comprising a bronze of Abraham Lincoln with a grateful free slave, remembering the Scottish soldiers who fought in the American Civil War (1861-5). Other residents include painter David Allan (1744-96), Robert Burn (1752 - 1815), who built the Nelson Monument on Calton Hill and was the father of architect William Burn (1789 - 1870), publisher Archibald Constable (1774 - 1827) and sculptor Sir John Steel (1804-91). OLD CALTON GRAVEYARD GATES THE MARTYR’S OBELISK Old Calton Graveyard Edinburgh Attraction In 1793 members of the Friends of the People, a universal suffrage movement, were brought to trial and deported to Australia. They were charged with treason for attempting to correspond with the French. Their true crime in the eyes of the judges was, they wanted voting rights for all. The men became known as the Chartist Martyrs. Thomas Muir of Hunter’s Hill was their leading figure, and he, along with four others who followed him, were banished to Botany Bay in Australia on 30 August 1793. The men went on to become prosperous citizens in Australia. THOMAS MUIR, THOMAS FYSHE PALMER, WILLIAM SKIRVING MAURICE MARCAROT and JOSEPH GERRALD. The Obelisk memorial was erected in 1844 across from Calton Hill. THE GOVERNOR'S HOUSE Old Calton Graveyard Edinburgh Attraction The Governor's House was built in 1817 in the centre of the picture above is a castellated structure situated next to the Old Calton Graveyard on the left. The Governor's House was in the ideal position to keep a watchful eye on the jail which was to the right of the picture. The Calton jail being just in front of the Governor’s House on Regent Road at the time the largest prison in Scotland. The site is now St Andrews House government offices. Part of the wall of the jail is still standing and can be seen far right of picture. DAVID HUME'S TOMB OLD CALTON GRAVEYARD EDINBURGH David Hume was born on the 26 April 1711 in Edinburgh was a Scottish philosopher and historian He was one of the most important figures in the history of Western philosophy and the Scottish Enlightenment. David Hume attended the University of Edinburgh. Hume achieved great literary fame as a historian publishing The History of England. David Hume lived from 1771 until his death in 1776 at his home in St. Andrew Square in Edinburgh's New Town. The actual site of his home is 21 St David Street. There are two thoughts on how St David Street was named 1st after King David I and the other after David Hume. ABRAHAM LINCOLN CIVIL WAR MEMORIAL Old Calton Graveyard Edinburgh Attraction Those interred and honoured; Sergeant Major John McEwan, Company H 65th Regiment Illinois Infantry William L Duff, Lt Col 2nd Illinois Regiment of Artillery Robert Steedman, Company E 5th Regiment Maine Infantry Volunteers James Wilkie, Company C 1st Michigan Cavalry Robert Ferguson Company F 57th Regiment New York Infantry Volunteers Alexander Smith Company G 66th Regiment New York Infantry Volunteers Abraham Lincoln An important part of the graveyard, beside Hume’s tomb, stands Abraham Lincoln. The memorial was erected in 1893. It depicts a standing figure of Abraham Lincoln, with a freed slave giving thanks at his feet. A bronze shield bears the old US flag, and is wreathed in thistles to the left, and cotton to the right. Two regimental flags lay furled, the battle being over. A man holds a book, indicating that he is not only free, he is also now educated. This was the first statue to an American President in any country out with the USA. It is the only statue of Lincoln in Scotland, and the only monument to the American Civil War out with the USA. The monument was erected at American expense and dedicated to a small group of Scots, only one of whom, William Duff, is buried under the monument, the rest are nearby. Lincoln felt indebted, and wished their graves to be marked. They had all fought for the Union (the North) in the American Civil War. The inscription, "To preserve the jewel of liberty in the framework of Freedom" is a quotation from the writings of Abraham Lincoln. Archibald Constable Archibald Constable was born in Fife Scotland in 1774. Firstly in 1788 on moving to Edinburgh he became an apprentice book seller. Starting his own business in 1795 dealing in rare books he quickly became well thought of and became publisher of the Edinburgh Review and also purchased the Scots Magazine in 1801. They certainly being two of the most popular of their time. He lived in South Leith 3 Park Place and died on 21 July 1827 age 52. He is buried in Old Calton Burial Ground Edinburgh. John and James Playfair James and John Playfair memorial Old Calton Burial Ground Edinburgh. John Playfair was a minister of the Church of Scotland. He was also a professor of natural philosophy at the University of Edinburgh. Furthermore he was also an Astronomer Geologist and mathematician. His brother James was a Scottish Architect. They were both uncles to William Henry Playfair who similarly to James, possibly became Scotland’s greatest Architect. Both buried in Old Calton Burial Ground. Thomas Hamilton (1784 – 1858) Thomas Hamilton Architect and Builder from Glasgow had his main business in Edinburgh. He was certainly the leading Greek Revivalists in Scotland of Enlightenment Architecture. Most noteworthy places he was attributed to in Edinburgh are the the Royal High School, Royal College of Physicians, George IV Bridge, Dean Gallery and the Martyrs’ Obelisk all designed by Thomas Hamilton. Finally he was buried in the Old Calton Burial Ground. Robert Burn Robert Burn was a very prominent builder and Architect in Edinburgh and father of William Burn also to become an architect (possibly one of the great Architects of Britain). Born in 1752 at Jessfield, North Leith. Later he was to own the estate of Jessfield North Leith. A master Mason by trade and Burgess of Edinburgh. Father of 16 children his wife erected a Gothic tomb in his honour in the Old Calton Burial Ground in 1816 where he is buried. Daniel Stewart Daniel Stewart born in Logierait, Killin, Perthshire in 1741. As a wig-maker he served his employer for many years and on his death his employer left a sum of money to Daniel which he invested in property as a result became a wealthy merchant. He was also appointed master of the Exchequer in Edinburgh. Daniel never married. Therefore he left his money to the Merchant Company of Edinburgh to fund a Hospital (school) for orphan and destitute boys. Daniel Stewart died in 1814 and is buried in Old Calton Burial ground. Stewart’s Melville College is certainly Edinburgh’s best independent Day and Boarding School for boys aged 12 – 18 in Edinburgh. Regent Road Edinburgh Regent Road Edinburgh Old Calton Jail St Andrew’s House Regent Road starts at the Old Calton Jail opened in 1817 and was demolished in 1930. Remains of the jail that can still be seen are the door to the death cell, which can be found in the Beehive Inn in the Grassmarket and part of the perimeter wall which is still visible. The best view of the wall is from Jeffrey Street Edinburgh just of the Royal Mile. The Building that is now on the site is St Andrew’s House (The Scottish Office) Government Building. Old Calton Jail Old Calton Jail Wall St Andrew’s House Regent Road Edinburgh The Scottish Office was opened in 1939, however the Royal opening of the building was delayed due to the start of World War II. The ceremony took place in 1940. The carved tablet above the doors of St Andrew’s House, A shield between unicorn on left and lion rampant on right. Unicorn holds a staff with the Scottish saltire flag and the lion holds a staff with English St George’s Cross. The Pillars that stand at each side of the entrance have a band carved with, Thistles of Scotland, Shamrocks of Ireland and Roses of England each of the nation’s emblems. Statues on St Andrews House The statues that stand high across the outside of the front building donate six industries that the Government departments look after; Agriculture, Fisheries, Education, Architecture, Health and Craft. Old Royal High School Regent Road Edinburgh Attraction The original site of the high school was at Holyrood Abbey in 1128 and is said to have been the oldest school in the world. For a period it was in the Cardinals Palace on the corner of Cowgate and Blackfriars Wynd. It then moved to the Blackfriars Monastery in 1578 which was at the foot of Infirmary Street, also known as High School Yards and then to Regent Road. John Campbell, Viscount Glenorchy Grand Master Mason for Scotland laid the foundation Stone o n the 28th July 1825 for the new Royal High School building on Calton Hill. The New High School Building officially open on 23 June in 1829. The building is 400ft in length and is modelled on the Doric temple dedicated to Hephaestus (god of fire and metalworking) in Athens. It is the finest Greek revival building in the UK. The High School moved premises to a modern campus in 1968 near Cramond. The High School and the University of Edinburgh were the main places of learning and were known worldwide. Jacob’s Ladder Regent Road - Calton Road Edinburgh Attraction Jacob’s Ladder is a short cut between the Royal Mile and Calton Hill. Jacob's Ladder is a staircase and path that leads from Calton Road at the foot of New Street up the hill to Regent Road, a direct route from the Canongate to Calton Hill. The steps are next to Burns memorial and there are further steps to the top of Calton hill on the far side of Regent Road Edinburgh. Burns Memorial Robert Burns Memorial Regent Road Edinburgh Attraction Robert Burns was born on Monday 25 January 1759 and died on Thursday 21st July 1796. The Robert Burns Memorial can be found opposite the Royal High School in Regent Road. Robert Burns died at the age of 37 and is the nation’s most famous poet. He was inspired by Robert Fergusson, at the time the royal poet. Fergusson’s statue stands outside the Canongate Kirk gates. Burn’s Memorial was built in 1831 and erected in 1839 to house a marble statue of Robert Burns. The statue is now in the National Portrait Gallery in Queen Street. New Calton Burial Ground Regent Road Edinburgh Attraction New Calton Burial Ground was opened opened in 1820 due to the Old Calton Burial Ground in Waterloo Place being full. The New Calton burial ground has a watch tower at its highest point to protect the graves from grave robbers as it was a practice among a number of unsavoury characters to dig up the bodies and sell them to the medical school. There are a few notable graves one of which is the engineer Robert Stevenson grandfather of Robert Louis Stevenson and builder of the lighthouses around Britain. Also the Regent Bridge in Waterloo Place, which gave access to Princes Street and the new town. Access to the new calton burial ground is from Regent Road and Calton Road near Holyrood House. There is also the last remaining original gas Light in the burial ground Stone of Scotland Stones of Scotland Regent Road Edinburgh Attraction The Stones of Scotland can be found in Regent Park on the southside of Regent Road just past the entrance to New Calton Graveyard (Burial Ground) The circle of Stones represent the different areas of Scotland Next - Princes Street Edinburgh
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Edinburgh Dance Studios Dance for all ballet modern ballroom jazz pole the list is endless for fun or just exercise for Hen Party groups or individuals Edinburgh Dance Studios POLE DANCING, AEROBIC DANCE EXERCISE, TAP DANCING, BALLROOM DANCING, JAZZ OR ANY OTHER STYLE OF DANCE There are so many Dances that you can have fun Learning. Like to do Strictly Dancing or looking for something fun to do on a group outing? try hanging upside down by your legs only and make the pole yours. There are so many Dances that you can have fun Learning. Below are the dance schools and places for a day out. Activities Pole Dancing Can-Can Burlesque Cheerleading Lap Dancing Zumba Belly Dancing Tap Dancing Dirty Dancing Ballet Street Dance 60's. 70's, 80's Dance Exotic Temptations Dynam-nic Dance 4 Hutchison Terrace Edinburgh EH14 1QB 0131 443 0753 Waterfront Dance Studio Unit 4 Long Craig Rigg Edinburgh EH5 1QT 07772 504958 Live It Dance Studios 328 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh EH17 7PT 07506 104422 Morningside Dance Academy 9B Grange Road Edinburgh EH9 1UQ 0131 668 4977 Dance For All 106 St Stephen Street Edinburgh EH3 5AQ 0131 226 5533 Madame Peaches 2 St Margarets House London Road Edinburgh EH7 6AE City of Edinburgh Scotland 07801 482148 Goes Well Dance The Granary The Shore Edinburgh EH6 6QN City of Edinburgh 07940091638 anniegoes@hotmail.com Dance Classes Dance Masters Studios 40 Restalrig Drive Edinburgh EH7 6AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 07921 452898 Dance Base 14-16 Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2JU 0131 225 5525 House Of Jack 19 Upper Arthur Street Edinburgh EH6 5DA 07740 867901 ashleyjackdance.com The Breakdance Academy 21 Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH16 5BB 07805 947756 Millar's Strictly Dance Studio The Thomas Morton Hall 28-30Ferry Road Edinburgh EH6 4AE 01383 732135
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Stirling once the capital of Scotland and home to Kings and Mary Queen of Scots, who was crowned in the castle in 1543 (9 months of age). Stirling Castle sites high on a volcanic rock with magnificent views. Stirling Attractions Scotland Visit Stirling Attractions Stirling Scotland Attraction Stirling Scotland Stirling was and important area with a castle looking over many miles and with a great view of the river forth, which was once the border of Scotland and Northumbria England. The old stirling bridge was important as it was the easiest place to cross the river. Stirling was so important the town changed hands many times firstly when it was used to release William I from the English in 1174. The town became less important when the King left Stirling as a residence moving to England. The castles of Edinburgh and Stirling had the same influences. With the sons of Malcolm III. Alexander I dedicated a chapel in Stirling 1110 and David I his brother dedicated St Margret's chapel in Edinburgh 1130. Alexander died in Stirling Castle 1124. Stirling Castle Attractions Royal Palace Attractions Battle of Stirling Bridge Memorial Stone The inscription on the stone reads; On 11th September William Wallace and Andrew De Moray led the Scots in Victory against the English at the Battle of Stirling Bridge. The bridge is a modern structure with four arches. On Wallace’s instructions a carpenter John Wright removes pins causing the bridge to collapse, thereby ensuring victory. Thereafter all first born sons of the Wright family are nick named “Pin” until the last of them dies in 1900. The victory was almost unthinkable, England had the greatest fighting machine in the known world and could not have foreseen that a “peasant army of spearmen” would be any threat to them. Old City Wall Stirling Stirling was the Royal Court of the Stuart’s and was a target for the English Kings. In 1547 a wall was built around the town to protect it from English invaders after the disastrous battle at Musselburgh (The Battle of Pinkie Cleuch). There is a wall walk which gives amazing views of the countryside and Old Stirling Town. The wall is up to 8 meters high and 2 meters thick. Stirling Wolf Wooden Carving The Wolf of Stirling has been its protector for over 1000 years when a band of Vikings came in the dead of night to take the town, but were chased off by a pack of Wolves. The Wolf is in the Stirling coat of arms and can be seen on the mercat cross and tolbooth as well as other buildings in Stirling. Claymore and Targe Stirling The Claymore and Targe were weapons used in battle for over 300 years 14-17 hundred. A claymore is a two handed sword like the one William Wallace used. The Targe is a small round shield for the head of the Vikings Rob Roy MacGregor Statue Stirling Rob MacGregor was born in 1671 in Glengyle in the Trossachs in sight of Ben Lomond. He fought in many battles for the Jacobite cause. He was a cattle rustler and outlaw that became an icon due to Daniel Defoe publishing the novel “Highland Rogue” in 1723, and 3 years later the book caused him to become a hero of the people and by public acclaim Rob Roy received a Royal Pardon. A redheaded Scotsman with an entrepreneurial skill turning to crime and becoming a hero. He died of old age in Balquhidder Glen in 1734 Stirling Tolbooth Clock Tower The first Tolbooth built circa 1530 was demolished in 1689 and replaced by the present Tolbooth was built circa 1704 in Jail Wynd, Stirling where it stands today. With extensions in 1785 and 1808 when a jail and courthouse were included. The tower was the prison for offenders prior to being hanged at the gallows outside the Tolbooth. The dead were buried under the Tolbooth and their ghost are said to haunt the building to this day. Hardie and Baird Plaque Murdered in Stirling In 1813 in protest at their reduced standard of living 40,000 weavers went on strike for over two months. A dispute that only ended when the government arrested the leaders of their union and forced the men back to work. Andrew Hardie and John Baird were tried for their beliefs. At their trial the judge said "you Andrew Hardie and John Beard can hold out little or no hope of mercy as you are the leaders". He then made an example of them and sentenced them to death. They were betrayed for their views and beliefs and by the establishment that they had sought to reform. The rest of the rebels were sentenced to be transported overseas to penal colonies in New South Wales and Tasmania Baird and Hardie were executed on 8th September 1813 in front of a crowd of 2000 people. They were left hanging for over 30 minutes and then decapitated. Stirling Mercat Cross A Mercat Cross has stood close to the Tolbooth since it was built circa 1530 and in 1704 the present building was completed The cross was take away in 1792 and was re-erected in 1891. A Mercat (Market) Cross was the centre of the town where a market would be held and any news was proclaimed from the Cross. The Stirling people call the unicorn on the top of the cross ‘The Puggy’. The Unicorn is the only original part of the first Mercat Cross. Old Stirling Jail House Stirling The Old Town Jail was first opened in 1847 to replace the Old Tolbooth which was dubbed the worst jail in Britain. Take the Jail tour and hope there are no ghosts. Beheading Stone Stirling On “Mote Hill” is the beheading Stone and cannon. This was the site of a Pictish Fort. Circa 1400 heads have rolled of the stone, most famously in 1425 Murdoch, Duke of Albany lost his head on the order of King James I. Marks that can be seen on the stone come from the Axe of the Executioner. The Stone is in a protective cage and stands on a hill that overlooks Stirling Stirling Castle Scotland Stirling Castle Scotland as Edinburgh Castle Scotland stands on a Volcanic Rock that overlooks the city. This castle was where the Stuarts preferred to live. James II was here from childhood and was the place of a horrific murder in 1452 when James II stabbed the eighth Earl of Douglas to death for plotting against him. Mary Queen of Scots spent her first years as a child in the castle before going to France. Her coronation also was performed Stirling Castle’s Chapel Royal in 1543. For all the attractions and history of Stirling Castle go to Argyll’s Lodging Stirling Argyll’s Lodging named by the owner Archibald Campbell 9th Earl of Argyll. Built circa 1630 with further extensions circa 1670 is regarded as the most important town house of its period in Scotland that has survived. It is possible a house was on this site in the 16th century and replaced by the present building. n 1666 the site was purchased by Archibald, 9th Earl of Argyll. It was sold by the John Campbell 4th Duke of Argyll in 1764, and is now owned by the Crown. Duke of Argyll also holds the hereditary titles of chief of Clan Campbell and Master of the Household of Scotland. Mar’s Wark Stirling Mar’s Wark was an impressive mansion house built by the Regent of Scotland the Earl of Mar in 1571. The Earl died the next year and the building was never completed. The House has been a ruin since 1777 with no roof. Holy Rude Stirling The church of Holy Rude was built in 1129 and is the second oldest building in Stirling. Founded by David I as was Holyrood Abbey in Edinburgh. The meaning of “Holy Rude” is Holy Cross. In 1405 the great fire of Stirling engulf the church and most of Stirling. A new church was built in 1414 A plaque on the floor marks the spot where King James VI was baptised in 1567. Mary Queen of Scots, worshipped in the Holy Rude John Knox preached in Holy Rude The Coronation of James VI took place in Holy Rude Stirling. It is said that Holy Rude is the only church in the United Kingdom other than Westminster Abbey still in use to have held a coronation. The Pyramid built by Drummond in 1863, is dedicated to all those who suffered martyrdom in the cause of civil and religious liberty in Scotland. Holy Rude Burial Grounds The Holy Rude Burial Grounds are extensive and have many interesting graves and memorials. Margaret Wilson 18 executed by drowning in Solway Firth for not renouncing her Protestant faith. 3 Statues Alexander Henderson John Knox Andrew Melville Martyr's Monument Pyramid The Pyramid built by Drummond in 1863, is dedicated to all those who suffered martyrdom in the cause of civil and religious liberty in Scotland. Robert Burns Statue Stirling The statue of Robert Burns stands on the Dumbarton Road with Rob Roy MacGregor standing behind and the cold city wall towering over them both. It was gifted to Stirling by the Provost David Bayne. Erected in 1914 at the time the foundation stone of the Municipal building was laid. A bronze figure of Robert Burns on a granite plinth. There are also bronze plaques with three illustrations of Burns work ‘The Vision’, ‘Cottar’s Saturday Night’ and ‘Tam O’Shanter’ with Robert Burns at the plough. Robert Burns first visited Stirling in August 1787. Cowane’s House Stirling This was one of the largest houses in Stirling. Owned by the Cowane family Burgess of Stirling. John Cowane was born in St Mary’s Wynd Stirling in 1570 to a highly respected Burgess and merchant of Stirling. Supplier to the Royal Household. John work for his father until his father’s death in 1617 when he took over the business which stood in Broad Street the main area of Stirling at the time. The son John Cowane was the most powerful individual in Stirling a money lender, landlord, and held the most powerful position on the council (Chairman Dean of Guild). He was the man that also gave his wealth back to the people in the form of Cowane’s Trust. The Hospital he built has a statue of him which is known locally as ‘Old Staney breeks’. He had a son out of wedlock who relied on his father for everything. He died in 1633 leaving everything in a trust. Cowane’s Hospital (Guild Hall) Stirling On the Death of John Cowane in his will he left sums of money to many charities and to Holy Rude his church. His larges bequest was of 40.000 to build a hospital (Almshouse). The Hospital was built circa 1640 later a statue was added and is said to come alive at Hogmanay (to much drink me think). The statue was removed for renovations and is due back before Hogmanay 2019. Stirling’s Merchant Guild was occupants of the hospital from 1724. The Hospital was used as a Guild Hall It was used for its purpose (hospital) in 1832 during the cholera epidemic which killed around one-third of Stirling’s population. The Hospital as a historic monument is being renovated. (April 2019). Before Renovations John Cowane Statue After Renovations Bruce of Auchenbowie’s House Stirling Bruce of Auchenbowie House in St. John Street, was built in by Robert Bruce of Auchenbowie as a town house. He was Provost of the burgh in 1555-56. In 1555 he built the Lairds House now Auchenbowie House at Auchenbowie, Stirling Lord Darnley’s House Stirling What is called Darnley’s House was the townhouse of Alexander Erskine’s of Gogar who was the keeper of the Keys to Stirling Castle. Alexander was removed from his post in 1578. Previous to Erskine building a house here circa 1590 was a tavern which Darnley was known to frequent. It is more likely that Darnley had resided here as a guest. Lord Darnley born 1545 died Edinburgh 1567. Was the second husband of Mary, Queen of Scots and the father of the future James VI of Scotland and 1st of England. Boys Club Stirling The building was restyled in 1929 for use by the Boys Clubs of Stirling. This was originally where the Flesh Market stood 1740 N.L.S Map Castle and town of Stirling. The Market was still present in 1860 map of Stirling. Municipal Building Stirling Provost David Bayne had the Municipal Building in Stirling built in 1914. The foundation stone was laid on 11th July 1914 by King George V. The building was officially opened in 1918 in March of the same year. Inside is a stain glass window of Alexander II presenting the town’s charter in 1226. Stirling Public Library The central public library opened in 1904 built with (£6000), funds donated by Andrew Carnegie a multi-millionaire who was born in Dunfermline Fife on condition that the council adopt the free libraries act. Stirling Clock Tower Provost David Bayne was a grocer and a member of the Stirling Town Council for 21 years. I his time he donated the clock that stands on the roundabout in 1910, when most people had no watches. This was an important part of people in Stirling’s lives. He also had the municipal building built and donated the statue of Robert Burns to the city. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman bronze statue erected in 1913 from Glasgow and never lived in Stirling. He was the Liberal MP in Stirling from 1868 in 1905 and 1908 he was also the Prime Minister the first man to officially bear the title. George Christie Stirling's Lord Provost George Christie was remembered as the man who made Stirling as it is today. He was the Lord Provost of the Royal Burgh of Stirling from 1870 – 1879. A freemason of distinction at lodge No. 30. He died suddenly in 1904. The Clock memorial was completed in 1906 to honour all his achievement. The Stirling War Memorial The War Memorial was erected in 1922 to commemorate those who fell during the Great War. (The First World War). The Golden Lion The Golden Lion Hotel opened in 1786 and was famed for Robert Burns wrote a verse "Here Stewarts once in triumph reigned, and law for Scotland's weal ordained, but know unroofed their palace stands, their sceptre fallen to other hands. The Cannon The two Cannon that stand were purchased by the council in 1904. A similar pair stand on Gowan Hill. Barras yet - Burgh Port This marks the location of the South Gate in the old Stirling Wall which was the main entrance to Stirling for over 300 years. It was demolished circa 1770. Stirling Bowling Club Established in 1858, Stirling Bowling Club was established in 1858. The club house was designed by architect William Simpson and opened in 1866. Albert Halls Stirling Simpson also designed the Albert Halls on the same road in 1881 and opened in October 1883. William Wallace Statue Stirling William Wallace was the peoples champion and became the guardian of Scotland in 1298. King Edward met William Wallace at Falkirk three months later and defeated him but Wallace escaped and went into hiding, where he remained till caught at Robroyston by Sir John Monteith in August 1305. Monteith a Scotsman handed him over to Edward I. William Wallace was tried for treason, which Wallace denied. He said “I have never sworn allegiance to the English king”. This did nothing for his innocence and he was executed on 23 August, where he was hung, drawn and quartered. His head was placed on London Bridge, and his limbs displayed in Newcastle, Berwick, Stirling and Perth. The Black Boy Fountain Stirling Gallows Public executions in Stirling were usually handled by the hangman or staff man as he was known. Previously in the 17th-century executions took place at the mailing gallows where the black boy fountain now stands. The Black Boy Fountain is in Alan Park and was erected as a memorial to those from Stirling who died in the Black Plague. The plague circa 1370 killed almost half of the people who lived in Stirling. The fountain was erected 1849. It was also the place that was known as the 'Gallous Mailing'. Where many executions took place. The White House Stirling The White House Clan & Craft Gift Shop near the entrance to Stirling Castle. The building was originally built circa 1715 for the workers building fortifications for the castle against invaders. It is uncertain of its uses in history but has stood here for circa 300 years. Stirling Arms Plaque Stirling Lettering on the plaque reads; ‘Sterlini’ (Stirling) ‘Oppidum’ (main settlement or Town) with what could be the Wolf on top as the Library and Albert Halls both have shields with the same inscription and wolf. The Bastion and Thieves’ Pot Stirling Attractions The Old city wall has two Bastions that remain standing, one of which is below ground. The Port Street bastion, now stands enclosed within the modern 'Thistles' shopping centre. Standing 9 foot in height 7m. The Bastion is a defensive tower and bottle Dungeon (The Thieves' Pot), originally guarding Stirling’s Town Wall. The internal chamber is where you will be told of the past the history of the tower and the gorrie tails of the jail and its inmates. Wallace Monument Scotland's National Monument Stirling National Wallace Monument was built between 1861 and 1869. The Wallace Monument is a 67 metre tower with three exhibitions within the Monument. The first floor is The Hall of Arms, second floor is the Hall of Heroes the third floor is The Royal Chamber and then there is a balcony around The Crown at the top of the building with amazing views. There is a spiral staircase with 246 steps that takes you to each exhibit and to the top. Cambuskenneth Abbey Stirling The Abbey at Cambuskenneth has only the bell tower that still remains standing but is well worth a visit. It is situated between Stirling Castle and the Wallace monument. Cambuskenneth Abbey was founded in 1140 and dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The Abbey was originally named the Abbey of St Mary of Stirling or Stirling Abbey. The abbey was similar to Holyrood Abbey in Edinburgh as it was close to the Castle and a road joined the abbey to the Castle. Cambuskenneth Abbey Royal Tomb King James III and Princess Margaret of Denmark’s Tomb. The Graveyard is of high importance as Margaret of Denmark wife of King James III was buried here in 1486. When James III was killed at the Battle of Sauchieburn his body was brought to the Abbey to be buried beside his wife. The tomb can be seen beside the Cambuskenneth Abbey graveyard. Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum was founded in 1874. A bequest left by Thomas S Smith who died in 1869. The original name was 'The Smith Institute for the people of Stirling, Dunblane and Kinbuick'. Today it is a cultural centre of Stirling with a museum Art Gallery and library which is a memorial to the life and work of Robert Bontine Cunninghame Graham. The museum covers Stirling from prehistoric times to the present. With artefacts from through the centuries. Below are views of some of what can be seen in the Galleries. There is a coffee shop Entry to the Museum and Gallery is free. Oldest Football in World The oldest football in the world can be seen in the Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum in Stirling Scotland. Thought to be a football purchased for James IV on 11th April 1497. The ball was found behind panels in the Queen's Bedchamber in Stirling Castle in the late 1970's when renovation work was carried out. Gallery II exhibits go through the ages with a likeness of William Wallace, a history of music busts of famous people, Pewter and Silver and many other artefacts. Gallery II currently displays our art collection, with many of the works by our founder, Thomas Stuart Smith. The has a Tiger, Mickey Mouse and other sculptures. The that are in it are part of our current exhibition, The Perfect Foil by Robert Mach. They do not form part of the permanent collection. The verse that was written by Poet Robert Burns when Staying in Stirling in the Golden Lion This mosaic is outside the The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum. Midlothian Attractions
- Bus and Train Services | Transport | All About Edinburgh
Getting around Edinburgh and Scotland is easy. Edinburgh has a first class bus service that covers the whole city. Waverley Bridge has an information centre on all buses the national bus station is close by and the main rail station is also at Waverley Bridge. By bus or train you can cover Scotland Edinburgh Transport Local & National Bus Services Train Services Tram Service Buses National and Local The City of Edinburgh has a very good local bus service operated by Lothian transport. There are a number of transport shops throughout the city centre, where you can obtain bus timetables and route maps of all the services. There is a fixed fare system which is £1.80 per journey or you can purchase a day ticket or a monthly pass which could reduce your costs dependent on the volume of journeys you take. Bus Enquiries Lothian Buses 0131 555 6363 Scottish Border Buses 01896 754350 East Coast Buses 0131 555 6363 First Bus 0345 646 0707 Travel & Transfers Transfers from the Airport, Rail Station or Hotel Luggage Delivery Luxury vehicles Tours Advance Enquiry & Bookings +44 7539867587 Enquiries Bookings Prices Local Bus Service Edinburgh Lothian Buses Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1BQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Bus Information 0131 555 6363 Customer Service 0131 554 4494 Stagecoach East Scotland Head Office: Our switchboard is open from 07:00 to 19:00, Monday to Friday. Telephone: 01383 660880 Fax: 01383 660877 Email: eastscotland.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com National Express Coaches St Andrew Square Edinburgh EH2 2EQ Enquiries 08717 81 81 81 National Bus Station 26 Elder Street Edinburgh EH1 3DX City of Edinburgh Scotland Enquiries 0131 652 5920 Passenger Access St Andrews Square North East Corner Next to Multrees Walk Scottish Citylink Buses Tickets 0871 266 3333 Calls cost 12p/minute from BT landlines plus network extras. Charges from other providers or mobiles may vary. General enquiries 0141 352 4444 (local rate) MegaBus Tickets Available from St Andrews Square Bus Station Customer Service 0871 266 3333 Edinburgh Rail Station and Train Companies Edinburgh Train Services Edinburgh is also fortunate in that they also have a very good train service that operates all over the United Kingdom. There are two main rail stations Haymarket in the west end of Edinburgh's city centre and Waverley in the east end of the city centre. The Waverley Rail Station is HQ for Edinburgh and all trains stop at this station. Waverley Train Stations Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BB General station enquiries 03457 11 41 41 Tickets & travel information National Rail Enquiries 03457 48 49 50 Haymarket Train Station Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5EY Tickets & travel information National Rail Enquiries 03457 48 49 50 General station enquiries 0800 912 2901 Edinburgh Train Stations Waverley & Haymarket National Rail Enquiries 03457 48 49 50 Train Operators Scotrail Customer Service 0344 811 0141 East Coast Customer Service 03457 225 333 LNER Customer Service 03457 225 333 Cross Country Customer Service 03447 369 123 Transpennine Express Customer Service 0345 600 1671. Eurostar Customer Service 0343 218 6186 Edinburgh Trams Edinburgh Tram service, also operated by Edinburgh Transport, the route however is fixed and runs between Edinburgh Airport and York Place at the East end of the city centre. Edinburgh Tram 55 Annandale Street Edinburgh EH7 4AZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 475 0177 Next - Car Rental Edinburgh
- West End Edinburgh | Shops & Businesses | All About Edinburgh
West End Village is all the small streets at the west end of Edinburgh. The west end area has many independent shops with a variety of gifts and fashion, bars, restaurants, cafes, accommodation, takeaways. Narrow streets full of retail fun and great pubs serving food all day. West End Village Edinburgh Shops - Businesses - Food - Drink - Accommodation The West End Village The area around the west end of Princes Street in Edinburgh. There is a great mixture of businesses, Boutiques, Jewellers, Florists, Hair and Beauty Salons, Nail Studios, Coffee shops, Solicitors, letting Agents, Apartments, Hostels, Hotels, Bars, Deli's, Street Food, Takeaways, Supermarkets, Restaurants and so much more..... William Street, Alva Street, Stafford Street, Queensferry street, Melville Place, Drumsheugh Place, Randolph Place, Queensferry Street Lane, Charlotte Lane, South Charlotte Street, Charlotte Square, Young Street, Hill Street, Hope Street, Hope Street Lane, Rutland Street, Rutland Place and Shandwick Place. William Street Edinburgh William Street Advertise Your Business Here Advertise Your Business Here Advertise Your Business Here Frontiers Man Fashion 4 William Street Edinburgh EH3 7NH City of Edinburgh Scotland Sam Brown Fashion 5 William Street Edinburgh EH3 7NG City of Edinburgh Scotland Rogue Flowers 5a William Street Edinburgh EH3 7NG City of Edinburgh Scotland Sleeping Beauty Salon 6 William Street Edinburgh EH3 7NH City of Edinburgh Scotland Herbie Café 7 William Street Edinburgh EH3 7NG City of Edinburgh Scotland Just G Boutique 10 William Street Edinburgh EH3 7NH City of Edinburgh Scotland Nikki's Outside Catering 11 William Street Edinburgh EH3 7NG City of Edinburgh Scotland Jewellery by Liam Ross 12 William Street Edinburgh EH3 7NH City of Edinburgh Scotland Birrell Rainford Optician 15 William Street Edinburgh EH3 7NG City of Edinburgh Scotland Brass and Copper Coffee shop 18 William Street Edinburgh EH3 7NH City of Edinburgh Scotland Marco Polo Tao Clinic 20 William Street Edinburgh EH3 7NH City of Edinburgh Scotland Teuchters Bar 22 William Street Edinburgh EH3 7NH City of Edinburgh Scotland The Melville Bar 23 William Street Edinburgh EH3 7NG City of Edinburgh Scotland Bert's Bar 29 William Street Edinburgh EH3 7NG City of Edinburgh Scotland Stafford Street Edinburgh Safford Street Advertise Your Business Here O’Brien’s Coffee Shop 4 Stafford Street Edinburgh EH3 7AU City of Edinburgh Scotland Paper Tiger 6 Stafford Street Edinburgh EH3 7AU City of Edinburgh Scotland Gallery Ten 10 Stafford Street Edinburgh EH3 7AU City of Edinburgh Scotland Advertise Your Business Here Charlie Miller Hair 13 Stafford Street Edinburgh EH3 7BR City of Edinburgh Scotland Studio One 14a Stafford Street Edinburgh EH3 7AU City of Edinburgh Scotland Frontiers Fashion 16 Stafford Street Edinburgh EH3 7AU City of Edinburgh Scotland Advertise Your Business Here Remus Interiors 16a Stafford Street Edinburgh EH3 7AU City of Edinburgh Scotland Marina Rinaldi Fashion 17 Stafford Street Edinburgh EH3 7BJ City of Edinburgh Scotland Hogarth Fashion 18 Stafford Street Edinburgh EH3 7BD City of Edinburgh Scotland Alva Street Edinburgh Alva Street Advertise Your Business Here Edinburgh Larder Restaurant 1a Alva Street Edinburgh EH2 4PH City of Edinburgh Scotland Advertise Your Business Here Eve Mander's Hair 34 Alva Street Edinburgh EH2 4PS City of Edinburgh Scotland Advertise Your Business Here Claire's Beauty Salon 35a Alva Street Edinburgh EH2 4PS City of Edinburgh Scotland Queensferry Street Edinburgh Queensferry Street Advertise Your Business Here Mathers Bar 1 Queensferry Street Edinburgh EH2 4PA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3549 Large Group Apartments 3 Queensferry Street Edinburgh EH2 4PA City of Edinburgh Scotland Patisserie Maxine 6 Queensferry Street Edinburgh EH2 4PA City of Edinburgh Scotland Home Restaurant 8 Queensferry Street Edinburgh EH2 4PA City of Edinburgh Scotland Rendezvous Restaurant 10 Queensferry Street Edinburgh EH2 4PA City of Edinburgh Scotland Scotland Shop 10a Queensferry Street Edinburgh EH2 4PA City of Edinburgh Scotland Jan De Vries Health Food 10b Queensferry Street Edinburgh EH2 4PA City of Edinburgh Scotland McGrath's Optician 11 Queensferry Street Edinburgh EH2 4QW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 7029 Advertise Your Business Here L’ escargot Blanc 17 Queensferry Street Edinburgh EH2 4QW City of Edinburgh Scotland Bread and Olives Deli 17a Queensferry Street Edinburgh EH2 4QW City of Edinburgh Scotland Breathless Beauty Studio 19 Queensferry Street Edinburgh EH2 4QW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 1101 James Alexander Hair 19a Queensferry Street Edinburgh EH2 4QW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 1101 Run and Become 20 Queensferry Street Edinburgh EH2 4QZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 313 5300 Boyd Legal 22 Queensferry Street Edinburgh EH2 4RD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 7464 Soderberg Bakers 31a Queensferry Street Edinburgh EH2 4QS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 8286 Advertise Your Business Here Pizza Express Restaurant 32 Queensferry Street Edinburgh EH2 4QS City of Edinburgh Scotland No1 Currency Exchange 34 Queensferry Street Edinburgh EH2 4QS City of Edinburgh Scotland Affagato Café 36 Queensferry Street Edinburgh EH2 4QS City of Edinburgh Scotland Chimichanga Restaurant 39a Queensferry Street Edinburgh EH2 4QZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Quattro Zero Restaurant 40 Queensferry Street Edinburgh EH2 4RA City of Edinburgh Scotland Zizzi Restaurant 42 Queensferry Street Edinburgh EH2 4QZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Queensferry Street Lane Brew Lab Bar 3a Queensferry Street Lane Edinburgh EH2 4PF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3754 Drumsheugh Place Drumsheugh Place Edinburgh Advertise Your Business Here Flavour Café 2 Drumsheugh Place Edinburgh EH3 7PT City of Edinburgh Scotland Cheynes Hair Salon 3 Drumsheugh Place Edinburgh EH3 7PT City of Edinburgh Scotland Johnsons Dry Cleaners 5 Drumsheugh Place Edinburgh EH3 7PT City of Edinburgh Scotland Advertise Your Business Here Mr James Fashion 7 Drumsheugh Place Edinburgh EH3 7PT City of Edinburgh Scotland AGA Edinburgh 8 Drumsheugh Place Edinburgh EH3 7PT City of Edinburgh Scotland Advertise Your Business Here La Campagnoli Takeaway 11 Drumsheugh Place Edinburgh EH3 7PT City of Edinburgh Scotland Digital Print Centre 12 Drumsheugh Place Edinburgh EH3 7PT City of Edinburgh Scotland Melville Place Melville Place Edinburgh Advertise Your Business Here 1 Melville Place Cafe 1 Melville Place Edinburgh EH3 7PR City of Edinburgh Scotland The West Room Café 3 Melville Place Edinburgh EH3 7PR City of Edinburgh Scotland Direct Letting 5 Melville Place Edinburgh EH3 7PR City of Edinburgh Scotland Advertise Your Business Here Caffeine Drip 10 Melville Place Edinburgh EH3 7PR City of Edinburgh Scotland Mathew Watt Hair 12 Melville Place Edinburgh EH3 7PR City of Edinburgh Scotland Advertise Your Business Here Boombarbers Hair 13 Melville Place Edinburgh EH3 7PR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 1013 52 Canoes Tiki Den Bar 13a Melville Place Edinburgh EH3 7PR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 4732 Randolph Place Randolph Place & Queensferry Street Lane Edinburgh Advertise Your Business Here Sturroch Anderson & Thomson 2 Randolph Place Edinburgh EH3 7TE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 7524 Harry's Bar 7b Randolph Place Edinburgh EH3 7TE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 539 8100 Le P'tite Folie 9 Randolph Place Edinburgh EH3 7TE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 8678 Advertise Your Business Here Polska Kaplaca (Chapel) 9a Randolph Place Edinburgh EH3 7TE City of Edinburgh Scotland Craighead and Woolf Kitchens 13 Randolph Place Edinburgh EH3 7TE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 5957 Brew Lab Bar 3a Queensferry Street Lane Edinburgh EH2 4PF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3754 Charlotte Lane Charlotte Lane Edinburgh Indigo Yard Bar Restaurant 7 Charlotte Lane Edinburgh EH2 4RA City of Edinburgh Scotland Sygn Restaurant and Bar 15 Charlotte Lane Edinburgh EH2 4PG City of Edinburgh Scotland South Charlotte Street & Charlotte Square Edinburgh South Charlotte Street & Square Advertise Your Business Here Advertise Your Business Here Nationwide Bank 3 South Charlotte Street Edinburgh EH2 4AW City of Edinburgh Scotland Shandwick's Bar and Restaurant 4 South Charlotte Street Edinburgh EH2 4AW City of Edinburgh Scotland Cup Tea Lounge 9 South Charlotte Street Edinburgh EH2 4AS City of Edinburgh Scotland Alexander Graham Bell's Birthplace 16 South Charlotte Street Edinburgh EH2 4AW City of Edinburgh Scotland The Georgian House 7 Charlotte Square Edinburgh EH2 4DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 2160 Roxburghe Hotel 38 Charlotte Square Edinburgh EH2 4HQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 240 5500 Young Street Edinburgh Young Street Stock Exchange Designer Fashion 5 Young Street Edinburgh EH2 4HU City of Edinburgh Scotland Oxford Bar 8 Young Street Edinburgh EH2 4JB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 539 7119 Young Street Apartments 10 Young Street Edinburgh EH2 4JB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 6677 O'Neill Edinburgh 16 Young Street Edinburgh EH2 4JB City of Edinburgh Scotland E.C.S Scotland Language School 17 Young Street Edinburgh EH2 4HU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 5262 Cambridge Bar and Restaurant 20 Young Street Edinburgh EH2 4JB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 2120 Hill Street Edinburgh Hill Street Café on the Corner 24a Hill Street Edinburgh EH2 3JZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Hill Street Apartments 5 Hill Street Edinburgh EH2 3JZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Central Guest House 8 Hill Street Edinburgh EH2 3JZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 624 0288 Mary's Chapel No1 21 Hill Street Edinburgh EH2 3JZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Hope Street & Lane Hope Street & Hope Street Lane Edinburgh Advertise Your Business Here Ryan's Bar 2 Hope Street Edinburgh EH2 4DB City of Edinburgh Scotland Usquabae Whisky Bar 4 Hope Street Edinburgh EH2 4DB City of Edinburgh Scotland Advertise Your Business Here Angel's Share Bar 7 Hope Street Edinburgh EH2 4EL City of Edinburgh Scotland Angel's Share Hotel 11 Hope Street Edinburgh EH2 4EL City of Edinburgh Scotland Devil's Cut Night Club 3 Hope Street Lane Edinburgh EH2 4EL City of Edinburgh Scotland Advertise Your Business Here Whigham's Wine Bar and Restaurant 13 Hope Street Edinburgh EH2 4EL City of Edinburgh Scotland Orvis Outdoor wear 19 Hope Street Edinburgh EH2 4EL City of Edinburgh Scotland Rutland Street & Place Rutland Street & Rutland Place Edinburgh Rutland Hotel 1 Rutland Street Edinburgh EH1 2AE City of Edinburgh Scotland Huxley Bar 1 Rutland Place Edinburgh EH1 2AD City of Edinburgh Scotland Kyloe Restaurant 1a Rutland Place Edinburgh EH1 2AD City of Edinburgh Scotland Ghillie Dhu Restaurant Bar 2 Rutland Place Edinburgh EH1 2AD City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Gin Bar 1b Rutland Place Edinburgh EH2 2AD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 656 2810 Shandwick Place Shandwick Place Edinburgh Advertise Your Business Here Greggs Bakers 2 Shandwick Place Edinburgh EH2 4RN City of Edinburgh Scotland Subway Sandwich 3 Shandwick Place Edinburgh EH2 4RR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 8500 Coral Bookmakers 5 Shandwick Place Edinburgh EH2 4RG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 9445 Princes House 5 Shandwick Place Edinburgh EH2 4RG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 8484 Burrito Mexican Street Food 6 Shandwick Place Edinburgh EH2 4RN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 4289 Pheonix Hostel 8 Shandwick Place Edinburgh EH2 4RN City of Edinburgh Scotland Askitalian Restaurant 9 Shandwick Place Edinburgh EH2 4RG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 602 2704 Holland and Barrett 10 Shandwick Place Edinburgh EH2 4RN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 6138 Fantacy Palace Gentlemans Club 12 Shandwick Place Edinburgh EH2 4RN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 538 3000 Quicksilver Entertainments 18 Shandwick Place Edinburgh EH2 4RN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 1331 Bank of Scotland 22 Shandwick Place Edinburgh EH2 4RN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131456 9478 Optical Express 23 Shandwick Place Edinburgh EH2 4RG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 1230 Advertise Your Business Here Grosvenor Bar 28 Shandwick Place Edinburgh EH2 4RT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 4579 City Roomz 33 Shandwick Place Edinburgh EH2 4RG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 6871 Kasturi Restaurant 35 Shandwick Place Edinburgh EH2 4RG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 2441 Sainsbury's 36 Shandwick Place Edinburgh EH2 4RT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 470 6320 Vaporized 38 Shandwick Place Edinburgh EH2 4RT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 1818 Rae MacIntosh Music Room 41 Shandwick Place Edinburgh EH2 4RG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 0041 Pound Stretcher 42 Shandwick Place Edinburgh EH2 4RT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 1611 Amplifon Hearing Aids 47 Shandwick Place Edinburgh EH2 4RG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 297 3114 Boots Pharmacy 48 Shandwick Place Edinburgh EH2 4SA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 6757 Co-oprative Store 49 Shandwick Place Edinburgh EH2 4SD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 5280 Starbucks 52 Shandwick Place Edinburgh EH2 4RT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 1621 Pret-A -Manger 56 Shandwick Place Edinburgh EH2 4RT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0207 932 5313 Advertise Your Business Here Headline Hairdressers 63 Shandwick Place Edinburgh EH2 4SD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 1582 Savers Health and Beauty 77 Shandwick Place Edinburgh EH2 4SD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 7861 Ryman 81 Shandwick Place Edinburgh EH2 4SA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 6213 Forces Recruitment 83 Shandwick Place Edinburgh EH2 4SA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 310 3124 British Heart Foundation 85 Shandwick Place Edinburgh EH2 4SA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7998 Boutique Backpackers 87 Shandwick Place Edinburgh EH2 4SA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 2225 Social Bite Takeaway 89 Shandwick Place Edinburgh EH2 4SA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 8206 Burger Restaurant 93 Shandwick Place Edinburgh EH2 4SA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 1249 Fast Frames 93 Shandwick Place Edinburgh EH2 4SA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 2829 La Piazza Restaurant 99 Shandwick Place Edinburgh EH2 4SA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 1150 Au Bar Bar and Restaurant 101 Shandwick Place Edinburgh EH2 4SD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 2648 Next - Haymarket Area Businesses
- Craiglockhart | Attractions | All About Edinburgh
Craiglockhart is where the union canal runs and there is a loch and nature reserve ith a hill split by the ice age. A settlement once stood on the West Hill. Craiglockhart - Meggetland Edinburgh Attractions Craiglockhart is one of the areas of the seven hills of Edinburgh. There are two hills west and East with amazing 360 degree views of Edinburgh. The union canal runs parallel with the length of the area. with a walkway that will take you to the canal basin at Fountainbridge. Craiglockhart has a tennis centre and Meggetland as playing field with Boroughmuir Rugby Union Clubs home ground. There is a nature reserve, loch, and historic sites a good walk and plenty to see and do. Craiglockhart Castle (Tower) All that remains of the Castle (Tower) is a ruin of a 4 floored tower with walls 5 foot thick. It is unknown who built it but the first land owners were the Lockhart’s of Lea in the 12th century. However it is thought that the Kincaid family lived there during the reign of James the VI in the late 1500s. The Lockhart’s or Kincaid’s who knows. Craiglockhart House Water of Leith Visitor Centre Water of Leith Visitor Centre Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Arthur’s Seat is where the apostle Orsan Pratt of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when in Edinburgh would climbed to the top of the hill and look down on the city and pray for converts to his church. Orsan Pratt was one of the leaders of his church and travelled the world recruiting converts and it was in 1840 he recruited in Edinburgh. WILLIAM KINNIMOND BURTON ENGINEER, PHOTOGRAPHER 1856 - 1899 William Kinnimond Burton's family home was Craig House, part of the old Craighouse campus of Napier University. In 1877 he was invited by the Meiji Government of Japan to become the first Professor of Sanitary Engineering and lecturer in Rivers, Docks and Harbours at the Imperial University of Tokyo. He designed new water and drainage systems for Tokyo, (population of one and a half million), and many other towns and cities in Japan and Taiwan. He also designed Japan’s first skyscraper, ‘Ryounkaku’, in Tokyo. William Kinnimond Burton became an icon of modern Japan. He died on 5 August, 1899 at the age of 43. An impressive tombstone was built in the Aoyama Cemetery in Tokyo. To this day, people still gather for an annual ceremony to lay flowers on his grave and sing Scottish folk songs. An accomplished photographer he had a book ABC of Modern Photography published in 1882. Burton helped form the Photographic Society of Japan in 1890. New Craig House Craig House is a historic house and estate located on Easter Craiglockhart Hill, between the Craiglockhart and Morningside areas of Edinburgh, Scotland. Old Craig House seen above, dates from the 16th century, and succeeded an earlier building. The House and Lands were purchased by Andrew Duncan of the Royal Edinburgh Hospital in the late 19th century, and the site was developed as Craig House Hospital, a psychiatric hospital, (Asylum) including substantial new buildings. Following refurbishment, the site was opened in 1996 as the Craighouse Campus of Edinburgh Napier University. Union Canal Walkway Craiglockhart Edinburgh Walk from Fountainbridge in Edinburgh at the Edinburgh Quay along the Union Canal path to Meggetland where you can cross the road to Craiglockhart woods and Nature Reserve. Craiglockhart Tennis Centre Edinburgh This is where many of the old Lawn tennis champions have played in years gone bye. Craiglockhart Nature Reserve & Wood Edinburgh This is one of the less known reserves but a very important one as it has many different species of woodland and plants and Loch. For more go to Craiglockhart Hills Walkhighlands. Craiglockhart Hills Edinburgh The origins of the name Craiglockhart came from the first land owners Lockhart’s of Lea , who owned the land and had a tower fort which the remains can still be seen between the summits dating from the 12th century. Easter Craiglockhart Hill The Easter Craiglockhart Hill on one side is the Merchant's Golf Course the other is a wooded marshland and loch. This hill is made from volcanic rock and has public right of way. Wester Craiglockhart Hill Edinburgh The Wester Craiglockhart Hill has a stone fort on the summit. Artefacts have been found which date back to when Romans occupied the area in 240 AD. However the hill was formed over 300 million years ago when volcanoes like Arthur Seat were prevalent in the area. Next - Morningside - Comiston
- West Port | Grassmarket | All About Edinburgh
West Port (West Gate) access to Old Town Edinburgh and Grassmarket from the west. West Port is famous for Burke and Hare who lived here and murdered people and sold them to the Medical School The West Port murders are a major part of Edinburgh's History. West Port Attractions Edinburgh West Port Attractions Edinburgh West Port named after the Gate in the Flodden Wall that stood across the road that was access to the Grassmarket. The road and area outside the wall was known as west port suburbs. In this area was the abode of the murderers Burke and Hare, Tanner’s Close between King’s Stables Road and West Port the reason they were named the West Port Murders. Cordiner’s Land West Port Grassmarket The term Cordiner comes from the French for shoemaker, ‘cordiner’ This Building (land) was where there were many Shoemakers. The three separate buildings of Cordiner’s Land have many original features take a walk in and see the conditions of where people lived and worked. The stone tablet above the entrance is the emblem for the ancient Cordiner’s Guild. Cordiner’s Land Plaque West Port Grassmarket The inscription on the plaque reads; Behold how good a thing it is | and how becoming well | Together such as brethren are | in unity to dwell | AD 1696 West Port Tenement Tablet Inscription on a carved tablet above 64-66 West Port reads; LOVE GOD ABOVE | ALL | AND YOUR NEIGHBOUR | AS YOURSELF. West Port Murders Burke and Hare Murderers Edinburgh Burke and Hare were serial killers in Edinburgh from December 1827 to October 1828. Both from Ireland and came to Edinburgh for work as labourers. The murders they carried out were also known as the West Port murders. The killings were carried out by two Irish immigrants, William Burke and William Hare. They sold the bodies of their victims, 17 in all to Dr Robert Knox, to be used in the medical school for teaching students. Burke and Hare would spend their evenings in the White Hart Inn in the Grassmarket where they would drink with potential victims, leave with them and take them to an ally or their lodgings where they would kill them with a form of strangulation so as not to damage the corpse. Burke was the only one prosecuted for the crimes and was hanged in Edinburgh on 28 January 1829. His skeleton hangs in the Anatomical Museum in the Medical School Teviot Row. Hare died penniless in London in 1858. Part of Burke’s sentence is that his body was to be put on public display for all eternity. There are more items on display e.g. death masks of Burke and Hare. A wallet made from the skin of Burke. Children’s Rhyme about Burke and Hare Up the close and down the stair, In the house with Burke and Hare, Burke’s the Butcher, Hare’s the thief, Knox, the boy who buys the beef. West Port Murders The Vennel West Port Grassmarket Edinburgh The Vennel is an Alleyway from the Grassmarket that joins to Heriot Place and exits at Lauriston Place. There are a number of residence on the steps on both sides, the Vennel then opens up to the west and on the east is the Flodden Wall and a tower where it is joined to the Telfer Wall which continues to Lauriston Place the wall was the city boundary and all to the west was outside the protection of the City Wall (Flodden Wall). The Flodden Wall Was built 1513 and the Telfer Wall circa 1630, was added to protect Heriot’s Hospital (School) from invasion. John Taillefer was the stone mason in charge of building the wall which it is named after. Now renamed 'The Pride of Miss Jean Brodie Steps'. The Salvation Army Women’s Hostel West Port Grassmarket Edinburgh The Salvation Army Women’s Hostel stands beside the Vennel and the site of the West Port Gate at the west end of the Grassmarket. The area going up the hill was known as Portsburgh which evidence still remains with street signs. The Salvation Army Women’s Hostel Inscriptions West Port Grassmarket Edinburgh Inscriptions on the 2 stones on the Hostel Building at the West Port read; Upper Stone This stone was laid for | “the glory of god” | by Mrs Deamwell Booth | of the Salvation Army | February 6th 1911 Lower Stone This stone was laid for | “the glory of god” | by Right Hon. William s Brown | The Lord Provost | February 6th 1911 The Salvation Army Women’s Hostel Inscriptions West Port Grassmarket Edinburgh Inscriptions on the 2 stones on the Hostel Building at the West Port read; Upper Stone This stone was laid for | “the glory of god” | by Rev’d A Wallace Williamson DD | St Giles Cathedral | February 6th 1911 Lower Stone This stone was laid for | “the glory of god” | by Reverend Alexander Whyte DD | St Georges U.F.C. and Principal of | New College | February 6th 1911. Memorial Garden West Port Grassmarket Edinburgh The Grassmarket Memorial Garden Plaque reads; This Memorial Garden | was opened by | His Grace Douglas Fourteenth Duke of Hamilton | K.T. G.C.V.Q A.F.C | in the presence of | The Lord Provost, Magistrates and Council | of the | City of Edinburgh | ministers of the Church of Scotland & The reformed Presbyterian Church | A representative detachment of the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) | and a large public assembly | 24th October 1954 Next - West Bow Grassmarket




