Dunbar famous for a battle and the birthplace of John Muir. The start of the John Muir way, winvention of the Spiral propeller, 3 harbours, and a Castle ruin that was burnt down on several occasions. ACastle has been here since before the Romans came to Britain. Dunbar Town East Lothian Coast Dunbar Town East Lothian Coast Dunbar is one of six towns in East Lothian and was part of Northumbria until 1018. Dunbar became a royal burgh in 1369. It has three harbours and is a fishing village with a long history going back to circa 850 AD. The Town grew around the Castle which was of strategic importance over the centuries. The Castle was destroyed in 1568 as many castles and important buildings were by the English led by Cromwell. The Town has a famous son who became the founder of the national parks in America and the John Muir Way is a route from Dunbar to Helensburgh of circa 134 miles which was the route taken by John Muir on his way to the ship that would take him to the new world. Dunbar Castle Dunbar East Lothian Coast Dunbar Castle, the First timber fort was occupied by the Votanidi tribe, a tribe that controlled the east of Scotland and England between the River Forth and Humber during the roman invasions. Then came Kenneth MacAlpin King of Pics and First King of Scots who owned the castle in 849 AD. Circa 1070 it was in the hands of the Earl of Cumbria. It was not until 1018 that Dunbar was in Scotland as the border was moved to the present position at that time. By circa 1200 it had become a substantial fortification and when King John attempted to take the castle in 1214 but failed. The castle was lost to the English army of Edward I in 1296. The next 200 plus years saw the castle change hands between the Scots and English on several occasions and in this time it was almost destroyed. In 1567 following the Battle of Carberry Hill, the castle was destroyed by an Act of Parliament, and has been a ruin ever since. Dunbar Battery Dunbar East Lothian Coast The battery was built to protect the entrance of the forth and Dunbar against attack from ships. Dunbar had been attacked on two occasions during the American War of Independence 1779 and 1781 so the battery was built. In 1914 became a hospital for wounded soldiers of the 1st World War. The roof was blown off in a storm in 1936 and demolished in 1937. Iit was renovated in 2016-17 and reopened in 2017. The Timeline Path Dunbar Battery Dunbar East Lothian Coast 1781 The Battery is built to protect Dunbar against American Raiders. 1815 The military outpost is abandoned at the end of the wars with France. 1822 Gunfire from the Battery welcomes King George IV to Scotland. 1874 Am isolation hospital for infectious diseases is built within the walls. 1927 the hospital is converted into emergency housing. 1937 The hospital building is demolished after a storm and fire. 2017 the Battery reopens as a place for everyone to enjoy. The Door to Dunbar. For centuries the sea was the main way in and out of Dunbar. Inside of the Battery Sea Cubes by Donald Urquhart Rock Formations View of the “Long Steeple” left Next “Round Steeple” and the small group of three are “The Yetts” from the Battery. Robert Wilson Inventor of the Spiral Propeller 1827 Dunbar East Lothian Coast Robert Wilson was born in September 1803. As a boy he developed a method to propel boats through water at speed. His idea came from windmill blades, at nine years old he had propelled a boat with rotary skulls. By the age of 24 he had boats being propelled on the River Forth. The Earl of Lauderdale seeing what he had achieved took his invention to the Admiralty, who showed no interest. Robert Wilson was never recognised in his lifetime for his invention. Pettit Smith and Ericsson are often credited but everyone knows the truth. John Muir Way Dunbar East Lothian The John Muir Way is a path stretching from coast to coast across Scotland. The route traces his steps from Dunbar on the east coast to Helensburgh on the west coast. Where he embarked on his journey to the new land (America). Follow his route from Edinburgh to Dunbar on the shores of the Firth of Forth ( Edinburgh to Prestonpans 16 km (10 miles) Prestonpans to North Berwick 25 km (16 miles) North Berwick to Dunbar 23 km (15 miles). John Muir Statue High Street Dunbar East Lothian John Muir was born on the 21 April 1838 in Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland and died on the 24 December 1914 at the age of 76 in Los Angeles, California, U.S.A. He became the Father of American national parks and champion of world conservation and was forever a Scot. John Muir was naturalist, environmental philosopher and author. John Muir immigrated with his mother and father and brothers and sisters in 1849 at the age of 11 years. He went on to be a national icon and was named the "patron saint of the American wilderness". John Muir Plaque Dunbar East Lothian The plaque on the statue of John Muir as a boy that stands in Dunbar High Street is inscribed; John Muir (1838-1914) “Around my native town of Dunbar, I loved to wander in the fields, to hear the birds sing and along the seashore to gaze and wonder at the shells and seaweeds, eels and crabs in the pools amongst the rocks when the tide was low; and best of all to watch the waves in awful storms thundering on the black headlands and craggy ruins of the Old Dunbar Castle when the sea and the sky, the waves and the clouds, were mingled together as one”. John Muir Brown Bear The has been erected in memory of John Muir who was born in Dunbar. Andy Scott the sculptor who came to recognition with the world famous Kelpies Sculptures has created another masterpiece. It stands off the A1 road, take the exit to Asda at the Spott Roundabout Dunbar and the first opening on the left at the garden centre it is 200 yards along a path. The Bear that I have called Dyn after an old spelling of Dunbar (Dynbaer) Dyn Greek meaning power or force. The 5 metre high bear is a powerful sculpture to a great man John Muir. A Tribute to John Muir Dunbar East Lothian. The plaque on the base of the gigantic Brown Bear reads; This plaque was unveiled by Mrs Brenda McNeil to commemorate the completion of this Brown Bear sculpture, paying tribute to Dunbar-born naturalist John Muir (1838-1914) who plated a key role in the establishment of National Parks in the U.S.A and around the world. Commissioned by Hallhill Developments Ltd Sculptor: Andy Scott 19th November 2019 John Muir Birthplace Museum. John Muir was born in Dunbar East Lothian in 1838 and spent most of his childhood exploring the coastline of East Lothian before the Muir family immigrated to USA (Wisconsin) in 1849. He continued exploring and in 1867 walked circa 1000 miles across America to the Gulf of Mexico. In 1894 he published his first book ‘The Mountains of California’. In his life he travelled in every continent on the planet returning to Scotland on several occasions. He was the founder of National Parks in the U.S. and died at the age of 76 years always remembering his routes a true Scot to the end. Dunbar’s Harbours The first harbour in Dunbar was at the mouth of the Biel Water in 1370. Cromwell Harbour built circa 1570 is where the ships landed with supplies for Cromwell’s army after Cromwell had taken Dunbar on the 3rd September 1650. He marched on Edinburgh and took the castle with his army barracked in Holyrood. Victoria Harbour opened in 1842. The Harbour Gate Dunbar The gate between the old Harbour and Victoria Harbour The Fisherman’s Monument The Fisherman’s Monument was erected in 1856. It was dedicated to the fishermen of Dunbar and has a barometer on the front with a carrera marble carving of fisher folk at the harbour side. The monument stands at the land side of Cromwell Harbour Dunbar. The inscription reads; “Presented to the fishermen of Dunbar, to whose perilous industry the burgh owes so much of its prosperity”. The carved relief depicts “A fisherman in his boat, while his wife points to the barometer below and begs him not to sail. In the boat an old women points to a dark cloudy sky, while two boys prepare to cast off”. The Fisherman’s Monument The plaque on the harbour wall reads; “O weel, may the boatie row, That wins the Bairnie’s bread !”. Extract from “The Boatie Rows” by John Ewen (1741-1821) Oh weel may the boatie row | An muckle may she speed | Weel may the boatie row | That wins oor bairnies’ breid | The boatie rows, the boatie rows, | The boatie rows fu weel, | An’ muckle luck maintain the boat, | The murlin an the creel | We dropped oor lines in Largo Bay | An fishes we got nine, | There’s three t’ bile an three t’ fry, | An three t’ bait the line | When Sandy, Jock and Janetie | Are up an gotten lear | They’ll help t’ gar the boatie row | An lighten a’ oor cares Oh weel may the boatie row | That fills a heavy creel | An helps t’ clad oor bairns an’ aa | An buys oor porridge meal. Meanings of some words: Gar: make Lear: learning Murlin: a round narrow-mouthed basket used by fishermen Dunbar Artillery The Gun on the hill overlooking Dunbar Harbour is a 25 Pounder Q F Mark II gun which was the type used to fire the signal at Edinburgh Castle daily at One O’clock until the 30th of November 2001. It was then changed to a more modern gun. The Dunbar gun has been on the hill as a memorial to the Second World War since 2005. The Canon from circa 1600 that helped to protect the Castle from the English. Dunbar Town House Museum The Dunbar town house museum and gallery has a distinctive tower and clock and has been the centre of Dunbar life since circa 1530. The building previously the Tolbooth (jail and courthouse) was built in the early to mid-16th century. The building now house the museum and gallery telling the story of Dunbar back through the centuries. Outside you can see the old Mercat Cross which stood across the road. On the corner of the High Street and West Port. There is also a statue of Dunbar’s’ famous John Muir who was born in Dunbar in 1838. Dunbar Mercat Cross The original mercat cross stood at the High Street junction with West Port the setts make a black cross in the road where the cross once stood. It was removed in the 18th century. Part of the present cross was discovered in the garden of a local bank. It was rebuilt with other stones and erected here in 1912 at the Town house museum. Lauderdale House (Dunbar House) Dunbar House a Georgian house that stand at the end of Dunbar High Street was built (1734) by James Fall. James a wealthy merchant and Baillie of Dunbar for 8 years and Member of Parliament from 1731 -1743. After his death his son Robert took charge of the family business and through bad judgement was sequestrated in 1788. This allowed the Earl of Lauderdale to take control the house and lands. The central body of the house was the original build and the two wings and central pillars were an extension to the house, which were made by the Earl of Lauderdale in 1792 and designed by Robert Adam. In 1859 taken by the Government for the Haddingtonshire Militia. Wesleyan Chapel Dunbar The Wesleyan Chapel in Dunbar is the oldest Methodist Church in Scotland. The Church inscription states it was erected in 1764 and that John Wesley preached her around that time. The first Methodist preacher to be appointed to Dunbar was William Ellis, in 1766. Jubilee Fountain Dunbar East Lothian The cast iron Jubilee Fountain is to commemorate the official inauguration of a new water supply to Dunbar on 14th March 1896. The Jubilee Fountain named, due to 1897 to be Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, stood in Bayswell Park. The fountain was moved to its present position and replaced by a gas light and horse trough. Creel Loaders Statue Dunbar East Lothian Creel Loaders relate to the two men that had to put the baskets (creel) on the back of the fish wives who would carry it as far as the border towns to sell the catch. This was in addition to looking after their children and cleaning the fish before selling it. Girl with Swan Statue Dunbar East Lothian The statue of a girl with a swan was unveiled in 1998 and can be found outside Lauderdale House in Dunbar. By Fife sculptor David Annand, Dr Thomas Reginald Badger Dunbar East Lothian Tom Badger served as a doctor with RNLI in Dunbar for 26 years and was a local GP for 30 years. Sadly he died in August 2010, and a memorial bench has been built in his memory overlooking the Victoria Harbour and Dunbar Castle. The Dunbar Lifeboat Station was Established in 1808 and has saved many lives and has had many honours bestowed upon it. A man that served his community and others for a lifetime. Dunbar Memorial Obelisk Dunbar East Lothian The Obelisk was erected to honour the Lothians and Berwickshire Yeomanry and their participation in the Second Boer War (1899-1902). It also honours the Yeomanry that fell in the First World War (1914-1918) Second World War (1939-1945). The National War Memorial in Edinburgh Castle has records of all the fallen in the wars. Dunbar Parish Church East Lothian The first collegiate church to be established in the Lothians stood on the present church site in 1342. Ths church was removed in 1819 a further Gothic church was built and opened in April 1821. This church was unfortunate as it went on fire in 1987 and was again rebuilt and opened again in Nov 1991. Not to be missed is the monument to Sir George Home Earl of Dunbar which can be seen in Dunbar Parish Church George Home, Earl of Dunbar died in 1611. He was knighted by James VI and became Earl of Dunbar in 1605 George Home is shown kneeling in prayer The Earl of Dunbar died in 1610 in London. When the church was rebuilt a new origin was installed which was imported from the United States. The cross that stands at the window, which fire damage is visible, was made from beams of the previous church. the manse is a comfortable residence, built in 1767. Battle of Dunbar 1650 Memorial Stone East Lothian Battle of Dunbar took place on the 3rd September 1650, a major battle between Scotland and England in Wars of the Three Kingdoms. This is the battle Cromwell and English Parliamentary forces defeated Leslie and the Scots Covenanter Army supporters of King Charles II. The fight for the Crown of England for Charles II of Scotland. This was a short battle of 2-3 hours where 1000-3000 Scots were killed and 8000-10000 taken prisoner, with the English losses reported as just minimal a score dead and three score injured. Trinitarians Monastery Dunbar East Lothian The Trinitarians Monastery or Red Friars Monastery ruins still stand in Dunbar town centre first built circa 1220. All that remains is a tower which was converted into a Do'cot 1716. War Memorial Cross Dunbar East Lothian Dunbar War Memorial Celtic Cross Inscription; IN MEMORY OF THOSE FROM THE BURGH & PARISH OF DUNBAR WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918 "THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE" The cross was erected in 1921, in memory of the fallen in the Ist and 2nd World Wars East Links Park Dunbar East Lothian West Barns and Belhaven was an industrial area with Flax mills 1790, cotton-factory 1815, a distillery and foundries now the area is a suburb of Dunbar at East Links West Barns there is an Adventure Park with all types of animals and a petting zoo. Belhaven has a famous Brewery which you can take a tour. Belhaven Beach, golden sand safe water and water sports. Belhaven Beach Dunbar East Lothian Belhaven Beach, golden sand safe water and water sports. Surfing, Stand Up Paddleboarding,Snorkeling, cliff jumping, Open water Swimming John Muir Country Park Dunbar East Lothian Belhaven Brewery Dunbar East Lothian Belhaven Brewery is the oldest operating brewery in Scotland. The Brewing started by the Benedictine Monks circa 800 years ago. There is a lintel on the Brewhouse with the date 1719 engraved on it. From 1719 the John Johnstone, then his heirs owned the Brewery until 1815. Then Ellis Dudgeon the husband to a Johnstone took over and the brewery traded under the name of Dudgeon & Co, a name retained for more than a 150 years. Ellis Dudgeon died in 1876 and was succeeded in turn by his son-in-law Alexander Hunter, a maltster from nearby Musselburgh. The Hunter family remained until they sold in 1972. The brewery was sold and in the following 20 years went through hard times before a management buyout in 1993. Guided by Stuart Ross it became a profitable and successful independent brewery once again. The Brewery was sold to Greene King (Founded in 1799) in 2005 and is still doing well. Broxmouth House and Park East Lothian Broxmouth House and Park was present prior to 1662 as shown on map Johanne Adair of the Lothians. (A house and walled Garden). This is believed to be where Cromwell had stayed in 1650 when burning Scotland. Most places that Cromwell occupied were burnt or destroyed. The 1st Duke of Roxburghe (John Ker) was to be given subsequent titles one of which was Viscount Broxmouth in 1707. Prior to 1707 there was no title Duke of Roxburghe. Brooksmyth (Broxmouth) was plotted on the map 1715 of Nicolas Sanson see NLS Maps. The house built for the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe circa 1730 on the area once occupied by the earlier building. There are many things to see at Broxmouth Park, which include a tombstone of Sir William Douglas, Cromwell’s Mound on which Oliver Cromwell instructed his army at Doon Hill. A cedar Tree planted by Queen Victoria. An ice-house, in an earth mound close to the Lake side. Iron Gates, Walled Garden, Observatory, South Lodge and water features Broxmouth Observatory Foxlake Adventure Park Dunbar East Lothian Foxlake An adventure area with the centre attraction a manmade Lake for water activities. Foxlake Low Ropes Assault Course Try the low ropes assault course over water choose from the 3 different levels of difficulty. Safety equipment & wetsuit included bring your own foot ware, (which will get wet). 50 minute sessions Foxlake Wakeboarding Wakeboard over water pulled at high speed by an overhead zipwire. Never tried before don't worry qualified instructors are on site to get you up and boarding. Safety equipment & wetsuit included bring your own foot ware, (which will get wet). Age restriction 6+, 15 minute sessions Foxlake Zip Wire Trail Zip Wire Trail fly through the trees on the zipline at 30 foot from the ground. There are two zip wires side by side so you don't have to go solo. The zip wire course take circa 2 hours to complete with all safety equipment supplied. Age, Height, and weight restrictions for safety apply. Foxlake Ringo Rides Not in the sea with the motorboat but in the lake pulled by an overhead wire Give the same excitement and speed as when on the sea. up to 3 adults or 4 children per ride. Safety equipment & wetsuit included bring your own foot ware, (which will get wet). 15 minutes per session Foxlake Segway Trail A Segway is a two-wheeled, self-balancing personal transporter. Don't worry if you've not used one before full experienced instructors are on hand to make sure you can get the best out of your segway. With full instruction on safety and controls. 20 min instruction and 40 minutes on the segway trail. Age limits apply subject to terms and conditions. Foxlake Cafe Food and drink available all day.

East Lothian Coast has a wealth of History famous people, Golf courses and things to see. With many Towns and villages 18 golf courses many of which Open Championships have been played. With water sports and boat trips visit East Lothian. East Lothian Coast Towns and Villages Entering East Lothian from Edinburgh on the coast road from Portobello. The first town is Musselburgh next is the Town of Prestonpans. Then comes a number of villages of Cockenzie, Port Seton, Longniddry, (Gosford House Estate), Aberlady, Gullane, Archerfield, Dirleton North Berwick, Tantallon and Dunbar. There are coastal golf courses in Musselburgh | Prestonpans Longniddry | Aberlady | Gullane | Archerfield | North Berwick | Dunbar Aberlady Village See All Attractions Archerfield Resort See All Attractions Cockenzie & Port Seton See All Attractions Dunbar Town See All Attractions Dirleton Village See All Attractions Gosford House See All Attractions Gullane Golf Village See All Attractions Longniddry Village See All Attractions Musselburgh Town See All Attractions Tantallon Auldhame See All Attractions North Berwick See All Attractions Prestonpans Town See All Attractions East Lothian is renowned for its golf courses Monktonhall Golf Course Old Musselburgh Golf Links Royal Musselburgh Golf Course Longniddry Golf Course Craigielaw Golf Course Kilspindie Golf Course Luffness Golf Course Gullane Golf Courses (1,2,3) Muirfield Golf Course Archerfield Golf Courses (Dirleton and Fidra) Renaissance Golf Course North Berwick Golf Links The Glen Golf Course Dunbar Golf Course Eyemouth Golf Course ALSO History, Beaches, Countryside and wildlife Castles, Stately Homes, and birthplaces of famous people. museums and Battle sites. Esk Mills where the worlds first fishing nets were made. Musselburgh Horse Racing Golf History Old Musselburgh Links Golf Course where the open championship was played 6 times Open Champions 1874 Mungo Park 1877 Jamie Anderson 1880 Bob Ferguson 1883 Willie Fernie 1886 David Brown 1889 Willie Park, Jr. Gosford House and Gardens where Outlander was filmed (Sightseeing and Guided Tours) Redhouse Castle (Ruin), Dirleton Castle and Gardens, Tantallon Castle (Ruins), Hailes Castle (Ruins) North Berwick Attractions and Shopping, Prestonpans Battle site, 81 Witches Memorial East Lothian inland Towns and Villages

The Broughton Area is from the East end of Princes Street towards Leith. There is a multipex cinema and indoor food mall, many restaurants night clubs, bars hotels and other accommodation. The Playhouse Theatre and free outdoor basketball court. Close to city centre shops and attractions. BROUGHTON AREA EDINBURGH TOP OF LEITH SHOPS Retail Stores, Restaurants, Cafes, Accommodation, Night Clubs, Takeaways, Car Rental, Cinemas, Activities, Attractions The Streets in this area are; York Place, Picardy Place, Antigua Street, Union Place, Union Street, Leith Street, Greenside Place, Greenside Street, Greenside Row, Baxter's Place, Annandale Street Broughton Street, Albany Street, Forth Street, East London Street, Mansfield Place, London Street, Dublin Street Northumberland Place, Northumberland Street, Claremont Crescent, East Claremont Street Broughton History and Attractions LEITH STREET Newsroom Bar 5 Leith Street Edinburgh EH1 3AT City of Edinburgh Scotland Access Point 17 Leith Street Edinburgh EH1 3AT City of Edinburgh Scotland Central News 27 Leith Street Edinburgh EH1 3AT City of Edinburgh Scotland Emma Roy Bridal 31 Leith Street Edinburgh EH1 3AT City of Edinburgh Scotland Barish Café 37 Leith Street Edinburgh EH1 3AT City of Edinburgh Scotland B Kilted Kilt Hire 39 Leith Street Edinburgh EH1 3AT City of Edinburgh Scotland Deli Fresco 41 Leith Street Edinburgh EH1 3AT City of Edinburgh Scotland Black Bull Pub 43 Leith Street Edinburgh EH1 3AT City of Edinburgh Scotland ANNANDALE STREET Enterprise Car Rental 12 Annandale Street Edinburgh EH7 4AN 0131 557 0000 Lothian Trams & Buses 55 Annandale Street Edinburgh EH7 4AZ 0131 475 0177 GREENSIDE STREET Omni Centre 28 Greenside Street Edinburgh EH1 3AT City of Edinburgh Scotland Cosmo Restaurant Omni Centre Greenside Street Edinburgh EH1 3AN City of Edinburgh Scotland Filling Station Omni Centre Greenside Street Edinburgh EH1 3AN City of Edinburgh Scotland Franky and Benny's Omni Centre Greenside Street Edinburgh EH1 3AN City of Edinburgh Scotland Lloyd's No1 Bar Omni Centre Greenside Street Edinburgh EH1 3AN City of Edinburgh Scotland Nandos Restaurant Omni Centre Greenside Street Edinburgh EH1 3AN City of Edinburgh Scotland The Slug and Lettuce Omni Centre Greenside Street Edinburgh EH1 3AN City of Edinburgh Scotland Toni Macaroni Omni Centre Greenside Street Edinburgh EH1 3AN City of Edinburgh Scotland Virgin Active Health Club and Gym Omni Centre Greenside Street Edinburgh EH1 3AN City of Edinburgh Scotland Vue Cinema Omni Centre Greenside Street Edinburgh EH1 3AN City of Edinburgh Scotland GREENSIDE PLACE CC B looms 23 Greenside Place Edinburgh EH1 3AA City of Edinburgh Scotland Glasshouse Hotel 2 Greenside Place Edinburgh EH1 3AA City of Edinburgh Scotland Café Habanna 22 Greenside Place Edinburgh EH1 3AA City of Edinburgh Scotland Playhouse Theatre 18 Greenside Place Edinburgh EH1 3AA City of Edinburgh Scotland The Boards Restaurant 20 Greenside Place Edinburgh EH1 3AA City of Edinburgh Scotland Theatre Royal Bar 25 Greenside Place Edinburgh EH1 3AA City of Edinburgh Scotland Greenside Row Sixt Car Rental Greenside Row Edinburgh EH1 3AN 0844 576 0767 NORTHUMBERLAND PLACE Star Bar 1 Northumberland Place Edinburgh EH3 6LQ 0131 539 8070 NORTHUMBERLAND STREET Wally Dug 32 Northumberland Street Edinburgh EH3 6LS 0131 558 1593 Arden Property Management 35 Northumberland Street Edinburgh EH3 6LR 0131 516 8159 YORK PLACE Troon Fashion 1 York Place Edinburgh EH1 3EB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 4045 Blunted Barbers 1a York Place Edinburgh EH1 3EB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 8474 Fortitude Café 3c York Place Edinburgh EH1 3EB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 3063 Night Cap Bar and Restaurant 3 York Place Edinburgh EH1 3EB City of Edinburgh Scotland Genting Casino 5b York Place Edinburgh EH1 3EB City of Edinburgh Scotland Stringers 7 York Place Edinburgh EH1 3EB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 5432 York Place Hotel 28 York Place Edinburgh EH1 3EP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 7575 The Place Bar and Restaurant 34 York Place Edinburgh EH1 3HU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 7575 Premier Inn 44 York Place Edinburgh EH1 3HU City of Edinburgh Scotland Turquoise Thistle Restaurant 53 York Place Edinburgh EH1 3JD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 5577 Indigo Hotel 59 York Place Edinburgh EH1 3JD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 5577 Conan Doyle Pub and Restaurant York Place Edinburgh EH1 3JB City of Edinburgh Scotland PICARDY PLACE Bank of Scotland 6 Picardy Place Edinburgh EH1 3JT City of Edinburgh Scotland Picardy Place Bar & Restaurant 14 Picardy Place Edinburgh EH1 3JT City of Edinburgh Scotland The Wine House 1821 4 Picardy Place Edinburgh EH1 3JT City of Edinburgh Scotland Hertz Car Rental 10 Picardy Place Edinburgh EH1 3JT City of Edinburgh Scotland Holiday Inn Express 16 Picardy Place Edinburgh EH1 3JT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 2300 Neilson's Solicitors 2a Picardy Place Edinburgh EH1 3JT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 5522 Tesco 8 Picardy Place Edinburgh EH1 3JT City of Edinburgh Scotland The Street 2b Picardy Place Edinburgh EH1 3JT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 4272 UNION PLACE Giuliano's Restaurant 18 Union Place Edinburgh EH1 3NQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 6590 Passage to India 20 Union Place Edinburgh EH1 3NQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 4547 Giuliano's Fish and Chips 22 Union Place Edinburgh EH1 3NQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 7771 Shezan Restaurant 25 Union Place Edinburgh EH1 3NQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 5098 UNION STREET MCM Hair 4A Union Street Edinburgh EH1 3LU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 2117 Phuket Pavilion 8 Union Street Edinburgh EH1 3LU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 4323 BAXTER'S PLACE Marriott Residences Stevenson House Baxter's Place Edinburgh EH1 3AF City of Edinburgh Scotland Planet Bar 6 Baxter's Place Edinburgh EH1 3AF City of Edinburgh Scotland Taste of Italy Restaurant 9 Baxter's Place Edinburgh EH1 3AF City of Edinburgh Scotland ANTIGUA STREET Ada Turkish Restaurant 9a Antigua Street Edinburgh EH1 3NH City of Edinburgh Scotland Café Marlane Restaurant 13 Antigua Street Edinburgh EH1 3NH City of Edinburgh Scotland Deep Sea Takeaway 2 Antigua Street Edinburgh EH1 3NH City of Edinburgh Scotland Khushi's Restaurant 10 Antigua Street Edinburgh EH1 3NH City of Edinburgh Scotland Mamma Roma Bistro Café 4 Antigua Street Edinburgh EH1 3NH City of Edinburgh Scotland Mamma Roma Restaurant 7 Antigua Street Edinburgh EH1 3NH City of Edinburgh Scotland Picture Frame 8 Antigua Street Edinburgh EH1 3NH City of Edinburgh Scotland Pomegranate Restaurant 1 Antigua Street Edinburgh EH1 3NH City of Edinburgh Scotland Power House Fitness 14 Antigua Street Edinburgh EH1 3NH City of Edinburgh Scotland ELDER STREET Edinburgh Bus Station 2 Elder Street Edinburgh EH1 3DX City of Edinburgh Scotland Jack Brown Eye Care 30 Elder Street Edinburgh EH1 3DX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 3531 Elder York Guest House 38 Elder Street Edinburgh EH1 3DX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 1926 FORTH STREET Natural Selection Foods 2a Forth Street Edinburgh EH1 3LD City of Edinburgh Scotland Thomson House Atom Consultants 4a Forth Street Edinburgh EH1 3LD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 8470 Edinburgh Yoga Rooms 5 Forth Street Edinburgh EH1 3JX City of Edinburgh Scotland Burger Meats Bun 1 Forth Street Edinburgh EH1 3JX City of Edinburgh Scotland Regent House Hotel 3 Forth Street Edinburgh EH1 3JX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 1616 ABERCROMBIE PLACE Karens Unicorn 8 Abercrombie Place Edinburgh EH3 6LB 0131 558 8420 Inchgrove House 17a Abercromby Place Edinburgh EH3 6QE 0131 225 4343 Gerald Della-Porta 21b Abercromby Place Edinburgh EH3 6QE 0131 558 7017 Royal Scots Club 29 Abercrombie Place Edinburgh EH3 6QE 0131 556 4270 Open Eye Gallery 34 Abercromby Place Edinburgh EH3 6QE 0131 557 1020 Fitness First 30 Abercrombie Place Edinburgh EH3 6QE 0131 558 7887 EAST LONDON STREET TriBeca Bar and Grill 7 East London Street Edinburgh EH7 4BN City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Nursery 13 East London Street Edinburgh EH7 4BN City of Edinburgh Scotland Avis Car Rental 24 East London Street Edinburgh EH7 4BQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Budget Car Rental 24 East London Street Edinburgh EH7 4BQ City of Edinburgh Scotland MANSFIELD PLACE Mansfield Traquair Centre 15 Mansfield Place Edinburgh EH3 8BB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 555 8474 Move Freely Physo 9 Mansfield Place Edinburgh EH3 6NB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 4404 CLAREMONT CRESCENT Elas Guest House 10 Claremont Crescent Edinburgh EH7 4HX ‎0131 556 1929 Claremont Hotel 15 Claremont Crescent Edinburgh EH7 4HX‎ 0131 556 1487 LONDON STREET Ox Gastro Pub 51 London Street Edinburgh EH3 6LX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 9808 Moleta Munro Lighting 47 London Street Edinburgh EH3 6LX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 4800 London Street Sauna 41 London Street Edinburgh EH3 6LX City of Edinburgh Scotland Life Story Fashion 53 London Street Edinburgh EH3 6LX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 9699 EAST CLAREMONT STREET Claremont Guest House 2 East Claremont Street Edinburgh EH7 4JP 0131 558 7868 Bellevue Guest House 8 East Claremont Street Edinburgh EH7 4JP 0131 556 4862 Stuart Guest House 12 East Claremont Street Edinburgh EH7 4JP 0131 557 9030 A Flat in Town 36 East Claremont Street Edinburgh EH7 4JR 0131 652 7393 Tankard Guest House 40 East Claremont Street Edinburgh EH7 4JR‎ 0131 556 4218 McCrae's B'n'B 44 East Claremont Street Edinburgh EH7 4JR‎ 0131 556 2610 Spitaki Greek Taverna 133 East Claremont Street Edinburgh EH7 4JA 0131 556 5562 BROUGHTON STREET Basement 12 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3RH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 0097 Rollo Bar Restaurant 14 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3RH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 477 2724 Something Fishy 18 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3RH City of Edinburgh Scotland Café Piccante Takaway 19 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3JU City of Edinburgh Scotland Chequers Takeaway 20 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3RH City of Edinburgh Scotland Egg Hair and Beauty 23 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3JU City of Edinburgh Scotland The Assay Office 24 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3RH City of Edinburgh Scotland Mathers Bar 25 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Tollcross on the southern edge of the Old Town Where the King's Theatre Stands and access to Bruntsfield Links and The Meadows. Also the Grassmarket and Art College, Tollcross Edinburgh The area of Tollcross has many streets from Lothian Road the main thoroughfare continues by Earl Grey Street, Home street and Leven Street towards Bruntsfield and the South. to the east is Lauriston Place, with a number of small street branching off. To the south east is brougham street and brougham place continuing south on Melville drive. Lauriston Place Tollcross Edinburgh Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh The first Edinburgh Infirmary was established on 6 August 1729 The Infirmary was granted a Royal Charter from George II in 1736 which gave it, its name of the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. The building a short distance away was then taken as the new Royal Infirmary the gates still in Drummond Street. The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh moved again to the site of old George Watson’s (Hospital) School opposite George Heriots in Lauriston Place 1870. George Watson’s moved to Archibald Place where the previously the Merchant Maiden (Hospital) school had been, they vacated in 1870 to move to Queen Street. George Watson's Boys College remained at Archibald Place from 1870 to 1932, before moving to Colinton Road where they remain. The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh moved to a new purpose built Hospital at Little France in 2003. Formally Lauriston Church Tollcross Edinburgh Lauriston United Presbyterian Church is Gothic style building from circa 1860. The church is now in the hands of The Muslim Welfare House which is a charitable organization for serving the needs of overseas students in Britain. Old Fire Station Tollcross Edinburgh The Central Fire Station opened in 1900 and served Edinburgh for circa 100 years before becoming a museum, but now it has been closed due to funding. Inscription reads; Central Fire Brigade Station Opened By the Right Honourable Sir Mitchell Thomson Bart Lord Provost 7th June 1900 James Braidwood Plaque Aye Ready plaque reads; In memory of James Braidwood, first master of fire engines in Edinburgh and founder of the British fire service. Born in Edinburgh in 1800, who died whilst fighting a fire in Tooley Street London in 1861. Ultimate Sacrifice Plaque Aye Mindit plaque reads; In recognition of all the firefighters in the world who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of others. This plaque was unveiled by councillor K Harrold, convener of the Lothian and Borders Fire Board, on the 11 September 2002, the first anniversary of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre in New York where 343 firefighters gave their lives Old Fire Engine A fire engine from the past stands outside the museum in Lauriston Place that could have been used in the great fire in the High Street in the 1814 Heriots (Hospital) School Tollcross Edinburgh Heriot’s Gates in Lauriston Place Edinburgh was originally the back entrance to the School with the Front facing Edinburgh Castle The present front Gates of Heriot’s Hospital (School). The wealthy of Edinburgh would leave provision in their wills to have a Hospital Built, in 1650 George Heriot bequeathed a sum of money for a hospital to be built for the poor fatherless children of Edinburgh. George Heriot was the first others that followed were, George Watson who built a Hospital directly across from Heriot’s 1741. William Fettes had a (Hospital) school built on his land at Comely Bank in 1870, The Merchant Maiden Hospital (Mary Erskine’s) started in the cowgate in 1659, John Watson built a hospital at Ravelston 1762. Hospital was the name for a boarding School where poor children were educated in all social skills and academic learning. Telfer Wall The Telfer Wall at Lauriston Place Edinburgh The Telfer wall was built around Heriot’s (Hospital) School for its protection against invaders as it stood outside Edinburgh City Wall (Flodden Wall). The wall was built as an extension to the Flodden Wall specifically to protect Heriots Hospital. Link Edinburgh City Wall Cameo Picture House Tollcross Edinburgh The Cameo picture house opened in 1914 as the Kings Cinema The picture house was the first in Scotland to have a mirrored screen. With over 600 seats and an orchestral as there were only silent movies until 1930 the picture house was fitted with sound. By 1949 the picture house was requiring modernising and after refurbishment it change its name to what it is today The Cameo. In 1985 it became a multiplex with 3 screens and the main screen was restored to its original decor. Kings Theatre Tollcross Edinburgh The King's Theatre Edinburgh opened on the 8th December 1906 known as “The Grand Old Lady of Leven Street” Andrew Carnegie then one of the wealthiest men in the world (born in Dunfermline Fife living in America) laid the foundation stone which can still be seen today. Harry Lauder a Portobello entertainer and to become the highest paid performer in his time performed on stage at the Kings Theatre on many occasions and a memorial plaque to him is in the theatre. Another name that worked here as a young man, was a local lad Sean Connery who went on to become known around the world as James Bond and the rest is history. Sadly he died at the age of 90 in 2020. The King's Theatre is a place in Edinburgh for the Pantomime at Christmas and many productions throughout the year. Barclay Church Tollcross Edinburgh In 1858 a Miss Mary Barclay of 7 Carlton Terrace died, leaving over £10,000 for the erection of a Free Church. The Church was built circa 1863 and named after Miss Barclay and the streets around the church also took their names from Miss Barclay. The first service took place in the new Barclay Church in December of 1864. The First minister of the new Barclay Church was James Hood Wilson who remained until his death in 1906. In the church there is a bible in a glass case and its history is; The Bible is known as the ‘Vinegar Bible’ because of the misprint referring to the Parable of the Vineyard as the Parable of the Vinegar. The Church spire can be seen from a great distance as it is 230 foot high. Lothian Road Edinburgh

Edinburgh City Wall first built in 1450 called the king's Wall then after a heavy defeat to the English Army the Fodden Wall was built fortifying the old wall and extending it to protect the expanded City of Edinburgh. Built in 1513 there are remaining parts of the wall stil standing. Grassmarket Edinburgh City Wall The Flodden Wall and Telfer Wall Old Town Edinburgh Flodden Wall Route The Flodden and Telfer Walls Where the Ports (Gates) of Edinburgh once stood. The Edinburgh City Wall, The Flodden and Telfer Wall, plus where the Ports or gateways into Edinburgh stood. The first Edinburgh city wall was erected circa 1450 (The King’s Wall) James III. A marsh in the hollow below the castle to the north was flooded in 1460 which with the wall completed the defence for the Castle and the Old Town of Edinburgh. It was fortified and extended in 1513 after the Battle of Flodden. A further extension to the Edinburgh city wall was built to include Heriot’s Hospital (school) circa 1630. There was also a wall that extended to the Palace of Holyrood to surround the Canongate area, but this was not considered as a protection as was out with the city wall. Edinburgh City Wall Route of Flodden Wall and Telfer Wall on Google map Red markers are the Ports (Gates) Black markers wall Towers (Blue Line Flodden Wall) (Brown Line Telfer Wall) Yellow markers place of interest which can be seen with history throughout the website. Edinburgh City Walls Route and Map Ports – Gates 8 ports West Port | New Port | Bristo Port | Kirk O Fields Port known later as Potterrow Port | St Mary’s Port Cowgate Port | Nether Bow Port | Leith (Lytht) Port. Edinburgh Castle (David’s Tower) Half-Moon Battery Johnstone Terrace (Granny Green Steps) (King’s Wall Plaque) Grassmarket (Walter Scott Poem) West Port (Vennel Steps) (Flodden Wall) (Flodden Tower) Heriot Place (Telfer Wall) Lauriston Place (Telfer Wall) Forrest Road (New Port) (Bristo Gate Plaque + Setts) Bristo Place (Bristo Port - (Telfer City Wall Carving) West College Street (Kirk O Fields Port) Later (Potterrow Port) Drummond Street (Flodden Wall) Pleasance (Flodden Wall and Plaque) (St Mary's Port) Cowgate (Cowgate Port) High Street (Nether Bow Port) (Brass Setts) Leith (Lytht) Wynd (Trinity Church) (Lytht Port) Jeffrey Street - View Calton Hill - Jail Wall - Wall End - Nor’ Loch Tweeddale Court (King’s Wall) (Outlander) Storytelling Centre (Nether Bow Plaque) (Nether Bow Bell) Edinurgh City wall Start David’s Tower | Half Moon Battery King David II, son of Robert the Bruce rebuilt Edinburgh Castle with stone and added a tower in the 1380’s. David’s Tower was used as the royal residence. Also a secure place for valuables and regalia. It was a lookout Tower of 100 ft (40 mtrs) plus in height with 360 degree views and canon for when under attack. A castle stronghold. It was destroyed by a bombardment by the English after the Lang Siege in 1573. A few years later the Half-Moon Battery was built in its place. The discovery of remnants of David’s Tower were uncovered in 1912 within the half-moon battery. Edinburgh City Wall House at top of Granny Green Steps on Johnston Terrace (First City Wall) and steps to the Grassmarket route of Flodden Wall. Inscription; Erected on a site near the extremity of the ancient town wall built in the reign of James II King of Scots A.D. 1450 for the protection of Edinburgh against invasion. Edinburgh City Wall - Flodden Wall The paving stones mark where the Flodden Wall stood across the Grassmarket from Granny Green Steps. The inscription on the slabs are a poem by Sir Walter Scott (Marmion) about the Flodden Battle in 1513. On September 9, 1513, a battle between Scotland and England took place on Flodden Field, Branxton Moor. The English army lead by The Earl of Surry (Thomas Howard) defeated The Scots and the death of King James IV of Scotland the last monarch to die in Battle. Edinburgh City Wall - Flodden Wall Walter Scott's Poem (Marmion) The Battle of Flodden 1513 From Flodden ridge, The Scots beheld the English host Leave Barmoor Wood, their evening post And headful watched them as they crossed The Till by Twizell Bridge. High sight it is, and haughty, while They dive into the deep defile; Beneath the cavern’d cliff they fall, Beneath the castle’s airy wall. By rock, by oak, by Hawthorn tree, Troop after troop are disappearing; Troop after troop their banners rearing Upon the eastern bank you see. Still pouring down the rocky glen, Where flows the sullen Till, And rising from the dim-wood glen, Standards on standards, men on men, In slow procession still, And sweeping o’er the Gothic arch, And pressing on in ceaseless march, To gain the opposing hill. Sir Walter Scott 1771 - 1832 The marker where the Flodden Wall stood across the Grassmarket The marker where the Flodden Wall and West Port Gate stood at the foot of the Vennel Steps The Salvation Army Women’s Hostel West Port 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 since 1911. The area on the right was known as Portsburgh evidence still remains with street signs. The Vennel Steps, now have been renamed Miss Jean Brodie Steps, that access to the Flodden Tower. The Paving Stone at the foot of the steps is where the West Port Gate would have stood. Edinburgh City Wall Flodden Tower The Flodden Wall this is the only remaining lookout tower of the Flodden wall. It is also where a wall to protect Heriot’s Hospital (school) joined the Flodden wall. Edinburgh City Wall Flodden Tower Window The window in the Flodden Tower. A double window was inserted in the wall by the town council in 1876, now blocked. The inscription reads; THIS WINDOW WAS MADE IN THE OLD CITY WALL WITH THE SANCTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL 1876 Edinburgh City - Wall Telfer Wall The Telfer Wall in Heriot Place with Edinburgh Castle in the background. This has become a favourite viewpoint of Edinburgh Castle for visitors to Edinburgh Edinburgh City - Wall Telfer Wall The Telfer Wall at the corner of Heriot Place and Lauriston Place Edinburgh City - Wall Telfer Wall The last part of the Telfer Wall still standing (Lauriston Place). Behind the wall was the Covenanter’s Prison. (Access in Greyfriars Graveyard) Edinburgh City Wall Flodden Wall Plaque New Port (Gate) Flodden Plaque and Setts (cobbles) show near to where a Port stood (See map above) before Forrest Road was built and the Port was part of Grayfriars. The Bristo Port was at Bristo Street now Place at side of the Museum. This was a contnuation of the Flodden wall from the Vennel Tower. A section of the Flodden wall pictured below that still stands in Grayfriars burial ground. The Telfer Wall continued along Teviot Place see sign above to Napiers where it rejoined the Flodden Wall. Edinburgh City Wall Flodden Wall Bristo Port (Gate) Bristo Place Edinburgh Bristo Place previously Bristo Street, which was linked to Potterrow one of the main thoroughfares. This road gave access to Edinburgh from the south, before the Southbridge and Forrest Road had been built. Bristo Street is where the Darien House was sited and the Edinburgh Asylum in an area triangle called Bedlam. The asylum closed in 1841 (one of the patients was Robert Fergusson the poet). The Triangle was demolished when Forest Road was built IN 1872 and Bristo Street became Bristo Place. Edinburgh City Wall Telfer Wall Wall Tablet above Napier's The Herbalist Bristo Place Edinburgh City Wall Kirk O Field Port The Kirk O Field Port was at West College Street where the yellow line begins then a left turn into South College Street continue down Drummond Street left turn into Pleasances see diagram the x are where the body of Lord Darnley was found under a tree in Blackfriars Monastery grounds. The origin Infirmary Gates that stood in High School Yards in Infirmary Street 1830. The Flodden Wall in Drummond Street turning into the Pleasance Edinburgh. Where there is an old bricked up gateway for entrance to Edinburgh. The final part of the Flodden Wall that still stands at the foot of St Mary's Street Edinburgh. The final part of the Flodden Wall that still stands at the foot of St Mary's Street Edinburgh. The Cowgate Port stood across the entrance to the Cowgate and St Mary's Port across the Pleasance two of eight Ports (Gates). Cowgate Port St Mary's Port Edinburgh City Wall Nether Bow Port The brass cobbles showing the outline of where the Nether Bow Port (Gate) stood. On the boundary of Edinburgh and outside the walls a baron area before the Burgh of the Canongate. The Nether Bow was the most important gateway as it stood at the foot of the High Street. The port (Gate) access to and from the Canongate, which was at that time a separate Burgh. Leith (Leytht) Port Leith Port is the last Port of the Flodden Wall. The wall stretched from the Nether Bow Port to the shore of the Nor' Loch beside The Trinity College Church. Edinburgh's Trinity Apse Church stood below the Calton Jail Wall and next to the Nor' Loch. The Church was moved when the Waverley Rail Station was built. It was dismantled brick by brick and rebuilt in Chalmer's Close in the High Street Royal Mile. Calton Hill from Jeffrey Street looking over where the end of the Flodden Wall stood and the shore of the Nor Loch beside the Trinity Church which is now in Chalmer's Close. Tweeddale Court The wall in Tweeddale Court may represent part of the original city wall as the city gates (Nether Bow Port) were originally higher up the High Street near Tweeddale Court before The Burning of Edinburgh in 1544 by an English army lead by Hertford. The gate was almost destroyed the gate was rebuilt in 1606. The other part of the king's Wall that still remains is in the Grassmarket. All that remains are parts of the wall, the gates (ports) were all removed in 1764. The clock that was a centre piece of the Nether Bow Port can now be seen on the Modern Art Gallery 2 (Dean Gallery) in Belford Road. The bell that hung on the Port from 1621 and a carved stone plaque from 1606 be seen at the Storytelling Centre where the old gate once stood. Tweeddale Court High Street king's Wall 1450 Castle Wynd South T he arch is believed to be the entrance to a cellar of an old store. James Thomson was a wine merchant circa 1700 (present housing Thomson Court named after him. The old wall at the back is believed to be the King’s Wall (1427) the first wall protecting Edinburgh. Also a stone with information. Nether Bow High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh City Gates. There were walls around the city of Edinburgh with gates known as Ports, 8 in all. In the 1700s the demolition of sections of the wall began. The Nether Bow was pulled down in 1764, and demolition of the wall continued into the 19th century. Today, a number of sections of the three successive walls survive, The New Port in Grayfriars is the only Port that remains. You can see and find out more about Edinburgh’s history in the Museum of Edinburgh in the Canongate. Nether Bow Plaque and Nether Bow Bell The Clock from The Nether Bow Port on the Dean Gallery Belford Road. Next - West Port Grassmarket

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George IV Bridge Edinburgh and surrounding streets are full of history and many attractions, The New Town bridge that cuts through the old Town with famous names Greyfriars Bobby and JK Rowling(Harry Potter). George IV Bridge Area Forrest Road & Bristo Place The bridge that spanned the Cowgate was to be named after George IV. The bridge was completed in 1832 as part of the Improvement Act of 1827. George IV Bridge was built to connect the South Side district of Edinburgh to the New Town. The foundation stone was laid in August 1827 and the bridge finally opened to all in 1836. There are only two points visible showing the height of George IV Bridge over the Cowgate and at Merchant Street. It starts at the Royal Mile Lawnmarket and continues to Bristo Place and Forrest Road. Also Chamber Street where the National Museum of Scotland is and on the Bridge stands the National Library of Scotland. George IV Bridge Edinburgh Burns Tavern by George Cattermole Burns Tavern previously Dowie’s Tavern in Libberton's Wynd ran from the Lawnmarket to the Cowgate on the eastern side of the George IV Bridge. Libberton’s Wynd was knocked down with the building of George IV Bridge in 1834. Johnnie Dowie was the owner of Dowie’s Tavern until his death in 1817. The new owner changed the name to Burns Tavern a favourite Howff of Robert Burns when he lived across the road in 1786. Also many other notable gents of the time frequented the Tavern. They included Henry Raeburn, Robert Fergusson and Thomas Campbell, David Hume, Christopher North, David Herd and Archibald Younger all now famous names of Edinburgh. George IV Bridge was built to give access to Edinburgh’s southside and spans the gap that joins the Lawnmarket on the Royal Mile with Chamber Street in the south. The foundation stone was laid in August 1827 and the bridge finally opened to all in 1836. There are only two points visible showing the height of George IV Bridge over the Cowgate and at Merchant Street. The Bridge was named after King George the IV after his visit to Edinburgh in 1822. The visible bridge over Merchant Street and a view of Greyfriars Graveyard view down Cowgate towards Holyrood Palace and Arthur Seat County Building Midlothian County Council offices on George IV Bridge, was built in 1904. It became the Lothian Chambers in 1975. Following local government reorganization, it became the Lothian Regional Council Chambers. While the new Scottish Parliament building was under construction, the chambers were used for administration and meetings for parliament from 1999 -2004. It was then used as the Edinburgh Registrar’s Office As a venue for weddings and civil partnerships till 2018 when it became the French Consulate-General and the French Institute for Scotland. A great place for lunch and dinner in their Bistro / Brassiere. MELBOURNE PLACE George IV Bridge Edinburgh Melbourne Place was demolished in 1966 to enable the council to build an office block for their own use. The halls were first opened in 1852 however the the Royal Medical Society was founded in 1737 and gained the royal charter in 1778. This Plaque marks the site of the Hall of the Royal Medical Society from 1852 - 1965 where many Edinburgh medical men delivered their first dissertation. It was demolished by the city council to enable them to build an office block which has been changed into a hotel. HIGHLAND AND AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM No 3 GEORGE IV BRIDGE 1840. The statue above the door shows in the centre Caledonia and to the left and right are the ploughboy and Highland reaper with his scythe. The scene below Caledonia is of a shepherd with a sheep at his feet a cow and horse standing on either side and a dog sitting. The inscription below: SEMPER ARMIS NUNC ET INDUSTRIA EVER ARMS AND NOW INDUSTRY. The museum is no longer here it is now at Museum of Rural Life East Kilbride The museum is located on a real working farm outside Ingliston, between Edinburgh and Glasgow. This museum has the expected cows and other farm animals. Find out about farming in the past and present. The farmhouse was built circa 1784, with upgrades being circa 1900. All other modernisation took place prior to 1950. So the interior is all how people once lived. In addition to the setting and guided tours there are tractor rides, milking cows, collecting eggs from the chicken coup. Find out how everything was done prior to modern machinery, ploughing the fields harvesting and hay stacks and animal bedding. This museum of Rural Life can be visited at all times of year as each season brings different work. Visitors will also be able to see traditional farm equipment, such as the first combine harvester that was built by the Europeans, namely the Clayton Combine. The industrial revolution is also highlighted by the Museum of Rural Life, and shows the changes and improvements that were made by modernization. The Museum of Rural Life has a large and impressive collection of equipment and appliances from different ages. Central Library George IV Bridge Edinburgh Central Library was opened in 1890 and was the first public library building in Edinburgh. The Central Library was funded by Andrew Carnegie. However the first recording of a library in Edinburgh was in 1696 in High School Yardswith 120 books and a further donation of 200 books by T Kincaid in 1709. National Library of Scotland George IV Bridge Edinburgh The National Library of Scotland building was completed in 1956. The Library was given the legal right under the 1710 Copyright Act to claim a copy of every book published in Britain. Due to the volume of books and manuscripts a second building opened in Causewayside in 1995. The National Library of Scotland is one of the largest of Europe's research libraries with almost 20 million printed items in the collection. If you wish to find out about almost anything you will find it in there. National Library Augustine Congregational Church The first church building North College Street Chapel opened 1802 then renamed Argyle Square Chapel 1840, both of which are now in Chamber Street the Church is in George IV Bridge. Bristo Place church built as a replacement for a chapel which was demolished circa 1855 to make way for the Phrenological Museum in Chambers Street now the Anatomy Museum Teviot Place. After construction of the new George IV Bridge (1832), Augustine was opened in 1861 Martyr's Free Church 26 George IV Bridge The building was constructed in 1859 for the Reformed Presbyterian congregation and was initially named Martyr's Free Church for the Reformed Presbyterian Congregation. De-consecrated as a church in 1999 and opened in 2000 as a pub. elephant House The Elephant House (Harry Potter) J K Rowling is most famous as the creator of the Harry Potter stories. She wrote the first part of Harry Potter in the Elephant House Café on George IV Bridge, Edinburgh. George Heriot’s School in Lauriston Place is said to be the famous Hogwarts College of Magic portrayed in the Harry Potter movies and the platform in the Waverley Station is where the Train left for Hogwarts. The inscription on the plaque reads; Made famous as the place of inspiration to writers such as J.K. Rowling who sat writing much of her early novels in the back room overlooking Edinburgh Castle. Ian Rankin author of Rebus novels and Alexander McCall- Smith have both also frequented The Elephant House as well as many other writers. GREYFRIARS BOBBY DIED 14th January 1872 age 16 years LET HIS LOYALTY & DEVOTION BE A LESSON TO US ALL More on Greyfriars Bobby can be seen on Candlemaker's Row Grayfriars Bobby Forrest Road Edinburgh The City Improvement Act brought in by Lord Provost Chambers in 1867 saw the buildings in Forrest Road, Teviot Place and Bristo PLace being replaced (the old poor houses, the building once used as the Maidens Hospital and then Darien House and the Lunatic Asylum were all demolished. The Asylum being replaced years earlier) in the triangle with modern tenements. Forrest road being a new thoroughfare to link the new George IV Bridge with the meadows. New North Road Church Bedlam The building on the corner named Bedlam was knocked down in 1845 a year after the patients of the asylum were transferred to the new Edinburgh Lunatic Asylum in Morningside. The Edinburgh Lunatic Asylum was founded by Doctor Andrew Duncan in 1809 and opened in 1813. Previously a poor house had stood, Robert Fergusson who was a patient, known to have suffered from depression after a serious head injury caused by a fall led to the famous poet being diagnosed mentally unsound, the 24 year old died of his head injury this was 1774. In 1847 a new church was built on the Bedlam area (New North Road Church). It closed in 1937, and gifted to the University of Edinburgh. The students started Theatre Company in the 70's (the oldest student run theatre company in Britain) now occupy the building. The Bedlam Theatre is named after the area where it stands today. Oddfellows Hall Forrest Road Edinburgh The Odd fellows Hall was opened in 1873, Oddfellows Hall on Forrest Road was the central gathering point for the local members of the Oddfellows Order. The odd fellows was a friendly society which is still in existence thought to have started circa mid-1700. The Oddfellows Hall was the first meeting place for the order in Edinburgh. female figure with a child in her arms, representing Charity, is at the top of the central gable relief of three female figures representing Faith, Hope and Charity is in a shaped panel between second floor windows Three Shields represent the coat of arms with an all seeing eye in clouds above the shields. At each side of the shields are a seated horse in collar and chains.At the hooves of each horse is a gargoyle's head. The inscriptions read; ODDFELLOWS' HALL Central Shield Coat of Arms Inscription; 'Amicitia Amor Et Veritas' ('Friendship Love and Truth') The Oddfellows sold the hall in 1953. Workhouse and Drill Hall The Drill Hall stands on the site of a Charity Workhouse dating from 1743. The Drill hall was built in 1872 and is one of limited number that have survived. The Drill hall was improved when it was to be used as a HQ in 1905. The inscription above the door reads: 'The Queen's Rifle Volunteer Brigade The Royal Scots' Headquarters.' That in the article above reads 'Regiment raised 1859 Headquarters rebuilt and opened 6th of May 1905 by HRH the Duke of Connaught K.T., Colonel Sir Robert Cranston V.D., Colonel Commandant of Brigade. Lord Provost of the City.' The drill hall was the headquarters of both the 4th and 5th battalions, the Royal Scots, and the base for "A" to "H" Companies of both battalions. The Rifle Volunteer Corps and Artillery Corps on 12th May 1859 to defend coastal towns was formed and used this Drill Hall. Flodden Wall Plaque New Port (Gate) Flodden Plaque shows where the route of the Flodden wall was and where the Bristo Port once stood. This section of the Flodden wall pictured below that still stands in Greyfriars burial ground was original attached to the Flodden Tower (In Vennel up from Grassmarket) and Bristo Port which is no longer there. The Telfer Wall is now attached to the Flodden Tower and is now the main route of the Flodden Wall. Bristo Place Edinburgh Bristo Place previously Bristo Street which was to link Potterrow one of the main thoroughfares. These two roads gave access to Edinburgh from the south, before the Southbridge and Forrest Road had been built. Bristo Street is where the Darien House was sited and the Edinburgh Asylum in an area triangle called Bedlam. The asylum closed in 1841 (one of the patients was Robert Fergusson the poet). Darien House Edinburgh Darien House was the headquarters of the Darien Scheme 1698. Later it became Darien House Hospital that looked after mentally ill patients. It stood in the area known as Bedlam on the corner of Teviot Place and Bristo Street (now Bristo Place). Bedlam area was situated in the triangle of Bristo Place, Teviot Place and Forrest Road with three main buildings, the poor house for children and the poor house for adults and the Maiden Hospital. 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Spott Attractions East Lothian Spott Village East Lothian Spott village grew around the estate of Spott House circa 1280 The war memorial in Spott dates from 1920 and was designed by Sir Robert Lorimer Spott House East Lothian Spott (Spote) was a Tower House until redesigned circa 1840. It is believed that a tower has been on this site prior to 1300. Spott House was visited by many famous people throughout history. One which was James VI when he was treated to a banquet at Spott in October 1600 by the then owner Sir George Home, 1st Earl of Dunbar. The present house which has been changed over the centuries dependent on the owners of the time. This present house was restored circa 2000. Witches Stone East Lothian Spott was where the last executions of the Scottish witch-hunts of the 17th and 18th centuries, when several witches were executed at Spott Loan in October 1705 by burning. St John's Holy Well Spott East Lothian This spring water well dedicated to St John was sacred to the monks of Coldinghame and an annual pilgrimage was made by the monks. The Monks present in Coldingham circa 1098 and the Knights Templars presence at Coldingham could be how the well was named. This holy well is located across the road from Spott House on the slop near the burn 100 m north west of the church. Spott Parish Church Spott church has little known about it but may have been a chapel for the occupants of Spott House. There is recorded history of a Chapel / Church in Spott from before 1500. The building at the gate was used by a watchman to deter bodysnatchers. The ‘jougs’ still hanging outside the east door, this was used in stopping offenders of the church from attending the service, whereby the individual was held by the neck while the church service took place. A common practice at the time. for more on the church history go to their website www.spottchurch.org.uk . Doon Hill East Lothian Doon Hill is on of the most important historic finds in Britain. A settlement on Doon Hill was found in 1964 and it is believed to be of two separate dwellings built in two different times, the first dated, Earlier Neolithic (Late Stone Age) Around 6,000 years and the later believed to be Bronze Age about 2000 years ago. There is also evidence of Bronze age Graves and a structure (possible Chapel). Doon Hill is where Leslie camped over night with his covenanter Army on the 2nd September 1650 before Cromwell's army crushed the Scots fighting for the English throne for Charles II of Scotland. The monument marking the Battle site can be found on the A1087 Dunbar road off the A1 going south. Broomhouse Stone East Lothian Broomhouse Standing stone made of red sandstone at 9 ft high stands overlooking the sea on a hill. Visible on the stones surface is three cup marks believed to be inscriptions and are seen on many Standing stones. The standing stone could date back to Iron age as many Iron age site have been discovered in East Lothian. Battle of Dunbar 1296 John Balliol became King of Scots in 1292 after arbitration by Edward I who decided that Balliol would be helpful to him at a later date. However this did not happen due to the demands of Edward John rebelled and a war ensued. On the 27 April 1296 an English force which was part of the army that had Dunbar under siege defeated the army of Scots at the Spott burn prior to Edward I arrival with the main English forces on the 28th April when Dunbar Castle surrendered to Edward I. John Balliol King of Scots was forced to abdicate on the 8th July at Montrose, where he was stripped of his Royal regalia leaving the Scottish Throne vacant. It was only 10 months before William Wallace humiliated the same English Army at Stirling Bridge and sent the English running. Next - Stenton Village

Real Mary King's Close in the High Street Royal Mile is one of Edinburgh's most visited Attractions, where you can walk the streets of the 17th century see houses and ghosts of the past plague riden streets. The Real Mary King's Close 2 Warriston's Close, High Street, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1PG Mary King Mary King’s Close named after the daughter of the owner Alexander King the owner of the Close circa 1600. Alexander King was a wealthy merchant (Burgess of Edinburgh) he owned many properties in Edinburgh. Previous to him was Touris (Towris) Close after George Touris of Inverleith. Mary King’s Close is under the Royal Exchange now City Chambers. The Close is a place where the plague of 1645 killed thousands and left buildings with no residents. There are many Ghosts and many stories of evil lurking in the close. The Close also burned by a great fire in 1750. The Real Mary King's Close Now Mary King's Close is one of the most visited sites when in Edinburgh. The Tour takes you back to the times of no electric (Gas light was first introduced to the High Street in 1820) and no sanitation where they would through the waste from their windows. Next - High Street Lower Southside

North Berwick with 2 golf courses, 2 magnificant golden sand beaches, holiday accommodtion, regular trains from Edinburgh 30 minutes away and plenty for the kids putting play areas tennis and basketball courts. See you soon. North Berwick East Lothian Coast Berwick Law North Berwick North Berwick Law, Law being an ancient word for rounded hill. North Berwick Law is a Volcanic plug over 300 million years old as the Castle rock is in Edinburgh. The first evidence of buildings on the Law is a Iron Age Hill Fort and further buildings date from the mid 1500s, 1800s and 1900s The first whale bones were erected on the North Berwick Law in 1709. Berwick Law due to its position on the east coast can be seen for 10s of miles, a good place to see it from is the Calton Hill in Edinburgh which shows how it was a important lookout for ships that were looking to invade Edinburgh. The hill is only just over 600 feet to the top 187 meters. The summit stone reads “live for the moment North Berwick East Lothian is 28 miles (45 klms) from Edinburgh a 45 minute drive or a 30 minute train ride. Once a small fishing village that has grown into a small town by the sea, with golden sand beaches, golf courses, great walks and historic places to visit. This was the holiday destination of Robert Louis Stevenson as his grandfather owned a house 'Anchor Villa' No.10 West Bay Road. It was demolished and replaced by another house. St Andrew’s Auld Kirk North Berwick East Lothian Coast St Andrew’s Kirk was a major site in the 12th century as pilgrims from all over Britain would visit this church prior to continuing their journey to St Andrews the home of Christianity in Scotland. The first Church on this site was circa 750 BC. It is thought that in the 12th century the Kirk was built by the Earl of Fife who owned the coastal lands around North Berwick as well as a castle that overlooked the East Bay. The Kirk at the harbour was abandoned in 1652 after a great storm and below is the porch which is all that remains. It is said that a ferry that took pilgrims over the water landed at Earlsferry in Fife as the Queens ferry would travel across the water to the areas called Queensferry on the other side of Edinburgh. The pilgrims believed that all their sins would be forgiven and any illnesses healed if the prayed in-front of St Andrew’s bones. Anchor Green North Berwick East Lothian Coast Circa 1590 it is said that 200 witches danced around Anchor Green while listening to the Devil preach from the pulpit. The witches were trying to summoned a store to sink the ships of James VI. A servant girl, Gelie Duncan was tortured until she confessed to the happenings. Gelie Duncan and many others were burned at the stake in Edinburgh for their part in the ritual. The old St Andrews burial ground is where the present seabird centre stands now. When the old burial ground which lay where the Seabird centre stands now was excavated, coffins were found dating back over 300 years. Red Celtic Memorial Cross North Berwick East Lothian Coast The red granite cross in front of the Seabird Centre is a memorial to Catherine Watson. The inscription reads: “Erected in memory of Catherine Watson of Glasgow, aged 19 who drowned in the East Bay, 27th July 1889 while rescuing a drowning boy. The child was saved, the brave girl was taken” It was created by her fellow art students. Following a drowning accident in 1889 Sir Walter Hamilton-Dalrymple initiated a subscription for a memorial cross to be erected on Anchor Green. The Red Granite Celtic Cross, with the inscription ‘ Erected in memory of Catherine Watson of Glasgow, aged 19 who drowned in the East Bay, 27th July 1889 while rescuing a drowning boy. The child was saved, the brave girl was taken.’ The memorial was designed by S. McGlashen in 1890. RNLI & Air Force Coastal Command North Berwick East Lothian Two memorials to the long service of the people that watch out for all in distress at see The RNLI lifeboat Crews and the pilots of the Royal Air Force Coastal Command North Berwick East Lothian. Robert Louis Stevenson Lane North Berwick East Lothian Robert Stevenson the engineer and lighthouse builder had a summerhouse in North Berwick and his grandson Robert Louis Stevenson the Author and poet spent his summers in North Berwick. The locals have made a lane in the centre of the High Street a memorial to the Stevensons with pictures and writings and a mural on the walls of the lane. Ben Sayers Putting Green North Berwick East Lothian Ben Sayers the golf company was founded in 1873 and is the oldest in the world. Ben Sayers was born in Fox Lane in Leith on the 23rd June 1856. He started making golf balls at the age of 20 he also player in many golf open championships. Ben’s wife was the only employee and made upto twelve dozen golf balls a day. Davie Strath a Scottish professional Golfer and ball maker died in 1879, his mould and ball making machine came up for auction, James Law bought it for Ben Sayers, which began a career in golf manufacturing. The first clubs Ben invented were the ‘Benny’ and ‘jigger’ In 1898 was when Ben Sayers described himself as a ‘golf club manufacturer’ prior to that he called himself a ball maker. Ben Sayers died in 1917. Making clubs and balls opening golf clubs and designing golf courses worldwide. A man of great stature standing at 5′ 3″ tall (1.6 mtrs). The statue of Ben Sayers stands at the edge of the first putting green which opened 14 June 1920 Five Islands @ North Berwick The Five islands of North Berwick are The Bass Rock, Lamb, Craigleith, Fidra and May all All have their own story. Link to Islands North Berwick Island Compass On the harbour there is a compass which shows the position of the islands and their names North Berwick Coastal Communities Museum The Coastal Communities Museum in North Berwick covers the history of the area from the Romans and when it was part of Northumbria, the Cromwell invasion and the prison on the bass rock in the Jacobite times. The history of East Lothian is long and full of places to visit Castles, Roman Forts, Flight Museum , Birthplace of the Scottish Flag (Saltire). Doocot Bass Rock Farm North Berwick East Lothian Round Doocot found on Bass Rock Farm at the east side of Berwick Law built circa 1750 was a fresh meat source. Taking the young pigeons for tender meat. Still used by Pigeons but not for human consumption. Green Golf Plaque Heritage Trail North Berwick East Lothian Arnaud Massy was the first non-Briton to win the Open Championship In 1907 and remains the only French golfer to have won any of the four 'Major' events. There are 47 plaques on walls around North Berwick commemorating golfers, course designers, Course Architects, Amateur and Professional Golfers. Scottish Seabird Centre North Berwick East Lothian The Scottish Seabird Centre was opened on the 21 May 2000 by HRH Prince Charles. The Seabird Centre has boat trips around the islands giving a tour that is second to none. Things to see on the trip are birds, Puffin, Gannet, Kittiwake, Cormorant, Tern, Gull and many more species, also wildlife include Dolphin, whales, and seals. There is a Lobster Hatchery and for people not wishing a trip on the water, there is live camera feeds attached to computers to enable everyone to see what’s happening on the islands. The Bass Rock has the largest Gannet colony in the world and was described by Sir David Attenborough as the 12 wonder of the natural world. Memorial Fountain The fountain was erected in the memory of Isabella Catherine Lewis 1939 North Berwick Beaches There are two golden sandy beaches in North Berwick both are safe for swimming and water sports. The west beach is backed onto the Golf Course and the east beach (Milsey beach) has a sea pool safe for children to swim in. With shops restaurant and accommodation all within 5 minutes walk a great place for all the family to holiday. This was a favourite place for the Stevenson family (Robert Louis Stevenson). Just up the coast was where he got the idea for Treasure Island see Fidra Island at Yellowcraigs at Dirleton. Lobster Hatchery North Berwick Lobsters are important to the ecosystem and are also a food that is eaten around the world. The present stocks of Lobster in the Scandinavian and Mediterranean seas have collapsed and we wish to rectify the problem. The Lobster Hatchery is just one of the methods in replenishing stocks of Lobster. The Hatchery has returned over 14,000 young lobster into the Firth of Forth. Go and see the work that is being done to replenish stocks, St Andrews Kirk Potts North Berwick St andrews Kirk Potts taking over from the Kirk at the harbour opened circa 1675 but took until circa 1825 to be complete. By the mid 1800's it became to small for the town and it held its last service in 1883 The St Andrews Blackadder Church opened in 1883. All three Kirks (churches) had the same bell. It rang at the harbour then the potts and finally it was replaced in 1928 after ringing in the blackadder. The bell can be seen outside the St Andrews Blackadder church. One of the oldest bells in Scotland. St Andrews Blackadder Church North Berwick John Blackadder was minister in Dumfriesshire. He was outspoken against the appointment of bishops in the Church of Scotland. In 1662 he was thrown out of his parish and he moved to Edinburgh. He spent most of his time travelling and preaching in open-air where people would gather to her his sermons. (Open air preaching, conventicle, was illegal until 1689). He became very popular all over the south of Scotland. The government forces arrested John Blackadder in 1681 for his conventicles church assemblies in the outdoors. He was convicted and set to the prison on the Bass Rock. He died while a prisoner on the Bass Rock in 1685. While imprisoned he spent his time writing his memoirs. Bass Rock Prison As he died in the parish of St Andrew he was taken to St Andrews Kirk Potts for burial. On the formation of the Free Church of Scotland in 1843. A group of parishioners in North Berwick decided to name their new church, Blackadder Church in 1845 after the preacher John Blackadder and in 1989 the parishes of St Andrew and Blackadder were united to form the present parish of St Andrew Blackadder. His grave still stands in St Andrews Kirk Potts. John Blackadder Gravestone Inscription Here lies the body of Mr John Blackadder, minister of the gospel at Troqueer, in Galloway, who died on the Bass, after five years' imprisonment, Anno Dom. 1685, and of his age 63 years. Blest John, for Jesus' sake, in Patmos bound, His prison Bethel, Patmos Pisgah found, So the bless'd John, on yonder rock confined,- His body suffer'd, but no chains could bind His heaven-aspiring soul; while day by day, As from Mount Pisgah's top, he did survey The promised land, and view'd the crown by faith, Laid up for those who faithful are till death. Grace formed him in the Christian Hero's mould - Meek in his own concerns in's Master's bold; Passions to Reason chained, Prudence did lead - Zeal warmed his breast, and Reason cool'd his head. Five years on the lone rock, yet sweet abode, He Enoch-like enjoyed, and walk'd with God; Till, by long living on this heavenly food, His soul by love grew up too great, too good To be confined to jail, or flesh and blood. Death broke his fetters off, then swift he fled From sin and sorrow, and by angels led, Enter'd the mansions of eternal joy; - Blest soul, thy warfare's done, praise, love, enjoy. His dust here rests, till Jesus come again, - Even so, blest Jesus, come come, Lord Amen. Fred Marr North Berwick East Lothian Fred Marr was Mr North Berwick, a fisherman and boatman. He spent his life taking passengers on boat trips and showing them the wonders of the islands around his home of North Berwick. In 1970 when he purchased the Sula I, and upgrading to two years later to Sula II. The Marr family ran the tour boat for 50 years before retiring. A bronze plaque can be seen near the harbour in his honour. The inscription read; Fred Marr 1923-2008 Fred was a fisherman, boatman to the Northern Lighthouse Board conservationist guardian of the Bass Rock Gannets and rescuer of countless orphaned chicks. For over 50 years passengers from all over the world sailed with Fred to the Bass Rock and neighbouring islands, most famously on the clinker- built Sula II. Fred was widely known and well respected. He will be remembered for his seamanship, his knowledge of local islands and for his kindness and integrity. A proud family man, Fred gave much and asked for little. North Berwick Harbour Old Swimming Pool A harbour at North Berwick has been in existence circa 1150 when ferries would take passengers to Fife on their pilgrimage to St Andrews. An outdoor swimming pool opened on the east side of the harbour on the 8th August 1900. Scottish swimmers and Olympic champions of the past, Ellen King (my primary school teacher at Bruntsfied Edinburgh) and Jean McDowall were both regular swimmers at the old outdoor swimming pool. Ellen King (1909-1994) was a winner of two Olympic medals and three Commonwealth Games medals and also held world records. The outdoor pool at North Berwick was the place to be seen with swimmers and divers from all over the world taking part in exhibitions. North Berwick Castle Castle Hill North Berwick East Lothian On 'Castle Hill' North Berwick, a castle was built by the MacDuff family of Fife, known as North Berwick castle. The castle was held by three noble families, the MacDuff, the Stewart and the Lauders. Originally built in the 13th century as a wooden motte and bailey and later the Lauder family built a stone tower with a defensive enclosure circa 1380, which was abandoned when they moved to a castle they built on the Bass Rock circa 1410. There are no remains of the original castle at Misley but from the Castle Hill top are amazing views. Castle Hill Views North Berwick East Lothian Information board top of Castlehill North Berwick and present view October 2020. Edward VII Coronation Tree North Berwick East Lothian The Sycamore tree in Quality Street at the east end of North Berwick High Street was planted by King Edward the VII on the 10th October 1902 to commemorate the Royal visit to North Berwick in the year of his coronation. North Berwick Mercat Cross The first mention of the Mercat Cross was in September 1751 when the Magistrates decided to reposition the Cross to a more appropriate location. The next mention was in December 1770 : "Taking into consideration the ruinous condition of the Cross and inconvenient situation of it, the Council have agreed that it shall be removed and put up a new at the east end of the Toune House, also that the stair up to the Council Chamber being much failed, agree that it should be completely made up and repaired." The Lodge Wall Tower House Lodge Gardens North Berwick East Lothian The Lodge and Wall Tower House are at the entrance to the Lodge Grounds. The lands became the possession of Sir William Dick 1640 and then moved to Sir Hew Dalrymple his ancestor. Lord North Berwick (Hew Dalrymple), president of the court of session on 7 June 1698 and died in the position on 1 February 1737. The Lodge and grounds were built and constructed by his son. The Lodge grounds in North Berwick town centre is a great place to spend time walking through the different gardens. The first garden has many flowers a sundial, an aviary, rose garden and glass houses. The gardens have many standing stones and wide open spaces. There are many different types of trees a lavender garden and a children’s play park. There is also a memorial to the Japanese surrender in 1945. Next -Tantallon - Auldhame

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

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 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Thistle Street and Thistle St Lanes in the New Town has a mixture of shops restaurants pubs with accommodation between George Street and Queen Street Edinburgh. Thistle Street and lanes Retail Stores, Food, Drink, Accommodation When the new town was originally built Thistle Street stretched the same length as George Street. But due to the architects Young and Hill as part of their agreement Thistle Street was divided into three sections. as it stands today. From Charlotte Square - Castle Street North (Young Street) From Castle Street North - Frederick Street (Hill Street) and from Frederick Street to St Andrews Square Thistle Street. In all three streets there are lanes off both the north and south sides. Thistle Street History Attractions Advertise Your Business Here More Details Edinburgh Thistle Court First Houses Built New Town Thistle Court Edinburgh EH2 1AY City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Thistle Street Ski Independence Tours 5 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1DF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 243 8097 Edinburgh Thistle Street Destiny Scotland 17 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1DF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 3888 Edinburgh Thistle Street Sotheby's Auctioners 21 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1DF City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Thistle Street Hendersons Bistro 25 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1DX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3605 Edinburgh Thistle Street Selenita Childrens Clothes 25C Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1DX City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Thistle Street Fountain Court Apartments 27 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1DX City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Thistle Street Cox & Co 28 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1EN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 6017 Edinburgh Thistle Street Lane North Café Saint Honor’e 34 Thistle Street Lane North Edinburgh EH2 1EA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 2211 Advertise Your Business Here More Details Edinburgh Thistle Street Alchemia Studio Jewellers 37 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1DY City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Thistle Street Thistle Street Bar 39 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1DY City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Thistle Street Pam Jenkins Fashion 41 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1DY City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Thistle Street Kakao by K 45 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1DY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 3584 Edinburgh Thistle Street Iris Restaurant 47a Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1DY City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Thistle Street Howie Nicholsby Ltd 48 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1EN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 9450 Edinburgh Thistle Street 21st Century Kilts 48 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1EN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 9450 Edinburgh Thistle Street Howie Nicholsby Ltd 48 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1EN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 9450 Edinburgh Thistle Street 21st Century Kilts 48 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1EN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 9450 Edinburgh Thistle Street Dusit 49 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1DY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 6848 Advertise Your Business Here More Details Pilates Attic 50 Thistle Street Lane North East Edinburgh EH2 1DA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 2093 Edinburgh Thistle Street Bon Vivant Wine Shop 51 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1DY City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Thistle Street Jane Davidson Women's Wear 52 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1EN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3280 Edinburgh Thistle Street World (The) 55 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1DY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3275 Edinburgh Thistle Street Bon Vivant 55 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1DY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3275 Edinburgh Thistle Street Fishers in the City 58 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1EN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 5109 Edinburgh Thistle Street Alce Fashion 61 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1DY City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Thistle Street El Cartel Mexican Restaurant 64 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1EN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 260 9699 Edinburgh Thistle Street Joseph Bonnar Jewellery 72 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1EN City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Thistle Street Café Marlayne 76 Thistle Street Edinburgh EH2 1EN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 2230 Next - Hanover Street Businesses

The Declaration of Arbroath signed 700 years ago and sent on the 6 April 1320 to Pope John XXII Get your copy Visit Edinburgh at All About Edinburgh. Declaration of Arbroath 2020, 700th Anniversary Signing of the Declaration of Arbroath, A letter sealed by fifty-one magnates and nobles, of the 51 seals only 19 have survived. The Declaration of Arbroath (letter) is held in the National Records of Scotland in Edinburgh. The letter makes the case for Scottish Independence and asks to acknowledge Robert the Bruce as Scotland’s lawful king. The letter was sent to Pope John XXII, on the 6 April 1320, written in Latin by, Bernard, Abbot of Arbroath Abbey, and Chancellor of Scotland at Newbattle Abbey. The most famous of the words written in the declaration are; “As long as but a hundred of us remain alive, never will we on any conditions be brought under English rule. It is in truth not for glory, nor riches, nor honours, that we are fighting, but for freedom – for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself”. King Edward I was intent on the conquer of Scotland after the deaths of Alexander III and his granddaughter Margaret, Maid of Norway in 1296 which left Scotland with no monarch. In the struggle for Scotland, William Wallace defeated Edward at Stirling Bridge,1297. Robert the Bruce who had taken the throne in 1306 defeated Edward II in 1314 at Bannockburn. It was not until 1328 that Scotland’s Independence was acknowledge with the Treaty of Edinburgh between Robert I and Edward III that ended the 30 year Wars of Independence between England and Scotland. PURCHASE A COPY Declaration of Arbroath 2020, 700th Anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Arbroath, Available now to every Scot, their Kith and Kin, both at home and over the seas, by contacting Tel 07539 867587 allaboutedinburgh@gmail.com Purchasers of this Certified and Numbered Edition Print, receive an exact copy of the text in Latin as well as an English translation, also a full colour Information Sheet and a Certificate of Authenticity. Next - Johnnie Walker Whisky Story

Leader foot is unique with 3 bridges built 1778, 1865 and 1973 all crossing the River Tweed a 19 span Viaduct, old stone bridge and the present A68 Road. not to forget the poetry stones. Leaderfoot Bridges Scottish Borders DRYGRANGE VIADUCT (LEADERFOOT VIADUCT) The magnificent structure that crosses the river Tweed is the Drygrange Viaduct a nineteen span, single track railway viaduct. Which was built in 1865 the 19 sandstone arches measures 40 feet (13m) span. The highest pillar is 114 feet tall above the water level. OLD DRYGRANGE BRIDGE Drygrange Bridge, at Leaderfoot was built circa 1778. A 4-span rubble bridge which was an engineering first when it was built. This was the original crossing for the main A68 road which takes you to England. This was thought to have been built where an old roman bridge stood and before that a ferry crossing. NEW DRYGRANGE BRIDGE The New Drygrange Bridge was opened in 1973 to carry the A68 highway over the River Tweed just up from the conflux with the Leader Water. Poetry Stones The river runs from west to east Roads south to north From bank to bank three bridges span Three centuries worth Before these the fly-boat brae led down to its ferry near the ghost-line of the roman way on the outward journey builders pay attention to the piers so the arch can spring taking you far from what you see to what you’re not yet seeing salmond sandstone pillar rise above leaderfoot the meeting of the two singing streams by leafy Ravenswood for when the Tweed is running high from wintery moor and moss Old Drygrange Bridge is standing here to carry you across. River Tweed Scottish Borders The River Tweed, depicts the Border between Scotland and England. The River Tweed is 97 miles (156 km) long and flows west to east across the Scottish Borders into England. At one time there were hundreds of mills that used the rivers power to manufacture cloth. The most famous thing linked to the River Tweed is Salmon, generating vast income for the local region. It is one of the best Salmon fishing rivers in Scotland.

Gosford House home to the Earls of Wemyss and March with extensive grouds and the filming of Outlander. With Lagoons for boating, boat house, Ice Houselily pond Stables and the House all can be viewed. Gosford House Pleasure Grounds & Policies East Lothian Coast Gosford House Earls of Wemyss and March Longniddry East Lothian Coast The most prominent house in Longniddry is Gosford House on the Gosford Estate owned by the (Charteris Family) Earls of Wemyss and March, who resides here on his 5,000 acre estate. The house was design by Robert Adam and was completed in 1808. The House is available for private or corporate functions and weddings. The are many things to see in the grounds of Gosford and the grounds can be access with a permit for the day from the Bothy Farm Shop. I found that access is easy from the Bothy across from Craigielaw golf course. (free car park). Francis Charteris of Amisfield 6th Earl of Wemyss designed the landscape of the grounds in 1779 the New House foundation stone was laid in 1791. Stables were built in 1790. The Old Gosford House was demolished in 1938 and was used as a holiday home of King James V circa 1505. Outlander the time travel TV series used the Gosford estate for the series. Gosford Estate Walled Garden Bothy and Car Park Things to see in the Pleasure grounds and policies are the Curling House circa 1840 | The Mausoleum | Ice House | Boat House | Lagoons | Curling House | Stables Garden Cottage | Bothy Cottage | Gosford House Gosford House Boat House Longniddry East Lothian The boat house is for rowing boats and a great place for swimming. The medallion at the highest point in the centre is of Coade stone and depicts Hygiene goddess of health. Gosford House Earl of Wemyss Mausoleum Longniddry East Lothian The Mausoleum was built by Francis (Wemyss) Charteris (1723-1808), self proclaimed 7th, Earl of Wemyss, circa 1805, who died at Gosford on 24 August 1808 (85) and was “buried there in a mausoleum erected by himself” on the gate posts are crouching slaves with flaying knives. Built in the form of a replica of the Great Pyramid with one entrance. He is the only Weymss occupant to date. Gosford House Curling House Longniddry East Lothian The Curling House was made from limestone circa 1840 and used by the Aberlady Curling Club. Over the winter months the lagoon would freeze over enabling the curlers to use the ice. Gosford House Boating Lagoons Longniddry East Lothian Gosford House Ice House Longniddry East Lothian The first in refrigeration, it was a long way for the ice for your drink and the fresh meat Gosford House Bothy Cottage Longniddry East Lothian Gosford House Garden Cottage Longniddry East Lothian Gosford House Lily Pond Gosford Pleasure Grounds and Policies East Lothian Gosford House Coach House and Stables Gosford Pleasure Grounds and Policies East Lothian The coach House and Stables has a clock which was made by Veitch of Haddington in 1792. Stone swan above the clock and urns with plaques depicting griffins flanking an Urn. Gosford House Gosford Pleasure Grounds and Policies East Lothian Gosford House woodlands and water drainage system is network of drains and aqueducts that maintain the level of the water in the pond and Lagoons. House Tours are by appointment. Private Tours can be arranged, following government guidelines. The Gosford Grounds are open to the public. Accessed can be gained by purchasing a day permit (£1) or an annual permit (£15) at the Bothy Shop, which is open Tuesday to Saturday; 9-5pm. Next - Aberlady

Liberton and Gilmerton were originally small hamlets (villages) south of Edinburgh. There are a few places to visit Liberton House Liberton Tower. Gilmerton Cove a secret cave network and the Butterfly and Insect World at Dobbies. Gilmerton and Liberton Liberton Tower & Liberton House The Liberton area in the south of Edinburgh derives its name from ‘lepers town', A Leper colony previously located in this area. The Little family were land owners here from circa 1590 first owning Liberton Tower then building Liberton House. Liberton Tower has grand furnished period interior over three floors and also an outside walkway. Liberton House is a mansion House with a Do'cot. Liberton House is haunted and sightings of ghostly apparitions have been seen and also voices in the night. Liberton Tower & Liberton House The Little family owned Liberton Tower from circa 1590, built circa 1450. William Little (Litil) younger brother of Clement both with association to the founding of the University of Edinburgh. William Little (Litil) was a Burgess and Lord Provost of Edinburgh built Liberton House circa 1600. Liberton Tower had been abandoned by circa 1610. There are inscriptions of 1675 and 1683 on Liberton House which was when the house was extended by decedents. There is also a Do’cot which all large houses had to provide fresh meat from the birds occupying the do’cot. Gilmerton Cove (Caves) Edinburgh Attractions The mystery of the Gilmerton Cove a secret hideout for the Knights Templar or an illegal drinking den. It is believed the caves were dug in early 1720s by a local blacksmith as a house. Go down the caves and decide for yourself. They can be found at 16 Drum Street Gilmerton. A small village that stood south of Edinburgh. This cave was dug out of rock by one George Paterson, a smithy. Completed in 1724 after five years hard labour, as reads the inscription on one of the chimney-heads. There are several compartments and were lived in by Paterson and his wife for many years. Gilmerton Cove Liberton Kirk There has been a religious building on this site from as far back as the 8th century. There is evidence of a chapel here, as mention was made in the Great Charter of Holyrood, signed in 1143. Liberton Kirk was not the first church on this site. the foundation stone of this building was laid in 1815 the old church being knocked down the previous year. Rev James Grant Plaque and Memorial Stone James Grant became the parish minister in August 1789 and dies in June 1831 and is remains are interned in the tower of the church. Erected in memorial of the long serving minister of almost 42 years Living Stones Cairn On the bicentenary of Liberton Kirk a stone cairn was erected at the south west corner of the church Its stones are a symbol of the church's “living stones” the people who continue to be the church of Jesus Christ in this place even though buildings change. Dr Guthrie’s Ragged School What is Guthrie Court nursing home was originally opened in 1887 as a Ragged School which replaced the first ragged school on Castlehill. The plaque reads; Founded by Dr Guthrie in Edinburgh 1847 transferred to Liberton 1887. Liberton Inn Edinburgh "Reuben Butler's House" The block of buildings have been at the centre of the old Liberton Village for centuries. The building at one time housed Liberton School and the master's house (Reuben Butler) from circa 1780 to 1889 when a new school was built. Reuben Butler, the sweetheart of Jennie Deans, in Walter Scott's 'Heart of Midlothian'. The corner building has been an In since circa 1850 and the rest was sold to a ironmonger in 1889 before it became a part of the Inn. a few years later. Melville Castle Edinburgh Melville Castle named after the first owner Galfrid De Melville Circa 1150. Melville Castle was also said to have been for a time owned by David Rizzio and Mary Queen of Scots often visited. Other Royals that have visited the castle are George IV in 1828 and in 1842 Queen Victoria visited Melville Castle when she was on her tour of Scotland. It is said that a ghost has been seen on many occasions and it is thought to be Queen Mary looking for David Rizzio. Melville Castle can be found at the very east end of Gilmerton Road at Melville Gate on the road to Dalkeith. The Dundas family crest which can be seen above the main entrance to Melville Castle THE MOTTO ON THE FAMILY CREST BELOW THE SHIELD (TRANSLATION) QUOD POTUI PERFECI (I HAVE DONE WHAT I COULD TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY) INSCRIBED ABOVE THE LION'S HEAD (TRANSLATION) ESSAYEZ (KEEP TRYING) Butterfly World Butterfly and Insect World Edinburgh Attractions. Take a walk in the Reptile Room lizards, chameleons and giant snakes. See the Bugs and Beasties spiders, stick insects and, frogs and walk round while hundreds of multi coloured Butterflies flutter around you THIS ATTRACTION HAS CLOSED AFTER 40 YEARS Next - Golf Scotland