East Linton Attractions East Lothian East Linton Village East Lothian Scotland East Linton is a beautiful small village just of the A199 or A1 beside the River Tyne. On the north side of the A1 is where you will find the village and Preston Mill on the south side is where you will find Hailes Castle. In the centre of the village is a water fountain with cherubs and lights. The old parish church dates from circa 1770 with parts from the original church circa 1250. The Castle has been on this site circa 1240 the owner the Gourlay family from Northumbria lived here a well heeled family of the day. The Castle then became the Hepburn family seat for the the next century before it was put to siege by Archibald Dunbar who killed all within the Castle. Mary Queen of Scots stayed here 1567, Cromwell attacked and damaged the Castle in 1650 and lived in by the Dalrymple Family before moving to a mansion house near Musselburgh in 1709 to which they called Newhailes after their estate and Castle at East Linton. Hailes Castle East Linton East Lothian Hailes Castle was originally founded as a fortified tower house in 1240, one of the oldest constructions of its kind still in existence in Scotland. The castle stands on a headland beside the River Tyne. Also you can see Traprain Law the site of the largest Roman treasure found outside Rome. This is also thought to be a site of a Roman Fort. Preston Mill and Phantassie Do’cot East Linton East Lothian The Preston mill has stood on this site since circa 1590 and was still in use until 1959. This is the best example of a meal mill from the 16th century in Scotland. Preston Mill’s machinery is still in working order. It is situated close to the River Tyne near the village of East Linton in East Lothian. There are tours that give a great idea of the conditions of the time and how things work. St Andrew’s Kirk East Linton St Andrew’s Church was built in 1843 to house the breakaway Free Church of Scotland, and was used as a school house on weekdays. The bell in the church as been in place since 1884 a memorial to Mr Scott. The clock was then installed 1897 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee. East Linton Fountain East Lothian The fountain 1882 with lamps, standing in scalloped iron basin; scalloped canopy above, with four children pouring water from urns. The Fountain was presented to the Burgh of East Linton by John Drysdale who emigrated to Buenos Aires and became a wealthy businessman. Prestonkirk House East Lothian Scotland Prestonkirk House can be seen at the entrance to Stories Park. Stories Park takes its name from the Storie family of veterinary surgeons, who lived in The Square and kept racehorses in their ‘park’. Francis Storie (d.1875) was East Linton’s chief magistrate 1866-72. Storie Park the first house was a poorhouse built in 1864 for the poor of East Lothian. East Linton Falls River Tyne East Lothian Scotland The water through the Linn and pool, the old Tyne bridge (Lintern Briggis) built circa 1550 that gives access to the village over the river and the main crossing of the Tyne in the 1500’s used by the English Armies. This area is great for walkers and explorers with much to see and beautiful scenic routes and t finish it of a hotel restaurant and bar and free parking. If you follow the Tyne up to the Linn Rocks, you come to the original ‘Lintoun’, where the settlement began circa 1000 years ago. Preston kirk East Linton East Lothian Scotland Prestonkirk East Linton is Dedicated to St Baldred, The Church tower built circa 1631 and the main building from 1770 in the burial ground can be found the graves of Andrew Meikle, inventor of the threshing machine, and George Rennie, agriculturalist and brother of John Rennie, the civil engineer. John Rennie Memorial East Linton East Lothian The Memorial to John Rennie can be seen on the road out of East Linton towards Dunbar. John Rennie was born on 7 June 1761 at Phantassie Farm near the memorial. He was the engineer who built the Waterloo Bridge in London and it is believed part of the memorial is built with stone work from the old Waterloo bridge. The inscription on the plaque reads; The memorial to John Rennie (1761 -1824) civil engineer was erected in 1936 and relocated at this site in 1981 by The East Lothian Antiquarian and Field Naturalists Society The Institution of Engineers Sir Robert McAlpine & Sons Limited. Pencraig Standing Stone East Linton East Lothian This Standing tone is a Prehistoric three-sided pillar which can be seen from the old AI just before East Linton turn off. In the background is Berwick Law a Iron age hill fort. Could this be a distance marker from ancient times. Drylaw Hill Do'cot East Linton East Lothian The Beehive do'cot that stands on Drylaw Hill was built mid 1500's the holes at the roof are to allow the birds in and the door is for access to the birds for fresh meat. Great views of East Linton from here. Smeaton-Hepburn Estate East Linton East Lothian Smeaton- Hepburn Estate was the home of the Hepburns for four centuries. The mansion House has long been removed and now is a country park with one of the few man made Lakes in Scotland, formed in 1820. Smeaton nursery and cafe is a Victorian Walled Garden. The Estate is free of charge to visit. Next - East Saltoun

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High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh is the largest part of the old town with many attractions, and full of History. The Upper Southside has St Giles, Black Turnpice, Mercat Cross, Charles II Statue, John knox grave, And much more High Street Upper Southside Royal Mile All About Edinburgh High Street History High Street was the most populated part of Edinburgh, with tenement buildings up to 11 stories high. On November 15th 1824 a tenement of 11 stories on the upper or High Street West, southside caught alight and was the beginning of the worst fire in the history of Edinburgh. Starting at around 10 pm that evening the fire spread from the tenement in Assembly Close to buildings in Old Fishmarket close. Down to the Tron Kirk in the east. It also spread south along the Cowgate. The fire was finally extinguished the next morning 12 hours from when it had started. That was not the end, as another fire started at 10 pm that evening which destroyed what was left on the south side of the High Street. All but St Giles Cathedral and the Parliament buildings were saved. Over four hundred families were left homeless. High Street Upper Southside Royal Mile Edinburgh The High Street in the Royal Mile can be found between the Royal Mile Lawnmarket and the Royal Mile Canongate. The first part of the High Street, the upper High Street or High Street West is from the junction of St Giles Street and the cross roads at the North and South Bridges. In this section you will find West Parliament Square, the Signet Library, Parliament House, Charles II Statue, Heart of Midlothian, St Giles Cathedral, John Knox Statue and grave, Mercat Cross, Advocates Close, Edinburgh City Chambers, Real Mary Kings Close, Tron Kirk and many close's and courts. Which are all below. West Parliament Square Parliament Square Barrie's Close Borthwick's Close Royal Mile Old Assembly Close Royal Mile Covenant Close Royal Mile Burnet's Close Royal Mile Bell's Wynd Royal Mile New Assembly Close Royal Mile Stevenslaw's Close Royal Mile Marlin's Wynd Hunter Square Blair Street West Parliament Square High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh West Parliament Square High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh is the Square on the west of St Giles Cathedral. A statue of the 5th Duke of Buccleuch stands in the middle with the houses of Parliament, Signet library, St Giles Cathedral (west entrance) and the County Building on three sides. In the cobbles are the Heart of Midlothian, dates on cobbles near the statue and brass cobbles showing the outline of the old Tolbooth. Above the the door to St Giles Cathedral are statues of kings and bishops. Lothian Chambers West Parliament Square Royal Mile Edinburgh The Lothian Chambers Building was built in 1904 and was used for the administration of Midlothian Council. The building is now used as a venue for marriages. On the corner of the building at the Lawnmarket is a plaque showing the place where the last person in Edinburgh was hanged. A man in his early 30’s battered and slit the throat of a 23-year-old girl in a crime of passion. The brass cobbles in the street show where the gallows were 5th Duke of Buccleuch Statue West Parliament Square Royal Mile Edinburgh The statue of Walter Francis Montagu Douglas Scott (1806 – 1884) the 5th Duke of Buccleuch and the 7th Duke of Queensbury was erected in West Parliament Square Edinburgh High Street in 1888. The Duke of Buccleuch was born in Dalkeith House Midlothian and was a very wealthy land baron. He became the Duke on the death of his father at the age of 13. He was knighted in 1835 and served in Prime Minister Peel’s government in the 1840s. There is still a Duke of Buccleuch to this day, the 10th Duke of Buccleuch and the 12th Duke of Queensbury lives in Drumlanrig Castle. He is also the Chief of Clan Scott. Drumlanrig Castle is home to the world renowned Buccleuch Art collection. The Castle and Estate can be found south of Sanquhar in Dumfriesshire off the A76. Signet Library West Parliament Square Royal Mile Edinburgh The Signet Library building was completed in 1822 for the historic visit to Edinburgh and Scotland of King George IV. On his visit he described the upper library as “the finest drawing room in Europe”. The Signet library is the home of the Society of Writers to her Majesty’s Signet an association of Scottish lawyers. Which is believed to be the oldest professional society in the world. The earliest recorded use of the Signet was in 1369. West Parliament Square High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Dated Cobbles There are two sets of cobbles in West Parliament Square one set has dates 1386, 1610 and 1678 in the Cobbles beside the statue of 5th Duke of Buccleuch. the other set are near the Heart of Midlothian cobbles with dates 1386, 1430, 1610. The date 1386 represents The rebuild of St Giles and the Tolbooth after Richard II had Burnt Edinburgh in 1385. In 1610 an extension was built to the tolbooth for prisoners. In 1678 a further extension was built to the tolbooth where an older part had been previously demolished. The only historic fact that I can relate 1430 to is on the 16th October 1430, James I of Scotland son was born at Holyrood Abbey in Edinburgh later to become James II Heart of Midlothian Royal Mile High Street Edinburgh The Heart of Midlothian is a heart-shaped mosaic built into the pavement next to St Giles on the High Street. Together with brass markers set into the pavement, it records the position of the 15th-century Old Tolbooth demolished in 1817, which was the administrative centre of the town, the prison and one of several sites of public execution. Some people spit on the heart. Although it is now said to be done for good luck, it was originally done as a sign of disdain for the former prison. The brass cobbles mark where the Tolbooth stood. St Giles Cathedral High Street Edinburgh There are records that show a parish church being in Edinburgh in 854 A.D. The parish church of Edinburgh was formally dedicated by the bishop of St Andrews on 6 October 1243. The parish church of Edinburgh was subsequently de-consecrated and named in honour of the patron saint of Edinburgh, St Giles. St Giles a Greek Holy man who settled in the south of France in the 7th century and was said to be associated with the early Frankish Kings, in particular Charles Martel (688–741). St Giles is seen in the carving above the west door of St Giles Cathedral Edinburgh (pictured below).He is said to have stopped a hunter’s arrow with his hand and saved a deer. There are many stories of St Giles and his miracles throughout history. St Giles later became the patron saint of both Edinburgh and the Cathedral now known as St Giles Cathedral. He died on the 1st September 721 A.D St Giles Cathedral There are two doors to St Giles Cathedral the West Door which is now the main entrance and has statues of Kings and Bishops above it and the East Door once the main entrance but now seldom used. Above the the east door can be seen one of very few statues of St Andrew, who is the patron saint of Scotland. The west door of St Giles Cathedral was originally the back door, but over time with more space in West Parliament Square for the people to congregate before and after services the west door was adopted as the main entrance. Above the door there are a number of statues and in the centre a carved stone of St Giles with a Roe that he had saved from a lethal arrow with his hand. The many statues are of Kings and clergymen of St Giles Cathedral. BISHOP WILLIAM FORBES. Left of picture Bishop William Forbes In 1634 William Forbes became the first bishop of Edinburgh, with St Giles as his Cathedral. Bishop Forbes Died on the 12 April 1634 shortly after becoming the first bishop of Edinburgh. Bishop William Forbes is buried in St Giles Cathedral. ALEXANDER HENDERSON Right of picture Alexander Henderson a Presbyterian minister moved from his parish in Leuchars, St Andrews to become the minister of the High Kirk of St Giles in Edinburgh. When King Charles visited Scotland in 1641 Alexander Henderson was appointed Dean of the Chapel Royal at Holyrood. He was also instrumental in the writing of the National Covenant and became the Moderator of the general assembly on more than one occasion. He died in Edinburgh in 1646 and is buried in Greyfriar’s Churchyard Edinburgh. KING JAMES I (centre of picture) James I became King on the death of his father in 1406 but he was not crowned at Scone Palace until 1423. The reason for the 17 years’ delay in his being crowned was that he was imprisoned in London. While in prison his uncle Robert of Albany ruled Scotland and was happy for James to remain in prison hoping that one day he or his son Murdoch would become king. When James was released at age 30 he took over as king. He then began restoring the monarchy and forfeited the lands of the rebellious nobles including the Dukes of Albany. He was a strong leader and introduced social and economic legislation and founded the Scottish Court of Session. In 1437 James was killed in a Dominican Monastery in Perth. KING JAMES VI of SCOTLAND AND I OF ENGLAND (right of picture) James son of Mary Queen of Scots and Henry Darnley, was born in Edinburgh Castle in 1566. James became the youngest King of Scotland at the age of thirteen months. In 1603, he also became king of England and Ireland. He continued to reign in all three kingdoms for 22 years. In 1605 a small group of Catholics, led by a man called Robert Catesby, devised a scheme to kill James and as many members of Parliament as possible. Catesby's plan involved blowing up the Houses of Parliament on 5th November as in the Guy Fawkes rhyme, “Remember Remember the 5th of November gunpowder treason and plot”, Catesby being Guy Fawkes. The 5th of November was chosen because James was due to open Parliament on that day. At 57 years and 246 days, his reign in Scotland was the longest of any previous King. James died in 1625 at the age of 58 and is buried in Westminster Abbey. ROBERT THE BRUCE King Robert I (left of picture) Robert I, known as Robert the Bruce, became King of Scots on 25 March 1306. At the Battle of Bannockburn in June 1314, he led a Scottish army and defeated the English army lead by Edward II. To confirm an independent Scottish monarchy in 1320 a letter was sent to Pope John XXII declaring that Robert the Bruce was their rightful monarch. This letter was the 'Declaration of Arbroath' and it asserted the antiquity of the Scottish people and their monarchy. In 1324 Robert the Bruce received papal recognition as king of an independent Scotland. Robert died on 7 June 1329. He was buried in Dunfermline Abbey and his heart is buried in Melrose Abbey. GAVIN DOUGLAS (left of picture) Gavin Douglas was born in 1474 at Tantallon Castle, Dunbar East Lothian. Gavin Douglas was a Scottish Bishop,royal court poet, courtier and translator. Gavin Douglas was appointed provost of St. Giles Church, Edinburgh, around 1501 and is best known for his translation of Virgil's Aeneid into Scots, the English language of the lowlands of Scotland. He was made bishop of Dunkled in 1516 and died in London in 1522. JOHN KNOX (right of picture) John Knox was born in the Haddington area of East Lothian in approximately 1514. He was appointed minister of the Church of St. Giles in 1560. John Knox was married twice and his second marriage in 1564 was not looked upon favourably because John Knox was 50 and his new wife was only 17. He was considered to be the greatest Reformer in the history of Scotland. Knox died on 24 November 1572 in Edinburgh, his epitaph: "Here lyeth a man who in his life never feared the face of man, who hath been often threatened with dagger, but yet hath ended his dayes in peace and honour." KING DAVID I. (Below-centre of picture) David was born in 1084, he spent many years in the court of Henry I, which gave him a good education. David became King of Scotland in 1124 on the death of his brother. He established the feudal system in Scotland. He also introduced many novel ideas such as silver coinage and promoting education. He also carried on his brother’s quest to build many Abbeys which included Holyrood Abbey and Inchcolm Abbey. David died peacefully in Carlisle in 1153 at the age of 69 and is buried in Dunfermline Abbey. During his reign he founded The Abbey of Holyrood in 1128 and built the Chapel in Edinburgh Castle a memorial to his mother Queen Margaret who died in 1093. Later becoming Saint Margaret in 1250. KING ALEXANDER I. (Above-left of picture) Alexander I was born in 1078 and was the eldest brother of three David I and Alexander III his brothers. Alexander I established an Augustinian priory at Scone sometime between 1114 and 1122. In 1123 Alexander I on a journey had to shelter on Inchcolm Island in the Firth of Forth during a storm, he promised to build a monastery in thanks for being saved from the storm but died in 1124 before being able to keep his promise. His brother David I kept his brothers promise and invited Augustinian canons to establish a priory on the island and it later became an Abbey in 1235. Alexander I died in Stirling on the 23 April 1124 and is buried in Dunfermline Abbey. KING ALEXANDER III (Above-right of picture) Alexander was born on the 4 September 1241. He was King at the age of 7 from 1249. At 21 he formally approached the Norwegian King Haakon for the Western Isles which Haakon rejected. In 1263 King Haakon died and his successor agreed to the Treaty of Perth by which he gave the Isle of Man and the Western Isles to Scotland in return for a large sum of money. Norway kept control of Orkney and Shetland. Alexander died when he fell from his horse in Kinghorn in Fife on 18 March 1286. Travelling on his way from Edinburgh to visit his Queen on her birthday, which was the next day. In 1886, a monument to Alexander III was erected at the approximate location of his death in Kinghorn. Alexander was buried in Dunfermline Abbey in 1286. Parliament Square High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Parliament House was completed in 1639. The inauguration of the supreme court of Scotland was by King James V in 1532. On the east of Parliament Square was previously where Parliament Close (1816) once stood prior to the great fire of 1700 and where the Bank of Scotland opened and incorporated by royal charter in 1695 before burning down 5 years later. Now the square has the law courts and St Giles Cathedral east door which was the original front entrance. A carved statue high above the door to the south depicts St Andrew. To the right stands the Mercat Cross. The Statue opposite is of James Braidwood father of the Fire Service, further to the rear of St Giles is the oldest lead statue of Charles II on horseback and further round is the grave of John Knox. Parliament Square Royal Mile Edinburgh Saint Andrew (above the east door) When visiting St Giles Cathedral take a walk round the exterior and see the many carvings. High above the east door of St Giles Cathedral stands a carved statue of St Andrew holding two fish. Below the statue an angel holds a scroll with his name carved on it and above two angels hold a shield with the cross of St Andrew. You will also see a number of other carvings above and around the doorway which dates from the late 1380s. You will find shields with the crosses of St George and St Andrew, and decoration of Thistles, Roses and Fleur de Lis. Also shields with coats of arms that include James VII and Queen Anne. John Knox High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh The small stone above the number 23 in a council parking space marks the position of John Knox grave, in the once graveyard of St Giles Cathedral. (Now a council car park). John Knox was a very important part of the history of the church in Scotland and was behind the Government in 1560 severing contact with the Pope and catholic faith. He was the head of the Scottish reformation and from 1559 till his death in 1572 was the minister of the High Kirk of St Giles, in Edinburgh. The statue of John Knox can be seen in the quadrangle in the New Library on Mound Place. King Charles II (May 1630 –Feb 1685) Royal Mile High Street Edinburgh King Charles II Statue dressed as a Roman Emperor on horseback is the oldest lead cast statue in Great Britain. The statue of King Charles II stands in Parliament Square behind St Giles Cathedral and was first erected in 1685. JAMES BRAIDWOOD High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh James Braidwood 1800 – 1861 is known as the father of the British Fire Service, James Braidwood was born in Edinburgh and founded the world’s first municipal fire service in Edinburgh in 1824. A statue of James Braidwood can be seen in Parliament Square and is dedicated to his memory. He was a pioneer of the scientific approach to fire-fighting, an approach that has saved lives all over the world. James Braidwood 1800 – 1861 Father of the British Fire Service This statue is dedicated to the memory of James Braidwood, a pioneer of the scientific approach to fire-fighting. It also recognises the courage and sacrifice of fire-fighters, not only in Lothian & Borders Fire and Rescue Service, but all over the world. In 1824 Edinburgh suffered two disastrous fires which destroyed much of the old city. As a result the city council decided to create the world’s first municipal Fir Brigade and James Braidwood was appointed to take command. Quickly establishing an effective service, he developed new techniques, many of which are still used today. In 1832 he left his native Edinburgh to establish London’s first full-time Fire Brigade. Always to the front of the action He died Fighting in London’s Tooley Street in 1861. Barrie's Close | Steil’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh This close has had many names and changed after the 2 separate fires of 1824 and 1700. Known as St Monan’s Wynd after a chapel that stood in the Wynd, Also Hangman’s Close as the city’s Hangman lived here and Steil’s Close after Patrick Steel a merchant, Later to be New Bank Close and Barry’s Close and Back of Parliament Close. This close still survives as it stood from the 1600s from the south east corner of Parliament Square previously Parliament Close in an L shape into Old Fishmarket Close which previously had two entrances from the High Street in a Y shape and one entrance from the Cowgate. Adam Smith Statue High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Adam Smith's 1723 – 1790 statue stands beside the Mercat Cross in the High Street, Royal Mile Edinburgh. Adam Smith lived in Panmure House in Lochend Close, in the Canongate and is buried in the Canongate Kirk Graveyard, behind the Canongate Kirk. Adam Smith was a Scottish moral philosopher and a pioneer of political economy. He was one of the key figures of the Scottish Enlightenment. In 1776 The Wealth of Nations, is considered his magnum opus and the first modern work of economics. Smith is cited as the father of modern economics. In 2009 Adam Smith was named among the "Greatest Scots" of all time, in a vote run by Scottish television. Edinburgh Mercat Cross Parliament Square High Street Royal Mile The Mercat Cross was first mentioned in 1365 when the cross stood in the middle of the High Street down from St Giles Cathedral. In 1885 the cross was placed on a new octagonal drum substructure at its current location. The use of a Mercat Cross in Scotland was for important civic announcements. In Edinburgh government proclamations that affected all of Scotland were also publicly read at the cross, for example, announcements concerning successions to the monarchy and the calling to parliament. Which are still announced to this day from the Mercat Cross in Edinburgh. The only Mercat Cross that remains in its original form and position can be found in Prestonpans East Lothian. The Unicorn is the ancient emblem of Scotland and stands at the top of the Mercat Cross. Mercat Cross Edinburgh Mercat Cross Door The door that can be seen in the picture above is the entrance to the steps that take you to the platform that is surrounded by a parapet where the announcements are made. Above the door of the Cross there is a Latin inscription which was written by William Gladstone. Medallions Edinburgh Mercat Cross High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh The Medallions that are around the Edinburgh Mercat Cross are not the originals. The original medallions can be seen in Sir Walter Scott's House in Melrose. Abbotsford House is where Walter Scott lived in his later years and died. CITY OF EDINBURGH COAT OF ARMS IRISH COAT OF ARMS LEITH COAT OF ARMS ROYAL COAT OF ARMS OF BRITAIN ENGLISH COAT OF ARMS SCOTTISH COAT OF ARMS UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH COAT OF ARMS CANONGATE COAT OF ARMS UNICORN OF SCOTLAND Mercat Cross Cobbles High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh The location of the Edinburgh Mercat Cross between 1617 and 1756 can be seen in an octagonal arrangement of cobble stones on the pavement outside the entrance to Old Fishmarket Close in the High street Edinburgh. This was the second position in which the Mercat Cross had stood, the first being in the centre of the road further down the High Street. Old Fishmarket Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh The location of the Edinburgh Mercat Cross between 1617 and 1756 can be seen in an octagonal arrangement of cobble stones on the pavement outside the entrance to Old Fishmarket Close in the High street Edinburgh. This was the second position in which the Mercat Cross had stood, the first being in the centre of the road further down the High Street. Adam Smith stands to the right of the close. Old Fishmarket close was one of the casualties of the Great 1824 fire as it was destroyed. Other facts about the Old Fishmarket Close are Edinburgh’s residents would buy their fish and poultry. George Heriot known as “Jinglin’ Geordie”, the kings Jeweller and the founder of George Heriot’s Hospital (school), the school J K Rowling described as Hogwarts in the Harry Potter books and Films. This was also a close that housed the first firefighting appliance. Lothian & Borders Police Information Centre & Museum This is the place for people to report crime get directions and information on all aspects of the Police force and their duties. There is also an exhibition of the history of the Police in Edinburgh the criminals like William (Deacon) Brodie the raffles of his time. Burke and Hare the serial Killers for money. Borthwick’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Borthwick’s Close originally called Lord Borthwick’s Close who built a house here circa 1450 to be close to the Scottish Parliament building and the signet being and advocate and siting in the parliament. The Borthwick clan were related through marriage to Henry VIII and were close to the royal courts of the kings of Scotland and England. Also see Borthwick Castle in Midlothian where the Borthwick’s lived over the centuries. Old Assembly Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Old Assembly Close Edinburgh was the first place for the high society of Edinburgh to have formal dances to met the opposite sex. The founder of the University of Edinburgh Library, Clement Little lived here as did his brother William Little who was Lord Provost of Edinburgh in 1591. Scene of the great fire of 1824. When a fire started and raged for over 3 days spreading down to the Tron and up to Parliament Square which destroyed over 400 family homes. Old Assembly Close Dancing Assemblies were held in the hall from 1720 to 1766. (Described by Goldsmith) Residence of Clement Little Founder of The University Library. And his brother Provost William Little. Covenant Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Covenant Close was named after a mansion house where the national covenant was kept for signing. The Scots people wishing to keep their identity both religious and national. Started a movement against Archbishop Laud and his beliefs to reform the church. A ceremony took place in Greyfriars Kirk Edinburgh In February of 1638 which all the Scottish Noblemen, Hierarchy, Ministers and Officials attended and signed the National Covenant, which committed them under God to preserving the purity of the Kirk. The National Covenant was a protest against interference with the religion of the free people. The mansion later became a Tavern. Burnet’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Burnet’s Close was named after Samuel Burnet, a brewer and wealthy merchant of Edinburgh, The close was also Johnston’s Close, after Bailie James Johnston, deacon of the Hammermen also lived here. The Close has changed name many times through the years as the properties changed hands. Bell’s Wynd High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Bell’s Wynd known as Clam shell Land, named after John Bell a brewer who lived and had a tenement in the wynd circa 1529, later George Crichton, Bishop of Dunkeld stayed in the house of John Bell who had Bell’s Brewery in the Pleasance. High Street Wellhead High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh The High Street Wellhead can be found up from the Tron Kirk in the High Street Edinburgh. The High Street Well Head is where the people of Edinburgh would collect their water as the only water came from the reservoir at Castlehill and was piped to the cisterns (well heads) one in the Lawnmarket, two in the High Street and one in the Grassmarket then later one in the Canongate. New Assembly Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh New Assembly Close in the High Street, Royal Mile was where the mansion of Murray of Blackbarony circa 1580 Ancestor of the Lord’s of Elibank. It was also where the commercial Bank of Scotland was housed The Assembly Hall moved here in 1766 – 1784 and the Edinburgh Waxworks Museum from 1976 – 1989. Stevenlaw’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Little is known about this Close as it was demolished due to Edinburgh’s Great Fire of 1824 when the south side of the high street was almost all completely burned in the fire. The fire started in a tenement in Old Fishmarket Close and spread quickly down to the Cowgate and to the Tron Kirk. The Blaze lasted over two days and hundreds of families were made homeless. It is said the close was named after a follower of Queen Mary in 1571 who she honoured with the Close being given his name Steven Law. Over time names were changed due to miss spelling. City Guard House High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Edinburgh City (Town) Guard was constituted by the Edinburgh Town Council in 1648 however an armed guard was not in place until 1679. The City Guard House was situated in the High street across from Stevenslaw Close. The Guard House was demolished in 1817 after the disbandment of the guard in the same year. In the cobbles on the high street is the outline of the old Guards House opposite Stevenslaw Close. The Cobbles show the outline of where the the old guard House stood in the High Street prior to 1817 Hunter Square High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh, Sir Chris Hoy Gold Mail Box Sir Chris Hoy MBE, won his first Olympic gold medal in 2004. He won 3 Olympic gold medals in Beijing and was knighted by the queen in 2009. In the London Olympics of 2012 all British gold medal winners also received a post box painted gold in their home city/town. Sir Chris Hoy won 2 gold medals and there are 2 post boxes in Edinburgh one in Hunter Square of the Royal Mile and the other in Hanover Street across from the Art Galleries at the foot of The Mound. Chris Hoy is Scotland’s most successful Olympian. Sir Chris Hoy was educated at George Watson and Edinburgh University. With 6 Olympic gold medals and 11 world championships he is most definitely a world sports superstar. Marlin’s ( Merlyoune) Wynd High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Marlin’s Wynd is below the level of the present streets as Mary King’s Close is. Marlin’s Wynd was to the west of the Tron Kirk and ran down to the Cowgate. Named after John Merlyoune (Marlin), who was in charge of paving the High Street. He requested in memory of his work that he would be buried underneath the paving stones. He was buried at the head of the Wynd (which was named after him) by paving stones in the shape of a grave. Other writings mention that the High Street was paved in 1532 by two brothers John and Bartoulme Foliot. Also a John Merlyoune was first to pave Marlin's Wynd 1542. Blair Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Blair Street was formed when the South Bridge was being built in 1768. To give access to the Cowgate from the High Street, at that time Marlin’s Wynd and Pebble's Wynd were demolished in 1785 with the west side of Niddry Street. Blair Street as Hunter Square was named after Lord Provost Sir James Hunter Blair. Marlin’s (Merlyoune) Wynd Marlin’s Wynd is below the level of the present streets as Mary King’s Close is. Marlin’s Wynd was to the west of the Tron Kirk and ran down to the Cowgate. Named after John Merlyoune (Marlin), who was in charge of paving the High Street. He requested in memory of his work that he would be buried underneath the paving stones. He was buried at the head of the Wynd (which was named after him) by paving stones in the shape of a grave. Other writings mention that the High Street was paved in 1532 by two brothers John and Bartoulme Foliot. Also a John Merlyoune was first to pave Marlin's Wynd 1542. Tron Kirk High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Looking from the North Bridge and down the High Street during the Edinburgh Festival in August with the Tron Kirk in the distance. The Tron kirk was founded by King Charles I as the congregation at St Giles require a church due to St Giles now being a cathedral. The Tron Kirk was built circa 1644. Due to the Great fires in 1824 the Tron’s Steeple was burnt down and rebuilt in 1824 The Tron was closed as a church in 1952. The area beside the Tron was the original place for bringing in the bells (celebrating the changing of the old year to new). The Inscription on the wall tablet tells of the spire being burnt and rebuilt. Tron Kirk Next - High Street Upper Northside

Edinburgh Attractions from the 18th and 19th century are memorials in forms of monuments to the people they believed to be the great and good.  Here is a comprehensive list of monuments that can be found in the streets of Edinburgh. Who and where they are.  Edinburgh Monuments Attractions Edinburgh in the 18th and 19th century were great believers in leaving memorials in forms of monuments to the people they believed to be the great and good. He is a comprehensive list of what can be found in the streets of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Monuments Monuments Saughton Sundial Balgreen Road Edinburgh EH11 3BQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Buckstane Standing Stone Braid Road Edinburgh EH10 6NZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Portuguese Canon Calton Hill Edinburgh EH7 5AA City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments National Monument Calton Hill Edinburgh EH7 5AA City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Dugald Stewart Memorial Calton Hill Edinburgh EH7 5AA City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Lord Nelson Tower Calton Hill Edinburgh EH7 5AA City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Girth Cross Cobbles Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8BX City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Cannonball House Castle Hill Royal Mile Edinburgh EHI 2NE City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Prince Albert Memorial Charlotte Square Edinburgh EH2 4HQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Covenanters 1666 Pillar Colinton Road Edinburgh EH13 9QN City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments John Napier Tower Colinton Road Edinburgh EH10 5DU City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Edinburgh Zoological Park Corstorphine Road Edinburgh EH12 6TS City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Kidnapped Memorial Sir Walter Scott Corstorphine Road Edinburgh EH12 6TZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments William Burton Stone Old Craig House Edinburgh EH10 5LQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Fish On Beach Cramond Village Edinburgh EH4 6QU City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Grain Wheels Dean Village Edinburgh EH8 8BH City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Sir Walter Scott East Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh EH2 2BY City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Spanish Civil War East Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh EH2 2EL City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Princess Louise’s Highlanders Edinburgh Castle Esplanade Edinburgh EH1 2NG City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments One O'clock Gun Edinburgh Castle Ramparts Edinburgh EHI 2NE City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Heart Of Midlothian Clock Haymarket Edinburgh EH3 8DT City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments High Street Wellhead High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SR City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Netherbow Wellhead High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SR City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Mercat Cross High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1RF City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Sir Chris Hoy Olympic Cyclist Gold Post Box Hunter Square Edinburgh EH1 1PD City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Old St Paul's Church Grassmarket Cross Jeffrey Street Edinburgh EH1 1DH City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Code Stones Portobello Beach John Street Edinburgh EH15 2EE City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Unicorns Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH1 2QP City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Lawnmarket Well Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PW City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Lions And Unicorn Melville Drive East End Edinburgh EH9 1QH City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Unicorns Melville Drive West End Edinburgh EH9 3JX City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Brass Founders Pillar Nicholson Square Edinburgh EH8 9DL City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments David Hume Tomb Old Calton Graveyard Edinburgh EH1 3BQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Martyr's Obelisk Old Calton Graveyard Edinburgh EH1 3BQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Muschat's Cairn Queen's Park Edinburgh EH8 8JA City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments St Margaret's Well Queen's Park Edinburgh EH8 8JA City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments St Anthony's Well Queen's Park Edinburgh EH8 8JA City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Robert Burns Memorial Regent Road Edinburgh EH7 5BN City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Democracy Cairn Calton Hill Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH7 5AA Monuments Harrison Arch Observatory Road Edinburgh EH9 3HG Monuments Henry Dundas St Andrew Square Edinburgh EH2 2AD City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Catherine Sinclair St Colme Street Edinburgh EH2 4HQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Governor John Hunter Tower Place Edinburgh EH6 6QW City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Harpoon Gun Tower Place Edinburgh EH6 6QW City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Lighthouse Beacon Tower Place Edinburgh EH6 6QW City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments St Bernard's Well Water Of Leith Walkway Edinburgh EH3 6TS City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments St George's Well Water Of Leith Walkway Edinburgh EH3 6TS City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Deacon Gumley Fountain Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH2 2AB City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Prince Albert Sundial West Meadows Edinburgh EH3 9HN City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Zetland Jawbone West Meadows Edinburgh EH9 1HY City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments St Margaret's Fountain West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh EH1 2EU City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Ross Fountain West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh EH1 2EU City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Royal Scots Greys West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh EH2 2EY City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Norwegian Boulder West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh EH2 3AA City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Robert Louis Stevenson West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh EH2 3AA City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Belsen Concentration Camp West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh EH2 2ER City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Holocaust Memorial West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh EH2 2ER City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Bridge Workers High Street South Queensferry Edinburgh EH30 9HP Monuments Caiy Stane Standing Stone Caiystane View Edinburgh EH10 6SQ Monuments 72nd Highlanders Edinburgh Castle Esplanade Edinburgh EH1 2NG City of Edinburgh Scotland Monuments Gallows Cobbles and Plaque Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2JU City of Edinburgh Scotland Next - Churches Places of Worship

The Makars Slabs are on the ground of Makars' Court Lady Stair's Close Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh. Each Slab is a memorial to a Makar (Poet) of Scotland. Makars Court Makars' Slabs Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh The Makars Slabs The Makars' Slabs can be found in Makars' Court Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh. Which is the court yard outside the Writers' Museum. Below are the slabs that can be found in honour of the writers'. See if you can find them? All their names and inscriptions are listed. Access to Makars' Court is either from Lady Stairs' Close or Wardrop's Court in the Lawnmarket Royal Mile or from North Bank Street on the Mound across from the Bank Museum. The Makars' Slabs are to honour each Makar. A Makar was originally a reference to poets of fifteenth and sixteenth century Scotland. It now includes more recent writers. Makar Sir Walter Scott 1771-1832 Novelist and Poet Born in Edinburgh Inscription on slab THIS IS MY OWN, MY NATIVE LAND Makar Robert Louis Stevenson 1850 – 1894 Novelist, Poet and Travel writer Born in Edinburgh Inscription on slab THERE ARE NO STARS AS LOVELY AS EDINBURGH’S STREET LAMPS Makar Robert Fergusson 1750 – 1774 Poet, Born in Edinburgh Inscription on slab AULD REIKIE WALE O’ I LKA TOWN Makar Robert Burns 1759 – 1796 Poet Born in Alloway Inscription on slab MAN TO MAN THE WORLD O’ER SHALL BRITHERS BE FOR A’ THAT Makar Donnchadh Bàn Mac an t-Saoir Duncan Ban Macintyre 1724 - 1812 S e muthadh air an t-saoghal An coire laghach gaolach A dhol a-nis air faondradh A change has come upon the world That the fine, beloved corrie Should now be desolate He was a leading Gaelic poet. A granite monument dominates Glen Orchy (his birthplace) and Loch Awe. He published three editions of his poems as Orain Ghaidhealach (Gaelic Songs) in 1768, 1790 and 1804. Makar Tom Scott 1918 – 1995 Poet, Builders Labourer and Soldier, Born Partick Glasgow Inscription on slab WEIRD HOU MEN MAUN AYE BE MAKIN WAR INSTEID O THINGS THEY NEED Makar James Boswell 1740 – 1795 Laird of Auchinleck, Biographer, Advocate, Born in Edinburgh Inscription on slab I RATTLED DOWN THE HIGH STREET IN HIGH ELEVATION OF SPIRITS Makar Lachlan Mor MacMhuirich 1370 – 1478 Scottish Bard Professional Poet of a dynasty of Poets, Born in the Hebrides Inscription on slab A CHLANNA CUINN CUIMHNICHIBH CRUAS AN AM NA H-IORGHAILE Makar Helen Cruickshank 1886 – 1975 Poet and Suffragette, Born in Hillside near Montrose Inscription on slab THE SPIRIT ENDURES FOR EVER Makar Sydney Goodsir Smith 1915 – 1975 Poet, Artist, Novelist and dramatist, Born in Wellington New Zealand Inscription on slab BARDS HAE SUNG O LESSER LUVES THAN I O THEE OH MY GREAT FOLLIE AND MY GRANDERIE Makar Muriel Spark 1918 – 2006 Novelist, Born in Edinburgh Inscription on slab THE TRANSFIGURATION OF THE COMMONPLACE Makar Fionn Maccolla (AKA) Thomas Douglas Macdonald 1906 – 1975 Actual name Thomas Douglas MacDonald a Novelist, born in Montrose Inscription on slab MY BOOTS IN THE SOIL OF ALBA Makar Neil Munro 1863 – 1930 Lawyers Clerk, Journalist, writer (Hugh Foulis), Born in Inveraray Inscription on slab “AND YET, AND YET, THIS NEW ROAD WILL SOME DAY BE THE OLD ROAD, TOO” Makar Neil Miller Gunn 1891 – 1973 Novelist, Dramatists and Critic, Born in Dunbeath Inscription on slab KNOWLEDGE IS HIGH IN THE HEAD BUT THE SALMON OF WISDOM SWIMS DEEP Makar Sir David Lyndsay 1486 – 1555 Lyon King of Arms, Satirist, Poet and Diplomat, Born in Fife Inscription on slab LAIT US HAIF THE BUKIS NECESSARE TO COMMOUN WEILL Makar George MacKay Brown 1921 – 1996 Poet, Dramatist and Author, Born in Stromness, Orkney Inscription on slab IN THE FIRE OF IMAGES GLADLY I PUT MY HAND Makar Iain Crichton Smith 1928 – 1998 Poet and Novelist, Born in Glasgow in 1928 lived in Bayble Lewis from infancy Inscription on slab LET OUR THREE-VOICED COUNTRY SING IN A NEW WORLD Makar John Muir 1838 – 1914 Engineer, Naturalist, Philosopher, Writer, Botanist and Geologist, Born in Dunbar Inscription on slab I CARE TO LIVE TO ENTICE PEOPLE TO LOOK AT NATURE’S LOVELINESS Makar Douglas Young 1913 – 1973 Poet and Politician Leader of the Scottish Nationalist Party, Born in Tayport Fife Inscription on slab HE WAS EIDENT, HE WAS BLYE, IN SCOTLAND’S CAUSE Makar Nigel Tranter 1909 – 2000 Historian and Author, Accountant, Born in Glasgow Inscription on slab YOU INTEND TO BIDE HERE? CAN YOU THINK OF ANYWHERE BETTER? Makar James Allan Ford 1920 – 2009 Born in Auchtermuchty in Fife Inscription on slab SING OUT THE SILENCE FILL FOR EVER AND EVER THE EMPTINESS WRITER, SOLDIER AND SENIOR CIVIL SERVANT Makar Dorothy Dunnett 1923 – 2001 Painter, Sculptures and fiction writer, Born in Dunfermline Fife 1923 Inscription on slab WHERE ARE THE LINKS OF THE CHAIN JOINING US TO THE PAST? Makar John Buchan 1875 – 1940 Writer and Historian, first Baron Tweedsmuir of Elsfield, 15th Governor General of Canada, Born, Perth 1875 Inscription on slab WE CAN ONLY REPAY OUR DEBT TO THE PAST BY PUTTING THE FUTURE IN DEBT TO US Makar James King Annand 1908 – 1993 Poet famous for children’s poems, Principal History Teacher, Editor, born in Edinburgh Christopher Murray Grieve Inscription on slab SING IT AINCE FOR PLEISURE SING IT TWICE FOR JOY Makar James Bridle 1888 – 1951 Scottish Playwright, also a surgeon in the 1st and 2nd world wars, real name Osborne Henry Mavor, born in Glasgow Inscription on slab WHO KNOWS THE HEART OF MAN AND WHAT MOVES IN THAT DARKNESS? Makar William Dunbar 1460 – 1520 One of the greats, Poet associated with the court of James IV, and Advocate of Law, Born, circa 1880 Inscription on slab THE FESCHE IS BRUKLE THE FEND IS SLE TIMOR MORTIS CONTURBAT ME. Makar Naomi Mitchison 1897 – 1999 Novelist and Poet, Baroness, born in Edinburgh Inscription on slab GO BACK FAR ENOUGH AND ALL HUMANKIND ARE COUSINS Makar John Galt 1779 – 1839 Writer, Novelist, founded the town of Guelph in Canada, born Irvine Ayrshire 1779 Inscription on slab BIRR AND SMEDDUM Makar Violet Jacob 1863 – 1946 Novelist and Poet, born House of Dun, Montrose Inscription on slab THERE’S MUCKLE LYIN YONT THE TAY THAT’S MAIR TO ME NOR LIFE Makar Lady Culross, Elizabeth Melville 1578 – 1640 First Scots woman to have printed works “Ane Godlie Dreame” 1603, Born, Collessie near Cupar Fife Inscription on slab THOUGH TYRANTS THREAT, THOUGH LYONS RAGE AND RORE DEFY THEM ALL, AND FEARE NOT TO WIN OUT POET, Makar George Buchanan 1506 – 1582 Teacher, Poet and the person that helped Elizabeth I in the execution of Mary Queen of Scots, Born, Killearn, Stirling 1506 Inscription on slab POPULO ENIM IVS EST VT IMPERIVM CVI VELIT DEFERA Makar David Daiches 1912 – 2002 Author, Editor and authority on Scottish Literature, born in Sunderland 1912 lived his life in Edinburgh Inscription on slab BRIDGE-BUILDING IS MY VOCATION Makar Hugh MacDiarmid 1892 – 1978 Journalist, Author Poet, born Christopher Murray Grieve in Langholm, Scottish Borders 1892 Inscription on slab DRUMS IN THE WALLIGATE PIPES IN THE AIR THE WALLOPIN’ THISTLE IS ILL TO BEAR Makar Robert McLellan 1907 – 1985 Writer, Poet and Dramatist awarded O.B.E in 1978, born Clyde Valley near Lanark Inscription on slab THE POUER TO BIGG A BRAW WARLD IN HIS BRAIN CRAITUR MARKS MAN THE ONLY THAT CAN GREIT Makar Robert Garioch Sutherland 1909 – 1981 Poet, Author and School Teacher, born Robert Garioch Sutherland Inscription on slab IN SIMMER, WHAN A SORTS FOREGETHER IN EMBRO TO THE PLOY. Makar John Barbour 1320 – 1395 Poet, Archdeacon and supporter of King David II, First to write in Scots language, born in Aberdeenshire Inscription on slab FREDOME IS A NOBLE THING Makar Robert Henryson 1425 – 1490 Poet, School teacher and law Advocate, born as record show he was at University in 1462 Inscription on slab BLISSED BE SEMPILL LYFE WITHOUTIN DREID 46664 Its in our hands Nigel Mandela 90th birthday Concert Hyde Park London Makar Nan Shepherd 1893 -1891 English school teacher, Writer, Novelist and Poet, born Peter Culter on the River Dee 1893. Inscription on slab IT’S A GRAND THING TO GET LEAVE TO LIVE Makar Sorley MacLean (Somhairle MacGill-Eain) 1911 – 1996 School teacher and Poet son of a tailor, born Island of Raasay between Skye and main land Scotland Inscription on slab NAN ROBH AGAINN ALBA SHAOR ALBA CO-SHINTE RI AR GAOL Makar Gavin Douglas 1476 – 1522 Poet, Scottish Bishop and Politician, Born in Tantallon Castle East Lothian Inscription on slab MAK IT BRAID AND PLANE KEPAND NA SUDRON BOT OUR AWYN LANGAGE High Street Southside

Dumfries is where Robert Burns Lived and is buried. There are many attractions to see in Dumfries which has the River Nith. There are museums the Robert Burns Centre a great place for a day out. Dumfries Attractions Dumfries was founded as a Royal Burgh in 1186 and is a place to spend the day, seeing all the attractions, a place that Robert Burns called home. Things to see include, Robert Burns House Mausoleum, Rose Garden Grave and Statue, Devorgilla Bridge, Old Bridge Museum, Midsteeple, Victoria Cross recipients memorial Dumfries Museum & Camera Obscura Aviation Museum, Robert Burns Centre Moat Brae House and Garden Greyfriars Church and the Savings Bank. Explore Scotland with All About Edinburgh! We are passionate about helping you make the most of your trip to Scotland with our wide range of airport transfers and golf transport services. Let us show you the best of Scotland The list below is the attractions pinpointed on the map of Dumfries and Galloway Devorgilla Bridge There has been a bridge over the River Nith since circa 1265. A stone bridge replaced the original wooden structure circa 1460. The Devorgilla Bridge named after Lady Devorgilla of Galloway niece of William the Lion. Her son was to become king (John Baliol) in 1292. She had many structures and buildings built, one of which is the Sweetheart Abbey circa 1274 the last Cistercian abbey to be founded in Scotland. Lady Devorgilla was one of the most influential women of her age in Britain born 1210 and died 1290. Buried in Sweetheart Abbey near Dumfries. Old Bridge House The House at the end of Devorgilla Bridge also known as "The House at Bridgend" was built in 1660 and is the oldest remaining house in Dumfries. The House has had many uses a meeting hall, house, tavern and now a museum with many interesting artefacts. Savings Bank Founder Dr Henry Duncan was the founder of the Savings Bank Movement in 1810. Born in 1774 he moved to Ruthwell in 1799 as the Parish minister. The first Savings bank was opened eleven years later in the present cottage were the museum is situated in Ruthwell, Dumfries, DG1 4NN today. The savings bank he opened was the forerunner for the TSB and all savings bank worldwide. Robert Burns Dumfries Robert Burns first moved to Dumfries when he came on the visit in 1787. Dumfries Town Council made him an honorary Burgess. In May 1793 the family moved to a better quality house in Mill Street now called Burns Street where he wrote songs which included “my love is like a red, red Rose” and “man’s a man for all that” His days in Dumfries were spent as an excise man usually dressed in a decent suit of dark clothes. He had a distinguished head with large dark brown eyes and a high forehead, his features were hard and he had a slight stoop. At nearly 5 foot 10 ins (1.8 m) in height he was well known around town. Robert Burns died in Dumfries in his house in Mill Street on the 21st July 1796. Robert Burns and family lived in Bank Street Dumfries. He was employed to collect taxes, The garden across from the house has The poem Red Red Rose on a stone plinth and there are 2 murals on the wall. Jean Armour and Son Statue Robert Burns Statue Dumfries The Robert Burns statue erected to his memory in Dumfries was unveiled by Lord Roseberry on the 6th April 1882 and is sculptured from Sicilian Marble. Jean Armour was born in Mauchline Ayrshire on (25 February 1765 and died 26 March 1834). She married Robert Burns on 5 August 1788. She was known as the "Belle of Mauchline". They moved to Ellisland Farm where they stayed for 5 years until 1791 when they moved to Dumfries, where they stayed till their deaths. Greyfriars Church Dumfries On what was the site of Dumfries Castle which was destroyed circa 1320 the First Church was built in 1772. The present Greyfriars Church was built in 1868, which overlooks the site of the famous murder in the original Church of the Greyfriars, committed by Robert the Bruce over the crown of Scotland, John III Comyn Lord of Badenoch in 1306. This was the beginning of the war of Independence that finish at Bannockburn. The plaque on the site of where the murder took place is at the bus stop across from the Robert Burns Statue. Old Greyfriars Church (Previous site Plaque) inscription: Here stood the monastery of Grey Friars where on Thursday 10th February 1306 ROBERT THE BRUCE aided by SIR ROGER KIRKPATRICK Slew THE RED COMYN and opened the final stage of the war for Scottish Independence which ended victoriously on The Field of BANNOCKBURN 1314 "I MAC SICCAR" Erected by the citizens of Dumfries & The Saltire Society Charles 3rd Duke of Queensberry and Dover Monument The column of about 30 feet high (9.7 m). On one side of the pedestal is a device representing a female figure leaning on an urn and on another side of the same is the following inscription Plaque inscription This Column Sacred to the memory of Charles Duke of Queensberry and Dover Was erected by The County of Dumfries. As a monument of their veneration for the character of that illustrious nobleman: Whose exalted virtues rendered him the ornament of society and whose numerous acts of public beneficence and private charity endeared him to his country Ob. 22nd Oct. 1778; Aet. 80". Midsteeple Dumfries The town-house or Midsteeple, which was built in 1705-8. There are two carved panels. One is of the royal arms of Scotland, with unicorn supporters. The lower panel shows the winged figure of St Michael, patron of the burgh. These carvings are circa 1650. There were a further 2 built into the wall in 1909 which were from the old prison circa 1580. One has the initials H R (Herbert Raining) and R MK (Robert MacKinnell) with a pair of shackles and a bow and arrow and the word BAILLIES, who held that office in the 1570s. The other shows a shield bearing a chevron between three fleurs-de-lys, with the town 's motto A LORJ BURNE. 1830, and a cast-iron distance-plate of 1827. Last Hanging in Scotland Buccleuch Street Dumfries The last man to be publicly hanged in Scotland, was Robert Smith on Buccleuch Street Dumfries 12 May 1868. His death mask is on public display in Dumfries Museum. Mary Timney (27-year-old) on the 29 April 1862, also at Buccleuch Street in Dumfries was the last woman to be publicly executed in Scotland. Norway House Norge Hus 1940 - 1945 This is to commemorate the site of the former Norway House Headquarters and cultural Centre of the exiled Norwegians in Dumfries during the second World War erected in lasting friendship between our nations. June 2005 Robert Burns Rock Dumfries Robert Burns Rock was unveiled by HRH Princess Royal on 9th July 2013 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II Ca' the Yowes Robert Burns Memorial Stone ("Drive the ewes to the hills") is a Scottish folk song by Robert Burns from 1794 St Michael’s and South Parish Church St. Michaels Church in 1746. This is where Robert Burns was buried and now is where his Mausoleum can be seen. St Michael's Church Graveyard Map of Graves of Friends of Robert Burns Robert Burns Grave and Mausoleum The building of the mausoleum was completed in September 1817. The monument inside the mausoleum is the statue of the Muse Coila (Coila was the muse of Robert Burns, who he created as a poetic device for his poem The Vision) She floats above Burns with his plough. Robert Burns and his to sons were reinterred (1817) under the floor of the new mausoleum. His wife Jean Armour is also buried in the mausoleum ( March 1834) , and his son Robert, (May 1857). Robert Burns Original Grave Camera Obscura and Museum The highest point in the town of Dumfries Corbelly Hill was once in a separate area known as Maxwelltown. Where a large windmill stood, built in 1798. A Camera Obscura was installed in 1836 and opened 2 years later. This is said to be the oldest working Camera Obscura in the world. The museum was built in 1862 using the windmill tower as the Camera Obscura. The museum was attached to the tower and houses many interesting exhibits including a bicycle made in 1839 by Kirkpatrick Macmillan the inventor of the rear-wheel driven bicycle. Also a cast of the original skull of Robert the Bruce from Dunfermline Abbey. Outside the museum is a cannon and a Open octagonal painted stone Tuscan temple to John Sinclair with statues of Old Mortality And His Pony. Dr John Sinclair On 25th October 1840, Dr. John Sinclair was thrown from a horse drawn gig between Southampton and Titchfield and died of his injuries. He was buried in the Portsmouth Garrison Chapel graveyard. The previous day he had won a raffle for a statue of Old Mortality and his Pony, based on the characters in the Sir Walter Scott novel of the same name. His parents erected the statue as a memorial, which can still be seen as part of Dumfries Museum in Scotland Russian cannon captured during the Crimean War circa 1855. Maxwelltown War Memorial The inscription on the front is, “Pro Patria in memory of the men of Maxwelltown and the Parish of Troqueer who fell in the Great War 1914-1919.” Private James Mackenzie V.C. 2ND BATTALION SCOTS GUARDS, KILLED IN ACTION AT ROUGES BANCS, FRANCE, 19TH DECEMBER, 1914, AGED 27, WHILE RESCUING A WOUNDED COMRADE UNDER HEAVY FIRE. FOR A SIMILAR ACT OF CONSPICUOUS BRAVERY ON THE SAME DAY HE WAS AWARDED THE VICTORIA CROSS. James Edward Tait VC MC James Edward Tait (1888-1918) was born on 27th May 1888 in Maxwelltown (Dumfries) James Tait received the Military Cross for his conduct on 9th April 1917, the day the Canadian Corps attacked and captured Vimy Ridge in France. Lieutenant James Tait earned the Victoria Cross posthumously for his actions while serving with the 78th Infantry Battalion, CEF during the first four days of the Battle of Amiens, 8th to 11th August 1918. Robert Burns Ellisland Farm Robert Burns and family moved to the house in Dumfries in 1793 from the farm they leased after leaving Edinburgh 5 years before. Visit the farm on the way to Dumfries for a look at where Robert burns wrote many famous songs and poems John Paul Jones John Paul Jones (1747-1792) from Arbigland near Kirkbean, is credited with founding the Us navy in 1775. He joined the Russian navy in 1788 and also attacked Leith at the head of a French Force flying the American flag . In 1777 sailing “ the Ranger “ his capture of the British vessel “Drake “ off the Irish Coast is America’s first recorded naval triumph . He was honoured by the US congress and Ennobled by the French before dying in Paris aged 45 and was later re-interred in Annapolis, Maryland , USA. Fife Attractions Robert Burns Centre Burgh Church Norway House Dumfries Academy Lochfoot Fountain John Paul Jones Birthplace Museum John Paul Jones was a Revolutionary War hero known as the father of the U.S. Navy. Born in Arbigland Kirkcudbright Scotland in 6th July 1747, John Paul joined the British Merchant Marine at the age of 13 at the age of 27 he fled to America as he murdered a sailor in self-defence on the island of Tobago. Arriving in America he added Jones to his name to hide his identity. He joined the Continental Navy and became the scourge of the British Navy, when the Continental Navy disbanded in 1787 he joined the Russian Navy. He ended his life in France and died in Paris in 1792. His remains were eventually found in a disused cemetery in Paris and return to America. He lies at rest in a tomb inside the chapel of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. There has been 5 US naval war ships named after John Paul Jones the last being the USS John Paul Jones (DDG-53) built in 1991.

Royal Mile High Street Shops restaurants, cafes, bars in royal mile high street and historic facts all in one place High Street Shops Royal Mile Edinburgh Restaurants, Cafes, Pubs, Accommodation Edinburgh's High Street is the largest part of the old town and has many attractions. The High street has been split by the bridges as it was once one continuous street that ended at the city gates. This area has everything for the visitor, food, drink, shops, accommodation, entertainment and is close to Edinburgh new town. There are 4 pages of attractions and history of the High Street, Upper Southside and Upper Northside Lower Southside and Lower Northside. High Street History and Attractions ADVERTISE HERE ADVERTISE HERE ADVERTISE HERE HIGH STREET ROYAL MILE LOWER NORTHSIDE No 1 High Street Restaurant 1 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SR Scotland 0131 556 5758 Highland Gems 5 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SR Scotland 0131 556 1232 Barnets Shoes 7 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SR Scotland 0131 556 3577 Gleneagles of Scotland 11 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SR Scotland Scottish Storytelling Cafe 45 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SR Scotland 0131 556 9579 Cashmere and Kilt Centre 51 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SR Scotland Monteiths 57a High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SR Scotland 0131 557 0330 Dino's Café 57 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SR Scotland Geoffrey (Tailor) Highland Crafts 59 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SR Scotland 0131 557 0256 John Morrison Kiltmaker 63 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SR Scotland 0131 556 0666 Royal Mile Pharmacy 67 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SR Scotland 0131 556 1971 he Wee Gift Shop 83 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SR Scotland 0131 557 4515 Scotline Tours 87 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 0162 Brodies Hostel 93 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SG Scotland 0131 556 2223 The Tappit Hen 89 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 1852 Bonnie Blue Gallery 95 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SG Scotland 0131 557 8800 Whisky and Wine 97 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SG Scotland 0131 557 3196 The Rabbie Burns Restaurant 103 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SG Scotland Shamoli Restaurant 105 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SG Scotland 0131 558 1497 Macbackpackers 105 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SG Scotland 0131 558 9900 Thistle Do Nicely 105a High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SG Scotland Scottish Experience 115 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SG Scotland Whisky Bar Restaurant 119 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SG Scotland 0131 556 3095 Dubh Prais Restaurant 123b High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SG Scotland 0131 557 5732 Ladbrokes Bookmaker 123 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SG Scotland 0800 022 3454 Royal Mile Tavern 127 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SG Scotland 0131 557 9681 Mitre Bar 131 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SG Scotland 0131 652 3902 Hector Russell Kiltmakers 137 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SG Scotland 0131 558 1254 HIGH STREET ROYAL MILE LOWER SOUTHSIDE World’s End 4 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 3628 Brodies Hostel 12 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 2223 Mrs MacIntyre's Café 14 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 2680 Real Scot Shop 16 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 8383 Heritage Clearance Store 18 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TB City of Edinburgh Scotland The Wool Merchant 24 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TB City of Edinburgh Scotland Taste of Scotland 28 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 1517 Fudge Kitchen 30 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TB City of Edinburgh Scotland Celtic Jewellery Specialists 32 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 8300 Café Keno 36B High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 3799 Museum Of Childhood 42 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 529 4142 Royal Mile Factory Outlet 44 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TB City of Edinburgh Scotland Ballantrye Cashmere 46 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 9564 Really Scottish 50 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 5736 Nutcracker Christmas Shop 52 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 8228 Edinburgh Scarf Company 54 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TB City of Edinburgh Scotland Palenque 56 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 9553 Highland Exlporer Tours 60 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TB City of Edinburgh Scotland Haggis Adventure Tours 60 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 9393 Edinburgh Cashmere & Lambswool Boutique 64 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 1555 Radisson Blu Hotel 80 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 9797 Itchycoo Restaurant 80 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 4736523 The Inn on the Mile 82 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 5150 HIGH STREET ROYAL MILE UPPER NORTHSIDE The Woolen Mill 179 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 8023 Albanach Bar and Restaurant 197 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 5277 Glenhas Café 205 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PE City of Edinburgh Scotland No1 Currancy 207 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 0080 House of Edinburgh 209 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PE City of Edinburgh Scotland Crest of Edinburgh 217 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 5464 Stay Edinburgh City Apartments 217a High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 1585 Whisky Trail 223 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3066 Gordon’s Trattoria 231 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 7992 Filling Station 235 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 2488 City Chambers 253 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1YJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 529 5974 Real Mary King's Close 323 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 0672 Angels With Bagpipes 343 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 1111 International Newsagents 351 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 4827 Zizzi Restaurant 341 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1LW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 2661 Old Town Chambers 341 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1LW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 510 5499 The Cigar Box 361 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3534 Jewellers 363 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 4050 Ness 363a High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PW City of Edinburgh Scotland Vie Amhor Apartments 369 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 2728 James Pringle Weavers of Inverness 371 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3212 Marchbrae 375 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 8023 Royal Mile Whiskies 379 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3383 House of Edinburgh 371 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 5178 HIGH STREET ROYAL MILE UPPER SOUTHSIDE Royal Mile Market Tron Kirk High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1PD City of Edinburgh Scotland Starbucks 124 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1QS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 4201 Frankie and Benny's 130 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1QS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 4445 War Hammer Games Workshop 136 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1QS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 6540 Scottish Experience Tours 140 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1QS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 9505 Coffee House 144 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1QS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 1495 Clam Shell Takeway 148 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1QS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 4338 Royal Mcgregor Restaurant & Bar 154 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1QS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 764 Subway Takeaway 160 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1QS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 260 9719 Bay Of Bengal Restaurant 164 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1QS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 2361 Highland Experience Tours 166 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1QS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 1414 Taste of Scotland 170 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1QS City of Edinburgh Scotland Argyll Cashmere1 74 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1QS City of Edinburgh Scotland Fringe information Centre 180 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1QS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 240 1919 Edinburgh Police Museum 188 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1QS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 6966 Burgers & Beers Grillhouse 192 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1RW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 1214 Café Nero 194 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1RF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 1414 St Giles Cathedral Café St Gies Parliament Square Edinburgh EH1 1RE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 5147 St Giles Cathedral Shop St Gies Parliament Square Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1RE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 0673 Signet Library 11 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1RF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 0651 Parliament House 2 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1RF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 2595 Parliament Square High Street St Giles Cathedral Café St Gies Parliament Square Edinburgh EH1 1RE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 5147 St Giles Cathedral Shop St Gies Parliament Square Edinburgh EH1 1RE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 0673 Old Fishmarket Close High Street Micheal Niave Restaurant 21 Old Fishmarket Close Edinburgh EH1 1RW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 4747 Viajar Por Escocia Tours 3 Old Fishmarket Close Edinburgh EH1 1RW City of Edinburgh Scotland 07765 186 141 Next - Royal Mile Side Streets

Edinburgh Black Taxis are all registered with the city council and are regulated by them. Taxis are metered and can also be a fixed fare. Ther is no distance to short or long for a taxi journey. Up to 6 passengers and luggage can be transfered to your destination. Call 0131 229 2468. Taxis Edinburgh Taxis All About Edinburgh Only Edinburgh Taxis can be flagged down on the streets. without pre booking. Look for taxis with the taxi light above the front of the taxi. Payment can be made by cash or card and mobile apps Edinburgh taxis operate different makes of vehicle that can hold up to 6 passengers. If you wish a vehicle with more space, when booking ask for a 6 seater and the company will provide this for you at no extra charge. Taxis Edinburgh Taxis All About Edinburgh Central Taxis No 1 in Edinburgh Transfers from / to all UK Mainland Airports To / From Edinburgh Rail Station or Hotel or residence Open an account for your business or personal use Central Edinburgh Taxis Edinburgh Taxis Central Taxis Edinburgh Our Vehicles All wheelchair accessible Traditional London Black Cab 5 passenger seats Mercedes or Peugeot 6 passenger seat vehicle New LEV and Electric Cabs 6 Passengers seat vehicle 0131 229 2468 Pay by cash or card book by telephone or online Edinburgh Taxis Central Taxis Edinburgh 0131 229 2468 B ook your taxi cab in advance online / by phone Pay by Cash Debit or C redit Card Go to www.taxi-edinburgh.co.uk and Download the app booking from wherever you are. Call on WhatsApp for free international mobile calls +44 131 229 2468 Door to Door Service Edinburgh Taxis Central Taxis Edinburgh Over 300 cabs available Up to 6 passengers with luggage Prices set by City of Edinburgh Council Metered Fares within Edinburgh 0131 229 2468 Pay by cash or card book by telephone or online Private Hire Cars Tours & Transfers Transfers from the Airport, Rail Station or Hotel Luggage Delivery up to 6 passengers Tours Advance Bookings Payment by Credit / Debit card or Cash There are also a number of private hire companies operating within the city including Uber. Their fares are not regulated by Edinburgh Council so be diligent about prices. Private Hire and Uber are not permitted to pick customers up from the streets without being pre booked. If they do thy have broken and the law and their insurance is void which would result in any accidents not being covered. The Private hire companies do not require the same testing as the Black taxi cab drivers require. Get your Taxi first from Central Taxis who prioritise bookings to the Airport, Rail station and Customer account holders. +44 (0)131 229 2468 Next - Bus & Train Services

Tranent Attractions East Lothian Tranent is a small town in East Lothian and is one of the oldest towns in East Lothian. In 1722 the first rail line (Tranent to Cockenzie Waggonway) took coal from the coal pits of Tranent to the harbour at Cockenzie . It was drawn by horses on a wooden track, the first in Scotland. Once an important coal mining town, mined by the monks of Newbattle in the 12th century. The town must have been settled prior to 1150 as the old parish church dates from 1145. Massacre of Tranent Statue Tranent East Lothian The Massacre of Tranent took place in 1797, when 12 local people were killed by soldiers after group of locals were protesting against conscription into the British Army. Jackie Crookston holding the drum on the memorial to those who died. The Statue stands in Civic Square on the High Street in Tranent. Tranent Tower Tranent East Lothian Tranent Tower was built circa 1542 on the Seton estate where the Valance family lived leasing the tower from Lord Seton before they later purchased it and where the family remained until the nineteenth century. The family grave can be sen in the old Tranent parish church burial ground. Setoun Do'cot There is a lectern-type do’cot 1587 near Tranent old parish church, which was constructed to house 1122 pairs of pigeons in nesting boxes. A do’cot was where people would get fresh meat. Taking the young pigeons as they were the most tender. Inscribed above the door of the Do’cot reads; DAVID SETOUN, 1587. Cockenzie House was built for David (Setoun) Seton circa 1600. David (Setoun) Seton was known for his involvement in the trials of witches at Tranent. Parish Church & Graveyard Tranent East Lothian A chapel is said to have been founded here by monks in the 8th century. Tranent Parish Church dates from 1145. The present church was built 1799 and opened in 1800 and was modernisation again 1954. John Caddell was blamed for his part in the Tranent Massacre (object to the conscription of Scots into the British Militia) of 1797 and is buried in Old Tranent Parish Church. The first vicar of Tranent whose name is recorded as John in 1222. Tranent Parish Church Graves The Table stone memorial grave of Captain George Hutchison R.N is prominent as related to the Seton family. Captain George Hutchison, R.N. was uncle to the Misses Hutchison, living at Seton Lodge, Tranent, in 1889. Captain William Hutchison, who was Governor of Cape Coast Castle in Africa, and died when at home in Tranent on a visit in 1832. The most famous slave “castle,” the Cape Coast Castle, Built in 1653 circa 10 million slaves were transported from here to the new World. Tranent Parish Church Graves The Headstone depicts a Jacobite soldier buried here after the Battle of Prestonpans 1745. Tranent East Lothian George Seton Grave Memorial to George Seton, of the family of St. Germains, Bailie of Tranent: Bailie George Seton, Farmer at Seton, Died the 10th day of May 1760, aged 82. You err, O reader, if you should expect Big swelling words, immodesty, respect How short man's life, 'las, while we live we To know man's life, keep death still in your eye. — To the memory Of Catherine Turnbull, relict of George Seton, Farmer in Seton, who died Oct. 5th, 1766, Aged 73 years. Tranent East Lothian Town Clock In the civic square of Tranent next to the Massacre of Tranent memorial statue stand the towns time piece Tranent East Lothian War Memorial The Tranent war memorial commemorates the people of Tranent who were killed or did not return (missing) in the two World Wars. Tranent Primitive Methodist Church The Primitive Methodist Church was built in 1870. This group was of the working class all looking for social justice and self-worth. The preacher's travelled around the countryside and were also known as ‘Ranters’, for their enthusiastic preaching. The first preachers in Scotland, stood at the the site of the Grassmarket gallows in April 1826 and gave their first sermon. East Lothian Primitive Methodists came and went with the mining accept for Cockenzie built in 1878 by the fisher folk who raised capital to build their chapel, which is still open for worship today. A P O G I A Place of Great Importance This project was lead by the community and the work was carried out by David Wilson a stone artist from Perth. Miners Tallies were to keep a record of the number down the pits. The Tallies are insert in the line of cairns at the entrance to the ne community greenspace. Next - Traprain Area

Inverness Golf Courses are mainly on the cost from Buckie to Dornoch with Brora golf course and Reay golf course in Thurso being the last in Scotland. You can golf from the head of Scotland to the border with England on Links and parkland golf courses. Inverness Golf Courses From Buckie in the east to Dornoch in the North, along the coast of Scotland there are many golf courses. further North there is Brora golf course and finally in Thurso Reay golf course the last on the mainland of Scotland. Inverness area Golf Courses Spey Bay Golf Club Fochabers IV32 7PJ +44 1343 820424 Garmouth & Kingston Golf Course Spey Street Fochabers IV32 7NJ +44 1343 870388 Moray Golf Club Stotfield Road Lossiemouth IV31 6QS +44 1343 812018 Hopeman Golf Club Lodge Road Hopeman Elgin IV30 5YA +44 1343 830578 Nairn Dunbar Golf Club Lochloy Road Nairn IV12 5AE +44 1667 452741 The Nairn Golf Club Seabank Road Nairn IV12 4HB +44 1667 453208 Invergordon Golf Club King George Street Invergordon IV18 0BD +441349852715 Inverness Golf Club Culcabock Road Inverness IV2 3XQ +44 463239882 Scotland's Golf Course Map Golf & Airport Transfers Inverness area Golf Courses Cabot Highlands Castle Stuart Golf Course Dalcross Inverness IV2 7JL +44 1463 796111 Kings Golf Club Balphadrig Road Inverness IV3 8AX +44 1463 225651 Alness Golf Club Ardross Road Alness IV17 0QA +44 1349 883877 Tain Golf Course Chapel Road Tain IV19 1JE +44 1862 892314 The Carnegie Club at Skibo Castle Skibo Castle Clashmore Dornoch IV25 3RQ +44 1862 894600 Struie Course Dornoch IV25 3LZ Royal Dornoch Golf Club Golf Road Dornoch IV25 3LW +44 1862 810219 Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club Ness Road East Fortrose IV10 8SE +441381620529 The North of Scotland Golf Courses Wick Golf Course Reiss Wick KW1 4RW +44 1955 602726 Lybster Golf Course Main Street Lybster KW3 6BJ +44 1593 721316 Helmsdale Golf Course Golf Road Helmsdale KW8 6JL +44 1431 821063 Brora Golf Course 43 Golf Road Brora KW9 6QS +44 1408 621417 Reay Golf Course Club House Reay Thurso KW14 7RE +44 1847 811288 Muir of Ord Golf Club Great North Road, Muir of Ord IV6 7SX +44 1463 870 825 Aigas Golf Course Mains of Aigas, Aigas, Beauly IV4 7AD +44 1463 782 942 Strathpeffer Spa Golf Club Golf Course Road Strathpeffer IV14 9AS +441997421219 Forres Golf Course Edgehill Road Forres IV36 2RD +44 1309 672949

The history of golf, its beginings in Scotland. With the oldest institued Golf Clubs and first ever Golf Clubhouse. Play the Oldest golf course for free. Be part of the History of golf, visit where the rules were first played to and the first open championship course. The history of the Claret Jug, Clubs and Balls. Golf History Ye Old Golf Tavern Established (1456) Edinburgh The first known Golf Club House in the world was at Wright’s Houses built circa 1376 next to Bruntsfield Links. In 1717 Golfhall was built where golfers met before and after golf on the Links. It m oved 2 doors down and change name to Ye Old Golf Tavern where it stands today. Bruntsfield Links adds 30 holes to the original 6 holes in 1890. There was mention of golf being played in Bruntsfield as early as 1380's. The Burghers (Royal Burgess) Wall Tablet shows golfers at Bruntsfield Links with Edinburgh Castle in the background. Enquiries Bookings Prices First Instituted Golf Clubs The Golf Clubs of note are; Burghers (Royal Burgess Golf Society) The Burghers were instituted in 1735 now known as Royal Burgess the Oldest Golf Society in the world. The Rhind Stone pictured below is of two Burghers golfers with their caddies on the Bruntsfield Links. When overcrowding of the golf course became a problem the Burghers (Burgess) moved to Musselburgh in 1874 and then made a final move to their present home in Barnton where they had a new golf course designed by Tom Morris which opened in May of 1895. It was 1929 when King George V by royal proclamation allowing the Burgess to change name to The Royal Burgess Golfing Society as it is today. The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers instituted prior 1744. The writers’ of the rules of golf. (2nd oldest club) Moved to its present location in 1891. Their first move was to Leith in 1744 where they wrote the rules of golf. Bruntsfield Links Golf Club Bruntsfield Links Institute 1761. Moved to its present location in 1898. (4th oldest). Other clubs that played and used the clubhouse were, Edinburgh Thistle Golf Club instituted 1870. Moved to Braid Hills 1890 and still play there. The Allied Golfing club instituted 1856. The St Leonards Instituted 1857, The Warrender Instituted 1858 Bruntsfield Links Golf Course Royal Burgess Plaque of golfers at Bruntsfield Links Silver Golf Club In 1744 the city gave a silver club to be played for on 1 April annually by the Edinburgh Company of golfers. The winner to be club Captain for a year and a gold or silver medal to be attached to the silver club bearing the winners name and date of winning. The Royal Burgess Golfing Society still play for a silver putter to this day. Home of Golf St Andrews is the 3rd oldest instituted golf club, which started in 1754 and has become the home of Golf. St Andrews is also home to the oldest club makers where the art of ball and club making can still be seen today at the St Andrews Golf Company which was established in 1881. No Bags in these days. Golf bags were thought of by Tom Morris Jnr when playing a round of golf against an archer. He thought the quill that carried the arrows could be adapted to carry golf clubs. However, when telling his father Tom Morris Snr the idea he said " it never catch on". Golfer's Land Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh Brown’s Close previously Golfer’s Land is a tenement building purchased with winnings from a 4 ball golf match between Baillie John Paterson and The Duke of York (King James VII) and two English noblemen. Will James was in residence at Holyrood in 1680, two English noblemen attached to the court of the Duke of York (to be King James VII) were challenged by the Duke to a golf match on Leith Links. The Duke’s partner was shoemaker John Paterson a descendent from a long line of golfers. The English noblemen were beaten and the Duke rewarded Paterson with the stakes that had been played for, which enabled Paterson to build a tenement building which he called Golfer’s Land. The building is no longer on the site as it was demolished in 1960. In 1664 Charles I (The Duke’s father) bestowed on the Duke of York the American provinces previously controlled by the Dutch now renamed in his honour, New York. The Duke succeeded to the crown in 1685, and died in 1701. In 1688, his wife Queen Mary gave birth to a son who was later to be father to Bonnie Prince Charlie. Golf in the Beginning It is not known when golf was actually introduced into Scotland. However, in historic documents golf was mentioned in 1457 and 1471 under James III. In the accounts of the Lord high Treasurer under James IV the following entries are found one of which is 1503 “to play at the golf with the Errol of Bothwell”.. Golf Clubs and Balls During the reign of James VI (1566 – 1625) the business of club making had become one of some importance. On 4 April 1603 William Mayne, Burgess of Edinburgh is appointed maker of bows, arrows, spears and clubs to the King. Golf balls were originally stuffed with feathers and golf clubs were made from wood with a smooth brass head. When playing the game of golf, before every strike of the ball a shout of ‘Fore’ was shouted out as a warning to anyone that may be out walking. Clubs and Balls were most certainly made prior to Feb 4th 1503 as Clubbes and Ballis were in the accounts of the Lord High Treasurer of James IV. Musselburgh's Golf Champions 5 famous golfers from Musselburgh all champions. Willie Park Snr- Mungo Park - Willie Park Jnr - Bob Ferguson - David Brown. on the other plaque Willie Dunn Jnr First unofficial U.S Open Champion and Willie Campbell was runner-up He became the first Golf professional at Brookline County Club in Massachusetts USA Trivia Banning Of Golf King James II of Scotland banned the game in the Scottish Act of Parliament of 1457 The first documented reference to today's game. Golf was also banned by James III in 1471. James IV in 1491. The Golf Hole The size of a golf hole has remained the same size since 1893. Robert Gay made the first hole in 1829. Lofted Clubs The niblicks (wedge) and Mashie (7 iron) were the first iron headed golf clubs circa 1750. Traditional sets of irons were invented by Archibald Barrie and were in use circa 1900. Golf Bag Golf bags were thought of by Tom Morris Jnr when playing a round of golf against an archer. He thought the quill that carried the arrows could be adapted to carry golf clubs. However, when telling his father Tom Morris Snr the idea he said "it never catch on". Caddie The first named caddie was Andrew Dickson in 1681 when in a competition with the then Duke of York later (James VII) Golf Ball During the reign of James VI (1566 – 1625) the business of club making had become one of some importance. On 4 April 1603 William Mayne, Burgess of Edinburgh is appointed maker of bows, arrows, spears and clubs to the King. Golf balls were originally stuffed with feathers and golf clubs were made from wood with a brass head which was perfectly smooth. Bunkers. Definition of Bunker in Golf "small, deep sand pit in links land" First mentioned in 1812, but thought to have been on courses when quarrying at Bruntsfield links was a plight of the golfers. First Putter The Putting Cleek was made circa 1785 by Simon Cossar a golf club maker in Leith. The putter was made with an iron head attached to a wooden shaft. The Claret Jug First played for at St Andrews Old Course in 1872. The winner was Tom Kidd a Caddie from St Andrews Old Course.

Golf Scotland find all the golf courses and Golf Clubs around Scotland and some in Ireland. Championship Courses and local courses have a week in one area with low prices are splash out on the well known courses. Golf Map Scotland Golf Map Scotland shows where all the golf clubs/ golf courses are in Scotland. The google map with all contact details or go to the area pages on links below map Over 300 golf club / courses in Scotland from the well known championship courses to the local courses and clubs. From the high priced courses to the affordable golf. Golf is for all standards, individuals and groups. Looking of a few days golf holiday, sort out where you are playing then we caan arrange suitable transport with driver at a local price. From a car to 60 seater coach. Also included are a number of golf courses in Northern Ireland. Where we can also help with golf transport and driver. Click on orange marker for more detail of golf course. When on mobile Click on orange marker then scroll screen to right Edinburgh Golf Courses / Clubs Ayrshire Golf Courses / Clubs Golf Scotland Golf Courses Glasgow

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Edinburgh Government Buildings GOVERNMENT AND LOCAL ORGANISATIONS Edinburgh Information Official Buildings Health and Safety Executive 59 Belford Road Edinburgh EH4 3UE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 247 2000 Official Buildings Royal Ancient & Historic Monuments 16 Bernard Terrace Edinburgh EH8 9NX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 1456 Official Buildings Archers Hall 66 Buccleuch Street Edinburgh EH8 9LR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 7860 Official Buildings City Observatory Calton Hill Edinburgh EH7 5AA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 8100 Official Buildings Crown Office 25 Chamber Street Edinburgh EH1 1LA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 2626 Official Buildings Procurator Fiscal 25 Chamber Street Edinburgh EH1 1LA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 561 3875 Official Buildings Sheriff Court 27 Chamber Street Edinburgh EH1 1LB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 2525 Official Buildings Bute House 6 Charlotte Square Edinburgh EH2 4DR City of Edinburgh Scotland Official Buildings West Register House 3 Charlotte Square Edinburgh EH2 2AN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 334 0380 Official Buildings Forestry Commission 231 Corstorphine Road Edinburgh EH12 7AT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 314 6411 Official Buildings City Morgue 297 Cowgate Edinburgh EH1 1NA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 8211 Official Buildings National Trust for Scotland Head Quarters 5 Cultins Road Edinburgh EH11 4DF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 458 0200 Official Buildings Capability Scotland 11 Ellersly Road Edinburgh EH12 6HY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 9876 HM Prison Edinburgh 33 Stenhouse Road Edinburgh EH11 3LN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 444 3000 Official Buildings Royal Observatory 1 Observatory Road Edinburgh EH9 3HJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 8100 Official Buildings Scottish Tourist Board 94 Ocean Drive Edinburgh EH6 6JH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 472 2222 Official Buildings Visit Scotland 94 Ocean Drive Edinburgh EH6 6JH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 472 2222 Official Buildings Register House 3 Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 2AN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 334 0380 Official Buildings Scottish Prison Service 5 Redheughs Rigg Edinburgh EH12 9HW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 244 8745 Official Buildings Scottish Sports Council 1 Redheughs Rigg Edinburgh EH12 9DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 317 7200 Official Buildings St Andrews House 1 Regent Road Edinburgh EH1 3DG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 244 2636 Official Buildings Historic Environment Scotland 9 Salisbury Place Edinburgh EH9 1SH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 8600 Official Buildings Post Office Collections 21 South Gyle Crescent Edinburgh EH12 9PB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0345 602 1021 Official Buildings Gillis Centre 100 Strathearn Road Edinburgh EH9 1BB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 623 8933 Official Buildings Scottish Office 1 Victoria Quay Edinburgh EH6 6QQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 8400 Official Buildings Children First / Parent line 83 Whitehouse Loan Edinburgh EH9 1AT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 446 2300 Official Buildings Boys Brigade Head Quarters 227 Ferry Road Edinburgh EH6 4SP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 551 1200 Official Buildings Thomas Morton Hall 28 Ferry Road Edinburgh EH6 4AE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 554 1408 Official Buildings Lothian and Borders Police Head Quarters 5 Fettes Avenue Edinburgh EH4 1RB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 311 3131 Official Buildings Royal Society of Edinburgh 22 George Street Edinburgh EH2 2PQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 240 5000 Official Buildings Chesser House 500 Gorgie Road Edinburgh EH11 3YJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 529 3000 Official Buildings Trading Standards 500 Gorgie Road Edinburgh EH11 3YJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 529 3030 Official Buildings Merchants Hall 22 Hanover Street Edinburgh EH2 2EP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 7202 Official Buildings City Chambers 253 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1YJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 529 5974 Official Buildings Parliament Hall 11 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1RF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 529 7368 Official Buildings Parliament House 11 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1RF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 529 7368 Official Buildings P.D.S.A 26 Hutchison Crossway Edinburgh EH14 1RR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 443 6178 Official Buildings Earl Haig House 66 Logie Green Road Edinburgh EH7 4HQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 2782 Official Buildings International Conference Centre 150 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 300 3000 Official Buildings Trinity House Museum 99 New Kirkgate Edinburgh EH6 6BJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 554 3289 Edinburgh Council Offices Council Tax Office City Chambers 249 High Street Edinburgh EH1 1YJ 0131 608 1111

Selkirk Scottish Borders Town famouse for it historic residents, Sir Walter Scott, Mungo Park and the Fletcher Monument. On the hill the Three Brethren Cairns with a magnificent view. Selkirk Borders Town Attractions Scottish Borders Selkirk Attractions Selkirk is where Sir Walter Scott was the Sheriff for the area and presided over the court house in the town centre. There is also one of six mercat cross that were built in Scotland with platforms for proclamations. See the three Brethren (cairns that have stood as boundary markers for over 400 years. Selkirk Mercat Cross Walter Scott’s Court Room Court House Museum where Sir Walter Scott, was Sheriff for over thirty years. Visit the former court room, containing displays of Walter Scott’s long associations with the area. Other displays that can be seen are of the Explorer Mungo Park 1771 – 1806. West African exploration 1796. A statue erected in his honour 1859 can be seen in the main Street of Selkirk where he was born. Also James Hogg, the Ettrick Shepherd a Scottish poet, novelist and essayist 1770-1835. Fletcher Monument Fletcher was the only one of circa 80 men from Selkirk who returned from the Battle of Flodden Field after joining the army of King James IV (The last monarch to die in battle). Fletcher is said to be on his return, waving a captured English standard around his head and lowering its tip to the ground, communicating to all who gathered that everyone was slain. Selkirk Common Riding an annual event that marks the day in 1513 with the “Casting of the Colours”, when one Selkirk man returned home with an English banner after the worst defeat of a Scottish army in history The Fletcher Monument erected in 1913 stands in front of the Victoria Halls (built 1895). The brass plaque reads "This monument, embodying the spirit of the Selkirk tradition and erected to commemorate the Four Hundredth anniversary of the battle of Flodden Field, was unveiled by the Earl of Rosebury, KG, KT. Andrew Lusk Allan Provost,1913". Three Brethren A trio of large stone built cairns circa 10ft (3mtrs) high, dating back over 400 years, marking the boundaries of Yair, Philiphaugh and Selkirk which come together at the top of a broad hill in the Yair Hill Forest. Selkirk 'Silver Arrow' Each year, the Queen’s Body Guard for Scotland, The Royal Company of Archers, (in 1704 was granted a Royal Charter by Queen Anne) compete for the Selkirk Silver Arrow, a competition dating back to 1660. The Royal Archers still use the long bow. The HQ are in Edinburgh near The Meadows where they practice. On the scrol of the tablet the words 'Arcu Ataque Animo' meaning 'Bows and Heart' The Auld Kirk Selkirk WILLIAM WALLACE A Kirk Chapel or Church has been present on this site circa 6th century. The Auld Kirk in Selkirk is where William Wallace, (Braveheart), was proclaimed ‘Guardian of Scotland’ in 1298 after he defeated the English at Stirling Bridge during the Scottish Wars of Independence the previous year. This is also the burial ground of President Roosevelt’s family. Lochcarron of Scotland Lochcarron of Scotland, the world’s leading manufacturer of tartan, and it is one of the last working textile mills in the Scottish Borders. Take a guided Tour with an expert guide see how we make Tartan cloth which we design and weave in our Scottish mill. After your tour shop for goods made in the mill and try some locally mad refreshments in our coffee shop. Tour Hours are Monday – Thursday 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm & 2.30pm or by appointment (Public and local holidays excluded) Lajos Kossuth - Hungarian Patriot Hungarian statesman and patriot who lead the Hungarian people to independence from Austria. Lajos Kossuth 1802 -1894 This plaque is to commemorate the enthusiastic reception and hospitality given by the people of Selkirk to the above named former Governor of Hungary, who was officially invited to lecture to an assembled audience of townspeople on the 12th December 1856, from the balcony of this hotel and in other locations in the town. Commissioned by a Hungarian originated citizen of Selkirk and his family, on the centenary of his Excellency's death. Mungo Park "Explorer" Mungo Park, the pioneering African Explorer, was born in 1770 in the nearby Yarrow Valley was once apprenticed to a local doctor in Selkirk and went on to marry his daughter. A fine statue in his honour was erected in 1859. Philiphaugh Salmon Viewing Centre Philiphaugh Estate Office, Selkirk, Scottish Borders, TD7 5LX Welcome to the Philiphaugh Salmon Viewing Centre. Here you can learn about the life cycle of the Salmon, and during the months of May & June or September to November when the river is high, see salmon leaping up the Cauld. Find out what else is happening around Philiphaugh Estates: enjoy fabulous home baking at the Waterwheel Restaurant which is open 7 days per week from 10am – 4pm There is also a walled garden and the Waterwheel Café, Glass Houses full of fruits and vegetables in summer. The Battle of Philiphaugh The Battle of Philiphaugh part of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms between 1639 and 1653 in the Kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland rued by one king, Charles I. Philiphaugh was the site of a bloody battle between the Covenanters (supporters of a Scottish Presbyterian faith) and the Royalists (supporters of the Crown) “King Charles I” on the 13th September 1645. The Covenanters lead by General Sir David Leslie (who signed the National Covenant of Scotland in 1638) destroyed the army of the Royalist army lead by The Marquis of Montrose (previously a Covenanter commander in 1639 changing his allegiance to fight for the King). The Covenanters were 6000 strong and the Royalists 1500 made up of foot soldiers and cavalry. The Battle was the decisive battle of the Civil War in Scotland. Bowhill House and Grounds Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch have a country home near Selkirk in the Scottish Borders. Bowhill House has a section of the Buccleuch art collection. Please see our opening times and prices here, to start planning your day The Scott Clan received the lands of the Ettrick Forrest in 1322 from King Robert the Bruce for their loyalty to the crown. Scott’s were ancestors to the Buccleuch family. The First Duke of Buccleuch came about when Anna Scott married King Charles II’s son James, who was given the title Duke of Monmouth and 1st Duke of Buccleuch in 1663. A statue of the 5th Duke stands in West Parliament Square in Edinburgh https://www.allaboutedinburgh.co.uk/high-street-1-edinburgh Aikwood (Peel) Tower previously Oakwood Tower Aikwood has been written about since 1455 in the accounts of Scotland and has been part of the Scott Clan since 1517. Robert Scott and Elspeth Murray were married in Aikwood in 1602 see the marriage stone on the tower. Sir Walter Scott has mentions of it in many of his novels. With all old buildings the Ghosts are present, visit the haunted chamber known as the Jingler's Room.

Edinburgh Activities for individuals large group activities, couples, hen and Stag Party group activities, information, direct contact details, for best prices, on the water activities, motor sports activities, paintball, karting, fishing, Cocktail masterclass, segway, over 50 different activities. Edinburgh Activities Edinburgh Activities in and around Edinburgh Edinburgh is not just for the Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile come to Edinburgh and enjoy over 90 different activities from Paintball, Pole Dancing, Pottery Surfing Diving F1 Motor Racing Experience Helicopter Tours, Whisky Tasting the list goes on as you can see below all the contact details for whatever you want to do for children to the adrenaline junkies. Cage Buggies Segway Go Karts Kids & Family 4 X 4 Off Road Driving Quad Biking Indoor Activities Flying Super Cars | Speed Boats Outdoor Activities Hovercrafting Helicopter Trips Pan For Gold Tenpin Bowling Ice & Snow Sports Edinburgh Festivals Paintball Family and Children Escape Games Horse Racing Chocolate Making Wine School Thai Cooking School Cocktail Masterclass Fudge Making Whiskyprovning Champagne Tasting Arts and Crafts Highland Games Photo Shoot Comedy Clubs Sports Golf Courses Shooting Dancing Pole 2 ballet Marathons & Runs Walk & Climb Footgolf Archery Cycle & Mountain Biking Bubble Football Yoga Equestrian Centres Zorbing Diving / Scuba Spa Day Surfing Water Sports Fishing Assault Course over Water White Water Rafting Boats and Sailing

James Clerk Maxwell was born in India Street Edinburgh New Town and the house he was born in has been made into a museum. India street is in the nothern extention of Edinburgh's New Town. India Street James Clerk Maxwell Museum Edinburgh James Clark Maxwell 14 India Street Edinburgh James Clark Maxwell was born in 1831 at 14 India Street Edinburgh and died in 1879. James Clerk Maxwell was one of the greatest scientists that ever lived. He was the scientist who discovered, the theory of electromagnetism. He is named as the father of modern physics. He also made essential contributions to mathematics, astronomy and engineering. Radio, television, radar and communications, all derive from Maxwell's discovery. Albert Einstein said: "The special theory of relativity owes its origins to Maxwell's equations of the electromagnetic field”. Ivan Tolstoy, in his biography of Maxwell, wrote: “Maxwell's importance in the history of scientific thought is comparable to Einstein’s (whom he inspired)”. James Clerk Maxwell Stone Tablet Stone carved inscription on wall Tablet of James Clerk Maxwell's birth House, India Street Edinburgh. Inscription reads; James Clerk Maxwell Natural Philosopher born here 13 June 1831 Maxwell Statue George Street Edinburgh James Clerk Maxwell Museum Brass Plaque at door of house James Clerk Maxwell was born in Edinburgh. The inscription reads; Many of today's major technological advances are due to James Clerk Maxwell who created the first full-colour photographic image and developed the theory of electromagnetic waves which made mobile phones, radio, radar and GPS all possible He is commemorated by a statue on George Square and a small museum here at his birthplace. One scientific epoch ended and another began with Maxwell - Albert Einstein Edinburgh New Town West

Cockburn Street Edinburgh New Town a winding street that joins Edinburgh's Royal Mile at the High Street to Waverley Bridge Edinburgh's main Rail Station. With shops, pubs, restaurants, cafes and accommodation. Cockburn Street Edinburgh (Lord Cockburn Street) Lord Cockburn Street was built as an access to the Waverley Bridge Road at Waverley Rail Station from the High Street near to the Tron Kirk. The Plans for Cockburn Street were submitted over a lengthy period circa 1850 and was finally completed in 1859. Lord Cockburn Street was named after Lord Cockburn who was one of the most respected Gentlemen of Edinburgh. He Died in 1854 and a Carved Stone of his Head and Shoulders are above No1-3 Cockburn Street now the Edinburgh Military Tattoo Offices. Lord Henry Cockburn The Edinburgh Military Tattoo Office was originally built as a hotel (The Cockburn hotel built circa 1862). The carving above door of a head is Lord Cockburn with gilt writing MacPherson on lintel. (Previous owner) Lord Cockburn was a conservationist and saved many important buildings in Edinburgh. The street is named after him. Lord Henry Cockburn died in 1854 at the age of 74. A conservationist the Cockburn Association which was established in 1875 was named after Lord Henry Cockburn. A statue of Lord Henry Cockburn stands in the north-east corner of Parliament Hall in the High Street Edinburgh. When Cockburn Street was built (circa 1859) it cut through many old closes, which evidence of can be seen in Old Fleshmarket Close where the smallest pub in Edinburgh can be found on the north side of the severed close. Click on Fleshmarket Close Sign for more information Now Cockburn Street is known for a good selection of retail shops, restaurants, fast food outlets, bars and accommodation. Craig’s Close Edinburgh The access to Craig’s Close from the High Street was closed when the Council offices were built in 1932. There were two parts to Craig’s Close, High Street – Cockburn Street (closed) and Cockburn Street – Market Street which is still open. Craig’s Close was the site of The Isle of Man Arms. The Edinburgh Cape Club’s main meeting place. The Close was named after John Craig, wright and Burgess of Edinburgh who was the 3rd husband of Ann Hamilton who owned the lands . A town Councillor. Craig's Close Edinburgh The Cape Club At the foot of Craig’s Close that at one time started in the High Street Royal Mile and ended the Nor Loch, then was split by the building of Cockburn Street there used to stand a tavern where the Cape Club met. The Plaque at the foot of the upper section of Craig’s Close reads; Craig’s Close | site of Cape Club | spiritual home of | Robert Fergusson | Distinguished Edinburgh Poet | Died October 16 1774. Scotsman Newspaper Building Cockburn Street Edinburgh The most prominent building in Lord Cockburn Street was and still is The Scotsman Building where the Scotsman newspaper was published and printed after moving from the High Street. Stone Sculptures Look high up on the buildings to see sculptures of many things Devils Birds and more. Edinburgh Municipal Building The foundation Stone of this part of the building was laid on the 6th June 1901 by the Right Honourable James Steel Lord Provost. The New Council Chamber was opened 19th January 1904 by the Right Honourable Sir Robert Cranston Lord Provost Steps to High Street Warriston’s Steps The Steps from Cockburn Street to Warriston’s Close in the High Street were built when the Municipal Building was built circa 1903. This gave a direct link to the High Street City Chambers. Near the top of the steps is Writers’ Court and a plaque where John Knox’s manse stood. Further up is the entrance to Real Mary King’s Close. Next - North Bridge

Edinburgh Volleyball Clubs Teams teams have 6 players on court at a time. Indoor or outdoor club teams or for fun on the beach or in a park Edinburgh Volleyball Clubs & Teams Volleyball Clubs & Teams Edinburgh, West Lothian, Scottish Borders SPORTS Activities City of Edinburgh Volleyball Club Queensferry High School Ashburnham Rd South Queensferry, West Lothian EH30 9JN United Kingdom simonhammond2@hotmail.com www.cityofedinburghvolleyball.co.uk NUVOC Volleyball Club Crags Sports Centre 8-10 Bowmont Place Edinburgh EH8 9RY 07473158278 info@nuvocvolleyball.co.uk www.nuvocvolleyball.co.uk NUVOC Volleyball Club Firrhill High School, Oxgangs Road North, Edinburgh, EH14 1DP 07473158278 info@nuvocvolleyball.co.uk www.nuvocvolleyball.co.uk University of Edinburgh University of Edinburgh Volleyball Club 46 The Pleasance, Edinburgh, EH8 9TJ volleyball@ed.ac.uk Edinburgh Jets Volleyball Club St Augustines RC High School, 212 Broomhouse Road, Edinburgh, EH12 9AE 0131 334 9262 Jetsvc@gmail.com www.jetsvc.co.uk Edinburgh Jets Volleyball Club Drummond Community High School 41 Bellevue Place, Edinburgh, EH7 4BS 0131 556 2651 Jetsvc@gmail.com www.jetsvc.co.uk Heriot Watt University Volleyball Club Heriot-Watt University Centre of Sport and Exercise, Riccarton Campus Edinburgh, EH14 4AS volleyball@hw.ac.uk Linlithgow Hornets Volleyball Club Linlithgow Academy Braehead Road Linlithgow EH49 6EH secretary@linlithgowvolleyballclub.co.uk Livingston Lizards Volleyball Club Inveralmond Community High School Willowbank Livingston EH54 6HW alex.doinikovs@gmail.com 07707487202 Napier University Volleyball Club Sighthill Campus Sighthill Court Edinburgh EH11 4BN 0131 455 6420: edinburghnapiervolleyball@hotmail.com Peebles Volleyball Club Peebles Community Centre (Drill Hall) Walkershaugh Peebles EH45 8AU gmascall@aol.com

The Origins of whisky from where it started in Europe and the name "Uisge Beatha" water of life to Scotland Distilleries, Tartan every day clothes that were made locally with distinctive colours to a specific pattern.Each clan with their own colours. Origins of Scottish Whisky The Water of Life Alcohol has been around since the Egyptians were building the Pyramids, giving the workers beer and bread to help them through the hot days. Wine has also been known to be in existence for up to 10,000 years through religious scripts. It is not known when Whisky was first made but records of distillation are shown from the 11th century. The first written record of whisky was in 1494. The name whisky originally from the Gaelic "Uisge Beatha", meaning 'water of life'. In 1644 the Scottish Government imposed a tax on whisky and in 1707 after the union of Scotland and England a malt tax was introduced on the 23 June 1725 which caused riots over Scotland, this indirectly increased the cost of making whisky, as malt is the main ingredient. In 1824 George Smith the originator of the Glenlivet whisky was the first to gain a legal licence to distil whisky when the English government introduced a law to legalize the production of whisky. The oldest bottlers of whisky are Cadenhead’s who have been bottling whisky since 1824. Whisky and all alcoholic drinks are restricted to persons of over 18 years and should not be consumed by anyone younger. Tartan Definition of Tartan Official definition of Tartan from the Scottish Register of Tartans Act (2008) Section 2 Section 2: A tartan is a design which is capable of being woven, consisting of two or more alternating coloured stripes which combine vertically and horizontally to form a repeated chequered pattern. The tartan pattern is traditionally known as the sett of the tartan. Below are a number of examples of Scottish Tartans and 2 American, which can be found on the Scottish register of tartans. Pop in to The Edinburgh Clothing Company at 93 South Bridge Edinburgh to see if you can find your Clan Tartan or see www.tartanregister.gov.uk for all tartans registered in the Scottish tartans register a comprehensive list is also available on www.thesotlandkiltcompany.co.uk/clan-shop. Originally Tartan was normal everyday clothing which was made locally to the area you lived. Tartan was seen by the English as a form of uniform, an Act of parliament band the wearing of tartan in 1747, this was the Act of Proscription. This came about due to the Jacobite uprising which ended at the Battle of Culloden 1746. The Act of Proscription was ended by George III in 1782 which allowed highland dress to be worn again after 35 years being outlawed. There are 34 US States with their own tartan.

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