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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Edinburgh Wrestling all Styles body fitness and Olympic sport from when it was an original sport in Olympia greece an individual sport o strategy and strength Edinburgh Wrestling All Styles Wrestling Clubs Scotland SPORTS Scottish Wrestling Association info@wrestlingscotland.com www.wrestlingscotland.com Edinburgh Wrestling Club (EN)Gage Sport and Fitness Centre Sighthill Campus Edinburgh Napier University Edinburgh, EH33 2NS 0131 455 4437 www.wrestlingedinburgh.wix.com/club Dumbarton Wrestling Club D-Unit Academy, Vale of Leven Industrial Estate, Dumbarton, G82 3PD 07730600855 dumbartonwrestlingclub@live.co.uk Tryst Lions Wrestling Club Tryst Sports Centre, Cumbernauld G67 1EW 07796598023 mckeown_steven1964@msn.com Denny Warriors Wrestling 42 Stirling street FK6 6DJ Denny Falkirk www.dennywarriors.freeforums.net Tullibody Wrestling Club Tullibody Civic Centre Abercromby Place Tullibody FK10 2RS 07974428287 tullibodywrestling@gmail.com

Humbie Attractions East Lothian Humbie Village East Lothian Humbie Village is in the furthest corner of East Lothian adjoining Midlothian and Berwickshire. Humbie is a small rural village with the Humbie Hub at its heart. The village shop, post office and café are the centre of the village life. Humbie was part of the Barony of Keith and was once called Keith Hundeby. Humbie Do'cot East Lothian Humbie Do'cot is near the entrance to Humbie kirk. The Do'cot may have stood here for hundreds of years before renovations took place. Humbie Parish Church East Lothian Humbie Parish Church was rebuilt in 1800 but a church has stood on this spot for over a hundred and fifty years prior to that date. The 'chancel' was added in 1932. Memorials in the churchyard include a heraldic tablet of the Borthwicks of Whitburgh of the early 17th century. The now cottage to the right of the arch hedge once was stables. Further down the road at the Kirk Bridge is where you can enter the Church woods where you have a choice of paths to follow in a loop. Broun Family Aisle Humbie East Lothian The village war memorial dates from 1921 and was designed by Sir Robert Lorimer. The plaque reads; This Aisle has been erected by Archibald Broun of Johnstounburn. " Lieu of the burial place of his family within the church. Which in deference to the feeling of the parishioners. He has now closed A.D. MDCCCLXIV (1864). And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me Blessed are the dead.Which die in the lord. Revelations XIV. Humbie Village Church Graveyard East Lothian Grave Stones memorials Humbie Churchyard Shield with cross Borthwick on inscriptions, The grave stone which looks like being part of an ancient wall has inscriptions of James Skirven and his wife and children dates from 1644. Shillinghill, Children's Village. East Lothian Built in 1905 to provide holiday accommodation for disabled children, the village takes the form of a series of arts and crafts style cottages, several of which were named after their generous sponsors, built next to a school-house and dining hall with its impressive bell-tower. The village has been redeveloped and extended as private housing from c.2008. Humbie War Memorial East Lothian The village war memorial dates from 1921 and was designed by Sir Robert Lorimer. Humbie Kirk Bridge East Lothian The Humbie Kirk Bridge has been in existence since 1645 when it Was first built. This being the main route from the borders towns to Edinburgh from the south west. Keith Marischal House Keith Marischal House can be found close to Humbie, built in 1589 by the Keith family. William Keith being the Grand Marischal of Scotland was to serve as custodian of the Royal Regalia of Scotland, and to protect the king's person when attending parliament. Sir Charles Annand Fraser KCVO WS DL FRSE East Lothian Sir Charles Annand Fraser was born in Humbie East Lothian in 1928. His father was son of the Very Revd John Fraser MBE. The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1958-59. Educated to a high standard he became a solicitor and a partner in one of Edinburgh's to legal firms. From there he was successful throughout his life. His wife Lady Ann Fraser is a well renowned botanical artist. They have developed one of the top gardens (Shepherd House) in the UK at there home in Inveresk East Lothian. The lands of Keith and Humbie were held by Simon Fraser of Keith. Fraser signed a charter in 1191, which could be the first written records of the area. Information Board Humbie Woods East Lothian Next - Inveresk

Ramsay Garden named after Alan Ramsay is a historic building seen from castlehill on the Royal Mile and the castle esplanade. Ramsay Lane from Castlehill leads to Ramsay Garden. All about Edinburgh gives you Ramsay Garden at your fingertips. Royal Mile Ramsay Garden Attractions & Ramsay Lane Edinburgh Royal Mile Edinburgh A winding road to the mound that takes you to Princes Street or Waverley Station. With great views over the city and the historic home of Alan Ramsay the Poet. His statue can be seen on the corner of West Princes Street Gardens at the foot of the mound. Ramsay Lodge was where Allan Ramsay the poet lived in the 1700s. Later it was developed into 16 houses for student accommodation with a magnificent view of the New Town Edinburgh. They are now private residence. The Ramsay Garden houses are a prominent feature of Edinburgh with their red ashlars and white exteriors and were first built by Alan Ramsay in 1733. Can you see the Devil on the hot tin roof? Allan Ramsay’s original Goose pie octagonal shaped house can be found in the centre looking up from Princes Street. First Ragged School Ramsay Lane Edinburgh Ramsay Lane Castlehill was the site of the first Ragged School in Scotland. It was founded by Dr Thomas Guthrie in 1847. Ragged Schools were free education for poor and homeless children. There is a Ragged School museum in London. THE SCULPTURED BIBLE above the door of 1 Ramsay Lane is inscribed with the words. “search the scriptures” “ST JOHN V S V 39” Link - Alan Ramsay's Statue The Sculptured Bible Above the Door of the First Ragged School The bible above the door is inscribed with the words “search the scriptures” “ST JOHN V S V 39” Wedding Stone Walking down Ramsay Lane towards the Mound. A stone built into the wall can be seen. This is a marriage stone where the two sets of initials of the betrothed and the date of the marriage were set in stone on the walls of their home. An old Scottish custom. Ramsay Garden Edinburgh Ramsay Garden Castlehill where Ramsay Lodge stands. The house where Allan Ramsay the poet built his house and lived in 1740. Over time he extended it to what you see now. The original house was octagonal in shape and it earned the ridicule of the gentry as they called it Guse Pie. Now known as the Goose Pie Hat. After his death the property was later developed into 16 houses for student accommodation with a magnificent view of New Town Edinburgh. The houses are now private residence. Ramsay Garden The Ramsay Garden houses are a prominent feature of Edinburgh with their red ashlars and white exteriors and were first built by Alan Ramsay in 1733. Can you see the Devil on the hot tin roof? Allan Ramsay’s original Goose pie octagonal shaped house can be found in the centre looking up from Princes Street. The original Lodge is the highest point on the building. The Devil on the Roof The sculpture on the roof of Ramsay Garden was one of three that were originally placed on the three main gable ends, a devil, an angel finial and a sphinx. The Devil remains. Next - Castlehill Edinburgh

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West Bow and Victoria Street are a continuous road that connects the Grassmarket and George IV Bridge Edinburgh. Look at all the shops and Businesses, pubs, restaurants, Bistros, fashion and the Harry Potter Shop. There are steps midway tht connect with Edinburgh Castle once part of the West Bow. West Bow Area Shops & Businesses Edinburgh West Bow and Victoria Street are a continuous road that connects the Grassmarket and George IV Bridge Edinburgh. Look at all the shops and Businesses, pubs, restaurants, Bistros, fashion and the Harry Potter Shop. There are steps midway which connect with the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. The West Bow Area covers West Bow, Upper Bow, Victoria Street, Victoria Terrace and Johnston Terrace West Bow History and Attractions West Bow Shops & Businesses Advertise Your Businesses Here Advertise Your Businesses Here Advertise Your Businesses Here The Bow Bar 80 West Bow Edinburgh EH1 2HH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 7667 Fashion Sahara Women's Wear 82 West Bow Edinburgh EH1 2HH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 2009 Walking Ghost Tours Cadies and Witchery Tours 84 West Bow EdinburghEH1 2HHCity of Edinburgh Scotland Jewellers Clarksons 87 West Bow Edinburgh EH1 2JP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 8141 Cashmere Fashion Alba Cashmere 88 West Bow Edinburgh EH1 2HH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 623 2344 Patisserie / Boulangerie La Barantihe 89 West Bow Edinburgh EH1 2JP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 0267 Fashion Boutique Big Ideas 92 West Bow Edinburgh EH1 2HH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 2532 Candlemaker Isle of Skye Candle Company 93 West Bow Edinburgh EH1 2JP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 2800 Antiques Shop Baccus Antiques 95 West Bow Edinburgh EH1 2JP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 6183 Fashion Designer Calzeat 98 West Bow Edinburgh EH1 2HH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 260 9873 Party Supplies Aha Ha Ha Jokes 99 West Bow Edinburgh EH1 2JP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 5252 Sword Seller Knights Vault 102 West Bow Edinburgh EH1 2HH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 281 4147 Café Juice Bar Hula 103 West Bow Edinburgh EH1 2JP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 1121 Loud Shirt Supplier The Mutz Nuts 108 West Bow Edinburgh EH1 2HH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 7710 Restaurant Mussel and Steak 110 West Bow Edinburgh EH1 2HH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 5028 Edmonstone's Close Apartments 112 West Bow Edinburgh EH1 2HH City of Edinburgh Scotland 07926 372 555 Art Supplies Graffiti Drift 116 West Bow Edinburgh EH1 2HH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 9560 Bakers Takeaway Auld Jock's Pie Shop 118 West Bow Edinburgh EH1 2HH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 4449 Victoria Street Shops & Businesses Victoria Street Shops Advertise Your Businesses Here Advertise Your Businesses Here Advertise Your Businesses Here Fashion Long Tall Sally 1 Victoria Street Edinburgh EH1 2HE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 8330 Mariachi Mexican Restaurant 7 Victoria Street Edinburgh EH1 2HE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 623 0077 Bertie's Fish & Chips Restaurant 9 Victoria Street Edinburgh EH1 2HE City of Edinburgh Scotland Bar and Club Finnegan's Wake 9bVictoria Street Edinburgh EH1 2HE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 9348 Book Shop Old Town Book Shop 8 Victoria Street Edinburgh EH1 2HE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 9237 Howie's Restaurant 14 Victoria Street Edinburgh EH1 2HG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 1721 Walker Slater Fashion 18 Victoria Street Edinburgh EH1 2HG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 2636 Swish Fashion 22 Victoria Street Edinburgh EH1 2JW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 0615 Cuttea Sark Gifts 26 Victoria Street Edinburgh EH1 2JW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 6245 The Whisky Shop 28Victoria Street Edinburgh EH1 2JW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 4666 Grain Store Restaurant 30 Victoria Street Edinburgh EH1 2JW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 7635 Cheese Monger I J Mellis 30a Victoria Street Edinburgh EH1 2JW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 6215 Deli Demijohn 32 Victoria Street Edinburgh EH1 2JW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 4090 Oink Restaurant 34 Victoria Street Edinburgh EH1 2HG City of Edinburgh Scotland 07771 968 233 Maison Bleue Restaurant 36 Victoria Street Edinburgh EH1 2HG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 1900 Interiors and Gifts Museum Context 40 Victoria Street Edinburgh EH1 2HG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 5882 The Red Door Gallery Art Gallery 42 Victoria Street Edinburgh EH1 2HG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 477 3255 Walker Slater Fashion 46 Victoria Street Edinburgh EH1 2HG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 4257 Victoria & Johnston Terrace Shops Victoria & Johnston Terrace Shops & Businesses Victoria Terrace has access to the businesses on Johnston Terrace. Victoria Terrace is access by steps midway up the West Bow and from George IV Bridge or the Upper Bow Johnston Terrace History & Attractions Advertise Your Businesses Here Advertise Your Businesses Here Advertise Your Businesses Here Church Quaker Meeting House 7 Victoria Terrace Edinburgh EH1 2JL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 4825 Café Bistro The Little Inn 1 Johnston Terrace Edinburgh EH1 2PW City of Edinburgh Scotland 07756 614407 Masonic Regalia Victoria Regalia 2 Johnston Terrace Edinburgh EH1 2PW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3355 Hanams Restaurant 3 Johnston Terrace Edinburgh EH1 2PW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 1329 Thai Orchid Restaurant 5a Johnston Terrace Edinburgh EH1 2PW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 6633 Maxie's Wine Bar & Bistro Restaurant and Bar 5b Johnston Terrace Edinburgh EH1 2PW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 7770 The Castle Arms Restaurant and Bar 6 Johnston Terrace Edinburgh EH1 2PW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 7432 Balmoral Cashmere Tourist Shop 9 - 13 Johnston Terrace Edinburgh EH1 2PW City of Edinburgh Scotland Castle Rock Hostel 15 Johnston Terrace Edinburgh EH1 2PW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 9666 Upper Bow Shops & Businesses The Upper Bow was once a part of the West Bow which started in the Grassmarket and wound its way up to Castlehill. When the George IV Bridge was built they extended the West Bow up to George IV Bridge calling the new section Victoria Street and India Buildings. Closing of The upper part of the West Bow adding steps for the steepest part and renaming the top section Upper Bow. Upper Bow Shops Jeweller Orkney Jewellery 2 Upper Bow Edinburgh EH1 2JN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 1011 Fashion Old Town Cashmere 3 Upper Bow Edinburgh EH1 2JN City of Edinburgh Scotland Next - Waverley Bridge Area Shops

The history of Edinburgh's Dean Village d Ravelston Edinburgh area, Museums, art galleries, sports, schools, water of Leith Dean Village Dean Village was a small village outside Edinburgh known as Water o Leith Village, and was famous as a grain milling area for over 800 years. The name Dean (Dene) meaning Deep Gorge. The village has steep hills on all sides. The Dean Village with the Water of Leith flowing through, grew as a community in the 1100s from the many mills that were built on the river banks. You will see many stones carved with crossed paddles of the bakers, as this area supplied all the bakers of Edinburgh with their flour. The Incorporation of Baxters (bakers) was a crucial role in Dean Village, controlling the grain milling industry from the 12th century. Mills were first mentioned in 1143 by David I. Dean Bridge Edinburgh The Dean Bridge was designed by Thomas Telford, and was completed in 1831. The Dean Bridge was Thomas Telford’s last project at the age 73 and retirement. The Dean Bridge is 447 feet long (136m) and 39 feet wide (12m) and built on four arches rising 106 feet (32m) above the river. Prior to the building of the Dean Bridge the only way across the river in to Edinburgh was by a ford in the river, which had been crossed since medieval times (5th to 15th centuries). A bridge, of wooden structure across the water of Leith was built in the 5th century. The Dean Village (Water of Leith Village) The Dean Village with the Water of Leith flowing through, grew as a community in the 1100s from the mills that were built on the river banks. You will see many stones carved with crossed paddles of the bakers, as this area supplied all the bakers of Edinburgh with there flour. The old Tolbooth was a Granary built in 1675. The stone carving shows the sign of the bakers crossed paddles. At the side of the bridge is Bell’s Brae House a merchant’s house built in the mid-1600s. On the pathway towards Leith under the Dean Bridge is an area called Miller’s Row where you can see three mill stones resting against each other previously used in the Granaries in the 1600s. 70 meters west of the bridge is a waterfall and there is a great variety of wild life. A resident near the waterfall is the Grey Heron and with luck you could spot wild otters. Hawthornbank Lane Hawthornbank lane is part of the original milling hamlet known the Dene or Water of Leith Village and was famous as a grain milling area for over 800 years. The name Dene (Dean) meaning Deep Gorge. The Dean Village with the Water of Leith flowing through, grew as a community in the 1100s from the numerous mills that were built on the river banks. Bells Brae Bridge In the centre of the Dean village is the Bells Brae Bridge (pictured right) the original crossing point of the Water of Leith. The Bells Brae Bridge is where the original crossing to Edinburgh was in the 5th century a single arch bridge wide enough for a carriage with horses. This was the only way across the Water of Leith and the main link on the route from Edinburgh to the Queens Ferry before the Belford Bridge and Dean Bridges were built diverting flow of traffic away from the Dean Village. This stands below the Belford Bridge which was built in 1887 to carry Belford Road, part of the old road from Edinburgh to Queensferry. Dean Village was a small village outside Edinburgh and was famous as a grain milling area for over 800 years, the name Dean (Dene) meaning Deep Gorge, as you can see the village has steep hills on all sides. It is now a popular residential area with the benefits of it’s proximity to the city centre. Well Court Dean Village The most impressive building is of Well Court, built in 1886 by the then owner of the Scotsman newspaper Sir John Findlay. The court had its own hall for socialising with a clock tower a communal court yard and a number of tenements for local workers. Ravelston Area Edinburgh Ravelston Area Edinburgh was outside Edinburgh and had limited access due to the water of Leith and they valley made by the water. There was a quick growth of wealthy merchants that built houses when the Belford Bridge opened giving easy access to the Edinburgh’s New Town. Modern Art 1 National Gallery 2

Maps of attractions to visit Edinburgh and Scotland. The maps help you find the places of interest in Edinburgh and Scotland. Visit Scotland and the famous attractions, Use the maps for touring attractions in Scotland, Lothians, Fife, Stirling, Highlands, Islands, Dumfries and Scottish Borders. Attractions Maps Scotland Places to Visit Scotland Maps Place to Visit Scotland, pinpoint all the sites of Scotland's Towns and Cities. Things to see and do. With Places to visit. All About Edinburgh Maps will help you find Place to Visit in Edinburgh and Scotland Edinburgh Old Town Map Edinburgh New Town Map Edinburgh Royal Mile Map Attractions Maps Scotland Each of the maps Pinpoint places of interest in Edinburgh and Edinburgh Suburbs. There are also maps that cover other areas of Scotland, with routes from Edinburgh to Stirling, Glasgow, Argyle, Highlands, Islands, Inverness, St Andrews and Fife. I have tried to cover all the main tourist sites and some that are worth a look. Distilleries, Castles, Famous peoples birthplaces, World engineering sites, Sculptures, Battle site, Nature Reserves and monuments. Click on the boxes to be taken to the pages with more details. Next - Map Edinbugh Attractions