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Lauriston Place connects Tollcross with the Old town of Edinburgh. Greyfriars Bobby, Greyfriar Museum and Kirk Old Heriots School (Hogwarts), National Museum of Scotland and the Central campus of the University of Edinburgh. There are shops, attractions, restaurants, hotels and apartment in the area Lauriston Place Area Shops & Businesses Edinburgh In this area the businesses are in the following streets Lauriston Place, Lauriston Street, Simpson Loan, Lister Square Lady Lawson Street, Bread Street, High Riggs, West Port Lauriston Place connects Tollcross with the Old town of Edinburgh. Greyfriars Bobby, Greyfriar Museum and Kirk, Heriots School (Hogwarts), National Museum of Scotland and the Central campus of the University of Edinburgh. There are shops, attractions, restaurants, hotels and apartment all in this area. Advertise your Business Here Lady Lawson Street Shops & Businesses Timberyard Restaurant 10 Lady Lawson Street Edinburgh EH3 9DS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 1222 Star Sea (The) 14 Lady Lawson Street Edinburgh EH3 9DS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 6603 Mandarin House Chinese 18 Lady Lawson Street Edinburgh EH3 9DS City of Edinburgh Scotland Preacher's Patisarie 24 Lady Lawson Street Edinburgh EH3 9DS City of Edinburgh Scotland 07810 898 476 Peppers 32 Lady Lawson Street Edinburgh EH3 9DS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 1592 Lady Lawson Street Shops & Businesses Café Truva 52 Lady Lawson Street Edinburgh EH3 9DW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 5057 Boardwise 4 Lady Lawson Street Edinburgh EH3 9DS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 5887 Stag Barbers 22 Lady Lawson Street Edinburgh EH3 9DS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 1830 Loft Hair and Beauty 28 Lady Lawson Street dinburgh EH3 9DS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 466 1192 Unite Student Accommodation 56 Lady Lawson Street Edinburgh EH3 9DH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0300 303 8642 Advertise your Business Here Lauriston Place Shops & Businesses Quarter Mile 1 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9AU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 000 2525 Maclay Murray & Spence LLP 15 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9EP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 7000 George Heriots 16 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9EQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7263 Blood Transfusion Centre 41 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9HA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 536 1000 Blood Donor Centre 41 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9HB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0345 90 90 999 Dental Hospital 41 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9EN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 200 2000 Edinburgh Art College 72 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9DF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 650 2306 Wee Red Bar 74 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9DF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 651 5859 Leonardo Edinburgh City 79 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9HZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Advertise your Business Here Bread Street Shops & Businesses Crowne Couture 6 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 2128 Pasha Takeaway 9 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 477 2888 Show Barber Shop 9a Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 478 4548 West End Veterinary Partnership 12 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7619 City Grill 13 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 283 9483 Bentoya Japanese Restaurant 15 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 3993 Jazz Tattoo Studio 17 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 9371 The 6's 2 Hit Shop 20 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AF City of Edinburgh Scotland Lothian Amusements 23 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 6997 Home Taste Restaurant 27 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 4343 Advertise your Business Here Lauriston Street Shops & Businesses Baby Dolls No1 Showbar 2 Lauriston Street Edinburgh EH3 9JN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 3201 Alba Acupuncture 8 Lauriston Street Edinburgh EH3 9JN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 9792 Backstage Barbers Edinburgh 10 Lauriston Street Edinburgh EH3 9JN City of Edinburgh Scotland The Knight Residence 12 Lauriston Street Edinburgh EH3 9JN City of Edinburgh Scotland Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church 28 Lauriston Street Edinburgh EH3 9DJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 9821 Lauriston Hall and Jesuit Centre 38 Lauriston Street Edinburgh EH3 9DJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 477 5774 Leather Work 31 Lauriston Street Edinburgh EH3 9DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 8396 Peter Trainer Corporate Services 27 Lauriston Street Edinburgh EH3 9DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 8600 Hayweight House Offices 23 Lauriston Street Edinburgh EH3 9DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland High Riggs Shops & Businesses Piccolino Edinburgh Italian Restaurant 103 High Riggs Edinburgh EH3 9RP Burke and Hare 2 High Riggs Edinburgh EH3 9BX 0131 466 2567 Advertise your Business Here Lauriston Place Shops & Businesses Lauriston Tap 80a Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 656 3500 Novotel Edinburgh Centre 80 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 656 3500 Premier Inn Central 82 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9AU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0870 990 6610 Tyre & Battery Depot 91 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9JB City of Edinburgh Scotland Mania Takeaway 93 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9JB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 623 5555 Red Box Vape 97 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9JB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 463 9962 Bob's Barber Shop 99 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9JB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 1092 Games Hub 101 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9JB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 237 2310 Bauhaus 105 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9JG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 656 0649 Advertise your Business Here Bread Street Shops & Businesses Medusa Hair and Beauty 26 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 7277 Duncan McLaren Locksmith 29 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7802 Café Plus 33 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 6650 The Chanter Bar and Restaurant 30 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 0575 Monboddo Bar and Restaurant 34 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 5555 Doubletree Conference Centre 34 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 5555 Doubletree Hilton 34 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 5555 Bread Street Brasserie 36 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 5558 The Healthy Life Centre 35 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 0274 Advertise your Business Here Simpson Loan Shops & Businesses Peter's Yard 27 Simpson Loan Edinburgh EH3 9GG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 5876 Sainsbury's Local 29 Simpson Loan Edinburgh EH3 9GG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 656 0505 Starbucks Coffee 32 Simpson Loan Edinburgh EH3 9GG City of Edinburgh Scotland Residence Inn by Marriott 36 Simpson Loan Edinburgh EH3 9GG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7150 Lister Square Shops & Businesses Soderberg Pavilion Restaurant 1 Lister Square Edinburgh EH3 9GL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 5876 Nanyang Restaurant 3 Lister Square Edinburgh EH3 9GL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 1797 Nanyang Mini Market 6 Lister Square Edinburgh EH3 9GL City of Edinburgh Scotland Chinese Bubble Tea 9 Lister Square Edinburgh EH3 9GL City of Edinburgh Scotland Hot Flame World Banquette Dining 2 Lister Square Edinburgh EH3 9GL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 4400 Cafe Nero 1, Q7 Lister Square Edinburgh EH3 9GL City of Edinburgh Scotland Advertise your Business Here Lauriston Place Shops & Businesses H&T Pawnbrokers 106 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9HX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 4448 Delekt 109 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9JG City of Edinburgh Scotland 07801 212 433 Littlejohns Ltd 115 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9JG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 3535 Oriental Supermarket 125 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9JN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 477 2534 Edinburgh Art Shop 129 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9JN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 1809 Electro Wheels 137 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9JN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 7495 Forest Café 141 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9JN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 4922 Pure Gym 15 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9EN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 077 3256 Skyscanner 15 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9EN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 252 5353 Advertise your Business Here Bread Street Shops & Businesses Bobaba Tree Café 43a Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 283 4393 Flowers by Arkadius 43 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 5972 All Trade Partners.com 47 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 222 9960 Smooch 51 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 8787 Dalliance 55 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AF City of Edinburgh Scotland Digital Design 61 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 477 4524 Mission Hair Salon 65 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 0878 Kingfisher Takeaway and Restaurant 69 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 3028 Edinburgh Tattoo and Piercing Studio 75 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 478 2922 Main Point Books 77 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 4837 Bread Street West Port West Port Shops & Businesses Hostel Kickass Hostel 2 West Port Edinburgh EH1 2JE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 6351 Designer Fasion Godiva Boutique 9 West Port Edinburgh EH1 2JE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 9212 Tee Shirt Printers 97 Black 11 West Port Edinburgh EH1 2JE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 1589 Barbers Sink and Anchor 13 West Port Edinburgh EH1 2JE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 4404 Cat Café Maison De Moggy 17 West Port Edinburgh EH1 2JE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 5530 Takeaway Yum Yum 18 West Port Edinburgh EH1 2JE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 8300 Grassmarket Bar 27 West Port Edinburgh EH1 2JE City of Edinburgh Scotland Defence Lawyers V Good and Co 24 West Port Edinburgh EH1 2JE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 3349 Tattoo Studio Stacey's Bizarre Ink 36 West Port Edinburgh EH1 2LD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 0677 West Port Shops & Businesses L'etoile Salon de Tea 44 West Port Edinburgh EH1 2LD City of Edinburgh Scotland 013 281 5474 Dragonfly Bar 52 West Port Edinburgh EH1 2LD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 4543 Café Bistro The Coffee Mill 54 West Port Edinburgh EH1 2LD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 8246 Le Café Blue 60 West Port Edinburgh EH1 2LD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0747 856 5350 Andrew Pringle Booksellers 62 West Port Edinburgh EH1 2LD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 8880 Scottish Pictures Gallery 64 West Port Edinburgh EH1 2LD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 5353 Sadie's Soap Farm 66 West Port Edinburgh EH1 2LD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 0818 Peter Bell Books 68 West Port Edinburgh EH1 2LD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 0562 Armchair Books 74 West Port Edinburgh EH1 2LE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 5927 West Port Shops & Businesses Afrin Barbers 76 West Port Edinburgh EH1 2LE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0783 344 8031 Antiques and Curios Cabaret 137 West Port Edinburgh EH3 9DP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 4100 West Port News 139 West Port Edinburgh EH39DP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 7135 Alexanders Takeaway 141 West Port Edinburgh EH3 9DP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 9074 Lily West Florist 143West Port Edinburgh EH3 9DP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 6003 Edinburgh Books 147 West Port Edinburgh EH3 9DP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 4431 Vintage Fashion Herman Brown 151 West Port Edinburgh EH3 9DP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 2589 Lovecrumbs Restaurant 155 West Port Edinburgh EH3 9DP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 0626 Stag Bar Western Bar 157 West Por Edinburgh EH3 9DP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 7983 Tollcross Area Shops & Businesses

Highland Games Edinburgh Activity groups hen or stag party weekend take part in highland games Toss the haggis tug-o-war 50 metre dash rubber tyre attached Highland Games Edinburgh Activities Highland Games Events Tug of War, Tossing the Caber, Stone throw over bar , Scottish Hammer Throwing (TOSSING A HAGGIS) 50 yard (46 mtrs) dash pulling a tyre Activities Highland Games Winton House Winton House Estate B6355 Pencaitland EH34 5AT East Lothian Scotland 01875 340 222 Highland Games Melville Castle Gilmerton Road Edinburgh EH18 1AP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 654 0088 Highland Games Hopetoun Clays Hopetoun Estate Pinetum Woods Newton Village EH52 6QD West Lothian Scotland 0131 331 9940 Highland Games Cluny Clays Cluny Kirkcaldy KY2 6QU Fife Scotland 01592 720374

Learn how to make cocktails like the experts at a Edinburgh Cocktail Masterclass for over 18s groups make them and drink them COCKTAIL MASTERCLASS EDINBURGH Learn the art of Mixology. Find out how to make cocktails and what spirts are the best mixers. learn about vermouth and liqueurs . How to make a Mia Tia, or the classic Martini. Make your own cocktail and remember to drink it to get the full experience. Activities Cocktail Masterclass Revolution 30 Chamber Street Edinburgh EH1 1HU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 5679 Cocktail Masterclass Hanover Tap 112 Hanover Street Edinburgh EH2 1DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 2022 Cocktail Masterclass Rick's Hotel and Bar 55a Frederick Street Edinburgh EH2 1LH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 7800 Cocktail Masterclass All Bar One 29 George Street Edinburgh EH1 2PA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 9971 Cocktail Masterclass Candy Bar 113 George Street Edinburgh EH2 4JN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 9179 Cocktail Masterclass Harvey Nichols 30 St Andrew Square Edinburgh EH2 2AD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 524 8388 Cocktail Masterclass Voodoo Rooms 19 West Register Street Edinburgh EH2 2AA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 7060 Cocktail Masterclass 56 North 2 West Crosscauseway Edinburgh EH8 9JP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 8860 The Jolly Botanist 258 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8DT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 5596 Cocktail Masterclass Tigerlily Hotel and Bar 125 George Street Edinburgh EH2 4JN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 5005 Cocktail Masterclass Le Monde Hotel and Bar 16 George Street Edinburgh EH2 2PF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 270 3939 Cocktail Masterclass Opal Lounge 51a George Street Edinburgh EH1 2HT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 2275 Cocktail Masterclass Bar Soba 104 Hanover Street Edinburgh EH2 1DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 6220 Cocktail Masterclass All Bar One 50 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH3 9BY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 7951

How many times have you picked a bottle of wine or champagne of the shelf in a shop to get home, taste it and send it to the sink. Well why not take a wine tasting experience to find out more about the tastes of wines and the one to pick that you will enjoy. Find the wines at under £10. Edinburgh Champagne - Wine Tasting How many times have you picked a bottle of wine or champagne of the shelf in a shop to get home taste it and send it to the sink. Well why not take a wine tasting experience to find out more about the tastes of wines and the one to pick that you will enjoy. This does not mean paying over the odds for a bottle of wine. There are many wines under £10 that are wonderful. Its knowing which one to select. Advertise your business here Wine & Champagne Tasting Wine Unearthed Apex Grassmarket Hotel 31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2HS Scotland 0345 2998652 Advertise your business here Wine & Champagne Tasting Adams Suite The Crowne Plaza Hotel 18 Royal Terrace Edinburgh EH7 5AQ Scotland 0131 603 3865 Advertise your business here Wine & Champagne Tasting Hotel du Vin 11 Bristo Place Edinburgh EH1 1EZ. Scotland 0131 603 3865 Wine & Champagne Tasting Winton House Winton House Estate Pencaitland EH34 5AT East Lothian Scotland 01875 340 222 Back to Activities

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Edinburgh's Famous Royal Mile from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Palace, Attractions, museums, historic buildings, ghosts, statues, monuments. A map of the Royal Mile pinpointing all attractions inside and outside. No need for a guide, go to the google map for everything Free. Royal Mile Maps Attractions - History- Close - Courts Looking for all the historic places in the Royal Mile and Castle area? LOOK NO FURTHER MAPS WITH ALL THE SITES ARE HERE Edinburgh Castle Castle Esplanade Castlehill Lawnmarket High Street West High Street East Canongate Abbey Strand Area Edinburgh Castle Attractions Lawnmarket Area Attractions High Street West Area Attractions High Street East Area Attractions Canongate Upper Area Attractions Canongate Lower Area Abbey Strand Horse Wynd Attractions

Colstoun House in East Lothian is has been inhabited for over 900 years by the same family. With many stories of ghosts and strand happenings see about the Colstoun Pear. Colstoun Village East Lothian Colstoun House is, if not the oldest house in Scotland, it is the longest inhabited house by one family in Scotland, over 900 years in the same family. First Mention of Brun (Broun) (Brown) is Walter Le Brun, 1st of Colstoun and Glamilshiels circa 1116. This branch returning to France. The family are Broun's of Colstoun. Colstoun House is set in circa 2000 acres of land hidden in a wood centuries old. Colstoun Estate has many things to see and do on it. You can even stay here for a holiday. The first Broun (Brown) recorded to be born Colstoun House was a George Broun in 1438 from the Broun of Midmar Aberdeenshire. He died in Strathdon Aberdeenshire 1514. He had two sons, William Brown, born 1460 Coulston, East Lothian Scotland, James Broun, born 1493 Colstoun East Lothian Scotland Like all old Castles this one is no different with stories of many goings on, but the most famous is of the Colstoun Pear. When looking around the house you will see a Pear in every room. The Legend of the Colstoun Pear With more than one version of the Colstoun Pear legend this one maybe true. The Pear was a wedding gift from Sir Hugo de Gifford (Lord Yester) of Yester Castle. Hugo was said to be a warlock and the coven was below the Castle at Yester. Gifted to George Broun on his marriage to Hugo's daughter, On passing the the pear he informed his son-in-law that, good as the lass might be, her tocher (dowry) was still better, for while she could only be of use in her own day and generation, the pear, so long as it continued in the family, would cause it to flourish till the end of time. The pear was accordingly preserved with great care in a silver case by the fortunate recipient and his descendants. And it has been preserved in the silver box, reportedly remaining as fresh and luscious as the day it was picked. In 1692, Sir George Broun of Colstoun, 2nd Baronet, was to marry the highlander, Lady Elizabeth Mackenzie, daughter of George Mackenzie, 1st Earl of Cromarty. On their wedding night, Elizabeth dreamed of taking a bite of the pear (this was considered a bad omen by her father-in-law). When she was pregnant, the story goes, she developed a craving for the pear and ultimately couldn’t resist taking a bite. The pear immediately turned brown, hard and shriveled up like a walnut. Following the infamous "bite" of the pear, George fell into gambling and eventually lost so much money that he had to sell Colstoun to his brother, Robert. Sir George reportedly died penniless in Spain in 1718. The bad luck continued but the house remained safe in the family. It is believed still to be in the same silver box hidden away in the house to this day. Colstoun Walled Garden Colstoun House Next - Drem

National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh has more than paintings, there ar many sculptures, statues and busts of the famous people of Scotland through the ages. See who the statues are on the outside of this magnificent building. I have identified all the statues here. Scottish National Portrait Gallery Inside the Gallery Scottish National Portrait Gallery Queen Street Edinburgh Scottish National Portrait Gallery was built in the 1890. All the portraits are from Scottish history, painted by a range of major European and American masters. The gallery also displays sculptures, miniatures and photographs. Unique visual history of Scotland told through the portraits of those who shaped it, from the 16th century to the present. They include Mary Queen of Scots, Sir Walter Scott, Robert Burns and Sean Connery. It also houses the National Photography Collection. Before entering the Gallery look at the carved statues that stand around the building all are named below. Scottish National Portrait Gallery Founder John Ritchie Findlay founder of the National Portrait Gallery of Scotland and donor of the building it stands in. He was born at Arbroath 21 October 1824 and educated in Edinburgh. Became the owner of the Scotsman Newspaper which his great uncle had founded. Championed his workers living conditions by building houses in the Dean Village for their use (Well Court, Hawthorn Buildings and Dean Path Buildings), also was active in achieving the admission of women to the University of Edinburgh Medical School. He lived in 3 Rothesay Terrace in the west end of Edinburgh in a house that he had built for his family. On his death he was buried beside his great uncle John Findlay in Dean Cemetery. Scottish National Portrait Gallery Library The Scottish National Portrait Gallery Library or Scottish biographical and portraiture library on the first floor has many interesting things to see. There are many reference books and catalogues which cover a wide category. Marble bust of the famous and life and death masks of the infamous and famous. Many miniatures that will keep you amazed at the skills Burke and Hare Death Masks The death masks of two of the most infamous of Edinburgh’s historic residents William Burke and William Hare the murderous duo of the West Port. Robert the Bruce Death Masks In addition the death masks of Robert the Bruce (King Robert I) hero or Villain Scottish National Portrait Gallery Robert Burns Statue The large statue of Robert Burns as you enter. This Statue originally was on the Burns Monument that stands in Regent Road opposite the Royal High School on Calton Hill. Scottish National Portrait Gallery There are many busts all around the Scottish National Portrait Gallery. Certainly the place to see what the famous residents and icons of Scotland looked like. With famous portraits, landscapes and modern art, a great place to spend a few hours with free entry. Statues Outside Scottish National Portrait Gallery Go to Queen Street for all the statues on the outside of the building and who they are. 1st Viscount Duncan, Saint Margaret, George Buchanan, Cardinal David Beaton, 2nd Duke of Argyll, Sir Ralph Abercrombie, David Hume, Adam Smith, Sir Henry Raeburn, 1st Viscount Stair, Gavin Douglas, King James VI and I, King James I, King Alexander III, Sir James Douglas, King James V, Sir David Lindsay, James Hutton, John Hunter, John Knox, John Napier, William Maitland, John Lesley, Kleio Daughter of Zeus, King Malcolm III, Earl of Moray, William Wallace, Mary Queen of Scots, Robert the Bruce Edinburgh New Town North Index

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Free Walking Tour from Tron Kirk around Calton Hill and back to the high street. This is the way to see Edinburgh on free All About Edinburgh Walking Tours. Calton Hill Walking Tour Calton Hill Sumit Climb the steps and short path to the top of Calton Hill from Waterloo Place and you will see views of Scotland for up to 100 miles on a clear day. To the east, west and north you can see the River Forth and the famous red Forth Rail Bridge and the many islands in the Firth of Forth. This includes the Bass Rock, named by David Attenborough as 'one of the 12 wildlife wonders of the world'. To the east Berwick Law, a 613-foot (187 m) volcanic hill (which is worth a climb). Looking over to Arthur Seat and Salisbury Crags below you can see Holyrood Abbey, Holyrood Palace, Scottish Parliament Building and Our Dynamic Earth. Just over the road you can see the memorial to Robert Burns and an enormous obelisk which remembers the political martyrs of 1793, who were banished for sedition and lived the remainder of their lives in Australia. The Nelson Monument (built in 1807) in the form of an upturned telescope can be climbed by the 143 spiral stairs to the top. It is well worth the climb just for the view. Edinburgh’s National Monument referred to as "The Athens of the North" (a replica of the Parthenon), the unfinished monument is to commemorate victims of the Napoleonic Wars. The project was started in 1826 and, as you can see, is still not finished. Calton Hill Walking Tour The route of the tour takes you from Tron Kirk in the High Street to Worlds End where the gates to Edinburgh once stood. On the way you will see Old Graveyard with a famous statue of Abraham Lincoln. Climb Calton Hill where there are amazing views of the city, Arthur Seat, Fife Coast, East Lothian Coast and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Going down Jacob's Ladder to the Canongate and High Street where the tour Ends at the World's End. Calton Hill Sumit Climb the steps and short path to the top of Calton Hill from Waterloo Place and you will see views of Scotland for up to 100 miles on a clear day. To the east, west and north you can see the River Forth and the famous red Forth Rail Bridge and the many islands in the Firth of Forth. This includes the Bass Rock, named by David Attenborough as 'one of the 12 wildlife wonders of the world'. To the east Berwick Law, a 613-foot (187 m) volcanic hill (which is worth a climb). Looking over to Arthur Seat and Salisbury Crags below you can see Holyrood Abbey, Holyrood Palace, Scottish Parliament Building and Our Dynamic Earth. Just over the road you can see the memorial to Robert Burns and an enormous obelisk which remembers the political martyrs of 1793, who were banished for sedition and lived the remainder of their lives in Australia. The Nelson Monument (built in 1807) in the form of an upturned telescope can be climbed by the 143 spiral stairs to the top. It is well worth the climb just for the view. Edinburgh’s National Monument referred to as "The Athens of the North" (a replica of the Parthenon), the unfinished monument is to commemorate victims of the Napoleonic Wars. The project was started in 1826 and, as you can see, is still not finished. Blair Street 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. Hunter Square 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. Tron Kirk 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. North Bridge Edinburgh Connecting Old with New The Original North Bridge was founded in 1763, opening in 1772 to link the Edinburgh Old Town with the New Town. Due to the high volume of people and transport that used the bridge it was widened in 1876, it was then demolished in 1894 to make way for the present North Bridge which was opened in 1897. The main rail lines run underneath the bridge. At the foot of the bridge is the Balmoral Hotel and Princes Street and at the top are the Scotsman and Carlton Hotels and the famous Royal Mile. North Bridge Arcade The North Bridge Arcade opened in 1900 as part of the larger development that integrated the North Bridge with the Scotsman building rare surviving example of a Victorian covered arcade in Scotland, Fictional Figure above the North Bridge entrance to the Arcade, attributed to William Birnie Rhind, is located above the arcade entrance. Figure of Peace : A statue representing "Peace" sits in an aedicule on the north elevation, crafted by Frederick Schenck. There are also statues of the Roman god Mercury as part of the arcade's decorative scheme. Night and Day: These figures, based on Michelangelo's famous sculptures, were created by Joseph Hayes Scotsman Steps The Scotsman Steps is a covered ornate pedestrian staircase for quick access to Waverley Station from the North Bridge. Named after the Scotsman buiding as it was next to the Scotsmans front doors. Built as a public staircase. It opened in 1902. Scotsman Building Built for the Scotsman Newspaper and opened in 1904 as the headquarters for The Scotsman newspaper, with printing presses and news offices. Previously in a purpose built building in Cockburn Street built in 1860. BRONZE PLAQUE ILLUSTRATION OLD NORTH BRIDGE FOUNDATION STONE NORTH BRIDGE BRONZE PLAQUE The King’s Own Scottish Borderers Memorial Monument On the 19th March 1689 David Leslie Earl of Leven gathered a regiment of soldiers within two hours to defend the City of Edinburgh. For Leven’s regiment’s gallantry in defending Edinburgh and later at the Battle of Killiecrankie with a resounding victory for the Jacobite’s lead by James VII of Scotland and II of England, the magistrates of Edinburgh gave the unique right of recruiting by the beat of the drum, marching through the Edinburgh streets with drums beating and flags flying and bayonets fixed. The regiment was later named The King’s Own Scottish Borderers. It is now part of the Royal Regiment of Scotland. The North British Station Hotel (Balmoral Hotel) The North British Station Hotel (The Balmoral) opened for Business in 1902 built on the site of 2 previous hotels The Crown and Royal Eagle opening around 1811 and is positioned next to the Waverley Station between Waverley Bridge and the North Bridge, which gives direct access to Edinburgh’s old town, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and The Palace of Holyrood House (Holyrood Palace). Directly behind the hotel is Calton Hill. The Hotel is at the east end of Princes Street, one of the most famous and picturesque streets in the world. The clock has historically been set 5 minutes fast giving rail travellers the illusion that they are late for their train. The site it stands on is where the first ever hotel in Edinburgh stood. James Young Simpson Duncan Flockhart & Co Plaque operated a pharmacy from a position at the foot of the North Bridge on part of the site now occupied by the Balmoral Hotel. Duncan Flockhart was to make the chloroform that James Young Simpson would use on his successful experiments on pain relief in 1847 which changed the way medical operations would be carried out. The plaque shows where the pharmacy was sited in 1847. Multrees Hill The Street's name Multrees Walk is derived from the family Montrays who lived here in the reign James V. The hill taking its name from the family. The hill was on the highest point before Calton hill and was used for hangings and displaying the dead on poles as a deterant to others. Later the area of Multrees Hill, was developed into a small village of workshops prior to the new town and North Bridge being Built. Lang Dykes From Multrees Hill on the east to Kirkbraehead (Rutland Square) on the west. This road was called the ' Lang gait,' or 'Lang dykes,' a country road walled on either side with farm lands on the north side. The main road from east to west now replaced by the New Town. The road now where Rose Street is. Register House Princes Street Edinburgh Register House can be found at the foot of North Bridge Edinburgh built on Multrees Hill. Named after It was opened in the 1790 and New Register House on the west side of the building in West Register Street was completed in the 1858. The buildings were built to store records of registry (births, deaths and marriages) and is also where the Tartan registry is now housed. Directly outside Register House can be found the Duke of Wellington’s statue which was erected in 1852 in memory of the Battle of Waterloo. Waterloo Place leading to the Calton Hill is also named in memory of the Battle of Waterloo which took place in 1815. Duke of Wellington Statue Princes Street Edinburgh Directly outside Register House can be found the Duke of Wellington’s statue which was erected in 1852 in memory of the Battle of Waterloo. Waterloo Place leading to the Calton Hill is also named in memory of the Battle of Waterloo which took place in 1815. The name of the horse erected in 1852. The Horse was called Copenhagen. Ritchie Clock Edinburgh Circle The clock that can be found on the west side of the Wellington Statue is a clock that was part of the “Edinburgh Circle” a number of electronic clocks placed around the city by Frederick James Ritchie to give the correct time to Edinburgh’s residents. General Post Office Building General Post Office in Edinburgh was built on the site of the Theatre Royal which opened in 1769 and closed in 1859 The area being Shakespeare Square at the east side of the North Bridge. The foundation stone was laid by Prince Albert in October 1861, and the building opened in May 1866. It closed as the Post Office in 1995. Robert Stevenson A case where a famous grandfather had an even more famous grandson. Robert Stevenson was a Scottish civil engineer and a specialist in lighthouse design. During his career he designed and oversaw construction of 18 lighthouses. His sons David and Thomas were also designers of Lighthouses Fidra Lighthouse and the Bass Rock Lighthouse were both designed by the Stevenson's. Robert Stevenson's bust in 1 Baxter Place Edinburgh where he lived in Edinburgh. An apt tribute to a great man, 'thanks to Courtyard by Marriott for the tribute'. The Regent Bridge The Regent Bridge Waterloo Place Edinburgh Building started in 1815 and opened on the 18th August 1819. Robert Stevenson built the Regent Bridge in Waterloo Place which was completed to give access from Leith to Princes Street and the New Town. The bridge spanned what was Leith Wynd a road from the Canongate to Leith. The route the Coaches to London would take before the Regent Bridge was built. Old Calton Graveyard The larger part of the graveyard lies to the south of Waterloo Place and includes a number of interesting memorials. An enormous obelisk by Thomas Hamilton (1784 - 1858) is of the memorial to the political martyrs of 1793, who were transported to Australia because of their incitement to rebellion. The classical monument to philosopher David Hume (1711-76) was built in 1777 by Robert Adam (1728-92) and the Emancipation Monument (1893), comprising a bronze of Abraham Lincoln with a grateful free slave, remembering the Scottish soldiers who fought in the American Civil War (1861-5). Other residents include painter David Allan (1744-96), Robert Burn (1752 - 1815), who built the Nelson Monument on Calton Hill and was the father of architect William Burn (1789 - 1870), publisher Archibald Constable (1774 - 1827) and sculptor Sir John Steel (1804-91). OLD CALTON GRAVEYARD GATES THE MARTYR’S OBELISK In 1793 members of the Friends of the People, a universal suffrage movement, were brought to trial and deported to Australia. They were charged with treason for attempting to correspond with the French. Their true crime in the eyes of the judges was, they wanted voting rights for all. The men became known as the Chartist Martyrs. Thomas Muir of Hunter’s Hill was their leading figure, and he, along with four others who followed him, were banished to Botany Bay in Australia on 30 August 1793. The men went on to become prosperous citizens in Australia. THOMAS MUIR, THOMAS FYSHE PALMER, WILLIAM SKIRVING MAURICE MARCAROT and JOSEPH GERRALD. The Obelisk memorial was erected in 1844 across from Calton Hill. John and James Playfair James and John Playfair memorial Old Calton Burial Ground Edinburgh. John Playfair was a minister of the Church of Scotland. He was also a professor of natural philosophy at the University of Edinburgh. Furthermore he was also an Astronomer Geologist and mathematician. His brother James was a Scottish Architect. They were both uncles to William Henry Playfair who similarly to James, possibly became Scotland’s greatest Architect. Both buried in Old Calton Burial Ground. Thomas Hamilton (1784 – 1858) Thomas Hamilton Architect and Builder from Glasgow had his main business in Edinburgh. He was certainly the leading Greek Revivalists in Scotland of Enlightenment Architecture. Most noteworthy places he was attributed to in Edinburgh are the the Royal High School, Royal College of Physicians, George IV Bridge, Dean Gallery and the Martyrs’ Obelisk all designed by Thomas Hamilton. Finally he was buried in the Old Calton Burial Ground. Robert Burn Robert Burn was a very prominent builder and Architect in Edinburgh and father of William Burn also to become an architect (possibly one of the great Architects of Britain). Born in 1752 at Jessfield, North Leith. Later he was to own the estate of Jessfield North Leith. A master Mason by trade and Burgess of Edinburgh. Father of 16 children his wife erected a Gothic tomb in his honour in the Old Calton Burial Ground in 1816 where he is buried. DAVID HUME'S TOMB David Hume was born on the 26 April 1711 in Edinburgh was a Scottish philosopher and historian He was one of the most important figures in the history of Western philosophy and the Scottish Enlightenment. David Hume attended the University of Edinburgh. Hume achieved great literary fame as a historian publishing The History of England. David Hume lived from 1771 until his death in 1776 at his home in St. Andrew Square in Edinburgh's New Town. The actual site of his home is 21 St David Street. There are two thoughts on how St David Street was named 1st after King David I and the other after David Hume. ABRAHAM LINCOLN CIVIL WAR MEMORIAL An important part of the graveyard, beside Hume’s tomb, stands Abraham Lincoln. The memorial was erected in 1893. It depicts a standing figure of Abraham Lincoln, with a freed slave giving thanks at his feet. A bronze shield bears the old US flag, and is wreathed in thistles to the left, and cotton to the right. Two regimental flags lay furled, the battle being over. A man holds a book, indicating that he is not only free, he is also now educated. This was the first statue to an American President in any country out with the USA. It is the only statue of Lincoln in Scotland, and the only monument to the American Civil War out with the USA. The monument was erected at American expense and dedicated to a small group of Scots, only one of whom, William Duff, is buried under the monument, the rest are nearby. Lincoln felt indebted, and wished their graves to be marked. They had all fought for the Union (the North) in the American Civil War. The inscription, "To preserve the jewel of liberty in the framework of Freedom" is a quotation from the writings of Abraham Lincoln. Those interred and honoured; Sergeant Major John McEwan, Company H 65th Regiment Illinois Infantry William L Duff, Lt Col 2nd Illinois Regiment of Artillery Robert Steedman, Company E 5th Regiment Maine Infantry Volunteers James Wilkie, Company C 1st Michigan Cavalry Robert Ferguson Company F 57th Regiment New York Infantry Volunteers Alexander Smith Company G 66th Regiment New York Infantry Volunteers Daniel Stewart Daniel Stewart born in Logierait, Killin, Perthshire in 1741. As a wig-maker he served his employer for many years and on his death his employer left a sum of money to Daniel which he invested in property as a result became a wealthy merchant. He was also appointed master of the Exchequer in Edinburgh. Daniel never married. Therefore he left his money to the Merchant Company of Edinburgh to fund a Hospital (school) for orphan and destitute boys. Daniel Stewart died in 1814 and is buried in Old Calton Burial ground. Stewart’s Melville College is certainly Edinburgh’s best independent Day and Boarding School for boys aged 12 – 18 in Edinburgh. Archibald Constable Archibald Constable was born in Fife Scotland in 1774. Firstly in 1788 on moving to Edinburgh he became an apprentice book seller. Starting his own business in 1795 dealing in rare books he quickly became well thought of and became publisher of the Edinburgh Review and also purchased the Scots Magazine in 1801. They certainly being two of the most popular of their time. He lived in South Leith 3 Park Place and died on 21 July 1827 age 52. He is buried in Old Calton Burial Ground Edinburgh. The Three Tenors At the right of the steps a bronze memorial plaque to the original 3 Tennors. They were at the time the most famous Singers in the world. David Kennedy a world renowned Scottish tenor born in Perth 1825 and died at the age of 61. John Wilson was a singer born in Edinburgh in 1800 and sang in front of Queen Victoria and in Covent Garden and Drury Lane he died in Quebec at age 49. John Templeton was the greatest musical artist of his time. Traveling the world he was a tenor opera singer born in Riccarton Kilmarnock 1802 and died age 84. Saint-Volodymyr Plaque Volodymyr was born circa 960, Volodymyr meaning peaceful ruler. On 11 July 978 become the “sole ruler” of the Kyiv realm. Few names in the annals of history can compare in significance with the name of holy Equal-to-the-Apostles 'Volodymyr, the Baptiser of Rus’, who stands forever at the onset of the foreordained spiritual destiny of the Russian Church and the Russian Orthodox people. Rock House Calton Hill Rock House was originally built circa 1750 and was where David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson circa 1840 had an art and photographic studio. They were first to be recognised for photography as an art form. David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson used the calotype process which was invented by William Henry Fox Talbot in 1840. The image of Hill and Adamson could be classed as the first ever selfie. Rock House was were Robert Adamson(right) and David Octavius Hill (left) lived. The Inscription on plaque reads; Rock House | The Studio of the | pioneer photographers | Robert Adamson and | David Octavius Hill | 1843 – 1847 Calton-Hill The-Way-up The way to the top is from Waterloo Place opposite St Andrew’s House. THE PORTUGUESE CANNON CALTON HILL EDINBURGH The Portuguese cannon was made in the 1400s of brass and has travelled all over the world. On the barrel can be seen the Spanish Royal Coat of Arms. In 1886 it was presented to Edinburgh and has stood on Calton Hill since 1887. The National Monument The National Monument was modelled upon the Parthenon in Athens one of the reasons that Edinburgh is known as the Athens of the North. Construction started in 1826 and, due to the lack of funds, was left unfinished. The monument has the nickname of, "Edinburgh's Disgrace", another reason Edinburgh is known as the Athens of the North is that the buildings of the new town were built of white sand stone which resembled marble DUGALD STEWART FRSE FRS CALTON HILL Dugald Stewart (1753 – 1828) was a Scottish Enlightenment Philosopher and mathematician. Born in Edinburgh in 1753, educated at the Royal High School, Edinburgh University and Oxford University. He died in 1828 and is buried in the Canongate Kirk graveyard. CITY OBSERVATORY The First Observatory in Edinburgh was founded in 1776 on Calton Hill by Thomas Short and was demolished in 1850 and moved to Castle Hill, the building where the Camera Obscura is now. The Gothic Tower was used for several years as the site of a new observatory before the City Observatory was built in 1818. In 1822 it became the Royal Observatory and moved to Blackford Hill in 1896 where it still stands. It has been a world leader in astronomy from then to this day. THE GOTHIC TOWER The Gothic Tower, the original Observatory House built 1776 design of James Craig. This was to be the first observatory with a camera obscura and a transit telescope for astronomical observations is a building of Architectural and Cultural Significance. NELSON MONUMENT The Nelson Monument is dedicated to Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson who died at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The foundation stone was laid on 21 October 1807 and the monument was completed in 1816. The monument is shaped like an upside down telescope. It is linked with the One O’clock Gun at Edinburgh Castle. Professor Charles Piazzi Smyth, the second Astronomer Royal for Scotland was first to have the idea of the time ball. He had it installed on a mast on Nelson Monument in 1853. The ball on the mast rises every day at 5 minutes before 1p.m. (13.00hrs) not on Sunday. THE TIME BALL CALTON HILL EDINBURGH The Time Ball on the mast of Nelson’s monument was originally a visual aid for the sailors in the Leith port and the Firth of Forth to set their chronometers by. Later due to the regular bad weather in Edinburgh it was decided that an audio aid would also be required and the Time Ball was attached to a steel cable over 4000 feet long and 240 feet in the air in 1861, which was attached to a clock in the Edinburgh Castle which set the gun to fire from the half-moon battery, is still synchronised with the One O’clock Gun to this day. The ball will rise up the mast just before 13.00 hours and at one o’clock will return to the foot of the mast as the gun on the castle ramparts will be fired. Frederick James Ritchie clock maker of the One O’clock Gun lived at 6 Brunton Place at the foot of the Calton Hill. Inscriptions: Above main door on the Stone tablet reads: TO THE MEMORY OF VICE ADMIRAL HORATIO LORD VISCOUNT NELSON, AND OF THE GREAT VICTORY OF TRAFALGAR | TOO DEARLY PURCHASED WITH HIS BLOOD | THE GRATEFUL CITIZENS OF EDINBURGH HAVE ERECTED THIS MONUMENT | NOT TO EXPRESS THEIR UNAVAILING SORROW FOR HIS DEATH | NOR YET TO CELEBRATE THE MATCHLESS GLORIES OF HIS LIFE | BUT BY HIS NOBLE EXAMPLE, TO TEACH THEIR SONS | TO EMULATE WHAT THEY ADMIRE, AND, LIKE HIM | WHEN DUTY REQUIRES IT, TO DIE FOR THEIR COUNTRY. Calton Hill Stone Cairn The stone in the photograph below has been erected on this spot to indicate the highest point of Calton Hill. A tradition in Scotland, was to carry a stone from the foot of a hill / mountain and when at the summit. As many reached the summit a pile of stones formed as a Cairn signifying the top. Democracy Cairn The Cairn on Calton Hill is positioned when looking to the coast the Scottish Parliament building is to the right and when looking west the National Monument stand behind it. The Cairn has six plaques which are attached to stones from places of importance. The Cairn was unveiled on 10 April 1998. On top of the cairn stands a brazier including four sets of medallions, three to each side. On the top the dove of peace, centre Knight on horseback foot, a three-pronged abstract. On the other sides are; Two open hands, Bird on twig, A plaque with writing | Section of the World, Viking Ship, Ancient Celtic Cross. | Nuclear Family, Celtic Design, Crescent Moon with Compass Heading 2 Democracy Cairn Vigil Cairn Plaque The Cairn plaque reads: This cairn was built by the keepers of the Vigil for a Scottish Parliament. The Vigil was kept at the foot of this road. It began on the night of the 10th April 1992 as news broke of the fourth Consecutive Conservative General Election victory. It ended 1980 days later. The previous day, 11th September 1997, Scotland voted "Yes, Yes" for her own Parliament. Erected by Democracy for Scotland, 10th April 1998 Auschwitz Haining Plaque THIS STONE FROM AUSCHWITZ IS IN MEMORY OF JANE HAINING SCOTTISH MISSIONARY AND ALL OTHERS WHO DIED IN THE DEATH CAMP Hugh MacDiarmid Plaque FOR WE HA'E FAITH IN SCOTLAND'S HIDDEN POO'ERS. THE PRESENT'S THEIRS BUT A' THE PAST AND FUTURE'S OORS. HUGH MACDIARMID Paris-Auld-Alliance-Plaque PAVING STONE FROM PARIS USED FOR DEFENDING DEMOCRACY DONATED TO THE PEOPLE OF SCOTLANDN BY SUPPORTERS IN PARIS TO COMMEMORATE THE AULD ALLIANCE Robert Burns Plaque THIS STANE WAS TAEN FRAE THE MAUCHLIN HAME O ROBERT BURNS AND JEAN ARMOUR DURIN THE RENOVATION IN 1966 THE BICENTENARY O THE POETS DAITH "THE RANK IS BUT THE GUINEA'S STAMP THE MAN'S THE GOWD FOR A THAT." Destiny Marches Plaque DESTINY MARCHES 1993 LOCHMABEN THIS STONE FROM BRUCE'S CASTLE REPRESENTS AN EARLIER STRUGGLE FOR SELF-DETERMINATION BY THE PEOPLE OF SCOTLAND THE GOVERNOR'S HOUSE The Governor's House was built in 1817 in the centre of the picture above is a castellated structure situated next to the Old Calton Graveyard on the left. The Governor's House was in the ideal position to keep a watchful eye on the jail which was to the right of the picture. The Calton jail being just in front of the Governor’s House on Regent Road at the time the largest prison in Scotland. The site is now St Andrews House government offices. Part of the wall of the jail is still standing and can be seen far right of picture. Old Calton Jail | St Andrew’s House Regent Road starts at the Old Calton Jail opened in 1817 and was demolished in 1930. Remains of the jail that can still be seen are the door to the death cell, which can be found in the Beehive Inn in the Grassmarket and part of the perimeter wall which is still visible. The best view of the wall is from Jeffrey Street Edinburgh just of the Royal Mile. The Building that is now on the site is St Andrew’s House (The Scottish Office) Government Building. St Andrew’s House The Scottish Office was opened in 1939, however the Royal opening of the building was delayed due to the start of World War II. The ceremony took place in 1940. The carved tablet above the doors of St Andrew’s House, A shield between unicorn on left and lion rampant on right. Unicorn holds a staff with the Scottish saltire flag and the lion holds a staff with English St George’s Cross. The Pillars that stand at each side of the entrance have a band carved with, Thistles of Scotland, Shamrocks of Ireland and Roses of England each of the nation’s emblems. Statues on St Andrews House The statues that stand high across the outside of the front building donate six industries that the Government departments look after; Agriculture, Fisheries, Education, Architecture, Health and Craft. Old Royal High School The Royal High School Building temporary housed Parliament while the present Parliament building was under construction. The original site of the school was at Holyrood Abbey in 1128 and is said to have been the oldest school in the world. Iwas for a short time in Cardinal Beaton’s Palace before iIt moved to the Blackfriars Monastery in 1578 which was at the foot of Infirmary Street, also known as High School Yards and then to Regent Road. John Campbell, Viscount Glenorchy Grand Master Mason for Scotland laid the foundation Stone on the 28th July 1825 for the new Royal High School building on Calton Hill. The New High School Building officially open on 23 June in 1829. The building is 400ft in length and is modelled on the Doric temple dedicated to Hephaestus (god of fire and metalworking) in Athens. It is the finest Greek revival building in the UK. The High School moved premises to a modern campus in 1968 near Cramond. The High School and the University of Edinburgh were the main places of learning and were known worldwide. Robert Burns Memorial Robert Burns was born on Monday 25 January 1759 and died on Thursday 21st July 1796. The Robert Burns Memorial can be found opposite the Royal High School in Regent Road. Robert Burns died at the age of 37 and is the nation’s most famous poet. He was inspired by Robert Fergusson, at the time the royal poet. Fergusson’s statue stands outside the Canongate Kirk gates. Burn’s Memorial was built in 1831 and erected in 1839 to house a marble statue of Robert Burns. The statue is now in the National Portrait Gallery in Queen Street. Arthur Seat Attractions Arthur Seat in Gaelic was originally pronounced ARD- NA –SAID. It was a volcano that has shaped the land of Edinburgh for over 1000 years. Arthur Seat rises above the city to a height of 822 feet and provides excellent panoramic views of the city. It is a favourite place for visitors to climb as it is relatively easy to climb and is popular for hill walking. You can climb Arthur Seat from almost any direction. The easiest is from the east. Enter at Duddingston gates where there are steps for the first part then a grassy slope rises above Dunsapie Loch to the summit. The Radical Road is a footpath which will take you along the top of the slope immediately under Salisbury Crags which has long been a popular walk, giving a view over the city. It became known as the Radical Road after it was paved in the aftermath of the Radical War of 1820. The beacon was erected at the top of the hill in 1688. Arthur’s Seat also has a particular significance to the history of the Church of the Latter-Day Saints as this is where the nation of Scotland was dedicated in 1840 for the preaching of the gospel. The apostle Orson Pratt of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (The Mormons) arrived in Scotland in early 1840 and climbed the hill to pray to god for more converts. There is a road that runs around the hill and you can see the three lochs. Jacob’s Ladder Jacob’s Ladder is a short cut between the Royal Mile and Calton Hill. Jacob's Ladder is a staircase and path that leads from Calton Road at the foot of New Street up the hill to Regent Road, a direct route from the Canongate to Calton Hill. The steps are next to Burns memorial and there are further steps to the top of Calton hill on the far side of Regent Road Edinburgh. New Street New Street or Young Street as it was first named after Dr Thomas Young who owned the Land. The access at the Canongate was private with chains and locks to prevent unwanted visitors to the street. David Dalrymple 1726-1792, (Lord Hailes) a prominent Scottish judge resided in a house he built at 23 New Street in Edinburgh around 1780, his main residence was in Musselburgh. Several other figures of the Scottish Enlightenment also lived in New Street as the Canongate was a popular place with the wealthy gents of the time.. In 1786 it was deemed a public street but was still chained until 1819 when the chains were taken away and access was available to all from the Canongate to Back of the Canongate North or now Calton Road. At the foot of New Street is a Doorway (Jacob’s ladder) to steps that will take you to Regent Road close to the Burns Memorial and the Calton Hill. New Street Primary School where a the mansion of David Dalrymple (Lord Hailes). East Market Street East Market Street in Edinburgh was a connecting road to the Waverley Station with garages that were unused. Now it is a thriving area with cafes boutique shops and great views of Calton Hill. Market Street the best entrance to Waverley Station and well positioned hotels. Edinburgh Council HQ Council headquarters. The sculpture of a man in a white shirt and black trousers standing on a multi-coloured scaffold tower created by Stephan Balkenhol German artist. The statue "man on the street". Leith (Leytht) Wynd | Cranston Street Edinburgh Leith Wynd or Leytht Wynd (1514) was a road that started on the North Side of the Nether Bow Gate at what is Cranston Street and continued to the back of the Canongate (Calton Road) near to the entrance of Waverley Station on Calton Road and was used by the coaches to London. I have included Leith Wynd in the Closes of the Royal Mile as I felt that it gives an idea of how difficult it was to get into Edinburgh prior to the New Town and the draining of the Nor’ Loch. From the Head of the Canongate Leith Wynd travelled down to the foot of Calton Hill then west around the Calton Hill to joint Leith Street. Cranston Street was named in 1874 after Robert Cranston the councillor of the Canongate at that time. His son Robert became Lord Provost in 1891. The northern half of the street disappeared when Waverley Station goods yard and East Market Street were built circa 1850. The Canongate Christian Institute 2 Cranston Street, Edinburgh, was a Christian mission opening circa 1878. This was a place of worship for the old town. It held gospel meetings and services until its closure in 1930. The White Horse Inn The White Horse Inn (Boyd’s Inn) is the oldest Inn in the Canongate Edinburgh with the stables at the rear with entry from Gullan’s Close for passengers. The coaches and horses entered from Boyd’s Entry a short distance down St Mary’s Wynd, Boyd’s Inn now known as The White Horse Inn, was the starting point of the long journey by coach to London, 13 days. It was also the main dropping off point for the coaches from London. The White Horse Inn was also the place that runaway couples from England came to be married and many weddings were carried out here. The White Horse Inn consisted of a house for entertainment, stables for over 100 horses and sheds for over 20 carriages and rooms for the guests. This was the first 5 star lodging in Edinburgh the proprietor being James Boyd. James Boyd the Innkeeper was a gambler and was about to lose everything when he had good fortune with a run of winnings on a white Horse hence where the name The White Horse Inn derived James Boyd Sold the White Horse Inn in 1776 to retire. Gullan’s Close Gullan’s Close at the side of the White Horse Inn was the fourth close on the south side of the Canongate prior to 1869 when the first three closes of the Canongate were demolished under the improvement Act of 1867 replaced by a tenement. Gullan’s Close (named after James Gullan) led to the Stables where the coaches and Horses for the London coach journey where stabled. (100 horses and 20 carriages). Above were the rooms and living area, plus a room for the marriages. Nether Bow There were walls around the city of Edinburgh with gates known as Ports, 6 in all. The Nether Bow was the most important gateway as it stood at the foot of the High Street. The port (Gate) access to and from the Canongate, which was at that time a separate Burgh. The walls were built originally for defence against invading armies into Edinburgh after 1513 the battle of Flodden. The Nether Bow, was rebuilt many times, the last time it was rebuilt was in 1606. In the 1700s the demolition of sections of the wall began. The Nether Bow was pulled down in 1764, and demolition of the wall continued into the 19th century. Today, a number of sections of the three successive walls survive, although none of the ports remain. You can see and find out more about Edinburgh’s history in the Museum of Edinburgh in the Canongate. Nether Bow Brass Cobbles The outline of the Nether Bow Port can still be seen by the way of brass setts (cobbles) in the crossroads of St Mary's Street, Jeffrey Street the High Street and Canongate. Nether Bow There were walls around the city of Edinburgh with gates known as Ports, 6 in all. The Nether Bow was the most important gateway as it stood at the foot of the High Street. The port (Gate) access to and from the Canongate, which was at that time a separate Burgh. The walls were built originally for defence against invading armies into Edinburgh after 1513 the battle of Flodden. The Nether Bow, was rebuilt many times, the last time it was rebuilt was in 1606. In the 1700s the demolition of sections of the wall began. The Nether Bow was pulled down in 1764, and demolition of the wall continued into the 19th century. Today, a number of sections of the three successive walls survive, although none of the ports remain. You can see and find out more about Edinburgh’s history in the Museum of Edinburgh in the Canongate. No.9 High Street where the plaque has been put on the Building when erected in 1873. Nether Bow Brass Cobbles The outline of the Nether Bow Port can still be seen by the way of brass setts (cobbles) in the crossroads of St Mary's Street, Jeffrey Street the High Street and Canongate. World’s End Close World’s End Close previously Sir John Stanfield’s Close, Sir John Stanfield was supposedly murdered by his son who was then sentenced to hang at the market cross in Feb 1688 but due to the rope slipping he was finally chopped up and his head was displayed in Haddington his body in Leith and his tongue was cut out and hand chopped of for his crimes against his father. Known as World’s End Close as this was the last building inside the city wall which many people had never been past.

A fun day out for all the family with kids heated pools international Swimming Pools and Swim Centres in Edinburgh East Lothian and Scottish Borders with Flumes, Slides and Wave pools. There a watery fun splashing time for all.  Swimming Pool Activities Edinburgh East Lothian Scottish Borders A fun day out for all the family with kids heated pools international Swimming Pools and Swim Centres in Edinburgh East Lothian and Scottish Borders with Flumes, Slides and Wave pools. There a watery fun splashing time for all. Activities Sports Swim Centre Indoor Drumsheugh Swimming Pool 5 Belford Road Edinburgh EH4 3BL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 2200 Swim Centre Indoor Dalry Swimming Pool 25 Caledonian Crescent Edinburgh EH11 2AL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 313 3964 Swim Centre Indoor Commonwealth Swimming Pool Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH16 5BB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 7211 Swim Centre Indoor Drumbrae Swimming Pool 30 Drumbrae Terrace Edinburgh EH4 7SE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 312 7957 Swim Centre Indoor Glenogle Swimming Pool Glenogle Road Edinburgh EH3 5JB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 343 6376 Swim Centre Indoor Gracemount Swimming Pool 22 Gracemount Drive Edinburgh EH16 6RN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 658 1940 Swim Centre Indoor Leith Victoria Swimming Pool Junction Place Edinburgh EH6 5JA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 555 7428 Swim Centre Indoor Westerhailes Leisure Centre 5 Murrayburn Drive Edinburgh EH14 2SU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 442 2201 Swim Centre Indoor Ainslie Park Leisure Centre 92 Pilton Drive Edinburgh EH5 2HF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 551 2200 Swim Centre Indoor Portobello Swimming Pool 57 The Promenade Edinburgh EH15 2BS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 669 6888 Swim Centre Indoor Warrender swimming pool 55 Thirlestane Road Edinburgh EH9 1AP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 447 0052 Swimming Pools Swim Centres East Lothian Swimming Pool Indoor Dunbar Leisure Pool Castlepark Dunbar EH42 1EU East Lothian Scotland 01368 865456 Swimming Pool Indoor North Berwick Sports Centre Grange Road North Berwick EH39 4QS East Lothian Scotland 01620 893454 Sea Pool Outdoor Misley Beach North Berwick Harbour North Berwick EH39 4JL East Lothian Scotland Swimming Pool Indoor Musselburgh Sports Centre Newbigging Musselburgh EH21 7AS East Lothian Scotland 0131 653 5208 Swimming Pool Indoor Loch Centre Well Wynd Tranent EH33 2JX East Lothian Scotland 01875 824 140 Swimming Pool Indoor Aubigny Sports Centre Mill Wynd Haddington EH41 4DB East Lothian Scotland 01620 820 650 Swimming Pools Swim Centres Scottish Borders Swimming Pool Indoor Selkirk Leisure Centre Buccleuch Road Selkirk TD7 5DN Scottish Borders Scotland 01750 20897 Swimming Pool Indoor Kelso Swimming Pool Inch Road Kelso TD5 7JP Scottish Borders Scotland 01573 224944 Swimming Pool Indoor Galashiels Swimming Pool Livingstone Place Galashiels TD1 1DQ Scottish Borders Scotland 01896 752154 Swimming Pool Indoor Teviotdale Leisure Centre Mansfield Road Hawick TD9 8AG Scottish Borders Scotland 01450 374440 Swimming Pool Indoor Eyemouth Leisure Centre North Street Eyemouth TD14 5ES Scottish Borders Scotland 01890 750557 Swimming Pool Indoor Laidlaw Memorial Pool Oxnam Road Jedburgh TD8 6QH Scottish Borders Scotland 01835 863430 Swimming Pool Indoor Peebles Swimming Pool Port Brae Peebles EH45 8AW Scottish Borders Scotland 01721 720779 Swimming Pool Indoor Gytes Leisure Centre Walkershaugh Peebles EH45 8GL Scottish Borders Scotland 01721 723688

East FortuneVillage is where the National Museum of Flight is located. Also where you can drive super cars on the old airstrip. Fly in a microlight plane or stay in a old Mansion house. East Fortune Village East Lothian East Fortune East Lothian is where the National Flight Museum is situated. Once East Fortune was an Aerodrome for the World War I aircraft and a flight training centre for pilots it opened in 1915. It was also an integral part of the RAF in the World War II. It is now used by East of Scotland Microlights who are based at East Fortune Airfield. The old runway is used by supercars for a visitor activity. East Fortune is a great place to spend a day or two for petrol heads and flying enthusiasts. Learn to fly in a Microlight or drive at crazy speeds in super cars. Gilmerton House National Fight Museum Merryhatton Garden Centre National Flight Museum The Airfield where the National Museum of Flight is situated was opened in 1915 as The Royal Naval Air Station as part of the defence against zeppelins which bombed Scotland, causing damage to many parts of Edinburgh. Stationed at the airfield were many types of aircraft as well as airships (balloons). The World War 1 fighting ended on 11 November 1918. When the surrendered German Fleet sailed into the Firth of Forth, aircraft stationed at East Fortune made historic photographs and filmed the German Fleet. In the 2nd World War the aerodrome was used as a training base for pilots who came from all the allied counties including Australia and New Zealand. East Fortune was also used in the 1960s as an airport while Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport was being renovated, over 90.000 passengers used East Fortune during that time. The Flight Museum opened in 1975 and anyone interested in flight history should visit, with Spitfire, Dan Air passenger Jets, Bye planes and even a Concorde Supersonic British Airways passenger Jet. Gilmerton House East Fortune Gilmerton House East Lothian a Georgian Mansion refurbished to a high standard is situated East Fortune East Lothian. There is a walled garden of 4 acres. Gilmerton Estate has been owned by the Kinloch family since 1664 and its surrounding by a large estate. It is close to both Athelstaneford home of the Scottish Flag and the National Museum of Flight East Fortune. The old house was extended and the front of the house is the newer section Kinloch Family East Fortune East Lothian Francis Kinloch 1st Baronet, of Gilmerton purchased the estates in 1664. He was Lord Provost of Edinburgh and in 1686 was created a Baronet of Nova Scotia, his son Sir Francis Kinloch succeeded him then his son Sir Thomas Kinloch became 3rd Baronet then his son became Sir James Kinloch 4th Baronet, his son became Sir David Kinloch 5th Baronet, then his brothers, Sir Francis Kinloch of Gilmerton, 6th Baronet; Major Sir Archibald Gordon Kinloch of Gilmerton, 7th Baronet; Sir Alexander Kinloch of Gilmerton, 8th Baronet his brother David 5th Baronets son became Sir David Kinloch of Gilmerton 9th Baronet followed by his son Sir Alexander Kinloch of Gilmerton 10th Baronet, then his son David Alexander Kinloch 11th Baronet then his son Alexander Davenport Kinloch 12th Baronet his son became Sir David Kinloch of Gilmerton 13th Baronet. East Fortune Super Cars East Fortune East Lothian the site of the National museum of Flight and East Fortune motorcycle race circuit where you can also drive Super cars. Merryhatton Garden Centre Come along to a world of plants, flowers and garden ornaments. Garden Furniture Garden Lighting, Garden Tools, pots and planters Grow your own vegetables. Give your children their own area bird feeders or a Fairy plot with a fairy house and garden. Cafe and Food. Whatever time of day sit and enjoy a tea or coffee and a bit to eat. Next - East Linton

Galashiels or just Gala a town in the Scottish Borders famous for its textile industry. Gala was first mentioned in 1124. It has the school of Textiles and Design no 1 in the s Galashiels Attractions Galashiels History Galashiels became a Burgh in 1599 Margaret Tudor and King James IV at Mercat Cross 1503 The first Railway in Galashiels was in 1849 Galashiels was first mentioned in written records in 1124 Galashiels was famous for its textiles There was 3 fulling Mills in the late 1500s. The mills were for beating and cleaning of the wool before making into textiles. Galashiels Town Crest The Galashiels town crest depicts a fox trying to reach the ripe fruits on a plum tree. The motto Sour Plums refers to a Border raid (of which there were many!) which happened in 1337. At that time a party of English soldiers were taken by surprise whilst gathering plums ‘Soor Plums’ is also a well-known hard sweet. Border Reiver Soldier Statue The bronze statue of a 17th century Borders Reiver on horseback outside the Burgh Chamber and War Memorial. The Border Reiver term was used to describe the outlaws who raided along the Anglo-Scottish Border. They would raid homes, cattle rustle and many other criminal acts of violence. At their height during the period of the early 1300's and late 1400's They were against how their lands were given to the lords by the English aristocrats Robert Coltart Statue Galashiels was also home to the author of the famous Scottish song, "Coulters Candy". Robert Coltart was a weaver in the town, he also made confectionery in nearby Melrose. The song was created as an advertisement, BBC renamed it as "Sugar Candy" when played by the BBC. The song is possibly better known by the first line of its chorus "Ally, bally, ally bally bee". Coltart died in 1890. Sir Walter Scott Way There is a long distance walk way named "Sir Walter Scott Way" , which joins Moffat to Cockburnspath that passes through Galashiels. Sir Walter Scott built his house named Abbotsford across the River Tweed from Galashiels. Old Gala House Old Gala House was originally built in 1457 the owners of the lands the Hoppringill family, who had been granted the lands of Gala by the Earl of Douglas. Old Gala House is a museum and conference centre . A wedding venue and graduation hall The archives of Borders Family History Society are stored here. Scottish College of Textiles In 1922, the South of Scotland Technical College became the Scottish Woollen Technical College. In 1968 it became the Scottish College of Textiles then after the merger in 1998 with Heriot-Watt University the name changed to Heriot-Watt School of Textiles & Design in 2002 It now has the best design and production facilities for textiles and fashion in the UK. With honorary graduates Jasper Conran, Bruce Oldfield, Mary Portas and Dame Vivienne Westwood. Galashiels War Memorial The war memorial at the Burgh building in Galashiels is a memorial to the people that lost their lives in the world wars Robert Burns Memorial Bust The bust of Robert Burns in Galashiels was unveiled on the 31st May 1913. commemorates Burns’ re-writing of the song ‘Braw Lads o’ Galla Water’. Robert Burns being the author of the town’s favourite lines - Braw Braw Lads. The Galashiels Burns Club was founded in 1907. Sir Walter Scott Memorial The memorial to Sir Walter Scott is for the 100th anniversary of the writer’s death. The bronze bust of Walter Scott is the centre piece of the memorial. Galashiels Mercat Cross The Mercat Cross, or ‘Market Cross’, was where a market would be held. There has been a Mercat Cross on the present site since 1599 The originally Mercat Cross was removed in 1820. It was replaced by the present cross circa 1850. The shaft of the original being preserved in the Old Gala House Museum.

Edinburgh New town was built to a design of three main thoroughfares with a Garden square at each end and a number of streets crossing south to north. Queen Street being the end of the new town area. Due to over crowding more houses were built to the north which I have covered in this section. Edinburgh New Town North Historic sites Street Index Edinburgh New Town North is the housing extension north of Queen street Gardens down the hill to Inverleith To the west as far as Queensferry Street and to the East, Baxter's Place and East London Street. The main area title in yellow underlined is a link to all the streets listed in that area. Broughton Area Edinburgh New Town Picardy Place Edinburgh Greenside Place Edinburgh Baxter's Place Edinburgh Broughton Street Edinburgh Forth Street Edinburgh Albany Street Edinburgh East London Street Edinburgh Mansfield Place Edinburgh East Claremont Street Edinburgh Scotland Street Edinburgh Broughton Road Edinburgh London Street Edinburgh North East Edinburgh New Town York Place Edinburgh Drummond Place Edinburgh Great King Street Edinburgh Abercromby Place Edinburgh Nelson Street Edinburgh Dublin Street Edinburgh Heriot Row Edinburgh Northumberland Street Edinburgh Cumberland Street Edinburgh Dundas Street Edinburgh Stockbridge Area New Town North Edinburgh Royal Circus Edinburgh Inverleith Park Edinburgh Gloucester Place Edinburgh Comely Bank Edinburgh Henderson Row Edinburgh Silvermills Edinburgh Doune Terrace Edinburgh Duncansland Edinburgh North West Edinburgh New Town Forres Street Edinburgh Randolph Crescent Edinburgh Moray Place Edinburgh Albyn Place Edinburgh Ainslie Place Edinburgh James Clark Maxwell Museum India Street Edinburgh New Town Broughton Area

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