Scottish Borders golf courses are in most of the larger towns and have their own unique character. With hills or rivers and steep slops but all in good condition and challenging for all handicaps. Also are all priced to play All Guest welcome. Eyemouth with its ancient wall and fort King's Mount. Scottish Borders Golf Courses Scottish Borders Golf Courses have a mixture of hillside courses parkland courses and Links course. With the unforgettable Eyemouth 6th Hole and with fantastic scenery, and more affordable than the well known courses of East Lothian and Edinburgh. more than 20 golf courses. Hawick has the oldest in the Scottish Borders circa 1875. Scotland's Golf Course Map Golf & Airport Transfers Scottish Borders Golf Courses Cardrona Golf Course Peebles Road Peebles EH45 8NE Scottish Borders 0344 879 9024 Duns Golf Course Hardens Road Duns TD11 3NR Scottish Borders 01361 882194 Eyemouth Golf Course Guns Greenhill Eyemouth TD14 5SF Scottish Borders 01890750004 Galashiels Golf Course Ladhope Recreation Ground Galashiels TD1 2NJ Scottish Borders 01896 753724 Greenburn Golf Course Greenburn Road Fauldhouse EH47 9HJ Scottish Borders 01501 770 292 Hawick Golf Course Vertish Hill Hawick TD9 0NY Scottish Borders 01450-372293 Hirsel Golf Course Kelso Road Coldstream TD12 4NJ Scottish Borders 01890 882678 Woll Golf Course New Woll Estate Ashkirk TD7 4PE Scottish Borders 01750 32711 Scottish Borders Golf Courses Innerleithen Golf Course Leithen Road Innerleithen EH44 6NL Scottish Borders 01896 830951 Jedburgh Golf Course Dunion Road Jedburgh TD8 6TA Scottish Borders 01835 863587 Kelso Golf Course Golf Course Road Kelso TD5 7SL Scottish Borders 01573 223009 Langholm Golf Course Whiteside Langholm DG13 0JR Scottish Borders 07724 875 151 Lauder Golf Course Galashiels Road Lauder TD2 6RS Scottish Borders 07999450139 Lilliardsedge Golf Course A68 Trunk Road Jedburgh TD8 6TZ Scottish Borders 01835 830271 Melrose Golf Course Dingleton Road Melrose TD6 9HS Scottish Borders 01896 822855 Scottish Borders Golf Courses Minto Golf Course Minto Hawick TD9 8SA Scottish Borders 01450 870220 Newcastleton Golf Course Holm Hill Newcastleton TD9 0QD Scottish Borders 01387 375 608 Peebles Golf Course Kirkland Street Peebles EH45 8EU Scottish Borders 01721 720 197 Roxburgh Hotel & Golf Course Heiton Kelso TD5 8JZ Scottish Borders 01573 450 331 Selkirk Golf Course Hillside Terrace Selkirk TD7 4NW Scottish Borders 01750 206 21 St Boswells Golf Course Braeheads St. Boswells TD6 0DE Scottish Borders 01835 823527 Torwoodlee Golf Course Edinburgh Road Galashiels TD1 2NE Scottish Borders 01896 752 260 Next - Edinburgh Castle Attractions

Royal Mile Canongate Shops and retail outlets, cafes and restaurants, all types of businesses for local and visitors to the capital city of Scotland. The Canongate has great tourist shops and many attractions including museums with free entry. Canongate Shops Royal Mile Edinburgh Restaurants, Cafes, Pubs, Accommodation Canongate Edinburgh is part of the Roya Mile but was once a separate Burgh and stood outside of Edinburgh's city gates. Now is a part of Edinburgh with many shops restaurants cafes and accommodation. There are many attractions to be seen. Canongate Northside History and Attractions Canongate Southside History and Attractions ADVERTISE HERE ADVERTISE HERE ADVERTISE HERE CANONGATE ROYAL MILE SOUTHSIDE Oink Hog Roast Restaurant 82 Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8BZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Holyrood Cashmere Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8BZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Unknown Pleasures 110 Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8DD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 652 3537 Prestige Scotland 112 Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8DD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 7302 Serenity Café 116 Canongate (Crichton's Close) Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8DD City of Edinburgh Scotland The Poetry Library 116 Canongate (5 Crighton's Close) Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8DD City of Edinburgh Scotland Starbucks 120 Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8DD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 8572 Café Vivo 138 Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8DD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 2293 Museum Of Edinburgh 140 Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8DD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 529 4143 The Wyrd Shop 154 Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8DD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 2293 Celtic Design 156 Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8DD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 100 1001 Sugarhouse Sandwiches 158 Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8DD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 8999 Bene's Takeaway 162 Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8DD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 1092 Canongate Jerseys & Crafts 166 Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8DD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 2967 Simply Scottish 168 Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8DF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 6699 Cadenhead's Whisky Shop 172 Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8DF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 5864 Mama Said 204 Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 4829 Macraes of Edinburgh 208 Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Canon Gait 232 Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 4481 Chessel's Court Apartment 2/3 240 Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8AD City of Edinburgh Scotland 07786 923 386 Pancho Villas 240 Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8AB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 4416 Table Top Café 244 Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8AA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 5690 Tribal Body Art 248 Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8AA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 9019 Mimi's Bakehouse Restaurant 250 Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8AA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 1523 Royal Mile 2 Apartment 252 Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8AA City of Edinburgh Scotland 07980 927129 Robert Graham 1874 Whisky and Cigars 254 Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8AA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 248 7283 The White Horse 266 Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8AA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 3403 Focus Skateboard Gear 270 Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8AA City of Edinburgh Scotland 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There are Lochs and Ponds all around Edinburgh Canals and Rivers all with lovely walks, cycleways and wildlife the three top are the water of leith, Braid Burn, Figgate Burn all have areas to walk along and enjoy the scenery and wildlife. Lochs Ponds Waterways On the Canals and Rivers of Edinburgh Public Places, Lochs, Duddingston Loch, Arthur Seat Edinburgh, EH15 3PY, Public Places, Lochs, St Margaret's Loch, Arthur Seat, Edinburgh, EH8 7AT Public Places, Lochs, Dunsapie Loch, Arthur Seat, Edinburgh, EH8 7AT Ponds Inverleith Pond East Fettes Avenue, Edinburgh EH3 5NZ Canals and Rivers, Union Canal, Fountainbridge Quay, Edinburgh, EH3 9RU Canals and Rivers, Water of Leith, Dean Village, Edinburgh, EH2 4PF Canals and Rivers River Almond Cramond Edinburgh EH4 6NS Canals and Rivers Braid Burn Braid Road Edinburgh EH10 6AS Canals and Rivers Figgate Pond, Hamilton Drive Edinburgh EH15 1NP Ponds Blackford Pond Charterhall Road Edinburgh EH9 3HR Canals and Rivers Canal Cammo House Cammo Road Edinburgh EH4 8AW Canals and Rivers Water of Leith Shore Edinburgh EH6 6QN Canals and Rivers, Portobello Beach Promenade Portobello Edinburgh EH15 2DX Canals and Rivers, Newhaven Harbour River Forth Pier Place Edinburgh EH6 4TG Ponds Happy Valley Pond Colinton Road Edinburgh EH14 1DD Canals and Rivers, Union Canal Harrison Road, Harrison Park Edinburgh, EH14 1TQ Canals and Rivers, Firth of Forth Newhalls Road South Queensferry EH30 9TA Canals and Rivers, Lochend Loch Lochend Park Restalrig Edinburgh Next - Bridges in Edinburgh

Golf Courses Scotland, is a list of golf courses, from the Highlands to the Scottish Borders Local Group Transfers, Airport transfers. Take stress out of the travel and just play golf. We get you there and back. Golf Courses Scotland Golf in Scotland when you have booked the golf course(s) and your accommodation you will be ready to get the right transport for your group. For transfers Airport / rail station - Hotel / Accommodation return transfers to and from the golf course(s) High quality transport with Low prices. Golf Scotland is available to all. From the oldest course in the world and first ever clubhouse. The first established Golf club and the first open championship course. Where Willie Park lived. Where the first rules of golf were written and the first competition played to rules. Musselburgh in East Lothian where many Open Champions came from. Where the size of the Golf hole was decided and how it was first measured. Where Tom Morris Snr and his son Tommy won Open Championships. The first Grand Champion Thomas Chambers The First professional Golfer Allan Robertson On the East Coast There are over 20 golf courses in Edinburgh city and a further 20 + in the Lothian area Fife and St Andrews, Aberdeen area and Inverness area On the West Coast Turnberry - The Gailes See almost all Scotland's mainland courses here Edinburgh Golf Courses East Lothian Golf Courses Fife Golf Courses Dundee Golf Courses Central Scotland Golf Courses Ayrshire Golf Courses Aberdeenshire Golf Courses Inverness Golf Courses St Andrews Golf Courses Midlothian Golf Courses Perthshire Golf Courses West Lothian Golf Courses Falkirk Area Golf Courses Scottish Borders Golf Courses Glasgow Golf Courses Golf Course Travel Times Golf Transport Scotland's Golf Course Map Enquire Golf / Airport Transfers Enquiry /Contact Golf & Airport Transfers This is the perfect vehicle for up to 8 passengers with 8 sets of golf clubs and 8 cases all Forward Facing Seats

Stirling Castle once home to many Kings and Mary Queen of Scots, The castle a must see when visiting Scotland. With magnificant views of famouse battle sites and the Wallace Monument. Stirling Castle Attractions Stirling Castle Attractions Everything to see in Stirling Castle There has been many Kings and Queens connected to Stirling Castle, King Alexander I died in 1124, and King David I used the castle as a royal residence. James VI grew up in Stirling Castle and his son Henry was born here in 1594. Stirling Castle was a Royal residence from the time David I (1124) until James VI was crown as King of England and Scotland in 1603. He then moved to London. Stirling Castle is the best example of how a 16th century castle interior would look. Stirling Castle Scotland as Edinburgh Castle Scotland stands on a Volcanic Rock that overlooks the city. Mary Queen of Scots coronation also was performed in Stirling Castle’s Chapel Royal in 1543. Robert the Bruce Statue Stirling Castle Robert I of Scotland (Robert the Bruce) who led the successful Battle at Bannockburn against the English, which was to give Scotland independence in 1314. Subject of the film the ‘Outlaw King’ in 2018. Stirling Royal Palace Attractions Stirling City Attractions Argyle and Southern Highlanders Memorial Statue Stirling Find out the History of the Argyle and Southern Highlanders and when visiting Edinburgh Castle see the Memorial Fountain on the Castle Esplanade ramparts. Regimental history of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum Tells the story of the 91st Argyllshire Highlanders and the 93rd Sutherland Highlanders up to their amalgamation in 1881 when they became the 1st and 2nd Battalions of The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regiment and the history there after. Castle Drawbridge Stirling Castle The Draw-bridge is the entrance to Stirling Castle across a moat which protected the castle outer walls from being climbed the bridge would have been movable but now is of stone and wood built circa 1714. Forework Gate House Stirling Castle The Gate House centre of the forework with at one end of the forework is Elphinstone Tower still stands as it did circa 1500. The other end was Princes Tower of which very little remains. It was said to be used as a nursery for Scotland’s royals. Stirling Castle View Stirling Bridge & Wallace Monument The view below is the way the Grand Battery faced protecting the Castle entrance and Old Stirling Bridge where William Wallace defeated the English in 1297. The French Spur Stirling Castle King Henry II of France the father-in-law of Mary Queen of Scots help keep the English out of Scotland. The French occupied Stirling and built the Spur known as the French Spur circa 1554. The gun fortification with 11 guns protected the entrance to the Castle and the Old Stirling Bridge over the Forth. Guard House Stirling Castle The Main Guard House at the entrance to Stirling Castle was built in 1790 and was used to keep order in the Castle Garrison. The second Guard House was to watch over the powder magazines, circa 1850 this was converted into cells to maintain order within the Garrison. Elphinstone Tower Stirling Castle The home to the Castle Constable when the royals were not in residence. and is said to be haunted with many strange things being reported when no-one present. This is the original building of 1505. Queen Anne Garden Stirling Castle This was an area for rest and children to play games and later was a bowling green. It is probably a place they paid football as the oldest football was found in the palace in dating circa 1510. The football was made from leather and pigs bladder. The Royal Palace and Prince's Walk overlook Queen Anne's Garden. Great Hall Stirling Castle The Great Hall was a banqueting hall built for James IV in 1503 and is the largest of its kind built in Scotland. Used for ceremonies and pageants and once for a meeting of Parliament. Once the royals moved to London it fell out of use. The Great Hall was renovated and brought back to its original glory and opened in 1999 by Queen Elizabeth II taking over 20 years to recreate. House of the Fort Major Stirling Castle The fort major was 3rd ranked in the garrison, The house was built circa 1790 when there were circa 800 men based at the castle Lion’s Den Stirling Castle Stirling Castle's Lion's Den is where many Kings kept their Lions. David II and James III both had a lion and James II had a lioness and James Vi had three lions. Grand Battery Stirling Castle The Grand Battery was built in 1698, but was only used once against the Jacobites and Bonnie Prince Charlie in 1746. Three Gun Battery Stirling Castle The Three gun Battery stands on the remains of Elphinstone Tower part of the Forework (Castle walls) The tower built circa 1510, The tower was bombarded by English troops in 1651 and reduced to rubble. In 1689 it was made into what is a low battery. Lady’s Lookout Stirling Castle This balcony known as the Lady's Lookout overlooked the jousting area and has great views of the the King and Queen's Knots. This is where the Queen with her ladies in waiting would look out over the Knights while they would compete in the joust. King’s Knot & Queen’s Knot Stirling Castle The King's & Queen's Knots are mounds in original gardens built circa 1265 for Alexander III. The knots are designs added to an older garden structure. There are many theories about the area and Knot some of which are linked to King Arthur and the round table. North Gate Stirling Castle The North Gate is the oldest surviving part of Stirling Castle. The vaulted passageway once had a Portcullis gate and kitchens above it. To the right of the gate are steps to the kitchen area (see below). Great Kitchens Stirling Castle The Kitchens were built by James the IV circa 1510 as he was accustomed to have large gatherings Banquets. When the King's court moved to Stirling Castle in 1543, 19 carriages were used in moving the larder, wine and utensils to the the Kitchen area. Old Chapel Stirling Castle Beside the entrance to the Old Chapel a Knight was found his body with an arrow that had killed him. Possibly of French origin. One of nine graves found at the site Postern Gate Stirling Castle The Postern Gate was built in the castle wall and was a access in and out of the castle to the Gowane Hills, the gate was blocked up in 1689 Nether Bailey Stirling Castle The Nether Bailey was an enclosed area were there were store rooms kennels and the powder magazine and work shops. There was also a gate out of the castle at the far end which was closed in 1689. Powder Magazine Stirling Castle The Powder rooms were built in 1810 to store the gun powder for the troops the Powder Magazine was built at the furthest point from the barracks and ancient Castle buildings. Stirling Smith Museum & Art Gallery Stirling Royal Palace Stirling Castle Scotland Attractions Stirling Castle Royal Palace James V Palace Stirling Castle James V Palace at Stirling Castle was built to accommodate the new Queen in the style of the French as she was accustomed. The project took several years with building starting in 1538 on his return with his new wife Marie de Guise. Mary saw the completion of the Palace as James died in 1542 without seeing the completion. With six rooms three for the King and three for the Queen. The Bedchamber where they each slept. The inner chamber where each could give audience to a closer circle of friends, with the outer hall being used for functions and less personal meetings. Mary of Guise became Regent of Scotland on the death of her husband James V taking care of the crown for her daughter who was Mary Queen of Scots. There has been many alterations to the buildings in the castle over the centuries. The present castle has many of original buildings from the 16th century. Prince's Walk Stirling Castle The Prince's Walk overlooks Queen Anne Garden and is accessed from the Princes Tower in James V Palace. On the walls of the Palace along the Princes walk are four carvings which are of bests and one of the winged Devil. Stirling City Attractions Kings Outer Hall Stirling Castle The King's outer Hall was an place for people of social standing that wished an audience with the king. Only a chosen few would be picked to go forward to the inner hall Kings Inner Hall (Presence Chamber) Stirling Castle This is were the chosen few would be honoured to meet with the king The King’s Presence Chamber (Inner Hall) was where the original Stirling Heads (wooden carved heads) decorated the ceiling. Taken down circa 1775 the ceiling had circa 100 carved oak heads some are on display in a gallery above the Royal Apartments. There are replica hand carved heads on the ceiling of the Presence (Inner) Chamber. Kings Bedchamber - Ceiling Plaques Stirling Castle This was also used as a meeting place but only for close friends and the very important guests. This would have also been a dressing room and for washing with a bed in a connecting area. Queen’s Outer Hall Stirling Castle The Queen's outer Hall was an place for people of social standing that wished an audience with the Queen. Only a chosen few would be chosen to go forward to the inner hall. Queen’s Inner Hall Stirling Castle This is were the chosen few would be honoured to have audience with the Queen. The benches and stools were for her ladies in waiting. Stirling Castle Ghostly Hauntings The Haunting of the castle by the Green Lady is said to be a maid of Mary Queen of Scots who had been seen as a soothsayer and predicted the death of the Queen the next night. The maid stayed awake that night and carried the Queen to safety from a fire, the Queen was saved but the maid died from her wounds she had received in saving the Queen. Thought to be a Harbinger of Doom, dressed in green velvet the maid haunts the the castle. To look into the ghosts eyes could mean certain death. Book A Stirling Day Out Queen’s Bedchamber Stirling Castle The Queens Bedchamber decorated in the opulent style of circa 1550. The grand tapestries and large fireplaces, bedding of silk with rich colours. This was her dressing room and bathing room the bed would have been in a smaller area away from all visitors. There is a painting of three birds shot with one arrow which is Mary of Guise signature. Queen’s Dressing Table Stirling Castle Queen’s Linen Cupboard Stirling Castle Royal Palace Vaults Stirling Castle The Palace Vaults are found in a passageway under the Royal Palace. Each room (vault) was designated for a different section of the Royal household. There are five areas that give more information with interactive exhibitions for the children. The Musicians Vault – music and instruments of the 16th century The Jester's Vault – jokes games and tricks made for the Royals. The Painter's Vault – what and how colours were made for paints and dyes. The Carvers Vault –tools for the joiners and stonemasons, how they were used to create the wooden panels and stone carvings you can see in the Royal Palace. The Tailor's Vault – all about the clothes, jewellery and cents the Kings and Queens wore. Stirling Attractions

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Fun for all the family without the worry of the weather. Indoor activities for all ages soft play paintball and laser tag Arts and Crafts you'll find something for everyone. If your not in to active sports there are plenty of museums and art galleries all with free entry. Indoor Activities Edinburgh Fun for all the family without the worry of the weather. Indoor activities for all ages soft play paintball and laser tag Arts and Crafts you'll find something for everyone. If your not in to active sports there are plenty of museums and art galleries all with free entry. For the over 18's try whisky tasting, cooking, chocolate or fudge making or wine tasting. All Activities Water Sports Arts and Crafts All types of Dance Spa Day Comedy Clubs Shooting Climbing Whisky Tasting Sports Paintball Go Karts Archery Tenpin Bowling Ice Sports Escape Games Weddings Cocktail Masterclass Family Fun | Kids Day Out

Granton is an area of Edinburgh that is close to the Firth of Forth. There are many attractions in the area and Granton Harbour was where the first train Ferry ran in the UK. Also the first purpose built car manafacturer and assembly factory in the world. Granton Area Edinburgh Granton Harbour First known as Grantaine Cragge, the present pier stands on the site that the Earls of Shrewsbury and Hertford landed with an English army before marching to Leith and burning it to the ground in 1544. Granton Harbour was built by the Duke of Buccleuch and partly opened for the Queen's coronation in 1838 and completed in 1844. The jetty was named after the Queen the Victoria Jetty. Granton Harbour was used for commercial haulage, and was where many ships were built, the first being launched in 1853. A passenger ferry service was started by the Duke of Buccleuch between Granton and Burntisland in 1849 and the worlds first rail ferry started in 1850, where a passenger took the train from Canal Street Station (later to be renamed Waverley) to Dundee without getting of the train. Granton harbour is returning to be popular harbour with sailing boats, mooring for over 120 boats. Caroline House Caroline House was built in 1685 for Sir George Mackenzie. In 1683 Mackenzie bought the Barony of Royston which once boasted a castle, and quickly built what was originally known as Royston House Lord Royston sold the house in 1739 the 2nd Duke of Argyll who renamed it Caroline Park after his daughter Caroline. The house then became the residence of the Duke of Buccleuch in 1793 and remained in their ownership until 1872. Old Granton House Granton Castle The house was built by the Earl of Hopetoun in 1807 on the Duke of Buccleuch’s estate which was next to Caroline House. In 1954 the house was all but ruined by fire. A walled Garden and Do'cot are still visible. Muir House Granton Edinburgh Muirhouse was built in 1832 by Captain William Davidson on the site of the first House which was built circa 1670. Which was demolished a year prior to the new house being complete The furniture and paintings of old Muirhouse were moved into the new house and all that remained of the old house were two ivy clad turrets at each end. Granton Lighthouse depot for the Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB). The Board was responsible for maintaining all the lighthouses in Scotland. Supplies for the lighthouses were stored at the depot, and taken by boat to the various lighthouses by vessels which the Board owned. The lantern on top of the building, similar to a real lighthouse, was used for training and to test lights before they were put into in service. Craigroyston House Craigroyston House built circa 1800 on the shore of the Firth of Forth with views over to Fife. Madelvic House Granton Hub The Madelvic Motor Carriage Company was opened in 1898 and was one of the first to build electric motor vehicles in Britain. The first electric commercial vehicles built at the factory were used by the General Post Office on the 14th May 1899. Madelvic is believed to be the oldest purpose-built car factory in the UK. The founder Sir William Peck was the Astronomer of the city of Edinburgh the post created after the retirement of the Astronomer Royal for Scotland Piazzi Smyth. Peck lived in Inverleith Row where he died on 8 March 1925 at the age of 63 after a long illness. Madelvic House is now an arts and community centre the Granton Hub. Granton Gas Works Rail Station and Clock In Granton Gas Works with its own branch rail line and railway station. The gasworks began production of coal gas in 1902. The Granton Gas Works was built on land purchased from the 6th Duke of Buccleuch The area being outside both Edinburgh and Leith boundaries. When Edinburgh expanded its boundary in 1900 the lands were incorporated into Edinburgh. This red brick building was used as a train station and a place for the workers to clock on and off their work. Granton Gas Works Edinburgh - Leith Coat of Arms Granton Gas Works historic rail station has both the Edinburgh and Leith coat of arms shields on the façade. Edinburgh - Nis Dominus Frusta (Except the Lord in Vain) Leith - Persevere Barnton & Cammo

Spend the day on the Southside of Edinburgh West Southside is Edinburgh University Central Campus and many historic buildings, all types of Shops, bars restaurants, takeaways, accommodation, museums and George Square Gardens great for kids also the Meadows park with kids play area and tennis courts SOUTHSIDE EDINBURGH WEST Shops, Food, Drink, Accommodation and Entertainment Streets that are highlighted on this page are: Bristo Place, Bristo Square, Teviot Place, Teviot Row, Lothian Street South College Street, Potterrow, West Crosscauseway, Charles Street, Chapel Street, West Nicolson Street, Meadow Lane, Buccleuch Street, Summerhall, Summerhall Place, West Preston Street, Causewayside, Salisbury Place, Ratcliffe Terrace Southside Edinburgh History and Attractions ADVERTISE HERE Edinburgh University Practice 6 Bristo Square Edinburgh EH8 9AL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 650 2777 University of Edinburgh Pharmacy 6 Bristo Square Edinburgh EH8 9AL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 2182 Teviot Row House 13 Bristo Square Edinburgh EH8 9AJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 650 6045 BRISTO SQUARE EDINBURGH McEwan Hall 1 Bristo Square Edinburgh EH8 9AL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 650 4381 Santander Universities Bank 5 Bristo Square Edinburgh EH8 9AL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 972 4724 ADVERTISE HERE ADVERTISE HERE BRISTO PLACE EDINBURGH John Donald & Co China Merchant 8 Bristo Place Edinburgh EH1 1EZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 4996 Checkpoint Café 3 Bristo Place Edinburgh EH1 1EZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 9352 ADVERTISE HERE ADVERTISE HERE BRISTO PLACE EDINBURGH Hotel Du Vin & Bistro 11 Bristo Place Edinburgh EH1 1EZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 285 1479 Bedlam Theatre 11b Bristo Place Edinburgh EH1 1EZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 9893 El Falafel Diner 15 Bristo Place Edinburgh EH1 1EZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 477 2455 Napiers 18 Bristo Place Edinburgh EH1 1EZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 5542 ADVERTISE HERE ADVERTISE HERE TEVIOT PLACE EDINBURGH Zen Lifestyle Beauty and Skin Clinic 3 Teviot Place Edinburgh EH1 2QZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 477 3535 Olly Bongo's Café and Bistro 4 Teviot Place Edinburgh EH1 2QZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 2849 Medusa Hair Studio 6 Teviot Place Edinburgh EH1 2QZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 6627 Ting Thai Caravan Restaurant 9 Teviot Place Edinburgh EH1 2QZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 9801 Hewats Work Clothing 11 Teviot Place Edinburgh EH1 2QZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 5705 TEVIOT PLACE EDINBURGH Armstrong’s Vintage Clothing 14 Teviot Place Edinburgh EH1 2QZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 4634 Central Takeaway 15 Teviot Place Edinburgh EH1 2QZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 6898 Tapame Tapas Restaurant 19 Teviot Place Edinburgh EH1 2QZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 6804 Medical School 20 Teviot Place Edinburgh EH8 9AG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 650 1000 Anatomical Museum 20 Teviot Place Edinburgh EH8 9AG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 650 2997 LOTHIAN STREET EDINBURGH Boteco Do Brasil 47 Lothian Street Edinburgh EH1 1HB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 6313 The Bristo Bar and Kitchen 41 Lothian Street Edinburgh EH1 1HB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 4288 TEVIOT ROW EDINBURGH Reid Concert Hall 22 Teviot Row Edinburgh EH8 9AG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 650 2422 The Loft Bar Teviot House Teviot Row Edinburgh EH8 9AJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 650 4673 ADVERTISE HERE CHAPEL STREET EDINBURGH The Wrap Place 4 Chapel Street Edinburgh EH8 9AY City of Edinburgh Scotland Nile Valley Café 6 Chapel Street Edinburgh EH8 9AY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 8200 Café Marrakesh 8 Chapel Street Edinburgh EH8 9AY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0745 603 9103 Buffalo Grill 12 Chapel Street Edinburgh EH8 9AY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 7427 Chapel of Ease 1 Chapel Street Edinburgh EH8 9AY City of Edinburgh Scotland POTTERROW EDINBURGH Nowroz Restaurant 26 Potterrow Edinburgh EH8 9BT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 2299 The Potting Shed Restaurant 32 Potterrow Edinburgh EH8 9BT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 9788 Original Mosque Kitchen and Aroma Café 50a Potterrow Edinburgh EH8 9BT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 9111 King Fahd Central Mosque 50 Potterrow Edinburgh EH8 9BT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 1777 CHARLES STREET EDINBURGH School of Language Sciences 3 Charles Street Edinburgh EH8 9AD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 651 3083 SOUTH COLLEGE STREET EDINBURGH Brew Lab Coffee 6 South College Street Edinburgh EH8 9AA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 8963 e-Science Institute 15 South College Street Edinburgh EH8 9AA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 650 9833 Captains Bar 4 South College Street Edinburgh EH8 9AA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 2312 New Saffrani 11 South College Street Edinburgh EH8 9AA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 1597 Call Print 3 South College Street Edinburgh EH8 9AA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 3539 WEST CROSSCAUSEWAY Edinburgh Letting Solutions 1 West Crosscauseway Edinburgh EH8 9JW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 1525 56 North Bar Restaurant 2 West Crosscauseway Edinburgh EH8 9JW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 8860 Edinburgh Coin Shop 11 West Crosscauseway Edinburgh EH8 9JW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 2928 Aihua Supermarket 36 West Crosscauseway Edinburgh EH8 9JP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 8888 Live Music 40 West Crosscauseway Edinburgh EH8 9JP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 1904 MEADOW LANE EDINBURGH Edinburgh Orthodox Church of Saint Andrew Meadow lane Edinburgh EH8 9NR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 0372 Edinburgh Bowling Club 4 Meadow Lane Edinburgh EH8 9NR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 5665 WEST NICOLSON STREET Hot Head 17 West Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9DB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 1009 Mosque Kitchen (The) 19a West Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9DB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 9111 Scoopz 25 West Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9DB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 8789 The Art Stop 30 West Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9DB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 1073 Picnic Basket 31 West Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9DB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 9392 Usher's of Edinburgh 32b West Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9DD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 1757 Digger Gift Shop 35 West Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9DB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 1802 WEST NICOLSON STREET Blind Poet (The) 36 West Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9DD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 4268 The Pear Tree 38 West Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9DD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 7533 Field 41 West Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9DB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 7010 Word Power Books 43 West Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9DB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 9112 Tribe Tattoo 47 West Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9DB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 7220 Red Box Noodle Bar 51 West Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9DB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 0828 Sylvester's 55 West Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9DB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 4493 ADVERTISE HERE ADVERTISE HERE ADVERTISE HERE BUCCLEUCH STREET EDINBURGH Kims Mini Meals Restaurant 5 Buccleuch Street Edinburgh EH8 9JN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 7951 Pan Pan Bridal 29 Buccleuch Street Edinburgh EH8 9LT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 1007 The Bookshop 30 Buccleuch Street Edinburgh EH8 9LP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 8570 Press Coffee 30 Buccleuch Street Edinburgh EH8 9LP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 6205 Deli Di Rollo 34 Buccleuch Street Edinburgh EH8 9LP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 2630 Barbour Baker and Confectionary 35 Buccleuch Street Edinburgh EH8 9LT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 2600 Tasty Noodle 36 Buccleuch Street Edinburgh EH8 9LP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 3280 BUCCLEUCH STREET EDINBURGH Hair Joy 37 Buccleuch Street Edinburgh EH8 9LT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0750 236 9063 Southside Social 42 Buccleuch Street Edinburgh EH8 9LP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 0974 Archers Hall 66 Buccleuch Street Edinburgh EH8 9LR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 7860 In Siam 79 Buccleuch Street Edinburgh EH8 9LS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 9212 Dagda Bar 93 Buccleuch Street Edinburgh EH8 9NG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 9773 Black Lion Curios 90 Buccleuch Street Edinburgh EH8 9NH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 2128 Sodaerg Korean Resaurant 94 Buccleuch Street Edinburgh EH8 9NH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 1190 BUCCLEUCH STREET EDINBURGH Ebony Ivory 98 Buccleuch Street Edinburgh EH8 9NH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 0177 Cult Espresso 104 Buccleuch Street Edinburgh EH8 9NQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Snax Café 118 Buccleuch Street Edinburgh EH8 9NQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 9009 John Bedford Pianos 124 Buccleuch Street Edinburgh EH8 9NQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 661 6114 Café Andamiro Restaurant 113 Buccleuch Street Edinburgh EH8 9NG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 0048 The Breakfast Club 117 Buccleuch Street Edinburgh EH8 9NG City of Edinburgh Scotland SUMMERHALL EDINBURGH Locked in Edinburgh 1 Summerhall Edinburgh EH9 1PL City of Edinburgh Scotland 07429 137 298 Scottish Youth Theatre 1 Summerhall Edinburgh EH9 1PL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 538 0591 ADVERTISE HERE CAUSEWAYSIDE EDINBURGH Hewats 19 Causewayside Edinburgh EH9 1QF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 466 6660 Victoria Bar 25 Causewayside Edinburgh EH9 1QF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 9617 Feet First 33 Causewayside Edinburgh EH9 1QF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 9686 Majestic Wines 39 Causewayside Edinburgh EH9 1QF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 8512 Lorraine Graham Flowers Ltd 45 Causewayside Edinburgh EH9 1QF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 1528 Celadon Thai Restaurant 49 Causewayside Edinburgh EH9 1QF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 1110 Southside Furniture Centre 54 Causewayside Edinburgh EH9 1PY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 1022 True Thai Massage and Therapy 55 Causewayside Edinburgh EH9 1QF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 7659 Allan Jackson Antiques and Curios 67 Causewayside Edinburgh EH9 1QF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 4532 Sainsbury Local 80 Causewayside Edinburgh EH9 1PY‎ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 2255 Alba English School 86 Causewayside Edinburgh EH9 1PY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 4336 Sexy Salads 89 Causewayside Edinburgh EH9 1QG City of Edinburgh Scotland Lipstick Lashes and Lockes 100 Causewayside Edinburgh EH9 1PU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 281 1942 Sambuca 101 Causewayside Edinburgh EH9 1QG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 3307 A Wonderful World of Parties 102 Causewayside Edinburgh EH9 1PU City of Edinburgh Scotland 07590 429 530 SUMMERHALL EDINBURGH Summerhall 1 Summerhall Edinburgh EH9 1PL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 560 1580 The Edinburgh Ice Company 1 Summerhall Edinburgh EH9 1PL City of Edinburgh Scotland 07518 001 291 ADVERTISE HERE CAUSEWAYSIDE EDINBURGH Patrick Buckley Antiques 106 Causewayside Edinburgh EH9 1QG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0797 171 8256 William Scott and Sons Sporran Makers 110 Causewayside Edinburgh EH9 1PU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 2506 Scotch and Hops 114 Causewayside Edinburgh EH9 1PU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 531 8127 Cotterell Lighting Co 122 Causewayside Edinburgh EH9 1PU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 0000 Tesco Express 158 Causewayside Edinburgh EH9 1PH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0345 026 9434 National Library of Scotland 159 Causewayside Edinburgh EH9 1PH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 623 3918 Boscolo 160 Causewayside Edinburgh EH9 1PH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 8222 Digby Brown Solicitors 160 Causewayside Edinburgh EH9 1PH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0333 200 5925 Hair by Colours 187 Causewayside Edinburgh EH9 1PH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 1550 Foam Centre 176 Causewayside Edinburgh EH9 1PH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 1247 Baxter's the Barbers 182 Causewayside Edinburgh EH9 1PH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 8882 Grange Takeaway 186 Causewayside Edinburgh EH9 1PN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 0402 Pataka 190 Causewayside Edinburgh EH9 1PN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 1167 New Bell Inn 233 Causewayside Edinburgh EH9 1PH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 2868 Bella Roma Takeaway 223 Causewayside Edinburgh EH9 1PH City of Edinburgh Scotland SUMMERHALL PLACE The Meadows Pottery 11a Summerhall Place Edinburgh EH9 1QE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 4064 Franco's Fish and Chips 11 Summerhall Place Edinburgh EH9 1QE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 8530 ADVERTISE HERE WEST PRESTON STREET EDINBURGH Drouhty Neebors 6 West Preston Street Edinburgh EH8 9PX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 9617 Simpson's Florist 23 West Preston Street Edinburgh EH8 9PZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0800 7811 0678 Cask and Barrel 24 West Preston Street Edinburgh EH8 9PZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 0856 Ichiban 34 West Preston Street Edinburgh EH8 9PY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 1133 Makeup and Beauty Studio 38 West Preston Street Edinburgh EH8 9PY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 8362 Hanedan 41 West Preston Street Edinburgh EH8 9PY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 4242 Los Argentinos 28 West Preston Street Edinburgh EH8 9PZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 3111 SALISBURY PLACE EDINBURGH Historic Scotland Lorimar House Salisbury Place Edinburgh EH9 1SH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 8600 Zukr Boutique Confectionary 3 Salisbury Place Edinburgh EH9 1SL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 0684 Polly's Attic 5 Salisbury Place Edinburgh EH9 1SL City of Edinburgh Scotland AJI Sushi 6 Salisbury Place Edinburgh EH9 1SH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 4120 Gordon Wilson Hairdresser 9 Salisbury Place Edinburgh EH9 1SL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 2692 Crew Barber 13 Salisbury Place Edinburgh EH9 1SL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 2692 Heller's Kitchen 15 Salisbury Place Edinburgh EH9 1SL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 4654 Post Office 17 Salisbury Place Edinburgh EH9 1SL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 4954 RATCLIFFE TERRACE EDINBURGH Swanny's Lounge Bar 1 Ratcliffe Terrace Edinburgh EH9 1SX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 8023 BP Petrol Station 2 Ratcliffe Terrace Edinburgh EH9 1SS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 4090 Layzze Latte 3 Ratcliffe Terrace Edinburgh EH9 1SX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0784 387 8668 Caledonian Paint Company 11 Ratcliffe Terrace Edinburgh EH9 1SX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 4010 Jewson 15 Ratcliffe Terrace Edinburgh EH9 1SX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 3685 Earthy Food Market 33 Ratcliffe Terrace Edinburgh EH9 1SX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 2967 Scot Bet Bookmakers 43 Ratcliffe Terrace Edinburgh EH9 1SU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0800 046 1061 RATCLIFFE TERRACE EDINBURGH Kwok Brasserie Restaurant 44 Ratcliffe Terrace Edinburgh EH9 1ST City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 1818 John Leslie Bar 45 Ratcliffe Terrace Edinburgh EH9 1SU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 7205 Hau Xing Chinese Supermarket 48 Ratcliffe Terrace Edinburgh EH9 1ST City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 668 9892 Spirit Hair and Beauty 58 Ratcliffe Terrace Edinburgh EH9 1ST City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 9553 Britedent Clinic 59 Ratcliffe Terrace Edinburgh EH9 1ST City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 4433 Good Year Chinese Restaurnt 62 Ratcliffe Terrace Edinburgh EH9 1ST City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 9988 Fitin20 67 Ratcliffe Terrace Edinburgh EH9 1SU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 3850 Next - Southside Edinburgh East Businesses

Gorgie Dalry area west of Edinburgh where Heart of Midlothian FC is based. The are at one time hade a brewery and 3 distilleries. Now only the North British Distillery remains and the Caledonian Brewery. There is also the Gorgie city farm with many animals. Also shops, bars & restaurants. Gorgie Dalry Edinburgh This is a look at the West of Edinburgh history and attractions. Gorgie Edinburgh Gorgie is a suburb of Edinburgh just 2 miles to the west of Haymarket Edinburgh. Circa 1850 Gorgie stood outside Edinburgh City limits. Saughton Hall Mansion The oldest building in the area is the old Saughton Hall Mansion (Stenhouse Mansion) Patrick Ellis merchant of Edinburgh extended the original house to the south in 1623. Sir Robert Baird purchased the lands of Saughton hall in 1650 his son James was born in Saughton hall in 1658. On lintel above door an old Edinburgh legend (gilded letters): BLISIT . B . GOD . FOR . AL . HIS . GIFTIS Georgie City Farm Gorgie City Farm opened to the public in 1982 and is open 7 days a week with free entry. The farm animals consist of Goats Guinea Pigs Turkey Cows Pygmy Goats Chickens Ducks Ferrets Lizards Love Birds Alpaca Budgies Rabbits Axolotl Rabbits and Sheep. There is also a cow and a pony. There are pet lodge animals of which rats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, tortoise and one snake. Come to the only city farm in Edinburgh. Great for children. Heart of Midlothian Football Club The Heart of Midlothian football club was founded in 1874 and played their football in the East Meadows. The East Meadows hosted the first Edinburgh Derby with Hibernian on Christmas day 1875. Tynecastle Park in the Gorgie area of Edinburgh is where the stadium has stood since the main stand opened in 1914. The Stadium has a Museum bar, café, shop and restaurant North British Distillery The North British Distillery was established in 1885 by Andrew Usher, William Sanderson and John Crabbie in competition with the Caledonian Distillery based at Haymarket Edinburgh. Whisky started to be produced in 1887 and within the first full year of production became the most popular distillery in Britain. In 1988 the North British distillery was the only grain distillery left in Edinburgh after the Caledonian Distillery closed. The original chimney of the Caledonian Brewery still stands The Magdalene Asylum Springwell House The Magdalene Asylum for fallen women was a refuge to help the women of Edinburgh, single mothers, released women prisoners and prostitutes. To educate and help them with social skills. As there were over 200 brothels in Edinburgh the problem was vast. The Asylum was first based in the Canongate in 1797 and moved by the Dr William Tait in 1842 to the edge of the City of Edinburgh near Tynecastle Toll. Masonic Lodge No 832 Lodge No 832 Heart of Midlothian was chartered in 1896 by the Grand Lodge of Scotland Lodge 832 held their meetings in 27 Murieston Crescent (see images below) from 1904 but have moved to the Caledonian Lodge at 5 Roseburn Gardens. Dalry House Dalry Manor House was home to the Chiesley family, built in 1661 by Walter Chiesley of Dalry Ayrshire, who was Lord Provost of Edinburgh on two occasions he had two sons Robert (also Lord Provost of Edinburgh twice) and John, Robert died in the Bedlam Asylum at Bristo Loosing all his money on the Darien Scheme and John was hanged for the murder of Sir George Lockhart in 1689 (John shot Lockhart when leaving St Giles Cathedral on Sunday 31st March and Hanged 3rd April at the Castlehill ). his ghost is believed to haunt the area around Dalry House. Caledonian Brewery George Lorimer Jnr & Robert Clark opened Lorimer & Clark’s Caledonian Brewery in 1869 on the site it still occupies and brews to this day. In the late 1800’s there were over 40 breweries in Edinburgh as there was an abundance of barley and good water. The Caledonian Brewery is the only survivor of all the breweries which include Scottish and Newcastle Tennent’s and Dryburgh’s. To keep ahead of the competition Caledonian Brewery, in 1990 brewed the world’s first organically brewed beer. Deuchers IPA another of the Caledonian beers was voted Scotland’s number one Beer. Ewan Williamson Fire-Fighter Edinburgh Ewan Williamson was a dedicated Fire-fighter and sadly lost his life while saving others on the 12 July 2009. A very well like gentleman and a good basketball player liked by all. There are two plaque on the building where he lost his life. The red plaque reads; Honouring the bravery and sacrifice of Ewan Williamson of Tollcross Fire station who gave his life in the line of duty on Dalry Road Edinburgh. 12 July 2009 The square plaque reads; This plaque is dedicated to the memory of Fire-fighter Ewan Williamson Who died in the line of duty Rescuing the lives of Dalry residents on 12 July 2009 Athletic Arms Bar (Diggers) One of the most well known pubs in Edinburgh is the Athletic Arm or known by everyone as Diggers. First opened in 1897 Given its name as it stands between to cemeteries Dalry Cemetery and North Merchiston Cemetery and was the haunt of the grave diggers from both cemeteries. Now Diggers have moved into whisky and have a selection of over 100 different malt whiskies book a room and a expert for a group or go along and just enjoy the whisky Next - Colinton Area

Wedding Rings, Jewellers Edinburgh you'll find the wedding jewellery from a large choice of jewellers or have a bespoke peice made. Diamond rings, gold bands, platinum, all available bespoked or from the top jewellers. A ring for life. Wedding Rings Jewellers Edinburgh Engagement Rings, Bride and Grooms Wedding Bands Wedding Jewellery Laing Edinburgh 72 George Street Edinburgh EH2 3BX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 4513 Wedding Jewellery Macintyre’s of Edinburgh, 26 Frederick Street Edinburgh EH2 2JR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 4252 Wedding Jewellery Hamilton & Inches 87 George Street Edinburgh EH2 3EY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 4898 Wedding Jewellery Laing The Jeweller 72 George Street Edinburgh EH2 3BX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 4513 Wedding Jewellery Royal Mile Jewellery 54 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 8887 Wedding Jewellery The Tappit Hen 89 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1SG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 1852 Wedding Jewellery Royal Mile Jewellery 54 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 1TB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 8887 Wedding Jewellery Aslam Jewellers 307 Leith Walk Edinburgh EH6 8SA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 553 5454 Wedding Jewellery Jane North St Margaret's House 151 London Road Edinburgh EH7 6AE City of Edinburgh Scotland 07786 884250 Wedding Jewellery Goldsmiths 76-77 Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 2DF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 6867 Wedding Jewellery Daniel Henderson Jewellers 188 Rose Street Edinburgh EH2 4BA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 466 1745 Wedding Jewellery John Whyte 116B Rose Street Edinburgh EH2 3JF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 2140 Wedding Jewellery Clarkson’s Fine Jewellery 87 West Bow Edinburgh EH1 2JP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 8141

Bruntsfield Links and the Meadows in Edinburgh. The history of the Burgh Loch and world's first Golf Course and club House. The fist established Golf Clubs and the oldest golf trophy. The first Derby between Hearts and Hibs football teams. Bruntsfield Links Edinburgh and The Meadows Bruntsfield Links Edinburgh Bruntsfield Links is where the first golf was played circa 1380. The Burghers were instituted in 1735 now known as Royal Burgess the Oldest Golf Cub in the world. The Rhind Stone pictured below is of two Burghers golfers with their caddies on the Bruntsfield Links. When overcrowding of the golf course became a problem the Burghers (Burgess) moved to Musselburgh in 1874 and then made a final move to their present home in Barnton where they had a golf course designed by Tom Morris which opened in May of 1895. It was 1929 when King George V by royal proclamation allowing the Burgess to change name to The Royal Burgess Golfing Society as it is today. Bruntsfield Links The World's Oldest Short Hole Golf Course Ye Old Golf Tavern First Golf Club House The first known Club House in the world was in Wright’s House a few yards up from the present Golf Tavern which was established in 1456 next to Bruntsfield Links. The Golf Tavern is still where golfers can rent clubs to play golf over the Links at Bruntsfield. The original golf house was where the first golf clubs met and arranged competitions circa 1380. Many famous people of the time played here including Kings and Queens. The Rhind Stone by William Birnie Rhind RSA The Rhind Stone depicting two of the Burgher's golfers on Bruntsfield Links with their caddies. With Edinburgh Castle in the background. The Burgess Golfing Society of Edinburgh first incorporated in 1735 and became The Royal Burgess Golfing Society of Edinburgh. The Meadows Edinburgh The area of the Meadows was originally the Boroughloch pre 1500. The draining of the Borough (Burgh) Loch started in 1657, which made way for the Meadows. The area was used for grazing sheep and cattle before the Loch was drained and laid out as it is today with grass and pathways. The Borough Loch had been one of the main water supplies for the City of Edinburgh. Once the Loch was drained, The Meadows were laid out as parkland, with narrow drainage canals, a summer house, Bandstand, tree-lined Walks and Avenues. On several occasions the area has been threatened with development but is still laid out in the design of circa 1800. The East Meadows was the site of the first Edinburgh football derby between the Heart of Midlothian and Hibernian football clubs on Christmas Day 1875 which became an annual event to the present day. In the distance you can see Arthur Seat and Salisbury Crags. East Meadow Edinburgh West Meadows Edinburgh Meadows Pillars Edinburgh There are six pillars two at the west entrance to the meadows stand at either of Melville Drive. Both have Unicorns on the top of the pillars. A further two are at the east end of Melville Drive the road that separates the meadows from Bruntsfield Links, however there is a lion on the top of one of the pillars and a unicorn on the other. The final two pillars are similar to the first two both have unicorns on the top. They stand at the entrance to Middle Meadow Walk on Teviot Place next to the Old Medical School. Nelson Pillars Edinburgh The two pillars that stand at the east end of Melville drive were donated to the city of Edinburgh in 1876 as a thank you from printing and publishing firm Thomas Nelson and Sons for the help received by the council when their printing works were destroyed by fire. The Lion and Unicorn are part of the Coat of Arms of Scotland. Whales Jawbones Meadows Edinburgh Jaw Bone Walk stretches from the foot of Meadow Place at Marchmont to the junction of the paths intersection of Middle Meadow Walk on the north edge of the Meadows. The Jaw Bones where the path gets it's name stood across the path at the entrance to the meadows at Meadow place. The whale’s jawbone came from Shetland for the Zetland and Fair Isle Knitting Stand and was presented to the people of Edinburgh at the International Exhibition of 1886. (Pictured 2012) No Longer in situ. Helen Acquroff Memorial Drinking Fountain Meadows Edinburgh Helen Acquroff born on the southside of Edinburgh in October 1831 a talented teacher blind from the age of 11 years she excelled as a musician, pianist, singer and poet, she died at home 51 Clerk Street, Edinburgh in September 1887. The Fountain is memorial to her and life. She was an active member of the Temperance Movement. The inscription Reads: In Memorium Helen Acquroff Sister Cathedral 1889 Erected By Members of The IOGT And Other Friends. Prince Albert Sundial Meadows Edinburgh The great International Exhibition of Industry, Science and Art was held in the West Meadows during the summer of 1886. Edinburgh and its Meadows site were given worldwide recognition. In the West Meadows an important piece of sculpture commemorating the opening of the Exhibition is still present .The Prince Albert Sundial is an octagonal pillar with a bronze armillary sphere which acts as a sundial. At the top of the pillar are shields with the Coronet of Prince Albert, The Arms of the Marquis of Lothian, The cipher of the Lord Provost, The Edinburgh city Coat of Arms and the Scottish Coat of Arms. Banning of Football The Royal Company of Archers has had its base in Edinburgh at Archers' Hall Buccleuch Street, Edinburgh since 1777. 100 yards from the East Meadows. The Royal Company of Archers is a ceremonial unit that serves as the Sovereign's Bodyguard in Scotland, a role it has performed since 1822. The Archer’s would have tournaments in the Meadows where they would regularly practice. In 1424 by the act of the Scottish Parliament the game of football was prohibited for the more necessary science of archery. Boroughloch Brewery The Boroughloch Brewery was established circa 1798 and closed mid 1890's. it was one of the largest breweries in Scotland. With change of use circa 1910 to a bottled water plant. In 1951 the area became Boroughloch Square residential housing. The First Edinburgh Football Derby The first Edinburgh Football Derby between Edinburgh Hibernian and Heart of Midlothian F.C. took place on the East Meadows on Christmas Day 1875. The plaque is on the wall of the old Boroughloch Brewery on the corner of Meadow Path. Activities Meadows Edinburgh Over time the Meadows have provided the people of Edinburgh the opportunity to a full range of activities. From football, bowling, tennis, cricket, golf, croquet, American football, baseball, touch rugby, quoiting, archery and even target practice for the Royal Company of Archers whose halls are close by in Buccleuch Street. There have been concerts and the fun fare is an annual event. Everyone can use the Meadows as it is a public park. The Meadows are today designated as a Millennium Park, which together with the adjacent Bruntsfield Links where there is the oldest recorded short hole golf course. This can be used by all. In 1987 a one mile runner’s loop was marked out see below. The Meadows provide 36 acres of green belt in the city. Today the Meadows have changed little since they were laid out in the 1700’s. SRI CHINMOY is a spiritual teacher who dedicated his life in the service of humanity. In his 43 years in the West, he endeavoured to inspire and serve mankind with his soulful offerings - his prayers and meditations, literary, musical and artistic works. SRI CHINMOY ATHLETIC CLUB UK Our well established summer race series takes place on a flat accurately measured one mile loop around the Meadows in Edinburgh and are for mid-week speed sessions or an opportunity to try a 1 or 2 mile race. All standards are welcome and the emphasis is very much on taking part and having fun! Sri Chinmoy, the founder of the club encouraged physical fitness as a means to self-transcendence and self-improvement. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SRI CHINMOY GO TO WWW.SRICHINMOYRACES.ORG Next - New Town Edinburgh

Royal Mile Castlehill Shops Edinburgh Scottish Weaving Mill this is a must visit for everything can be purchased here, Whisky Cashmere, Tartans, Kilts, coats of arms, tee shirts, hats, key rings, Pictures, scarfs, umbarellas, etc. Castlehill Shops Royal Mile Edinburgh Shops - Restaurants - Cafes - accommodation Castlehill is a short road that stretches from the Lawnmarket and Edinburgh Castle. There are a number of shops that sell everything for a visitor to Edinburgh. With restaurants cafes and accommodation there is everything in one short street. Castlehill History and Attractions Advertise Your Business Here Advertise Your Business Here Tartan Weaving Mill 555 Castlehill Royal Mile City of Edinburgh EH1 2NE Scotland 0131 220 2477 Amber Restaurant The Scotch Whisky Experience 354 Castlehill City of Edinburgh EH1 2NE Scotland 0131 477 8477 The Camera Obscura and World of Illusion 549 Castlehill Royal Mile City of Edinburgh EH1 2NE Scotland 0131 226 3709 The Hub Edinburgh International Festival HQ 348 Castlehill Royal Mile City of Edinburgh EH1 2NE Scotland 0131 473 2067 Canonball Restaurant and Bar Royal Mile 356 Castlehill City of Edinburgh EH1 2NE Scotland 0131 225 1550 The Scotch Whisky Experience Royal Mile 354 Castlehill City of Edinburgh EH1 2NE Scotland 0131 220 0441 Next - Lawnmarket Edinburgh

Food and Drink Edinburgh, East Lothian, St Andrews and Ayrshire are popular golfing areas, but as everyone knows golfers require food and many like to drink. Golf is not just a sport to stay fit and enjoy competition with your friends but it is also social. To help the visitors I have put together a number of restaurants and pubs so you can enjoy your visit even more. With locally based transport you have no worries about drinking and driving. Golf Courses Transport Restaurants Edinburgh Tattu 18 West Register Street Edinburgh EH2 2AA 0131 558 1922 Cafe Andaluz 77B George Street, Edinburgh EH2 3ES +44 131 220 9980 Dishoom Edinburgh 3A St Andrew Square Edinburgh EH2 +44 131 202 6406 White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar 266 Canongate Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH8 8AA +44 131 629 5300 Toro Latino Steakhouse 81 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh EH3 9PU +44 131 281 6374 Dine 10 Cambridge Street (1st Floor, above Traverse Theatre), Edinburgh EH1 2ED +44 131 218 1818 Karen's Unicorn 8b Abercromby Place Edinburgh EH3 6LB +44 131 556 6333 Chez Jules 109 Hanover Street, Edinburgh EH2 1DJ +44 131 226 6992 Restaurants Aberdeen Prince of Wales 7 Saint Nicholas Lane Aberdeen AB10 1HF +44 1224 640597 Gidi Grill - Aberdeen 263 Union Street Aberdeen AB11 6BR +44 1224 002187 The Silver Darling North Pier Pocra Quay Aberdeen AB11 5DQ +44 1224 576229 Maggie's Grill Unit 2 Mariscal Square Broad Street Aberdeen AB10 1BL +44 1224 635330 Bistro Verde The Green Aberdeen Aberdeen AB11 6NY +44 1224 586180 Poldino's 7 Little Belmont Street Aberdeen AB10 1JG +44 1224 647777 Restaurants East Lothian The Creel Restaurant 25 Lamer Street The Harbour, Dunbar EH42 1HJ +44 1368 650400 Black Agnes Restaurant 163 High Street, Dunbar EH42 1ES +44 1368 862711 Cucina Amore 37 Quality Street North Berwick EH39 4HR +44 1620 892216 The Grange Restaurant & Steakhouse 35 High Street North Berwick EH39 4HH 01620 893344 The Bonnie Badger Main Street Gullane EH31 2AB +44 (0)1620 621 111 Cuddie Brae - Pub & Grill 91 Newcraighall Road, Musselburgh EH21 8RX +44 131 657 1212 The Castle Inn Bar & Bistro Manse Road, Dirleton, North Berwick EH39 5EP +44 1620 850221 Linton Hotel & Steak House 3 Bridgend, East Linton EH40 3AF +44 1620 860202 The Leddie West Main Street, Longniddry EH32 0RE 01875 440644 Osteria 71 High Street, North Berwick EH39 4HG +44 1620 890589 The Main Course 40 Main Street, Gullane EH31 2AL +44 1620 842234 Restaurants St Andrews The Grange at St Andrews Grange Road, St Andrews KY16 8LJ +44 1334 472670 The Tailend Restaurant and Fish Bar 130 Market Street St Andrews KY16 9PD +44 1334 474070 The Adamson 127 South Street, St Andrews KY16 9UH +44 1334 479191 The Seafood Ristorante Bruce Embankment St. Andrews KY16 +44 1334 479475 Forgan's St Andrews 110 Market Street, St. Andrews KY16 9PB +44 1334 466973 Greyfriars Inn 129 North Street St. Andrews KY16 9AG +44 1334 474906 Little Italy 1-3 Logies Lane, St. Andrews KY16 9NL +44 1334 479299 Tulsi Indian and Thai Restaurant 62 Market Street, St. Andrews KY16 9NT +44 1334 470000 Restaurants Ayrshire Piersland House Restaurant Craigend Road Troon KA10 6HD +44 1292 314747 Wok Inn Oriental 22 West Portland Street Troon KA10 6AB +44 1292 317839 Mr Basrai's World Cuisines - Ayr 3-7 Beresford Terrace Ayr KA7 2ER +44 1292 267888 Vito's 74 Main Street Prestwick KA9 1PA +44 1292 474146 The Red Lion 9 The Cross Prestwick KA9 1AJ +44 1292 477177 Taj Bar & Kitchen 141 Main Street Prestwick KA9 1LA +44 1292 477318

New Town Edinburgh Thistle Street Edinburgh the first house was built in Edinburgh's New Towns at the north west edge of St Andrews Square named Rose Court, built in 1767. It is now Thistle Court and Still in use today. Thistle Street Edinburgh New Town Attractions Thistle Street was one of the streets in the design plans of the New Town of 1759. It was to run parallel with Princes Street, George Street, and Queen street. Between George Street and Queen Street named after the Scottish emblem the Thistle of Scotland. However, the two architects that completed the New Town requested streets to be named after them and it was decided to reduce the length of Thistle Street to enable Mr Hill and Mr Young a street each thereafter Thistle street becoming from the west end, Young Street, Hill Street, then the remainder remaining Thistle Street as it is today. THE FIRST HOUSES BUILT IN NEW TOWN 1767 The houses can be found in thistle court at the east end of the New Town. Thistle Court was originally called Rose Court. George Street - Hanover Street - Frederick Street

Edinburgh Beaches East Coast golden sand beaches have a BBQ or go for a swim Edinburgh in easy reach and activities on the water Edinburgh Beaches, East Coast of Scotland Beaches in Edinburgh, East Lothian , West Lothian and Scottish Borders East Lothian beaches are the best on the East coast for swimming and water sports, with many harbours hiring boats, Kayaks and sightseeing boat trips go to East Lothian on this link. East Lothian Beaches Beaches in Edinburgh Cramond Beach Cramond Glebe Road Cramond Village EH4 6QU City of Edinburgh Scotland Portobello Beach James Street Edinburgh EH15 2DX City of Edinburgh Scotland Silverknowes Beach Marine Drive Edinburgh EH12 7EG City of Edinburgh Scotland South Queensferry Beach Gote Lane South Queensferry EH30 9PP West Lothian Scotland Beaches West Lothian Carriden Beach A904 Carriden EH51 9SN West Lothian Scotland Beaches in the Scottish Borders Pease Bay Beach Peas Bay Cockburnspath TD13 5YP Scottish Borders Scotland Berwick-upon-Tweed Beach Pier Road Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1JB Scottish Borders Scotland Spittal - Quay Beach Sandstell Road Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1RE Scottish Borders Scotland Spittal Beach Sea Road Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1SE Scottish Borders Scotland St.Abbs Beach Seaview Terrace St Abbs TD14 5PW Scottish Borders Scotland Cove Beach Southern Upland Way Cove Village TD13 5YB Scottish Borders Scotland Beaches in the Scottish Borders Cocklawburn Beach Ancroft Goswick TD15 2RW Scottish Borders Scotland Dunglass Beach Dunglass Cockburnspath TD13 5XE Scottish Borders Scotland Cheswick Sands East House Cheswick TD15 2SY Scottish Borders Scotland Coldingham Bay Beach Fisher's Brae Coldingham TD14 5PA Scottish Borders Scotland Eyemouth Beach High Street Royal Mile Eyemouth TD14 5EU Scottish Borders Scotland Fishermans Haven Beach Northumberland Avenue Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1AF Scottish Borders Scotland

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Keso with its Abey and Castle Ruin. Walter Scott lived here and went to School. Floors Castle home to the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe since 1730. A herd of Alpacas and the River Tweed. Kelso Attractions Scottish Border Town Kelso Abbey In the early times, about AD 1100, the main settlement in the area was in what was then known as Marchmount. The site of a castle which stood on the mound between the Teviot and Tweed. In 1124 David I, renamed the Town and Castle as Roxburgh (Rokesburgh). Today Roxburgh Castle is a ruin. David I founded Kelso Abbey, in 1128, in Easter Kelso which expanded around the abbey. Kelso Abbey was inhabited by monks from Normandy (Tiron) in France which Alexander I brother to David I had first brought to Selkirk. In 1143 the Abbey was dedicated to The Blessed Virgin and Saint John. After the final destruction of the Abbey buildings in circa 1587. Most of the Abbey ruins were cleared in 1805 leaving what you can be seen today. Kelso War Memorial The War Memorial can be seen in gardens next to Kelso Abbey ruins. The garden was gifted by the Duke of Roxburghe in 1921. Kelso War Memorial commemorates the people of Kelso who were lost in World War I (92 names) and World War II (42 names). The memorial resembles a medieval Scottish Mercat Cross, with a sculpture of St George slaying the dragon, a symbol for the triumph of good over evil. There are bronze plaques with the names of the fallen. Waverley Lodge Kelso Sir Walter Scott Walter Scott lived with his aunt Janet in 1783 for 6 months and attended Kelso Grammar School. While at Kelso Grammar school he met James Ballantyne, who was later to become Walter's publisher and business partner. He live in Waverley Cottage which has a bust of Scott and a dog statue. Kelso Grammar School Bridge and River Tweed Floors Castle Gates Floors Castle is one of the most historic residences in Scotland with centuries of family history. The Castle has been home to the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe since 1730. Floors Castle was first constructed between 1721 and 1726 for the 5th Earl of Roxburgh, who became the 1st Duke of Roxburghe in 1707, moving from their main residence in Dunbar (Broxmouth Park) to their new residence at Floors C astle in 1730. Floors Castle stands in a 52000 acre estate which includes the Cheviot Hills, Tweed Valley and Lammermuir Hills. It Overlooks the River Tweed and the ruins of Roxburgh Castle. There is many things to see, and do, a great day out for all the family. Beirhope Alpacas Beirhope Farm Kelso is where you can go trekking with Alpacas. The Alpaca originates from South American are a camelid mamma. Like a small Llama. They have been present in Kelso since 2006 and there is a herd of over 25.

University of Edinburgh from 1583 Edinburgh, university, medical, study, famous, students, Conan Doyle, Archibald Tait, William McEwan, General Reid, Concert Hall, Jex Blake, Elise Inglis, Walter, Old College, New Lidrary, Dick Vet, first Chinese Graduate and many other famous inventors and doctors. University of Edinburgh Kirk O’ Fields A description of the land and history of Kirk O’ Fields Prior to the building of the present college. In medieval Edinburgh the site of the University of Edinburgh where the Old College stands today belonged to the Abbey of Holyrood and at that time the 13th century collegiate Church of St Mary in the Fields stood on the same site. The area known at that time as Kirk o’ Fields. The church was damaged in 1544 by King Henry the VIII’s troops during the Burning of Edinburgh and became a ruin circa 1550. The University of Edinburgh was granted the site and opened in 1583. The Old College has not change since it was built in 1789. University of Edinburgh Old College Inscription; Academia Jacobi VI. Scotorum Regis Anno Post Christum Natum MDLXXXII Instituta; Sed Amplitudine Crescente Recens Extructa; Regnante Georgio III. Principe Munificentissimo; Urbis Praefecto Thoma Elder; Academiae Primario Gulielmo Robertson. Architecto Roberto Adam. MDCCLXXXIX." TRANSLATION The Academy of James VI. King of Scots was founded in the year after Christ, 1582; but was recently built with increasing scope; in the reign of George III. Most Generous Prince; Thomas Elder, Governor of the City; William Robertson, Principal of the Academy. Architect Robert Adam. 1789." University of Edinburgh Plaques There are a number of medallions on the walls of the Old College (known as the New College) in the quadrangle of the University of Edinburgh on South Bridge and also history story boards The medallions below give information on who the people of the medallions are. 1 Robert Rollock , born 1555 died 1599 first principal and first professor to teach at Edinburgh University 1583. He was previously the Regent of St Andrews University in 1580. 2 Robert Adam, Architect of the Edinburgh University New College 1789. 3 James Boswell, Advocate, traveller, journalist. In 1753-1758: Boswell attended the University of Edinburgh. Discovered by scholars in the 1920s, Boswell's long-lost journals was one of the major literary discoveries of the 20th century. In his detailed and honest journal entries from the early 1760's until shortly before his death, we get his unique first-hand observations of life and personalities in the second half of the 18th century. 4 James Miranda Barry lived as a man and is believed to be the first female graduate of the University of Edinburgh in 1812. She was also an army surgeon and Inspector General of hospitals in Canada. 5 William Henry Playfair Designed the quadrangle in the New University College 1815. 6 James Lorimer , Regius Professor of Public Law at Edinburgh University for 28 years. 7 William James He was invited to Edinburgh University to give a lecture at the Gifford Lectures 1901-1902 Gifford lectures appointment is one of the most prestigious honours in Scottish academia. 1 ROBERT ROLLOCK 4 MIRANDA BARRY 2 ROBERT ADAM 5 WILLIAM HENRY PLAYFAIR 3 JAMES BOSWELL 6 JAMES LORIMER 7 WILLIAM JAMES University of Edinburgh History The University of Edinburgh first opened in 1583 with one teacher and one class in an area called Kirk o’ Fields now known as the Old College in the South Bridge Edinburgh. Today the University of Edinburgh has five areas (campus). The University Central Area is primarily centred on George Square Edinburgh and Bristo Square Edinburgh. The King’s Buildings Campus was founded in 1920 and can be entered from West Mains Road Edinburgh and Mayfield Road Edinburgh, the Campus dedicated to Edinburgh University for the sciences. Western General Hospital is the University of Edinburgh’s centre for Molecular Medicine. Easter Bush Campus is for veterinary Studies, Little France Campus has two buildings, The Chancellor' Building is the Medical School and main undergraduate teaching and learning centre. The Queen's Medical Research Institute provides facilities for high quality interdisciplinary research. On top of the dome of the Old College stands a statue for over 100 years holding a torch called Golden Boy. Modelled by a local boxer Toni Hall and created by John Hutchison. in 1888, the 6 foot (2 m) statue was first unveiled to the residents of Edinburgh. University of Edinburgh Law School First Chair in Law Charles Areskine (Erskine) born Dumfries 1680 and went to the High School in Edinburgh before St Andrews University. He became regent of the University of Edinburgh at the age of 20 in November 1700 in 1707 became the first Chair in Law, the Regius Chair of Public Law and the Law of Nature and Nations. He also became Lord Tinwald, a Member of Parliament, served as Solicitor General and Lord Advocate and was Lord Justice Clerk until his death in 1763 at the age of 83. University of Edinburgh New College Plaque South Bridge Edinburgh The foundation stone was laid on the 16th November 1789. This plaque commemorates the 200th anniversary of the stone being laid. Talbot Rice Art Gallery Old College Quadrangle South Bridge Edinburgh The Talbot Rice Gallery was named after David Talbot Rice professor of Fine Art at Edinburgh University and an Art historian. In 1967 Talbot Rice became Vice Principal of the University of Edinburgh. He died in Edinburgh in March 1972. The Gallery can be found in the University of Edinburgh Old College on South Bridge. Entrance is in the far south west corner of the quadrangle. Talbot Rice King's Buildings University of Edinburgh The King's Buildings is a dedicated campus of Edinburgh University for the sciences. Science has been studied at Edinburgh University since the University was established in 1583. King George V, who endorsed the need for a dedicated science campus for the University laid the foundation stone for the first building in 1920 and the campus was named after him. The first building was for Chemistry and named after Joseph Black. Joseph Black FRSE FRCPE FPSG born 1728 and died at the age of 71. A physician and chemist, known for his discoveries of latent heat, specific heat, and carbon dioxide. The Zoology Building dates from 1928. David Brewster K.R. Statue University of Edinburgh King's Buildings David Brewster was born in Jedburgh a town in the Scottish Borders in 1781 and died in Edinburgh in 1868. David Brewster was one of the most important inventors of our time inventing the kaleidoscope, lenticular stereoscope, binocular camera, polyzonal lens, lighthouse illuminator, polarimeter. He also was instrumental in the development of fibre optics and lasers. His statue can be found in the King’s Buildings, one of the University of Edinburgh campus. University of Edinburgh The original site Blackfriars' Abbey Britain is becoming the Egypt of the North. A car park in England reveals a King and another in Edinburgh reveals a Knight. This is one of the first photographs of the Knight found in High School Yards Edinburgh. The Blackfriars' (Dominican) Friary once stood on the land. King Alexander 2nd brother of King David 1st son of King Malcolm 3rd built a church on the land and bestowed a royal residence to the monks in 1130. This is also near to where the murdered body of Mary Queen of Scot's husband, Lord Darnley, was found in 1567. The monastery and church were destroyed in 1558. What is now Infirmary Street, bottom left (Lady Yester’s Church). Where the Friary stood was the Royal High School and on the right side of the street was the Royal Infirmary and finally the University moved in and has two buildings, one where the church had been and the other where the friary had stood. Skeleton in the car park The skeleton was found in 2013 during renovations at the front of the University of Edinburgh building in Infirmary Street. This was the site of the Balckfriars Abbey then the famous Edinburgh High School where many famous names in history attended. The picture taken below was the first sight of the remains since buried, possibly over 500 years ago. This would have been the site of the Blackfriars Abbey burial ground McEwan Hall University of Edinburgh Graduation Hall William McEwan (16 July 1827 – 12 May 1913) was a Scottish politician and brewer. He founded the Fountain Brewery in 1856 which became Scottish and Newcastle Breweries Ltd. William McEwan presented The McEwan Hall to the University of Edinburgh in 1897. The building is based on an ancient Greek theatre. The McEwan Hall is the Graduating Hall of the University of Edinburgh and can be found in the Central Area South Campus in Bristo Square. William McEwan MP was a benefactor of the Medical School and Graduation Hall of Edinburgh University. Above the main entrance of the McEwan Hall can be seen a semi-circle with a scene with nine figures, showing a graduation. The figures are all dressed in academic robes and the central figure is of the rector on a raised platform placing a book on a graduate’s head signify the students graduation. Teviot Row University of Edinburgh Student Union In 1884 the Students’ Representative Council of Edinburgh University was formed. The Student Union Building was opened on the 19 October 1889. The Edinburgh University Students’ Association was founded in 1973 which is when all male and female students were automatically members of the union on joining Edinburgh University as a student. University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School The Old Medical School Teviot Place Edinburgh has long been recognised as one of the leading and oldest Medical Schools in the world. The Medical School has links with 6 Nobel Prize winners. Edinburgh has had medical teaching from as far back as the early 1500s and The Royal College of Physicians was opened in 1681. Elsie Inglis Quadrangle University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School Edinburgh University Medical School Elsie Inglis Quadrangle where all the plaques on this page can be found as well as the Anatomy Surgery and Museum. Sophie Jex-Blake Edinburgh 7 Sophie Jex-Blake, Isabel Thorne, Edith Pechey, Matilda Chaplin, and Helen Evans. Mary Anderson and Emily Bovell Sophia Jex Blake Sophia Louisa Jex-Blake born 21 January 1840 became a doctor and teacher. She was the leader of a campaign to secure women access to a University education. Known as the Edinburgh Seven when she and six other women banded together and protested outside the medical school. Which gave recognition to the women wanting to study medicine and the University of Edinburgh granted them the rights to study for a degree in medicine in 1869. She was the first practising female doctor in Scotland (1878). Living in 4 Manor Place Edinburgh she erected a brass plate inscribed with Doctor Sophia Jex Blake. The little outpatient clinic in Grove Street became the Edinburgh Hospital and Dispensary for Women. This was Scotland’s first hospital for women staffed entirely by women. Sophia Jex-Blake opened Edinburgh Provident Dispensary for Women and Children at 73 Grove Street in 1878. This was the fore runner of Bruntsfield Hospital. Bruntsfield Hospital was previously Sophia Jex Blake’s home and she sold it to the Hospital committee in 1899. The renovated it and made it into the first general hospital for women. The Hospital finally closed in 1989 Elsie Inglis Graduated from Edinburgh University in 1899 after Sophia Jex-Blake who she had an ongoing rivalry with, as Sophia Jex Blake had been the leader of the Edinburgh 7 group who fought for the right of entry for women to the Edinburgh medical School. Louisa Stevenson campaigned specifically for women to be allowed medical training and to qualify as doctors. She joined with Sophia Jex Blake to found the women’s medical college. Louisa later became a member of the executive committee of the National Union of Women’s suffrage society. University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School Graduates of Note Richard Bright, Thomas Addison, Thomas Hodgkin each individual gave the first complete and accurate description of the medical condition which were named after them; Bright’s Disease (Acute post-streptococcal hemorrhagic glomerulonephritis described in 1836), Addison’s Disease (Adrenocortical insufficiency described in 1849), Addisonian Anaemia (Pernicious Anaemia Vitamin B12 deficiency described in 1849), Hodgkin’s Disease ( Lymphadenoma Hodgkin Lymphoma described in 1836). Edinburgh Medical School James Lind MD F.R.C.PE / F.R.S.E "The Hippocrates of Naval Medicine" James Lind born in Edinburgh in 1716 became a surgeon's mate and carried out experiments on sailors with scurvy and proved that citrus was a cure, however, the navy did not implement his findings for a further 40 years and when they did scurvy was eradicated from the navy. He retired from the Navy in 1748 at the age of 32 and enrolled in the University of Edinburgh for medical qualifications. Plaque inscription on plaque reads: The province has been mine to deliver precepts | the power is in others to execute | 1716 | 1794 | James Lind | MD. (Edin) r.c.p.e. f.r.s.e. |”the Hippocrates of naval medicine” | author of | a treatise of the scurvy | an essay on preserving the | health of seamen| an essay on diseases incidental | to Europeans in hot climates | these works led to the conquest | of scurvy the development of | modern naval hygiene and the / growth of tropical medicine / this plaque is presented in honour of | the first experimental nutritionist. |a great physician and scientist | by | the sunkist growers of citrus fruit | in California and Arizona | 22nd May 1953 University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Medical School North America During the 50 years between 1749 and 1799, 117 Americans received medical degrees from the University of Edinburgh Medical School. Included in the degree recipients were; John Morgan who founded the first North American Medical School. The Medical School of the college of Philadelphia. The first faculty were John Morgan, William Shippen, Casper Wistar, Adam Kuhn and Benjamin Rush Benjamin Rush and Dr John Witherspoon also degree recipients were both signatories of the declaration of Independence. University of Edinburgh McGill University This tablet has been erected by McGill University to commemorate the 250th anniversary of The University of Edinburgh faculty as a symbol of the historic bond between them and in memory of the four founders of the faculty of medicine of McGill University, William Caldwell, Andrew R Holmes, William Robertson, John Stephenson all whom received their training at the University of Edinburgh. James McGill was born in Glasgow Scotland on October 6, 1744 and founded the McGill University in 1821. University of Edinburgh Professor John Hughes Bennett Professor John Hughes Bennett MD Edin. Hon LLD Edin. FRCP Edin. FRSE 1812 – 1875. Professor of the institutes of medicine, University of Edinburgh. An outstanding physician, physiologist, pathologist and great teacher who in 1845 was the first to identify the disease leukaemia. Charles Darwin University of Edinburgh Charles Darwin lived at 11 Lothian Street while attending the University of Edinburgh, Medical School in 1825 for a 2 year period. He was unable to pass the exams and returned home. He was born 1809 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England and died 1882 in Downe, Kent. His uncle, also Charles Darwin, died in Edinburgh at the age of 19 while attending the University in 1778. He achieved, and was given many accolades for his expertise in medical science. University of Edinburgh Famous Graduates Sir Robert Sibbald, Sir James Young Simpson, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Lord Henry Lister all graduated from the University of Edinburgh. Sir Robert Sibbald Professor of Medicine 1685 -1722 was founder of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. Sir James Young Simpson was a pioneer of anaesthetics, Professor of Midwifery 1810 -1870. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was a medical graduate of the university author and creator of Sherlock Holmes, Lord Henry Lister was a founder of antiseptic and aseptic surgery regius professor of clinical surgery 1869 – 1877. All the plaques can be found in The Elsie Inglis Quadrangle of the Medical School in Teviot Place Edinburgh. University of Edinburgh Polish School of Medicine The Polish School of Medicine was founded on 24 February 1941 In an agreement between the University of Edinburgh and the Polish Government-in-Exile in London. At this time it was the only Polish higher educational institution in the world. here were more than 300 Polish students attended the school, 227 achieved a medical diploma and a further 19 graduated with an MD. The Inscription on the plaque reads; In the dark days of 1941 when Polish universities were destroyed and Polish professors died in concentration camps, the University of Edinburgh established the Polish School of Medicine. This memorial was set up by the students, lecturers and professors of the Polish School of Medicine in gratitude to the University of Edinburgh for the part it played in the preservation of Polish science and learning. JAKO WYRAZ WDZIECZNOŚCI UNIWERSYTETU EDINBURSKEIGO ZA UTWORZENIE POLSKIEJ PLACÓWKI NAUKOWEJ W EDYNBURGU PŁYTĘ TĘ OFIAROWALI STUDENCI WYKŁADOWCY I PROFESOROWIE POLSKIEGO WYDZIAŁU LEKARSKIEGO 1941 – 1949. Anatomical Museum 1884 Old Medical School The Museum of Anatomy in the Medical School in Teviot place is full of wonderful things and you can even see the murderer William Burke’s skeleton free of charge when open to the public. Museum of Anatomy Reid Concert Hall University of Edinburgh The Reid Concert Hall named after General John Reid was born John Robertson and was educated at the University of Edinburgh. He change his name to his mother’s maiden name of Reid. On his death he left a sum of money to the University for a Chair of Music to be established and other purposes. The Chair of music was established in 1839. The Reid Concert Hall was founded in February of 1858 and is part of the Reid School of Music. The Concert Hall is named after General John Reid in his honour. Edinburgh Southside George Square and Gardens Buccleuch Place University of Edinburgh Bush Estate Veterinary College The Bush Estate Professor O. Charnock Bradley Building and Kelpie sculpted by John Scott The inscription on the plaque reads; “CANTER” by Andy Scott | unveiled by | HRH, The Princess Royal | Chancellor of the University of Edinburgh and | Patron of the Royal (Dick) Vet School of Veterinary Studies | on 1st May 2018 | “Canter” by Andy Scott William Dick Founder Edinburgh Veterinary College William Dick was born in 1793 in White Horse Close in the Canongate. William Dick was educated at Mr Kesson’s school in Shakespeare Square which was located at the east end of Edinburgh at the foot of the North Bridge. The square was demolished in 1860. The first veterinary College was in Clyde Street on the site of where the present bus station is now. The College moved to the site of Summerhall, William Dick the Veterinary Science department is now at the Bush Estate. In 1906, the College was named the Royal (Dick) Veterinary College and became part of the University of Edinburgh in 1951. Royal Dick Veterinary College The Royal Dick Veterinary College known locally as the Dick Vet can be found in the internal square of what is now home to Edinburgh’s newest and biggest arts and science venue. Summerhall is open to the public all year around and there are theatre and gallery spaces, libraries and small museums, studios and workshops. There is also a Café and Bar. The Royal Dick veterinary College is part of the University of Edinburgh and is on the Bush campus. The original site was where one of the first of the many breweries in Edinburgh was opened. You can find out the history of the site and building on your visit. You can also see a working micro-Brewery and taste the beer if over 18 years old. University of Edinburgh Pollock Halls . The area that Pollock Halls Stands on had a house on the land known as Arthursley, this could have been renamed prior to the Dicks of Prestonfield purchased the house and land. The house purchased around 1770 was known as Salisbury Green . Later the Nelson (Neilson) family who owned the printers that stood nearby purchased the property in 1860 and built a further 2 property in 1869 called St Leonard’s Hall and Abden Hall. The properties were then purchased by Sir J D Pollock the rector of the University of Edinburgh in 1939 and later he gifted them to the university to be used as student accommodation. Salisbury Green is used as a Hotel and conference facility and St Leonard’s Hall is a wedding venue and function suite while Abden House was left for accommodation for the faculty it is now the Confucius Chinese Institute. University of Edinburgh Logo The medallion on the Mercat Cross in Parliament Square Royal Mile Edinburgh. University of Edinburgh New College The new college, Assembly Hall was built in 1846 as a Theological College, and a home for the Church of Scotland in 1929. The General Assembly is held here annually in May. This is also where in 1989 the majority of the Scottish members of parliament signed a document to claim the right for Scotland to have an independent parliament. The Assembly hall was used as a debating hall of the Scottish Parliament for 5 years between 1999 -2004. The Assembly Hall has also been used by the Edinburgh International Festival for many years. The Spire behind the Assembly Hall is The Hub on the Castlehill. In the main courtyard of the New College stands a statue of John Knox the leader of the protestant reformation and founder of the Presbyterian Church. Born in 1514 and died in 1572 his grave is in the car park of St Giles Cathedral. James Stuart Blackie Look up above the shops on North Bank Street to see the window with the memorial to James Blackie 1809 -1895 a University of Edinburgh Professor in Greek and German. He left 250, 19th century Greek books to the University Library which are still being used by students today. He was born in Aberdeen and studied in Germany and Italy. He was the inspiration behind the founding of the Celtic chair of the University of Edinburgh. The entrance to his house can be seen in Makars’ Court (Blackie House). Nobel Prize Winner Peter Ware Higgs University of Edinburgh Peter Ware Higgs and François Englert jointly won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2013 for their discovery of the “theoretical discovery of a mechanism that contributes to our understanding of the origin of mass of subatomic particles”. In 2012 Peter Ware Higgs and François Englert carried out two experiments at the CERN laboratory Switzerland which confirmed the existence of the Higgs particle. About Peter Ware Higgs Professor Higgs PhD was born in Newcastle upon Tyne in May 1929 he graduated from King’s College London and continued his studies and graduated with a masters in Physics in 1952 two years later in 1954 he gained a PhD Peter Higgs was an affiliate of University of Edinburgh, at the time of his discovery. He has lived in Edinburgh since moving and is married with two sons. Peter Higgs has received many honours including a Knighthood which he rejected for personal reasons. The University of Edinburgh has named a chair after him and also a centre (The Higgs Centre for Theoretical Physics). He is now a retired professor and grandfather living in Edinburgh. Nobel Prize Award The Nobel Prize award ceremony is held in Stockholm, Sweden annually where the award winners are presented with a diploma and a medal by His Royal Majesty the King of Sweden speeches and speeches honouring the Nobel Laureates and their discovery or work, this ceremony has been taking place since 1934. University of Edinburgh Bristo Square Central Campus Edinburgh University or to be correct University of Edinburgh is a large part of Edinburgh today and has been around for over 425 years. Below is the Central Campus meeting area Bristo Square where the graduation Hall sits centre stage. The Edinburgh University Student Union Building is close by, as is the Reid Concert Hall and many other places of learning. All students will with dedication take their place in the McEwan Hall of Graduation where their careers will start. University of Edinburgh Bristo Square The McEwan Lantern Pillar The Pillar was unveiled in 1897 at the time the McEwan Hall was opened. The Hall and Lantern were erected by donation from William McEwan. The Light is to signify the ever pursuit of Knowledge. Blue Plaque Women of Achievement Mary Crudelius Edinburgh Ladies’ Educational Association Mary Crudelius was a campaigner for women’s education and a supporter of women’s suffrage movement. She was born in 1839 to Scottish parents and was educated in Edinburgh She with another set up the Edinburgh Ladies’ Educational Association to help give equal educational opportunities for women. She died before her goal was achieved, for access to universities for women undergraduates which was achieved in 1892. Edith Mary Burnet was born in in 1888 and became Britain’s first qualified woman architect Mary Crudelius was her grandmother. Archbishop of Canterbury Archibald Campbell Tait Archibald Campbell Tait Archbishop of Canterbury from 1868 – 1882 was born in Edinburgh and this memorial is on the site of the house where he was born in December 1811. A student at Oxford University he later became a tutor at Balliol College in 1835. In 1842 he became headmaster of Rugby School. He became the Archbishop in 1868. The memorial can be found at the south end of the McEwan Hall. The inscription on the monument reads; To commemorate in his native country the piety the virtues and the wisdom of Archibald Campbell Tait Archbishop of Canterbury 1868 - 1882 Friends and admirers in Scotland have erected this monument on the site of the house which he was born. Next - Buccleuch Place Edinburgh

High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh is the largest part of the old town. High Street 2 is the Upper Northside with the famous 17th century Real Mary King's Close. All About Edinburgh has listed all attractions of the High Street in 4 pages. High Street Upper Northside Royal Mile Edinburgh High Street History High Street was the most populated part of Edinburgh, with tenement buildings up to 11 stories high. On November 15th 1824 a tenement of 11 stories on the upper or High Street West, southside caught alight and was the beginning of the worst fire in the history of Edinburgh. Starting at around 10 pm that evening the fire spread from the tenement in Assembly Close to buildings in Old Fishmarket close. Down to the Tron Kirk in the east. It also spread south along the Cowgate. The fire was finally extinguished the next morning 12 hours from when it had started. That was not the end, as another fire started at 10 pm that evening which destroyed what was left on the south side of the High Street. All but St Giles Cathedral and the Parliament buildings were saved. Over four hundred families were left homeless. High Street Upper Northside Royal Mile Edinburgh Byre's Close Royal Mile Advocate's Close Royal Mile Roxburgh's Close Royal Mile Warriston's Close Royal Mile Writer's Court Royal Mile Mary King's Close Allan's Close Royal Mile Craig's Close Royal Mile Anchor Close Royal Mile Geddes' Entry Royal Mile North Foulis' Close Royal Mile Old Stamp Office Close Royal Mile Lyon's Close Royal Mile Jackson's Close Royal Mile Fleshmarket Close Royal Mile Cockburn Street North Bridge Byre’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Byres Close is where Adam Bothwell the Bishop of Orkney’s Mansion stood. Last to reside in the Close was said to be one of the wealthiest people in Scotland Sir William Dick of Braid, Lord Provost of Edinburgh in 1638 and relation to the Baronets of Prestonfield. Advocate’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Advocate’s Close was named after Sir James Stewart of Goodtrees (Lord Advocate of Scotland 1692 – 1713). The Stewart family owned and lived in the Close from 1648 – 1769. Advocates Close has had many names as the name would change by the owner at the time. Oliver Cromwell visited here on two occasions. other occupants of the Close were David Dalrymple, Lord Westhall, Andrew Crosbie and the artist John Scougal to William III. Also the Mansion of Bishop Bothwell circa 1590. There are two doorway with inscribed lintels No 2 Old Scottish tradition the initials of both husband and wife and date they moved in to house, Clement Cor built the tenement circa 1590, his wife, Helen Bellenden.Inscriptions : C.C H.B SPES . ALTERA . VITAE (Hope The Other Life). 1590 The other lintel Inscriptions : O Lord (not readable). Roxburgh’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Roxburgh’s Close on the north side of the High Street in the Royal Mile Edinburgh is named after John Roxburgh a chef and Burgess of Edinburgh in 1605. As most close’s the name changed with the owner of the land as this was owned originally by Henry Cant who owned property in Advocate’s Close. The Close is also famous for another resident Donnchadh Ban MacIntyre a famous Gaelic Poet. At the foot of Roxburgh’s Close is a courtyard which I believe was part of Writers’ Court as the doorway from Warriston’s close that enters the building where Zizzi restaurant stands has a lintel with the initials of the Chambers brothers Robert and William and the date 1851. In the centre of Roxburgh Court are four iron slabs with carvings and dates with names. The four slabs represent the trees that once stood in the courtyard and the dates of their planting. The trees are from new world destinations of the time. 1725 Acer Saccharinum (silver maple from North American Maple).1767 Betula dalecarlica (A Swedish Birch tree from Sweden), 1842 Betula Utilis (Himalayan Birch Tree from Nepal), 1906 Sorbus Commixta (Japanese rowan tree from Japan). Warriston’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Warriston’s Close named after Lord Warriston who lived in the close, as did Sir Thomas Craig of Riccarton. William and Robert Chambers who lived in Writers’ Close on the west side of Warriston’s Close were just a few of the famous residents. The previous name of the close were Bruce’s Close after Robert Bruce of Stirling who lived here in 1566. Access to Warriston Close can also be gained from Roxburgh’s Close. Thee other more famous close which can be accessed from Warriston’s Close is Real Mary King’s Close. This close can only be accessed from the attraction as this is an underground street and possibly buried when the plague was at its height. John Knox Manse Warriston's Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh The site of John Knox’s Manse can be found in Warriston’s Close. Go in the Archway marked Warriston’s Close and Writer’s Court and turn left and down steps and you will see the plaque next to a black door. Other people who lived here are Sir Archibald Johnston (Lord Warriston) 1611 -1663, who named the Close. As the naming of closes and land (tenements) was usually done by the owners. Writers’ Court High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Writers' Court is found off Warriston's Close The lintel of the door is where the court once stood. The initials are WC (William Chambers) a publisher and printer like his brother RC (Robert Chambers). They lived in Writers' Court in 1851. Real Mary King’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh This is a real look back in to Edinburgh’s past. The underground streets and places where the people of Edinburgh lived, a historically accurate example of life in Edinburgh between the sixteenth and nineteenth centuries, Tales of ghosts, legends and murders. Where the plague victims were walled up and left to die. Take the guided tour based on a onetime resident, and listen to the fascinating stories. Real Mary Kings Close Edinburgh and the entrance to the underground street. Edinburgh City Chambers High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Exchange Buildings foundation stone was laid in September 1753 by the Grand Master of the Scottish masons George Drummond. The New Royal Exchange was completed in 1761. Designed by John Adam. In 1811 it became the City Chambers when the Town Council moved here from the Tolbooth. The Edinburgh Council Chambers was extended in 1904 and 1934 it has served as the administrative centre for Edinburgh Corporation, since 1975 for the Council of the City of Edinburgh The inscription on the bronze plaque reads; THE CITY CHAMBERS – FORMERLY – THE ROYAL EXCHANGE – DESIGNED BY JOHN ADAM THE ELDEST OF THE ADAM BROTHERS. – THIS BUILDING WAS ERECTED 1753 – 1761 – AS AN EXCHANGE AND CUSTOMS HOUSE – IN 1811 IT BECAME THE CITY CHAMBERS – WHEN THE TOWN COUNCIL MOVED HERE FROM THE TOLBOOTH. – EXTENDED IN 1904 AND 1924 IT SERVED AS – THE ADMINISTRATIVE CENTRE FOR EDINBURGH CORPORATION – AND SINCE 1978 FOR THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINBURGH – PRESENTED IN 1983 BY THE OLD EDINBURGH CLUB FOUNDED IN THE OLD COUNCIL CHAMBERS 29 JANUARY 1908 – Lord Provost George Drummond, laid the foundation-stone in September 1753. Edinburgh Award Golden Hands High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Award printed on the paving stones of the City Chambers quadrangle you can see the golden hands of famous people awarded by Edinburgh, such as Author J.K. Rowling Olympic champion cyclist Sir Chris Hoy, Artist Richard Demarco, Author Ian Rankin, Singer Annie Lennox, Scientist Professor Peter Higgs, George Kerr CBE Judo 10th Dan, Dame Elizabeth Blackadder Painter, 46664 Concert Nelson Mandela speech. Tom Gilzean icon of the Royal Mile, Ken Buchanan Boxer, Undisputed World Lightweight Champion. The High Constables of Edinburgh Plaque Edinburgh’s Police Force, in the year 1611 the privy council of King James VI ordered the Burgh to appoint constables to impose law and order on the streets of Edinburgh. This was taken over by a regular police force in Edinburgh in 1805. Alexander the Great with his Horse Bucephalus City Chambers High Street Edinburgh The statue that stands in Edinburgh City Chambers quadrangle is of Alexander the Great and his horse Bucephalus. The statue was cast in Bronze in 1883. The wondrous horse Bucephalus the horse that Alexander the Great rode for thousands of miles and through many battles to create his mighty empire. Both Horse Bucephalus and owner Alexander the Great tower over the square of Edinburgh City Chambers on the High Street in the Royal Mile. General Stanislaw Wadyslaw Maczek Statue 1892 -1994 General Stanislaw Wadyslaw Maczek reach the rank Lieutenant General in the Polish army and was the commander of the 1st Polish Panzer Division in World War II. Stanislaw was born in Lwow Poland in 1892 fought in the 1st World War with the Austrian Army and in the 2nd World War was Commander of the new formed 1st Polish Armoured Division, nicknamed “Black Division” which was created in February 1942 at Duns in Scotland. Stanislaw and his Polish Army numbering circa 1600 were trained over 2 years in Scotland before they took park in the Normandy Landings in 1944. He and his men were instrumental in the major part of the war in France and Germany and after the war he was left homeless. A friend and Sargent in his command gave him a job in his bar in Edinburgh. In 1985 he was invited to the city of Breda in the Netherlands for the anniversary of its liberation were he was given a heroes welcome. When he died at the age of 102 years in 1994 he was buried in the Polish military cemetery in Breda Netherlands. The Black Turnpike High Street Royal Mile Mary Queen of Scots Last Night in Edinburgh 1567. The Black Turnpike, also known as the ‘Auld Bishop of Dunkeld’s lodging’ was built in 1461 on the south side of the High Street immediately west of where the Tron Kirk now stands. It was demolished in 1788 to make way for Hunter Square and Blair Street. The plaque can be seen on the wall of the City Chambers.The inscription reads “On this site stood the lodging of Sir Simon Preston of Craigmillar (known as the Black Turnpike) the lord provost of the city of Edinburgh 1566 – 1567 in which lodging Mary Queen of Scotland after her surrender to the confederate lords at Carberry Hill was imprisoned overnight in Edinburgh 15 June 1567 in a stone chamber 13-foot square and 8-foot high. On the following evening she was conveyed to Holyrood and thereafter to Loch Leven Castle as a state prisoner. After 19 years of captivity, Mary was tried and condemned to death in October 1586, ending only with her execution at Fotheringhay on 8 February 1587”. To see more about Mary Queen of Scots visit Jedburgh where you can walk round where she once lived. With many interesting artefacts on display. Hugh Miller (1802 – 1856) Plaque High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Geologist Naturalist and Folklorist. There is a bust of Hugh Miller in the Hall of Heroes at the Wallace Monument in Stirling. Hugh Miller was editor of Witness, an evangelical newspaper established in 1840 by the Scottish geologist and writer. He committed suicide in December 1856. A shocked Western world mourned him, and his funeral procession was among the largest in the memory of Edinburgh residents. He lived in the seaside area of Portobello. The City of Edinburgh War Memorial The memorial in front of the City Chambers building in the High Street Royal Mile. The stone of remembrance is to commemorate the people of Edinburgh who lost their lives in the 1st and 2nd World Wars It was unveiled on Armistice Day 1927 by Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester son of King George V. Allan’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Allan’s Close was removed when the City Chambers extended their premises but a part of Allan’s Close remains underground and can only be seen on the Real Mary King’s Close tour of the old streets of Edinburgh. The Close has had several names over time and each has been from the owner that lived there at the time. Craig’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh The access to Craig’s Close from the High Street was closed when the Council offices were built in 1932. Link to Craig's Close Anchor Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Anchor’s Close was named after a tavern that was at the top of the close in 1714. The Close ran from the High Street to Market Street before Cockburn Street was built and dissected it. In 1718 it change Landlords to and Dawney Douglas’s Tavern which was a meeting place of the Crochallan Fencibles, a club with a membership of a number of the most distinguished men of the town. The Crochallan Fencibles Club was founded by William Smellie, a printer who founded the Encyclopaedia Britannica. He also printed the first Edinburgh edition of Burns in 1787. Anchor Close has had many names as the name would change by the owner at the time. The Crochallan Fencibles was a convivial club for gentlemen which met in Dawney Douglas’s Tavern. William Smellie’s Printed Burns Poems and Allan Masterton wrote the music for Burns songs were also members of the club. Dawney Douglas’s Tavern was a very popular place as it served very good food at a very affordable price. On the east side of the Close there are two 17th-century buildings, originally of four storeys. A doorway on the west side of the Close has a 17th-century inscription ”LORD BE MERCIFUL TO ME” and was the entrance to Dawney Douglas’s Tavern where the Crochallan Fencibles Club met. Geddes’ Entry High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh John Kay 1742 – 1826 Geddes’ Entry connects with North Foulis’ Close and Old Stamp Office Close and was named after Robert Geddes of Scotstoun a surgeon by profession. On the front wall above the shops can be seen a plaque to John Kay. John Kay was a trained Barber and opened a shop at High Street where he became established and a member of the corporation of barber-surgeons in 1771. John Kay then changed his trade to become a successful painter of miniatures and also publishing sketches and caricatures of the local people which many were unhappy about the way they were portrayed. North Foulis’ Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh North Foulis Close named after John Foulis, who owned the land were he traded as an apothecary (Chemist) and owner of a tenement in the close it was North because of further down the High Street was South Foulis’ Close at No 32 with no connection to this close or owner, near to Hyndford’s Close. James Gillespie James Gillespie was an Edinburgh city merchant and founder of James Gillespie’s Hospital and School. The hospital opened in 1802 and could accommodate up to 66 Pensioners and the school. The school was originally sited at Gillespie Crescent near to the original hospital at Wright’s house. James Gillespie was born in Edinburgh on the 28 April 1726 and died at his home in Spylaw, Colinton a suburb of Edinburgh on 8 April 1797. His brothers, John and James were Tobacco and snuff merchants at 231 High street Edinburgh and had their own factory at the back of their house at Spylaw. Due to the civil war in the Americas they were a main British supplier to the trade and controlled the prices at the time. The inscription on the plaque reads; Formerly | the shop of | James Gillespie | of Spylaw | Tobacco and Snuff | Manufacturer | Founder of | James Gillespie’s | Hospital | and Schools | died 8 April 1797 | erected by | The governors 1883 Old Stamp Office Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh The Close’s in Edinburgh were named after the owners of buildings in the close at the time and thus had many names through time. Old Stamp Office Close was where the Stamp Office was for many years until it moved to Waterloo Place in 1821. It was the first place the Royal Bank of Scotland had offices when they were constituted in 1727 and remained here till 1753. It was also where Countess Eglinton and her seven beautiful daughters lived. Lady Eglinton and her daughters were the people to invite to any dance or party in the 1700s. There was also a school where the famous Flora McDonald of Skye was educated. She was famous for assisting Bonnie Prince Charlie in his escape after the battle of Culloden. The close has also been named after taverns, Ship Tavern close and Fortune’s Close. Both of these Taverns were in this close. Lyon’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Lyon’s Close 215 High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh between Old Stamp Office Close and Jackson’s Close. Possible entrance to Hospice of Elsie Inglis. Elsie Inglis was born on 16 August 1864 in Nainital India she first moved with her parents to Edinburgh in 1878 In 1892 Elsie Inglis qualified as a licentiate at the Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons in Edinburgh and Glasgow. In 1904 the small hospital opened by the Inglis family moved to the 219 High Street and was renamed The Hospice. In 1905 Inglis was appointed senior consultant of the Bruntsfield Hospital, which then merged with The Hospice in 1911. Elsie Inglis died on the 26 November 1917, she is interned in Dean Cemetery in Edinburgh. From funds that had been raise previously the remainder was used to establish the Elsie Inglis Memorial Maternity Hospital in Edinburgh in July 1925 which later became a part of the Royal Infirmary and still bears her name. Jackson’s Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Jackson’s Close on the North side of the upper High Street Royal Mile is named after John Jackson’s and his family who lived in the close from circa 1570 to at least 1893 when they sold property in the close. This close ends at Cockburn Street where many close’s were either split in two or shortened by the building of Cockburn Street which was a thoroughfare to Waverley Rail Station. King Charles I Plaque Jackson's Close When King Charles I decreed that the protestant book of common order was to replaced by a new catholic influenced Service book, he didn’t reckon with the reaction of the Scots! The anger felt by the people reached its peak in the church of St Giles in Edinburgh on the 22nd July 1637. When the Dean conducting the service began to read from the new service book. An old woman named Jenny Geddes flung her stool at the Dean’s head crying “Dost thou say mass at my lug?” thereby ensuring her place in history as a Scottish heroine. Fleshmarket Close Edinburgh Fleshmarket Close High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Fleshmarket Close stretched from the High Street North to Market Street before Cockburn Street was built (circa 1860) it cut through many old closes that stretched from the High Street northwards, which evidence of can be seen in Fleshmarket Close where the smallest pub in Edinburgh can be found as well as Ginglin’ Geordies Tavern both on the north side of the severed close. On the High street side of the Fleshmarket Close was where Henry Dundas first practised as an Advocate and was to become the most powerful person in Scotland. Edinburgh’s Smallest Pub Halfway House Fleshmarket Close Edinburgh The smallest pub in Edinburgh can be found halfway down the north side of Fleshmarket Close on the way to the Market Street entrance of Waverley train station. This tavern offers real ale from all over Scotland. Jinglin’ Geordie’s Pub Fleshmarket Close Edinburgh Jinglin’ Geordie’s in Fleshmarket Close was named after George Heriot a famous Edinburgh Jeweller and Goldsmith 1563 – 1624. George Heriot was Jeweller and Goldsmith to King James VI. When George Heriot died he had no family so he left his estate to build a school for the education of “Puire fatherless bairns o the toun of Edinburgh” (poor fatherless children of Edinburgh). The school is still a centre for education and has been described as the school J.K.Rowling’s inspiration for Hogwarts in the Harry Potter books. The picture shows Jnglin’ Geordie’s Tavern looking up Fleshmarket Close to Cockburn Street. The short cut to the High Street Royal Mile from Market Street and Waverley Train Station Cockburn Street High Street Royal Mile Edinburgh Link To Cockburn Street Next - Real Mary King's Close