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  • Edinburgh Sports Centres | Health Centres | Gyms | All About Edinburgh

    Edinburgh Sports Centres Health Centres Gyms and Multi Sports venues around Edinburgh for fun to the elite athlete, Team sports gyms weightlifting aerobic classes exercise groups spin classes palates yoga whatever the exersice or sport there is a place for you. Edinburgh Sports Health Centres & Gyms MULTI SPORTS CENTRES OUTDOOR & INDOOR PRIVATE SPORTS AND HEALTH CLUBS LOCAL COUNCIL SPORTS GYMS SPORTS Fitness Centres Fitness & Wellbeing Edinburgh East Lothian & Scottish Borders Indoor Craiglockhart Sports Centre 177 Colinton Road Edinburgh EH14 1BZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 443 0101 Fitness Centre Indoor Edinburgh Academy 42 Henderson Row Edinburgh EH3 5BL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 4603 Fitness Centre Indoor Edinburgh University Sports Centre 46 Pleasance Edinburgh EH8 9TJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 650 2578 Fitness Centre Indoor Portobello Swimming Pool 57 The Promanade Edinburgh EH15 2BS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 669 6888 Fitness Centre Indoor International Climbing Arena South Platt Hill Ratho EH28 8AA Midlothian Scotland 0131 333 6333 Fitness Gym Indoor Meadowmill Sports Centre B1361 Prestonpans EH33 1LZ East Lothian Scotland 01875 619 079 Fitness Gym Indoor Dunbar Leisure Pool Castlepark Dunbar EH42 1EU East Lothian Scotland 01368 865 456 Fitness Gym Indoor North Berwick Sports Centre Grange Road North Berwick EH39 4QS East Lothian Scotland 01620 893454 Fitness Gym Indoor Aubigny Sports Centre Mill Wynd Haddington EH41 4DB East Lothian Scotland 01620 820 650 Fitness Gym Indoor Musselburgh Sports Centre Newbigging Musselburgh EH21 7AS East Lothian Scotland 0131 653 5208 Fitness Gym Indoor Loch Centre Well Wynd Tranent EH33 2JX East Lothian Scotland 01875 824 140 Fitness Gym Indoor Selkirk Leisure Centre Buccleuch Road Selkirk TD7 5DN Scottish Borders Scotland 01750 20897 Fitness Gym Indoor Houndridge Leisure Centre Houndridge Kelso TD5 7QN Scottish Borders Scotland 01573 470237 Fitness Gym Indoor Teviotdale Leisure Centre Mansfield Road Hawick TD9 8AG Scottish Borders Scotland 01450 374440 Fitness Gym Indoor TriFitness Leisure Centre Netherdale Galashiels TD1 3EY Scottish Borders Scotland 01896 757 224 Fitness Gym Indoor Eyemouth Leisure Centre North Street Eyemouth TD14 5ES Scottish Borders Scotland 01890 750557 Fitness Gym Indoor Laidlaw Memorial Leisure Centres Oxnam Road Jedburgh TD8 6QH Scottish Borders Scotland 01835 863430 Fitness Gym Indoor Tweedbank Sports Centre Tweedbank TD1 3RS Scottish Borders Scotland 01896 750456 Fitness Gym Indoor Gytes Leisure Centre Walkershaugh Peebles EH45 8GL Scottish Borders Scotland 01721 723688 Gyms Fitness & Wellbeing Edinburgh Pure Gym 15 15 Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9EN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 077 3256 Gym Pure Gym Ocean Terminal Ocean Drive Edinburgh EH6 6JJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 189 4709 Gym Pure Gym 219 West Granton Road Edinburgh EH5 1SA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 194 3286 Gym Pure Gym 600 Gorgie Road Edinburgh EH11 3XP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 130 9152 Gym Pure Gym 1 Conference Square Edinburgh EH3 8RA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 194 3296 Gym The Gym Edinburgh 2 Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3EG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0844 384 3186 Gym Xercise4less West Edinburgh 6 Westside Plaza Edinburgh EH14 2SW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 603 7770 Gym Fitness First 30 Abercrombie Pace Edinburgh EH3 6QE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 7887 Gym Pleasance Gym 1 Pleasance Edinburgh EH8 9TJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 650 2585 Multi Sports Centre Edinburgh Indoor / Outdoor Academy Sports Centre 10 Arboretum Road Edinburgh EH3 5PL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 624 4900 Multi sports Indoor Drumbrae Sports Centre 30 Drumbrae Terrace Edinburgh EH4 7SE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 312 7957 Multi sports Centre Indoor Gracemount Leisure Centre 22 Gracemount Drive Edinburgh EH16 6RN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 658 1940 Multi sports Indoor / Outdoor Meadowbank Sports Centre London Road Edinburgh EH7 6AE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 661 5351 Multi sports Indoor / Outdoor Westerhailes Leisure Centre 5 Murrayburn Drive Edinburgh EH14 2SU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 442 2201 Multi sports Indoor / Outdoor Jack Kane Sports Centre 280a Niddrie Mains Road Edinburgh EH16 4NB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 669 0404 Multi sports Indoor Ainslie Park Leisure Centre 92 Pilton Drive Edinburgh EH5 2HF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 551 220 Multi Sports Peffermill Playing Fields Outdoor Edinburgh University Sports Peffermill Road Edinburgh EH16 5LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 7541 Health Club Gyms Fitness & Wellbeing Guerlain Spa And Fitness Suite 4 Princes Street Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh EH1 2AB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 222 8826 Health Club Gym Bannatyne's 89 Newcraighall Road Edinburgh EH21 8RX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 669 7413 Health Club Gym Bannatyne's 43 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 3NH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 8384 Health Club Gym David Lloyd 89 Glasgow Road Edinburgh EH12 8GZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0345 129 6788 Health Club Gym David Lloyd Newhaven Place Edinburgh EH6 4LX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0345 125 7016 Health Club Gym Factory Gyms 6 Waterloo place Edinburgh EH7 EH13 City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 2242 Health Club Gym Livingwell Hilton Edinburgh Airport Edinburgh EH28 8LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 335 8700 Health Club Gym Mcdonald Hotel 81 Holyrood Road Edinburgh EH8 8AU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 528 8181 Health Club Gym Sheraton One Spa 8 Conference Square Edinburgh EH3 8AN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 7777 Health Club Gym Urban Village 140 Crewe Road South Edinburgh EH4 2NY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0871 964 6000 Health Club Gym Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing Gym 124 Dundee Street Fountain Park Edinburgh EH11 1AW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0203 282 1057 Health Club Gym Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing Gym Leith Street Omni Centre Edinburgh EH1 3AU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0203 282 1057 Health Club Gym Westwood's 7 West Woods Edinburgh EH4 1RA City of Edinburgh Scotland Health Club Gym Factory Gyms 1 Rutland Square Edinburgh EH3 8EY City of Edinburgh Scotland Health Club Gym Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing Gym 15 New Mart Road Edinburgh EH14 1RL City of Edinburgh Scotland

  • Golf Central Scotland | Golf Courses | All About Edinburgh

    Golf Central Scotland in the towns of Falkirk, Tillicoutry, Dunblane, Alva, Alloa, Sauchie, Larbert, Bridge of Allan, Grangemouth, Kincardine, Golf Central Scotland Looking for Golf in Central Scotland. The Golf Courses can be found in the post code area of Falkirk Towns with FK Post Codes Polmont, Camelon, Larbert, Kincardine, Bonnybridge, Camus, Tillicoultry, Alva, Alloa, Sauchie, Killin, Dollar, Bridge of Allan, Dunblane and Stirling Towns with ML Post Codes Motherwell, Wishaw, Hamilton, Bellshill, Airdrie, Biggar, Carnwath, Carluke, Strathaven Scotland's Golf Course Map Grangemouth Golf Course Avondale Road Polmont Falkirk FK2 0YA +44 1324 711500 Falkirk Golf Club 136 Stirling Road Camelon Falkirk FK2 7YP +44 1324 611061 Bonnybridge Golf Course Larbert Road Bonnybridge FK4 1NY +44 1324 812323 Glenbervie Golf Club Glenbervie Golf Club Stirling Road Larbert FK5 4SJ +44 1324 562605 Tulliallan Golf Club Alloa Road Kincardine FK10 4BB +44 1259 730396 Braehead Golf Club Alloa Road Cambus FK10 2NT +44 1259 725766 Schawpark Golf Course 136 Main Street Sauchie FK10 3JZ +44 1259 722745 Stirling Golf Club Queen's Road Stirling FK8 3AA +44 1786 464098 Tillicoultry Golf Club Alva Road Tillicoultry FK13 6BL +44 1259 750124 Alva Golf Club Beauclerc Street Alva FK12 5LD +44 1259 760431 Dollar Golf Course 2 Back Road Dollar FK14 7EA +44 7787 130131 Muckhart Golf Club, Dollar Drumburn Road Dollar FK14 7JH +44 1259 781423 Bridge of Allan Golf Club 12 Pendreich Road Bridge of Allan FK9 4LY +44 1786 832332 Dunblane New Golf Club Perth Road Dunblane FK15 0LJ +44 1786 821520 Killin Golf Club The Golf House Killin FK21 8TX +44 1567 820312 Golf & Airport Transfers Dalziel Park Hotel & Golf Club 1 Hagen Drive Motherwell ML1 5RZ +44 1698 862862 Wishaw Golf Club 55 Cleland Road Wishaw ML2 7PH +44 1698 357480 Hamilton Golf Club Carlisle Road Ferniegair Hamilton ML3 7UE +44 1698 282872 Strathclyde Park Golf Club Mote Hill Hamilton ML3 6BY +44 1698 429350 Bellshill Golf Club Community Road Bellshill ML4 2RZ +44 1698 745124 Airdrie Golf Club Glenmavis Road Airdrie ML6 0PQ +44 1236 762195 Easter Moffat Golf Club Easter Moffatt Golf Course Plains Airdrie ML6 8NP +44 1236 843015 Carluke Golf Club Mauldslie Road Hallcraig Carluke ML8 5HG +44 1555 770574 Broadlees Golf Anderson Drive Strathaven ML10 6GH +44 1357 300478 Strathaven Golf Club Glasgow Road Strathaven ML10 6NL +44 1357 520421 Lanark Golf Club Whitelees Road Lanark ML11 7RX 01555 663219 Carnwath Golf Club 1 Main Street Carnwath Lanark ML11 8JX +44 1555 840251 Biggar Golf Club Broughton Road Biggar ML12 6HA +44 1899 220319

  • Emergency Services Scotland | information | All About Edinburgh

    Have an emergecy need help in danger all the Emergency Services Scotland contact mountain rescue police fire ambulance coastgaurd RNLI Lifeboat rescue service EMERGENCY SERVICES SCOTLAND LOTHIANS AND SCOTTISH BORDERS FIRE BRIGADE, POLICE, MOUNTAIN RESCUE, (RNLI) LIFE BOAT RESCUE SERVICE, AMBULANCE SERVICE On this page you can find the Emergency Services for the City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, West Lothian, Midlothian and the Scottish Borders. The Services you can find are the Police, Fire Service, Ambulance Service, Coastguard and Mountain Rescue. Edinburgh Information HIGHLAND MOUNTAIN RESCUE EMERGENCY SERVICES Lochaber Mountain Rescue Lochaber Mountain Rescue Galloway Place Fort William PH33 6UH Scottish Highlands Scotland 01397 702 361 Emergency Only 999, Police, Mountain Rescue CITY OF EDINBURGH EMERGENCY SERVICES Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Balerno Police Office Bridge Road Balerno EH14 7AQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Enquiries 101 Emegency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Drylaw Police Office Ferry Road Edinburgh EH4 2TY City of Edinburgh Scotland Enquiries 101 Emegency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade Sighthill Fire Station Calder Road Edinburgh EH11 4AT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 453 6251 Emergency Only 999 Fire Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Craigmillar Police Office Duddingston Road West Edinburgh EH16 4UY City of Edinburgh Scotland Enquiries 101 Emegency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Wester Hailes Police Office Dumbryden Drive Edinburgh EH14 2QR City of Edinburgh Scotland Enquiries 101 Emegency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Lothian and Borders Police Headquarters Fettes Avenue Edinburgh EH4 1RB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 313 3131 Emergency Only 999 Fire Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Howdenhall Police Office Howdenhall Road Edinburgh EH16 6TF City of Edinburgh Scotland Enquiries 101 Emegency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade Liberton Fire Station Kirk Brae Edinburgh EH16 6HT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 664 8233 Emergency Only 999 Fire Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade Marionville Fire Station Marionville Road Edinburgh EH7 5UB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 661 4113 Emergency Only 999 Fire Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade McDonald Road Fire Station McDonald Road Edinburgh EH7 4NS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 2222 Emergency Only 999 Fire Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Corstorphine Police Office Meadow Place Road Edinburgh EH12 7TZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Enquiries 101 Emegency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade Newcraighall Fire Station Newcraighall Road Edinburgh EH21 8QS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 657 3124 Emergency Only 999 Fire Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Oxgangs Police Office Oxgangs Road North Edinburgh EH13 9NB City of Edinburgh Scotland Enquiries 101 Emegency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Portobello Police Office Portobello High Street Edinburgh EH15 1AL City of Edinburgh Scotland Enquiries 101 Emegency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Leith Police Office Queen Charlotte Street Edinburgh EH6 7EY City of Edinburgh Scotland Enquiries 101 Emegency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police St Leonards Police Office St Leonards Street Edinburgh EH8 9QW City of Edinburgh Scotland Enquiries 101 Emegency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade Crewe Toll Fire Station Telford Road Edinburgh EH4 2AQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 6315 Emergency Only 999 Fire Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police West End Police Office Torphicen Place Edinburgh EH3 8DY City of Edinburgh Scotland Enquiries 101 Emegency only 999 Police WEST LOTHIAN EMERGENCY SERVICES Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Armadale Police Office West Main Street Armadale EH48 3PZ West Lothian Scotland Enquiries 101 Emergency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Police Bathgate Police Office South Bridge Street Bathgate EH48 1TW West Lothian Scotland Enquiries 101 Emegency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade Bathgate Fire Station Starlaw Road Bathgate EH48 1LL West Lothian Scotland 01506 652 222 Emergency Only 999 Fire Lothian and Borders Police Blackburn Police Office East Main Street Blackburn EH47 7QS West Lothian Scotland Enquiries 101 Emegency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade Bo'ness Fire Station Linlithgow Road Bo'ness EH51 0QG West Lothian Scotland 01506 822872 Emergency Only 999 Fire Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade Broxburn Fire Station West Main Street Broxburn EH52 5RH West Lothian Scotland 0131 228 2401 Emergency Only 999 Fire Lothian and Borders Police Broxburn Police Office West Main Street Broxburn EH525LJ West Lothian Scotland Enquiries 101 Emegency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Police Linlithgow Police Office Court Square Linlithgow EH49 7EQ West Lothian Scotland Enquiries 101 Emegency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade Linlithgow Fire Station Philip Avenue Linlithgow EH49 7BH West Lothian Scotland 0131 228 2401 Emergency Only 999 Fire Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade Livingston Fire Station Craigshill Road Livingston EH54 5DT West Lothian Scotland 01506 432 514 Emergency Only 999 Fire Lothian and Borders Police Livingston Police Office Howden South Road Livingston EH54 6FF West Lothian Scotland Enquiries 101 Emegency only 999 Police Scottish Ambulance Service Livingston Ambulance Station Howden West Livingston EH54 6AA West Lothian Scotland 01506 417 498 Emergency Only 999 Ambulance Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade West Calder Fire Station Polbeth Road Polbeth EH55 8SR West Lothian Scotland 0131 228 2401 Emergency Only 999 Fire RNLI Royal National Lifeboat Institution South Queensferry Lifeboat Station Hawes Brae South Queensferry EH30 9TB West Lothian Scotland 0131 331 1529 Emergency Only 999 Coastgaurd www.queensferrylifeboat.co.uk Lothian and Borders Police South Queensferry Police Office Hopetoun Road South Queensferry EH30 9RB West Lothian Scotland Enquiries 101 Emegency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade South Queensferry Fire Station Rosebery Avenue South Queensferry EH30 9QS West Lothian Scotland 0131 228 2401 Emergency Only 999 Fire Lothian and Borders Police West Calder Police Office Polbeth Terrace West Calder EH55 8BH West Lothian Scotland Enquiries 101 Emegency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade Whitburn Fire Station West Main Street Whitburn EH47 0LP West Lothian Scotland 0131 228 2401 Emergency Only 999 Fire Lothian and Borders Police Whitburn Police Office West Main Street Whitburn EH47 0QU West Lothian Scotland Enquiries 101 Emegency only 999 Police EAST LOTHIAN EMERGENCY SERVICES Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Dunbar Police Office Belhaven Road Dunbar EH42 1DA East Lothian Scotland Enquiries 101 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade Dunbar Fire Station Countess Road Dunbar EH42 1DU East Lothian Scotland 0131 228 2401 Fire Lothian and Borders Emergency Services RNLI Royal National Lifeboat Institution Dunbar Lifeboat Station Victoria Place Dunbar EH42 1HS East Lothian Scotland 01368 863966 RNLI Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade East Linton Fire Station Brown's Place East Linton EH40 3AX East Lothian Scotland 0131 228 2401 Fire Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Mountain Rescue Borders Search and Rescue Unit Lammermuir Hills East Lothian EH41 East Lothian Scotland Emergency Only 999, Police, Mountain Rescue Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade Haddington Fire Station Court Street Haddington EH41 3JA East Lothian Scotland 0131 228 2401 Fire Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Haddington Police Office Court Street Haddington EH41 3AE East Lothian Scotland Enquiries 101 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Musselburgh Police Office High Street Musselburgh EH21 7DZ East Lothian Scotland Enquiries 101 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade Musselburgh Fire Station Newbigging Musselburgh EH21 7AP East Lothian Scotland 0131 665 2222 Fire Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police North Berwick Police Office High Street North Berwick EH39 4HQ East Lothian Scotland Enquiries 101 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services RNLI Royal National Lifeboat Institution North Berwick Lifeboat Station Melbourne Road North Berwick EH39 4JP East Lothian Scotland 01620 894 363 RNLI Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade North Berwick Fire Station Station Hill North Berwick EH39 4AN East Lothian Scotland 0131 228 2401 Fire Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Prestonpans Police Office New Street Prestonpans EH32 9JN East Lothian Scotland Enquiries 101 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade Tranent Fire Station Church Street Tranent EH33 1AB East Lothian Scotland 0131 228 2401 Fire Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Tranent Police Office High Street Tranent EH33 1LW East Lothian Scotland Enquiries 101 Police MIDLOTHIAN EMERGENCY SERVICES Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Bonnyrigg Police Office Dobbies Road Bonnyrigg EH19 2AU Midlothian Scotland Enquiries 101 Emegency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade Dalkeith Fire Station Abbey Road Dalkeith EH22 3AD Midlothian Scotland 0131 663 2368 Emergency Only 999 Fire Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Dalkeith Police Office Newbattle Road Dalkeith EH22 3AX Midlothian Scotland Enquiries 101 Emegency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Gorebridge Police Office Hunterfield Road Gorebridge EH23 4TP Midlothian Scotland Enquiries 101 Emegency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Scottish Ambulance Service Dalkeith Ambulance Station Crawlees Road Mayfield EH22 4AD Midlothian Scotland 0131 314 0000 Emergency Only 999 Ambulance Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Penicuik Police Office Bog Road Penicuik EH26 9BY Midlothian Scotland Enquiries 101 Emegency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade Penicuik Fire Station Loanburn Avenue Penicuik EH26 8BN Midlothian Scotland 0131 228 2401 Emergency Only 999 Fire SCOTTISH BORDERS EMERGENCY SERVICES Lothian and Borders Emergency Services RNLI Royal National Lifeboat Institution Berwick Lifeboat Station Spittal Road Berwick Upon Tweed TD15 1QY Scottish Borders Scotland 01289 306217 Emergency Only 999 Coastgaurd www.berwick-lifeboats.org.uk Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Coldstream Police Office Lennel Road Coldstream TD12 4AX Scottish Borders Scotland Enquiries 101 Emergency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade Coldstream Fire Station Market Square Coldstream TD12 4EY Scottish Borders Scotland 0131 228 2401 Emergency Only 999 Fire Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade Duns Fire Station Newton Road Duns TD11 3AU Scottish Borders Scotland 01389 762222 Emergency Only 999 Fire Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Duns Police Office Newtown Street Duns TD11 3DT Scottish Borders Scotland Enquiries 101 Emergency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade Eyemouth Fire Station Coldingham Road Eyemouth TD14 5AN Scottish Borders Scotland 0131 228 2401 Emergency Only 999 Fire Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Eyemouth Police Office Coldingham Road Eyemouth TD14 5AW Scottish Borders Scotland Enquiries 101 Emergency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade Galashiels Fire Station Abbotsford Road Galashiels TD1 3HR Scottish Borders Scotland 01896 752 251 Emergency Only 999 Fire Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Galashiels Police Office Bridge Street Galashiels TD1 1SP Scottish Borders Scotland Enquiries 101 Emergency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade Hawick Fire Station Howdenbank Hawick TD9 7JT Scottish Borders Scotland 01450 372 321 Emergency Only 999 Fire Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Scottish Ambulance Service Hawick Ambulance Station Howdenbank Hawick TD9 7JT Scottish Borders Scotland 01450 372 989 Emergency Only 999 Ambulance Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Hawick Police Office Wilton Hill Hawick TD9 8BA Scottish Borders Scotland Enquiries 101 Emergency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade Innerleithen Fire Station Hall Street Innerleithen EH44 6QT Scottish Borders Scotland 0131 228 2401 Emergency Only 999 Fire Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Jedburgh Police Office Castlegate Jedburgh TD8 6AR Scottish Borders Scotland Enquiries 101 Emergency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade Jedburgh Fire Station Pleasance Jedburgh TD8 6DJ Scottish Borders Scotland 0131 228 2401 Emergency Only 999 Fire Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Kelso Police Office Coal Market Kelso TD5 7AH Scottish Borders Scotland Enquiries 101 Emegency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade Kelso Fire Station Eschiehaugh Kelso TD5 7SJ Scottish Borders Scotland 0131 228 2401 Emergency Only 999 Fire Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Scottish Ambulance Service Kelso Ambulance Station Jedburgh Road Kelso TD5 8JG Scottish Borders Scotland 01573 224907 Emergency Only 999 Ambulance Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Lauder Police Office East High Street Lauder TD6 6RP Scottish Borders Scotland Enquiries 101 Emegency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade Lauder Fire Station Edinburgh Road Lauder TD2 6PA Scottish Borders Scotland 0131 228 2401 Emergency Only 999 Fire Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Melrose Police Office High Street Melrose TD2 9RY Scottish Borders Scotland Enquiries 101 Emegency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade Peebles Fire Station Caledonian Road Peebles EH45 9DL Scottish Borders Scotland 0131 228 2401 Emergency Only 999 Fire Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Scottish Ambulance Service Peebles Ambulance Station Caledonian Road Peebles EH45 9DL Scottish Borders Scotland 01721 720 836 Emergency Only 999 Ambulance Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Peebles Police Office Rosetta Road Peebles EH45 8HH Scottish Borders Scotland Enquiries 101 Emegency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Police Selkirk Police Office Scott’s Place Selkirk TD7 4DR Scottish Borders Scotland Enquiries 101 Emegency only 999 Police Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade Selkirk Fire Station Shawpark Crescent Selkirk TD7 4EX Scottish Borders Scotland 0131 228 2401 Emergency Only 999 Fire Lothian and Borders Emergency Services Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade West Linton Fire Station Main Street West Linton EH46 7EE Scottish Borders Scotland 0131 228 2401 Emergency Only 999 Fire

  • Edinburgh Dance Studios | Learn To Dance | All About Edinburgh

    Edinburgh Dance Studios Dance for all ballet modern ballroom jazz pole the list is endless for fun or just exercise for Hen Party groups or individuals Edinburgh Dance Studios POLE DANCING, AEROBIC DANCE EXERCISE, TAP DANCING, BALLROOM DANCING, JAZZ OR ANY OTHER STYLE OF DANCE There are so many Dances that you can have fun Learning. Like to do Strictly Dancing or looking for something fun to do on a group outing? try hanging upside down by your legs only and make the pole yours. There are so many Dances that you can have fun Learning. Below are the dance schools and places for a day out. Activities Pole Dancing Can-Can Burlesque Cheerleading Lap Dancing Zumba Belly Dancing Tap Dancing Dirty Dancing Ballet Street Dance 60's. 70's, 80's Dance Exotic Temptations Dynam-nic Dance 4 Hutchison Terrace Edinburgh EH14 1QB 0131 443 0753 Waterfront Dance Studio Unit 4 Long Craig Rigg Edinburgh EH5 1QT 07772 504958 Live It Dance Studios 328 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh EH17 7PT 07506 104422 Morningside Dance Academy 9B Grange Road Edinburgh EH9 1UQ 0131 668 4977 Dance For All 106 St Stephen Street Edinburgh EH3 5AQ 0131 226 5533 Madame Peaches 2 St Margarets House London Road Edinburgh EH7 6AE City of Edinburgh Scotland 07801 482148 Goes Well Dance The Granary The Shore Edinburgh EH6 6QN City of Edinburgh 07940091638 anniegoes@hotmail.com Dance Classes Dance Masters Studios 40 Restalrig Drive Edinburgh EH7 6AF City of Edinburgh Scotland 07921 452898 Dance Base 14-16 Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2JU 0131 225 5525 House Of Jack 19 Upper Arthur Street Edinburgh EH6 5DA 07740 867901 ashleyjackdance.com The Breakdance Academy 21 Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH16 5BB 07805 947756 Millar's Strictly Dance Studio The Thomas Morton Hall 28-30Ferry Road Edinburgh EH6 4AE 01383 732135

  • Edinburgh Islands | River Forth | All About Edinburgh

    Edinburgh islands in the Firth of Forth is a look at the islands of the River Forth. See the history and where they are situated. See the wild life, bird, seals, dolphin, whales all of the Edinburgh Islands. Edinburgh Islands Queensferry - North Berwick From South Queensferry a small town at the three bridges over the Firth of Forth river to North Berwick A small town on the estuary of the Forth with golden sand beaches and great shops, restaurants, and activities with boats leaving frequently to tour the islands of the forth and their historic sites. Also the seals, dolphin and many species of seabirds. Tours & Travel Transfers from the Airport, Rail Station or Hotel Luggage Delivery Luxury vehicles Tours Advance Enquiry & Bookings Book - Transfer and Tours Boat Tours and Trips Islands of Edinburgh BASS ROCK The Bass Rock has more than 150,000 nesting Northern Gannets and is the largest single rock gannetry in the world. The naturalist David Attenborough called it the 12 wonder of the natural world. The Lighthouse was first used on the Bass Rock o the 1st November 1902. There are ruins of a Chapel dedicated to Saint Baldred, a monk said to have lived a life of solitude on the Bass Rock till his death in 606 A.D. The Chapel was built circa 1540 by the Lauder family who were the owners of the Bass Rock from 1316. In 1671, Charles I claimed the Bass as Royal Property and was leased out . The Bass Rock became a prison between 1672 and 1701. In 1691 four Jacobite prisoners escaped from their cells and occupied the Bass Rock for three years and fought of all the king's me who tried to reclaim the Rock. With help from the French Navy the 4 were able to raid the coastal areas of Fife and East Lothian. The occupation by the 4 finally ended in 1694 as food and fresh water had ran out. This was unknown to the King's men and the 4 negotiated to leave the Rock, only if they were given a pardon to walk free. This was agreed and they left as free men. The Bass Rock remained a State Prison until demolished in 1701 at that time . In 1706, the crown sold the Bass Rock to the Dalrymple family who are still the owners. FIDRA ISLAND This is a volcanic island created around 335 million years ago. John de Vaux a Norman nobleman built Castle Tarbet on the island of Fidrain the 12th Century. There is a lighthouse on it built in 1885 by Robert Louis Stevenson’s family as were most lighthouses around the British shores. Robert Louis Stevenson often visited the beaches at Dirleton the area known today as Yellowcraigs. Robert Louis Stevenson’s inspiration for his novel Treasure Island came from his days looking at the Island and dreaming of pirates on the high seas. LAMB ISLAND Lamb Island is a uninhabited island between the Bass Rock and Fidra Island. Baron Camilo Agasim-Pereira of Fulwood & Dirleton the previous owner sold the Lamb to Uri Geller in 2009. Uri Geller believes the layout of the 3 islands Fidra, Lamb and Craigleith match the three stars known as the 3 kings on Orion’s Belt which are linked to many ancient fables from Scottish and Egyptian history. This Island is found between the islands of Fidra and Craigleith. Uri Geller believes that Lamb hides Egyptian Treasure. CRAIGLEITH ISLAND This Island can be found close to North Berwick's harbour and its claim to fame was having the largest colony of Puffins in Britain numbering almost 30,000. It was also used in the breeding of rabbits for food. Craigleith is owned by the Dalrymple family. ISLE OF MAY The most easterly Island in the Forth and studies have revealed over 240 species of bird and 60 varieties of seaweed. This Isle was a black place when the Danes murdered ministers of the church who had tried to escape the plunder of the Danes in the mid to late 800 AD. The Oxcar Lighthouse The Oxcar Lighthouse was built by the Stevenson's and its light was seen for the first time in 1886. This was the first Northern Lighthouse to be automated in 1894. The Oxcar stands on a rock near to the Island of Inchmickery. In the background is the Pentland Hills and the largest artificial ski slop in Europe INCHMICKERY This uninhabited Island was used during both World War I and World War II the island was used as a gun emplacement and the structures still remain in place. CRAMOND ISLAND This island is the only island that can be accessed at low tide by foot. The causeway runs at the foot of a row of concrete pylons which were constructed as a submarine defence boom during the Second World War. INCHKEITH ISLAND L’Île de Dieu. (THIS ISLAND OF GOD) and L’Île des Chevaux (THIS ISLAND OF HORSES). As Inchgarvie, Inchkeith was used as a quarantine island in the 14th and 15th centuries. It was occupied by the English in the 16th century and Italian mercenaries fighting for the English in the 16th century. Mary of Guise renamed the island L’Île de Dieu. The soldiers also nicknamed it L’Île des Chevaux It is currently owned by Tom Farmer, founder of Kwik fit Garages. The Lighthouse that stands on the island was first used in 1804. INCHCOLM ISLAND. Inchcolm Island is just off the Fife coast near to the towns of Burntisland and Aberdour. This Island may have been occupied since the 6th century when St Columba is said to have visited the priory. A monesrery was built on the Inchcolm Island by David I, keeping a promise of his brother Alexander who had been saved on the island during a storm. There has been an Abbey on the island since 1235. Danes are said to have buried their dead on the island by payment in gold to King Macbeth of Scotland and a tombstone of the 10th century stands as a memorial to the Danish leader. The Abbey and island are looked after by a caretaker for Historic Scotland and is open to the public. INCHGARVIE ISLAND (The Island Fortress) Inchgarvie Island was a gift from James IV to the Dundas family which gave them the rights to build a fortification (Castle) on the Island to protect the sea ways from invaders. Inchgarvie island has been used for many things, in 1580 was an exile for the Edinburgh plague victims and the Castle was a prison from the early 1500 to the late 1600s. Inchgarvie Island supports the leg of the Forth Rail Bridge and it's history is said to go back to 832 A.D. when Angus / Oengus mac Fergus (II) King of the Picts killed Athelstan the Anglian King in a battle and to warn off intended invaders, he put Athelstan's' head on a spike on the Island for all to see. Next - Tours from Edinburgh

  • Scottish Borders | Golf Courses | All About Edinburgh

    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

  • Niddrie | Newcraighall | All About Edinburgh

    On the East of Edinbrgh you will find the area of Niddrie and newcraighall which is overlooked by Craigmillar Castle. A famous Castle ruin of Edinburgh. Niddrie and Newcraighall Edinburgh Newcraighall Village was a miners village that grew when the Newcraighall 'Klondyke' Pit opened in 1897. Due to the influx of families a new school was built. When the pit was closed circa 1965 the miners were moved to the pit at Bilston Glen. Newcraighall village has no mining connections now and is situated close to the retail and leisure park known as 'The Fort' Newcraighall Village Memorial From the barren coal dust of centuries | of Poverty, Suffering and Sorrow | flowered a |Spirit of Community that sustained our miners and their families | in the Struggle to Preserve their mining Heritage this monument and reborn village shall forever bear witness to this spirit Dr Andrew Balfour Memorial Fountain Erected by the people of this District to show their esteem for the memory of Dr Andrew Balfour who for thirty years took a great interest in the welfare of this village. Died 28th December 1906. Erected June 1907 Bill Douglas Newcraighall Blue Plaque Bill Douglas was born in Newcraighall a small mining village on the outskirts of Edinburgh in 1934. He met his life long friend Peter Jewell when serving with the RAF in 1954. Bill and peter put together one of the largest collections of Cinema memorabilia in Europe. The collection is now housed in the Bill Douglas Cinema Museum in the University of Exeter which opened in 1997 with the donation by Peter, of Bill and Peters collection as a memorial to his life long friend. Bill Douglas died in 1991. Next - Prestonfield - Craigmillar Castle

  • Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh | Enjoy A Dram | All About Edinburgh

    Whisky tasting in Edinburgh. Find out which is your whisky of choise. Enjoy a malt whisky in a local bar that has over 200 whiskies and an annual Whisky festival. Visit a distillery and see the whisky being made or shop for whisky from the barrel in many shops in Edinburgh. Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh A Nip or a Dram of Scottish Whisky from the bottle or the barrel over 18 years of age only no driving after the tasting. There are many places to buy whisky in Edinburgh and there is a Distillery where malt whisky is made. In addition to the shops there are place to taste before you buy and expert guidance on malt whiskies. For a real experience of drinking whisky and getting a great selection don't miss out on The Athletic Arms Awarded Best Whisky Pub in Scotland 2025 with 750's of different whiskies. Make a day of it, Food available. Book a Tasting with a whisky expert Whisky Tasting Group Whisky Tasting in a private Room (age limit 18+ years) Up to 16 in group What you get 4 x 25cl Whiskies with an experts guidance on Whisky Whisky Tasting @ £18 per person Add food @ £15 per person 2 Courses Starter : Soup of the day Choice of Main Course Sausage and mash Pie, Baked Beans and Chips Pie and Potatoes with Choice of Pie Vegan Pie | Macaroni Pie | Steak Pie Whisky Tasting Scotch Whisky Experience 354 Castlehill Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 2NE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 0441 Whisky Tasting Athletic Arms (Diggers Bar) 1-3 Angle Park Terrace Edinburgh EH11 2JX Scotland 0131 259 9948 Whisky Tasting Cadenhead's Whisky Shop 172 Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8DF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 5864 Whisky Tasting Leith Teuchters Landing 1a & 1c Dock Place Edinburgh EH6 6LU 0131 259 9948 Whisky Tasting Tartan Weaving Mill Exhibitions 555 Castlehill Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 2NE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 2477 Whisky Tasting City Centre Teuchters Pub / Restaurant 26 William Street Edinburgh EH3 7NH 013 1 225 2973 Whisky Distillery Tours Glenkinchie Distillery Pencaitland EH34 5ET East Lothian Scotland 01875 342 004 Holyrood Distillery 19 St Leonard's Lane, Edinburgh EH8 9SH Scotland 0131 285 8977 Back to Activities

  • Edinburgh Beaches East Coast | Guide | All About Edinbuh

    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

  • Edinburgh Primary Schools | Education | All About Edinburgh

    A full list of the Edinburgh Primary Schools and Primary Schools in lothians and Scottish Borders with contact details when looking for a school for your child Edinburgh Primary Schools Education & Learning Edinburgh Primary Schools Education Primary Schools Abbeyhill Abbey Street Edinburgh EH7 5SJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 661 3054 Education Primary Schools Edinburgh Academy Junior Arboretum Road Edinburgh EH3 5PL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 552 3690 Education Primary Schools Drumbrae Ardshiel Avenue Edinburgh EH4 7HP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 339 5071 Education Primary Schools Craiglockhart Ashley Terrace Edinburgh EH11 1RG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 1407 Education Primary Schools Juniper Green Baberton Mains Wynd Edinburgh EH14 3EE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 442 2121 Education Primary Schools Balgreen Balgreen Road Edinburgh EH11 3AT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 6066 Education Primary Schools Cargilfield Preparatory School Barnton Avenue Edinburgh EH4 6HU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 336 2207 Education Primary Schools Lismore Bingham Avenue Edinburgh EH15 3HZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 669 4588 Education Primary Schools Bonaly Bonaly Grove Edinburgh EH13 0QD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 441 7211 Education Primary Schools Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pairce Bonnington road Edinburgh EH6 5NQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 553 5856 Education Primary Schools Granton Boswall Parkway Edinburgh EH5 2DA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 552 3987 Education Primary Schools Royston Boswall Parkway Edinburgh EH5 2JH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 554 4534 Education Primary Schools Broughton Broughton Road Edinburgh EH7 4LD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 7028 Education Primary Schools Leith Walk Brunswick Road Edinburgh EH7 5NG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 3873 Education Primary Schools Buckstone Buckstone Loan Edinburgh EH10 6UY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 445 4545 Education Primary Schools Burdiehouse Burdiehouse Crescent Edinburgh EH17 8EX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 664 2351 Education Primary Schools Sighthill Calder Park Edinburgh EH11 4NF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 453 2464 Education Primary Schools Royal Mile Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8BZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 3347 Education Primary Schools Fettes College Carrington Road Edinburgh EH4 1QX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 2281 Education Primary Schools Fox Covert Clerwood Terrace Edinburgh EH12 8PG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 339 3749 Education Primary Schools Clovenstone Clovenstone Park Edinburgh EH14 3EY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 453 4242 Education Primary Schools Oxgangs Colinton Mains Drive Edinburgh EH13 9AE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 441 3649 Education Primary Schools George Watsons Colinton Road Edinburgh EH10 5EG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 446 6040 Education Primary Schools George Watsons Colinton Road Edinburgh EH10 5EG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 446 6000 Education Primary Schools Merchiston Castle Colinton Road Edinburgh EH13 0PU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 312 2200 Education Primary Schools Flora Stevenson Comely Bank Road Edinburgh EH4 1BG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 1604 Education Primary Schools South Morningside Comiston Road Edinburgh EH10 5QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 447 5446 Education Primary Schools Davidson Mains Corbiehill Road Edinburgh EH4 5DZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 336 1184 Education Primary Schools Corstorphine Corstorphine High Street Edinburgh EH12 7SY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 334 3865 Education Primary Schools Blackhall Craigcrook Road Edinburgh EH4 3PH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 336 1023 Education Primary Schools Holy Cross R.C. Craighall Road Edinburgh EH6 4RE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 552 1971 Education Primary Schools East Craigs Craigmount Brae Edinburgh EH12 8XF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 339 7115 Education Primary Schools Cramond Cramond Crescent Edinburgh EH4 6PG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 312 6450 Education Primary Schools Currie Curriehill Road Edinburgh EH14 5PU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 449 3359 Education Primary Schools Preston Street Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH16 5BR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 4208 Education Primary Schools Dalry Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2JB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 6086 Education Primary Schools Duddingston Duddingston Road Edinburgh EH15 1SW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 669 5092 Edinburgh Primary Schools Education Primary Schools St Mary's R.C. (Edin) East London Street Edinburgh EH7 4BW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 7128 Education Primary Schools St Peter's R.C. Falcon Road Edinburgh EH10 4AH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 447 5742 Education Primary Schools Towerbank Figgate Bank Edinburgh EH15 1HX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 669 1551 Education Primary Schools St Mark's R.C. Firrhill Crescent Edinburgh EH13 9EE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 441 2948 Education Primary Schools Tollcross Fountainbridge Edinburgh EH3 9QG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7828 Education Primary Schools Cargilfield Gamekeepers Road Edinburgh EH4 6HU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 336 2207 Education Primary Schools St George's Girls Garscube Terrace Edinburgh EH12 6BG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 311 8000 Education Primary Schools St George's School for Girls Garscube Terrace Edinburgh EH12 6BH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 311 8000 Education Primary Schools St Peter's Gillespie Street Edinburgh EH3 9NH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 8003 Education Primary Schools Liberton Gilmerton Road Edinburgh EH16 5UD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 664 2337 Education Primary Schools St Catherines R.C. Gracemount Drive Edinburgh EH16 6RN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 664 4257 Education Primary Schools Gracemount Gracemout House Drive Edinburgh EH16 6FD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 664 2331 Education Primary Schools Wardie Granton Road Edinburgh EH5 3NJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 552 3896 Education Primary Schools Castleview Greendykes Road Edinburgh EH16 4DP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 661 6429 Education Primary Schools Ferryhill Groathill Road North Edinburgh EH4 2SQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 538 7382 Education Primary Schools St Mary's Music Grosvenor Crescent Edinburgh EH12 5EL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 538 7766 Education Primary Schools St Mary's Music School Grosvenor Crescent Edinburgh EH12 5EL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 538 7766 Education Primary Schools Canal View Hailesland Place Edinburgh EH14 2SL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 442 3894 Education Primary Schools Stockbridge Hamilton Place Edinburgh EH3 5BA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 6109 Education Primary Schools St John's Hamilton Terrace Edinburgh EH15 1NB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 669 1363 Education Primary Schools Edinburgh Academy Henderson Row Edinburgh EH3 5BL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 4603 Education Primary Schools Hermitage Park Hermitage Park Edinburgh EH6 8HD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 554 2952 Education Primary Schools St Cuthberts R.C. Hutchison Crossway Edinburgh EH14 1RP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 443 2621 Education Primary Schools St John Vianney R.C. Ivanhoe Crescent Edinburgh EH16 6AU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 664 1742 Education Primary Schools Carrickknowe Lampacre Road Edinburgh EH12 7HU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 334 4505 Education Primary Schools George Heriots Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9EQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7263 Education Primary Schools George Heriots Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9EQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7263 Education Primary Schools St Mary's R.C. (Leith) Links Gardens Edinburgh EH6 7JG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 554 7129 Education Primary Schools Craigentinny Loganlea Drive Edinburgh EH7 6LR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 661 2749 Education Primary Schools Lorne Lorne Street Edinburgh EH6 8QS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 554 2308 Education Primary Schools Brunstane Magdalene Drive Edinburgh EH15 3BE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 669 4498 Education Primary Schools Dean Park Balerno Marchbank Gardens Edinburgh EH14 7ET City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 449 4529 Education Primary Schools Parson's Green Meadowfield Drive Edinburgh EH8 7LU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 661 4459 Education Primary Schools Niddrie Mill Moffat Way Edinburgh EH16 4PY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 468 7025 Education Primary Schools St Francis R.C. Moffat Way Edinburgh EH16 4PY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 621 6600 Education Primary Schools Bruntsfield Montpelier Edinburgh EH10 4NA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 1821 Edinburgh Primary Schools Education Primary Schools Gilmerton Moredun Dykes Road Edinburgh EH17 8NQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 664 3614 Education Primary Schools Craigroyston Muirhouse Place West Edinburgh EH4 4PX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 343 6465 Education Primary Schools Muirhouse Muirhouse Place West Edinburgh EH4 4PX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 200 2000 Education Primary Schools Cliftonhall Newbridge Edinburgh EH28 8LQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 333 1359 Education Primary Schools Victoria Newhaven Main Street Edinburgh EH6 4HY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 476 7306 Education Primary Schools Trinity Newhaven Road Edinburgh EH6 4QA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 554 2062 Education Primary Schools Fort North Fort Street Edinburgh EH6 4HF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 467 7131 Education Primary Schools Royal High Northfield Broadway Edinburgh EH8 7RX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 669 3200 Education Primary Schools Pentland Oxgangs Green Edinburgh EH13 9JE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 445 1510 Education Primary Schools Clermiston Parkgrove Place Edinburgh EH4 7NP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 336 3361 Education Primary Schools Prestonfield Peffermill Road Edinburgh EH16 5LJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 1336 Education Primary Schools Stewarts Melville Queensferry Road Edinburgh EH4 3EZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 311 1177 Education Primary Schools Stewarts Melville College Queensferry Road Edinburgh EH4 3EZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 311 1177 Education Primary Schools Mary Erskines Junior Queensferry Terrace Edinburgh EH4 3EZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 311 1111 Education Primary Schools Mary Erskines Ravelston Dykes Road Edinburgh EH4 3NT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131347 5700 Education Primary Schools Colinton Redford Place Edinburgh EH13 0AL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 441 1946 Education Primary Schools Longstone Redhall Grove Edinburgh EH14 2DU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 443 4743 Education Primary Schools Prospact Bank Restalrig Road Edinburgh EH6 8BQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 553 2239 Education Primary Schools St Ninian's R.C. Restalrig Road South Edinburgh EH7 6JA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 661 3431 Education Primary Schools Roseburn Roseburn Street Edinburgh EH12 5PL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 339 6096 Education Primary Schools Stenhouse Saughton Mains Street Edinburgh EH11 3HL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 443 1255 Education Primary Schools Broomhouse Saughton Road Edinburgh EH11 3RQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 443 3783 Education Primary Schools St Joseph's R.C. Saughton Road Edinburgh EH11 3RQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 443 4591 Education Primary Schools Sciennes Sciennes Road Edinburgh EH9 1LG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 1243 Education Primary Schools Murrayburn Sighthill Loan Edinburgh EH11 4NP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 453 5339 Education Primary Schools Westburn Sighthill Road Edinburgh EH11 4PB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 442 2997 Education Primary Schools Rudolph Steiner Spylaw Road Edinburgh EH10 5BR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 3410 Education Primary Schools Leith St Andrew Place Edinburgh EH6 7EG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 554 4844 Education Primary Schools Nether Currie Thomson Crescent Edinburgh EH14 5JR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 449 3140 Education Primary Schools Pirniehall West Pilton Crescent Edinburgh EH4 4EP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 5256 Education Primary Schools Forthview West Pilton Place Edinburgh EH4 4DF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 2468 Education Primary Schools St David's West Pilton Place Edinburgh EH4 4EP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 3500 Education Primary Schools Gylemuir Wester Broom Place Edinburgh EH12 7RT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 334 7138 Education Primary Schools James Gilespies Whitehouse Loan Edinburgh EH9 1BD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 447 1014 Education Primary Schools Newcraighall Whitehill Street Newcraighall EH21 8QZ Edinburgh Scotland 0131 669 3598 Education Primary Schools Fettes College Preparatory School East Fettes Avenue Edinburgh EH4 1QX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 322 2976

  • Edinburgh Castle | Attractions | Historic Guide

    Edinburgh Castle not to be missed when visiting Edinburgh. A fortress in the centre of Edinburgh over 1500 years inhabited. See its history, museums, Royal Palace, Great Hall an St Margaret's Chapel the oldest building in Edinburgh still in use for its original purpose. Edinburgh Castle Attractions All About Edinburgh Castle History Edinburgh Castle History Edinburgh Castle Rock was formed over 300 million years ago by volcanic eruptions. Probably, the first evidence of inhabitants on the rock was in the Bronze Age circa 900 BC. This was due to evidence of an Iron Age fort being unearthed dated circa 900 BC. Edinburgh Castle First Fortress The first writings probably were about a fortress on Edinburgh Castle Rock circa 600 AD in a poem Gododdin. This tells of Gododdin a race of warriors who lived in the south-east of Scotland and north-east England. Gododdin left the fortress of Din Eiden (Edinburgh) to battle with the Angles of Northumbria. Consequently, The Gododdin were wiped out and the Angles of Northumbria took control of the area. Scottish Borders King Malcolm II took over control of the area in 1016 at the Battle of Carham. He also changed the border of Scotland to the River Tweed as Northumbria once extended as far as the River Forth. Edinburgh Castle Occupation Edinburgh Castle was originally built of wood by Malcolm III circa 1070. It was then built of stone by King David I circa 1130. Also including the building of a small Chapel for his mother Margaret. (St Margaret’s Chapel) the oldest surviving building in Edinburgh Castle. The occupation of Edinburgh Castle in 1296 by Edward I of England lasted until early 1314. Consequently the Scots led by Thomas Randolph – First earl of Moray recaptured Edinburgh Castle for the Scots. Similarly in 1335 the English under Edward III also lost control in 1341 when William Douglas regained it for the Scots. In 1361 David II strengthened the fortifications of Edinburgh Castle and built a tower. David’s Tower probably over 80 foot high which unfortunately was destroyed in the Lang Siege 1573. Unfortunately there are only underground remnants still visible. David II died in Edinburgh Castle 1371. Last Royal Occupation Edinburgh Castle Finally, the last King to reside in Edinburgh Castle was Charles I in 1633 before his coronation. In 1650 Edinburgh Castle was once again under attack by the English led by Oliver Cromwell. After several months of siege, Edinburgh Castle was surrendered to Oliver Cromwell and the English forces. When Charles II was restored as King. He set up an army garrison in Edinburgh Castle that remained until the 1920’s. Edinburgh Castle became a tourist attraction and was open to visitors circa 1833. It is now one of the world’s most visited attractions in the UK. All the Attractions of Edinburgh Castle Edinburgh Castle Gates Originally there were two gates that protected Edinburgh Castle. Firstly the gate from the Esplanade over the drawbridge and then the inner barrier gate. Later a further gate was built, the Portcullis Gate. The Castle Gates plaque reads; For a period of at least 2000 years, this fortress was defended by the outer gate at the head of the esplanade. Edinburgh Castle Drawbridge Edinburgh Castle Gatehouse Gatehouse Plaque Sir William Kirkcaldy Edinburgh Castle Fortress Firstly look up high on the rock left before the Portcullis Gate. Where there is a memorial plaque to Sir William Kirkcaldy. The inscription reads: In memory of Sir William Kirkcaldy of Grange. Justly reputed to be one of the best soldiers and most accomplished cavaliers of his time. He held this castle for Queen Mary from May 1568 to May 1573. And after its honourable surrenders, suffered death for his devotion to Her cause on 3 August 1573. Sir William Kirkcaldy Tablet Thomas Randolph Earl of Moray Edinburgh Castle Fortress Further into the castle on the wall after the Portcullis Gate and the Lang Stairs a further plaque can be seen and reads; To commemorate Thomas Randolph Earl of Moray. A distinguished soldier and diplomatist. Who recovered this castle in 1313 after it had been for 20 years in the hands of the English. Thomas Randolph Earl of Murray Tablet Edinburgh Castle Argyle Tower Edinburgh Castle Fortress The Argyle Tower was built on to the top of the portcullis gate in 1867 and entrance is at the top of the Lang Stairs the original access to Edinburgh Castle. Named after the the 9th Earl of Argyle (Archibald Campbell) 1663-85. Imprisoned in the room above the Portcullis Gate before his execution June 1685. He was executed when found guilty of treason 19 Dec 1681. Because he lead a rebellion against the Roman Catholic Church and James VII of Scotland. Old Guardhouse Inner Barrier Edinburgh Castle Fortress The Old Guard house was built in 1853. Detention cells were added in 1866 and also later used as the Quartermaster stores. The present Guardhouse pictured above replaced the Old Guardhouse in 1887. The Inner Barrier posts where a large wooden gate would have hung, stand at each side of the road. Almost beside the door to the old guardhouse. Edinburgh Castle Old Guardhouse & Inner Barrier Edinburgh Castle Old Guardhouse & Inner Barrier Portcullis Gate Edinburgh Castle Fortress The first gateway after a short walk uphill gets you to the Portcullis Gate. Also Built after the Lang Siege in 1573 on the site of the Constable’s Tower. The large spikes of the Portcullis are only open for visitors and closed to stop any unwanted invasion. The upper section of the gates were added circa 1887. The Portcullis Gate plaque reads; 1574 -77 Built after the long siege of 1571-3. As the main gateway into the castle. It stands on the site of the medieval Constable’s Tower. The top storey was added in 1887. Edinburgh Castle Portcullis Gate Edinburgh Castle Portcullis Gate Edinburgh Castle Portcullis Gate Plaque Lang Stairs Edinburgh Castle Fortress First of all when through the portcullis gate on entering Edinburgh Castle to the left are the Lang Stairs. This is the most direct route to the highest point of the Castle Rock. The Lang Stairs was the main access to the summit of the castle rock in the middle ages.Furthermore on the right near the top of the Lang Stairs is the Argyle Tower. This was the original entrance under Constable’s Tower. Constables Tower was also destroyed in the Lang Siege of 1573. The easy way up is by the hill with setts creating a road that winds up the slope. Installed to make it easier to get the cannon to the battlements. The Water Tank Foog’s Gate Edinburgh Castle Fortress The circular building on the way to Foog’s Gate is an old iron water tank which stored the water for Edinburgh Castle. The water was supplied from St Margaret's well at the foot of the rock which in turn supplied the Fore Well. Foog’s Gate E dinburgh Castle Fortress Foog’s Gate built after the Lang Siege circa 1580 was a further gate to stop invaders. No one knows the background to the name. Maybe it is to do with fog or low cloud that often settles on Edinburgh Castle. Foog’s Gate gives entry to the Upper Ward, the highest part of Edinburgh Castle. The Gate is attached to the building that houses a great water tank made of iron (not in use) that was a store of water for Edinburgh Castle. Foog’s Gate plaque reads; The main entrance to the citadel by the 17th century. The perimeter wall looped for both cannon and musketry, was builtin King Charles II’s reign (1660- 85). Edinburgh Castle Mons Meg Cannon Mons Meg is a Belgian cannon given to James II as a gift in 1457. Named after where it was tested in Mons in Belgium. Mons Meg was a super gun that could shoot a cannonball up to 2 miles. Mons Meg was last used in battle circa 1554 and was last fired circa 1680, when the barrel burst. It spent many years in England. Mons Meg was finally returned to the Castle in 1829 and has been on the battlements ever since. One o’clock Gun Edinburgh Castle Fortress . A 105 mm field gun is fired from Mills Mount in Edinburgh Castle Monday – Saturday at 13.00 hours. Sundays it does not fire as no seamen work on the Sabbath. Good Friday and Christmas Day are also days it is not fired. A gun has been fired here since 1861 as an audio time signal to shipping in the Firth of Forth. The original signal was the Time Ball which was on the mast of Nelson Monument on Calton Hill. The Time Ball The Time Ball on the mast of Nelson’s monument was originally a visual aid for the sailors in the Leith port and the Firth of Forth to set their chronometers by. Due to the weather being overcast in Edinburgh often, an audio aid was introduced (The One O’clock Gun) in 1861, in addition to the Time Ball. David’s Tower Edinburgh Castle Fortress David’s Tower probably built by David II, circa 1368 once stood almost 80 feet (25 mtrs) high consequently giving a view of 360 degrees for an early warning of invaders by sea or land. The remains of the tower are below ground as the tower was bombarded by cannon during the Lang Siege of 1571 – 1573 and all but destroyed. As a result The Half Moon Battery was built to replace it after the Lang Siege in 1573. Most noteworthy In 1941 the Scottish crown jewels were taken from the crown room where they are on display today. They were buried below in the depths of David’s Tower. For the reason that if the Germans invaded they would not find the Honours of Scotland (Crown Jewels). Consequently the Germans did not invade they were brought back out from their hiding place and returned to the crown room. Half Moon Battery Edinburgh Castle Fortress . David II built David’s Tower circa 1361 and it was destroyed in the Lang Siege in May 1573. Rebuilding took place immediately with the Half Moon Battery where David’s Tower had stood. A Great Half Bastion Round built by Lord Chancellor of Scotland Regent Morton which you can see today. The Fore Well Edinburgh Castle Fortress The Fore Well, circa 115 feet (34 mtrs) deep, was the Castle’s main water supply mentioned when Robert the Bruce blocked it in 1314 attack as the Scots retained the Castle. The Water could also have been the source of Saint Margaret’s Well at the foot of the castle rock in West Princes Street Gardens. Circa 1080. Still in use circa 1840. Access to Saint Margaret’s Well is over the foot bridge at the rear of the Ross Bandstand in West Princes Street Gardens Forewall Battery Edinburgh Castle Fortress The Forewall Battery with 5 cannon pointing over what was the Nor Loch to the north the battery first built circa 1545 and rebuilt and extended 1573. The iron basket on the wall was light to warn the people of Edinburgh the expected invasion. Royal Scots Regiment of Scotland Museum Edinburgh Castle The Royal Scots museum tells the stories from over 350 years of campaigning, most noteworthy are the six Victoria Crosses on display and the stories of heroic deeds behind them. The Royal Scots were the oldest serving infantry regiment in the British Army. Founded in 1633 when Sir John Hepburn raised a body of men in Scotland for service in France in the Thirty Years’ War. Under a Royal Warrant granted by King Charles I known as ‘Pontius Pilate’s Bodyguard’. Also now known 1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, abbreviated to 1 SCOTS. Royal Scots Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Regimental Museum Edinburgh Castle The Regimental Museum tells the history of the Scottish regiments, their heroes and unique artefacts from battles. The most important artefact being the flag taken by Ensign Ewart from the French at the Battle of Waterloo. Royal Scots Dragoon Guards are the senior Scottish regiment in the British Army. In the museum can be seen the French Eagle and Standard captured at the Battle of Waterloo by Ensign Ewart. The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards are a light cavalry regiment famous for its iconic victory at the Battle of Waterloo 1815. Also were part of the charge of the Light brigade. Read the story of Ensign Ewart and how they adopted the Eagle as their emblem. Ensign Ewart’s memorial stone stands on the Castle Esplanade with his grave stone behind it. Read the hole story “Taking of the Flag” Dragoon Guards Dury’s Battery Edinburgh Castle Fortress The Dury Battery was named after Captain Theodore Dury who built the battery after the 1708 Jacobite rising. Captain Dury was the military engineer for Scotland. In 1757 the guns were removed and the battery was converted into an exercise yard for prisoners of war. Furthermore, the Military Prison and the War Prisoners Prison are also located in this yard. The Scottish National War Memorial Edinburgh Castle The Scottish National War Memorial Edinburgh Castle tells the story of Scotland at war with many items from the past that tell great stories of battles won and to many that were lost. The National war memorial commemorates all who have fallen in wars from 1914 to this day. A display of the rolls of honour, is of all in Scottish services and civilians who were casualties of wars. The Scottish National War Memorial is a building in Crown Square which is at the height of Edinburgh Castle rock on which Edinburgh Castle stands. The Building was opened in 1927. The Memorial is open to the public, free of charge on application to the Castle Ticket Office. Governor’s House Edinburgh Castle The Governor’s House was built as accommodation in 1742 for the Governor of Edinburgh Castle and are still used for the same purpose. Edinburgh Castle St Margaret’s Chapel St Margaret’s Chapel Edinburgh Castle was built by David I circa 1130 for his mother Queen Margaret. The Chapel was renamed in 1250 when Margaret was canonised, therefore St Margaret’s Chapel. The Oldest building n Edinburgh Castle is St Margaret’s Chapel Probably also in Edinburgh. Which is still in use today. Stone of Destiny Now in Perth Museum In 1292 John Balliol was most certainly the last king to use the Stone of Destiny. He became king in 1292 until 1296. In 1296 the Stone of Destiny was captured by Edward I of England and taken to Westminster Abbey in London. The Stone of Destiny was finally returned to Scotland on St Andrews Day 1996 the first time in 700 years. There are also many stories of the Stone of Destiny’s origins from Syria to Egypt, from Spain. Before arriving in Ireland and then Scotland. The Stone of destiny is beside the Scottish Crown Jewels (Honours of Scotland) in the Crown Room of Edinburgh Castle. I have to images of the Crown Jewels as they are in a special glass case restricting photographs. There is a monument of Robert the Bruce having himself crowned as King of Scotland at Scone in 1306. Edinburgh Castle The Scottish Crown Jewels (The Honours of Scotland) The Scottish Crown Jewels have been in continuous occupation of Edinburgh Castle since 1660. Most noteworthy the Honours of Scotland were forgotten about as they had been abolished in 1707 and locked away. Subsequently they were found locked in a chest in the crown room by Sir Walter Scott in 1818. As a result they have been on display in the Crown Room ever since. The Crown jewels consist of a crown, sceptre and sword of state. Firstly used in a group for the coronation of Mary Queen of Scots in 1543. The Sceptre is thought to have been a gift from the Pope Alexander VI in 1494. The Crown was a design for King James V in 1540 and the Sword gifted to King James IV in 1507 by Pope Julius II. The Scottish Crown Jewels (Honours of Scotland) are the oldest Crown Jewels in the British Isles. The images below are replicas in an outer room of the crown room. Edinburgh Castle Dog Cemetery Royal Palace Edinburgh Castle Royal Palace Edinburgh Castle was were Mary Queen of Scots gave birth to her son James in 1566. He was later to become James VI. Mary of Guise was French (Marie de Guise) born on 22 November 1515 was the wife of James V and Queen of Scots from 1538 to 1542. She gave birth to Mary later to be Mary Queen of Scots. Also served as Regent of Scotland in her daughter’s name from 1554 to 1560. Mary de Guise died in Edinburgh Castle in 1560. For security she had a Palace and Chapel built at the foot of Castlehill. Only the facade remains as the University of Edinburgh demolished it to build the New College in 1846. James VI returned To Edinburgh Castle in 1617 for the Jubilee celebrations. Finally the last royal to stay in Edinburgh Castle being Charles I in 1633. The Royal Palace Plaque reads; The residence of the Stewart Kings and Queens in the 15th & 16th centuries. The birthplace of King James VI in 1566 and the home of The Scottish Crown Jewels. Edinburgh Castle Birth Room James VI Antechamber Laich Hall The Laich (low) Hall is in the Royal Palace in Crown Square of Edinburgh Castle. This is where many Royal banquets and dances took place. Also can be found there is the antechamber and birth room. Where Mary Queen of Scots gave birth to her son James. Who was to become James the VI of Scotland and James the 1st of England. King James VI was the last King of Scotland and after the Union of the Crowns in 1603 also became King James I of England. The Great Hall Edinburgh Castle Great Hall, Edinburgh Castle, Crown Square. Built by King James IV circa 1480 and completed in circa 1510 and restored in 1888. This hall is a magnificent architectural sight, with its the original hammer-beam (wooden) ceiling. Certainly the best preserved in any of the Castles of Great Britain. Also the painting of Ensign Ewart is on the end wall with weapons and armour. Finally do not miss the key to Edinburgh Castle also in the Great Hall. Used now by the Royals for State and Royal functions. Edinburgh Castle Prisons Thomas III de Grey First Prisoner Edinburgh Castle The first prisoners of war known, date back to at least 1355. Maybe, the first being Thomas III de Grey an English knight captured in 1355. While captive he began to write the “Scalacronica” the history of England from 1272 – 1362 furthermore he used the Castle library for reference. Another was Brigadier William Mackintosh, Laird of Borlum Inverness (Mackintosh of Borlum) one of the leaders in the Jacobite uprising of 1715 who spent his last 20 plus years a prisoner in Edinburgh Castle. Foreign Prisoners French prisoners were held in Edinburgh Castle in 1757 from the 7 years war and soldiers of America, Italy, France, Spain, Netherlands and Poland were held prisoner here circa 1760. Many of the prisoners scratched their names into the doors and walls of the vaults. Finally in 18811 when 49 prisoners escaped from Edinburgh Castle Prison it was deemed unsuitable and no further prisoners were placed in Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh Castle Military Prison Edinburgh Castle Military Prison first of all opened 1842 and finally closed 1923. This small Victorian prison was built as a result of offending soldiers from the castle garrison and those of visiting regiments. Queen Anne Building Crown Square Edinburgh Castle The Queen Anne building was built circa 1710 after the Jacobite uprising of 1708. The main function was barracks for officers and Castle gunners. Also this site previously was where the royal gun house stood and furthermore the position where Mons Meg first stood. Field Marshal Earl Douglas Haig First of all, Douglas Haig was born a son of famous whisky distiller's in Edinburgh on 19th June 1861. He finally died in 1928 and was buried at Dryburgh Abbey. His grave stone stands beside the family grave of Sir Walter Scott. Finally he founded the Haig Fund (who make the Poppies) and the Royal British Legion. Douglas Haig Military Career Firstly, in his military career he was enrolled in the Royal Military College at Sandhurst in 1884. In June 1899 Haig went to South Africa to serve in the Boer War. Douglas Haig became major-general, certainly the youngest officer to hold the rank in the British Army. He also was responsible for training the Indian Cavalry. Furthermore in 1909 Haig was appointed as chief of staff in India. Most noteworthy In 1910, Douglas Haig took command of the 1st Army Corps of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) based in Aldershot. Consequently Haig and the (BEF) went to France in August 1914. He became commander in chief of the (BEF). Finally, General Haig after a long and bloody battle over several months (July –December) brought an end to the Somme Offensive. As a result in that time, it is estimated, the British army suffered over 400,000 casualties, the French 200,000 and Germans circa 500,000 casualties. Because of his actions Haig was nicknamed “The Butcher of the Somme”. He used human life with no regards to consequences. Douglas Haig Honours He was finally knighted (Knight of the Order of the Thistle) in July 1917 and consequently became Sir Douglas Haig. Furthermore, in 1919 he was made Earl Haig then finally in 1921 Baron Haig of Bemersyde. The statue of of Douglas Haig is in the square outside the Hospital in Edinburgh Castle. Plaque Finally the plaque on the statue in Edinburgh Castle reads; This statue was present to the City of Edinburgh by Sir Dhunjibhoy Bomanji of Bombay. In admiration of the service rendered to the British Empire by the Field Marshal. Also the engraved stone on the house in Charlotte Square Edinburgh reads; In this house Douglas Haig was born 19th June 1861. Douglas Haig’s grave stone in Dryburgh Abbey have the words; Douglas Haig born in Edinburgh June 19th 1861. Departed out of this world Sunday Jan 29th 1928. Edinburgh Castle Hospital The Edinburgh Castle hospital buildings in Hospital Square were built in 1753 as two ordnance storehouse for arms and military equipment. They were converted into the Garrison Hospital in 1897. Ordnance Storehouse National War Museum and Hospital The Ordnance store house was one of two warehouses for arms and military equipment. Built to a design by General William Skinner chief engineer in north Britain in 1753. He was also the creator of Fort George the Garrison fortress of the Scottish Highlands. This ordnance store house now houses the Military Museum. Previously was converted from a 60-bed hospital that cared for German Prisoners of war during the First World War. War Museum Edinburgh Castle Key to the Door The Edinburgh Castle Key with tags of the keeper of the key click to magnify and read the tags. Next - Castle Esplanade

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    Looking for a Bank ATM currancy exchange or Western Union Branch. The Edinburgh contact and address details are available here. There are many Western Union Branches were you can send and receive cash worldwide. ATM's for cash and currancy exchanges for local currancy or Holiday money. 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  • Leith Shore | Edinburgh Suburb | All About Edinburgh

    Leith was once a thriving sea port with many whisky bonds and a seperate town from Edinburgh. Leith since 1920 is part of Edinburgh. Many attractions date from the 15th to 19th centuries. withh shore side restaurants and cafes visit leith for a gret time. Leith Shore Edinburgh Attractions In 1827 Leith became a Burgh as Edinburgh was, this lasted for a short time as in 1920 Edinburgh took over. Leith was first mentioned in history in 1143 when King David I granted the monks lands at ‘Inverlet’ He also had a harbour built at the Shore for personal use. Leith has been a very important area due to its position on the forth and closeness to Edinburgh. The port of Leith has been attached by Spanish, French, English and American ships over the years and eventually taken by Edinburgh in 1920. Take a trip to the redeveloped area of the commercial quayside just over the bridge at the Shore, where you will find many types of open air restaurants and just a short stroll away from the Royal Yacht Britannia and the indoor shopping mall Ocean Terminal. On a Sunday there is an outdoor market. In 1813 a Mr William Crawford opened a small biscuit Shop on the Shore Leith eventually merging with McVities circa 1960. King’s Landing Shore Leith Edinburgh Attractions The King’s Landing is the historic occasion of George the IV becoming the first monarch to stand on Scottish shores since Charles II in 1651. It came about by an invitation from Sir Walter Scott on a suggestion by Henry Dundas, (a very powerful politician at the time). The King’s Landing was at the Shore of Leith a port just outside Edinburgh on Thursday 15th August 1822 The plaques can be seen on the Shore on where he set foot on the shore and the other on the wall opposite the plaque. The Wall Plaque reads; OPPOSITE THIS SPOT KING GEORGE IV LANDED | ON 15th AUGUST 1822. AN HISTORIC VISIT | ARRANGED MAINLY BY SIR WALTER SCOTT | FOR THE BICENTENARY OF WHOSE BIRTH | THIS PLAQUE WAS ERECTED | LEITH CIVIC TRUST August 1971 King's Landing The Signal Tower Shore Leith Edinburgh Attractions The Signal Tower built in 1685 had sails of a windmill. The stone tower you can see today was originally higher by at least two further floors. The battlements were built during the Napoleonic war when the tower became the signal tower relaying flag messages to incoming ships The Sailor’s Home Shore Leith The Sailors Home built in 1883 was accommodation for sailors whose ships were in port. Look for the angel above the door an emblem for the seaman’s mission, now a luxury hotel. The Memorial to merchant seamen can be seen in front of the building. Merchant Seamen’s Memorial Tower Shore Leith The Memorial takes the form of a 5.5 metre sandstone column featuring seafaring scenes in bronze relief. It is possible to see navigators with charts, a ship’s cook, stokers, engineers, and seamen hauling lines. The Shore was chosen as the location for this new Memorial because Leith was Scotland’s premier port for more than 300 years, and served as Edinburgh’s trading port for more than 700 years. In addition, the Memorial recognises the 132 years of service dedicated to the Merchant Navy by Leith Nautical College (1855-1987) and its training ship, “Dolphin” (1944- 1979). Four shelves on the the working seamen showing their different duties. Musician’s Memorial Spiral Sculpture Shore Leith This sculpture of grey slate is a memorial to three musicians and was designed by the sculptor James Parker from Galloway Scotland. Thomas (Tam) Bennett Sim White He was a Blues and Jazz singer, TV personality and film actor. He was In many TV dramas and soaps performed on Top of the Pops. He was born in Grassmarket Edinburgh he went to the same secondary school (Darrock Academy) as Sean (007) Connery Raymond (Boz) Burrell He was born in Holbeach England. He was a musician, singer-songwriter and Guitar player. He played with Ritchie Blackmore, King Crimson, Bad Company and Tam White. Derek “Dell Boy” Allen The Gates of Leith Shore Leith The Gates of Leith stand with two cannon from the 16th century once part of the artillery that protected the Leith Docks from invaders. In the centre a bust of Governor John Hunter, son of a Leith ship master and second in command aboard H.M.S. Sirius when they found the colony of New South Wales in 1788. Governor John Hunter Bust Shore Leith Vice Admiral |John Hunter R.N.| 1737-1821 Captain John Hunter was captain of the HMS Sirius and later became the 2nd Governor of New South Wales Australia from 1795 returning to Britain in 1800. New South Wales was the penal outpost of the British Empire. As a professional sailor John Hunter was involved in the American War of Independence and took part in Chesapeake and Sandy Hook He was appointed third lieutenant of his flagship HMS Victory and he received his first command in 1782. John Hunter ended his career as a Vice-Admiral and spent his final years in Leith in 6 Cassels Place (43 Leith Walk near the corner of Kirk Street) before returning to London where he died in 1821. The inscription on the plaque reads; Governor John Hunter | Governor of New South Wales 1795 – 1800 | Born Leith 29th August 1737 Died London 13th March 1821 | John Hunter, son of a Leith Ship Master, was Second in | command aboard H.M.S. Sirius to Governor Arthur Phillip | Who Founded the Colony in January 1788. He Returned to be | The Colony’s Second Governor and Conducted its Government | with Sense, Duty, And Humanity. | This bust was donated to the Scots Australian Council in | Edinburgh by its Sculptor, Victor Cusack, and the Scottish | Australian Heritage Council in Sydney and was unveiled on | 28th August 1994, by The Rt. Hon. Norman Irons, the | Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh, and his | Excellency, The Hon. Neal Blewett, High | Commissioner for Australia. HMS SIRIUS HMS Sirius built in Newhaven Leith Edinburgh, was the flagship of the First Fleet. The HMS Sirius set out from Portsmouth, England, in 1787 to establish the first European colony in New South Wales, Australia. Lighthouse Beacon Shore Leith The original position of the lighthouse beacon was in Burntisland, Fife (1876) and was moved to its present position in 1990. The roman numerals that can be seen on the front of the lighthouse show the date when it was first used. Sandy Irvine Robertson OBE Shore Leith Wine merchant, charity promoter and founder of the Scottish Business Achievements Awards Trust. After his premature death, his friends commissioned a bronze statue which sits on the waterfront at the estuary of the Water of Leith. Behind is a harpoon gun from Port Leith Whaling Station, and the Victoria Swing Bridge that was built in 1874. Christian Salvesen Harpoon Gun Shore Leith 1851 Christian Salvesen arrived in Leith and set up in business as a shipowner and broker, later the family started the whaling from Leith in 1906 and by 1911 Christian Salvesen & Co had become the largest whaling company in the world. Whale Oil was a very important commodity as it was used for the oil for lamps, machine lubrication, margarine, soap and glycerine for explosives. The gun came from one of the whale catchers run by the Salvesen Company which was registered in Leith Victoria Swing Bridge Shore Leith This bridge formerly carried a road, railway crossing and footpaths and was the largest swing bridge in Great Britain. The original Victoria Swing Bridge across the Inner Harbour linked the Albert Dock to the Victoria Dock and was built in 1874. The bridge is now static and is used as a footpath to cross the mouth of the Water of Leith. Fingal Luxury Hotel Fingal was built in 1963 by Blythswood Shipbuilding Company, Scotstoun Glasgow. As steam tender vessel for the Northern Lighthouse Board. The ship was registered in Leith and based for most of its life in Oban (30 years) and 6 years in Stromness, Orkney. The ship on its retirement was sold in 2000 and moored in Cornwall. In 2014 the Britannia trust purchased the vessel which had been renamed Windsor Castle and brought it back to Leith. The ship is 239.01 feet (72.85 m) in length. Its breadth: Beam to Beam is 40.35 feet (12.30 m) and Depth 8.50 feet (5.64 m). The Name has reverted back to Fingal and is now a Luxury five star hotel, moored at the Alexandra Dock in the Port of Leith. Royal Yacht Britannia Ocean Terminal Leith The Royal Yacht Britannia is the former Royal Yacht of the British monarch Queen Elizabeth II. The ship is now permanently moored at Ocean Terminal in Edinburgh. The Britannia is the 83rd vessel since the first Royal yacht owned by King Charles II in 1660. It is the second Royal yacht to bear the name Britannia, the first being the famous racing cutter built for the Prince of Wales in 1893. Have a day out and look around the famous Yacht. Now the rich and famous hire the ship for the evening for dinner parties. Royal Yacht Britannia Antony Gormley Statue Leith Jetty Antony Gormley is a renowned British sculptor with works that are displayed over the word from New Zealand Hong Kong and the U.S.A and all around the UK. The iconic Angel of the North to statues a man 6 of which are around Edinburgh. I have named this one for the birds. Kinloch Anderson Museum Kinloch Anderson Heritage Room Museum Kinloch Anderson was started in 1868 by William Anderson and his two sons in Edinburgh’s George Street. It has Royal warrants of appointment and is a global name in tailoring. The Museum tells the story of the Kinloch Anderson Family business from its start in 1868. The Citadel Archway Leith Shore The Citadel Archway is the only remains of Leith Citadel built by Oliver Cromwell’s troops in 1656. Located next to what was St Ninian’s Church. When the Citadel was first built it stood alone next to the beach. Leith was fought over by the English and French and eventually a treaty was signed. The Citadel was a fortification where retreating troops would go when the main walls of the city defences were breached. Leith Citadel was one of the largest as its location to Edinburgh made it an important site to control. The other Citadels that were built were in Perth Inverness, Ayr and (Inverlochy) now Fort William. In 1827 Leith became an independent Parliamentary Burgh which lasted less than 100 years as in 1920 it became a part of Edinburgh. The first recorded mention of Leith was in 1143. Leith was so important that even the American Navy under John Paul Jones tried to capture the port of Leith. Commercial Quay Leith Shore Take a trip to the redeveloped area of the commercial quayside just over the bridge at the Shore, where you will find many types of open air restaurants and just a short stroll away from the Royal Yacht Britannia and the indoor shopping mall Ocean Terminal. Customs House Leith Shore The coat of arms over the entrance of the Customs House is that of King George III. The Leith Customs House was built circa 1811 to house and control the goods being brought into Leith by the many ships that traded around the world. All Captains had to declare there cargo and pay a duty. The customs Houses were at every port and have been in operation circa 1390. The customs house of Leith was previously at Trinity House where the maritime museum is now situated. The King’s Wark Shore Leith The King’s Wark has history from circa 1430 when it was built by order of James I. In 1590 King James VI, his wife the Queen, Princess Anne of Denmark, resided there for five nights. In 1606 the King’s Wark and lands were gifted to Bernard Lindsay by James VI, The King’s Wark was known to be rebuilt and extended by Mr Bernard Lindsay in 1613 with a tennis court and four Taverns, one for the King and a cellar for the King’s wines. In 1649 it became a weigh House for hemp and iron. The thoroughfare was known as Bernard’s Nook but in 1806 when improvements were being made the new thoroughfare was named Bernard Street after Bernard Lindsay. Queen’s Landing Shore Leith Edinburgh Attractions This Plaque commemorates the landing in Leith of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots upon her return from France on 19th August 1561. Mary Stuart (Mary Queen of Scots) was born on 8 December 1542. She was the queen of Scotland from December 1542 until July 1567. An infant Queen due to her father King James V death 6 days after her birth. Her reign ended on a forced abdication by Scottish nobles in 1567 at Carberry. Mary’s cousin Queen Elizabeth I had her arrested and she spent the rest of her life as a prisoner until her execution in 1587. Queens Landing Lamb’s House Leith Lamb’s House was built in 1610, was one of the finest merchant’s houses in Scotland. It was built by a merchant called Andrew Lamb a member of the lamb family who lived in the Leith area for circa 200 years. As the date of May Queen of Scots landing was prior to this it is unlikely to be the same house. It is more likely to be the King’s Wark that she waited as this was for the upper class and royalty. Old Leith Bridge Leith North Leith and “St Leonard’s Lands” or what became South Leith were joined by a bridge that connected the two areas in 1493. This was the first Stone Bridge to be built over the inlet. Due to the shipbuilders operating upstream from the bridge and when the ships were ready to sail they would have to pass under the bridge, which stopped large ships from being built. The first bridge was replaced by a drawbridge which was built closer to the estuary. When shipbuilding stopped the bridge was replaced by what is in place today. St Ninian’s Chapel Shore Leith St Ninian’s Chapel was established in 1493 by Robert Ballantyne, Abbot of Holyrood. When the English were on the rampage burning and destroying churches and castles in Scotland 1560-1 St Ninian’s was not spared. In 1609 North Leith parish was a new parish and required a Church The ruins of St Ninian’s became the possession of the people of north Leith and rebuilt the chapel which became the parish Church. The Church was extended in 1675. As Leith grew the church became to small for the congregation and a new church was built in 1816. The church building was used by other church groups until 1825 when it was used for commercial purposes. On the wall above the main entrance, stone inscriptions read: Blessed Are | They Yet Heir | Yevord of God | And keep It | Luke XI | 1600 S.S. Explorer Shore Leith Docks Edinburgh The SS Explorer is the last surviving steam trawler in the world. It was a purpose built fishery research ship. She is on the National Historic Ships. Launched on 21 June 1955. SS Explorer went out of service in 1984. The SS Explorer was a fishery research Ship which was to investigate fish breeding and feeding grounds which could establish fishing levels and types of fish that would suit the British markets. This would enable fishing boats to be more productive. The SS Explorer has been in Leith docks since 1996 being restored for historic purposes and would be a unique museum. She was one of the last ship of it kind registered to the port of Leith. Next - Newhaven Edinburgh

  • Arts and Crafts in Edinburgh | information | All About Edinburgh

    Arts and Crafts in Edinburgh Pottery, drawing, Painting, knitting, dressmaker, Jewellery Design for all the creative people Arts and Crafts Edinburgh Arts and Crafts, Pottery, Life Drawing, Flower Arranging Painting, Jewellery design, knitting and more.... Activities Arts and Crafts The Ceramic Experience 28 Marchmont Crescent Edinburgh EH9 1HQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 662 6666 Arts and Crafts The Ceramic Experience 118 Ocean Drive Edinburgh EH6 6JB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 554 4455 Arts and Crafts Doodles Ceramics Workshop 29 Marchmont Crescent Edinburgh EH9 1HQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 1399 Arts and Crafts Fingers and Thumbs Crafts Centre 37 Westgate Road North Berwick EH39 4AG East Lothian Scotland 01620 894 262 Arts and Crafts Splatz Activity Café 32a High Street R Dunbar EH42 1JH Midlothian Scotland 01386 864 940 Arts and Crafts Potter's Craft Café 42a Northgate Peebles EH45 8BZ Scottish Borders Scotland 01721 729 913 Arts and Crafts Priorwood Garden and Dried Flower Shop Priorwood Gardens Abbey Street Melrose TD6 9PX Scottish Borders Scotland 01896 822493

  • White Water Rafting Experience | High Speed | All About Edinburgh

    White Water Rafting Experience on the Tummel Pitlochry from Edinburgh for an experiece of your life Hen & Stag Party funday White Water Rafting Experience For excitement and a great day out with your friends or family go crashing down the white water rapids in the highlands of Scotland. All equipment and wet suits provided with experienced captains on each craft with high safety standards you will get a high octane fun safe day out to remember until you do it again. From 2 -7 people at a time. The three main rivers for rafting are River Tay, River Tummel, River Orchy. Activities Transport White Water Rafting Experience Edinburgh - Pitlochry is 1 hour 30 mins and Edinburgh - River Orchy is 2 hrs 30 min subject to traffic. Grandtully Pitlochry Return Trip for 6 people £180 Advertise your business here White Water Rafting White Water Rafting Scotland 13 Tayside Place Aberfeldy PH15 2AW Perth and Kinross Scotland 01887 822 860 White Water Rafting The Rafting Company Ltd The Old Station Yard Lageonan Road Grandtully PH9 0PL Perthshire Scotland 01887 840 461 White Water Rafting Splash White Water Rafting Dunkeld Road Aberfeldy PH15 2AQ Perthshire Scotland 01887 829706

  • Wedding Kilt Hire | Grooms & Bestman | All About Edinburgh

    Lookiing for the best look for your Wedding here is the comprehensive list of Kilt Hire, Morning suits top hat and Tails whatever the look you can find somewhere here to buy or Hire. Kiltmakers and tailors or special wedding hire shops. WEDDING KILT HIRE EDINBURGH Kilts Made to Measure and Hire. City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, Scottish Borders and West Lothian. 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  • Tollcross Area Edinburgh | Shops & Businesses | All About Edinburgh

    Tollcross Area Edinburgh extends from Lothian Road to the kings Theatre and the Meadows Park. Minutes from Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street with shops restaurants pubs and night clubs accommodation it has everything. also the oldest Golf course and acess to the south. 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  • Thistle Street | businesses | All About Edinburgh

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

  • Edinburgh | Myths Legends | All About Edinburgh

    Myths and legends from down the years. See the predictions of Scotland's Nostridamus and other predictions that have come true. Edinburgh Ghosts and more. Place to Visit Myths Thomas the Rhymer Thomas was a poet and someone that could predict the future. His home was in Earlston in the Scottish Borders. The legend tells that Thomas fell asleep beneath a tree at the foot of the Eildon Hills. When he woke he saw the vision of a shining Lady on a Grey horse, this was the Queen of the Fairies and she entranced him and took him away to Fairyland. He remained there for what he thought had been three days, but was actually 7 years. When he left, the Queen gave him the gift of speaking the truth and told him many prophecies of great events in Scottish history. One of the events he prophesied that there would be a bridge over the River Tweed which would be visible from the Eildon Tree. The Fairy Queen also told Thomas that she would return one day, so if you feel weary rest under the tree and you never can tell what will happen next. Thomas was a real person and lived in the 1200s and his rhymes have been popular for hundreds of years. His rhymers are the earliest examples of Scottish Poetry. Look in the Poetry Library of the Royal Mile for some examples. Stand by the stone and look for the Bridge or take a nap and see what happens . James Gregory's Meridian Line St Andrews James Gregory’s Meridian is now marked on South Street by a brass marker across the pavement outside the University of St Andrews’ King James Library together with a plaque on the wall. In 1673, almost 200 years prior to the international adoption of GMT, a Scottish astronomer named James Gregory laid down Europe’s first meridian on the floor of his laboratory at the University of St Andrews. He used this line in conjunction with a metal sight fixed outside one of the windows, which he lined up with a post on the horizon exactly due south, to make astronomical observations. Gregory's Scottish meridian runs almost twelve minutes behind Greenwich meridian time, as it is several degrees to the west which, explained Dr John Amson of St Andrews University, means the world could have been running on a different time scale: 'The world could today be running on STAMT (St Andrews Mean Time) and not GMT. Cairngorms National Park The Cairngorms is made up of over 4,500sq km of wild countryside and is twice the size of the Lake District National Park, the Cairngorms National Park covers a large part of the eastern Highlands and west Aberdeenshire and is the largest National Park in the UK. It contains 5 out of the 6 largest mountains in the UK mountains, rare and sub-arctic habitats, ancient forests, rivers, lochs, wildlife hotspots, friendly villages and attractions than you could hope to explore in a lifetime. Cairngorms Dark Sky Park Star Gazing - Cairngorms National Park Richmond Hall, Tomintoul The Great Glen Tobar Nan Cean Well of the Heads Near the shore of Loch Oich outside a local shop you can see the Well of the Seven Heads. A fascinating column at the pinnacle a hand holding a large dagger and around it seven stone carved heads. The story goes that on 25th September, 1663 the Chieftain of Clan MacDonald of Keppoch, Alexander MacDonald, and his brother Ranald, were murdered by rivals within their clan. Two years passed with no just handed out for their killers. At that time the Privy Council in Edinburgh, issued letters of “Fire and Sword” against the murderers. Ian Lom and the MacDonald’s of Sleat sought “ample and summary vengeance”. They caught the seven murderers and decapitated them. Ian Lom on his journey, taking the seven heads to Invergarry Castle, he stopped to wash the blood from the heads to make them more presentable to the clan chief of the MacDonald’s of Glengarry. The Heads were then taken to Edinburgh, where they were displayed on Pikes at the Gallows between Edinburgh and Leith. The story has been ratified, when the seven graves with headless bodies were exhumed. In 1812 the monument was erected by the clan chief of the MacDonnell (Clan MacDonnell of Glengarry is a Scottish clan and is a branch of the Clan Donald) to remember the crime and punishment handed out. Lochaber Commando Memorial Dedicated to the men of the original British Commando Forces raised during World War II. Situated around a mile from Spean Bridge, it overlooks the training areas of the Commando Training Depot established in 1942 at Achnacarry Castle. Unveiled in 1952 by the Queen Mother, it is one of Scotland’s best-known monuments, both as a war memorial and as a tourist attraction offering views of Ben Nevis and Aonach Mòr. Neptune's Staircase Banavie A staircase lock comprising eight locks on the Caledonian Canal. Built by Thomas Telford between 1803 and 1822, it is the longest staircase lock in Britain. The system was originally hand-powered but has been converted to hydraulic operation. Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park Loch Lomond a true sight to behold. The scenery that can not be surpassed anywhere in the UK Forest, Hills, mountains, wildlife, a natural fresh water loch that is the boundary between the highlands and lowlands of Scotland. Part of the Trossachs National Park. A body of water that is over 500 feet (153m) deep and covers an area of over 27 square miles (71 km²) Pitlochry Scotland Pitlochry the gateway to the Highlands of Scotland. World Famous Pitlochry Salmon Ladder, Dam and Visitor Centre Fonab Castle The beautiful countryside Loch Faskally and Ben Vrackie Edradour Distillery Village. The smallest traditional distillery in Scotland dating back to 1825, the last of the handmade single malt whisky from a farm distillery. Port Na Craig Inn Established in 1650, Located on the banks of the river Tummel at the Rob Roy Way, a famous walk from Drymen to Pitlochry. Port Na Craig ferry Established in the 12th Century by the monks of Coupar Angus, who were gifted the land of Fonab. There was a ferry crossing over the river to the village of Moulin. To ensure a safe crossing, from Moulin people would drop a coin in to St Brides Wishing Well (now closed). The ferry no longer runs, The Port-Na-Craig Bridge was built and the last ferry crossing was on Empire Day 1913 when the bridge was opened by the Duchess of Atholl. Dunrobin Castle and Gardens Golspie Scotland KW10 6SF +44 1408 633177 Dunrobin Castle is the seat of Clan Sutherland. Dunrobin Castle is also one of Britain's oldest continuously inhabited houses dating back to the early 14th century. home to the Earls and Dukes of Sutherland, The castle resembles a French château with its imposing spires. Dunrobin Castle overlooks the Moray Firth. The Gardens are over 150 years old and were designed on the gardens of Palace of Versailles in Paris. the Castle is opened to visitors. John O Groats Dunnet Head Caithness KW1 4YR John O Groats on the north east point of Scotland’s mainland follow the A9 from Stirling or Perth through Inverness to Latheron in Caithness which then joins the A99, then follow the A99 to the end of the road and mainland Scotland you are at John O Groats. The Brahan Seer Scottish Nostradamus The Brahan Seer was the Nostradamus of Scotland. He was gifted with the ability of seeing events in the fut ure. His prophecies are still quoted to this day. To have “Second Sight”, or two sights, is an ability to see both into two worlds at the same time. Always thought by the folks of Scotland as an affliction or curse. The Brahan Seer, Coinneach (a variant transcription of the name Kenneth) Mackenzie, was born at Baile-na-Cille on the Isle of Lewis, circa 1600 and lived at the shores of Loch Ussie near to Dingwall in the Scottish Highlands. Legend has it that it was his mother that passed the sight to his son (Coinneach) Kenneth. At a graveyard one night when ghosts were known to roam the earth, his mother encountered the ghost of a Danish Princess on her way back to her grave. In order to allow her to pass back into the grave, Kenneth’s mother demanded that the Princess should pay a tribute, and asked that her son should be given the second sight. The legend goes that later that day, Kenneth found a small stone with a hole in the middle, through which he would look and see visions. The prophetic visions that have come true in the years after his death The Battle of Culloden (1746) He spoke on the moors, and his words were recorded. “Oh! Drum Ossie, thy bleak moor shall, ere many generations have passed away, be stained with the best blood of the Highlands. Glad am I that I will not see the day, for it will be a fearful period; heads will be lopped off by the score, and no mercy shall be shown or quarter given on either side.” He predicted, The lochs in the Great Glen would become one . This became fact when the Caledonian Canal was constructed in 1822. He talked of great black bridle less horses belching fire and steam. This became fact in the 1860’s when railways with steam trains were built throughout the Highlands. The North Sea oil fields were foretold: When Kenneth said “A black rain will bring riches to Aberdeen.” He also spoke of; When Scotland would once again have its own Parliament. But it would only come to pass when men could walk dry shod (without wetting ones boots) from England to France . First men to travel from England and France under the sea. On 1 December 1990, Englishman Graham Fagg and Frenchman Phillippe Cozette The Scottish Parliament reconvened on 12 May 1999 after it was dissolved on the 28th April 1707. He spoke of how fire and water would run beneath the streets of Inverness and into every dwelling. Gas and water pipes were laid down in Inverness circa 1825. Kenneth made a prediction that was to cost him his life. The Earl of Seaforth’s wife Isabella, was said to be one of the ugliest women in Scotland asked Kenneth for news of her husband, who was visiting Paris. Kenneth confirmed that the Earl was in good health but refused to elaborate further. This enraged Isabella, who demanded that he tell her everything or she would have him killed. Kenneth told her that her husband was with another woman, fairer than herself, and he foretold the end of the Seaforth family line. Isabella was so incensed by this that she had (Coinneach) Kenneth seized and thrown head-first into a barrel of boiling tar. The Brahan Seer Stone Slab There is a stone slab near the light house at Chanonry Point on the Moray Firth, near Fortrose, that is said to mark the spot where he died. The inscription reads: “This stone commemorates the legend of Coinneach Odhar better known as the BRAHAN SEER – Many of his prophesies were fulfilled and tradition holds that his untimely death by burning in tar followed his final prophecy of the doom of the House of Seaforth.” The Brahan Seer Celtic Stone A Celtic stone stands at the bridge across the Black Water River at the Rogie Falls, Strathpeffer Ross-shire The Seer said that if the stone fell down three times, then Loch Ussie would flood the valley below so that ships could sail to Strathpeffer. The stone has fallen down twice: it is now set in concrete. Fonab Castle Pitlochry Scotland Once home to the Sandeman Family the leading Port and Sherry wine businesses in the world. In 1790 when George Sandeman (1765-1841), the 25-year-old son of a Scottish cabinetmaker asked his father for money to set up as a wine merchant in London. Fonab Castle beside Loch Faskally and Ben Vrackie, on the once Port-na-Craig Estate which was purchased by George Glas Sandeman in 1890 who built a magnificent Home. History of the name Fonab can be seen as early as the 12th century. Fonab Castle was completed in 1892. The house transferred through the family and in 1915 till the war end in 1918 the house was a British Red Cross hospital. From 1928-46 Colonel and Mrs Kinglake Tower were occupants until they sold Fonab Castle to North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board who renamed it 'Port-na-Craig House'. The House was left by the SHEB abandoned until in 2002, when the Clark family purchased the property and changed the name back to its origin name of Fonab Castle. After many years of conservation and rebuilding the Clark family opened Fonab Castle as a luxury hotel in 2013.

  • Granton Area | History | All About Edinburgh

    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

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