Dean Cemetry is famous for the people that are buried here Photography's pioneer, Builder of Glasgow, Confederate General, Biscut Maker, Lords Cockburn, Jeffrey Dean Cemetery Edinburgh David Octavius Hill Dean Cemetery Edinburgh David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson circa 1845 pioneered many aspects of photography in Scotland. David was a Scottish painter and photographer. His studio was Rock Cottage on Calton Hill. Colonel Robert Smith Dean Cemetery Edinburgh An obelisk and stone plaque in memory of and Edinburgh born soldier who was a Colonel in the Confederate Army in Americas South. Stone plaque inscription COL. ROBERT A. SMITH / OF THE / 10TH MISSISSIPPI REGIMENT CONFEDERATE STATES ARMY / A NATIVE OF EDINBURGH / WHO FELL MORTALLY WOUNDED AT THE / BATTLE OF MUNFORDSVILLE / KENTUCKY / SEPTEMBER 14TH 1862 WHILE GALLANTLY LEADING IN THE / CHARGE OF FORT CRAIG / AGED 26 YEARS SPONSORED BY MURFREESBORO S.C.V.CAMP NO 33/ TENNESSEE Buchanan Dean Cemetery Edinburgh James Buchanan (1785–1857) was a Scottish businessman and philanthropist who was instrumental in building Glasgow. Born in Glasgow and lived his last years in Edinburgh’s New Town where his wife continued to live after his death. Lord Francis Jeffrey Dean Cemetery Edinburgh Lord Francis Jeffrey, born 23 Oct 1773 in Edinburgh, Scotland, died 26 Jan 1850 in Edinburgh buried in the Dean Cemetery. He was a literary critic and became a Judge. He was the editor of, The Edinburgh Review, a newspaper on British political and literary criticism in the early 19th century. His offices were in Buccleuch Place Edinburgh. James Falshaw Dean Cemetery Edinburgh James Falshaw was an engineer and helped build the railways around the UK. He lived in Edinburgh from the mid-1800s. He was Edinburgh’s Lord Provost from 1874 -77. He helped modernise the lothians and was knighted in 1876 and was involve in the building of the Forth Rail Bridge which still stands today as the main crossing of the Firth of Forth by rail. Nasmyth Dean Cemetery Edinburgh James Nasmyth born 47 York Place Edinburgh in 1808 became a Scottish engineer famed for inventing the steam hammer in 1842 and many other engineering firsts in his foundry in Manchester. He produced many tools and steam engines. His father Alex was a renowned Scottish artist. Alexander Nasmyth Artist Alexander Nasmyth born in 1758 in Edinburgh live at 47 York Place and was said to be the father of Scottish Landscape Painting. He Studied under Allan Ramsay and as a friend of Robert Burns he was fortunate enough to be the only one to paint a portrait of Robert Burns that exists today. only one to paint a portrait of Robert Burns that exists today. Lord Henry Cockburn Dean Cemetery Edinburgh See https://www.allaboutedinburgh.co.uk/bonaly-tower for info on Henry Cockburn Robert McVitie Dean Cemetery Edinburgh Robert McVitie (1854-1910) took over the running of the business from his father who died in 1884. That was when the company moved solely to Biscuits. The biscuit that is known by everyone is McVities Digestive, which was created in 1892. An Edinburgh man with the biggest name in biscuits. Lord Andrew Rutherfurd Dean Cemetery Edinburgh Andrew Rutherfurd was born at Bristo Port Edinburgh 1791. His home was to be Lauriston Castle and his townhouse was 9 St Colme Street, where he died in 1854. (Even in 1800s they had 2 houses). He studied law at the University of Edinburgh and became an advocate in 1812. He was appointed Solicitor General for Scotland in 1837 and in 1839 he was appointed Lord Advocate and Member of Parliament for Leith. He was also appointed the Rector of the University of Glasgow. James Stevenson Dean Cemetery Edinburgh James Stevenson born in Paisley on 28 April 1786 a Scottish merchant and philanthropist who was the father of two famous Scottish women, Flora Stevenson and Louisa Stevenson. In 1865 he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. He died at Home 13 Randolph Crescent in Edinburgh. Randolph Crescent the home of Flora Stevenson, Louisa Stevenson, and Elisa Stevenson in Edinburgh became one of the centres for women’s rights campaigning. They were founder members of the Ladies Educational Association. Flora Stevenson was elected onto the Governments School Board in 1873 and was so re-elected every year until her death in 1905. In her honour the Education board named a school after her which still is in use to this day. Louisa campaigned specifically for women to be allowed medical training and to qualify as doctors. She joined with Sophia Jex Blake to found the women’s medical college. Louisa later became a member of the executive committee of the National Union of Women’s suffrage society. Louisa Stevenson with Christian Guthrie Wright founded the Edinburgh School of Cookery in 1875 in Atholl Crescent Edinburgh. This school developed into The Queen Margaret University. James Hamilton Dean Cemetery Edinburgh James Hamilton, 9th Lord Belhaven and Stenton (1822–1893) His family can be traced back over 500 years to James Hamilton, 1st Lord Hamilton, by Janet Calderwood, and half-brother of James Hamilton, 1st Earl of Arran from whom the Dukes of Hamilton descend. Information from https://en.google-info.org/463879/1/lord-belhaven-and-stenton.html Sir Thomas Bouch Dean Cemetery Edinburgh The well-known saying ‘you botched it up’ was after Sir Thomas Bouch who built the original Tay Bridge which collapsed due to design faults, many were killed. Ironically, his Knighthood was for the building of the bridge. Sir Thomas Bouch 1822 –1880 a British railway engineer. He was born in Cumbria. He was the manager of the Edinburgh and Northern Railway and introduced the first roll-on/roll-off train ferry service in the world which left from Granton harbour taking trains over to Fife. William H Playfair Dean Cemetery Edinburgh William Henry Playfair was born in London to Scottish Parents in 1790. He studied at Edinburgh University graduating in 1809. He became the leading architect in Edinburgh. His neoclassical architecture can be seen all over Edinburgh. His buildings were how Edinburgh was called ‘The Athens of the North’. Most of his finest buildings are in or around Edinburgh. The Royal Scottish Academy building, The National Gallery of Scotland, Royal College of Surgeons, Donaldson's Hospital, St Stephen's Church New College on The Mound, City Observatory and Dugald Stewart Monument on Calton Hill. He died in 1857 leaving Edinburgh a as an architectural paradise known throughout the world. Next - Corstorphine Village

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

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

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

Royal Mile Horse Wynd Shops Edinburgh. Find what shops, restaurants, pubs, cafes are in the Horse Wynd where the Scottish Parliament Building Stands directly across from the Palace of Holyroodhouse tourist attraction, Shopping in the Royal shop or Parliament building. Horse Wynd Shops Royal Mile Edinburgh Shops, Café, Restaurant, Tours Horse Wynd is a road that has the Palace of Holyrood House on the east side and the Scottish Parliament building on the west side. There is a café, car park and Gallery and shops. Horse Wynd History and Attractions Advertise Your Business Here Advertise Your Business Here Advertise Your Business Here The Queens Gallery 1 Royal Mile Horse Wynd Edinburgh EH8 8DX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 524 1120 The Queens Gallery Shop 1 Royal Mile Horse Wynd Edinburgh EH8 8DX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 524 1120 Holyrood Queens Café Horse Wynd Edinburgh EH99 1SP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 542 1120 Parliament Shop 2 Royal Mile Horse Wynd Edinburgh EH99 1SP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 348 5000 Parliament Building Tour 2 Royal Mile Horse Wynd Edinburgh EH99 1SP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 348 5000 Scottish Parliament Building 2 Royal Mile Horse Wynd Edinburgh EH99 1SP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 348 5000 Next - Abbey Strand Edinburgh

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

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The Village of Aukdhame where the Outlander Seacliffe beach, Tantallon Castle, NB Distillery, Canty Beach, St Baldred's Cave an Equestrian Centre and further Castle ruins a place for a great day out 10 minutes from North Berwick.(Walkable). Tantallon - Auldhame North Berwick East Lothian Coast Auldhame was a village just outside North Berwick, which was close to Tantallon Castle. There is no village now but the area retains its name but is now part of the Seacliff Estate. The area has a Gin Distillery, two beaches Seacliff and Canty Bay, a cave, castle ruins and an equestrian centres. St Baldred’s’ Cave situated beside Seacliff Beach was discovered circa 1830 but was said to have been a retreat where St Baldred would spend time in isolation circ 740 AD. Seacliffe Beach Seacliffe North Berwick East Lothian Coast Seacliff beach is a great place to spend the day. A safe golden sand beach, plenty of places to explore with a small harbour and great views of Tantallon Castle and the East coast. St Baldreds' Boat Seacliffe Beach North Berwick East Lothian Coast St Baldred's Boat id a rocky outcrop on the east coast of Scotland at Seacliffe Beach. Standing on the rocks is a tower with a cross to warn of ships of the mainland rocks. St Baldreds' Cave Seacliffe Beach North Berwick East Lothian Coast St Baldred’s’ Cave at Seacliff Beach was discovered in 1830 by the owner of Seacliff House, George Sligo. Thought to have been used in the Iron Age as there was broken pottery. The cave was said to be used by St Baldred circa 740 AD. Auldhame Castle Tantallon Auldhame North Berwick East Lothian Coast Auldhame Tower is now a ruin that stands in woodland that overlooks Seacliffe Beach The Tower built circa 1495 is link with Sir Adam Otterburn of Redhall. He was King's advocate and a diplomat. Seacliffe Harbour Seacliffe North Berwick East Lothian Coast The harbour at the north end of Seacliffe Beach is unique as it was carved out of the rocks in 1890 by Andrew Laidley, the then owner of the House and lands. He used a steam engine with compressed air to cut through the rocks. The harbour is still in use today. Tantallon Castle Tantallon Auldhame North Berwick East Lothian Coast “The Ghost of Tantallon Castle” as all old Castles and houses the proverbial ghost is always in the wings so always be aware of strange winds and noises. There is doubt of when and who built the Castle but from records it is said that Tantallon Castle was the last medieval curtain wall castle to be constructed in Scotland, Tantallon comprises a single wall blocking off the headland, with the other three sides naturally protected by sea cliffs. With mentions of a castle prior to 1360. The Castle was attacked on many occasions. It was besieged by King James IV in 1491, and again by his successor James V in 1528, when extensive damage was done. Tantallon saw action in the First Bishops’ War in 1639, and again during Oliver Cromwell’s invasion of Scotland in 1651, when it was bombarded by Cromwell’s troops and finally after a long battle the Castle was surrendered to Cromwell and abandoned and has never been used since. Tantallon Castle Do'cot Tantallon Auldhame North Berwick East Lothian Coast “The Ghost of Tantallon Castle” as all old Castles and houses the proverbial ghost is always in the wings so always be aware of strange winds and noises. There is doubt of when and who built the Castle but from records it is said that Tantallon Castle was the last medieval curtain wall castle to be constructed in Scotland, Tantallon comprises a single wall blocking off the headland, with the other three sides naturally protected by sea cliffs. With mentions of a castle prior to 1360. The Castle was attacked on many occasions. It was besieged by King James IV in 1491, and again by his successor James V in 1528, when extensive damage was done. Tantallon saw action in the First Bishops’ War in 1639, and again during Oliver Cromwell’s invasion of Scotland in 1651, when it was bombarded by Cromwell’s troops and finally after a long battle the Castle was surrendered to Cromwell and abandoned and has never been used since. Gin Head Tantallon Auldhame North Berwick East Lothian Coast AGin Head is a stunning peninsula with magnificent views of the Forth of Forth estuary and North Sea. The base was built in 1943 by the Admiralty as a signals and radar base but now abandoned. Tantallon Castle stands on the next point which gives Gin Head the best view of the ancient Castle ruins. Canty Bay Tantallon Auldhame North Berwick East Lothian Coast This small golden sand bay and is linked with Robert Louis Stevenson and William McGonagall NB Gin Distillery Tantallon Auldhame North Berwick East Lothian Coast Steve and Viv Muir, Owners of NB Distillery started they journey in their kitchen, the old way of distilling. Once the correct formula was made from the correctly source produce and water they moved to a unit which became their first distillery. Now NB Gin is known worldwide and our latest product Golden Rum is not to be missed. Tantallon Castle Harbour Tantallon Auldhame North Berwick East Lothian Coast The area between Gin Point and Tantallon Castle was once a small harbour and boats would bring supplies to the Castle Food gunpowder and weapons. There was a pier (jetty) for Tantallon Castle at the base of the castle rock. This is also where Cromwell had his ships anchored and bombard the castle from the sea while his troops attacked from the land. Next - Dunbar

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

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Buccleuch Place is in the Central Campus of the University of Edinburgh and you can find many plaques honouring famous people that graduated from the Universityand stayed in the residence in the street. Buccleuch Place Edinburgh Plaques and Statues Buccleuch Place Edinburgh Buccleuch Place is mainly buildings of Edinburgh University and the entrance to the University Library. There are a number of medallions on walls of houses of famous people who graduated from the University of Edinburgh. James Africanus Horton (1835–1883) James Horton was born in Freetown Sierra Leone and was known as James Beale. He was the first African to graduate from Edinburgh University and went on to be a medical surgeon in the British Army. Baroness Jennie Lee (1904 – 1988) Baroness Lee of Asheridge known as Jennie Lee, was a Scottish politician. Baroness Jennie Lee was married to the Welsh Labour politician Aneurin Bevan from 1934 until his death in 1960. As Minister for the Arts 1964–1970, she was instrumental in the foundation of the Open University. The Jennie Lee building can be found in Drumsheugh Gardens Edinburgh, the home of the Open University offices in Scotland. The plaque reads. In honour of | Baroness | Jennie Lee | 1904–1988 | An early woman MP | First Minister for the Arts | founder of the Open University | graduate of the | University Lord Francis Jeffrey (1773 – 1850) Lord Francis Jeffrey was a literary critic and Scottish judge, Francis Jeffrey was also the editor of The Edinburgh Review a liberal critical periodical from 1803 -1829. Francis Jeffrey was appointed Lord Advocate. Francis Jeffrey a member of the House of Commons introduced the Scottish Reform Bill in 1831. When the new Edinburgh streets were being built the street connecting the High Street with Waverley Station was named in his honour “Jeffrey Street”. George Edward Moore O.M., F.B.A. (1873 – 1958) G.E. Moore O.M. FBA (Order of merit and Fellow of the British Academy) lived at 11 buccleuch Place Edinburgh from 1904-1908 with his friend A.J. Ainsworth. He was one of the founders of Analytic Philosophy. He is also remembered for what is now commonly called “Moore’s Paradox”. Thomas Carlyle (1795 – 1881) Thomas Carlyle graduated from Edinburgh University became a teacher and then an essayist and author. His most successful publication was “The French Revolution: A History”. Thomas Carlyle was married to Jane Welsh after marrying they moved to Comely Bank in Edinburgh. Thomas Carlyle was deemed to be one of the influential writers of the period Moving to Chelsea he would entertain poets and authors such as Tennyson, Dickens, Ruskin and Thackeray. Thomas Carlyle was installed as Rector of the University of Edinburgh in 1865. There is a plaque in his honour at 22 Buccleuch Place Edinburgh. Dr Wong Fun (Huang Kuan) (1828 – 1878) Huang Kuan from Hsiang-shan, Canton China graduated with a Phd in medicine from Edinburgh University in 1857. He was the first Chinese student to graduate from Edinburgh University and it is also believed that he was the first Chinese student in Europe to receive a degree. The Confucius Institute in Scotland at Abden House 1 Marchbank Crescent Edinburgh stands a statue in his honour. Next - George Square

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

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Edinburgh Bubble Football Zorb Football, Bubble Football, is more fun than football, everyone is in a specialized individual zorb ball with only your legs outside the zorb giving protection to the rest of your body. Then the fun begins. Five a side football with a bounce. Edinburgh Bubble Football Zorb Football | Bubble Football Bubble Football, is more fun than football, everyone is in a specialized individual zorb ball with only your legs outside the zorb giving protection to the rest of your body. To enable balance and playing football. Then the fun begins. Five a side football with a twist and a bounce. Played on a five a side football pitch All Activities Zorbing Football Power League Bubble Football Bankhead Drive Edinburgh EH11 4EQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 442 2000 Bubble Soccer Zorbing Football World Of Football Edinburgh Corn Exchange 11 Newmarket Road Edinburgh EH14 1RJ 0800 689 3081 Bubble Football Zorbing Football Power League 10 Westbank Street Edinburgh EH15 1DR 0131 669 2266

Book a trip transfer or tour. looking to travel around Scotland or tour Edinburgh. Edinburgh have walking tours or tours by Taxi, Bus, Car, Helicopter and Bike. Also bespoke taxi and car tours around Scotland. Book Tours from Edinburgh Looking for a Tour of Edinburgh or Scotland. Where would like to go and when? Day Tours or Multiple Days with Overnight stays Highlands, Islands, Inverness, Central Scotland Scottish Borders, Lothians, Dumfries & Galloway West Coast, Glasgow, East Coast Golf Transfers Transfers from the Airport, Rail Station or Hotel All sizes of vehicles available. Airport Transfers Advance Enquiry recommended Luggage Delivery Have your cases delivered to your destination. Enquiry / Contact Tour Edinburgh and Scotland Looking for tours from Edinburgh around Scotland All the tours can be found here. Bus tours to the Highlands and Island. Look for Nessie on the shore or a boat trip. Whisky Distillery Tours see where the famous Whisky Distilleries are. Must See Places Loch Lomond, Inverness, Fort William, Glencoe, Cairngorms and Trossachs. Isle of Skye, Scotland has it all. Walking Tours of Edinburgh Why not stay in Edinburgh and take a Walking Tour of Edinburgh Go on a boat trip, a helicopter, Micro light plane or hot air balloon. (subject to weather). Book a Tour of the City by Taxi A round trip of the New Town Old Town and Leith Black Taxis have access to many streets that other transport is limited to. (See it all from 1 hour). (Stops available for photos) Golf Transfers Transport for all group sizes with cases and golf bags. All that is require from you is your: Pick Up Point(s) + Time(s) Destination(s) + Time(s) Date(s) + Number of Passengers Luggage details If arriving by Plane Airport and Flight Details. Enquiry / Contact Tour Maps Tours from Edinburgh Edinburgh Walking Tours Private Tours Golf Transfers Bus Tours Book A Taxi

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

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

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