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

Tour from Edinburgh to Stirling and visit Rosebank Distillery and many world renowned Attractions. Stirling Castle, Linlithgow Palace, The Kelpies, Falkirk Wheel, Forth Bridges, Bannockburn, Blackness Castle (Outlander film site) and the Wallace Monument Attractions you do not want to miss when in Scotland. Edinburgh - Stirling Tour Place you will visit on the Edinburgh - Stirling Tour South Queensferry - Blackness Castle - Linlithgow Palace - Falkirk Wheel Callender House - (Rosebank Distillery) - The Kelpies - Bannockburn Stirling (Castle) - Wallace Monument - Cambuskenneth Abbey Edinburgh - Stirling Attractions Map Visit Stirling Attractions. When visiting Stirling you do not want to miss all the attractions so click on the link button below to see what is in and around Stirling. See the beheading Stone, Old City Wall, Museums, and historic buildings and do not miss the Wallace Monument Distillery and Brewery Tours Next - Map St Andrews Attractions Day Tours Scotland

In door and Out door Go Karts activities for all ages group Xtreme Kart racing, indoors and outdoors dirt track rccing in Cage Buggies (Rage Buggies) 18+ only. Fly round a specially made outdoor course in the caage buggy a thrill of a drive. Go Karts + Off Road Cage Buggies Go Karts for all age groups. Karting Indoor or Outdoor Tracks or the ultimate in Karting in a Off Road (Cage) Buggy. Back to Activities Go Karts Xtreme Karting Edinburgh 2 Huly Hill Road Edinburgh EH28 8PH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 333 0195 Go Karts Fastrax Inzievar Farm Oakley Dunfermline KY12 8EZ Fife Scotland 01383 880300 Go Karts Indoor Kart racing Race Karts Ltd Arrol Square Livingston EH54 8QZ West Lothian Scotland 01506 410 123 cage buggies Off Road Cage Buggies Off Road Buggies Battlezone Dolphinton Burn Woodlands Dundas Castle South Queensferry Edinburgh EH29 9EN 0131 2973157 Off Road Buggies Fastrax Inzievar Farm Oakley KY12 8EZ Fife Scotland 01383 880300

Edinburgh has bridges all around from the earlist bridge at Bell's Brae to the most modern the Queensferry Crossng Bridge in South Queensferry. There are road bridges, rail bridges, footbridges over rivers and canals. Edinburgh was built on Bridges. Edinburgh Bridges Road - Rail - Foot Edinburgh has many bridges either over water or Land as Edinburgh is a very hilly area many bridges were built to enable roads to be built to join the old town with the new. The bridges over water have mostly been built over the water of Leith. the others over the union canal. The bridges highlighted are all bridges that joined Old Edinburgh with the outer areas Bridges Belford Bridge Belford Road Edinburgh EH4 3DR Bridges Bell's Brae Bridge Dean Village Edinburgh EH8 8BH Bridges Stockbridge Deanhaugh Street Edinburgh EH4 ILU Bridges Drawbridge Entrance Edinburgh Castle Esplanade Edinburgh EH1 2NG Bridges North Bridge North Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1TR Bridges Dean Bridge Queensferry Road Edinburgh EH3 7UA Bridges Forth Rail Bridge South Queensferry Edinburgh EH30 9TA Bridges Forth Road Bridge South Queensferry Edinburgh EH30 9TA Bridges Victoria Swing Bridge Tower Place Edinburgh EH6 6QW Falshaw Bridge Bridge Place Edinburgh EH3 5JJ Bridges Regent Bridge Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3BG Bridges South Bridge South Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1LT George IV Bridge George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EW King's Bridge Johnstone Terrace Edinburgh EH1 2PR Old Leith Bridge Sandport Place Edinburgh EH6 6EU Bridges over the Water of Leith Ocean Drive - Victoria Swing Bridge - Commercial Street - Old Leith Bridge Junction Street Bridge - West BowlIng Green Street - Anderson Place Newhaven Road - St Mark's Path - Warriston Road - Warriston Path Canonmills Bridge - Tannfield Bridge - Glenogle Place - Falshaw Bridge Stockbridge - St Bernard's Bridge - Dean Bridge - Bell's Brae Bridge Belford Bridge - Well Court Footbridge - Old Coltbridge - Roseburn Bridge Riversdale Crescent - Baird Drive - Balgreen Bridge - Ford's Road Bridge Gorgie Road- The Dell Lanark Road Water of Leith Visitors Centre Next - Edinburgh Statues Guide

Edinburgh Running events in Edinburgh. Find a fun run a 10km road race, the Edinburgh Marathons and Runs, Meadows Marathon, the EMF 2 day event and Pretty Muddy. Edinburgh has all the different races held throughout the year. Edinburgh Marathons and Runs Road Races, Fun Runs and Charity Runs Back to Activities Edinburgh has become a city that loves to run on roads, up hills, on the track, round Arthur Seat in the mud over and under obstacles for fun or marathons for the elite athletes. Cross country or in a field. Form the Moonwalk to Pretty Muddy the ladies and girls of of ages get involved for charity the men also get their bras out once a year for the Moonwalk get their kilts on for the kilt walk and their shorts on for real running in the 10k men's road race. Want to get fit go to Cramond Beach Promenade where everyone starts a 5k run for fun or just go every week to see if you can beat your own time great place to meet other runners. That's 9.30 am every Saturday morning MARCH 2017 Meadows Marathon 5K Meadows Marathon 10K Meadows Half Marathon 21.1km Meadows Marathon 42.2km APRIL 2017 Mini Kilomathon Murrayfield Stadium 2.620 km Kilomathon Clark Road Cycle Way 6.55 km Kilomathon Ocean Terminal Edinburgh 13.1 km Great Edinburgh Run 10 Miles MAY 2017 Edinburgh Hopetoun House 10k The EMF Junior 2k The EMF Junior 5K The EMF 10K Edinburgh Half Marathon 21.1k The EMF Hairy Haggis Relay 42.195 k Team Relay Edinburgh Marathon 42.195 k JUNE Moonwalk New Moon 6.55 miles (10.55km) aged 10 + 1/2 Marathon Half Moon 21.1km Marathon Full Moon 42.2km ages 13 + Double Marathon Over The Moon 84.33km age 18 + JULY City of Edinburgh Running Festival Big Fun Run 5km SEPTEMBER North Berwick Total Warrior Obstacle Race 10km Edinburgh Pretty Muddy 5km The Edinburgh Kilt Walk The Mighty Stride 26 miles The Big Stroll 12 miles Wee Wander 5 miles NOVEMBER Men's Road Race Edinburgh 10K January Great Edinburgh Winter Run 5K

Scottish Rugby clubs guide Pro 14 clubs, 6 Nations Home Stadia. A guide and contact details of rugby teams and clubs in Edinburgh, East Lothian, West Lothian, Midlothian and Scottish Borders. SRU find a club or follow a team. SCOTTISH RUGBY GUIDE Scottish Rugby Clubs Regional & National Teams Edinburgh, Midlothian East Lothian, West Lothian Scottish Borders 6 Nations International Teams All Sports EDINBURGH RUGBY CLUBS Inverleith RFC Arboretum Arboretum Road Edinburgh EH3 5PN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 5523123 Email www.inverleithrugby.co.uk Boroughmuir RFC Meggetland Colinton Road Edinburgh EH14 1AS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 443 7571 hello@boroughmuirsports.co.uk Broughton RFC Wardie Park Granton Road Edinburgh EH5 3NJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 552 6780 Email www.broughtonrugby.co.uk Currie RFC Malleny Park Balerno Edinburgh EH14 7AF City of Edinburgh Scotland TEL Email www.currierugby.org Edinburgh Academical FC Comleybank park Raeburn Place Edinburgh EH4 1HQ City of Edinburgh Scotland TEL secretary@edinburghaccies.com www.edinburghaccies.com Edinburgh Northern RFC Inverleith Park East Fettes Avenue Edinburgh EH4 1DN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 3911 Edinburgh RFC Murrayfield Stadium Roseburn Street Edinburgh EH12 5PJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 346 5252 info@edinburghrugby.org www.edinburghrugby.org Edinburgh University RFC Peffermill playing fields Peffermill Road Edinburgh EH8 9TJ City of Edinburgh Scotland www.edunirugby.co.uk Forrester RFC Forrester Park South Gyle Access Edinburgh EH12 9FR City of Edinburgh Scotland Tel: 0131 3346981 enquires@forrester-rfc.co.uk www.forrester-rfc.co.uk Heriot's RFC Goldenacre Bangholm Terrace Edinburgh EH3 5QN City of Edinburgh Scotland shine@thelimelight.org.uk www.heriotsrugbyclub.co.uk Leith Rugby Club Leith Academy Academy Park Edinburgh EH6 8JQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 554 1111 LeithRFC@gmail.com Liberton FP RFC kirk Brae Playing Fields Double Hedges Road Edinburgh EH16 6TS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 6643226 Moray House RFC Jack Kane Sports Centre Niddrie Mains Road Edinburgh EH16 4ND City of Edinburgh Scotland Murrayfield Wanderers FC Murrayfield Stadium Roseburn Street Edinburgh EH12 5PH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 8993 info@murrayfieldwanderers.co.uk www.murrayfieldwanderers.co.uk Portobello FP RFC Duddingston Road West Cavalry Park Edinburgh EH15 3QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 661 4554 barry.a.sinclair@talk21.com Royal Dick Veterinary College RFC Peffermill playing fieds Peffermill Road Edinburgh EH16 5LL City of Edinburgh Scotland Royal High Corstorphine RFC Union Park Saughton Road North Edinburgh EH12 7DY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 334 8063 president@rhcrugby.co.uk www.rhcrugby.co.uk Royal High Cougars Union Park Carrick Knowe Parkway Edinburgh EH12 7EF City of Edinburgh Scotland Stewart's Melville FP RFC Inverleith Ferry Road Edinburgh EH5 2DW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 551 2331 Email www.stewmelrugby.com Trinity Academicals RFC Bangholm Craighall Gardens Edinburgh EH6 4AR City of Edinburgh Scotland Watsonians FC Myreside Myreside Road Edinburgh EH10 5DB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 447 9151 Email www.watsoniansrugby.com 6 NATIONS RUGBY TEAMS Scotland RFU Murrayfield Stadium Roseburn Street Edinburgh EH12 5PJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 346 5000 info@sru.org.uk www.scottishrugby.org Ireland RFU Aviva Stadium Lansdowne Road Dublin 4 Dublin Ireland +353(0) 915 61568 info@irishrugby.ie www.irishrugby.ie Italy RFU Stadio Olimpico Via Foro Italico Rome 135 Rome Italy +39 0645213114 @ acimbrico@federugby.it www.federugby.it France RFU Stade de France Zac de Cornillion Nord Saint-Denis Paris France 01 69 63 65 11 www.ffr.fr England RFU Twickenham Stadium Whitton Road London TW2 7BA London England 0208 892 8877 info@rfu.com www.rfu.com Wales RFU Millennium Stadium Westgate Street Cardiff CF10 1NS Cardiff Wales 0844 249 1999 info@wru.co.uk www.wru.co.uk WEST LOTHIAN RUGBY TEAMS Bo'ness Rugby Club Bo'ness Recreation Centre Gauze Road Bo'ness EH51 9QB West Lothian Scotland Linlithgow RFC Mains Park Mains Road Linlithgow EH49 6DB West Lothian Scotland 01506 845087 mail@rugby.linlithgow.com www.rugby.linlithgow.com Livingston RFC Almond Park Craigshill Livingston EH54 5NP West Lothian Scotland 01506 434695 Email www.livingstonrugbyclub.com Queensferry Rugby Football Club Queensferry Dundas Avenue South Queensferry EH30 9JN West Lothian SCOTTISH BORDERS RUGBY TEAMS Berwick RFC Derwent water Terrace Scremerston Berwick upon Tweed TD15 2QY Scottish Borders Scotland www.berwickrugbyclub.co.uk Biggar RFC Biggar Rugby Club Hartree mill Biggar ML12 6QS Scottish Borders Scotland 01899 221219 www.biggarrfc.org.uk Duns RFC Castle Park Langton gate Duns TD11 3QQ Scottish Borders Scotland 07866 703 716 derekwsimpson@btinternet.com Earlston RFC The Haugh Mill Road Earlston TD4 6DG Scottish Borders Scotland 01896 849601 www.earlstonrfc.org.uk Gala RFC G Arena Netherdale Nether Road Galashiels TD1 3HE Scottish Borders Scotland 01896 755145 info@ galarfc.com www.galarfc.com Gala Star Vet 3G Arena Nether Road Galashiels TD1 3HE Scottish Borders Scotland 01896 800 340 Gala YM 3G Arena Nether Road Galashiels TD1 3HE Scottish Borders Scotland 01896 800 340 Hawick Harlequins RFC Wilton Lodge Park Wilton Lodge Park Road Hawick TD9 7JL Scottish Borders Scotland hawickharlequins@btinternet.com www.hawickharlequinsrfc.co.uk Hawick Linden RFC Volunteer Park Buccleuch Road Hawick TD9 0EH Scottish Borders Scotland Hawick RFC Mansfield Park Mansfield Road Hawick TD9 8AW Scottish Borders Scotland 01450 370707 secretary@hawickrfc.co.uk www.hawickrfc.co.uk Hawick YM RFC Rugby Football & Social Club Orrock Place Hawick TD9 0HQ Scottish Borders Scotland 01450 373179 www.hawickymrfc.co.uk EAST LOTHIAN RUGBY TEAMS Dunbar RFC Hallhill Sports Centre Kellie Road Dunbar EH42 1RF East Lothian Scotland 01368 864011 www.dunbar-rfc.org.uk Haddington RFC Neilson Park Mill Wynd Haddington EH41 4DB East Lothian Scotland 01620 823702 www.haddingtonrfc.co.uk Musselburgh RFC Park Stoneyhill Farm Road Musselburgh EH21 6RN East Lothian Scotland 0131 665 3435 www.musselburghrfc.com North Berwick RFC Recreation Park Dunbar Road North Berwick EH39 4DG East Lothian Scotland 0620 893 503 www.northberwickrfc.co.uk Preston Lodge RFC Pennypit Park Rope Walk Prestonpans EH32 9BE East Lothian Scotland 01875 813798 Ross High RFC Ross High Playing Fields Blawearie Road Tranent EH33 2DB East Lothian Scotland 01875 611645 rugby@rosshighrfc.co.uk www.rosshighrfc.co.uk MIDLOTHIAN RUGBY TEAMS Dalkeith RFC Park Eskbank Road Dalkeith EH22 3BQ Midlothian Scotland www.dalkeithrfc.co.uk Lasswade RFC Hawthornden Rosewell Road Bonnyrigg EH19 3PR Midlothian Scotland 0131 663 8452 lasswaderfc@btconnect.com www.lasswaderfc.co.uk Penicuik RFC Old Pavilion Public Park Penicuik EH26 8AU Midlothian Scotland 01968 676771 info@penicuikrugby.org www.penicuikrugby.org SCOTTISH BORDERS RUGBY TEAMS Jedburgh Thistle RFC Lothian Park Howdenburn Drive Jedburgh TD8 6NP Scottish Borders Scotland Jed-Forest RFC Riverside Park Bonjedward Jedburgh TD8 6UE Scottish Borders Scotland www.jedforestrfc.com Kelso RFC Poynder Park Poynder Place Kelso TD5 7EH Scottish Borders Scotland 01573-224300/ 223773 rugby@kelsorfc.co.uk www.kelsorfc.co.uk Langholm RFC Langholm Milntown Langholm DG13 0HG Scottish Borders Scotland 013873 81670 Melrose RFC The Greenyards High Street Melrose TD6 9SA Scottish Borders Scotland 01896 823424 rugby@melrose.bordernet.co.uk www.melroserugby.bordernet.co.uk Moffat RFC The Holm Selkirk Road Moffat DG10 9JQ Scottish Borders Scotland 01683220 003 ewanbell@nhs.net www.moffatramsrfc.org Peebles RFC Park Eastgate Peebles EH45 8AD Scottish Borders Scotland 01721 720494 peeblesrfc@talktalk.net www.peeblesrfc.org Selkirk RFC PHIL PARK Tower Street Selkirk TD7 4LS Scottish Borders Scotland www.selkirkrfc.com St Boswells RFC Jenny Moore's Road St Boswells Melrose TD6 0AL Scottish Borders Scotland Walkerburn RFC Park Montgomery Street Innerleithen EH44 6JP Scottish Borders Scotland secretary@walkerburnrugby.org.uk www.wakerburnrugby.org.uk

Find the Wedding Cake that not only looks good but will be remembered for its taste. Your wedding cake that will be talked about and enjoyed, designed to your specifications by professional confectioners with outstanding reputations. Edinburgh Designer Wedding Cakes Wedding Cake Makers Specialists in Designer Cakes City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, West Lothian, Midlothian and Scottish Borders City of Edinburgh Wedding cake Specialists Wedding Cakes Cake Decoration Specialists 67 Broomfield Crescent Edinburgh EH12 7LS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 334 0254 Wedding Cakes Blueberry Cakes 15 Buckstone Crescent Edinburgh EH10 6PH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 445 4048 Wedding Cakes Cakery Bakery 4 Bughtlin Drive Edinburgh EH12 8UX City of Edinburgh Scotland 07734 055541 Wedding Cakes kraftycakes 21 Bughtlin Park Edinburgh EH12 8UR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 339 8010 Wedding Cakes Liggy’s Cake Company 20 Deanhaugh Street Edinburgh EH4 1LY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 332 2223 Wedding Cakes Regal and Royal Cakes 20 Hainburn Park Edinburgh EH10 7HQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 445 3558 Wedding Cakes Good Food Unlimited 52 North Meggetland Edinburgh EH14 1XQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 443 4512 Wedding Cakes 3D Cakes 20 Roseburn Terrace Edinburgh EH12 6AW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 9990 Wedding Cakes The Finishing Touch 17 St Patrick Square Edinburgh EH8 9EZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 667 0914 Wedding Cakes Joyce’s Cake Shop 7 Rodney Street Edinburgh EH7 4EN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 0104 City of Edinburgh Wedding cake Specialists Wedding Cakes Lovecrumbs 155 West Port Edinburgh EH3 9DP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 0626 Wedding Cakes Liggy’s Cake Company 45 William Street Edinburgh EH3 7LW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 538 6395 Wedding Cakes The Cake & Chocolate Shop 12 Bruntsfield Place Edinburgh EH10 4HN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 4350 Wedding Cakes Wedding Cakes Direct 35 Buccleuch Street Edinburgh EH8 9LT City of Edinburgh Scotland 07826 231895 Wedding Cakes Cuckoo's Bakery 150 Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 5DQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 6224 Wedding Cakes Edinburgh Cakes 13 Grigor Avenue Edinburgh EH4 2PQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 315 2050 Wedding Cakes Designer Cake Boutique 50 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5LA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 2851 Wedding Cakes Too Good To Eat 26 Morningside Road Edinburgh EH10 4DA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 447 9299 Wedding Cakes Sweet Unique 21 Newhaven Road Edinburgh EH6 5PU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 476 4805 Wedding Cakes Licks Cake Designs 8 Niddry Street South Edinburgh EH1 1NS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 9939 West Lothian Wedding cake Specialists Wedding Cakes Fays Cakes 45 Maryfield Park Mid Calder EH53 0SB West Lothian Scotland 01506 884622 West Lothian Wedding cake Specialists Wedding Cakes Fays Cakes 45 Maryfield Park Mid Calder EH53 0SB West Lothian Scotland 01506 884622 East Lothian Wedding cake Specialists Wedding Cakes Cakes by Carol Dalbuie, Hall Crecent Gullane East Lothian EH31 2HA 01620 843904 Wedding Cakes Bubbles Designer Cakes 86 Abbots View Haddington EH41 3QJ East Lothian Scotland 01620 824441 Wedding Cakes Caledonian Cup cakes 47 High Street Dunbar EH42 1EW East Lothian Scotland 01368 862531 Wedding Cakes Licks Cake Designs 10 Wolseley Crescent Edinburgh EH8 7AD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 9939 Wedding Cakes 3D Cakes 20 Roseburn Terrace Edinburgh EH12 6AW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 9990

Canongate Jersey and Crafts shop in the Royal mile Edinburgh for authentic Scottish handmade goods. Specialise in textiles both Celtic Pictish Crafts. Canongate Jerseys & Crafts Canongate Royal Mile, 164 - 166, Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8DD Telephone +44(0)131 557 2967 Welcome to Canongate Jerseys & Crafts. We are a small, family-run business established in the Canongate, Edinburgh since 1978. We specialise in Celtic and Pictish art in knitwear, textiles and crafts. Our stock, which is all made in Scotland - mainly by small independent craftworkers, or small businesses. We also produce a range of hand-knitted or hand-framed knitwear, designed and made exclusively for sale in our shop. When you are in Edinburgh visit us in our Shop in at 164 - 166 Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8DD Heather & Julie We have in stock a range of exclusive knitwear for men and women, designed by Heather, with traditional and original designs inspired by the rock art of Scotland. We also offer a made to measure service at no extra cost, but we can only offer this service to customers in the shop. We sell various textiles made in Scotland. Handknitting from the Shetland Isles, renowned for their Fair-Isle patterns, includes ladies wear in jerseys, gloves, hats and scarves. Hand-woven Harris tweed includes wraps, bags, purses, scarves and even slippers. Also, a large range of throws, wraps, serapes, scarves and cushion covers in chenille by Calzeat - a feast of colour. All our crafts are sourced here in Scotland, mainly from small local businesses or individual craftworkers. back to top Next - Places to Visit

Edinburgh New Town, Calton Hill and Waterloo Place are mixture of old and new town with many attractions on the Calton Hill, and Old Calton Burial Ground on Waterloo Place. Calton Hill CALTON HILL EDINBURGH Climb the steps and short path to the top of Calton Hill from Waterloo Place and you will see views of Scotland for up to 100 miles on a clear day. To the east, west and north you can see the River Forth and the famous red Forth Rail Bridge and the many islands in the Firth of Forth. This includes the Bass Rock, named by David Attenborough as 'one of the 12 wildlife wonders of the world'. To the east Berwick Law, a 613-foot (187 m) volcanic hill (which is worth a climb). Looking over to Arthur Seat and Salisbury Crags below you can see Holyrood Abbey, Holyrood Palace, Scottish Parliament Building and Our Dynamic Earth. Just over the road you can see the memorial to Robert Burns and an enormous obelisk which remembers the political martyrs of 1793, who were banished for sedition and lived the remainder of their lives in Australia. The Nelson Monument (built in 1807) in the form of an upturned telescope can be climbed by the 143 spiral stairs to the top. It is well worth the climb just for the view. Edinburgh’s National Monument referred to as "The Athens of the North" (a replica of the Parthenon), the unfinished monument is to commemorate victims of the Napoleonic Wars. The project was started in 1826 and, as you can see, is still not finished. TIME BALL. NELSON’S MONUMENT GOTHIC HOUSE NATIONAL MONUMENT MARTYR’S OBELISK. OLD OBSERVATORY DUGALD STEWART D AVID HUME’S TOMB ST ANDREW’S HOUSE THE GOVERNOR’S HOUSE. OLD JAIL WALL The Three Tenors Calton Hill Edinburgh Before you climb the steps and go up the hill look to your right of the steps where there is a bronze memorial plaque to the original 3 Tenners. They were at the time the most famous Singers in the world. The three men pictured on the bronze plaque are: David Kennedy David Kennedy a world renowned Scottish tenor born in Perth 1825 and died at the age of 61. John Wilson John Wilson was a singer born in Edinburgh in 1800 and sang in front of Queen Victoria and in Covent Garden and Drury Lane he died in Quebec at age 49. John Templeton John Templeton was the greatest musical artist of his time. He travelled the world and was a tenor opera singer born in Riccarton Kilmarnock 1802 and died in his home in Hampton age 84. Saint-Volodymyr Plaque Volodymyr was born circa 960, Volodymyr meaning peaceful ruler. On 11 July 978 become the “sole ruler” of the Kyiv realm. Few names in the annals of history can compare in significance with the name of holy Equal-to-the-Apostles 'Volodymyr, the Baptiser of Rus’, who stands forever at the onset of the foreordained spiritual destiny of the Russian Church and the Russian Orthodox people. Rock House Calton Hill Rock House was originally built circa 1750, Rock House was where David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson circa 1840 had an art and photographic studio and were the first to be recognised for photography as an art form. David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson used the calotype process which was invented by William Henry Fox Talbot in 1840. Rock House Rock House was were Robert Adamson and David Octavius Hill lived. The Inscription on plaque reads; Rock House | The Studio of the | pioneer photographers | Robert Adamson and | David Octavius Hill | 1843 – 1847 Calton-Hill The-Way-up The way up Calton Hill is from Waterloo Place opposite St Andrew’s House headquarters building of the Scottish Government. There are a short number of steps before a path which takes you around and up the Calton Hill. A few metres up the path on the right are more steps which is a quick way to the top. (If you are not fit, take the path). THE PORTUGUESE CANNON CALTON HILL EDINBURGH The Portuguese cannon was made in the 1400s of brass and has travelled all over the world. On the barrel can be seen the Spanish Royal Coat of Arms. In 1886 it was presented to Edinburgh and has stood on Calton Hill since 1887. The National Monument Calton Hill Edinburgh Attraction The National Monument was modelled upon the Parthenon in Athens one of the reasons that Edinburgh is known as the Athens of the North. Construction started in 1826 and, due to the lack of funds, was left unfinished. The monument has the nickname of, "Edinburgh's Disgrace", another reason Edinburgh is known as the Athens of the North is that the buildings of the new town were built of white sand stone which resembled marble National Monument DUGALD STEWART FRSE FRS CALTON HILL Dugald Stewart (1753 – 1828) Dugald Stewart was a Scottish Enlightenment Philosopher and mathematician. Born in Edinburgh in 1753, educated at the Royal High School, Edinburgh University and Oxford University. He died in 1828 at home in The Lothian Hut. A mansion where the present Parliament building stands. He is buried in the Canongate Kirk graveyard. NELSON MONUMENT Calton Hill Edinburgh Attraction The Nelson Monument is dedicated to Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson who died at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The foundation stone was laid on 21 October 1807 and the monument was completed in 1816. The monument is shaped like an upside down telescope. It is linked with the One O’clock Gun at Edinburgh Castle. The ball on the mast rises every day at 5 minutes before 1p.m. (13.00hrs) not on Sunday. Nelson Monument THE TIME BALL CALTON HILL EDINBURGH Professor Charles Piazzi Smyth, the second Astronomer Royal for Scotland was first to have the idea of the time ball. He had it installed on a mast on Nelson Monument in 1853. The Time Ball on the mast of Nelson’s monument was originally a visual aid for the sailors in the Leith port and the Firth of Forth to set their chronometers by. Later due to the regular bad weather in Edinburgh it was decided that an audio aid would also be required and the Time Ball was attached to a steel cable over 4000 feet long and 240 feet in the air in 1861, which was attached to a clock in the Edinburgh Castle which set the gun to fire from the half-moon battery, is still synchronised with the One O’clock Gun to this day. The ball will rise up the mast just before 13.00 hours and at one o’clock will return to the foot and the gun on the castle ramparts will be fired. Frederick James Ritchie clock maker of the One O’clock Gun stayed at 6 Brunton Place at the foot of the Calton Hill for 40 years. Inscriptions: Above main door on the Stone tablet reads: TO THE MEMORY OF VICE ADMIRAL HORATIO LORD VISCOUNT NELSON, AND OF THE GREAT VICTORY OF TRAFALGAR | TOO DEARLY PURCHASED WITH HIS BLOOD | THE GRATEFUL CITIZENS OF EDINBURGH HAVE ERECTED THIS MONUMENT | NOT TO EXPRESS THEIR UNAVAILING SORROW FOR HIS DEATH | NOR YET TO CELEBRATE THE MATCHLESS GLORIES OF HIS LIFE | BUT BY HIS NOBLE EXAMPLE, TO TEACH THEIR SONS | TO EMULATE WHAT THEY ADMIRE, AND, LIKE HIM | WHEN DUTY REQUIRES IT, TO DIE FOR THEIR COUNTRY. CITY OBSERVATORY Calton Hill Edinburgh Attraction The First Observatory in Edinburgh was founded in 1776 on Calton Hill by Thomas Short and was demolished in 1850 and moved to Castle Hill, the building where the Camera Obscura is now. The Gothic Tower was used for several years as the site of a new observatory before the City Observatory was built in 1818. In 1822 it became the Royal Observatory and moved to Blackford Hill in 1896 where it still stands. It has been a world leader in astronomy from then to this day. City Observatory The inscription on the boundary wall translates TO JOHN PLAYFAIR HIS FRIENDS' PIETY SPURRED ON BY CONSTANT LONGINGS IN THE PLACE WHERE HE HIMSELF HAD ONCE DEDICATED A TEMPLE TO HIS URANIA THIS MONUMENT PLACED 1826 BORN 10TH MARCH 1748 DIED 19TH JULY 1819 THE GOTHIC TOWER CALTON HILL James Craig's House and First Observatory Calton Hill Stone Cairn The stone in the photograph below has been erected on this spot to indicate the highest point of Calton Hill. A tradition in Scotland, was to carry a stone from the foot of a hill / mountain and when at the summit. A pile of stones will for as a Cairn signifying the top. Other cairns can be found where people have placed stones in memory of others. See Muschat’s- Cairn/Arthur-Seat Democracy Cairn Vigil Cairn Calton Hill Edinburgh Attraction The Cairn on Calton Hill is positioned when looking to the coast the Scottish Parliament building is to the right and when looking west the National Monument stand behind it. The Cairn has six plaques which are attached to stones from places of importance. The Cairn was unveiled on 10 April 1998. On top of the cairn stands a brazier including four sets of medallions, three to each side. On the top the dove of peace, centre Knight on horseback foot, a three-pronged abstract. On the other sides are; Two open hands, Bird on twig, A plaque with writing | Section of the World, Viking Ship, Ancient Celtic Cross. | Nuclear Family, Celtic Design, Crescent Moon with Compass Democracy Cairn Democracy Cairn Vigil Cairn Plaque The Cairn plaque reads: This cairn was built by the keepers of the Vigil for a Scottish Parliament. The Vigil was kept at the foot of this road. It began on the night of the 10th April 1992 as news broke of the fourth Consecutive Conservative General Election victory. It ended 1980 days later. The previous day, 11th September 1997, Scotland voted "Yes, Yes" for her own Parliament. Erected by Democracy for Scotland, 10th April 1998 Auschwitz Haining Plaque THIS STONE FROM AUSCHWITZ IS IN MEMORY OF JANE HAINING SCOTTISH MISSIONARY AND ALL OTHERS WHO DIED IN THE DEATH CAMP Hugh MacDiarmid Plaque FOR WE HA'E FAITH IN SCOTLAND'S HIDDEN POO'ERS. THE PRESENT'S THEIRS BUT A' THE PAST AND FUTURE'S OORS. HUGH MACDIARMID Paris-Auld-Alliance-Plaque PAVING STONE FROM PARIS USED FOR DEFENDING DEMOCRACY DONATED TO THE PEOPLE OF SCOTLAND BY SUPPORTERS IN PARIS TO COMMEMORATE THE AULD ALLIANCE Robert Burns Plaque THIS STANE WAS TAEN FRAE THE MAUCHLIN HAME O ROBERT BURNS AND JEAN ARMOUR DURIN THE RENOVATION IN 1966 THE BICENTENARY O THE POETS DAITH "THE RANK IS BUT THE GUINEA'S STAMP THE MAN'S THE GOWD FOR A THAT." Destiny Marches Plaque DESTINY MARCHES 1993 LOCHMABEN THIS STONE FROM BRUCE'S CASTLE REPRESENTS AN EARLIER STRUGGLE FOR SELF-DETERMINATION BY THE PEOPLE OF SCOTLAND Mauchlin Stane Old Calton Graveyard Old Calton Graveyard Edinburgh Attraction The larger part of the graveyard lies to the south of Waterloo Place and includes a number of interesting memorials. An enormous obelisk by Thomas Hamilton (1784 - 1858) is of the memorial to the political martyrs of 1793, who were transported to Australia because of their incitement to rebellion. The classical monument to philosopher David Hume (1711-76) was built in 1777 by Robert Adam (1728-92) and the Emancipation Monument (1893), comprising a bronze of Abraham Lincoln with a grateful free slave, remembering the Scottish soldiers who fought in the American Civil War (1861-5). Other residents include painter David Allan (1744-96), Robert Burn (1752 - 1815), who built the Nelson Monument on Calton Hill and was the father of architect William Burn (1789 - 1870), publisher Archibald Constable (1774 - 1827) and sculptor Sir John Steel (1804-91). OLD CALTON GRAVEYARD GATES THE MARTYR’S OBELISK Old Calton Graveyard Edinburgh Attraction In 1793 members of the Friends of the People, a universal suffrage movement, were brought to trial and deported to Australia. They were charged with treason for attempting to correspond with the French. Their true crime in the eyes of the judges was, they wanted voting rights for all. The men became known as the Chartist Martyrs. Thomas Muir of Hunter’s Hill was their leading figure, and he, along with four others who followed him, were banished to Botany Bay in Australia on 30 August 1793. The men went on to become prosperous citizens in Australia. THOMAS MUIR, THOMAS FYSHE PALMER, WILLIAM SKIRVING MAURICE MARCAROT and JOSEPH GERRALD. The Obelisk memorial was erected in 1844 across from Calton Hill. THE GOVERNOR'S HOUSE Old Calton Graveyard Edinburgh Attraction The Governor's House was built in 1817 in the centre of the picture above is a castellated structure situated next to the Old Calton Graveyard on the left. The Governor's House was in the ideal position to keep a watchful eye on the jail which was to the right of the picture. The Calton jail being just in front of the Governor’s House on Regent Road at the time the largest prison in Scotland. The site is now St Andrews House government offices. Part of the wall of the jail is still standing and can be seen far right of picture. DAVID HUME'S TOMB OLD CALTON GRAVEYARD EDINBURGH David Hume was born on the 26 April 1711 in Edinburgh was a Scottish philosopher and historian He was one of the most important figures in the history of Western philosophy and the Scottish Enlightenment. David Hume attended the University of Edinburgh. Hume achieved great literary fame as a historian publishing The History of England. David Hume lived from 1771 until his death in 1776 at his home in St. Andrew Square in Edinburgh's New Town. The actual site of his home is 21 St David Street. There are two thoughts on how St David Street was named 1st after King David I and the other after David Hume. ABRAHAM LINCOLN CIVIL WAR MEMORIAL Old Calton Graveyard Edinburgh Attraction Those interred and honoured; Sergeant Major John McEwan, Company H 65th Regiment Illinois Infantry William L Duff, Lt Col 2nd Illinois Regiment of Artillery Robert Steedman, Company E 5th Regiment Maine Infantry Volunteers James Wilkie, Company C 1st Michigan Cavalry Robert Ferguson Company F 57th Regiment New York Infantry Volunteers Alexander Smith Company G 66th Regiment New York Infantry Volunteers Abraham Lincoln An important part of the graveyard, beside Hume’s tomb, stands Abraham Lincoln. The memorial was erected in 1893. It depicts a standing figure of Abraham Lincoln, with a freed slave giving thanks at his feet. A bronze shield bears the old US flag, and is wreathed in thistles to the left, and cotton to the right. Two regimental flags lay furled, the battle being over. A man holds a book, indicating that he is not only free, he is also now educated. This was the first statue to an American President in any country out with the USA. It is the only statue of Lincoln in Scotland, and the only monument to the American Civil War out with the USA. The monument was erected at American expense and dedicated to a small group of Scots, only one of whom, William Duff, is buried under the monument, the rest are nearby. Lincoln felt indebted, and wished their graves to be marked. They had all fought for the Union (the North) in the American Civil War. The inscription, "To preserve the jewel of liberty in the framework of Freedom" is a quotation from the writings of Abraham Lincoln. Archibald Constable Archibald Constable was born in Fife Scotland in 1774. Firstly in 1788 on moving to Edinburgh he became an apprentice book seller. Starting his own business in 1795 dealing in rare books he quickly became well thought of and became publisher of the Edinburgh Review and also purchased the Scots Magazine in 1801. They certainly being two of the most popular of their time. He lived in South Leith 3 Park Place and died on 21 July 1827 age 52. He is buried in Old Calton Burial Ground Edinburgh. John and James Playfair James and John Playfair memorial Old Calton Burial Ground Edinburgh. John Playfair was a minister of the Church of Scotland. He was also a professor of natural philosophy at the University of Edinburgh. Furthermore he was also an Astronomer Geologist and mathematician. His brother James was a Scottish Architect. They were both uncles to William Henry Playfair who similarly to James, possibly became Scotland’s greatest Architect. Both buried in Old Calton Burial Ground. Thomas Hamilton (1784 – 1858) Thomas Hamilton Architect and Builder from Glasgow had his main business in Edinburgh. He was certainly the leading Greek Revivalists in Scotland of Enlightenment Architecture. Most noteworthy places he was attributed to in Edinburgh are the the Royal High School, Royal College of Physicians, George IV Bridge, Dean Gallery and the Martyrs’ Obelisk all designed by Thomas Hamilton. Finally he was buried in the Old Calton Burial Ground. Robert Burn Robert Burn was a very prominent builder and Architect in Edinburgh and father of William Burn also to become an architect (possibly one of the great Architects of Britain). Born in 1752 at Jessfield, North Leith. Later he was to own the estate of Jessfield North Leith. A master Mason by trade and Burgess of Edinburgh. Father of 16 children his wife erected a Gothic tomb in his honour in the Old Calton Burial Ground in 1816 where he is buried. Daniel Stewart Daniel Stewart born in Logierait, Killin, Perthshire in 1741. As a wig-maker he served his employer for many years and on his death his employer left a sum of money to Daniel which he invested in property as a result became a wealthy merchant. He was also appointed master of the Exchequer in Edinburgh. Daniel never married. Therefore he left his money to the Merchant Company of Edinburgh to fund a Hospital (school) for orphan and destitute boys. Daniel Stewart died in 1814 and is buried in Old Calton Burial ground. Stewart’s Melville College is certainly Edinburgh’s best independent Day and Boarding School for boys aged 12 – 18 in Edinburgh. Regent Road Edinburgh Regent Road Edinburgh Old Calton Jail St Andrew’s House Regent Road starts at the Old Calton Jail opened in 1817 and was demolished in 1930. Remains of the jail that can still be seen are the door to the death cell, which can be found in the Beehive Inn in the Grassmarket and part of the perimeter wall which is still visible. The best view of the wall is from Jeffrey Street Edinburgh just of the Royal Mile. The Building that is now on the site is St Andrew’s House (The Scottish Office) Government Building. Old Calton Jail Old Calton Jail Wall St Andrew’s House Regent Road Edinburgh The Scottish Office was opened in 1939, however the Royal opening of the building was delayed due to the start of World War II. The ceremony took place in 1940. The carved tablet above the doors of St Andrew’s House, A shield between unicorn on left and lion rampant on right. Unicorn holds a staff with the Scottish saltire flag and the lion holds a staff with English St George’s Cross. The Pillars that stand at each side of the entrance have a band carved with, Thistles of Scotland, Shamrocks of Ireland and Roses of England each of the nation’s emblems. Statues on St Andrews House The statues that stand high across the outside of the front building donate six industries that the Government departments look after; Agriculture, Fisheries, Education, Architecture, Health and Craft. Old Royal High School Regent Road Edinburgh Attraction The original site of the high school was at Holyrood Abbey in 1128 and is said to have been the oldest school in the world. For a period it was in the Cardinals Palace on the corner of Cowgate and Blackfriars Wynd. It then moved to the Blackfriars Monastery in 1578 which was at the foot of Infirmary Street, also known as High School Yards and then to Regent Road. John Campbell, Viscount Glenorchy Grand Master Mason for Scotland laid the foundation Stone o n the 28th July 1825 for the new Royal High School building on Calton Hill. The New High School Building officially open on 23 June in 1829. The building is 400ft in length and is modelled on the Doric temple dedicated to Hephaestus (god of fire and metalworking) in Athens. It is the finest Greek revival building in the UK. The High School moved premises to a modern campus in 1968 near Cramond. The High School and the University of Edinburgh were the main places of learning and were known worldwide. Jacob’s Ladder Regent Road - Calton Road Edinburgh Attraction Jacob’s Ladder is a short cut between the Royal Mile and Calton Hill. Jacob's Ladder is a staircase and path that leads from Calton Road at the foot of New Street up the hill to Regent Road, a direct route from the Canongate to Calton Hill. The steps are next to Burns memorial and there are further steps to the top of Calton hill on the far side of Regent Road Edinburgh. Burns Memorial Robert Burns Memorial Regent Road Edinburgh Attraction Robert Burns was born on Monday 25 January 1759 and died on Thursday 21st July 1796. The Robert Burns Memorial can be found opposite the Royal High School in Regent Road. Robert Burns died at the age of 37 and is the nation’s most famous poet. He was inspired by Robert Fergusson, at the time the royal poet. Fergusson’s statue stands outside the Canongate Kirk gates. Burn’s Memorial was built in 1831 and erected in 1839 to house a marble statue of Robert Burns. The statue is now in the National Portrait Gallery in Queen Street. New Calton Burial Ground Regent Road Edinburgh Attraction New Calton Burial Ground was opened opened in 1820 due to the Old Calton Burial Ground in Waterloo Place being full. The New Calton burial ground has a watch tower at its highest point to protect the graves from grave robbers as it was a practice among a number of unsavoury characters to dig up the bodies and sell them to the medical school. There are a few notable graves one of which is the engineer Robert Stevenson grandfather of Robert Louis Stevenson and builder of the lighthouses around Britain. Also the Regent Bridge in Waterloo Place, which gave access to Princes Street and the new town. Access to the new calton burial ground is from Regent Road and Calton Road near Holyrood House. There is also the last remaining original gas Light in the burial ground Stone of Scotland Stones of Scotland Regent Road Edinburgh Attraction The Stones of Scotland can be found in Regent Park on the southside of Regent Road just past the entrance to New Calton Graveyard (Burial Ground) The circle of Stones represent the different areas of Scotland Next - Princes Street Edinburgh

West Lothian has many attractions a Korean War Memorial Royal Palace, birth place of Mary Quen of Scots, Livingston New Town with shopping malls. Golf Courses, Outlander sites Blackness Castle Midhope Castle. West Lothian Linlithgow | Blackness | The Binns Midhope West Lothian Attractions Blackness Castle Blackness Castle was built in 1445 for the Crichton family one of Scotland's most powerful families. Blackness Castle was taken from the Crichton's in 1453 by the then king James II. This was a Castle that only Cromwell over came in 1650 during the rampage Cromwell led through Scotland burning everything he could. Blackness Castle was converted into a prison circa 1540 and was used to imprison the enemies of James V and held many famous prisoners of the crown Cardinal Beaton being the most famous. Covenanters and later war prisoners from the wars with France, Spain and America it ceased to be a prison circa 1850. The original entrance to the castle was blocked of circa 1550 and moved to face the sea making it harder to breach. The House of Binns The House of Binns has been home to the Dalyell’s for 400 years. This house was built circa 1620 by Thomas Dalyell a wealthy merchant from Edinburgh during the reign of King James VI and 1st, where he worked for the royal court in London. On massing his fortune he returned to Edinburgh and purchased the lands and manor house of the Binns. He then demolished the old manor house and built the present house. A fascinating house and well worth a visit. Linlithgow Cross Well The Cross Well or fountain where fresh spring water flowed is where the town Cross stood. The Fountain in the shape of a Crown was erected in 1807. The original Cross Well was built in 1628. The present Cross Well Fountain is an exact replica. St Michaels Church On 22nd May 1242, the Church of St Michael of Linlithgow was consecrated by the Bishop of St Andrews St Michael's church over the centuries has been burnt damaged used as a store house, stables and barracks. It has even been used by the University of Edinburgh during the plague. James IV, when visiting the church saw a ghost which warned him that no good would come of his exploits, and the Battle of Flodden Field and not to go. He was the last King to die in Battle. Mary Queen of Scots was christened in St Michaels next to Linlithgow Palace where she was born. St Michael’s Church Gothic Timber Pulpit This is a magnificent Church which has had many of the rulers of Scotland attend. The Gothic timber pulpit is surrounded by 3 carvings of Queens Elizabeth II, Mary Queen of Scots and St Margaret. St Michael’s Church Stain Glass Window St. Michael's Church on celebrating its 750th anniversary reinstalled a new stained glass window in the St. Katherine's Aisle. The window is designed around the theme of Pentecost and is a must see. Mary Queen of Scots Statue Mary Stuart or Mary I of Scotland. (Dec 1542 – Feb 1587) A Statue of Mary Queen of Scots stands in the grounds of Linlithgow Palace. Mary, daughter of King James V of Scotland. Was to became Queen, 6 days after she was born on the death of her father. Mary of Guise was her mother and had a Palace built in Edinburgh on the north side of Castlehill. Mary, Queen of Scots was born in Linlithgow Palace on 8 December 1542. Linlithgow Palace St Michael's Church In 1337 Edward III's English army set fire to Linlithgow, which was largely built of wood. In 1349 the Black Death (the plague) reached Scotland and killed a third of the population of Edinburgh. The King, his parliament and court took refuge in Linlithgow from Holyrood to escape the plague. There were more fires in 1411 and 1424 destroying most of the town. In 1424 James I returned from exile in England and built the Palace at Linlithgow, starting the work in 1425. James IV and James V, made changes to the Palace. James V making it a home for his wife Mary of Guise. James VI moved to London in 1603, where he added to his title James I of England. Linlithgow Palace Linlithgow Museum (Annet House) When in Linlithgow after seeing the Palace and St Michaels Church, go to the Annet House Museum which has many interesting exhibits including a scale model of the Linlithgow Cross which stands at the foot of the road to Linlithgow Palace. Another exhibit, is the flags of the Scotch Brigade, one of Scotland's oldest infantry regiments the exhibit that tells the story of Mary Queen of Scots and Linlithgow Palace. Regent Moray’s Assassination On January 23rd 1570 in Linlithgow, Scotland, James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray, Regent of Scotland on his way through Linlithgow was shot and killed by James Hamilton of Bothwell Haugh. He was the first assassination by a firearm in recorded history. James Hamilton supported Mary Queen of Scots and fought against James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray (Regent) at the battle of Langside. See the plaque on what was the Sherriff Court (now Court Residence) commemorating this event. A stain glass window can be seen of the Regent Moray shooting in St. Giles Edinburgh. The inscription on the plaque reads; On the street opposite this tablet James Stewart Earl of Murray Regent of Scotland Was shot by James Hamilton of Bothwell Haugh on 20th January 1570 Erected in 1875 The Winged St Michael Sculpture Linlithgow town's ancient burgh seal has the image of St Michael, and a dog (The Black Bitch). To commemorate the Burgh seal a sculpted bronze of each have been erected in Linlithgow. St Michael slaying a Dragon St Michael, is the patron saint of Linlithgow, and the Guardian Angel watching over the towns inhabitants. The ‘Black Bitch’ Sculpture A Hunting Dog The actual reason for the dog is not known but could be a dog that helped his master when his master was chained to a tree on the island in the Loch. On each of the sculptures are inscriptions of the granting of Linlithgow's original coats of arms by the Lord Lyon King of Arms on 16 July 1673. Ross Do’cot Linlithgow The Ross Do’cot was built in the 16th century by the Baron Ross of Halkhead, and can be seen opposite the Linlithgow Canal Centre. Midhope in Beginning Midhope Castle Outlander Jamie Fraser’s, family home called Lallybroch, or Broch Tuarach. Midhope Castle is a 16th-century tower house and walled garden with a 17th-century Do’cot. Located in Abercorn on the Hopetoun estate. Near to The Binns and Blackness Castle historic buildings. Midhope was owned by two sisters who both had separate homes in the late 1470’s after their father died Henry Graham of Mannerstoun without a male heir. One married Robert Livingstone and the other John Martyne. Over the next decades there were many names linked to the Midhope lands and property The Drummonds of Midhope, owned the Midhope in the 16th and 17th centuries, and Alexander Drummond built the tower in 1582 his initials AD with his wife’s MB (Marjorie Bruce) can be seen above the gateway. Cairnpapple Hill Neolithic Burial Site at Cairnpapple Hill first used circa 4000 BC. Go inside and see the centuries roll bye. Cairnpapple Hill in West Lothian between Bathgate and Torphichen is said to be the most important mainland archaeological site in Scotland. The Cairnpapple site was found in 1947. Bathgate West Lothian Bennie Museum Bathgate first known as Bathchet circa 1150 and through the ages changed slightly due to spelling errors. Bathgate is a commuting town now but had a past of great importance, the story of which can be found in the Bennie Museum, in the town centre. Torphichen Preceptory Scottish Korean War Memorial The Korean War Memorial in Scotland is located in West Lothian Soldiers from Scotland were part of the UK, the second largest force in the Korean War the first being the USA. During June 1950 to November 1953 a total of troops the United Kingdom deployed was 56,000 of which 1078 were killed in action, 2,674 wounded in action, 179 missing in action, and 977 prisoners of war. These figures were provided by the Korean Government. James Young (Paraffin) James Young invented the process of extracting, paraffin oil, paraffin wax, and crude oil from oil shale, which began an oil boom in West Lothian. The evidence still remains in the Bings that are pink shale waste, seen around west Lothian countryside. James Young (BP) James Young (1811-1883), engineer, founder of first commercial oil-works in the world and was regarded as the father of the petrochemical industry. The company set up by James Young circa 1860 is now part of a well-known company worldwide BP. For more information on James Young and the Shale Gas industry. Go To Museum of the Scottish Shale Oil industry Almond Valley Heritage Centre, Millfield, Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 7AR. The shale Oil Industry of Scotland ended circa 1960 the museum tells the story of the industry with many artefacts from years gone bye. Next Page Linlithgow Palace

George IV Bridge Edinburgh has a junction with the Royal Mile. With Cafes one of which is where Harry Potter was written. Shops local and tourist, accommodation, Greyfriars Bobby, National Musem of Scotland an the French Consulate with a great Bistrot. All the streets are the old town Edinburgh. George IV Bridge Area Shops, Food, Drink, Entertainment, Accommodation Streets on this page include George IV Bridge, Greyfriars Place, Forrest Road, Forrest Hill, Chamber Street, Merchant Street and Guthrie Street. George IV Bridge History & Attractions George IV Bridge Shops Advertise Your Business Here GEORGE IV BRIDGE EDINBURGH Restaurant Cucina's Restaurant 1 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1AD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 240 1666 Hotel G & V 's Hotel 1 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1AD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 6666 Restaurant Ondine Restaurant 2 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1AD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 1888 3 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1AG City of Edinburgh Scotland Library Central Library 7 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1AG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 242 8000 Takeaway Deli Global 11 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 3690 College Wallace College 12 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 3634 Restaurant Outsider Restaurant 15 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 3131 Advertise Your Business Here GEORGE IV BRIDGE EDINBURGH Restaurant Vittoria On the 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Advertise Your Business Here CHAMBER STREET EDINBURGH Restaurant Nando's Restaurant 32a Chamber Street Edinburgh EH1 1JB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 0710 National Museum of Scotland Museum of Antiquities Chamber Street Edinburgh EH1 1JF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0300 123 6789 National Museum of Scotland Chamber Street Edinburgh EH1 1JF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0300 123 6789 Restaurant Tower Restaurant Chamber Street Edinburgh EH1 1JF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3003 FORREST HILL EDINBURGH Apartments Self Catering Apartment 3-6 Forrest Hill Edinburgh EH1 2QL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 555 2596 Forrest Road Shops ADVERTISE HERE FORREST ROAD EDINBURGH Restaurant Mums Great Comfort Food 4a Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 260 9806 Soup Café Union of Genius 8 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 4436 Restaurant Cappadocia Restaurant 10 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QN City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 3234 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Cramond Edinburgh with many attractions. A Roman settlement from 140 A.D., Heritage museum, Almond River estuary, Cramond Island, Beach and wonderful views. History going back 8000 years. cafe restaurant and village. Cramond Village Attrctions Edinburgh Cramond Village CRAMOND VILLAGE 8400 B.C. This was the oldest known area of where there is evidence of human settlement in Scotland (8400 B.C.). The Romans used the area as a camp and evidence shows Cramond started to grow as a village in 142 A.D. Cramond was also the first area the residents were called commuters, as the new railway built in 1894 would take the residence of the area to Edinburgh City to work. There are many historic buildings and interesting things to see in Cramond Village a short Taxi ride from Edinburgh city centre. You can also see the Royal Burgess Golf Club the oldest established golf club in the World founded in 1735. The oldest recorded area of human habitation in Scotland is just outside Edinburgh at Howburn dated from (12000 B.C.). SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS Cramond Village Septimius Severus was the last Roman Emperor to try and conquer Scotland in 208 AD but died of illness in 210 AD. A previous emperor Antoninus Pius also tried to conquer the Scots but gave up after 30 years about in 140 AD. The Romans failed in their attempts to conquer Scotland and all they left were ruins, walls, roads and bridges which can still be seen today. Both emperors built forts in Cramond about a century apart. This area was inhabited by many hundreds of Romans and was more like a town than a Fort. Don’t miss the Cramond Lioness a sandstone sculpture found in 1997 in the river bed at Cramond. Depicting a Lioness devouring a human torso (600 B.C – 200 B.C.) now in the National Museum in Edinburgh. Cramond Roman Bath House Ruins Cramond Village Edinburgh The Bathhouse was found while the car park was being constructed in 1975. This is said to be the best preserved Roman Bathhouse in Scotland. Cramond Tower Cramond Village Edinburgh The Cramond Tower once the residence of the Bishop of Dunkeld. Originally built in the 11th century and left vacant for over 300 years it was renovated in the 1970s under strict guidance from historians. Stone Fish Sculpture Attraction Cramond Esplanade The Stone Fish Sculpture all of 8 tonnes (8000 Kgs) stands 7 feet high (2.2m) and 10 feet (30.5 m) in length can be found on the beach at Cramond. Cramond Kirk Attractions Cramond Village Edinburgh Cramond Kirk dates from the 15th century with additions in 1800s. The bell is from Holland as were most church bells in Scotland. The River Almond Estuary Attraction Cramond Village There is a walkway at the side of the River Almond access can be gained from the estuary at Cramond. The Almond river is 28 Miles long and winds its way through West Lothian from its source in the Cant Hills near Shotts in Lanarkshire. If you are interested in fishing the Almond it is a great place to start. There is an angling club at Cramond that started in 1963. The fish that occupy the Almond are salmon and sea trout. Contact the club and catch the big one secretary@fishalmond.co.uk . Cramond Island Attractions Cramond Island is accessible by a causeway dependent on tides, have a walk to the island and see the deserted buildings. An Ivy covered Farm house which once was occupied as early as the 1700s and possibly there would have been a Roman lookout tower when Cramond was a Roman strong hold in 200 A.D. Cramond Heritage Cramond Heritage Museum The Maltings Cramond Heritage Trust, The Maltings 6 Riverside Cramond is run by local volunteers. The area is believed to be the oldest continuously occupied settlement in Scotland dating back to 8500 b.c. The Maltings was originally part of the Royal Oak Inn a favourite meeting place for Robert Louis Stevenson and his friends. If interest in Cramond and its history and wish to find out more about Cramond Heritage Trust or arrange a visit Please use this contact email admin@cramondheritage.org.uk Lauriston Castle Attractions Lauriston Castle originally a Tower House built circa 1330 John Tennand, Almost totally destroyed by the English in 1540 the lands were sold to the Napier’s of Colinton circa 1590. The Law family purchased from the Napier’s Circa 1660 John Law the son was said to be the first ever millionaire. William Reid became the owner of Lauriston Castle in 1902 and modernised it with plumbing and electricity. He died leaving Lauriston Castle to his wife and on her death she left the castle and land to Scotland with one stipulation, the house and contents were to remain unaltered. Lauriston Castle is still decorated and furnished as it would have been in 1926. With furnishings dating back to the first owners. There is in Lauriston Castle's a Courtyard Café. Japanese garden and a woodland walk. Lauriston Castle Lauriston Castle Gardens Attractions Lauriston Castle and Gardens. Take a walk round the beautiful gardens. Also in the gardens are statues and memorials and the original well they would have got their drinking water. The pond has a Statue of Diane. Above the main entrance is the coat-of-arms of the Rutherfords "Per Mare per Terras", and what looks like a mermaid. Lauriston Castle Wall Tablet The inscription on the tablet reads; Lauriston Castle Attractions Japanese Garden The Japanese Garden at Lauriston Castle was gifted by Kyoto. Take a stroll and meditate in the Japanese garden. Lauriston Castle Attractions Garden and Grounds Next - South Queensferry

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Edinburgh Southside Direct access by the South Bridge opened in 1788. Lady Nicolson gave here lands, built a new road a continuation of the South Bridge. That opened up the south for building a bigger Edinburgh. University of Edinburgh has a great presen Edinburgh Southside Attractions Edinburgh Southside Attractions There are many things to see on the southside of Edinburgh many of them are included in other sections as the southside had many connections with the University of Edinburgh and Edinburgh's city wall. This page shows all the other historic sites and things to see. Click on the button for more about the City Wall, University of Edinburgh and George Square and Gardens. Edinburgh's City Wall University of Edinburgh The Southside of Edinburgh was only accessible after the South Bridge had been built. The foundation stone of the South Bridge was laid 1 August 1785 by Lord Haddo who was the Grand Master Mason of Scotland. The South Bridge opened in 1788 to pedestrians and traffic to give direct access to the south of Edinburgh. To make way for the South Bridge many houses and closes were demolished. The Tower at Portobello which still stands was built in 1785 by Mr James Cunningham from stones window sills and lintels from properties that were knocked down to allow the South Bridge to be built. The South Bridge is visible from the Cowgate where it passes over the street. Nicolson Square was built on Nicolson Park circa 1750 on land owned by Lady Elizabeth Nicolson at the same time as she built a new road which was later named Lady Nicolson Street and now shortened to Nicolson Street a continuation of the South Bridge linking the South with the Old Town of Edinburgh. There is a square of Nicholson Street with a garden. In the Garden is a Brass Pillar and Iron Fountain. South College Street Edinburgh South College Street which runs down the southside of Edinburgh University Old College wall was the boundary of the city wall and had no name. (map of 1793). On John Ainslie’s map of 1804 South College Street was named. Also on the map of 1793 it shows, a street from Candlemaker Row to South Bridge Street as Jamaica Street (Later to become Chamber Street). South College Street is now a dead end and on the north side can be found West College Street where entrance to the Talbot Rice Gallery can be had. Charles Darwin attended the Medical School for 2 years but did not complete the course due to its degree of difficulty. However, he went on to write “The Origin of Species” later in his life. If you walk past the bollards you will see on the wall a plaque to Charles Darwin that reads; Darwin | On this site | Charles Darwin (1809- 1882) | author of The Origin of Species | lodged at 11 Lothian Street | whilst studying medicine at the | University of Edinburgh | 1825-1827. William Topaz McGonagall South College Street Edinburgh William McGonagall was born in March 1825 and died in September 1902 he was a Scottish weaver, poet and actor and was regarded as the worst Poet in the English Language to put pen to paper. Writing over 200 poems of which the worst by far was “The Tay Bridge Disaster”. His turn of verse has been made known by the Goons, Monty Python, Spike Mulligan, and Peter Sellers. The name of the character Minerva McGonagall in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series was named after William McGonagall. Go down to the Poetry Library in the Canongate Edinburgh to read his works and judge for yourself. Inscription on the plaque above the door of 5 South College Street red; William McGonagall | Poet and Tragedian | Died Here | 29th September 1902. Now go back under the Potterrow Port and continue to see the sites. Agnes McLehose "CLARINDA" Agnes McLehose (1759-1841) was known as Nancy. Nancy first came to Edinburgh to live in Potterrow near the corner with Marshall Street after her husband left her to make his fortune in Jamaica. Robert Burns first meet with Nancy on the 4th December 1787 at afternoon tea and the assignation started. Mishap and misfortune stopped them from meeting for some time but they wrote to each other regularly. The love affair was to last until their death but their last meeting was in December of 1791 when Nancy left for Jamaica to be with her now wealthy husband. Read the famous letters written with code names Nancy being (Clarinda), Rabbie being (Sylvander) and not to forget the love song to Nancy `Ae Fond Kiss'. James Finlayson Nicolson Square Edinburgh James Finlayson born in Penicuik a few miles from Edinburgh in 1772. He became a textile mill engineer in 1820 he moved to Finland and seeing the opportunity in the fast flowing river of Tammerkoski, he open a company which manufactured machinery for the textile industry which became the largest industry in the Nordic countries in the late 19th and early 20th century. He was the person who made Tampere the second city of Finland. He also opened an orphanage for the children in Tampere. In 1838 he moved back to Scotland and moved to 8 Nicolson Square were he died at the age of 80. Brass Iron Founders’ Pillar Nicolson Square Garden Edinburgh The Brass Iron Founders’ Pillar features the biblical character, Tubal Cain the legendary founder of brass and iron making skills. The designer of The Brass Founders’ column was James Gowans the Lord Dean of Guild, commissioned by the Edinburgh and Leith Brass Founders for the 1886 International Exhibition of Science Art and Industry held in the Meadows where it won a gold medal. It was later shown at the Scottish National Exhibition in Saughton Park in 1908. It was then gifted to the City of Edinburgh. The pillar can be found in Nicolson Square Garden across from The Surgeons Hall Museum. Iron Fountain Nicolson Square Gardens The cast iron fountain was made at the Sun Foundry in Glasgow by George Smith & Co circa 1866 and was shown at the International Exhibition on the meadows in 1886. The granite plaque next to the fountain in Nicolson Square Garden gives a brief description of the pillar and fountain. King Fahd Mosque Islamic Centre of Edinburgh There is a community of over 12,000 Muslims in Edinburgh the first families arriving in the early 1950s. The Central Edinburgh Mosque has capabilities to hold over 1000 worshippers. The present Central Edinburgh Mosque is located on land that was purchased in the 1980s with a condition that the mansion house that is on the land would remain. The mansion house is still standing and is used for an exhibition and at Ramadan. The Mosque was opened in 1998 (1419) by the son of King Fahd of Saudi Arabia who donated 90% of the cost to build the centre. George Square George Square Gardens George Square in Edinburgh is in the centre of the University of Edinburgh Central Campus. In the centre of the square is a garden and around the square are buildings for learning. The Square and gardens were first laid in 1766. On a number of the walls are plaques of famous students. There are also a number of famous ex-residents who lived in the square. In the garden there are many benches to site and take time to contemplate the world and read a book. There are Standing Stones. One of which has been carved with a figure as if the stone had been split down the middle and the figure was revealed. George Square is also the centre of the Edinburgh Festival and Fringe every year in August. George Square + George Square Gardens Mrs Alison Cockburn Mrs Alison Cockburn was born in 1710 and died in 1794. She was a Scottish poet and socialite always in the company of the names of the Edinburgh enlightenment. Names she could call friends Robert Burns, Walter Scott and David Hume. The plaque reads; Mrs Cockburn 1710 -1794 Who wrote “The flowers O the forest ” lies buried near here. Buccleuch Parish Church (Chapel of Ease) The Church that stands in Chapel Street at the junction of the Cross Causeway was originally called the Chapel of Ease as St Cuthbert’s in Lothian Road had become too small for its congregation. The congregation of St Cuthbert’s Church had the Chapel of Ease built in 1754 and it opened its door in 1756. The most significant factor is the graveyard as there are a number of important people of the period buried in the graveyard here due to the over crowding of St Cuthbert's graveyard in Lothian Road Edinburgh. Dr Andrew Duncan (Pioneer of mental health) Dr Andrew Duncan a pioneer in mental Health was born in St Andrews on 17th October 1744. In May 1770 he was admitted a licentiate of the Royal College of Physicians. In 1776 he founded the Edinburgh Dispensary. a great man of medicine who died in may 1832. For over 50 years he would climb to the top of Arthur Seat on the 1st of May to celebrate the Queen of the May which he did up to his death. Charles Darwin (1758–1778) Charles Darwin’s Uncle of the same name, (1758–1778), died at the age of 20 why studying at the University of Edinburgh Medical School. He is buried in the Duncan family vault in the Chapel of Ease. The Plaque to is nephew Charles Darwin Author (The Origin of Species) is on the wall in Lothian Street where he lived while at the University Medical School. Unlike his Uncle Charles Darwin was a brilliant student but his life was cut short. The words on his headstone read; Charles Darwin | was born at Lichfield | September 3rd 1758 | and died at Edinburgh | May 15th 1778 | Possessed of uncommon abilities and activity | He had acquired knowledge in every department | of medical and philosophical science much beyond | his years. He gained the first medal offeredby | the aesculapian Society for a criterion | to distinguish | MATTER FROM MUCUS; | and had prepared a thesis for his graduation | on the Retrograde Motions of the | Lymphatic Vessels in some diseases. | He cultivated with success the friendship of ingenious men, and was buried by favour of | Dr A Duncan in his family vault.| ” Fame’s boastful chessel fortune’s silver plume | mark but the mouldering urn, or deck the tomb! ” William (Deacon) Brodie's Grave William Deacon Brodie, (master craftsman and robber), William Deacon Brodie's grave is in the north west corner of the graveyard but due to time and the weather the writing on the stone has worn away. Read about William Brodie and who he was Brodie’s Close Lawnmarket Royal Mile Edinburgh https://www.allaboutedinburgh.co.uk/lawnmarket-royal-mil e Dr Thomas Blacklock (The Blind Poet) Dr Thomas Blacklock a Minister in a Borders town church was better known as “The Blind Poet”. Due to illness as a baby he lost his sight before he turned 1 year. He lived on the corner of Chapel Street and West Nicholson Street now a public house named (The Pear Tree) where on the walls can be seen many poems, written by Dr Thomas Blacklock, the blind poet. He was the person that invited Robert Burns to come to Edinburgh, where he introduced Burns to the high society of Edinburgh. Royal Company of Archers Buccleuch Street, Edinburgh The Royal Company of Archers has had its base in Edinburgh at Archers' Hall Buccleuch Street, Edinburgh since 1777. The Royal Company of Archers is a ceremonial unit that serves as the Sovereign's Bodyguard in Scotland, a role it has performed since 1822. The Archer’s would have tournaments in the Meadows where they would regularly practice. In 1424 by the act of the Scottish Parliament the game of football was prohibited for the more necessary science of archery. The Greek Orthodox Community of St Andrew Edinburgh St. Andrew's is a pan-orthodox Church based in Edinburgh. We are a parish of the Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain. For more about the area around Melville Drive, Meadows and Bruntsfield Links follow this link Historic Railings Edinburgh Historic railings at Leven Terrace, Lonsdale Terrace, Marchmont Road and Hope Park Crescent were restored by the friends of The Meadows and Bruntsfield Links in partnership with The City of Edinburgh Council 2007. The restoration works were grant aided by funding from waste recycling group limited, distributed by WREN. The railings were cast at the Beaverbank foundry by Charles Laing & Sons Ltd. Robert Burns Meets Sir Walter Scott 1786 The one and only time Robert Burns and Sir Walter Scott met was in the house of Professor Adam Ferguson in Sciennes House Place, also present were Adam Smith, Dugald Stewart and Joseph Black. This was a meeting place of the hierarchy of Edinburgh society. Inscription reads; This tablet commemorates | The meeting | of Robert Burns and | Sir Walter Scott | which took place here | In the winter of 1786-87. Edinburgh Synagogue Hebrew Community Centre The Synagogue in Edinburgh was opened in 1932 and 1500 people attended the first service. The Synagogue in Salisbury Road is the only Synagogue in Edinburgh and has been since 1932. The first Synagogue in Edinburgh was in North Richmond Street in 1817. There has been a large Jewish community in Edinburgh for nearly 200 years. The Salisbury Road building was the initiative of Dr Salis Daiches, who served for 27 years as the Rabbi. Piershill Cemetery is now the main Jewish Cemetery for Edinburgh. Royal Commonwealth Pool Dalkeith Road Edinburgh The Royal Commonwealth Pool opened in January 1970 for the Commonwealth Games which were being held in Edinburgh. The Royal Commonwealth Pool was also used for the 1986 Commonwealth Games which were also held in Edinburgh. It was also used in the 2012 Olympic Games and the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. The pool is open daily to the public for swimming. The Innocent Railway The building of the Innocent railway was first started in 1826 to transport coal from the pits in Dalkeith Midlothian to Edinburgh. The carriages were horse-drawn and a great success. In 1831 further lines were added, connecting Leith and Musselburgh. This railway has the oldest rail tunnel inn Britain. The train became popular with passengers as it took them to the beaches at the coast. The route Starts at the tunnel under Holyrood Park Road. The Rail goods and coal yard were once situated where the houses in East Parkside stand now. The rail line is now a walkway and cycle path. The Innocent Railway Route East Parkside Innocent Railway Tunnel EH16 5BQ - Southside of Duddingston Loch, crossing Duddingston Road West, - Portobello, South Leith or Duddingston – Niddrie, Millerhill, Dalkeith. The walking and Cycle Path is now part of the national cycle route. The route is signposted - St Leonards – between Prestonfield Golf Course and Duddingston Loch – South of Duddingston Golf Club – Bingham – Magdalene – Brunstane – Newcraighall – Stoneybank – Monktonhall – whitecraig – Woodburn Dalkeith and beyond. The Innocent railway was purchased by the national rail in 1945. Waterloo Memorial Edinburgh This monument to the memory of the Battle at Waterloo 1815, in a square neglected, stands outside Hermits Termits House built by William Clifton 1734 and where the Scots Poet William Bell Scott was born in 1811. Hermits Termits House Hermits Termits House was built by William Clifton a solicitor of Excise, another resident of note was William Bell Scott (1811–90) was a Scottish poet, painter, art critic, was born in Hermits Termits St Leonard’s Edinburgh. The initials on the crest C under the crown for Clifton W for William and the M for Mary and 1734 was when the house was built. William Clifton was a descendent of Sir Gervase Clifton “the Gentle” who was at Pinkie Cleugh in 1547. Holyrood Distillery The Holyrood Distillery and Visitor Centre is based on the southside of Edinburgh beside Arthur Seat at St Leonard’s Hill. This is the first Edinburgh city centre distillery to produce in over 200 years when Edinburgh was a hive of distilleries and breweries. The Holyrood Distillery is house in the old railway building built circa 1830. “The Innocent Railway” Edinburgh’s first railway. This will be the first distillery to produce a single malt whisky in circa 100 years. The Holyrood Distillery has a high quality experienced team with decades of distilling behind them. Jeanie Deans Tryst Jeanie Deans is a fictional character in Sir Walter Scott’s novel The Heart of Midlothian. The Cottage is now gone but a plaque is on the wall near to the site of where the cottage once stood. The cottage overlooked Arthur Seat. College Of Surgeons Drummond Street Edinburgh Drummond Street was outside the city wall as the wall was on the north side of the street which a large section still remains. The Gates are the original gates of Edinburgh Royal Infirmary which is now Edinburgh University Building. To the east of the building stands the Old College of Surgeons Hall built in 1697. This was where the College of Surgeons moved to after Dickson Street and before they moved to their present home in Nicolson Street. The Plaque on the Royal College of Surgeons Building reads; 1697 The Edinburgh surgeons moved from their meeting place in Dickson’s Close to this building. Here they conducted their business until they moved to the present Royal College of Surgeons in Nicolson Street in 1832. The other plaque is to honour Elsie Maud Inglis Graduate of the University. Royal College of Surgeons Surgeon's Hall Museum Edinburgh Nicolson Street Edinburgh is where you will find The Royal College of Surgeons. The Incorporation of Surgeons and Barbers were founded in Edinburgh in 1505 and in 1722 the surgeons broke away from the barbers. The Surgeons first met in Dickson's Close Royal Mle, then moved to Drummond Street in 1697. Then in 1778 King George III granted a new charter giving the surgeons the title The Royal College of Surgeons of the City of Edinburgh. The present Royal College Building opened in 1832 and in 1851 Queen Victoria granted a charter giving its present title The Royal College of Surgeons. Surgeon's Hall Museum Royal College of Surgeons’ Museum Edinburgh The Surgeon’s Hall Museum collection grew from 1699. In the 1800’s the Museum had expanded to include remarkable collections donated by famous people and inventors. There are three sections to the museum and many exhibitions held throughout the year. The Royal College of Surgeons Quin-centenary 2005 Bronze Plaque at the entrance to the College and Museum and the gardens and bronze sculpture at the entrance to the Royal College of Surgeons building. HINC SANITAS | FROM HERE HEALTH The Sculpture is of two hands holding a scalpel. The inscription on the plaque reads; HINC SANITAS | FROM HERE HEALTH | THIS SCULPTURE BY | MR DENYS MITCHELL | WAS UNVEILED BY | THE RIGHT HONOURABLE | NORMAN IRONS | LORD PROVOST OF EDINBURGH | ON 6 DECEMBER 1994 J.K.Rowling Harry Potter Story Edinburgh J.K Rowling or Joanne Rowling was born on 31st July 1965 in a town called Yate in Gloucestershire. Joanne Rowling and her daughter moved to Edinburgh in 1994. She wrote seven Harry Potter books which have been made into movies for the big screen. J.K. Rowling is still a resident in Edinburgh. Robert Louis Stevenson Plaque In memory of Robert Louis Stevenson 1850 – 1894, son and student of Edinburgh. “and when I remember all that I hope and feared as I pickled about Rutherford’s in the rain and the east wind; how I feared I should never have a friend far less a wife, and yet timidly hoped I might; how I hoped (if I did not take a drink) I should possibly write one little book. And then now-what a change. ! I feel somehow as if I should like the incident set upon a brass plate at the corner of the dreary thoroughfare, for all students to read, poor devils, when their hearts are down. From the south seas September 1888. Presented on behalf of all Stevenson lovers……………September 1995 George Davie Plaque Drummond Street Edinburgh George Davie (1912-2007) philosopher and author of ‘The Democratic Intellect’, introduced to each other HUGH MCDIARMID (1892-1978). Author of the Scots poem ‘A Drunk Man Looks at the Thistle’, and SORLEY MACLEAN (1911-1996), author of the Gaelic poems ‘Ddin do Eimldr’, in what was Rutherford’s in 1984. Royal Infirmary Edinburgh Original Royal Infirmary Gates The ornamental gates carved stone gateposts of the infirmary of High School Yards were saved and are now preserved at the entrance to the University Geography building in the adjacent Drummond Street. Drummond Street is also where a part of the Flodden Wall built in 1513 still stands. Royal Infirmary Edinburgh ROYAL INFIRMARY EDINBURGH On the 06 August 1729 the first voluntary hospital in Scotland opened in what is now Infirmary Street Edinburgh at the top of Robertson’s Close. This became the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh in 1736 in the same building. From old maps the building that stands behind the old gate in Drummond street was used as the Infirmary before moving to Lauriston Place and is now at Little France. The original gates can be seen in Drummond Street 70 meters up the South Bridge opposite the University of Edinburgh Old College building. Symposium Hall Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh Symposium Hall was originally built in 1847 as the Roxburgh Free Church. It then was converted into St Michael's Episcopal Church in 1888 and in 1965 amalgamated with All Saints’ Church in Brougham Street Tollcross. After being empty for some years The Royal College of Surgeons acquired it. Receiving donations from two main benefactors the hall was opened as The King Khalid Bin Abdul Aziz Symposium Hall in 1982. Lady Glenorchy Parish Church The Lady Glenorchy Chapel opened 1774 and was at Leith Wynd which was demolished in 1845 to make way for the building of the Waverley rail station. Lady Glenorchy purchased an old Chapel in Roxburgh Place in 1856 which became the Lady Glenorchy Parish Church. The Chapel was demolished and rebuilt and opened in 1913 and became one of the most popular churches of it time in Edinburgh. It was sold in 1969 and has been used as various purposes. La Scala Theatre The La Scala Electric Theatre opened in 1912 for silent movies and live theatre acts. . The site had previously been used as a live theatre opening circa 1860 as the New Royal Alhambra and after a change of name closure came in 1886 as the Royal Princess Theatre. The La Scala later became a cinema changing its name in the early part of 1970’s. It finally close as cinema becoming a bingo hall and now a slot casino. Edinburgh Festival Theatre Empire Ballroom The Edinburgh Festival Theatre has an audience capacity of almost 2000 and stages live shows of all kinds (Pantomime, ballet, opera, musicals, vaudeville and the Edinburgh International Festival). There has been a theatre on this site since 1830 staging acts from around the world including the Circus and The Great Lafayette. It was in 1892 it first opened as the Empire Palace Theatre. The first of several Moss Empires opened around Britain by Sir Edward Moss who purchase his first site in Edinburgh of Newsome’s Circus in Nicolson Street Edinburgh in 1891. Moss owned the Gaiety Variety Theatre which was in Chambers Street Edinburgh and it was so popular he required a bigger venue which he did. A fire in 1911 destroyed the stage area and a number of people were killed, The Great Lafayette one of the greatest illusionist of the time a comment made by Houdini himself. The Great Lafayette is buried in Edinburgh with his dog a gift from Houdini. After a major rebuild the theatre reopened in 1928 s the Empire Theatre and continues to entertain the public to this day. Next - Bruntsfield Links & Meadows

Edinburgh New Town Waverley Bridge is where you can get Taxis, Buses Trains with the Main train station of Edinburgh and close to both old and new Edinburgh at the east end of Princes Street with Hotels, apartments. Waverley Bridge Edinburgh The Waverley Bridge is the main transport hub of Edinburgh. This is in fact the third Waverley Bridge the first time it was replace was in the 1869. The present bridge was built in 1896. You will be able to easily get a Taxi to any destination from the rail station The main rank is situated at the main entrance from the train platforms. This is also the location of the Waverley Rail Station with connections to the whole of the United Kingdom. The Gumley Drinking Fountain Waverley Bridge Edinburgh The Gumley Fountain can be found at the top of Waverley Bridge. It was presented to the City of Edinburgh by Lindsay D Gumley, Deacon and Convener of Trades unveiled in 1966. Black Taxi Rank The Booking Office Bar and Restaurant 17 Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ Edinburgh Transport Information Office Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ For more information on Travel, Bus trips, Taxi Hire CLICK HERE . Next - East Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh

Morniningside once a small community south of Edinbuurgh overlooked by the Braid Hills. The area of the first purpose built Asylum in Edinburgh by Andrew Duncan a world leader in mental health. Take a walk around the streets of Morningside and see the many attractions. Morningside Attractions Edinburgh Morningside was a small village south of Edinburgh which consisted of a few cottages and farms. Originally part of the Burghmuir (a woodland and open ground where hunting took place) which stretched from the Pentland hills to the Meadows which was the Burgh Loch. Now Morningside is a suburb of Edinburgh increasing in size from when the railway Station opened in 1884. The suburban railway in Edinburgh went out of use in 1962 when it closed. The clock has been a icon of Morningside since it was originally erected in 1910. Morningside has eight churches all in the main thoroughfare, a religious area of Edinburgh There are many attractions in Morningside, from famous birthplaces to historic buildings, plaques, wall tablets and ancient standing stones. Napier Tower JOHN NAPIER John Napier was a great inventor and Mathematician lived in the Napier Tower that was built by Alexander Napier the second Laird of Merchiston around 1454. John Napier the 8th Laird of Merchiston was born here in 1550. John Napier is best known as the discoverer of logarithms (Napier’s bones) in 1614. The bones can be seen in the Scottish National Museum. John Napier also appears to have been the first to intentionally use the frenetic period as a decimal separator in his book Rabdologia published in 1617. Also found in the same book was reference to Napier’s bones, numbered rods which were used to perform multiplication and division of any number, also useful in navigation and astronomy. Napier Technical College was opened in 1964 named after John Napier and in 2009 became Edinburgh Napier University. Napier Tower serves as the seat for Clan Napier and stands on the Napier University campus in Colinton Road Edinburgh. The Bust is now on show in the main reception at Colinton. CLAN NAPIER CREST The Clan Napier Crest can be found above the main entrance of The Napier Tower in the Napier University campus in Colinton Road Edinburgh. The clan Coat of Arms are only allowed to be used by the clan chieftain. THE CLAN CREST IS: A dexter cubit arm, the hand grasping a Crescent Argent with birds holding the Clan Chiefs coat of arms. NAPIER FAMILY MOTTO The meaning of SANSTACHE a French word is (WITHOUT STAIN). The Hanging Stanes THE HANGING OF THOMAS KELLY AND HENRY O’NEIL EDINBURGH Edinburgh‘s passion for executing the guilty can be seen in the many places around the Edinburgh streets where executions took place, e.g. The Grassmarket, High Street, Castlehill and Canongate to name a few. The main three punishments were burning at the stake, hanging and the guillotine, always with large audiences in attendance. In some instances gallows were erected on the site of the incident as in the case of the Highwaymen Thomas Kelly and Henry O’Neil two Irish immigrants who robbed a traveller David Loch on his way to Edinburgh and were sentenced to death by hanging (January 1815). Thomas Kelly and Henry O’Neil were taken to the place of execution where temporary Gibbets had been erected on the site of the robbery and they hung side by side for their crime. The site can be seen in Braid Road Edinburgh 200 metres from the corner at Morningside Station where the two Squares marked in the road and a plaque on the pavement outside 66 Braid Road Edinburgh donate where the gallows stood. The Buck Stane The Buck Stane stands at just over 1.00m high by 0.38m at its widest and is 0.28m thick. It stands against a garden wall in a small alcove near the south end of Braid Road. The stone has an information plaque which can be seen on the wall. Tradition associates the Buck Stane with the Barony of Penicuik and the royal hunts on the Borough-Muir. The plaque also says that the stone marks the spot where the buckhounds were let loose when the King of Scotland hunted in the region. (The wording on the plaque) This march stone a relic of feudal times occupied a commanding site on the old roman road about 250 yards north from this spot by tradition the name was derived from the stone having marked the place where the buckhounds were unleashed when the king of Scotland hunted in this region. Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Wall Tablet The wall tablet is to commemorate Queen Victoria’s 60 years on the throne in 1897. Look up on the wall just above the shops, up from the Taxi rank in Morningside Road, the plaque is just above a street light. Thomas Armour Thomas Dickson Armour Tommy Armour 18 Balcarres Street Edinburgh Tommy Armour was born in Edinburgh 24 September 1896 and he died on 11 September 1968 Larchmont, New York. Nicknamed "The Silver Scot" due to his hair colour. He first played golf at the Braid Hills, a member of the Edinburgh Western Golf Club and Bruntsfield Links. Emigrated to the U.S.A as a teenager and became one of the great unremembered golfers. Winner of the US Open 1927, U.S.P.G.A 1930, British Open Championship 1931, Canadian Open champion in 1927, 1930 and 1934. A total of 25 wins on the P.G.A Tour. One of two professional golfers to win the grand slam of golf by 1931. (Walter Hagen was the other) Prior to the Masters Championship which first played in 1934. The Old Schoolhouse A small house with a clock built in 1823 as the village school house. In 1892 its use was changed as a new modern school opened, and it became a temporary church prior to Morningside Parish Church opening 1838. Edinburgh's Wild West Morningside Edinburgh There is a street in Morningside Edinburgh that was built as a Wild West town – everything you would expect a Cantina, Jail hotel and saloon There is also a Indian (Native American ) mural. Built in 1996 by a furniture company called the Great American indoors Royal Edinburgh Hospital The Royal Edinburgh Hospital was a plan of Dr Andrew Duncan who attended to the poet Robert Fergusson until his death in Bedlam, the Edinburgh Asylum at Bristo Place Edinburgh. He was so taken by the nature of Fergusson’s illness he petitioned parliament for funds to open a hospital to look after the mentally ill. Funds were received in 1806, and Andrew Duncan purchased a house and land in Morningside The building of The Edinburgh Lunatic Asylum was started in 1809 under Royal Charter and opened in 1813. Originally for fee paying patients only but later in 1842 the poor were admitted for no charge. When the Bedlam Asylum closed in 1844 the patients were transferred to Morningside. The Edinburgh Lunatic Asylum was renamed The Royal Edinburgh Hospital in 1922. A Clinic opened in 1965 named after Andrew Duncan. ANDREW DUNCAN born St Andrew’s 1744 Died Edinburgh 1828 and is buried in the Apse Church in Chapel Street Edinburgh. One of the world’s forgotten greats he was first to lecture in forensic medicine in Britain and published many journals on medicine. William Tuke 1732-1822, A Quaker in 1796 opened the York Retreat sanctuary for Quakers with mental illness. Phillipe Pinel 1745-1826, French physician. And known as "the father of modern psychiatry". Robert Gardiner Hill 1811-1878, Surgeon in mental Health who had restraints and the locking up of patients abolished. Dorothea Dix 1802-1887, Dorothea Lynde Dix was born America in 1802 and fought for the rights of the insane that had been incarcerated in prisons rather than being treated in hospitals(asylums)for their mental health problems she help open over 30 hospitals for the mentally ill. THE MEMORIAL IS TO HONOUR THE FEW IN THERE PURSUIT OF HELPING THE MENTALLY ILL ON THE CENTENARY OF THE DEATH OF PHILLIPE PINEL UNVEILED 1931. Florence Nightingale 1820-1910, nurse. Florence Nightingale was born in 1820, in Florence, Italy and died at home in London in 1920 she is known as the founder of nursing. Archibald Campbell Clark 1852-1901 He worked in Lochgilphead, Melrose and Edinburgh Asylums. He used electroconvulsive therapy and to control the behavior of his patients he was the first Doctor in Scotland to perform a lobotomy. THE CAIY STANE Edinburgh Attraction The Caiy Stane is located at the side of the walkway on the west side of Caiystane View, a short distance from the junction of Oxgangs Road, Edinburgh. The stone is red sandstone and stands 9 feet 3 inches high (2.75m) with a breadth of 5 foot 9 inches (1.60m). A row of six cup marks can be seen on the back of the prehistoric stone. The stone may have been erected before 3000 BC, as early as the Neolithic period, probably to denote a ritual or burial place. Records of cairns, cists and urns found in the immediate vicinity show that the hilltop continued to be used for burial in the Bronze Age. Discovery of these remains led to the supposition that Caiyside Hill was the site of a battle, suggested to have involved invading Romans, Danes (Vikings) or Cromwellians. The Caiy Stane (Kel Stane), Cat Stane or Camus Stane, was thought to have been a battle memorial stone. The Bore Stone The only folklore associated with this site relates to James IV before the battle of Flodden in 1513 when it is alleged that the Royal Standard was pitched in or on the stone when it lay on the Boroughmuir nearby. The Bore Stone stands on a pedestal built into the boundary wall of Morningside Parish Church Edinburgh which opened in 1838 and was the first purpose built church in Morningside.. The surface of the stone displays numerous cup-like markings, none of which are believed to be anything other than natural. After the battle the city wall was built to protect Edinburgh from the English Army. THE BORE STONE In which the royal standard was last pitched for the muster of the Scottish army on the Boroughmuir before the Battle of Flodden 1513 It long lay in the adjoining field, was then built into the wall near this spot, and finally placed here by Sir John Stuart Forbes of Pitsligo Bart. 1852 Highest and midmost was described The Royal Banner floating wide. The staff, a pine tree strong and straight Pitch’d deeply in a massive stone. Which still in memory is shown. Yet bent beneath the standard’s weight. Marmion. Comiston Spring Well House The water for Edinburgh old town was piped from the Springs at Comiston to Edinburgh reservoir on Castlehill, (Scottish Weaving Mill) and in turn fed the cisterns (Wellheads) in the West Bow, Lawnmarket and High street of Edinburgh. The well house tank was fed by 5 fresh water springs from around the nearby hills. The well house became obsolete in 1945 due to new modern water systems. The well house was built circa 1674. Inscription on the plaque reads; This Wellhouse, built around 1674, played an important part in the history and development of Edinburgh. It contains the collecting cistern for the "sweet waters" of the various Comiston springs which provided the city's first piped water supply. Comiston House The Comiston House was built in 1815 by the Lord Provost of Edinburgh Sir James Forrest. He was an Advocate and was created 1st Baronet of Comiston in 1838. Comiston Castle Tower Comiston Castle Tower has been mentioned in script and on maps since circa 1340. The only remains are the corner tower from circa 1610. This being a corner lookout tower of a walled Castle. John Adair’s Map 1682. Morningside Park Morningside Edinburgh Morningside Park off Balcarres Street in Morningside is an area of grass and wildflowers that were planted by local school children. In the park can be found a children’s play area with swings climbing frame slide and open area for games and a tennis court. There is a pleasant seating area for contemplation or reading a book. There is also a sculpture of Owls carved out of wood. Canaan House Edinburgh John Astley Ainslie was an independently wealthy man inheriting lands from his family. Unfortunately he did at the age of 26. With a close connection to his uncle he left is fortune to David Ainslie who never married, his will stating that money was to be used in building a hospital or institute for convalescents of the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. The Astley Ainslie Hospital in Edinburgh was built named after his Nephew. A painting of John hangs in Canaan House also David’s sheep breeding trophies are on display in the boardroom. Hermitage Braids and Blackford Hill

Greyfriars Kirk and Museum is a historic place in Scotland not just as a church. The museum has anceint relics which include the first Stars and Strips on the White House a copy of the Covenant and anceint bibles and seals. The graveyard with famous people and stories of Ghosts and body snachers. Greyfriars Kirk Greyfriars Museum Edinburgh Attractions Greyfriars Kirk Greyfriars Kirk takes its name from the Franciscan friary which was previously on this site. Greyfriars Kirk building was completed in 1620 the first church to be constructed in Scotland following the Reformation. The signing of the National Covenant took place in Greyfriar’s Kirk on 28 February 1638. In a field nearby, in the 18th century 1200 Covenanters were imprisoned. A section of this field was incorporated into the churchyard as vaulted tombs and the area became known as the Covenanters' Prison. You will see enclosed vaults and metal fenced cages called mort safes as a deterrent to grave robbers taking the bodies from their resting place to use in the medical school for autopsy and scientific experiments. The famous grave robbers of the time were (Burke and Hare). Greyfriar’s Cemetery is said to be haunted by the ghost of 'Bloody' George Mackenzie who was buried here in 1691. His Spirit is said to cause bruising, bites and cuts on those who come into contact with the spirit or touch his tomb. Some visitors have reported feeling strange sensations. Take the ghost tour and find out for yourself. Don’t miss visiting Greyfriars Museum for the history and mystery of the graveyard and Kirk. Greyfriars Tolbooth Highland Kirk Museum There are many things to see and stories to be read in the museum like the an American flag that hung in the White House which was gift to the church as Greyfriars Kirk and the landing of the Pilgrim Fathers in the New World took place on Christmas Day 1620. Not to forget the famous dog Greyfriars Bobby. Greyfriars Museum and shop are open with free admission. There are guided tours available. The Notice board on entry to Greyfriars Graveyard read; In Greyfriars Church the national covenant was adopted and signed 28th February 1638. In the churchyard are objects of historical interest such as The Martyrs’ Monument towards the north east and the Covenanters’ Prison towards the south west also The graves of many Scotsmen and Citizens of Edinburgh Highland Kirk National Covenant (The Presbyterians) Greyfriars Kirk Edinburgh The National Covenant signed in Greyfriars on the 28th February 1638 promised to defend Presbyterianism from intervention by the crown. Presbyterians in Scotland agreed to renew the King’s Confession of 1581, (basically a promised before God that they would accept the true religion and oppose Roman Catholicism) with two extra parts. These were a legal section listing over sixty acts of Parliament most of which were against Roman Catholicism. The Covenant was signed by almost all the people and Nobles of Scotland. Covenanting Swords The swords of Robert Trail minister of Greyfriars 1649 -1660, who accompanied, James Graham Marquis of Montrose, to his execution in 1650 and Daniel MacMichael a covenanter shot and killed at Durisdeer, Dumfriesshire in 1685. Robert Trail became minister of Greyfriars in 1949. He was arrested and imprisoned in 1660 and later banished to Holland for refusing to sign the oath of allegiance following the restoration of Charles II. Seal of Queen Victoria 1897 Seal of Queen Victoria attached to a parchment appointing William Montagu Hay 10th Marquess of Tweeddale as Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1897. The office of Lord High Commissioner is one of the oldest in Scotland. It goes back to the early 17th century when James VI became James I of the United Kingdom in 1603. At the Union of the Crowns the King’s court moved to London and it was not so easy for him to attend the General Assembly, but a close relationship with the Church of Scotland was essential for the monarch and continues to be so today. The document states under the Treaty of Union, Queen Victoria’s seal is used in lieu of the Great Seal of Scotland. Mary Queen of Scots Greyfriars Monastery Original Monastery Doorway The grounds of the Franciscan monastery passed into the possession of Mary Queen of Scots after the Scottish Reformation of 1560. Mary then granted the grounds to the Edinburgh town council for the grounds to be use for burials. The original door lintel to the monastery can still be seen in the Greyfriars Graveyard. Greyfriars Bobby Portrait Greyfriars Museum Edinburgh Oil painting of Greyfriars Bobby in Greyfriars Museum, dated 1867. Painted by John McLeod who was born in Golspie, Sutherland in 1812. Greyfriars Bobby is an Icon of Edinburgh and Scotland and is known worldwide. The Statue stands at the junction of Candlemakers' Row, George IV Bridge and Greyfriars Place. Greyfriars Bobby's grave is at the gates to Greyfriars Kirk Museum and Burial Ground. United States Flag Greyfriars Museum Edinburgh. On Christmas Day 1620 the Kirk of the Greyfriars officially opened as a place of worship. In the same year fleeing persecution and seeking the pursuit of their religion free from interference by the state, the Pilgrim Fathers landed in Plymouth, Massachusetts and established the colony. The Stars and Strips once prominent above the White House in Washington D.C was presented to Greyfriars by the American Consul in Edinburgh. Its significance to commemorate Greyfriars Kirk’s 350th anniversary in 1970 and the landing of the Pilgrim Fathers in New England in 1620. Sir Walter Scott Greyfriars Kirk Edinburgh This tablet was made and erected to the memory of Sir Walter Scott on his centenary by the young men of this kirk in which he himself worshipped as a young man. Lady Yester Memorial Grayfriars Kirk Edinburgh In memory of Margaret Lady Yester, by whose benefaction the church of Lady Yester was built in High School Wynd Edinburgh in 1644. This was demolished and a new church was built in 1803. See map by William Edgar 1765. (K) Marks the Lady Yester Kirk. The above tablet formally erected in Lady Yester’s church was transferred here when that church and parish were united with Greyfriars church and Parish in 1938. Greyfriars Kirk Communion Table St Francis Stigma reminder of the friars is a modern representation of the crossed hands of St Francis, with the stigmata, which stands above the cross behind the communion table at the east end of Greyfriars Kirk Hall. Peter Collins Organ Greyfriars Kirk Edinburgh Peter Collins died in 2015. He was a famous builder of organs, in his 40 years as a craftsman he built organs all over the UK and Europe. The Greyfriars organ was built in 1990 in conjunction with the late Michael Chibbett who was then the organist in Greyfriars Kirk. The Peter Collins organ is a magnificent musical instrument which overlooks the hall of the Kirk. A must see when in Edinburgh. Flodden Wall In Greyfriars Kirk Graveyard The Flodden wall can be seen through Greyfriars Graveyard. The old city wall was built for protection from the English invaders (1513) after the Scots Army suffered their heaviest defeat in battle to the English and where King James IV died in battle, King James IV was the last monarch to die in battle. Edinburgh Town Guard The City Guard’s main duty was to protect the city and maintain public order. Formed in 1679 with 40 men. Always present at civic gatherings and were led by the Lord Provost of Edinburgh. The Town Guard House was situated in the middle of the High Street west of the Tron Kirk in line with New Assembly Close. Information found on “the plan of the City and Castle of Edinburgh by William Edgar Architect 1765″. Records held in the National Library of Scotland. The Town Guard were disbanded in 1817 the last Captain of the Guard being James Burnet. The Edinburgh City Guard re-enactment group. The group recreate the Town Guard for ceremonies and recreate battles such as the Battle of Prestonpans annually. To find out more or join the Guard contact chairman, Arran Johnston (Ensign): arran_johnston@hotmail.com . Next - Grayfriars Graveyard

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The Broughton Area is from the East end of Princes Street towards Leith. There is a multipex cinema and indoor food mall, many restaurants night clubs, bars hotels and other accommodation. The Playhouse Theatre and free outdoor basketball court. Close to city centre shops and attractions. BROUGHTON AREA EDINBURGH TOP OF LEITH SHOPS Retail Stores, Restaurants, Cafes, Accommodation, Night Clubs, Takeaways, Car Rental, Cinemas, Activities, Attractions The Streets in this area are; York Place, Picardy Place, Antigua Street, Union Place, Union Street, Leith Street, Greenside Place, Greenside Street, Greenside Row, Baxter's Place, Annandale Street Broughton Street, Albany Street, Forth Street, East London Street, Mansfield Place, London Street, Dublin Street Northumberland Place, Northumberland Street, Claremont Crescent, East Claremont Street Broughton History and Attractions LEITH STREET Newsroom Bar 5 Leith Street Edinburgh EH1 3AT City of Edinburgh Scotland Access Point 17 Leith Street Edinburgh EH1 3AT City of Edinburgh Scotland Central News 27 Leith Street Edinburgh EH1 3AT City of Edinburgh Scotland Emma Roy Bridal 31 Leith Street Edinburgh EH1 3AT City of Edinburgh Scotland Barish Café 37 Leith Street Edinburgh EH1 3AT City of Edinburgh Scotland B Kilted Kilt Hire 39 Leith Street Edinburgh EH1 3AT City of Edinburgh Scotland Deli Fresco 41 Leith Street Edinburgh EH1 3AT City of Edinburgh Scotland Black Bull Pub 43 Leith Street Edinburgh EH1 3AT City of Edinburgh Scotland ANNANDALE STREET Enterprise Car Rental 12 Annandale Street Edinburgh EH7 4AN 0131 557 0000 Lothian Trams & Buses 55 Annandale Street Edinburgh EH7 4AZ 0131 475 0177 GREENSIDE STREET Omni Centre 28 Greenside Street Edinburgh EH1 3AT City of Edinburgh Scotland Cosmo Restaurant Omni Centre Greenside Street Edinburgh EH1 3AN City of Edinburgh Scotland Filling Station Omni Centre Greenside Street Edinburgh EH1 3AN City of Edinburgh Scotland Franky and Benny's Omni Centre Greenside Street Edinburgh EH1 3AN City of Edinburgh Scotland Lloyd's No1 Bar Omni Centre Greenside Street Edinburgh EH1 3AN City of Edinburgh Scotland Nandos Restaurant Omni Centre Greenside Street Edinburgh EH1 3AN City of Edinburgh Scotland The Slug and Lettuce Omni Centre Greenside Street Edinburgh EH1 3AN City of Edinburgh Scotland Toni Macaroni Omni Centre Greenside Street Edinburgh EH1 3AN City of Edinburgh Scotland Virgin Active Health Club and Gym Omni Centre Greenside Street Edinburgh EH1 3AN City of Edinburgh Scotland Vue Cinema Omni Centre Greenside Street Edinburgh EH1 3AN City of Edinburgh Scotland GREENSIDE PLACE CC B looms 23 Greenside Place Edinburgh EH1 3AA City of Edinburgh Scotland Glasshouse Hotel 2 Greenside Place Edinburgh EH1 3AA City of Edinburgh Scotland Café Habanna 22 Greenside Place Edinburgh EH1 3AA City of Edinburgh Scotland Playhouse Theatre 18 Greenside Place Edinburgh EH1 3AA City of Edinburgh Scotland The Boards Restaurant 20 Greenside Place Edinburgh EH1 3AA City of Edinburgh Scotland Theatre Royal Bar 25 Greenside Place Edinburgh EH1 3AA City of Edinburgh Scotland Greenside Row Sixt Car Rental Greenside Row Edinburgh EH1 3AN 0844 576 0767 NORTHUMBERLAND PLACE Star Bar 1 Northumberland Place Edinburgh EH3 6LQ 0131 539 8070 NORTHUMBERLAND STREET Wally Dug 32 Northumberland Street Edinburgh EH3 6LS 0131 558 1593 Arden Property Management 35 Northumberland Street Edinburgh EH3 6LR 0131 516 8159 YORK PLACE Troon Fashion 1 York Place Edinburgh EH1 3EB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 4045 Blunted Barbers 1a York Place Edinburgh EH1 3EB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 8474 Fortitude Café 3c York Place Edinburgh EH1 3EB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 3063 Night Cap Bar and Restaurant 3 York Place Edinburgh EH1 3EB City of Edinburgh Scotland Genting Casino 5b York Place Edinburgh EH1 3EB City of Edinburgh Scotland Stringers 7 York Place Edinburgh EH1 3EB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 5432 York Place Hotel 28 York Place Edinburgh EH1 3EP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 7575 The Place Bar and Restaurant 34 York Place Edinburgh EH1 3HU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 7575 Premier Inn 44 York Place Edinburgh EH1 3HU City of Edinburgh Scotland Turquoise Thistle Restaurant 53 York Place Edinburgh EH1 3JD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 5577 Indigo Hotel 59 York Place Edinburgh EH1 3JD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 5577 Conan Doyle Pub and Restaurant York Place Edinburgh EH1 3JB City of Edinburgh Scotland PICARDY PLACE Bank of Scotland 6 Picardy Place Edinburgh EH1 3JT City of Edinburgh Scotland Picardy Place Bar & Restaurant 14 Picardy Place Edinburgh EH1 3JT City of Edinburgh Scotland The Wine House 1821 4 Picardy Place Edinburgh EH1 3JT City of Edinburgh Scotland Hertz Car Rental 10 Picardy Place Edinburgh EH1 3JT City of Edinburgh Scotland Holiday Inn Express 16 Picardy Place Edinburgh EH1 3JT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 2300 Neilson's Solicitors 2a Picardy Place Edinburgh EH1 3JT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 5522 Tesco 8 Picardy Place Edinburgh EH1 3JT City of Edinburgh Scotland The Street 2b Picardy Place Edinburgh EH1 3JT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 4272 UNION PLACE Giuliano's Restaurant 18 Union Place Edinburgh EH1 3NQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 6590 Passage to India 20 Union Place Edinburgh EH1 3NQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 4547 Giuliano's Fish and Chips 22 Union Place Edinburgh EH1 3NQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 7771 Shezan Restaurant 25 Union Place Edinburgh EH1 3NQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 5098 UNION STREET MCM Hair 4A Union Street Edinburgh EH1 3LU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 2117 Phuket Pavilion 8 Union Street Edinburgh EH1 3LU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 4323 BAXTER'S PLACE Marriott Residences Stevenson House Baxter's Place Edinburgh EH1 3AF City of Edinburgh Scotland Planet Bar 6 Baxter's Place Edinburgh EH1 3AF City of Edinburgh Scotland Taste of Italy Restaurant 9 Baxter's Place Edinburgh EH1 3AF City of Edinburgh Scotland ANTIGUA STREET Ada Turkish Restaurant 9a Antigua Street Edinburgh EH1 3NH City of Edinburgh Scotland Café Marlane Restaurant 13 Antigua Street Edinburgh EH1 3NH City of Edinburgh Scotland Deep Sea Takeaway 2 Antigua Street Edinburgh EH1 3NH City of Edinburgh Scotland Khushi's Restaurant 10 Antigua Street Edinburgh EH1 3NH City of Edinburgh Scotland Mamma Roma Bistro Café 4 Antigua Street Edinburgh EH1 3NH City of Edinburgh Scotland Mamma Roma Restaurant 7 Antigua Street Edinburgh EH1 3NH City of Edinburgh Scotland Picture Frame 8 Antigua Street Edinburgh EH1 3NH City of Edinburgh Scotland Pomegranate Restaurant 1 Antigua Street Edinburgh EH1 3NH City of Edinburgh Scotland Power House Fitness 14 Antigua Street Edinburgh EH1 3NH City of Edinburgh Scotland ELDER STREET Edinburgh Bus Station 2 Elder Street Edinburgh EH1 3DX City of Edinburgh Scotland Jack Brown Eye Care 30 Elder Street Edinburgh EH1 3DX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 3531 Elder York Guest House 38 Elder Street Edinburgh EH1 3DX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 1926 FORTH STREET Natural Selection Foods 2a Forth Street Edinburgh EH1 3LD City of Edinburgh Scotland Thomson House Atom Consultants 4a Forth Street Edinburgh EH1 3LD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 8470 Edinburgh Yoga Rooms 5 Forth Street Edinburgh EH1 3JX City of Edinburgh Scotland Burger Meats Bun 1 Forth Street Edinburgh EH1 3JX City of Edinburgh Scotland Regent House Hotel 3 Forth Street Edinburgh EH1 3JX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 1616 ABERCROMBIE PLACE Karens Unicorn 8 Abercrombie Place Edinburgh EH3 6LB 0131 558 8420 Inchgrove House 17a Abercromby Place Edinburgh EH3 6QE 0131 225 4343 Gerald Della-Porta 21b Abercromby Place Edinburgh EH3 6QE 0131 558 7017 Royal Scots Club 29 Abercrombie Place Edinburgh EH3 6QE 0131 556 4270 Open Eye Gallery 34 Abercromby Place Edinburgh EH3 6QE 0131 557 1020 Fitness First 30 Abercrombie Place Edinburgh EH3 6QE 0131 558 7887 EAST LONDON STREET TriBeca Bar and Grill 7 East London Street Edinburgh EH7 4BN City of Edinburgh Scotland Edinburgh Nursery 13 East London Street Edinburgh EH7 4BN City of Edinburgh Scotland Avis Car Rental 24 East London Street Edinburgh EH7 4BQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Budget Car Rental 24 East London Street Edinburgh EH7 4BQ City of Edinburgh Scotland MANSFIELD PLACE Mansfield Traquair Centre 15 Mansfield Place Edinburgh EH3 8BB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 555 8474 Move Freely Physo 9 Mansfield Place Edinburgh EH3 6NB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 4404 CLAREMONT CRESCENT Elas Guest House 10 Claremont Crescent Edinburgh EH7 4HX ‎0131 556 1929 Claremont Hotel 15 Claremont Crescent Edinburgh EH7 4HX‎ 0131 556 1487 LONDON STREET Ox Gastro Pub 51 London Street Edinburgh EH3 6LX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 9808 Moleta Munro Lighting 47 London Street Edinburgh EH3 6LX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 4800 London Street Sauna 41 London Street Edinburgh EH3 6LX City of Edinburgh Scotland Life Story Fashion 53 London Street Edinburgh EH3 6LX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 9699 EAST CLAREMONT STREET Claremont Guest House 2 East Claremont Street Edinburgh EH7 4JP 0131 558 7868 Bellevue Guest House 8 East Claremont Street Edinburgh EH7 4JP 0131 556 4862 Stuart Guest House 12 East Claremont Street Edinburgh EH7 4JP 0131 557 9030 A Flat in Town 36 East Claremont Street Edinburgh EH7 4JR 0131 652 7393 Tankard Guest House 40 East Claremont Street Edinburgh EH7 4JR‎ 0131 556 4218 McCrae's B'n'B 44 East Claremont Street Edinburgh EH7 4JR‎ 0131 556 2610 Spitaki Greek Taverna 133 East Claremont Street Edinburgh EH7 4JA 0131 556 5562 BROUGHTON STREET Basement 12 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3RH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 0097 Rollo Bar Restaurant 14 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3RH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 477 2724 Something Fishy 18 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3RH City of Edinburgh Scotland Café Piccante Takaway 19 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3JU City of Edinburgh Scotland Chequers Takeaway 20 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3RH City of Edinburgh Scotland Egg Hair and Beauty 23 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3JU City of Edinburgh Scotland The Assay Office 24 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3RH City of Edinburgh Scotland Mathers Bar 25 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3JU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 6754 Simpson and Marwick 26 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3SB City of Edinburgh Scotland Greggs Bakery 27 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3JU City of Edinburgh Scotland 01315560854 Broughton News Agency 28 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3SB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 5566812 Ladbrokes Bookmaker 29 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3JU City of Edinburgh Scotland Vino 30 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3SB City of Edinburgh Scotland Educated Flea Restaurant 32 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3BS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 8092 Edens Kitchen 32c Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3SB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 6588 Boombarbers 34 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3SB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 6363 Real Foods 35 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3JU City of Edinburgh Scotland Seasons Café 36 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3SB City of Edinburgh Scotland Blue Morpho 36a Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3SB City of Edinburgh Scotland BROUGHTON STREET Treacle Café Bistro 39 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3JU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 0627 Paige Connor Hair 40 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3SA City of Edinburgh Scotland New Town Deli 42 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3SA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 3837 Firth of Forth Bistro 43 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3JU City of Edinburgh Scotland Nice Stuff 44 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3SA City of Edinburgh Scotland Soderger Bakery 45 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3JU City of Edinburgh Scotland Phoenix Bar 46 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3SA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 0234 48 Below Club 46a Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3SA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 0234 Den of Iniquity Tattoo Parlor 47 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3EJ City of Edinburgh Scotland Concrete Wardrobe 48 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3SA City of Edinburgh Scotland Essential Therapy 49 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3EJ City of Edinburgh Scotland Villeneuve Wines 49a Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3EJ City of Edinburgh Scotland Shamoon's Newsagent 50 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3SA City of Edinburgh Scotland Smoke Stack 53 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3EJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 6032 Joey D 54 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3SA City of Edinburgh Scotland Kathy's Knitts 54a Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3SA City of Edinburgh Scotland Le' scargos Bleu 56 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3SA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 1600 Pickles 56a Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3SA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 5005 Artisan Roast 57 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3RJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0759 059 0667 BROUGHTON STREET Nom De Plum Cafe 60 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3SA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 478 1372 Broughton Property Management 61 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3RJ City of Edinburgh Scotland Allan Hair 67 Broughton Street Edinburgh EH1 3RJ City of Edinburgh Scotland Coco on Broughton 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Charlotte Square Edinburgh, Edinburgh New Town a square with georgian houses, architectural masterpeice. This is where the First Minister has residence and the georgian house is an attraction to see how therich lived in Edinburgh in the early 19th century. Charlotte Square Edinburgh New Town Attractions Charlotte Square Edinburgh Charlotte Square was part of the designs of the new town of 1759, originally called George Square after King George III and renamed Charlotte Square after his wife, as there was a George Square already in existence in Edinburgh. Also in Charlotte Square is Bute House, the First Minister’s residence, the Georgian House at 16 South Charlotte Street where Alexander Graham Bell lived, West Register House and the memorial in Charlotte Square Garden is of Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria. Charlotte Square New Town Housing A typical terrace of houses built in the new town in the early 1800s on the north side of Charlotte Square. The row of terraced houses in Charlotte Square was the city’s most affluent area, with boot scrappers and torch snuffers at the doors the must haves before electric and door mats. Albert Prince Consort Charlotte Square Gardens Edinburgh Albert Francis Charles Augustus Emmanuel of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha was born on 26 August 1819 in Bavaria. He married Queen Victoria in 1840. Albert and Victoria's were cousin. In 1857 he was given the title of Prince Consort. Albert was behind the great exibition of 1851. Albert and Victoria had 9 children and when Albert died in 1861 at the age of 42. His wife Queen Victoria went into morning on his death, which lasted until her death in 1901. The monument in the centre of Charlotte Square is a memorial to Albert Prince Consort. A bronze statue of Prince Albert on a horse. It was opened in 1876 by his late wife Queen Victoria. Earl Douglas Haig Charlotte Square Edinburgh Douglas Haig son of the Haig Whisky family and became a Field Marshal in the British Army in the First World War. He also served in India and in Africa in the Boer War. He led his forces in the Battle of the Somme and was nicknamed, The Butcher of the Somme due to his tactics. He died in London in 1928 and was buried in Dryburgh Abbey in the Borders. (No.24) Charlotte Square Edinburgh. Lord Joseph Listor Lord Lister lived with his father- in- law James Syme at No. 9 Charlotte Square for 7 years 1870-1877. Born in Upton Essex he introduced carbolic acid to sterilise surgical instruments. Carbolic Acid is now known as Phenol. Many famous people lived or were born in Charlotte Square. Sir William Fettes founder of Fettes College lived at No.14 and Field Marshal Earl Douglas Haig, World War I Officer, nicknamed, the butcher of the Somme was born at No.24. WEST REGISTER HOUSE CHARLOTTE SQUARE EDINBURGH West Register House West Register House was built as part of the new town plans, having a Square at each end of the plans with a church looking over a garden square. This did not go ahead in St Andrew Square as there was no land space available to build a Church to mirror the one in Charlotte Square. The church of St George was built in Charlotte Square between 1811 and finished in 1813 and opened in 1814 which was to hold up to 1500 worshipers with a dome said to replicate the dome of st Paul's in London. In 1964 St George's church united with St Andrew's Church in George Street and later that year the National registers took over the building and it became West Register House. Bute House The First Ministers Residence Charlotte Square Edinburgh No. 6 Charlotte Square has been the official residence of the First Minister of Scotland since 1999. The First Minister is the equivalent to the UK Prime Minister, if Scotland were to become independent. The house is similar to next door at No.7 and it is believed to be one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in Edinburgh. The Georgian House Charlotte Square Edinburgh Attraction No. 7 Charlotte Square Edinburgh. Find out how the wealthy of Edinburgh lived in the 18th-century in Edinburgh’s New Town. Charlotte Square was one of the most fashionable and desirable residential addresses in the New Town. The Georgian House is a fully restored house with furniture of the period and some even older. Take the tour and find out about all who lived in the house and their backgrounds. (The real Downton Abbey in Edinburgh). Georgian House Alexander Graham Bell Charlotte Square Edinburgh Alexander Graham Bell was a scientist, inventor, engineer and innovator. He was the inventor of the first practical telephone. He was born in Edinburgh on 3 March 1847 and his home was at 16 South Charlotte Street. The door is now 14 but above on the stone work 16 can still be seen. There is now a commemorative wall tablet beside the door marking where he was born. He was educated at University of Edinburgh and University College London. He died of diabetes on 2 August 1922 (aged 75) in Nova Scotia, Canada. Alexander Graham Bell was awarded the first US patent for the telephone in 1876. Bell considered his most famous invention an intrusion on his real work as a scientist and refused to have a telephone in his study. Lord Henry Cockburn Charlotte Square Edinburgh Lord Henry Cockburn Lived at 14 Charlotte Square Edinburgh from 1813 -1848 Henry Cockburn was a Scottish lawyer and a Judge. He also was a regular writer for the Edinburgh magazine the Edinburgh Review which was founded in 1802. Lord Henry Cockburn’s acquaintances were Lord Francis Jeffrey, Sir Walter Scott al members of the Speculative Society founded in 1764 and still meets at the Old College of Edinburgh University. Professor Sir Robert Philip Charlotte Square Edinburgh Professor Sir Robert Philip opened the world's first tuberculosis dispensary in Bank Street Edinburgh in 1887. Sir (Dr) (Professor) Robert Philip pioneered the management, prevention, detection and treatment of tuberculosis (TB). On the wall in Bank Street a blue Plaque reads “Near this place in 1887, Dr Robert Philip founded a tuberculosis dispensary, the first clinic in the world dedicated to fighting a disease of which he foretold Man’s eventual mastery. That vision has brought hope to many lands.” Tuberculosis (TB) was the biggest killer in the UK by the middle of the 19th century and due to Sir Robert Philip it has been almost eradicated. Sir Robert Philip died at home in 9 Palmerston Road, in the Grange area of Edinburgh, on the 25th January 1939. Catherine Sinclair Memorial Replica Scott Monument Catherine Sinclair was born in Edinburgh on 17 April 1800. Her father was Sir John Sinclair, a well known politician and the first organiser of the The Statistical Account of Scotland’. Catherine Sinclair was home educated and published her first book in 1832 (‘Charlie Seymour, or, The good aunt and the bad aunt’). Catherine Sinclair most popular book was for children and was sold worldwide Holiday House published in 1839. She also established cooking depots and was instrumental in drinking fountains and park benches being installed around the Edinburgh streets. Catherine Sinclair Next - Queen Street Edinburgh