Corstorphine Village was a small area outside Edinburgh on the way to Glasgow and was surrounded in marsh and lochs. With a castle and a few houses achurch Tavern and school. A light would shine at night from the church. A boat was needed as the most direct way to Edinburgh. Corstorphine Village The first noted owners of the lands were Thomas de Marshal and Robert de la Roche in 1296. The Forrester family were associated with the Corstorphine area for over 300 years circa 1377 – 1698 when sold to the Wallace family. It was then sold to the Dick’s of Prestonfield a wealthy and powerful family that owned lands all over. Corstorphine was named the Barony of Corstorphine in 1431. There is still remnants of where the Forrester’s lived in a dovecot, which belong to the Castle. No remains of the castle are left to be seen. The Castle was surrounded to the south and east by Corstorphine loch and residents would have to use a boat to get supplies from Colt bridge area. The area around Corstorphine was flat with lochs and marshland and was used for grazing cattle and sheep, which gave the area the notable first mentions of the drink Corstorphine Cream circa 1740. Corstorphine was the first place the making of cream had been heard of. In the Corstorphine Kirk is a tomb and effigies of Sir John Forrester and his first wife Jean Sinclair and Marian Stewart his 2nd wife from circa 1445. Corstorphine became a part of Edinburgh in 1920. Corstorphine Do’cot This is a fine example of a Do’cot which served the main house or castle with fresh meat and eggs. The young pigeons would be eaten as they were the best meat. This Do’cot had over 1000 nesting boxes. Corstorphine Castle was the home of the Forrester family, Lairds of Corstorphine from 1376 – 1698. The Castle was destroyed and finally demolished in 1797 when a horde of god was found. The Do’cot is all that remains of the Castle buildings. Old Corstorphine Village Parish Church Old Corstorphine Parish Church is one of the oldest churches in Edinburgh with history going back to 1380 when a chancel was first built of which parts still remain. The first Chapel in Corstorphine was linked to the Abbey of Holyrood in 1128. The chapel is no more and the present Chapel which was enlarged in 1429 in the form of a Jerusalem Cross is on the same site. In the Church is the founder’s tomb Sir John Forrester. Also tombs of his two sons John and Alexander. In 1589 Corstorphine church became a parish church with its first minister being John Nimmill. There are stain glass windows which are of biblical scenes and other relics of ancient heritage. Gibson’s Lodge (Dower House) Corstorphine Heritage Centre The Dower House is found in St Margaret’s Park in the centre of Old Corstorphine Village. The park area previously being a market garden. The Dower House of the Forrester family was built circa 1665. Corstorphine Heritage Centre Corstorphine Physic Well The Physic Well in Corstorphine in the eighteenth century was renowned for its medicinal waters. This well was on the southside of the Stank burn & some 40 yards east of this spot. Where its wellhead was rebuilt in 1972 when the burn was culverted. The well was at its height of use circa 1740 when a wealthy merchant built a hotel for the travellers who came to drink from the well at it was said to have powers to cure many ailments. Ye Old Library Corstorphine Public Library Ye Olde Oakland Inn Next - Corstorphine - Murrayfield

Stockbridge Edinburgh New Town With a park where Scotland played International Rugby and a walkway along the Water of Leith Shops, pubs, Hotels and restaurants. Stockbridge Area Edinburgh New Town North Attractions Stockbridge name derives from wooden foot bridge. Stockbridge was deemed the northern extension of Edinburgh's new town. The area was largely in part designed by Sir Henry Raeburn artist who was born in the area and also died at his house in Carlton Street in 1823. There were many notable people that lived in the area. James Young Simpson being the most eminent lived with his brother David who was a master baker at No.1 Raeburn place on the corner of Dean Street and opened his first practice at 2 Deanhaugh Street. Christopher North lived in 29 Anne Street before moving to No. 6 Gloucester Place. There were street name changes from when first erected Veitch's Square named after the baker there was Virgin's Square, India Place was Athole Street, Upper Dean Terrace was Mineral Street, North West Circus Place was Stockbridge Brae. Stockbridge Sunday Market While in Edinburgh visit the Stockbridge Sunday Market 200 yards from St Bernard’s Well and next to the Water of Leith. Stockbridge has many shops, bars and restaurants and is close to the city centre. You can see the entrance to the original Stockbridge Market in St Stephen Street. Sir Henry Raeburn Sir Henry Raeburn was a portrait painter and painted many famous people. e was revered by all and became the president of the Society of Artists in Edinburgh in 1812 and a member of the Royal Scottish Academy. Henry Raeburn was knighted by George IV in 1822. He was born in Stockbridge Edinburgh and spent his life there before his death in St Bernard’s Crescent Stockbridge Edinburgh The house he lived in was demolished to make way for Carlton Street. Raeburn Place the main thoroughfare of Stockbridge is named after him. His Art Studio was in York Place named Raeburn House with an Artists pallet on the wall of the building. Fettes College Sir William Fettes Sir William Fettes was born on 25 June 1750. When he was eighteen he went into business as a grocer, trading in wine and tea from Smith’s Land at Bailie Fyfe’s Close in the High Street Edinburgh. He retired from trading Tea and Wine in 1800 to concentrate on his many other investments. He was also twice Lord Provost of Edinburgh. William Fettes lived at 13 Charlotte Square up to 1810 when he purchased the estate of Comely Bank not far from the school’s present location. In his will he made a bequest which was to lead to the foundation of Fettes College. The school itself opened in 1870, 34 years after Sir William’s death and is now one of the top private schools in Edinburgh. There have been many famous students attend Fettes College none more famous than British Prime Minister Tony Blair. St Bernard's Well Stockbridge A natural mineral spring was discovered on the Water of Leith near to Stockbridge in 1760, some claimed that the water could cure everything. In 1789 a building was erected over the well a Doric Temple with a dome and statue inside of Hygeia the Greek goddess of health. It was called St Bernard's Well. Another well was also found a short distance west and this was called St George’s Well. This was also to have the same powers as St Bernard’s Well but was never used to the extent of St Bernard's Well The Dene Archway Water of Leith Walkway from Saunders Street The Dene Archway to St Bernard's Well St George's Well The Water of Leith and the source of the mineral water for St Bernard's Well and St George's Well William Nelson Memorial William Nelson was a publisher in Edinburgh and took it upon himself to renovate the St Bernard’s Well as it had become in a state of disrepair. He used his own funds to renovate and improve its aesthetic look. Comely Bank Edinburgh New Town North Attractions Thomas Carlyle Thomas Carlyle started life as a teacher, but did not last as he gave this up to study law then he went into the ministry and finally became a writer. He married Jane Welsh of Haddington they stayed in a house in Comely Bank for a short time before moving to a farmhouse in the Scottish Borders. Thomas Carlyle became a published author of a number of books and was ask to become the rector of Edinburgh University in 1866 which he accepted. He is best remembered as a essayist and Scottish Historian. Comely Bank Gloucester Place Edinburgh New Town North Attractions John Wilson AKA Christopher North John Wilson a writer, author, advocate and Professor of moral philosophy at the University of Edinburgh. He was most frequently identified by his pseudonym Christopher North. His family home was 29 Ann Street before having to move and live at his mother’s house No 6 Gloucester Place with his family due to almost bankruptcy caused by his uncle’s dishonest speculation with his money. Through hard work he recovered to move his family to their new home in Ann Street where he remained until his death in 1854. His statue stands in East Princes Street Gardens between the mound precinct and the Walter Scott monument. Gloucester Place silvermills Silvermills Edinburgh New Town North Attractions Horse Rider Eagle The Horse Rider and Eagle bronze was sculpted by Eoghan Bridge who was born in Edinburgh in 1963. The sculptor was completed in 1997 and can be found at the corner of a new housing development in Silvermills, Stockbridge. There is also a further statue on the bridge at Festival Square Lothian Road. The Silvermills area was once a small hamlet where there were a number of mills that processed silver. The silver coming from the mines at Hilderslane Linlithgow. Henderson Row Edinburgh New Town North Attractions Edinburgh Academy The Edinburgh Academy opened its doors to pupils on 1st October 1824. Robert Louis Stevenson and James Clark Maxwell were two former students. Sir Walter Scott, Lord Cockburn and Sir Robert Dundas were just a few that instituted the Academy in 1832. Henderson Row Doune Terrace Edinburgh New Town North Attractions Robert Chambers Robert Chambers at an early age started a business selling old books his brother started a printers and after a while they started a new business together Robert Chambers the writer and William Chambers the printer. There first venture was a periodical The Kaleidoscope a magazine published every two weeks. Robert interested in history published a number of books Traditions of Edinburgh, Walks in Edinburgh, the Life of Walter Scott, and many more on Scottish History. Doune Terraace Duncansland Edinburgh New Town North Attractions David Robert’s Birthplace Duncansland a house built from rubble from the houses knocked down in development of Edinburgh. This is where David Roberts was born on 24th October 1796 son of John Roberts who was shoemaker to trade. David Roberts started his career as a designer and painter and became a stage designer for a circus. His talents grew and he became a very successful stage designer and artist while in his free time he painted with oils and became a renowned artist of buildings and scenery which became a full time vocation by 1830. He travelled the world painting and travelled to Egypt and Syria which was the first time many had seen such scenery and Queen Victoria was so taken with his work purchased the collection. Inscription on plaques on Duncansland Stockbridge; David Roberts R.A. Landscape Painter was born here on 24th October 1796 | I FEAR GOD ONLYE 1605 Duncansland Royal Circus Royal Circus Edinburgh New Town North Attractions Sir Henry Littlejohn Sir Henry Littlejohn was co-founder of the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh. He was Known as a forensic expert and was friends with Dr Bell and Henry Littlejohn taught Arthur Conan Doyle forensic medicine when he studied at the University of Edinburgh medical school. He was also one of the first people in the world to be appointed as the Police Surgeon for a city. He lived at Circus Place Edinburgh and a plaque is at the door in his honour. Inverleith Park Inverleith Public Park Edinburgh New Town North Attractions Inverleith Public Park The park with its football, rugby and 5 seven-a-side pitches, a cricket square, Pétanque (boules) area, model boating pond and a children’s play area, a pond and the Sundial Garden with ornamental Sundial and a memorial fountain in a form of a granite obelisk dated 1899 erected in memory of John Charles Dunlop, Councillor. Kinloch Anderson Sundial Inverleith Park Edinburgh New Town North Attractions Kinloch Anderson Sundial Inverleith Park can be found near to the park entrance at the pond. Kinloch Anderson have a long history with Edinburgh and Tartan. Their main store and museum is in Commercial Street Leith. Sundial Inscriptions; On base of Sundial; PRESENTED BY | COUNCILLOR KINLOCH ANDERSON | 1890 On south face of dial; SO PASSES LIFE | ALAS! HOW SWIFT On north face; NUMBER NONE BUT SUNNY HOURS Inverleith Park Boating Pond Edinburgh New Town North Attractions The Pond in Inverleith Park was originally for model yachts and ice skating in the winter. Inverleith Pond opened in May 1891 and is still used today for model boats, however the weather does not allow ice skating. Falshaw Bridge Edinburgh New Town North Attractions Falshaw Bridge, built in 1877 by the engineer, David Proudfoot. The structure was renewed in 1956 with pre-stressed concrete beams. The Falshaw Bridge, named after Lord Provost Falshaw who opened the bridge in 1877, replaced an earlier wooden footbridge beside an ancient ford across the Water of Leith at the west end of Glenogle Road. Edinburgh New Town North West

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St Andrews known as the home of golf has many more attractions and hiostoric sites. With Scotland's oldest University and many inventions and world historic sites to see, a day trip to St Andrews is a must. Also golden sand beaches. St Andrews Attractions St Andrews is known for its Golf and University. So I took a trip to St Andrews to see Buildings Plaques Monuments etc and ended up with over 80 different places to visit all in walking distance of the centre of St Andrews. Just like my www.allaboutedinburgh.co.uk look at Edinburgh, Famous People + Places. history and interesting facts. Saint Andrew Born circa AD 5 - Died AD 65 Saint Andrew or Saint Andréa's of Greece is the patron saint of Scotland. His bones were brought from Greece by a holy man named Rule, later St Rule (Regulus) from the area of Patras in Greece in the mid-4th century AD. Rule protected the bones of Saint Andrew from the Romans by taking them as far north from Greece as possible ending his journey in Scotland. Circa 1070 in the time of Malcolm III a church (St Rule’s Tower St Andrews Fife) was built to protect the bones of St Andrew. Queen Margaret visited St Andrews on many pilgrimages and may have had A part in the building of the church. Map of St Andrews Attractions Golf Place St Andrew's Streets The Scores The Pends St Andrews Golf Courses St Salvator's Chapel South Street St Mary's Quad North Street Holy Trinity Church St Andrews Attractions Index click on the heading to go to the pictures and history in each area St Andrews Golf Courses Golf Courses of St Andrews New Course St Andrews Old Course St Andrews The Castle Course St Andrews Torrance Course St Andrews Kittocks Course St Andrews Jubilee Course St Andrews Duke's Golf Course St Andrews Kingsbarns Golf Links St Andrews Eden Course St Andrews Strathtyrum Course St Andrews Balgove Course St Andrews St Andrews Streets City Road near West Port St Andrews Attractions (across from West Gate) Gavin Douglas Plaque St Mary's Place St Andrews Attractions Blue Stane Thomas Rodger Studio West Infant School Gateway Market Street St Andrews Attractions Whyte-Melville Memorial Fountain Mercat Cross Paul Craw Plaque The Pends St Andrews The Pends St Andrews Attractions Pends Gatehouse Route to cathedral one way street Entrance Cathedral Cemetery St Andrews Cathedral St Rules Tower Tom and Tommy Morris Graves St Andrews Cathedral Museum St Leonard's School St Andrews Attractions Brewster and Heddle Plaque St Leonard's Chapel St Andrews Attractions Robert Wilkie Monument, Peter Bruce Monument, Robert Stewart, Earl of March Monument Slab on Floor Canon William Ruglyn Gregory Lane St Andrews Attractions The Roundel St Andrews War Memorial Douglas of Lochleven Plaque Pilgrim Way End Disc James Haldenstone Plaque The Scores St Andrews The Scores St Andrews Attractions Statue of Tom Morris Snr Band Stand St Andrews Aquarium Martyrs' Monument Robert Chambers House St Katherine’s West Simple Sugars Plaque Wardlaw Museum Edgecliffe House St Andrews Poetry Castle St Andrews Castle GW (George Wishart) in Cobbles George Wishart Plaque East Scores St Andrews Attractions Pathway to; The Pends St Mary on the Rock Defence Canon St Andrews Harbour St Andrews Pier East Sands South Street St Andrews North Street St Andrews Greyfriars Gardens St Andrews Attractions Greyfriars Monastery Bridge Street St Andrews Attractions New York Cottage Buchanan Gardens St Andrews Attractions St Andrews Observatory Doubledykes Road St Andrews Attractions Kinburn House St Andrews Museum Jurassic Garden General Sikorski Memorial Canongate St Andrews Attractions Botanic Gardens Trinity Place / Hallowhill St Andrews Attractions Hallow Hills Pictish Burial Ground Abbotsford Crescent St Andrews Attractions Jo Grimond Plaque Mount Melville,KY16 8NX St Andrews Attractions Craigtoun House Craigtoun Country Park South Street St Andrews Attractions South Street St Andrews Gillespie Sundial (No.19) Boswell and Johnson Plaque (South Court) James David Forbes plaque + House South Street George Martine Plaque King James Library Gregory's Meridian Line St Mary's Quad - South Street St Mary's Quad Arch St Mary's College Old Oak Tree St Mary's Quad Beaton's House Principals House Queen Mary's Thorn Tree Hamilton Tower Coat of Arms Hamilton Founders House Bird Bath Mary's Sundial Henry Wardlaw Statue Bell Pettigrew Museum South Street Royal Coat of Arms Tablet Christian Institute Bailie Bell's House and Foundry Statue of St Andrew (corner Church Street) Holy Trinity Church Clock Tower, War Memorial, Stain Glass Windows Sharp Aisle, J Knox, Pulpit Bell Tower Statue of Hamish McHamish South Street St Andrews Town Hall Polish Forces Mosaic, St Andrews Dr John Adamson's House (Plaque) Robert Burns Club Plaque Blackfriars Chapel Lapworth Plaque Andrew Bell Plaque Madras College Early 18th Century Houses West Port St Andrews St Andrews Coat of Arms (on West Port) North Street St Andrews Attractions St Andrews Heritage Museum & Garden Fitzroy Barometer Jock Hutchison Plaque St Salvator’s Chapel St Andrews Attractions Kennedy Tomb Hugh Spen Virgin and Child St Salvator’s Clock Tower Face Carved in Tower Bishop Kennedy’s Coat of Arms Tablet PH in Cobbles and Plaque St Salvator's Quadrangle Names on Path St Salvator's Cloisters Lower College Hall North Street College Gate Benjamin Franklin Plaque James Crichton House (Plaque) Józef Kosacki Plaque Pilmour Links continuation of North Street St Andrews Attractions Auchterlonie Plaque Tom and Tommy Morris‘s House Golf Place St Andrews Golf Place St Andrews Attractions Baron Playfair Fountain Royal & Ancient Golf Club R&A World Golf Museum Old Pavilion St Andrews Links Plaque Allan Robertson The Links St Andrews Attractions St Andrews Golf Club New Golf Club, St Andrews Swilcan Bridge Next Page St Andrews Streets

Edinburgh Walking Tours, Guided tours of Edinburgh streets. Royal Mile, Calton Hill, Old University Walking buildings Tour, Grassmarket and Cowgate Walking Tour, Old City Wall Walking Tour, , city centre walking tours, foreign language guided walking tours. If you like walking there is a tour for you. Edinburgh Walking Tours All About Edinburgh Walking Tours Guided Tours Guided tours are up to 3 1/2 hours Or Do it Yourself Tour FREE Contact for Guided Tours +44 7539 867 587 Edinburgh Walking Tours Edinburgh Walking Tours take you on a guided tour of iconic places of Edinburgh. Each of the Walking Tours of Edinburgh cover different areas of Edinburgh. The Edinburgh Walking Tours Cover The Old Town famous iconic buildings, Edinburgh Castle Area and The Palace of Holyrood House. Edinburgh Walking Tours covering: Old Edinburgh | Royal Mile | Old City Wall Calton Hill |New Town | Dean Village Free Walking Tour Free Walking Tours A map and route with all the attractions and history We also offer Guided private tours on each of the Routes. Walking Tour No.1 Route - Dean Village Tour This Tour is available in detail click on link https://www.allaboutedinburgh.co.uk/dean-village-tour Randolph Cliff, Dean Bridge Queensferry Road, Belgrave Dean Path, Dean Village, Water of Leith Path, The Dene, Danube Street Anne Street, India Place, Doune Terrace Moray Place, Forres Street St Colme Street, Charlotte Square South Charlotte Street Walking Tour No.3 Route - New Town West Rutland Street, Rutland Square Atholl Crescent, Coates Crescent Gardens, Walker Street, Melville Crescent, Melville Street, Randolph Place, Charlotte Square, St Colme Street, Forres Street, Albyn Place, Queen Street, North Castle Street, Young Street, George Street, Castle Street, South Charlotte Street, Princes Street, West Princes Street Gardens Walking Tour No.2 Route - Old City Wall Tour Johnston Terrace, King Stables Road, Grassmarket, Vennel, Heriot Place, Lauriston Place, Forrest Road, Forrest Hill, Bristo Place, Lothian Street, West College Street, University of Edinburgh, Drummond Street, Pleasance, St Mary Street, Cranston Street, High Street, South Bridge Walking Tour No.4 Route - New Town South Charlotte Street, Charlotte Square, George Street, North Castle Street, Castle Street, George Street, Hanover Street George Street, St Andrews Square, Thistle Court St Andrews Square, East Princes Street Gardens, Mound Precinct, West Princes Street Gardens, St Cuthbert's Church, St John's Church Walking Tour No.5 Route - Old / New Town Tour Marlin's Wynd, Cowgate, Grassmarket Vennel, King stables Road Grassmarket, West Bow, Victoria Street, Victoria Terrace George IV Bridge, Greyfriars, Chamber Street, South Bridge Walking Tour No.7 Route - Lawnmarket Tour Castle Esplanade * , Castle Hill, Upper Bow, Lawnmarket North Bank Street, Bank Street St Giles Street, Lawnmarket, George IV Bridge, Victoria Terrace Greyfriars, Chamber Street, Guthrie Street, Old College, South Bridge * No access to Castle Esplanade during Tattoo Walking Tour No.9 Route - High Street West High Street, West Parliament Square, Parliament Square, Barrie's Close, Old Fishmarket Close, Borthwick's Close, Old Assembly Close, Covenant Close, Bell's Wynd, Wellhead, New Assembly Close, Stevenslaw Close, Tron Kirk (Black Turnpike), Cockburn Street, Fleshmarket Close, Jackson's Close, Lyon's Close, Old Stamp Office Close, North Foulis Close, Geddes Entry, Anchor Close, Craig's Close, Allan's Close, City Chambers, Warriston's Close, Real Mary King's Close, Writer's Court, Roxburgh's Close, Advocate's Close, Byre's Close, Lawnmarket East Walking Tour No.10 Route - Canongate Tour St Mary's Street, Canongate South, Horse Wynd, Abbey Strand, Abbey Hill, Watergate, Canongate North, Cranston Street, Nether Bow. Three historical guides to Edinburgh Maps Pictures and History (In English only) Edinburgh's Historic sites Pictures, History and Map s. There are 176 pages over 500 images and stories. Maps pinpointing the attractions historic sites and Streets Royal Mile | Old and New Town | Suburbs Walking Tour No.6 Route - Southside Tour South Bridge, Infirmary Street High School Yards, Surgeons Square Drummond Street, Nicholson Street Nicholson Square, Potterrow Buccleuch Street Buccleuch Place, Windmill Street George Square, Bristo Square Teviot Place, Bristo Place, Lothian Street Chamber Street, Horse Wynd Steps Guthrie Street, Cowgate, Blair Street Walking Tour No.8 Route - Calton Hill Tour Tron, North Bridge, East End, Waterloo Place, Calton Hill, East Market Street, Cranston Street Canongate, High Street Lower Southside, Blackfriars Street, Cowgate, Blair Street. How can we help? * Full Name * Email * Phone * Date Required Transfers or Tours Airport Transfer Golf Transfer Walking Tour Bus Tour Whisky Tasting * Tell us what you need help with... Send St Andrews Day Tours

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

Edinburgh Athletics running guide Running Jumping throwing individual team or group activity any age edinburgh free venue meadows or ash tracks Edinburgh Athletics Running Guide Athletics in Edinburgh Lothians and Scottish Borders Running Tracks, and Multi Sports Stadia SPORTS Portobello Running Club Tumbles Portobello 20 Westbank Street Edinburgh EH15 1DR admin@portobellorunners.co.uk Beach Running Cross Country Road Running Hill Running Ultra Distances Corstorphine AAC Saughton Running Track Stevenson Drive Edinburgh EH11 3HB secretary@caac.org.uk Track & Field Cross Country Disability Athletics Road Running Hill Running Ultra Distances Gala Harriers Tweedbank Outdoor Sports Complex Tweedbank Industrial Estate Tweedbank Galashiels TD1 3RS 01896 752 907 president@galaharriers.co.uk Cross Country Disability Athletics Road Running Hill Running Track & Field Ultra Distances Ferranti Athletics Club The Meadows Melville Drive Edinburgh City of Edinburgh EH9 9EX Eddie McDonald liz.eddie@hotmail.co.uk 0131 258 9479 Cross Country Road Running Hill Running University of Edinburgh Athletics Club Centre for Sport and Exercise Pleasance Edinburgh EH8 9TJ euhhsecretary@gmail.com Cross Country Disability Athletics Road Running Hill Running Track & Field Ultra Distances Hunters Bog Trotters Athletics Club East Meadows Melville Drive Edinburgh EH9 1JU RYPT@lineone.net 0131 441 6219 Cross Country Road Running Hill Running Ultra Distances Sri Chinmoy Athletic Club Meadows Melville Drive Edinburgh EH9 1JU tarit@runandbecome.com 0131 467 3977 Cross Country Road Running Hill Running Ultra Distances Edinburgh Athletics Club Meadowbank Sports Centre London Road Edinburgh EH7 6AE secretary@edinburghac.org.uk Track & Field Cross Country Disability Athletics Road Running Hill Running Track & Field Ultra Distances Musselburgh and District Athletics Club Pinkie Playing Fields Musselburgh EH21 7HA fionajgreer@hotmail.com 07955 337 993 Track & Field Cross Country Disability Athletics Road Running Hill Running Ultra Distances Musselburgh and District Athletics Club Meadowmill Sports Centre Tranent EH33 1LZ fionajgreer@hotmail.com 07955 337 993 Track & Field Cross Country Disability Athletics Road Running Hill Running Ultra Distances Dunbar Running Club Hallhill Centre Kellie Road Dunbar EH42 1RF Dunbar.running@gmail.com 01368 840381 Track & Field Cross Country Disability Athletics Road Running Hill Running Ultra Distances

Looking to Shop in and around Edinburgh full details of City Shopping Centre malls, Retail Parks and Indoor Shopping Centre with all the high street names, tourist shops, cashmere and tartan. Whisky shops and distillers. Edinburgh has 7 large shopping retail centres all with good transport links Shopping Centres and Indoor Shopping Malls Edinburgh Edinburgh city centre has a vast array of shops from the large department store to private small businesses. There are many streets with shops and businesses for local residents and visitors. There are also 6 indoor Malls around the city and 5 retail parks on the outskirts of the city, where you will find retails shops cinemas, pubs and restaurants to make your days shopping a true day out. Advertise Your Business Here Advertise Your Business Here Advertise Your Business Here Visitor Attractions Edinburgh Maltrees Walk Shopping Precinct St Andrew Square Edinburgh EH1 3DQ Craigleith Retail Park Shopping Area South Groathill Ave Edinburgh EH4 2LN Newkirkgate Shopping Centre Shopping Area Leith Edinburgh EH6 6AD Fort Kinnaird Shopping Centre Shopping Area Kinnaird Park Edinburgh EH15 3RD Pentland Retail Park Shopping Area Straiton Mains Loanhead EH20 9QY Hermiston Gait Retail Park Shopping Area Cultins Road Edinburgh EH11 4DF Indoor Mall Gyle Shopping Centre Indoor Shopping Area South Gyle Broadway Edinburgh EH12 9JY Indoor Mall Waverley Mall Shopping Centre Indoor Shopping Area Princes Street Edinburgh EH1 1BQ Indoor Mall Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre Indoor Shopping Area Ocean Drive Edinburgh EH6 6JJ Indoor Mall Cameron Toll Shopping Centre Indoor Shopping Area Lady Road Edinburgh EH16 5PB Indoor Mall Livingston Shopping Mall Almondvale Boulevard Livingston EH54 6HR 01506 432961 Indoor Mall Livingston Designer Outlet Almondvale Avenue Livingston EH54 6QX 01506 423600 Shops & Businesses Edinburgh

Edinburgh Suburbs or outer areas are areas that were once villages or small areas that were not governed by Edinburgh until around 1920. Edinburgh suburbs, Leith, Dean Village, Queensferry, Cramond, Colinton, Craigmilar attractions are all worth a visit. Castles, Neolithic Stones and Golf History Edinburgh Suburbs Map Edinburgh Outer Areas Edinburgh Suburbs are areas that are outwith the central city area. These areas include Leith, Dean Village, Duddingston Village, Corstorphine, Murrayfield, Portobello, Stockbridge, Colinton, Morningside, South Edinburgh, Cramond, South Queensferry and a number of smaller areas. Next - Map Edinburgh New Town Attractions

Barnton at one time was outside of Edinburgh and became a commuting village with Cramond. Now it is a area of mainly large detached houses. Not far from Cammo on the other side of the main route Barnton attractons, the oldest established Golf Club in the world. Barnton and Cammo Edinburgh Barnton Edinburgh The Royal Burgess Golfing Society (The Burghers) 1735 The Royal Burgess Golfing Society near Cramond the Oldest Golf Club in the world. There were six golf clubs that played their golf at Bruntsfield Links of which The Burghers were one, they were the first to be instituted in 1735 the club house the Old Golf Tavern was used by all clubs. circa 1780 the society became known as the Edinburgh Burgess Golfing Society and by Royal Edict dated 30 September 1929 His Majesty King George V commanded that the name be changed to The Royal Burgess Golfing Society of Edinburgh. The Club moved to its present home at Barnton in 1895 designed by a Musselburgh Golfer Willie Park Jnr who won the open Championship in 1887 and 1889. His family were golfers, his father Willie Park Snr won the first Open in 1860 and also in 1863, 1866 and 1875 and his uncle Mungo Park won in 1874 The Royal Burgess Golfing Society Instituted in 1735. The Plaque shows golfers of the original Burghers at Bruntsfield Links where they first played for a silver putter. The Burghers now The Royal Burgess is the oldest golf club in the world. The first Golf Club House being Ye Old Golf Tavern. Barnton Quarry (The Secret Bunker) Presently under construction to be a visitor site The Secret Bunker can be found just off Clermiston Road North there is a small car park at the side of the road and it is a short walk to the Bunker. This was one of the largest underground military installations in the UK. The purpose of the bunker was to house a radar detection unit and Royal Air Force fighter response command protecting the UK from Russian long range nuclear threats. This facility was a national secret installation for many years. There were 3 other similar sites in the UK Kelvedon Hatch (London), Shipton (Yorkshire), Bawburgh (Norfolk) These 4 sites were the top of the Radar command. Cammo Cammo Edinburgh Cammo House Ruins Nature Reserve Edinburgh Cammo House was built in the early part of the 1690s by a John Menzies a wealthy businessman and was later sold to Sir John Clerk in 1710. Sir John Clerk with an interest in landscaping set out the gardens of Cammo house over the next several years. The house is now a ruin and the lands are now open to the public. Things to look for are the ruin of Cammo House, the said to be oldest and largest Ash tree in Edinburgh, the East Lodge, Cammo Tower, The Cammo Stane and if very lucky the Ghosts of Cammo House. Cammo Ancient Tree Planted 1854 Cammo Nature Reserve Cammo Stables Cammo Standing Stone Cammo Canal Cammo Water Tower Cammo water tower was built in the 1870’s and supplied Cammo house with water. The water was run by a pump by a windmill that was on top of the Tower which is no longer there. Cramond

Haymarket Area Edinburgh extends from the west end to Murrayfield with Shops, restaurants and Cafes main Taxi Rank, Tram Stop and Haymarket Rail Station all 5 minutes from Princes Street. Morrison Street has a 24/7 bakers for the late nights and early mornings. Hotels, apartments, B'n'B's all close HAYMARKET AREA EDINBURGH Shops - Pubs - Restaurants - Accommodation - Retail - Cafes Haymarket Terrace Morrison Street West Maitland Street Clifton Terrace Palmerston Place Grosvenor Crescent Torphichen Place Grosvenor Gardens Torphichen Street Haymarket History & Attractions Kew Terrace Edinburgh Accommodation & Businesses The Bathroom Company 8 Kew Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5JE City of Edinburgh Scotland 4KT Guest House 4 Kew Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5JE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 237 5356 Kew House & Apartments 1 Kew Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5JE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 313 0700 Edinburgh Lodge Hotel 6 Hampton Place Edinburgh EH12 5JD City of Edinburgh Scotland The Manor School of Ballet 8 Hampton Place Edinburgh EH12 5JD City of Edinburgh Scotland Hampton House 5 Hampton Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5JQ City of Edinburgh Scotland +44 (0131) 337 6169 West Coates Edinburgh Accommodation, Shops, Bars, Restaurants No 6 West Coates 6 West Coates Edinburgh EH12 5JG, City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 608 1619 Cumberland Hotel 1 West Coates Edinburgh EH12 5JQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 1198 The Dunstane Houses 4 West Coates Edinburgh EH12 5JQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 6169 Duthus Lodge 5 West Coates Edinburgh EH12 5JG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 346 7888 Skerries Seafood Restaurant 4 West Coates Edinburgh EH12 5JQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 6169 Coates Gardens Edinburgh Pirie's Hotel 4 Coates Gardens Edinburgh EH12 5LB 0131 337 1108 Argus Hotel 14 Coates Gardens Edinburgh EH12 5LB 0131 337 6159 Beresford Hotel 32 Coates Gardens Edinburgh EH12 5LE ‎0131 337 0850 St Valery Guest House 36 Coates Gardens Edinburgh EH12 5LE ‎0131 538 7054 Haymarket Hotel 1 Coates Gardens Edinburgh EH12 5L G0131 337 1775 Buchan Hotel / Haymarket 3 Coates Gardens Edinburgh EH12 5LG 0131 337 1045 Boisdale Hotel 9 Coates Gardens Edinburgh EH12 5LG 0131 337 1134 Lairg Hotel 11 Coates Gardens Edinburgh EH12 5LG 0131 337 1050 Clifton Terrace Edinburgh Shops, Bars, Restaurants, Accommodation, Clifton Terrace Clifton Terrace Edinburgh The Guards Hotel 1 Clifton Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 1002 Scots Guards Club 2 Clifton Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 1084 The Hostel 3 Clifton Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 313 1031 Tune Hotel 7 Clifton Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 347 9700 Clifton Terrace Edinburgh Platform 5 8 Clifton Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 347 1616 Station Takeaway 10 Clifton Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5DR City of Edinburgh Scotland Nicola Bald Photography 11 Clifton Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 510 1105 La Bruschetta 13 Clifton Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 467 7464 Palmerston Place Edinburgh Shops - Accommodation - Bars - Businesses Palmerston Place Palmerston Place Edinburgh Palmerston Lodge 25 Palmerston Place Edinburgh EH12 5AP‎ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 5141 Muirs Estate Agents 31 Palmerston Place Edinburgh EH12 5AP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 3058 Westend Hotel 35 Palmerston Place Edinburgh EH12 5AU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3656 Palmerston Place Edinburgh Palmerston Suites 37 Palmerston Place Edinburgh EH12 5AU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 1242 Elmslie's Ltd 44 Palmerston Place Edinburgh EH12 5BJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 5484 The Language Institute 48 Palmerston Place Edinburgh EH12 5DE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 6975 Morrison Street Edinburgh Accommodation, Bars, Cafes, Restaurants and Shops Morrison Street Morrison Street Edinburgh Sainsburys Store 3 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8BH City of Edinburgh Scotland Sheeben Restaurant 6 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8BH City of Edinburgh Scotland Shanghai 8 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8BJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 1288 Henry’s Cellar Bar 10 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8BJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 1288 Lebowskis 18 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8BJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 466 1779 Pronto Panini Bar 32 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8BJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 1848 Port Hamilton Nursery 69 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8BU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 1221 Cycle Republic 71 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8YJ City of Edinburgh Scotland Scottish Widows Bank 69 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8YJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 767 8910 Welby and Wright 79 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8BU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 4410 Les Amis Brasserie 89 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8BU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 7517 Rojava Kurdish Restaurant 97 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 5BX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131478 1222 Wee Coffee Bar 107 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8BX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 0443 Diana’s Nail Art 113 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8BX City of Edinburgh Scotland 07447 949346 Lotus Hair 115 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8BX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 1648 Rodi Restaurant 121 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8AJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 2727 Moroccan Barbers 127 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8AJ City of Edinburgh Scotland 07462 066 710 L'Choppe Café 129 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8AJ City of Edinburgh Scotland Secret Beuaty Garden 133 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8AJ City of Edinburgh Scotland Café Kiaris 142 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8BE City of Edinburgh Scotland Morrison Street Edinburgh Atria One 144 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 9EE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 260 4046 Morrisons Bakery 147 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8AG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 6470 EICC Edinburgh International Conference Centre 150 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 300 3000 Mckirdy’s 151 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8AG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 6660 Scottish Routes Tours 152 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 347 8886 Elite Chauffeur Services 152 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 222 0026 Atelier Restaurant 159 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8AG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 5040 Lee Laundry 165 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8AG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 516 2952 Thomsons Bar 182 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 5700 Carter's Tap Bar 185 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8DZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 623 70 23 Morrison Street Newsagent 188 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 553 1214 The Foxy Fiddler Bar & Kitchen 192 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 5676 Accha Oriental Food store 200 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7070 Coyles Florist 200a Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 467 2369 Picture Perfect Beauty Salon 208 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EA City of Edinburgh Scotland Mclaren Ross Hair Studio 218 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 6311 Bobbie's Bookshop 220 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 538 7069 No1 Kebab 222 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 538 5050 Morrison Street Edinburgh No1 Kebab 222 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 538 5050 Special Whisky Shop 224 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 8188 Diamond Barbers 226 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 3993 Fountain Court 228 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EA‎ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 6022 Physis 230 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EA‎ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 478 4646 Milk 232 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 4098 Hobs Repro 234 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 3080 Diane's Pool Hall 244 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8DT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 467 7470 Rancho Steak House 244a Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8DT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 477 7047 Mind and Body 246 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8DT City of Edinburgh Scotland Chop Chop 248 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8DT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 1155 Pomo Pizzeria 250 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8DT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 7173 Kinnaird Guest Houses 252 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8DT‎ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 0992 Jolly Botanist The 256 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8DT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 1949 Haymarket Dental 264 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8DT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 6633 Grove Bedding 266 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8DT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 229 1137 Peter Young Flooring 270 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8DT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 9733 Ignite 272 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8DT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 5666 Mallow Valley 278 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8DT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 9951 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh and Haymarket Rail Station Accommodation, Bars, Cafes, Restaurants and Shops Haymarket Terrace Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh Ryrie's Bar 1 Haymarket Edinburgh EH12 5EY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 7582 Haymarket Rail Station 1 Hamarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5EA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 601 5929 Starbucks 1 Haymarket Station Edinburgh EH12 5EY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 601 5929 La Stazione 1 Haymarket Station Edinburgh EH12 5JZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 7592 M & S Food 1 Haymarket Station Edinburgh EH12 5JZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 601 5929 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh First XV 6 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5JZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 4746 Travel Shop 9 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5DR City of Edinburgh Scotland Gram Naked Café 16 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5JZ City of Edinburgh Scotland Bagpipe Company 20 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5JZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 346 1111 Sandwich Culture 24 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5JZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 1814 Caroline Murray Hair 26 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5JZ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 313 1153 Premier Connections Recruitment 40 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5LA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 346 7636 Thrifty Car Rental 42 Haymarket Terace Edinburgh EH12 5LA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 1319 Miso - Sushi 44 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5LA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 7466 Fleurs De Fleur 46 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5LA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 3771 Szechuan Kitchen 46a Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5LA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 281 2592 Designer Cake Boutique 50 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5LA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 2851 The Kilt Hire Company 54 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5LA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 3333 Kung Fu Tea 58 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5LA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 8774 Jacob Bakery 62 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5LA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 347 8884 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh Caldow Salon 64 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5LA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 8922 Cucina LC 68 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5LQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 467 2671 Purdie & Co Ltd 69 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5HD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 346 7240 Zest Skin Spa 71 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5HD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 3366 Deluxe Cleaners 75 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5HD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 313 3166 Max 76 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5LQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 5387153 Drummond 81 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5HD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 313 1002 Fine Fellas 85 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5HD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 476 1419 Grange Lettings 86 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5LQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 346 4646 Lezzeti 87 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5HD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 9989 Navadhanya 88 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5LQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 2231 Apex Haymarket Hotel 90 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5LQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 365 0000 Metro West End Restaurant 90 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5LQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 474 3456 Scottish Enterprise 99 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5HD City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 607 8787 Grosvenor Street Grosvenor Gardens - Grosvenor Crescent Edinburgh Accommodation, Restaurants, Bars, Cafes, and Shops Grosvenor Street Grosvenor Street Edinburgh Omar Khayyam 1 Grosvenor Street Edinburgh EH12 5ED City of Edinburgh Scotland 0871 703 1390 Le Patite Repas Café 2 Grosvenor Street Edinburgh EH12 5EG City of Edinburgh Scotland Hilton Grosvenor Hotel 5 Grosvenor Street Edinburgh EH12 5EF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 6001 Grosvenor Street Edinburgh Macpherson (Scotland) Ltd 5a Grosvenor Street Edinburgh EH12 5EB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 4008 Scottish Premier Property Auctions 12/1 Grosvenor Street Edinburgh EH12 5EG City of Edinburgh Scotland Ritz Hotel 14 Grosvenor Street Edinburgh EH21 5EG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 337 4315 Grosvenor Gardens Edinburgh Grosvenor Gardens Hotel 1 Grosvenor Gardens Edinburgh EH12 5EF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 313 3415 Grosvenor Crescent Edinburgh Ballantrae Hotel @ Westend 6 Grosvenor Crescent Edinburgh EH12 5EP‎ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 7033 St Mary's Music School 25 Grosvenor Crescent Edinburgh EH12 5EL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 538 7766 West Maitland Street Edinburgh Shops, Accommodation, Bars, Cafes, Restaurants West Maitland Street West Maitland Street Edinburgh Copy Made 3 West Maitland Street Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland Post Office 4a West Maitland Street Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland Tele Mortgages 5 West Maitland Street Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland China Star 6a West Maitland Street Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland Fast Frame 7 West Maitland Street Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland City Centre Bed and Breakfast 7a West Maitland Street Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland Pearwaa Thai Massage and Spa 7b West Maitland Street Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland Khukuri Restaurant 8 West Maitland Street Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland Total Nails 8a West Maitland Street Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland Golden Grill 10 West Maitland Street Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131229 5222 Uniq Electronics 10a West Maitland Street Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland Haymarket Bar 11 West Maitland Street Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland West Maitland Street Edinburgh Dimitris 16 West Maitland Street Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland Greggs 17 West Maitland Street Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 5109 Costcutters 18 West Maitland Street Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland William Hill Bookmaker 19 West Maitland Street Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland McColl's Newsagent 22 West Maitland Street Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland Istanbul Barbers 24 West Maitland Street Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 4968 TSB Bank 26 West Maitland Street Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland Mercat Bar 28 West Maitland Street Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland Gali Restaurant 29 West Maitland Street Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3199 Boots Pharmacy 32 West Maitland Street Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Scotland Torphichen Street Torphichen Place Edinburgh Accommodation, Bars, Cafes, Restaurants and Shops Torphichen Street Torphichen Place Edinburgh Westend Police Station 3 Torphichen Place Edinburgh EH3 8DY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 221 2091 Blue Rapa Thai Restaurant 6 Torphichen Place Edinburgh EH3 8DU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 0447 The Mad Hatter Bar 8 Torphichen Place Edinburgh EH3 8DU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 228 6852 Noir Rouge Hairdressers 19 Torphichen Place Edinburgh EH3 8DY City of Edinburgh Scotland Chiropractic Clinic Torphichen Place Edinburgh EH3 8DU City of Edinburgh Scotland Palates on the Corner Torphichen Place Edinburgh EH3 8DU City of Edinburgh Scotland Torphichen Street Edinburgh Hub by Premier Inn Torphichen Street Edinburgh EH3 8HX City of Edinburgh Scotland Haymarket Apartments 6 Torphichen Street Edinburgh EH3 8JQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Choice Executive Travel 2 Torphichen Street Edinburgh EH3 8JQ City of Edinburgh Scotland Next - Dalry Road Businesses

The Royal Mile has streets that run from the High Street to the Cowgate on the southside. Blackfriars Street, Niddry Street and St Mary's Street. The Upper High street has Hunter Square, Blair Street & Cockburn Street all the streets have shops, businesses and attractions. Also Jeffrey Street Royal Mile Side Streets Shops & Businesses Edinburgh There are a number of side streets that run from the High Street in the Royal Mile to the Cowgate on the southside of the High Street and on the Southside of the High Street there is Cockburn Street and Jeffery Street both connect to the Waverley rail Station. All the streets have historic interest and have a variety of shops and Businesses, which are all worth looking at. The streets that are covered on this page are Blair Street, Hunter Square, Cockburn Street, Niddry Street, Blackfriars Street, St Mary's Street and Jeffery Street. The History and attractions can be found on the Royal Mile section. Royal Mile History & Attractions Hunter Square High Street Edinburgh Advocate (The) 7 Hunter Square Edinburgh EH1 1QW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 2749 Harry Ramsdens 3 Hunter Square Edinburgh EH1 1QW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 5137 Dunedin Cashmere 2 Hunter Square Edinburgh EH1 1QW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 3096 The Tron Bar 9 Hunter Square Edinburgh EH1 1QW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3784 Ibis Hotel 6 Hunter Square Edinburgh EH1 1QW City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 240 7000 Blair Street High Street Edinburgh Cabaret Voltaire 36 Blair Street Edinburgh EH1 1QR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 6176 City Café 19 Blair Street Edinburgh EH1 1QR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 0125 Cabinet Gallery 9 Blair Street Edinburgh EH1 1QR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0781 664 0298 Blair Street Sauna 30 Blair Street Edinburgh EH1 1QR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 2114 Mercat Tours 28 Blair Street Edinburgh EH1 1QR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 5445 Niddry Street & Blackfriars Street Edinburgh Shops & Businesses Niddry Blackfriars Niddry Street High Street Edinburgh Auld Reekie Tours 45 Niddry Street Edinburgh EH1 1LG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 4700 Mac Italia Tours 51 Niddry Street Edinburgh EH1 1LG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 7559 St Cecelia's Hall Musical Instrument Museum Niddry Street Edinburgh EH1 1NQ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 650 2805 Banshee Labyrinth 29 Niddry Street Edinburgh EH1 1LG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 8209 Globe 13 Niddry Street Edinburgh EH1 1LG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 4670 Whistle Binkies 5 Niddry Street Edinburgh EH1 1LL City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 5114 Club Hive 15 Niddry Street Edinburgh EH1 1LG City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 0444 Blackfriars Street High Street Edinburgh Bar 50 / Smart City Hostel 50 Blackfriar's Street Edinburgh EH1 1NE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 524 3252 Raddison Public Car Park Blackfriar's Street Edinburgh EH1 1TH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 5579797 High Street Hostel 8 Blackfriar's Street Edinburgh EH1 1NE ‎City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 3984 Smart City Hostels Edinburgh 50 Blackfriar's Street Edinburgh EH1 1NE‎ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 524 1989 Edinburgh Larder 15 Blackfriar's Street Edinburgh EH1 1NB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 6922 Blackfriars 57Blackfriar's Street Edinburgh EH1 1NB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 8684 Shivago Thai School 25Blackfriar's Street Edinburgh EH1 1NB City of Edinburgh Scotland 07455091113 St Mary's Street Edinburgh Shops & Businesses St Marys Street St Mary's Street Waverley Tavern 3 St Mary's Street Edinburgh EH1 1SX City of Edinburgh Scotland Self Catering Apartment 7-7 St Mary's Street Edinburgh EH1 1SX City of Edinburgh Scotland 01721 729 992 Old Town Apartment 40 St Mary's Street Edinburgh EH1 1SX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 258 6109 Bagpipe Makers Edinburgh 27 St Mary's Street Edinburgh EH1 1TA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 9607 Present Boutique 18 St Mary's Street Edinburgh EH1 1SU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 5050 Pinnies & Poppy Seeds 26 St Mary's Street Edinburgh EH1 1SU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 261 7012 Empires Café 24 St Mary's Street Edinburgh EH1 1SU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 466 0100 Kleen Dry Cleaners 10 St Mary's Street Edinburgh EH1 1SU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 4337 Edinburgh Conference Centre 16 St Mary's Street Edinburgh EH1 1SU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 538 8333 Psychomoda Fashion 22 St Mary's Street Edinburgh EH1 1SU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 6777 Williamson Design Florist 4 St Mary's Street Edinburgh EH1 1SU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 5571212 Thomas Marin Funeral Directors 64 St Mary's Street Edinburgh EH1 1SX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 6874 Lo Demore Furniture 20 St Mary's Street Edinburgh EH1 1SU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 1404 St Mary's Street Ali Willmore Hair 13 St Mary's Street Edinburgh EH1 1TA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 6751 Travelodge Central 33 St Mary's Street Edinburgh EH1 1TA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0871 984 6137 Slanj Scotland 14 St Mary's Street Edinburgh EH1 1SU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 1666 Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers 21 St Mary's Street Edinburgh EH1 1TA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 2887 Carson Clark Antique Maps 17 St Mary's Street Edinburgh EH1 1TA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 4710 Post Office 46 St Mary's Street Edinburgh EH1 1SX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 6751 Edinburgh Copy Shop 52 St Mary's Street Edinburgh EH1 1SX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 6100 Circus Restaurant 8 St Mary's Street Edinburgh EH1 1SU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 6963 Vinyasa Restaurant 34 St Mary's Street Edinburgh EH1 1SU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 6776 Stac Polly 38 St Mary's Street Edinburgh EH1 1SX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 5754 David Bann 56 St Mary's Street Edinburgh EH1 1SX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 5888 Moretti Pizza Takeaway 68 St Mary's Street Edinburgh EH1 1SX City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 8337 Rene Walrus Wedding Boutique 30 St Mary's Street Edinburgh EH1 1SU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 8120 Jeffrey Street Edinburgh Shops & Businesses Jeffrey Street Jeffrey Street Edinburgh Mussel and Steak 15 Jeffrey Street Edinburgh EH1 1DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 3222 Urbane Art Gallery 25 Jeffrey Street EdinburghEH1 1DH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 8379 Aquila 4 Jeffrey Street Edinburgh EH1 1DT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 4952 Corniche 2 Jeffrey Street Edinburgh EH1 1DT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 3707 Tempting Tattie 18 Jeffrey Street Edinburgh EH1 1DT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 7960 Hair by Law 10 Jeffrey Street Edinburgh EH1 1DT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 1475 Lickitey Splits 6 Jeffrey Street Edinburgh EH1 1DT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 0109 Pebbles 9 Jeffrey Street Edinburgh EH1 1DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 4908 Jeffrey Street Edinburgh Studio XIII Gallery 3 Jeffrey Street Edinburgh EH1 1DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 2974 La Garrique 31 Jeffrey Street Edinburgh EH1 1DH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 3032 Tangram 33 Jeffrey Street Edinburgh EH1 1DH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 6551 Jeffrey Street Whisky Shop 12 Jeffrey Street Edinburgh EH1 1DT City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 9930 Chic 23 Jeffrey Street Edinburgh EH1 1DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 3044 Scottish Regimental Store 9 Jeffrey Street Edinburgh EH1 1DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 0249 Jury's Inn 43 Jeffrey Street Edinburgh EH1 1DH City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 200 3300 Harmony 7 Jeffrey Street Edinburgh EH1 1DR City of Edinburgh Scotland 0784 181 8913 Cockburn Street & Old Fleshmarket Close Edinburgh Shops & Businesses Cockburn Street Cockburn Street Edinburgh Edinburgh Press Club 18 Cockburn Street Edinburgh EH1 1NY City of Edinburgh Scotland The Inn Place Apartment & Bar 20 -24 Cockburn Street Edinburgh EH1 1NY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 526 3780 The Inn Place Restaurant 30 Cockburn Street Edinburgh EH1 1NY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 526 3780 Crew Mind Altering 32 Cockburn Street Edinburgh EH1 1PB City of Edinburgh Scotland Café Cockburn 34 Cockburn Street Edinburgh EH1 1PB City of Edinburgh Scotland Whisky World 36 Cockburn Street Edinburgh EH1 1PB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 2134 Mama Said Convenience Store 40 Cockburn Street Edinburgh EH1 1PB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 4829 Old Town Context 42 Cockburn Street Edinburgh EH1 1PB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 0534 Arcade Haggis and Whisky House 48 Cockburn Street Edinburgh EH1 1PB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 1297 Swish Tee Shirts 50 Cockburn Street Edinburgh EH1 1PB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 0615 Miss Katie Cupcake 52 Cockburn Street Edinburgh EH1 1PB City of Edinburgh Scotland The Baked Potato Shop 56 Cockburn Street Edinburgh EH1 1PB City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 7572 Scotsman Lounge 73 Cockburn Street Edinburgh EH1 1BU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 7726 Edinburgh Backpackers 65 Cockburn Street Edinburgh EH1 1BU‎ City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 1717 Paper Rack 65a Cockburn Street Edinburgh EH1 1BU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 5598 Southern Cross Café 63A Cockburn Street Edinburgh EH1 1BS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 0622 Laila's Mediterranean Bistro 63 Cockburn Street Edinburgh EH1 1BS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 5097 Cockburn Street Edinburgh La Locanda 61 Cockburn Street Edinburgh EH1 1BSCity of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 7447 Enchantment 57 Cockburn Street Edinburgh EH1 1BS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 8207 Forever Scotland 55 Cockburn Street Edinburgh EH1 1BS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 3843 Whiplash Trash Ltd 53 Cockburn Street EdinburghEH1 1BS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 1005 Cavanagh Curios 49 Cockburn Street EdinburghEH1 1BS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 3391 Pie in the Sky 47 Cockburn Street Edinburgh EH1 1BP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 1477 The Wall Coffee and Design House 45 Cockburn Street Edinburgh EH1 1BP City of Edinburgh Scotland Viva Mexico 41 Cockburn Street Edinburgh EH1 1BP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 5145 Eden 37 Cockburn Street Edinburgh EH1 1BP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 3372 Cookie 31 Cockburn Street Edinburgh EH1 1BP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 7260 Liquorice Tree Gifts 29 Cockburn Street Edinburgh EH1 1BP City of Edinburgh Scotland Gurkha Café 27 Cockburn Street Edinburgh EH1 1BP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 2832 Stills Gallery 23 Cockburn Street Edinburgh EH1 1BP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 622 6200 Blow HQ 21 Cockburn Street Edinburgh EH1 1BP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 3043 Ecco Vino Enoteca 19 Cockburn Street Edinburgh EH1 1BP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 1441 Malt Shovel 11 Cockburn Street Edinburgh EH1 1BP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 6843 Underground Solu'shn 9 Cockburn Street Edinburgh EH1 1BP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 226 2242 Cutie House Jewellery 5 Cockburn Street Edinburgh EH1 1BP City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 220 5258 Old Fleshmarket Close Yum Yum Takeaway 12 Old Fleshmarket Close Edinburgh EH1 1DY City of Edinburgh Scotland Jinglin Geordies 22 Old Fleshmarket Close Edinburgh EH1 1DY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 2803 Halfway House 24 Old Fleshmarket Close Edinburgh EH1 1DY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 7101 Hair by Alfie 18 Old Fleshmarket Close Edinburgh EH1 1DY City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 225 7177 Holyrood Road Edinburgh Shops & Businesses Holyrood Road Holyrood Road Edinburgh Can You Escape 5 Holyrood Road Edinburgh EH8 8AE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 510 1158 Dreamhouse Apartments 89 Holyrood Road Edinburgh EH8 8BA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0845 226 0232 Tun Bar (The) 69 Holyrood Road Edinburgh EH8 8AE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 9297 Our Dynamic Earth 90 Holyrood Road Edinburgh EH8 8AS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 550 7800 Macdonald Holyrood Hotel 81 Holyrood Road Edinburgh EH8 8AU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 550 4500 Pizza Express 11 1Holyrood Road Edinburgh EH8 8AU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 557 5734 Vab Lab Art Gallery Holyrood Road Edinburgh EH8 8AE City of Edinburgh Scotland Pibroch Scottish Restaurant & Bar 20 Holyrood Road Edinburgh EH8 8AE City of Edinburgh Scotland Chapters Restaurant 37 Holyrood Road Edinburgh EH8 8BA City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 558 8844 Tesco Express 59 Holyrood Road Edinburgh EH8 8AU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0345 675 7050 Holyrood Road Edinburgh Closed 67 Holyrood Road Edinburgh EH8 8AU City of Edinburgh Scotland Hemma Restaurant & Cafe 75 Holyrood Road Edinburgh EH 8 8AU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 629 3327 Surf & Turf @ MacDonald's Hotel 81 Holyrood Road Edinburgh EH8 8AU City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 550 4500 Holyrood Café 1 Holyrood Road Edinburgh EH8 8AJ City of Edinburgh Scotland Unite Students 41 Holyrood Road Edinburgh EH8 8FF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 8554 Level Coffee House 41 Holyrood Road EdinburghEH8 8FF City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 8554 Holyrood 9a Restaurant 9 Holyrood Road Edinburgh EH8 8AE City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 556 5044 Let Me Eat 63 Holyrood Road Edinburgh EH8 8AU City of Edinburgh Scotland 07521 454 052 Bank of Scotland Holyrood Road Edinburgh EH8 8AS City of Edinburgh Scotland Holyrood Dental Care Holyrood Road Edinburgh EH8 8AS City of Edinburgh Scotland Holy Rood Gait Dynamic Earth Car Park 112 Holyrood Gait EH8 8AS City of Edinburgh Scotland 0131 550 7800 Next - Horse Wynd Shops & Businesses

Wanlockhead is the highest village in Scotland a short trip from Edinburgh. This is where you can still pan for gold. Spend a day at Wanlockhead where the gold for the Scottish crown jewels was found. There many attractions and a tour down a lead mine or Pan for Gold. Pan For Gold Wanlockhead village Pan for gold in the nearby Wanlockhead streams. All equipment and waterproofs provided. I have panned for gold and it was a great day out. In the Wanlockhead museum learn about the area and see many of the minerals taken from the hills. Finding Gold Pan for Gold Wanlockhead Village, Dumfries and Galloway, ML12 6UT In Wanlockhead village the Romans mined the lead for their armour and weapons. Wanlockhead villages is over 450 meters up the hills of the Southern Uplands of Scotland, Wanlockhead and Leadhills area became known as "God's Treasure House in Scotland". The area has produced some of the world's purest gold (22.8 carats) which was used in the making of the Honours of Scotland (Scottish Crown Jewels) circa 1540. Pan for Gold From Edinburgh it takes approximately 90 minute. The 5 hour Gold Panning experience includes the services of our experienced gold panner, use of all the necessary equipment, panning permit and packed lunch. OR Day Out Tour Visit Carlops, West Linton, Biggar, Leadhills and Wanlockhead email for prices info@allaboutedinburgh.co.uk Back to Activities Book - Trip

The Scottish Border towns are a hidden gem with Castles famous people, historic Homes, Abbeys, Home of Mary Queen of Scots (Jedburgh) and Sir Walter Scott (Abbotsford) Mongo Park (Selkirk) Rugby Legend Bill McLaren (Hawick). Scottish Border Towns Scottish Borders Attractions and Towns History, Attractions, Famous People & Stories. The Scottish Border region has the famous river Tweed that carves its way from west to East with all the water from the hills flowing into it as it makes its way to the North Sea at Berwick- Upon-Tweed. The last circa 180 miles of the Tweed is marks the Border between Scotland and England. One of the most scenic spots is the bridge that crosses over the Tweed at Coldstream at the Scottish side a house stands where English couples would runaway to be married (This was before Gretna Green was used). The Marriage house still stands in the middle of nowhere as it is between the Welcome to Scotland sign and you are leaving England sign. The main Border towns are situated in the central area of the Scottish Borders. A road that runs from just outside Edinburgh in the east starting from the A720 which will take you 50 minutes to the main area or by train on the Borders Railway from Waverley Station to Tweedbank which is close to Abbotsford House, where Sir Walter Scott once lived. The main towns in the Borders are Melrose Galashiels, Selkirk, Hawick, Jedburgh, Kelso, Newtown St. Boswells, St Boswells, Peebles, Coldstream and Tweedbank . While visiting the Borders carry on to Moffat which is in Dumfries and Galloway where you can buy the famous Moffat Toffee. Just on the Border of Scotland and England. Also the highest village in Scotland is Wanlockhead where the gold of the Honours of Scotland came from. Innerleithen Ancrum Duns Gordon Lauder Coldstream I have selected attractions from many of the scottish border towns. However for a full guide of all the attractions in all the Scottish Borders towns I have provided a link here Scottish Border Attractions Melrose / Dryburgh Leaderfoot Jedburgh Hawick Kelso Selkirk Galashiels Other Scottish Borders Towns are Coldingham - Eyemouth - St Abbs - Peebles Newtown St Boswells - Carlops - Cockburnspath - Traquair - Cringletie - Galashiels Berwick upon Tweed Biggar Bowden Cockburnspath Crawfordjohn Earlston Kirk Yetholm Langholm Newcastleton Newtown St Boswells Peebles St Abbs Head St Boswells Teviothead Tweed Valley Walkerburn Yarrow Water and Ettrick Water Ancrum Scottish Borders Attractions Harestanes Countryside Park and Visitor Centre Finding Harestanes, from the A68, at the turning almost opposite the road to Ancrum, take the B6400 (signposted to Nisbet) and take the right turn after about 700m and follow the signs. There is a free carpark. Harestanes is a place for all the family with a adventure play park for children of all ages and great walks and scenery. Harestanes is on St Cuthbert’s Way, the ultimate walkway from the borders into England 100 Klm (63 miles) of shear bliss. Before starting your walk plan ahead make sure you are well equipped for a long walk. Waterloo Monument Peniel Heugh where the Waterloo Monument 150-foot Doric tower, built over 10 years and completed in 1827 by The 6th Marquis of Lothian, on behalf of his tenants. The monument commemorate the Duke of Wellington’s victory over Napoleon Bonaparte at the Battle of Waterloo 1815. Access to the Waterloo Monument at Lothian Estates Office Bonjedward, Jedburgh Scottish Borders TD8 6UF Tel: 01835 862201 Email: evie@lothianestates.co.uk To hire the keys to Peniel Heugh/Waterloo Monument visit our office on a weekday to collect them for £5. We are open 8:45am - 5pm Monday to Friday. Duns Scottish Borders Attractions Duns in the Scottish Borders history goes back to the start of the 13th century (1210). here is a castle a museum dedicated to Jim Clark motor racing champion and a cairn to John Duns Scotus, the most important philosopher-theologians of his time. Lauder Scottish Borders Attractions Lauder is a small town on the road between Edinburgh and the heart of the Scottish Borders. On the same route Thirlestane Castle, the Maitland Family home of Dukes and Earls for over 500 years. A true 16th century castle with its own family ghost haunting chambers. Tour the castle and see this magnificent home of the 18th Earl of Lauderdale. Coldstream Scottish Borders Attractions Coldstream is a town that sits on the river Tweed on the border between Scotland and England. Due to Coldstreams location it was the original place where young couples would cross the border to be married. Coldstream has many attractions museums and galleries and located on the English side is the Flodden Battle site, where the Scottish forces were defeated by the English in 1513 where the last King was killed in battle. The only bridge at the time was the Twizel Bridge that spanned the Tweed which marked the boundary of the the two countries. Gordon Scottish Borders Attractions Gordon is the location of Mellerstain House and Gardens is one for the architectural buffs, as it is said to be the finest work of Robert Adam son of William Adam Scotland's number one architect of his time. His son Robert Scottish neoclassical architect, interior designer and furniture designer followed in his fathers footsteps to be a renowned architect. Greenknowe Tower classed as an ancient monument was home of James Seton one of the most powerful families in Scotland. Innerleithen Scottish Borders Attractions Innerleithen was the Scottish Borders Spa town with a mineral spring of St Ronan's Well. Close to Innerleithen is Traquair House said to be the oldest inhabited house in Scotland. Robert Smail’s printing works in working condition from circa 1900 it is an Industrial Heritage museum. Dumfries Attractions

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

Golf Place the main roaad that ends at the Golf Museum, R & A clubhouse and the Old Course St Andrews, There are many attractions and historic places here. GOLF PLACE St Andrews Attractions Golf Place, has a junction with Pilmour Place and North Street and is the main road to The links and Old Course GOLF PLACE St Andrews Attractions Royal and Ancient Golf Club was founded in 1754. The Old Course was made up of 12 holes playing 10 hole twice giving a 22 hole course. In 1764, the R&A decided holes were too short and converted the first four holes into two holes. Which created the now standard 18-hole round of golf. GOLF PLACE St Andrews Attractions Royal & Ancient Golf Club 18th Green Old Course St Andrews Scotland The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews was founded on 14 May 1754. GOLF PLACE St Andrews Attractions Tom Morris Plaque and Clock The Plaque of Tom Morris can be seen under the clock face of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club. GOLF PLACE St Andrews Attractions St Andrews Links Plaque GOLF PLACE St Andrews Attractions Old Pavilion The Old Pavilion opened in 2014 including the Caddie Pavilion and New Public Shelter. Located on the far side of the 18th green of the old Course St Andrews Golf Place Bruce Embankment British Golf Museum St Andrews Scotland This museum highlights the world of golf its origins its players and the history of a game played worldwide. The game played in the 1300’s in Edinburgh and played to rules for the first time in 1744. GOLF PLACE St Andrews Attractions Baron Playfair Fountain Lyon Playfair (1818–1898), was born at Chunar, Bengal province, on the 21st of May 1818 - Died 1898 In 1868 he was elected to represent the universities of Edinburgh and St Andrews in parliament, and retained his seat till 1885, from that date until 1892 he sat as member for Leeds. In 1873 he was made postmaster-general, and in the following year, after the dissolution of parliament, was applied to by the incoming Tory government to preside over a commission to inquire into the working of the civil service. Its report established a completely new system, which has ever since been officially known as the “Playfair scheme.” The return of Mr Gladstone to power in 1880 afforded opportunity for Playfair to resume his interrupted parliamentary career, and from that time until 1883 he acted as chairman of committees during a period when the obstructive tactics of the Irish party were at their height. On his retirement from the post he was made K.C.B. in 1892 and was created Baron Playfair of St Andrews, and a little later was appointed lord-in-waiting to the queen. Golf Place and The Links Allan Robertson was born 11th Sept 1815 Died 1st Sept 1859. Allan was born 22 Golf Place corner of The Links St Andrews overlooking the Old Course. His father and Grandfather were both Old Course caddies, also famous golf ball makers. Allan quickly took to the game and is said never to have been beaten in a singles match. Allan was one of the World’s First, Professional golfers. He played many matches for money, against the well-known golfers of the new era Tom Morris, Willie Dunn Snr professional golfer of Musselburgh. Allan Robertson was the first golfer to score under 80 (79) on the Old Course and is said to be the first to use a lofted iron club for approach shots. He also redesigned the Old Course installing the first double greens. Allan is buried in St Andrews Cathedral cemetery. The Links St Andrews THE LINKS St Andrews Attractions The Links runs from Golf Place parallel with the 18th fairway of the Old Course The Links Swilcan Bridge The most famous bridge in golf on the 18th fairway of the Old Course at St Andrews. The Swilcan Bridge has been used to cross the Swilcan Burn since 1835. Previously called the Golfers Bridge This was for several hundred years the only way of crossing the burn. THE LINKS St Andrews Attractions New Golf Club, St Andrews Tom Morris Plaque The New Club was founded in 1902 as the only club at the time was for the members of the R & A who were the gentry. This was a club started by local 8 businessmen. Tom Morris was the first honorary member of the New Club. He unfortunately had a fall in the club which was fatal, on the 24th May 1908. THE LINKS St Andrews Attractions St Andrews Golf Club The golf club was established by a number of local tradesmen who enjoyed a game of golf. In September 1843 The St Andrews Mechanics Golf Club opened. Pilmour Links St Andrews Pilmour Links St Andrews Attractions Pilmour Links is at the top of Golf Place a continuation of North Street Pilmour Links St Andrews Attractions Tom and Tommy Morris‘s House Tom Morris lived here from 1866 till his death in 1908. 4 times Open Champion and Keeper of the greens in St Andrews from 1864 till 1903. Tommy his son won the Open Championship 4 times and lived here from 1866 – 1874 and returned in 1875 and died in this house. Pilmour Links St Andrews Attractions Auchterlonie Plaque Willie Auchterlonie born in St Andrews 1872. A golf club maker and a professional golfer. He won the 33rd Open Championship at Prestwick aged 21. With clubs he made himself. He became honorary professional to the R & A in 1935, and was first to be made an honorary member of the Royal and Ancient Club. St Andrews Attractions

This gives you information on the Edinburgh Rugby, Murrayfield , Corstorphine Murrayfield Edinburgh area retail, food and drink, history, tours . Corstorphine Edinburgh Corstorphine Edinburgh Corstorphine Edinburgh or Crosstorphyn was once a small village between hills Corstorphine hill and the Pentland Hills a famous site mentioned in Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel Kidnapped, where the two main characters stopped for a rest on the way to Killiecrankie (“The rest and be thankful”). Robert Louis Stevenson (1850 -1894) Robert Louis Stevenson was born in Edinburgh on the 13 November 1850 to a wealthy family of Engineers. His grandfather Robert built the Regent Bridge in Waterloo Place Edinburgh to connect the main road to London with Princes Street in the new town bypassing the dirty streets of Leith. Robert Louis Stevenson never kept good health and spent his summers in North Berwick at the sea side where his Grandfather had a summer residence. The statue pictured is of Thomas Balfour and Alan Breck Stewart departing from Corstorphine Hill Edinburgh. They were the characters in the novel Kidnapped, which was about the Jacobite uprising and the true story of the two main characters. Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson to give his full name was an author of many famous books e.g. Treasure Island, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and Kidnapped. Corstorphine Hill Edinburgh Corstorphine Hill is Edinburgh’s largest public park and nature reserve. The hill at 531 feet (161m) is a great place for a day out and ramble, there is a variety of wildlife on Corstorphine Hill including great spotted woodpecker, tawny owl, badger, kestrel, and sparrow hawk. Corstorphine Hill Tower Edinburgh At the summit of the Corstorphine Hill is the Clermiston Tower also known as the Scott Tower or the Corstorphine Hill Tower. It is a memorial to Edinburgh’s romantic novelist Sir Walter Scott. The tower was built by William Mackie in 1871 on the centenary of Sir Walter Scott's birth. From the parapet at the top the views of the surrounding area are stunning. This was a place Sir Walter Scott would visit and contemplate his scriptures. Corstorphine Hill Tower Plaque The inscription on the plaque reads; CORSTORPHINE HILL TOWER SIR WALTER SCOTT 1771 - 1832 ERECTED IN 1871 BY W MACFIE OF CLERMISTON PRESENTED IN 1932 TO THE CITY BY W.G. WALKER C.A F.S.A SCOT Corstorphine Hill Walled Garden The Corstorphine Hill walled garden has been restored by a local volunteer group. They have created a quiet space to sit and relax or read a book. Edinburgh Zoo Edinburgh Zoo is in the west of Edinburgh, on the main route from the airport. Edinburgh Zoo was opened to the public on 22 July 1913. The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland was founded in 1909 probably best known throughout the world for their Penguins. The Penguins were first brought to Edinburgh by the whaling ships that would call in at Leith. The association with these amazing birds began in January 1903. There are over 180 different animal species in the zoo the most popular are a pair of giant pandas from China. Edinburh Zoo Rugby Murrayfield Rugby Stadium Home of Scottish Rugby (For contact details of rugby clubs and teams click on box above) The home of Scottish Rugby Union is a 64000 all seated stadium, where Scotland play their home international Rugby matches. Murrayfield Stadium was first opened in 1925 and was renovated in 1994, when it became all seated. Other events that have been held here in the past include the 2000 Rugby league challenge cup final, music concerts such as (The Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi, Madonna, Oasis) and NFL American football. The War memorial Arch and Clock are prominent features of the Stadium’s history. Opening from 9 am daily for a free walk around where information boards are present for your help or you can book a guided tour of the stadium. Murrayfield Ice Rink Murrayfield Ice Rink opened to the public in 1952. It is the largest Rink in Scotland. Events that have been held at the ice rink include Ice Hockey, Figure Skating, Boxing and Basketball. In 1980 a separate curling rink was opened. In 1958, 1963 and 1993 Murrayfield Ice Rink was the venue for The Harlem Globetrotters basketball exhibitions. The ice rink is open to the public and ice skates are available for hire. There is also a curling rink next door. You can also see National League Ice Hockey on a Sunday Evening. (Check with rink for game dates). Memorial Arch Murrayfield Stadium The Rugby memorial arch in Murrayfield Stadium in memory of the Rugby players who died in the First World War. Coltbridge House Murrayfield Edinburgh In accordance with the will of George Pape of Coltbridge house these cottages were built for use of three poor widows in all time coming A.D. 1894 Colt Bridge Murrayfield Edinburgh On 16th September 1745 the Coltbridge Canter commenced near here, when the Hanoverian cavalry fled from the Jacobite army the only escape was across a wooden bridge which was replaced in 1766 with the present bridge which is now only for pedestrians. Water of Leith New Bridge Murrayfield Edinburgh The new bridge over the water of leith part of the main access road from west to east and the new town was built in 1841 and was later widened in 1930 due to the motorised transport. Next - Saughton - Gorgie Edinburgh

Ormiston Attractions East Lothian The village of Ormiston was founded by John Cockburn in 1735 a main principal in the Agricultural Revolution. Ormiston Hall Ormiston Hall was built for John Cockburn and opened in 1748 and was the main Mansion House of the area. The hall was in ruins after a fire and very little remains next to where the hall stood is the remains of St Giles Parish Church built before the reformation circa 1230 close 1690 and the main church was demolished in 1730. Cockburn Halls Ormiston East Lothian Cockburn Halls are modern multi used shop and office spaces built circa 1930. In the centre at the front door is the Ormiston War Memorial. John Cockburn Cockburn Hall Ormiston East Lothian John Cockburn was born in 1695 in Ormiston and followed his father into politics and became a supporter of union with England. In 1707 on the Union, John became the MP for Haddingtonshire which he maintained until 1741. In 1714 John inherited his family estate in Ormiston East Lothian. John Cockburn initialised the changing of agriculture in Scotland when he change the old system and built farm steadings on large areas of sectioned land. The new deal gave tenants long lease, which were transferable to three generations so the family would benefited from the work they carried out on the land. Circa 1720 John decided to build a brewery and distillery in Ormiston due to the now large harvests. He then built Ormiston Village (1735) to a new town structure using a feuing of the lands. He also introduced the first bleachfield where cotton and linen would be laid out in fields to be bleached by the sun. East Lothian owes its reputation as the garden of Scotland to John Cockburn his success came at a price he died in debt after selling Ormiston to the Earl of Hopetoun in 1747, 10 years prior to his death. Mercat Cross Ormiston East Lothian The cross that stands in the centre of Ormiston Main street is the style of a 15th century cross. The cross not original used as a market cross it may have come from the old pre reformation church no documentation can be found on its origins. Robert Moffat Memorial Obelisk Ormiston East Lothian Robert Moffat was born in 1795 in Ormiston, East Lothian. He became a missionary in Africa and In 1823 he settled in is new home Kuruman where he lived for 49 years. He met with Livingstone in 1840 and persuaded him to come to Africa and the rest is history. The Rev. Robert Moffat D.D laid this stone on 9th June 1877 at the Livingstone Medical Missionary in the Cowgate Edinburgh. The memorial obelisk stands at the entrance to Moffat Village in East Lothian to his life as a missionary and the his life's' work "Among missionaries there was none Greater, none holier than he". Charles Maclaren Ormiston East Lothian Charles Maclaren was born on 7 October 1782 in Ormiston East Lothian he was a Scottish journalist and geologist. He co-founded The Scotsman newspaper. In 1822 Maclaren was the first person to successfully identify the correct position of the lost city of Troy. He died at his home in the Grange Edinburgh, 10 September 1866. Ormiston War Memorial Ormiston East Lothian Ormiston War memorial stands outside the Cockburn Halls. A bronze nude figure of a male standing with arms out wide. The bronze plaques, centre; 1st World War inscription panel reads; In honour and everlasting memory of the men of the parish of Ormiston who gave their lives for god and country in the Great War 1914-1918. The additional two panels one right and the other on the left are to the fallen in World War II 1936-1945. Great Yew Tree Ormiston East Lothian Ormiston has the said to be oldest layering yew-tree in Britain at over 1000 years old. Polish War Memorial Ormiston Woods This seems to be a sign to show the Polish army were stationed in Ormiston The inscription of a Polish Eagle and Scottish Lion Rampant (The emblem of HQ Polish Forces in Great Britain) are visible however the weather has worn all other inscriptions away over the years. see http://www.polishforcesinbritain.info/PolonicaOrmiston.htm for more info OUTLINE OF THE POLISH ARMY IN ORMISTON AND IMMEDIATE AREA Thanks to Roy Baines for the for the information that it was a Polish war memorial. Next - Pencaitland

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

Fenton Barns Attractions East Lothian Fenton Barns is a family working farm, with a retail village. There are many commercial outlets which include a farm shop and cafe. The shop has many locally produced goods, with the cafe providing great meals and snacks. There is also a mixture of small local businesses. There are rental units of all sizes available to rent for small businesses or workshops. Fenton Barns is surrounded in history. With castles, museums many other villages and towns all close by. If out for the day exploring by foot bike or car Fenton Barns is a great rest spot for food drink and retail therapy. Places close by include Gullane, Dirleton, Drem East Fortune and Athelstaneford. Fenton Tower Kingston East Lothian Fenton Tower derives its name from the lands it stands on lands of ‘Fentoun’. “During the reign of King David I of Scots (1124-1153).The present Fenton Tower was built circa 1575 by the Carmichael family who were the land owners at the time. Built with protect in mind as it is positioned to see in all directions. In 1591 King James VI of Scotland took refuge here. With the coming of Cromwell in 1650, Fenton Tower was attacked and left in ruins as many castles were. It remained unused until it was purchased in 1998 and the owners rebuilt the tower to its former glory to historic specifications. Next - Garvald