Edinburgh, Scotland
Queen Mary's Bath House. Supposedly where Mary, Queen of Scots, used to bathe in sweet white wine; though it is more likely that it was used as a summer pavilion or dovecot.
Once attached to the wall surrounding the Royal Privy Garden.Abbey StrandAbbeyhillAbbeyhill Sanctuarycourt houseEdinburghGreat BritainheritageQueen Mary's Bath HouseScotlandtravelUKUnited Kingdom
Edinburgh, Scotland
Outside the High Court of Justiciary - the supreme criminal court of Scotland.
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Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
View from Edinburgh Castle, looking toward Calton Hill. From left to right : Princes Street, Balmoral Hotel (next to Waverley Station), the Observatory, National Monument, Nelson Monument, St Andrew's House (site of the Calton Gaol), the North Bridge and the Bank of Scotland.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
The Abbey Courthouse, near the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Probably constructed around 1502, the same time as the Palace Gatehouse.
Now used by the High Constables of Holyrood House.Abbey StrandAbbeyhillEdinburghGreat BritainRoyal MileScotlandUKUnited Kingdomcourt housegatehouseheritagepalacetravel
Edinburgh, Scotland
The Canongate Tolbooth, built in 1591. Extensively remodelled in 1875 by architect Robert Morham to give the building back its 'medieval look'. This was based largely on Gordon of Rothiemay's map of 1647.
A multi-purpose building, it was used to collect tolls from travellers entering the burgh, as a Council Chamber, Police Court and Prison. Since 1820 it has also served as a tavern.CanongateEdinburghGreat BritainRoyal MileScotlandUKUnited Kingdombridgeclosegaolpubtravelwynd
Edinburgh, Scotland
The Canongate Tolbooth, built in 1591. Extensively remodelled in 1875 by architect Robert Morham to give the building back its 'medieval look'. This was based largely on Gordon of Rothiemay's map of 1647.
A multi-purpose building, it was used to collect tolls from travellers entering the burgh, as a Council Chamber, Police Court and Prison. Since 1820 it has also served as a tavern.CanongateEdinburghGreat BritainRoyal MileScotlandUKUnited Kingdomclosegaolpubtravelwynd
Edinburgh, Scotland
Looking down New St, from near the Canongate. On the right is the former Eastern Scottish Bus Depot (demolished in 2006), with St Andrew's House in the background.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
St Andrew's House, headquarters of the Scottish Government. Constructed 1937-1939 on the site of the former Calton Jail.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
Statue of the philosopher David Hume, by sculptor Sandy Stoddart. Erected in 1995 - outside the High Court, Royal Mile.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
The corner of the Royal Mile and George IV Bridge : the Midlothian County Buildings (1905, J. Macintyre Henry).
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Edinburgh, Scotland
Site of the Edinburgh Waverley Goods Yard, demolished 2004. Now known as ‘Waverley Court’, home to Edinburgh Council.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
The Governor's House of Calton Jail (gaol demolished in the 1930s to make way for St Andrew's House).
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Edinburgh, Scotland
Market St, underneath the North Bridge [constructed 1894-1897]. Looking across Waverley Station to Regent Road and Calton Hill.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
Cranston House. Originally the Canongate Christian Institute (from 1828), now the Edinburgh School of English.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
The Governor's House from the former Calton Jail [opened 1817]. The gaol itself was demolished in 1930, to make way for St Andrew's House - headquarters of the Scottish Government.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
Section of wall from the former Calton Jail [opened 1817]. The gaol itself was demolished in 1930, to make way for St Andrew's House - headquarters of the Scottish Government.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
St Andrew's House, headquarters of the Scottish Government. Constructed 1937-1939 on the site of the former Calton Jail.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
Built shortly after the Disruption of 1843 in the Church of Scotland for the Holyrood Free Church, it was last used for worship in 1915.
In 2002 it was reborn as the Queen's Gallery (art gallery).Abbey StrandCanongatechurchconstructioncourt houseEdinburghEdinburgh MarathongalleryGreat BritainheritageHorse WyndroundaboutRoyal MileScotlandtraffic bollardtravelUKUnited Kingdomwynd
Edinburgh, Scotland
Cypher of James V, on the wall of the former Abbey Courthouse. This was directly above James IV's Palace Gatehouse, demolished in 1753.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
The Heart of Midlothian, Parliament Square. Marking the site of the 15th-century Old Tolbooth (constructed 15thC, demolished 1817) which was Edinburgh's prison, site of executions and it's administrative centre - an unpopular mixture to say the least.
After Sir Walter Scott referred to it as 'The Heart of Midlothian' in his 1818 novel, the name stuck and the mosaic followed soon after.EdinburghGreat BritainHigh StreetParliament SquareRoyal MileScotlandUKUnited Kingdomclosedemolishedgaolmosaicplaquesigntravel
Edinburgh, Scotland
The Canongate Tolbooth, built in 1591. Extensively remodelled in 1875 by architect Robert Morham to give the building back its 'medieval look'. This was based largely on Gordon of Rothiemay's map of 1647.
A multi-purpose building, it was used to collect tolls from travelers entering the burgh, as a Council Chamber, Police Court and Prison. Since 1820 it has also served as a tavern.CanongateEdinburghGreat BritainRobert MorhamRoyal MileScotlandUKUnited Kingdomclockgaolpubtravel
Edinburgh, Scotland
The corner of the Royal Mile and George IV Bridge : the Midlothian County Buildings (1905, J. Macintyre Henry) with St Giles' Kirk beyond.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
Looking along the George IV Bridge, with the Bedlam Theatre (formerly home of the New North Free Church, designed by Thomas Hamilton). On the left is the Registry Office, the National Library and the Augustine United Church (having a little work done). On the right is the Lothian Regional Council Offices building.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
Canongate Kirkyard. In use since the church's foundation in 1688 (it was the burial ground for the surrounding parish, not just the church), closed to new burials early 20thC.
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