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The Esplanade, Castlehill, Edinburgh
by Stanley Howe
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A parade ground area used for events such as the annual military tattoo, hence... (more)
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About to dry-off on board a tram!
by Stanley Howe
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After a thoroughly wet day in the city and having fulfilled all my indoor... (more)
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The Witchery Restaurant, Boswell's Court
by Stanley Howe
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On the cobbled upper section of the Royal Mile.
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Castlehill, Edinburgh
by Stanley Howe
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'The Scotch Whisky Experience' building.
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Inner castle wall with cannon emplacements
by Stanley Howe
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Visitor's reception office at bottom right.
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Fortified entrance to the castle
by Stanley Howe
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From The Esplanade, Castle Hill, Edinburgh. Scottish shield and motto of the... (more)
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A rainy day on The Esplanade
by Stanley Howe
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Edinburgh Castle.
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Parliament Square West, Edinburgh
by Stanley Howe
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Information board guide to the local features.
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City Chambers Courtyard, High Street, Edinburgh
by Stanley Howe
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Opposite St Giles Cathedral.
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Replica of the original Mercat Cross, Edinburgh
by Stanley Howe
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Flanked by the Law Courts (left) and St Giles (right).
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Statue of Adam Smith on the Royal Mile, Edinburgh
by Stanley Howe
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Flanked by a replica of the original Mercat Cross, and St Giles Cathedral.
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A cobbled section of the Royal Mile, Edinburgh
by Stanley Howe
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Looking towards St Giles Cathedral from near the Tron Kirk end.
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Royal Mile Market, Edinburgh
by Stanley Howe
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So says the notice over the door of this building at the junction of High Street... (more)
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Scotsman's Lounge, Cockburn Street
by Stanley Howe
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A public house with 'live music'.
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A former newspaper office, Cockburn Street
by Stanley Howe
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At junction of Cockburn Street with Anchor Close (on left). Recently sold for... (more)
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A shwama shop, Fleshmarket Close
by Stanley Howe
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YUM YUM off Cockburn Street, Edinburgh.
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Obeliskal memorials, Greyfriars Kirkyard, Old Town
by Robin Stott
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While many 18th-century obelisks were monumental features in designed... (more)
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Memorial obelisk to the Political Martyrs, Old Calton Burial Ground, 1845
by Robin Stott
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The view is from the steps up into the burial ground from Waterloo Place.
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All attention: the Geograph Conference, 8th June 2013
by Robin Stott
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The after-lunch LIVE moderation session, conducted by Stephen McKay and Anne... (more)
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The Royal Mile: clatter clatter clatter clatter slap slap slap slap slap
by Robin Stott
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Soft tyres over setts make for a very noisy street.
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Waverley Court, City of Edinburgh Council administrative offices
by Robin Stott
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The physical address is 4 East Market Street. The view is from Regent Road where... (more)
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Garden behind Register House
by Robin Stott
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Although not an ideal site, being shaded by buildings, a valiant attempt has... (more)
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Banking Hall, Royal Bank of Scotland, 36 St Andrew Square
by Robin Stott
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On a site intended for a church that would be a focal point in the New Town, Sir... (more)
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Obeliskal mural monument, Greyfriars Kirkyard
by Robin Stott
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The monument to John Carmichael, died 1785, is on the north wall of the Kirk.... (more)
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Mausoleum of the Dalzel family, Greyfriars Kirkyard
by Robin Stott
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One of a range of mausolea against the south boundary of the kirkyard. This one... (more)
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Memento Mori, Greyfriars Kirkyard
by Robin Stott
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'Memento mori' is commonly translated as "Remember that you must... (more)
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Greyfriars Kirkyard, south side
by Robin Stott
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Mary, Queen of Scots, ordered the making of the burial ground in 1562; see... (more)
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Posters near Potterow Port
by Robin Stott
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A panel for fliers is well-sited to catch the pedestrian's eye near the... (more)
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Potterow Port below Lothian Street/Potterow junction
by Robin Stott
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An underpass allows pedestrians to avoid crossing a remodelled junction. It... (more)
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Steel screen, entrance to National Museum of Scotland
by Robin Stott
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While in Edinburgh for the 2013 conference and AGM we heard good reports of the... (more)
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Treeguard and tree grid, High Street
by Robin Stott
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This lime tree at the northeast corner of St Giles' Cathedral is protected... (more)
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Seventeenth-century and later tombs, Greyfriars Kirkyard
by Robin Stott
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Smoke-blackened tombs line the rear of Candlemaker Row. The making of the burial... (more)
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