Mr Sifter Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Statute of David Balfour & Alan Breck Stewart at Western Corner IIRC this was unveiled a couple of years ago by Sir Sean. I often check this out when heading out of the city. Re it's location, if you are travelling OUT of the city on Corstorphine Road, it is about 200 yards before the Western Corner junction, on the right hand side...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Interesting you think Princes St ruined the New Town. I like to blame Hibs and the Lochend posse for this destruction. Princes St. was built as a residential street. The cheap commercialisation started at the east end because of the dodgy traffic between Old Town & Leith; and the shady markets along that route, particularly under North Bridge. Still a magnificent street on one side though. I'm sure there was a period in my childhood (mid-'60s to about 1980) when Princes St wasn't tacky. Although it was clearly commercial, there was a certain class about the place that is missing now. It's the rise of the 'sub-urban' shopping malls and our reliance on personal transport that has done for Princes St; George St's heading the same way, too. I blame Thatcher for bringing wealth to the masses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felix Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I'm sure there was a period in my childhood (mid-'60s to about 1980) when Princes St wasn't tacky. Although it was clearly commercial, there was a certain class about the place that is missing now. It's the rise of the 'sub-urban' shopping malls and our reliance on personal transport that has done for Princes St; George St's heading the same way, too. I blame Thatcher for bringing wealth to the masses. The downhill commercialisation of Princes St started just before 1800 when hairdressers and cobblers opened up from No. 1 in the east, gradually working westward. Here's another fabulous landmark ... St. Bernards Well by the water of L**th..... Protected by Hygienia, the godess of Health, a place where the victotians could "take waters"...and a great venue for an outdoor shag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deek Posted January 17, 2008 Author Share Posted January 17, 2008 Mons Meg Cannon Was made to order and first test fired in June 1449. It was made in Mons, in Wallonia which is now on the French Belgium border on the instructions of The Duke Of Burgandy. The Duke gifted the Cannon to James II to help in wars against the English. Each cannon ball weighed 180kg and it could only be fired 8 times a day due to the tremendous heat generated by the powder. It was retired to ceromonial duties at the castle in the 1540's. It was last fired in 1681 when the barrell exploded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cludgie Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 View Down Princes St From Nelson's Monument Jeffry St from Nelson's Monument St Anthony's Chapel Arthur's Seat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cludgie Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I took a panoramic photo for Princes Street From the Castle. to big to post here 1.3mb click here and one of the castle again pretty big 1mb so far my only attempt at panoramic photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deek Posted January 17, 2008 Author Share Posted January 17, 2008 Bute House, is in Charlotte Square and is the First Ministers official residence. It was designed by Robert Adam in 1791 and is the centre piece of a monumental terrace. I was last in Bute house in a working capacity about 15 years ago. I opened one of the drawers on a Queen Anne dresser and a piece of beading fell off. I have never admitted to this before but I stuck it back on using a bit of chuggie. Woner if it is still there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I was last in Bute house in a working capacity about 15 years ago. I opened one of the drawers on a Queen Anne dresser and a piece of beading fell off. I have never admitted to this before but I stuck it back on using a bit of chuggie. Woner if it is still there. Brilliant! In centuries to come, this will be Scottish folklore along with Rob Roy hiding in a coo and Bonnie Prince Charlie cross-dressing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I was last in Bute house in a working capacity about 15 years ago. I opened one of the drawers on a Queen Anne dresser and a piece of beading fell off. I have never admitted to this before but I stuck it back on using a bit of chuggie. Woner if it is still there. "I don't believe it!!!" Professional outcry from beyond the grave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deek Posted January 17, 2008 Author Share Posted January 17, 2008 "I don't believe it!!!" Professional outcry from beyond the grave. Sorry Arthur, wont it add value, being so unique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Heaney Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I can see this thread being a favourite with our overseas Jambos. You got that one right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juanimator Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I seem to recall this most beautiful of sights in the city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Sorry Arthur, wont it add value, being so unique. LOL:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Bill Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I took a panoramic photo for Princes Street From the Castle.to big to post here 1.3mb click here and one of the castle again pretty big 1mb so far my only attempt at panoramic photos Great photos, Cludge and I enjoyed your website. You should think about putting the link into your JKB signature. Buffalo Bill . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cludgie Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Great photos, Cludge and I enjoyed your website. You should think about putting the link into your JKB signature. Buffalo Bill . Thanks, I thought the link was in my signature, ahh never mind i will add it now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deek Posted January 18, 2008 Author Share Posted January 18, 2008 Not a photograph but a home made video by an Edinburgh University student. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roscomcpie Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Mons Meg Cannon Was made to order and first test fired in June 1449. It was made in Mons, in Wallonia which is now on the French Belgium border on the instructions of The Duke Of Burgandy. The Duke gifted the Cannon to James II to help in wars against the English. Each cannon ball weighed 180kg and it could only be fired 8 times a day due to the tremendous heat generated by the powder. It was retired to ceromonial duties at the castle in the 1540's. It was last fired in 1681 when the barrell exploded. When did that get moved outside? Or is it an old photo? I've not been up to Edinburgh Castle for years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deek Posted January 18, 2008 Author Share Posted January 18, 2008 Leith Town Hall in all its splendour. Built in 1827. Now Leith Police Station it has still kept many of its original features inside. The wood panelling and the staircase are two of my favourites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deek Posted January 18, 2008 Author Share Posted January 18, 2008 When did that get moved outside? Or is it an old photo? I've not been up to Edinburgh Castle for years It was moved back outside in 2001. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deek Posted January 22, 2008 Author Share Posted January 22, 2008 After the First World War, a former barracks in Edinburgh Castle was converted into a National Shrine to those who had lost their lives. The dead of the Second World War and other conflicts since 1945 are also commemorated. The exterior of the building has a mailed figure representing courage, a female with doves representing peace, a blinfolded Justice, a warrior child and a phoenix denoting the survival of the spirit. Inside is a steel casket containing the complete Roll of Honour of the Scottish war dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambocaz Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Love this building. My old man was a pupil & I worked ther til they moved school to new purpose built building in Linlithgow By this time next year it will be flats!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambocaz Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Photo never worked last time!! Here it is!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deek Posted January 28, 2008 Author Share Posted January 28, 2008 Craigmillar Castle The Castle started life around 1400, built by the Preston family. It remained in the family until 1660 when it was sold to the Gilmour family. In the 1700's rather than try and covert the Castle into suitable living accomodation the Gilmours abandoned it and moved to Inch House in Gilmerton. This area is named after the Gilmours. The castle was left to ruin after this. It was in Craigmillar Castle that the conspiricy to murder Mary Queen of Scots husband Lord Darnley was hatched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K1874M Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 a spectacular view along historic rose street in the heart of the new town, notice ye olde riot police assembling to charge. Ahhhh the G8, what a fun day that was......... lol I know about 4 people in that pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deek Posted January 28, 2008 Author Share Posted January 28, 2008 lol I know about 4 people in that pic. That will be the 4 carrying the shields that lifted you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K1874M Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 That will be the 4 carrying the shields that lifted you. you've got me all wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cludgie Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Did you know, that there is a statue Abraham Lincoln in Edinburgh. its a momument to Scottish Soldiers, who lost there life in the US civil war Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Did you know, that there is a statue Abraham Lincoln in Edinburgh.its a momument to Scottish Soldiers, who lost there life in the US civil war Where is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deek Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 Where is it Cludge, when was it erected? How many scots fought and died in the civil war? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deek Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 Google reports as follows. August 22, 1893, Wednesday EDINBURGH, Aug. 21 -- The statue of Abraham Lincoln, the "martyr President" of the United States, erected as a memorial to the Scottish-American soldiers of the American civil war, was unveiled here today in the presence of the municipal authorities, many distinguished guests a number of Americans, and a large crowd of residents of Edinburgh, including most of the elite of the town, and people from the surrounding country. It is in the Old Calton burial ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cludgie Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Where is it Cludge, when was it erected? How many scots fought and died in the civil war? whoops, sorry.... i should have posted some details... some more details here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david mcgee Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Photo never worked last time!! Here it is!!! The Donaldsons School, Stewarts Melville and Fettes College are Diamonds in the crown that is Edinburgh. The Parliament building is mere bum foder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Google reports as follows. August 22, 1893, Wednesday EDINBURGH, Aug. 21 -- The statue of Abraham Lincoln, the "martyr President" of the United States, erected as a memorial to the Scottish-American soldiers of the American civil war, was unveiled here today in the presence of the municipal authorities, many distinguished guests a number of Americans, and a large crowd of residents of Edinburgh, including most of the elite of the town, and people from the surrounding country. It is in the Old Calton burial ground. The Old Calton cemetery is an amazing place. Wonderful Obelisk for Thomas Muir and a beautiful monument for David Hume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 OK, I'll try again - got interrupted, so here goes: In Sunday's Orlando Sentinel travel section, there was an article "A Scottish odyssey - Blame it on "Braveheart"", which was basically about a trip to Scotland for some genealogy research, which was very interesting, but included this absolutely fantastic sentence which I have adopted as my new signature - "Scotland's stunningly beautiful, and utterly captivating capital city, Edinburgh". Of course, I've been annoying everyone at work about it, and a few have said that it's now on their wish list for next vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deek Posted February 28, 2008 Author Share Posted February 28, 2008 OK, I'll try again - got interrupted, so here goes: In Sunday's Orlando Sentinel travel section, there was an article "A Scottish odyssey - Blame it on "Braveheart"", which was basically about a trip to Scotland for some genealogy research, which was very interesting, but included this absolutely fantastic sentence which I have adopted as my new signature - "Scotland's stunningly beautiful, and utterly captivating capital city, Edinburgh". Of course, I've been annoying everyone at work about it, and a few have said that it's now on their wish list for next vacation. Have a look at this thread, I started a few weeks ago. I do intend adding to it when I have time. The thread was titled Our Beautiful City. http://www.hmfckickback.co.uk/showthread.php?t=310&highlight=beautiful+city Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Deek, I'm sorry, I knew about that thread but couldn't find it - so in a hurry I ended up starting another - if anyone knows how to remove my thread and add it to Deek's, that would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 ...and the writer then goes on about the roundabouts and traffic lights which seem to pop up for no reason - she said she had an extremely unladylike, but quite Southern, hissy fit, which is basically an endless round of cursing, a nervous breakdown, and heart attack all packaged together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deek Posted February 28, 2008 Author Share Posted February 28, 2008 ...and the writer then goes on about the roundabouts and traffic lights which seem to pop up for no reason - she said she had an extremely unladylike, but quite Southern, hissy fit, which is basically an endless round of cursing, a nervous breakdown, and heart attack all packaged together! I thought you could use some of the pics etc and send them to your friends and work colleagues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 The Donaldsons School, Stewarts Melville and Fettes College are Diamonds in the crown that is Edinburgh.The Parliament building is mere bum foder. My old school, it is a great building and is perfectly placed to compliment Fettes. Heriots is also a great looking school, plus the many churches, other attractve buildings and the scenery makes Edinburgh a fantasticly beautiful place. here some photos I did two summers ago as I wanted to get a painting made as a memorial to my grandad, went up Corstorphine Hill and just took some photos, these were my favs. the forth and fife make even granton look beautiful. The two main stadia (keeping Easter Road out of this.) Arthurs seat, Calton hill, Murryfield golf course. Such a nice view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 I intend doing that, Deek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 ...and of course, thanks for merging these threads... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Anyone got pics of Haymarket during the Big Cup Parade? It was an amazing sight that day. People in maroon everywhere. Hanging out of windows, on roofs, on the grass banks.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigC Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Some more cool stuff been added since last time I looked! I knew about the Abe Lincoln statue, because I used it in a pub quiz picture round. I've never actually been to see it though. I also love Murrayfiled golf course. I've been once and I'll be back again this year. The views are amazing. Once I have a bit more cash, and a car I'll be going on the waiting list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigC Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Princes Street Gardens in summer. Brings back some happy memories. We used to head down there as teenagers with a frizbee, and chuck it in the general direction of hot women sunbathing so we could ogle them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigC Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Jenners is one of the few examples of classic new town architecture left on Princes Street. Too many concrete blocks these days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyboy Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Did everyone used to think that the trains went up and down the humps when they were kids? Or was i a bit special? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del1812 Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Did everyone used to think that the trains went up and down the humps when they were kids? Or was i a bit special? No, I thought that was well. It looked well cool. I mate of mine used to think that the top of Murrayfield was a roller coaster when he was a kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest King Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Did everyone used to think that the trains went up and down the humps when they were kids? Or was i a bit special? i thought that for a very long time, glad im not the only one i love edinburgh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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