historical landmark in Carlops

Dr Dennis Connolly took this picture of Dryden Tower – once part of the landscape of the now demolisheed Dryden house – near Bilston in Midlothian.

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The Royal Scots Greys Monument

Gilmerton Cove is a series of hand carved passageways and chambers that lie below ground to the south of Gilmerton crossroads, Edinburgh, Scotland. Did the Covenanters hide here? Is it the secre…

Historic Environment Scotland is the new lead public body for the country’s historic environment.

The Friends is a group of people who have joined together to help look after the Corstorphine Hill area, for the benefit of people, animals, plants and the landscape. We organise practical activi…

Historic Environment Scotland is the new lead public body for the country’s historic environment.

Historic Environment Scotland is the new lead public body for the country’s historic environment.

Historic Environment Scotland is the new lead public body for the country’s historic environment.

Historic Environment Scotland is the new lead public body for the country’s historic environment.

Historic Environment Scotland is the new lead public body for the country’s historic environment.

Historic Environment Scotland is the new lead public body for the country’s historic environment.

Historic Environment Scotland is the new lead public body for the country’s historic environment.

The National Trust for Scotland is an independent charity set up in 1931 for the preservation and conservation of natural and human heritage that is significant to Scotland and the world. The Tr…

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Historic Environment Scotland is the new lead public body for the country’s historic environment.

Definitive description of Stenhouse Mansion (City of Edinburgh) from the Gazetteer for Scotland

grassmarket-edinburgh.com the ultimate guide to the Grassmarket. All the History, People, Photos and Information. Lists every shop, close and places of interest, places to eat and places to stay …

The definitive guide to Edinburghs Royal Mile. All the History, People, Photos and Information. Lists every shop, close and places of interest, places to eat and places to stay in the world's ult…

Dating from the 12th century Edinburgh Castle dominates the Edinburgh skyline and gets over 500,000 visitors per year making it Scotland's most popular tourist attraction.

The Esk Valley Trust was formed in April 2001 by groups of local people interested in the countryside of Midlothian and East Lothian (Scotland).

If you want your pick of upmarket shops and historic landmarks, book direct with Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre (Princes Street) hotel today.