In July 1939, he began corresponding with the 13-year-old Princess Elizabeth, the elder daughter and heir presumptive of King George VI. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Prince Philip Portrait by Allan Warren, 1992 Consort of the British monarch Tenure 6 February 1952 – 9 April 2021 Are the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh related? Having …
Why Athens of the North? Edinburgh re-branded itself ‘Athens of the North’ to express its growing importance and sense of achievement. Edinburgh had started to build its New Town in the 1760s but it had few grand public buildings, and as the city grew so did calls for suitable monuments. Where can you find the …
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The four bed property located in Marchmont Road has kept its traditional charm and a large communal garden. Back in the early nineties, JK Rowling came to Edinburgh with her daughter and the early chapters of Harry Potter to stay with her sister Dianne and brother in-law, Roger, at 140 Marchmont road. What hotel in …
After the Wars of Independence, Edinburgh quickly developed into Scotland’s major trading centre and was, by the reign of James III (1460–88), its capital; indeed, a royal charter during his reign described Edinburgh as “the principal burgh of our country.” When did Edinburgh become important? fifteenth centuryDuring the fifteenth century, Edinburgh was made the royal …
But passers by might be surprised to realise that the stone isn’t supposed to be black at all – in fact, it’s the city’s pollution that causes the golden sandstone to take on its dramatic hue. Why are Scottish buildings black? The floor was generally flagstones or packed earth and there was a central hearth …
the Balmoral Hotel. With its perfect location, luxurious service, and rich history, the Balmoral Hotel has long been the hotel of choice for celebrities, prime ministers, and royalty alike. As you wander the streets of Edinburgh you can’t help but feel a sense of wonder. Do any celebrities live in Edinburgh? From writers and actors …
Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city by scale and population. Which city is larger Glasgow or Edinburgh? Edinburgh is Scotland’s capital, and its seat of power, but Glasgow prides itself on having more heft because it is far bigger than its east coast rival. Is Edinburgh going to be bigger than Glasgow? Longer term, they predicted …
Auld Reekie (a historical term for Edinburgh) emits a plethora of scents and smells; some particular to Edinburgh, some ubiquitous city aromas. It is the combination of smells, and how they are distributed by the prevailing south-westerly winds that make scents and smells city-specific. Why does Gorgie Edinburgh smell? The distinctive scent of roasted malt …
7th in the UK and 26th in the world in the 2022 QS World University Ranking by subject: Sport-related subjects. 1st in Sport Science and 7th in QS in the UK in the 2022 Complete University Guide. 3rd in Education and 7th in Sport Science in the UK in the 2022 Times Good University Guide. …
It is one of Scotland’s most diverse cities and a location for dispersal of asylum seekers and also the Roma/Slovakian community in Govanhill. The city has been substantial inward Irish migration over many generations, mainly Catholic but with a substantial Ulster Protestant element, particularly in Glasgow. What is the main religion in Edinburgh? Religions in …
