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 …
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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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 …
The Capital’s port district was narrowly pipped to the number one spot by Manchester’s Ancoats. Edinburgh is the Scottish capital of hipsters. Is Edinburgh a cool city? Edinburgh is this year’s number one city and it’s not hard to see why: the city ranks highly across the board and comes out top as the most …
London is a city of almost 9 million people. In comparison, Edinburgh covers a much more humble 264 km² and has a population of only half a million. Which is better London or Edinburgh? If you’re looking for a quiet and gorgeous place with a lot of hiking and walking opportunities around and you don’t …
“The Scott Monument and [National] Art Galleries, which are largely built of Binny Sandstone, are disfigured by black patches on the surface of the stone. These patches are generally said to be caused by the smoke of the city, and by the smoke of the locomotives of the railway close at hand. Why is Edinburgh …
Thank you for subscribing! The S-bend flushing toilet, invented by Alexander Cummings. Rose’s Lime Juice, invented by Lachlan Rose. X-rays, invented by Marion A S Ross. McVities Digestives, invented by Sir Alexander Grant. Logarithms, invented by John Napier. The toaster, invented by Alan MacMasters. What was invented in Edinburgh? Scottish innovation throughout history Dolly the …
Edinburgh Castle is one of the oldest fortified places in Europe. With a long rich history as a royal residence, military garrison, prison and fortress, it is alive with many exciting tales. When you climb Castle Hill, you will walk in the footsteps of soldiers, kings and queens – and even the odd pirate or …
Today it is the seat of the Scottish Parliament and the Scottish Executive, and it remains a major centre for finance, law, tourism, education, and cultural affairs. Area council area, 102 square miles (264 square km). Why is Edinburgh an important city? Recognised as the capital of Scotland since at least the 15th century, Edinburgh …
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. …
