History of Leith, Edinburgh

FIFTY-SIX mostly decapitated Roman corpses have been discovered by archaeologists working near The Mount in York. Forty-nine young men, and most remarkably seven children were all discovered at what is now thought to have been a Roman cemetery. for more click here

Arthur’s Seat is the main peak of the group of hills which form most of Holyrood Park, a remarkably wild piece of highland landscape in the centre of the city of Edinburgh, about a mile to the east of Edinburgh Castle. The hill rises above the city to a height of 251 m (823 feet), provides excellent panoramic views of the city, is quite easy to climb, and is a popular walk. Though it can be climbed from almost any direction, the easiest and simplest ascent is from the East, where a grassy slope rises above Dunsapie Loch. for more click here

Arthur Seat and its Vicinity. from “Old and New Edinburgh” click here

The Strangers Guide, being a Plan of Edinburgh & Leith exhibiting all the streets principal buildings & late improvementsÂ…
Imprint: Edinburgh : R. Scott, 1805.

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Here you are entering Scotland in history, the period where our understanding of objects from the past is aided by written accounts.

Kingdom of the Scots takes Scotland from the time when it emerges as a nation through to 1707, and the Union of the Scottish and English parliaments. for more click here

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