History of Leith, Edinburgh

This theatre stood at the est end of princes St on the site of what became the GPO

(National Martime Museum)
Leith imported substantial amounts of Sugar during the 18th century and is the origins of “Sugarhouse Close” in Leith which was demolished in the 1970′s

James IV and Margaret Tudor (Sister of Henry VIII). James had many connections to Leith building the Great Michael at Newhaven
Seton Armorial
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John Cormack speaking at the Foot of Leith Walk in the 1930′s
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THE battle which historians regard as England’s greatest may have been fought on Scottish soil, it is claimed.
The location of the tenth-century battle of Brunanburh has long been considered one of history’s greatest unsolved mysteries. for more click here

For centuries the only drink available for most people was beer or wine (available to the rich) and beer making was considered one of the wifely duties in Leith. However to water it down was considered a crime. This picture shows wifes who did this being ushered into hell. From the Coventry Doom Fresco in the Holy Trinity Church Coventry c1435
(c) Medieval History

(c) Medieval History

THE doors of Rosslyn Chapel have shut behind the cast and crew of The Da Vinci Code. But grail tourists will continue to travel to this place of 21st century pilgrimage and walk in the footsteps of the Knights Templar and the Holy Grail.

Behind all the fantastical nonsense there are lone voices asking us to put aside the hype, look inside the chapel and open our eyes to what it really is. They don’t see heretic knights and ancient secrets but an important remnant of medieval architecture deserving of serious study that has been prostituted on the altar of commercialism.for more click here

(c) Scottish Memories