History of Leith, Edinburgh

Archive for September, 2008

Masonic Symbols

Monday, September 29th, 2008


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Parliament Street

Monday, September 29th, 2008


The site of the parliaments of the regents of Scotland 1573 during what was called the “Douglas wars”
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Lady Fyfe’s Brae

Monday, September 29th, 2008


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In 1783-9 James, Earl of Lauderdale resided in a mansion just east of Hermitage which by 1812 was occupied by Lady Fyfe and there was a well on the Links called Lady Fyfe’s Well and the hill on the Links nearest to the house was called Lady Fyfe’s Brae.

Henderson Street going down to the Shore

Monday, September 29th, 2008


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The Leith Masonic Lodge

Monday, September 29th, 2008


The Lodge stands on the site of the Preceptory of St Anthony demolish during the Seige of Leith 1560.
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The sign of a Wine Merchant

Sunday, September 28th, 2008


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Leith Links

Sunday, September 28th, 2008


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Eastern Portion of the Churchyard at South Leith

Sunday, September 28th, 2008


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The Marr Stone-South Leith, Edinburgh

Sunday, September 28th, 2008


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The Porters Stone-Henderson Street, Leith

Sunday, September 28th, 2008


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