Edinburgh Walks
@edinburghwalks.bsky.social
Private guided walks through Edinburgh & Leith.
Stafford Street Lane, Edinburgh.
Just imagine if the 12 or so coach houses had survived. #Edinburgh #WestEnd #edinburghwalks
Just imagine if the 12 or so coach houses had survived. #Edinburgh #WestEnd #edinburghwalks
November 8, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Stafford Street Lane, Edinburgh.
Just imagine if the 12 or so coach houses had survived. #Edinburgh #WestEnd #edinburghwalks
Just imagine if the 12 or so coach houses had survived. #Edinburgh #WestEnd #edinburghwalks
#31daysofgraves Day 30: colour
The purported grave of David Riccio (aka Rizzio) from Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh and the wonderful burst of colour from the flowers. Riccio, the private secretary to Mary, Queen of Scots was murdered by Henry, Lord Darnley (her husband) & others in 1566 #edinburghwalks
The purported grave of David Riccio (aka Rizzio) from Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh and the wonderful burst of colour from the flowers. Riccio, the private secretary to Mary, Queen of Scots was murdered by Henry, Lord Darnley (her husband) & others in 1566 #edinburghwalks
October 30, 2025 at 12:46 PM
#31daysofgraves Day 30: colour
The purported grave of David Riccio (aka Rizzio) from Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh and the wonderful burst of colour from the flowers. Riccio, the private secretary to Mary, Queen of Scots was murdered by Henry, Lord Darnley (her husband) & others in 1566 #edinburghwalks
The purported grave of David Riccio (aka Rizzio) from Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh and the wonderful burst of colour from the flowers. Riccio, the private secretary to Mary, Queen of Scots was murdered by Henry, Lord Darnley (her husband) & others in 1566 #edinburghwalks
#31daysofgraves Day 26: figure
Hector Macdonald, Dean Cemetery, Edinburgh. Rose from private to Major General in British Army. B.1852. D.1903 by suicide in Paris whilst returning to UK under investigation . Fought in Afghanistan & Africa. The story of the ‘fighting Mac’ is impressive #edinburghwalks
Hector Macdonald, Dean Cemetery, Edinburgh. Rose from private to Major General in British Army. B.1852. D.1903 by suicide in Paris whilst returning to UK under investigation . Fought in Afghanistan & Africa. The story of the ‘fighting Mac’ is impressive #edinburghwalks
October 26, 2025 at 12:57 PM
#31daysofgraves Day 26: figure
Hector Macdonald, Dean Cemetery, Edinburgh. Rose from private to Major General in British Army. B.1852. D.1903 by suicide in Paris whilst returning to UK under investigation . Fought in Afghanistan & Africa. The story of the ‘fighting Mac’ is impressive #edinburghwalks
Hector Macdonald, Dean Cemetery, Edinburgh. Rose from private to Major General in British Army. B.1852. D.1903 by suicide in Paris whilst returning to UK under investigation . Fought in Afghanistan & Africa. The story of the ‘fighting Mac’ is impressive #edinburghwalks
#31daysofgraves Day24: animals
The Cramond Lioness believed to be a funerary stone for a Roman commander in Edinburgh, Scotland. It depicts the lioness devouring the head of a prisoner. Discovered in 1997 and now in National Museum of Scotland. #edinburghwalks
The Cramond Lioness believed to be a funerary stone for a Roman commander in Edinburgh, Scotland. It depicts the lioness devouring the head of a prisoner. Discovered in 1997 and now in National Museum of Scotland. #edinburghwalks
October 24, 2025 at 9:12 AM
#31daysofgraves Day24: animals
The Cramond Lioness believed to be a funerary stone for a Roman commander in Edinburgh, Scotland. It depicts the lioness devouring the head of a prisoner. Discovered in 1997 and now in National Museum of Scotland. #edinburghwalks
The Cramond Lioness believed to be a funerary stone for a Roman commander in Edinburgh, Scotland. It depicts the lioness devouring the head of a prisoner. Discovered in 1997 and now in National Museum of Scotland. #edinburghwalks
#31daysofgraves Day23: Cross
Grave of Dr.John Rae at St.Magnus Cathedral, Orkney, Scotland. Worked for Hudson Bay Co. in Canada & searched for missing British Navy crew in 1845, discovering the men had resorted to cannibalism. Ostracised because of this, but later memorialised at Westminster Abbey.
Grave of Dr.John Rae at St.Magnus Cathedral, Orkney, Scotland. Worked for Hudson Bay Co. in Canada & searched for missing British Navy crew in 1845, discovering the men had resorted to cannibalism. Ostracised because of this, but later memorialised at Westminster Abbey.
October 23, 2025 at 6:28 AM
#31daysofgraves Day23: Cross
Grave of Dr.John Rae at St.Magnus Cathedral, Orkney, Scotland. Worked for Hudson Bay Co. in Canada & searched for missing British Navy crew in 1845, discovering the men had resorted to cannibalism. Ostracised because of this, but later memorialised at Westminster Abbey.
Grave of Dr.John Rae at St.Magnus Cathedral, Orkney, Scotland. Worked for Hudson Bay Co. in Canada & searched for missing British Navy crew in 1845, discovering the men had resorted to cannibalism. Ostracised because of this, but later memorialised at Westminster Abbey.
Safety and crime fighting technologies of two different ages.
Security camera from the 21st C.
A flashing blue light from the 20th C. for the Hunter Square cop. Before police radios, if that light flashed the Officer would return to the police box as there was an important message. #edinburghwalks
Security camera from the 21st C.
A flashing blue light from the 20th C. for the Hunter Square cop. Before police radios, if that light flashed the Officer would return to the police box as there was an important message. #edinburghwalks
October 19, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Safety and crime fighting technologies of two different ages.
Security camera from the 21st C.
A flashing blue light from the 20th C. for the Hunter Square cop. Before police radios, if that light flashed the Officer would return to the police box as there was an important message. #edinburghwalks
Security camera from the 21st C.
A flashing blue light from the 20th C. for the Hunter Square cop. Before police radios, if that light flashed the Officer would return to the police box as there was an important message. #edinburghwalks
#31daysofgraves Day 11 -military
The graves of at least 210 men from the 1/7th Leith (Royal Scots) killed in UK’s worst rail disaster at Quintinshill in 1915. From Rosebank Cemetery, Edinburgh,Scotland.
More here: www.edinburghwalks.com/the-leith-bo...
The graves of at least 210 men from the 1/7th Leith (Royal Scots) killed in UK’s worst rail disaster at Quintinshill in 1915. From Rosebank Cemetery, Edinburgh,Scotland.
More here: www.edinburghwalks.com/the-leith-bo...
October 11, 2025 at 10:25 AM
#31daysofgraves Day 11 -military
The graves of at least 210 men from the 1/7th Leith (Royal Scots) killed in UK’s worst rail disaster at Quintinshill in 1915. From Rosebank Cemetery, Edinburgh,Scotland.
More here: www.edinburghwalks.com/the-leith-bo...
The graves of at least 210 men from the 1/7th Leith (Royal Scots) killed in UK’s worst rail disaster at Quintinshill in 1915. From Rosebank Cemetery, Edinburgh,Scotland.
More here: www.edinburghwalks.com/the-leith-bo...
#31daysofgraves Day 9 - hand
The Monument of 1893 to 6 Scottish-American soldiers of the American civil war. Also commemorating the freedom of slaves. 6 names of soldiers who died are on the sides, President Lincoln on top.
From Old Calton Burial Ground, Edinburgh, Scotland.
The Monument of 1893 to 6 Scottish-American soldiers of the American civil war. Also commemorating the freedom of slaves. 6 names of soldiers who died are on the sides, President Lincoln on top.
From Old Calton Burial Ground, Edinburgh, Scotland.
October 9, 2025 at 6:04 AM
#31daysofgraves Day 9 - hand
The Monument of 1893 to 6 Scottish-American soldiers of the American civil war. Also commemorating the freedom of slaves. 6 names of soldiers who died are on the sides, President Lincoln on top.
From Old Calton Burial Ground, Edinburgh, Scotland.
The Monument of 1893 to 6 Scottish-American soldiers of the American civil war. Also commemorating the freedom of slaves. 6 names of soldiers who died are on the sides, President Lincoln on top.
From Old Calton Burial Ground, Edinburgh, Scotland.
#31daysofgraves Day 8 - glass.
Originally glazed window above final resting place of Mary of Guelders, wife is King James II of Scotland. This is part of Holyrood Abbey by the Palace of Holyrood House, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Originally glazed window above final resting place of Mary of Guelders, wife is King James II of Scotland. This is part of Holyrood Abbey by the Palace of Holyrood House, Edinburgh, Scotland.
October 8, 2025 at 11:08 AM
#31daysofgraves Day 8 - glass.
Originally glazed window above final resting place of Mary of Guelders, wife is King James II of Scotland. This is part of Holyrood Abbey by the Palace of Holyrood House, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Originally glazed window above final resting place of Mary of Guelders, wife is King James II of Scotland. This is part of Holyrood Abbey by the Palace of Holyrood House, Edinburgh, Scotland.
#31daysofgraves Day 7- Angels.
St. Bridget’s Churchyard, near Dalgety Bay, Fife, Scotland.
Can be found along the route of the Fife Coastal Path long distance walk.
St. Bridget’s Churchyard, near Dalgety Bay, Fife, Scotland.
Can be found along the route of the Fife Coastal Path long distance walk.
October 7, 2025 at 6:42 AM
#31daysofgraves Day 7- Angels.
St. Bridget’s Churchyard, near Dalgety Bay, Fife, Scotland.
Can be found along the route of the Fife Coastal Path long distance walk.
St. Bridget’s Churchyard, near Dalgety Bay, Fife, Scotland.
Can be found along the route of the Fife Coastal Path long distance walk.
#31daysofgraves Day 2: Nautical.
Tableau from the grave is Lt. John Irving who perished in Franklin led search for NW Passage of 1845. Is buried in Dean Cemetery, Edinburgh. See more here;
www.edinburghwalks.com/3448-2/
Tableau from the grave is Lt. John Irving who perished in Franklin led search for NW Passage of 1845. Is buried in Dean Cemetery, Edinburgh. See more here;
www.edinburghwalks.com/3448-2/
October 2, 2025 at 8:42 AM
#31daysofgraves Day 2: Nautical.
Tableau from the grave is Lt. John Irving who perished in Franklin led search for NW Passage of 1845. Is buried in Dean Cemetery, Edinburgh. See more here;
www.edinburghwalks.com/3448-2/
Tableau from the grave is Lt. John Irving who perished in Franklin led search for NW Passage of 1845. Is buried in Dean Cemetery, Edinburgh. See more here;
www.edinburghwalks.com/3448-2/
Entrance to Mill House, Stockbridge Market, Edinburgh. The positioning of the street number is a new one on me.
#Stockbridge #edinburghwalks
#Stockbridge #edinburghwalks
August 13, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Entrance to Mill House, Stockbridge Market, Edinburgh. The positioning of the street number is a new one on me.
#Stockbridge #edinburghwalks
#Stockbridge #edinburghwalks
Time to clean out and sieve the contents of my compost heap.
July 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Time to clean out and sieve the contents of my compost heap.
Otter on the Water of Leith searching for breakfast. @wolct.bsky.social
June 24, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Otter on the Water of Leith searching for breakfast. @wolct.bsky.social
A snoozing heron over looking the Water of Leith @wolct.bsky.social
June 24, 2025 at 8:56 AM
A snoozing heron over looking the Water of Leith @wolct.bsky.social
June 23, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Today at the Water of Leith @wolct.bsky.social #otter
In one short section of the river we saw three Herons and a Dipper too.
In one short section of the river we saw three Herons and a Dipper too.
June 18, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Today at the Water of Leith @wolct.bsky.social #otter
In one short section of the river we saw three Herons and a Dipper too.
In one short section of the river we saw three Herons and a Dipper too.
Metal ring - or lug - on the Bondside at Leith Docks, Leith. It lies beside the Old East Dock,completed by 1806 but filled in by the early 1970’s.
#Leith #LeithDocks #Edinburgh #EdinburghWalks
#Leith #LeithDocks #Edinburgh #EdinburghWalks
April 10, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Metal ring - or lug - on the Bondside at Leith Docks, Leith. It lies beside the Old East Dock,completed by 1806 but filled in by the early 1970’s.
#Leith #LeithDocks #Edinburgh #EdinburghWalks
#Leith #LeithDocks #Edinburgh #EdinburghWalks
Built 1878, the old Helensburgh Court and Police Office entrances.. I particularly liked the handcuffs over the Police Office door.
February 25, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Built 1878, the old Helensburgh Court and Police Office entrances.. I particularly liked the handcuffs over the Police Office door.
Curlew on the ‘back pitches’ at the former Police FHQ, Fettes.
January 20, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Curlew on the ‘back pitches’ at the former Police FHQ, Fettes.
Look closely. A flock of Geese flying due West this afternoon. I thought they generally went North or South.
#Edinburgh
#Edinburgh
January 17, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Look closely. A flock of Geese flying due West this afternoon. I thought they generally went North or South.
#Edinburgh
#Edinburgh
January 15, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Frozen Marmalade anyone?
January 10, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Frozen Marmalade anyone?