A Walk Around Edinburgh: Part Six

Calton Hill from Canongate, showing the former Governor's house of Old Calton Gaol.

I wonder how many have walked by here without knowing this 'little fellow' was on the side of a building above them? Story has it that Andrew Gray fled to Morocco after being sentenced to death for rioting. He later returned and married the daughter of the Lord Provost and made their home in the building where the statue was erected . It has been moved since then and it is called 'Morocco Land' by locals. (Pic- Mooncat755)

What a great name. World's End Close. So called because it was at this point that some the poorer residents of the City lived, and it did seem like the world's end to them in comparison to those who were resident in the city. 

The ornate entrance to Tweeddale Court. This leads to the former Tweeddale Mansion (see image below).

The inner gate of Tweeddale Court. In the 1800s one could hire a Sedan Chair alongside these original wrought iron gates, to convey the more affluent residents above the filthy streets. 

Tweeddale Mansion was at one time occupied by Dame Margaret Kerr, daughter of the 1st Earl of Lothian. A murder took place here in 1806, when a porter was robbed of a substantial amount of cash and killed.

A modern fountain, which didn't seem to be working. (Pic - Mooncat755).

Looking towards St Giles Cathedral and Edinburgh Castle.  

Entrance to the Old Assembly Close (See image below). 

Borthwick's Close which dates back to 1450. Lord Borthwick lived here at one time. 

Statue of James Braidwood (1800-1861), who founded the world's first municipal fire service in Edinburgh in 1824. 

St.Giles Cathedral. 

One of several large stained glass windows.

Interior of the Cathedral. Despite it looking empty, there were, out of picture, many others having a look around, and it was case of being patient to obtain images such as above, and those that follow below.

Memorial to those who lost their lives in the Great War.

(The walk around Edinburgh continues tomorrow, featuring the penultimate set of images).