I have recently lost my mum and I was recommended to the Liberton branch of Scotmid Funeral…read moreDirector's on Liberton Brae as I was told the chap who runs it is First class at his job. I cannot thank my friend enough for recommending this chap and company. I don't know if I'm allowed to say his name but I will anyway. His name was Kevin Buckley and from my first contact with him on the telephone until after the funeral he was the nicest most professional person I have ever come across in my entire life. He has a natural caring manner and made myself and my family feel at ease and he looked after us so well. He treated my late mum with the utmost of respect when she was in his branch when we came to see her for the last time and I will never forget what he did for us. He is a credit to this company and I thoroughly recommend anyone who has lost someone to contact him and he will look after them so well. The staff at the funeral were excellent too and gave my mum the send off she deserved. Thank you Scotmid and in particular Kevin!

a service you can trust. do try to exploit you when you are at your most vulnerable. older people…read moreworried about burdening their children with funeral costs can take out bonds in advance. a top notch service. one every generation of my family has used

It's the monument in Parliament Square that designates the city as a marketplace. Historically,…read moreit's been used as a meeting place for public announcements and punishments. The one you see today is not the original placement from the 14th century. It was rebuilt on top of a new base using parts from the original structure in 1885. The emblems and unicorn topper have been restored and painted over the years. It's still a historic monument with lots of stories to tell. There's a doorway into a chamber with a stairway that leads to the platform. This is where the Lord Lyon King of Arms makes official announcements. The most recent one was to announce the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and the accession of King Charles III. There's a BBC video online that documents the royal proclamation. It's one of many sights that can be seen in and around Old Town. It was a brutal way of life back in medieval times. There are many walking tours that give more incite into the good and not so good events that happened here. It's a must visit no matter how you choose to explore it.

One of the most prominent -- and best recognised -- features on Edinburgh's Royal Mile is its…read moreMercat Cross, a traditional feature of Scottish towns If you've ever walked up Edinburgh's Royal Mile, you're bound to have seen the Mercat Cross. The historic landmark stands outside St Giles' Cathedral, at the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Mercat crosses ('Market', in Scots) were built in towns and villages originally as sites for regular markets where merchants could trade. They also acted as a place where people would gather to hear important public announcements, such as royal and parliamentary proclamations, a practice that continues to this day. Today, the Mercat Cross in Edinburgh is still used to announce the calling of a general election, along with notable royal proclamations.

I have fond memories coming here 10 years ago, when we first came there was no one else there but…read moreit seems to have grown in popularity. There is old stone masonry and while some may think it has a creepy vibe I find it quite peaceful. It rains a lot in Scotland and there is a crazy amount of green, despite the rain it seems to be well maintained with nothing too overgrown. Some interesting things to call out: -There is the only Civil War monument outside of the Us here, it's dedicated to the Scottish soldiers that died during WW2 and there is a giant statue of Abraham Lincoln on top. -There is a giant obelisk dedicated to political martyrs who championed reform during the French Revolution. It's right at the beginning of the graveyard and easy to see from long distances away. -Toward the back the walls are low and the graveyard is surrounded by modern apartments and condos. It's a nice place for photography and feels a bit surreal. -Carved tombstones and crypts have great stonework though some have fallen apart or been vandalized over time. There are a lot of skulls and I think the meaning is more "memento mori" than something dark.

Calton Cemetery Old & New. This is a beautiful cemetery with an excellent view and walk. There were…read moreso many stones indicating what the person did for a living. Enjoyed that. I found a few carpenters, a philosopher, an attorney.

After my Father passed away, we decided to go to William Purves Oakville Funeral Home to plan the…read morefuneral. The man who was helping us was very rude and he seemed very bored and had no empathy towards us. At the service of the funeral, we had requested music to play during the committal - though no music was played as they had forgotten to play the music that we had ask them to. Other than that the service was lovely. When me and my Mum went to pick up my Father's ashes, my Mum politely told the women what we were in for. As my mum was telling the women my fathers name - she interrupted and said "All I need is the reference number." It was so unbelievably rude and really hurtful. I wouldn't recommend William Purves Oakville Funeral Home to anybody, and I certainly will not be returning.

We wandered through the graveyard (Kirkyard), spending 45 minutes exploring. The high point was…read moreAdam Smith's grave. Yet there were some cool stones - attaching pictures. he bulletin board at the entrance gives a map and brief explanation of these individuals.

I found this Kirkyard enchanting and with a lot of history. I loved seeing the points of interest…read morewithin the grounds like where Adam Smith is buried and I found the grounds very beautiful and peaceful to walk around, however my bubble soon burst when I came upon a couple of homeless people had pitched up a tent in the Kirkyard and another man urinating at the side of the church which to me was very disrespectful and gross and for that I am giving the Kirkyard 4 stars as I feel it's a lovely warm magical place but needs better patrolled to keep it that way.

The memorial plate is placed next to the entrance of the Deaconess hospital. Lady Grisel Baillie is…read morea local folklore heroine whose name is associated with a couple of artistic and religious events. Firstly, she was a song writer - the most popular song is 'And werena my heart licht I wad dee', Lady Grisel lived in the stormy 17th century and due to her kind heart and brave deeds (she concealed the covenanters, among them her own father) and for doing so she was proclaimed the first deaconess of the church of Scotland.

So, it's a tunnel…read more But, it's a pretty cool tunnel. The first time I came across it I had two thoughts: - Just how had I missed it before. - How unique it is; so wide, so tall, so long. I wish the tunnel had far more artwork but unfortunately this only extends to one really awesome creation. - The rest is just graffiti scrawls. I love cycling through here, and catching sight of the little hidden work of art within the city never fails to make me smile. Bonus Yelp points: the tunnel is lit at night.