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South Leith Parish Church Edinburgh

by ETH-oztoq | Aug 30, 2017 | Articles, Edinburgh History, Graveyards, History, South Leith

South Leith Parish church is a true ecclesiastical gem. It’s origins can be traced back hundreds of years to the Order of the Knights Templar.  It has survived a seige andbombarment by cannonballs. Inside the church you will find the coat of Arms for Mary Queen...

Warriston Cemetery – From Horror Movie Set to a Victorian Paradise for the Dead

by ETH-oztoq | Dec 25, 2013 | Blog, Edinburgh History, Graveyards, Scottish History

Warriston Cemetery was designed by David Cousin in 1842 in response to wealthy Victorian’s demands for well-kept burial grounds in which they could reflect their status by way of lavish monuments, large family tombs and ornate stones. David Cousin ensured this by...

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