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South Leith Parish Church Edinburgh

by Fraser Paterson | Aug 30, 2017 | Articles, Blog, Edinburgh History, Graveyards, History, South Leith

South Leith Parish church Edinburgh 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 and bombarment by cannonballs. Inside the church you will find the coat of Arms for...

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

by Fraser Paterson | Dec 25, 2013 | Blog, Edinburgh History, Graveyards, Scottish History, Warriston Cemetery

Warriston Cemetery – From Horror Movie Set to a Victorian Paradise for the Dead Warriston was designed by David Cousin in 1842 in response to demand from wealthy Victorians. They wanted well-kept burial grounds. In them they could reflect their status by way of...

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