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George Heriot’s School
is one of the historic
landmarks of the city of
Edinburgh. It is recognised
as an important and
outstanding example
of Scots Renaissance
architecture, displaying
early 17
th
century stone
carvings. The School
is named after George
Heriot, a goldsmith in
Edinburgh. George Heriot
lost all of his children and
he decided to turn his
mind to providing help to
educate the children of his
home town, Edinburgh.
The University
of Edinburgh is one of the
most noted universities in
Scotland. It was founded
in 1583 as ‘the Town’s
College’.The University
has slowly grown and
established more and more
faculties.The University
is particularly know for its
school of medicine.The
English naturalist Charles
Darwin studied medicine
there, and the University
has many other famous
alumni including the
novelist SirWalter Scott
and the author of the Harry
Potter series JK Rowling.
Greyfriar’s Kirkyard is filled
with history. It belongs to
the Greyfriar’s Kirk, and in
1526 the former convent
garden was granted to be
used as a burial ground.
The graveyard has had
many famous names
buried there. Now visitors
have started visiting the
grave of Tom Riddle, who
many Harry Potter fans
believe may have inspired
the name of JK Rowling’s
famous villain Voldemort.
The National Museum
of Scotland is one of the
top 10 visitor attractions
in the UK, and it is in the
top 20 of the most visited
museums and galleries in
the world. The Museum
houses diverse collections
with over 20 000 pieces
telling the history of
Scotland, showing the
wonders of nature, world
cultures and science and
discovery. Today National
Museums Scotland also
includes the National
Museum of Flight, the
National War Museum and
the National Museum
of Rural Life.
George Heriot’s
School
University
of Edinburgh
Greyfriar’s Kirkyard National Museum
of Scotland
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Edinburgh
Excursion
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This walking tour starts from point number 1 on this map.
When you arrive at each point read the description of the sight.
You will have the chance to discover and admire many of the most
beautiful and important sights of this city.
Entrances not included.
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