http://www.edinburghjigsaw.com Free online interactive jigsaw puzzles en-us Copyright 09/05/2008 15:24:38 20 http://www.edinburghjigsaw.com/jigsaw.asp?jID=37 The City of Edinburgh's most famous landmark and tourist attraction, Edinburgh Castle, stands sentinel atop an ancient volcanic plug. The castle is run and administered by Historic Scotland and plays host to the annual spectacle of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo every year during the month of August. A gun is fired from the castle's battlements every day (except Sunday) at precisely one-o'clock local time and also to signal the start of the New Year at Hogmanay. 09/05/2008 15:24:38 http://www.edinburghjigsaw.com/jigsaw.asp?jID=36 Her Majesty's Yacht Britannia logged over a million nautical miles before she was finally decommissioned in 1997. The Royal Yacht is now permanently moored at Leith docks in Edinburgh where it is open to the public and also serves as a venue for corporate events. 09/05/2008 15:24:38 http://www.edinburghjigsaw.com/jigsaw.asp?jID=35 This view of the City of Edinburgh is from the Mound, looking towards the National Galleries of Scotland and Princes Street. 09/05/2008 15:24:38 http://www.edinburghjigsaw.com/jigsaw.asp?jID=34 The Victorian Temperate Palm House is part of the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh. It was built in 1834 at a cost of £1,500. 09/05/2008 15:24:38 http://www.edinburghjigsaw.com/jigsaw.asp?jID=33 A classic view of Fettes College with its Scottish baronial-French Gothic architecture designed by David Bryce and opened in 1870. 09/05/2008 15:24:38 http://www.edinburghjigsaw.com/jigsaw.asp?jID=32 Portobello Beach, Edinburgh, looking West along the Promenade. 09/05/2008 15:24:38 http://www.edinburghjigsaw.com/jigsaw.asp?jID=31 New College is situated in the Edinburgh old town and was opened as a college of the Free Church of Scotland in 1846. It later became the United Free Church of Scotland, and the home of the School of Divinity of the University of Edinburgh from the 1930's. 09/05/2008 15:24:38 http://www.edinburghjigsaw.com/jigsaw.asp?jID=30 The Scottish Parliament building is sited at Holyrood in Edinburgh. The building was designed by the late Spanish architect Enric Miralles, and was officially opened in October 2004 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. This view is from from the Salisbury Crags in Holyrood Park looking towards Calton Hill and Nelson's Monument in the background. 09/05/2008 15:24:38 http://www.edinburghjigsaw.com/jigsaw.asp?jID=29 Charlotte Square in the New Town of Edinburgh was completed in 1820. Much of its design is classic Robert Adam architecture. The building is partly occupied by the National Trust for Scotland and Edinburgh World Heritage Trust. No.6, Bute House is the official residence of the First Minister of Scotland. No. 7 is the Georgian House which was restored by the National Trust for Scotland to its original state and open to the public. 09/05/2008 15:24:38 http://www.edinburghjigsaw.com/jigsaw.asp?jID=28 Greyfriars Kirkyard is well-known for its association with Greyfriars Bobby, the loyal dog who guarded his master's grave. 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These was originally designed in 1789 by Robert Adam, however his death and the Napoleonic wars delayed completion of the buildings until the early 19th century when they were eventually completed by William Playfair. 09/05/2008 15:24:38 http://www.edinburghjigsaw.com/jigsaw.asp?jID=16 The picturesque village of Cramond lies on the south shore of the Firth of Forth a few miles to the north west of the centre of Edinburgh. 09/05/2008 15:24:38 http://www.edinburghjigsaw.com/jigsaw.asp?jID=15 Set against the dramatic backdrop of the geologically-formed Salisbury Crags, The Dynamic Earth building in Edinburgh's Holyrood Park provides a fun and educational day out for all age groups where you can learn all about the Earth's natural history. 09/05/2008 15:24:38 http://www.edinburghjigsaw.com/jigsaw.asp?jID=14 Arthur's seat is a unique and prominent feature of the Edinburgh Cityscape. At a height of 251m (823 feet), it provides excellent panoramic views of the city of Edinburgh. Arthur's Seat was formed by an extinct volcano system approximately 350 million years ago. Over time it was eroded by glacial ice, exposing a dramatic and rocky cliff-edge to the west which is known as the Salisbury Crags. 09/05/2008 15:24:38 http://www.edinburghjigsaw.com/jigsaw.asp?jID=13 Newhailes house is situated in Musselburgh, near Edinburgh. It was built by the distinguished Scottish architect James Smith in 1686, and then brought in the early 1700's by Sir David Dalrymple who carried out many improvements and additions to the house, including one of the most important rococo interiors in Scotland. 09/05/2008 15:24:38 http://www.edinburghjigsaw.com/jigsaw.asp?jID=12 Originally founded as a monastery in 1128, the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh is the Queen's official residence in Scotland. It is situated at the end of the Royal Mile, and is the setting for State ceremonies and official entertaining. 09/05/2008 15:24:38 http://www.edinburghjigsaw.com/jigsaw.asp?jID=11 The new Scottish Parliament building at Holyrood in Edinburgh was officially opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 9 October 2004. The building was designed by the late Catalan architect Enric Miralles and took five years to build at a final cost of over £400m. 09/05/2008 15:24:38 http://www.edinburghjigsaw.com/jigsaw.asp?jID=10 One of the finest baronial castles in Scotland, set in 18th-century designed parklands with its own private loch and woodland. The Castle was once a royal stronghold, one of a chain of fortresses throughout medieval Scotland. Together with one of the largest private collections of Raeburn paintings in the world, Fyvie Castle boasts a rich portrait collection, including works by Batoni, Romney, Gainsborough, Opie, Lawrence and Hoppner. It also houses an impressive collection of fine furniture, tapestries, arms and armour throughout the castle's vast chambers. The great stone wheel staircase is the finest of its kind in Scotland. 09/05/2008 15:24:38 http://www.edinburghjigsaw.com/jigsaw.asp?jID=9 Thirlestane Castle is situated in the town of Lauder in the Scottish Borders. Its origins date back to the thirteenth century, however, it was rebuilt as the Maitland family home in 1590 and enhanced by the Duke of Lauderdale in the 1670s. In 1840, it was extended and refurbished with the addition of two new wings. The castle and its magnificent interiors are noted for fine collections of paintings, furniture, porcelain and an historic toy collection. The castle and its grounds are open to visitors from April until September. Visit <a href="http://www.thirlestanecastle.co.uk" target="_new">www.thirlestanecastle.co.uk</a> for further information. 09/05/2008 15:24:38 http://www.edinburghjigsaw.com/jigsaw.asp?jID=7 Inchcolm Island is located in the Firth of Forth in Scotland. The island's Augustinian Abbey is one of the best-preserved group of monastic buildings in Scotland. The island is a haven for marine wildlife - there are opportunities to see a variety of seabirds and seals which bask on its shoreline rocks. 09/05/2008 15:24:38 http://www.edinburghjigsaw.com/jigsaw.asp?jID=6 Forvie National Nature Reserve which is run by Scottish Natural Heritage has the fifth largest sand dune system in Britain and it is one of the least disturbed by human activity. It is an important breeding colony for eider ducks and terns. The area is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for wildlife conservation. 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