Edinburgh - Canongate
The Royal Mile becomes Canongate as it enters the elegant district of the same name. The name refers to the Augustine canons who were granted their own parish by David I in the 12th century.
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Huntly House
The city's official museum is housed in Huntly House or Hammermen's House, a half-timbered structure which was commissioned by Countess Gordon ca. 1570. Exhibits include Edinburgh silver and glassware, Scottish pottery and shop signs.
White Horse Close
At the end of Canongate take a stroll along this old lane to see the 300-year-old White Horse Inn, an old coaching house with stables for over 100 horses.
Canongate Church
The cemetery at Canongate Church (1688) is the last resting place of the economist Adam Smith, the poet Robert Fergusson (1753-1828) and Agnes MacLehose, or "Clarinda", of whom Robert Burns was so fond.
Moray House
The German novelist and travel writer Theodor Fontane regarded Moray House as the jewel of the Royal Mile, but it has since acquired fame for its marvelous garden. Cromwell established his headquarters in the house during 1648 and the Union Treaty was signed here in 1707.
