Brass Rubbing Centre Collection of replicas moulded from ancient Pictish stones, rare Scottish brasses and medieval church brasses, with facilities for making rubbings. Calton Hill A collection of monuments mark 350ft hill, with magnificent views of castle and Arthur's Seat. Part reproduction of Parthenon, and replica of Lysicrates' monument show why city is known as 'Athens of the North'. Nearby stand City Observatory and mon-uments to Bums and Nelson. Camera Obscura Observation tower near castle, with panoramic views of city.
Guide tells story of Edinburgh while visitors watch revolving image of city.
Canongate Kirk Restored 17th-century church, built by order of James VII to serve parishioners of Canongate, Palace of Holyroodhouse and Edinburgh Castle. Buried in the churchyard are economist Adam Smith and 18th-century poet Robert Fergusson. Canongate Tolbooth Has served as a courthouse and prison since it was built in 1591. Also includes restored prison cell. The Heriot-Watt University, founded in 1854, stands among buildings of the University of Edinburgh, founded 1582.