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| | |  Edinburgh Gunners: Encyclopedia II - Edinburgh - Origins of EdinburghThe origin of the city's name is understood to come from the Brythonic Din Eidyn (Fort of Eidyn) from the time when it was a Gododdin hillfort.
After it was besieged by the Bernician Angles the name changed to Edin-burh, which some have argued derives from the Anglo-Saxon for "Edwin's fort", possibly derived from the 7th century Northumbrian king Edwin. However, since the name apparently predates King Edwin, this is highly unlikely. The burgh element means "fortress" or "group of buildings", i.e. a town or city an ...
See also:Edinburgh, Edinburgh - Origins of Edinburgh, Edinburgh - Other names, Edinburgh - The Centre, Edinburgh - Old Town, Edinburgh - New Town, Edinburgh - Leith, Edinburgh - Viewpoints, Edinburgh - Sports, Edinburgh - Demographics, Edinburgh - Economy, Edinburgh - Politics, Edinburgh - Art galleries, Edinburgh - Arts Venues, Edinburgh - Hospitals, Edinburgh - Museums and libraries, Edinburgh - Other features of interest, Edinburgh - Universities and colleges, Edinburgh - Schools, Edinburgh - Famous residents, Edinburgh - Foreign consulates, Edinburgh - Twinned cities worldwide, Edinburgh - Other places with the same name Read more here: » Edinburgh: Encyclopedia II - Edinburgh - Origins of Edinburgh |
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| | | | Edinburgh Gunners: Encyclopedia II - Scotland national rugby union team - History
Scotland national rugby union team - 1871-1924.
The first ever international rugby union game was played at Raeburn Place, Edinburgh on March 27, 1871 between England and Scotland. It was won by Scotland, though England got revenge at the Kennington Oval, London in the following year. (See the library of the Scottish Rugby Union for details.)
The Scots enjoyed periodic success in the early days vying with Wales in the first decade of the 20th century. However, their Triple Crown win in 1907 would be the last for eighteen years as the First ...
See also:Scotland national rugby union team, Scotland national rugby union team - History, Scotland national rugby union team - 1871-1924, Scotland national rugby union team - 1925-1944, Scotland national rugby union team - 1945-1973, Scotland national rugby union team - 1974-2000, Scotland national rugby union team - The 2003 season & the future, Scotland national rugby union team - Scotland's best results so far, Scotland national rugby union team - Current national team players, Scotland national rugby union team - Famous past players, Scotland national rugby union team - Since 1945, Scotland national rugby union team - Before 1945, Scotland national rugby union team - Scottish coaches, Scotland national rugby union team - Scottish professional rugby teams, Scotland national rugby union team - Scotland's greatest XV Read more here: » Scotland national rugby union team: Encyclopedia II - Scotland national rugby union team - History |
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| | | | Edinburgh Gunners: Encyclopedia II - Edinburgh - Origins of Edinburgh The origin of the city's name is understood to come from the Brythonic Din Eidyn (Fort of Eidyn) from the time when it was a Gododdin hillfort.
After it was besieged by the Bernician Angles the name changed to Edin-burh, which some have argued derives from the Anglo-Saxon for "Edwin's fort", possibly derived from the 7th century Northumbrian king Edwin. However, since the name apparently predates King Edwin, this is highly unlikely. The burgh element means "fortress" or "group of buildings", i.e. a town or city an ...
See also:Edinburgh, Edinburgh - Origins of Edinburgh, Edinburgh - Other names, Edinburgh - The Centre, Edinburgh - Old Town, Edinburgh - New Town, Edinburgh - Leith, Edinburgh - Viewpoints, Edinburgh - Sports, Edinburgh - Demographics, Edinburgh - Economy, Edinburgh - Politics, Edinburgh - Art galleries, Edinburgh - Arts Venues, Edinburgh - Hospitals, Edinburgh - Museums and libraries, Edinburgh - Other features of interest, Edinburgh - Universities and colleges, Edinburgh - Schools, Edinburgh - Famous residents, Edinburgh - Twinned cities worldwide, Edinburgh - Other places with the same name Read more here: » Edinburgh: Encyclopedia II - Edinburgh - Origins of Edinburgh |
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| | | | Edinburgh Gunners: Encyclopedia II - Edinburgh - Politics As capital of Scotland, Edinburgh is home to the Scottish Parliament, as well as frequently hosting a number of international events, such as Commonwealth Heads' of Government Meeting and the Council of Europe.
On a national level, the city of Edinburgh is represented at both Holyrood and Westminister.
At the Scottish Parliament, it returns six MSPs from the constituencies of Edinburgh North and Leith, Edinburgh Central, Edinburgh East and Musselburgh, Edinburgh Pentlands, Edinburgh South and Edinburgh West. It dominates the Lothians parliamentary are ...
See also:Edinburgh, Edinburgh - Origins of Edinburgh, Edinburgh - Other names, Edinburgh - The Centre, Edinburgh - Old Town, Edinburgh - New Town, Edinburgh - Leith, Edinburgh - Viewpoints, Edinburgh - Sports, Edinburgh - Demographics, Edinburgh - Economy, Edinburgh - Politics, Edinburgh - Art galleries, Edinburgh - Arts Venues, Edinburgh - Hospitals, Edinburgh - Museums and libraries, Edinburgh - Other features of interest, Edinburgh - Universities and colleges, Edinburgh - Schools, Edinburgh - Famous residents, Edinburgh - Foreign consulates, Edinburgh - Twinned cities worldwide, Edinburgh - Other places with the same name Read more here: » Edinburgh: Encyclopedia II - Edinburgh - Politics |
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| | | | Edinburgh Gunners: Encyclopedia II - Scotland national rugby union team - The 2003 season & the future After a poor start in the Six Nations 2003-04 in which Scotland did not win a single match and so qualified for rugby's version of the wooden spoon, things were believed to be steadily improving once again under the Australian coach Matt Williams, the first foreigner to coach the national team.
Despite setbacks, many new and talented young players are coming through to the top level. Yet the record for 2004 was disappointing: Played 12, Won 2, Lost 10. Williams also attempted to introduce a controversial "Fortress Scotland" policy, wh ...
See also:Scotland national rugby union team, Scotland national rugby union team - History, Scotland national rugby union team - 1871-1924, Scotland national rugby union team - 1925-1944, Scotland national rugby union team - 1945-1973, Scotland national rugby union team - 1974-2000, Scotland national rugby union team - The 2003 season & the future, Scotland national rugby union team - Scotland's best results so far, Scotland national rugby union team - Current national team players, Scotland national rugby union team - Famous past players, Scotland national rugby union team - Since 1945, Scotland national rugby union team - Before 1945, Scotland national rugby union team - Scottish coaches, Scotland national rugby union team - Scottish professional rugby teams, Scotland national rugby union team - Scotland's greatest XV Read more here: » Scotland national rugby union team: Encyclopedia II - Scotland national rugby union team - The 2003 season & the future |
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| | | | Edinburgh Gunners: Encyclopedia II - Scotland national rugby union team - Famous past players Some of the most famous former Scottish international players (The Flower of Scotland)
Scotland national rugby union team - Since 1945.
Jim Aitken, prop, captain of the 1984 Grand Slam side
Gary Armstrong, scrum half, captain of Scotland and British Lion in 1989
Roger Baird, wing
John Beattie, forward
Mike Biggar
Craig Douglas, of Kirkcaldy Rugby Football Club
Gordon Brown ('Broon frae Troon')
Peter Brown, brother of Gordon & captain ...
See also:Scotland national rugby union team, Scotland national rugby union team - History, Scotland national rugby union team - 1871-1924, Scotland national rugby union team - 1925-1944, Scotland national rugby union team - 1945-1973, Scotland national rugby union team - 1974-2000, Scotland national rugby union team - The 2003 season & the future, Scotland national rugby union team - Scotland's best results so far, Scotland national rugby union team - Current national team players, Scotland national rugby union team - Famous past players, Scotland national rugby union team - Since 1945, Scotland national rugby union team - Before 1945, Scotland national rugby union team - Scottish coaches, Scotland national rugby union team - Scottish professional rugby teams, Scotland national rugby union team - Scotland's greatest XV Read more here: » Scotland national rugby union team: Encyclopedia II - Scotland national rugby union team - Famous past players |
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| | | | Edinburgh Gunners: Encyclopedia II - Scotland national rugby union team - Scotland's greatest XV This has been selected by popular vote on the SRU's website and, subject to further voting, is as follows. Naturally it tends to exclude pre-1945 players, some of whom might make an all-time great Scottish XV but whose play would only have been seen by a few fans voting in the internet age.
15 Gavin Hastings
14 Andy Irvine
13 Alan Tait
12 Jim Renwick
11 Roger Baird
10 John Rutherford
9 Gary Armstrong
8 Simon Taylor
7 Finlay Calder
6 John Jeffrey
5 Scott Murray
4 Gordon Brown
3 Iain Milne
2 Colin Deans ...
See also:Scotland national rugby union team, Scotland national rugby union team - History, Scotland national rugby union team - 1871-1924, Scotland national rugby union team - 1925-1944, Scotland national rugby union team - 1945-1973, Scotland national rugby union team - 1974-2000, Scotland national rugby union team - The 2003 season & the future, Scotland national rugby union team - Scotland's best results so far, Scotland national rugby union team - Current national team players, Scotland national rugby union team - Famous past players, Scotland national rugby union team - Since 1945, Scotland national rugby union team - Before 1945, Scotland national rugby union team - Scottish coaches, Scotland national rugby union team - Scottish professional rugby teams, Scotland national rugby union team - Scotland's greatest XV Read more here: » Scotland national rugby union team: Encyclopedia II - Scotland national rugby union team - Scotland's greatest XV |
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| | | | Edinburgh Gunners: Encyclopedia II - Scotland national rugby union team - Scottish professional rugby teams There are currently three: Edinburgh Gunners, Glasgow Warriors, and Border Reivers. There has been talk of establishing a fourth team based in London, so far unrealised, and of bringing back the Caledonian region. They are of course the main feeder teams for the national team.
In the amateur days London Scottish provided many Scottish internationals from the London area. Now London Scottish is clawing its way back up the English divisions to ...
See also:Scotland national rugby union team, Scotland national rugby union team - History, Scotland national rugby union team - 1871-1924, Scotland national rugby union team - 1925-1944, Scotland national rugby union team - 1945-1973, Scotland national rugby union team - 1974-2000, Scotland national rugby union team - The 2003 season & the future, Scotland national rugby union team - Scotland's best results so far, Scotland national rugby union team - Current national team players, Scotland national rugby union team - Famous past players, Scotland national rugby union team - Since 1945, Scotland national rugby union team - Before 1945, Scotland national rugby union team - Scottish coaches, Scotland national rugby union team - Scottish professional rugby teams, Scotland national rugby union team - Scotland's greatest XV Read more here: » Scotland national rugby union team: Encyclopedia II - Scotland national rugby union team - Scottish professional rugby teams |
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| | | | Edinburgh Gunners: Encyclopedia II - Scotland national rugby union team - Scottish coaches Noteworthy coaches (also players): Ian McGeechan, Jim Telfer
Recent national coaches have been foreigners. Frank Hadden a Scot succeeded the Australian Matt Williams who was sacked with his staff early in 2005. New Zealander and former All Black captain Todd Blackadder is still coaching the Edinburgh Gunners professional team, though he will return to New Zealand soon.
Frank Hadden, the former coach of the highly successful Merchiston Castle School rugby team, and the coach of the most successful rugby team in Scotland, Edinburgh, was named interim coach for two internationals in ...
See also:Scotland national rugby union team, Scotland national rugby union team - History, Scotland national rugby union team - 1871-1924, Scotland national rugby union team - 1925-1944, Scotland national rugby union team - 1945-1973, Scotland national rugby union team - 1974-2000, Scotland national rugby union team - The 2003 season & the future, Scotland national rugby union team - Scotland's best results so far, Scotland national rugby union team - Current national team players, Scotland national rugby union team - Famous past players, Scotland national rugby union team - Since 1945, Scotland national rugby union team - Before 1945, Scotland national rugby union team - Scottish coaches, Scotland national rugby union team - Scottish professional rugby teams, Scotland national rugby union team - Scotland's greatest XV Read more here: » Scotland national rugby union team: Encyclopedia II - Scotland national rugby union team - Scottish coaches |
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| | | | Edinburgh Gunners: Encyclopedia II - Edinburgh - Economy Edinburgh has consistently been one of the most prosperous parts of Scotland. Arguably, it has been in good health since the arrival in 1999 of the Scottish Parliament, which had a so-called "headquarters effect", with many government departments being set up in the city, resulting in an increase in recruitment and employment. Some ancillary economic undertakings have since reportedly set up. Unemployment rates are amongst the lowest in the country and job creation rates some of the highest. Edinburgh's population is also growing rapidly, ma ...
See also:Edinburgh, Edinburgh - Origins of Edinburgh, Edinburgh - Other names, Edinburgh - The Centre, Edinburgh - Old Town, Edinburgh - New Town, Edinburgh - Leith, Edinburgh - Viewpoints, Edinburgh - Sports, Edinburgh - Demographics, Edinburgh - Economy, Edinburgh - Politics, Edinburgh - Art galleries, Edinburgh - Arts Venues, Edinburgh - Hospitals, Edinburgh - Museums and libraries, Edinburgh - Other features of interest, Edinburgh - Universities and colleges, Edinburgh - Schools, Edinburgh - Famous residents, Edinburgh - Foreign consulates, Edinburgh - Twinned cities worldwide, Edinburgh - Other places with the same name Read more here: » Edinburgh: Encyclopedia II - Edinburgh - Economy |
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| | | | Edinburgh Gunners: Encyclopedia II - Scotland national rugby union team - Scotland's best results so far Best Rugby Union World Cup placing so far: fourth in the second Rugby World Cup, RWC1991. On October 26, 1991 Scotland lost 6-9 to England in a semi-final at Murrayfield after the normally reliable Gavin Hastings missed an easy penalty almost in front of and a short distance from the posts. On October 30th Scotland lost the Third-place play-off to New Zealand in Cardiff, 13-6.
Rugby Union Five Nations Championship Grand Slams (including Triple Crown): 1925, 1984, 1990.
Triple Crown: seven times winners
Scotland was also the last Five Nations Champion in 1 ...
See also:Scotland national rugby union team, Scotland national rugby union team - History, Scotland national rugby union team - 1871-1924, Scotland national rugby union team - 1925-1944, Scotland national rugby union team - 1945-1973, Scotland national rugby union team - 1974-2000, Scotland national rugby union team - The 2003 season & the future, Scotland national rugby union team - Scotland's best results so far, Scotland national rugby union team - Current national team players, Scotland national rugby union team - Famous past players, Scotland national rugby union team - Since 1945, Scotland national rugby union team - Before 1945, Scotland national rugby union team - Scottish coaches, Scotland national rugby union team - Scottish professional rugby teams, Scotland national rugby union team - Scotland's greatest XV Read more here: » Scotland national rugby union team: Encyclopedia II - Scotland national rugby union team - Scotland's best results so far |
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| | | | Edinburgh Gunners: Encyclopedia II - Edinburgh - Leith Leith is the port of Edinburgh. It still retains a separate identity from Edinburgh, and it was a matter of great resentment when in 1920 Leith was merged into Edinburgh. Even today the parliamentary seat is known as 'Edinburgh North and Leith'. With the redevelopment of Leith, Edinburgh has gained the business of a number of cruise liner companies who now provide cruises to Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands. Leith also boasts the Royal Yacht Britannia, ber ...
See also:Edinburgh, Edinburgh - Origins of Edinburgh, Edinburgh - Other names, Edinburgh - The Centre, Edinburgh - Old Town, Edinburgh - New Town, Edinburgh - Leith, Edinburgh - Viewpoints, Edinburgh - Sports, Edinburgh - Demographics, Edinburgh - Economy, Edinburgh - Politics, Edinburgh - Art galleries, Edinburgh - Arts Venues, Edinburgh - Hospitals, Edinburgh - Museums and libraries, Edinburgh - Other features of interest, Edinburgh - Universities and colleges, Edinburgh - Schools, Edinburgh - Famous residents, Edinburgh - Foreign consulates, Edinburgh - Twinned cities worldwide, Edinburgh - Other places with the same name Read more here: » Edinburgh: Encyclopedia II - Edinburgh - Leith |
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| | | | Edinburgh Gunners: Encyclopedia II - Edinburgh - Viewpoints The varied topography of the city includes several summits which command sweeping views over Edinburgh.
To the southeast of central Edinburgh stands the eminence known as Arthur's Seat, overlooking Holyroodhouse and the Old Town beside it. The crag is a collection of side vents of the main volcano on which Edinburgh is built. The volcano slipped and tipped sideways, leaving these vents as the highest points for miles around. Arthur's Seat is now part of Holyrood Park, originally owned by the monarch and part of the grounds of the Pala ...
See also:Edinburgh, Edinburgh - Origins of Edinburgh, Edinburgh - Other names, Edinburgh - The Centre, Edinburgh - Old Town, Edinburgh - New Town, Edinburgh - Leith, Edinburgh - Viewpoints, Edinburgh - Sports, Edinburgh - Demographics, Edinburgh - Economy, Edinburgh - Politics, Edinburgh - Art galleries, Edinburgh - Arts Venues, Edinburgh - Hospitals, Edinburgh - Museums and libraries, Edinburgh - Other features of interest, Edinburgh - Universities and colleges, Edinburgh - Schools, Edinburgh - Famous residents, Edinburgh - Twinned cities worldwide, Edinburgh - Other places with the same name Read more here: » Edinburgh: Encyclopedia II - Edinburgh - Viewpoints |
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| | | | Edinburgh Gunners: Encyclopedia II - Edinburgh - Leith Leith is the port of Edinburgh. It still retains a separate identity from Edinburgh, and it was a matter of great resentment when in 1920 Leith was merged into Edinburgh. Even today the parliamentary seat is known as 'Edinburgh North and Leith'. With the redevelopment of Leith, Edinburgh has gained the business of a number of cruise liner companies who now provide cruises to Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands. Leith also boasts the Royal Yacht Britannia, berthed behind the new Ocean Terminal. ...
See also:Edinburgh, Edinburgh - Origins of Edinburgh, Edinburgh - Other names, Edinburgh - The Centre, Edinburgh - Old Town, Edinburgh - New Town, Edinburgh - Leith, Edinburgh - Viewpoints, Edinburgh - Sports, Edinburgh - Demographics, Edinburgh - Economy, Edinburgh - Politics, Edinburgh - Art galleries, Edinburgh - Arts Venues, Edinburgh - Hospitals, Edinburgh - Museums and libraries, Edinburgh - Other features of interest, Edinburgh - Universities and colleges, Edinburgh - Schools, Edinburgh - Famous residents, Edinburgh - Twinned cities worldwide, Edinburgh - Other places with the same name Read more here: » Edinburgh: Encyclopedia II - Edinburgh - Leith |
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| | | | Edinburgh Gunners: Encyclopedia II - Edinburgh - The Centre The historic centre of Edinburgh is divided into two by the broad green swath of Princes Street Gardens. To the south the view is dominated by Edinburgh Castle, perched atop an extinct volcanic crag, and the long sweep of the Old Town trailing after it along the ridge. To the north lies Princes Street and the New Town. The gardens were begun in 1816 on marsh land which had once been a loch, the Nor' Loch.
Some 70 million years ago several volcanic vents in the area cooled and solidified to form tough basalt volcanic plugs, then later ...
See also:Edinburgh, Edinburgh - Origins of Edinburgh, Edinburgh - Other names, Edinburgh - The Centre, Edinburgh - Old Town, Edinburgh - New Town, Edinburgh - Leith, Edinburgh - Viewpoints, Edinburgh - Sports, Edinburgh - Demographics, Edinburgh - Economy, Edinburgh - Politics, Edinburgh - Art galleries, Edinburgh - Arts Venues, Edinburgh - Hospitals, Edinburgh - Museums and libraries, Edinburgh - Other features of interest, Edinburgh - Universities and colleges, Edinburgh - Schools, Edinburgh - Famous residents, Edinburgh - Twinned cities worldwide, Edinburgh - Other places with the same name Read more here: » Edinburgh: Encyclopedia II - Edinburgh - The Centre |
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| | | | Edinburgh Gunners: Encyclopedia II - Edinburgh - Other names The city is affectionately nicknamed "Auld Reekie", Lowland Scots for "Old Smoky".
Some have called Edinburgh the "Athens of the North" for a variety of reasons. The earliest comparison between the two cities showed that they had a similar topography, with the Old Town of Edinburgh performing a similar role to the Acropolis. Both of them had flatter, fertile agricultural land sloping down to a port several miles away. Although this arrangement is common in Southern Europe, it is rare in Northern Europe. The 18th century intellectual l ...
See also:Edinburgh, Edinburgh - Origins of Edinburgh, Edinburgh - Other names, Edinburgh - The Centre, Edinburgh - Old Town, Edinburgh - New Town, Edinburgh - Leith, Edinburgh - Viewpoints, Edinburgh - Sports, Edinburgh - Demographics, Edinburgh - Economy, Edinburgh - Politics, Edinburgh - Art galleries, Edinburgh - Arts Venues, Edinburgh - Hospitals, Edinburgh - Museums and libraries, Edinburgh - Other features of interest, Edinburgh - Universities and colleges, Edinburgh - Schools, Edinburgh - Famous residents, Edinburgh - Twinned cities worldwide, Edinburgh - Other places with the same name Read more here: » Edinburgh: Encyclopedia II - Edinburgh - Other names |
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| | | | Edinburgh Gunners: Encyclopedia II - Edinburgh - Sports Edinburgh has two professional football clubs: Hibernian and Heart of Midlothian. They are known locally as Hibs and Hearts. Both teams play in the Scottish Premier League: Hibernian at Easter Road Stadium near Leith and Hearts at Tynecastle Stadium in Gorgie. There are many reputable non league sides such as Spartans and Edinburgh City. Although Edinburgh is Scotland's capital, the Scottish national team us ...
See also:Edinburgh, Edinburgh - Origins of Edinburgh, Edinburgh - Other names, Edinburgh - The Centre, Edinburgh - Old Town, Edinburgh - New Town, Edinburgh - Leith, Edinburgh - Viewpoints, Edinburgh - Sports, Edinburgh - Demographics, Edinburgh - Economy, Edinburgh - Politics, Edinburgh - Art galleries, Edinburgh - Arts Venues, Edinburgh - Hospitals, Edinburgh - Museums and libraries, Edinburgh - Other features of interest, Edinburgh - Universities and colleges, Edinburgh - Schools, Edinburgh - Famous residents, Edinburgh - Twinned cities worldwide, Edinburgh - Other places with the same name Read more here: » Edinburgh: Encyclopedia II - Edinburgh - Sports |
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