Це відео не доступне.
Перепрошуємо.

Understanding the 4 streets that make the Royal Mile - Edinburgh

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 26 кві 2024
  • In this weeks vlog we look at the 4 streets that together make up the royal Mile in Edinburgh.
    Broonford Merchandise available at
    teespring.com/...
    If you would like to support the channel our Patreon page is:
    / thebroonfords
    Our new Channel art was made by
    www.instagram....
    Theme music created by Nick Cole-Hamilton, for more info visit
    / you-better-run-records
    Follow us on instagram
    / clan_broonford
    Follow on TikTok
    www.tiktok.com...

КОМЕНТАРІ • 83

  • @MrCherryJuice
    @MrCherryJuice 3 місяці тому +2

    Good that you noted the extent of Lawnmarket wasn't dictated by the side streets. This is because, as you suggest, most of the Royal Mile is relatively modern, the result of slum clearances and the addition of new routes in the 1800s (Victoria St., Cockburn St., the Mound, the North Bridge, the Bridges, George IV Bridge etc.). And narrow St. Mary's Wynd was widened to become a street, with Jeffrey Street added to create a continuation with it. Also, a chunk of the Tron Kirk was demolished to make way for the South Bridge...and the area from George IV down to the Tron was burned in a massive fire. There was much change even after the English ceased to burn the town to the ground.
    Also worth noting that Canongate, a district that was governed by the canons of Holyrood Abbey, was quite rural compared to Edinburgh.
    Tony, you might want to consider a video about the canons - the relationship between the abbey and how it gave rise to the palace. Also, the connection between Canongate and Canonmills. It's a simple connect-the-dots story many will be unaware of. Indeed, the term 'canon' is lost on the many who read it as 'cannon' and thus misconstrue its real meaning.

  • @DonaldRintoul
    @DonaldRintoul 3 місяці тому +13

    Tony. The Lawnmarket was originally called the Landmarket which in Scots would be the Laund Mercat. Linen, course cloth, yarn and similar goods were sold here. These were known as inland goods as opposed to imported goods.

    • @kumasenlac5504
      @kumasenlac5504 2 місяці тому

      Or, perhaps, the fact that it was where lawn (= linen) was bought and sold...

  • @kristieraynor7182
    @kristieraynor7182 3 місяці тому +8

    So glad to have you back! Can't wait to see Edinburgh in person for the first time this Saturday.

    • @deathbycheese850
      @deathbycheese850 3 місяці тому +1

      I'm from another city in Scotland, and I will never forget my first sight of the castle from the New Town. It literally took my breath away. The Old Town is full of nooks and crannies. You could spend forever and a day exploring, and still not see all of it. My brother lived on Grassmarket, so I'd go through most weekends to see him. You can just FEEL how old it is. And if you ever see the Heart of Midlothian, you have to spit on it. Can't remember why, but I got told off by a local for not doing it once lol.

  • @g.m.4877
    @g.m.4877 3 місяці тому +6

    Happy Marty's doing fine and great to see you back. Hope your wife is okay

  • @maryanntaylor2179
    @maryanntaylor2179 2 місяці тому +1

    Tony - My husband and I just returned from a trip to Edinburgh and we want to THANK YOU so much! We had the confidence to walk around like a "local" and try "short cuts" like Jacob's Ladder and Kings Stable Road as as result of your suggestions. We had a Scottish Breakfast at Scran and a haggis/neeps/tatties lunch at Makar's Mash after watching your videos... and so much more! So grateful for your channel and video insider insight!

  • @solotraveller8756
    @solotraveller8756 3 місяці тому

    I am so glad your little boy is doing ok, you and your wife must have been frantic, real life always comes first. It’s funny when you were showing the ‘streets’ of The Royal Mile, I was trying to get my bearings on where the Ensign Ewart pub was as I like folk music,and straight away you pointed it out, Tony, another wonderful video. Thank you for making these wonderful intuitive videos. I love the way you go into the history of things so everyone can learn the magic of Edinburgh.

  • @lilli63
    @lilli63 3 місяці тому +3

    I want to thank you, Tony. I was in Edinburgh Monday to Thursday, and, thanks to following your videos, I had no problem finding everything I wanted to see and visit. You're a great guide! So thank you so much. 🙏⭐️💛⭐️🙏 Glad your son is well ❤.

  • @melissawiygul3675
    @melissawiygul3675 3 місяці тому

    Love this , Tony! Can't wait to tell my brother! So glad Marty is feeling better! Hope to see you in May!!

  • @thedrammed345
    @thedrammed345 20 днів тому

    Thanks Tony, hope you and yours are all good?

  • @lindagibson7757
    @lindagibson7757 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for the details - happy to hear that your son is doing better. All the best to you and your family

  • @slydermartin6008
    @slydermartin6008 3 місяці тому

    Good Morning Tony. Great to hear Marty is healthy and good to have you back with the "Clan".
    "Mr. Broonford" Indeed! There is but One Tony Broonford and that's enough....for us.....sounded better in my head.
    I'll see myself out.👀

  • @1puzzledrobot
    @1puzzledrobot 3 місяці тому

    Always sending good vibes to you and your wee family!

  • @Alimah73
    @Alimah73 3 місяці тому

    Thank you, Tony, very interesting, as always. Greetings from Spain.

  • @georges1031
    @georges1031 3 місяці тому

    Glad you're back on the Tiles Tony. Great Vlog as usual.Take Care.

  • @karpynec
    @karpynec 3 місяці тому +2

    Love watching your content, it always brings a smile to my face. I studied at Napier University for a year as a foreign exchange student from the States and have been fortunate to visit 3 more times, and hopefully more! Glad to hear all is well on the home front for you and your family! 🙏🏻

  • @gallaghim
    @gallaghim 3 місяці тому +2

    Sorry to hear about your sons illness, pleased he's doing okay now. Interesting video, it has never occurred to me that the Royal Mile was divided into separate streets to be honest. I reported the fake account again, done it a few times, I'm not sure why FB haven't taken it down.

  • @jameslewis6186
    @jameslewis6186 3 місяці тому

    Aww poor wee man glad he's OK

  • @Rain-Peters
    @Rain-Peters 3 місяці тому +1

    So glad your wee lad is doing better. As a mother of 2 sons ( that are now in their 30’s) I remember the trips to Dr. When they were little. Usually ear infection or congestion.
    Enjoy every video you make Tony. I’m completely enamoured with Edinburgh.

  • @bobtribbensee1945
    @bobtribbensee1945 3 місяці тому

    Great video,thank you! Wishing continued good health to you and your family!

  • @planning.purple
    @planning.purple 3 місяці тому +2

    Thank you for this very informative video! I watched your channel a lot to prepare for our trip to Scotland & Edinburgh. A year ago today would have been our first full day in Edinburgh, during which we explored the Royal Mile (and I now know, it's five sections!), climbed up Arthur's Seat and toured with the Scotch Whiskey Experience (also the best gift shop I found, with almost all of it's product made in Scotland!). I am now missing Scotland very much, wishing we could go back, and enjoying your content to bring me back to this wonderful place. I am glad to hear your son is better, and wish you a wonderful day!

    • @harrycday6528
      @harrycday6528 3 місяці тому +1

      Please Whisky is made in Scotland. Whiskey is made in Ireland. 👍😊

  • @77jazzbass
    @77jazzbass Місяць тому

    Hi Tony,, I can’t wait to get back there in September.

  • @treelimbtlc
    @treelimbtlc 3 місяці тому +1

    So glad Marty is on the mend. Thanks for the interesting video.

  • @dave-osmodernlife6885
    @dave-osmodernlife6885 3 місяці тому

    Well, I got quite a shock about 10:30 in...I see myself strolling by in the background 😆

  • @patrickmurray3456
    @patrickmurray3456 3 місяці тому

    Tony yet again another interesting video that had me glued.Also glad your wee boy is doin well Next time am on edinburgh all buy you a pint am in motherwell

  • @alanco608
    @alanco608 3 місяці тому +1

    The Royal Mile was first mentioned in W M Gilbert's book Edinburgh In The Nineteeth Century (1901) where he used the phrase, "From the Castle to the Palace and the Royal Mile in between"..,it gained popularity for being the main route for royalty travelling from the Castle to Holyrood Palace.

  • @robthomson5829
    @robthomson5829 3 місяці тому

    Lived in Edinburgh for 44 years. I've known of these names like Castle Hill and Lawnmarket but never ever put 2 and 2 together. Its just been "The Royal Mile" to me all this time. Very informative. Love it.

  • @marthacalkins8054
    @marthacalkins8054 3 місяці тому

    “Lawn” is a term for a fine plain weave fabric (originally linen, now more often cotton) like batiste.

  • @littlerobc1
    @littlerobc1 3 місяці тому +1

    OMG, I noticed they have changed the name on the gift shop of Holyrood Palace from Queen's Gallery to King's Gallery! I was wondering if that would be changing!

  • @dreamcaster1969
    @dreamcaster1969 3 місяці тому

    Looking good old friend

  • @Zandain
    @Zandain 3 місяці тому +1

    I'll be walking those streets once again, in 1 month!
    Can barely contain my joy! 🥰
    🩵 So pleased to hear that your baby boy is doing well 🩵
    hello from Denmark 🌸

  • @anne-marieroy9086
    @anne-marieroy9086 3 місяці тому

    Just got back from a 2-week stay in Scotland, including 5 days in Edinburgh. Thanks to you and your videos, I was able to know my way around your beautiful city. Thank you Tony!

  • @pethioncosta9925
    @pethioncosta9925 3 місяці тому

    Great video Tony. Thank you 🤜🤛

  • @richandsallybrown5896
    @richandsallybrown5896 3 місяці тому +1

    We will be back for the 3rd time in June and have yet to see Dean Village, do you have a video on that? Glad you and your family are well!

  • @josh0g
    @josh0g 3 місяці тому +1

    Glad to hear that You're son is doing well, Tony. Appreciate your content. Excited to visit Edinburgh for the first time this summer!

  • @rhondagrace1960
    @rhondagrace1960 3 місяці тому +1

    I'm happy to hear that your wee Marty is well. You are at 9085 followers on TikTok and I"m one of them. My partner and I are coming to Edinburgh for the first time in July from Toronto and we are definitely going to the Scottish Cafe and Restaurant for breakfast on our first morning on your recommendation. We can't wait. Thank you for yet another great video Tony

  • @janettesinclair6279
    @janettesinclair6279 3 місяці тому

    Good news that the wee one is better - I wondered why you had not appeared for a while.

  • @donaldperry4982
    @donaldperry4982 3 місяці тому +1

    Tony, hope all is well with your family now. This is a fantastic video. My friend and I had the privilege of walking the Royal Mile last Fall. Have a blessed week and keep the awesome videos coming. Take care.

  • @aidanwilson6035
    @aidanwilson6035 3 місяці тому +1

    Been a loyal follower for years and given many suggestions for videos , it would be great to see content on Edinburgh that is not on and around Princes Street and the Royal Mile !

  • @kristieraynor7182
    @kristieraynor7182 3 місяці тому

    I'm having so much fun here in Edinburgh because of you and your videos! Thank you so much for all you do, and continued prayers for you and your family.

  • @sandiandgregh
    @sandiandgregh 3 місяці тому +1

    Another great video. We always learn something on your videos and they help us plan future visits to Edinburgh. So good to know your little guy is home and well again.

  • @brianconnaughton1734
    @brianconnaughton1734 3 місяці тому +1

    Hey Tony thanks for doing this. Glad to hear your family is doing well and as always thanks for this videos uts great to see your back with us !

  • @ThePatMac53
    @ThePatMac53 3 місяці тому

    Sorry to hear that Marty had health issues, but glad he’s okay again now. Good to see you back 🥰

  • @karstensawade
    @karstensawade 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you, interesting as always... we are looking forward to our next stay (end of May) and of course .... Greetings from Berlin

  • @RH1812
    @RH1812 3 місяці тому

    Wandered its length in March. Not the best weather… got the bus back 😂

  • @thedesignercpa
    @thedesignercpa 3 місяці тому

    Glad to hear your son is healthy. Welcome back!

  • @LiqdPT
    @LiqdPT 3 місяці тому

    15:26 Ah! So it's 5 streets!

  • @ingridmcdonald7644
    @ingridmcdonald7644 3 місяці тому +1

    excellent as always. Passing this on to others visiting this year!

  • @gilbertmoyes2918
    @gilbertmoyes2918 3 місяці тому

    Best Wishes to Marty.

  • @duneideann9241
    @duneideann9241 3 місяці тому +1

    We always just called it all the High Street

  • @deathbycheese850
    @deathbycheese850 3 місяці тому

    I would love to see you do a video about how the Royal Mile looked before the bottom of the tenements were buried. It has always fascinated me, and it's hard to get an idea of it from street level. I can never find decent youtube videos that go into detail about it. Nice to have you back.

  • @craigsinclair7864
    @craigsinclair7864 3 місяці тому

    Very interesting Tony, I have been walking up and down the Royal Mile all my life and I didnt know it was made up of 4 separate streets, just goes to show, you are never too old to learn..! A follow on question would be, 'Is there a Greggs on each section..?'

  • @jamiemcmu
    @jamiemcmu 3 місяці тому +1

    Good to hear your sons feeling better, isn't the NHS brilliant..

  • @ThePatMac53
    @ThePatMac53 3 місяці тому +1

    Fascinating information…. Thank you 🙏

  • @ichabod0391
    @ichabod0391 3 місяці тому

    Glad to hear Marty is doing better.

  • @ronanmccormick7431
    @ronanmccormick7431 3 місяці тому

    I think the cut at 3:25 is wrong you jump further down to St Giles before going back to the start and working your way down. Great video though Tony!

  • @maobfh
    @maobfh 3 місяці тому

    I will ALWAYS stick with a channel that prioritizes family over everything. If you filmed a video and said you have been busy as your 10 month old (or 5 year old or 15 year old or your wife) was in hospital, I would look twice and wonder what the 7734 you were doing out and about filming a video. You would get the loyalty you gave your family. Not my place, but it would be a knee jerk reaction. I hope everyone is okay now!!!

  • @Steve-Duh-Rino
    @Steve-Duh-Rino 3 місяці тому

    Enjoyed this informative video! When do the leaves on the trees emerge? I was surprised to see trees without leaves since Edinburgh has a mild climate

  • @ThomasWhiteford
    @ThomasWhiteford 3 місяці тому

    I noticed the other day when on the Tour bus Just off the royal mile heading towards the Flodden wall at St Mary's Street there's a little sign on a building above the St Mary's Street name that says Little Ireland not sure what it's from though

  • @LiqdPT
    @LiqdPT 3 місяці тому

    3:23 this seems like an odd cut. It seems like we skipped down the hill because you're suddenly talking about the wall and High st, but then went back up again to the top of Castle Hill.

  • @kaybolt1490
    @kaybolt1490 Місяць тому

    Hi Tony great video as usual. Just a thought though - can you remove the logos from the screen, they are a bit distracting from your wonderful images. Thanks a lot.

  • @thatswhatisaidCA
    @thatswhatisaidCA 3 місяці тому

    Hi from Canada, long-time subscriber. Great video; loved seeing the Royal Mile again. But why do you "always" (i think you mentioned/showed it once, years ago) NOT show White Horse Close? Is it because it's residential? We stayed there for a month, and there was lots of curious tourists popping in quite often. Thanks, Tony! Hope your son is doing well.

  • @petenoseworthy2939
    @petenoseworthy2939 3 місяці тому

    I hope your little fella is doing okay

  • @simonmcglary
    @simonmcglary 3 місяці тому +1

    Isn’t it a case that the Royal Mile isn’t an Imperial mile long, but slightly longer and described as a Scottish mile.
    Good to hear your son is doing better. Especially when you run a channel yourself, time off for family should always be allowed.
    By keeping the name consistent across all platforms make it easier to follow. That someone is blatantly stealing your content sounds a mix of laziness and jealousy. It’s also fraud, passing someone else’s work as your own.

    • @alanco608
      @alanco608 3 місяці тому +1

      It's said to be 107 yards longer than an actual mile.

  • @ichabod0391
    @ichabod0391 3 місяці тому

    How often does the regimental pipe band(s) do a ceremonial display and/or the changing of the guard?

  • @judis6224
    @judis6224 3 місяці тому

    How is your family doing now?😊❤

  • @harveyfleming9572
    @harveyfleming9572 2 місяці тому

    is there a youtube video this saturday clan broonford?

  • @harveyfleming9572
    @harveyfleming9572 3 місяці тому

    is your youtube video back on the 25th of may clan broonford?

  • @mechellme1399
    @mechellme1399 3 місяці тому

    I have a question. I’m staying in an Airbnb by Royal Mile in July. Where can I get groceries nearby?

    • @tbjtbj7930
      @tbjtbj7930 2 місяці тому +1

      There's a corner shop at the top of the Canongate, on, err, the corner of Jeffries street and the Mile. For bigger grocery shopping there's a Tesco Express on Holyrood Road, a Sainsburys Local at the top of the Meadows (Middle Meadow Walk) and another in the New town, just off St Andrew's Square.

  • @harveyfleming9572
    @harveyfleming9572 2 місяці тому

    is there a youtube video next saturday clan broonford?

    • @ClanBroonford
      @ClanBroonford  2 місяці тому

      I don't know. As I mentioned before my dad has just passed away and I taking time to morn him.

  • @alanco608
    @alanco608 3 місяці тому

    And the Royal Mile is actually 107 yards longer than a mile, but who's counting ?

  • @Madeyes6
    @Madeyes6 3 місяці тому

    Did you realise that your video is reversed when you’re talking into the camera?

    • @alanco608
      @alanco608 3 місяці тому +1

      I noticed it at the top of George IV Bridge junction. The David Hume statue was on the wrong side as well as the Deacon Brodies pub..I thought I was seeing things.

  • @harveyfleming9572
    @harveyfleming9572 3 місяці тому

    is there a youtube video next saturday clan broonford?

    • @ClanBroonford
      @ClanBroonford  3 місяці тому

      Hello, my dad has just passed away. I am taking a small break. I will be back in a couple of weeks, I hope you understand.

  • @harveyfleming9572
    @harveyfleming9572 3 місяці тому

    is there a youtube video this saturday clan broonford?

    • @ClanBroonford
      @ClanBroonford  3 місяці тому

      Hello. My dad has recently passed away and I am taking a break till after the funeral. I will be back in a couple of weeks.