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Description
This independent school was founded thanks to a donation by George Heriot (1563-1624), goldsmith to King James VI. Heriot bequeathed his fortune so that "fatherless bairns" could receive an education. The 17C building is laid out symmetrically around a quadrangle - a design that is typical of a great many early-Renaissance buildings - and features a wealth of sculpted stones and ornamental bands.
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Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide160 m - Lauriston Place, Édimbourg
- The Green Guide293 m - Greyfriars Place, Edinburgh EH1 2QQ
- The Green Guide309 m - Chambers Street, Edinburgh
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Where to sleepnearby
- From £99Residence Inn by Marriott Edinburgh133 m - 36 Simpson Loan, Quartermile, Edinburgh EH3 9GG
- From £175273 Stylish 2 bedroom apartment in the Quartermile development - offers private parking178 m - Flat 7, 28 Simpson's Loan, Edinburgh EH3 9GG
- From £84Quartermile Central Apartment182 m - 21 Simpson Loan, Edinburgh EH3 9GD
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Where to eatnearby
- Ondine££MICHELIN 2024233 m - 2 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1AD
- Bistro du Vin at Hotel du Vin EdinburghAround£20238 m - 11 Bristo Place, Edinburgh EH1 1EZ
- The Cellar DoorAround£37361 m - 44-46 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
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