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CONTENTS.
PART II.—PORTOBELLO.
| CHAPTER XVIII. | |
|---|---|
| Annals of Portobello.—The Lands of Figgate.—Admiral Vernon and Capture of Puerto Bello.—First Inhabitant.—George Hamilton’s Races.—Reminiscences.-Dangers of the Figgate Whins.— William Jameson.—The Brickfields.—Hugh Miller and the Claybeds.—Some Early Residences.—The Tower.—The Harbour.—Village of Figgate.—Population in 1799,—Rabbit Ha’. | 279 |
| CHAPTER XIX. | |
| Portobello as a Watering Place.—Bathing Machines.—Duela.—Hot and Cold Baths.—Mineral Springs.—John Rae.—The Stage Coach.—Building of the Church.—Some Fashionable Frequenters. | 312 |
| CHAPTER XX. | |
| Old Portobello Sports.—The Carters’ Play.—Johnny Salmond of Kirkcaldy.—James Mackcoull.—David Taggart.—Thomas Ord.—The Circus. | 323 |
| CHAPTER XXI. | |
| Royal Visitors.—George IV.—Royal Review on the Sands.—The Prince of Wales, Albert Edward.—Duke of Connaught. | 333 |
| CHAPTER XXII. | |
| The Freemason Lodge.—At the Theatre.—Foundation Stone of Church, Melville Street.—“Mansie Waugh.”—The Merry Masons.—The “Father” of Portobello.—Freemason Functions.—Visit of George IV.—Henry Scott.—Building Operations in 1825. | 341 |
| CHAPTER XXIII. | |
| Portobello as a Burgh.—Its Municipal Government.—First Election of Councillors.—William Baillie, Provost.—Difficulties.—A Fin- |
