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Craigmillar and its Environs. 



Newbyth, the property of Gilmerton belonging to Sir 

 David Baird of Newbyth. Gilmerton House is now 

 tenanted by miners, and is rapidly losing its ancient 

 character. "The mansion-house," says the Rev. 

 Mr White, who wrote over a century ago, "has a 



Gilmerton, looking East. 



most excellent site, and is favoured with a most 

 charming and delightful prospect on all hands. The 

 like is hardly to be seen anywhere. What is called 

 the long walk on the south side of the house is 

 peculiarly pleasant. At the east end of it there is a 



