A walk down Cockburn Street | Edinburgh

[@annieharmon8564]

I love Edinburgh and the people of Scotland!! One can wander and gawk at the architecture for days on end!! And the wee bits and bobs shops, bistros and such are fun to explore always a smiling face to greet ya!!

[@andreataylor6823]

One of my favourite streets in Edinburgh. Love all the independent shops and cafes on Cockburn street.

[@susancripps6076]

I started watching about 9 weeks before we traveled to Edinburgh this summer. It was a good primer for the trip. Thank you for showing me which places I've have to go back and see.

[@laurifoutz7477]

LOVE all of your videos. Husband and I are planning our first trip to Edinburgh. Very helpful and well done. Thank you!!

[@eddiegrogan]

As an American planning on visiting and staying on this street. This video is extremely helpful just for the pronunciation of "Cockburn". That could have gone poorly. Cheers for that!

[@claudi3020]

I'm German, and I miss my beloved Edinburgh. Three month left til I see it again ❤. Thanks a Lot for your Videos.

[@acidsmokemachine5873]

Were good, stay in Germany.

[@MagicFerret69]

I have lived I. Edinburgh my whole 43 years of my life and you have opened my eyes to places I never knew existed. Thanks so much I would love to meet you

[@slydermartin6008]

Arrrrrgggggg!!! Happy/Sad. As always I love and appreciate your videos Tony. Just got back to the States on the 3rd after 15 days in Scotland. Happy to be in my own bed......sad that it's not in Edinburgh. I WILL be back. I have unfinished business with the Botanical Gardens and there MAY have been a few single malts that I missed ;-].

[@petenoseworthy2939]

My wife and myself love your videos using it to plan our trips to Edinborough March 17th of this year 2022 we hope to see you filming an episode that would be great have to apologize I forgot to like the videos but I'm sure I'll run through would like just one day sit down and like them all to help you out thank you for being a great Aid proclaiming our holiday

[@toffeepopzzz]

Great video! I've been up Cockburn Street a few times, been to the record shop, Eden and Pie in the Sky (great little pin badges and art cards in there). I'll deffo look out for the face of Lord Cockburn and the owl and the pussycat next time and am gutted I didn't visit there in August as I was collecting photos of Oor Wullie and I see there were two I missed on Cockburn Street! ☺

[@zelmoy]

Ill be travelling there in 2 weeks. I cant wait! Thanks for the videos!

[@ClanBroonford]

No problem. Thanks for watching.

[@sannybaldy]

Superb Victorian and Edwardian Scots Baronial Architecture in Cockburn St. love walking on each side and looking above to the other side. Fantastic stonework and detailing. And in the closes and Wynds,

[@jinnjones3801]

The artwork turned out great! It suits y'all.

[@alanco608]

A fabulous video Tony... Walked down Cockburn Street a couple of times and loved the quaint little shops. Thank you for pointing out the owl and the pussy cat... Will be great to point that out next time I'm back in Edinburgh, like so many other things from previous videos. Great stuff once again.

[@claudiasalas2349]

Perfect videos to get to know the place that you have not visited yet

[@davidmitchell7181]

Worked in Waverley Station back in the late 70’s til 1989, the Malt Shovel was my local after finishing work , nice wee street indeed

[@mikecrean8849]

Great video man. I was born and raised in Edinburgh but live in Surrey now. Cockburn st famous in the 70s for its jeans and punk shops. Lots of flair jeans and brushed denim jackets. So nostalgic. 🙋‍♂️👍

[@liv1117]

We are actually planning a trip there hopefully in the next 2 years And we are planning on staying on cockburn street! Thanx for the video what an awesome tour 🤗

[@mapesdhs597]

There are still side streets off that road I've yet to explore. :D I remember in the late 80s Cockburn St. was the place to be as a student, low-price t-shirt shops and suchlike. It's gone upmarket since then but still a fascinating area.

[@lilyofthevalley5586]

Yup, I would buy t shirts there too.

[@thatswhatisaidCA]

I was there in Sept 2019 and there is still a "cheap" t-shirt shop inside of that arcade, if you're looking.

[@tucacipriani1659]

Hi Tony, I've been there! I loved the art...and with the dogs! Thank you, now I know who is that man, Mr. Cockburn. 🤩

[@richardscott9840]

From the Scotts of Buccleuch...My first exposure to your videos and I really enjoyed it. On Cockburn St tour I loved the Scott Brother store at #40 Cockburn..my football jersey number!

[@arejaycee5704]

Used to love the record shop at the top of the street many great albums were bought there.Ahh the Toddle Inn so miss that place 😢

[@susanpatton1748]

Love the artwork. The boys look great. Another great video. Can’t wait to come back.

[@jenniferkupay9701]

Love the new art work! Great walk down Cockburn Street. Thank you!

[@ClanBroonford]

Thank you. 👍

[@Zamode68]

Nicely detailed video of that wee street. Love the gradient of the street. The new artwork/logo is terrific!

[@wayneblanchard97]

When I worked on Cockburn St. in the mid-to-late 70s, it was all clothing shops...jeans and casual, funky clothes. The place at the top left of lower Fleshmarket Close was a health food store (and later Avalanche Records); there was an antique jewellery place or two (still one there). And there was Cockburn St. Market near the bottom...clothes, jewellery, incense...stuff! The was also Hot Licks, the record shop located across from where I worked, Silver Star, a jeans shop now occupied by Viva Mexico. And yes, the Toddle In, with Lois, Irene and Robin at the counter - I hated to see them go. And the Malt Shovel is still there. I really appreciated this 'tour'. Whenever I'm on Cockburn Street I'm more intent on getting to where I'm going than actually taking the time to absorb what's actually happening on the street. Next time I'll slow down and have a look. The owl and pussycat, Lord Coburn, and the Mary Queen's Close entrance are all new to me, so thank you for that.

[@jcfh19981]

Using Cockburn Street was a big relief after finishing up at the Christmas Market one night last November. My knees really appreciated the slope instead of the stairs as I made my way back to Hamilton’s Mews. I took the closes down however. Much quicker. I’ll check out more of the shops this next trip. The Military Tattoo gift shop was lovely and many items in there support the Military Tattoo and charities.

[@mariannejones7172]

Thank you for your walks all over the city. Just returned last week from Edinburgh, and the potato restaurant was wonderful.

[@sawillie1680]

Very nice artwork! Everyone looks so great!

[@ClanBroonford]

Thank you. 👍

[@mariacandidaalbuquerque9661]

I xe been there! This video is a must for those that don t know hoe to get tthe Royal Mile . I miss the Old Town. Its beauty never ends.

[@summersonic1846]

Love your videos Tony ! I'll be there mid-late November. Can't wait to explore this city.

[@andrewcockburn9193]

Love this great video thank you.

[@ClanBroonford]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MargieFord]

Really enjoyed this video, haven’t been to Cockburn Street 😍

[@Redfox-1984]

We are staying at the backpackers hostel in July. Thanks for the tour

[@arejaycee5704]

Amazing city So much to see So much history Enjoy your stay. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@kevinroberts7365]

Gah! I should've watched this video this morning! I was right there this afternoon and chose to go up Advocate's Close. And, I didn't get any food, but I can attest that Devil's Advocate does have some tasty drinks! Oh, and loving the new artwork.

[@donnacoburn9655]

What a wonderful video! This is the first one of yours that I’ve watched, and have just subscribed. I’ve been doing a good bit of research on my husband’s surname - Coburn - and found this to be so helpful 😊

[@M0m0plata]

Thank you soooooo much for this video. I will be in Edinburgh at the end of the month. This really helped me get an idea of where everything is.

[@anthonyhind1308]

That brought back a lot of memories.I love Cockburn Street.Spent manys a night in the Malt Shovel.Haven't been to Edinburgh since 2007-I must remedy that.

[@teresaharris-travelbybooks5564]

Mabe you can answer my question. On Victoria St. there is a second level balcony that has tables and I've seen people sitting out there. Heading down Victoria; it's on the right. Do you know what establishment that is?

[@actionseed]

I love the new graphic! Your videos have been super helpful. We’re definitely going to the haggis box and a few other spots you’ve recommended. Maybe my wife, Jorja, and I will see you around the streets later this month on our honeymoon. We’re staying near the royal mile the 21st to 26rh. Thanks again.

[@ClanBroonford]

Congratulations. Hope you guys have a great honeymoon. If you see us about,come up and say hi.

[@hibee2k11]

I used to drink in The Arcade on Cockburn St yrs ago 😊

[@josh0g]

Tony, I'd love for you to cover recommendations of souvenirs that aren't just cheap bits and bobs. Like, if I wanted to get something proper that I could only get in Scotland that wasn't just a cheap tourist thing. Proper local makers and such.

[@norcaljennifer]

I am bringing my 2 teenage sons to Edinburgh in 2 weeks. Surely Cockburn will illicit a chuckle. :)

[@ClanBroonford]

👍

[@deanward3445]

Lucky!! I’ll be there in 3 weeks. Took our youngest there 2 years ago. He loved it.

[@norcaljennifer]

@@deanward3445 lucky you - you will be there for Fringe. I was not savvy about it when I booked our flights.

[@deanward3445]

Sorry, I don’t know what the Fringe is.

[@norcaljennifer]

@@deanward3445 if you will be in Edinburgh in 3 weeks, I recommend you watch The Broonfords videos about the Fringe Festival. Cheers!

[@wendyluvsbooks1580]

I enjoyed walking down that street when I was over there loved seeing it again

[@dorothyclarke5683]

I’ve just ordered from natural skincare and I am going to the shop when we visit my family soon , so thanks for confirming where it is 👍🏼 I’ve never been on that street before

[@hayoway2000]

Thanks for your interesting video's! Me and my wife planed a short holiday to Edinburgh ( for the first time ) at the end of november this year and we just know were to go because of your video's. Mabey we'll see you walking around at the christmas market or somewhere else, we would definitely come over to say hello!! keep up the good work! Greetz, your fans from Holland

[@claired3764]

Fab artwork, still haven’t been to the Haggis Box!! I love the ghost writing on old buildings, i always look for it

[@jmcfarling1]

On our recent visit to Edinburgh we met the owners of Viva Mexico. Great food and authentic Mexican. So good. Thank you for the nice comments. I forwarded them on.

[@slydermartin6008]

From the future into the past......love Cockburn (hee hee haa haa) BUT...you skip right past the Southern Cross Cafe with nary a glance. Lovely food. Lovely atmosphere...a bit "crunchy" but lovely and really good food.

[@sandybutton243]

Yeah!! First!! Happy Weekend!!

[@blancaamador2705]

🥰 loved the video & the art 👍🏼

[@thatswhatisaidCA]

SO GOOD! Thank you. Coming mid Sept and "studying up" with your videos. The artwork is great! Perhaps you (or someone in comments?) could recommend less expensive places to go, as we have a terrible exchange rate... (Thanks!)

[@nats_tor_444]

That's What "i" Said We are coming again in mid September as well! Edinburgh has a lot of great food in different price ranges. Are you looking for restaurants in a particular area? A few recommendations- We loved Piemaker on South Bridge! Delicious and so inexpensive! If you like pulled pork, Oink has several locations, and really reasonable. If you like soup, try Union of Genius! Also recommend Social Bite; love all their efforts in behalf of the homeless! We’ve been to Edinburgh before, but I’ve been doing a lot of research for this trip as well. Let me know if you’re looking for anything in specific, and I can tell you what I’ve found. Have a fabulous trip! Cheers!

[@jays2035]

we love Cockburn st. We always rent a flat located at hunter sq ( the blue door ). My favorite antique shop is on that street!

[@davidscott2225]

Great vids . Im edinburgh born and bread and dont know anything about my home town. Thanks for making me look and sound inteligent to my english girlfriend. Will be back there in august to show her more of edinburgh

[@ericbrighteyes9180]

Do you know what the name is on top of one of the spires looks like Young Hotel or something?

[@Likesyurp]

Shared on Facebook

[@MrsSunshine27]

This just made me miss Edinburgh even more. Def need to come back soon. Greetings from Germany.

[@ClanBroonford]

Hello Germany.

[@deborahwhibley5215]

Love your voice x

[@pollywog7318]

I LOVE the artwork! You all look great and it looks like you (love the dogs especially!) When can we get t-shirts with this design or bumper stickers? I love Edinburgh, I can't wait till I can go back.

[@ClanBroonford]

Don't know if we will be doing t-shirts anytime soon. Didn't think we were a big enough channel to have merch.

[@clarashoe9504]

In America, we call shops/ restaurants that are not national chains ," mom and pop shops/restaurants." -Clara from Florida

[@ClanBroonford]

Why “mom and pop” ?

[@alexanderkleinschmidt9944]

Just wanted to say hi and thank you. I am currently preparing a trip for my dad and me to Edinburgh and your videos are so helpful and unique... Just became a patron as well. Keep up the fantastic work (but maybe invest some of that patreon money in better equipment :D)

[@julierogers1155]

Ouch.

[@karenwhite7023]

Love the history

[@roderickscott7429]

shared onto my FB.

[@matildamartin2811]

Hello, I am 87 years old and when I was first married I worked in a restaurant named Ritchies at the bottom of Cockburn street opposite the rear of the council house. I used to serve Sean Connery with spaghetti bolognese. He was a friend of the owners son. It was before his James Bond days. He had been in a television show at the time as a boxer.

[@ClanBroonford]

Oh that’s amazing. Are you still in Edinburgh?

[@matildamartin2811]

No I live in a village outside Rugby I left Edinburgh 54 years ago but have gone back home many times

[@matildamartin2811]

I was born in Blackfriars Street

[@jbmett1361]

I've been to the Loch Fyne Whiskies shop in Inveraray. Had a marvelous hour discussing and sampling beautiful whiskies from all over Scotland, with real whisky experts. Can we have a revisit to the Loch Fyne Whiskies shop on Cockburn Street? Interview the proprietors and highlight the different styles of single malts, talk about the distilling process and give some examples of quality and affordable as well as some of the mad unaffordable. I'm sure a whisky oriented vid would go down very well with some members of your audience. The shop would likely be up for it, free advertising for 30 minutes of their time and all that. Cheers, great channel by the way Embra's a lovely place and you showcase it well.

[@ClanBroonford]

Hopefully will do a whisky video with the help of some kind company.

[@ghostlyMostly1]

So, I'm juvenile and giggled when I read the title. Thanks for the vlog tho :)

[@ClanBroonford]

That’s allowed. 👍

[@hedgewitchvlogs9796]

Sad whiplash trash shut down lol. Would ya have filmed it lol? I loved it for the body piercing 👌

[@ryanchimilar2691]

We were there on July 1st. Beautiful ❤️ I guess we were that close to actually meeting you 👍

[@ClanBroonford]

Maybe next time you are in town you will catch me.

[@ryanchimilar2691]

@@ClanBroonford we met Andy at the Haggis Box. The Haggis was amazing. We tried to find Davey, and wanted to give him a pound but couldn't find him. We were blown away by your lovely historical city and because of you we were able to know what to look for and knew what we wanted to experience. Thank you. All the best😀 Ryan and Coral

[@rebeccasiegal7824]

Tony, how about some advice on cell phones while in Scotland? Coming there this Fall and spending time in Edinburgh and Inverness. My US carrier costs a fortune to use internationally. Suggestions on maybe prepaid phones that can make intl calls and have internet capabilities for things like Uber?

[@ClanBroonford]

Oh i have no idea. I might have to check.

[@rebeccasiegal7824]

Would be so appreciative of any help with that. It's actually turning out to be the most complicated part of the trip.

[@thatscottishcouple1006]

That 'pussy cat' is absolutely terrifying ha 😂 Great video, we always love walking down Cockburn street, it's a great place to relax with a coffee

[@ClanBroonford]

It is a very cool wee street.

[@suzanne8284]

Hi Tony! Love these OTRM (Off The Royal Mile) streets. I find myself wondering what all those upper windows above the shops represent - are they flats?

[@ClanBroonford]

Hi, yes the majority are flats.

[@thatswhatisaidCA]

Psst! We (heart) Scotland is read "We Love Scotland". The heart means Love. ;) Thanks for the vid! Fond memories from last Sept... I miss it and want to get back! And Tony, how did you get over carrying a camera around and talking to it in public? I guess it's a little easier now, cuz it's not so uncommon now, but i still can't manage to do it. (Hi from Vancouver Canada)

[@teresaharris-travelbybooks5564]

Cockburn is an interesting street; not least because it's so incredibly steep.

[@victoriaprouty1841]

Thanks Tony, was wondering how we would go to the Grass Mkt/Edmonton close without so many stairs.

[@ClanBroonford]

Other side of the royal mole. But you can head down Victoria street just off George 4th bridge, which is just off the royal mile.

[@victoriaprouty1841]

Thank you, I'm getting to old for stairs like them! LOL My daughter wants me to go up Arthur's seat. Hope there is a easy way. Saw your video on that. @@ClanBroonford

[@jennifercrouse]

Love your videos! Coming for a visit in October and your videos are so friendly and interesting, makes me feel really informed but excited to see for myself! I plan on doing a lot of shopping while I'm there, can the shops ship things to my home or will I need to find a postal service for things that won't fit in my suitcase?

[@ClanBroonford]

Honestly, i have no idea. Sorry.

[@nataliemay415]

It still boggles me that they didn't know Mary Kings Close was there.

[@pennycooperider6234]

I was glad to see video of Cockburn street- my hotel The Inn Place is listed on that street but didn’t see it in the video. Help!

[@ClanBroonford]

Hi, its there don't worry. If you got to @12:08 on the video you will see a green/grey door with red writing in the middle. You can't really read the writing, but that is the entrance to it.

[@paulina4331]

What about a walk on Portobello streets and beach? :)

[@ClanBroonford]

Done it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aX_TXqmjbJyCbKs

[@dreamcaster1969]

Yum yum yum Haggis box

[@technodiscolovers9050]

Up until a few years ago I always thought Cockburn street was pronounced the way it is spelt 😂 I’m quite disappointed that it’s not

[@ClanBroonford]

😮

[@trevalondon5580]

My daughter wants to start a KZbin channel too......do you mind me asking what kind of camera you use?

[@ClanBroonford]

We use a canon sx730 hs. I am sure there is a newer version of this, as I have had it for over a year.

[@trevalondon5580]

@@ClanBroonford Thanks so much. I am glad I found your channel and I really appreciate being able to see Scotland in depth. KZbin is the better than any TV program I have watched!!

[@steviekirkpatrick4608]

Nice tour of Cockburn street.If you look at the Cockburn steps down the bottom, next to Mary Kings close exit the steps actually covered another building and in that building the encyclopedia Brittanica was written, well sterted anyway. Just sayin.

[@Cheezsoup]

I worked in the Scotsman's lounge mid 80s and it was NOT a nice wee pub then it was a bit of a 'Gangstas paradise'. I only lasted six months or so. I couldn't put up with the constant fear of agro from the punters

[@anne-marieroy9086]

This brings back memories. We stayed at the Motel10 on the corner of Market and Cockburn so we went up that street many times. Thank you!

[@suneelgaur5246]

Scotsman's Lounge used to be a real dive....lacking character and frequented by seasoned alchies...maybe it's changed and gone up-market like the rest of the street🤔

[@teresaharris-travelbybooks5564]

I'd rather climb the steps than walk back up the street.

[@ClanBroonford]

Not like the street?

[@tracco]

Pie in the Sky: None of their stuff is locally made. It's mostly rebranded Chinese crap. Eden: Barely anything there is locally made. Cookie and Mysa: Not handmade or local. Look elsewhere for genuine local and handmade goods.

[@ClanBroonford]

Thanks for the info. I did not know that. Appreciate you clarifying this.

[@deanward3445]

Do you wear a pedometer. Would be interesting to see how many miles you walk when you do these videos. And what brand of shoes do you wear? I want to invest in that brand. LOL.

[@ClanBroonford]

I really should, I tend to walk a lot.