James Mossman

He was the goldsmith for Mary Queen of Scots and owned the house now known as the John Knox house.

July 11th 2012
A day in Edinburgh Slept in till 9:30 today. Went across the street from our hotel to a small pub for a small breakfast today - couldn't seem to manage the big full Scottish breakfast again today. We then started off on our sightseeing excursion of the Royal Mile area. Elke went in to the bookies (Ladbrokes),similar to Peter Barlows's bookies for those of you who are Coronation St. f ... read more

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12th July 2012

Nigel
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Which fly won?
Hilarious about the bookie taking any kind of bet. That John Knox house is old but looks to be in mint condition. Stuff sure lasts here!

Donel
Campbell

Fly
Fly number 4 won - had to look very very close to see the number... House actually owned by James Mossman the Queens goldsmith - fascinating story but yes very well preserved.

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