Craigentinny Marbles

Also known as the Christie Miller Mausoleum, the Craigentinny Marbles were built as a tomb and monument to William Henry Christie Miller.

Miller left instructions that after his death (in 1848) he was to be buried in a 20-foot-deep pit in a field on his estate above which there was to be a monument 'in commemoration of the private virtues of the deceased, for, as a public character he was unknown.' A large and elaborate mausoleum was completed in 1856 and decorated with sculptured friezes by Alfred Gatley depicting 'The Overthrow of Pharaoh in the Red Sea' and 'The Song of Moses and Miriam'.

Today the mausoleum looks quite odd nestled among 1930's bungalows.

Although considerably altered, William Miller's residence, Craigentinny Castle, still survives and is today better known as Craigentinny Community Education Centre.

3C Craigentinny Crescent, Edinburgh EH7 6QA 

Wauchope Mausoleum

The single storey tomb was built in 1735 on the site of a 1502 chapel for the Niddrie Marischal family who were the lairds of the area for over 600 years. It formed part of Niddrie House which was demolished in in the 1950s to clear land for the housing estate in which it incongruously sits today.

There is unconfirmed anecdotal evidence of a lower basement level, filled in following the demolition of the mansion house.

The original wrought iron screen can be seen in front of a modern steel door, above which is a carved shield showing stars and sheaths of corn along with the inscriptions “Industria Ditat” (Labour enriches) and “Parta Tuere” (“Defend what you have earned”).

It is sometimes open for Doors Open Day during which visitors can examine the interior of the mausoleum which includes a grave slab dating from 1587.

Between 34 and 36 Niddrie House Drive, Edinburgh, EH16 4TU