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[[File:The Heart of Midlothian.JPG|thumb|The Heart of Midlothian]] |
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The '''Heart of Midlothian''' is a [[mosaic]] located outside [[St Giles' Cathedral]] in [[Edinburgh]]. The heart marks the location of the entrance to Edinburgh's [[Old Tolbooth, Edinburgh|Old Tolbooth]] which was demolished in 1817.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Cosh|first=Mary|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/908403124|title=Edinburgh: The Golden Age|publisher=Birlinn Limited|year=2003|isbn=978-1-78027-258-0|location=Edinburgh|pages=542|oclc=908403124}}</ref> Locals will often spit upon the heart as a sign of good luck. While the tradition is now one of good luck, it was originally believed to be done as a sign of disdain for the executions which took place within the Old Tolbooth.<ref>Monuments and Statues of Edinburgh, Michael T.R.B. Turnbull (Chambers) p.17</ref> |
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The '''Heart of Midlothian''' {{IPAc-en|m|ɪ|d|ˈ|l|oʊ|ð|iː|ən}}<ref>[http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midlothian Midlothian | Definition of Midlothian by Merriam-Webster<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> is a heart-shaped mosaic, formed in coloured granite setts, built into the pavement near the West Door of [[St Giles High Kirk]] in the High Street section of the [[Royal Mile]] in [[Edinburgh]]. It is situated close to [[Parliament House, Edinburgh|Parliament House]], which formerly housed the [[Parliament of Scotland]] and is now the home of the [[Court of Session]]. |
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The Edinburgh football team [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.]] takes its name from the Old Tolbooth, and the mosaic which marks its former location.<ref>{{Cite web|title=History {{!}} Heart Of Midlothian Football Club|url=https://www.heartsfc.co.uk/more/club/history-2|access-date=2020-11-07|website=www.heartsfc.co.uk}}</ref> |
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Together with brass markers bearing building dates, it records the position of the 15th-century [[Old Tolbooth, Edinburgh|Old Tolbooth]], demolished in 1817, which was the administrative centre of the town, a prison, and one of several sites of public execution. The building features in Sir [[Walter Scott]]'s novel ''[[The Heart of Midlothian]]'', published in 1818. |
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The Heart of Midlothian mosaic located in the Royal Mile has also inspired numerous company logos such as that of the Heart of Midlothian football club. |
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The mosaic is named after the [[Midlothian (UK Parliament constituency) (1708–1918)|historical county of Midlothian]] of which Edinburgh was the county town. This is not to be confused with the [[Midlothian|council area of the same name]] which covers a smaller area and does not include the capital. The [[badge|crest]] of the Edinburgh football team [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]] is based upon this Heart. |
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==Spitting== |
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Visitors to Edinburgh will often notice people spitting on the Heart. Although it is now said to be done for good luck, it was originally done as a sign of disdain for the former prison of which the entrance lay directly at the Heart's location<ref>Monuments and Statues of Edinburgh, Michael T.R.B. Turnbull (Chambers) p.17</ref>. It is thus probable, that the spitting custom may have been begun by the accused. |
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32H9WORvpj0 A short documentary] with both locals and tourists giving their differing views about the origin of spitting on The Heart. |
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32H9WORvpj0 A short documentary] with both locals and tourists giving their differing views about the origin of spitting on The Heart. |
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* [http://www.capitalcollections.org.uk/viewItem.php?i=2857 Picture of the Tolbooth] |
* [https://archive.today/20121223214613/http://www.capitalcollections.org.uk/viewItem.php?i=2857 Picture of the Tolbooth] in [http://www.capitalcollections.org.uk Edinburgh City Libraries' ''Capital Collections''] |
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Latest revision as of 09:58, 22 May 2024
The Heart of Midlothian is a mosaic located outside St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh. The heart marks the location of the entrance to Edinburgh's Old Tolbooth which was demolished in 1817.[1] Locals will often spit upon the heart as a sign of good luck. While the tradition is now one of good luck, it was originally believed to be done as a sign of disdain for the executions which took place within the Old Tolbooth.[2]
The Edinburgh football team Heart of Midlothian F.C. takes its name from the Old Tolbooth, and the mosaic which marks its former location.[3]
The Heart of Midlothian mosaic located in the Royal Mile has also inspired numerous company logos such as that of the Heart of Midlothian football club.
References
[edit]- ^ Cosh, Mary (2003). Edinburgh: The Golden Age. Edinburgh: Birlinn Limited. p. 542. ISBN 978-1-78027-258-0. OCLC 908403124.
- ^ Monuments and Statues of Edinburgh, Michael T.R.B. Turnbull (Chambers) p.17
- ^ "History | Heart Of Midlothian Football Club". www.heartsfc.co.uk. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
External links
[edit]- A short documentary with both locals and tourists giving their differing views about the origin of spitting on The Heart.
- Picture of the Tolbooth in Edinburgh City Libraries' Capital Collections
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