John Livingstone's Tomb, 1 Chamberlain Road, Edinburgh

John Livingstone's Tomb, located at 1 Chamberlain Road in Edinburgh, is a memorial stone dating back to 1645, set within a late 19th-century walled enclosure that incorporates elements from the 17th century. The enclosure has a roughly square plan, featuring roll-moulded coping and an entrance on the south elevation. It is primarily constructed of pink Hailes sandstone rubble with cream ashlar dressings. Access to the tomb is gained via three steps leading to a central 17th-century roll-moulded doorway, which is topped by a scrolled open pediment. This pediment is inscribed with the initials I.L and E.R on the outer side, while the inner side displays the initials IL alongside a heraldic shield featuring three cinquefoil flowers.

The memorial stone itself, also from the 17th century and measuring approximately 6 feet by 3 feet, is set into the interior of the west wall. It features an inscription at the top that reads 'MORS PATET HORA LATET' within an arched scroll, accompanied by a winged hourglass above a skull and crossbones. The heraldic shield with three cinquefoil flowers and the initials IL are also present. Below this, the inscription continues:

"THIS SAINT WHOS CORPS LYES BU/RIED HEIR

LET ALL POSTERITIE ADMEIR

FOR VPRIGHT LIF IN GODLY FEIR

WHEN JUDGEMENTS DID THIS LAND / SURROUND

HE WITH GOD WAS WALKING FOUND

FOR WHICH OF MIDST OF FERS / HE'S CROUND

HEIR TO BE INTERRED BOTH HE

AND FRIENDS BY PROVIDENC AGRIE

NO AGE SHAL LOS HIS MEMORIE

HIS AGE 53 DIED / 1645"