<P> Little France is a suburb of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland . It is on the A7, approximately 4 miles south of the city centre . </P> <P> The area falls within the parish of Liberton in the south - east of the city . It acquired its name from members of the entourage brought to Scotland from France by Mary, Queen of Scots, who took up residence at nearby Craigmillar Castle . The French left the city following the Siege of Leith under the terms of the Treaty of Edinburgh . </P> <P> Little France is the location of the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, and is adjacent to Craigour, which is just to its south . </P>

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