# Edinburgh, Scotland

The Scottish capital and birthplace of the Whillas brothers who emigrated to South Australia.

## Connection to the family

- Birthplace of [John Foggo Whillas](/people/john-foggo-whillas-b1846) (21 May 1846), who left London for [Adelaide](/places/adelaide-south-australia) in 1868.
- Birthplace of his brother [Charles Bailie Whillas](/people/charles-bailie-whillas-b1848), who left Edinburgh for Adelaide in October 1869.

## Sources

- Whillas–McLeod family history spreadsheet (Rev 4), *1860s* sheet.