Cramond Tower

Category

Library Item

Item no

10426

Title

Cramond Tower

Description

Several men are working at the foot of Cramond Tower, Edinburgh. They appear to be blocking up the entrance to the tower with wire fencing. They have two wheelbarrows with them too. The tower is square-shaped with a circular stairwell on the side. The top of it is covered with ivy.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1963

Size

37.5 x 29.9 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

This photograph records the Cramond Association fencing off Cramond Tower in 1963, prior to boarding it up and putting a dangerous building notice on it. This image was possibly taken by Dougie Brown, Cramond Association member.
Cramond Tower dates from the 15th century. Originally the palace of the Bishops of Dunkeld, it was acquired by the Douglas family in 1574.

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Homes > Residential buildings > Towers

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