New development on Calton Road

Category

Library Item

Item no

10842

Title

View of new development on Calton Road, Salisbury Crags and Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh

Description

A view of the the graveyard of Cannongate Kirk next to the new buildings of Calton Road. Arthur's Seat and Holyrood Park can be seen in the distance and the Burn's Monument is nearby.

Artist / maker

MacLean, Kevin

Date

2007

Size

19 x 25.4 cm

Type

Digital image

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Calton Road runs from nearby the Palace of Holyroodhouse to Leith Street. The road passes underneath Waterloo Place through the ravine between Calton Hill and Princes Street. This area was previously known as the Low Calton.

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Landscape > Land > Hills

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Religion > Religious facilities > Graveyards

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