New buildings on Cowgate

Category

Library Item

Item no

11807

Title

View down vennel stair to new buildings on Cowgate, Edinburgh

Artist / maker

MacLean, Kevin

Date

2007

Size

26.4 x 19.7 cm

Type

Digital image

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The Cowgate runs from its junction with St Mary's Street (formerly St Mary's Wynd) and the Pleasance to the Grassmarket. Cattle were driven along this route when entering Edinburgh from grazing land outside the city. The Cowgate Port was a gateway through the Flodden Wall situated at the street's east end.

Number 16 Chambers Street belongs to Edinburgh University and is currently used as offices.

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