Writers' Museum from Lady Stair's Close, Edinburgh

Category

Library Item

Item no

12542

Title

View down to the Writers' Museum from Lady Stair's Close, Edinburgh

Description

A view through a narrow arched walkway to the entrance to the Writers' Museum in Edinburgh. Above the wooden door to the museum hangs a gilt cut-out sign of a man sitting at a writing desk. There is an ornate lamp attached to the wall under the arch.

Artist / maker

MacLean, Kevin

Date

2007

Type

Digital image

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Lady Stair's Close is situated on the north side of the Lawnmarket. It derives its name from Elizabeth, Countess Dowager of Stair, widow of John, 1st Earl of Stair, who lived in the close between 1719-31. The earlier name of Gray's Close comes from her grandparents, Sir William Gray and Lady Geida or Egidia Gray, who also lived in the close. Lady Stair's House was built as a home for Sir William Gray and his wife in 1622 and was also the residence of his granddaughter Elizabeth. The building is now home to the Writer's Museum.

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