Tombs, Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh

Category

Library Item

Item no

12775

Title

Tombs, Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh

Description

Along the perimeter wall of Greyfriars Churchyard, Edinburgh, are the remains of tombs. Stone carvings and text inscribed onto the stone are features of the tombs. The roof of nearby buildings can be seen over the tops of the tombs.

Artist / maker

MacLean, Kevin

Date

2007

Type

Digital image

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Greyfriars Kirkyard, or Graveyard, is the burial ground of Greyfriars Kirk in Edinburgh. It houses the graves of many notable historical figures including the poet Allan Ramsay, the geologist James Hutton and the architect William Adam. In 1679 several hundred Covenanters were imprisoned in the Kirkyard awaiting trial.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Roofs

Architecture > Monuments > Tombs

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Religion > Religious facilities > Churchyards

Religion > Religious facilities > Graveyards

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