Tree Stump Removal, Grassmarket, Edinburgh

Category

Library Item

Item no

14470

Title

Tree stump removal, Grassmarket, Edinburgh

Description

Two construction workers wearing hard hats and ear protectors stand behind boards and examine their site. A bright orange machine with "Bullseye, Tree Stump Removal Ltd" written on it is parked next to them and there is a large circular concrete ring creating a hole in the ground. Behind them is an old-fashioned red telephone box and a street of tenement buildings.

Artist / maker

MacLean, Kevin

Date

2008

Type

Digital image

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The Grassmarket is an open area situated below Edinburgh Castle at the west end of the Cowgate. It was, for many centuries, an important venue for commercial and social activity in the Old Town. A weekly market was held here from the 15th to the early 20th century. It was also the site of many public executions. The Grassmarket continues to be a popular area for socialising, with a large number of pubs and restaurants.

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Manufacturing Industry > Manufacturing equipment > Diggers

Manufacturing Industry > Manufacturing facilities > Construction sites

People > Industry > Construction workers

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Plants > Trees > Trees

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