Tree Planting at the West End of the Grassmarket

Category

Library Item

Item no

14494

Title

Tree planting at the west end of the Grassmarket, Edinburgh

Description

A group of workmen stand around a large tree as it is guided into its concrete ring base. As it is manouevred, the tree is supported on one side by the arm of a crane. Within the fenced construction site are tools, pallets and bales of hay. In the background, is Edinburgh Castle on its rocky mound.

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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Homes > Residential buildings > Castles and palaces

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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