Grassmarket, Edinburgh

Category

Library Item

Item no

16413

Title

Grassmarket, Edinburgh

Description

Pubs and businesses line the Grassmarket, Edinburgh. The Black Bull and Beehive Inn can be seen. The businesses have tenement style housing above them. Many people are sitting outside of the buildings, whilst others stroll passed.

Artist / maker

Murphy, Bernard

Date

2000

Size

10.1 x 14.9 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The Grassmarket is a central area situated below Edinburgh Castle. It has been the site of many public executions. A weekly market was held there from 1477 until 1911. The Grassmarket continues to be a popular area for socialising.

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Business > Service industry > Shops

Homes > Residential buildings > Houses

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Sport and leisure > Eating and drinking facilities > Public houses

Transport > Infrastructure > Roads

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