Low Calton

Category

Library Item

Item no

1677

Title

From the SE extremity of the Regent Arch looking down the Low Calton

Description

A road runs through Low Calton with houses on either side. The houses range from substantial dwellings to small cottages.

Artist / maker

Somerville, Daniel

Date

1818

Size

24.5 x 18.5 cm

Type

Pencil work

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The Low Calton area of Edinburgh was situated in the ravine between Princes Street and Calton Hill, now spanned by Regent Bridge. 'Low Calton' referred specifically to the western half of the road passing through the ravine, this side being part of Edinburgh whilst the eastern side was in the Barony of Calton. This part of the city is now largely non-residential, and is occupied by the east section of Calton Road.

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Homes > Residential buildings > Houses

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