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Edinburgh Castle from the Grassmarket
Wyllie, H. D., 1945, Photograph
Edinburgh Castle from the Grassmarket
Edinburgh Castle from the Grassmarket
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1874
Title
Edinburgh Castle from the Grassmarket
Description
Edinburgh Castle sits on a rocky outcrop. The fortification has many buildings which have windows and chimneys. The half-moon battery has gun loops in its walls. The Castle is surrounded by defensive walls some of which are crenellated. Watchtowers are positioned along the battlements, including the Esplanade. On sloping ground below the castle is a drying green. Poles for attaching washing lines are positioned around the grass. A set of stone steps leads down from Johnston Terrace. There is a handrail beside the stairs.
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Wyllie, H. D.
Date
1945
Size
11 x 16.2 cm
Type
Photograph
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
Edinburgh Castle is perhaps the city's most famous landmark. It stands on top of the remaining core of an extinct volcano. Excavations suggest the site was inhabited by Bronze Age man as early as 900 BC, and was fortified by Iron Age man roughly 2000 years ago. The oldest part of the present day Castle is St Margaret's Chapel, built in the early 12th century. The Castle holds the Honours of Scotland and more recently has welcomed back the Stone of Scone otherwise known as the Stone of Destiny.
The Grassmarket is a central area situated below Edinburgh Castle. A weekly market was held there from 1477 until 1911. The area continues to be a popular area for socialising. The Grassmarket was also the site of many public executions.
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