Riddle's Court, Lawnmarket, Edinburgh

Category

Library Item

Item no

2553

Title

Riddle's Court, Lawnmarket, Edinburgh

Description

The roof, windows and walls of a building in Riddle's Court, Edinburgh. The roof has slate tiles. Pipes and chimney stacks can be seen.

Artist / maker

Chrystal, Francis M.

Date

1912

Size

20.8 x 15.1 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Riddle's Court is situated on the south side of the Lawnmarket. The remains of the house of Bailie McMorran, built in the 16th century, are located here.

Lawnmarket is the section of Edinburgh's Royal Mile running from its junction with Johnston Terrace to where it meets George IV Bridge. Regular markets were held in this area until the late 18th century.

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Homes > Residential buildings > Houses

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Edinburgh areas > Royal Mile

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

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