Warriston Close looking north

Category

Library Item

Item no

2923

Title

Warriston Close in Edinburgh looking north

Artist / maker

Jackman, S. G.

Date

1987

Size

21.7 x 16.3 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Warriston's Close takes its name from Sir Archibald Johnstoun of Warriston, a leading figure in the framing of the National Covenant in 1638. His house, Warriston's Land, was situated on the west side of the close.

The 'closes' of Edinburgh's Old Town are narrow passages branching off at right angles from the main streets. They provide access to the tenement buildings, and often to small shared courtyards. Many closes also act as shortcuts between Old Town's main streets.

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(55°57′1″N, 3°11′26″W)

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