The Grassmarket and Candlemaker Row

Category

Library Item

Item no

3542

Title

East end of the Grassmarket showing Candlemaker Row

Description

The east end of the Grassmarket in Edinburgh with Candlemaker Row in the distance. Tenement buildings line the cobblestone road and the Original Refreshment Rooms can be seen with their coat of arms and large gaslight.

Artist / maker

Keith, Thomas

Date

1856

Size

25.5 x 27.5 cm

Type

Paper negative

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The Grassmarket is an open area situated below Edinburgh Castle at the west end of the Cowgate. It was, for many centuries, an important venue for commercial and social activity in the Old Town. A weekly market was held here from the 15th to the early 20th century. It was also the site of many public executions. The Grassmarket continues to be a popular area for socialising, with a large number of pubs and restaurants.

Candlemaker Row runs from the corner of Forrest Road, outside the National Museum of Scotland, down to the Grassmarket. It travels along the east side of Greyfriars Kirkyard.

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Homes > Residential buildings > Tenements

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Sport and leisure > Eating and drinking facilities > Cafes

Transport > Infrastructure > Roads

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