Blackford Farm, Dated 10th May 1856

Category

Library Item

Item no

3794

Title

Blackford Farm, dated 10th May 1856

Description

An image of a barn at Blackford farm, Edinburgh with a ruined horse-mill in the foreground. The barn has a thatched roof. Fences are in front and a road passes by the buildings.

Artist / maker

Keith, Thomas

Date

1856

Size

25.2 x 27.9 cm

Type

Paper negative

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The remains of the buildings that housed horse mills are still quite common, usually round buildings (occasionally octagonal) with conical roofs placed next to the barns.

Blackford Farmhouse is reached through Glenisla Gardens in Blackford, Edinburgh. The house is now divided into seperate flats.

Blackford is a residential area in the south of Edinburgh. It is a popular area for outdoor recreation. Blackford Hill provides spectacular views over the city and beyond. The Hermitage of Braid, immediately behind Blackford Hill, also offers a peaceful and picturesque location for walking. Blackford Avenue forms part of an historic route from the city to Jordan Burn which runs through Blackford on its way to join the Braid Burn close to Cameron Toll

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Agriculture and fisheries > Agricultural and fisheries facilities > Farms

Architecture > Architectural features > Roofs

Landscape > Landscape architectural facilities > Fences

Places > Edinburgh areas > Blackford

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

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