Blackford Farm, dated 10th May 1856

Category

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Item no

3795

Title

Blackford Farm, dated 10th May 1856

Description

Arthur's Seat can be seen behind buildings at Blackford Farm in Edinburgh. Some of the buildings have thatched roofs. A road passes by the buildings.

Artist / maker

Keith, Thomas

Date

1856

Size

25 x 28.2 cm

Type

Paper negative

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

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 > Land > Hills

Places > Edinburgh areas > Blackford

Places > Edinburgh areas > Holyrood

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

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