Edinburgh Castle from the Grassmarket 1840

Category

Library Item

Item no

506

Title

Edinburgh Castle from the Grassmarket 1840

Description

In front of the Black Bull stabling inn and other Grassmarket establishments are several horses and carts. Rising above these buildings are the battlements and fortifications of Edinburgh Castle.

Artist / maker

Lloyd, George

Date

1840

Size

42 x 28 cm.

Type

Lithograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Edinburgh Castle stands on a volcanic plug. It has been used as a fortification since the Iron Age. The oldest part of the present day castle is St Margaret's Chapel which dates from 1093. The Castle holds the Honours of Scotland and more recently has welcomed back the Stone of Scone otherwise known as the Stone of Destiny.

The Grassmarket is a central area situated below Edinburgh Castle. It has been the site of many public executions. A weekly market was held there from 1477 until 1911. The Grassmarket continues to be a popular area for socialising.

Find out more about visiting Edinburgh Castle at Historic Environment Scotland.

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Homes > Residential buildings > Castles and palaces

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Sport and leisure > Eating and drinking facilities > Inns

Transport > Land > Horse and carts

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