View in the Cowgate Looking Through George IV Bridge

Category

Library Item

Item no

51449

Title

View in the Cowgate looking through the arch of George IV Bridge

Artist / maker

Magee, Gregg

Date

2021

Type

Digital image

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The arch of George IV Bridge spans the Cowgate in Edinburgh. The Cowgate runs from its junction with St Mary's Street (formerly St Mary's Wynd) and the Pleasance to the Grassmarket. Cattle were driven along this route when entering Edinburgh from grazing land outside the city.

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View in the Cowgate looking through George IV Bridge