Grassmarket - south side, Heriot Bridge

Category

Library Item

Item no

5873

Title

Grassmarket - south side, Heriot Bridge

Description

An alleyway known as Heriot Bridge cuts between buildings in the Grassmarket, Edinburgh. One of the buildings has a sign for the Volunteer Arms on its front. All around people are walking on the cobblestone road.

Artist / maker

McKenzie, J. C.

Date

1913

Size

11.8 x 9.3 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

This is a photograph by a member of the Edinburgh Photographic Society.

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.

Heriot Bridge is a short street leading up from the Grassmarket towards George Heriot's School. Whilst the street retains its name, its arched bridge has been removed.

Exhibitions with this item

Other views of this item

Related images

Related subjects

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Sport and leisure > Activities > Walking

Transport > Infrastructure > Lanes

Transport > Infrastructure > Roads