Grassmarket - South Side, Corn Exchange

Category

Library Item

Item no

5874

Title

Grassmarket - south side, Corn Exchange to Heriot Bridge

Description

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

Artist / maker

McKenzie, J. C.

Date

1914

Size

9.1 x 11.9 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

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.

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Business > Service industry > Corn exchanges

Places > Edinburgh areas > Grassmarket

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

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