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Grassmarket
Geikie, Walter, 1830, Pencil work
Grassmarket
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6244
Title
Grassmarket
Artist / maker
Geikie, Walter
Date
1830
Size
21.3 x 31.4 cm
Type
Pencil work
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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