Grassmarket

Category

Library Item

Item no

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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