Herriot's Bridge, Grassmarket

Category

Library Item

Item no

701

Title

Herriot's Bridge, Grassmarket

Description

A busy scene in the Grassmarket, Edinburgh. A man rides past people bustling around loaded and empty horses and carts. Chimneys smoke in the background and the spire of Herriot's hospital can be seen.

Artist / maker

Skene, James

Date

1827

Size

19 x 31 cm.

Type

Watercolour

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The Grassmarket is a central area situated below Edinburgh Castle. It has been the site of many public executions. A weekly market was held there from 1477 until 1911. The Grassmarket continues to be a popular area for socialising.

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

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Business > Service industry > Shops

Education > Educational facilities > Schools

Healthcare and welfare > Healthcare and welfare facilities > Hospitals

Homes > Residential buildings > Tenements

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

(55°56′45″N, 3°11′39″W)

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