Grassmarket

Category

Library Item

Item no

771

Title

Grassmarket

Description

A crowded scene in the Grassmarket, Edinburgh, shows people leading horses and carts and unloading produce, such as hay or barrels. Cows stand amongst the people and horses while a dog sleeps under an empty cart. Behind them there is a row of buildings, including some shops.

Artist / maker

Skene, James

Date

1822

Size

20 x 23 cm.

Type

Watercolour

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

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

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Animals > Mammals > Cattle

Animals > Mammals > Dogs

Business > Service industry > Shops

Homes > Residential buildings > Houses

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Transport > Land > Horse and carts

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