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Alison's Close, Cowgate
Unknown, 1927, Photograph
Alison's Close, Cowgate
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8111
Title
Alison's Close, Cowgate
Artist / maker
Unknown
Date
1927
Size
20.9 x 29.5 cm
Type
Photograph
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
Alison's Close led north from the Cowgate in Edinburgh, close to the foot of Candlemaker Row. Its entrance was situated at the former site of the Central Public Library's car park, land which has since been redeveloped for a hotel.
The Cowgate runs from its junction with St Mary's Street (formerly St Mary's Wynd) and the Pleasance to the Grassmarket. Cattle were driven along this route when entering Edinburgh from grazing land outside the city. The Cowgate Port was a gateway through the Flodden Wall situated at the street's east end.
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