Davidson's Mains, Edinburgh

Category

Library Item

Item no

9714

Title

Davidson's Mains, Edinburgh

Description

This house on Cramond Road South, Edinburgh appears to be getting its roof replaced. The roof has no slates on and the roof trusses are exposed. It has a stone wall in front of it, lined with ivy and a row of trees stand in front of the wall.

Artist / maker

Hill, Robin A.

Date

1962

Size

8.9 x 12.7 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Once a separate village, Davidson's Mains is now part of the city of Edinburgh. It is situated roughly 3 miles north west of the city centre, close to the north end of Costorphine Hill. The village was originally known as Muttonhole, and this older name has not entirely fallen out of use. The area gained its current name from its association with the Davidson Family who owned the nearby Muirhouse estate.

Exhibitions with this item

Other views of this item

Related images

Related subjects

Homes > Derelict buildings and excavation sites > Disrepair (homes)

Places > Edinburgh areas > Davidson's Mains

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Read how our collections have inspired people taking part in events, visits and community groups. Use the slider or navigation arrows to see more responses.