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Groathill, near Craigleith, Edinburgh
Steuart, James, 1910, Watercolour
Groathill, near Craigleith, Edinburgh
Groathill, near Craigleith, Edinburgh
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9786
Title
Groathill, near Craigleith, Edinburgh
Description
A rural scene at Groathill, Edinburgh. A series of farm buildings sits surrounded by fields. The roofs are pantile and thatched. Two women can be seen going in opposite directions outside the cottage whilst a row of geese makes their way towards the house.
Artist / maker
Steuart, James
Date
1910
Size
22.3 x 32.4 cm
Type
Watercolour
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
The site of Craigleith Quarry is situated about 2 miles north-west of the centre of Edinburgh. The Quarry operated from the 17th century and provided much of the sandstone for the construction of New Town. It was filled in the 1930's and is now the site of Craigleith Retail Park.
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(55°57′29″N, 3°14′27″W)
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