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Flats at Portsburgh Square
Unknown, 1976, Photograph
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Flats at Portsburgh Square
Flats at Portsburgh Square
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Item no
7676
Title
Grassmarket Area Housing Association rehabilitation of 27 flats at Portsburgh Square
Description
Just off the West Port lies Portsburgh Square, overlooked by Edinburgh Castle. Around the inside of the square the houses are connected by a series of galleries. An upper and lower walkway down to the square can be seen, separated from the West Port by metal barriers. To the far right is Jess's Bar.
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Unknown
Date
1976
Size
15 x 19.8 cm
Type
Photograph
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
The Grassmarket is an open area situated below Edinburgh Castle at the west end of the Cowgate. It was, for many centuries, an important venue for commercial and social activity in the Old Town. A weekly market was held here from the 15th to the early 20th century. It was also the site of many public executions. The Grassmarket continues to be a popular area for socialising, with a large number of pubs and restaurants.
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The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage
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Closes, cottages & castles
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