Warriston's Close, Edinburgh

Category

Library Item

Item no

12092

Title

Warriston's Close, Edinburgh

Artist / maker

Theys, Freddy

Date

2002

Size

32.2 x 13.2 cm

Type

Etching

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Warriston's Close takes its name from Sir Archibald Johnstoun of Warriston, a leading figure in the framing of the National Covenant in 1638. His house, Warriston's Land, was situated on the west side of the close.

The 'closes' of Edinburgh's Old Town are narrow passages branching off at right angles from the main streets. They provide access to the tenement buildings, and often to small shared courtyards. Many closes also act as shortcuts between Old Town's main streets.

Freddy Theys is a Belgian engraver of town scenes, botanics and portraits. He visits Scotland annually.

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