Library Item

735

Craigleith Quarry

The picture looks down on to the workings of Craigleith Quarry, Edinburgh. Trees line the quarry edge and water collects at the bottom.

1837

21 x 40 cm.

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The site of Craigleith Quarry is situated about 2 miles northwest of the centre of Edinburgh. The quarry operated from the 17th Century and provided much of the sandstone for the construction of the New Town. It was filled in the 1930's and is now the site of Craigleith Retail Park.