Greyfriars Churchyard, Edinburgh

Category

Museums & Galleries Item

Item no

11384

Title

Greyfriars Churchyard, Edinburgh

Description

Graves in Greyfriars Kirkyard are separated by railings, behind them the corner of the church building can be seen. A tall carved monument is visible on the left, smaller gravestones can also be seen. Trees and buildings are visible behind.

Artist / maker

Begbie, Thomas

Date

1887

Size

8.3 x 17.1 cm

Type

Glass negative

Location

City Art Centre

Copyright

The Cavaye Collection of Thomas Begbie Prints ; The City of Edinburgh Council Museums & Galleries

Greyfriars Kirkyard, or Graveyard, is the burial ground of Greyfriars Kirk in Edinburgh. It houses the graves of many notable historical figures including the poet Allan Ramsay, the geologist James Hutton and the architect William Adam. In 1679 several hundred Covenanters were imprisoned in the Kirkyard awaiting trial.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Railings

Architecture > Monuments > Gravestones

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Plants > Trees > Trees

Religion > Religious facilities > Graveyards

Religion > Religious facilities > Protestant churches

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