South Bridge from the Cowgate

Category

Library Item

Item no

11866

Title

South Bridge from the Cowgate at Niddry Street South, Edinburgh

Artist / maker

MacLean, Kevin

Date

2007

Size

26.4 x 19.7 cm

Type

Digital image

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

South Bridge runs from the High Street towards the Southside of Edinburgh crossing over the steep gully in which the Cowgate is situated. It is a nineteen arch viaduct, although only the one arch through which the Cowgate passes is visible. Designed by architect Robert Kay it was completed in 1788. The bridge was widened in 1929.

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