Gullan's Close, Edinburgh

Category

Library Item

Item no

12111

Title

Gullan's Close, Edinburgh

Artist / maker

Theys, Freddy

Date

2001

Size

32.2 x 13.2 cm

Type

Etching

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Gullan's Close has had various names and this version may be connected to the East Lothian place name Gullane. James Gullane and his descendants were stablers here.

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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