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Grassmarket, Lawnmarket, Edinburgh Castle, Princes St
Unknown, 1974, Photograph
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Grassmarket, Lawnmarket, Edinburgh Castle, Princes St
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12581
Title
Grassmarket, Lawnmarket, Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street
Description
Aerial photograph of central Edinburgh.
Artist / maker
Unknown
Date
1974
Size
25.7 x 30.5 cm
Type
Photograph
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
The Grassmarket is a central area situated below Edinburgh Castle. A weekly market was held there from 1477 until 1911. The area continues to be a popular area for socialising. The Grassmarket was also the site of many public executions.
Lawnmarket is the section of Edinburgh's Royal Mile running from its junction with Johnston Terrace to where it meets George IV Bridge. Regular markets were held in this area until the late 18th century.
Edinburgh Castle stands on a volcanic plug. It has been used as a fortification since the Iron Age. The oldest part of the present day castle is St Margaret's Chapel which dates from 1093. The Castle holds the Honours of Scotland and more recently has welcomed back the Stone of Scone otherwise known as the Stone of Destiny.
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