Alison's Close, Cowgate

Category

Library Item

Item no

8111

Title

Alison's Close, Cowgate

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1927

Size

20.9 x 29.5 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Alison's Close led north from the Cowgate in Edinburgh, close to the foot of Candlemaker Row. Its entrance was situated at the former site of the Central Public Library's car park, land which has since been redeveloped for a hotel.

The Cowgate runs from its junction with St Mary's Street (formerly St Mary's Wynd) and the Pleasance to the Grassmarket. Cattle were driven along this route when entering Edinburgh from grazing land outside the city. The Cowgate Port was a gateway through the Flodden Wall situated at the street's east end.

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