2016

NT2573 : Grassmarket

taken 10 years ago, near to Edinburgh, Scotland

This is 1 of 16 images, with title Grassmarket in this square
Grassmarket
Grassmarket
Popular open space in the lower old town
Grassmarket

Grassmarket is the site of an old market square below Edinburgh Castle. From the 15th to 20th centuries a market was held here, as were public executions. The area has recently been redeveloped and is mainly pedestrianised. Cafes, bars, pubs and restaurants predominate.
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NT2573, 6448 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Richard Croft   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Friday, 20 May, 2016   (more nearby)
Submitted
Sunday, 29 May, 2016
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NT 2533 7334 [10m precision]
WGS84: 55:56.8364N 3:11.8319W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NT 2531 7332
View Direction
Northeast (about 45 degrees)
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