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General view of West Bow, west side and junction with Grassmarket.
SC 460282
Description General view of West Bow, west side and junction with Grassmarket.
Catalogue Number SC 460282
Category On-line Digital Images
Copy of ED 2989
Scope and Content West Bow, Edinburgh The West Bow lies within an arrow shot of the Castle, hence its name. It lies at one end of the Grassmarket, once one of the busiest of Edinburgh's markets. From the West Bow, Victoria Street runs up to George IV Bridge. The West Bow once led up to the Old Town, but it was improved in 1829 when Victoria Street was built and much of the original street was demolished. The buildings in the picture are the only survivors from the original 17th and 18th buildings. This area has gone up and down in fashion. It was once a bustling commercial spot, but fell into disrepair. Today it is once more a thriving area and a popular shopping place for tourists with many pubs and cafes. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.
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