Musselburgh, 8 Eskside West, Eskside House
Wall (19th Century)
Site Name Musselburgh, 8 Eskside West, Eskside House
Classification Wall (19th Century)
Alternative Name(s) North Esk Manse; Garden Wall
Canmore ID 53779
Site Number NT37SW 132
NGR NT 34301 72785
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/53779
- Council East Lothian
- Parish Inveresk (East Lothian)
- Former Region Lothian
- Former District East Lothian
- Former County Midlothian
Publication Account (1996)
One noted structure stands in the grounds of Eskside House, which was built c 1810 by the paymaster of the Black Watch: the octagonal pavilion, No 8 Eskside West figure 20, is a remnant from a previous dwelling. Dated 1776, it retains its slated roof with urn finial, chimney in the form of an urn and its original staircase. As this was the study of Gilbert Stuart, one of the originators of the first Edinburgh Review, many of the Edinburgh literati came here for conversation (see p 42). It is another reminder of the close ties of Musselburgh and Edinburgh.
Information from ‘Historic Musselburgh: The Archaeological Implications of Development’ (1996).
