Highstreet , Edinburgh , Scotland
Antique engraving, with clear plate mark.
Undated, but made before 1850; circa 1840.
Around 185 years old.
A view of the city of Edinburgh in the first half of the 1800s.
In the distance, Edinburgh Castle stands on Castle Rock. There has been a royal castle on the rock since the reign of Malcolm III in the 11th century, and the castle continued to be a royal residence until 1633.
Matted.
Mat size is 8" x 10"
Sheet size is about 7 1/2" x 9 1/4"
Image size is 3 3/4" x 6" ( not including the title )
Carefully packed for shipment to the buyer.
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Historical information :
High Street , Edinburgh , Scotland
High Street is a section of the famous Royal Mile in Edinburgh, which is a series of connected streets that runs between Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and it includes Castlehill, Lawnmarket, High Street, Canongate, and Abbey Strand.
High Street is the central portion of this route.
Edinburgh's High Street, now part of the Royal Mile, began as a 12th-century market street and became the main thoroughfare connecting the castle to Holyrood Palace. It was historically a bustling commercial and residential center, with buildings growing to many stories high, and a key location for important events and buildings like St. Giles' Cathedral.
The area has a rich history, but was also the site of significant events like the Great Fire of 1824, and remains a historic core of the city today.
The street's history dates back to the 12th century when it was a simple market street connecting the castle to the early town.
As Edinburgh grew, so did the High Street, becoming the main commercial hub lined with shops, taverns, and businesses.
Due to limited space, buildings grew upwards, with tenements reaching 10 or even 14 stories high to house the growing population.
The street eventually became known as the High Street, and the name "Royal Mile" was later applied as it became the processional route between Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace.
In 1824 a massive fire destroyed much of the south side of the High Street, leaving over 400 families homeless.
The street was home to many prominent thinkers during the Scottish Enlightenment, including philosopher David Hume.
The High Street remains a central part of Edinburgh's historic Old Town.
Today, the Royal Mile is a popular tourist destination filled with shops, cafes, and performers.