This page introduces postcards of the closes of Edinburgh’s old town which run off the Royal Mile.
Old Bakehouse Close
Reid’s Close
Reid’s Close contains at its head the ancient and picturesque town house of the Nisbets of Dirleton [pronounced DIRLton]. It dates from 1624 and is a characteristic example of Scottish architecture of the period.
White Horse Close.
White Horse Close was home to an ancient hostelry of the XVI. century, with vaulted basement used as stables. The rendezvous of Prince Charlie’s officers in 1745, it was later the starting place of the stage coaches for London.
This card was published by Davidson and Son of Kirkcaldy.
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