Edinburgh town walls
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There have been several town walls around Edinburgh, Scotland, since the 12th century. Some form of wall probably existed from the foundation of the royal burgh in around 1125, though the first buildi
Remains of the bastion known as the 'Flodden Tower' with Edinburgh Castle behind and the Telfer Wall on the right
Walling in Tweeddale Court, thought to be the King's Wall
The Netherbow Port in the 18th century, seen from the Canongate
One of the most intact sections of the Telfer Wall in the vennel off Lauriston Place
The Canongate
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The Canongate is a street and associated district in central Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland. The street forms the main eastern length of the Royal Mile while the district is the main eastern
Street of Canongate
Canongate Burgh Cross in the grounds of the Canongate Kirk
The Canongate Tolbooth, erected in 1591
Sugarhouse Close is an example of a modern development in the Canongate. Note the renovated brewery buildings.