Basic Site Details Name: | Old Abbey Tavern | Town, district or village: | Old Town | City or county: | Edinburgh | Country: | Scotland | Parish: | | Status: | Demolished | Grid ref: | | Notes: | | Alternative NamesThe following alternative names are associated with this building/design: | | Name | Current name? | Notes | | Lord Darnley's Waistcoat | | Name prior to destruction by fire and demolition |
Street AddressesThe following street addresses are associated with this building: | | Address | Main entrance? | Notes | | 1-3, Canongate | Yes | |
EventsThe following date-based events are associated with this building: | | From | To | Event type | Notes | | c. 1885(?) | | | | | 1950 | | | Badly damaged by fire; subsequently demolished |
PeopleDesign and ConstructionThe following individuals or organisations have carried out design/construction work. Where architects or practices worked together, matching letters appear beside their names in the Partnership Group column. | | Name | Role | Partnership Group | From | To | Notes | | Peter Lyle Barclay Henderson | | | c. 1885(?) | | |
ReferencesBibliographic ReferencesThe following books contain references to this building: | | Author(s) | Date | Title | Part | Publisher | Notes | | Kenna and Mooney | 1983 | People's Palaces | | | p125 |
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