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Basic Site Details

74-84 Grassmarket
Old Town
Edinburgh
B listed
Scotland

Part of Grassmarket Improvement Scheme

MacRae originally hoped to convert the existing C17th tenements but was overruled by Public health considerations, mainly low ceiling heights.   Instead he reconstructed the building utilising some of the original stonework around the doorway.  The top floor was originally used as a drying area.

Alternative Names

The following alternative names are associated with this building/design:

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NameCurrent NameNotes
Plainstanes CloseNo

Building Type Classification

The building is classified under the following categories:

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ClassificationOriginal ClassificationNotes
TenementNot Known
Public houseNot Known

Street Addresses

The following street addresses are associated with this building:

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AddressCurrent AddressNotes
74-84 GrassmarketYes

Events

The following date-based events are associated with this building:

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Event TypeFromToNotes
19291930Restoration

People

Design and Construction

The 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.

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PersonPartnership GroupRoleFromToNotes
Ebenezer James MacRae19291930Restoration

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References

Bibliographic References

The following books contain references to this building:

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AuthorYearTitlePartPublisherNotes
Gifford, John, McWilliam, Colin and Walker, David M1984Edinburgh (The Buildings of Scotland)Harmondsworth: Penguin Books Ltdp228
Johnson, Jim and Rosenburg, Lou2010Renewing Old Edinburgh: the Enduring Legacy of Patrick GeddesGlendaruel: Argyll Publishingp140, 157-160

Archive References

The following archives hold material relating to this building:

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SourceNameCat NumberItem NameNotes
Historic Environment ScotlandListed Buildings Register2894274-84 (Even Nos) Grassmarket