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Cowgate

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Location: Old Town, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Steffen143

May 7, 2023

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Cool bar and an absolute eye-catcher

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Matt Charnley

May 11, 2023

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The Cowgate developed around 1330 and represented Edinburgh’s first municipal extension. The original settlement on the Cowgate was concentrated on the south side because of a burn on the north, though that was filled in around 1490 and built upon. Archaeological excavations in the 2006 and 2007 found a boundary ditch, dating to the 14th century, near St Patrick's Church which might have been the full extent of the Cowgate at that time.

Volker Rump 🌲〽️

January 17, 2026

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This alleyway was once used to drive cattle to the wholesale market.

Today, the alleyway is home to clubs, pubs, student dormitories, and hostels.

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