Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Advocate's Close
Photographed By Ray Gurganus, August 10, 2019
1. Advocate's Close Marker
Residence of Lord Advocate Sir James Stewart 1692-1713;
Also Andrew Crosbie the jovial "Counsellor Pleydell";
Earlier Sir John Scougal, Painter of William III and Queen Mary
West Stands Mansion of Bishop Bothwell, Died 1593
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places.
Location. 55° 56.984′ N, 3° 11.474′ W. Marker is in Edinburgh, Scotland. Marker is at the intersection of High Street and Advocate's Close on High Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 1PS, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Lawnmarket Wellhead (within shouting distance of this marker); Alexander & Bucephalus (within shouting distance of this marker); Lodging of Sir Simon Preston (within shouting distance of this marker); Adam Smith (within shouting distance of this marker); James Braidwood (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The City Chambers (about 90 meters away); Edinburgh Municipal Building (about 90 meters away); Deacon Brodie’s (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edinburgh.
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Photographed By Ray Gurganus, August 10, 2019
2. Advocate's Close Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2020, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 131 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 22, 2020, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
