Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Deacon Brodie’s

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 23, 2018

1. Deacon Brodie’s Marker

Inscription. Deacon Brodie’s
William Brodie, Deacon of Wrights and Masons
of Edinburgh was the son of a cabinet maker in
the Lawnmarket. He was born in Brodie’s Close
and hanged near St Giles both places being
just a few steps from the tavern which now
bears his name.
In manhood, Brodie’s baseness inspired
Robert Louis Stephenson to write that famous
classic — Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde.
By day William Brodie was a pious, wealthy and
a much respected citizen and in 1781
was elected deacon councillor of the city.
But at night he was a gambler, a thief,
dissipated and licentious. The annals
record his cunning and audacity were
unsurpassed.
Brodie was hanged from the city’s
new gallows on Oct 1st 1788.
Ironically he had designed
the gallows that were to
eventually seal
his fate.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1781.

Location. 55° 56.972′ N, 3° 11.573′ W. Marker is in Edinburgh, Scotland. Marker is at the intersection of Royal Mile and Bank Street, on the left when traveling east on Royal Mile. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 435 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 2NT, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this

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marker. The Lawnmarket Wellhead (within shouting distance of this marker); Advocate's Close (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Black Watch Monument (about 120 meters away); John Knox (about 150 meters away); Edinburgh Municipal Building (about 180 meters away); Lodging of Sir Simon Preston (about 180 meters away); Alexander & Bucephalus (about 180 meters away); James Braidwood (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edinburgh.

Also see . . . Deacon Brodies Tavern. (Submitted on December 1, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

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Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 23, 2018

2. Deacon Brodie’s Tavern

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 23, 2018

3. Deacon Brodie’s Tavern

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 313 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 1, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.