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Bailie John Mcmorran's House, 5-6 Riddle's Court, Lawnmarket, Edinburgh

A Category A Listed Building in Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Riddle's Close

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This mock-mediaeval, wooden staircase was built to replace an unsafe inside stairway when Riddle's Close was renovated in the 19th century. The philosopher David Hume was one of the residents in this close, but there is now no trace of his house.

Uploaded by kim.traynor on 19 October 2010

Photo ID: 4502
Building ID: 200368634
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