I often pass this building when I’m walking Edinburgh’s Southside. I never tire looking at it

Although Edinburgh’s Southside is a very vibrant and busy area, this East crosscauseway building is tucked away on a relatively quiet and hidden lane. As a result, it is easily missed- a hidden Scottish Pearl.

I personally love the architectural detail and how it stands majestically on this now seemingly inconsequential causeway.

Having said that, I can imagine that there was a time when this causeway was once a bustling spot. Opposite this building, there is a wellhead dated 1797. See the photos I took below. Again, easily missed!

This was once a key supply of water for the local residents. I now know that the causeway was an important throughway in the 16th century, south of the city centre. However, today East crosscauseway is easily missed and from my perspective, houses these historical gems. I wish I could find out more of the history of the building.

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Post Publication Information: First of all, I am so thankful to my Facebook community who has since shared more information about East Crosscauseway in the early 20th century! It was a vibrant Jewish community and this building was the home to prominent bakers in the area. I searched for the link for this information and found this blog post: East Crosscauseway, Kleinberg’s Bakery.

Apparently the building dates from 1885. It’s known as Fisher’s Buildings and was designed in Scots Renaissance style by the architect T.P. Marwick. It is a B listed historic building.

How wonderful!! Big Thank yous to my FB community members!

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