What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Edinburgh, 285 Cowgate as House (period Unassigned), Tenement (period Unassigned). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Edinburgh, Cowgate, Cardinal Beaton's HouseBishops Palace (16th Century) · 32 yd
Edinburgh, Blackfriars Street, ChapelChapel (18th Century) · 40 yd
Edinburgh, Robertson's CloseNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 43 yd
Edinburgh, Niddry Street SouthCess Pit (period Unassigned) · 77 yd
Edinburgh, High Street, South Gray's Close, Royal Mint of ScotlandMint (post Medieval), Mint (medieval) · 92 yd
Edinburgh, Blackfriars Street, Strichen's CloseNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 114 yd
Museum of ChildhoodMuseum · 181 yd
Royal Mile Hunter SquareVisitor information · 216 yd
John Knox HouseHeritage attraction · 220 yd
Old CollegeVisitor information · 238 yd
Old Stamp Office CloseMemorial · 276 yd
Old Assembly CloseMemorial · 282 ydOther information
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