Melanie Surani's Blog, page 164
December 9, 2015
scotianostra:
Twelve Closes Project
The Twelve Closes Project...
Twelve Closes Project
The Twelve Closes Project from
Edinburgh World Heritage
will see a series of bespoke improvements to the selected closes, including new artwork, lighting and interpretation, to encourage greater use by the public. Local communities will play a crucial role in the project, researching the history of the closes to provide ideas and design inspiration for their presentation.
The EWH project aims to change perceptions, transforming closes that currently feel under-used, unloved or unsafe. The project will reveal the closes’ atmospheric charm, share their rich history and reclaim them as useful pedestrian links across the city.
The Old Town’s network of closes and wynds are a key element of the city’s World Heritage status, and date back to the medieval beginnings of the city. Today there are still 74 closes, forming an integral part of the fabric of the Old Town, and home to residents, businesses and many city institutions.
The demonstration event took place last week but as the name suggests the will eventually be 12 closes permanently lit up
he final selection of closes is still under discussion, but the current shortlist includes Riddle’s Close, Crichton’s Close, Stevenlaw’s Close, Fleshmarket Close, Carruber’s Close, and Bakehouse Close.
Old Town Closes
The closes of the Old Town date back to the medieval origins of the city. Originally, individual plots of land were set up lining the main street, with paths to gain access to the land behind. As each plot became built up over time, so they developed into narrow lanes connecting with courtyards and streets behind the Royal Mile. The network of closes is crucial to the Old Town’s character, forming a street pattern which is often described as like the bones of a fish.
December 8, 2015
December 7, 2015
urbanoutfucks:
isn’t it weird that you can have friends but also have no friends at the same...
isn’t it weird that you can have friends but also have no friends at the same time
Unfortunately, I know all about this. If I ever say, “I have no friends,” a few people will get offended because they think we’re friends. But those same people don’t invite me to come along with them. So I read books and try not to anger anyone.
What Your American Girl Doll Says About You
Samantha’s and Caroline’s! Teehee!!
So Felicity was definitely the right one for me. Everything except teaching kindergarten…
