Edinburgh
Whitehorse Close
Evocative 17th century buildings
Canongate
Royal Mile
City of Edinburgh, EH8 8BU
Phone: +44 845 225 5121 (Tourist information)
WebsiteA close is an alleyway or a stair leading to several dwellings, and this one with strong Jacobean links is situated at the bottom of the Royal Mile. It has been beautifully restored, whitewashed and made pretty with colourful hanging baskets. It is worth visiting, in order to see original Scottish vernacular architecture and its typical features: crow-stepped gables, dormer windows, overhanging upper storeys and curving outside stairways. This was once a bustling spot where coaches to and London congregated. The Inn dates from the 17th century - it is believed to be the place where Prince Charles Edward Stuart's Highland army officers were quartered in 1745.
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