Symson the Printer's House, Cowgate Edinburgh

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Virtual recreation of Symson the Printer's House unfolds as a winter scene in Cowgate (Edinburgh). The 16th-century structure likely gave way to the 19th century. This lost Edinburgh landmark serves as a testament to Cowgate's rich architectural heritage. Cowgate's name echoes its medieval roots, where livestock traversed this route from rural areas to the market. By 1500, High Street and Canongate were densely populated, prompting residents to overflow into Cowgate. The area flourished in the 17th century as a fashionable destination. The subject of this virtual recreation appears in numerous illustrations and paintings. Although its purpose evolved over time, Symson the Printer's House remains etched in history due to Andrew Symson, a former Church of Scotland minister from Wigtown, who founded a printing house within its walls around 1697.