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Brown plaque № 78201

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

This was the site of Colinton Smiddy (blacksmith) from the 18th century until the early 20th century. William Oliver was one of many blacksmiths to work here. His grandson still lives locally. The mural's border draws on the style of celebrated local artist, Phoebe Anna Traquair. Cuddies Lane was pr

obably named because horses, "cuddies" in old Scots, used it to reach the smiddy and the Water of Leith crossing at the foot of Spylaw Street. The Waddell family operated the smiddy from the late 19th

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