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James Boswell, Samuel Johnson, David Hume, and James's Court black plaque

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

James Boswell, Samuel Johnson, David Hume, and James's Court black plaque

James's Court. David Hume and James Boswell were residents - and Dr Johnson a guest - in this 18th century courtyard. Declined c.1790 with rise of New Town. Buildings destroyed by fire 1857.

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