 The Cowgate, viewed from George IV Bridge | |
| Native name | Cougait (Scots) |
|---|---|
| Length | 0.4 mi (0.64 km)[1] |
| Location | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Postal code | EH1 |
| West end | Candlemaker Row |
| East end | The Pleasance |
The Cowgate (Scots: The Cougait) is a street in Edinburgh, Scotland, located about 550 yards (500 m) southeast of Edinburgh Castle, within the city's World Heritage Site. The street is part of the lower level of Edinburgh's Old Town, which lies below the elevated streets of South Bridge and George IV Bridge. It meets the Grassmarket at its west end and Holyrood Road to the east.
- ^ "Driving directions to Cowgate". Google Maps. Retrieved 11 October 2013.