This evocative engraving titled “Castle Wynd, Mar’s Work and Cathedral, Stirling” was drawn by T. Allom and engraved by W. Deeble. It presents a vivid street-level view of Stirling, one of Scotland’s most historically significant towns. The composition captures a narrow cobbled lane—Castle Wynd—flanked by richly textured medieval and Renaissance-style buildings. To the left is Mar’s Wark, a partially ruined 16th-century mansion once built for the Earl of Mar. Its ornate stonework and stately façade dominate the foreground. On the right, turreted buildings and timber-framed structures add to the aged character of the street. At the end of the wynd rises the imposing silhouette of Stirling Cathedral (or Church of the Holy Rude), its gothic windows and battlements bathed in soft light, drawing the eye upward through the narrow passage. The street is alive with activity—soldiers in kilts and military regalia march in formation, while townspeople watch, converse, and go about daily life. A woman shields her child, while a beggar and a dog occupy the shadows, adding a social realism to the scene. Published in 1836 by Geo. Virtue, 26 Ivy Lane, London, this engraving blends architectural grandeur with everyday human presence, capturing the historical and cultural spirit of Stirling.

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