(4e) 88-96 GRASSMARKET, EDINBURGH
88–96 Grassmarket, Edinburgh - Maggie Dicksons & The Wee Pub (12" x 16")
Bring the bustling energy and iconic hospitality of Edinburgh’s Old Town into your home with this 12" x 16" print of Nos. 88–96 Grassmarket. Free from tree foliage, this clear, unobstructed view documents the lively eastern corner of the square, featuring beloved local landmarks including Alba Bistro, Maggie Dicksons, The Wee Pub, Biddy Mulligan's, and The Grassmarket Hotel.
Set against the bustling backdrop of the Festival Fringe, this illustration is designed to be a quiet pause button on your wall—a daily reminder to slow down, notice the overlooked details, and stay connected to the everyday beauty right in front of us.
Look closely across the cobblestones: sisters reuniting for an afternoon out, a small girl carefully hopping over pavement stones to avoid stepping on the cracks, a little boy trying to get this dad's attention, and patrons enjoying outdoor drinks while quietly engaging in that timeless city pastime—people watching other people watching them. It is a warm, affectionate observation of ordinary people simply enjoying an extraordinary place.
This print forms Part 5 of a 5-illustration continuous street scene capturing the full architectural sweep of Edinburgh's historic Grassmarket: (4a) 04-18 GRASSMARKET, EDINBURGH, (4b) 18-34 GRASSMARKET, EDINBURGH, (4c) 36-58 GRASSMARKET, EDINBURGH, (4d) 58-76 GRASSMARKET, EDINBURGH, (4e) 88-96 GRASSMARKET, EDINBURGH
The Artistic Process & Technique
100% Hand-Drawn (Zero AI): Every line, figure, and architectural detail is drawn entirely by hand by the artist. The artist never uses artificial intelligence, automated generation, or algorithmic filters at any stage.
Digital Layering & Media
Fusing fine digital ink-drawing techniques with fluid watercolour washes and subtle elements from the artist's own photography, the piece is built layer by layer in a digital workspace, combining expressive line work with rich colour depth and clarity.
Edition, Production & Delivery
Strictly Limited Edition: Limited to a run of strictly 30 prints in each edition. Once this run sells out, the scene will be permanently altered for any future editions—ensuring this exact, original composition will never be reprinted again.
Museum Print Quality: Produced as a museum-quality print on thick, premium matte paper using a multicolour, water-based inkjet printing technique for vibrant depth, sharp detail, and long-lasting resistance to fading over time.
Print-on-Demand & Direct Shipping: Each order is custom-printed on demand to maintain pristine quality and shipped directly to your doorstep (supplied unframed).
Certificate of Authenticity: To verify your limited-edition print number and origin, we'll email an official digital Certificate of Authenticity after purchase.
Product Specifications
Title: 88–96 Grassmarket, Edinburgh
Dimensions: 12" x 16" (Horizontal)
Framing: Sold Unframed