The statue of Greyfriars Bobby is the peg from which Candlemaker Row is hung like a scarf winding down to the Grassmarket. The street's name reminds us of far-off times lit by candles. Tallow candles were made here centuries ago. You can amble down from Greyfriars Bobby to my shop, "STILL LIFE", 54 Candlemaker Row, the current home of Desirabilia.com.  

 

STILL LIFE closed down in October 2023 four months short of forty years of trading there: I have no knowledge of the current owners or occupants but I believe the site is now a retail fashion accessories business.