Libberton's Wynd was a steep narrow street in Edinburgh, running from Lawnmarket to Cowgate. [1] The term "wynd" is a common Scottish term for a narrow lane between houses.
While most of it was destroyed in the 19th century as part of the creation of the George IV Bridge, a part of the wynd has been rediscovered below the National Library of Scotland. [2] [3]
John Dowie's Tavern was a famous tavern in the street, run by John Dowie from c.1770 to 1817. Although small, it was very popular, and frequented by Edinburgh's respectable citizens. [4]
The street was also known as a site for executions, including that of the notorious body-snatcher William Burke. [2]
