Ghillie Dhu - West End - Edinburgh
by Yvonne Johnstone
Title
Ghillie Dhu - West End - Edinburgh
Artist
Yvonne Johnstone
Medium
Photograph - Digitally Enhanced Photograph
Description
The Ghillie Dhu bar located in Edinburgh's west end is a fully restored former church built in 1842 and is a grade b listed building. Now a traditional Scottish bar and restaurant.
The name Ghillie Dhu (Gille Dubh - Scottish Gaelic) was a solitary male elf in Scottish folklore, guardian spirit of the trees. Gille Dubh translates as - dark haired lad. Clothed with leaves and moss and most active at night.
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December 6th, 2023
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