Behind the Playhouse

Greenside is in a deep hollow between Calton Hill and the top of Leith Walk. Went through that way in a gap before the rain came on in the morning. It has history, as well as a venerable washing green ..
Canmore There was a Carmelite monastery, then a leper hospital
Threadinburgh lots more detail 
Quilietti more recent history about a family who lived there

Library writing and house admin later. Rain most of the day, very mild. 16C and a strong WSW wind.