Possibly one of the oldest photographs of the town. Taken around 1860 it shows the Castle and the Old Smithy on the corner of New Yards and Barns Road, formerly called Castle Brae.  This picture was taken before the new road (St. Cuthbert's Road) was formed The carriage belonged to, a mortician, Mr. Thomson.

This image was contributed by George Shields and makes a great desktop background. Right click and set as background or wallpaper.