page_title: John MacMorran
hierarchical_section_title: John MacMorran
caption_attribution_description: English: Archway leading to the house of town councillor and magistrate, Bailie John Macmorran. Through the inspiration of the pioneer town planner, Patrick Geddes, the house and its neighbour, built in the 1590s, were converted into the first student residences for Edinburgh University. The building gradually decayed until its renovation in 1946; and is now used as an adult education centre. 1315786
context_page_description: Baillie John MacMorran, merchant and Baillie of Edinburgh, killed during a riot at Edinburgh High School. His house at Riddle's Court is a valued monument on Edinburgh's Lawnmarket.
context_section_description: Baillie John MacMorran (d. 1595), merchant and Baillie of Edinburgh, killed during a riot at Edinburgh High School. His house at Riddle's Court is a valued monument on Edinburgh's Lawnmarket.
caption: Looking into the courtyard of Riddle's Court where MacMorran lived
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