Edinburgh History
05/01/2012
RCAHMS has been working with the National Library of Scotland and the ‘Scotsman’ newspaper to tell the stories of the nation’s cities.
From intricate seventeenth century sketches and eighteenth century town plans, to pioneering Victorian photography and modern aerial survey imagery, the material from the RCAHMS National Collection is being used to produce visual timelines of the history of Scotland’s major cities and towns.
You can browse and buy all the imagery featured in the supplements – plus a lot more – in our series of galleries and through our online, searchable database of architecture and archaeology, Canmore.
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Photographic copy of an engraved view of Canongate Tolbooth from south west . Copied from Storer's 'Views in Edinburgh' Vol I
© RCAHMS
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Exhibition drawing in pastel by Basil Spence of a perspective view of the Southern Motors Garage, Causewayside seen from the North West.
© RCAHMS
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Vertical aerial photograph taken by the Luftwaffe in October 1939 of North and South Queensferry and the Forth Railway Bridge.
© Courtesy of HES (Records of the German Air Force (Luftwaffe), Second World War Aerial Reconnaissance)
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Insc. "A Perspective View of the Front of the Tron Kirk with the Adjoining Buildings. The Hon.ble John Elphinstone Esq.r Engineer Delin.t Parr Sculp.t"
© RCAHMS
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General view of Tron Church from South Bridge
© Crown Copyright: HES (Scottish National Buildings Record)
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General view of Tron Church from Hunter Square
© Crown Copyright: HES (Scottish National Buildings Record)
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General view of St Giles Cathderal from North West
© Courtesy of HES (Scottish Colorfoto Collection)
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General view of entrance front of Tron Church looking South
© Courtesy of HES (Scottish Colorfoto Collection)
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Engraving of White Horse Inn, Edinburgh, from South Titled: 'Drawn by G Cattermole, from a sketch by J. Skene Engraved by E. Findon White Horse Inn Waverley London, Published June 1831 by Charles Tilt, 86 Fleet Street.'
© RCAHMS
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Photographic copy of engraving showing general view of St George's Church and adjoining buildings
© RCAHMS
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Engraving of Tron Church, High Street, Edinburgh showing the original steeple. Copied from 'Views in Edinburgh and its Vicinity, Volume 2'. Insc. 'The Tron Church. Drawn, Eng.d & Pub.d by J & HS Storer, Chapel Street, Pentonville, April 1 1820'
© Courtesy of HES (Illustrations in 'Views in Edinburgh and its vicinity', J and H S Storer, 1820)
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Engraving of North Bridge and Calton Hill from the Mound, Edinburgh. Copied from 'Modern Athens'. Insc. 'North Bridge, Calton Hill, &c. from the Bank of Scotland, Edinburgh. Drawn by Tho. H Shepherd. Engraved by S Lacy'.
© Courtesy of HES (Illustration from Modern Athens, T H Shepherd, 1829)
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Edinburgh, North Bridge, General; Market Street, Fruit and Vegetable Market; Market Street, Fishmarket Photographic copy of engraving showing general view of vegetable and fish markets below North Bridge. Copied from 'Modern Athens'. Insc. 'Vegetable and Fish Market, from the 'Rainbow' Gallery. Edinburgh. Drawn by Tho. H Shepherd. Engraved by E Stalker'
© Courtesy of HES (Illustration from Modern Athens, T H Shepherd, 1829)
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Engraving showing general view across Edinburgh looking down from The Castle Copied from 'Scotland Illustrated, Volume 1'. Insc.'Edinburgh from the Castle Ramparts. (with the great gun Mons Meg.) This plate is dedicated to Lt. Colonel Harvey, K.H. of Edinburgh Castle. W.H. Bartlett. H. Griffiths'
© RCAHMS
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Edinburgh, 163 Canongate, Canongate Tolbooth. Photographic copy of engraving showing general view of people in street in front of Canongate Tolbooth Copied from 'Scotland Illustrated, Volume 1'. Insc. 'T. Allom. J. Cousen.'
© RCAHMS
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Photographic copy of perspective exhibition drawing from NE. Insc: 'Caledonian Insurance Company Head Office, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, Leslie Grahame-Thomson ARSA FRIBA of Leslie Grahame-Thomson & Connell Architects Edinburgh'
© RCAHMS
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Photographic copy of perspective sketch of Jenners Department Store, Princes Street from south west.
© RCAHMS
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View from west of Scott Monument and people sitting in the garden
© Courtesy of HES (Photographs by Thomas Polson Lugton, photographer, Edinburgh, Scotland)
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View of the Scott Monument under construction.
© Courtesy of HES (Francis M Chrystal Collection)
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View from north west of the North British Station Hotel also showing Waverley Gardens, the North Bridge, Calton Hill, Waterloo Place and cars parked on the street.
© Courtesy of HES (Scottish Colorfoto Collection)
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Plan of New Town. Titled: 'Plan of the New Streets and squares intended for the new city of Edinburgh'. Insc: 'His Most Sacred Majesty, George III, The Munificent Patron of every polite and liberal Art. This Plan of the New Streets and Squares intended for his ancient capital of North Britain; One of the happy consequences of the Peace, Security and Liberty his people enjoy under his mild and auspicious government, is with the utmost humility inscribed by his Majesty's most devoted servant and his subject, James Craig'.
© RCAHMS
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View of Canongate Church from South South West, also showing Burgh Cross in front of church and Nelson's Monument behind.
© Courtesy of HES (Photographs by H D Wyllie, photographer, Edinburgh, Scotland)
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Elevation. Titled: 'Scotsman Buildings Contract No 4a Drawing No 10.' 'Elevation To North Bridge Street'. Insc: '35 Frederick Street Edinr Novr 1900'. Scanned image of D 65101 CN.
© Courtesy of HES (Records of Dunn and Findlay, architects, Edinburgh, Scotland)
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Edinburgh, 20-36 North Bridge, The Scotsman Buildings. Photographic copy of North elevation and sectional elevation. Titled: 'Scotsman Buildings Block A'. 'North Elevation And Section H'. Insc: 'Drawing No.12'.
© Courtesy of HES (Records of Dunn and Findlay, architects, Edinburgh, Scotland)
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Birds-eye engraving of Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, taken from the Illustrated London News.
© Courtesy of HES (Illustrated London News)
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Interior - general view of Great Hall, Edinburgh Castle.
© Courtesy of HES (Scottish Colorfoto Collection)
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Female ward 15 on the top floor of Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.
© Courtesy of HES (Survey of Private Collection. Dr G L Malcolm-Smith album)
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Scanned image of Edinburgh, George Heriot Hospital. View of clock tower.
© Crown Copyright: HES
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Elevations of Princes Street Station Hotel, Caledonian Railway Company, Edinburgh. Inscribed: 'Caledonian Railway Princes St Station Hotel No.10; Elevation to Lothian Rd; Elevation to Princes St; 8 Albyn Place, Edinburgh, March 1897'.
© Courtesy of HES (Records of Dick Peddie and McKay, architects, Edinburgh, Scotland)
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Scanned image of plan showing layout of Holyrood Palace and environs before fire of 1650. Copied from Grant's "Old and New Edinburgh", page 69
© RCAHMS
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General view of North side, Charlotte Square, Edinburgh
© Courtesy of HES (Tom and Sybil Gray Collection)
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View of exhibition hall in the Medical School at Edinburgh University, Teviot Place, Edinburgh with skeletons of large mammals and a bust of Dr Monro.
© Courtesy of HES (Bedford Lemere and Company Collection)
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St Andrew's House, Regent Road, Edinburgh. Digital image of the front cover of "The Future of Scotland" by James A Bowie MA DLitt, showing an etching of the front facade.
© RCAHMS
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View showing the Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh, north facade of gallery and shrine from north west.
© Courtesy of HES (Records of Lorimer and Matthew, architects, Edinburgh, Scotland)
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Details of West window of Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh Castle including alternative design for Air Force window.
© Courtesy of HES (Records of Lorimer and Matthew, architects, Edinburgh, Scotland)
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Scanned image of engraving showing general view of George Heriot's School, incorrectly described in Theatraum Scotiae as 'Being the Seat of His Grace the Duke of Athol near Aberdeen' or 'Boghengieght' or 'Bog of Gight'. A later correction ascribes the engraving as 'Heriot's Hospital' (see Cavers K, A Vision of Scotland, 1993). Copied from the Theatrum Scotiae by John Slezer.
© RCAHMS
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Engraving, insc: "Waterloo Place, the National & Nelson's Monuments, Calton Hill. &c, Edinburgh".
© Courtesy of HES (Illustration from Modern Athens, T H Shepherd, 1829)
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Oblique aerial view of the Scottish Parliament, Holyrood Palace and Our Dynamic Earth. Digital image of E 4433
© Crown Copyright: HES
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The unicorn atop the Mercat Cross with view from SW of High Street and City Chambers, Edinburgh. 1869 Photo montage.
© RCAHMS
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Scanned image of mounted exhibition drawing. Chapel of the Thistle: East End-General View
© RCAHMS
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Scanned image of aquatint showing general view of Holyrood Palace from North West Original insc. "Holyrood House. Published by J. Menzies 61 Princes Street, Edinburgh. Drawn by E. Blore. Eng.d by G. Hollis"
© RCAHMS
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Engraving titled: 'The Netherbow Port from the East. Taken down 1764'. Insc: 'Drawn by D Wilson, Engraved by W Forrest'.
© RCAHMS
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Scanned image of engraving showing general view of Edinburgh Castle. Original insc. 'To the Right Honorable the Earl of Loudoun, Governour of Edinburgh Castle. This view of Edinburgh Castle is inscribed by his Lordship's most obedient servants Thomas Hearne and William Byrne'
© RCAHMS
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Scanned image of engraving showing view of George Heriot's School from Victoria Street, inscr. 'Heriot's Hospital (as seen from foot of West Bow) Edinburgh.' and 'Drawn and Engraved by Thomas Dick.'
© RCAHMS
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Engraving showing view of Scott Monument, with the Mound and Edinburgh Castle in the background.
© Courtesy of HES (Illustrated London News)
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Ordnance Survey Map of Edinburgh.Coloured 1st edition ' Edinburgh and its Environs' Sheet 28. Includes Charlotte Square, Moray Place, Ainslie Place and Dean Bridge.
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Part of bronze frieze which excircles the Shrine of the Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh Castle.
© Courtesy of HES (Scottish Colorfoto Collection)
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Part of bronze frieze which excircles the Shrine of the Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh Castle.
© Courtesy of HES (Scottish Colorfoto Collection)
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Unexecuted competition design for an obelisk in memory of Sir Walter Scott, with St John's Episcopal Church in the background, Edinburgh.
© Copyright: RIAS (William Henry Playfair Collection). Courtesy of HES.
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Interior-general view of Mary Queen of Scots' Bedroom. Insc. "Queen Mary's Bedroom Holyrood Palace Edinr. 546"
© Courtesy of HES (Scottish Colorfoto Collection)
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General oblique aerial view of the city and the park, taken from the SW.
© Crown Copyright: HES
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Charlotte Square - Plan of square and eastward to Frederick Street including George Street (plan also shows areas yet to be built on within the New Town)
© Courtesy of HES (City of Edinburgh Council Architectural Drawings and Photographs)
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General oblique aerial view centred on the parliament building, palace, conference centre and exhibition centre, taken from the ESE.
© Crown Copyright: HES
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Engraved view of North Bridge Insc. "The New Bridge at Edinburgh & Part of the Castle. Pub. April 1st 1777 by F Blyth No.2 Queen's Hd. Court Pater Noster Row. Moses Griffith del. Godfrey Sc."
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Oblique aerial view centred on the new Parliament building, taken from the ENE. Photograph taken in 2007.
© Crown Copyright: HES
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Oblique aerial view centred on Holyrood Palace, Abbey, taken from the W.
© Crown Copyright: HES
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View of Edinburgh. Inscr: 'Edinburgh from St Anthony's Chapel. Castle, Assembly Hall, St Giles Church, St Anthony's Chapel, Tron Church, St John's Church, St George's Church, Scott Monument, St Andrew's Church, North Bridge, Gas Works, Prisons, D Stewart's National Monument, Nelson Mt, Burn's Mt, High School, Holyrood Palace and Abbey, North British Rail'.
© RCAHMS
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Oblique aerial view centred on Edinburgh's New Town with city adjacent, taken from the N.
© Crown Copyright: HES
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Drawing of the demolition of Parliament Square buildings in Edinburgh after a fire. Titled "Preparations for pulling down the Great Gable. Friday evening 19th Novr. Etched by W H Lizars".
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Appearance of the ruins on the Eastern side of Parliament Square, the instant after the mines were sprung at Noon on Saty. 20th Novr. 1824 Insc. "Etched W H Lizars"
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General view of Parliament Square during Great Fire. Insc. "View of the Great Fire in the Parliament Square Edinburgh taken on the Night of the 16th of November 1824'.
© RCAHMS
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Historic photograph of Portcullis Gate and Argyle Tower, Edinburgh Castle. Detail of gateway. Signed: 'T Ross' and inscribed: 'Edinburgh Castle. December 1912'.
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View of men working on Half Moon Battery, Edinburgh Castle. Mount signed 'Thomas Ross' and inscribed: 'Edinburgh Castle. Dec 1912'
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View of Canongate Church from South, also showing Burgh Cross and Home Fountain.
© Courtesy of HES (Francis M Chrystal Collection)
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View from north of Flodden Tower, the Vennel and three schoolboys.
© Courtesy of HES (Francis M Chrystal Collection)
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General view of Parliament Square showing Statue of King Charles II. Inv. fig. 166.
© Crown Copyright: HES
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General view of Canongate Tolbooth from south east.
© Courtesy of HES (Scottish Colorfoto Collection)
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Oblique aerial view of Holyrood Park looking across the remains of the fort and Dunsapie Loch towards Arthur's Seat and the remains of the cultivation terraces and rig, taken from the NE.
© Crown Copyright: HES
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Historic photograph. View of soldiers on esplanade, insc: 'EDINBURGH CASTLE FROM ESPLANADE. 6824 G.W.W.'
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Oblique aerial view centred on the Calton Hill with St Andrew's House adjacent, taken from the
© Crown Copyright: HES
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View of Edinburgh, Parliament Square. Engraving of Parliament Square, Edinburgh. 'The Parliament Close and public characters, of Edinburgh, 50 years since'.
© RCAHMS
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Alterations. Plans, sections and elevations for Tron Kirk Heritage Centre. Survey plan and elevation. Details for stonework.
© Courtesy of HES (Papers of John L Paterson, architect, Edinburgh, Scotland)
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Charlotte Square - plan of the Square to Frederick Street showing feus
© Courtesy of HES (City of Edinburgh Council Architectural Drawings and Photographs)
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Oblique aerial view of the Canongate area, Edinburgh, c1951 including Holyrood Palace, the Meadow Flat Gas Holders (now the site of Dynamic Earth) and Holyrood Brewery (now the site of the Scottish Parliament).
© Copyright: HES (Aerofilms Collection)
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Oblique aerial view centred on Charlotte Square, taken from the ENE.
© Crown Copyright: HES
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General oblique aerial view centred on the High Street, taken from the W.
© Crown Copyright: HES
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Oblique aerial view centred on St Giles Cathedral, taken from the SE.
© Crown Copyright: HES
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Interior - Banqueting Hall, Edinburgh Castle looking towards fireplace end.
© Crown Copyright: HES
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View of entrance to the Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh Castle, with wreaths laid in front.
© Courtesy of HES (Scottish Colorfoto Collection)
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General view of Guardian Royal Exchange offices, St Andrew Square.
© Courtesy of HES (Scottish Colorfoto Collection)
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General view to East end of Holyrood Abbey (Chapel Royal)
© Courtesy of HES (Scottish Colorfoto Collection)
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Engraving showing West front of Holyrood Abbey. Insc. "The Chapel Royal, Holyrood Palace. West Front. Drawn by T.H. Flounders. Engraved by Macglashon & Wilding. Published by D. Anderson, Keeper of the Chapel Royal. 1855"
© RCAHMS
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View from east showing Scott Monument and part of Princes Street insc: 'Sir Walter Scott's Monument, Edinr. 250.'
© Courtesy of HES (Scottish Colorfoto Collection)
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Oblique aerial view of the St. Andrew's Square Gardens centred on the monument, taken from the NE.
© Crown Copyright: HES
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Edinburgh, engraving of the NE corner of Charlotte Square. Titled 'Charlotte Square, Drawn, engraved and published by J. and H.S. Storer, Chapel Street, Pentonville.'
© Courtesy of HES (Illustration in Views in Scotland)
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Edinburgh, engraving of a market scene in High Street in front of St Giles Church with adjacent buildings & Tron Church steeple visible. Titled 'St. Giles Church, County Hall and Lawn Market, High St., Edinburgh.Drawn by Tho.H. Shepherd. Engraved by W. Tombleson.
© Courtesy of HES (Illustration in Views in Scotland)
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Edinburgh, engraving of exterior of east front of the Chapel Royal, Holyrood Palace, showing square tower & entrance archway. Titled ' The Chapel Royal, Holyrood Palace. Drawn by T. Flounders. Engraved by MacGlashon & Wilding.'
© Courtesy of HES (Illustration in Views in Scotland)
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Edinburgh, engraving of interior of the Chapel Royal, Holyrood Palace looking east. Titled 'The Chapel Royal, Holyrood Palace, Interior looking east. Drawn by T.H. Flounders. Engraved by MacGlashon & Wilding.'
© Courtesy of HES (Illustration in Views in Scotland)
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Historic photographic view from Salisbury Crags, Edinburgh with Holyrood Palace in foreground. Insc. "Edinburgh from St. Anthony's Chapel"
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Engraving showing general view of Calton Hill, Edinburgh.
© Copyright: RIAS (Nelson Collection). Courtesy of HES.
DP 106457
Copy of engraving of Heriot's Hospital, Edinburgh, (George Heriot's School) wrongly titled 'Boghengieght, being the seat of His Grace the Duke of Athol near Aberdeen.'
DP 131652
Ordnance Survey Map of Edinburgh. Coloured 1st edition ' Edinburgh and its Environs' Sheet 28. Includes Charlotte Square, Moray Place, Ainslie Place and Dean Bridge.
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Photographic copy of an engraved view of Canongate Tolbooth from south west . Copied from Storer's 'Views in Edinburgh' Vol I
© RCAHMS
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Exhibition drawing in pastel by Basil Spence of a perspective view of the Southern Motors Garage, Causewayside seen from the North West.
© RCAHMS
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Vertical aerial photograph taken by the Luftwaffe in October 1939 of North and South Queensferry and the Forth Railway Bridge.
© Courtesy of HES (Records of the German Air Force (Luftwaffe), Second World War Aerial Reconnaissance)
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Insc. "A Perspective View of the Front of the Tron Kirk with the Adjoining Buildings. The Hon.ble John Elphinstone Esq.r Engineer Delin.t Parr Sculp.t"
© RCAHMS
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General view of Tron Church from South Bridge
© Crown Copyright: HES (Scottish National Buildings Record)
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General view of Tron Church from Hunter Square
© Crown Copyright: HES (Scottish National Buildings Record)
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General view of St Giles Cathderal from North West
© Courtesy of HES (Scottish Colorfoto Collection)
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General view of entrance front of Tron Church looking South
© Courtesy of HES (Scottish Colorfoto Collection)
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Engraving of White Horse Inn, Edinburgh, from South Titled: 'Drawn by G Cattermole, from a sketch by J. Skene Engraved by E. Findon White Horse Inn Waverley London, Published June 1831 by Charles Tilt, 86 Fleet Street.'
© RCAHMS
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Photographic copy of engraving showing general view of St George's Church and adjoining buildings
© RCAHMS
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Scanned image of engraving of Canongate Church from South West. Insc: 'Drawn Engd. &Pubd. by J. & H.S. Storer Chapel Street Pentonville Jan. 1, 1819. Canongate Church.'.
© RCAHMS
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General view from south east of Canongate Tolbooth. Photographic copy of an old photograph.
© RCAHMS
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Engraving of Tron Church, High Street, Edinburgh showing the original steeple. Copied from 'Views in Edinburgh and its Vicinity, Volume 2'. Insc. 'The Tron Church. Drawn, Eng.d & Pub.d by J & HS Storer, Chapel Street, Pentonville, April 1 1820'
© Courtesy of HES (Illustrations in 'Views in Edinburgh and its vicinity', J and H S Storer, 1820)
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Engraving of North Bridge and Calton Hill from the Mound, Edinburgh. Copied from 'Modern Athens'. Insc. 'North Bridge, Calton Hill, &c. from the Bank of Scotland, Edinburgh. Drawn by Tho. H Shepherd. Engraved by S Lacy'.
© Courtesy of HES (Illustration from Modern Athens, T H Shepherd, 1829)
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Edinburgh, North Bridge, General; Market Street, Fruit and Vegetable Market; Market Street, Fishmarket Photographic copy of engraving showing general view of vegetable and fish markets below North Bridge. Copied from 'Modern Athens'. Insc. 'Vegetable and Fish Market, from the 'Rainbow' Gallery. Edinburgh. Drawn by Tho. H Shepherd. Engraved by E Stalker'
© Courtesy of HES (Illustration from Modern Athens, T H Shepherd, 1829)
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Engraving showing general view across Edinburgh looking down from The Castle Copied from 'Scotland Illustrated, Volume 1'. Insc.'Edinburgh from the Castle Ramparts. (with the great gun Mons Meg.) This plate is dedicated to Lt. Colonel Harvey, K.H. of Edinburgh Castle. W.H. Bartlett. H. Griffiths'
© RCAHMS
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Edinburgh, 163 Canongate, Canongate Tolbooth. Photographic copy of engraving showing general view of people in street in front of Canongate Tolbooth Copied from 'Scotland Illustrated, Volume 1'. Insc. 'T. Allom. J. Cousen.'
© RCAHMS
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Photographic copy of perspective exhibition drawing from NE. Insc: 'Caledonian Insurance Company Head Office, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, Leslie Grahame-Thomson ARSA FRIBA of Leslie Grahame-Thomson & Connell Architects Edinburgh'
© RCAHMS
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Photographic copy of perspective sketch of Jenners Department Store, Princes Street from south west.
© RCAHMS
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View from west of Scott Monument and people sitting in the garden
© Courtesy of HES (Photographs by Thomas Polson Lugton, photographer, Edinburgh, Scotland)
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View of the Scott Monument under construction.
© Courtesy of HES (Francis M Chrystal Collection)
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View from north west of the North British Station Hotel also showing Waverley Gardens, the North Bridge, Calton Hill, Waterloo Place and cars parked on the street.
© Courtesy of HES (Scottish Colorfoto Collection)
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Plan of New Town. Titled: 'Plan of the New Streets and squares intended for the new city of Edinburgh'. Insc: 'His Most Sacred Majesty, George III, The Munificent Patron of every polite and liberal Art. This Plan of the New Streets and Squares intended for his ancient capital of North Britain; One of the happy consequences of the Peace, Security and Liberty his people enjoy under his mild and auspicious government, is with the utmost humility inscribed by his Majesty's most devoted servant and his subject, James Craig'.
© RCAHMS
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View of Canongate Church from South South West, also showing Burgh Cross in front of church and Nelson's Monument behind.
© Courtesy of HES (Photographs by H D Wyllie, photographer, Edinburgh, Scotland)
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Elevation. Titled: 'Scotsman Buildings Contract No 4a Drawing No 10.' 'Elevation To North Bridge Street'. Insc: '35 Frederick Street Edinr Novr 1900'. Scanned image of D 65101 CN.
© Courtesy of HES (Records of Dunn and Findlay, architects, Edinburgh, Scotland)
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Edinburgh, 20-36 North Bridge, The Scotsman Buildings. Photographic copy of North elevation and sectional elevation. Titled: 'Scotsman Buildings Block A'. 'North Elevation And Section H'. Insc: 'Drawing No.12'.
© Courtesy of HES (Records of Dunn and Findlay, architects, Edinburgh, Scotland)
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Birds-eye engraving of Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, taken from the Illustrated London News.
© Courtesy of HES (Illustrated London News)
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Interior - general view of Great Hall, Edinburgh Castle.
© Courtesy of HES (Scottish Colorfoto Collection)
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Female ward 15 on the top floor of Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.
© Courtesy of HES (Survey of Private Collection. Dr G L Malcolm-Smith album)
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Scanned image of Edinburgh, George Heriot Hospital. View of clock tower.
© Crown Copyright: HES
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Elevations of Princes Street Station Hotel, Caledonian Railway Company, Edinburgh. Inscribed: 'Caledonian Railway Princes St Station Hotel No.10; Elevation to Lothian Rd; Elevation to Princes St; 8 Albyn Place, Edinburgh, March 1897'.
© Courtesy of HES (Records of Dick Peddie and McKay, architects, Edinburgh, Scotland)
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Scanned image of plan showing layout of Holyrood Palace and environs before fire of 1650. Copied from Grant's "Old and New Edinburgh", page 69
© RCAHMS
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General view of North side, Charlotte Square, Edinburgh
© Courtesy of HES (Tom and Sybil Gray Collection)
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View of exhibition hall in the Medical School at Edinburgh University, Teviot Place, Edinburgh with skeletons of large mammals and a bust of Dr Monro.
© Courtesy of HES (Bedford Lemere and Company Collection)
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St Andrew's House, Regent Road, Edinburgh. Digital image of the front cover of "The Future of Scotland" by James A Bowie MA DLitt, showing an etching of the front facade.
© RCAHMS
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View showing the Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh, north facade of gallery and shrine from north west.
© Courtesy of HES (Records of Lorimer and Matthew, architects, Edinburgh, Scotland)
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Details of West window of Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh Castle including alternative design for Air Force window.
© Courtesy of HES (Records of Lorimer and Matthew, architects, Edinburgh, Scotland)
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Scanned image of engraving showing general view of George Heriot's School, incorrectly described in Theatraum Scotiae as 'Being the Seat of His Grace the Duke of Athol near Aberdeen' or 'Boghengieght' or 'Bog of Gight'. A later correction ascribes the engraving as 'Heriot's Hospital' (see Cavers K, A Vision of Scotland, 1993). Copied from the Theatrum Scotiae by John Slezer.
© RCAHMS
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Engraving, insc: "Waterloo Place, the National & Nelson's Monuments, Calton Hill. &c, Edinburgh".
© Courtesy of HES (Illustration from Modern Athens, T H Shepherd, 1829)
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Oblique aerial view of the Scottish Parliament, Holyrood Palace and Our Dynamic Earth. Digital image of E 4433
© Crown Copyright: HES
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The unicorn atop the Mercat Cross with view from SW of High Street and City Chambers, Edinburgh. 1869 Photo montage.
© RCAHMS
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Scanned image of mounted exhibition drawing. Chapel of the Thistle: East End-General View
© RCAHMS
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Scanned image of aquatint showing general view of Holyrood Palace from North West Original insc. "Holyrood House. Published by J. Menzies 61 Princes Street, Edinburgh. Drawn by E. Blore. Eng.d by G. Hollis"
© RCAHMS
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Engraving titled: 'The Netherbow Port from the East. Taken down 1764'. Insc: 'Drawn by D Wilson, Engraved by W Forrest'.
© RCAHMS
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Scanned image of engraving showing general view of Edinburgh Castle. Original insc. 'To the Right Honorable the Earl of Loudoun, Governour of Edinburgh Castle. This view of Edinburgh Castle is inscribed by his Lordship's most obedient servants Thomas Hearne and William Byrne'
© RCAHMS
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Scanned image of engraving showing view of George Heriot's School from Victoria Street, inscr. 'Heriot's Hospital (as seen from foot of West Bow) Edinburgh.' and 'Drawn and Engraved by Thomas Dick.'
© RCAHMS
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Engraving showing view of Scott Monument, with the Mound and Edinburgh Castle in the background.
© Courtesy of HES (Illustrated London News)
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Ordnance Survey Map of Edinburgh.Coloured 1st edition ' Edinburgh and its Environs' Sheet 28. Includes Charlotte Square, Moray Place, Ainslie Place and Dean Bridge.
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Part of bronze frieze which excircles the Shrine of the Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh Castle.
© Courtesy of HES (Scottish Colorfoto Collection)
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Part of bronze frieze which excircles the Shrine of the Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh Castle.
© Courtesy of HES (Scottish Colorfoto Collection)
DP 005114
Unexecuted competition design for an obelisk in memory of Sir Walter Scott, with St John's Episcopal Church in the background, Edinburgh.
© Copyright: RIAS (William Henry Playfair Collection). Courtesy of HES.
SC 982676
Interior-general view of Mary Queen of Scots' Bedroom. Insc. "Queen Mary's Bedroom Holyrood Palace Edinr. 546"
© Courtesy of HES (Scottish Colorfoto Collection)
DP 010714
General oblique aerial view of the city and the park, taken from the SW.
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 013828
Charlotte Square - Plan of square and eastward to Frederick Street including George Street (plan also shows areas yet to be built on within the New Town)
© Courtesy of HES (City of Edinburgh Council Architectural Drawings and Photographs)
DP 014137
General oblique aerial view centred on the parliament building, palace, conference centre and exhibition centre, taken from the ESE.
© Crown Copyright: HES
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Engraved view of North Bridge Insc. "The New Bridge at Edinburgh & Part of the Castle. Pub. April 1st 1777 by F Blyth No.2 Queen's Hd. Court Pater Noster Row. Moses Griffith del. Godfrey Sc."
DP 025693
Oblique aerial view centred on the new Parliament building, taken from the ENE. Photograph taken in 2007.
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 025695
Oblique aerial view centred on Holyrood Palace, Abbey, taken from the W.
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 033103
View of Edinburgh. Inscr: 'Edinburgh from St Anthony's Chapel. Castle, Assembly Hall, St Giles Church, St Anthony's Chapel, Tron Church, St John's Church, St George's Church, Scott Monument, St Andrew's Church, North Bridge, Gas Works, Prisons, D Stewart's National Monument, Nelson Mt, Burn's Mt, High School, Holyrood Palace and Abbey, North British Rail'.
© RCAHMS
DP 033378
Oblique aerial view centred on Edinburgh's New Town with city adjacent, taken from the N.
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 034607
Drawing of the demolition of Parliament Square buildings in Edinburgh after a fire. Titled "Preparations for pulling down the Great Gable. Friday evening 19th Novr. Etched by W H Lizars".
DP 034608
Appearance of the ruins on the Eastern side of Parliament Square, the instant after the mines were sprung at Noon on Saty. 20th Novr. 1824 Insc. "Etched W H Lizars"
SC 1091930
General view of Parliament Square during Great Fire. Insc. "View of the Great Fire in the Parliament Square Edinburgh taken on the Night of the 16th of November 1824'.
© RCAHMS
SC 1092517
Historic photograph of Portcullis Gate and Argyle Tower, Edinburgh Castle. Detail of gateway. Signed: 'T Ross' and inscribed: 'Edinburgh Castle. December 1912'.
SC 1092530
View of men working on Half Moon Battery, Edinburgh Castle. Mount signed 'Thomas Ross' and inscribed: 'Edinburgh Castle. Dec 1912'
SC 1098980
View of Canongate Church from South, also showing Burgh Cross and Home Fountain.
© Courtesy of HES (Francis M Chrystal Collection)
SC 1100847
View from north of Flodden Tower, the Vennel and three schoolboys.
© Courtesy of HES (Francis M Chrystal Collection)
SC 1103835
General view of Parliament Square showing Statue of King Charles II. Inv. fig. 166.
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1119839
General view of Canongate Tolbooth from south east.
© Courtesy of HES (Scottish Colorfoto Collection)
DP 049951
Oblique aerial view of Holyrood Park looking across the remains of the fort and Dunsapie Loch towards Arthur's Seat and the remains of the cultivation terraces and rig, taken from the NE.
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1129310
Historic photograph. View of soldiers on esplanade, insc: 'EDINBURGH CASTLE FROM ESPLANADE. 6824 G.W.W.'
DP 051313
Oblique aerial view centred on the Calton Hill with St Andrew's House adjacent, taken from the
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 064037
View of Edinburgh, Parliament Square. Engraving of Parliament Square, Edinburgh. 'The Parliament Close and public characters, of Edinburgh, 50 years since'.
© RCAHMS
DP 064340
Alterations. Plans, sections and elevations for Tron Kirk Heritage Centre. Survey plan and elevation. Details for stonework.
© Courtesy of HES (Papers of John L Paterson, architect, Edinburgh, Scotland)
DP 064427
Charlotte Square - plan of the Square to Frederick Street showing feus
© Courtesy of HES (City of Edinburgh Council Architectural Drawings and Photographs)
DP 065085
Oblique aerial view of the Canongate area, Edinburgh, c1951 including Holyrood Palace, the Meadow Flat Gas Holders (now the site of Dynamic Earth) and Holyrood Brewery (now the site of the Scottish Parliament).
© Copyright: HES (Aerofilms Collection)
DP 075908
Oblique aerial view centred on Charlotte Square, taken from the ENE.
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 075922
General oblique aerial view centred on the High Street, taken from the W.
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 075931
Oblique aerial view centred on St Giles Cathedral, taken from the SE.
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1172599
Interior - Banqueting Hall, Edinburgh Castle looking towards fireplace end.
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1201763
View of entrance to the Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh Castle, with wreaths laid in front.
© Courtesy of HES (Scottish Colorfoto Collection)
SC 1208851
General view of Guardian Royal Exchange offices, St Andrew Square.
© Courtesy of HES (Scottish Colorfoto Collection)
SC 1209314
General view to East end of Holyrood Abbey (Chapel Royal)
© Courtesy of HES (Scottish Colorfoto Collection)
SC 1212582
Engraving showing West front of Holyrood Abbey. Insc. "The Chapel Royal, Holyrood Palace. West Front. Drawn by T.H. Flounders. Engraved by Macglashon & Wilding. Published by D. Anderson, Keeper of the Chapel Royal. 1855"
© RCAHMS
SC 1216864
View from east showing Scott Monument and part of Princes Street insc: 'Sir Walter Scott's Monument, Edinr. 250.'
© Courtesy of HES (Scottish Colorfoto Collection)
DP 089522
Oblique aerial view of the St. Andrew's Square Gardens centred on the monument, taken from the NE.
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 094904
Edinburgh, engraving of the NE corner of Charlotte Square. Titled 'Charlotte Square, Drawn, engraved and published by J. and H.S. Storer, Chapel Street, Pentonville.'
© Courtesy of HES (Illustration in Views in Scotland)
DP 095408
Edinburgh, engraving of a market scene in High Street in front of St Giles Church with adjacent buildings & Tron Church steeple visible. Titled 'St. Giles Church, County Hall and Lawn Market, High St., Edinburgh.Drawn by Tho.H. Shepherd. Engraved by W. Tombleson.
© Courtesy of HES (Illustration in Views in Scotland)
DP 096313
Edinburgh, engraving of exterior of east front of the Chapel Royal, Holyrood Palace, showing square tower & entrance archway. Titled ' The Chapel Royal, Holyrood Palace. Drawn by T. Flounders. Engraved by MacGlashon & Wilding.'
© Courtesy of HES (Illustration in Views in Scotland)
DP 096315
Edinburgh, engraving of interior of the Chapel Royal, Holyrood Palace looking east. Titled 'The Chapel Royal, Holyrood Palace, Interior looking east. Drawn by T.H. Flounders. Engraved by MacGlashon & Wilding.'
© Courtesy of HES (Illustration in Views in Scotland)
SC 1234883
Historic photographic view from Salisbury Crags, Edinburgh with Holyrood Palace in foreground. Insc. "Edinburgh from St. Anthony's Chapel"
DP 103846
Engraving showing general view of Calton Hill, Edinburgh.
© Copyright: RIAS (Nelson Collection). Courtesy of HES.
DP 106457
Copy of engraving of Heriot's Hospital, Edinburgh, (George Heriot's School) wrongly titled 'Boghengieght, being the seat of His Grace the Duke of Athol near Aberdeen.'
DP 131652
Ordnance Survey Map of Edinburgh. Coloured 1st edition ' Edinburgh and its Environs' Sheet 28. Includes Charlotte Square, Moray Place, Ainslie Place and Dean Bridge.
