Edinburgh, 52 Queen Street
House (18th Century)
Site Name Edinburgh, 52 Queen Street
Classification House (18th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Simpson House
Canmore ID 114115
Site Number NT27SW 470
NGR NT 24975 74080
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/114115
Ordnance Survey licence number AC0000807262. All rights reserved.
Canmore Disclaimer.
© Copyright and database right 2024.
- Correction
- Favourite
SC 1494673
Entrance front, view from North.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1494676
Ground floor, view of outer hall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1494694
Ground floor, original dining room, view to courtyard from North West
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657524
External wall, inscription panel (stating:"Sir James Young Simpson lived in this house from 1845 to 1870 and in 1847 discovered the anaesthetic power of chloroform,") detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657525
Ground floor, view of outer hall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657536
Ground floor, consulting room, cabinet (closed), detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657559
Rear stair, balustrade, Y. S. monogram, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657561
First floor, original drawing room, view from South West
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657562
First floor, original drawing room, view from North West
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657565
First floor, original drawing room, fireplace, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1494675
External wall, inscription panel (stating:"Sir James Young Simpson lived in this house from 1845 to 1870 and in 1847 discovered the anaesthetic power of chloroform,") detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1494678
Ground floor, outer hall, wall, memorial panel to Alexander Russell Simpson and Margaret Stewart Barbour, detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1494686
Ground floor, consulting room, cabinet (open), detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657522
Entrance front, view from North.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657523
Entrance doorway, detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657532
Ground floor, consulting room, view from North
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 465276
General view from west of Queen Street, the block between Frederick and Castle Street
Records of the Scottish National Buildings Record, Edinburgh, Scotland
7/1959
© Crown Copyright: HES (Scottish National Buildings Record)
SC 1494680
Ground floor, inner hall, staircase, detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1494681
Ground floor, consulting room, view from North
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1494683
Ground floor, consulting room, cabinet (closed), detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1494689
Ground floor, reception area, view from South
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1494696
Ground floor, original dining room, fireplace, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657526
Ground floor, view of outer hall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657542
Ground floor, consulting room, fireplace, detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657543
Ground floor, consulting room, cornice, detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657550
Ground floor, original dining room, view from South East
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657551
Ground floor, original dining room, view from South West
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657554
Ground floor, original dining room, view to courtyard from North West
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657563
First floor, original drawing room, view from North West
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657566
First floor, library, view from West
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657569
First floor, library, stained glass windows, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1494677
Ground floor, outer hall, door, detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1494688
Ground floor, consulting room, cornice, detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1494690
Ground floor, reception area, fireplace with wood panelling surround, detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1494700
First floor, original drawing room, view from North West
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1494707
General view of rear stair, landing
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657529
Ground floor, view of inner hall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657533
Ground floor, consulting room, view from South.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657540
Ground floor, consulting room, cabinet (open), detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657545
Ground floor, reception area, view from South
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657547
Ground floor, reception area, stained glass depicting Arabian scene, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657549
Ground floor, original dining room, view from South East
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657553
Ground floor, original dining room, view to courtyard from North West
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657555
Ground floor, original dining room, cabinet, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657560
First floor, original drawing room, view from South West
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657564
First floor, original drawing room, cornice, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657567
First floor, library, view from South East
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1494698
Rear stair, balustrade, Y. S. monogram, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1494699
First floor, original drawing room, view from South West
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1494704
First floor, library, view from South East
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1494705
First floor, library, stained glass windows, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1494706
North front, stair-well, view of landing and staircase
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657528
Ground floor, outer hall, wall, memorial panel to Alexander Russell Simpson and Margaret Stewart Barbour, detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657541
Ground floor, consulting room, cabinet (open), detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657544
Ground floor, reception area, view from South.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657552
Ground floor, original dining room, view from South West
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657557
Ground floor, view of rear stair
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1494674
Entrance doorway, detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657530
Ground floor, inner hall, staircase, detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657538
Ground floor, consulting room, cabinet (open), detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657539
Ground floor, consulting room, cabinet (closed), detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657568
First floor, library, stained glass windows, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1494679
Ground floor, view of inner hall.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1494685
Ground floor, consulting room, cabinet (closed), detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1494692
Ground floor, original dining room, view from South East
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1494695
Ground floor, original dining room, cabinet, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1494697
Ground floor, view of rear stair
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1494702
First floor, original drawing room, fireplace, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1494708
Office (former bedroom), view from South
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657535
Ground floor, consulting room, cabinet (closed), detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657556
Ground floor, original dining room, fireplace, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657558
Ground floor, view of rear stair
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1494682
Ground floor, consulting room, view from South.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1494684
Ground floor, consulting room, cabinet (open), detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1494687
Ground floor, consulting room, fireplace, detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1494691
Ground floor, reception area, stained glass depicting Arabian scene, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1494693
Ground floor, original dining room, view from South West
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1494701
First floor, original drawing room, cornice, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1494703
First floor, library, view from West
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657527
Ground floor, outer hall, door, detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657531
Ground floor, consulting room, view from North.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657534
Ground floor, consulting room, view from South.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657537
Ground floor, consulting room, cabinet (open), detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657546
Ground floor, reception area, fireplace with wood panelling surround, detail.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657548
Ground floor, reception area, stained glass depicting Arabian scene, detail
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657570
North front, stair-well, view of landing and staircase
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657571
General view of rear stair, landing
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2657572
Office (former bedroom), view from South
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
26/3/1998
© Crown Copyright: HES
- Council Edinburgh, City Of
- Parish Edinburgh (Edinburgh, City Of)
- Former Region Lothian
- Former District City Of Edinburgh
- Former County Midlothian
From a plaque by the entrance to 52 Queen Street; Sir James Young Simpson lived here 1845 - 1870 and in 1847 discovered the anaesthetic power of chloroform.
NMRS REFERENCE:
PLANS:
Dick Peddie & MacKay, Edinburgh alterations
Bin 17, Bag 3 Dick Peddie, McKay & Jamieson 1946
