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Edinburgh, 53 Princes Street, Royal Hotel
Hotel (19th Century)
Site Name Edinburgh, 53 Princes Street, Royal Hotel
Classification Hotel (19th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Mount Royal Hotel; J Dow & Son
Canmore ID 116401
Site Number NT27SE 1211
NGR NT 25511 73959
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/116401
- Council Edinburgh, City Of
- Parish Edinburgh (Edinburgh, City Of)
- Former Region Lothian
- Former District City Of Edinburgh
- Former County Midlothian
Architect: William Hamilton Beattie - Old Hotel (George Beattie & Son 1876)
New section built 1857
REFERENCE:
James Salisbury
Edinburgh. 53 Princes Street. Finished "under the inspection and superintendence of Mr Salisbury Architect"
(Edinburgh Evening Courant, Sept 2, 1793)
REFERENCE:
Sources: Dean of Guild Bundle 1812 July-December 1812 3.12.1812
Pet. Robert Paterson, Saddler
Nos 53-54 Princes Street
Minor improvements - ironwork balcony across 5 windows
- stable at rear of property
Plan and elevation of front to Princes Street. Unsigned
Plan and elevation of stables. Unsigned.
