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Edinburgh, 49 George Square

Town House (Period Unassigned), University (Period Unassigned)

Site Name Edinburgh, 49 George Square

Classification Town House (Period Unassigned), University (Period Unassigned)

Alternative Name(s) University Of Edinburgh

Canmore ID 122910

Site Number NT27SE 1818

NGR NT 25959 72907

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/122910

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  • Council Edinburgh, City Of
  • Parish Edinburgh (Edinburgh, City Of)
  • Former Region Lothian
  • Former District City Of Edinburgh
  • Former County Midlothian

Architecture Notes

No. 47 - 54 George Square were demolished in the 1960s as part of the University redevelopment.

NMRS Print Room

48-60 George Square

General view of east side

W Schomberg Scott Photograph Collection

Acc No 1997/39

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