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Edinburgh, Ravelston, The Mary Erskine School

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School (Period Unassigned)

Site Name Edinburgh, Ravelston, The Mary Erskine School

Classification School (Period Unassigned)

Alternative Name(s) Ravelston Dykes Road

Canmore ID 73601

Site Number NT27SW 194

NGR NT 2185 7403

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/73601

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Oblique aerial view of Old Ravelston House, Ravelston House walled garden and the Mary Erskine School, looking ENE.
Oblique aerial view of Old Ravelston House, Ravelston House walled garden and the Mary Erskine School, looking ENE.Junior school library with Ravelston House behind, view from southBuchan House, view from south westSports pavilion, view from eastNew Ravelston, view from south westStair at east end of junior school, view from southMain block, view from junior school terrace to westArt block, view from north westMar Hall, ground floor, south corridor, detail of tapestryMain block, 1st floor, staff room, detail of door signArt block, east stairwell, view from half-landing to south eastNew Ravelston and Easter Ravelston, view from window of stair at east end of art blockBuchan Building, stairwell, view from half-landingGymnasium and drama dept., corridor, view from northSports hall, view from eastAerial view from South West showing Ravelston, Mary Erskine School and Ravelston HouseArchaeological evaluation, General view, The Mary Erskine School, Ravelston, EdinburghDrawing of playing fields of The Mary Erskine School, Ravelston, Edinburgh in the former garden of Ravelston House with 33-48 Ravelston Gardens on right. Oblique aerial view of Old Ravelston House, Ravelston House walled garden and the Mary Erskine School, looking ESE.Oblique aerial view of Old Ravelston House, Ravelston House walled garden and the Mary Erskine School, looking NNE.Sports pavilion, view of entrance from eastMain block and gymnasium, view from paved area between junior school library and Buchan House to westStair to east of Ravelston House, view from playground to southDining hall, view from north westDining hall, ground floor, view from north eastDining hall, ground floor, detail of ceramic panel on south wallDining hall, ground floor, detail of ceramic panel on south wallMain block, stairwell, half- landing, view of wall hangingArt block, ground floor, science lab., view from westArt block, basement, product design dept. main room, view from eastBuchan Building, ground floor, classroom (no. 20), view fromJunior school, ground floor, classroom, view from westAerial view from North West showing Ravelston, Mary Erskine School and Ravelston HouseWatercolour of The Mary Erskine School, Ravelston, Edinburgh. Triple entrance to main block, view from westCricket academy and sports centre, view from south eastMar Hall, ground floor, south corridor, detail of embroidered panel and plaqueMar Hall, ground floor, south corridor, detail of sculpture at west endArt block, 1st floor, art room, view from south westEaster Ravelston, view from south westEaster Ravelston, west wing, view from south eastMain school, view from southRavelston House and main school, view from southArt block, basement, corridor, view from east endArt block, basement, view of corridor and open plan area outside libraryAerial view from North West showing Mary Erskine School and Ravelston HouseAerial view from West showing Mary Erskine School and Ravelston HouseWalkway linking Ravelston House and main school, view from westMain block and entrance, view from north westJunior school, upper block, view from eastMain block, view from junior school playground to westArt block, view from south eastMar Hall, ground floor, south corridor, detail of embroidered panel and plaqueDining hall, ground floor, detail of presentation plaque to ceramic muralEntrance hall, ground floor, view of display case with model sailing shipMain block, ground floor, south corridor, detail of glazed bricks and handrailMain block, 1st floor, south corridor, view from north endArt block, 2nd floor, pottery room, view from eastCricket academy and sports centre, view from north eastArt block, basement, library, view from northSports Hall, view from south westAerial view from North showing Ravelston, Mary Erskine School and Ravelston HouseAerial view from North showing Ravelston, Mary Erskine School and Ravelston HouseArchaeological evaluation, General view, The Mary Erskine School, Ravelston, EdinburghMar Hall, detail of foundation stone (laid 5th June 1964Main block, view from paved area outside Mar Hall to westMain block and courtyard to west, view from north westJunior school, main block and gymnasium, view from stairs to westMain block, view from north westCricket academy and sports centre, view from north eastDining hall, ground floor, detail of ceramic panel on south wallEntrance hall, ground floor, view from north westArt block, east stairwell, view from half-landing to north eastSports pavilion, view of entrance from south eastNew Ravelston and Easter Ravelston, view from window of stair at east end of art blockOblique aerial view of Old Ravelston House, Ravelston House walled garden and the Mary Erskine School, looking NW.Main block and roof of junior school, view from westSports pavilion, view of entrance from south eastBuchan House, detail of outside stair to upper floorStair at east end of upper block of junior school, view from southMar Hall, ground floor, south corridor, detail of embroidered panelDining hall, ground floor, detail of ceramic panel on south wall. The Mary Erskine SchoolDining hall, ground floor, detail of ceramic panel on south wallCricket academy and sports centre, view from north eastEaster Ravelston, entrance and east wing, view from south westNew Ravelston, view from southNew Ravelston, view from south westArt block, basement, detail of plaque commemorating the opening of The Ravelston Centre in 1991Aerial view from North East showing Ravelston, Mary Erskine School and Ravelston HouseAerial view from South showing Ravelston House and Mary Erskine SchoolArchaeological evaluation, General view, The Mary Erskine School, Ravelston, EdinburghOblique aerial view of Old Ravelston House, Ravelston House walled garden and the Mary Erskine School, looking SE.Oblique aerial view of Old Ravelston House, Ravelston House walled garden and the Mary Erskine School, looking NE.Walkway linking Ravelston House and main school, view from northSports pavilion and Buchan House, view from south westPavilion, detail of foundation stone plaque (2nd June 1995)Art block, view from north eastDining hall, ground floor, view from south westJunior school and main block, view from southArt block, basement, view of double glass doors

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Administrative Areas

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

Architecture Notes

See also: NT27SW 41 Edinburgh, Ravelston Dykes Road, Ravelston House, Dovecote

115 Edinburgh, Ravelston Dykes Road, Ravelston House, Garden

127 Edinburgh, Ravelston Dykes Road, Ravelston House

128 Edinburgh, Ravelston Dykes Road, Ravelston House, Icehouse

129 Edinburgh, Ravelston Dykes Road, Old Ravelston House

477 Edinburgh, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73 Queen Street

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Archaeological Evaluation (13 July 2011)

NT 220 742 A 5% sample evaluation was undertaken on 13 July 2011 prior to the construction of new tennis courts at the Mary Erskine School. No significant archaeological features or artefacts were recorded.

Archive: RCAHMS (intended)

Funder: Mary Erskine School

AOC Archaeology Group 2011

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