Edinburgh, Blackford Hill, Observatory Road, The Royal Observatory

Observatory (19th Century)

Site Name Edinburgh, Blackford Hill, Observatory Road, The Royal Observatory

Classification Observatory (19th Century)

Alternative Name(s) Edinburgh University; Royal Observatory Of Edinburgh

Canmore ID 75955

Site Number NT27SE 525

NGR NT 25866 70650

NGR Description Centred NT 25865 70650

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/75955

Digital Images

SC 1120483

Royal Observatory View from North West

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Records of Scottish Colorfoto Ltd, photographers, Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland

c. 1900

SC 1679235

Oblique aerial view centred on the observatory, taken from the W.

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RCAHMS Aerial Photography

23/9/2003

SC 1679237

Oblique aerial view centred on the observatory, taken from the SSW.

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RCAHMS Aerial Photography

23/9/2003

SC 1679238

Oblique aerial view centred on the observatory, taken from the SE.

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RCAHMS Aerial Photography

23/9/2003

SC 2704351

View from W of the Blackford Hill Royal Observatory

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Photographs by Elizabeth Gilbert

c. 1956

SC 1120481

Royal Observatory, Blackford Hill, Edinburgh. View from North East

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Records of Scottish Colorfoto Ltd, photographers, Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland

c. 1900

DP 304045

Oblique aerial view.

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Historic Environment Scotland

15/5/2019

SC 2655410

Royal Observatory View from South

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9/11/1978

DP 304041

Oblique aerial view.

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Historic Environment Scotland

15/5/2019

DP 304042

Oblique aerial view.

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Historic Environment Scotland

15/5/2019

SC 2655408

Royal Observatory View from North East

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9/11/1978

SC 1120482

Royal Observatory, Blackford Hill, Edinburgh. View from North West, entitled: 'Royal Observatory. Blackford Hill. Edinburgh. 275.AI'

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Records of Scottish Colorfoto Ltd, photographers, Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland

c. 1900

DP 304043

Oblique aerial view.

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Historic Environment Scotland

15/5/2019

SC 2655409

Royal Observatory View from South West

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9/11/1978

DP 063074

General oblique aerial view of the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh, taken from the WNW.

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RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital

2/8/2009

SC 1679233

Oblique aerial view centred on the observatory, taken from the NNW.

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RCAHMS Aerial Photography

23/9/2003

DP 304044

Oblique aerial view.

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Historic Environment Scotland

15/5/2019

SC 2655406

Royal Observatory View from East

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9/11/1978

SC 1120459

Royal Observatory View from East Entitled: 'Royal Observatory. Blackford Hill. Edinburgh. 276.AI'

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Records of Scottish Colorfoto Ltd, photographers, Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland

c. 1920

SC 1206634

Royal Observatory View from West

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Records of Scottish Colorfoto Ltd, photographers, Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland

c. 1900

SC 2655407

Royal Observatory View of original building from East

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9/11/1978

DP 422020

Distant view of Arthur's Seat from the Braids Edinburgh; Observatory to the right

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Photographs by Violet Banks, professional photographer, Edinburgh, Scotland

c. 1929

SC 1679234

Oblique aerial view centred on the observatory, taken from the NW.

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RCAHMS Aerial Photography

23/9/2003

SC 1679236

Oblique aerial view centred on the observatory, taken from the SW.

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RCAHMS Aerial Photography

23/9/2003

DP 282096

Oblique aerial view.

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Historic Environment Scotland

31/8/2018

SC 1677228

Oblique aerial view centred on the observatory, taken from the WSW.

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RCAHMS Aerial Photography

23/9/2003

Collections

Administrative Areas

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

Archaeology Notes

NT27SE 525.00 centred 25865 70650

NT27SE 525.01 NT 25905 70627 Lodge, gate-piers and gates

NT27SE 525.02 NT 25835 70597 Astronomer's House (Residence of the Astronomer Royal for Scotland)

(NT 2585 7065) A programme of historic building recording was carried out between December 2002 and August 2003 in advance of development of a new office block. The record included the remaining buildings earmarked for demolition, including two small public access observatory domes.

A watching brief was subsequently carried out on groundbreaking works associated with the redevelopment. No features of archaeological significance were encountered.

Archive to be deposited in the NMRS.

Sponsor: Bennetts Associates Ltd.

D Sproat and C Hatherley 2003

Architecture Notes

NT27SE 525.00 25865 70650

NT27SE 525.01 25905 70627 Gate-lodge, Gates and Gate-piers

NT27SE 525.02 25835 70597 Astronomer's House

ARCHITECT: W W Robertson, 1895-96.

Activities

Standing Building Recording (December 2002 - August 2003)

A watching brief was subsequently carried out on groundbreaking works associated with the redevelopment. No features of archaeological significance were encountered.

Archive to be deposited in the NMRS.

Sponsor: Bennetts Associates Ltd.

D Sproat and C Hatherley 2003

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