Demolition of Lothian Regional Council HQ

Category

Library Item

Item no

10787

Title

View from Fine Art Library, Central Library, Edinburgh of the demolition of Lothian Regional Council Headquarters

Description

View from above of the demolition of the old Lothian Regional Council Headquarters, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh. The old Midlothian County Buildings can be seen on the opposite side of the street. Buildings of the Lawnmarket and High Street can be seen in the background, just in front of the headquarters of the Bank of Scotland on the Mound.

Artist / maker

MacLean, Kevin

Date

2007

Size

19 x 25.4 cm

Type

Digital image

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

George IV Bridge was designed by Thomas Hamilton. It was constructed in 1829-34 to improve access to Edinburgh's Old Town from the rapidly developing Southside. This elevated street runs from the junction of Candlemaker Row and Chambers Street to the Lawnmarket, passing over the Cowgate and Merchant Street. The National Library of Scotland and the Central Public Library stand almost directly opposite each other roughly half way along the street. A memorial statue to Greyfriars' Bobby stands at the south end of the bridge at the junction with Candlemaker Row.

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Business > Service industry > Banks

Government > National > Courthouses

Manufacturing Industry > Manufacturing facilities > Demolition sites

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Edinburgh areas > Royal Mile

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

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