Demolition of Lothian Regional Council HQ

Category

Library Item

Item no

10791

Title

View of demolition of Lothian Regional Council HQ from the High Street, Edinburgh

Description

A view of the demolition of the old Lothian Regional Council Headquarters from the High Street, Edinburgh. The buildings are covered in scaffolding and a large crane towers above the scene. Cars are driving up George IV Bridge and the Central Library can be seen at the far left-hand side. A couple are receiving directions from an older man in the foreground.

Artist / maker

MacLean, Kevin

Date

2007

Size

26.6 x 19.6 cm

Type

Digital image

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The High Street is the section of Edinburgh's Royal Mile that runs from George IV Bridge down to its junction with Jeffrey Street and St. Mary's Street.

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Manufacturing Industry > Manufacturing equipment > Cranes

Manufacturing Industry > Manufacturing facilities > Demolition sites

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Edinburgh areas > Royal Mile

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Sport and leisure > Culture > Libraries